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Top 10 news stories of 2014

Erosion closes Camp Kilworth

BY ALISA GRAMANN

FROM STAFF REPORTS

For the Mirror

Over the years, the cliff edge near the Camp Kilworth lodge and fire pit has been steadily eroding, and now erosion has temporarily inactivated the camp so experts can conduct a safety study.

The 25-acre camp is owned by the Pacific Harbors Council and is used by Boy Scout of America troops throughout the area. After an engineer from the national organization inspected Camp Kilworth and other camps nearby, the Pacific Harbors Council decided to temporarily inactivate the camp for the winter months to conduct a safety study on the eroding cliff, said scout executive Ralph Voelker.

“It’s important that we take this extra step,” he said.

The safety of campers has to come first, and campers are regularly found around the lodge and the fire pit, which are both close to the erosion zone.

The council received a donation designated for the study, and is hopeful it will be enough to fund it, Voelker said.

The council has received one bid for the study and is waiting for two more before choosing experts and moving forward.

The whole process should take two or three months, with the study itself only taking two or three weeks to complete.

“It’s fairly early in the process,” he said.

Only five groups were scheduled to use the camp during the three-month period. The groups were able to relocate to other camps.

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Dom Cooks, a Decatur High School student who inspired many, died on a brain tumor this year. file photo

he year 2014 was fraught with inspiration and sorrow, scandal and surprise for Federal Way. From high school student Dom Cooks’s passing to former school board member Tony Moore’s sentencing, the Federal Way news never stopped in 2014.

Here are the top 10 stories from

2014, as compiled by the Mirror’s editorial staff: 1. Federal Way student with inoperable tumor in running for national inspirational award (By Casey Olson, March 24).

Decatur senior Dominque Cooks became a top-10 finalist in the 2014 Air National Guard USA TODAY High School Sports Inspiration contest. Cooks advanced through two

rounds of voting and received more than 100,000 votes in each round.

Cooks originally finished 11th place in the semifinal round of voting, meaning he wouldn’t advance into the final round. But the next morning, Decatur assistant athletic director Teri Galloway received a call from USA TODAY informing her that Cooks would advance into the top-10 after [ more TOP 10, page 26 ]

Saghalie starts new Korean language program School receives $15,000 to start the program; officials hope to expand

BY SARAH KEHOE skehoe@fedwaymirror.com

So far, five Saghalie Middle School students are beginning to learn the Korean language this year.

The Korean language program at Saghalie features Rosetta Stone curriculum and will be taught by Sarah Seo, a Korean language paraeducator.

Federal Way school district officials hope to eventually expand the program to Decatur High School and Saghalie’s feeder elementary schools, which include Brigadoon, Green Gables, Olympic View and Silver Lake. Seo will visit those schools throughout this school year to help build interest in the program.

“The future is bilingual,” said Marin Miller, Saghalie principal.

“Research shows the earlier you start learning a language, the easier it is to learn. That’s why we are pushing starting it in elementary schools.”

The school received a $14,000 grant from the Korean Ministry of Education and a $1,000 donation from the Korean School of Federal Way to start the program.

Miller said he hopes to expand it to include three full-time certified teachers and around 200 students.

“My goal is to eventually work with a sister school in Korea and participate in that student exchange program,” he said. “I want this program to maintain longevity and carry out long after I am gone.”

Representatives from the Korean Ministry of Education and the [ more KOREAN, page 17 ]

Above, Sarah Seo teaches Korean to a group of students at Saghalie Middle School recently.

Left, Saghalie Middle School faculty met with members from the Korean Ministry of Education and the Korean School of Federal Way recently to talk about the middle school’s new Korean language programs. The school received a $14,000 grant from the Korean Ministry of Education and a $1,000 donation from the Korean School of Federal Way to start the program. SARAH KEHOE, the Mirror

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Referrals Unlimited gives to Multi-Service Center FROM STAFF REPORTS

Referrals Unlimited, Federal Way’s premier networking groups, again donated $1,000 to support the efforts of the MultiService Center in South King County.

Robin Corak, CEO of Multi-Service Center and LeAnn Taylor received the donation from Kristen Serrato and Barney Hartley,

president and vice president, Referrals Unlimited, respectively.

Chamber ambassadors continue giving tradition FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce ambassadors continued their tradition of donating more than $475 to Adopt-A-Family, Multi-Service Center and the Federal Way Rotary.

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Resolutions for public officials

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: Mr. Federal Way, do you have any New Year’s resolutions this year that you’d care to share?

A: Mr. Federal Way recently went down a pants size, so weight loss is out of the question. And even if Mr. Federal Way still had a few pounds to shed, weight loss wouldn’t be on Mr. Federal Way’s New Year’s agenda anyways. It’s trite and it gets in the way of the chicken wings and beer splurges on game night.

Mr. Federal Way does, however, resolve to give up feeling so pessimistic about certain things and head into 2015 with a sense of optimism. One can hope that city leaders can change overnight and do what Mr. Federal Way says.

OK, this one is going to take some work.

That said, Mr. Federal Way has something more fascinating to share with readers — a list of what Mr. Federal Way wants people in

positions of leadership to do in 2015.

Here is Mr. Federal Way’s New Year’s resolutions for public officials and highup-the-chain wannabes in Federal Way: • I, Mayor Jim Ferrell, resolve to stop caring so much whether my colleagues and constituents like me and start leading with a take-charge, I-don’tgive-two-hoots-what-youthink-about-me attitude.

• We, the Federal Way City Council, pledge to vote on an issue based on what is right for those who elected us, not along party lines or because we don’t want to be made to feel outcast.

I, Councilwoman Susan Honda, pledge to continue to lead by example when it comes to voting for what is right and I resolve to offer

my fellow Council members a lesson on how to do this the right way.

• We, the City Council and Ferrell, vow to work with human services organizations and the community to find a place for the homeless to go during the day to take showers and find social services assistance. And, to make it a priority before the sun shines and the spring flowers blossom.

• We, the mayor’s trusted staff and advisers, resolve to stop being so paranoid about perceived boogeymen. Not everyone is out to get the city and it’s OK to work with — and even trust — outside entities. Ponder this.

• We, the King County Council and Pierce County Council, pledge to stop. Just stop. This ridiculous quarrel-

ing over the process on how to fill the vacancy caused by Rep. Roger Freeman’s death is just a game of how to drag this out the longest.

Voters in the 30th District don’t care whether the decision should be made separately or jointly. Their interest is ensuring the 30th District has full representation in Olympia come the start of the 2015 Legislative session. We, the County Councils, promise to get it together, choose a candidate, stop whining, forge ahead and stop giving our constituents and Mr. Federal Way a headache.

• We, the Federal Way Public Schools board of directors, vow to find a qualified pool of candidates to choose from for the district’s new superintendent.

Interim Superintendent Sally McLean is a good find, but we pledge to keep an open mind and to scour the countryside for all possible leads. If McLean rises above

the best, then more power to her and may the best man or woman win.

• I, Sen. Mark Miloscia, resolve to indulge in my new position of power for the next couple of weeks leading up to the Legislative session.

But I vow to move beyond the shiny-new-penny mode and get serious when I get to Olympia, buckle down and start passing legislation that is important to my constituents.

• I, Rep. Linda Kochmar, vow to speak up and tell city officials what I really think about some of their decisions. And if they don’t care to listen, perhaps they don’t need their state representative’s help finding them millions of dollars more for the Performing Arts and Conference Center.

• We, Kochmar and Miloscia, pledge to help the city support their college initiative, address regional equity in affordable housing, support the Perform-

ing Arts and Conference Center, fund the Triangle Project completion and help establish a regional hygiene shelter for the homeless population.

• We, the South King Fire and Rescue board of commissioners, resolve to be more transparent, post all meetings, board and otherwise, to the district’s website so constituents can stay informed. We vow to generate more press releases to the media, get active on Twitter and Facebook and step out of the good old boys club. It’s a whole new world.

• We, the Des Moines City Council, pledge to work with residents, state representatives and other stakeholders to rebuild the boardwalk at Redondo Beach.

• We, the Lakehaven Utility District, resolve to stir up some kind of sediment in the water so that we can have our moment of fame in the sea of controversy. Got dirt?

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County Council receives report on safely relinquishing a newborn baby

where to turn for help. They developed solutions to create awareness of the Safety of Newborn Children Law. Adopted by the state Legislature in 2002, the law states that parents can leave newborns with qualified individuals at hospitals, fire stations or federally designated rural health clinics anonymously up to 72 hours after the birth of a child without fear of prosecution for abandonment.

“The state law regarding safety for newborns has been on the books for over 10

years. The work done by the task force will help inform the King County community of its existence and how to use the law, thus saving additional lives in the future,” said task force co-chair Paul Cowles, president of Safe Place for Newborns. The legislation asked the task force to provide the Council and the Executive recommendations that include: • How the county can engage in a campaign on educating service providers and the public about the

Safety of Newborn Children Law; • Ways to work with the state to obtain data on instances of safe transfer of newborns and newborn abandonment; • Examining whether the program should expand the locations where newborns can be accepted.

Among the options pre-

sented in the report: • Building upon the efforts of local, state and national organizations and using existing resources and partnerships for educating the public about this law; • Developing training and brochures for educating providers, staff, families about the Safety of Newborn Children law;

• Developing youth-centered education messaging that uses popular culture and current technology, • Incorporating Safe Haven information into the current sexual educational curriculum offered at public schools, colleges and universities, technical and trade schools, and the juvenile justice system.

FROM STAFF REPORT

The Metropolitan King County Council on Dec. 15 accepted the report prepared by the task force created to examine ways of increasing awareness of options available for parents to legally and safely give up a newborn.

“This task force worked diligently and delivered a very detailed list of recommendations,” said Councilman Reagan Dunn, lead sponsor of the motion that created the task force. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to determine the next steps in the hopes that we can help prevent future tragedies.”

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POWER OUT AT FEDERAL WAY’S MEREDITH HILL ELEMENTARY

Meredith Hill Elementary lost power due to an outage affecting the area on Dec. 18.

A Federal Way Public Schools spokesperson said students and staff were comfortable and continued their day normally.

School was dismissed at the normal time.

Parents are updated through the call out system and on the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/fwps210 in situations such as power outages, school lockdowns, bad weather or other cirucumstances that affect school.

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Todd Beamer students coach middle schoolers for computer science week

BY SARAH KEHOE skehoe@fedwaymirror.com

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odd Beamer High School students recently taught Lakota middle schoolers about computer programming.

Their visit on Dec. 11 was a part of Microsoft’s Technology Education and Literacy in Schools program and and a part of Computer Science Education Week.

“Our goal was to use game developing as a vehicle for teaching students the basics of computer science and introducing them to technology education,” said Lakota technology coach Michael Braun, who organized the event. “Each student was equipped with a mobile device and tasked with creating their own app, developed in the cloud, which they can work on anytime, anywhere.”

The international campaign was created to inspire students to take interest in computer science. It features “The Hour of Code,” a one-hour introduction to computer science. The campaign was created by the nonprofit Code.org, which is funded by major technology companies such as Microsoft, in order to demystify computer programming. No prior experience with computer science or programming is required.

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because it is something that we use in everyday life,” said Lakota sixth-grader Paul Kwon. “It helps people in school study for jobs and for new discoveries. It makes life much easier for almost everything you do. It brings entertainment for kids and for others.”

The students used 80 Microsoft Surfaces loaned by the Redmond-based technology company. The devices were loaded with a coding education program called TouchDevelop, a user-friendly, touch-based tool developed by Microsoft that allows beginners to create apps on mobile phones, tablets, and PCs, and then share their apps in the cloud.

“Technology is such an integral part of student learning and Lakota is fortunate to be able to put it into the hands of each of our students and teachers,” said Craig L. Tutt, Lakota principal. “The excitement of having technology not only increases student engagement and learning, but equips our students with the skills needed to compete in future job markets.”

Jane Broom, Microsoft’s Puget Sound director of citizenship and public affairs, observed Dec. 11 that Lakota’s event was the largest computer science education week event she has heard about this year.

“Kudos to Lakota for putting on such an inspirational, fun, and very educational event for students,” she said.

The students seemed to agree.

“Technology is important because I like to do lots of activities and technology is such a cool thing to use, especially for me because I research lots of things,”

said Lakota seventh-grader Alexis Frazierd. “And the thing that make technology fun is that you can do so many things, like games or crafts or just fun activities.”

on Dec. 17 approved a $1.2 billion 2015 budget that continues major light rail expansions, anticipates carrying more than 32 million riders and prepares for a

future Sound Transit 3 ballot measure.

“Sound Transit is poised to see record ridership growth in 2015, while staying on track for the early,

under-budget completion of light rail to the University of Washington and rollout of the next rail expansion plan,” said Sound Transit board chair and King County Executive Dow Constantine.

Major light rail project funding in the 2015 budget include $121 million to complete station construction, systems installation and testing for the Univer-

sity Link project opening in early 2016; $208 million for Northgate Link construction; $143 million for East Link pre-construction work; and $16.3 million for Lynwood Link as the project finishes preliminary engineering and moves into final design.

The budget also includes $19.7 million to replace 22 Sound Transit express buses.

Above, Jacob Sorrell, Todd Beamer senior; Travon Pettaway, Lakota Middle School student; Adam Shown, Todd Beamer freshman; Aaron Krause and Larone Wright.

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“This network will provide essential equipment that our first responders must have to communicate during life-threatening emergencies,” Constantine said.

“Our communities are safer when our emergency personnel have reliable tools.”

The proposed project,

called Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network, would replace radios used by first responders to communicate during crises, upgrade equipment in King County’s 911 dispatch centers, increase reliability and provide greater coverage area for radio communications.

Eleven cities and their public safety partners have requested that King County replace the existing network.

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The student was heading west across Pacific Highway as the driver made a left-hand turn. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and his or her parents were notified. The driver was cited for being unlicensed and uninsured.

Mail stolen from community mailboxes: At 12:59 a.m. on Dec. 16 in the 35900 block of 18th Court SW, a man reported that he suspected someone of stealing the mail from the community mailboxes. The man had no witnesses or leads, so police told him to watch his credit and bank accounts for identity theft or suspicious activity.

Man steals two beers: At 12:52 a.m. on Dec. 16 in the 31800 block of Pacific Highway S., a man was arrested

for shoplifting two beers at AM/PM. Police located one beer can but not the other. He resisted arrest for stealing $3.78 worth of beer.

Confusion over Craigslist chainsaw: At 1:45 a.m. on Dec. 16 in the 34800 block of Pacific Highway S., a 21-year-old man called police to report a 36-year-old man from Craigslist had stolen his chainsaw and had a gun.

The younger man was trying to sell his chainsaw on Craigslist and had met up with an interested buyer. Police stopped the suspected chainsaw thief but heard a different story: The seller said he hadn’t received all of his money he was selling the chainsaw for and had only gotten $40 but the buyer gave him $200 and the transaction was complete. Police were unable to determine who was lying and if the seller was trying to pocket the money or if the buyer had handed him the wrong amount of money. Ultimately, police determined it was a civil issue and no one was arrested.

MudBay window damaged: At 6:32 a.m. on Dec. 16 in the 1700 block of S. 320th St., a strip mall maintenance worker discovered the front business window of MudBay destroyed. The window is valued at $1,150. After reporting the damage to police, officers determined no one entered the store, which employees

confirmed as they arrived.

Woman finds mail scattered: At 10:07 a.m. on Dec. 16 in the Cedardale Apartment complex, a woman reported finding numerous pieces of unopened and opened mail all around the apartment complex. With no suspect or witnesses, police closed the case. However, all of the affected mail was delivered to the U.S. Post Office on 1900 SW Campus Drive.

Man steals package: At 10:48 a.m. on Dec. 16 in the 32800 block of Eighth Court SW, a woman witnessed a man steal a package from her doorway. She described the man as white, in his 20s, about 6 feet tall, medium build and wearing all black with a black stocking cap. She said he took a small white box, fled on foot around her house and disappeared. She attempted to locate him by getting in her car and driving around but lost sight of him.

Woman’s car interior catches on fire: At 12:52 p.m. on Dec. 16 in the 1600 block of S. 374th Court, a woman reported her maroon 2009 Mazda had caught on fire. The fire could have started between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. but had extinguished itself hours prior, as police noted the car’s exterior was cold to the touch. The interior was heavily damaged on the driver’s side, the report states.

Man steals from Walmart: At 1:07 p.m. on Dec. 16 in the 34500 block of 16th Ave. S., a man was arrested for being a part of a fraud scheme. The police report states two suspects stole an item from Walmart, while the other suspect came to return the stolen item for cash or in-store credit.

Teen girls steal from Sears: At 1:58 p.m. on Dec. 16 in the 1700 block of S. Commons, two 17-year-old girls stole intimate apparel at Sears. They concealed the merchandise in their purses and clothing before walking out without paying. The shoplifted items cost about $95 total and formal charges are pending.

Man reports mail stolen: At 5:21 p.m. on Dec. 16 in the 30300 block of Sixth Ave. SW, a man called 911 to report his mail stolen from his mailbox.

The victim could not identify specific mail that was stolen.

Man, woman arrested for stolen car, heroin: At 5:47 a.m. on Dec. 15 in the 33100 block of Pacific Highway S., a 28-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were arrested for possessing a woman’s stolen vehicle. The two were also caught with possessing heroin and plastic drug paraphernalia.

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Couple arrested for heroin possession: At 1:57 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the 4000 block of S. 329th St., police arrested a couple in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.

They found the man and woman in a vehicle. When police asked to see their identification, the woman lied and gave a false name. She was also charged with providing a false statement to police.

Man’s mailbox pried open: At 4:48 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the 29300 block of 13th Ave. S., a man reported approximately five days worth of mail stolen.

He discovered this when he saw his locked mailbox pried open and all of his mail missing.

Burglars steal $1,700 worth of items: At 12:28 a.m. on Dec. 13 in the 1900 block of S. 368th Place, a woman returned home from work to find her house ransacked. She said there were several items missing, valued at $1,700. Police investigated the home but found no signs of forced entry, only an open small front window in the living room.

‘Super high’ man calls police: At 12:43 a.m. on Dec. 13 in the 34500 block of 16th Ave. S., a man called police because he was “super high” on marijuana, sleeping pills and vodka.

Police determined he was hallucinating about a “huge fight and his car being towed from Walmart.” The report states the car was towed while he was checking eight cars for his maroon over green Honda. Police noted he wasn’t acting as though he was on depressants, as he was alert and hallucinating. During the investigation, he also admitted to police that he’s previously attempted suicide. Police

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checked previous 911 call records and discovered other reports of a man trying to get into several cars that didn’t belong to him.

Drunk driver backs into pole: A 1:48 a.m. on Dec. 13 in the 2200 block of SW 356th St., a driver was arrested for DUI. Police witnessed a silver Volkswagon Passat back out of a parking space in front of the Hitching Post bar and back into a wood power telephone pole.

Passengers assault taxi cab driver: At 3:52 a.m. on Dec. 13 in the 2200 block of S. 320th St., police arrested two men and one woman for assaulting a taxi cab driver. The driver picked up the group in Queen Anne and was told to drive to Kent. However, the group changed their mind and decided they wanted to go to Green River in Auburn. The driver told police the passengers were rowdy and made racial comments, calling him names.

Because of this, the driver told the passengers to get out of his cab and take another taxi. The driver exited the cab because he was scared and three of the passengers started to throw punches at his face and head, causing him pain.

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Man assaults apartment security guard: At 5:02 a.m. on Dec. 13 in the 2200 block of SW 334th Place, a man was assaulted by an unknown white male described as thin, 5-feet, 6-inches tall, in his 20s and wearing a green sweatshirt and jeans. The man was working as a security guard at Parkway Apartments when the man approached him and tried selling the guard marijuana. The security guard responded that it wasn’t allowed on the premises and to leave. The suspect started to walk off the property but then turned around and confronted the guard. As the argument escalated, the security guard deployed pepper spray and the man fled on foot to the nearby Auto Zone. The guard saw a car pull up to the suspect but it’s unknown whether he got in. Police searched Auto Zone but couldn’t find the suspect.

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Citizen of the Month dedicates her time to improving quality of life in Federal Way

BY ALISA GRAMANN For the Mirror

J

eanne Burbidge began investing her time in Federal Way before it was an incorporated city of King County.

She has lived in Federal Way with her husband for more than 40 years, and their work to help the city incorporate in 1990 was just the beginning of her service. Burbidge is currently serving her fifth term as part of Federal Way’s city government.

Burbidge was nominated as the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for her commitment and dedication to Federal Way’s residents.

Burbidge was first elected to the City Council in 1997 for the 1998 year. She was re-elected in 2001 and served a two year term as mayor in 2002. In 2005 she was re-elected to the City Council, and now serves as the deputy mayor, a position she began this year.

Her introduction to city government came from serving on an arts commission, where she discovered she was interested in other aspects of government. She has since served on an array of committees and commissions, includ-

ing several transportation (FUSION), a housing procommissions. gram for needy people in Her husband, Jim Federal Way. She was also Burbidge, could see her involved in the Reach Out passion for community program, another shelterservice and encouraged ing organization in Federal her to run for office. City Way. government allows her to Shortly after she took work with the community office, however, she realand a great staff, she said. ized the complications and “It’s very rewarding to be potential for conflict of ininvolved with city governterest that could arise from ment,” she said. holding office and being Burbidge attended Seon nonprofit boards. She attle Univerchose to consity, where “She shows up and tinue holding she majored office and she shows up for a public in psycholsupporting her long time. She’s a ogy with a human services minor in phi- real gem in our city.” passion through losophy. She contributions, Teri Hickel continued advice and supher educaporting events. tion at the “I help out University when I can,” she of Washington, where she said. earned a Master’s Degree.

Burbidge walks her talk, Before joining the team said Teri Hickel, the forat the city of Federal Way, mer executive director of Burbidge invested her time the Advancing Leadership in the community through program who has known human services work.

Burbidge for 15 years.

In Federal Way she Burbidge gives time to worked first at a family each person who comes to counseling agency. She her for help or advice and would later volunteer with is always willing to lend a Community Caregiving hand, Hickel said.

Network for six years be“She shows up and she fore joining Peggy LaPorte shows up for a long time,” in starting Friends United Hickel said. “She’s a real to Shelter the Indigent, gem in our city.”

Oppressed and Needy On the city side,

Burbidge had been an advocate for the Performing Arts and Conference Center, slotted for the old Toys ‘R’ Us site. The center will give Federal Way’s performing arts groups a place to call home, as well as create another tourist location, which will be good for the city’s economy, she said.

Her duties as deputy mayor include planning Council retreats, presiding in the mayor’s place at meetings or events when he is unable to attend, helping to set agendas and appoint Council committees and balancing experience and diverse views on each committee within the Council.

“We have quite a new Council, but we have a very good Council,” she said. “They are very responsible.”

As deputy mayor, Burbidge tries to make sure the Council is effective, which means allowing each member to find and develop individual strengths — and give the opportunity to use them.

“It’s not really about me, about the deputy mayor, it’s about the city being effective,” she said. [ more CITIZEN, page 19 ]

Jeanne Burbidge, Federal Way’s deputy mayor, has served in city government since 1998. She was selected as the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month. ALISA GRAMANN, for the Mirror

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ederal Way has its share of imperfections.

Every week we report on crime, questionable actions and other types of bad news.

I’ve said before that one of my most favorite type of news to report on is the good news — and the people I get to meet who inspire me. Here is a look at some of those people who inspired me and the community in 2014, in no particular order: • Dom Cooks. There’s not much more I can say about this incredible Decatur High School student who made his way into countless headlines in 2014. He inspired me to be a better person overall. Cooks is greatly missed.

• Dianne Zoro. This mother of four has worked with the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking since 2011. I first met her this year in the pouring rain, when Gordon Trucking in Pacific, Washington added her missing daughter’s photo to a trucking trailer. Zoro’s daughter, Danica Childs, disappeared from a Kent motel associated with drugs and prostitution in December of 2007.

Zoro came into my office last week and we shared some tears, as she told me the anniversary of her daughter’s disappearance is this week. Zoro has inspired me to be a better mother. Her daughter will be in my thoughts this week.

• Bob and Linda Bjorneby. This couple, who owns Bob Bjorneby’s Federal Way CARSTAR Collision, have made wishes come true for sick youth through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Over the summer, the couple fixed up 18-year-old David Padilla’s 2006 Ford Mustang and made it brand new. They spent their own resources — time and money — to help this young man with bone cancer.

The Bjornebys have inspired me to give what I can.

• Jon and Wendy McIntosh. This couple was amazing to watch as they bustled about recently, helping 120 struggling families through the AdoptA-Family program at Grace Church. They have inspired me to rally the community to get things done.

Carrie Rodriguez

Federal Way’s political humor in 2014

In politics there is always humor. Most of it is funny, some is sad and some revealing. Here are some samplings from this year.

The Performing Arts and Conference Center received a lot of criticism for being a place for rich people during the discussions leading up to the final vote of the City Council.

In trying to put a positive spin on that wayward notion, one Council member said, “We do have a low-income population, maybe they can volunteer at the [center], it would give them exposure and appreciation to be part of something our city can be proud of.” Ah, of course poor people want to spend their time waiting on rich people for free and learning about culture, as opposed to working two jobs and taking care of their family.

Another citizen said, “At $30-40 a ticket, volunteering is the only way a poor person will ever get in to the [Performing Arts and Conference Center].”

Now that Weyerhaeuser is moving to Se-

attle, some residents have wondered if the city shouldn’t consider changing the name of the street named for them from Weyerhaeuser Way to “Thanks for the Memories Boulevard.”

A recent report in Esquire on ways to improve Congress listed, “establish a five day work week” as No. 1. Wonder if that will catch on?

“I’m here today because I believe in the rule of law,” said Texas Gov. Rick Perry as he was being indicted on two felony counts of abuse of power.

“People thought I was trying to change the form of government for my own benefit,” said new Mayor Jim Ferrell earlier this year regarding his successful leadership efforts to change from Council-manager form of government to strong mayor. How could anyone think that? The change in government issue was on the ballot twice and he supported it both times, the second time as chair. The mayor’s office was on the ballot twice. He ran both times.

He lost in 2010 and won in 2013. Nah, we never [ more ROEGNER, page 17 ] Bob Roegner

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Judge’s ruling on crosswalk school zone biased I refer to the article in the Federal Way Mirror dated July 11, 2014, “Judges rule Fred Meyer crosswalk legal school zone.”

Within the article, city officials conceded while the crosswalk is greater than 300 feet from the school boundaries, the school zone is legal under RCW 46.61.440(1) because there is no provision requiring that the school speed zone be within 300

feet of a school boundary.

They are absolutely correct, there is no such provision in subsection one. Likewise, there is no provision in the subsection that allows a city to arbitrarily pick a crosswalk and deem it a school speed zone. The provision identifying who has the authority to create the school speed zone and the criteria to be used is contained within RCW 46.61.440(2).

RCW 46.61.440(2) clearly reads: “A county or incorporated city or town may create a school or playground speed zone on a highway bordering a marked school or playground.” There is no provision in either subsection that allows the county or incorporated city or town the authority to create a school speed zone that does not boarder a marked school or playground. Subsection two defines who has the au-

thority and the criteria they must follow. The word “may” in this subsection allows for the choice of creating a speed zone of not, but if created it must be on a highway boarding a marked school or playground.

According to the article, the judges’ finding of fact and conclusions of law determined the crosswalk need not be within 300 feet off a school to be considered a school zone. Emphasizing the word “may” in RCW 46.61.440(2) that a school or playground speed zone may extend 300 feet from the border of the school or playground property, the judges stated it is “logical for the legislature to provide for the creation of different types of speed zones to provide flexibility based upon the geography near the school.”

Well, it may be “logical for the Legislature to provide

for the creation of different types of speed zones to provide flexibility based upon the geography near the school,” but they haven’t done it. That flexibility doesn’t exist and the statute isn’t clear.

Keep in mind the judges who ruled the crosswalk a legal school zone are city of Federal Way Municipal Court judges, the city that reaps the benefits from the fines generated by violators of the speed zone. If the Mirror is accurate in quoting the judges’ finding of fact and conclusions of law, their own language references the border of the school or playground property.

In an earlier article, a city spokesman said, “the crosswalk is legally designated by the school district as a safe walking route according to state law.” The logic used in that statement suggested

that, if part of a safe walking route, then a speed zone could be established. However, according to state law, school districts do not have the authority to establish safe walking routes at the middle school level and even those established at the elementary level are typically longer than 50 feet in length, which is about the distance of crossing 21st Avenue Southwest.

The city used that excuse to create an unlawful speed zone to generate revenue. If the students safety is truly first and foremost, why then after crossing 21st Avenue Southwest are they dumped out to fend for themselves as they cross about a thousand feet of one of the busiest parking lots in Federal Way? How many of those students do you suppose cross 21st Avenue Southwest in that same crosswalk in the evening, on weekends and during the summer without a traffic speed reduction?

J.T. Mast, Federal Way

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4. Sing old songs: If they grew up going to church, sing old hymns with them. If it’s around the holidays, sing holiday carols or other special songs. Thrift shops are a great place to find old song books, or you can go online to search for lyrics to specific songs your loved one used to enjoy. You might be surprised by what she remembers.

5. Watch old movies and TV shows: Try cueing up an old episode of Jack Benny

on your mobile tablet or a Frank Sinatra or Rosemary Clooney concert might spark a memory or a flash of recognition.

6. Go on a nature walk: Use nature to integrate sensory experiences into conversation. Listen to birdsong, touch the wet grass, smell the roses and feel the sunshine on your shoulders. Ask what their favorite outdoor activities were during their youth and try to safely recreate similar scenarios if possible.

7. Look through old cookbooks: In the past, women spent a great deal in the kitchen, trading recipes and refining old family favorites.

Lessons on recovering from a stroke from staff reports

The King County Library System presents “Learning from John: Lessons on Recovering from a Stroke,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12.

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While your brain is not a muscle, it does need care, feeding and exercise to keep it in top shape.

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biggest polluters. That, the governor said, would advance the state’s clean ith opposition air obligations without to Washington raising the gas tax. He Gov. Jay Inslee’s added this has been a proposed 2015-17 bienproven method in the nial budget coming from United States and other both sides of the aisle, the parts of the world. state’s top executive says “This is not a rocketit’s up to the Legislature to ship to the moon where provide a better alternawe have to invent a new tive. science,” the governor Inslee revealed his said. “This is a wellbudget last known, “This is not a week in sepawellrate portions, rocketship to the accepted, ending with his moon where we have successful revenue strategy policy, so I on Dec. 11. Staff to invent new science. don’t think This is a well-known, members from there’s any Sound Publish- well-accepted, reason we ing met later that successful policy, so I shouldn’t day in Bellevue be able don’t think there’s any to discuss the to learn reason we shouldn’t budget with the from the be able to learn from experience governor.

Inslee’s budget the experience of of other would fund a states.” other states.” number of major The govJay Inslee state transporernor said tation projects he’s open to over the next 12 other ideas, years, includadding his budget has ing completing the State encouraged Republican Route 520 floating bridge lawmakers to reconsider and Interstate 405 projects raising the gas tax for the between Renton and Bel2015-17 biennium. levue.

“It’s interesting; I’ve About $4.8 billion of heard some critiques of that money would come this (emissions plan) from a cap-and-trade plan where, all of a sudden, on carbon emissions that some of my Republican affects 130 of the state’s colleagues are falling in

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love with the gas tax,” Inslee said, “and I’m wondering where they’ve been the past two years.”

Inslee said his budget also includes a “mark of good faith” to Republican lawmakers by diverting up to $650 million in sales tax on transportation projects from the general fund into more transportation projects. Neither he nor his fellow Democrats think it is responsible, given the state’s education funding obligations, Inslee said.

About 40 percent of the projected revenue from a carbon emissions cap-and-trade would be dedicated to education funding through the general fund, Inslee said.

Another $800 million a year in education funding would come from the governor’s proposed capital gains tax on the sale of stocks and bonds and other assets. The plan would not include a tax on retirement funds or home sales.

Inslee said another $400 million in spending cuts and cost savings will satisfy requirements of the McCleary decision — a court order requiring the state in increase funding for K-12 education — a year early. His budget sup-

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about his proposed 2015-17 biennial budget during a meeting on Dec. 11. Inslee recommends new sources of revenue to close the budget gap Washington will face. CRAIG GROSHART, Sound Publishing

ports all-day kindergarten statewide and would add more than 6,300 children in the state’s preschool program for low-income children.

The governor said he’s heavily committed to education funding, and his support is not based on orders from the state Supreme Court.

“We’re not doing this just to make nine people in black robes happy,” he said.

The governor’s budget does not fully fund Initiative 1351 by $2 billion in the next biennium.

Initiative 1351 requires reducing class sizes for public schools by hiring more teachers, adminis-

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The Washington Education Association, which sponsored the initiative, is criticizing the governor’s budget proposal, but Inslee said his plan is a good-faith effort to begin funding I-1351.

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“I believe we are headed to multicultural days where it will be essential for Americans to know more than one language,” Park said. “Korea is one of the top trading partners with the United States, so it makes sense Federal Way students would need to learn the language.”

The city of Federal Way has two sister cities in Korea and Japan. A sister city is a city that is linked to another, usually for the purposes of cultural exchange.

Students from Korea and Japan come to Federal Way

to visit, while students from Federal Way visit the cities in Japan and Korea.

“We are excited to be part of this innovative approach to offering our students the opportunity to learn an important world language,” said Sally McLean, superintendent.

The new Korean language program at Saghalie is one of several initiatives the district has undertaken in recent years in partnership with the Korean Ministry of Education. At Lakeland Elementary, students in grades third through fifth spent a year working with a sister school in Korea via Skype and hosting a visit to the school.

On Sept. 2, the district welcomed its fourth cohort of Korean University student teachers for a three-month experience

[ROEGNER from page 12] thought that for a moment Jim. New Jersey Governor and likely presidential candidate, Chris Christie was dealt a major setback when it was learned his staff had closed extra lanes of the George Washington Bridge leading to Fort Lee, New York, as punishment for the Fort Lee Mayor’s unwillingness to support Christie’s re-election as governor.

The result was massive traffic jams.

When Christie went over the bridge to apologize to the mayor, he didn’t take any chances, he took a helicopter.

In denying he was a bully, Christie said, “Politics ain’t beanbag.” In New Jersey?

We saw the Sopranos, we believe you.

“If you want to get paid for doing noth-

Saghalie Middle School student Kathryn Jives, center, studies Korean during school. SARAH KEHOE, the Mirror working in the classrooms with a few of their mentor teachers.

“What we are doing here is an example of what our school district is doing to prepare students for success in an increasingly global

ing, you should run for Congress like everyone else,” said President Obama in mocking Washington’s political gridlock.

Pope Francis said, “I ask you to ensure that humanity is served by wealth and not ruled by it.” Nice idea.

And in England, the Liverpool Football Club announced an agreement to make Dunkin Donuts its official baked goods provider. During National Obesity Awareness Week.

After receiving a significant amount of unfinished work at its Everett plant from its South Carolina plant, Boeing has decided to offer an 8 percent bonus to workers at the South Carolina plant if they will fix the problem they created.

Ah, couldn’t the work have been done here in the first place?

workforce,” Miller said.

In 2013, the district implemented a Global Education Initiative focused on developing globally-competent students by nurturing higher-level thinking, multicultural problem-

solving and international communication skills.

Miller said he conducted a survey at Saghalie and most students selected Korean as the language that students wanted to learn most after Spanish.

Karlton Edwards, 13, said he signed up for the Korean language program because he wanted to “step out of the box.”

“I wanted to learn something other than the traditional Spanish usually offered at schools,” he said.

“So far it’s been really fun learning Korean.”

Seo said she is Korean but was born and raised in America.

“Teaching the kids Korean has been a great way for me to get into my own culture,” she said. “It’s been really great to see these kids excited to learn the

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (RKansas) was likely more candid than he meant to be.

After receiving some criticism for spending too much time in Washington DC, he admitted he did not own a home in Kansas and only visited the state “every time I get an opponent.”

The recent discussion in a nearby suburban city on pornography reminded me of one suburban official’s momentary candor on the subject, “I don’t know what pornography is, but I know what I like when I see it.” Oops!

You gotta love politics. Only in America could anti-abortion groups stage the great CookieCott2014, which sought to boycott Girl Scout cookie sales.

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language. They are all doing really well.”

Not only is Seo teaching them the Korean language, she also wants to talk to them about the Korean culture.

“I think if we introduce the culture to the kids they will find the language more relatable, which will motivate them to want to take the class and keep coming back,” she said.

Kathryn Jives, 13, said she loves K-pop, which is Korean pop music.

“It’s really fun to listen to,” she said. “Now I am excited to someday try Korean food.”

Macy Bowman, 14, said she wanted to take the class because of her dream job.

“I want a job as a translator someday so I thought learning Korean would be a great idea for me,” she said.

Girl Scouts tried to open discussions of female role models of 2013, and mentioned two women, among others, who happen to support abortion rights.

Since the girls are just trying to sell cookies and are still learning about adult behavior, what lesson do you think those girls, and future women leaders, learned?

Let’s hope it wasn’t about meanness.

After the stressful legislative races this fall one of the winning local candidates said, “My brain isn’t working.”

Thanks to the politicians for their comments.

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Thomas Jefferson High School basketball boys extended their winning streak by defeating Decatur High School boys Dec. 9.

The Raiders are a SPSL 4A varsity boys basketball team.

The final score of the game was 66-42.

Right now the Raiders have an overall record of 5-1 and they are 1-0 in district play.

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hole before it opens and gets through it.”

According to 24/7 ederal Way High Sports, McClatcher is 5 School senior footfeet, 9-inches tall and 185 ball player Chico pounds.

McClatcher made a verbal He is listed as having commitment to play for a 4.41-second 40-yard the Huskies next year. dash and is McClatcher a three-time “He was the most is expected Times valuable player in a Star to be a slot selection. receiver for lot of different ways McClatcher the University scored 37 and he scored 91 of Washingtouchdowns touchdowns in his this football ton’s football program. career here — that season and McClatcher for will be a hard one to rushed report2,283 yards. edly chose the replace.”

“I was so University of Coach John Meagher excited to Washington hear that he over several will be at UW offers from because that other universimeans he will ties, including Portland be close to home and we State and Washington State can watch him play on universities. television,” said John Mea“When he gets into the gher, Federal Way High open field, forget it. He’s School football coach. too explosive to catch,” “He was the most valuable Brandon Huffman, naplayer in a lot of differtional recruiting coordient ways and he scored 91 nator for Scout.com, told touchdowns in his career the Seattle Times recently. here — that will be a hard “He’s got good top-end one to replace.” speed, but it’s his burst This October, McClatchthrough the line of scrimer made a South Puget mage that makes him so South League record when dangerous. ... He sees the he rushed for 397 yards

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Federal Way’s wrestling features strong returners FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way High School’s wrestling team features strong returners and talented newcomers this winter season.

Andrzej Hughes-Murray is 220 pounds and placed eighth in state in 2014. Fernanda Carmona is 155 pounds and was eighth in state in 2014, Tally Thomas is around 155/170 pounds and a state qualifier in 2014 and Ana Sanchez is around 110/115 pounds and was a state participant in 2014.

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Federal Way basketball girls have strong goals FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way girl’s basketball is gearing up to beat last year’s record of 9-11.

Strong returners include senior Zae Robinson, senior Tatiana Large and junior Imani Dunn. Top newcomers are senior Mariyah Vongsaveng and freshman Selina Mayo.

Coach Joshua DeYoe predicts the girls will place second in the northwest division.

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Flu vaccination can protect you during holiday season FROM STAFF REPORTS

Fall and winter usher in holiday travel and gatherings that create an opportunity for flu and other viruses to spread. There’s still time to get vaccinated to help avoid getting the flu while spending time with loved ones and friends this holiday season.

Flu activity is increasing in Washington and is expected to continue to increase in the coming weeks, according to the Department of Health. Flu season typically peaks in the winter months when people spend more time indoors. So far this season, H3N2 flu viruses have been the most common type of flu circulating around the country. More than half of those viruses have changed slightly from the strain that’s included in this year’s flu vaccine. Seasons when H3N2 viruses are most common tend to be more severe with higher numbers of hospitalizations and deaths. The flu vaccine still offers protection against the well-matched strains and may provide some protection against the drifted strain.

“We are still recommending that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated this season,” said state health officer Dr. Kathy Lofy. “Even if the vaccine may only provide partial protection against one flu virus, it can protect you against the other types.”

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Some goals Burbidge has for the city include improving the quality of life in Federal Way, including retaining young adults who grow up in the area.

To do this, the government must maintain the city, housing opportunities, recreational programs and parks and promote arts and music, she said.

The city also has to boost the economy to support healthy and new businesses.

In her spare time, Burbidge enjoys the performing arts, reading and visiting with people. She and her husband have two daughters, one son and one grandson. Her Saturdays are often filled with community events.

“Sundays I use to pre-

Health is running statewide flu vaccine ads featuring Washington families and Secretary of Health John Wiesman to raise awareness about preventing the flu.

It’s especially important for people at higher risk for flu-related complications. People at higher risk include young children, pregnant women, people 65 and older, and people with certain chronic medical conditions. It takes about two weeks for the vaccine to fully protect against flu.

Some children under 9 may need two doses of flu vaccine.

People at high-risk who get the flu may develop serious complications, such as pneumonia; flu can make existing health conditions worse. This can lead to hospitalization and death. If you’re at increased risk for complications and have flu symptoms, contact your doctor or clinic right away. Antiviral medications help, but they must be prescribed by a doctor and are most effective when started within 48 hours of illness onset.

There are many vaccine choices this season, offered in multiple locations, including health care provider offices, pharmacies, and even through some employers. The online “vaccine finder” is a good tool for finding vaccine near you, or call the local health department in your area. People can also find a clinic by calling the Family Health Hotline at 1-800322-2588.

The state health department buys all recommended childhood vaccines, including flu vaccine, for kids through age 18. Although pare for the week, do the laundry,” she said with a laugh.

Burbidge is a member of the Rotary Club of Federal Way; her husband is a member of the Lions Club.

Though her position of deputy mayor is only a part-time position, Burbidge finds she puts in full-time work.

“I do it because it is worthwhile,” she said. “But I do it because I enjoy it too.”

Burbidge’s love for the community stems from its beautiful scenery and equally beautiful people.

The community has a generous spirit, willing to rise up and help those in need, she said.

“We have an incredible community in Federal Way,” she said.

the vaccine is provided at no cost, health care providers may charge for the office visit or include a fee to give the vaccine. The health care provider may waive the fee if you ask.

The Department of Health website (www.doh. wa.gov) is your source for a healthy dose of information.

27 teachers earn national board certification FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way Public Schools ranks 18th for the number of teachers achieving board certification in the nation this year, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has announced. The district has routinely been among the top districts for the most teachers to earn

national board certification each year.

Washington State ranked No. 1 in the nation for the number of new National Board Certifications this year, for the second year in a row.

In Federal Way, 27 teachers earned national board certification this year, bringing the total number of certified teachers to more than 200.

“I am really, really proud of how our district has consistently produced numerous successful [certified teachers,]” said Francine Oishi, who coordinates the National Board program in Federal Way schools. “National board candidacy is a demanding process with numerous benefits to students as teachers become even more self-reflective about their practice and increase their specific subject area knowledge base.”

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Certified teachers in Federal Way include Kelli Alexander, Green Gables; Andrew Clark, Sacajawea; Sarah Coddington, Green Gables; Evalani Dizon, Brigadoon; Rebecca Friedman, Thomas Jefferson; Megan Gildea, Todd Beamer; Kellie Grav, Olympic View; Jon Greb, Thomas Jefferson; Robin Hall, Thomas Jefferson; Steven Hall, Thomas Jefferson; Nelson Hambre, Federal Way High School; Kailey Harem, Thomas Jefferson; Brianne Harvey, Enterprise; Jewel Hawley, Mark Twain; Jerry Krueger, Kilo; Christal Lee, Todd Beamer; Travis Mango, Federal Way High School; Jeremy Pearce, Todd Beamer; Pachomius Schmidt, Illahee; Leslie Sims, Sacajawea; Joanne Slagle, Wildwood; Shannon Smith, Federal Way High School; Amy Sutherland, Thomas Jefferson; Teresa Tuttle, Federal

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National Board certification is an assessment program designed to recognize great teachers and make them better.

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LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST. The City of Federal Way (“City�) is requesting proposals for the purpose of obtaining new fitness equipment for the Federal Way Community Center.

The City’s needs are outlined in the following Request for Proposal (“RFP�).

II. TIME SCHEDULE. The City will follow the following timetable, which should result in a selection of a firm by January 12, 2015.

Issue RFP December 19, 2014 Deadline for Submittal of Proposals January 5, 2015 Preliminary Selection of Firm January 9, 2015 Notify Firm Chosen January 12, 2015 III.INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS. A. All proposals should be sent to: Kimberly Shelton, Community Center Supervisor City of Federal Way 33325 8th Ave S Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-6932 B. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner: “RFP - Fitness Equipment for the Federal Way Community Center.�

C. All proposals must be received by January 5, 2015 at which time they will be opened. One (1) copy of the proposal must be presented. No faxed or telephone proposals will be accepted.

D. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight forward, concise description of provider capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the request. Special bindings, colored displays, promotional materials, etc. are not desired. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. Use of recycled paper for requests and any printed or photocopied material created pursuant to a contract with the City is desirable whenever practicable. Use of both sides of paper sheets for any submittals to the City is desirable whenever practicable.

E. The Community Center Supervisor, Kimberly Shelton, or representative will notify the firm selected by January 12, 2015.

F. All proposals must include the following information: -The names of individuals from those firms who will be working on the project and their areas of responsibility

6. The Recipient, 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, Code of Federal Regulations, 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 IV. SELECTION CRITERIA. business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 Factor/Weight Given will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in 1. Style of equipment and its ability to serve response to this invitation and will not be discrimithe following two purposes: Dual functioning (more than one exercise per ma- nated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. chine)/30% 7. The City shall not be responsible for any costs More freedom of movement design/30% incurred by the firm in preparing, submitting or 2. Price/30% presenting its response to the RFP. 3. Ability and history of successfully VI. SCOPE OF SERVICES. completing contracts of this type, meeting Storage: projected deadlines and experience in Quantity 2 – Shelf for Kettlebells that has a safety similar work/10% lip on the front ___________ Quantity 2 – Locking large cabinets to store fitness Total Criteria Weight 100% equipment Each proposal will be independently evaluated on Quantity 1 – Foam Roller Rack Quantity 2 – Resistance Band Hangers factors 1 through 3.

Quantity 1 – Stability Ball Wall Storage V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 1. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive minor irregularities in any Small Equipment: Quantity 1 – Professional Gym Timer for timed inproposal.

2. The City reserves the right to request clarifica- tervals tion of information submitted, and to request addi- Quantity 1 – Barbell Rack w/barbells (20 lbs. to 120 lbs.) tional information from any proposer.

3. The City reserves the right to award any contract Quantity 1 – Sandbag (40 lbs) to the next most qualified contractor, if the suc- Quantity 1 – Sandbag (30 lbs.) cessful contractor does not execute a contract Quantity 2 – Sandbag (20 lbs.) within thirty (30) days after the award of the pro- Quantity 1 – Sandbag (15 lbs.)

Quantity 1 – Sandbag (10 lbs.) posal.

4. Any proposal may be withdrawn up until the Quantity 3 – Foam Rollers (Full Round, 36�, High date and time set above for opening of the propo- Density) sals. Any proposal not so timely withdrawn shall Quantity 4 – Magic Circles constitute an irrevocable offer, for a period of nine- Quantity 3 – 8 lb. No Bounce Medicine Balls ty (90) days to sell to the City, the services de- Quantity 3 – 10 lb. No Bounce Medicine Balls scribed in the attached specifications, or until one Quantity 3 – 12 lb. No Bounce Medicine Balls or more of the proposals have been approved by Quantity 3 – 15 lb. No Bounce Medicine Balls Quantity 2 – Pull-up stations (wall mount) the City administration, whichever occurs first.

5. The contract resulting from acceptance of a pro- Quantity 2 – 31 kg Kettlebells posal by the city shall be in a form supplied or ap- Quantity 2 – 36 kg Kettlebells proved by the City, and shall reflect the specifica- Quantity 2 – 40 kg Kettlebells tions in this RFP. A copy of the contract is avail- Quantity 2 – 48 kg Kettlebells able for review and shall include requirements to Quantity 6 – Battle Ropes comply with ADA, Civil Rights Act, and EEO re- Quantity 6 – TRX Rips quirements. The City reserves the right to reject Quantity 1 – Dumbbell Rack with dumbbells rangany proposed agreement or contract that does not ing 5-45 lbs. conform to the specifications contained in this Quantity 2 – Weight Sleds RFP, and which is not approved by the City Quantity 4 – Pull-up Assists bands Quantity 8 – BOSU Balls Attorney’s office.

-Specific experience of individuals relative to the proposed project.

-A proposed outline of tasks, products and project schedule, including the number of hours required to complete each task or product.

-A proposed budget based on the above outline of tasks, products and schedules.

-References.

Quantity 12 – Jump Ropes Quantity 3 – Stability Balls (sizes 55 cm and 65 cm) Quantity 4 – 5 lb. dumbbells Quantity 4 – 8 lb. dumbbells Quantity 4 – 10 lb. dumbbells Quantity 4 – 12 lb. dumbbells Quantity 2 – TRX Large Equipment: Quantity 2 – Recumbent Bikes Quantity 2 – Upright Bikes Quantity 1 – Wheelchair Treadmill Quantity 1 – Jacob’s Ladder Quantity 1 – Stretching Cage Quantity 1 – Ab/Back Extension Machine Quantity 1 – Multi-Press (Chest, Incline Chest and Overhead Press) Quantity 1 – Leg Extension/Leg Curl Machine Quantity 1 – Lat Pull Machine Quantity 1 – Leg Press Machine Quantity 1 – Dual Cable Columns w/Dual Handle Low Row, Hi Low, Dip/Chin Assist, Free Standing Cable Crossover Please include an anticipated commencement and completion date that is no later than March 23, 2015. Quote should include price of equipment, delivery, sales tax, installation and warranty information for Large Equipment items.

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B. Payment by the City for the services will only be made after the services have been performed, an itemized billing statement is submitted in the form specified by the City and approved by the appropriate City representative, which shall specifically set forth the services performed, the name of the person performing such services, and the hourly labor charge rate for such person. Payment shall be made on a monthly basis, thirty (30) days after receipt of such billing statement.

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Relay for Life Kickoff: Kickoff meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5 in meeting room 2 at Federal Way Regional Library. For more information, contact Misty Cline at federalwayrelay@ gmail.com or call 253-845-5641. federalwayrelay.org Mobile Office Hours for Congressman Adam Smith: Congressman Adam Smith’s office will be hosting mobile office hours beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Staff members are able to assist constituents with Federal Agency issues (Social Security, Internal Revenue Service, State Department, etc), provide housing and financial support resources and help with federal grants.

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Styrofoam Block Drop Off: The City of Federal Way is hosting an annual Styrofoam winter collection event until Jan. 9, 2015 at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 Eighth Ave S. Collection carts will be located in the northeast corner of City Hall parking lot, with resident access available during daylight hours.

Only clean white dry Styrofoam blocks can be accepted. Please do not bring cups, food trays, foam sheeting, plastic wrap or other plastics. For more information, contact Jeanette Brizendine-Jurgensen at

English as a Second Language Classes: Classes to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills with an experienced instructor will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www. kcls.org or call 253-839-3668.

Super Wednesday- AfterSchool Adventures: After school program for students grades 3 through 5 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls. org or call 253-839-0257.

Daytime Playtime: Family program for ages 1 to 3 accompanied by an adult at 11:30 a.m. every Thursday at Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls.org.

Pajamarama Story Time: Family program for all ages at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-838-3668.

Study Zone: Drop-in from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Fridays for free homework help from volunteer tutors at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-838-3668.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars: VFW Post 2886 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church, 1829 S. 308th St. For more information, contact Tom Leonard at

thomasc29@msn.com or call 253927-1615.

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 253-9417060. 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.

Twin Lakes Toastmasters Club: Club meets from 6:30 to 7:55 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. For more information, contact Don Everly Smith at TwinLakesToastmasters@ gmail.com or call 425-241-4888.

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

The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. with meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Medical Office Building, located next to St. Francis Hospital. Call Andrea at 253- 944-7960.

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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.

One-on-One Resume Assistance: A KCLS volunteer can provide 45 minutes of one-on-one assistance writing or updating resumes. Registration required. For days and times, please call 253839-0257.

Computer Classes: Library volunteers provide computer classes or one-on-one help to learn email, Excel, Facebook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word and more at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For dates and times, please call the library at 253-838-3668 or visit www.kcls.org.

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. No class on Jan. 19. 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.

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Nicholas Hibbeler gave up his spot in the final round. Hibbeler is a soccer player from Park Hill High School in Kansas City and finished in 10th-place in the semifinal round. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July and underwent surgery and six rounds of chemotherapy treatment while also playing high school soccer.

At age 18, Cooks was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in the spring of 2012. He played football, basketball, ran track and was in charge of the morning announcements every morning, which included an inspirational quote. He was also appointed as an Associated Student Body officer by Decatur and named Homecoming King in the fall. Cooks graduated in February after doctors gave him only weeks to live.

2. Federal Way man ejected from car dies during rollover collision (By Carrie Rodriguez, Jan. 8).

Sergey Romashevskiy, 26, died at the scene after he was ejected from his car. The car flipped several times after he lost control of the vehicle. Tacoma police reported seeing Romashevskiy driving recklessly before the accident. Witnesses said he was speeding before he struck a parked car as he tried to illegally pass it.

3. Missing Federal way girl added on trucking trailers (By Carrie Rodriguez, Feb. 25).

A Federal Way mother worked hard to add her daughter Danica Childs to the side of a trucking trailer with Gordon Trucking after she went missing in 2007. Gordon Trucking had 100 trailers that featured posters of 21 missing children from Washington and Oregon at the time Childs’ photo was added. Dianne Zoro believes her daughter was a prostitute, based on sexually graphic voicemails she obtained from

www.federalwaymirror.com her daughters phone. Childs went missing in December 2007 from the Sunset Motel after she left at around 3 p.m. Her sisters had planned to go Christmas shopping with her that evening but she never answered their phone calls. Zoro believes Childs’s boyfriend was her pimp and that he sold her but he said she was supposed to come back that day with a friend who had a car to pick him up from the motel. Zoro began working with the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking in 2011 and has since raised awareness and educated students in Federal Way schools about sex trafficking.

4. Oregon jury finds Federal Way school board member guilty of felony theft (By Carrie Rodriguez, April 18).

A jury found former Federal Way school board member Tony Moore guilty of seven counts of felony theft on April 18 in Oregon. Moore was convicted of stealing $150,000 worth of tires in 2011. Moore resigned from the school board shortly after the verdict and was sentenced to six months in September.

5. Federal Way’s Decatur to hold special graduation for student with brain tumor (By Casey Olson, Feb. 13).

Decatur High School was able to hold an early graduation for Dom Cooks, senior at the school who was battling brain cancer.

They held the special event on Feb. 20 after doctors gave Cooks only a couple of weeks to live.

In the beginning of that school year, he accomplished his goal of getting back on the football field and scoring a touchdown during the Gators’ homecoming game against the Auburn Mountainview Lions. Cooks was noted as saying, “if it wasn’t for Decatur, I don’t think I would be here today.”

6. Decatur senior Dom Cooks passes away from brain cancer (By Casey Olson, April 15).

Decatur High School senior Dom Cooks

passed away from an inoperable brain tumor on April 15 at St. Francis Hospital.

Cooks was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2012 but his condition worsened in the days before his death when he went into a coma.

Decatur High School set up posters around the school’s campus for staff and students and they held a candlelight vigil the next night.

Ironically, on the day of his passing, Cooks officially finished up in third place in the 2014 Air National Guard USA TODAY High School Sports Inspiration contest, which concluded the morning he died. Cooks finished with a grand total of 214,260 votes during the final round, which included 10 student/athletes from across the nation.

7. Rep. Roger Freeman dies at Federal Way hospital (By Raechel Dawson, Oct. 29).

Late Rep. Roger Freeman died six days before he was voted into office during the November 2014 general election. Freeman died of colon cancer at age 48. In April, it was reported that Freeman’s cancer had spread to his lungs and liver but he was optimistic about running for the 30th Legislative District House Representative position 2. As a way to commemorate Freeman, the mayor of Federal Way ordered flags in Federal Way to be flown at half-staff.

“I’m heartsick and I feel for his family, his children and his wife,” Sen. Tracey Eide said. “He’s done a phenomenal job the last couple of years. He’s a very fine man and will be missed.”

8. Federal Way chiropractor keeping Seahawks in top shape for Super Bowl (By Casey Olson, Jan. 28).

The 12th man could have local chiropractor Jim Kurtz to thank for the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win in 2014. Kurtz has worked as the team’s chiropractor for the three seasons before the big win as he managed his

own clinic here in Federal Way, NW Sports Rehab. Kurtz traveled with the team to ensure everyone was in shape for the Super Bowl by doing adjustments and focusing on muscle work.

9. Federal Way mother in custody battle with former NBA player claims baby in Spain (By Raechel Dawson, Nov. 17).

Former NBA player Michael Deangelo Dickerson and Sandra Boughner, both from Federal Way, decided to travel the world together. But things got shaky when Boughner became pregnant with their daughter, Rahda. After giving birth and being isolated from her family, Boughner finally made her way back to Federal Way to tell her family about her travels and baby. But Boughner didn’t bring Rahda. While home, she found out Dickerson was actually broke, among other issues. When she returned to Spain to call off the relationship and take back her baby, she couldn’t find the two. Boughner’s friends created a gofundme.com account to raise money for her so that she can get her daughter back to the states and arrange a proper custody hearing.

10. Widow of slain Federal Way police officer outraged at city following suit settlement (By Carrie Rodriguez, June 3).

After former police officer Patrick Maher died in 2003, his wife didn’t realize she was supposed to get money from a required insurance policy. While his collective bargaining agreement between the Federal Way Police Guild and the city of Federal Way mandated he sign up for the policy, he never did so it slipped through the cracks for nearly 10 years. But his wife Renee discovered some inconsistencies in February 2013 and learned it was the city’s responsibility to ensure he hadn’t violated the agreement, which meant the insurance policy should have been in place when he died.

After Renee filed a lawsuit on Jan. 16, she and the city ended up settling for $88,000.

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Trafficking coalition to host forum on ending exploitation FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking organization will host their fourth annual forum “Ending Sexual Exploitation by Ending Demand,” on Jan. 8.

The free event will run from 7-9 p.m. in the Federal Way City Hall chambers at 33325 Eighth Ave. S., Federal Way. Presenters will be introducing the new “Buyer Beware” program, an initiative to reduce the demand for prostitution in King County, led by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Organization for Prostitution Survivors.

At any time, there are an estimated 300-500 prostituted children in King County, according to the coalition. The average age of entry into prostitution is 12-13 years old.

Sexual exploitation is frequently (and inaccurately) labeled as a “woman’s issue.” However, the coaltion believes that all people have a role to play in ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation, and that it is essential for men especially to play a primary role in the solution to the problem.

Violence against women is a human rights issue. In addition to enforcement of the laws regarding people who buy sex, social change and a shift in cultural norms are needed to end the demand for commercial sexual exploitation.

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