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Police officer shoots man brandishing knife

Campbell selected as superintendent

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

A Federal Way police officer is on paid administrative leave after he shot a 19-year-old man Monday morning.

The man was taken to Harborview Medical Center with a hip and possible foot injury, however, police noted he was conscious at the time.

Police were called at 6:30 a.m. to reports of an assault near the McDonalds on Pacific Highway South.

Federal Way police Commander Steve Arbuthnot said the initial report stated a male was trying to fight another male and was acting unusual — punching the glass of a bus stop.

The first officer on scene located a man, who matched the description, walking southbound on Pacific Highway just north of South 288th Street. The man was armed with a knife in his hand but refused several commands to drop it.

According to Federal Way police officials, the officer, a veteran of 17 years, fired his weapon, shooting the subject multiple times.

Arbuthnot said it seemed the officer was in fear for his safety, which could be heard on the radio.

The suspect fled across the highway but was later found and taken into custody by responding officers.

The Valley Investigation Team will take over the investigation as the officer is on administrative leave, a standard policy.

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Tammy Campbell was selected at the district’s new superintendent during a meeting on Tuesday. Currently the assistant superintendent for the Renton School District, Campbell is expected to begin with the Federal Way school district on July 1. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror

he Federal Way Public Schools board of directors selected Tammy Campbell as the district’s new superintendent during a meeting on Tuesday evening.

Currently the assistant superintendent for the Renton School District, Campbell was selected from a pool of two other finalists that included Interim Superintendent Sally McLean and chief accountability officer for the Highline Public Schools Alan Spicciati.

“Federal Way Public Schools has a strong commitment to closing the achievement gap,” Campbell said. “I feel honored to join in the work of the district to ensure success for the students and families we serve.”

Campbell will begin as superintendent on July 1, pending completion of contract negotiations. She will also begin the search for a home in Federal Way. “I’m just humbled and excited about the opportunity to work in a district that, in a lot of ways, has been at the cutting edge of instruction work around grading and promising practices in the classroom and providing access to students.”

During the meeting, board President Geoffery McAnalloy said Campbell was the board’s unanimous choice “because of her vision, her knowledge and her passion.”

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State of the city: Mayor outlines new energy downtown bidge. In the crowd were also several city and community officials, including A full banquet room at newly hired Community Twin Lakes Golf and Coun- Development Director Mitry Club listened to Federal chael Morales, PerformWay Mayor Jim Ferrell as ing Arts and Conference he delivered his state of the Center Executive Director city address on Theresa Wednesday.

Yvonne “Hard work, “I am honored and dedication to to be giving this Economic address during our quality of life and Developcity’s 25th anniverment sary year,” Ferrell love of neighbors Director said. “Reaching have all contributed Tim Johnour silver anniverson. sary is a significant to the success that “For milestone for Federal Way has years, this young city of enjoyed since its alone on ours.” our back incorporation.”

King County wall of Councilman Pete George H.W. Bush our counvon Reichbauer atcil chamtended the Greater bers there Federal Way was a very special letter,” Chamber of Commerce Ferrell began his speech. luncheon, along with City “Unnoticed by many and Council members Susan passed by citizens at every Honda, Lydia Assefameeting, hung a warm Dawson, Bob Celski, Dini gesture to the people of our Duclos, Kelly Maloney and newly formed city.”

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Ferrell said the letter writer — which he later unveiled as George H.W. Bush at the end of his speech — said the transformation of Federal Way 25 years ago from a community into an independent city will enhance the citizens’ welfare.

“Indeed we have ‘enhanced the welfare of our citizens,’” Ferrell quoted Bush, noting the police and parks departments, the infrastructure and the Federal Way Community Center that were established as the result of becoming a city.

City officials reached out to Bush and recently received another letter from the former president, which congratulated the city on its 25th anniversary and all it had accomplished in that time.

“Hard work, dedication to quality of life and love of neighbors have all contributed to the success that Federal Way has enjoyed since its incorporation,”

Mayor Jim Ferrell applauds while he delivers the state of the city address during a luncheon on Wednesday. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror Bush wrote. “The city leaders and citizens set high goals for this new city at the time of incorporation, and it’s clear that those goals have been exceeded.”

In just the last year, the mayor said the city has progressed significantly.

Claiming to keep a Business and Occupation sales tax out of the equation, Ferrell said the downtown so many Federal Wayans

want is “finally” on the way to becoming a reality.

“The council approved the Performing Arts and Conference Center,” he said. “We opened Town Square Park and introduced the Town Center Project, 21 acres at the heart of the downtown, connecting the park, the [Performing Arts and Conference Center] with a hotel and the poten[ more CITY, page 3]

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seven students who were required to see a cardiologist based on results from the Nick of Time Foundation event last year at Decatur High School. Thousands of students in the Federal Way school district were tested.

After numerous tests and scans, the Decatur junior would later discover she had a genetic abnormality in her heart called anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery, commonly known as “AAOCA.” “I feel like God put it in my pathway,” Tatiana said about the health screening.

Although rare, Tatiana’s heart problem is a condition where her heart has an artery coming out of the wrong location on the main blood vessel, the aorta. It is the second leading cause of sudden cardiac death in children and young adults who play sports, according to the Children’s Heart Foundation. And in order to continue playing sports, her doctor requires her to have an AED (automated external defibrillator) onsite for every school sporting event, including practices.

But AEDs can cost upwards of $1,400 and although every Federal Way school has them, they’re meant to serve more than one student.

“It’s getting more and more common that people buy their own AEDs,” said South King Fire and Rescue Capt. Jeff Bellinghausen, noting that every school in the district has an AED on-site thanks to Project Jean. “Every minute earlier

Capt. Jeff Bellinghausen, left, stands with Decatur High School Running Start student Tatiana Jones at Fire Station 62. Bellinghausen holds the station’s AED and is in the process of raising funds to get Tatiana her own personal life-saving device. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror that someone [receives a defibrillator shock], their survival rate increases by 10 percent.”

Because of this, Bellinghausen and the South King Firefighters Foundation partnered with Decatur High School in an effort to raise enough money to buy Tatiana her own AED. “She needs it whenever she’s at a school sporting event and … the school has AEDs but she needs it not just when she’s at sporting events, she should have this wherever she goes,” Bellinghausen said, adding that the excess funds from the fundraiser will be donated to the Nick of Time Foundation.

Tatiana is currently staying busy playing third base for the Decatur girls varsity fastpitch team.

By working together with

school nurse Sue English, Decatur High School Principal David Bower and the Firefighters Foundation, Tatiana’s family set up a gofundme.com account “AED for Tatiana” to help raise money for the life-saving device.

“It’s public-private partnerships, such as this one with the schools, the fire department and the Nick of Time Foundation, that provide resources to students and families and the end result is kids are safer,” Bower said.

Tatiana has kept active most of her life. When she’s not playing sports in school, the Running Start student lifeguards at the Federal Way Community Center or runs the Saghalie Middle School track with [ more HEART, page 10 ]

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With the possibility of a higher education facility, public space, retail and arts and entertainment venues, the mayor said the city hopes Town Center will be an urban village that all can enjoy.

Ferrell projects construction on the $32.7 million Performing Arts and Conference Center and an on-site hotel to take place this fall, and expects it to generate $60 million in construction-related spending with 29 new jobs.

“The [Performing Arts and Conference Center] used to be the poster child for stalemate,” he said. “It was all talk, no action in a debate that went on almost 20 years without resolution.”

But that all changed last May when the Blue Ribbon Panel delivered a 137-page report on the arts center, he said.

“It was the first and only time in my 26 years of experience in politics and public policy that I saw a standing ovation for a presentation regarding a public policy question,” Ferrell said. “It was an important victory for this

community to bring objective and factual analysis to the Performing Arts and Conference Center.”

In July, the city’s first downtown park, Town Square Park, was constructed and will receive a giant redesign and remodel this summer as it expands to 4 acres. The new park will include restrooms, a spray park, a larger lawn and may be the site of a future veteran’s monument.

The mayor also spoke of the city’s $8.2 million purchase of the 7.5 acre former Target site, located just east of the future arts center.

“I led this effort because I truly believe that as a city we had to take this next step,” he said. “To leave this property in the same or similar condition for the foreseeable future, while we moved forward with the [arts center] and our park, was simply not an option.”

The city recently issued the request for qualification/request for proposal on the site, seeking a master developer to take control of development of a conference hotel and ballroom space, a bar and restaurant scene, office space, specialty retail, market rate housing, space for galleries, studios, museums and a

Highline College students honored at state awards FROM STAFF REPORTS

Highline College students Laura Yanez and Rebecca Ring earned statewide recognition today for their achievements. Both have been named members of the 2015 All-Washington Academic Team for their academic achievement, community service and involvement on campus. Additionally, Yanez was selected as a 2015 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar, a national award that further recognizes students who are selected for their

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childcare facility. The plan also calls for an educational facility, “specifically for a culinary arts institute, which will support the Performing Arts and Conference Center facility,” according to the request for qualification notice.

“I know there has been concern regarding the cost of this purchase,” Ferrell said. “I, more than anyone, have heard the concerns.”

Yet, the mayor said the purchase was in the best interest of the community for the long-term.

“It will literally transform our downtown,” he said.

In addition to the 60foot flag added on South 320th Street last Veterans Day, the mayor said the entrance to that street will get a makeover when the city implements a welcome sign at the Interstate 5 exit.

“In approximately a week, we will be unveiling a new entrance sign at the 320th exit that will proudly welcome all to Federal Way,” he said. “The sign features a hi-definition screen with a welcome message and a reader board to tell people about upcoming community events in Federal Way.” With a focus on keep-

statewide academic team.

“We are proud to have Ms. Yanez and Ms. Ring as Highline’s All-Washington Scholars,” said Jack Bermingham, president of Highline College. “Each of them overcame extraordinary challenges to gain access to college, making their academic achievements even more remarkable. Their outstanding success both inside and outside the classroom demonstrates character and leadership that merit national recognition.”

Yanez, Ring and other top scholars from the state’s 34 community and technical colleges were recently recognized during an awards ceremony at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia. KeyBank

retained Ray and Associates search firm to guide recruiting and screening of candidates.

A student advisory committee and community advisory committee, comprised of parents, teachers and community partners, were created to ensure broad-based input to the board from the earliest stages.

The position was vacated after former Superintendent Rob Neu took a superintendent position for the Oklahoma City Public School District last April. Assistant Superintendent Sally McLean has acted as interim superintendent since last May. “We developed our search criteria for a new superintendent based on feedback from the community and our stakeholders,” McAnalloy said. “Dr. Campbell exceeded our expectations and made a strong impression on forum attendees with her track record of increasing academic rigor and student achievement. After a final round of interviews and two days of stakeholder meetings, the choice was clear.”

Campbell said her dream has always been to serve as many students as possible and has felt that way during her time as a teacher, a principal and as an assistant superintendent.

“I think one of the most important things right now is our schools are inundated with initiatives, some internal and external,” she said. “We want to focus on community and family engagement, all communities and families and we want to be focusing on boosting achievement for every single student so we can close gaps.”

Campbell said she is advocating for every student in the Federal Way district.

“Each student has a gift and an asset,” she said. “That’s what I think the role of superintendent is, to not just focus on the group but each individual student.”

Right to left, Mayor Jim Ferrell, Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce CEO Rebecca Martin and King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer hold up a letter that George H.W. Bush wrote, commending the city of Federal Way. Courtesy of Bruce Honda ing the Weyerhaeuser campus a hub for jobs, city officials developed the first economic development strategy and began Business Connection meetings. And to ensure 13,700 low-income women and children didn’t go without healthcare, the city added hundreds of thousands of dollars to the human services fund, which helped keep the King County Public Health clinic operating

for the next two years.

After discussing the city’s recent improvements to public safety — five new officers and a new police substation — the mayor committed the city to community engagement.

“We’ve added new programs to Channel 21 in the form of ‘New Day Federal Way,’” Ferrel said, adding that Kathy Arndt hosts the show. “Now, for the first time in our city’s history,

honored each team member with a $250 scholarship. Yanez also received a $1,000 scholarship from the Washington Trustee Association of Community and Technical Colleges at the event.

Yanez of Federal Way is Highline’s student body president, pursuing a degree in social work. Born in Colombia, she came to the U.S. in 2008 without speaking any English. She began taking ESL courses shortly after, but struggled to progress through the ESL levels and lacked a plan for her future.

With encouragement from her instructors, Yanez applied for and was awarded Highline’s Jumpstart scholarship, which assists upper-level ESL students in transitioning to college-level courses by covering

our residents can watch these major events from the comfort of their own home.”

Quoting William Jennings Bryan, the mayor concluded, “Destiny is no matter of choice. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”

“Now is the time we choose our destiny,” Ferrell said. “Now it is the time for us to get to work.”

their tuition for the first 15 credits. Now, Yanez is also an Honors Scholar and has been recognized for her dedication and leadership in the ESL Club and Center for Leadership and Service. She also advocates for and mentors other immigrant and refugee students on campus.

Additionally, Yanez was named as a 2015 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. She receives a $1,500 scholarship.

Ring of Des Moines is a political science major with plans to open her own direct trade business. She is in the Honors Program, an Academic Achievement Scholarship winner and an active member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Federal Way is the eighth-largest school district in the state serving nearly 22,000 students, with 23 elementary schools, seven middle schools and five high schools. Federal Way has been recognized for its partnerships with innovative programs, such as the Technology Access Foundation (TAF), the Cambridge Program and The Learner First, and for innovative policies that include Academic Acceleration.

“Please join us in welcoming Dr. Campbell as the new superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools,” McAnalloy said. “Once we have a contract in place, details of the transition will be worked out. Federal Way Public Schools will hold a reception prior to the end of the school year, so staff, parents and the community can meet and welcome her.”

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Federal Way High School basketball sensation Viont’e Daniels announced his decision to commit to the Washington State Cougars on Wednesday afternoon. Daniels helped lead the Eagles to a 27-2 record and the 4A state championship this year and was one of the state’s most prolific players. Daniels averaged over 21 points per game on the year. He will join a Washington State team that finished the year 13-17 and 10th in the Pac-12.

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Eagles avoid being swept by rival Titans with shutout win

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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ig time rivalries deserve big stages.

Cheney Stadium, the home of the Mariners AAA affiliate Tacoma Rainiers, fit the bill for the third game of the series between Federal Way and Todd Beamer on Friday night.

Seven turned out to be the lucky number in the series as Beamer took the first two games by scores of 4-3 and 7-0. Federal Way answered with their own 7-0 win at Cheney Stadium.

“We knew it was going to be fun,” said Federal Way head coach Danny Graham. “It’s even more fun when you play one of your toughest rivals.

They kind of took it to us a little bit the first two days. So we came to a big environment and our kids produced very well and I

was excited about that.”

The players were able to enjoy amenities such as walk-up music, big league dugouts and their names and faces on the video board during the game.

“It’s our second year playing here and I love it,” said Beamer head coach Jerry Peterson. “It’s great for the kids and a good experience.”

Federal Way junior pitcher Ben Koler had a stellar night on the mound. He pitched a complete game shutout, striking out eight batters and only giving up one walk.

He also took a no hitter through three innings before Beamer senior Kepa Sharpe broke it up with a single in the fourth inning.

Beamer’s bats did begin to come alive after the fourth inning as they managed to out hit Fed-

Kepa Sharpe of Beamer singles into left field to break up the nohitter in the fourth inning. Sharpe, a senior and also the team’s starting catcher, would go 2-3 batting on the day. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror

Ben Koler finishes his windup and prepares to pitch during the first inning. Koler would strike out eight on the night and pitch a complete game in Federal Way’s 7-0 win over Beamer. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror eral Way 6-5. They just could not get the key hit they needed to drive in a run.

“One thing I like about the team is we started swinging it at the end of the game,” Peterson said.

The Eagles used small ball tactics throughout the game to score runs. Bunts were prevalent, but they also were able to swing with some power when necessary.

Senior Rylan Crastenberg and sophomore Gabe Togia would both finish the game 2-3 batting.

Each RBI was driven in by a different batter.

The Titans played right into this tactic by allowing seven walks during the game. Many of the base on balls came with no one out or only one out,

allowing Federal Way to move runners up.

Federal Way would pad their lead with three runs in the top of a rainy seventh inning. An error helped fuel the scoring.

With the game nearly out of reach, Beamer tried for one last rally, but Koler would end the game with a strikeout.

A defensive effort for Federal Way was on full display in the fifth inning when senior first baseman Christian Jones went toppling over the dugout wall to make a catch of a foul ball.

“Everything that we practiced, we succeeded in,” Graham said. “Our outfielders made good plays. We hit our cuts.

Our infielders made the routine plays. We squeezed; we played small ball, but we got big hits

when it mattered too. So I’m pretty excited with what we’ve got going forward.”

Federal Way improved their conference record to 1-2 with the win and 4-3 overall. They beat Kentridge 11-3 following their win over Beamer bringing their record to 5-3.

Beamer fell to 2-1 in conference play and 5-2 overall. They defeated Jefferson on Monday and Tuesday by scores of 3-1 and 6-0. They played again Thursday after the Mirror’s publishing deadline. They are currently 4-1 in conference and 7-2 overall.

The Titans will begin a three-game series Monday at home against Mount Rainier. Federal Way will begin a three-game series with Decatur at home on the same day.

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Scores and standings March 26 - April 1 BASEBALL

(home team listed second) Mount Rainier 4 - Thomas Jefferson 5 Kent-Meridian 2 - Decatur 19 Todd Beamer 7 - Federal Way 0 Federal Way 7 - Todd Beamer 0 (@ Cheney Stadium) Mount Rainier 1 - Decatur 16 Todd Beamer 3 - Thomas Jefferson 1 Decatur 6 - Mount Rainier 1 Kentridge 3 - Federal Way 11 Thomas Jefferson 0 - Todd Beamer 6 Federal Way - Mount Tahoma (Rained out) Thomas Jefferson - Mount Rainier (Rained out) SPSL NW standings as of April 1 (league, overall) 1. Decatur (2-0, 5-3) 2. Todd Beamer (2-1, 5-2) 3. Federal Way (1-2, 4-3)

4. Thomas Jefferson (1-3, 4-4) 5. Mount Rainier (1-3, 4-4)

SOFTBALL

Kentlake 0 - Todd Beamer 4 Federal Way 27 - KentMeridian 0 Kentlake 2 - Federal Way 13 Kent-Meridian 0 - Decatur 14 Kentridge 4 - Thomas Jefferson 7 Kentwood 0 - Todd Beamer 6 Todd Beamer 7 - Kentridge 4 Federal Way 8 - Kentridge 10 Thomas Jefferson 6 - Kentwood 7 Todd Beamer 18 - Mount Rainier 4 Decatur 4 - Tahoma 7 Kentlake - Decatur (Rained out) Kentwood - Federal Way (Rained out) Mount Rainier - Thomas Jefferson (Rained out) Tahoma - Todd Beamer (Rained out) SPSL North standings as of April 1 (league, overall) 1. Tahoma (4-0, 6-0) 2. Todd Beamer (4-0, 5-0)

Students invited to create new superhero FROM STAFF REPORTS

Washington state high school students are invited to participate in The Sidekick Collective‚ Superhero (Re) Design Contest.

Students are tasked with creating a new generation of superhero for the 21st century through photography, design or comic book art. First, second and third place winners will receive two tickets to the 2015 Seattle Interactive Conference.

3. Federal Way (3-1, 3-1) 4. Kentwood (2-2, 2-4) 5. Thomas Jefferson (1-1, 2-1) 6. Kentlake (1-2, 3-2) 7. Decatur (1-2, 1-3) 8. Kentridge (1-3, 1-4) 9. Mount Rainier (0-3, 0-5) 10. Kent-Merdian (0-3, 0-5)

GIRLS TENNIS

Federal Way 3 - Curtis 2 Thomas Jefferson 4 - Todd Beamer 1 Curtis 0 - Thomas Jefferson 5 Federal Way 2 - Kent-Meridian 3 Auburn Mountainview Thomas Jefferson (Rain out) Curtis - Decatur (Rain out)

BOYS SOCCER

Mount Rainier 2 - Decatur 1 Todd Beamer 1 - Federal Way 2 Todd Beamer 3 - Mount Rainier 2 Thomas Jefferson 1 - Decatur 1 SPSL NW standings as of April 1 (W/L/T league, W/L/T overall, points) 1. Mount Rainier (3-1-0, 4-2-0, 9 Pts) 2. Federal Way (2-1-0, 2-3-1, 6 Pts) 3. Thomas Jefferson (1-1-1, 2-1-2, 4 Pts) 4. Todd Beamer (1-2-0, 2-3-0, 3 Pts) 5. Decatur (0-2-1, 0-2-2, 1 Pts)

With the Superhero (Re)Design Contest, The Sidekick Collective calls students to design the superhero the world needs in 2015: Heroes who inspire change or challenge an injustice.

Students in grades nine through 12 may enter through April 15. Entries can be submitted online at www.sidekickcollective.com/redesign.

Judging will be based on innovation, technique and personal voice. Winners will be announced in May. The Sidekick Collective was founded by the filmmakers of the film “Reinventing the Patriot,” a documentary and superhero story based on Federal Way High School graduate Paige Edmiston’s

SPSL Central standings as of April 1 (league [iW-iL], overall [iW-iL]) 1. Thomas Jefferson (2-0 [9-1], 3-1 [16-5]) 2. Federal Way (2-0 [6-4], 3-1 [12-7]) 3. Decatur (0-1 [2-3], 0-2 [2-8]) 4. Todd Beamer (0-1 [1-4], 1-1 [5-5]) 5. Curtis (0-2 [2-8], 2-3 [11-14])

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD

Kentwood 90 - Decatur 55 Federal Way 70 - Tahoma 75 Decatur 79 - Mount Rainier 57 SPSL NW standings as of April 1 (league, overall) 1. Decatur (1-0, 1-1) 2. Federal Way (0-0, 1-1)

award-winning essay. With the essay as its narrative, the film tells a superhero story about the Federal Way High School students who in 2012 led a passionate, eight-month campaign to turn a 15-point electoral loss into a 20-point victory, assuring a $120 million stateof-the-art new school.

The filmmakers founded The Sidekick Collective to celebrate and recognize students who, like the Federal Way students, give life to the words in Edmiston’s essay by making right what’s wrong, helping others first and protecting the vulnerable.

For details, visit www.sidekickcollective.com/redesign.

3. Thomas Jefferson (0-0, 1-1) 4. Todd Beamer (0-0, 1-1) 5. Mount Rainier (0-1, 0-2)

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD

Kentwood 81 - Decatur 60 Federal Way 65 - Tahoma 85 Decatur 62 - Mount Rainier 78 SPSL NW standings as of April 1 (league, overall) 1. Mount Rainier (1-0, 3-0) 2. Federal Way (0-0, 1-1) 3. Todd Beamer (0-0, 1-1) 4. Thomas Jefferson (0-0, 0-2) 5. Decatur (0-1, 0-3)

FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Decatur High School Dance team was not phased by their move up to 4A competition this year as they claimed a state title for the fourth straight year.

The team won in the kick and military routine events.

The military routine was describe as “an athletic mix set to a Missy Elliot mix.”

They pleased the crowd with their kick routine as they preformed in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles costumes.

Lead by their head coach Lindsay Starr, the team has won state in the military event three years in a row.

They have won the kick event three of the last four years.

Prior to this season, all championships during that span came in the 1A/2A/3A division.

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The girls mintained a cumulative 3.6 GPA during the season. It is the highest

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This is the second straight year a Thomas Jefferson team has won a winter academic state championship. Last year, the gymnastics team took Jefferson girls wrestling team pictured from left to right: Kailee Richardson, Ashley Corletto, Jasmine Pleasants, LeAnn Donoso, Megan Dougherty, Paola Mercado-Ochoa, Jamie Grall, Rachel Marsh. Contributed photo home the honor.

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very spring I get super busy. There’s something about the calendar saying April that makes schools and parents think about puberty and sex education. My phone rings off the hook, my email piles up and I have to turn down or pass on requests to provide this education to students and families.

I try to reason with myself: “I can’t do everything,” I say in my head. “I mean, it’s not like if I don’t go, they’ll never get this information, right?”

Then I get phone calls requesting help for a sixth grader who thinks she may be pregnant, and I hear teens feeling stressed about how to set boundaries with their partners about what they don’t want to do, and I hear parents say thanks for the talk because they really didn’t know how to bring up the idea of sex with their preteen.

So I wonder, who is talking to our kids? How do we expect them to get the information they need to stay safe and make good choices? I mean, they don’t know what they don’t know yet, you know?

Here are some simple things you can do to bring up important topics in a (hopefully) nonthreatening way: • Start positively. Don’t jump right to doom, gloom and scaring the heck out of them so they’ll stay away from risky behavior. Talk about friendships and who they can trust, who they like to hang around and what they like to do.

Make it fun — if they had $100 and could invite three people to do something, where would they go? What would they do? This is about relationships, responsibility, choices and respect. Super important.

• Be open to questions. Let your kids know that if they have a question, you’d really like to help them find the answer, if you already don’t know. In a previous article, I highlighted some reputable sites for researching answers to quesAmy Johnson

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If you like political intrigue, then the “Perils of Pauline” — better known as the trials and tribulations of Democratic state Auditor Troy Kelley unfolding in Olympia — is just right for you.

It has been widely reported that Kelley’s house was searched, his business records turned over to federal agents under subpoena and he appears to be the target of a grand jury probe into his personal finances. This was a major campaign issue two years ago when he was first elected as auditor. Kelley has known about the investigation for two years but it was apparently never resolved and only faded in to the background.

But this issue has a local twist that might thrust Federal Way in to the middle of the

biggest chess game in the state for the next two years, should Kelley have to vacate his office. Republicans calling for Kelley to resign is to be expected in the turbulent world of today’s politics, but Kelley’s problems are so serious almost no Democrats are offering any support.

And here’s why: Federal agents don’t usually raid your house without a pretty good reason. Even if Kelley avoids an indictment, the best he can expect is to finish his term next year. At worse, he could be forced to resign from office. His ability to win re-election is minimal.

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Shop offers home to community Recently my friend Rita and I discovered one of the most exciting shops in Federal Way. Tucked away in the corner of Gateway Center lies an adventure for the inquisitive, the decorator and the person wanting to see what beautiful things you can do with upscale/ resale home furnishings.

We found that Fusion Décor Boutique is one of the most elegant displays of gently used furniture,

artwork, table settings and more that we have ever seen and it is right here in Federal Way. All items in the boutique were donated and the people giving of their time and energy do it freely. Because of this, the prices of all items, such as sofas, dining tables, dishes, artwork, roll top desks, piano and so much more are priced so that anyone can afford to shop there.

Some of you may have recently read about FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy) in the Mirror but if you did not get a chance, let me tell you a little about them.

The nonprofit organization was established in 1993 and consists of over 100 volunteers who donate approximately 15,000 hours annually towards the maintenance of multiple fully furnished

and decorated homes for the homeless.

The organization offers “Housing for Hope,” adding dignity and love to those who have lost hope.

Let me tell you, visiting the Fusion Décor Boutique will make you feel such a hope for our community also. Great things do happen in Federal Way.

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Why pot shops are bad idea Regarding the issue of pot shops in Federal Way, I have a few comments to make. While I have spoken out against them at two City Council meetings, I feel the subject is important enough to use every avenue to broadcast my fears. There are many reasons it is a bad idea: • We are sending the wrong message to our

youth. Allowing those shops would say to them it is legal so it must not be dangerous to our health.

Wrong. Marijuana tests have proven that pot kills brain cells and is especially dangerous for youth.

It is addictive and it is a gateway drug, meaning most pot smokers go on to experiment with other drugs, and most end up full-blown drug addicts with no future.

• As more and more people indulge, it will increase the crime in Federal Way and it will cause more accidents on our roads.

• Pot shops will add more to the laziness factor and they would only add to the number of addicts already residing in our city. Do we really want to attract more?

• Smoking marijuana is still against federal law and we are not mandated to bring pot shops to our

cities.

• It will continue to create a negative image of Federal Way. You have all heard the different unflattering names people call our city. Has it ever occurred to you why? It is largely because of the number of drug addicts who live here and the ensuing crime drug addiction causes. I, personally, have had my home broken into and my family heirlooms and valuables stolen seven times over the 40 years I have lived here.

How many of you have those same sad stories?

Saying no to pot shops would say to the world that we still have half a brain, we are better than that, we are smarter than that. Meanwhile, the Federal Way police force should zero in on the illegal drug problems in our city instead of arresting innocent old women.

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tee. While transparency in government may be part of Miloscia’s reasoning, there is more to the story.

Two years ago Miloscia, then a Democrat, ran for state auditor against Kelley and was defeated in the primary. If Kelley is forced to give up his office, Miloscia would likely run for the job, or he could seek to be appointed to the position.

However, there are much bigger prizes in this chess game than who gets to be state auditor. If Kelley leaves, Gov. Jay Inslee would appoint a person to the job. Despite the fact that Kelley is a Democrat, Inslee doesn’t have to appoint a Democrat.

Why wouldn’t he prefer to appoint another Democrat, and could that open the door for Federal Way’s Miloscia?

Because to some, control of the state Legislature is far more important than who sits in the auditor’s chair.

A Republican auditor like Miloscia might not be typically friendly to a Democratic governor, and could cause state and local government a lot of trouble. However, whomever Inslee appointed wouldn’t necessarily be unfriendly to the person who appointed him or her.

That opens the door slightly for Miloscia. Or Miloscia could run in a special election and win. Either way, many Democrats wouldn’t mind seeing Miloscia as auditor and, more importantly, out of the Legislature.

And here is the key to the whole row of dominos. Miloscia’s departure would open the door for the Democrats to take the Senate seat he currently holds. That puts the state Senate within the Democrat’s grasp in 2016 and gives them a stronger hand in the 2016 legislative session. Republicans see the same vulnerability

and would want a strong candidate appointed to replace Miloscia should he leave, either through appointment or election.

No one is openly counting votes yet or even speculating on candidates, as they are waiting for the Kelley saga to unfold. But if Miloscia did move on to the auditor’s office, incumbent Republican Rep. Linda Kochmar would likely be interested in the Senate, as would potentially several other local office holders and political activists. It would initially be an appointment by the County Council and then an election for the balance of the term.

Parallel to that is the looming fight over the 30th District House seat currently held by Democratic appointee Rep. Carol Gregory, D-Federal Way. She will be challenged by Republican Teri Hickel and the race could cost well over $1 million.

The Democrats are eyeing control of the Senate but their twovote margin in the lower chamber is uncomfortably close. If Republicans can win the House seat in this year’s special election, they believe that a current Democratic House member might be willing to switch to be a Republican. This would create a tie, it would cause co-committee chairs, a co-speakership, and create power sharing.

It’s still all in the speculation phase with a lot of twists and turns yet to be played out, but Federal Way could become the most important legislative district in the state for the next few months.

As I have said before, movements have meaning; read between the lines and watch the chess moves unfold.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn: bjroegner@ comcast.net.

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na stores to Federal Way don’t hold water for me. Those who would promote usage are users themselves. The rest are city officials who are looking at the possibility that the city would glean revenue eventually and/or they are politicians running for office. In either case, their thinking is skewed. Fifty-three percent of Federal Way residents voted for pot shops. How many of them are addicts? If 100 percent voted for it, I would still caution against it.

You can call me anything you want, folks, but I am adamant. I’ve lived too many years with drugs in my immediate family. Drugs ruin families. Drugs cause domestic violence. Drugs cause laziness and unemployment. Drugs cause brain damage. As a parent, I did everything I could to keep them away from my family to no avail. There are too many bad people out there pushing drugs. And, now, my beloved Federal Way seems to want to push them as well.

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etired Thomas Jefferson High School principal Elizabeth “Liz” Drake announced on Friday she is running again for the Federal Way school board Position 3.

This will be the second time Drake challenges Danny Peterson for the seat

— if the incumbent decides to run again.

Drake ran against Peterson for the position in the 2011 election, leading a field of three candidates in the primary election and garnering nearly 48 percent of the vote. However, Drake dropped out of the race before the general election in October 2011, when the district hired her for an

interim principal position at Thomas Jefferson that eventually became a permanent position.

Drake recalled she met with then-Superintendent Rob Neu as a school board candidate in 2011, when Neu told her, “It’s a pity that you’re running for the school board; we really need you in the district.”

She said Thomas Jef-

ferson was going through “horrendous difficulties” and Neu asked Drake if she would step up as interim principal in October of 2011.

“I’m a born principal,” said Drake. “I think it’s a position that I absolutely love because it really has hands-on contact with students, with parents, with teachers. You really do

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“I’ve still got a lot of energy,” she laughed. “I’ve got energy for anything but a 15 to 16-hour-per-day job.”

Drake said she decided to run for the school board because she has a passion for making a difference and the experience to back that up.

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A: Mr. Federal Way couldn’t agree more.

At around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, students found a message on a bathroom stall at the school that claimed an explosive device would go off in the building at 2 p.m. that day, district officials said. While Federal Way police and security searched the school and found nothing inside, “out of an abundance of caution” they evacuated students and staff from the building

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What kind of “abundance of caution” is a short head start for students and staff to get out of the school before a potential bomb could go off?

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How many clumsy kids, dazed teachers and confused staff could a school possibly have during a school evacuation? Mr. Federal Way’s math skills are a bit shaky, but he can guess it would probably be more than one. But even one person who takes more than five minutes to exit is still one person too many and five minutes is not a long enough lead time.

Perhaps a search of the school was enough to satisfy school officials that there was no looming threat. Who knows. But Mr. Federal Way thinks the school district needs to get it together and re-evaluate their protocols.

Hopefully the new superintendent will be key to making this happen.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, I can’t believe not one person on the school board thought that Sally McLean was clearly the best choice for superintendent. Is this an April Fool’s Day joke?

A: There is no gotcha moment going on that Mr.

Federal Way is aware of. The school board did indeed select Tammy Campbell as the district’s new superintendent.

Campbell exhibits the charisma our school district needs to strengthen our schools.

During a recent public forum, her answers were polished, concise and she seemed to have a deep understanding of the issues.

To McLean’s credit, she has a deep understanding of the issues too and knows the district as she’s been interim superintendent for nearly one year. She also had many residents and school officials rooting for her. Either candidate would have been a good choice.

However, Mr. Federal Way thinks the board based their decision on charisma and public speaking. Some of us have it; some of us don’t. Campbell certainly led the trio of candidates with these qualities.

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tions about growing up and sexual health. Visit www. plannedparenthood.org/parents for multiple resources for parents on different topics and how to have conversations.

• Go to a class together. Great Conversations offers classes for 10-12 year olds and a parent or adult to attend in a gender-separate format to talk about puberty, body changes and growing up. For information, visit www.greatconversations.com • Read a book together. Check out the resources page on my website (www.diligentjoy.com/resources.php) and always preview the book first before sharing it with your child. Even having books around and available is a way to show you’re open to conversations.

• Use teachable moments. When you hear lyrics on the radio of a song, ask in a curious tone, “What do you think that means?” “What do you think they are talking about?”

“Is that respectful to all people?” “How might you change those lyrics to be more inclusive or respectful?”

• Be aware and set good boundaries. Especially if your preteen or teen has a phone, they have access to all kinds of information and may not know how to make sense of it. Be sure you have a way to monitor what they are viewing, and that they know you will check. See this article about talking to your kids about porn they may see, if you haven’t already: www.federalwaymirror.com/opinion/281986531.html • Don’t leave your child’s education about growing up, relationships, trust, boundaries and sexuality up to someone else. Often that means they’ll learn from peers or the internet, and it won’t be accurate nor will it be infused with your family values. Spring into action and talk to your kids.

Federal Way resident Amy Johnson, MSW, is a trainer, educator and coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is coauthor of the books “Parenting by Strengths: A Parent’s Guide for Challenging Situations” and “Homegrown Faith and Justice.” Amy facilitates classes and workshops in the Puget Sound area and online. She specializes in working with parents and in sexuality education. Amy can be reached at comments@diligentjoy.com.

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LAST RECYCLING EVENT FOR BULBS AND TUBES

The city’s free “one-stop” recycling event occurs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Wild Waves parking lot at 36201 Enchanted Parkway S. Residents can bring a variety of bulky or difficult-to-recycle items, such as appliances, scrap metal, branches, tires, mattresses, Styrofoam and confidential documents.

This is the final recycling event for fluorescent bulbs and tubes.

“While we prefer to not eliminate items accepted at recycling events, this is actually a positive change,” said Jeanette Brizendine-Jurgensen, the city’s recycling project manager and event coordinator. “The new state-wide bulb and tube recycling program now offers free, local recycling almost every day of the year.”

Northshore Ace Hardware at 35419 21st Ave. SW and Walker Ace Hardware at 1616 SW Dash Point Road both accept fluorescent lights for free from residents and small businesses.

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City honors family for long-time volunteerism

BY ANDREW FICKES For the Mirror

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ince opening in 2007, the Federal Way Community Center has presented dozens of events and activities each year for families to enjoy.

One Federal Way family has been there every step of the way, volunteering tirelessly to ensure events go off without a hitch.

On Jan. 20, the Federal Way City Council and Mayor Jim Ferrell recognized Yolanda Robbins and her two daughters, Bryanna, 20, and Krystal, 16, for their volunteer contributions at the community center spanning more than eight years.

“We have had the pleasure and opportunity to work with the Robbins family each year as our Yolanda Robbins and her two daughters, Bryanna and Krystal, stand proud with the Federal Way City Council during a meeting on Jan. 20. The city events have grown,” said honored the family for their long-time volunteerism at the Federal Way Community Center. Courtesy of city of Federal Way Cody Geddes, a recreation supervisor for the city. stilled a love of volunteerhappy, of course, to have community.

Geddes said Bryanna “They are a big part of ing very early on for their their help.

“Having done it at an Robbins, after years of volour success and retention two girls.

“Thank you so much for early age with my girls, unteering, now is a comof so many of our valued Volunteering for Brythis honor,” she told the they’ve learned what it’s munity center employee. customers that come back anna and Krystal started council on Jan. 20. “The like to be part of a comShe has worked as a day year after year.” when they attended community has become munity and helping out,” camp counselor in the Events at Sherwood part of our family. We she said. “My oldest one summer, the front desk the commuForest Elso much enjoy doing all (Bryanna) is graduating counter and special events. nity center ementary. of these events year after from Western (this June).

Krystal, who is active that Yolanda The girls, year. We see familiar faces, My youngest (Krystal) is in ROTC at Todd Beamer, and her along we see little ones that keep at Todd Beamer. Both are will follow in her sister’s daughters with their growing and growing and very involved in the comfootsteps this summer and have been a parents, it’s just a joy for me and munity. You plant a seed in be an employed day camp part of involunmy girls to be able to be them since they were little counselor. clude Daughteered in part of that, too. Thank and it becomes part of “I’ve been involved in ters Night events put you very much and we their life. It’s like planting a lot of things. I started Out; Hooked on by the hope to see you (at the seeds for the future when when I was 4 and now I’m on Fishing; school’s community center).” you start volunteering at 16, so it’s been a while,” Kids Day; PTA. Doug Robbins said he a young age. I hope my Krystal said. “This is a big Red, White When is a proud husband and daughters do the same passion in my life. I just & Blues the father. He helps to get his with their kids.” love it to death.”

Yolanda Robbins Festival; K-9 Federal wife and daughters to and Bryanna Robbins is a Bryanna Robbins said Karnival; Way Com- from events. business major at Western she hopes to be part of the Tricks N munity “They do it for the love Washington University. community center’s future Treats; Jingle Center of it,” he said. “There is no On many occasions, she after she graduates this Bell Brunch; opened, Yolanda Robgain. It’s selfless devotion.” travels back from college spring.

Holiday Tree Lighting; and bins asked right away if Yolanda Robbins said it’s to Federal Way just to be “I love coming home,” Cookies with Mrs. Claus. the center needed any given her great satisfaction part of the community she said. “I love coming to Yolanda Robbins and volunteers. The city was to make a difference in the events. the events.” her husband Doug in-

“You plant a seed in them since they were little and it becomes a part of their life ... I hope my daughters do the same with their kids.”

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But now, her mom tells her to walk the track because she doesn’t have an AED. “It’s a constant worry in my mom’s mind,” Tatiana said.

Andrea Stevenson Jones, Tatiana’s mom, said the Nick of Time Foundation testing was a great opportunity because she never would have known her daughter had the defect.

“I took her to do the screening and the testing came up with some odd readings so they asked us to progress further with her doctor,” Stevenson Jones said. “They took her in and at first thought it was a blood pressure situation.”

And then, they deemed her thickened artery wall as the result of poor diet and fitness — issues that could be resolved if she just exercised more.

However, after undergoing an MRI and positron emission tomograph scan, Tatiana’s doctor told her she had to stop exercising unless she had an AED present.

In fact, she said her doctors knew very little about the condition and suggested surgery was the only treatment option, but it was also pretty risky.

“It’s a risk we’re taking but she’s young and she loves her sports and she’s been doing that for a long time,” Stevenson Jones said. “We’re thankful for the school, Nick of Time and the fire department and everyone willing to help out in this situation. We’re blessed that we know about it now and it will be great to have an AED that’s hers.”

The condition explains some health problems Tatiana had experienced, such as why one side of her body would swell up.

Now, she’s wondering if her previously-diag-

nosed asthma is also a symptom of anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery.

Ultimately deciding not to undergo surgery at this time, Tatiana is enrolled in a study at the Seattle Children’s Hospital and attends meetings twice a month where doctors check her heart and ask her a series of questions.

As she continues her life like any other active high school/Running Start student, Tatiana looks forward to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and studying to become a neonatal nurse once she graduates.

“It’s a blessing because lately I’ve been a lot more cautious and aware of things that could happen,” Tatiana said, adding that she recommends everyone, not just athletes, get tested for heart conditions early on.

For more information or to donate towards Tatiana’s AED, visit www.gofundme.com/qgtee68.

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Police Blotter The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Nail salon, smoke shop burglarized: At 4:08 a.m. on March 29 in the 32000 block of 23rd Ave. S., Lady Nails and Mary Jane’s House of Glass were burglarized.

Police discovered two open doors in the back of Mary Jane’s House of Glass and a hole in the wall of a bathroom to gain access to Lady Nails. About $100 worth of tools, $100 of pills and medication, a $20 Nike Air backpack and $100 in currency was stolen.

Woman assaults boyfriend: At 7:12 a.m. on March 29 in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, a woman was arrested for assaulting her ex-boyfriend. When police arrived, the woman blocked entry/exit of her ex-boyfriend and the officer had to force his way in. According to the police report, this was when the woman assaulted the man.

Police found a crying child locked

in a bedroom and had to force their way into that room as well. The woman was booked into jail.

Missing woman found: At 12:37 p.m. on March 29 in the 27500 block of Star Lake Road S., police responded to reports of a woman who was walking down the street. She had fallen several times and appeared confused.

South King Fire and Rescue located her and noted she appeared to be in her 80s. The woman wouldn’t speak, had no identification or any idea where she was walking from.

Police found no reports of missing people in the area. She was later transported to St. Francis Hospital due to health reasons.

Man pounds on resident’s door, claims being chased: At 12 p.m. on March 29 in the 28600 block of 26th Ave. S., a 40-year-old man was arrested on a Renton warrant after police were called to a different man’s residence.

The reporting party said the man pounded on his door as he said he was being chased. In a police interview, the man told officers unknown people associated with his ex-wife were chasing him from his residence, however, police found

no evidence of a crime.

Dog traps resident: At 1:52 p.m. on March 29 in the 28900 block of 28th Place S., a man called police to report a dog trapped him in his residence. When police arrived, the dog had gone home and was inside the owner’s house.

The man said he was coming out of his house when he noticed two dogs in his yard. He went inside the front door and one of them started barking at him through his screen door. The dog’s owner had two civil infractions for an unlicensed dog and a public nuisance last summer. The man told police he would shoot the dog if it endangered his life.

Dog fight: At 2:38 p.m. on March 29 in the 29200 block of 18th Ave. S., officers responded to a report that a man was beating four dogs with a pipe in his backyard and had also threatened to beat his wife. The man told police he had broken up a dog fight between two female dogs. They were supposedly fighting over a 4-month-old puppy and had sustained wounds. Per city code, the owner had to give up one of the dogs and decided to surrender her oldest one.

Dog bite: At 6:38 p.m. on March 29 in the 32900 block of 44th Place SW, a man reported his daughter was bitten by a neighbor’s dog and had taken her to the emergency room. His daughter had punctures on her right arm as well as bruising. She told police she went outside to play with a neighbor who had a family dog on a leash.

However, when the two started playing, the dog bit her. The dog’s owner said her family had adopted the dog from the Auburn Humane Society, was spayed and had all the appropriate licensing and shots.

When the officer photographed the dog, he noted the dog growled and barked. The officer stated the dog had to be confined home for 15 days and had to be muzzled and on a leash when outside.

Man finds box of marijuana: At 7 p.m. on March 29 in the 3900 block of S. 322nd St., a man called to report a box in the middle of the street containing several bags of marijuana and a bag of unknown substance. Police took the drugs, weighed the bag, photographed them and put them into evidence for destruction. The total weight of the marijuana was 1.65 pounds.

The other substance appeared to be organic, possibly a food substance and was also disposed of.

Police find meth, glass pipe: At 2:47 a.m. on March 28 in the

Police find mystery man who saved boy FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way police launched a manhunt of sorts last week for an unknown driver, who saved a 4-year-old boy from running into a busy intersection on March 26.

Police officer Chris Martin responded to the intersection of Ninth Avenue South and Dash Point Road at approximately 4 p.m., moments after a good samaritan stopped the boy from entering the roadway.

Police said the child’s parents had called 911.

But the mystery man left the scene before police had the chance to speak with him.

Video footage from a fixed surveillance camera shows the boy darting towards the busy street. The good samaritan pulls up alongside the boy, jumps out of his vehicle and runs in front of the boy, preventing him from entering the

From left, King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer, Sean Deeds, Mayor Jim Ferrell and Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin pose for a photo at the mayor’s state of the city address on Wednesday. The mayor thanked Deeds for his heroic actions when he saved a child from running into a busy intersection. Courtesy of Bruce Honda busy roadway.

The Federal Way Police Department said they were trying to identify the man to personally thank him for his quick action and posted the video on their Facebook page on March 27. They noted they could not enhance the video to view the driver’s license plate.

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Deeds said he just happened to be in the “right

place at the right time.”

During his state of the city address on Wednesday, Mayor Jim Ferrell also recognized Deeds for his heroism.

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31400 block of 20th Ave. S., a man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Police stopped him for driving without taillights and discovered he had a Renton warrant. Upon searching the man, police located a glass pipe and small baggy of what appeared to be methamphetamine residue in his pants pocket.

Police find meth, heroin at mall: At 11:30 a.m. on March 28 in the 1900 block of S. Commons, a 31-year-old man was arrested on a Federal Way warrant for theft. Police found him after they responded to The Commons mall for a welfare check. Witnesses reported the man was sitting on the ground in pain, however, he told officers he did not need medical aid. After arresting him for the warrant, police found multiple plastic baggies with methamphetamine and heroin. Police weighed the drugs and determined there was .16 grams of heroin and .06 grams of methamphetamine.

Suicidal man committed: At 12:17 p.m. on March 28 in the 3100 block of SW 314th St., a male was involuntarily committed after he stated in front of police officers he needed help and wanted to kill himself. Although he did not disclose how he wanted to kill himself, he said he takes Adderall and Cymbalta. His sister told police

he also suffers from depression and anxiety.

Police find marijuana at mall: At 12:24 p.m. on March 28 in the 1900 block of S. Commons, a 20-year-old woman was arrested on a Puyallup warrant and was found to have drug paraphernalia associated with smoking heroin and a small amount of marijuana.

The woman is also a suspect in a case involving a stolen cell phone and credit card, and has gotten in trouble with mall security for loitering and panhandling in the past.

Brother pushes 6-year-old down stairs: At 2:06 p.m. on March 28 in the 31800 block of Third Place SW, medics responded to a 6-year-old with facial injuries that were caused when his 7-yearold brother pushed him down the stairs. The boy’s head struck the ground and his mother took him to St. Francis Hospital with minor injuries. The mother also requested police talk to her older son to warn him not to do it again.

Police help upset woman: At 2:21 p.m. on March 28 in the 30800 block of 21st Ave. SW, police responded to an upset woman who was standing in her driveway. She was crying and said she wanted to end her life. She told police she had depression, panic attacks and was on Wellbutrin, Alprazolam and Citalopram.

story,” Ferrell said. “Thanks to our safe city cameras, we were able to record Sean’s ‘good deed’ and we were able to find him. Sean is here today. On behalf of the citizens of our community, thank you for a job well done.”

Deeds’s relatives have set up a gofundme.com account to help Deeds and his son take a “dream fishing trip,” for those who’d like to thank a local hero.

For information, visit www.gofundme.com/gooddeedsfishing

tation, along with another charge of communication with a minor for immoral purposes in June 2014.

However, according to the March 10 plea agreement, the state dropped the latter charge in exchange for Strong’s guilty plea.

Strong admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl on her team. The former coach confessed to kissing, inappropriately touching and being touched and sending naked photos to the girl, according to charging documents.

Probable cause documents state the victim said the inappropriate relationship began at the end of 2013 until Strong’s arrest last June.

Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Satterberg recommended that Strong receive a six-month prison sentence, along with a $10,000 fine, according to a March 12 pre-sentence statement.

Strong’s sentencing hearing is set for April 17 before Judge Andrea Darvas at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Former basketball coach pleads guilty to child molestation FROM STAFF REPORTS

A former Federal Way High School volunteer basketball coach pleaded guilty on March 10 to molesting a player on her team.

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ports publicly has done little to ease these positive direction. We have a lot of exciting mobility easier for transit riders and reduce concerns and casts doubt on your leaderthings happening for Federal Way and it traffic noise in our neighborhoods.” ship and management of the state auditor’s requires commitment.”

She said as a school board member, office and its function as the independent Moore — a former Democrat who enformer teacher and as a grandmother of agency responsible for accountability. These tered the 30th District state representative Federal Way students, she’s “especially FROM STAFF REPORTS concerns must be addressed so that the race as a Republican — said he initially filed happy” to see $1.5 million earmarked for Legislature can decide the appropriate to “ensure there would be a moderate, comthe Safe Routes to School in the Federal Way Sen. Mark Miloscia, R-Federal policy and budget needs of the state mon sense voice representing us, like my school district. The beneficiaries of the curWay, invited embattled state Audiauditor’s office. former boss, the late Rep. Roger Freeman.” rent project will be the students at Sacajawea tor Troy Kelley to testify about a “It is important for you to address Freeman died of colon cancer last OctoMiddle School, she noted. federal criminal investigation rethese matters personally, in public ber, six days before the general election that She said providing students with a safe garding Kelley’s business dealings. testimony. I agree with the governor’s he won. alternative to riding a school bus or being Miloscia asked Kelley in a letter request for full disclosure of this Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Carol Gregory, driven to and from school by adults is “a to testify on Wednesday before the matter and expect that you will be D-Federal Way, to the vacant Position 2 seat smart and worthwhile investment.”

Mark Miloscia Senate Accountability and Reform forthcoming with testimony on how in January.

“I hope my fellow legislators will unite for Committee that the legislator you intend to manage your agency in Hickel, who is the founding executive dia quick approval of this current-law budget, serves on. However, Kelley did not light of an ongoing federal rector of Advancing Leadership, filed so we can turn our attention to the more show up to testify. investigation. for the seat on March 17. difficult task of planning, and paying for, the Miloscia, who ran unsuccessfully for the “The Senate Accountability and Moore believes Hickel has the abiltransportation infrastructure we’ll need 10, state auditor position in 2012, wrote: Reform Committee is planning ity to bring people together to work 20 or more years in the future.”

“Several federal agencies have initiated to hold a work session on what toward a common goal. apparent criminal and ethical investigations various agencies are achieving “She shares my values of a high that involve your conduct as state audiregarding fraud and accountability. quality education system, college aftor. To date, I’m aware of a U.S. Treasury I hope your comments will add to fordability and a quality state governMartin Moore Department search of your home, a Justice the discussion, resolve the public’s ment that is efficient and accountable Department subpoena on your official state and legislators’ concerns and assist to its citizens,” Moore added.

FROM STAFF REPORTS office and federal agents seeking personal us in our policy and budget deciinformation regarding you from multiple sions for your agency.”

Metropolitan King County Councilman state agencies.

Pete von Reichbauer released this statement “These inquiries appear to connect you, on Wednesday’s announcement that County your current and former offices and emFROM STAFF REPORTS Council Chair Larry Phillips will not seek ployees that have worked for you at the State reelection: “No member of the King County Rep. Carol Gregory, D-Federal Way, said Auditor’s Office and in private capacities.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Council has served the people of she is pleased that the transportation Normally, I would request that the [office] King County as council chair longer Federal Way City Councilman Martin budget that House transportation investigate and provide guidance to the than Larry Phillips,” von ReichMoore announced on Monday he has chair Rep. Judy Clibborn recently Legislature about how to move forward in bauer wrote. “The experience Larry dropped out of the 30th Legislative District released provides for state funding to dealing with issues like future audits, but brought to the Council included race and is endorsing Republican candidate make “substantial progress” on more that would not be appropriate in this case. working for the King County Teri Hickel. than a dozen significant transportaAs auditor, you were elected to serve as Executive and serving in the state “Not a day goes by without realizing tion projects in the 30th District.

Washington’s guardian of accountability and legislature. That experience has how grateful and blessed I am to have the “Improving the I-5/SR 161/SR fraud prevention. Lawmakers and citizens been put to great use by Larry in his Carol Gregory amazing opportunity to serve the people of 18 interchange is the largest single rely on the auditor to inform us of how our work on the County Council and Federal Way,” Moore wrote in a statement. project, and it will also be the most state programs are performing. The reports for not only his constituents, but all noticeable to motorists,” Gregory of federal investigations centered on you and “After much thought, prayers and consultaof King County. tion, I ultimately think that I need to put 100 wrote in a statement. “But many other projyour business dealings raise questions about “Larry has earned the respect of his colpercent focus on the citizens of Federal Way ects are also included, projects that will help the public’s trust in your ability to carry out leagues as well ... I look forward to working by continuing to serve on the City Council. with traffic flow, ease the congestion that this role effectively. with him throughout the rest of this year.”

I look forward to moving this great city in a accompanies our growth as a region, make “Your refusal to respond to these re-

Von Reichbauer comments on Phillips decision not to seek reelection

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the conversations leading up to some of the decisions that consider myself to be part of Federal Way, even though were made that provided us with a good short-term I’ve now retired and I’m solution to regain student proud of the work that’s confidence and parent going on in Federal Way … confidence,” she said of the I think we’re doing some Standards Based District really good things and I just feel that I have got the back- Grading Advisory Committee the district formed ground, the skills as a way to curb gradto be a positive ing confusion and help in the work improve practices. “I that we’re doing.” think that’s what we Drake prevididn’t do, as a district, ously served as a great job of.” principal of Todd She said with a Beamer High Liz Drake grading committee School from in place, the district 2008-2010. She needs to now listen to also worked as a high school those parental voices on the principal in Pennsylvania, committee. and as a principal and “I see the school district teacher in England at all as a service. We should grade levels. be listening to what our She completed her undercustomers are saying,” graduate degree in England, Drake said. “We cannot be and her master’s degree, teachers and superintendent arrogant and so philosophically driven that we take certifications from Lehigh things in a direction that no University in Pennsylvania. one agrees with and I think Drake said the school district currently faces many that has been a tendency.

We need to advise, we need issues, including ongoing to bring to the table some of concerns over standardsthe best thinking that’s going based grading. on but we can’t overrule par“As a high school princienting, students, ideas and pal, I was highly involved in

voice. It has to be a team.”

She said the board should also continue to address the district’s broad diversity and ensure students are being prepared for success following graduation.

But Drake also has new ideas she hopes to bring to the table.

“There was a moment when I was thinking that City Council might be a possibility for me,” she said.

“I just haven’t gotten a background in City Council. But I do believe the connection between education and the city is critical and I don’t know that that connection has ever been properly made.”

The city’s success rests on the success of the education system, she noted. When people with kids move to Federal Way, one of their most important decisions is to find a solid school “and not many of the schools [in Federal Way] appear to be that successful,” she said.

“We need to be linking our education and our city and the whole thing far more than leaving education as a separate entity. We’ve got all

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sorts of businesses looking for positions to be filled by students in our community.

What connection do we have between that? These are the sorts of things I hope I can start generating some energy around.”

When asked about her potential opponent, Drake said she will not “undermine or underrate” Peterson; however, she believes she would bring more of an educational background to the position.

The Mirror could not reach Peterson for immediate comment.

Drake is also invested in the schools with grandchildren in the Federal Way school system.

“I bring to the position a wealth of education that spans two continents,” she said. “I’m not about some empty ideas; I’m about realistic goals. And I think in my role now as retired, I’ll be able to provide that much more time maybe visiting

schools and just being that person who can listen to what’s going on.”

Drake said several of her former colleagues, including teachers at Thomas Jefferson and other schools in the district, have encouraged her to run.

“I really do feel that there is support within the city for me to be a voice that will make the Federal Way school district even stronger than it is now,” she said.

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Crisp Creperie owner hopes to keep food truck in Federal Way

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urkey and peppered bacon, prosciutto and brie, ham and fried egg crepes; banana and salted caramel, Nutella and marshmallow and strawberry and lemon curd crepes.

Hungry yet?

These food concoctions are all wrapped in very thin French pancakes and served out of a food truck called the Crisp Creperie.

The truck dawns a mustache on the bumper, eyelashes with red rhinestone eyeliner and a big red bow to complete the look.

“Our truck has a giant open window with the three crepe machines right in front of it so it’s a lot of fun, people can interact with us and we play funky music,” said Crisp Creperie owner Debi Hernandez.

“It’s just a lot of fun talking to people, being creative and cooking.”

Hernandez bought Crisp Creperie six months ago but has kept the two-yearold food truck’s identity the same, for the most part.

“I kept their original menu, which all the customers love,” Hernandez

said. “I mean, if I would have changed anything, they wouldn’t be happy about that. But I still can be creative because I add a weekly special every week.”

Keeping the same route of three days in Seattle, two in Bellevue and one currently in Federal Way, Hernandez said the weekly special often includes Asian food or spicy ethnic flavors.

Ingredients such as coconut chicken curry especially appeal to her Seattle customers.

“People in Seattle absolutely love Asian food,” she said. “So it’s a really good avenue and they seem to really expect it and wait for the next week to try something new.”

The Crisp Creperie food truck is currently scheduled to stick around in Federal Way for the next couple of weeks but if Hernandez can’t draw on more business, she may have to move.

“We’re trying to get a presence going there,” Hernandez said of her location at The Commons mall parking lot. “We’re working with the Commons and they would like to have a bunch of food trucks come but right now it’s kind of slow going getting the word

Crisp Creperie owner Debi Hernandez stands in front of her food truck at The Commons mall parking lot location in Federal Way. Her specialty crepes incorporate flavors from sweet to savory and serve Seattle, Bellevue and south King County community members. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror out.”

Hernandez said Mayor Jim Ferrell has also expressed interest in getting more food trucks in Federal Way because it “creates a carnival atmosphere.”

“People just tend to like them once they realize they’re not a ‘taco’ truck, that they’re very clean and have gourmet food,” she said.

Hernandez, an Auburn

resident, is connected to the Federal Way community as her husband is the general manager of locally owned Black Bear Diner and hopes to keep her business in the city because her production kitchen is local as well.

“The people that actually come to the truck, they love it,” she said. “They really like us to come but unfortunately if we don’t have enough business to support

that, we won’t be able to.”

Hernandez operates the food truck with an assistant who mans the cash register and makes the milkshakes, fruit smoothies and pours the lemonade and soda.

Hernandez reserves the weekend for private event catering and has served wine tastings, weddings and even school cultural events.

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Thomas Jefferson robotics team advances to district championship organization behind the competition. There are over 55,000 students involved in homas Jefferson High the competition across the School’s robotics United States. team has already Each year, the Thomas achieved a lot this year by Jefferson team faces two making it to the FIRST (For challenges: the actual comInspiration and Recognition petitions and funding. of Science and TechnolEvery year the robotics ogy) Robotics Competition team has to build a different Pacific Northwest District robot for the competitions Championship in Cheney and the game is always diffrom April 1-4. Now they ferent for what they must are looking to go further. make the robot do.

The team is known as Students receive instrucRAID (Raiders Artificial tions on what they must Intelligence Division) and it build the robot to do on the has made a lot of progress in first Saturday in January. its relatively short existence.

They then have six weeks to The program complete “It gives young was started just the robot by scientists a place three years ago by building and Thomas Jefferson to realize what programteacher Shawn ming it. engineering is Timulak. Many At the six about.” other programs week mark, Tod Byquist in the state have every team been around much across the longer. nation is “Each competicut off from tion we’ve been in, we have doing any more work to the gotten better,” said team robot. The next time they mentor Tod Byquist. interact with it is at their first Byquist has been with the competition. team all three years of its During the RAID team’s existence. He has a backfirst year, they had to make ground in the tech industry, a robot that threw frisbees. more than 20 years of youth The next year it was rolling coaching experience and a medicine balls. This year it son in RAID, making him a is moving and stacking shipnatural fit. ping totes and trash cans.

The team competes in the The robot is limited to competition, which features being built 3 feet wide by 2 students in grades 9-12. feet long and 6 feet tall. The For Inspiration and weight limit for the robot is Recognition of Science 120 pounds. and Technology is the

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The teams acquire points by completing the tasks at the events. They switch partners throughout the two-day qualification period. Teams with the highest scores advance to the next round.

This is the first year that Jefferson’s team has made it this far. They rank 15 out of the 152 teams in the Pacific Northwest region.

Funding the team is expensive, but the team leaders believe the benefit is well worth it for the students who participate.

“It gives young scientists a place to realize what engineering is about,” Byquist said. “And it also helps them learn what it’s like to run a business as well. It helps them to define what they want in life.”

The students on the team help budget for the team as well as build and program the robot.

The program costs around $12,000 a year. The robot by itself costs around $4,000.

Sponsors such as Boeing Co., Intel and the Raider Parent Movement provide much of the funding.

For the upcoming trip, the team had to plan out a way to raise money in one day.

They were successful, but are always looking for more sponsors to make fundraising less stressful and keep the program afloat.

“It was amazing we were able to fund it,” Byquist said.

The team is not gender

Above, The robotics team members are featured in alphabetical order: Owen Anderson, Alyssa Bellceto, Kory Byquist, Andrew Cowan, Royal Elder, Christine Kimball, Christian Knutsen, Jae Lee, Eugene Oh, Bruce Rogstad, Emily Rogstad, Naseem Tirhi, Jacob Ward, Jared Whidden, Matthew Wolf; Mentors: Tod Byquist, Lance Chandler, Cole Miller, Shawn Timulak, Michelle Tirhi, Mark Wolf.

Left, RAID’s robot, No. 4469, completes the task of carrying and stacking shipping totes and a garbage can while three members of the team guide it. Contributed photos

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KITSAP In the Estate of: MARK L. PLUMMER, Deceased.

No. 15 4 00163 8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as other wise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the deceased’s probate and nonprobate assets.

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Catherine L. Phillips Personal Representative TREACY LAW FIRM, PLLC By: Anthony R. Hinson, WSBA# 43923 Attorneys for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: 19717 Front Street NE PO Box 400 Poulsbo, WA 98370 Published in the Federal Way Mirror on March 27, April 3, 10, 2015.

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Community CALENDAR April 3-4

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: Centerstage Theatre presents “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougement (As Told By Himself)” at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd. For more information or to purchase tickets call 253-6611444 or visit centerstagetheatre. com.

April 4

Easter Walk at Weyerhaeuser: Take a gentle 5 or 10 kilometer trail walk through the Rhododendron Garden and Bonsai Collection from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 4 at Weyerhaeuser Campus, Visitor Parking Lot, located at 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S. For more information, contact Preston Johnson at eldercounselor@comcast.net or call 253-839-1892.

Viewing Stone and Daiza Demonstration: A demonstration on viewing stones and daiza carving will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at the Pacific Bonsai Museum, located at 2515 S. 336th St. For more information visit www.pacificbonsaimuseum. org, email info@pacificbonsaimuseum.org or call 253-353-7345.

Easter Fest 2015: The largest Easter egg hunt in Federal Way will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 4 at 1525 SW Dash Point Rd. Kids will hunt for over 14,000 candy filled eggs and ten prize winning Easter baskets.

Carnival games, food and prizes will be available as well. Register online at federalwaynazarene. org to win free cotton candy for your family. For more information, contact Asha Fuller at fwcnchildrensministry@gmail.com or call 253-839-6085.

Annual Lions Hellen Keller Day Basketball Challenge: The annual basketball game between South King Fire & Rescue and Federal Way Police will be held at noon on Saturday, April 4 at the Federal Way Community Center.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Donation encouraged for admission. Easter Bunny photos, raffle items and BBQ King Dogs will be available.

For more information contact Dick Mayer at 253-941-0561 or Bob Darrigan at 253-229-4148.

April 5

Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt: An Easter worship celebration and egg hunt will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5 at Saghalie Middle School, located at 33914 19th Ave. SW. For more information, contact David Aaron Johnson at Daaron2001@ gmail.com or call 206-861-3844.

April 6

Mobile Office Hours for Congressman Adam Smith: Congressman Adam Smith’s office will be hosting mobile office hours beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 6 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Staff members are able to assist constituents with Federal Agency issues (Social Security, Internal Revenue Service, State Department, etc), provide housing and financial support resources and help with federal

grants.

Improve Your Memory Right Now: Charles Kraus will demonstrate easily learned techniques for improving ability to memorize information at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 6 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org/mindmatters or call 253-838-3668.

April 8

Student Poetry Contest Winners-Reception and Poetry Readings: Highline will honor the winner from the annual campus poetry contest with a reception and poetry reading at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 in the Library Exhibits and Art Gallery, located on the 4th floor of Building 25 on the Highline College Campus. Throughout April, the students’ poems will be on display in the Library Exhibits and Art Gallery. For more information, contact Sharon Hashimoto at shashimoto@highline.edu or call 206-592-3158.

Organic Veggie Gardening Workshop: This free workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 at Federal Way City Hall. Tips will be given on planning, building, protecting and irrigating raised bed gardens to grow organic, tasty vegetables.

RSVP online at www.cityoffederalway.com/GreenLiving

Ongoing

computer-classes.

Domestic Violence Task Force: The City of Auburn’s Domestic Violence Task Force meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in Room 3 at Auburn City Hall, located at 25 West Main St., Auburn.

Preparing for US Citizenship: Highline College will be offering a free course for community members who are preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through June 10 and Saturdays through August 29. No class on June 13 and June 20. For more information, contact Joy Smucker at jsmucker@highline.edu or call 206-592-3856.

Freedom From Tobacco Support Group: Group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, at St. Francis Hospital, Oncology Waiting area. For more information, call Heidi Henson, at 253426-6746.

AARP Tax Help: Free individualized tax preparation assistance will be provided by trained AARP volunteers at 10 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through April 11 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, call the library at 253-838-3668 or visit www.kcls.org.

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.

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.

Break the Chains of Human Trafficking 5K: Teams of 10 or more may be registered online at www.fwcat.org until 8 p.m. May 8. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 16 beginning at the Federal Way Farmers Market, located in the Sears parking lot at The Commons Mall. For more information email dawnn21@gmail.com Art History Class: A seven week class on World Monuments and Ancient Architecture in Europe and the U.S. will be held from 9:30 to noon on Tuesdays beginning April 7 at Village Green Retirement Campus, Fairfield Building, located at 35419 First Ave. S. Cost is $55 per quarter for non-residents.

Computer Classes for Seniors: Classes for MS Word, Excel, photo editing, email and more will be offered both mornings and afternoons beginning Monday, April 6 through Friday, May 29 at the Federal Way Senior Center. Classes are $4 per hour. For more informa- Join the club tion, contactThe Catherine North at Roman Catholic Community VeteransofofFederal ForeignWay Wars: registrar@federalwayseniorcenter. invites you to join us in celebration of The Resurrection.

VFW Post 2886 meets at 7:30 p.m. org, call 253-838-3604 or visit www.federalwayseniorcenter.org/ on the second Tuesday of every month at Steel Lake Presbyterian

Saint Theresa’s HAPPY EASTER Parish The Roman Catholic Community of Federal Way invites you to join us in celebration of The Resurrection.

The Roman Catholic Community of Federal Way invites you to join us in celebration of The Resurrection.

From left to right, Terry Edward Moore, Elinor Gunn and Chris Shea perform in Centerstage Theatre’s production of “Shipwrecked,” which runs through April 4. Courtesy of Michele Smith Lewis 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 a.m. Thursdays at Panera Bread restaurant, 2107 S. 320th St. Contact toastmaster2577@gmail.com or call 253-735-5749.

The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. with meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on the

second Wednesday of each month in the Medical Office Building, located next to St. Francis Hospital.

Call Andrea at 253- 944-7960.

South King County GlutenFree Support Group: These free meetings are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Marlene’s Market and Deli, 2565 S Gateway Center Place. Speakers include respected dietitians, naturopaths, restaurant owners and more. Contact alandnanherg@hotmail.com or 253-839-3499.

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

Adolescents of Divorce: Space is available in an adolescent patient divorce group for kids ages 10-17. The group meets monthly from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. The cost is $32 for a group. Initial assessment with a therapist will be conducted prior to the first group.

Contact Tracey Hunt at 253-3352412.

Volunteer

Historical Society of Federal Way: Volunteer opportunities include collections care, greeting public at public events, docents for historic Denny and Barker cabins,

computer work, building maintenance and phone calling. For more information, contact Diana NobleGulliford at diana@gulliford.com or call 206-412-5545.

Drivers needed: Volunteer drivers are needed to transport elderly residents in King County. Contact: 206-326-2800 or resource.l@ghc. org.

Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking Opportunities: Local non-profit is seeking volunteers for various positions including website manager, funding coordinator, event coordinator and graphic design coordinator.

Email info@fwcat.org for more information.

Volunteer Chore Services: This Catholic Community Service program is committed to providing in-home chore assistance to elders and adults with disabilities, helping them to remain in their own home for as long as safely possible. Volunteers provide assistance with the following tasks: transportation, shopping, housework, laundry, minor home repair, communications (phone buddy) and yard work. To learn more about this rewarding opportunity, contact Tiffany Perri at TiffanyP@ ccsww.org or 253-850-2525.

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Federal Way Flashback: Students strike to protest firing of principal

BY CHRIS GREEN Special to the Mirror

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n May 4, 1938, roughly 100 of the 324 students at Federal Way School — serving grades kindergarten through eighth grade and then Federal Way’s only educational institution — staged a strike to protest the firing of their principal Charles Springer.

A day earlier, the threemember Federal Way school board decided to immediately terminate Springer from his position rather than, as had been their previous policy, allow him to finish the school year as principal. On April 30, the school board — alleging that he was incompetent — decided not to renew Springer’s contract for the following school year.

Springer left his post at the school building on May 2 for what he claimed was the necessity of seeking medical treatment for inflammation in one of his eyes. That same day students at the school made an initial

Choice enrollment open FROM STAFF REPORTS

attempt at a strike, which teachers quickly squelched.

Springer’s decision to leave the school on May 2 in the midst of serious student unrest was declared a serious dereliction of duty by the school board, which ordered his immediate termination.

On the morning of May 4, roughly a third of Federal Way School’s student body gathered in front of the school with protest signs.

They were joined, according to the Seattle Daily Times, by “about a dozen parents, some of whom said they are ‘pals of Springer.’”

Also making an appearance were 15 Auburn High School students who skipped class to attend the strike. These high school students were former students at Federal Way School who travelled to Auburn to receive a high school education. Before the opening of Federal Way High School in September 1938, Federal Way offered no educational classes past the eighth grade.

Seeing this gathering in the school’s front yard, the

school’s 11 teachers, according to the Seattle Daily Times, went out to round up the striking pupils, chasing them around the yard, play field and street like “cowboys trying to round up wild cattle.”

The teachers finally gave up and tried to conduct classes but there was too much confusion.

Roughly 200 of the school’s students chose to attend class rather than join the strike but were too distracted by the spectacle in the school’s front yard to pay attention to their lessons. As the students inside peered out classroom windows, the strikers made faces at them and taunted them with cries of “scairdy-cats!”

HJ Winter, interim principal of Federal Way School, soon summoned law enforcement to the scene.

A delegation of four King County deputy sheriffs, headed by Chief Criminal Deputy Sheriff O.K. Bodia, arrived at the school. Bodia gathered some of the strikers before him and exhorted

them to return to class.

After discussion with the strikers, Bodia obtained their agreement to return to class in return for the promise that they would be allowed to draw up a petition in support of Springer’s reinstatement as principal.

They also were enthused about an offer by the father of one of the strike’s leaders (eighth grader Royal Brazier) that he would circulate petitions throughout the community calling for a recall election against Springer’s opponents, the three school board members.

The students returned to class and set to work on their petition calling for Springer’s reinstatement.

They attributed some of the following positive qualities to Springer: “He cooperates with the boys’ and girls’ clubs … He provides recreational education …

He understands the pupils and works with them.”

The petition also called for the resignation of school board clerk CV Lemmon,

whom Springer supporters believed to be the lead mover in Springer’s removal.

Despite efforts among community members, no recall election against Lemmon or the two other school board members was ever launched. Springer charged that the board members terminated him, not because of what they alleged was inadequate service at his job, but because he was an activist in a teachers union, the American Federation of Teachers.

Springer also alleged that the board members were upset that he had urged them to raise teacher salaries. The board members replied against the antiunion charge by pointing to the fact that all three of them were employees (in Tacoma) of a unionized company, the Northern Pacific Railroad. There is no evidence to support the charge that the board members were anti-union; however, it is not improbable that they supported unionization in the case of

Parents of students who will be in grades kindergarten through fifth grade in the 2015-16 school year can now apply to “choice” their

child into a school other than the assigned neighborhood school. In order to participate in the elementary choice process, parents

should apply during the month of April. A lottery for openings at schools that have limited spaces available will be held on May 15.

Parents of children who live inside the Federal Way school district boundaries are eligible to participate during this time. To choice into a school or program, the student’s parent or guardian must complete a change of school enrollment application.

Forms can be picked up at the district’s Educational Service Center, 33330 Eighth Ave. S. in Federal Way. All of the district’s elementary schools also have the forms available, but because of spring break, schools will not be open from April 6-10.

All elementary school choice applications are due by 4:30 p.m. April 30 at the Educational Service Center.

Secondary students (next year’s sixth-12th graders) living in the district and who missed participating in

the secondary choice application process can still apply to attend the school of their choice next year. Go directly to the school you wish to apply to. Students will be accepted on a space-available basis.

For more information about the program, contact Karrie McBroom at 253945-2013 or kmcbroom@ fwps.org.

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Highline to host summit to empower young women FROM STAFF REPORTS

Highline College will host its second annual summit for young women of color on April 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Building 8.

The Young Educated Ladies Leading Summit — or YELL Summit — is for students in ninth grade and above and designed to empower and encourage

[ MR. FW from page 9] be genuine and McLean’s authenticity will be difficult for anyone to match.

District officials have travelled — not only to faraway places such as Asia and Europe — but also to hell and back. The former superintendent left for Oklahoma, while the school board’s former embattled president left for prison last year. Those were just the tip of the iceberg.

their own employment as railroad workers but opposed it in their capacity as school board members.

Springer was never reinstated as Federal Way School’s principal. He was succeeded briefly by HJ Winter, who then became superintendent of what by late 1938 had become an expanded Federal Way school district, with the Federal Way School building now housing Federal Way High School.

Winter provided his own share of turmoil for the district; facing various charges of financial impropriety, he resigned in December 1940.

He fled the community and was never heard from again.

Winter was succeeded as superintendent by Federal Way High School principal Kenneth Jones who reigned over the district until his retirement in 1966.

Chris Green is a member of the Historical Society of Federal Way. For information, call 253-945-7842.

them to excel in education and beyond.

Last year the daylong summit drew approximately 300 participants. It is free and open to the public, but registration by April 6 is required. Participants will receive giveaways, prizes, breakfast and lunch.

The summit is patterned after that of Highline’s Black and Brown Male Summit, which has been a popular event each fall for young men of color in South King County.

Rashad Norris, who is one of the summit’s organizers and Highline’s director of community engagement, said there is a need for this type of event for young women.

During the summit, attendees can choose from more than a dozen workshops and participate in a caucus, where students can share opinions and ideas freely with each other.

Caprice Hollins will give the keynote address.

Mr. Federal Way hopes the new superintendent will be the cohesion the district desperately needs.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, what do you think of Mayor Jim Ferrell’s usage of your famous last line in his state of the city address?

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Members of the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club take the plunge into the waters of the Puget Sound on March 28. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror

Marine Hills swim club plunges into Puget Sound

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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he Marine Hills Swim and Tennis club is preparing to open up once again and to celebrate, they began their year with the polar bear plunge on Saturday.

The club braved the frigid waters of the Puget Sound at an event meant to raise awareness about the club and their impending season in the Seattle Summer Swim League.

The event started off at the Marine Hills Recreation Center, nestled in the Marine Hills neighborhood. The participants warmed up by jogging to Redondo Beach in order to prepare to take the plunge.

“We’re like a big family, we get to know each other pretty well,” said Darren McDonald, president of the organization. “It’s mainly our swim team members, but it’s an event that’s open to the public every year. We had more people here than last year.”

The next event they will be holding is a parade through the Marine Hills neighborhood on May 9. The pool will open that week as well.

The Marine Hill Swim Club is one of eight members in the southern division of the Seattle Summer Swim League. They will swim against the other seven members throughout the summer season. It will culminate in a playoff consisting of all 16 members of the league.

“The fastest swimmers from the south swim off against the fastest kids in the north for bragging rights of the fastest kid in the city,” McDonald said.

All children from ages 3 to seniors graduating from high school prior to the summer are eligible to participate in the club as long as they can swim 25 yards without touching the bottom of the pool or stopping.

For more information, visit marinehillspool.org.

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Bomb squad determines package found outside school nonexplosive

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

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odd Beamer High School reopened Thursday morning after it was shutdown Wednesday afternoon after students found a bomb threat in a school bathroom.

A bomb squad, Federal Way police and the district worked together

to investigate a suspicious package that staff found outside of the building following the threat.

Investigators determined the package was not an explosive device.

Federal Way Public Schools spokeswoman Ann Cook said because it’s an open investigation with the police department, information about what was in the package cannot

be disclosed at this time, however, she did note the district takes threats of this nature very seriously.

At around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, students found a message in a bathroom at Todd Beamer High School that claimed an explosive device would go off in the building at 2 p.m. today, according to district officials.

Spokeswoman Debra

Stenberg said the threat was written on a girl’s bathroom stall.

Federal Way Police and security searched the school and found nothing inside but “out of an abundance of caution” students and staff were evacuated from the building.

Students were sent home a few minutes early and all after-school activities were canceled.

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However, district staff noticed something outside in the bushes facing the school’s sports fields, right outside of the building near where the threat was made.

This prompted the district to call the bomb unit to check out a small package and parents were notified through the emergency call out system.

Local teams attend cyber defense competition FROM STAFF REPORTS

Cyber-security teams from both the Federal Way High School and Todd Beamer High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs were invited to attend this year’s Cyber Defense Competition at Highline College.

This is the sixth year the college has hosted the event.

While 14 regional colleges and universities competed in the event, the students from Federal Way and Todd Beamer were there to observe and learn. The teams have competed virtually in other cyber-security events this school year, including the national Air Force CyberPatriot competition. This event offered them a chance to see others in action.

Cyber-security competition involves simulated cyber attacks on virtual imaged secure computers. Students are provided with an intriguing scenario in which they can directly apply skills necessary for today’s job market, said retired Maj. Barry Jones, who serves as the senior aerospace science instructor for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Todd Beamer and coach of one of its CyberPatriot teams.

“They also can meet cyber experts, cyber company reps, college and university officials, and even network,” Jones said.

Todd Beamer also reached out to other institutions to bolster Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets’ cyber-security education. DeVry University has offered up its facilities to the cadets in what has become a mutually beneficial experience for both institutions.

TJ’s math team first in state FROM STAFF REPORTS

Thomas Jefferson’s math team continued its winning ways, placing first in state on March 21 during the 22nd annual Mu Alpha Theta State Contest.

Over 50 of the hardworking students on Thomas Jefferson’s team placed in the top 10 in a variety of categories during the state competition.

Thomas Jefferson’s team was led by Orgil Batzaya, who was a four-time state champion and Daniel Kim, who placed first in three different events.