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OPINION | Rep. Kochmar: What Sound Transit measure means for voters [6] Roegner: Has City Hall captured Jim Ferrell? [6] BUSINESS | Ulta beauty store coming to downtown Federal Way [12] CITY | Council to discuss direction of marijuana moratorium during special meeting [18]

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Mark Koppang announces run for City Council

POLICE | Suspect buries himself to escape police [19]

Community gathers to construct new garden at Lakota

BY SARAH KEHOE skehoe@fedwaymirror.com

Longtime Federal Way resident Mark Koppang, 51, has announced his bid for election to the Federal Way City Council Position 5. The position is currently filled by Councilman Bob Celski, who recently stated he will not run for Council after his term expires at the end of this year. Koppang has run for office two times, including running against Kelly Maloney, who was appointed to the Council seat PosiMark Koppang tion 2 in 2013. “I’ve been serving the community in different capacities for several years,” Koppang said. “Federal Way is a great city and a young city full of potential. I would love to be a part of helping it grow.” Koppang said his priorities will include continuing the efforts to revitalize the downtown core and encourage employers to stay in, and relocate to, Federal Way. He also wants to partner with organiza-

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Above, Native American healer Seneca Elder Golden Warren performs a traditional blessing at Lakota Middle School’s new community garden on Saturday. Left, city officials and volunteers hold ceremonial shovels to signify the start of the new garden. Photos courtesy of Bruce Honda

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espite wind and relentless rain, students, teachers and community members came equipped with tools and enthusiasm to begin construction of a community garden at Lakota Middle School. On Saturday, volunteers hauled soil, spread bark chip and built garden beds that will soon be home to various crops. The garden has been in discussion for over two years as a way to enrich Lakota’s Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Academy. Eighth grade teacher and coordinator Laurie Sukola explained how the academy originated. “It all started with kids saying, ‘we want to see something grow.’ They wanted to see something out here come to life.” So Lakota staff members created a program to support students’ interests. Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Academy began with one sixth grade class and one seventh grade class comprised of 25-30 students. There was one teacher per grade, who was responsible for teaching each subject with an environmental focus. Soon the program became so popular that parents were asking to extend the academy into eighth grade. Now, the academy is available for grades six through eight, but students must be chosen through an application process to participate. A community garden has been a part of the academy’s vision from the very start, but the school’s PTA is responsible for making it a reality. The project has been funded, planned and executed by Lakota’s PTA and will continue to be in the future. Upon completion, the garden is projected to produce 9-10,000 pounds of food per year, including lettuce, peas, cucumbers and more. “This will really help our students grow and get hands on experience,” Sukola said. “Our goal is [ more GARDEN, page 16 ]

Couple’s unusual love story that went national going strong after 36 years BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

After his second divorce, Patrick Godfrey sat with his mother looking at old family photos. “I came across this picture of Margery and I from high school and I said to my mom, ‘I don’t know why

I had to have these other marriages, why couldn’t I have married Margery in the first place, had a normal marriage, children and life?’” Patrick Godfrey, 72, recalled of a moment more than 30 years ago. “I didn’t understand why I had to do all this other stuff.” But he had an “overwhelming sense” he could have it that way and began to look up Margery’s maiden name, Southworth, in the phonebook, however,

he had no luck with the 1520 he found. “My mom thought I should probably go back to the hospital since I was barely divorced and shouldn’t be looking to create a relationship,” he said. Then in his mid-30s, the California native had been married twice, had a daughter with his first wife, a son with his second and had just got custody of his stepson. He was also battling

alcoholism. “I figured I’d just raise the boys,” he said. “That was my principle objective.” The couple had dated in high school but had gone their separate ways — Patrick Godfrey had been back and forth from Hawaii working as a Tahitian musician and assistant director to the Hawaii Medical Association and his sweetheart had graduated college, worked at Schick [ more LOVE, page 3 ]

Patrick and Margery Godfrey had an unusual encounter that brought them together years after high school. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror

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Chamber, city take steps to reconcile over disagreement on proposed changes BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

ity officials met with the Chamber last week in an effort to find a solution and compromise on the contested business district associations concept that was proposed in the economic development strategy draft plan. Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce CEO Rebecca Martin and board chair Lori Santamaria testified against the proposal at a January City Council meeting, stating the associations would stretch the financial resources of the business community, as Business

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business district associations as a community outreach measure. Ultimately, he also agreed to change the name to “Business Connections.” “Clearly the label we put on this about associations is getting in the way of what we’re trying to achieve,” Ferrell said in an interview. “We don’t want to do anything to compete with the Chamber. We want to help with the Chamber.” Ferrell said Martin has a “ton of experience and maybe she’s had experiences where business district associations were not so positive” but that “when people communicate directly, it’s important to serve them.” Martin said Ferrell assured them fees were “off the table” with these Business Connections. “It’s great to be in a community where you’re able to express concerns at public hearings and see action taken,” Martin said in an interview. “The Chamber was invited to attend [the Business Connections meetings] and we plan to do that.” The board will decide at their next board meeting on Feb. 17 on just how in-

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From left, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Mayor Jim Ferrell, Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin, board chairman Lori Santamaria and chair-elect Lisa Skari met on Feb. 4 to discuss the city’s proposed Business Connections meetings outlined in their economic development strategy draft plan. Courtesy of the city of Federal Way volved they would like to be in the meetings, she added. The draft plan, titled “Some Assembly Required,” has been updated to include the change to Business Connections and Ferrell said they would operate in a similar way to the city’s current Neighborhood Connections meetings. “The idea with the business district associations and now Business Connections is getting out there to

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the clusters of [businesses] in general geographical areas — it is very much site specific,” he said. The four meetings a year would be dispersed at Twin Lakes, downtown and north and south Pacific Highway. Ferrell and city staff would attend the events and be available to answer questions about permitting, streets, signage, traffic, zoning and any other cityrelated business issues.

“It’s kind of like City Hall coming out to the neighborhoods,” he said, explaining the concept of the current Neighborhood Connections meetings. “There have been times in the past businesses left and we never heard anything about it on why they left.” The meetings won’t be expensive either, Ferrell said. “To sit down, I don’t [ more CHAMBER, page 25 ]

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Razor Company and the Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation. So it was quite the surprise when he encountered the love of his life at a San Diego freeway on-ramp at 7:30 a.m. the next day after his conversation with his mother. “I stopped and a tan van pulled up alongside me and honked its horn,” he said. “I looked over and there was a woman in a van and she had on big dark glasses. She lifted up her glasses and it was Margery.” Patrick Godfrey was flabbergasted. “I put my head down on the steering wheel and I started to laugh and then I started to cry,” he said. He had gone a different route 20 miles out of his commute from Palos Verdes to Hollywood that day. “I had this very strong feeling to go by way of Santa Monica,” he said. “I was going to go to Santa Monica and cut back over to Hollywood.” And it was that choice that put the pair together. “It was just the coming together of the stars in the right galaxy,” Margery Godfrey said. “I saw him, he has a very distinctive profile, and I knew that it was Pat Godfrey.” She had been working, dating and enjoying the single life Patrick and Margery Godfrey in the early years of their marriage. The of a woman living near Manhattan Beach in the 1970s. couple will celebrate their 36th anniversary this month. Contributed photo “I had a lot of fun but I had not been involved with anybody seriously and I was excited to see Pat,” she said. He remembers it distinctly. The two pulled off of the freeway into a nearby parking “I was standing with a fellow that I had met and I looked lot and asked what each other had been up to, if they were out onto the dance floor and I saw this young hottie in a seeing anyone and within a week, Patrick pair of tight white pants and a big smile on her Godfrey asked her out on a date. face just dancing to the beat of the band,” he “I looked over and “I mean, he was of course very handsome, there was a woman said. successful and fun,” she said, noting she had His friend introduced the two and she no idea they would rekindle their relationship in a van and she “bounced over, smiled and sparkled, and stole when she saw him on the freeway. “One of the my heart and went back to dancing,” he recalls. had on big dark main things about Patrick besides his intelThey started seriously dating off and on in glasses. She lifted 10th ligence is his wit. He’s very witty, funny and grade until high school ended. She was a quick, and cute, and kind.” up her glasses and cheerleader and he was on the basketball team. This wasn’t the couple’s first date and it “On a couple of occasions she’d say we’re getit was Margery.” wouldn’t be their last. About one year later ting too serious, we need to date other people in 1979 they were married at LaVinta Inn, Patrick Godfrey so we would date other people for a little bit but a Spanish Inn above their grade school and, then we would come back together again,” he soon after, bought their house in the Twin said. Lakes area of Federal Way after a job opportuPatrick Godfrey said she’s the only woman nity opened for Patrick Godfrey. who’s ever made him laugh, the only woman he’s ever loved The two first met at a seventh grade dance when Patrick and he always compared the other woman he dated to her. Godfrey was the new kid on the block.

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“I mean she stole my heart in the seventh grade. What do you do about that?” he asked. “When you’re doomed, you’re doomed.” The Godfrey’s love story became national news in 1997 after USA Today featured a book called “True Love” by Robert Fulghum, a Seattle author. The Godfrey’s love story was one of many in the 261-page book that would become a New York Times best seller. What attracted them to share their story was that the book’s proceeds (about $500,000) went to Habitat for Humanity, and keeping in mind that it would raise money, the two shared their story with magazines, local broadcast stations and eventually Oprah. “I told Margery that we’re going to be on the Oprah Winfrey show and she was in sales at the time and said, ‘yeah, sure,’ but a-year-and-a-half later one of the producers from the show called.” The Oprah Winfrey show picked up footage from a previous show they did with Richard Thomas called “It’s a Miracle,” and a film crew came out to interview them. “It’s inspired a lot of people, especially people who wonder about relationships and if they’re ever going to have Mr. Right or Ms. Right,” Patrick said. The couple will celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary on Feb. 18 and they say their marriage has been “fabulous.” The key to a happy marriage is “sincerity, communication and humor,” according to Margery Godfrey. “I can’t imagine people not finding fun things about each other and laughing at things together,” she said. “And a positive attitude and willingness to be vulnerable.” Patrick Godfrey believes acceptance and support are attributed to the success of his relationship. “Margery and I have always been accepting and supportive of one another,” he said. “We do not try to change or fix each other. When she wanted to go on a safari to Africa with a girlfriend, she got, ‘Go for it.’ Last summer, she went to a painting class in Paris with a girlfriend. When I want to go salmon fishing in Alaska, she’s all for it.” Patrick Godfrey said her support in his recovery as a three-time cancer survivor, health issues, political career and volunteer work has been a key ingredient to a successful relationship as well. The two retirees volunteer throughout Federal Way and have enjoyed living out their love story in the Northwest. “God did for me what I was unable to do for myself,” he said. “It’s a gift.”

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TENNESSEE TITANS FIRE VICE PRESIDENT, FEDERAL WAY GRADUATE

The Tennessee Titans recently announced they fired their vice president of player personnel, Lake Dawson. Dawson was a 1990 Federal Way High School graduate and former Seahawks executive. Dawson served as vice president for the last three seasons, streamlining the Tennessee Titan’s football administration. He was also a receiver at Notre Dame and played in the NFL. Titans general manager Ruston Webster announced they will not fill Dawson’s position as vice president.

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High school athletes in Federal Way sign letters of intent play football at Central Washington University. Hassani Dotson will play soccer at Oregon State University and Taylor Davis will play baseball at Lower Columbia College. Todd Beamer’s athletic director Jerry Peterson said Stafford, Dotson and Davis are not only great athletes, but great students. “These students are great role models and leaders at Todd Beamer,” Peterson said. “I feel blessed to be a part of their lives and share in their excitement as they head off to great futures.” Stafford was on the football and soccer team where he received a few awards including outstanding athlete. He took the football team to state for the first year, Peterson said.

“He struggled with having type 1 diabetes, but watching him play or practice you would never know,” he said. “He always worked so hard and persevered through everything.” Stafford credited his family for helping him accomplish his athletic goals. “My family always supported me through the tough times and my fellow football players made me competitive,” Stafford said. Davis was the quarterback of the football team and played baseball for four years. He was an allleague selection winner and took two teams to state in two sports while maintaining a 3.9 GPA. “All my success is due to my family, my parents for driving me to all my games and practices over the

years, and all my coaches here,” Davis said. Dodson went to allleague for soccer where he scored 11 goals and made 18 assists. He plays for Crossfire Premier Soccer Club where he made nine goals

and 21 assists this year. “I owe everything to all my coaches I have had over the years and the players I was lucky to have on my teams that pushed me to be a better athlete,” Dodson said.

Decatur wrestlers make their mark at sub-regionals

Freshman JJ Dixon has been a stand out all season, finishing fourth in the tournament, Bressler noted. “I have no doubt he will compete at a higher level in the regional,” he said. “The Avelar twins Alex and Cesar deserve some recognition as they continue to improve. These two are highlights for me as they epitomize Decatur wrestling. They were not stand outs in middle school, but proved that if they work

hard and believe in the program that they can succeed; both have had tremendous seasons.” Freshman Jake Cassaday is a surprise to the team. He placed fifth and will advance to the regional in a tough weight bracket. Moses Griffen at 113 pounds suffered a tough loss to a quality opponent in the final, but continues to improve and will compete well this weekend, his coach said.

“AJ Sarno, who has had a tremendous senior season, is not finished yet,” Bressler said. “I feel that he is one of the top 182 pound wrestlers in the state. It is up to him to prove that. Jeremiah Fleming at 138 competed well to place fourth, but I feel he has more in him. He is a great athlete that needs to flip the switch to make it to the next level.” Joe Johnson at 220 pounds made it through as well.

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High school athletes participated in ceremonies last week as they signed letters of intent on National Signing Day. Many seniors signed on to play sports in colleges as their friends, teachers, coaches and families stood by in support. Federal Way High School celebrated their football players heading to play in college. Chico McClatcher signed to University of Washington, Jared Pulu signed on to the Air Force, Charlie Taumoepeau signed to Portland State and David Tiumalu to South Dakota School of the Mines. Todd Beamer High School celebrated Christian Stafford as signed to

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Decatur wrestlers fought hard at the South Puget Sound League North SubRegional meet last weekend against Tahoma. The three champs were 132-pound wrestler Leviticus Arizpe, Zach Berry at 145 and 152-pound wres-

tler Isaiah Diggs. “The team did well overall, but just do not have the depth to compete with Tahoma,” said Mike Bressler, wrestling coach. “That is the problem with the district administration deciding to move us up to 4A when we have bottom tier 3A numbers.”

Todd Beamer High School seniors signed off to play sports in college during a ceremony at the school. SARAH KEHOE, the Mirror

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Henderson takes main event fight on short notice TERRENCE HILL For the Mirror

ederal Way native Benson Henderson will be fighting in the octagon again on Valentine’s Day. Just last month he took on Donald Cerrone at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver in Boston. After taking a loss in his last fight, Henderson was eager to get back in the octagon as quickly as possible. An injury to fellow UFC fighter, Stephen Thompson, opened up a spot to headline UFC Fight Night 60. Henderson stepped in on two weeks notice. “I’ve always been an anyone, anytime, anyplace type of guy,” said Henderson, a Decatur High School graduate. “I never really had the chance because when you’re defending a belt, you can’t really do that.” This bout will be a bit different than Henderson’s usual fights as he will move up from the Lightweight division to the Welterweight division to take on Brandon Thatch, a fighter boasting an impressive 11-1 record. “I did not know a whole lot about Brandon Thatch until I was offered to fight against him,” Henderson said. “No disrespect to him, I was not really paying attention to fighters in his weight class before I took this fight.” Thatch has ended 11 of his 12 fights in the first round. The only one to go a full three rounds remains his only loss. He has ended fights through both submissions and knockouts. He is 5 inches taller than Henderson and will boast a

reach advantage of nearly the same amount. Henderson has had one month to add 15 pounds to his previous weight. He does not feel as though the weight gain has affected him mentally. “There are pros and cons to it,” Henderson said. “Sometimes it’s good for you. You don’t have too much time to get out of shape. You just have to be smart and judge those pros and cons.” Henderson’s loss at UFC Fight Night 59 marked the first time in his career he lost consecutive fights. The fight was so close that many believe a draw would have been a more fitting result. Henderson stated that the close nature of his last bout will not change the way he approaches the fight. While he may not match the power of his opponent, his speed and stamina could be a difference. “We’ll find out come Saturday if a longer fight is beneficial,” he said. “I’ve had a history of going five rounds with a lot of success in those five rounds. We’ll find out come Feb. 14.” The fight will take place in Thatch and Henderson’s birth state of Colorado. Though Henderson did not live there for long, it is where he started his fighting career. “I love fighting in Colorado,” says Henderson. “I got a lot of love out there and I really love the fans there.” UFC Fight Night 60: Henderson vs. Thatch will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1.

Decatur High School graduate Benson Henderson will headline UFC Fight Night 60 on Feb. 14. File Photo

Decatur senior finds inspiration through losses in basketball BY SARAH KEHOE skehoe@fedwaymirror.com

Until this year, senior Marissa Johnson lost every single basketball game on Decatur High School’s team. “People kept quitting, players were getting in trouble for fighting with each other during practice; it was really messy and everyone was really negative about our team,” Johnson said. “I felt like we were a big joke.” Instead of focusing on the bad, Johnson decided to keep a positive attitude. “The first couple years were really upsetting, it hit me hard,” she said. “Then I realized, it might be my own fault and I needed to come back and try harder and work to improve.” Johnson trained for basketball all summer long before her senior year started. “I took on a leadership role as captain and I really wanted to lead by example,” she said. “I figured if the girls saw me giving it my all every practice, they would step up too.” Johnson wanted her love of the game to become contagious. “I noticed that many of our players did it because they felt obligated to play in some way, but I’ve always done it because I loved it,” she said. “I wanted to spread that feeling to the girls and get them excited to come to

practice.” The Decatur girls won their first game in years this season. “It felt great, like we broke the curse,” Johnson said. “But at the same time, we did not play our best, so I still wasn’t happy. This taught me that it’s not about winning — if you play hard and play well you feel satisfied.” Johnson tried to not focus on her team’s losing streak. “For every game, I didn’t think about losing, I would come convinced that we could do better and win this time, which made it so much more enjoyable for me,” she said. “If you go out there competitive to beat your record and to beat the other team you go out with a purpose and if you have a

Decatur High School senior Marissa Johnson played basketball for the school for four years. Johnson was the top scorer and was elected captain of the team. Courtesy photo good attitude, you believe in your team and help them do better.” Johnson’s highlight of the year was helping newcomers learn the game.

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“This year was my favorite year by far,” she said. “We have a lot of really talented freshmen that came in and I have high hopes they will get better and better.”

Johnson played point guard and shooting guard. She was usually one of the top scorers for every game. “Although my team and I only won one game the entire season, I felt our bond and chemistry was much stronger than the previous years,” she said. “With only 10 girls we managed to end the season with eight, two critical teammates were injured a couple weeks before the season ended. The leading point guard and high-scoring post players left us even shorter, but we continued to fight and I kept my spirits high because that was the only way to react.” As well as dominating the basketball court, Johnson received a 3.96 GPA, took on four AP classes, was ASB secretary and participated

in track. “I think it’s easy for me because I genuinely like both sports and school,” she said. “So I make each a priority in life and make sure to manage my time well.” At Johnson’s last game, she scored 15 out of 19 points total for her team, ending her high school basketball career with a personal record. “I had learned through the past years of people quitting and conflicts between teammates and embarrassing losses that you can’t look at the situation as a whole, but instead you must fight harder each day without being discouraged or negative,” she said. “Giving up was not even a second thought in my mind and I’m glad I played my season the way I did.”

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Has City Hall captured Jim Ferrell? Jim Ferrell has a chance to be a really good mayor, maybe even better than good. But he appears headed toward the same mistakes for which he criticized his predecessor Mayor Skip Priest. Governing is about more than bricks and mortar, or buildings, parks, streets or even feel good staged rallies. Although those can be important, governing is about the tone you set with the people you govern. It’s how people are made to feel. To some, City Hall has the same feeling as junior high, with an “in” crowd and an “out” crowd. People who raise questions, or appear to be threats, soon become “outs.” They are subject to public attacks and being belittled. Interestingly, since Ferrell was the candidate of change, the current “in” crowd he has aligned with is the same as when Priest was mayor. Which has raised the manysided question in the community: “Has City Hall captured Jim Ferrell?”

It has only been a few years since the voters changed our form of government, and change has been occurring in ways that range from acceptable and appreciated, to concern and, in some cases, outright alarm. We have gained a faster moving government that can put ideas into practice quickly, but transparency and our freedom to question our government or to even have an opinion different from those in power at City Hall has been undermined. A strong mayor form of government is inherently more political than councilmanager. Staff loyalties are usually to the person who appointed them. Communications with the public and the media are now handled by a political appointee. Unsurprisingly, the important information delivered to the public sometimes gets clouded while trying to make the mayor and city “look good,” especially when the topic might be controversial. That’s called “spin [ more ROEGNER, page 14 ]

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ound Transit is seeking an additional $15 billion in local taxing authority to fund the next round of slated transit projects once the currently approved projects are completed in 2023. Should House Bill 1180 pass, voters in the area get to decide as early as 2016 whether they will accept whatever tax-collections combination Sound Transit ultimately proposes. Briefly, these are the maximum cumulative taxes that could be collected, as outlined in the legislation: • Sales tax of up to 0.5 percent in addition to the current 0.9 percent; • Motor vehicle excise tax of up to 0.8 percent of a vehicle’s value in addition to the 0.3 percent motor vehicle excise tax Sound Transit is collecting to pay off outstanding bonds, even though Initiative 776 repealed the excise tax. (The motor vehicle excise tax is collected during car-tab renewal.) • Property tax of up to $25 per every $100,000 of assessed value starting after Jan. 1, 2018. I have asked for some assurance that, should this taxing authority be approved by voters, the collected tax dollars our subregion produces will be directly reinvested in our communities. Federal Way Link light rail extension has been proposed for several years and I would like to see our tax contributions go toward a project that specifically benefits our communities. Sound Transit has not yet identified actual projects that would be funded. Instead, they have provided their long range plan as a potential guide for what is to come. Should these tax measures make it to the ballot, here is some additional information provided to the Legislature by Sound Transit that will help tax-

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Concerned with fire department’s bead drop The Seahawks Rally on Jan. 30 was a great community building event. The mayor did a great job keeping his comments to the point and brief (perhaps the proclamation was a bit wordy) and everyone seemed to be having a good time. The snack items donated by local businesses were generous and what a

turn out — go Federal Way! I was concerned with the fire department’s bead drop from the extended ladder over the crowd below. I was surprised to see fire department personnel climbing out on the ladder to be suspended above the crowd without any type of fall protection other than their helmets and the diminishing rails on the ladder. The lead man did not look particularly comfortable as he worked his way gingerly out on the ladder and both men looked awkward as they tossed beads to the crowd from overhead. Was it fun catching beads? Yes, it was fun, but I prefer our fire department staff take less risk at celebration events like this and save their heroics for those times when it is really needed. How would the fire chief explain a fall incident at a celebration event and what if one of these men

fell into the crowd? Let’s be smart about how we party.

Mike Hoag, Federal Way

Puzzled over city, Chamber controversy A recent article regarding the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce has me puzzled. Someone needs to explain to me, under what authority the Chamber dictates to a city what it should and should not do. The mayor and city staff desire to attract new business and suppose they do not want to wait another 25 years to accomplish that. When Tim Johnson, an experienced Economic Development director, was hired to do that job, he got right to it. He has been on-board about three-andone-half months and already

has produced a 100-page proposal outlining what direction the city should take to spur new development. On the other hand, the Chamber has had 25 years to develop a plan for the same purpose, yet evidently hasn’t, or we would have seen more progress — right? To be fair, Ms. Martin, CEO of the Chamber, has been on board about nine months, but evidently she does not have a written plan, either. Apparently, she has been too busy planning the Chamber’s upcoming trip to Italy. Johnson’s proposed plan was presented at a recent Council meeting. I was impressed. A lot of work went into that proposal by someone who most surely knows what he is doing. He didn’t waste any time learning all about Federal Way and formatting a plan to get the ball rolling.

The Chamber may disagree with the plan, but without a written plan of their own, I’m guessing they still will not be able to help the city in its efforts to grow. One wonders if Bob Roegner’s position on the Chamber’s board of directors has had a hand in stirring the pot to give him some fodder for his other position, his column in the Mirror’s paper. He’s pretty good at digging up dirt, gossip and innuendo.

Sheryl Nevers, Federal Way

Issue with bad gas I recently bought gas at the Safeway on 320th Street and Pacific Highway South. After leaving and driving a few miles, I parked at a store, got back in my vehicle and it wouldn’t start. I did some research and found that Safeway has had [ more LETTERS, page 7 ]

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payers better understand the proposal. The current average cost to a household paying for ongoing Sound Transit projects is $270 in sales tax and $57 for motor vehicle excise tax. Should House Bill 1180 pass and taxes be approved by voters, the average household would pay approximately $320 in sales tax, $208 for motor vehicle excise tax and $104 for property tax. Those figures are based on a 2009 study by the U.S. Department of Transportation, which found that each household in the U.S. has an average of 1.86 vehicles. Pending passage, the current motor vehicle excise tax of 0.3 percent will continue to be collected, as well as the current sales tax of 0.9 percent. That means a 1.1 percent motor vehicle tax and 1.4 percent sales tax will be collected until February 2028.

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reports of bad gas in the past. I called the station and they said they had no reports of possible bad gasoline. Has anyone else had this problem with Safeway gas?

Paul Dimick, Federal Way

Thank you, mayor Thank you Mayor Jim Ferrell for declaring a Toastmasters Week, thus bringing a valuable organization to the attention of our local population. I was a member of International Toastmistress Clubs in the 1960’s/70’s and benefited greatly from the training. We voted to merge with Toastmasters as a means of introducing working women to a comfortable environment with the men they will be working and even competing with. I attended the open house meeting and was pleased to find so many clubs available at a variety of times during the day or evening. Busy people need options.

Patricia A. Artz, Federal Way

Sincerely sorry for DUI On March 30, 2014 I was arrested for a well deserved DUI. I’m still unsure why I thought that I was OK to drive that night, but I did. I put my community at risk, made an ass of myself and was a burden to our community’s taxed resources. For the above, I’m sincerely sorry. It will never happen again. I can’t trust myself when I drink.

House Bill 1180 passed out of the House Transportation Committee Feb. 2 and has been referred to the House Finance Committee. I have provided this information simply to inform you of the potential costs. This is a decision that all taxpayers in the 30th District could face and I believe it is a personal decision that individuals and families will need to make based on their own financial situations. I hope you find this information helpful and that you will contact my office with any questions or concerns. It’s an honor serving you.

Rep. Linda Kochmar, R-Federal Way, represents the 30th District, which includes Federal Way, Milton, Algona, Pacific and part of Auburn. Contact her via email at linda. kochmar@leg.wa.gov or toll-free at 800-562-6000.

Glenn Campanoli, Federal Way

College tuition increase is state’s fault Community and technical colleges in Washington have increased tuition by 47 percent since the 20082009 school year, largely in response to reduced support from our state Legislature. When adjusted for inflation, our state budget now provides 23 percent less funding each year for community and technical colleges than it did six years ago. Green River College and its peer institutions are in urgent need of the funding to allow us to continue to provide affordable training and education to our state’s workforce. Cuts in funding to higher education in Washington are a disservice to the people of our state. Last year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published data that illustrated how people who have earned a college degree will receive better wages and have lower unemployment than their counterparts who have not attained a degree. A college degree has become essential to workers in today’s economy. It is the only means of ensuring a livable wage and consistent employment.

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Technology in schools, closing companies EAT & SHOP LOCAL Q : Mr. Federal Way, I want your opinion about our schools and their desire to “lead the pack” in our state. We know that this is not always the case with Federal Way Public Schools. One example is the lack of working technology in our schools. I have heard from many in the district for many years that the amount of computers that don’t work is horrendous. These are computers that our students are supposed to be using for typing classes, for state testing or even class projects. In one example, an overloaded “Computer Applications” class, the teacher has 40 students and only 19 working computers. How are our students supposed to learn anything if they

have to sit in the back of the class and do nothing? And the teachers that are required to teach these classes are constantly trying to fight for the broken computers to be fixed, to no avail. I thought we voted for a technology levy a few years back? What happened to that money? Yes, “Computers on Wheels” or COWS were purchased, but why not fix the broken computers? And even with the COWS, there is still not enough computers. And with state testing coming up, all the available computers will be used for that for about four weeks — what are teachers and kids supposed to do during those class times with no computers? It is frustrating to see

and hear this from so many staff and students. They feel like the district doesn’t care. What are your thoughts? A: Mr. Federal Way is going to side with the school district on this one. Yes, they make bold statements about “leading the pack” but what school district doesn’t? Here’s the deal: Voters approved a $25 million replacement technology levy in 2010, which supports the needs of students and staff. This levy also pays for their network, Wi-Fi and software licenses as well as computers, tablets and printers. According to the school district, 20 percent of staff ’s devices are replaced each year and money from the levy is also spent on student devices within the schools. The levy called for $1.8 million for the first two years and then $4.4 million after that. Quite frankly, Federal Wayans can only

give so much. It’s important for students to have working computers but there was life before the Internet and people walked away from high school to go on to do great things. Intelligence, innovation and hard work isn’t some html code to be downloaded into our student’s brains. Mr. Federal Way fully recognizes the value of up-to-date technologies but these are only tools, not crutches, for learning. District officials have also taken funds from their own budget to help solve this growing demand for technologies in school. In the last two budget cycles, the district has allotted an additional $400,000 to extend technology funding. “Our students must be adept in a technology-rich world — the district is mandated to deliver technology curriculum and to also utilize technology for assess-

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to make City Hall look better. Ferrell was critical of Priest for even having a communications manager position, then using it as a shield to keep the media and public at a distance while exercising spin control to try and make everything sound better than it may have been behind the scenes. Part of the reason Priest had political problems is that his staff bought into, or encouraged that notion and by doing so, did not serve his or the city’s interests as well as they should have. Is history repeating itself? In Ferrell’s campaign he sounded a theme of “transparency,” and after observing him on the political stage for almost a decade I think his instinct does lean to openness. Over his staff’s objections, Ferrell did allow me to interview two department directors without the chief of staff or communications manager present, which is the standard policy for any interviews with the media. It is a carryover policy that is inconsistent with transparency. I also note that two recent directorship interviews included opportunities

for the public to meet the candidates. That is positive, but minimal. Overall, transparency has grown worse, not better and the city’s attempts to control and even intimidate some citizens and the media have become more direct and bold, particularly in the last several months. It is fairly common for candidates to use supporters as political surrogates, masquerading as impartial citizens, to write letters to the editor or post comments on the Federal Way Mirror website defending the mayor or attacking people who have raised questions about his actions. But the practice didn’t stop when the election did, and has been elevated beyond discourse on city policy to personal attacks. Surrogate writers have launched attacks on the Mirror’s editor, its staff, Federal Way citizens, the Chamber and its CEO, as well as legislative candidate Martin Moore. Moore already had plenty of people commenting on his candidacy. For Ferrell’s surrogates to pile on suggests some fear in the

Ferrell camp that Moore might be a future candidate against Ferrell and they want to knock him out now. Ferrell’s supporters are entitled to their opinion just as all citizens are, but their actions are either directed, orchestrated or have become a decade-long habit with historical candidate approval. Some of the comments have become so uncivil, the Mirror found it necessary to remove several due to their caustic and personal nature. And those comments are not helping Ferrell; in fact, they reflect poorly on him. The city has made citizens who raised questions about the Performing Arts and Conference Center feel belittled and ostracized, even though Ferrell’s years-long opposition helped create the very doubt expressed by community members. Next week: Did city staff go too far in responding to citizen opinion?

control” and it is being used more frequently to try and manage, or in some cases suppress dissenting citizens, the media and sway public opinion. All public officials, including mayors, want to “manage” the media’s message to the public because they want to be liked and re-elected. City Hall doesn’t want the public to read about police cars crashing into homes, or shootings, police brutality, gangs, or hear questions about priorities regarding the need for the Performing Arts and Conference Center versus a homeless shelter, or cost overruns of the downtown park or a police widow who feels she was mistreated by city government. City Hall calls it “negative news” and blames the messenger, be it the media whose job is to inform the public, or citizens who simply might want to tell elected officials their opinion. In the guise of wanting more “positive” news stories, City Hall wants its citizens to actually get less real news unless it’s polished

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‘TEACHERPALOOZA’ RECRUITING EVENT FEB. 26

Federal Way Public Schools is looking for highly qualified teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. Candidates are invited to attend TeacherPalooza, the first Federal Way Public Schools’ teacher recruiting event to be held in-district. The goal of this event will be to identify outstanding teaching candidates for the 2015-2016 school year. District principals from elementary, middle school and high school are excited to talk to candidates. Candidates are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes. The event will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 in room 104 at the Educational Services Center, 33330 Eighth Ave. S., Federal Way. Reservations are encouraged by emailing hr@fwps.org or calling 253-945-2072. However, dropins are welcome.

FEDERAL WAY DECLARES TOASTMASTERS WEEK

Mayor Jim Ferrell proclaimed Feb. 1-7 as Toastmasters Week in Federal Way at the Feb. 3 City Council meeting. On hand to receive the proclamation were leaders from five of the seven Toastmasters Clubs in Federal Way. To celebrate Toastmasters Week the Toastmasters clubs in Federal Way hosted a citywide Toastmasters open house Feb. 4 at the King County 320th Library.

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Volunteers, city make progress on Hylebos wetlands repairs

on “getting a good chunk of the boardwalk repairs done” and scrubbing the onths after the boardwalk of its “biosWest Hylebos cum.” wetlands park “Northwest bioscum” closed because of storm is residue that made damage, city parks mainte- the boardwalk slippery, nance crews and volunGerwen said, noting that teers from AmeriCorps are it’s about two-thirds of the making headway on reway clean. juvenating one of Federal AmeriCorps volunteers Way’s beloved gems. have also pruned bushes The wetlands closed in along the trails and the November after a storm nearby orchard so that the downed trees across the fruit trees will be ready to boardwalk. One large root produce this season. from a tree took out a secSo far, the 60-65 voltion of the boardwalk and unteers have spent about caused safety issues for six hours a day at each of park-goers. Parks Departthe three events, 18 hours ment staff announced total, working on the wetplans to repair and inspect lands repairs. the area in November but “It’s a ton of work and could not determine when we’ve been able to see a the park would reopen. huge amount of payoff Now, Jason Gerwen, in just this effort,” said Federal Way’s parks and Jackie Jamison, director facilities manager, has the of AmeriCorps. “For us, goal of May 1 in mind. it’s a beautiful thing to see “The annual Park Apbecause working in school, preciation Day is April 25,” those efforts take longer Gerwen said. “The hope for the payoff.” is to get that boardwalk AmeriCorps, a tutoring reopened after that event.” program, has a longstandAnd with the “Storming ing partnership with the the Sound with Salmon” city. Jamison said every salmon release event comyear the volunteers do ing up, there’s an added somewhere between five to incentive to get the park seven, sometimes 10, serready for spring and sumvice projects with Federal mer. Way. Storming the Sound Their members come with Salmon is a from all walks partnership be“... Those are some of life ranging tween the city and of my favorite days from tutors who school district in are 17 years old because you feel that students raise this connection to and finishing salmon in their the community and high school or classroom and re- you’re making it a those who are lease them at West finished with better place with Hylebos. school and efforts right then Gerwen said retired. and there.” AmeriCorps vol“This partunteers have held Jackie Jamison nership we’ve three community had with the service events at city of Federal Hylebos since it closed. Way Parks Department, During the first event, vol- those are some of my unteers focused on remov- favorite days because you ing storm debris, trees and feel this connection to the cleaning up the area while community and you’re the second two events in making it a better place January — Jan. 16 and Jan. with efforts right then 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. and there,” Jamison said. Day — volunteers worked “We’re just there to make BY RAECHEL DAWSON

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Public invited to meet Community Development director candidates FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way residents are invited to a special public meeting to meet the four finalists for the director of Community Development. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Above, AmeriCorps volunteers pose for a photo during a day of community service cleaning up the West Hylebos wetlands, making boardwalk repairs and pruning trees. About 60 volunteers have each put in 18 hours on the park’s restoration since the boardwalk was damaged by a storm in November 2014. Right, volunteers wheel barrow material to help rebuild the boardwalk. Photos courtesy of the city of Federal Way.

it so other members of the community can come and enjoy the park and experience it together.” Gerwen said there’s likely to be another AmeriCorps volunteer event at Hylebos by the end of this month. City spokesman Chris Carrell said he also expects an event on Park Appreciation Day to get the park returned to a safe condition with some fine tuning by parks crews a few days after that event. After the boardwalk is fully repaired, the next challenge will be to level and raise it so that they keep it ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible. Gerwen said part of the boardwalk will also be rerouted because getting specific equipment to

The director manages the Community Development Department, which is responsible for administering the city’s land use, subdivision and environmental codes, building codes and inspection, permitting and code enforcement and the Community Services division. The director of Community Development reports directly to the mayor and is a member of the mayor’s management team. The salary range for the position is $120,000 to $148,000. The four finalists are:

remove heavy branches on the boardwalk would “be a bigger task” than it would be worth, he said. “I love the park, I think it’s one of the crown jewels of Federal Way’s park system,” Gerwen said, adding he’s been involved since 1999 and worked in state parks before joining the

• Steve Goins, director of Community and Economic Development, city of Shelton since 2009. • Robert Hansen, planning director, Kittitas County since 2012. • Michael Morales, director of community engagement, Yakima Valley Community Foundation since 2014. • David Pennock, assistant director of Community Development, Henrico County, Virginia since 2008. The meeting will offer residents a chance to meet candidates in

city of Federal Way. “We’re eager to get it open, it’s just a balance of keeping up with day to day operations.” For those interested in volunteering at West Hylebos, contact Gerwen at 253-835-6962 or email jason.gerwen@cityoffederalway.com.

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King County Executive Dow Constantine will offer the keynote address at the Greater Federal Way Chamber’s annual Regional Prosperity Breakfast on Feb. 24 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. The event is open to the community. Tickets are $40 until Feb. 16, $45 from Feb. 17 to Feb. 22 and $50 after. Register online at www. federalwaychamber.com. Business contact and submissions: Carrie Rodriguez editor@federalwaymirror.com

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lta, a beauty cosmetics store, is expected to open in Federal Way this spring. Currently under construction, the new Ulta will replace the former Billy McHale’s restaurant that was located at the intersection of South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South. “We are thrilled to welcome Ulta as a vibrant and complimentary addition to our outstanding tenant mix,” said Lisa LaManna, the senior vice president of Retail, North with Harsch Investments. “Our goal is always to add variety and a unique shopping experience for our shoppers.” Harsch Investments is the developer of the SeaTac Village Shopping Center, which includes Trader Joe’s, DSW Shoes, TJ Maxx, Big 5 Sporting Goods and HomeGoods. The Ulta building at the shopping center will be one story and 10,000 square feet of beauty and hair products, a full service salon and a men’s section.

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for assessment,” said Ann Cook, the district spokeswoman. “The cart or Computers on Wheels allows teachers to put technology where it is needed and when it is needed.” Cook said schools do have the ability to retain computers that have, in theory, been replaced and are no longer under warranty or contract. So, give them some slack or take out your checkbook. Q: Mr. Federal Way, this city will lose another major employer — MorphoTrak — this December. This announcement came soon after Weyerhaeuser gave that grave news that they too were leaving this city. Why is the city allowing this to happen? A: Well, if the Mirror was invited to the

of money. The Eastside and Seattle are. Not only do they have Microsoft, Amazon and a Google campus, they have a sense of identity. City officials are still working on that identity with its economic development strategy. Mr. Federal Way applauses that effort but it’s not there yet. Mr. Federal Way thinks the city needs to take a deeper look into what makes a city attractive for growth, and not in terms of attractive permitting processes or purely economic strategies. Look at the people who are here and the people who should be here for the city to transform into a regional gamechanger. Yes, Town Center is a concept that could work but it’s not there yet. Mr. Federal Way is certainly not suggesting we should throw out the citizens who are here

and get new ones. But it is a problem for the economy when more than half of all students in the district have free or reduced lunch. It’s an issue when there’s more low-income housing than ever and there is not a balance of rich to poor. Economic Development Director Tim Johnson said it last month: Only 25 percent of the city’s residents have a college degree and 16 percent are in poverty. Mr. Federal Way estimates much more than 16 percent of families are struggling financially. The city has a good start with that draft plan, but it’s just that — a plan. It’s time to see some action. Q: Mr. Federal Way, what are your plans for Valentine’s Day? A: None of your business.

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In addition to serving as chair of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, Civil Service and Independent Salary commissions, Koppang is a member of the Federal Way Kiwanis, supporter of the Federal Way Chamber, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer and recently was asked by the Federal Way school board to chair the Citizens Superintendent Search Advisory Committee. “I believe my background could work well with different groups,” Koppang said. “It’s about people in Federal Way, not race or economic status. There’s a lot of diversity here and we deal with people as people.” Koppang came to Federal Way as a teenager in 1975. He has been married for

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microphone in the middle school’s cafeteria and prompted everyone to gather. Ferrell welcomed everyone to the event and expressed his support of the project. “As a father of a 7-yearold, I think this is just awesome.” Ferrell also referenced the Sioux meaning of Lakota, a gathering of friends “which is exactly what this is.” Stanley explained his background as a member of the Federal Way Community Gardens, stating this is the 10th garden he has designed in the area. Due to Washington’s cold weather, Stanley advised not to plant anything until the beginning of April, but he expressed that, “I’m excited to be here every step of the way.” Following the introduction, Ferrell, Stanley and community members went out to the garden and dug shovels into the soil as part of the ceremonial groundbreaking. After taking pic-

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ederal Way residents will have another opportunity to give input on what should be done about a standing moratorium on all marijuana-related businesses within the city limits. At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17 in Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers, the Council will consider whether to extend the moratorium another six months, enact a ban on all marijuana-related businesses, or decide to legalize marijuana-related businesses and develop zoning regulations.

“This meeting will allow Council to provide additional consideration and will allow the public to communicate their preferences to Council,” said Chris Carrel, spokesman for the city. The City Council enacted a one-year moratorium back on Nov. 5, 2013. It directed the Planning Commission to study the issue and make recommendations. On Sept. 17, 2014, the Planning Commission recommended banning marijuana-related businesses. On Oct. 21, after careful deliberation, the City Council approved to extend the moratorium another six months. The

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six-month extension expires on May 5. “There is not a vote scheduled for Tuesday night,” Carrel said. “We don’t know what action will be taken or won’t be taken. The discussion the Council has will inform the next steps and when those take place. We know the moratorium expires on May 5. The Council will need to act to address that before May 5.” Carrel said there will be a brief staff presentation at the Tuesday night special meeting covering the history of Initiative 502 through the various stages in Federal Way and also the definitions of marijuana-related businesses. “There won’t be a lot in the way of new information brought forward,”

Elementary School were both in lockdown for around 30 minutes on Feb. 5 due to police activity in the area. Families were notified through the automated call-out system on the district Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ fwps210 and on the Federal Way Public School’s website.

Carrel explained. Expected also will be a brief presentation from the director of the Washington State Liquor Control Board, the governing body that has set the rules for implementation of I-502. Following the presentations, Carrel said the public is encouraged to comment. “The rest of the meeting afterward will be on Council discussion and will address any questions from Council,” Carrel said. In Federal Way, 53 percent of voters approved I-502 in the November 2012 general election. The contentious issue, with its societal and financial implications, has divided the Council. In an October 2014

The Federal Way City Council will hold a special session to learn more about marijuana-related business policy on Tuesday, Feb. 17. File photo Mirror story, both Councilwoman Kelly Maloney and Councilman Bob Celski voiced their opinion to ban marijuana-related businesses. Councilman Martin Moore said in October it would be the last time he

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would vote for an extension on the moratorium. “As an elected official representing 90,000 people in Federal Way and when 53 percent have spoken up, I can’t in good conscience go against them,” Moore said.

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Free health enrollment event on Feb. 14 FROM STAFF REPORTS

With just a few days before the end of open enrollment on Washington’s health exchange, King County leaders are teaming up with Washington Healthplanfinder to offer free help at The Commons in Federal Way. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. Experts from Public Health—Seattle & King County, along with other community organizations, will help people navigate the choices they face with health insurance. The last day of open enrollment for reduced-cost insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder is Feb. 15, at 9:59 p.m. The Healthplanfinder website offers the state’s only free and low-cost insurance with federal government tax-credits or subsidies. More than 85 percent of people who signed up for a new health plan on Washington Healthplanfinder got financial help to pay for their plan. To get help right away, start with King County’s coverage webpage. The free health insurance enrollment assistance will

checked the suspect’s address in Federal Way and called their phone number, but received no response. The vehicle in question was not parked in the driveway and no one answered the door. Domestic violence report: At 6:34 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the 100 block of S. 308th St., police responded to a call from a woman stating she had been assaulted by the father of her child. The man was arrested for fourth-degree assault, domestic violence in the presence of a minor and for interfering with report of domestic violence. He was booked into SCORE jail. Hit-and-run suspect caught: At 9:58 p.m. on Feb. 8 at 300 SW 320th St., a man was booked into SCORE jail for a hit-and-run. He caused a collision and did not

exchange information with the driver. Roommate fight: At 4:40 a.m. on Feb. 8 in the 200 block of SW 319th Lane, police responded to a call regarding a verbal domestic dispute. A man stated he and his roommate were drinking and eventually got into a verbal argument. It escalated to the point where the female roommate reportedly threw three to five eggs at the male roommate, while cussing. The man stated he then restrained his roommate after she began “lashing her arms” at him, but he claims he was never struck. The man told police he called them because he feared the fight would escalate further. Both roommates stated they did not sustain any injuries or feel pain from each other’s action. The male said the female just drank

of S. 319th St., a victim said she was at a bus stop when an unknown male approached her and began flirting with her. The victim ignored him, which caused him to become angry and throw coffee at her before leaving the area. There were no reported injuries. Welfare check requested for student: At 9:39 a.m. on Feb 7 in the 32000 block of 19th Lane SW, the dean of students at Saghalie Middle School requested a welfare check on one of their students, an 11-year-old male in the sixth grade. He had not attended school in 27 days. Police contacted the parents and the child at their apartment and the parents stated their son has several mental health issues and has been picked on for those issues while riding the bus. They have coordinated with Saghalie to have different transportation methods provided in a few days. Hospice patient passes away: At 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 7 at 491 S.

338th St., a 72-year-old hospice patient was pronounced dead by King County medics after attempting CPR for 40 minutes. She was a resident at Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Care facility at the time and suffering from stage 4 lung and breast cancer. She was released to her family. Police catch buried suspect: At 2:25 a.m. on Feb. 5 in the 34000 block of 16th Ave. S., Washington State Police requested K9 assistance to attempt to locate a suspect that had multiple felony warrants. The K9 located the suspect after he attempted to bury himself in the dirt and troopers took custody of him. Man flees taxi: At 11:39 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the 14000 block of 320th St., police contacted and spoke to both the taxi driver and the male passenger. It was determined that the passenger used the taxi knowing he did not have the money to pay and tried to leave.

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2040. High-capacity transit Saghalie Middle School hypothetical measure for $15 billion in regional tran- is critical to the functioning is the first school in the of the region’s overall transdistrict to receive the dessit investments, including portation system, benefitignation. approximately 30 additing riders and drivers alike, “Our STEM journey tional miles of light rail. and is the best and somebegan more than five years In the coming months the times only way to signifiago with the leadership Sound Transit Board will cantly expand the capacity of Laura Davis-Brown explore principles, projects of congested corridors. and support from (Career and investment levels for a and Technical Education ballot measure, or system Director) Nancy Hawkins,” plan, for voter considerPrincipal Marin Miller ation in November 2016 or noted. He also credited the thereafter. work of the Saghalie STEM Public meetings around Team under the leadership the region as well as online of Sharon Norton, in partinvolvement opportuniFROM STAFF REPORTS nership with the Saghalie ties will get underway this Change Team, for developsummer, with further opSaghalie Middle School ing STEM education at portunities planned for the in Federal Way is one of two Saghalie. first quarter 2016 with the South King County schools “Lighthouse” schools are Board’s anticipated adoprecognized as a “STEM selected and awarded grants tion of a Draft System Plan Lighthouse School” by the to promote and develop for public review. Sound STEM education, includTransit is working to secure state Office of Superintening technical assistance and the additional local revenue dent of Public Instruction for their educational model advice for other elementary, authority from the Legislain science, technology, engi- middle and high schools ture that is needed for the neering and math (STEM) that are creating their own measure to be considered education. STEM environments. The by voters. The award carries with award originated in 2010 In December the Sound it a $20,000 grant. Only six with the Legislature’s pasTransit Board updated the sage of House Bill 2621. regional transit Long-Range schools statewide received the award this year, and just The bill directs the Office Plan, which identifies proj29 schools in the state have of Superintendent of Public ects that can be considered ever been given that title Instruction to designate as for future ballot measures. Need a business since 2010. Those chosenloan? as many as three middle and With concerns about We can help you. Consult with us. Lighthouse Schools receive three high schools each rising congestion and the grant to help them share year as lighthouse schools. improving transit service with schools in the early “Saghalie Middle School already high, demand We you. of Consult withSTEMus. developing continues to point the way will keep climbing as can the helpstages focused learning environregion’s population grows ments. a projected 30 percent by

for great STEM learning,” said Sen. Mark Miloscia, who represents Federal Way. “This is a great achievement and will drive further growth of these skills that are so valuable in our community.” The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction said the schools serve as resources and examples of how to combine the following best practices: Small, highly personalized learning communities; an interdisciplinary curriculum with a strong focus on STEM, delivered through a project-based instructional approach; and active partnerships with the community to connect learning beyond the classroom.

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LEGAL NOTICES Public Hearing. 02-25-2015 at 6:30PM there will be a meeting held at the Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club, 3583 Southwest 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98023 to discuss treatment plans for Lake Lorene during 2015. Treatments are being considered to eliminate the problems noted during 2014 associated with toxic algae blooms. This meeting will review the past history of treatments, why some failures occurred and our approach for 2015. There will be time for public comment. Such comment is encouraged and will be considered. Published in the Federal Way Mirror, February 13, 2015 FWM 2199

CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST. The City of Federal Way (“City”) is requesting proposals for the purpose of providing concessions at the Celebration Park Athletic Facility. The City’s needs are outlined in the following Request for Proposal (“RFP”). II. TIME SCHEDULE. The City will follow the following timetable, which should result in a selection of a firm by February 20, 2015. -Issue RFP February 5, 2015 -Mandatory Tour of Facilities (3:00PM) February 12, 2015 @ 3:00pm -Deadline for Submittal of Proposals Februar y 20, 2015 @ 3:00pm -Preliminary Selection of Firm February 23, 2015 -Notify Firm Chosen February 27, 2015 III. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS. A. All proposals should be sent to: Debbie Hall Purchasing Coordinator City of Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 (253) 835-2526 1. All questions should be directed to Rob Ettinger at robe@cityoffederalway.com or (253) 835-2002 2. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner: “RFP” PARK FOOD CONCESSIONS – CELEBRATION PARK.” 3. All proposals must be received by February 20, 2015 @ 3:00 pm, at which time they will be opened. Three (3) copies of the proposal must be presented. No faxed or telephone proposals will be accepted. 4. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight forward, concise description of provider capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the request. Special bindings, colored displays, promotional materials, etc. are not desired. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. Use of recycled paper for requests and any printed or photocopied material created pursuant to a contract with the City is desirable whenever practicable. Use of both sides of paper sheets for any submittals to the City is desirable whenever practicable. 5. Rob Ettinger, Dumas Bay Centre Manager or representative will notify the firm selected by February 27, 2015. 6. All proposals must include the following information: -The names of individuals from those firms who will be working on the project and their areas of responsibility. -Specific experience of individuals relative to the proposed project. -A proposed outline of tasks, products and project schedule. -A proposed menu based on the above outline of tasks, products and schedules. -References. IV. SELECTION CRITERIA. Factor/Weight Given 1. Responsiveness of the written proposal to the purpose and scope of service./40% 2. Variety of menu selection of goods to be sold/30% 3. Ability and history of successfully completing contracts of this type, meeting projected deadlines and experience in similar work./30% Total Criteria Weight 100% Each proposal will be independently evaluated on factors one through three. V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 1. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive minor irregularities in any proposal.

2. The City reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted, and to request additional information from any proposer. 3. The City reserves the right to award any contract to the next most qualified contractor, if the successful contractor does not execute a contract within thirty (30) days after the award of the proposal. 4. Any proposal may be withdrawn up until the date and time set above for opening of the proposals. Any proposal not so timely withdrawn shall constitute an irrevocable offer, for a period of ninety (90) days to sell to the City, the services described in the attached specifications, or until one or more of the proposals have been approved by the City administration, whichever occurs first. 5. The contract resulting from acceptance of a proposal by the City shall be in a form supplied or approved by the City, and shall reflect the specifications in this RFP. A copy of the contract is available for review and shall include requirements to comply with ADA, Civil Rights Act, and EEO requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any proposed agreement or contract that does not conform to the specifications contained in this RFP, and which is not approved by the City Attorney’s office. 6. The Recipient, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. 7. The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the firm in preparing, submitting or presenting its response to the RFP. VI. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The proposer shall provide services of the highest quality and dependability, during the days and hours listed below. Additional hours are requested and up to the winning bidder to determine: Celebration Park Athletic Facility – UPPER CHASE SOFTBALL COMPLEX 1095 South 324th, Federal Way, Washington March 1 through October 31, 2015 (dates are negotiable) Only required to be open through scheduled use which occurs: March 1 through March 28, 2015, Monday through Friday, 5:30PM to 9:30PM March 29 through October 31, 2015, Monday through Friday, 5:30PM to 10:30PM On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when games are scheduled, the proposer shall provide services one half hour before the scheduled start time of the first game to one half hour after scheduled start time of the last game. Celebration Park Athletic Facility – LOWER CHASE/PLAYGROUND AREA 1095 South 324th, Federal Way, Washington April 1 through October 1, 2015, Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00 pm. July 4, 2015 at 12:00pm-10:00pm for Red, White & Blues event Winning bidder is responsible for supplying all staff and services items, refrigeration, ice machines, and all other items needed for operations. The City will provide the facility, electricity, security system, and keys to the property for the winning bidder. This bid does not include outdoor vending machines of any kind. All outdoor vending will be supplied by the City of Federal Way. VII.COMPENSATION. A. Present detailed information on the firm’s proposed fee schedule for items for sale. Please detail the percentage of gross sales to be returned to the City, which shall be a minimum amount of 20 percent or $5,000 whichever is greater. The City will require daily point of sales “z” report showing daily gross revenue to be submitted on the first day of the following month. Report will be digitally submitted to Rob Ettinger at robe@cityoffederalway.com. Payment schedule to be determined prior to contract execution. Please visit WWW.CITYOFFEDERAL.COM for 2015 Tournament Schedule & Bidding Sheet Published in the Federal Way Mirror, February 6 and February 13, 2015. FWM 2198

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Singing Valentines: A Federal Way Harmony Kings Quartet will perform singing valentines for your special someone on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14. Dressed in tuxedos, the group will sing two love songs and deliver a rose and a card. To order, call Dick Shenk at 253-951-3814 or email rshenk3@ comcast.net

February 14

Health Enrollment Help: Experts from Public Health-Seattle & King County and other organizations will help navigate health insurance choices from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 in the Macy’s court at The Commons at Federal Way, located at 1928 S. Commons. For more information, call 1-800-756-5437. Meet & Greet for Meditation: Join others for meditation from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 14 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.meditation-seattle.com. Crazy Little Thing Called Love: Rebel Belly Productions will perform their annual Valentine’s Day show from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, located at 3200 SW Dash Point Road. The 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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Rainier Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, at Federal Way United Methodist Church, located at 29645 51st Ave. S. Presentation entitled “Feathers, Form & Function” delivered by Chris Maynard.

February 18

Women’s Club of Federal Way: Lunch meeting begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club. Newcomers welcome. Cost is $15; call 253-927-2766 to reserve a spot. Anime Club for Teens: Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Some anime titles may be rated PG-13. For more information, call 253838-3668. League of Women Voters: Join the League of Women Voters at their monthly meeting from 7 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 253-777-9864 or visit www.seattlelwv.org. Momotaro (Peach Boy) Puppet Show: Thistle Theater will present this show at 7 p.m. at Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. Show is appropriate for ages 3 and older with an adult. For more information, visit www.kcls.org.

February 19

Game On: Middle, junior and high school students will play video games starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Federal Way Library, 848 S. 320th St. For more information, call 253-8390257.

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AARP Tax Help: Free individualized tax preparation assistance King County Parks wants everyone to enjoy visiting the thousands of acres of parks and open space, along with the hundreds of miles of regional and backcoun-

will be provided by trained AARP volunteers at 10 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in February at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, call the library at 253-838-3668 or visit www.kcls.org. Art History Class: Classes on 20th Century Art will be held from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Fridays in February at Village Green Retirement Campus, Fairfield Building, 35419 First Ave S. Cost for nonresidents is $55 per quarter. For more information, call Jane Fitch at 253-435-7409. Citizenship Classes: Learn how to become a United States Citizen at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evenings at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Study for the interview and exam, and practice reading, writing, listening and speaking English in a friendly environment. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-3668. Legal Clinic: The King County Bar Association provides free 30-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal issues at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Attorneys cannot represent clients but can refer to other assistance. Available by appointment only. Please call 206-267-7070 between 9 a.m. and noon, Tuesday through Thursday. 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 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday at the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-8390257. 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, located at 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, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-8390257. 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 253-839-0257. 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 253-8383668. Young Toddler Story Time: Family program for ages 1 and 2 accompanied by an adult at 10:15 a.m. every Thursday at 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, 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls.org. Preschool Story Time: Family program for ages 3 to 6 accompa-

nied 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 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Fridays for free homework help from volunteer tutors at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-838-3668. 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 7:30-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant on 320th. For more information or to inquire about membership dues, contact Marie Sciacqua at sciacqua05@gmail.com or 253941-7060 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 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 425241-4888. Town Criers Toastmasters Club: Polish your public speaking and leadership skills at this weekly meeting, which runs 6:45 to 7:45

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involving off-leash dogs and other violations of the county’s “code of conduct” has created the need for an education campaign — and possibly big fines for flagrant

offenders. This weekend, King County Sheriff ’s deputies will patrol several parks and trails to provide patrons with information about leash laws and other rules that are intended to keep everyone safe. A violation of the leash law can result in a monetary fine of up to $500. “King County’s parks and trails are valuable assets that link communities and enhance our region’s tremendous quality of life,” said Washington Trails Association executive director Karen Daubert. “By following a few basic rules, visitors are ensuring that these wonderful places can be enjoyed by all.”

Dog owners who want to give their pets some off-leash time are encouraged to visit King County’s Marymoor Park, where “Doggy Disneyland” awaits. The 40-acre off-leash park at Marymoor offers dogs plenty of open space for running, romping and even a quick splash into the Sammamish River. This is the only place in King County Parks’ 28,000 acres of parks and open space where dogs are allowed to roam off-leash. Everywhere else — including along the 175-mile regional trail system and the 215-mile backcountry trail system — dogs are certainly welcome, so long as they are on a leash at all times.

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Federal Way students awarded prestigious PLU scholarships FROM STAFF REPORTS

Incoming Pacific Lutheran University students Alexander Bartel, Anastasia Kharitonova and Lily Do — all residents of Federal Way — have been awarded a prestigious President’s Scholarship worth $24,000 a year, along with the opportunity to earn even more. The university offers a number of merit scholarships to recognize academic achievement, leadership and service. The Presidential Scholarships are renewable for three ad-

ditional years of undergraduate study. Nearly 500 incoming freshmen apply for the scholarships each year, and the standards are high: Students who have demonstrated significant leadership and service and have achieved a 3.8-plus GPA or 1250-plus SAT (critical reading and math only) or 28-plus ACT are eligible to apply.

Local students make Dean’s List FROM STAFF REPORTS

Linfield College students Kasey Johnson and Kourtney Johnson, of Federal Way, were named to the college’s Dean’s List for the fall semester. Students must be in the top 10 percent of their class to be named to the Dean’s List.

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with children ages 5-11 about their summer reading habits. The survey sheds new light on the importance of summer reading, as advocates across the nation debate the best way to address the achievement gap. In addition to the survey, results from a Department of Education study confirm summer reading is key to eliminating summer learning loss. The three-year study showed student gains of approximately 40 percent of a grade level in reading — the equivalent of sending those same students to summer school, at far less cost, according to Reading Is Fundamental. Summer reading is a particular emphasis of Page Ahead. The organization has just completed a successful three-year pilot program to provide summer reading material to students from low-income families. This program, called Book Up Summer, is based on the Department of Education study. For more information about Page Ahead, visit www.pageahead.org. To learn more and help Reading Is Fundamental provide books to kids who need them most, visit RIF. org.

Local airmen graduate basic training FROM STAFF REPORTS

Air Force Airmen Brayden E. Bowman and Jose G. Gaspar-Altamirano graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Bowman is the son of Timothy S. and Shauna D. Bowman of Enumclaw, brother of Aubrie E. Bowman of Buckley and Aimee D. Bowman of Federal Way. He is a 2012 graduate of Enumclaw Senior High School. Gaspar-Altamirano is the son of Erika Altamirano of Federal Way. He is a 2013 graduate of Federal Way High School.

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Decatur student spends week in Olympia FROM STAFF REPORTS

Max Grim, a student at Decatur High School, spent the last week as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Grim was one of 18 students who served as Senate pages for the second 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. “I like running papers through the legislative building,” Grim said. “I think the nicest building was the John A. Cherberg one.”

Decatur High School student Max Grim (left) spent a week working as a page for Brad Hendrickson, deputy secretary of the Senate (right). Contributed photo

He added that he enjoyed the class hearing where pages presented their bills. Grim was sponsored by Brad Hendrickson, deputy secretary of the Senate. In addition to being on the baseball team at his school, Grim is also involved in the Eco Club. He likes longboarding with his friends and hopes to become a chef in the future. Grim, 14, is the son of Jill and Scott Grim of Federal Way. Students interested in the Senate Page Program are encouraged to visit leg. wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram.

Measles case traveled through Federal Way FROM STAFF REPORTS

A Clallam County resident with measles visited several public areas in King County while contagious on Jan. 28. Most people in our community are immune to measles, so public risk of contracting measles is low except for people who are not vaccinated or are not old enough to have been exposed to measles as a child. People who haven’t been vaccinated or aren’t

sure if they are immune should ask a health care professional for assistance in determining whether they are at risk of contracting measles. Anyone who was in one of the following King County locations during the indicated times may have been exposed to measles on Jan. 28: • 11 a.m – 1:10 p.m., SeaTac rest area (Interstate 5 northbound), Federal Way • 11:25 a.m. - 1:35 p.m., Owen Equipment Company, 8721 S. 218th St., Kent • 11:45 a.m. - 1:50p.m., Bent Bike Motorcycle Salvage, 4337 Auburn Way N., Auburn • 11:58a.m. - 2:15 p.m. at Arby’s, 140 15th St. NE, Auburn Anyone who was in any of these locations at the listed times should find out if they have been vaccinated for measles or have had measles previously. Everyone born

before 1957 is presumed to have had measles and is immune. People who are unvaccinated, aren’t sure if they’re immune and develop an illness with fever or unexplained rash should consult a health care professional immediately. It is very important for them to call ahead to their clinic, doctor’s office or emergency room before arrive to prevent people in the waiting room to be exposed to measles. Measles is highly contagious even before the rash starts, and is easily spread when an infected person breathers, coughs or sneezes. If you are not vaccinated, you can get the measles just by walking into a room where someone with the disease has been in the past couple of hours. Children should be vaccinated with two does of measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, with the first dose between 12 and 15 months

and the second at four-tosix years. Adults should have at least one measles vaccination; some people need two. The state Department of Health immunization program has online information about measles and measles vaccine at www. doh.wa.gov.

Students testify in Olympia FROM STAFF REPORTS

In January, five Todd Beamer High School students testified before the Washington State Legislature in support of House Bill 1294, or the Youth Voter Equality Act. While in Olympia they met with Representatives Steve Bergquist, Laurie Jinkins and Carol Gregory to share their views on the importance of youth voter registration.

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was adopted from Simply Paws as a kitten over a year ago. Sadly, his owner had to return him due to her living situation and he is now back at Simply Paws in Federal Way. Baylie is the sweetest, most lovable kitten who is still confused about what is going on and why he is at Simply Paws, but he is ready for a new chapter in his life and would love to meet you. He loves to cuddle and is very playful. His favorite toys are the laser light toy and his catnip mice. Baylie is a gorgeous tabby with striking stripes and spots with mesmerizing green eyes. He is a gentle guy who gives kisses and enjoys sleeping on the bed each night with you. He has only been an indoor cat and would prefer to remain indoors. He is about 1.5 years old, neutered, microchipped and up to date with his vaccines. Please contact Denise with Rain City Rescue at rescuinganimals@gmail. com for an application, or stop by Simply Paws to