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Homeless advocates urge council to locate hygiene center in Federal Way City officials seek state funding to plan and develop day and hygiene services in South King County
together in an effort to “collect data on what is being done and making sure we have a full understanding of the inventory of services and perhaps some holes in that coverage.” Watson said there are 26 shelters in South King County and 14 provide some type of hygiene services such as laundry, DENNIS BOX showers and restrooms. Watson said Federal Way’s general fund For the Mirror directs about $500,000 to human services, day shelter for the homeless in Fed- including 2.6 full time employees, and the eral Way was the talk of the town at city provides funding for 39 agencies. the Feb. 17 City Council meeting. Chief of Staff Brian Wilson opened his The Council chamber and overflow presentation, noting at a Nov. 11 assemrooms were filled with 175 bly on homelessness Ferrell “We want Federal spectators. About 10 spoke agreed to work with Sound during public comment — all Way to be a great Alliance to find partners for in support of the day and a day shelter and hygiene city. But part of hygiene center serving the center. homeless in Federal Way and being a great city is Wilson said, “Homelessregionally. ness is a regional issue, but Many of those who spoke taking care of the we also see the impacts in our during public comment least fortunate and community. So we have to advocated for the center to be most vulnerable.” have a view to the region as located in Federal Way. well as locally.” The meeting opened with James Kubal-Komoto Wilson noted individuals state Sen. Mark Miloscia, who are homeless commonly R-Federal Way, announcing have many other issues. $100,000 was added in the “It isn’t that they just don’t Senate operating budget for planning to have a place to live,” Wilson said. “There develop day and hygiene services in South are often co-occurring disorders. There are King County. issues in terms of chemical dependency, The operating budget has not passed the mental illness, psychological issues and all Senate. of these elements often are packaged. It’s Mayor Jim Ferrell said city officials will not just one thing for homelessness.” be “down in Olympia testifying on this.” Wilson said the city needs to have a plan Community Services Manager Jeff to sustain services provided to homeless Watson presented the city’s research docu- populations. ment on day shelters and hygiene service Rev. James Kubal-Komoto with the in South King County. Saltwater Church in Des Moines and a Ferrell said the city put the document [ more HOMELESS, page 15 ]
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Tia Thomas from Federal Way High School competes on the beam Saturday at the 4A district gymnastic meet. Thomas took second on the floor, with a 9.45, and will compete at the state meet at the Tacoma Dome, starting Friday, Feb. 20. DENNIS BOX, for the Mirror For more sports coverage, see pages 10-12.
Federal Way man steals $77,000 from bank to help with ‘family medical issues’ BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
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The Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts presented the city with a check for $613,204 — funds they have raised so far for the Performing Arts and Conference Center — during the Council meeting on Tuesday. The organization’s overall goal is to raise $1 million for the facility. Courtesy city of Federal Way
Mayor announces new executive director of PACC FROM STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Jim Ferrell announced the appointment of Theresa Yvonne as the executive director of the Federal Way Performing Arts and Conference Center on Tuesday. She is currently the manager of the 794-seat Lancaster Performing Arts Center in Southern California.
“Theresa is a worldthe culmination of a more class professional with the than decade-long commuknowledge, energy and pas- nity dream for a performsion to make the Performing arts facility to serve ing Arts and Conference Washington’s 10th-largest Center a regional city and surrounding success story,” areas. In June 2014, Ferrell said. “She the City Council has the manapproved the project agement skills, in a unanimous vote. performing arts The city is currently experience and finishing final designs vision to guide the and developing the Theresa Yvonne [Performing Arts project delivery modand Conference el and construction Center] through team. Construction its 2016 grand opening and will begin later this year, into the future.” with the grand opening to The $32 million facility is be held in fall 2016.
Yvonne will begin working for the city in March. As the project’s executive director, she will begin immediately working with the construction project team, as well as planning the initial season’s programming, and developing the facility’s management, financial and fundraising operations, among many other details. “I am thrilled to be moving to the great Pacific Northwest and to work with the team in Federal Way to bring this amazing vision to fruition and building a long tradition of great live performances and spectacular events,” Yvonne said. The Performing Arts and Conference Center is a cornerstone of the Town Center project, a 21-acre section of the downtown core featuring civic amenities, such as Town Square Park, the Transit Center, a hotel and opportunities for private office space, higher education facilities, public spaces and smaller retailing space along with arts and entertainment venues. The executive director position was listed in December 2014 and received applicants from across the nation. Yvonne was selected from a pool of six finalists. The salary range for the position is $90,000 to $120,000.
education to more Dawson named Jesuit than 7,500 students. to Gonzaga Buchanan Dean’s List named to FROM STAFF REPORTS Dean’s List Caleb Dawson, a resident of Federal Way, has earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for Fall semester 2014. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.69 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a
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Emilee Buchanan of Federal Way was named to the Dean’s List at Pacific University for fall semester 2014. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a GPA of 3.70.
Corrections In a Feb. 13 story regarding a new community garden at Lakota Middle School, the Native American healer Seneca Elder is Warren Gohl, not as reported in the story. Also, Sharry Edwards is the community garden chair, not as reported in the same story. The Mirror strives for accuracy and regrets the errors.
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ebruary is Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month. Let’s talk about teen dating violence. 1. Teen dating violence is too common. More than a third of all date rape victims are between 14 and 17 years old. One in four students knows someone in an abusive relationship (King County Domestic Violence Handbook; www.kingcounty. gov/domesticviolence) But really? Until we can say no relationships are abusive, it’s too common. 2. Teen dating violence is about power and control. One person uses social status, isolation, humiliation, violence, peer pressure, intimidation and/or threats to control a teen. Many teens lack experience in relationships, and are ignorant or confused about what a healthy relationship is. Oregon is way ahead of Washington in taking action against teen dating violence by educating teens about healthy relationships. As of Jan. 1, 2013, Oregon’s Safe School Act includes the Healthy Teen Relationship Act, which states that “School boards must adopt a policy that … incorporates age-appropriate education about teen dating violence … for students in grades seven to 12 … and school employees” (from Oregon House Bill 4077, Chapter 69). Yay, Oregon! Realizing the importance of education about healthy relationships is a great step. C’mon, Washington, we can do it! Who’s gonna sponsor a bill here? Anyone from the 30th District? Anyone? 3. Teen dating violence is everyone’s problem. Start by speaking out against teen dating violence and domestic violence. Did you see the president’s message during the Grammy’s? If not, go here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEx-qyZAmqs. While you’re at it, check out www.itsonus.org — take the pledge, view some tips, watch some videos. You can even make your pledge-taking public by doing so on Facebook or Twitter to spread the Amy Johnson
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Editor’s note: This column is the second article in a two-part series. City staff are frequently used to refute citizen comments that question city decisions. But how much is too much? The mayor’s Chief of Staff Brian Wilson — some say the most powerful person in town — attacked the author of a comment on a couple of occasions. The most egregious case was an online comment posted by Matthew Jarvis, of Jarvis Financial, regarding the city’s purchase of the former Target site. Jarvis, who is knowledgeable about money matters, was concerned the city was taken advantage of since the city paid $2 million more than what the property owner asked only a few months before. The city’s chief of staff, speaking for the “Mayor, Council, staff and citizens” accused Jarvis of a “reckless allegation of criminality regarding this property purchase is uncalled for, devoid of facts and without merit,” apparently thinking that Jarvis accused the city of dishonesty.
Jarvis does not appear to have done that. While Jarvis did use the phrase “This deal screams fraud,” a close reading shows Jarvis was questioning the city’s intelligence in making the purchase, not their honesty and that Wilson overreacted to the first sentence without taking into account the full statement. After seeing Wilson’s intemperate response and to avoid any misunderstanding, Jarvis posted a clarification, stating “I didn’t accuse anyone at City Hall of committing fraud, just looked like a fraudulent deal, (like maybe the seller made up an offer to trick the city into overpaying for the property.)” This confirmed how many people read it the first time, and this was a view others raised. But whether you agree with Jarvis or not, or read it the way he intended or the way Wilson interpreted, the most important feature is that Jarvis has every right to his opinion. Certainly the chief of staff has a right to his [ more ROEGNER, page 9 ]
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This is so timely due to the Democratic caucus decision to drop their oversight committee. I’m appreciative of the Senate Republican majority for safe-guarding citizen concerns about efficiency in state government.
Miloscia qualified to analyze efficiency Bravo Sen. Mark Miloscia and the Republican Senate Caucus. The creation of the Accountability and Reform Committee is immensely encouraging and naming Miloscia the chairman is perfect. He is superbly qualified to analyze government efficiency and where to initiate lean performance.
Marie Adair, Federal Way
Columnist got it wrong In response to Bob Roegner’s column last week — you are so wrong! Admittedly, I am a Mayor Jim Ferrell fan. However, never has the mayor nor anyone else asked me to write in his defense. I have a mind of my own, and frankly, I am tired of reading criticism from Bob Roegner and Mr. Federal Way (is that you, Rudi Alcott?) every week in our only city newspaper.
Online comments: Marijuana Here are some comments online readers posted regarding the Mirror’s recent story, “Federal Way Council to discuss direction of marijuana moratorium”: • Yet another early-scheduled meeting so as to shut out those who aren’t local business owners or retirees — the Council’s base, after all. Why does the Council think it needs any more “public comment” than the vote on I-502 in 2012? The public voted 53 percent in this city in favor of I-502. That’s the only “public comment” that matters. But the Council needs an echo chamber, comprised of its old guard base, to justify its continued defiance of the people’s already-stated will. It doesn’t want to hear what every
Mr. Roegner, you are doing us a disservice. Perhaps you should go back to Auburn since you know everything about being a great mayor. They might welcome
citizen wants. What the Council should really do is record their voices and then play them back over and over again, instead of holding Yet Another Mostly-Staged BS Excuse To Undermine The Public Interest. — Keith Tyler • I hope the Council takes the time to both read these comments and do a little research. If they do, they will find that the position they seem to be trying to take is becoming the wrong side. As Keith pointed out, a kabuki show is neither representative or relevant. I’m sure there has been enough research so that when a resident decides to file suit, the city will likely prevail in the first round. Is this really where you want to waste tax funds? — Джин Бисли
you back. You all know how important it is to us to attract big business to Federal Way, yet you continuously write such drivel that exists in your
minds only. How do you suppose potential business scouts think of Federal Way when they read this junk week after week. Are we not better than that? Come on editors, think! You remind me of very small town papers in the Midwest who have nothing to write but gossip; who wore what to a wedding and who brought the best potluck dish to the latest town picnic? Remember that we are a progressive city with almost 100,000 citizens. And we have a mayor and City Council who are moving us along on the path to growth. Your criticism of our mayor is unwarranted. What you write is all so personal. Get it all off your chests for heaven’s sake and then can we get down to business. I don’t know, maybe you need some competition.
Sheryl Nevers, Federal Way
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ederal Way police Chief Andy Hwang presented Deok Jeong with the Police Chief ’s Commendation on Tuesday for setting aside his own personal safety to assist the police department in apprehending a violent robbery suspect, known as the bundled-up bandit. On Dec. 24, 2014 at approximately 11:56 a.m., officers were dispatched to an armed robbery call at the Stop-in-Grocery, located at South 333rd and Pacific Hwy South. Jeong had called 911 to report he was robbed at gunpoint while working at the store. During the robbery, the suspect struck Jeong in the head with a pistol. After being assaulted and watching the violent suspect run from his store, Jeong made a conscious decision that would later re-
sult in the solving of almost 20 violent robberies in King and Pierce counties, said Hwang during the Council meeting on Tuesday. “Instead of waiting for police arrival, Mr. Jeong followed the suspect as he ran down the street and into his car,” Hwang said. “Mr. Jeong’s actions of obtaining the vehicle license plate gave us the break we needed to bring to an end a of series of robberies that were plaguing our region.” Police located the suspect a short time later near his residence and arrested him after an area search and a K-9 track. Hwang said Jeong placed himself in harm’s way in an effort to stop a violent criminal from reoffending. Since this incident, there have been no other similar robberies in the region, Hwang noted. “The actions of Mr. Jeong should be commended as
Mayor Jim Ferrell (left) shakes Deok Jeong’s (center) hand, after police Chief Andy Hwang (right) recognized Jeong for helping police in apprehending a violent robbery suspect. Courtesy city of Federal Way it resulted in the closure of several open robbery cases in multiple jurisdictions,” Hwang said. “Without the courageous actions of Mr.
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Federal Way Flashback: Black man fights racist housing policies Weber then helped arrange for a contractor to build a house upon the land. There was some noticeable hostility In December 1962, 29-year-old Boeing among Federal Way whites toward the engineer Harold Booker, his wife Verda and Bookers after they settled in their new their two small sons moved into a home home. In one instance, the Bookers’ oldest overlooking Steel Lake in the 30200 block son, kindergarten-aged Harold Jr., was of 20th Ave. S. in Federal Way. Booker and chased around his school playground by his family were no ordinary newcomers white classmates screaming the n-word at to Federal Way: they were him. As he tried to flee this African Americans movattack, Harold Jr. eventuing into a virtually all-white ally fell and suffered an community. enormous cut on his head. The period before the Meanwhile, in July 1963, Bookers moved into their the Booker family spent an new house was fraught with afternoon, as guests of Vic complications. At the time, Weber, his wife and chilFederal Way real estate dren, at the newly opened agents refused to sell houses outdoor swimming pool in to African Americans. HarFederal Way’s Marine Hills old and Verda, in their inneighborhood. Subsequiries regarding existing for A photo of Harold Booker featured quently, there was an uproar in the Federal Way News in 1992. sale homes in Federal Way, among some of Federal Courtesy of Historical Society of Federal Way were usually not met with Way’s white residents over explicit racism. Rather they the fact that a black famwere told that the houses had already been ily had used the pool. In particular, much sold when in fact they were still for sale. hostility was directed at Vic Weber and his Tired of receiving the run around wife for facilitating the Bookers’ visit to the from real estate agents, Harold and Verda pool as well as for having black friends in decided on a new method of securing a the first place. home in Federal Way. Vic Weber, Harold’s In the July 24, 1963 edition of the Fedclose white friend and colleague at Boeing’s eral Way & Midway Beacon, Harold and Auburn plant, sold the Bookers a plot of Verda wrote a strongly worded letter in land he owned overlooking Steel Lake. BY CHRIS GREEN
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response to what they called “the pool incident.” They attacked racism and asked persons protesting their presence at the pool to ask themselves “what causes this instability in my life that an afternoon of friendliness between families of different races can disturb me so?” In a May 2013 telephone interview, Harold Booker stressed to me that while his family was exposed to racism after they moved to Federal Way, they also received a large amount of support from Federal Way’s white residents. Perhaps the most noticeable sign of this support was the formation of the Federal Way Committee for Human Rights. The Federal Way Committee focused its energies working with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Urban League to fight racial discrimination in Federal Way real estate sales. Apart from Booker, the group was virtually all white. Its members included Dr. Bertold Bruell, who had established Federal Way’s first family doctor practice in 1951; Jeanne Burbidge, future member of the Federal Way City Council; and future Federal Way school board member James Kenney. While Harold and his family felt increasingly welcome in the Federal Way community and participated in many community organizations, reminders of racial discrimination in American society were
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never far away. Such a reminder occurred in the fall of 1969 when Harold was rejected as a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks’ newly chartered Federal Way chapter on the ground that he was not a white male. The Elks, like most fraternal organizations at the time, practiced racist membership policies. The Federal Way Elks accepted Booker’s membership application without incident but the national organization red-flagged it, noticing that Booker had indicated on it that he was a “black Christian.” In response to the visit of three Elks officials to his Federal Way home in late 1969 to return his $25 membership fee, Harold penned an essay entitled “Three Men on a Mission” that was published in the Seattle Times and other local papers. His essay ferociously attacked the Elks’ racism. Booker received an outpouring of support from the Federal Way community. Ten Federal Way Protestant and Catholic churches formed the Federal Way Ecumenical Parish to oppose the Elks’ racism. A majority of the Federal Way Jaycees voted to refuse to join the Elks until it changed its racist policies; a large minority voted to join the Elks and change its racist policies from within. When the Federal Way Elks held their inauguration ceremony at the Seattle Center Arena in early March 1970, over 100 people from Federal Way and surrounding communities protested the event. [ more FLASHBACK page 14 ]
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: Mr. Federal Way, there has been many occasions when I am shopping around Federal Way and noticed people who have brought in their dogs while they are shopping. One day in particular I was entering the Target store on 320th Street and this guy was placing his Chihuahua inside his cart. Other times someone will be holding their dog under their arm, or have it shoved inside their jackets and or sweaters. Most of the time the dogs are not wearing special tags or garments that we can easily identify them as service animals. I have heard that there isn’t much regulation regarding this but I feel it’s pretty gross. Animals are unsanitary; contamination from dog drool, urine, feces and other material that dogs carry on their coats and paws might be left behind on store shelves, carts, clothing items, counters, etc. Mr. Federal Way, do you think people should be allowed to let their dogs inside stores even if they don’t have a license or permit to do so? A: Thank you for bringing up such an important issue as the unsanitary contamination of public places from drool, urine, feces, etc. being carried into stores and left behind on
carts, shelves, counters and such. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that the Target-shopping-Chihuahua had better groomed feet than Mr. Federal Way, and if its owner couldn’t bear the thought of leaving his little dog home alone for an hour or two while he stocked up on toilet paper, fruit snacks and household essentials it is probably a fairly clean canine. Mr. Federal Way is willing to bet his next paycheck (although it’s not much of a wager) that dog’s fur probably didn’t have a speck of drool, feces, urine or anything yucky on it. The toddler in the cart behind me at Safeway last week, however, is a different story. The remains of the free cookie from the bakery were smeared on his pudgy cheeks with long ropes of drool strung from his toothless grin down to the cart and his arms. On his sausage-like fingers (that were gripping the handle of the cart that would be driven by 17 other shoppers in the next few hours) was the evidence that it had been a chocolate chip cookie. At least, Mr. Federal Way convinced himself it was chocolate, considering the alternatives.
Without a professional grade microscope on hand, Mr. Federal Way is not willing to bet his next after next paycheck, (Mr. Federal Way is trying to cut down on gambling anyway) but it’s safe to say there were plenty of other unsavory items left by other shoppers and kids on that cart. Possibly pink eye, a booger, strep, pesticides left from the non-organic vegetables purchased by the last shopper and maybe even an E-coli or two could have been hitching a ride on that handle. And you’re worried about that pesky little lap dog in someone’s sweater or purse? But, Mr. Federal Way likes your idea of requiring a permit or license to enter a store if you could potentially carry germs or might mess up stuff. Maybe the city could look to this as a revenuegenerating idea to pay for the Performing Arts and Conference Center? Q: Mr. Federal Way, I look forward to reading The Mirror on Saturday mornings. Even though it is in a plastic bag, when it rains my paper gets soaked! Why can’t I get a dry paper? A: We are so glad to hear you enjoy reading our paper; Mr. Federal Way thinks it’s pretty top notch too, as does the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association that gives my coworkers awards each year. Mr. Federal Way also re-
ceived his first award from the association this year. Not sure why Mr. Federal Way hasn’t been nominated for more. Hmmm ... Assuming you have been a resident of the Pacific Northwest longer than a few winter (October-June) months, I’m sure you realize that it rains here. A lot. Which is also why Western Washingtonians begin donning shorts and flip flops when the temperature reaches 50 degrees on a random February day. Mr. Federal Way has some tips to try and resolve your wet-weekly-paperproblem. First, the shorter the amount of time your newspaper is exposed to the elements, the less rainwater it can absorb. The delivery window is Friday between 2 and 6 p.m. If you are waiting until Saturday morning to fetch your periodical from your driveway, you will probably find a 10 pound brick of newsprint. If you are planning a paper mache project, this is fine. If you are looking to enjoy the police blotter with your morning coffee, this situation is not as favorable. The free plastic bag encasing your newspaper is not watertight by any means. The hole that allows the paper to enter the bag, also allows rainwater through. I suggest keeping a close eye on your street on Friday afternoon. When you see the 10-15 year old car creeping through your
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neighborhood at a snail’s pace, tossing objects out the window, run out and greet your underpaid carrier with a smile and hustle your paper inside your house. If the car creeping through your neighborhood is not throwing stuff out the window, they are probably planning a burglary or an act of vandalism. Mr. Federal Way recommends you get the license plate number and report it, or you will likely be featured in the upcoming police blotter. The other common problem leading to moist Mirrors, is punctured bags. When a person drives over the top of the free plastic bag holding the free newspaper, it is often perforated by the gravel, concrete or material underneath. This lets even more moisture in. Mr. Federal Way suggests driving around it, stopping to pick it up, or
better yet, having your kid gather it up. In the event you are unable to save your copy from the weather, you can also read our newspaper online in a digital form at www. federalwaymirror.com by clicking on the link that says “Green Editions.” If you are like Mr. Federal Way and enjoy the smell and feel of inky newsprint between your fingers, this just won’t suffice. In that case, I suggest dropping by our office to pick up a dry print edition. You will be greeted by [ more MR. FW page 8 ]
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She is survived by her sister (Gula Abbott), children (Dale, Judy, and Lawrence), grandchildren and their spouses (Jonathan, Lawrence, Melissa, Kevin, Casey, and Shannon), and 14 great grandchildren. A memorial for Enid will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 3:30pm at The Church of The Good Shephard in Federal Way, Washington. 345 South 312th Street, Federal Way WA 98003 Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers should be made in memory of Enid Cornelius, in support of the Breakfast Ministry: The Church of the Good Shephard PO Box 3108 , Federal Way, WA 97063-3108
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Federal Way RadioShack on list of store closures FROM STAFF REPORTS
RadioShack representatives recently released a long list of store closures throughout the country and the Federal Way store is among them. The list comes days after a Feb. 5 announcement that RadioShack Corporation will enter “Chapter 11” bankruptcy. General Wireless Inc. signed an asset purchase agreement with the electronic store to acquire 1,500-2,400 RadioShack stores in the U.S., according to a RadioShack news release. However, the sale agreement is subject to court approval and conditions. Stores that are closing are expected to sell remaining inventory.
RadioShack currently has about 4,000 stores in the U.S. as well as 1,000 dealer franchise stores in 25 countries. Stores in foreign countries, including those operated by its Mexican subsidiary and its Asian operations are not included in the bankruptcy. “These steps are the culmination of a thorough process intended to drive maximum value for our stakeholders,” said Joe Magnacca, RadioShack’s chief executive officer in a news release. As part of the bankruptcy motions, RadioShack is seeking court approval to continue employee wages, some benefits and customer programs. The Federal Way RadioShack is located at 32041 Pacific Highway S. and is about 2,800 square feet. Other closures in Washington include stores at Bonney Lake Village, Capital Mall in Olympia, a store in the Tacoma Mall and stores in Puyallup.
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• In Washington state, anyone age 16 or older may file for a protection order without an adult; under 16 years old need a parent or guardian with them. Go here for more information: http://protectionorder.org/ Teen dating violence affects not only teens, but also their friends and families. Do something today. Become educated, speak out or help a friend. It’s up to all of us to stop teen dating violence.
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opinion and may have only intended to defend the city. But when you have the title chief of staff and invoke the names of the “Mayor, Council, staff and citizens” in what appears to be a mini temper tantrum, the average citizen might feel it looks more like an attempt to bully or intimidate rather than a simple expression of viewpoint. Additionally, Wilson may have overstepped his bounds as he did not consult the majority of City Council members in advance about using their name as an additional club against Jarvis. The city communications manager says Wilson was speaking for the city as an entity. But that is not what Wilson said and, in the new form of government, Wilson cannot speak for the City Council without their approval. When asked later, some Council members disagreed with Wilson’s statement and even the appropriateness of responding to Jarvis at all. Some felt Wilson’s response was heavyhanded and some simply thought Jarvis was entitled to his opinion. And since many citizens in town likely agree with Jarvis’s concern, Wilson may not have been speaking for all the citizens either. Free speech is a right we hold dear, as is the right to disagree with our government. The mayor and the chief of staff owed Mr. Jarvis an apology, not a public rebuke for stating his opinion. But the apology should be done twice since they also misunderstood his point. Unfortunately, misunderstanding a writer’s point of view and overreacting is not a one-time occurrence. There have also been times the city has misled the public about why their money was spent. Again, on the purchase of the former Target property, the public was told different reasons that the purchase was done so quickly. In the paperwork regarding the purchase, there was a reference to the possibility of using the site for a future location for City Hall — an expensive idea but worth discussion. Except, according to many sources, that idea was never discussed and some key elected officials don’t even know how the wording got into the paperwork. Intended or not, the reference for a future City Hall was misleading. When clarification was sought on who authored and approved the inclusion of the statement, City Hall refused to provide the information. We now know it was not a planned purchase to coincide with city needs or plans, because there was no plan. The city bought the site quickly because a local businessman was in the process of buying it and the city had concerns about his intended use. Transparency? City Hall’s thin skin has become more obvious and some believe it isn’t just aimed at making the city look good, but at controlling citizen dialog, media comment and trying to bend public opinion to the city’s advantage. The key to city executive staff behavior is Mayor Jim Ferrell. We know he has approved of some of their actions but we don’t know how much is on their own or directed by others using the mayor’s authority. In most cities there would be no doubt that the mayor directs staff behavior, but in Federal Way there is room for question. Ferrell is a new mayor with only minimal supervisory experience. He is still learning. There are key players, both elected and appointed, who are still wedded to the city manager system and that produces a confusing gray area of interaction between responsibility and loyalty. All but two of the department heads were promoted from within, and retain the same views and ways of doing things as before. On several public occasions, a city department head has given a different message than the mayor at the same meeting. That’s abnormal in a strong mayor form of government. And there are many people who are afraid to be critical of City Hall for fear of retaliation. They shouldn’t be, but they are. As Mr. Jarvis and others can tell you, maybe they have good reason. But with the shielding and controlling, Ferrell may not realize that his City Hall looks eerily similar to the City Hall he ran against. It has remained “ins” and “outs” and “us” versus “them” and made possible by the same people who made the last mayor vulnerable. As a populist without a clear philosophical rudder, Ferrell has significant latitude. He offers much hope and holds much promise, but a course correction is needed. Is transparency real or just a catchy political word to trot out every election cycle? Will citizens feel more free in the future to state their opinion or has City Hall captured Ferrell and diminished his potential along with citizens’ rights?
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Mat Classic next stop for wrestlers BY DENNIS BOX For the Mirror
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he Federal Way high schools boys wrestling teams brought home two championships from the 4A regional tournament and 13 punched their tickets to the Mat Classic state tournament that began on Thursday and runs through Friday and Saturday.
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STATE TOURNAMENT STATE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE • 2015 Mat Classic XXVII is today, Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Tacoma Dome. • The 2015 state championship for boys swim and dive is today, Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. • The 2015 state championship for gymnastics is today, Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.
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The Todd Beamer boys finished third as a team with 110 points behind Tahoma at 150.5 and Union with 126. Junior Mitchell Owens won the 170-pound regional title, pinning Javier Martinez from Union in 1 minute, 7 seconds. Senior Jordan Rhodes took second at 126. Malik Messiah, a junior, finished second at 132. Sean Van Earwage took second at 145 and Adrian Avena was second at 152. Both are juniors. Senior Marion Jackson finished in the fourth spot at 182.
Decatur The Decatur boys team came in sixth with a score of 89.5 Saturday at Kent-Meridian High. Senior Isaiah Diggs won the 152-pound 4A regional title, beating Adrian Avena in a 7-6 decision. Senior Moses Griffen took third at 113 pounds. Leviticus Aripze, a junior, was third at 132. Junior Zach Berry was fourth at 145. AJ Sarno, junior, took third at 182. Joe Johnson, a senior at 220, took fourth.
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Top, Isaiah Diggs, Decatur senior, won the 4A regional title at 152 pounds Saturday at Kent-Meridian. Right, Sean Van Earwage from Todd Beamer finished second in the 145 pound class. DENNIS BOX, The Mirror
for 13th place as a team. Junior Andrzej HughesMurray came in third at 220.
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The team scored 20.5 tying Federal Way at 13th. Heng Yon, a senior, came in third at 170.
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mat, the Federal Way high schools will be sending four to compete at the Mat Classic, including two returning state champions. Arian Carpio, a senior from Todd Beamer, won the 130-pound 4A regional title pinning Kendra Blue from White River in 1:46. Carpio won the state title last year at 124. From Thomas Jefferson, sopho-
more Jasmine Pleasants took second at 125 during the regional tournament. She won the state title last year at 112. At 110 pounds, junior Ana Sanchez from Federal Way took fifth at the 4A regional tournament. Junior Jillian Strickland, also from Federal Way, finished fourth at 120.
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Eagles and Titans play for district crown came to an end losing 75-67.
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Editor’s Note: Due to the press deadline of 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, some of the games mentioned below were played afterward. For scores and updates from those games, visit our website, federalwaymirror.com.
Boys Basketball
The Titans, Eagles and the Thomas Jefferson Raiders boys basketball teams advanced into the postseason.
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The Eagles boys basketball team won its first round game 81-53 over South Kitsap Feb. 12. The win advanced Federal Way to the second round Saturday with a game scheduled against Gig Harbor. The Eagles won 84-54. The win moved the boys to the districts semifinals where it will face Curtis at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at Puyallup High School. Whether the Eagles win or lose the semifinals game, the boys will enter the 4A regional tournament that begins Friday, Feb. 27.
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The Todd Beamer Titans lost its first game against Gig Harbor by one, 66-65, on Feb. 12. The loss set the Titans up to play South Kitsap Feb. 14. The boys won 72-56. With the win, the Titans advanced to the next round where it faced off against Bellarmine. In the loser out game, Todd Beamer’s season
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The Raiders started the tournament with a 7735 loss to Kentwood Feb. 12. The loss moved Thomas Jefferson to the next round to face Puyallup in a loser out match up. The Raiders lost 60-50, ending its season.
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The 4A district basketball tournament tipped off Wednesday, Feb. 11 with the first round of games. Both the Federal Way Eagles and Todd Beamer Titans girls basketball teams advanced into the postseason. The Eagles started the tournament off with a 68-30 loss to Gig Harbor Feb. 11. With the loss, Federal Way’s season wasn’t over. The girls played Timberline Feb. 13. The Eagles’ season came to an end losing that game 57-42.
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The Todd Beamer girls are in the 4A district championship game against Bellarmine at 6 p.m. Saturday at Puyallup High. The Titans beat Kentlake Thursday 49-30 in the semifinal round. The Titans started the tournament with a 7720 win over Timberline on Feb. 11. The win advanced the girls to the next round where they faced Gig Harbor Feb. 13. Todd Beamer won 58-30 and punched its ticket to the Feb. 18 semifinal game against Kentlake.
A Federal Way guard drives the lane against Gig Harbor Saturday during the 4A quarterfinal district game at Puyallup High. DENNIS BOX, for the Mirror
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Duclos announces bid for re-election to Council FROM STAFF REPORTS
Federal Way Councilwoman Dini Duclos announced on Tuesday her candidacy for re-election to the Council. She said during the past couple of months, many of her supporters have asked her to run for another term. “These individuals have stated that my tenure on the Council has been an excellent one and that I bring a different perspective to the many issues that face the Council,” Duclos wrote in a press release. “All were highly encouraging and urged me to proceed with a campaign. I carefully weighed these comments as I made my decision to run for another term on the City Council.” She said her supporters also expressed that her background and experience brings “a lot of insight and good judgement” to Council discussions and decision making. Duclos’s experience in budget development and management has been a benefit to the city, as the Council adopted a structurally sound budget for
Councilwoman Dini Duclos announced her bid for re-election. Contributed photo
the first time this year, she noted. That budget reflects where the revenue streams come from and does not include one-time funding — “something that has been a staple means to balance the budget in prior years,” she wrote in the press release. Duclos has also supported the Performing Arts and Conference Center, recognizing the facility’s role in stimulating and re-developing the city’s downtown core. She noted the project is appropriate for Federal Way and will bring more people to the area to shop, eat and play. To support her decision, she interviewed many business owners in the city center, who all expressed their desire to see the project developed. As the city moves towards the construction stage of the Performing Arts and Conference
Center, Duclos added her experience in developing large properties in South King and Pierce counties while at the Multi-Service Center gives her the knowledge and perspective to closely monitor the project’s construction progress and budget. At the Multi-Service Center, she successfully developed projects worth over $64 million for the organization. “I was able to do this while keeping the projects on time and within budget, something of which I am most proud,” Duclos wrote. She was first elected to the Council in 2007 and was appointed as deputy mayor in 2010. She currently serves as chair of finance for the Economic Development and Regional Affairs Committee and is a member of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee. Duclos holds a Bachelor’s degree in education from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts and a Master’s in social work from the University of Connecticut. She has lived in Federal Way for 14 years and is very involved in the community, according to the city’s website. She enjoys warm-water scuba diving, boating, bike riding and reading.
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ederal Way Public Schools’ search for its new superintendent will hit a major milestone next Wednesday, Feb. 25, when candidate applications are due. The superintendent search conducted by consultant firm Ray and Associates was informed largely based on the 10 preferred skills and characteristics of a superintendent candidate developed from a series of telephone and email surveys, stakeholder meetings and the citizens and students superintendent search board advisory committees. These qualities were approved by the board. “It was quite inclusive,” said Diane Turner, the school district’s former executive director of communications, who is on special assignment to advise the superintendent search. “A lot of time was taken to identify those 10 qualities and to gather them from as many parts of the community as possible.” Turner said on March 7 the school board will review the applications and select a list of finalists. On April 15 the board will hire their preferred candidate and negotiate a contract. Sometime between Feb. 25 and April 15 there will be several opportunities for the committees, the school board and the public to meet and get to know the candidates. At press time, times and dates for these meetings were not yet finalized. Rob Neu, the former superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools, resigned in April 2014. He served as superintendent since July 1, 2010. The school board appointed Sally McLean, the assistant superintendent of business services, to be the interim superintendent on May 13. The search for a new superintendent to lead the eighthlargest school district in Washington state began officially on Sept. 24 when a request for proposals was issued to solicit a search consultant firm. “This (school) board has been very committed to transparency and engaging and listening to the community so that they can make the best decision for the future of our school district and our children,” Turner said.
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[ FLASHBACK from page 6] Booker’s stand against the Elks undoubtedly played a role in the denial (for one year) in 1970 by the Washington State Liquor Control Board of a Class H Liquor license for the state Elks organization. The national Elks organization formally repealed its racial exclusionary policies in 1973: Booker never joined the organization. Today Harold Booker lives widowed and in retirement in Seattle. He offers pro bono legal services to the less fortunate (he earned a law degree in the 1970’s). The activism of Harold Booker and the Federal Way Committee for Human Rights undoubtedly played a significant role in eroding racist housing policies and making Federal Way the racially diverse place it is today.
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Anime Club at library inspires and entertains day of each month at the library, located at 34200 First Way S. n Wednesday night McLaughlin said during at the Federal Way the course of the Wednesday Library one of the night meet-up, the group large meeting rooms within watches three 20 minute a matter of minutes quickly Anime videos. While they fills to capacity. watch the videos, the youth Teens and young adults are encouraged to draw line the long tables, laptops in whatever drawing style and sketch books out, while interests them. watching an AnSnacks and ime video on the refreshments big screen. are provided For over seven to the youth years, the Anime courtesy of Club at the Fedthe Friends eral Way Library of the Federal has been a thrivWay Libraries. ing gathering spot McLaughfor like-minded lin said the youth interested Friends of the in Anime, Manga Federal Way and other drawing A sketch drawing by Libraries also styles. provide a huge Olivia Joyce, 14. ANDREW “It’s a great help by paying FLICKES, for the Mirror way for the teens for the annual to socialize and subscription to interact with teens who play Anime films. share a common interest,” McLaughlin has been the said Michele McLaughlin, teen services librarian for the teen services librarian. the Federal Way Library for “They’re linked with a com17 years. She admits to not mon love of Anime.” knowing a great deal about The club meets from 6:30- Anime and Manga and 276469_4.75_x_6 10/16/14 5:09 PM Page 1 8 p.m. on the third Wednes- said the idea for an Anime BY ANDREW FICKES
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Club was 100 percent youth generated. The Teen Anime Advisory Group was formed to give teens an ongoing opportunity to provide feedback on Anime Club-related programs. One idea the group created was an Anime Jeopardy game that was a huge hit back in September when it debuted. Ariana Gandert, 14, said she has enjoyed her time in the club. “I’ve made a lot of friends,” she said. “It is fun meeting people who are similar to you and talk about what you like.” Outside of the club, Ariana said she is also active in a lot of fandoms. Fandoms, she said, are Anime fan clubs. Olivia Joyce, 14, said being active in the Anime Club has been a boon to her art. “It helps my art style improve,” Olivia said. “It’s fun and entertaining.” McLaughlin said she is gathering art pieces from the youth in the club and she plans to put them on public display at the library during the month of March.
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Ariana Gandert, 14, shows her Manga-style art, which she says she drew from observation. ANDREW FLICKES, for the Mirror
Looking for something to do that’s fun, affordable and in town? Federal Way To Do List, a new podcast that launched in January, delivers local activities, events and attractions directly to listeners. Hosted by Amye and Kieran Bronson-Doherty, a mother and son who have both lived in Federal Way for over 20 years, the podcast covers a full range of happenings, from upcoming events to activities available yearround. Federal Way To Do List is a highly interactive show, encouraging audience participation on the podcast, via social media and through the website. The Federal Way To Do List Facebook group already has group members seeking information and sharing favorite spots. Federal Way To Do List is accepting information about events, activities, attractions, and specials. For more information, visit www.fwtodolist.org.
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backpack and clothing in. Mok then allegedly put the money in a plastic bag and into a box from his garage and stored it in his bedroom closet. Although he did not count the money, he knew there was about $70,000 in the vault and he gambled between $8,000 to $9,000 at a casino, according to charging documents. Mok and the family members he lived with consented to a police search of the house where officers found the money. “The suspect was extremely cooperative and remorseful about his actions with detectives,” the documents continue. “He stated that he felt like he had financial difficulties in his life that were overwhelming him. He cried several times and apologized for his actions.” Police recovered $44,494 of the $77,994 that was stolen. Although police recommended second-degree burglary charges, Mok is now facing first-degree theft.
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‘How in Heaven’s Name - A Novel of World War Two’ by Cho Chŏngnae: Enjoy a reading and discussion at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22 at at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-838-3668.
Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Information will be included on what the tests cover, the essay section and tips on how to score well. For more information, visit www. kcls.org or call 253-838-3668. Breaking Through Your Toughest Public Speaking Barriers: This interactive workshop will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club, located at 3583 SW 320th. For more information, contact Don Everly Smith at TwinLakesToastmasters@ gmail.com or call 425-241-4888.
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Between the Covers Book Group: Group will meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. to discuss the book “Half Blood Blues” by Esi Edugyan. For information, call 253-839-0257.
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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, 1405 SW 312th St. Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking Community Meeting: The next bi-monthly community meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Ron Sandwith EX3 Teen Center, 31453 28th Ave. S. For more information, email info@fwcat.org.
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LEGAL NOTICES ORDINANCE SUMMARY At their February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting, the Federal Way City Council passed the following ordinances: ORDINANCE NO. 15-785 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to appeals of stop work orders and code enforcement orders associated with the building code (Amending Ordinance No. 13-743). The full text of the ordinance(s) is available by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 253-835-2540. Copies will be mailed upon request, in accordance with the City’s fee schedule. Dated: February 18, 2015 Stephanie Courtney, CMC, City Clerk Published Federal Way Mirror: February 20, 2015 FWM 2200
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Federal Way Public Schools will hold a Public Hearing on February 24, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. The purpose for the hearing is to receive public testimony on the proposal for the re-allocation of unspent bond funds and certain state matching money from the District’s 2007 bond authorization to various capital projects within the District, specifically the rebuilding of Federal Way High School. The hearing is being held pursuant to RCW28A.530.020(2). At a meeting that will occur after the public hearing, the Board of Directors of the Federal Way School District may amend Resolution No. 2007-03 with respect to capital projects to be funded within the District. Written comments prior to the hearing may be addressed to: jcarlson@fwps.org or mailed to Jeri Carlson, 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way WA 98003. Sally McLean, Superintendent Date of publication: February 20, 2015 FWM 2202
PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Amendments Related to the Regulation of Adult Family Homes Pursuant to FWRC 19.105.080 (Non-Project Action) File No: 15-100762-00-UP The City of Federal Way’s Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003), to consider amending Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.105.080 in order to codify current practices and reconcile apparent conflicts between the FWRC and state law. The agenda bill and proposed amendments will be available for public review on February 25, 2015, at the Department of Community Development (address above). During the public hearing, the Planning Commission will take testimony from city staff and interested citizens. Any person may submit written comments prior to the hearing, or present them to the Planning Commission during the hearing, and/or may appear at the public hearing to give verbal testimony. For additional information regarding these proposed amendments, please contact Principal Planner Margaret Clark, AICP, at 253-835-2646, or margaret.clark@cityoffederalway.com. Published in the Federal Way Mirror on February 20, 2015. FWM 2201
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Drunk driver plows into transformer box not received the package. The mailbox appeared to have been pried open. The package contained jewelry valued at approximately $50. $5,000 worth of tools stolen: At 10:48 a.m. on Feb. 16 in the 900 block of S. 295th Pl., a 2007 Ford was reported stolen. There were approximately $5,000 worth of tools inside the vehicle at the time. There were no witnesses or suspects. Man cited for urinating at bus stop: At 12:17 a.m. on Feb. 16 at 31900 23rd Ave. S., a man was found urinating against the back of a bus stop. The suspect was issued a criminal citation for disorderly conduct. Man sleeping in vehicle arrested: At 9:24 a.m. on Feb. 15 in the 2000 block of S. 327th Lane, an officer responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle with occupants sleeping inside. The vehicle had wires hanging and items in disarray. The officer awoke the occupants
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Police Blotter The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Father, sons argue over doing dishes: At 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 16 in the 200 block of S. 317th Pl., police responded to a call from a man reporting an argument with his two sons. The man indicated he wanted his son to do the dishes and threatened to take away his Xbox. His older son then became involved in the argument. No crime was reported, but domestic violence information was provided to the family. Thief steals package from mailbox: At 3:47 p.m. on Feb. 16 in the 4700 block of SW 325th Pl., a woman reported a possible theft from her mailbox. She received confirmation that a package had been delivered on Feb. 2 but had
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and the passenger was argumentative and showed signs of drug use. The passenger was found to have an outstanding warrant for thirddegree theft out of Federal Way and was arrested without incident. Vandals spray-paint police sign: At 4:27 p.m. on Feb. 15 at 1801 S. 282nd Pl., a patrol officer noticed the police substation signage had been vandalized. The sign was sprayed with black spraypaint crossing out the “Police” and the shield of the sign. Federal Way police noted two persons of interest. Mother cited for leaving toddler in car while shopping: At 3 a.m. on Feb. 15 in the 34500 block of 16th Ave. S., an officer located a 3-year-old boy left alone inside of a vehicle in the Super Walmart parking lot. The child was asleep in his carseat, dressed in a sweatshirt and pants. There were no blankets or other clothing to keep him warm. The officers touched the hood of the vehicle and it was cold to the touch. The temperature was 39 degrees. When the officer walked to the rear of the vehicle, the boy woke up, saw the officer and began to cry. Other officers arrived to stay with the child, while the initial responding officer went into Walmart and asked Loss Prevention to page the owner of the vehicle. Approximately 15 minutes after the officer found the child in the car, the mother came out to the vehicle. The 34-year-old Burien woman stated that she did not want to wake her son up and that she had been shopping for approximately
A 22-year-old Federal Way man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after he drove recklessly and plowed into a transformer box near the King County Aquatic Center. The impact ripped the electrical box from the ground, exposing large wires and tubes. Todd Dearinger, contributed photos
one hour. Police advised her it was against the law to leave a child under 8 years of age alone in a vehicle and the woman stated she was from Burien and did not know that it was against the law.
She said that she thought it was fine to leave him alone in the car and that she had checked on him several times while she was in the store. The mother was cited for leaving her child unattended in a vehicle.
Wife strikes self with spatula during argument: At 12:32 a.m. on Feb. 15 in the 33900 block of 38th Pl. SW, officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute between a husband and wife. They [ more POLICE, page 24 ]
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A Totem Middle School student constructs a wing of his wind turbine. Courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools
Totem students harness the wind FROM STAFF REPORTS
Totem Middle School students recently learned how to construct wind turbines as part of a partnership with 4-H to encourage students to use STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) thinking and learn about ecology. The 4-H organization has been a fixture at Totem Middle School for the last four years. Terri Landers, a science and language arts teacher at Totem, explained how 4-H fits into the ecology unit of study. “We started with what are called ecobots, little toothbrush heads that we add a battery and a motor to, in order to get
them to move,” Landers said. “The kids learn about currents that way. And we applied that to our ecology unit, using these little robots to sweep up rice as an example of how to clean up the environment … So, that would be a scenario for a hazardous waste clean up.” The wind turbine construction allowed students to use and better understand scientific reasoning. Students developed hypotheses, asked questions and tested their assumptions on a topic of interest. The students also learned about alternative energy and sustainability in the process. 4-H partners with schools in the community to provide hands-on experiential learning, part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to community outreach.
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Highline College eliminates application fee for general admission FROM STAFF REPORTS
Most students enrolling in classes at Highline College will no longer be charged a $17 admissions application fee. First-time students enrolling in general admission classes for spring quarter 2015 will be the initial beneficiaries of the change. “Eliminating the admissions application fee is part of our continuing effort to increase access to higher education for members of our community,” said Jack Bermingham, president of Highline College. “While $17 does not seem like much to some people, for members of our South King County community, it can be significant and be an unnecessary barrier to education and training that is vital for improving their lives.” Highline College serves an area with a significant lowincome population. One indicator of families struggling financially is the high number of students receiving free and reduced-price lunch in four of the public school districts in Highline’s service area: 56 percent of students in Federal Way; 68 percent in Highline; 52 percent in Kent; and 73 percent in Tukwila. The average for school districts in all of King County is 36 percent. The application fee was originally created to decrease the number of uncommitted applicants. The fees for Selective Admissions programs — programs such as Nursing, Respiratory Care and the college’s four new applied bachelor’s degrees — will remain, as will the fee for students applying to Highline’s International Student Programs. Those programs have unique application processes and fees may vary. Highline averages nearly 16,500 students each year. Of those, 8,017 — or 49 percent — were matriculated students during the 2013–14 academic year. During that year, nearly 5,000 of Highline’s matriculated students received financial aid. Spring quarter registration for new students begins Feb. 27; spring quarter classes begin March 30.
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