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OPINION | ROEGNER: Mayor, county executive share win on health center [6]
COMMUNITY | Mirror’s Citizen of the Month [5] BUSINESS | DICK’S Sporting Goods grand opening to feature Mariners’ Buhner [8]
Sports | Triathlete competes FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 | 75¢ in world championships [12]
POLICE | Girl group fight disbands after gunshot; ex arrested after kidnapping, assaulting student [19]
Executive announces plan to keep health clinic open for 2 years BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com
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ederal Way’s Public Health Center will stay open — at least for two more years. King County Executive Dow Constantine delivered that message to a room full
of applause as he unveiled his $8.9 billion budget proposal for 2015-2016 on Monday in the King County Council chambers. “It was a thrill to be sitting in the front row of a packed chambers and to have the county executive single out the leadership of our city in
preserving these critical services to 13,700 low-income mothers and their children and to hear the applause that this news earned,” Mayor Jim Ferrell wrote in an email to City Council members following the unveiling. “It was a powerful reminder to me about the great work we
are doing together.” Seattle-King County Public Health officials recently announced that four of its 10 health clinics, including Federal Way, could shutter next year due to a lack
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of state and federal funding. The Council voted last week for a one-time expenditure of $221,000 toward the clinic’s operating costs for 2015, with a tentative deal that King
Church donates thousands of boxes to Ukraine refugees BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
Anatoliy Kolomiyets holds donated shoes in front of many boxes filled with goods for the Ukrainian refugees at City On A Hill Church in Federal Way. Church and community members have already collected 1,059 boxes that will arrive in Ukraine in a few weeks. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror
Anatoliy Kolomiyets recalls hearing the news that the Ukraine pastor he regularly communicates with witnessed people come into his church, take his two sons and four others and “just kill them.” A Ukrainian immigrant himself, Kolomiyets felt the need to help his home country he left 13 years ago for a better opportunity in America. “When the war started in Ukraine, we could not
stand aside,” said Kolomiyets through translator, friend and colleague Angela Karelina. “I was watching a lot of news and saw people whose families were killed, people whose houses were destroyed and they were running from the [terrorists].” The current Ukraine crisis is now being classified as a war between the Russians, rebels and Ukrainians. The Russian government and its businesses have continuously racked up sanctions from the United States and [ more UKRAINE, page 2 ]
Planning Commissioners, applicants speak out on banning marijuana BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
The Federal Way Planning Commission’s vote to recommend a ban on all marijuana retail businesses last week was a surprise — even to the commissioners
who voted for it. “Until we got down to the vote, I had no idea,” said Diana Noble-Gulliford, the commissioner who seconded the motion to ban the businesses. “I think everybody was surprised the vote went that way.” After hearing a presentation by city Senior Planner Janet Shull and discussing the details at length, Vice Chair Lawson Bronson
made a motion to ban marijuana retail businesses in Federal Way. The motion was passed with a vote of five in favor and one opposed. City staff initially recommended marijuana retail businesses be allowed to operate within the Community Business and Commercial Enterprise zoning districts, while the produc[ more MARIJUANA, page 18 ]
Free Family Event • October 4, 11am-1pm Grand Opening of Dick’s Sporting Goods & Kids Play Area
The Planning Commission recommended to ban all marijuanarelated business in Federal Way last week. The decision will go to a committee before the City Council votes. File photo
County would cover the remaining costs, pending labor agreements. The city’s contribution will help fill a $750,000 annual gap to keep the clinic open. Over the next two years, the county will spend approximately $1.3 million on [ more HEALTH, page 3 ]
Elderly woman struck in crosswalk dies; sister dies during funeral BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com
An elderly Federal Way woman who was struck in a crosswalk on Sept. 12 died of a head injury several days later. The woman’s family suffered a second tragedy on Sept. 16 while they were at the woman’s funeral services, when her older sister passed out and died at the funeral home. Sang Kim, 75, was walking in a marked crosswalk at 11:15 a.m. in the intersection of Southwest 340th Street and 35th Avenue Southwest in Federal Way, when a Bonney Lake man struck her with his vehicle, according to the police traffic collision report. A witness told Federal Way police that he observed the driver turning left from 35th Avenue Southwest onto eastbound Southwest 340th Street when his vehicle struck the woman. Another witness said upon impact Kim’s body flew in the air. The victim was trans[ more SISTERS, page 17 ]
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www.federalwaymirror.com summer when a Malaysian Airlines Flight was shot down over Ukraine. In late August Kolomiyets and Karelina, members of Mission IMOCE and of City On A Hill Church in Federal Way, developed a plan to send charitable goods to Ukrainian refugees in Donbass, a region in Ukraine. Within two weeks, church members supported them in every aspect. Karelina recalls a woman donating 500 new pairs of socks, a man donating cardboard boxes from his company, a man donating hundreds of shoes from Oregon and another church member calling around to
local trucking businesses to transport the items. “When people heard about it, they started calling us,” Karelina said, adding that she was at first fearful of starting the project. In two weeks, City On A Hill Church members and others from the community donated enough pillows, shoes, socks, personal hygiene products, clothes and toys to fill 1,059 boxes. Those boxes went into a large shipping container that was also paid for by donations. The large container costs around $6,100 to ship to Ukraine. Karelina and Kolomiyets also worried about who would receive the packages in Ukraine but miraculously found a man with relief organization Samaritans Purse willing to deal with the extensive documents and border patrol. The container will arrive in about a month, they say, but the church has already collected another 500 boxes of goods. Kolomiyets said he is not going to stop the humanitarian effort. “My vision is in two weeks we will have to send our second container,” he said. “We don’t have a plan, it’s just happening.” Karelina said they are all “running behind it” and wouldn’t have been able to make it happen without the help from pastors Vasilly Boysyan, Russell Korets and the people who responded to them. “Before I met with God, I lived for myself, my own needs,” Kolomiyets said. “My heart was transformed by Jesus. Now, my purpose
Anatoliy Kolomiyets and Angela Karelina stand in front of boxes filled with donated items for Ukrainian refugees. The church already has more than 500 for their next shipment. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror is to help others.” Kolomiyets, his family and others recently went to Mexico to serve those in poverty. Ironically, Kolomiyets is now the one helping others but he remembers when he was a child he grew up in a large family of 11 and the Ukrainian government could not assist them but the U.S. could with a care package. “I think this is the best country in the world,” he said, adding that he’s traveled all around Europe so he is able to compare. “The country who helps the whole world the best is America.” While City On A Hill Church is open to everyone in the community, Kolomiyets said its church members are primarily from the countries that made up the Union Soviet Socialist Republics or Soviet Union. Those countries include
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Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. “We have one purpose — to be united and it doesn’t matter what nationalities we are,” he said. According to Federal Way Public Schools, 604 students speak Russian, 498 speak Ukrainian, six speak Moldovian, five speak Lithuanian whose parents and grandparents have immigrated. To donate to the Ukrainian refugees, bring items to City On A Hill Church located at 1336 S. 336th St. in Federal Way or contact Karelina at 253-737-7199 for more information on how to donate financially for the next shipping container. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ cityhill.tv.
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the Federal Way clinic. Following the Council’s vote, Public Health employees represented by four labor unions voted to accept wage concessions. This step and merit freeze will affect approximately 1,200 employees department-wide and will save the county $1.5 million over the biennium, said Seattle-King County Public Health spokesman Keith Seinfeld. About half of those savings will help fund the Federal Way clinic over the next two years. Combined with similar concessions for non-represented staff and management, Public Health will have
enough savings to operate the Federal Way clinic for the 2015-2016 biennium. “What I talked to Jim about right at the outset was the notion that we collectively need to be pushing for a new way of funding these clinics that guarantees they can stay open,” Constantine said during a phone interview. “Limping along and being at the mercy of state funding is not adequate or appropriate.” He said the county’s partnership with Federal Way means Public Health services will continue here. “It means we can bridge across to the day when we can establish permanent funding for our Public
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Health clinics,” Constantine said, thanking Public Health employees, Ferrell and the Council for “stepping up” to help save the clinic. He noted that Federal Way benefits under his budget proposal over the other cities where clinics are slated to potentially close — Auburn, Northshore and White Center — because the county’s partnership with Federal Way “came together in time for us to make the budget decision.” However, Constantine said he will continue to work with the other affected cities to establish community partnerships that will keep their clinics open. “It’s going to require fund-
ing from governments or other community partners because the shortfall is pretty dramatic and the time is relatively short now,” he said. Constantine will also work with community partners to develop a “Best Start for Kids” levy proposal next fall. He said funding from that levy, if voters approve the measure, could augment funding for the Public Health clinics. Ferrell said the partnership with the county took some “quick activity and quick diplomacy” between the Council and county officials, including Constantine and King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer. Now, he and the Council will work on a longterm
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus, King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer and Joe Woods, deputy chiefof-staff for King County Executive Dow Constantine speak during the event Monday. Contributed photo solution to keep the clinic open. “We’re going to be working on this for the next
several months trying to put the pieces together on a structural regional solution,” Ferrell said.
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MIRROR TO HOST CANDIDATE FORUM
The Federal Way Mirror will host a public candidate forum from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club, 3583 SW 320th St., Federal Way. During the forum, District 30 candidates for the three open seats will have the opportunity to speak out about several issues important to the district. All District 30 candidates have been invited to attend, including Mark Miloscia, Shari Song, Rep. Linda Kochmar, Greg Baruso, Rep. Roger Freeman and Jack Dovey. Ballots for the general election will be mailed to voters on Oct. 15.
THOMAS JEFFERSON CELEBRATES GARDEN
Thomas Jefferson High School has been hard at work all summer to make the first harvest of their new Community Garden a success. This garden was designed by graphic arts classes, measured by math classes, created by wood shop classes and planted by teacher volunteers. With support from all sides, this has been an incredible summer of giving, school district officials said. They brought three deliveries a week throughout the summer to Multi-Service Center and areas of need, making an impact on their community. The garden was inducted into the Federal Way Community Garden Foundation, sharing their mission of grow, teach, and give to their local communities.
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Federal Way teacher honored as teacher of the week FROM STAFF REPORTS
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ocal radio station STAR 101.5 recently surprised Green Gables Elementary teacher Kimarie Nuez and presented her with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award on Sept. 18. In a local contest conducted by STAR 101.5 radio, Nuez, a third and fourth grade teacher, was nominated by her student, Jaidyn Iseminger. STAR 101.5’s morning show host Alan Budwill made a surprise visit to Nuez’s classroom in Fed-
eral Way. Each student received a goody bag full of prizes. Nuez received a personalized plaque, a $100 check and a $100 gift card courtesy of Sound Credit Union. She also got a makeover, courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent. The teacher of the week program allows students to recognize local, deserving teachers for their commitment to the quality education of children. To nominate a teacher deserving of this recognition, visit www.star1015. com/contestsevents.
Local radio station STAR 101.5 recognized Green Gables Elementary teacher Kimarie Nuez as teacher of the week on Sept. 18. Contributed photo
School board passes resolution requesting No Child Left Behind reauthorization BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
The Federal Way Public Schools board voted to join 100 other schools in Washington state in their request for Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or No Child Left Behind Act as it is called today, by the end of the next legislative session. Resolution 2014-18 ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Reauthorization Request was unanimously passed on Tuesday evening at the board’s meeting. “No school has met 100 percent by [2014] that was established in 2001,” said board Vice President Geoffery McAnalloy. “I think we do need to raise our voices up because when you come and you work as hard as the schools are working, the building administrators and teachers are working to make our children successful, and you get told you’re a failing school, it really does hurt the camaraderie and the feelings. We need to start looking at it and we need to send a message to Congress that this
Sound Transit to hold Federal Way hearing on low-income fare options FROM STAFF REPORTS
Sound Transit is seeking input on potential new lowincome fare options as the board considers updating transit fares on Sound Transit Link light rail, Sounder
is broken and we need to in even one category, the bring something forward to school is classified as fail[fix] it.” ing,” the resolution states. Federal Way Public “Washington has continSchools is among the ued to receive national approximate 295 public recognition for progress in school districts in Washmultiple areas …” ington state Some that are of those “I think we do need labeled as areas to raise our voices up “failing” by include the law’s high because when you come remaining standards. above the and you work as hard Congress national adopted the as schools are working average Elementary ... to make our children for fourthand Secondgrade ary Education successful and you get math and told you’re a failing Act in 1965 reading to “provide school, it really does hurt scores and equal access achieving the camaraderie and the the highto a free public educa- feelings.” est-ever tion based extended Geoffery McAnalloy upon high graduaacademic tion rate; standards for 80 percent all children, regardless of of Washington students ethnicity or financial ecoare now earning their high nomic status,” the resoluschool diploma. tion states. According to the But Congress passed a Washington State School new version (No Child Left Directors Association, the Behind) in 2001, which association that drafted mandates certain requirethe Federal Way Public ments, such as that each Schools’ resolution, Washschool pass 37 or so catego- ington school districts lost ries in the Adequate Yearly the waiver from No Child Progress requirements. Left Behind Act this year “If a school falls short because the state Legisla-
ture failed to impose state test scores as a consideration for teacher evaluation for tested grades and subjects in 2012. When the state Legislature did not make the change to the Washington Teacher Principal Evaluation law in the 2014 legislative session, the U.S. Department of Education pulled the waiver, which cost the state $40 million in Title I funding for disadvantaged students and $19 million to pay for teacher training. And each school that did not meet those requirements had to send out the infamous letter explaining they were a “failing school.” “It most certainly exposed the problem we have in serving all kids,” said Deputy Superintendent Mark Davidson at the board meeting. “There’s no doubt about that looking at the various groups, sub groups, it was clear.” Davidson said while they needed that “slap in the face” to tell folks they have not met kids’ needs, he said each state test is so different from another that calling Washington schools a failure is unfair.
“It’s not an equal playing field,” he said, noting the official state test has changed at least three times in recent years. “… It’s time for Congress to step up and reauthorize this in a way that’s appropriate for helping get all kids to the graduation day. That’s really what it’s about.” However, in board member Claire Wilson’s legislative update, she said federal public officials have indicated the reauthorization may not happen for “quite some time,” indicating it could be as long as two to three years after the 2016 presidential election. “Things like that take time,” she said, adding that sequestration is likely to stick around until 2022 in a contentious bipartisan Congress. Nonetheless, Wilson was optimistic public schools will continue to receive more funding from the state’s McCleary decision during the budget negotiations set to take place this next 2015 legislative session. For more information on Federal Way Public Schools, visit www.fwps. org.
commuter rail and ST Express buses to align with a new King County Metro low-income fare. In March 2015, Metro is implementing a discounted fare of $1.50 for adult riders with incomes at or below 200 percent of federal poverty level and increasing fares by 25 cents for other riders to offset lost revenue from the low-income fare. The options for fares on Sound Transit services include:
All other fares would increase by 25 cents to offset lost revenue where a low income fare is adopted. The board is asking for public feedback to help inform their decision in November. The public comment period ends Oct. 23. The public may submit comments online at soundtransit.org/ farechange, call 1-866940-4387, email fares@ soundtransit.org or mail: Sound Transit, Attn: Brian
Brooke, 401 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. Sound Transit will host a public meeting in Federal Way to gather feedback and answer questions about the potential fare changes. The meeting is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Korean Women’s Association’s Senior City, 31635 23rd Ave. S., Suite 100 in Federal Way. For more information, visit soundtransit.org/ farechange.
• A new $1.50 adult lowincome fare on Link light rail only. • A new $1.50 adult lowincome fare on Link light rail and King County-based ST Express bus trips. • New low-income fare changes on all Sound Transit services in which lowincome adults pay $1.50 or the youth fare for that service, whichever is more. • Make no changes to existing fares on any Sound Transit service.
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Citizen of the Month: Leah Boehm-Brady
that she saw something happen she didn’t like and rdawson@fedwaymirror.com was concerned about it,” eah Boehm-Brady is said Councilwoman Susan a lot of things — a Honda, who nominated retired teacher, an her for Citizen of the artist, a gardener, a wife Month. “She came to City and a resident of Federal Hall, complained about it Way — but what makes and did her best to make her stand out as Citizen sure [the project] fit into of the Month is her pasthe neighborhood.” sion surrounding one of Honda said Boehmthe most controversial Brady and the development residents who “Instead of sitting proposals Fedstood behind back and letting eral Way has her never seen in many things happen, she tried to stop years. actually organized the project “I’m sursought people, had experts but prised, I feel ways for it to honored,” she come in and look at fit into their said when neighborthe property.” she found hood. Susan Honda out about the “Instead of nomination. sitting back “Gosh, why and letting me? I’m just a things hapregular person.” pen, she actually orgaBoehm-Brady was the nized people, had experts leading force in organizcome in and look at the ing more than 80 advoproperty,” Honda said. cates against the construc- “It’s just unusual a citizen tion of a high density, 3-6 would do what she did.” story, mixed-use apartBoehm-Brady’s concern ment complex called the over the project, which High Point project. is slated to be built at the While she won some former school district and lost some in her efbus barn site on South forts to appeal the project last August, Boehm-Brady was diligent in everything she did leading up to that Hearing Examiner decision. “What stands out in my book about Leah is BY RAECHEL DAWSON
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320th Street, was not just about aesthetics but about the privacy and health of her fellow neighbors and traffic impact to the entire city. The project appeals she submitted cited concerns about whether contamination cleanup would affect the health of those who lived near the nineacre site. And trees that currently act as a buffer between the buildings were to be taken out, despite the privacy they could provide between the single-family homes and multi-story apartment units. And while those were just two issues the High Point project appellants expressed, several others were detailed throughout a five hour, 45 minute appeal hearing on July 28. “If we had more of her, it would be amazing,” Honda said, stating that she believes more people should be involved in city issues like Boehm-Brady was. Boehm-Brady said standing up for what she [ more CITIZEN, page 27 ]
September 26, 2014 [5] Leah BoehmBrady thought the High Point project was something that would conflict with her neighborhood. So she gathered signatures, spoke to her neighbors about the issue and rallied enough support to issue two appeals against the project, which were heard by the city’s Hearing Examiner on July 28. File photo
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very great literary work started with an interesting idea. A flower blossom, a snow-capped mountain, a waterfall — whatever the source of inspiration, it began with a thought. And these thoughts have inspired, healed, exposed and spurred wars, defining many eras throughout history. The Federal Way community gets their information through websites, books and in other places, such as this newspaper. These publication methods allow others to absorb, share ideas and make informed decisions. So publication is a big deal. And you can start right here. Celebrating the printed word and the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, the Mirror is launching its first-ever poetry contest, open to all. Enter the contest for your chance to get published. The topic for the contest is “autumn” and entries of all types will be accepted — Haiku, free verse, sonnet and more. Here are our submission guidelines: • Send up to three unpublished poems, any form, 30-line limit each (blank lines between stanzas are not counted) • All entries must be the original work of the poet • Submit entries by email to editor@federalwaymirror.com. Contestants also may submit entries via postal mail to: Attn: Editor, 31919 1st Ave. S., Suite 101, Federal Way, WA 98003. • Please include your full name, age, address and contact information. Winners will be contacted by telephone in October. • All entries must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20. A panel of local literary leaders (alliteration intended) will judge the poetry submissions. The Mirror will publish the first, second and third-place winners in an upcoming issue. We look forward to reading — and publishing — your poetry.
Mayor, executive share win on health center Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer all deserve credit for collaborating on a short-term fiscal plan to keep the Federal Way Public Health Center open for two years. It is a political win for all three leaders as they found a way to help a significant number of mothers and infants in Federal Way continue to receive services. But equal credit also needs to go to the employees of Seattle-King County Public Health who demonstrated their commitment to their clients by agreeing to contract pay concessions. Constantine has also been working with other city leaders to help restore cuts in Auburn, White Center and Bothell. At their meeting last week, the Federal Way City Council approved Ferrell’s proposal to spend $221,000 of city money, representing about 30 percent of the needed funds for one year. The county will make up the balance in
2015 and will fund the entire shortfall in 2016. Even though the agreement and Federal Way’s financial support are only good for one year, the employee concessions will help provide a second year of operation while a permanent funding solution is sought. One of the strategies suburban cities learned long ago was there is strength in numbers when negotiating with the county. Going at it alone, or making agreements with the county without suburban consensus isn’t the best recipe for long-term success. The cities have each approached the issue in a different manner, which would suggest that even though there were some discussions among suburban leaders, they lacked consensus on a plan or a coordinated strategy that will be an essential part of the next round of discussions. Ferrell said there wasn’t time for that to occur in the short run. However, a united front is a [ more ROEGNER, page 7 ]
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Does Federal Way value power of the vote? Once again the voters may have their vote canceled. The majority of voters in Washington state said yes to Initiative 502. Statewide, 55.7 percent said yes, 66 percent here in King County said yes and locally 53.6 percent in the 30th District and 53.25 percent in Federal Way said yes. Any way you look at it, the people said yes to I-502.
Our Planning Commission seems to believe they know better than the voters. Yes, I understand the 1,000-foot rule. However, if we applied that rule to alcohol and tobacco, many of our local stores would have to close or would lose large amounts of revenue. Many studies show that alcohol is the leading cause in domestic abuse cases, not marijuana. I have heard our city leaders make statements wishing there were more tax dollars to make ends meet or for improvements to our community, and allowing legal marijuana sales in our community would help to reduce the revenue shortfall. The U.S. Attorney General has said that as long as our state and local community abide by the state and local laws, then they would leave us alone,
same as they have done in Colorado. I think the bigger issue is community participation in what happens in our city. No one gave public comment, so the Planning Commission got the green light to form their own plan. Perhaps more people would show up if the city would utilize the power of technology and produce an email newsletter, published 28 days in advance of commission agendas for the next month. If the Council goes on to approve this recommendation to ban marijuana-related businesses in Federal Way, perhaps next year we should use the power of our vote to show those Council members who vote in favor of the ban their way out of the Council chamber doors.
Randall Smith, Federal Way
Freeman cares about us Rep. Roger Freeman is an excellent representation of the word caring. For the last two years, I’ve lobbied with my mom and others on behalf of the Washington Interpreters Union. While visiting with him, it was obvious to each in the group that Freeman understood the concerns of the interpreters and their proposals because he then voted “yes” to make interpretation services more cost effective for the state and at the same time to improve working conditions for interpreters while fostering their professional development. As a young voter, I strongly recommend that we re-elect Freeman based on his outstanding service to date and on his deeply caring personality.
Fernando King-Sanchez, Federal Way
Miloscia first choice for Federal Way I would like to join so many others in speaking on Mark Miloscia’s behalf. We have known Mark and watched him work within this community for many years. Our children knew Mark in school as a teacher and were impressed with his knowledge, experience and dedication to our state, country and community. We witnessed his involvement in a plethora of community meetings and shared stories with him about his time in the Air Force as a B-52 pilot, our eldest son having chosen that same path. We watched as he worked tirelessly in the House Audit and Review Committee, performing untold numbers of duties
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Boomers and beyond: Sexuality as you age
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requires more than continuing to have intercourse into old age. A recent survey done by AARP of over 1,800 people showed that 71 percent of the baby boomer generation said sex was still important to them, but only 54 percent said they were satisfied with their sex lives. (“Generation SEX,” AARP The Magazine, August/September 2014). So what makes sex satisfying? Sexual appetites and de-
sires vary, but healthy sexuality starts with healthy selfimage. How we feel about ourselves affects our sexual decisions, so take stock. Are you healthy? Do you have a positive image of yourself? This doesn’t mean you try to look 25 when you’re 60. But do you feel good about who you are? If not, find ways to work on accepting yourself and liking who you are. Self-confidence is healthy, helps you know what you want and don’t want, and it’s appealing. What about intimacy? Do you feel close to your partner? Trust him or her? Can
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task is not as daunting as it could be. County governments do not have the revenue options available to them that cities have, as counties were designed to be more rural service providers. However, King County is unique as a significant regional service provider without the revenue options. Cities are urban and were designed to have more revenue-raising capacity to provide a higher level of service. Given the low rate of taxation combined with recent expenditures, Federal Way needs to be careful in any negotiation when saying they “can’t afford” a new service. While counties receive property tax, it is limited to 1 percent, plus new construction, and sales tax in the unincorporated areas yields very little. Cities have several ways to raise needed funds in addition to the property tax and are the primary beneficiary of sales tax. The county is usually short each year and has to rely on fees, grants, federal and state funds and service cuts to balance their budget. The end result of these negotiations shouldn’t be just a new cost distribution
formula, unless there is new money involved. The county has been looking for another revenue stream for many years. The county and cities could jointly pursue financial support from other stakeholders, such as Planned Parenthood, which is partnering to help in Seattle. Or they could seek help from the the private sector, from the large health care systems in the region or they could ask the Legislature to grant the county additional taxing authority. Relying on a voterapproved levy alone isn’t enough. But those issues are for the long-term discussion. For now, Federal Way residents and Public Health Center clients should thank Constantine, von Reichbauer, Ferrell, the Federal Way City Council and particularly Public Health employees for stepping up to solve a problem that will help many people in our community.
stronger system for suburban interests, ensures equal and consistent treatment and a level playing field for the negotiating process. The cost of regional services, and who pays for them, is not a new topic and regional leaders have debated that for over 30 years. It is a complex topic with a lot of moving financial and political considerations. Health is only one of the many services that should be up for discussion, as different cities have different services and different needs. One city shouldn’t cut its own deal at the expense of another city. If they do, the same thing could happen to them over another service. That is what makes county-wide coordination among city leaders so essential to their long-term political relationships and their joint fiscal relationships with the county. In his budget proposal Monday, Constantine proposed a county-wide levy for early childhood development for 2015, however that shouldn’t detract from county-city negotiations. Past regional leaders have done a lot of work, so the
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ears ago, while teaching a sex ed class with teens, I was leading an exercise encouraging them to think about how people express sexuality across their lifetimes. One student seemed surprised there was anything on the list for middle or old age. He later admitted he thought people got married, had sex a few times and that was it. Healthy sexuality throughout our lifetimes
years might be the best yet.
Amy Johnson, MSW, is a trainer, educator and coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is co-author of the books, “Parenting by Strengths: A Parent’s Guide for Challenging Situations” and “Homegrown Faith and Justice.” Amy facilitates classes and workshops in the Puget Sound area and online. She specializes in working with parents and in sexuality education. Amy can be reached at comments@diligentjoy. com.
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DICK’S Sporting Goods grand opening to feature Mariners’ Buhner FROM STAFF REPORTS
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ICK’S Sporting Goods will open its sixth store in Washington and 587th store nationwide on Friday, Oct. 3 at The Commons in Federal Way, 1819 S. Commons. The store’s three-day grand opening celebration will run through Sunday, Oct. 5. The store opens at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Former Seattle Mariners right fielder Jay “Bone” Buhner will make an in-store appearance from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday. A wristband will be required for an autograph from Buhner. Wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of event only. Limit one per person.
On Friday, the first 100 people in line will be eligible for a free Reebok Play Dry T-Shirt. Guests who are in line at 7:45 a.m. on Friday will get a chance to open the DICK’S Sporting Goods gift locker. Saturday and Sunday giveaways include a free mystery gift card from $5 to $500 for the first 100 adults in line. Guests who are in line at 7:45 a.m. Saturday and 8:45 a.m. on Sunday will also get a chance to open the gift locker. Each person is limited to one T-shirt, mystery gift card and/or gift locker combination each day. “DICK’S Sporting Goods is excited to become a member of the Federal Way community with the opening of our newest location,” said Lauren Hobart, senior
vice president and chief marketing officer, DICK’S Sporting Goods. “We look forward to serving the athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in Federal Way and inspiring them to achieve their personal best.” The new location will feature Nike and Under Armour shops, athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear and the latest gear for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting and fishing. More than 40 in-store services by DICK’S certified PROS in sports and outdoor specialties such as bike, golf and fishing will also be available. Visit DICKS.com/FederalWay for details and like DICK’S Sporting Goods on Facebook for the latest information on local appearances, special events and brand activations.
Chamber to honor business leaders at annual gala FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Greater Federal Way Chamber will honor two business leaders for their business impact and community inspiration at its annual gala on Nov. 15. Jeff Stock, Caffe D’Arte, will be recognized with the Business Impact Award for providing unique opportunities for business growth through economic initiatives. Peggy LaPorte, FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent Oppressed and Needy), will receive the Community Inspiration
Award for demonstrated BUSINESS IMPACT AWARD: leadership that serves as JEFF STOCK a model of inspiration for Stock is a retired U.S. professional, persoccer defender sonal and volunteer who spent five efforts. seasons in the “The ChamNorth American ber knows that Soccer League and economic success two in the Western is due to leadership Soccer Alliance. He within our business also played in the community,” said Jeff Stock Major Indoor Socboard member Erin cer League with the Colwell, gala chair. Tacoma Stars. “Our enhanced program Son of Major League of work at the Chamber Baseball pitcher Wes Stock, includes recognizing he attended Stadium High individuals who inspire us School, graduating in 1978. with their commitment and While in high school, he success.” played baseball. However,
DICK’s Sporting Goods will celebrate a three-day grand opening from Oct. 3-5. The event will feature Seattle Mariners right fielder Jay “Bone” Buhner on Oct. 5. File photo he also played with future Sounders team mate Mark Peterson on the Norpoint Royals youth soccer club. UCLA offered Stock an athletic scholarship, but he elected to sign a professional soccer contract instead. Stock signed with the Seattle Sounders of the North American Soccer League in 1978. He played 35 games with the Sounders in both the 1981 and 1982 seasons. In 1983, he lost most of the season after blowing out his right knee in the Sounders’ fifth game. He retired from soccer in 1986. In 1987, Stock returned to outdoor soccer with the
F.C. Seattle Storm of the Western Soccer Alliance as a player and in 1988 he was selected to the Western Soccer Alliance All Star team. He also served as an assistant coach in both 1987 and 1988. In 1989 he retired from playing professionally to devote himself to coaching. While never called up to the senior national team, Stock saw time with the U.S. U-19 team. He then went on to play for the U.S. Pan American Games team as well as for the U.S. soccer team, which qualified him for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. [ more CHAMBER, page 9 ]
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Unfortunately for Stock and his teammates, President Jimmy Carter chose to boycott the games in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. After retiring from soccer, Stock entered the real estate market, where he purchased the Pacific Northwest’s largest water and amusement park, Wild Waves and Enchanted Village in Federal Way. Following the sale of the amusement and water park, Stock diversified his interest with the purchase of a Seattle coffee company, Caffe D’Arte, which recently relocated its corporate headquarters to Federal Way. Caffé D’arte, an awardwinning coffee roasting company, supplies a full spectrum of coffee related services around the world. Caffé D’arte provides not only distinctive coffees roasted in the style of the various regions of Italy, but also the warmth and uniqueness of traditional Italian culture.
anonymous, no questions asked. (The Drug Enforcement Administration cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) In the four-year history of Take Back Days, 780,158 pounds (390 tons) of pills were brought to the 6,072 collection sites that the agency and its 4,423 state, local and tribal law enforcement partners set up so the public could discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription
drugs from medicine cabinets, bedside tables and kitchen drawers. When added to that collected at previous Take Back events, 4.1 million pounds (2,050 tons) of prescription medications have been removed from circulation. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse, police
officials said. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines
— flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash — both pose potential safety and health hazards. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, secure and environmentally responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and trafficking of medications.
homeless in Federal Way. She founded FUSION in 1993 with a group of like-minded friends who gathered around her kitchen table. COMMUNITY Their mission was to INSPIRATION create a fundraising AWARD: PEGGY event that would LAPORTE provide the means Born and raised to support a housing in Hamilton, Ohio, program for homeLaPorte attended Peggy LaPorte less women and the University of their children. Cincinnati before The first fundraiser held accepting a position as a in August 1994 produced Pan American stewardess. enough revenue to contract After flight training, she case management services was based in Seattle, where for one full year, however, a she soon met her future home was needed to place husband, Dennis. a family. On behalf of FUThe couple settled in Federal Way and raised four SION, LaPorte applied for and received a Community children. During that time, Development Block Grant LaPorte pursued studies from the city of Federal and began her own interior Way to purchase a onedesign business. Several bedroom, fully-furnished years later, she began anhome. other business managing a Now, 21 years later, one-suite bed and breakfast FUSION, an all-volunteer to help with private colnon-profit with over 180 lege tuition costs for their volunteers, owns, manchildren. ages, and maintains 16 During that time period fully-furnished homes she became aware of a and contracts professional growing need for transicase management services tional housing to serve the
through Catholic Community Services. Approximately 85 percent of the families served have moved on to permanent housing becoming stable and selfsufficient. Realizing, however, that the need for housing homeless families has grown exponentially in the last decade, LaPorte researched the idea of creating an additional revenue stream to support the FUSION mission and to provide more housing. FUSION Décor Boutique, an upscale resale store for decorative home furnishings, opened in April to fulfill that need. Located at the Gateway Center in Federal Way, the boutique is managed by a cast of volunteers who work at the store and pick-up furniture and merchandise. Inspired by the volunteers and their dedication to the mission, LaPorte continues to give her time knowing that through their combined efforts, the FUSION mission will continue to empower homeless families in their community for
many years to come. The Chamber’s annual signature event celebrates its network of business leadership with an awards evening that includes fellowship,
silent auctions, music, games and more. Tickets for the annual gala are available online at federalwaychamber.com. For information, call 253-838-2605.
Stock has been married to Leanne for 35 years and they have two sons and three grandchildren.
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But, nonetheless, if Federal Wayans care about keeping legal marijuana out of their city or inviting it in — whatever their stance — it is important for them to get involved. We’re making history here, kids. As many know, the city of Fife was in litigation with a marijuana license applicant over whether they could ban the industry from their city, despite voter approval on Initiative 502 back in 2012. The judge ruled in favor of the city, but the attorney for the marijuana retail store has indicated he will appeal that decision and request it go straight to the state Supreme Court. Listen, Mr. Federal Way is torn on this issue. There’s a lot of fear of the unknown: Will marijuana businesses attract more crime because they can only operate on a cash basis? Will the future sex offenders in Federal Way be more vulnerable to buy the stuff if the shops are located near them? (Because driving a few miles is equivalent to a moat with dragons, right?) Will a drug that people have been using for hundreds of years all of a sudden cause chaos and strife if we regulate it and
make it legal? Mr. Federal Way doesn’t partake in the drug, nor will Mr. Federal Way ever have the desire to, but making a decision based on fear of the unknown sounds like a city being too cautious and one that will be left behind in the future. A ban is a big deal and is essentially a prohibition that more than half of Federal Way citizens voted to end two years ago. Mr. Federal Way suggests the city listens to its citizens’ vote and find a way to make it work or there may be a lawsuit knocking on the door in the future. Q: Mr. Federal Way, Sound Transit officials want input on whether they should implement a low-income fare, similar to what Metro did, or leave the same fares. But the reduced fare would cause everyone else’s fare to go up. Do you think the poor should get special treatment? A: As sarcastic and crass as Mr. Federal Way can be, believe it or not, this heart of steel is not as it appears. Mr. Federal Way can’t help but think about the single mother, working two jobs with the stress of trying to support her family, feed her children and trying to do it all with an embarrassing income. Will a $1.50 fare opposed to a regular $2 to $2.75, depending on
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Mr. Roegner used his next column to explain why he writes what he writes, by answering some example questions from (allegedly) the readers. Perhaps he was responding to the criticisms of that previous column. He took this opportunity to revisit the Performing Arts and Conference Center, saying that this issue has “divided the community.” I’ve not been a Performing Arts and Conference Center supporter myself, but wasn’t the expert Blue Ribbon Panel brought together to provide a realistic analysis of this issue — and therefore unite the city? And sorry if I anger anyone here, but that project has been a done deal for a long time. What would a vote have done? It wasn’t going to be a vote that decided anything. It was about consensus. A Mirror poll showed that 55 percent of those polled supported the project — and a similar
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Mirror should keep columnist on shorter leash In a recent piece by Bob Roegner, he allowed his imagination to go wild as he went “behind the scenes” (well, in his mind anyway) to get to the bottom of some political skullduggery in Federal Way. (Reference the Doherty departure.) Of course, no such skullduggery existed; Mr. Roegner created it. This was simply another of these columns short on facts but full of supposition and innuendo. He even had the nerve to point out that he was guessing at some issues and offering up what “probably happened.” Ah, yes, he does claim to be an “insider,” doesn’t he? He must know all.
the trip and route, make a difference? In gauging how many people come in to the Mirror’s office every week just to get the coupons and inserts, the answer is, again, yes. Would an extra 25 cents for someone who doesn’t qualify as low-income make a huge difference? Well, that’s $130 more a year if you apply the extra cost for two trips, five days a week for an entire year. Mr. Federal Way doesn’t have all the answers but people need to weigh their own pros and cons and vote for what’s best for them but also keep in mind the long-term effects. Will benefitting the poor benefit the entire economy in the future? Speak up on this issue at a public meeting at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 9 at the Korean Women’s Association’s Senior City, located at 31635 23rd Ave. S. Suite 100 in Federal Way. Q: I heard the Mirror is diligently investigating a case involving a police officer and a former high school student. Can you tell me when the story will be published? A: None of your business.
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55 percent said a vote should be taken. Face it, the citizens were split on the issue before, and that hasn’t changed much since the panel made its findings. Neither side had a truly winning position. The mayor ended up doing something rather than nothing. But back to the issue at hand. You’re right, Mr. Roegner, it’s not your job to “get on board” with the new administration. But neither is it your job to spin and embellish the facts. I’m sure I’m not the only one who wonders what it is the Mirror wants from the former mayor and now so-called political “expert.” This is no longer journalism. Your column has turned into a gossip column. Instead of giving this political writer carte blanche, the Mirror needs to at least keep him on a much shorter leash.
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ederal Way native Jackson Dovey recently finished 151 out of 2,235 competitors from around the world in the invite-only Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Mount Tremblant, Canada. “The bike was very challenging with over 2,800 feet of climbing on perfectly paved roads,” Dovey wrote in an email. “… The run took us through a two-loop course with 1500 feet of climbing, complete with a stadium-
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Last week Todd Beamer defeated Federal Way and Decatur both by a score of 5-0 in their division matchups. Beamer won in straight sets in all but one match over the two games.
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Decatur also lost to Mount Rainier 3-2. Mount Rainier won both singles matches and one of three doubles matches to secure the victory. Phillip Kim and Kyle Hawkins picked up one
style finish and a quarter mile stretch lined with screaming fans, 10 deep the entire way.” He had his best swim to date during the event, 24:49, and came out of the water in 12th place. He said the highlight of the world championships was “out-sprinting another racer and diving across the finish line. My total time was 4:19:13, which brought me home in 25th place [in the run event] and the fourth American.” Dovey is currently ranked 17th in the world in the 3035 age group. of the victories for Decatur, while Tyler Lum and Daniel Caldron teamed up for the other. Beamer currently sits at 2-2 and is third in the SPSL Central. Decatur is 2-3 so far this year and is fourth in the SPSL Central. Federal Way is currently 1-5 and is fifth in the SPSL Central.
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Jefferson also won in matches against Puyallup and Federal Way. They currently lead the SPSL Central with a 5-2 record. They are undefeated in the division. Upcoming matches: Decatur will face Federal Way in their next match. Beamer
Federal Way native Jackson Dovey bikes a challenging course, with over 2,800 feet of climbing, during the recent Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Canada. Contributed photo and Jefferson will be both on the road against Curtis for their next matches.
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Decatur won a conference matchup against Jefferson 3-0. Jefferson senior Vanessa Dannels had a great performance with 12 digs, three aces, two assists and one kill. The Gators are currently 2-2 and in fourth place in the SPSL North. Jefferson is 1-4 and in 10th place.
Last week Beamer lost to 2A No. 1 Tumwater 3-0 in a non-conference matchup. Beamer’s talented senior, Reed Copeland, led both teams in kills with 19. Junior McKenna Milholland led Beamer with 36 assists. Senior Cassie Neu had 10 digs for the Titans. Beamer rebounded by defeating Mount Rainier 3-0 in their next game to improve to 2-0 in the SPSL North. They are currently tied with Kentridge for first place in
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Federal Way picked up their second win of the season when they defeated Decatur 3-0 on Tuesday. The Eagles are 2-1 and are currently fifth in the SPSL
North. Upcoming games: Decatur and Beamer will face off in their next game, while Federal Way will take on Jefferson.
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Patrick Nugent of Indian Summer was victorious at the fifth annual Twin Lakes Amateur this past weekend. Nugent finished four under par in the two-day event at the par-72 course and won by 11 strokes. Twin Lakes representatives Spencer Clapp, Max Malthesen and Michael Sibbett finished second, fourth and sixth in the event.
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dominant day of defensive football, and unfortunately we had the last drive that we gave up. But I was really excited about that, because we weren’t happy with what we did and Seattle’s offensive the week before, and we miscues, most notably a safety and an interception came roaring right back against a fantastic ofin the fourth quarter. fense.” In the week leading up As Carroll notes, it was to Sunday’s game, linebacker K.J. Wright said of a night and day difference between what his defense the Super Bowl performance, “I believe that was did against the Broncos and what happened on a the best game we played. hot afternoon a week earI didn’t see any missed lier in San Diego, when tackles, I didn’t see too many explosive plays. We Philip Rivers picked the Seahawks apart on the were on it from the first way to a 30-21 victory. play to the last.” And what those conYet this defensive trasting performances performance, except shows is just how fine one admittedly bad final the line can be between a drive, was even better, good and bad day for the according to Carroll. Seahawks defense, and “We played really hard really any on defense,” unit, offense Carroll said. “I believe that was defense, “I was anxthe best game we or in a parious to see played. I didn’t see ity driven if we would play and look any missed tackles, I league. The like we did didn’t see too many Seahawks back in the didn’t overexplosive plays. Super Bowl against these We were on it from haul their game plan guys as far as breaking on the first play to the after a loss and they the ball and last.” didn’t replace running and K.J. Wright personnel, hitting, and but they were I thought we quicker in did better. pursuit and they made “I thought we played sure tackles after havroutes better, and some ing 12 missed tackles the things they threw at us, week before. That in large the perimeter screen part was enough to make game that’s really just a huge difference. phenomenal for them, Throughout Sunday’s we just really eliminated game, a common comit. The guys just did a plaint voiced by Denver fantastic job and gave us fans or just fans of excita chance to really play a ing football was that the
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s much as Pete Carroll preaches the importance of treating every game the same, the Seattle Seahawks coach couldn’t help but wonder if the excitement of a Super Bowl helped his defense take its game to a higher level. After all, the Seahawks spent four quarters last February pummeling what had been the highest scoring offense in NFL history, holding the Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos to just eight points. Even Carroll, Mr. “We Treat Every Week as a Championship Week,” was curious if that kind of effort could possibly be replicated. He got that answer on Sunday, when Manning and the Broncos came to Seattle and for 59 of 60 minutes, the Seahawks again dominated one of the NFL’s best offenses, holding Manning and company to 12 points prior to that 80-yard, 41-second drive that tied the score at the end of regulation. Prior to that drive, which saw the Seahawks concede a touchdown basically because of two coverage breakdowns, the Broncos had scored nine of their 12 points largely because their defense
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Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell tackles Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders during the game on Sunday that the Seahawks won. JOHN BOYLE, the Herald Broncos were being too conservative. Manning wasn’t taking shots down field, he was checking down or handing the ball off. Well, sorry folks, that’s exactly what Seattle’s defense does to teams. With Earl Thomas patrolling the middle of the field, and with Richard Sherman and Byron Maxwell on the edges, teams just don’t take shots deep. Seattle’s scheme is specifically designed to stop those big plays. What Seattle will concede are short passes, and the Seahawks do so because they trust Thomas and Kam Chancellor and their linebackers to quickly make punishing tackles that limit the gains. Dink and dunk successfully enough, and sure you’ll get some yards and points, but you’re not going to score on big plays or put together
touchdown drive after touchdown drive if the Seahawks are doing things right, not to mention that eventually the defense is likely to force a turnover or two along the way. In San Diego, those short passes turned into big gains. In the Super Bowl, then again last weekend, they went nowhere. The good news for the Seahawks is that they’ve faced three of the NFL’s best quarterbacks, and twice played very well. The bad news is that the Chargers served notice that even the best defense in the NFL can be vulnerable if it has an off day. “We have had tremendous tests,” Carroll said. “We’ve had just about the best three that you could throw at us, quarterback wise. We learned that when we don’t fly around the field like we normally
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In “Dancing in the Rain: A Collection of Raindrops and Rainbows,” Federal Way author Marie Trotignon reflects on the endurance and resilience of the human spirit. She uses each unique vignette to poignantly demonstrate how we can cope with life’s storms by learning to dance in the rain. The book is one of Trotignon’s three published books, but the 84-year-old has been writing stories ever since she learned to write. Writing is a constant
in her life; it is her talent, her solace, her joy. Her love for words runs deep. She is also a passionate reader. She has held many different jobs over the years, but her favorite was when she was an elementary school librarian. She knew every book in the school and could make recommendations for children of all ages. Yet, in one of life’s unfair ironies, Trotignon developed macular degeneration several years ago. At first, it allowed her
to continue on with her normal routines and activities. But it progressed and soon caused words to disappear and turn into mumbo jumbo on pages. Writing became a challenge, and reading was nearly impossible. She struggled to make sense of words. Losing her vision has been a difficult hurdle for her to get over, but she is determined. “Books have always been my love, and it’s hard not to read a book,” she said. “Books are sitting around here waiting
to be read. I’d like to find something to help me.” Trotignon’s treatment plan includes getting shots in her eyes every two weeks. This process is far from enjoyable, but she is willing to do whatever it takes to hold on to as much sight as she can. Just like the characters of her book, she looks on the bright side of this unpleasant process. One of the silver linings of the injection ordeal is meeting the volunteer transportation drivers who take her to/from her eye
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where they’ll end up. “You sit down with something in mind, but then it writes itself. Your characters come to life,” she said. “They lead, and you have to follow them.” Trotignon’s life has unfolded in a similarly unpredictable fashion. There have been bumps and storms. But she is still dancing.
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“It’s my opinion that they needed to have a radius or separation from the level three group homes and the reason I say that is because about two months ago before, roughly, we were considering language related to group homes, which are essential public facilities, so you have to accommodate them,” Carlson said. “It struck me that the areas we were proposing to have the marijuana retail establishments were the same areas for the group homes.” Level three group homes house sex offenders and other law violators. Shull said there are currently no level three group homes in Federal Way but the available zones for the homes are similar to the 1,000-foot buffer laws the marijuana stores are under. The law states both facilities cannot be within 1,000 feet of schools, public libraries, transit centers, parks and other places where children are present. Carlson noted there was another commissioner who would have liked to see a 1,000-foot buffer added to all of the churches in Federal Way as well. “Federal Way is so residential, there’s [many] schools, parks, churches, it just comes down to the same areas that would be available for potential use,” Shull said, adding that the city could not preclude the level three group homes. “There’s no other option when you apply those separation standards.” But George Garrett, who owns one of the marijuana retail businesses, wrote in a
letter to the Planning Commission indicating that his statement is simple. “Residents of Federal Way are using marijuana and marijuana-related products every day, despite the ban on legal retail marijuana facilities,” Garrett wrote. “Without any legal channels by which to obtain marijuana currently, a marijuana consumer is forced to obtain his or her product on the black market.” Garrett owns Green Grotto LLC and is one of three who were chosen by the Liquor Control Board among many marijuana retail license applicants looking to set up shop in Federal Way. By allowing a legal and “highly regulated” marijuana business into the community, it not only takes the business out of the black market but it contributes to the community by generating “well-paying” jobs and tax revenues, he continued. Although it currently stands that only the state of Washington will receive tax dollars from marijuana sales, Garrett noted the underground economy for marijuana ends up supporting illegal activities “locally, nationally and beyond our borders.” Longtime Federal Way businessman John Tsakonas was also one of the chosen marijuana retail license applicants and he believes the city is making a mistake. “People who smoke marijuana are going to use it whether they buy it legally or not,” Tsakonas
said, who hopes to set up a marijuana retail store called JST International. “If I had a store, it would be very clean — no riffraffs. I think that’s the stigma with the 502 stores, that it’s going to create more users but it’s older people, nice clean professional people [who patron the current retailers].” Tsakonas said he thought it would be a great idea for the city of Federal Way to allow at least one as a pilot trial period before they permanently ban a business that could help their economy. “I’ve got a lot of money invested,” he said, referring to the possibility of JST International becoming a reality. “I’m paying money on an empty building and it’s not cheap.” Initiative 502 was passed by Washington voters in November 2012. Based on raw precinct data, Shull said 53 percent of Federal Way citizens voted ‘yes’ on I-502. The city-enacted moratorium on marijuana business will expire on Nov. 5. The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be heard at an upcoming Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting. The committee meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of every month in the Council Chambers. Councilman Bob Celski chairs the committee with Councilwomen Kelly Maloney and Lydia AssefaDawson as members. Their decision will then be forwarded to the Federal Way City Council for a vote at a later date.
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growing and retailing occurs and thus are entitled to a share of the revenue to cover costs of things like zoning, regulating and policing. Lawmakers went down to the wire of the 2014 session debating a revenue-sharing plan and came up empty. Some legislators simply didn’t want to see money going to cities or counties, which have enacted bans on the industry. Communities, they argued, needed “skin in the game” — meaning they allow growing, processing and retailing — to be entitled to a cut of the proceeds. Counties and cities will try again in 2015, with possibly different pitches. For example, counties might be willing to agree to leave out counties that enact bans and include them should their policy change. Cities, on the other hand, are said to prefer an incentive-based approach. Every city would get something, and those with marijuana businesses could get more because their community is generating revenue. At times, the conversation might feel like a repeat of the 2014 session, but it won’t
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Police Blotter The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Man arrested after rollover collision: At 1:56 a.m. on Sept. 21 in the 30th block of S. 342nd Place, police responded to a rollover vehicle crash in the area of South 340th Street and First Way South. While police were en route, several reporting parties said they observed a male with a gun chasing another male toward The Commons apartments. Upon arrival, an officer observed a silver Nissan on its side and noticed three men walking in the 30th block of South 342nd Place towards him. The officer removed his patrol rifle from his car and approached the men with another officer. They radioed in for additional officers to assist them. One of the subjects, a 20-year-old Kent man, told police he had a gun, and police ordered all three men to the ground. While waiting for back-up, one of the men, a 21-year-old from Seattle, vomited on the ground and said he had bad incontinence. His speech was slurred and he staggered as he walked before he was ordered to the ground. His breath also smelled of alcohol. When other officers arrived, they
detained all three men in handcuffs. The third man, a 34-year-old from Federal Way, also had a concealed handgun on his person that was in a holster and loaded. The Seattle man, who was crying and distraught, told police he was at Mongolian Grill partying with some people he did not know. He said he left and remembered the crash. He was a passenger in the car but couldn’t remember who was driving. Police were unable to contact any reporting parties or other witnesses about the driver of the flipped vehicle. Because they were unable to determine if the Seattle man was the driver, they released him to the care of South King Fire and Rescue and he was transported to the hospital. The Kent and Federal Way men said they were driving and came across the crashed vehicle. Passersby directed them toward the apartment and they located the Seattle man dry heaving in the bushes. Police arrested the Kent man for being under 21 in possession of a pistol. Brother confronts sister’s ex with handgun: At 12:34 a.m. on Sept. 21 in the 3700 block of SW 332nd Place, a man called 911 to report he was threatened by a known male subject with a handgun. He reported he stayed the night at his ex-girlfriend’s house and her brother confronted him in a bedroom about a domestic dispute that had occurred two weeks prior between the man and his ex-girlfriend. The brother had
a handgun in his hand and held it at his side, but he did not point the gun or threaten the man. Man fires gun out car window: At 1:05 a.m. on Sept. 20 at 2031 SW Campus Drive, a witness called 911 and said he observed a red Honda in the parking lot near Southwest Campus Drive. He said the male driver pointed a black 9mm handgun out the window and fired three or four shots. The witness left the area. Officers arrived and located four 9mm shell casings in the roadway on the north side of the road in the east bound lanes. The vehicle involved in the shooting was not located. Police canvassed the area and did not locate any property damage or find anyone injured. They photographed the area and took custody of the shell casings. Man tracks stolen iPhone to thief: At 12:37 a.m. on Sept. 20 in the 2600 block of SW 334th Place, the victim told police that he came to Federal Way because he tracked his stolen iPhone earlier to the listed address. Officers responded to the address and contacted a man, who originally claimed no knowledge of the stolen phone. The victim confirmed the phone was still active and indicating the location. The man agreed to assist police in searching for the phone inside his vehicle. The officer called the phone, which rang inside the man’s car. Further investigation revealed numerous other possible stolen items inside [ more POLICE page 26 ]
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John Raymond Bocek passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 17, 2014 at age 88 after a long illness. After serving in the Navy, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington and began his long legal career in private practice in Auburn, Washington. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, beekeeping and toy train collecting. He is survived by his son John Bocek of Ansbach, Germany and his daughter Nancy Parsons of Lake Tapps, Washington. He was preceded in death by his trusted kitty companion, Tony, who gave him many years of smiles. In lieu of flowers, the family hopes you will support the Auburn Valley Humane Society 4910 A St. S.E. Auburn. The family also wishes to thank Serenity View Adult Family Home, especially Vladimir and Maria Gorospe, for their exceptional care and kindness.
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Alta Irene Muchow Alta Irene Muchow, 98 of Federal Way, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at her residence in Shoreline, WA. She resided with her husband of 69 years at Village Green in Federal Way for 12 years, and previously lived in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Born Alta Irene Powell on February 12, 1916 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Alta graduated in 1934 from Washington High School in Sioux Falls and obtained a teacher certificate from Sioux Falls College in 1935. In April 1943 she married Capt. Clifford Wallace Muchow (US Air Corp), raised 3 children along with her husband while he continued his military career in the Air Force for the next 30 years. After her husband’s retirement, they spent the next 33 years in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Alta’s love and devotion to her family and friends created an untold number of memories for her husband, children, grandchildren, and all who knew her. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Scheffel (Bill) and Marti Vavrichek (Wayne), daughter – in – law, Marcia Grueb (Herb), grandchildren Shane Muchow (Sarah), Lauren Kaye (Steve), two great granddaughters Violet and Holly Kaye, grandsons David Vavrichek (Emily), Matthew Schuman, Michael Vavrichek, and her sister Ruth Benson of Kennewick, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Muchow and her son Eric Muchow. A memorial service will be held at 4 P.M. on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Federal Way. Pastor Jerry R. O’Neill of Whidbey Spiritual will be officiating. Inurnment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Price-Helton Funeral Home in Auburn, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 2501 SW 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98023.
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LEGAL NOTICES PRELIMINARY 2015-2016 BIENNIAL CITY BUDGET MEETINGS The following meetings have been scheduled to consider the City of Federal Way’s 2015-2016 Biennial Budget: OCTOBER 7, 2014 – REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 p.m. -Mayor Presents Proposed Biennial Budget to Council OCTOBER 15, 2014 – SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 p.m. -Budget Overview – Revenue & Expenditure Projections -Department Presentations: Finance Department, Public Works Department, Parks Department OCTOBER 22, 2014 – SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 p.m. -Department Presentations: Police Department, Law Department, Municipal Court NOVEMBER 4, 2014– SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 p.m. -Department Presentations: Mayor’s Office: City Council, Human Resources, Information Technology, City Clerk’s Office; Community Development Department -Council Deliberations NOVEMBER 4, 2014 – REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 p.m. -PUBLIC HEARING (required by RCW 35A.34) 2015-2016 Biennial Budget/Property Tax Levy NOVEMBER 18, 2014 – SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING – 6:00 p.m. (only if needed) -Continue Council Deliberations NOVEMBER 18, 2014 – REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 p.m. -PUBLIC HEARING Continue from November 4 (required by RCW 35A.34) -Introduction Ordinance/2015-2016 Biennial Budget -Introduction Ordinance/2015 Property Tax Levy DECEMBER 2, 2014 – REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 p.m. -Enactment Ordinance/2015-2016 Biennial BudgetEnactment Ordinance/2015 Property Tax Rate -Resolution/Fee Schedule Amendment All meetings will be held at City Hall, 33325 – 8 th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA. CITIZEN COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ALL BUDGET MEETINGS. Stephanie D. Courtney, CMC City Clerk 253-835-2540 Published in the Federal Way Mirror September 26th; October 10th& 17th and November 14th, 2014 FWM2166
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS 2015 RIGHT OF WAY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE RFB # 14-114 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through October 21, 2014, until 10:00 a.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. PRE-BID MEETING: An informational meeting for interested contractors will be held Thursday, October 9, 2014 at
10:00 p.m. at the Hylebos Conference Room, City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, Washington, to discuss the work to be performed. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The City of Federal Way, Washington is seeking qualified firms to submit bids to provide right of way landscape maintenance services to the City of Federal Way on an annual basis. These services include provisions of all labor and equipment necessary for the maintenance of Federal Way rights of way including but not limited to the following maintenance tasks: Landscape Mowing; Hard Surface Edging; Tree, Shrub and Vegetation Trimming; Tree Pruning; Application of Herbicides and Fertilizer; and Sidewalk Sweeping The cost estimate range for this work is $185,000 to $200,000 over a twelve month period. The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully. All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to Gene Greenfield, Street M a i n t e n a n c e S u p e r v i s o r, b y f a c s i m i l e a t (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Gene Greenfield, Street Maintenance Supervisor, prior to bid opening date. PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashiers’ check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB #14-114, 2015 Right of Way Landscape Maintenance. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington. Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205 McGraw Hill, 3315 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71913 Cora Inc. – Plan Center, 10002 Aurora Avenue North, #36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30092 Builders Exchange of Washington, 2607 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Contractor Plan Center, 5468 SE International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222 Contractor’s Resource Center, 2301 So Jackson Street, Suite 101B, Seattle, WA 98144
iSqFt Planroom, c/o Cascade A&E 235 9th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109 – oregon-washington@isqft.com The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to insure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts. The Contractor will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunities. The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed, effective January 2, 2015. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Dated the 26th day of September, 2014. Printed in the Federal Way Mirror September 26, 2014 and October 3, 2014 FWM 2167
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Community CALENDAR September 27
Federal Way High School Class of 2004 Reunion: Drinks and appetizers will be served from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Sole Repair Shop, 1001 East Pike, Seattle. Cost is $50 per person and may be purchased at http://bit.ly/ FWHS2004Tix. For more information, contact Caitlin Robertson at caitlinjrobertson@gmail.com or call 310-908-4049.
September 30
Movie Night & Conversation: This National Recovery Month event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Integrity Life Church, located at 2020 S. 314th St. Event will work to dispel myths and misinformation about substance abuse and mental health recovery. Bring a potluck dish to share. Free childcare is provided. For more information, contact Pam Romine at promine@ guidedpathways.org or call 253236-8264 or visit www.guidedpathways.org.
October 2
BNI Referral Masters Lucky 13 Birthday Celebration: BNI Referral Masters will celebrate 13 years in the Federal Way area from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club, 3583 SW 320th St. All area business professionals are invited to attend. Cost is $20. For more information, contact Tony Soh at tsoh@prcg.com or call 425-641-8788 x 246.
October 3
Faith on Stage: This performance by professional theater artists from around the country will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 3 at the Church of the Nazarene located at 1525 SW Dash Point Rd. For more information, contact Rhonda Judd at cjudd1499@msn. com or 253-839-6085.
October 4
Drive 4 UR School: Test drive a new Ford from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 So. 288th St. Fill out a survey and the school will receive $20. Must be 18 or older and have a valid drivers license. For more information, contact Dara Mandeville at daramandeville@gmail.com and 253-561-5050.
October 5
Season Premiere ConcertFiery Favorites: The Federal way Symphony will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 515 S. 312th St. For more information, contact Anna at anna@ federalwaysymphony.org or 253529-9857.
October 8
Multicultural Book Group: The group will meet to discuss the book “The Memory Palace” by Mira Bartok at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Federal Way Library, 848 S. 320th St. For more information, contact Christine Devine at cdevine@cloudseeker.net.
October 9
Young Living Essential Oils Health & Wellness: Find out more about essential oils from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9 at Federal Way 320th Library meeting room. For more information,
contact Jean at scents4balance@ outlook.com or call 253-6612836.
Ongoing
Book Donations: The Friends of Federal Way Libraries is collecting used books, magazines and DVDs in new or like-new condition to support library programming. Donations are tax deductable. Ask library staff for details. Citizenship Classes: Learn how to become a United States Citizen at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evenings at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Study for the interview and exam, and practice reading, writing, listening and speaking English in a friendly environment. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-3668. Legal Clinic: The King County Bar Association provides free 30-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal issues at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. 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. 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.
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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 Lions Club: The Federal Way Lions Club meets at noon the first and third Tuesday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on 320th. For more information, contact Bob Darrigan at 253-874-4282. Freedom From Tobacco Support 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. 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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Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking Opportunities: Local non-profit is seeking volunteers for various positions including website manager, funding coordinator, event coordinator and graphic design coordinator. E-mail info@fwcat. org for more information. Drivers needed: Volunteer drivers are needed to transport elderly residents in King County. Contact: 206-326-2800 or resource.l@ghc. org. Send Community Calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com
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[26] September 26, 2014 due to his erratic, emotional [ POLICE from page 19] the vehicle, including a bottle of prescription pills. A female suspect was also involved. Police impounded the man’s vehicle. Girl group fight disbands after gunshot: At 7:01 p.m. on Sept. 20 at 28620 Pacific Highway South, an officer responded to a fight call at La Madera apartments that involved a female with a knife. While en route, dispatch advised the officer that a gun was involved and a gunshot was heard. Upon arrival, several people were in front of one of the units and were yelling. A 24-year-old Seattle man was detained in handcuffs
behavior while attempting to contact the residents inside the apartment. He was later identified as a family member, who was distraught over the incident. Police spoke with a woman who lives at the residence, who said while inside, she heard female voices outside in the parking lot. The voices appeared to be talking about the unit that she and other family members live in. The woman said her teenage daughter went outside and approached a group of approximately 10 females in the parking lot. She began physically fighting with one of the females after the girl punched her.
www.federalwaymirror.com The group then began attacking her daughter, while the mother yelled at the group from the stairs. A female from the group approached the daughter and pointed a black handgun in her direction. She said the girl fired a single shot in her daughter’s direction and her daughter ran back into her apartment. The group of females fled on foot. There were no injuries. Neither the mother nor the daughter knew the group of girls. Woman tries to bite, claw officers: At 9:11 p.m. on Sept. 20 in the 2400 block of SW 316th St., a woman stumbled around incoherently. She provided police
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her first name only and refused to give her last name or birthdate. She did not know what city she was in, what day of the week it was or the current month. Police noted she appeared intoxicated to the point she was unable to care for herself. She became agitated and attempted to bite officers and claw them with her fingernails. Police had to detain her in handcuffs and she was involuntarily committed. Man arrested for fraud at jewelry store: At 11:59 a.m. on Sept. 19 at 1936 S. Commons, a 46-year-old Graham man attempted to purchase merchandise from Kay Jewelers using a credit card he obtained with a false name with false identification. Police arrested the man and released him, pending the filing of charges. Man refuses to snuggle with woman, fight ensues: At 2:44 a.m. on Sept. 18 in the 31000 block of Eighth Ave. S., a couple got into an argument regarding the man’s lack of desire to snuggle with the woman. The woman said she got mad because she wanted to go to bed; the man did not. She wanted him to snuggle with her in bed while she fell asleep. After he refused to snuggle, she left the house, irate and later came back and argued with the man. When the police officer arrived, he could hear the man telling the woman to leave him alone. Ex arrested for kidnapping, assaulting student: At 10:32 a.m. on Sept. 18 at Todd Beamer
High School, a school resource officer responding to an unrelated call of a woman waiving a knife noticed a red Honda was blocking traffic. He returned to Todd Beamer and saw a male student standing at the church on 359th Street and 16th Avenue South holding a purse. The student said he was skipping school because a girl he knew asked him to hold onto her purse while she talked to somebody in a red Honda. He said the girl left in the car and did not return. Some time later, the girl returned to the school upset and crying. The dean of students told the officer that the girl reported her ex-boyfriend kidnapped and assaulted her. The officer saw red marks on her eye, face and arm that she said were caused by her ex grabbing and hitting her three times. She said she recently broke up with the 17-year-old and he called her that morning and asked her to meet him by the school. After she refused to get in his car, he grabbed her arm and pulled her across the car into his lap and sped away, stopping near the bowling alley. The two continued to argue and he begged her to take him back and then hit her three times in the face. He then brought her back to school and later turned himself over to police and admitted to the crimes. He was booked into King County Juvenile Detention for kidnapping and assault.
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King County to expand fight against obesity, tobacco FROM STAFF REPORTS
King County will use a federal grant to coordinate a regional fight against obesity and tobacco by taking on the marketing of junk food, sugary sodas and new tobacco products. Using a $9 million grant awarded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health – Seattle and King County will lead a partnership of cities, school districts, community organizations and businesses. The coalition will help local residents make healthy decisions, help schools provide healthier meals and more opportunities for exercise and help cities design more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly communities. “We will use this grant to expand our collective fight against two of the leading causes of premature death—obesity and smoking,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “Our proven ability to bring partners together to improve the health of our diverse communities is what set us apart in the competition for this grant.” The partnership is designed to offer communities healthier food options and access to more recreational opportunities to overcome the effects of marketing that promotes high-calorie fast food, sodas and tobacco products. Public health experts are concerned the rising popularity of new tobacco products — including e-cigarettes and hookah — could reverse the progress made in reducing the number of people who smoke, particularly young people. The three-year grant will fund the Partnership to Improve Community Health, or PICH, a collaboration led by Public Health – Seattle & King County, in partnership with Seattle Children’s and the Healthy King County Coalition. The grant will support Constantine’s effort to transform health and human services to focus on prevention. In particular, it will accelerate Communities of Opportunity, a partnership between King County and The Seattle Foundation designed to improve health, social, racial, and economic outcomes by focusing on specific places.
www.federalwaymirror.com analysis, she said the issue was taken up in court. Boehm-Brady has lived in Federal Way for three years and has been involved with FUSION during her time in Auburn. Her art and home garden have been featured in the Federal Way Symphony’s annual garden tour. Boehm-Brady’s art has been featured at the Multi-Service Center and has been sold and produced in the Puget Sound region for more than 40 years. She attended the University of Washington and earned her bachelor’s in fine arts degree in ceramic art before she earned her bachelor’s in art education. She was hired by the Kent School District to teach ceramics and spent the next 30 years working at Kentridge High School, Cedar Heights and KentMeridian High School. For more information, visit leahboehm.com.
[ CITIZEN from page 5 ] believes in is something she’s done before. “I think if you see something that needs to be done, you should do it,” she said. Before she lived in Federal Way, Boehm-Brady got involved in speaking with her Council at the time about an Albertsons project that was supposed to go in next to her home. She ended up getting the land rezoned to residential and because of her efforts, was nominated to run for City Council. Although she was unable to serve as a Councilwoman, she kept fighting for the people. After she moved to Auburn a while back, she had some problems with the racing schedule of Pacific Raceways and through several public records requests, meetings with former King County Councilman Bob Ferguson and ordinance
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First round of Metro bus cuts Sept. 27 FROM STAFF REPORTS
Metro’s first round of unprecedented service cuts go into effect Sept. 27, and riders are strongly encouraged to prepare for changes to dozens of routes and make alternate travel plans as needed. Service will be canceled on 28 routes and reduced or revised on another 13 routes. As a result, riders
will see about 250 closed bus stops, nearly 1,200 changed bus stop signs and 800 posted rider alerts. Summary information for riders is available in orange Rider Alert brochures on buses and at transit information hubs, as well as on the Metro website. By entering a date after Sept. 27 in Metro’s online trip planner, riders can see what alternatives are available as routes are canceled or revised. New orange timetables also are available. Metro customer service is providing trip planning help at
September 26, 2014 [27] 206-553-3000. An estimated 2.3 million annual rides will be lost due to these canceled and reduced routes, said Metro Transit general manager Kevin Desmond. “We hope riders take time to prepare for these changes so they are ready Sept. 27 and during that first week of commutes,” Desmond said. “As we cancel routes and reduce service, riders face possible longer travel times due to more crowded buses and a longer walk to reach our service.
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family to discover him and take him home. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Email rescuinganimals@gmail.com for an application or fill one out at Simply Paws, 35419 21st Ave. SW, Federal Way. RAIN is also looking for a local foster home, temporarily for a spayed German Shepherd female dog, about 4 years old. She is good with kids, cats and other dogs. The foster period would be about two to three weeks.
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