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OPINION | Sex in the Suburbs: Nothing funny about pregnant 13-year-olds [4] Roegner: The race for local seats heats up [4] COMMUNITY | Beloved Decatur coach and teacher battles stage 4 cancer [6] POLICE | Father retaliates, points loaded gun at teen who robbed his son [10]

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Moore to run for State House as Republican

Chamber, city disagree over proposed changes

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

Members of the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce spoke against the city’s Business District Associations proposal at a Council meeting Tuesday night.

Chamber President and CEO Rebecca Martin met with Mayor Jim Ferrell and city staff to relay the Chamber’s concerns, before testifying with Chamber board chairman Lori Santamaria against the associations at a public hearing for the draft plan.

“As financial resources stretch to support our mutual goal of economic growth, the Chamber is concerned that the city is preparing to compete with the Chamber in providing services and benefits for the business community — whether carved into districts or as a whole,” Santamaria said at the meeting, adding that the city would be implementing some of the same efforts the Chamber has already outlined.

Martin said Business District Associations can be two things: A district focused on infrastructure and improvements, which includes sidewalk improvements and signage — an avenue to create a sense of place.

Or they are used for marketing purposes.

“Sometimes they work beautifully when focused on infrastructure — it’s a place to draw people in — but it’s also the essential struggle in these [ more CHAMBER, page 19 ]

CALENDAR | Free screening of “Rape for Profit” documentary set for Jan. 25 [20]

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Martin Moore

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ederal Way Councilman Martin Moore announced Tuesday that he will run as a Republican for the 30th Legislative District House of Representatives, Position 2, this November.

Gov. Jay Inslee recently appointed Rep. Carol Gregory to fulfill this position after Pierce and King county councils couldn’t agree on a candidate.

The position was vacated after late Rep. Roger Freeman passed away six days before winning the November 2014 election.

Moore, a former Democrat, served

as Freeman’s legislative assistant and advisor during his time in office.

“I think the Democrats have become intolerant of ideas they may differ on,” Moore said in an interview.

“Our district is a very unique district.

It’s almost to the point that it’s inde[ more MOORE, page 19 ]

Diversity, racism discussed at Federal Way’s MLK festival

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

Andre Sims looked out across Decatur High School’s cafeteria, filled with members of the community.

“I want to make us uncomfortable a little bit,” he said. “At this time, right now, we’re challenged.”

African-Americans make up 13 percent of the United States population and yet 41 percent of prison inmates are African-American, he said after asking people to guess the statistics.

“Approximately 1 million who are incarcerated are AfricanAmerican,” Sims said. “So we have a challenge, it’s challenging for us and we need to talk about how Dr. King would feel about it.”

Sims, a senior pastor at Christ the King Fellowship, along with Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilwoman Lydia Assefa-Dawson and Councilman Martin Moore, among others, spoke at Federal Way’s 2015 MLK Community Festival on Martin Luther King Jr. Day about the importance of diversity and facing the challenges of “what’s next?”

The program began after a morning breakfast with music provided by St. John-Bosco Community Choir, recognition of a student who won the Diversity Commission’s art contest and a Jagusha Garinaga performance.

Sims explained the importance of opening up a dialogue about racism in community forums, symposiums and even prayer rallies.

When an African-American male stood up at a recent City Vision meeting and told a story about how a local pastor was humiliated by two police officers, Sims commended Chief Andy Hwang for issuing a public apology and saying he wanted to do what they could to improve the

Above, residents listen as various speakers address the crowd and discuss diversity and racism issues during Federal Way’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. festival at Decatur High School on Monday.

Left, dancers entertain the crowd during the ceremony, which addressed topics ranging from law enforcement and serving at-risk youth, to the importance of opening up a dialogue about racism. community relationship.

Sims also spoke with Judge David Larson about serving at-risk youth, age 18-25, and how many of them — not just African-Americans — deserve a second chance.

Yet, ensuring one out of three, or

33.3 percent, of African-American males (the current statistic) stay out of jail throughout their life is an issue that requires more action.

In cases such as John Crawford’s, who was an AfricanAmerican man shot at Walmart

simply because he was carrying a toy gun to the cash register; Akai Gurley, an African-American who was shot in a “projects” building while police were doing a topdown search; and Eric Garner, an [ more MLK, page 2 ]

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African-American who died after a police officer put him in a chokehold because he was supposedly selling single cigarettes illegally, Sims explained that it’s a problem that these incidents are occurring but another problem all together when none of the officers are indicted for any charges.

“This is the reality of where we are in the nation,” he told the crowd.

“Does this happen in every case? Absolutely not.

Do these single cases that I mentioned all symbolize what law enforcement is about and everything that’s happened in our na-

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Do we need to create some kinds of ways to have conversations about how to make changes? I think so too.”

Sims said he thinks the Martin Luther King celebration should be “what are we going to do, how are we going to change the way we see things?”

“And that’s what I’m excited about because I see people in leadership in our community talking about their willingness to have conversations at any time, at any place for as long as necessary to see our community grow together,” Sims said. “Even

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though we’re diverse, we can be unified.”

Sims said this is not just a white or black issue, but a “brown issue, a yellow issue and red issue. It’s a human race issue.”

Ferrell said diversity asks the question if we can do better.

“Of course the answer is yes,” Ferrell said. “Dr. King spoke of justice and equality and spoke of a future in which all Americans are judged on the content of their character and not the color of their skin.”

Ferrell said as a nation, we’ve come a long way but we’re not there yet.

The challenges King faced in the Civil Rights Movement of violence and arrests differ from today’s less visible, systemic racial inequalities.

“We need courage to reach across the artificial boundaries that separate us,” he said. “Those barriers will not erase themselves. We need the courage to say the status quo is not acceptable, that we’re going to seek diversity, not just on King’s day.”

He said that courage could take the form of running for City Council or school board to share the voice of the commu-

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Young dancers entertain the crowd during Federal Way’s MLK Festival at Decatur High School on Monday.

Courtesy of Bruce Honda

nity.

“It could be volunteering to serve on one of our fine community organizations, Advancing Leadership, the MultiService Center, FUSION (Friends United to Shelter

the Indigent Oppressed and Needy), or serving on the city’s Diversity Commission that works so tirelessly to realize greater diversity in Federal Way. It could be as simple as reaching out across your

Miloscia makes progress collaborating with Results Washington FROM STAFF REPORTS

Sen. Mark Miloscia reported important progress in collaborating with Results Washington this week to implement comprehensive waste reduction and quality measures.

Miloscia’s initial disappointment with progress was met with immediate action from Gov. Jay Inslee’s office for the implementation of lean management in state government.

“I am pleased to report we are moving forward,” wrote Miloscia, R-Federal Way, in a news release. “While my initial criticisms needed to be heard, we are now working together to create legislative solutions that will create the world-class performance system we expect from our state government.”

In his first meeting as chair of the newly created Senate Accountability and Reform Committee last week, Miloscia examined the gaps in information about efforts to implement lean performance systems in Washington.

Results Washington has since made efforts to provide more information and to collaborate on implementing performance measures, plans and assessments to fully realize a lean performance system.

“We are on the path to creating results that are real and bipartisan,” Miloscia continued. “Working with Results Washington

comfort zone in school or work, or in your neighborhood, and introducing yourself to someone with different colored skin, different religions or beliefs or a different way of living their life.”

is already creating the positive progress we need to make our government the most efficient, effective and ethical in the world.”

Grand opening set for bread outlet store FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Bread Garden Wholesale Bakery located for 30 years in Federal Way is opening a retail outlet store at 33741 Ninth Ave. S., Federal Way. The retail outlet will have fresh, day-old and imperfect breads, pita bread, cookies, muffins and other baked goods.

Store owner LeeAnn Miller invites the community to a grand opening celebration on Thursday, Jan. 29. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, visit thebreadgarden.com or call 253-838-6683.

Raffety named to Bentley University’s Dean’s List FROM STAFF REPORTS

Bentley University recently honored Connor Raffety, a junior from Federal Way, for his outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2014 semester.

Raffety was named to the Dean’s List, which means a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher with no course grade below 2.0 during the term.

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City hires Steve McNey for new public outreach position

BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com

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he city of Federal Way has filled a new position that will focus on planning a special community celebration for the city’s 25th anniversary and enhancing public outreach.

During the Council meeting on Tuesday, Mayor Jim Ferrell introduced Steve McNey, the city’s new community outreach coordinator who will support the communications office under the direction of Chris Carrel, communications and government affairs coordinator.

Carrel said the scope of his duties has significantly increased over the past year, “and that’s Steve McNey, the city’s new community outreach coordinator, will been an issue in terms of assist with the city’s 25th anniversary celebration. Contributed photo the amount of work that needs to be done and the will help us build on these work with King County, existing communications efforts to reach more of and because he is raisset up … This will really ing his family here,” von address a need in commu- the people we serve.”

McNey will also plan for Reichbauer wrote in the nications.” the city’s 25th anniversary news release. “He wants In addition, he said the celebration — a festivalhis three boys to not only mayor has set an “aggrestype event set for the end grow up in Federal Way, sive goal” for the city to of July, Carrel said. The but have the opportunity reach out to the public in city is still working out the to work here and raise existing and new ways. details of the event. their families here as well.”

McNey’s duties will inMcNey is The city will pay McNey clude constitu“Our goal as a city familiar with $31.25 per hour for this ent outreach the Federal temporary, sixth-month is to constantly and service, Way composition. However, the city ramping up the work to be more munity. He will re-evaluate the posicity’s social mehas served tion after the anniversary dia and website, accessible and as Ferrell’s event in July. Carrel said responsive to the a four-year-old campaign city could potentially system that public ... Steve will manager and the keep McNey on staff perthe city may help us build on most recently manently. redesign. managed “There’s nothing ruling “Our goal these efforts to communithat out at this point,” he as a city is to reach more of the cations for said. “The purpose of the constantly work people we serve.”

King County position is to address our to be more Councilman needs to communicate and accessible and Jim Ferrell Pete von outreach to the public. responsive to Reichbauer.

Another part of Steve’s the public,” Ferrell said he is role will be constituent Ferrell wrote in a news re“thrilled” to bring someservices, responding to lease. “In 2014, we greatly one with McNey’s experirequests and needs of the increased those efforts ence and talents to the public. I can guarantee through public events, city’s team. those needs won’t go away, neighborhood meetings “Steve understands so that’s something we will and providing more information to the public. Steve Federal Way because of his re-evaluate.”

Public invited to Seahawks Super Bowl rally FROM STAFF REPORTS

The 12th Man flag is in place over City Hall and Mayor Jim Ferrell is inviting Federal Way football fans to join the city on Jan.

30 for a super rally to send the Seahawks to Super Bowl victory.

The rally will begin at 3 p.m. in front of Federal Way City Hall, 33325 Eighth Ave. S. Activities will include a mayoral proclamation declaring Seahawks Blue Friday in Federal Way, performances by marching bands and drum lines from Decatur, Federal

Way, Thomas Jefferson and Todd Beamer high schools and special guests.

Blue and green Skittles and spirit sticks will be given out at the beginning.

Supplies are limited, so arrive early.

For more information, visit www.cityoffederalway.com/Seahawks or call Cody Geddes at 253-8356926.

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For more information call 253.835.6926

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Proclamation declaring Seahawks Blue Friday Celebrating City Hall 12th Man Flag Performance by High School Marching Band Wear your Seahawks jersey!

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ear Mr. Federal Way, Recently, you replied to a business owner in Federal Way regarding the city’s new economic development plan. You said if you were going to pitch a reality TV show in Federal Way, one of your pitches would be: “13 and Pregnant — for the Third Time in Federal Way.” While I recognize your column is award-winning in the humor department, there’s really nothing funny about 13-year-olds becoming pregnant in our community — or anywhere else, for that matter.

Elected city officials and politicians need to do their homework. If they really want to improve the quality of our community, economically and otherwise, they should all be advocating for a comprehensive sexuality education initiative, with an emphasis on birth control education and availability.

You see, even though American and European teens are sexually active at similar rates (Guttmacher Institute), the U.S. teen birth rate is five times that in both France and Italy, and 10 times Switzerland’s rate. (Population Reference Bureau, Advocates for Youth, National Institute for Health). And, according to the Center for Disease Control, more than four out of five pregnancies in U.S. women age 19 and under are unintended.

If those public officials really cared about saving the government money, impacting poverty levels and reducing abortions, they’d be all over free birth control and education about how and when to use it, instead of slashing public health funding for family planning and supporting abstinence-only speakers in local high schools.

Remarkably, Medicaid spends an average of about $12,000 per birth (Guttmacher, 2013), and yet our country spends only $8 per teenage girl on programs to avoid teen pregnancy (Brook[ more JOHNSON, page 11 ] Amy Johnson

The race for Federal Way seats heats up Think holding public office sounds like fun?

Then this is the year for you.

The election highlight this year will be the race for the seat in the state House currently held by appointee Rep. Carol Gregory. Gregory is a Democrat and with control of the lower House so close, this will be a hotly contested race. Some experts are guessing total spending could pass the $1 million mark.

Since Gregory’s appointment was delayed for several weeks by political maneuvering, she hasn’t raised any money, and won’t be able to until the Legislature goes home, sometime in April or May. Republicans hope to take advantage and get a head start.

In addition to Gregory, Cliff Mark Greene, who represents the Revived Citizens Party, and Councilman Martin Moore have announced their candidacy. As expected, Moore switched parties this week and will run as a Republican.

There is also speculation that Council mem-

bers Bob Celski and Kelly Maloney will run as well. Moore and Maloney are not up for re-election to the City Council and can retain their seats while running. However, Celski is up this year and would have to make a choice.

My guess is he stays with the Council seat. Maloney seems likely to run. Former Mayors Skip Priest and Jack Dovey have been mentioned but neither seems likely.

Other Council members up for election this year are Dini Duclos, Susan Honda and Lydia Assefa-Dawson.

Duclos said on several occasions that she probably wouldn’t run again. But more recently she has seemed like a candidate.

Expect her to run. Several people in the community who have run before have been anticipating Duclos would step down and they could run for her seat. If she runs, as expected, those candidates may prefer to run against someone else or wait two more years. [ more ROEGNER, page 11 ] Bob Roegner

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Nothing funny about pregnant 13-year-olds

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Moore has not earned promotion to state House It was with deep disappointment that I read of Martin Moore’s decision to switch parties and run against Rep. Carol Gregory.

Martin and I have known each other for years and for much of that time I considered him a friend — even to the point of helping him move. My previous support of Martin came with the

hope that, in time, his seriousness about public service would match his intense ambition. Sadly that hope was never realized.

Martin ran for the City Council in 2013 and, after he asked me to, I wrote a letter to the Mirror in support of his candidacy. It was only after writing my letter did I find that one of Moore’s supposed accomplishments (working to make Steel Lake Park’s play equipment ADA-accessible as a Parks commissioner) was not spearheaded by him, as he claimed, but by another Parks commissioner, Dave Berger, as the Mirror has reported. Martin simply supported the work of others.

In his press release announcing his run, he stated a desire to be “an independent leader” for the 30th District.

However, since he joined the Council I and others have

noticed this same behavior of cheering on the work of others, but not doing much of his own.

After his election, I sat down with Martin at the Ram restaurant and worked with him on a short list of initiatives he could spearhead during his first year on the Council. It didn’t matter that most of the ideas were mine; I was simply glad to help the city progress. Unfortunately, he hasn’t taken the lead on any of those, or any others I’m aware of.

I ran into Martin on Aug. 2, 2014 while he was sign waving with Mark Miloscia and challenged Martin to start taking action as Bob Roegner had stated in a recent column. He promised to initiate a push for a plastic-bag ban in the coming months — something that several other local cities have done in recent years

— to appease both environmentalists and Democrats.

Yet, true to form, he’s done nothing.

Fellow Council members will say that he’s still “finding his way” and I’d add that he hasn’t yet found his own voice. During the Oct. 21, 2014 City Council meeting, I received a text from Martin at 7:44 p.m. (the City Council meeting started at 7 p.m.) asking what he should say about a possible sixth-month extension of the moratorium on recreational marijuana in Federal Way. I texted him that this “has to be the last one and six months from now there has to be a finalized plan for instituting I-502.” Based on the reporting from the meeting in the Mirror, he parroted my thoughts to a tee.

Honestly, I don’t see much leadership or independence from Martin and, frankly, he

hasn’t earned a promotion to the state Legislature. He still needs to do something on the City Council other than applaud what others are doing; that’s what we elected him to do 15 months ago.

Richard D. Champion, Federal Way

Helping ganginvolved youth The article “Regional council to help gang-involved youth in Federal Way, other cities” intrigued me because I have met people in the past who said they were in gangs. I don’t know if that is true or not but I have seen some good friends of mine go down the wrong path with drugs and crime.

It’s kind of sad, so I thought what if they were actively engaged in something good? Most of these guys who went down the wrong path were good athletes and that was a good activity. [ more LETTERS page 9 ]

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HIGHLINE COLLEGE TO HOLD LATINO SUMMIT

Highline College will host its first Latino Summit from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 10–11.

The two-day summit will bring together students from Highline College and local high schools, as well as members of the community to participate in sessions that address the challenges that Latino students face in the education system.

The summit will include workshops, speakers and panels designed to provide Latino students with the tools they need for success in higher education and beyond.

Guest speakers, which include educators and graduates from Highline College, will share both their professional and personal experiences with attendees.

The summit is an extension of Highline’s commitment to diversity, social justice and multiculturalism for which the college has earned several awards and recognition, including the 2014 Advancing Diversity Award of Excellence from the American Association of Community Colleges.

Highline serves the most diverse community in the state, which is mirrored in its student population that includes approximately 70 percent students of color, 20 percent of whom are Hispanic/Latino.

Admission to the summit is free, and no reservation is required.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Rangel at erangel@ highline.edu, or visit highline. edu.

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Beloved Decatur coach and teacher battles cancer a website, pastor-teachercoach.org, where people have written about how hree days after Sean Smith has impacted their Smith, 48, received life. his first round of “Sean has been my chemotherapy, he went son’s coach since elemenback to his favorite place tary school,” Lisa Karis to feel better — Decatur wrote. “His son Spencer High School. and my son Nick are the “I love these kids and same age and have played they give me energy,” every sport together since Smith said. “They give they were 5 years old. We me the strength to fight watched our boys grow because they remind me together and see them that I have something to both off to college. Sean live for.” has dedicated his life to After experiencing the kids in this commusevere back problems nity and is a great man, for months, Smith’s wife husband and father.” drove him to the hospital Before coming to work on Dec. 13, when he was at Decatur, Smith worked diagnosed with stage 4 for Boeing and was a pancreatic cancer. His goal youth pastor for 16 years. is to come to school to “As a youth pastor I teach and coach as often would sit and comfort as possible while he goes people that were sick and through chemotherapy people that were dying,” he treatments in an effort to said. “It’s so surreal to be shrink several tumors that on the other side, to be the spread from his pancreas one that needs support.” to his liver.

Smith said this disease “I want to be here every has made him appreciate single day, for at least part each moment more. of the day,” Smith said.

“My wife and I will sit “As long as I am physically down every night and talk able, I am here.” about our favorite moSmith said Federal Way ments of the day now,” Public Schools has been he said. “I have faith and working with him to make I’m a Christian so I know it possible for him to stay where I am going after teaching. They are discuss- this and I’m not afraid to ing having Smith Skype die. What I am afraid of is his students from home missing out on important on the days he is unable to things in life, such as my come in. kids getting married and “The district has been having babies.” absolutely wonderful to Smith said going us,” said his wife, Tami. through cancer now makes “Also many teachers have him think back to a stustepped forward to offer dent he coached who died Sean their sick days and to of brain cancer last April. bring us meals.”

Dominique “Dom” Cooks Sean has coached footwas a 220-pound defensive ball, track and wrestling lineman for the Gator’s at Lakota Middle School. football team with a bright He has also coached the future. He died at 18 years Federal Way premier old, right after the school soccer team Fedheld gradueral Way Storm, “I have faith and ation early which both his I’m a Christian so I so he could sons played for. participate. know where I am He is currently selectgoing after this and Cooks an engineer ed Smith to teacher at Deca- I’m not afraid to die. be the speaker tur and coaches What I am afraid at the special wrestling, track of is missing out on ceremony. and soccer. rememthings in life, such ber“Iwhen “We all love Sean here,” said as my kids getting Cookie David Brower, married and having (Cooks) spoke Decatur princiat the cerpal. “He is very babies.” emony he said kid-focused and Sean Smith he was thankis well respected ful for his by the commufriends and he nity.” was thankful A few community for the cancer because it members set up a bank reminded him that life was account to help him short,” Smith said. “He said pay for medical bills at getting diagnosed showed Bank of America, under him who his friends are SeanStrong. There is also and that they are here in

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Above, Sean Smith, left, stands with his family during a sporting event a few years ago. Smith has coached his sons sports in high school. Contributed photo

Left, Sean Smith, left, stands with wife Tami Smith, right, at Decatur High School. The two met 31 years ago when they were students at Decatur. Smith has been battling cancer since he was diagnosed in mid-December.

SARAH KEHOE, the Mirror

the halls of Decatur. That’s exactly how I feel now.”

As a child, Smith went through the Federal Way school district and graduated from Decatur in 1984.

He participated in football, wrestling and track and met his wife when she transferred from another school to Decatur her junior year.

“He walked up to me during a basketball game Friday night and said, ‘Are you going to go to the dance after this? Because if you are I want to dance with you a lot,’” she recalled. “After that night, that was it. We’ve been together now for 31 years.”

Smith has a tattoo of two gators, Decatur’s mascot, on his left arm. He got it from a student he coached and bought the tatoo with his first paycheck back when he started teaching in 2008.

“I started coaching back

in 1994 because I wanted to give back to the school that had given me so much,” he said.

He recalled feeling frustrated in school most of his life until his math teacher discovered Smith had dyslexia.

“They didn’t know what to do with dyslexia when I was in school, so I used to hate school because I felt like a failure,” he said.

“Taking his class changed everything for me and gave me confidence. Math saved me in school and I want to help kids here realize their potential.”

Smith said he approaches coaching and teaching the same way.

“What I do as a coach and teacher is to ensure I am giving the kids the skills necessary to push them further and to get past their own self doubt,” he said. “Watching them flourish is the best.”

His favorite memories are watching his oldest son Josh play soccer and his youngest son Spencer wrestle.

He recalled Spencer was wrestling at a tournament and was about to be pinned, but he got a determined look on his face and got up and pinned his opponent, getting seventh place at the tournament.

“After that, I’ve always said that seventh is my favorite place,” Smith said.

“It is my favorite because I was so proud of how hard my son fought and that he never gave up.”

Smith plans on exuding this same fighting spirit to combat his cancer.

“They’ve given me an estimated time to live, but I don’t listen to them and I don’t tell it to anyone,” Smith said. “I plan on taking this day by day and fighting it as long as I have breath.”

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Federal Way school board approves qualities sought in superintendent FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Federal Way Public Schools board of directors is involved in an active search for the district’s next permanent superintendent. On Oct. 28, 2014, the board voted to hire the search firm of Ray and Associates to conduct a nationwide search.

Stakeholder input was solicited in November and December 2014 through a series of two public and nine small-group meetings, as well as community input from online and telephone surveys. Using that input, the executive search firm of Ray and Associates developed a profile detailing the qualities and characteristics being sought in the next superintendent.

On Dec. 16, 2014 the board approved the following qualities and characteristics.

Federal Way Public Schools seeks a superintendent who: • Inspires trust, has high levels of self-confidence and optimism, and models high standards of integrity and personal performance.

• Possesses the leadership skills required to respond to the challenges presented by an ethnically and culturally diverse community. Is a strong communicator whether speaking, listening or writing.

• Possesses the ability to enhance student performance, especially in identifying and closing or narrowing the gaps in student achievement.

• Is strongly committed to a “student first” phi-

losophy in all decisions.

• Possesses excellent people skills, presents a positive image of the district and will listen to input and make a decision when necessary.

• Is able to build consensus and commitment among individuals and groups with emphasis on parental involvement.

• Is capable of developing both short and longrange district goals.

• Is able to lead a large organization dedicated to the goals of continuous improvement and has successful experience in sound management practices, including appropriate participation of others in planning and decisionmaking.

• Has demonstrated strong leadership skills in previous positions, and is comfortable leading innovation and reform efforts.

• Is able to develop and communicate a vision of quality education for the future and has successful experience in the selection and implementation of educational priorities consistent with the interests and needs of students, staff, board, and community.

“I am very pleased with the community input and look forward to progress as Ray and Associates aggressively recruit candidates for our district,” said Board President Geoffery McAnalloy.

The list of qualities and characteristics are being used by Ray and Associates in its recruitment campaign.

The deadline for applications is Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.

Applications can be submitted online at www. rayassoc.com or mailed to: Ray and Associates, Inc.; 4403 First Ave. SE Suite 407; Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. For information, call 319-393-3115 or fax 319-393-4931.

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DECATUR WRESTLING TEAM SEARCHES FOR SPONSORS

The Decatur High School girls wrestling team is working to raise the funds needed to operate this season and into next season.

They are offering the opportunity for local businesses to sponsor the 14-weight brackets at the subregional tournament on Feb. 7 at Decatur High School.

This is a qualifying wrestling tournament for the 2015 postseason. There will be around 144 wrestlers and parents and coaching staff from 30 schools that day in the Decatur gym.

Teams are from the South Puget Sound League North, Seamont, Olympic and Nisqually leagues. They will have three levels of sponsorship. It will cost $200 for a full page, $100 for a half page and $50 to get a business card sponsorship in their program. Federal Way Public Schools tax ID number is 916001624.

In addition, business cards of each participant will be added to the Decatur girls wrestling match program for the 201516 season as one of their sponsors.

The funds will be put to good use allowing the wrestlers to compete in tournaments, as well as pay for uniforms and operating expenses.

If interested, send donations to Decatur High School, attention Sam Hunt at 2800 SW 320th St., Federal Way, WA 98023.

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Federal Way gymnasts set their sights on state

BY SARAH KEHOE skehoe@fedwaymirror.com

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olly Tieu was inspired to start gymnastics after watching the 2008 Olympics with her family.

“I remember thinking it was so cool and I wanted to move like them,” she said.

The Federal Way High School sophomore was especially inspired by Nastia Liukin’s story. A RussianAmerican gymnast, Liukin was the 2008 Olympic individual all-around champion.

“She was a really good all-around gymnast and I was moved by her story,” Tieu said. “Her parents were both Olympic gymnasts and they opened up a gymnastics business when it was over. They didn’t want her to be a gymnast because it was a hard life, but she would come to the gym every day and copy what the gymnasts did.”

Tieu started gymnastics when she was 10 and has competed with Federal Way High School for two years now. She is now second on her team.

“My drive is to go to state and do well is what keeps me going back and working

hard,” she said. “And the girls on my team, there are a lot of entertaining people on our team.”

Tieu wants to make a mark at state.

“I went to state last year, but I was too nervous and didn’t do as well as I wanted,” she said. “I want to go back this year and do better.”

Tieu enjoys the bars the best, although she competes all-around.

“Bars are my favorite because when you get yourself really high it feels like you are flying,” she said. “I learned a lot about it and it’s fun to compete, but I’ve performed the best in floor or vault.”

Tieu and her 17 other teammates practice almost three hours a day.

“We are in a better place this year than we were last year,” said Karrie Marton, coach. “There are a lot of freshmen on our team, so we are a young team this year, which is making a difference in our scores because many are still learning and some have never done gymnastics before.”

Marton said Federal Way is often behind in meets leading up to sub-district

Federal Way High School gymnast Polly Tieu goes into a flip as she practices her floor routine after school. SARAH KEHOE, the Mirror

Federal Way gymnasts Madeleine Grace, left, and Polly Tieu, right, practice three hours every day to get ready for district and state. Both are the top two on their high school team. SARAH KEHOE, the Mirror and district.

“I tell the girls to always work hard, but not to worry about the meets until district or state,” she said.

“That’s where our girls tend to step up and surprise everyone.”

The average team score is 28.55 for the all-around gymnasts. Federal Way’s total meet score is 155.6, which is up by nearly 11 points from last year.

“This is a great group of girls and they are all really hard-working,” Marton said. “They are ready to make it to district and show everyone what they are capable of at state. The girls have a great sense of commitment and they really want it.”

First place gymnast and team captain Madeleine Grace said her goal is to finish off her gymnastics career with a bang by making a mark at state. The senior has an average score of 31.93.

“I want to go to state

doing vault and floor,” she said. “I made it to state last year but was too nervous to place where I wanted, so I want to go back this year and redeem myself.”

Marton said last year was both Tieu’s and Grace’s first time at state.

“They were just not confident enough, they let themselves feel intimidated by the girls on the other team that have done club gymnastics their whole lives,” she said. “That is not going to happen this year — they are both extremely talented gymnasts and I see good things for them.”

Grace has been doing gymnastics since she was 6 years old. She started off at Gymnastics Express and then moved on to another Puget Sound club.

“I tried ballet first, but I had too much energy for it and got kicked out,” she said. “I love being active, pushing myself and creating goals.”

She has done gymnastics

at Federal Way High School for three years.

“The beam is my favorite because it’s really challenging,” Grace said. “Many people don’t like it because the challenge scares them, but that’s why I like it.”

Grace received first for all-around at the second meet, as well as first place for floor and bars.

“I get really nervous performing in front of people at meets, but I try to just remember not to hold my breath and talking to my teammates helps too,” Grace said.

She added gymnastics pushes her to be her best.

“There’s always room for improvement, you always can get better,” she said.

“I’ve applied that thought process to the rest of my life as well.”

Subdistricts is Feb. 7, districts is Feb. 14 and state is Feb. 20 and 21.

“Watch out for our team at districts,” Grace said.

“We are going to do well.”

Federal Way bounces back, wins against Todd Beamer

BY SHANE MCMAHON UW News Lab

Todd Beamer High School boys basketball team talks strategy at a break during a game against Federal Way High School. Courtesy Photo

After a frustrating loss in a non-league game Monday against Bellevue, Federal Way High School got back to winning ways Tuesday night on the road by defeating Todd Beamer High School 86-48.

Led by team captains Viont’e Daniels and Christian Jones, Federal Way (152) came out aggressive and pressured Todd Beamer (7-8) into some poor shots and critical turnovers. Of-

fensively, Daniels had 23 points, all in the first three quarters, while Jones added another 20 points for the visiting Eagles.

Federal Way coach Jerome Collins was pleased with his team’s ability to move past the game against Bellevue the evening before.

“Our guys came out with some resiliency and tenacity; they came out with some passion,” Collins said. “We came out with some pride tonight, the kids established themselves right away, played really unified

and I’m just proud of all of them.”

Gio Jackson led the scoring for the home team, contributing for over half of the Beamer Titans’ scoring through three quarters before finishing with 18 points. The Federal Way high-tempo attack coupled with a pressure defense allowed for very few wide open looks during the game for Jackson. When Patrick Kennedy picked up his third foul in the first six [ more WIN page 18 ]

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Betraying Democrats and slaughtering goats Q

: Mr. Federal Way, what do you think about Federal Way Councilman Martin Moore running for late Rep. Roger Freeman’s seat as a Republican? Those two were chums!

A: Mr. Federal Way was wondering the same thing — along with the rest of Federal Way, no doubt. The online story comments express these thoughts quite eloquently: “I’m not surprised. Not even a little. At least he is finally showing his true colors. Many times I spoke with Martin and he told me he was NOT a Republican. I can’t wait to campaign for Carol Gregory.”

“I want to throw up at the way lil marty [sic] keeps invoking the idea that Roger would bless his actions. I think Roger would strangle him with the lap dog leash he had him on.”

“I’m sure Martin and Mark are familiar with the term “cafeteria,” as in “cafeteria Democrat.” Good luck trying to be “cafeteria Republicans!” — that is, if either of you are planning to hold on to any of your

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However, I assume it was an adult influence or even neighbors next door causing them to fall into temptation.

To be honest, I think even if we had the perfect solution to this there would still be gangs, drugs and crimes.

However, I do believe that if we can be a good influence to many of these gang members it could change them one way or another.

We could try to encourage people to invite those youth involved in gangs to good activities such as sports, recreational activities, church, school clubs or even plays.

Just being a good friend to these youth could go a long way and that is what I feel like we should do.

Ammon Auna, Federal Way

An open letter to students Dear students, you are not a problem for being different in school. It seems that no one understands you the way you want them to; then they judge you as if you are a criminal. One way to think of this is that you are crammed into a tight space with multiple people and expected to do the same as everyone else, but you don’t and because of this you get backlashed by the people around you.

You never asked for this.

It’s not your fault that you’re the “you” that’s in this situation; how you think, how you learn and how you talk, things happen in life that you don’t have control over.

Though if anyone says it is your fault, then I would

previously-held non-conservative ideals.

The big corporate donors won’t come back when you don’t give them what they want (more billion$).”

Or this one: “I greatly admire Mr. Moore’s chameleon-like capabilities. He sure knows how to speak out of both sides of his mouth.”

Now, Mr. Federal Way realizes some of these comments are mean and a little immature — after all, it’s politics. Would Freeman be upset that his right-hand man didn’t stick to the left? He’d probably be annoyed but Mr. Federal Way doubts he’d say some of the things these commenters are saying. Stay classy, Federal Way. However, they capture the essence of betrayal. Politicians are hard enough to trust when they keep to their beliefs throughout their entire campaign, let alone their term if elected. Why would Federal Way want a leader who will say or do anything to get elected? Yes, Moore said he would vote bipartisan, but he also said a lot of other

compare them to someone who also thought like that, Adolf Hitler, and (according to the history books I read) he thought that the “impure” (from his definition) should be eliminated.

When school wasn’t working for me, it felt like I didn’t matter at all and, as a result, I just wanted to run.

Before the final alarm went off, I would try to disappear, and whenever I did I felt like no one gave a damn that I left. Another problem I faced was that my old school Carriage Crest forced me to go to the assemblies and I just wanted to get out because loud voices hurt my ears to no end.

My counselor said that since I was left out of group activities for being odd, that a part of my life was denied.

However, after sixth grade I transferred to Academy Schools (a small private school in Tukwila) and they somewhat follow the school system.

But how they handle the school part is different from my previous school, and because of that I had a gargantuan improvement in my failing areas. Even though it isn’t perfect, I consider it better in a lot of other areas, such as the learning environment was respectable, the class size was manageable and the work load, even though it’s a lot, was still manageable. Carriage Crest handled those same areas like they weren’t important enough to fix.

One of my strengths is my listening skills, even though this has caused me pain it does help me understand

what someone is saying.

Another strength of mine is my ability to learn fast. For example, I play a game by the name of DOTA 2. This game is not “casual gamer friendly” — and I learned the mechanics, picked up how to do things effectively and I find a special degree of enjoyment from it because of the difficulty spike it has. I have an overactive imagination and because of that I have big ideas that I try to expand on.

What are your strengths?

Maybe it’s the ability to think on your feet. How about being creative, thinking in ways that no one thought about it before?

What if you’re good at speaking? Talented in writing? An expert in geography? Talented in science?

Whatever your strength is, do not take it for granted.

What I think is the problem is that the system was designed for kids unlike us and from a different time. And in that time there weren’t as many kids who didn’t fit in the original system and could live with the consequences. Today, however, there are a significant number of kids who don’t fit the system and school life is impacting those students in negative ways.

If there’s anything I can say to you is for there to be change you have to be heard and to be heard you may have to work together with others to get people’s attention. Change doesn’t happen on its own — it needs to happen by giving it a push.

Curtis Salman, Des Moines

sweet nothings to Democrats. Mr. Federal Way’s bet is ya’ll Republicans are getting played too.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, is it legal to skin goats in your backyard and harvest them for food? I heard a rumor that a Federal Way resident skinned some goats and was draining their blood on his property. Isn’t this animal cruelty?

A: Unfortunately, the Federal Way Police Department has confirmed this disgusting case. On Dec. 22 Animal Control contacted a 36-year-old man only to discover he purchased three goats to get rid of a large blackberry bush in his backyard.

But once they ate the blackberry, he decided to slaughter them and harvest their meat for food. He told police he grew up on a farm and raised goats throughout his life and that he knew how to kill them humanely — strike them on the back of the head with a blunt object.

After he killed the poor creatures, he sliced off their heads and hung their bodies out to dry, literally. The man was later arrested on a $10,000 active warrant for illegal fish dealing and a DUI, but he wasn’t arrested or charged for killing the goats.

Because he acted as a farmer in slaughtering these goats for meat or food, the city stated they would not be proceeding with animal cruelty charges. Apparently, there was not an eye witness who could testify that the animals “suffered unduly” either.

Mr. Federal Way thinks this man must have grown up in rural Alaska. Nothing against Alaskans but he certainly fits the bill, no? A heavy drinking, outdoorsy, hunting type might also like Montana as well. Either way, that’s not how things are handled in Federal Way. His backyard was more than 50,000 feet too small to own goats and if there had been a witness, it would have been obvious that the way he said he killed them would have been a case for animal cruelty. Mr. Federal Way is astounded at his stupidity and is thankful police had something to arrest him for.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, did you cry when the Seahawks made the best comeback and won last weekend?

A: None of your business.

Got a question for Mr. Federal Way? Email mrfederalway@federalwaymirror. com.

What’s wrong with capitalism?

In fact, she trashes it. She kicks it around. She chews it up and spits it out. Wow! I have a simple question.

In her letter on Jan. 9, Capitalism may have some Karen Hedwig Backman problems, but would she tells us how she hates capi276469_4.75_x_6 10/16/14 5:09 PM Page please tell us1where there is a talism.

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Why is it that people from all over the world want to come to the United States to live?

Leo J. Thoennes, Federal Way

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Father points loaded gun at teen who robbed his son CRIME

This week’s…

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Police Blotter The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Man attacks brother while he sleeps: At 8 p.m. on Jan. 13 in the 3000 block of S. 288th St., a man attacked his juvenile brother while the boy was asleep. The juvenile sustained swelling, bruising and some abrasions.

Boy reports he was robbed at Denny’s: At 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 in the 2100 block of S. 320th St. A juvenile victim came into Thomas Jefferson High School with his father to report a robbery that occurred on Jan. 7 at Denny’s in Federal Way. The father reported he was concerned about his son’s safety on the school campus. Two other witnesses came in and reported the same story. They said a known juvenile male went into the victim’s pocket after causing fear from intimidation and stole his new phone. Three other juvenile suspects were also present during the robbery and one of them stole the victim’s gold necklace from his backpack. No weapons were involved and there were no injuries.

Father points loaded gun at teen who robbed his son: At 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 in the 2000 block of

S. 320th St., officers responded to a report of a confrontation in the area near the Red Robin restaurant involving multiple people and that one of them had a gun. One of the responding officers reported seeing a young male gesturing his hands up in the air as if egging on a fight.

Officers interviewed a 50-year-old man, who said that his 15-year-old son was robbed of his cell phone and gold necklace at the nearby Denny’s a week prior. He said he was at The Commons mall with his son, when his son pointed to a known 15-yearold male and told him that he was the one who robbed him. The father parked his car near Red Robin and got out armed with a golf club and his cane and confronted the teen.

The father relayed to police that he threw the golf club at the teen but missed. He said he returned to his jeep and called 911. He initially denied that he pointed a gun at the teen but later admitted he brandished a loaded gun during the confrontation. He said he placed the gun in his wife’s car fearing that he “would do something stupid” and she drove away with it.

Police contacted his wife, who brought the .45 caliber handgun to the police station. The gun held about 11-13 rounds in the magazine. She told police her husband called her and said he and their son were going to “meet the guy who robbed” his son at the mall. She said she did not want

anything that her husband was doing to affect her job, so she left the parking lot with the gun.

South King Fire and Rescue treated a cut to the teen’s face. Both the father and the teen believed to have robbed the man’s son were arrested.

Boy leaves money in unsecured locker: At 12:15 p.m. on Jan. 14 in the 35000 block of 16th Ave. S., the victim reported that someone stole $120 out of his unsecured locker during gym class. The money was in his wallet, which was inside his backpack and placed inside a locker in the boys’ locker room. No video was available because of the location.

Homeowner scares off wouldbe burglars: At 3:10 p.m. on Jan. 14 in the 33000 block of 13th Ave. SW, the victim called 911 to report that he saw three black males at the rear of his residence. The victim did not recognize the suspects and described them as teens wearing dark hoodies and bandanas over their faces. Upon seeing the homeowner, the suspects fled through the back yard and kicked down a fence panel. Photographs taken of the footprints were consistent with other burglaries in the area.

Burglar steals dog ashes: At 1:20 p.m. on Jan. 14 in the 33000 block of 16th Place SW, someone burglarized a home and stole a $200 12-gauge shotgun, a Movado watch priced at $900, a $200 pearl necklace, pearl earrings worth $400, various video

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Woman caught at hotel using fraudulent card: At 6:50 p.m. on Jan. 14 at 1400 S. 320th St. Extended Stay staff contacted the police to report they had a reservation that Expedia canceled due to possible fraudulent use of a credit card. The female who the reservation was made for was in the hotel lobby trying to get the room. Police found she had a warrant out of Tukwila for third-degree theft and booked her into SCORE jail.

Man receives threats from child abuse suspect: At 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 13 in the 500 block of S. 323rd Place, the victim reported to police that he feared for his safety after he received a telephone call from his ex-nephewin-law, who yelled, “You mother [expletive]! You snitch! I’m gonna get you back!” The victim believed the suspect was retaliating after the victim contacted San Francisco police to advise them that the suspect was wanted on a child abuse warrant and could be located at a nearby hospital.

Student threatens shooting near school: At 3:18 p.m. on Jan. 12 in the 2000 block of SW Campus Drive, the reporting party told police a student said, “I suggest you guys go home to watch the news because whoever I don’t like I’m going to end up shooting.” The witness said the male student was in front of Saghalie Middle School when he made the comment.

3 arrested after police pursuit from Federal Way to South Seattle FROM STAFF REPORTS

Three suspects were arrested after a police pursuit, prompted by a stolen vehicle in Federal Way, ended in South Seattle on Monday night.

At approximately 10 p.m., an automatic license plate recognition system alerted a Federal Way police officer of a stolen vehicle. The driver was heading eastbound on South 320th Street near The Commons mall, said police spokeswoman Cathy Schrock.

Federal Way police initiated a pursuit of the stolen vehicle when the driver sped away from the area. However, police terminated the pursuit when they lost the vehicle driving towards Peasley Canyon Park and Ride.

Auburn police pursued the vehicle northbound on West Valley Highway, until the driver exited onto northbound Interstate 5 from westbound Highway 18.

A K-9 officer then followed the vehicle at normal speeds until traffic lightened and he activated his emergency lights near the South 272nd exit, Schrock said.

The driver of the stolen vehicle fled and attempted to elude police again. Washington State Patrol pursued the vehicle northbound on I-5 and performed a successful PIT maneuver south of Boeing Field.

The trooper arrested the driver, who has multiple active warrants, including eluding police and unlawful imprisonment charges. Two passengers were also booked on outstanding warrants.

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Honda was smart to read the tea leaves and announce early for reelection so any potential candidates would know she was serious about keeping her position. That leaves Assefa-Dawson, who was appointed to the Council, as the most vulnerable to challenge. Her best option is get started now to try and scare off any potential challengers as Honda is doing.

The two most frequently-mentioned potential candidates are Republican businessman Mark Koppang and Democratic labor representative Anthony Murietta. Both have run before, which gives them an advantage, as they will be better prepared. Could one be persuaded to run against Duclos? The other names to watch for are Democrats Shari Song, Roger Flygare and Richard Champion. Song ran a losing race for the Senate against Miloscia last fall, while Flygare and Champion were candidates for appointment to the

monocytogenes infections linked to consumption of Latin-style soft cheese produced by Queseria Bendita, a Yakima firm.

As of Jan. 16, a total of three cases have been identified from Washington in King, Pierce and Yakima counties.

One illness was pregnancy-associated, two people were hospitalized and one death was reported. The affected

products made by the Yakima-based Queseria Bendita are subject to a voluntary recall and the firm has stopped producing cheese.

Health officials are warning consumers who may have purchased these three Queseria Bendita brand cheeses: Queso Fresco, Panela, and Requeson, to throw the product away and not eat it.

Legislative seat Carol Gregory was awarded. They all could run for the Legislature or City Council or not run at all.

The school board could be very interesting as incumbents Claire Wilson and Danny Peterson are up for re-election. Both look like they are running. Hiroshi Eto was appointed to the board and will have to run this fall, as will whomever is appointed to Gregory’s seat when she steps down in March. The school board is elected by district so if you want to run, check which district you live in. Like most offices, appointees are usually the most vulnerable, but the school board had a lot of controversy last year and we will have to watch for any affect on Wilson and Peterson.

South King Fire and Rescue board of fire commissioners has been very controversial in the past few years as incumbent Mark Freitas has fought a lonely battle against the cozy relationship between the board and its administration. Freitas and John

Rickert are up this year and if Freitas decides to run again, watch for the fire district administration and some board members to wage a hard battle to defeat him.

Until the community decides to consolidate all the separate governments into one, we will have plenty of offices to choose from. And in case you think I have forgotten about my favorite board, we even have a board for sewer lovers. Lakehaven Utility District has two positions up for re-election this year that are currently held by Commissioners Chuck Gibson and Ron Nowicki. Water and sewers may sound boring, but many current office holders got their political start on utility or fire boards.

Federal Way has something for everyone’s interest and running for office can be so much fun!

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But we’re a scared and short-sighted people, Mr. Federal Way, making jokes about 13-year-olds getting pregnant instead of doing something about it.

Sadly, the joke ends up on our community, and on pregnant teens who don’t finish high school and end up in a cycle of poverty for lack of birth control access and education.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently urged doctors to recommend long-acting reversible contraceptives for girls and young women who are sexually active.

And, a recent study in St. Louis where free birth control (including long-acting reversible contraceptives) was offered, resulted in an astonishing 75 percent drop in both the rate of pregnancy and abortions among sexually active teens (CHOICE Project).

I bet if we had a local story like that, Sen. Mark Miloscia, Rep. Linda Kochmar and Rep. Carol Gregory would all do a happy dance together. And we could have that story, if they’d all advocate for funding for and access to free birth control for those 13-year-olds and their older counterparts.

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Washington has long been at the forefront of the fight to protect youth from the dangers of smoking.

Continuing that leadership role, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson this week announced a bill that would make the state the first to raise the legal age for purchasing and possessing tobacco and vapor products to 21.

The harmful consequences of tobacco are clear.

Smoking kills 8,300 Washingtonians every year, and $2.8 billion in health care costs are directly attributed to tobacco use in the state.

Washington state taxpayers pay nearly $400 million in taxes to cover state government expenditures caused by smoking. According to a recent report by the U.S. Surgeon General, over 100,000 of today’s Washington youth are projected to die prematurely due to the effects of smoking.

“The damage tobacco does to the lives and health of Washingtonians is devastating,” Ferguson said.

“Research shows the young adult brain, still developing between 18 and 21, is highly susceptible to nicotine addiction. We must do more to protect our youth from tobacco’s grip, and this bill is an important step toward keeping nicotine out of the hands of kids and young adults.”

The bill, Senate Bill 5494 and House Bill 1458, is agency-request legislation sponsored by Sen. Mark Miloscia, R-Federal Way, and Rep. Tina Orwall, DDes Moines.

“We know that tobacco is highly addictive, that most smokers begin to use nicotine in their teens and can later develop tobaccorelated illnesses like cancer, emphysema and heart disease,” Orwall said. “By restricting use during youth we hope to break this cycle of addiction and, ultimately, save lives.”

“As one of the most risky, addictive and harmful activities a young person can engage in, smoking should be a decision they make once they have had a chance to grow and mature,” said Miloscia.

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A 2012 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report found that more than 90 percent of smokers began before leaving their teens. Research shows more than a quarter of smokers move from experimentation to daily use between ages 18 and 21. The bill would raise the legal age to purchase and possess tobacco and vapor products to 21, effectively reducing access among younger teens and providing long-term savings in health care costs.

Like tobacco, most vapor products contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and impacts adolescent brain development. Vapor products currently have minimal state regulation, and some contain carcinogens.

Nationally, the percentage of middle and high school students who have used vapor products more than doubled from 2011 to 2012. By 2014, 17 percent of high school seniors had tried e-cigarettes.

Alabama, Alaska, New Jersey and Utah already prohibit the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 19, and some cities and counties have increased their smoking ages to 21. Needham, Massachusetts, became the first city to do so in 2005 and has seen its high-school smoking rate drop by more than half between 2006 and 2012.

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Sandstedt serves as page for Sen. Miloscia FROM STAFF REPORTS

Elizabeth Sandstedt, a student at Federal Way Public Academy, spent the last week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Sandstedt was one of 18 students who served as Senate pages for the opening week of the 2015 legislative session.

The Senate Page Program is an opportunity for Washington students to spend a week working in the Legislature. Students are responsible for transporting documents between offices, as well as delivering messages and mail. Pages spend time in the Senate chamber and attend page school to learn about parliamentary procedure and the legislative process. Students also draft their own bills and engage in a mock session.

“It sounded like a good experience to have,” Sandstedt said. “We’ve been learning about government in school this year so I thought it would be a good year to do it.” She added that it was fun to see the different places on the capitol campus.

Sandstedt was sponsored by 30th Legislative District Sen. Mark Miloscia, RFederal Way. “I enjoyed having Elizabeth in the program,” Miloscia said. “As a substitute teacher, I know how valuable hands-on experience is for students to learn

and this is a great way for Elizabeth and students like her to understand how our government works.”

In addition to being in her school’s honor society and spirit committee, Sandstedt enjoys horseback riding and is on the yearbook staff.

Sandstedt is the daughter of Karen Kirkpatrick and Steve Sandstedt of Federal Way. Students interested in the Senate Page Program are encouraged to visit leg. wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram/

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Chopp gives local leaders Legislative outlook FROM STAFF REPORTS

In the first Good Eggs Breakfast of 2015, Metropolitan King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer welcomed Rep. Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, Washington state speaker of the House, to Federal Way on Wednesday. Chopp gave local civic leaders an inside look at the challenging 2015 legislative session.

Chopp discussed the delicate balance facing the state Legislature in providing funds for preservation, maintaining and developing new projects, including funds for higher education to impact our state’s

economic region and to strengthen our workforce. In appreciation of waking up so early before heading out to Olympia for the event, von Reichbauer provided Chopp with some Skittles to summon his inner “beast mode” for the challenges in Olympia.

Belin named to Dean’s List FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way student Denzel Belin has been named to the St. Olaf College dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. Belin, who attended the University Preparatory Academy in Seattle, is studying theater and American students. Belin is the son of Maurice Belin and Donna Wright.

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Sound Transit receives $1.3 billion loan FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way projects could benefit from Sound Transit’s action last Friday to execute a $1.3 billion low-interest federal loan under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act that will increase the financial capacity of the agency by $200-$300 million.

That additional money will lead to the Sound Transit board of directors’ consideration to restore suspended projects, including possibly extending light rail from Kent-Des Moines to South 272nd Street in Federal Way as well as improvements for accessing Kent Station, where people board the Sounder trains.

Sound Transit plans to extend light rail to Kent near South 240th Street by 2023. Possible routes are expected to be released later this year by the agency.

This is the largest single Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan to a transit

agency in the country and the second largest loan overall, and at the lowest rate — 2.38 percent — in the 25-year history of the program.

The low-interest loan, which offers more favorable terms than traditional bonds, will increase Sound Transit’s financial capacity by an estimated $200-$300 million. Over the coming years, the capacity will enable the Sound Transit board to potentially restore some voter-approved Sound Transit 2 projects that were suspended as a result of the recession and help reduce risks of scope reductions or delays.

“This is great news for commuters, the local economy, and Washington state taxpayers,” said U.S. Sen. Patty Murray in a Sound Transit media release. “I was proud to support this funding for Sound Transit as they continue building a world class transit system that will help our economy continue to grow and create jobs here in Washington state.”

“As ridership on our trains and buses grows, more investments in our

transportation infrastructure are needed to meet the demand for transit services,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and King County Executive Dow Constantine. “This innovative financing allows local tax dollars to go farther in building the regional system. We are grateful to Senator Murray and Secretary Foxx for their outstanding leadership and support.”

Sound Transit applied for the U.S. Department of Transportation loan after the recession wiped out $4.5 billion in projected ST2 revenues. The reduced revenues required the agency to realign the ST2 program, which included suspending some of its capital projects and transit services and reducing costs. The TIFIA loan allows the agency to borrow money at a lower cost than assumed in the current financial plan for the agency - 2.38 percent instead of 5.75 percent.

The Sound Transit board will review unfunded portions of the ST2 program, costs increases and savings on active capital projects, contributions toward maintaining

agency assets in a state of good repair, operational needs and service levels, capacity for future system expansion, and other financial commitments.

Some of the projects suspended during the recession that the Board could consider moving forward include: • ST Express bus service hours — 50,000 of 100,000 ST2 service hours still to be implemented • Light rail between Kent/Des Moines and South 272nd Street in Federal Way • Preliminary light rail engineering and rightof-way acquisition from South 272nd Street in Federal Way to the Tacoma Dome • Improvements for accessing Kent Station • Improvements for accessing Auburn Station • Sounder platform extensions • Preliminary light rail engineering between Redmond’s Overlake and downtown areas • A permanent multimodal station at Edmonds • Renton HOV improvements The long-term taxexempt loan by the U.S.

Department of Transporexplained CEO Rebecca tation is based on oneMartin. “The breakfast third the budgeted costs briefings feature informal of the East Link light rail presentations from senior extension and Phase 3 of military on the impact of the I-90 Two-Way Transit the uniformed services, project. which are providing secuEnacted by Congress to rity and economic vitality to provide credit assistance our region.” for qualified reGromlich is gional and national responsible for all transportation Coast Guard opprojects, the loans erations throughout typically improve the Pacific Northaccess to capital west, which include markets by offering protecting life and flexible repayment property, enforcing Richard Gromlich terms and potenfederal laws and tially more favortreaties, preserving able interest rates than can the living marine resources be found in private capital and promoting national markets. security.

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Dorn’s Technology Literacy Bill heard in Senate FROM STAFF REPORTS

The global economy of the future requires students to be

mittee called incidental committees.

These would file reports with the state Public Disclosure Commission if they spend at least $25,000 in a campaign for a statewide office or statewide ballot measure or $5,000 in a local contest like a county council race.

Only those who contribute $2,000 or more to a committee must be identified.

Enough with the advice: House Bill 1323 would eliminate those statewide advisory votes that let voters weigh in whether they like or dislike revenue-generating bills passed by the Legislature.

These nonbinding measures are the result of a provision in Initiative 960 which Mukilteo’s Tim Eyman sponsored and voters approved in 2007.

It costs taxpayers to give their advice. The

text of the bills and the votes of the lawmakers must appear in the voter pamphlets.

In 2014, that information filled six pages and cost the state $87,761. In 2013, the tab was $164,444 for 10 pages of content.

Election reduction: There would no longer be elections in February and April if House Bill 1379 became law.

Instead, there would only be a primary in August and general election in November with provisions for special elections to deal with recalls and unexpected vacancies.

Elections in February and April are typically when school districts and fire districts put their funding measures on the ballot.

Picking up the tab: Some lawmakers worry the cost of a stamp — 49 cents for first class — is a

literate in technology.

A bill requested by State Superintendent Randy Dorn would make that a reality for students in Washington state. Senate Bill 5229 requires students to show their proficiency by passing a technology literacy and fluency test, to be developed by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, or completing a culminating project “or other substantively equivalent methods.”

The bill was heard this week at a public hearing by the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee.

“In 2011, technology literacy and fluency were added to our state’s four goals of basic education,” Dorn wrote

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minutes of the contest, the Beamer bench was tested for depth early as he had to sit for a long stretch of the first half.

Titans coach Winston Bell stressed the importance of an aggressive defense to his players early in the game from the sideline, as the start for both teams was fast and slightly reckless. The first

few possessions for each team were sloppy and it took each offense a couple of minutes to settle into the game. Federal Way used their ability to find open shooters first to get the early lead and never looked back.

Ferron Flavors, scoring 15 points, hit five 3-pointers in the game, a few of them coming at the end of a sequence of passes that

barrier to voting.

They’ve drawn up Senate Bill 5344 to require that return envelopes for primary and general election ballots include prepaid postage. Counties would pay and get reimbursed by the state. It might not be cheap.

“The Legislature finds that the postage, while only a small amount, amounts to the poll tax for many of our citizens,” reads the bill.

Hold that budgetbusting initiative: There’s a bipartisan uprising to keep expensive initiatives off the ballot unless they include a means of paying for themselves.

Thirty-eight senators — half of them Republican, half Democrat — are proposing a constitutional amendment to turn down initiatives that would knock the state budget out of balance because of cost.

Senate Joint Resolution 8201 must be approved by a two-thirds majority in each chamber and then it goes to the people for a simple majority vote.

Voters’ approval of Initiative 1351 in November is pushing lawmakers in this direction. That measure requires smaller classes at every grade level.

It will cost an estimated $4 billion to carry out and lawmakers don’t know where they will get that kind of money.

That’s why it’s likely that sometime this session lawmakers will act to amend or suspend the ballot measure.

Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www.heraldnet.com. Contact him at 360-352-8623 or jcornfield@heraldnet.com.

in a news release. “The change was made because legislators realized that it’s crucial that all students know technology, that they are comfortable with technology.

More and more of our world requires some technological skills. This bill will give all students the opportunity to become technologically literate.”

Accompanying the bill is Dorn’s budget request for $139 million in 2015-17.

The money will increase student allocations for technology and fund staff support to update technology learning standards so that they align with existing state standards.

Beamer just couldn’t stop.

Widely regarded as a top five basketball team in the state’s 4A classification, Federal Way came in with a business-like approach and left people no reason to doubt their ranking among Washington’s elite basketball programs.

By the end of the first quarter, Federal Way had punished the lackluster attack of the Titans and

Thank You! Federal Way, for 36 years of loyal support!

gotten out to a 31-11 lead before extending it to 54-26 by halftime, silencing the home crowd for the most part. With the outcome not in doubt in the second half, many of the starters for both teams sat out the final minutes of the game.

Both teams played again after the Mirror’s deadline on Thursday night, with Federal Way taking their undefeated league record of 8-0 and returning home to host last place Decatur (3-12, 0-7 in league).

Beamer (4-5 in league) traveled to play at Kentlake (10-5, 3-4 in league).

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Under existing rules, they can pretty much mask their identity and shield the source of their money because of their status.

This is a big topic nationally — think Koch Brothers — and it is showing up in this state as well.

In 2013, a group called Working Washington dumped bunches of money into passing a minimum wage measure in SeaTac. It took time to track the source of the money to a union-sponsored group.

Also that year, the Grocery Manufacturers Association spent several million dollars to defeat a food-labeling initiative then tried unsuccessfully to keep its donors secret.

This bill creates a new class of political com-

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awmakers are looking at ways to make the election process cheaper for voters, easier to see who is funding campaigns and harder to run initiatives with financial consequences.

Holding fewer elections, paying the postage on mail-in ballots and new disclosure rules for pop-up political committees are among the ideas put forth thus far this session.

Here are five bills receiving attention from lawmakers that could mean big changes in coming election cycles.

Exposing dark money: Senate Bill 5153 takes aim at an emerging force in campaigns — political committees created and funded by nonprofit associations.

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to run for the Legislature and expected Moore would be asking for advice or help pendent.” in the future.

Moore said the 30th District needs bi“You’re going to be hearing people callpartisan leaders and votes, which he plans ing me an opportunist,” Moore said. “But on providing if elected. that’s OK because my plan was to have “I became a Republican because they Roger here ... but that’s not what God’s are a party of reforms, a party of putting plan was. ” people first and getting things done,” he Some of Moore’s Republican-lined said. ideologies include But what would Freeman, a restoring people’s former Democrat, think? trust in projects that While 30th District Demohave been mismancrats Chair Tim Burns doesn’t aged, such as the Big think he would approve, Moore Bertha project, and believes Freeman is “smiling” at decreasing college Moore’s decision. tuition.

“Roger was a very unique, “That’s an issue for special type of leader,” Moore me because I taught said. “Yes, he was Democrat, an AVID (Advancbut at times he was bold enough ing Via Individual Martin Moore and had the courage to spend Determination) class time with our leaders in the and here I am teachRepublican Caucus and he ing students who understood how we could all are low to middle come together and respect one income and I’m thinking they can’t afford another and work together for the betcollege, ” he said.

“We owe it to them to tell terment of our youth and that’s what I’m them there’s an opportunity. I don’t want going to do in Olympia.” to make college only be for the rich.”

Moore said Freeman looked at people’s Sen. Mark Miloscia, also a former hearts.

Democrat who was recently elected as a “I bet you anything he’s smiling and I’m Republican, said he will work with Moore taking Roger along this journey with me,” as he runs for office. he said. “I think he’s excited.”

“I’ve known Martin since he was a Having worked with Freeman so closely, 17-year-old civic-minded high school Moore said Freeman knew of his desire

student,” Miloscia said in a news release.

“He has had a passion for giving back to his community since the day we met. He is a unique leader that cares more about what gets done, not who gets credit for it.

As a city Council member, he has led on building the Performing Arts and Conference Center, fought to end homelessness and has been a fierce advocate for small businesses. He will be a very valuable member in the State House of Representatives.”

Moore sides with legislators on Washington’s version of the DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act, a law that allows undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to apply for state grants for college.

Moore, an immigrant himself, said he believes his story resonates with “the countless students and families who have come from another country” to Federal Way. Moore was adopted at 8 years old after having grown up in orphanages in Sofia, Bulgaria.

He said it was much different living in a family of four as opposed to a “family of 30-40 children” in the orphanages.

After arriving in Federal Way, he learned English at Adelaide Elementary, graduated from Decatur High School in 2003 and earned a degree in political science from Saint Martin’s University.

Moore then worked to prepare disadvantaged students for college as a member of AmeriCorps and served seven years on the Parks Commission before being elected to the Federal Way City Council in 2013 at the age of 29.

“I am humbled and grateful the people have entrusted me with that,” Moore said about his time on the Council.

Moore’s Council term expires in 2017, however, if elected, Moore will focus his time on the citizens of the 30th District and resign as a Councilman.

“It’s an exciting opportunity to have the chance to listen to people and create solutions out of those issues and stories that people have,” he said. “That’s the most exciting part of public service.”

Gregory said it is part of the Democratic process for people to run for office and “that’s fine,” in response to her reaction to Moore’s announcement.

“I came down here to do some specific things surrounding education and I intend to work as hard as I can, but if I feel it hasn’t been finalized, I may decide to run again, too,” she said. “If we can get everything done this session, I might not.”

Gregory said when Moore was a Democrat, the two were friends and went door belling together.

“I don’t think this should get in the way of friendship,” she said. “This is fine. I clearly knew there would be an opponent, I just didn’t know who.”

and above that, don’t look at me going out there and hanging Christmas tree lights for an organization, that’s up to them to do that,” said Economic Development Director Tim Johnson when the mayor asked if he believed the associations would pose a challenge to the Chamber. “We have work to do as a city and that’s what I’m intending.”

But Martin said there’s overlap and duplication between the city’s draft plan and the Chamber’s strategic work program, “which, for the record, does not include hanging holiday lights.”

“Input and collaboration with the Chamber is critical as we work together to achieve our shared vision for the growth of our community,” she said at the meeting. “As you know, the Chamber sees business and community issues as interrelated and believes all resources must work towards the broader goals of a regional, globally-connected economic base.”

Ferrell said at the meeting the associations would not require dues and he doesn’t want any competition with the Chamber, only to work “hand in glove.”

“Rest assured, we’re committed to making sure there’s no duplication of efforts,” he told Martin, noting that friends are honest with each other and her testimony was important to hear.

City spokesman Chris Carrel said in an interview the associations would act in much the same way as the Neighborhood Connection meetings the city has imple-

mented.

“The purpose is recognizing the need for the city to increase our knowledge of on-the-ground conditions that businesses are facing in the different zones of the city,” Carrel said.

Because this is a draft, Carrel said there’s still time to vet some of those issues in the plan.

“It’s all about getting the plan out there, getting feedback, hearing concerns and what people like about the plan and using that dialogue to improve the plan in its final stage,” he said.

Additionally, Carrel said these associations would not be formal Business District Associations “that have structures or dues.”

“This is a communications and outreach effort,” he said.

Carrel said the plan doesn’t outline who would head this effort if adopted, as they’re still ironing out the details.

“This is one small part of a plan with a lot of substantive pieces,” he said.

But the Chamber is concerned about the lack of detail and Martin said if it’s such a small part, why not take it out?

“Businesses make data-driven decisions — What’s the purpose, how is it funded, maintained and measured?” she said. “I don’t see it written in the plan.”

Although the Chamber thinks it’s great there is a draft plan on the table for Federal Way’s economic development, “perhaps if the Chamber had direct input in the plan,

we might not be having these questions right now,” Martin said.

Dan Altmayer, a small business owner and member of the Chamber board of directors, wrote in a letter to the Council that the plan is silent on the funding of the Business District Associations. He said unless there are grant funds, the money to operate these can only come from the city or businesses.

“If the city funds them, it will be at the expense of other programs or operations,” he wrote. “If businesses fund them, it will either be ‘involuntary’ (new fees and/ or taxes) or voluntary (membership type sponsorships).”

He said he’s against new taxes exclusively on the business community and also against the “voluntary” fees because of the “direct competition” it would put on the Chamber of Commerce for “finite resources.”

“I am concerned for the prospects of businesses that fall outside one of the Business District Associations,” he wrote. “Will the city be giving preferential treatment to businesses within the Business District Association at the expense of those outside the Business District Associations?”

Businesses along First Avenue, Ninth Avenue, Military Road and the Weyerhaeuser Campus will not be included, he said.

The Council is expected to adopt the strategy on Feb. 3.

Ferrell and Johnson could not be reached for comment before the Mirror’s deadline.

“I bet you anything he’s smiling and I’m taking Roger along this journey with me. I think he’s excited.”

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examples because they’re only focused on specific areas,” Martin said in an interview.

Also, both typically cost money in the form of taxes or association dues or fees.

Martin, the only one certified by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives in Washington state, who is among only 6 percent in the country, has worked with business districts during her time on a Pennsylvanian chamber division.

“These kinds of initiatives separate the business community,” she said. “It will create silos and it can deteriorate into ‘us and them.’”

In June, the Chamber was doing quarterly updates when city officials proposed a downtown district in which the Chamber “vigorously expressed opposition.” It was a surprise to see the city was proposing four districts, Martin said.

Those four would be dispersed in downtown, Twin Lakes and north and south Pacific Highway, where businesses are clustered and where business neighborhood zones are located.

“There’s enough competition in the global market place without having to compete because of a zip code,” Martin said.

City officials said the district associations would act as a way to reach out to businesses on issues, such as traffic, crime prevention and development signage.

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Girls Night - The Musical: Show will be performed from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23; Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 at Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Cost is $10-30. For more information, call 253-661-1444 or visit www. centerstagetheatre.com.

Art Show: An art show and reception featuring photography, painting and various textiles will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23 at Brookdale Foundation House, located at 32290 First Ave. S. Reception will include music, wine and appetizers. The Artwork created by residents from several Brookdale communities will also be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25. For information, call Dru or Tina at 253-838-8823.

January 24

Brooklake Christian School Open House: The campus will be open for tours and meeting teachers from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 629 S. 356th St. For more information, contact the school office, 253-517-8247 or email school@brooklake.org.

Caring for the Caregivers: Chaplain Michael Byrd will present a compassionate and heartfelt talk about successfully navigating the caregiving experience from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave. S. Chaplain Byrd has worked at Wesley for 14 years with families of all faiths and denominations. For more information, call 253-839-9220.

January 25

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Meet the Author-Phillip Douglas: Federal Way author Phillip Douglas will discuss his newly released medical mystery, “Spirit Made Smaller,” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, call 253-8383668.

Swing Concert: Sizzling Swing Time: Federal Way Symphony’s swing band plays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 515 312th St. For more information, contact Anna at 253-529-9857 or email anna@federalwaysymphony. org.

Screening of “Rape For Profit” Documentary: The Southwest King County Coalition Against Trafficking will be sponsoring a free screening of the documentary “Rape For Profit” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Church of the Nazarene, located at 1525 SW Dash Point Rd. This movie is for mature audiences only. For more information, contact Candace Nault at cnsn2001@comcast.net, call 206-229-6618 or visit www. swkcat.org.

January 26

Between the Covers Book Group: Group will meet to discuss the book, “Yes, Chef: A Memoir by Marcus Samuelsson,” at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 at the Federal Way Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, call 253839-0257 or visit www.kcls.org Federal Way Relay for Life Kickoff Meeting: Learn about exciting things coming up in the new year and plans for the event from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday Jan. 26 at the Federal Way Community Center, located at 876 S 333rd St. For more information, contact Misty Cline at federalwayrelay@ gmail.com or call 253-845-5641.

January 27

Free Beginner Yoga Class: Three Trees Yoga will offer a free class for beginners from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 204 S. 348th St., Suite 2. Preregistration is recommended. Visit www.threetreesyoga.com for more

South King Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners Meeting: The board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Station 68, 1405 SW 312th St.

February 3

South King Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners Special Meeting: The board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Town Hall Meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Station 62, 31617 First Ave S.

February 4

Federal Way Tool Library Meeting: Come discuss the possibility of a tool library in Federal Way from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 Eighth Ave S. For more information, contact Jeanette Brizendine-Jurgensen at recycle@ cityoffederalway.com or call 253835-2771.

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Girls Night - The Musical: Show will be performed from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5; Friday, Feb. 6; Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8 at Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road.

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February 7

Jazz singer Maggie Laird will perform with the Federal Way Symphony on Jan. 25 at Saint Luke’s Church. Contributed Photo Single Seniors Dine Out: Join other single seniors, 55 years and older from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Denny’s, located at 2132 S 320th St. For more information, contact Barbara at 253-332-4126 or bbdineout@ gmail.com.

January 28

Introduction to Yoga: Daniela Cawthorn will teach an introductory yoga session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Federal Way Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, call 253-839-0257.

January 29

Game On: Middle, junior and high school students will compete against each other on Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29 at the

Federal Way Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. Registration is from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., warm up begins 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 253-839-0257.

South King Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners Special Meeting: The board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Town Hall Meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29 at Station 67, 2238 S. 223rd St., Des Moines.

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Girls Night - The Musical: Show will be performed from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29; Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31 at Knutzen Family Theatre, located at 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Cost is $10-30. For more information, call 253-661-1444 or visit www. centerstagetheatre.com.

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Crazy Little Thing Called Love: Rebel Belly Productions will perform their annual Valentine’s Day show from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, locted at 3200 SW Dash Point Road. All-ages show will feature belly dance, modern dance, hip hop and more. Tickets are $15 and available at www. brownpapertickets.com. For more information, contact Christina McKie at rebelbelly@gmail.com or call 206-941-3426.

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League of Women VotersCampaign Finance Reform: Join the League of Women Voters at their monthly meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Foundation House, 32290 First Ave. S. For more information, contact Cindy Piennett at cindypiennett@gmail.com, call 253-7779864 or visit www.seattlelwv.org.

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South King Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners Meeting: The board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Station 68, located at 1405 SW 312th St.

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Art History Class: Classes on 20th Century Art will be held from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Fridays in January and February at Village Green Retirement Campus, Fairfield Building, 35419 First Ave S. Cost for non-residents is $55 per quarter. For more information, call Jane Fitch at 253-435-7409.

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.

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Green Cleaning-Save Money & Improve Your Health: Blue Sky Services along with King County Local Hazardous Waste Management will share tips and a presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at City Hall Council Chambers. For more information, contact the City of Federal Way Recycling at recycle@ cityoffederalway.com or call 253835-2771.

Multicultural Book Group: Group will meet to discuss the book, “Twice A Stranger” by Bruce Clark at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Federal Way Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, contact Christine Devine at cdevine@cloudseeker. net.

Self-Defense Workshop: This free hands-on workshop will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Brooklake Community Church 629 S. 356th St. Workshop will include one-on-one scenarios as well as group instruction with Armed Defense Training Association, Range Safety Officers.

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Please call 206-267-7070 between 9 a.m. and noon, Tuesday through Thursday.

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, located at 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 p.m. 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 253839-0257.

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.

Spanish Story Time: Family program for all ages at 7 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.

Family Story Time: Family story and song program for ages 3 to 6 at 1:30 p.m. every Friday at the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253839-0257.

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

Young Toddler Story Time: Family program for ages 1 and 2 accompanied by an adult at 10:15 a.m. every Thursday at the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information visit www. kcls.org.

Toddler Story Time: Family program for ages 2 and 3 accompanied by an adult at 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. and 11 a.m. every Thursday at Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls.org.

Preschool Story Time: Family program for ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-838-3668.

Study Zone: Drop-in from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays for free homework help from volunteer tutors at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For

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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 253-927-1615.

Kiwanis Club: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Federal Way meets for breakfast from 7:30 a.m. -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 253-941-7060 or visit 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 p.m. 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 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at Panera Bread restaurant, located at 2107 S. 320th St.

display at the annual TAF (Technology Access Foundation) Academy STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) expo (formerly known as the science fair) on Saturday, Jan. 24.

This year, more than 300 TAF Academy students designed 100 projects to include

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

Freedom From Tobacco Support Group: Group meets from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, at St. Francis Hospital, Oncology Waiting area. For more information, call Heidi Henson, at 253-4266746.

South King County Gluten-Free Support Group: These free meetings are held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Marlene’s Market and Deli, located at 2565 S Gateway Center Place.

Speakers include respected dietitians, naturopaths, restaurant owners and more.

Contact alandnanherg@hotmail.com or 253-839-3499.

Crazy Quilters of Federal Way: Group meets second and fourth Thursdays, starting with social hour at 6 p.m., at Avalon Care Center, located at 135 S. 336th St., Federal Way. Call 253-344-1767.

Adolescents of Divorce: Space is available in an adolescent patient divorce group for kids ages 10-17. The group meets monthly from 5:30 p.m. 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

a positive social or environmental impact.

One group of students addressing the question “How can we hold public servants accountable to the promises they make?” will present an app tracking how politicians’ voting records compare to their campaign promises.

first group. Contact Tracey Hunt at 253335-2412.

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Historical Society of Federal Way: Volunteer opportunities include collections care, greeting public at public events, docents for historic Denny and Barker cabins, computer work, building maintenance and phone calling. For more information, contact Diana NobleGulliford at diana@gulliford.com or call 206-412-5545.

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. Email info@fwcat.org for more information.

Volunteer Chore Services: This Catholic Community Service program is committed to providing in-home chore assistance to elders and adults with disabilities, helping them to remain in their own home for as long as safely possible.

Volunteers provide assistance with the following tasks: transportation, shopping, housework, laundry, minor home repair, communications (phone buddy) and yard work. To learn more about this rewarding opportunity, contact Tiffany Perri at TiffanyP@ccsww.org or 253-850-2525.

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Individual refuse collection fees generally consist of two components: ‘Disposal’ + ‘Service’ = Current Rate. ‘Disposal’ is based on average container weights, factoring in disposal fees set by King County, which for 2015 remain at $120.17 per ton, plus applicable taxes and surcharges. This applies only to the ‘Disposal’ component of rates, and covers transfer of solid waste delivered to King County facilities and disposal at the County’s Cedar Hills Landfill. For more information, contact King County Solid Waste Division at 206.477.4466, or visit http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/index.asp.

The ‘Ser vice’ rate component is Waste Management’s compensation, and adjusts by a CPI factor every March 1st. This annual CPI adjustment is set by Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This CPI factor increases the ‘Service’ components of residential and commercial rates by approximately 2.1%, effective March 1, 2015. For example, the monthly fee for a 32-gallon garbage can will increase a total of $0.26, from $16.98 to $17.24.

Cedar Grove Composting processes yard debris collected by Waste Management of Washington.

Cedar Grove has requested a processing fee sur-

charge. The City is considering allowing this surcharge to be added to the rate for yard debris carts. If a mutual agreement is reached with Waste Management of Washington to accommodate collection and remittance of the surcharge, the processing fee for yard waste carts would increase by a projected $0.35 per month. For example, effective March 1, 2015, the monthly fee for a 96-gallon yard waste cart will increase to $10.17. If implemented, the surcharge would further increase this fee to $10.52 per month.

Customers may reduce the impact of rate increases through waste reduction and recycling options.

For example, Residential customers can: Increase recycling cart size (at no added cost) and recycle more, and/or Start or increase yard debris/food scrap recycling (at lower volume costs than garbage), and then Reduce garbage container size to reduce combined fees.

Upon request, City Public Works staff will assist customers with options that can offset these 2015 rate increases. Commercial customers are encouraged to request limited no-cost recycling service (up to two 96-gallon carts per individual business).

Multi-family customer rates include complete recycling services at no added cost. Increasing recycling and downsizing garbage service can reduce costs. To make changes to service levels, contact Waste Management of Washington at (253) 833-3333, or (800) 592-9995.

Over 200 individual rates are adjusted through this annual process. A complete set of 2015 rates is available for inspection at the City of Federal Way, Dept. of Public Works, 33325 - 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. For more information, please call the Public Works Department at (253) 835-2770 or (253) 835-2771.

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1999 FORD RANGER

256017 .......................YYE4975 PA 02R23 2571711 ....................B11779Y WA 02R32

1983 CHEVROLET MALIBU

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2006 SATURN VUE

2000 CHEVROLET S-10

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1994 GEO PRISM

1969 FIREBALL 35’ TRLR

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1988 FORD F-150

2002 MERCEDES C-320

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Former principal reminisces about his life in Federal Way son, eight grandkids and two greatgrandkids.

“Me and some buddies will go out fishing whenever we can,” Hanson said. “I like to stay active and I am a

by Sarah Kehoe sports fanatic, so I will always do at skehoe@federalwaymirror.com least one sports-related thing every When Oscar Hanson moved to Federal day, even if it’s just watching it.”

Way around 1955, he fell in love with Hanson was a principal and educator the city right away. for several schools in the Federal Way “Federal Way has been a wonderful school district for around 30 years. Prior area to raise my family and a great to his years as principal, Hanson was a place to live,” the 85-year-old said. “I commercial fisherman in Alaska. love the weather here. People complain “There were only seven schools in about the rain, but I think that’s silly; Federal Way when I first moved here,” it’s never stopped me from doing the he recalled. “I loved being a principal. things I like to do.”

There were wonderful parents and Hanson lives at Village Green nice kids.”

Retirement Campus with his wife and When he first started teaching, it was dog. They have three daughters, a a long commute from his home to his

school and parents would invite him over for dinner before PTA meetings so he wouldn’t have to go all the way home and back.

“It was a community where we all looked out for each other,” he said.

There were 42 kids in the elementary school he was principal at.

“I can’t believe how much the school district has grown,” he said.

Hanson also coached football and basketball.

Oscar Hanson, resident of Village Green Retirement Campus “I remember such fun times I had working with the kids,” he said. “ I remember there was a Halloween parade, everyone came dressed up. One year they didn’t recognize me because of my costume and when they realized it was me they all laughed and laughed at me.”

Hanson said he always wanted to be an educator.

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Continued from…Page 26 “I always liked kids and always liked school,” he said. “But I didn’t do well in school. I wasn’t a troublemaker, I was just more into sports.”

Hanson played football, basketball and baseball.

“Baseball was where I shined,” he said. “I was a pitcher, but I played anywhere they let me, really.”

He still receives calls from several students every year, catching up and wishing him well.

“One kid that really touched me was a student that had a learning problem who I worked with a lot,” Hanson said. “I spent time with him to ensure he could further his education and go on and be successful. He called me the other day to wish me well and it really lifted me up and made me feel good.”

Hanson said these calls are always the highlight of his day.

“They make feel like I was something and that I had truly made a difference in kids’ lives,” he said. “I decided to go into education because I loved doing it and had a good time doing it, what more can you ask for?”

Brookdale residents to curate community ‘artwalk’

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locations. Hugely popular across the world, Brookdale residents here in Federal Way hope to embrace some of that liveliness and showcase the community’s artistic talents.

Residents and staff from the Federal Way communities have been encouraged to submit their artwork for the event.

Members of the Federal Way Brookdale Senior Living community will showcase their artistic talent to the community at a free artwalk on Jan. 23-25.

A successful event that was started last year, Continued on…Page 28 the art show will take place at Brookdale Foundation House See us for your dental needs. located at 32290 First Ave. S. We’ve been providing After being a closed event to residents and their relatives last quality, comfortable, year, this year’s event will be and caring dentistry open to the community. for over 25 years!

An artwalk usually refers to a collaborative outdoors event, usually located in urban areas, where participants walk between galleries and performances in various

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Continued from…Page 27 “Now that we’ve merged with Emeritus, there are even more people interested in participating in this event,” said Tina Callanan, the resident programs director at Foundation House and organizer of the event. “We’ll even be having a wine and cheese reception event on the evening that it opens.”

The Seattle-based Emeritus Corp. merged with Brookdale Senior Living last year in August. Organizers expect more submissions than last year with the addition of two Fran Voiles, 84, displays her watercolor paintings at Emeritus-owned residences. the 2014 Artwalk, and will return again for this year’s Callanan says that the idea for this event Photo courtesy of Tina Callanan exhibition. was formed when they noticed that many members of the Brookdale communities plans to participate came from art-related backgrounds, had some again this month The reception experience in the past, or were just interested although she is A reception at in trying out new pastimes.

Foundation House will unsure of what she “We get submissions that range from basic will be creating yet. kick off the artwalk at to very accomplished,” Callanan said.

5:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 “When I retired Last year’s artwalk had pieces ranging from ••• I decided that I paintings to intricate porcelain dolls.

Reception and needed a hobby Callanan, who describes it as an “incredible exhibition admission is so I took one up. event,” says she hopes to see many new and free for everyone. returning artists contributing to this year’s even I decided to do watercolors. I’d bigger exhibition. always wanted to “I had some paintings so I just decided to put try it,” Voiles said. them in the show,” said Fran Voiles, a former She has received much support from her teacher and current Brookdale resident. The family and friends for pursuing her work.

84-year-old does not have a background in art, “They think it’s nice that I’m doing this. It’s but enthusiasm for her new hobby lead her to submit pieces to the showcase last year. She fun to have your work put on display.”

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