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to Tuesday’s school board meeting.

“It was pretty obvious from he Federal Way that there were two or three Public Schools board people that we were particuof education chose larly interested in,” Gregory Hiroshi Eto as their new said, noting they were lookboard member for District ing for planning skills and 5. Eto replaces former board those who could dedicate member Tony Moore, who enough time to the resigned in April afposition. ter he was convicted Nearly every board of seven counts of member stated each felony theft. candidate was quali“We’re very fied in their own way excited to have him to serve the school on and know he’s district, but it was very committed to Hiroshi Eto about matching the giving the time,” candidate’s skills to said board presithose that were already dent Carol Gregory. represented on the board.

Eto, a retired civil engi“I’ll just say I appreciated neer with the U.S. Army, the five board members we impressed the board with interviewed,” board member his knowledge in long-range Claire Wilson said. “And each and strategic planning, his of them came to the panel desire to open up “two-way” with a perspective and area communication of expertise and his ability to “... We have an that really kind negotiate and find of showed and incredibly diverse middle ground on shined and it distrit and we issues. was really a “I was certainly need to have conversation surprised because and a thought representation of of the strengths process in my of the other can- that diversity on mind to think didates,” Eto said the board as well. about what in an interview. currently and “I’m honored the That was critically who currently board has the important to me.” sits on the confidence that I board and the Carol Gregory can help them in skill set that terms of moving each of us has forward and helphere …” ing with the community and Some of the board’s curthe educational system.” rent skills include a broad Before the board unaniknowledge of the educational mously voted for Eto, the system, community involveprocess for picking the candi- ment at the schools and an date was discussed. understanding of the current After the five candidates education initiatives, Gregory were interviewed in a public said. setting on June 3, the board Board member Geoffery met privately in an execuMcAnalloy, who put forth the tive session to discuss their motion to appoint Eto, said qualifications. Gregory said he first wanted someone on no decisions were made prior [ more BOARD, page 2 ]

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An ex-volunteer basketball coach at Federal Way High School alleged to have had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female player she coached, was charged on Wednesday.

Brianna Strong, 23, was charged with one count of third-degree child molestation, along with one charge of communication with a minor for immoral purposes.

Strong was arrested on June 6 after admitting to a sexual relationship with the student.

Cathy Schrock with Federal Way police said a friend of the victim originally reported that the coach was sexually involved with the student.

Both the player and the coach admitted to the relationship and the coach was booked into jail subsequently. Her bail was set at $70,000.

Probable cause documents state the victim said the inappropriate relationship began at the end of 2013 until the present.

The two have allegedly kissed, sent each other naked photos and have sexually touched each other, according to the documents. The victim [ more EX-COACH, page 2 ]

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Mayor announces management changes FROM STAFF REPORTS

Following the Federal Way City Council’s recent authorization of the Performing Arts and Conference Center project, Mayor Jim Ferrell has selected a project director for the facility construction, and named

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All three positions are members of the mayor’s management team and began June 9.

Ken Miller, longtime Public Works deputy director for the city, will serve in the new position of project director of the center. He will manage the construction of the $32 million project. This assignment is anticipated to be 24-36 months in duration and is critical to ensure the success of the largest public works project in the city’s history.

Miller is a 22-year employee of the city’s Public Works Department and served as deputy director from 2001-2014. Since February, he has served as interim parks director.

Ferrell promoted John Hutton, the city’s recreation supervisor, to fill the interim parks director position that Miller vacated. Hutton is a 22-year member of the city’s Parks Department and has

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Mayor Jim Ferrell (left) appointed Ken Miller (center) as the new project director for the Performing Arts and Conference Center, and John Hutton (right), to fill the interim parks director position that Miller vacated.

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City earns prestigious financial reporting award FROM STAFF REPORTS

The city of Federal Way was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city’s 2012 comprehensive annual financial report, according to a press release from the city.

The award is presented

by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, and is the 21st consecutive year the city has earned the achievement.

Mayor Jim Ferrell gave credit where credit is due.

“This award is a reflection of the city’s commitment to outstanding financial management,” Ferrell said. “It also reflects the hard work and dedication of an excellent Finance Department.”

According to the city, “The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of

governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the city of Federal Way and its management.”

“The [program] has significant benefits to our citizens, including financial transparencies, lowers the cost of borrowing and it helps to maintain the city’s good credit rating,” said Ade Ariwoola, the city’s finance director. Ariwoola is quite familiar with the program, as he sits on the board of the Government Finance Officers Association.

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served as recreation supervisor since 2001, a time of remarkable growth in the department’s recreation programs, noted city officials.

He is widely-respected for his knowledge, vision and commitment to parks and recreation programs that enhance quality of life in the city.

Ferrell also promoted Marwan Salloum, interim Public Works director, to the permanent director position. He will manage the streets, traffic and development services divisions and its surface water and solid waste utilities.

Salloum has spent his entire 37-year career in Public Works and has been with the city since 1995. During his time with the city, he has been directly involved in the city’s biggest public works projects, including the Pacific Highway South improvements and annual asphalt overlay program, as well as development of longterm capital improvement plans.

“These are exciting times for our city and each of these three positions involves critical areas that directly affect the city’s success in serving the public,” Ferrell said.

“The fact that I am able to tap long-time city servants to fill these key positions reflects the outstanding skill and experience throughout

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“The safety and well-being of our students is our first priority,” Littrell wrote in the letter. “We depend on our staff, students, parents and community members to be alert to what’s happening with our students, and to notify us when a concern arises. It takes all of us working together to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.”

Littrell states if parents hear anything of concern, they can file a police report with Federal Way Police by calling 911 or by calling the Safe Schools Tip Line at 253-945SAFE (7233).

Strong’s arraignment is set for 9 a.m., June 23 at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

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district make up 24.4 percent, Asian or Pacific Islander children make up 12.5 percent, black children make up 11.4 percent and white children make up 35.3 percent.

“We felt we needed someone who could work with us and could be an asset to the board and in addition we felt that we are a very diverse community and an all white board wasn’t the ideal but that wasn’t the number one determination,” Gregory said.

Eto first came to Federal Way in 1988 when he purchased his home. He and his wife sent their children to Mark Twain, Sherwood and Green Gables elementary schools in Federal Way until they moved in 1997. Keeping the home, Eto’s work led him to Japan and other parts of the U.S. While in Japan, he helped coach wrestling and baseball at his children’s Department of Defense Schools at Camp Zama.

Eto returned to Federal Way in 2012 with his wife. His daughter teaches in Portland and his son works at the University of Washington.

“I’m sure it’s going to be a heavy ramp-up,” said Eto, joking about the whole new set of school district acronyms he’s eager to learn.

Eto will be officially sworn in to the Federal Way Public Schools board of education on June 24 at the school board meeting.

For more information, visit www.fwps.org.

said she and Strong spoke about the difference in their age and that they would have to wait to have a sexual relationship until the student was 16 years old.

Post-Miranda, Strong confessed to the touching and sending/receiving of naked photos.

Federal Way Public Schools sent home a letter on June 6 to all applicable students who may have had contact with Strong.

A copy of that letter, written by Federal Way High School interim principal Chad Littrell, encourages parents to “take this opportunity to talk to your student.”

the board who had children in the school district. However, the more he thought about it, he thinks it would be valuable to see how things were with the school district in the past, as Eto’s two grown children attended multiple elementary schools in Federal Way in the early ‘90s.

Gregory was impressed with Eto’s project management and leadership skills in which he oversaw the regional civil and military construction programs that totaled $2 billion.

“We’re five people but we’re only really one person when it comes to the board,” Gregory said.

McAnalloy and Wilson pointed to how Eto focused on workforce development and their Career and Technical Education programs and how there needs to be options and opportunities for every student in the district.

“I would also say one size doesn’t fit all and we know we have an incredibly diverse district and we need to have representation of that diversity on the board as well,” said Wilson at the school board meeting after Eto was chosen.

“That was critically important to me.”

Gregory said while having ethnic representation on the board is important to all of the board directors, it wasn’t the deciding factor.

According to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Hispanic children in the Federal Way school

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Free tax workshop June 18 FROM STAFF REPORTS

Business owners in Washington state are responsible for knowing which taxes to report. To help them better understand that process, the South King County office of the Washington State Department of Revenue will host a free workshop for new and small business owners from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S., Federal Way. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements.

All receive a workbook and helpful reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations.

To register, visit the Department of Revenue website at www.dor.wa.gov or call 425-656-5100. Space is limited.

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he convicted felon accused of killing 27-year-old Demario Washington pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder on Thursday.

Bernard Bellerouche, 28, was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, which he also denied at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

U.S. Marshals arrested him in Kennewick on May 24 and booked him into Benton County Jail after police announced him as a suspect in the May 7 shooting at the Silver Bernard Bellerouche (left) stands with his attorney before a judge on Thursday, when Bellerouche pleaded Shadow Apartments in not guilty to first-degree murder. He is accused of shooting and killing 27-year-old Demario Washington on Federal Way. May 7 in Federal Way. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror Washington died of a gunshot wound to the fied by police after interMariposa Apartments in Moines, police said. The head. viewing with “numerous Federal Way at the time man was shot in an “uninFederal Way detectives, witnesses.” of the shooting. He was volved” vehicle. along with Valley SWAT Police believe Bellertransported to HarborHis bail was set at $2 members, attempted to ouche is also connected to view Medical Center, million because of his serve a warrant on Belwhere he later died. long criminal history of lerouche’s last known resi- the May 13 homicide of Marine George J. Gabriel, Bellerouche may also assaults, robbery, harassdence in the 27800 block 22, who was on military have been involved in a ment, theft and others, of Pacific Highway S. but leave. shooting that injured a according to court docuBellerouche wasn’t there.

Gabriel was at the 28-year-old man in Des ments.

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The deadline for the King County Flood Control District accepting grant applications to fund programs that reduce the impact of local flooding is right around the corner. Applications have to be received by the Flood District by Sunday, June 15.

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The Federal Way Hawks football team is set to hold its first annual football camp, starting at 10 a.m. and running until 2 p.m., on June 21 and 22 at Lakota Middle School. The free camp is for kids ages 7-14, and kids don’t have to be a part of the Hawks organization to attend.

The first day will have kids working with camp co-sponsor Ford Sports Performance, and their professionals on “proper mechanics, footwork and speed training.” The first day will also have a special guest speaker, although who that is has not been announced yet.

The second day will have Hawks coaches working “in stations on positional skills training” and the kids will rotate throughout every station to learn the basics of each position.

The cost is free, although donations of non-perishable food items are being accepted to help the Multi-Service Center. To register, visit www. federalwayhawks.org.

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enson Henderson, a Decatur High School graduate and former UFC lightweight champion, took a step towards regaining his title with his submission win on Saturday over Rustam Khabilov at UFC Fight Night in Albuquerque, N.M. According to ESPN.com, the submission win over Khabilov was Henderson’s first since 2010, when he choked out Donald Cerrone at WEC 48.

“I do my talking in here [the Octagon],” Henderson said in a post-fight press conference. “The title isn’t

being defended, so whoever wants to fight for the title, come see me.”

Henderson had a long streak of decision wins in the last four years, winning and defending his title a number of times with close, and sometimes criticized, judges’ decisions. At UFC Fight Night 42, Khabilov started out strong against the Federal Way native, easily taking the first few rounds of the fight. In the fourth round, however, Henderson landed an uppercut on the Dagestan native, followed by a straight left that put Khabilov on the ground.

Henderson took advantage, applying a rear-naked choke hold for the win. The win

TJ Raider athletes sign off to the next level FROM STAFF REPORTS

Thomas Jefferson High School recognized its athletes who are taking the next step both in academics and in the field of competition. On June 4, Thomas Jefferson hosted its signing night for athletes who have committed to a college to participate in a particular sport.

Those athletes are: Gunnar Schubert, who will play baseball at Pierce Community College; Hunter Printz, who will run cross country at Highline Community College; Kelin Doner, who will run cross country for Lewis and Clark College; Annalise Campbell, who will participate in Fastpitch at the University of Puget Sound; and Zach Martin, who will play tennis for Grand View University in Iowa.

Athletic Director Paul Lagerstedt pointed out that “these individuals represent true

Benson Henderson (left), a Decatur High School graduate and former UFC lightweight champion, won by submission over Rustam Khabilov on Saturday at UFC Fight Night in New Mexico. COURTESY OF MMA FIGHTING puts Henderson at 21-3 in his career.

Henderson first took hold of the lightweight championship in 2012, when he defeated Frankie Edgar at UFC 144 in Japan. Henderson then defended his title from Edgar at UFC 150 in Denver, Colo. He success-

fully defended the title two more times against Nate Diaz and Gilbert Melendez in 2012 and 2013, before Anthony Pettis took it from him at UFC 164 in Milwaukee, Wis. Before Henderson’s successful streak in UFC, Pettis was the last fighter Henderson had lost to in the

WEC in 2010.

Henderson began his wrestling career during his time at Lakota Middle School and continued wrestling at Decatur. He went on to wrestle at Dana College in Nebraska and started MMA fighting a year after a dare from a couple of wrestlers.

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Jake Kolterman, a graduating Decatur High School senior, was selected in the 33rd round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Colorado Rockies.

Kolterman is a long-time resident of Federal Way. In addition to Decatur High School, Jake attended Nautilus Elementary and Sacajawea Middle School.

When he was 12, Jake led Steel Lake Little League to a District 10 Championship and has been pitching for Elite Baseball teams ever since. For the past two years, he has played for and traveled with the Seattle Mariners Scout team.

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Students — take a deep breath. This is an important moment. In fact, this will be one of the most important moments in your lives. Relish it.

As you prepare for your next chapters in life, do not forget the experiences grade school has given you. But look to the future with open arms and embrace possibility — this is truly the beginning of your adult lives. Seize opportunities that are presented to you as a young adult, have fun, but don’t forget to set a foundation for your future self.

To commemorate this important occasion, the Mirror will publish the names of all seniors who have met graduation requirements by June 14 in next week’s issue.

This includes students from Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson, Decatur and Todd Beamer high schools, as well as Career Academy at Truman and TAF Academy.

According to the Federal Way school district, many students cumulatively earned a district “first” by garnering approximately $11 million in scholarhips. One student even earned a full-ride scholarship through a doctorate degree.

We will also feature a few of these amazing students who stand out, some who have achieved noteworthy scholarships and others who will graduate with 4.0 GPAs and move on to impressive higher institutions.

Please look for this special four-page section in our June 20 issue. We hope proud parents, grandparents and even students will come by the Mirror office and grab some copies, and save this memorable moment to share with future generations.

We also encourage family members to submit photos of your grads so that we can put up a slideshow of the class of 2014 on our website.

Congratulations, students. And best of luck to each one of you as you move on to your next big adventure.

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Disgusted by city officials’ actions I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to The Mirror for publishing the story about my recent lawsuit against the city of Federal Way. I also very much want to thank editor Carrie Rodriguez for writing such a thorough article and taking the time to understand why the lawsuit became a necessity.

The bottom line is this.

The city knew about their error back in 2003 and they chose to cover it up.

A member of the Human Resources department admitted to giving Patrick inaccurate information about this insurance policy when

Gov. Inslee proving to be serious player After his first legislative session, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee received a significant amount of criticism from legislators, mostly Republicans, but some Democrats.

One Republican said he would be a “one-term governor,” while another said “he’s no Gregoire,” referring to former Democratic Attorney General and Gov. Christine Gregoire. Bur after his recently completed second session, the critics were less strident and Inslee has clearly become part of the action.

Gregoire received critical comments when she first started and comparing Gregoire after two terms to Inslee after a few weeks was not a fair comparison. But this time around, Inslee had his team in place, headed by a new and knowledgeable chief of staff, a list of request legislation and some hard-won experience.

While many Republicans may still want him to be a one-term governor, the chances seem significantly less. It wasn’t just that he and his staff were more prepared for the session, but it was his performance outside the Legislature in actually managing the responsibilities of state government that has lowered the volume and raised his stature.

Inslee doesn’t want to be Gregoire; he just wants to be Jay Inslee. He has his own ideas about priorities, timing, what is important and how he wants

to govern. And he has put his imprint on state government in a much different but very direct manner.

But it is his actions and results that caught peoples’ attention. When the bridge over the Skagit River fell into the water, creating major traffic problems on I-5 in Skagit, Whatcom, and Snohomish counties, he had a temporary bridge up within days. This was his first major challenge and the sign on his desk “Action … this day “ held meaning.

He was just as visible and involved when the Oso slide on the Stillaguamish River killed more than 30 people.

State government under his leadership responded, and responded as the public expects, with help, money and compassion.

Inslee has strong feelings about the need for better transportation, improving our education system and expanding background checks for guns, but with a split Legislature and little chance to get his agenda passed, he has used the powers of his office to make a significant difference.

He announced no executions would occur while he was governor. A political firestorm may yet come when he is up for election, but most of the immediate reaction was muted. Most consider global warming an international issue, but Inslee [ more ROEGNER, page 7 ]

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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. he was hired. The very next month after Patrick’s death, the city quietly went back and signed up every single officer who had been given the same misinformation.

When the situation came to light 10 years later, this same city employee blamed Patrick for not signing up.

I got the runaround for months and was forced to do a public disclosure request to find out why no one would give me any information about the policy.

I even called former Mayor Skip Priest. He promised to look in to the matter and call me back. He never did.

I filed a claim with the

city asking for the policy amount my son and I would have received in 2003. I submitted all of the documents and information supporting my claim.

The city ignored me. I wrote two separate letters asking for updates and received responses claiming the city was still looking into the matter even though it had been over eight months since the issue had come to light.

The only way I could get the city to respond to my claim was by filing a lawsuit. The city hired a very expensive lawyer to fight the case. The city repeatedly

blamed Patrick and refused to take responsibility for the false information they gave Patrick in 2003. Yet four months after filing the lawsuit, the city agreed to pay the full amount of the policy. Four months!

By then, I had incurred expenses related to the lawsuit and I had to give my attorney a large percentage of the insurance policy.

In other words, the city’s refusal to take responsibility cost my son and me over $20,000 in insurance proceeds – money we were supposed to receive in 2003 upon Patrick’s death.

As a taxpayer and

citizen of Federal Way, I am appalled and disgusted by the city’s actions. My tax dollars went to fight a lawsuit that should never have been filed. How much money was spent by the city to fight a claim they clearly intended to pay?

Wouldn’t that money have been better spent paying the full insurance claim to the family of a fallen officer who gave his life in service to this community? The city is willing to spend money on a Performing Arts and Conference Center, a basketball park, and all sorts of road projects, but not on doing the right thing for Patrick’s family.

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current mayor, a former prosecutor, would feel this matter deserved to be made right. He repeatedly campaigned on how important public safety is to our community. Imagine my reaction when the city claimed to “revere” Patrick at mediation while stealing more than $20,000 from his family and blaming him the whole time. It’s easy to claim to support public safety and our officers, but in the end, actions speak louder than words and campaign promises.

Renee Maher, Federal Way

Manage funds properly, Metro I, along with a good majority of my voting partners in King County voted down King County Metro’s request to raise taxes. Reading the comment’s by some of those elected officials, it was obvious they were personally affected by their “teach us idiot’s a lesson” attitude so clearly present in the public comments recently. Denying public transportation’s incessant tax increases seems to have been a personal issue with many elected and appointed officials who couldn’t stem the anger and omnipotent feelings about us little people.

I have a message for the elected officials and their handpicked, special, board members. But first, if you want to threaten us voters, just make the threat. Your innuendos just waste time and space. All of the quoted comments reported by media outlets implied you are seeking to “teach us voters a lesson for denying your tax increase.”

You may refuse to see it now, but later, when you look back at your comments, you’ll see the stupidity. I dare any of you whimpering cry babies to continue voicing poorly thought out public comments regarding our no vote, which was the better judgment in this case.

Incumbents are not very popular during election season these days. For the record, no one took “your funding.” We voters decided that your bond, “short-term funding” as you may recall, reached its time to expire. And, your willingness to jack up vehicle registration fees in the face of our overwhelming vote to reduce vehicle licensing fees may cost you your jobs yet.

I patrolled the streets during early morning hours for many years as a police officer in Federal Way. I know, firsthand, the careless waste that has been ongoing in the bus system management. I watched empty buses driving back and forth from Federal Way to Seattle countless times per night, only offering a few drunk, homeless people a place to sleep. I know about your policy to not stop a boarding passenger who refuses to pay. So do all the thugs and criminals between both cities.

I think most of us are tired of your free ride policy. I know I am. You will manage the funds properly, or you will be voted out. And, don’t ever imply baseless threats toward voters unless you want to return to work in the private sector.

Robert J. Piel, Federal Way [ ROEGNER from page 6]

has brought the topic home to our front porch. He directed state agencies to reduce state need for electricity from coal by executive order.

And he appointed the states first openly gay Judge Mary Yu to the State Supreme Court. Yu is also the first Asian American to serve on our highest court. She is part Chinese and part Hispanic. It was a smart political move given his reelection needs Seattle. It was also an outstanding choice as Yu is widely respected by both parties for her intelligence.

From a political point of view, King County is still the key to winning statewide but the dynamics have changed over the years and Snohomish County has become “must win” territory.

Think about what the newspapers and television stations could have been reporting for several weeks had state government not responded so well to either the bridge collapse or the Oso slide. Inslee could have been a lame duck already. But he’s not. He is very much in the ball game.

All his actions will play well in King County and Seattle. But now he has gained ground in the three northern counties. He did have an issue with labor over the Boeing contract but that is repairable.

However, his biggest challenge may be the one he is working on now, trying to help the Democrats gain control of the state senate. If the senate remains under nominal or complete Republican control, his plans for improving the state transportation system, increasing education funding and improving our economic climate may be set back.

But Inslee is a far cry from the “one-term governor” some of his opponents had hoped for. He’s now a player.

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Construction woes Q: Mr. Federal Way, about two weeks ago I was at McDonalds when I saw a lady come in, plop down on a bench and then proceed to roll her own cigarettes right there in the booth. She laid the loose tobacco on the table and had some device that formed the cigarette and filter all at once. I was dumbstruck and just shook my head as my eyeballs bled. The kiddos were all asking their parents what she was doing. Is McDonalds becoming the new Walmart?

A: Mr. Federal Way thinks the classiness of McDonalds was initially not too far from Walmart’s status to begin with.

Cheap food and cheap goods benefit the frugal but can also attract an interesting crowd - or if we’re going to stereotype here - poor, overweight, unhealthy Americans who are usually trying to get by and, in doing so, have little care for others’ perceptions. This woman clearly had no regard for others as they ate their Big Macs, Happy Meals and McFlurries.

While legal, as far as Mr. Federal Way can tell, rolling cigarettes at a food establishment that caters to children doesn’t seem like the best choice if you’re going to set a good example.

Mr. Federal Way supposes what really matters is if she smoked those individually rolled cigarettes within a 25foot radius of the McDonalds. Supposedly, they’re the same price as a pack of cigarettes but last longer, so Mr. Federal Way can see the benefits for those addicted to cancer sticks but just because the woman’s health flew out the door (come on, she’s at McDonalds, preparing to smoke) doesn’t mean her morals should too.

Q: Come on, not again.

Washington State Department of Transportation is closing the westbound State Route 18 ramp to southbound Interstate 5 in Federal Way this weekend for more construction work. This means South 320th Street will be a mess this weekend. What does Mr. Federal Way think

of another traffic jam in Federal Way? A: Mr. Federal Way is not impressed. But Mr. Federal Way is also not surprised.

The Washington State Department of Transportation recently does not have a good track record of successful construction projects. This Federal Way fix comes on the heels of some costly mistakes the department admitted to in its own design of the 520 bridge.

That mistake required tens of millions of dollars in fixes to the bridge pontoons.

This weekend, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will replace the concrete around two bridge expansion joints from 10 p.m.

Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.

The expansion joints were installed in 2012 as part of the first phase of the Triangle Improvements project that added two new flyover ramps to the I-5/SR 18 interchange. But engineers noticed potholes and minor cracks forming near and around the joints.

Mr. Federal Way is not surprised.

The Washington State Department of Transportation assures us that it is enforcing its warranty provision with contractor Mowat Construction Company to fix the damage at no charge.

But it will come at an expense — to Federal Way drivers. And as Mr. Federal Way and many of you know, 320th Street is already congested, especially during the weekend.

For all you drivers who plan to attend the Federal Way Farmer’s Market, shop at the Commons Mall or go anywhere near this congested area, Mr. Federal Way urges you to walk or ride a bike. Or better yet, stay home.

Q: Maybe I’m in a judgmental mood, but would you please spare us from any more of that ridiculous “none of your business” that appears for some reason at the end of this column? It was never funny, and it usually detracts from the article (when the article is actually relevant).

A: None of your business.

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Getting motivated, seeing the light, is easier with a little help.” (www.seattlemag.com) Which brings me to my other favorite piece of feedback. Last year, a 9-year-old boy came up to me after a class in a school and said, “Amy, I just want to thank you for teaching us this stuff. I mean, you just answer our questions straight up. I’ve asked at home before, but all they say is, ‘it just happens.’ So thank you.”

Contrary to what some of you may think, I wasn’t born able to easily talk and answer questions about sexuality in ageappropriate ways with children and teens. In fact, I used to be pretty shy and reserved. But this topic and how it’s talked about is so important, so life-affirming, and so lifesaving, that I learned. And you can, too.

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pon taking exit 143 from Interstate 5, drivers need only head west to find themselves smack dab in the middle of a busy commercial district with plenty of restaurants, retail outlets and shops to choose from.

But as of July 12, residents and visitors alike will be able to escape the bustle in busy downtown Federal Way with a trip to Town Square Park.

For those who’ve been to New York, think a Federal Way-sized version of Bryant Park.

“Bryant Park is really sort of a, what I’ve been referring to as, an urban public oasis,” said Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, adding that Town Square Park will compare.

While much smaller than Central Park, Bryant Park is a refuge from the tall buildings of New York City. It’s home to a large

carousel, a film festival, gardens, a chess area, ping pong and a grill and cafe.

Town Square Park — the first downtown park in the history of Federal Way — will include a large grass area for picnicking, playing and gathering for concerts and other events. Picnic benches and tables will be scattered throughout as two large human-sized chess sets, accompanied by a maze and colorful labyrinth for children.

One full and two halfsized basketball courts will sit to the east and west of the large labyrinth, while an open area for a potential Farmers Market encompasses a large 15-to20-foot tall Fraser tree for the holidays.

“I envision families and residents playing, walking and picnicking in our downtown park,” Ferrell said. “When we do a Christmas tree lighting, get together for concerts or special events, this is the meeting place. This is

going to be a place where people drive to instead of through.”

The four-acre parcel will also include a parking lot, plenty of pedestrian access and several types of plants - Snap Dragons, Diamond Frost, and Purple Wood Sage, to name a few. A community garden, deemed a “cabbage and/or pea patch,” will also be on the park grounds.

According to Ken Miller, the interim parks director with the city of Federal Way, the city has owned the park property since 2006-07.

“The idea was to get some development downtown and get some proposals,” Miller said. “But in the last seven or eight years, nothing’s happened.

There were a few odds and ends but nothing’s gone far enough along to be built.”

But the city had, and continues to have, a vision for downtown Federal Way. It was time to act.

“I’ve been talking about this for well over 10 years

now and I’m really excited about what I think will be a watershed moment in Federal Way’s history,” Ferrell said. “… One of the things I’ve noticed in 2010 and today is the sense of center. Most cities, be it Kirkland with their waterfront park or Olympia with Sylvester, most communities have this town square park in which everything emanates out from.”

Ferrell was a part of the Federal Way City Council when they purchased the land with 2005 funds set aside for the revitalization of downtown, but it was underutilized and inactive until now.

“It’s something that I campaigned on in 2010 and this last [election],” he said. “This is a central component of my agenda — to activate our downtown.”

Prior to becoming an empty parking lot, it was the home of an AMC movie theater.

Not only will the park

Construction is underway for Town Square Park, the city of Federal Way’s first downtown park. The park is directly to the west of the Federal Way Transit Center and east of hotel Clarion. Courtesy city of Federal Way give patrons a place to come, but the city expects it will be an economic driver as well.

The park is directly to the west of the Federal Way Transit Center and east of hotel Clarion. It’s near businesses such as 24 Hour Fitness, the Palace Korean Bar and Grill, Pac Island Grill, Big 5 Sporting Goods, TJ Maxx, DSW, Old Country Buffet and Trader Joe’s.

The newly-approved Performing Arts and Conference Center, which will hold 700 attendees, will strategically be to the north of the park.

“I think it’s going to be a vibrant downtown park,” Miller said. “The idea is to make it real colorful and attractive.”

The park is located at cross streets 20th Avenue South and South 316th Street.

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he Federal Way City Council unanimously approved a strengthening of the city’s reserve fund policy during its June 3 meeting, setting a higher bar for the city’s savings plans.

The policy is described as a “stand-alone formal policy” in the city’s documentation regarding the policy.

Ade Ariwoola, the city’s finance director, explained the reasoning for this change, saying it meets a higher level of diligence as recognized by Government Finance Officers Association, along with providing other benefits to the city.

“It helps us know when we reach the goal [of a minimum savings amount],” Ariwoola explained. “I think it will also help with

Weekend work to cause delays in Federal Way FROM STAFF REPORTS

Drivers in south King County should expect delays this weekend as contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the westbound State Route 18 ramp to southbound Interstate 5 to replace the concrete around two bridge expansion joints from 10 p.m. Friday, June 13 until 5 a.m. Monday, June 16.

The expansion joints were installed in 2012 as part of the first phase of the Triangle Improvements project that added two new flyover ramps to the I-5/ SR 18 interchange. The new ramps eliminate weaving, which improved traffic flow and safety. Recently, Department of Transportation engineers noticed potholes and minor cracks forming near and around the joints.

As a result, the department is enforcing its warranty provision with contractor Mowat Construction Company to fix the concrete area that holds the joints in place, known as the header, at no charge.

“New cars come with warranties and so do construction projects as a way to protect the state if something needs to be fixed,” said Messay Shiferaw, engineering manager. “We saw problems with the concrete

our credit rating, because if we establish a reserve, and are able to [surpass] it, that is part of good management. I think it will also help us deal with future uncertainties, because if we set this fund aside for emergencies, we know, when those things happen, we have money to deal with it.”

The approved measure will set the general reserve fund amount at $9 million, or more than 17.1 percent, which is beyond the 16.67 percent the Government Finance Officers Association recommended, Ariwoola noted.

For other funds under the city’s control, the amounts would vary. Some funds, such as the city’s fleet management fund, or information technology fund, would be determined by the city’s inventory, Ariwoola said.

“If we have 10 vehicles in

there today, and $500,000 is adequate for those number of vehicles [then the reserve fund policy is being met],” Ariwoola said. “Tomorrow, if that number increases, instead of having to come back to you, the best practice is to set [the reserve fund amount] based on the volume of assets in the fund.”

Ariwoola added this policy takes the reserve fund out of the budgeting process, essentially, and that he and his team would not bring a budget before the Council “if it violates this policy.”

According to documents provided by the city, the policy would set aside approximately $38.1 million across 30 separate funds (not including the aforementioned asset-based funds). To learn more, visit www.cityoffederalway.com.

header around these joints and asked our contractor to replace them.”

This work cannot be done during nighttime closures; it requires a full weekend to complete the job. Contractor crews will chip out the existing concrete header with jackhammers. Once they are removed, the new ones will be installed with enough time to properly harden and cure before the ramp can reopen to traffic.

During the closure, westbound SR 18 drivers will be detoured to northbound I-5 and the South 320th Street exit in Federal Way, where they can reenter to southbound I-5. During weekends, peak travel occurs in the mid-afternoon, but backups are expected throughout the closure and drivers are urged to plan accordingly.

to do more work and consider each and every option before asking for additional revenue,” said Councilman Rod Dembowski, who chairs the Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee. “I put forward this plan to identify additional cost savings, efficiencies and new revenue that can reduce Metro’s annual budget gap, and thereby significantly decrease the number of transit service hours that need to be cut.”

The change in strategy, according to the county, means that instead of reducing the 550,000 service hours in 2014 and 2015, the Council’s action this week would only incorporate the first round of cuts planned for September of this year.

The total number of routes cut in September will be 31, with an additional eight routes altered.

Part of the Council’s motion this week also included a motion for the county executive to consider several strategies to reduce or prevent the proposed service reductions for February 2015, June 2015 and September 2015.

In Federal Way, the September cuts were anticipated to not be the major round of cuts for Metro service in the city, according to a May 6 presentation by the city’s senior traffic engineer Rick Perez. He noted that the only major cut anticipated for September would be Route 152, which runs along 272nd Street.

King County Council approves first round of Metro cuts FROM STAFF REPORTS

The King County Council officially approved the first round of cuts to King County Metro this week, while unanimously approving efforts to reduce the cuts to Metro Transit that have been a point of much contention and discussion in recent months.

“I heard from the voters in April, and they resoundingly told us that King County and Metro needed

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...obituaries John Hoskinson

February 17, 1919 - May 12, 2014

John passed away, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant struggle with cancer. He was born to Willam and Helen Hoskinson in Keewatin Village, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota on 6-14-41 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He subsequently received a Navy certification at Harvard University and was commissioned in the Navy, where he served as a Supply Officer for the duration of World War II. He subsequently joined the Navy Reserve, from which he retired as a Lt. Commander. He was married to Elva Owen Bailey from 1944 until her death in 2000. In recent years John was a Board Member of the Federal Way Community Care Giving Network and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Federal Way, where he served as Greeter and New Member Inductor. He has also been a member of the Tacoma Elks Club and Lions Club. He enjoyed ballroom dancing, music, and regular bridge sessions with friends. He played the saxophone and organ and enjoyed the monthly Jazz Live concerts at Marine View Presbyterian Church, where he recently had been a regular attender of Sunday services.

He was a passionate advocate for quality education.

He is survived by his son Owen, Owen’s wife Sandy, their children Matt, Gwen and Eric, Matt’s wife and four children, son Paul, his wife Suzanne and their children, Robert and Evan, and Robert’s wife.

The family is holding a private memorial service in Idaho, where Paul lives. A public memorial service, organized by the Kiwanis Club of Federal Way, is being held on Saturday, June 28, at 2 PM at Marine View Presbyterian Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma (near Dash Point State Park). A reception at the church will follow the memorial service. To RSVP and for further information, phone Dick Hayek, 253-952-1210.

Donations may be made in John’s name to the Kiwanis Club of Federal Way Foundation and to Marine View Presbyterian Church.

Dorothee Elisabeth Lundgren

November 2, 1945 – June 3, 2014 After a nineteen-year battle, Dorothee Elisabeth Lundgren died due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease on June 3, 2014. Dorothee was born at home in Trier, Germany, on November 2, 1945 to Gertrude Kalker and Fritz Higger.

She moved with her mother and stepfather, Eddie Coletti, to Great Falls, Montana in June of 1962. She attended Central Catholic High School and graduated in 1965. On April 12, 1966, she married Richard E. Lundgren. Later that year they moved to Spokane, Washington, which turned out to be only the first of many moves. Dorothee started selling Tupperware in 1973, and because of her enthusiastic and out going personality she became a manager and one of the top sellers in the country. Due to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms in 1995, she had to give up her career.

She will always be remembered for her loving playfulness and wit. Nobody ever knew what she was going to do or say next. The biggest joy of her life was her family. She loved to sing German lullabies to her grandchildren and did so until she could no longer remember them.

She is survived by her husband Richard; three children, Christina (Kelly) Burnaby, David (Sonja) Lundgren, and Kevin (Connie) Lundgren; seven grandchildren Elisabeth, Zachary, Alyssa, Emily, Brendan, Tabitha and Jonathan; three brothers Dieter Coletti, Gerhardt Coletti and Robert (Anne) Coletti; and two sisters Hannelore Baumgarten of Oldenburg, Germany and Gertrude Muller of Welver, Germany. Her mother, Gertrude Coletti, father Fritz Higger, stepfather Eddie Coletti, and three close aunts preceded her in death.

Information on Dorothee’s life and her journey with Alzheimer’s disease can be found on www.opaandoma.us.

Funeral services will be held on June 28th at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Federal Way. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in her name to the Franciscan Foundation, Franciscan Hospice & Palliative Care PO Box 1502 Tacoma, Washington 98401 or the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Attn: Pema Richeson UW Medicine Pathology 1959 NE Pacific St, Box 357470 Seattle, WA 98195.

For more information on placing an obit, please call Jennifer Anderson at 253-925-5565

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Federal Way Public Schools Head Start/ECEAP preschool programs are accepting applications for children 3 and 4 years of age by Aug. 31. Starting June 18 for the summer, HeadStart/ECEAP will be open on Wednesdays at Truman Head Start; 31457 28th Ave. S, Federal Way from 8–11:30 a.m.

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ashington State Superintendent Randy Dorn was at Decatur High School on June 5 to visit the school’s Project Lead the Way program, a successful and increasingly popular “preengineering program.”

The program is led by instructor Sean Smith, who spent most of his career in the aerospace industry, in which he helped develop the Boeing 757. Smith described the program’s rigor and the challenges it presents students.

“We have a four-year program. Introduction to Engineering and Design, Principles of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and then we have a fourth year capstone project, kind of like what you’d see in college, called Engineering Design and Development,” Smith said in an interview during Dorn’s visit.

Smith described each of the years, saying the first year is spent on teaching students “how an engineer thinks” and all of its related processes.

“We give them a project, they have to come up with a brainstorming session, which is where they struggle the most,” Smith said. “At the start of the year, I might say, ‘I want you to come up with three ideas,’ and they have a hard time getting it done. By the end of the year, they’ll have 15, 16, 17 ideas.

So it really helps them think about the creative process and problem solving on their own.”

Students spend part of the first year learning a 12-step

design process, Smith added.

“They learn to get their ideas on paper, they learn how to document their ideas through sketching,” he said.

“They learn about how to create blueprints and how to read them … They really get to see an idea from paper to software to real life, to see if it really does work. So they print it, and if it doesn’t work, they realize there’s … a problem.”

The printing Smith referred to is 3D printing, the innovative and disruptive technology that’s been proliferating in recent years. Smith noted that in the second-year course, one of the projects they often do is creating C02powered race cars printed from the 3D printer.

“Second year is a lot more physics. They build bridges, they take them to failure …

They also build mousetrap cars. We even do C02 cars, where they build them in Inventor and then print them off,” he said.

The third year, Smith said, is heavily focused on aerospace engineering, where students learn the physics of flight and how to create and design various components. Decatur’s program is outfitted with a wind tunnel, so once again, students are able to get that taste of reallife engineering success or failure. Students also spend part of the third year learning about rocketry as well, where students take their knowledge of flight and try to apply it to rocketry, Smith added.

He said students are currently working on “intelligent vehicles” similar to the smart cars Google is in the process of designing, manufacturing and putting on the market.

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Above, Washington State Superintendent Randy Dorn speaks with students in Decatur High School’s preengineering program on June 5. Below, students are crafting “intelligent vehicles,” similar to the smart cars Google is in the process of designing, manufacturing and putting on the market. GREG ALLMAIN, the Mirror “They’re programming robots. They give [the robots] a basic foundation and it does its own thing based on the code you wrote,” he said.

Shepherd Siegel, Director of School Engagement for Alaska and Washington for Project Lead the Way, said Decatur’s program is a model of what Project Lead the Way is all about.

“Everything in this class is cross-referenced with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards,” Siegel said. “I’m hoping that these courses will be used as the state models for cross-course equivalency, so students can get math and science credit. This [classroom] is one that really stands out. The Career and Technical Education director here, Nancy Hawkins, does a She is great with other dogs and would enjoy another dog playmate. She is crate-trained but prefers to sleep on the bed with her

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According to information provided by the district, Decatur’s program started in 2008, with two sections taught by Smith. Student demand quickly resulted in three more sections in 2009.

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You’re graduating with nearly $11 million in scholarship offers. Some are full-ride, quarter million dollar scholarships, and some are $500 from one of our local civic groups. All say something wonderful about the person you are.

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You’re going to colleges near, like the University of Washington, Pacific Lutheran University, Western Washington University, Washington State University, Seattle University, Gonzaga University, University of Puget Sound, Highline Community College, Green River Community College, DigiPen Institute of Technology, and Seattle Institute of Art. And colleges far, like St. Johns, NY University, University of Rochester, Air Force Academy, West Point, San Jose State, Yale University, University of California/Davis, William and Penn, Loyola Marymount, University of New Mexico, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Linfield College, Paris College of Art, Culinary Institute of America, the University of San Francisco, Boston College, Baldwin Wallace University, Brown University, Baylor University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Brigham Young, and Occidental College.

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Not too late to reverse trend for city one window? Or do you feel you are better served by trying to keep up with what is going on to meet your local quality of life needs by viewing multiple windows of government process at the same time?

Changing the existing service delivery structure might make sense for efficiency but that would cause tribal warfare. The current system is a patchwork based first on rural needs and then the needs of several designated unincorporated districts as defined

by King County. As these districts became incorporated, Des Moines and Federal Way for example, they began using their Home Rule Charter status to pass ordinances and establish a more focused identity.

However the elected officials of a newly incorporated Federal Way found themselves sitting on the back row of the bus in terms of trying to steer a clear path forward. The early city leaders found it harder to get basic municipal controls established, while working to assure that none of the revenue streams or authority of the already-entrenched governmental entities would be challenged by the new kid.

One of the lingering animosities for some residents within the previously unincorporated area is that with incorporation a new taxing authority was formed. Their King County taxes reKeith Livingston

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mained about the same but the fledgling taxing authority of the new municipality of Federal Way was just beginning.

As residents we all share in the governance challenge. So if you want your problems solved you have to convince elected officials that your ideas merit consideration and would improve conditions or services for the community at large.

Sadly, within Federal Way there is a contingent of residents that are governance adverse and view growth and change negatively.

Federal Way as a municipality has worked to overcome its back of the bus starting point. For this community to solve one of its biggest challenges – its trend toward poverty – it will require more citizen support and smart investments.

Had Federal Way invested in developing a cultural infrastructure from day one and valued its education system, this community would be on a much stronger economic path today. It is not too late to reverse the trend and build a city with a strong educational and cultural focus.

However, if no real investment occurs, Federal Way residents will eventually pay more taxes for less service. Minimal investment is an expensive choice.

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As weather heats up, King County urges caution around water FROM STAFF REPORTS

With sunny skies and temperatures rising this summer, King County officials urge everyone to be careful when heading out for fun on the water.

The cool, wet winter and spring left a heavy mantle of snow across the Cascade Range, and warmer temperatures means rivers will be swift with icy cold snowmelt for weeks to come. Lakes and Puget Sound aren’t much warmer options for a swim: Cold-water shock can set in after a matter of minutes in any body of water.

“I urge everyone to use caution when going into the water,” said King County Sheriff John Urquhart. “Don’t drink, and always wear a life jacket.”

“Rivers can change dramatically from year to year, with trees, rocks and other potential hazards being present this year where there were no such apparent hazards last year,” said Christie True, Direc-

tor of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

“Take advantage of local lifeguarded beaches and pools for safer swimming. If you do go on the river, lifejackets should be standard equipment,” said Dr. David Fleming, Director and Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, who recommended consulting specific cities to know when lifeguards are provided.

A King County study of recreational river use along the Cedar River in 2011 confirmed the widely held notion that summer recreation is largely determined by warmer temperatures.

When temperatures are in the 70s, there are likely to be floaters on the river.

When temperatures reach 80 or higher, floating, swimming and other recreational river use along rivers increases dramatically. While most of those hot days occur in July and August, it is not unprecedented to have 80 degree weather in June – and those early months carry the most concern for river managers and emergency responders.

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The problems you want to fix or solve are yours and your questions deal with how do I get my problems solved when they want me to conform to their system or systems? You might have a better chance solving your problems by asking how do we improve this community for all?

Some municipalities oversee and control almost all of their services. I am not advocating one entity for oversight of all service delivery but having four local fiefdoms with elected royals and selected senior staff with entitlement attitudes does not make the most efficient use of precious tax and fee-driven dollars.

If you have been here a long time, you are accustomed to this multifaceted service delivery approach.

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The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who stand above the rest with excellent academic performance.

To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term and earn a grade point average of 3.75 or earn a 3.50 cumulative GPA based on 15 cumulative hours of graded work.

Local students named to Gonzaga President’s List FROM STAFF REPORTS

The following Federal Way residents were named to the President’s List at Gonzaga University: Jennifer Hoefel, Noah Johnson, Austin Rogers, Taylor Wintler and Ryan Wolfe.

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Wildwood Elementary principal Michael Swartz gets a mohawk makeover recently as part of a student challenge. COURTESY FWPS

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Michael Swartz, principal at Wildwood Elementary, has a knack for delighting his students and motivating them to read with fun and creative challenges.

Last year, it was blue hair, a Superman costume and lunch on the roof.

This year, to celebrate third grade students reading more than 2,000 books during the second semester of the school year, Swartz agreed to a mohawk makeover.

The students responded to the challenge, and Swartz recently got his new do on the playground.

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition announced its request that Gov. Jay Inslee and the Legislature commit $97 million to fund outdoor recreation and conservation projects through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program.

The coalition believes increased funding for the program is needed to meet the demand of a growing population in addition to rising construction and land costs.

There are 15 proposed projects in South and West King County, including one in Federal Way. The city of Federal Way seeks a grant to replace the field at Karl Grosch Park, the most intensively used soccer

field in the city.

“When the coalition was founded 25 years ago, the state was faced with disappearing habitat and limited access to the outdoors,” said Peter Dykstra, president of the coalition and partner at Plauché and Carr. “The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program has, without a doubt, changed our landscape. This year’s project list proves that communities still need our help protecting their treasured places.”

The grant program is funded through state bonds in the capital construction budget.

Two-thirds of Washingtonians participate in outdoor recreation each year and all residents rely on conservation to ensure access to clean water and locally-grown produce.

The state’s population is expected to increase by 2 million by 2040, putting increased pressure on natural resources.

“We thank Governor Inslee for his foresight in supporting robust conservation funding,” said Joanna Grist, executive director of the coalition.

“He was the first governor since Mike Lowry to propose a higher level than the legislature for this critical program. Inslee has proven that he understands the connection between our outdoors and economic vitality.”

Last year, Inslee proposed $75 million for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. The state Legislature funded the program at $65 million in the capital construction budget, funding more than 90 projects.

This year, applications to the state’s premier outdoors grant program increased by 17 percent over the 2012 application cycle. It would take $153.8 million to fund all the projects.

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Kiwanis Club officials present scholarships to this year’s recipients, Shawntel Bali and Khalil Brooks-Davis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Kiwanis Club announces scholarship recipients FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Kiwanis Club of Federal Way announced that the recipients of its 2014 scholarships are Shawntel Bali, daughter of Nori and Norma Bali, and Khalil BrooksDavis, son of Theresa Davis.

Bali is the recipient of the 2014 Key Club Scholarship, available to a graduating senior from one of the Key Club’s that the Kiwanis Club sponsors (Decatur, Federal Way and Todd Beamer high schools). She is graduating from Decatur and will be attending the University of Washington in the Foster School of Business. With an outstanding academic record and many hours of community service, she is one of a limited number of freshman selected to enroll directly in the Foster School.

Brooks-Davis is the recipient of the Joe and Donna Larson/Elwood and Gladys Berntson Vocational/ Technical Scholarship. This scholarship was established

by Judge David and Debby Larson in honor of their parents, and is awarded to a Federal Way graduating senior who will be pursuing a vocational or technical education. Brooks-Davis is graduating from both Todd Beamer and the Puget Sound Skills Center, and will be attending the Seattle Art Institute to study media arts and animation.

Kiwanis is an international service organization made up of thousands of local clubs. The focus of Kiwanis is service to children, and the Kiwanis Club of Federal Way meets at noon at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club (6:30 pm on the first Monday of the month).

Elementary track program inspires young athletes

The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Mom kicks daughter in stomach: At 1:40 a.m. on June 8 in the 1300 block of S. 315th St., a woman was arrested for allegedly kicking her daughter in the stomach. The two were arguing about past family issues. The daughter told police she felt pain and was injured.

Woman face to face with burglar: At 1 a.m. on June 8 in the 3300 block of 11th Ave. SW, a man reported his house was burglarized.

After working all day in the yard, the homeowner left his garage door open. While his wife was sleeping downstairs she heard someone walking around on the main floor.

Thinking it was her son, she got up and came face to face with a short man wearing a white baseball cap.

The wife screamed and the man ran out of the garage. A Dell laptop was stolen.

Thief steals benefit money: At 2 p.m. on June 8 in the 31200 block of 23rd Ave. S., the money a woman raised for an Alzheimer’s association was stolen.

Police seize weapon during dispute: At 10 a.m. on June 8 in the 2100 block of SW 328th St., officers seized a black handgun, ammunition, accessories and a magazine from a residence after police responded to a dispute. Police noted the male’s black 1999 Chevy was damaged by the woman but both parties refused to cooperate with the investigation.

Woman breaks ex-boyfriend’s key in car ignition: At 1:04 p.m. on June 8 in 30400 block of Pacific Highway S., a woman was arrested after she started a verbal argument with her ex-boyfriend. The man had picked her up so she could spend time with their 5-year-old daughter.

The argument escalated and the woman broke the key out of the man’s ignition while he was driving.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Paradise Dorrough, a fifth-grader at Valhalla Elementary, never considered that her talent for recess games of tag could lead to a college scholarship one day. But now, thanks to the encouragement of her teacher Heather Anderson, she thinks it might.

Paradise is one of more than 2,000 elementary students who participate in the district elementary track program in Federal Way each year. This year’s season culminated with the district-wide track meet on May 31. Top finishers from that event will move on to the Hershey state meet on June 28. Most years, the district is also represented at the Hershey national track meet in Pennsylvania.

Ron Matilda, a retired teacher who began the district’s track program 43 years ago, said it’s about more than just running. Students are building confidence and learning life skills like goal setting and teamwork – and developing lifelong healthy habits that include exercise.

This is Paradise’s second year competing in the 200 meter, 100 meter and relay events.

“It’s really fun,” she said. “I’m really fast and I want to get a scholarship to college and I want to do track for the rest of my life.”

In addition to team practices after school, Paradise stretches at home and runs around her neighborhood.

“When I run, it makes me feel excited, happy. It’s good for your body. You can express yourself. If you’re mad or sad, you can just go running. It will help you.”

During the struggle for the keys, the woman made threats and scratched the man’s finger, which caused a small cut. Their daughter also witnessed the crime.

Son beats up mother near Wild Waves: At 4:24 p.m. on June 8 in the 3600 block of Enchanted Parkway S., a boy was arrested for kicking his mother in the legs and punching her in the face after an argument outside of Wild Waves.

Fred Meyer robbery: At 6:42 p.m. on June 8 at Fred Meyer, employees reported a “strong arm robbery” in their jewelry department. Approximately $3,700 worth of jewelry was stolen by a suspect with brown hair who was wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt and jeans.

Bullying in Federal Way neighborhood: At 7:59 p.m. on June 8 in the 3300 block of 18th Ave. S., a woman reported a boy who attends Panther Lake Elementary has been harassing and causing “racial tension” with other neighborhood children.

She told police the boy moved out of her neighborhood but grew up in the area and still visits. On one occasion he punched a child and when another stepped in, he/she was hit as well.

Group of teens break man’s window: At 12:33 a.m. on June 7 in the 1500 block of SW 325th Place, a man reported a group of eight male teenagers were walking up and down the sidewalks of his neighborhood, bouncing a basketball. They then allegedly stopped in front of his house when the man heard something hit his house. He went outside and noticed the bay window had been shattered by a golf ball. The man’s friend went outside to follow the group and saw them meet up with another group of teens. The window is estimated to cost $2,000.

Girlfriend threatens boyfriend with knife: At 12:54 a.m. on June 7 in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, a woman was arrested for pointing a knife at her boyfriend during a dispute and stated, “I’m going to kill you.”

Missing person: At 8:52 a.m. on June 7 in the 33100 block of 28th

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Man steals diapers: At 11:38 a.m. on June 7 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway S., a “prolific shoplifter” was arrested for stealing diapers from Albertson’s.

Woman’s purse stolen from gym parking lot: At 9 a.m. on June 7 in the 35000 block of Enchanted Parkway, a woman reported her purse was stolen from her car while she was working out at the LA Fitness near The Crossings Mall. A witness said they saw two males in their 20s break her car window and leave in a U-haul pick-up truck bearing an Arizona license plate number.

Man with drug paraphernalia trespasses Walmart: At 12:14 p.m. on June 7 in the 34500 block of 16th Ave. S., a man was arrested for trespassing Walmart, the second time he’s done so. During a search, police found a glass pipe, commonly used for smoking illegal drugs, in his pants pocket.

Suspicious plants at elementary school: At 1:23 p.m. on June 7 at Olympic View Elementary, a woman reported suspicious green plants in a public planter box on school grounds. Police photographed the plants and put them into evidence to be destroyed.

Man with brass knuckles steals from TJ Maxx: At 8:55 p.m. on June 7 in the 1900 block of S. 320th St., a man was arrested for shoplifting at TJ Maxx. During a search, police found “brass knuckles” in his possession.

Man steals woman’s wallet: At 9:52 p.m. on June 7 in the 1400 block of S. 348th St., a woman was sitting in the outdoor area of a business when a man approached her

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Man sleeping in car arrested: At 5:30 a.m. on June 6 in the 1600 block of S. 330th St., police arrested a man on an Enumclaw warrant after they discovered him sleeping in his car while it was parked and blocking a sidewalk. Police later found drugs in the man’s pocket and drugs and paraphernalia in his vehicle. The police report states the drugs were methamphetamine and heroin.

Student arrested for distributing marijuana: At 7:50 a.m. on June 6 at Federal Way High School, police were informed by a student that a friend had given her marijuana, who she later gave to her father.

The responding officer took the marijuana and two pipes for evidence to be destroyed. The school expelled the student who distributed the drug.

Woman arrested at high school for rape: At 12:43 p.m. on June 6 at Federal Way High School, a woman was arrested for rape of a child in the third degree. Four minors were witnesses to the crime.

Man strangles, hits girlfriend with rock: At 11:26 a.m. on June 6 in the 27900 block of Pacific Highway S., a man was arrested for strangling the woman he was dating and later kicking open her door to hit her in the head with a rock, which caused a large laceration.

Business finds heroin syringe: At 5:15 p.m. on June 6 in the 32000 block of Pacific Highway S., a store loss prevention employee reported finding a used heroin syringe and indicated a possible suspect.

Father tells son to harm mother: At 10:19 p.m. in the 3700 block of SW 330th St., a boy told police he chased his mother with a bat because his dad told him to. He then said his father put a knife to his throat and said he’d “keep going” if he didn’t harm his mother. Police notified Kitsap County where the boy said the crime occurred.

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June 14

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 253-5299292. Visit www.eastindiagrill.com.

Passport to Preparedness: Learn how to prepare for an emergency from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 at Redondo Fred Meyer, 25250 Pacific Highway S., Kent. For more information, visit www.safeinthesound.org.

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Petra and the Wolf: KW Dance Studio presents “Petra and the Wolf” at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 20 at Todd Beamer High School, 35999 16th Ave S. Tickets are $12 and available at brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit kwdancestudio.com or call 206- 940-7971.

July 18-19

Storytelling Festival: Various events and workshops will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at Powellswood, 430 S. Dash Point Rd. Cost varies from $5-125.

Visit powellswoodfestival.com or contact Kristine Dillinger at 253529-1620 or admin@powellswood. org for more information.

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Kiwanis Club: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Federal Way meets for

breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant on 320th. For more information or to inquire about membership dues, contact Marie Sciacqua at sciacqua05@gmail.com or 253941-7060. www.greaterfederalwaykiwanis.org Clothing donations: The MultiService Center Clothing Bank in Federal Way is in need of clothing donations for all members of the family. Contact 253-838-6810.

Federal Way Farmers Market: Pet friendly outdoor farmers market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday until Oct. 4 in the Sears parking lot at The Commons Mall.

Study Zone: Study zone is for grades K-12 and lets students drop-in at the Federal Way First Way South Library during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help.

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Chess Club: The club meets from 8-9:15 a.m. every Saturday at the LDS Church building, room 13, 841 S. 308th St., Federal Way. For information, visit www.facebook.com/ FWChessClub.

Town Criers Toastmasters Club: Polish your public speaking and leadership skills at this weekly meeting, which runs 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at Panera Bread restaurant, 2107 S. 320th St. Contact toastmaster2577@gmail.com or 253-735-5749.

The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. with meeting begining at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Medical Office Building, located next to St. Francis Hospital. Call Andrea at 253-944-7960.

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port Group: Group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, at St. Francis Hospital, Oncology Waiting area. For more information, call Heidi Henson, at 253223-7538.

South King County GlutenFree Support Group: These free meetings are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Marlene’s Market and Deli, 2565 South Gateway Center Place. Speakers include respected dietitians, naturopaths, restaurant owners and more. Contact alandnanherg@hotmail.com or 253-839-3499.

Crazy Quilters of Federal Way: Group meets second and fourth Thursdays, starting with social hour at 6 p.m., at Emeritus Assisted Living, 31002 14th Ave. South, Federal Way. Call 253- 3441767.

Adolescents of Divorce: Space is available in an adolescent patient divorce group for kids ages

10-17. The group meets monthly from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. The cost is $32 for a group. Initial assessment with a therapist will be conducted prior to the first group.

Contact Tracey Hunt at 253-3352412.

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