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Photo essay tells family’s story for Dwarfism Awareness Month meat,” she said. “It makes me feel like, so dehumanized, I guess.”

Humiliating interactions with parents and children are also a frequent. en sexually harass Rachel Webster “When an innocent child asks a question every day. and the parent just hushes them and rushes “I get it every single day and off, what are they teaching it ranges from, ‘hey baby, them? Are they scolding wanna come home with me’ them? Are the parents to ‘I wonder what it would laughing? It’s infuriating to be like being with you. I’ve me,” Rachel Webster said. never been with a midget “Most of the time I try to before,” Rachel Webster said, reach out to educate with adding that the sexual comkindness.” ments are the points when Other times, she calls she feels the lowest. them out with “it’s not As a little person, the polite to stare.”

28-year-old has had to en“I think it’s so frustrating dure a lot of ignorance and that we’re in this world, this rude behavior from people Chris and Nancy Webster country that’s so progresher whole life. hold up a drawing of their family. sive but it’s astounding to “Dwarves are still the butt STEPHANIE JARSTAD PHOTOGRAPHY me that society seems to be of jokes. It’s one of the last forever stuck in this realm bastions of acceptable prejuand this regard,” she said. dice,” she said, quoting “Game of Thrones” This is why the American Sign Language actor Peter Dinklage. interpreter partnered with good friend Children gawking, parents laughing and Stephanie Jarstad, a photographer living strangers taking photos of her are a few in Federal Way, to create a photo essay for examples that don’t begin to scratch the Dwarfism Awareness Month in October. surface of what she’s been through.

Jarstad and Rachel Webster met at the But the catcalls top them all.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

“It just makes you feel like a piece of Living in northeast Tacoma, Rachel WebBY RAECHEL DAWSON

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School board candidates discuss array of issues

BY ANDREW FICKES For the Mirror

Running for District 2 on the Federal Way Public Schools board of directors are two student achievementfocused candidates: Claire Wilson, the incumbent, who is finishing her first four-year term, and Angela Griffin, a past board director, who served from 2008-2013 in District 4.

Wilson and Griffin debated Wednesday evening at the Federal Way Mirror-hosted candidate debate at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club, answering a series of audience-directed questions that covered the hiring of a new school district superintendent, important issues in the school district that need to be addressed, communication with families and building stability in the district.

Wilson and Griffin were asked what significant change has Tammy Campbell, the new superintendent, brought to the school district.

“Dr. Campbell has brought a focus on instruction, quality teaching and student success,”

Rachel Webster stands in the middle of a crowd at Pike Place Market in Seattle. STEPHANIE JARSTAD PHOTOGRAPHY

ster attended Fife High School while Jarstad went to Federal Way High School.

Jarstad describes Rachel Webster as loving, kind, social and seemingly secure with herself but she knows her friend has “a struggle that’s so real and apparent for so

Wilson said.

Wilson said the individualized outcomes for students Campbell is establishing will help with change in student success rates over the next five to 10 years.

Griffin said she is excited for Campbell’s potential to support teachers in the classroom and enriching the learning environment.

“I believe she will provide great support for teachers,” Griffin said.

Griffin said important issues that need to be addressed include paving the way for successful graduation starting at kindergarten and on up to 12th grade.

“There is an opportunity to ensure that there is a successful learning environment,” she added.

Griffin said another important issue that needs to be addressed is embracing the more than 120 languages spoken in the district and learning how to best serve those cultures.

Wilson said important issues include equity, access and opportunity and graduation rates.

“We need to transform our policy and procedures,” Wilson said. “Early learning is critical. Family engagement is important.”

Family engagement was something both Wilson and Griffin pushed for Wednesday night.

“We see families from a diverse group of backgrounds,” [ more ISSUES page 7 ]

many.”

The photo essay consists of powerful quotes and experiences from Rachel Webster and her parents Chris and Nancy Webster, also little people. [ more ESSAY page 7 ]

Mirror wins 15 WNPA awards Federal Way Mirror staff took top honors at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual event on Oct. 9 with a third place in the prestigious General Excellence category for circulation group 4.

Overall, Mirror staff took home 15 awards in the annual Better Newspaper Contest for their quality community journalism and advertising.

Editor Carrie Rodriguez won first place for Best Environmental News for her coverage of Twin Lakes residents’ concerns about toxic algae and the city’s response. She also won first place for Best

General Feature Story, Long for her coverage of Keller Williams Puget Sound employees who rallied to help a quadriplegic girl’s family.

In addition, Rodriguez was recognized with two third place awards for Best Editorial and Best Story on the Arts.

Publisher Rudi Alcott, reporter Raechel Dawson and Rodriguez were also recognized with a third place award for Best Comprehensive Coverage of a Single Issue for their coverage of a felony trial in Oregon.

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Author continues trio’s sleuthing escapades in third book of series FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way author Paul Boyce penned another thrilling installment of his historical mystery novel series “The Hooks Files III.” His latest work

is set to be released nationwide this week.

Prolific storyteller Boyce entertains readers once again as he weaves his fictional mysteries into the fabric of Great Depression-era America, a time so reminiscent of his own childhood.

In “The Hooks Files III,” follow along as retired civil engineer Elias Hooks and his protégés – 11-year-old cousins, Jessica Sinclair and Billy Coupes – call on their wide-ranging investigative talent to recover buried wealth, to trace a lost fam-

ily connection, to expose a troubling case of embezzlement and to correct the error of an unjustified lawsuit.

Again, the three sleuths use 1930s technology and methods to bring about their clever solutions while, at the same time, they explore questions of personal behavior, responsibility to others and personal and collective ethics.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the pub-

lisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble. com or amazon.com.

Boyce is a retired aerospace engineer who lives with his wife in Federal Way. They have two adult sons and five grandchildren, ranging in age from junior high to college.

Aside from being an author, Boyce is an accomplished fly fisherman, oarsman and bicyclist. In addition to his writing, he enjoys being active in his church and spending time with his family.

Semi-truck trailer rolls over on I-5 FROM STAFF REPORTS

The trailer of semi-truck rolled over on northbound Interstate 5 in Federal Way on Tuesday morning, causing traffic back-ups.

The collision occurred at approximately 7 a.m. at South 320th Street. The off-ramp to South 320th was open; however, the right lane was blocked off as of 8:15 a.m., according to Washington State Patrol trooper Chris Webb.

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The trailer of a semi-truck rolled over on northbound Interstate 5 in Federal Way on Tuesday morning. Courtesy of Washington State Patrol

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ederal Way police arrested a 23-yearold Auburn man for driving under the influence after he caused a fivevehicle crash on Oct. 10, injuring several people.

The suspect was driving a black Chevrolet Cobalt with three other occupants when he ran a red light at

Letters About Literature contest kicks off FROM STAFF REPORTS

An annual, national competition encouraging students to write about a favorite or influential book is underway, and Washington is again taking part.

The Letters About Literature contest encourages students to write letters to their favorite authors, living or dead, and explain how a particular book by the author changed their view of the world or themselves.

The contest, co-sponsored by the Washington State Library, is for schoolchildren and homeschooled students in grades 4-12.

“Books inspire kids of all ages,” said Secretary of State Kim Wyman. “A good book can make them think and look at the world in a different way.

Letters About Literature allows students to consider how a favorite book touches them and then put their thoughts into words. I’m

the intersection of 16th Avenue South (Enchanted Parkway South) and State Route 18 at approximately 9:30 p.m.

His vehicle hit a Subaru Forester, which caused subsequent car accidents.

Several people were taken to the hospital for their injuries, including one with fractured ribs. Three of the five vehicles were impounded because of

damages.

After obtaining a search warrant, the suspect was taken to St. Francis Hospital to have his blood drawn for a toxicology report. Once he was medically cleared, an officer arrested the suspect for vehicular assault.

“I noted that [the suspect] spoke with a thick slur and it was as if his words had no definite

end or beginning,” the officer wrote in the police report. “I observed an odor of intoxicants on his breath and noted that the odor was stronger as he exhaled.”

Swaying back and forth, the suspect made his way to the patrol vehicle to be escorted to SCORE jail.

But as he was searched, the suspect asked what happened. When told he

was in a car accident, he questioned, “I was?” and replied “Hmm” when he learned several people were hurt.

He repeated the questions once in the police car and only seemed concerned when he learned that his car was totaled.

“Telling [the suspect] that the vehicle was totaled appeared to have more of an impact on him

than when I had told him he was under arrest or that he caused an injury producing the collision,” the report continues.

The man then recounted his night to the officer. The last thing he remembered was having a Miller Lite beer at the bowling alley.

He did not remember leaving the alley and when asked why, he replied, that he “drank too much.”

impressed with the number of incredible, heartwarming letters produced over the years, and I look forward to reading students’ letters in this year’s contest.

I encourage all kids to read because it’s so fundamental to learning and it gives them a strong foundation to succeed in school and life.”

Students enter by writing a personal letter to an author, explaining how his or her work shaped the students’ perspective on the world or themselves.

Students can write about works of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.

They cannot write about music lyrics. Entries in Spanish are welcome and will be translated for the Washington state judges.

Letter writers compete at three levels: level 1 for grades 4-6; level 2 for grades 7-8; and level 3 for grades 9-12. Entrants must be at least 9 years old. One letter from each level from each state is entered into the national competition.

Entries will be accepted starting Nov. 2. All level 3 entries must be postmarked

by Dec. 4 while entries for levels 1 and 2 must be postmarked by Jan. 11, 2016.

The state’s winners will be announced in April.

A ceremony to honor the Washington champions, runners-up and honorable mentions will be held at the State Capitol in Olympia later in the spring.

More than 3,200 Washington students went through the judging process in the 2014-15 competition.

Nearly 90 schools across the state had entries.

The contest’s other sponsors include the Office of Secretary of State, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Center for the Book, which is part of the Library of Congress.

An entry coupon must accompany each letter. Entry coupons and guidelines can be found at www.sos. wa.gov/library/lal/LettersAbout-Literature-2016.aspx.

Completed forms should be stapled to the last page of the letter.

Entries should be mailed to: Letters About Literature Contest, Competition Level (Indicate Level 1, 2 or 3), c/o C. Gourley, Project Manager, 81 Oliver St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705.

State judges select each level’s top letter writer, who

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This is the 23rd year for the national contest, including the 11th year that the Washington State Library has sponsored it as part of Washington Reads.

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John Allen Edmiston Born January 30, 1928 in Spokane WA left his mortal body and returned to his Heavenly Father on October 6, 2015. He was raised in Marshall WA where he lived before moving to Federal Way. He is a retired teacher from the Highline School District where he taught for 30 years. Even after retirement he volunteered for 11 years at Woodmont Elementary where he would tutor one on one with students.

He will always be remembered for his kindness to others. He will be remembered for the special things he did for students such as polishing rocks and making jewelry items as prizes for a job well done. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Loa Jean Brown Edmiston, his son Randy (Pam), His daughters Janet Smith (Ron) and Nancy Anderson (Doug). He is also survived by grandchildren Clinton, Michael, Dare, Haley, Natalie, and Bridgette and great grandchildren JJ and Trenton.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. October 17, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 841 South 308th Federal Way. Graveside services were held October 10th at the Spokane Memorial Gardens.

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Jan is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her oldest son, Jeff. She is survived by children Brad, (Jodi), Wade (Gina), Rachelle, (Gene), and daughter-in-law Darla. Grandchildren: Justin (Michelle), Kelsi, Tulley, Keely, Koby, Kyra and Kian Craig: Alison, Kayla, Ana and Ben Kautzman. Great grandchildren: Nicholas, Kayden, Olin and Luciana.

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Janice A. Craig, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 30, 1936, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Selmar and Norella Christensen. She spent her childhood years in Yankton, and graduated from Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, South Dakota. Her first teaching job was at a one room schoolhouse close to her hometown where she taught 1st-8th grade. She married her hight school sweetheart, Jim Craig, and relocated to the Seattle area in 1958. Jan was very devoted to her family, and donated countless hours to the schools, community, and her church.

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FEDERAL WAY HAGGEN STORE COULD BE SOLD

According to various media reports, the Federal Way Haggen located at 31009 Pacific Highway S. is among two other Washington Haggens that was added to the potential seller list.

The other stores are in Puyallup and Burien, with three in Oregon in the same predicament.

This news comes after the Bellingham-based grocery store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early October.

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Small business Hot Sacks heats up for fall, winter

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

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s the Northwest trades barbecues for umbrellas, Stephanie Jackson is gearing up for her busy season with local small business Hot Sacks.

The Federal Way stayat-home mom produces therapeutic corn bags that can be heated up or cooled to provide comfort during the cold winter months or aid an injury.

“I sleep with it every night because I’m cold,” Jackson said. “I’m from California, I’m freezing.

My husband’s from Minnesota so he’s like, it’s hot in here. It’s 63 degrees in the house, I’m freezing! So, he heats it up every night for me and puts it in my bed and my bed’s warm the entire night.”

But Jackson’s Hot Sacks are for more than preventing arguments about the thermostat.

After starting her business in 2009 with some coaxing from her Minnesotan mother-in-law, Jackson has received emails from people stating how much her product has helped them for pain.

“As corny as it does sound, I get a lot of joy out of it,” she said. “When I do the Hot Sacks shows, people come up and say, ‘Oh my god, you saved my life. I had back surgery and it’s the only thing that made me feel better.’”

Or the lady who was in a car accident and had chronic pain for years but found relief from the heat therapy.

“I feel like I make a product that is valuable to a lot of people,” she said.

“It’s not junk, it’s usable.

People gain something from it and I love that part.”

Before Jackson was a stay-at-home mom turned small business owner, she worked for eight years at a transportation company doing sales, a lucrative job, she says. But she knew she always wanted to be a stayat-home mother to her two children and owning her own business afforded her the flexibility of picking up her kids from school in the middle of the day, among other motherly duties.

Since her own mom and mother-in-law pooled together their funds to buy her a sewing machine six years ago, Jackson has

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Dennis Jaraczeski, Rotary Club of Federal Way Treasurer

Dennis was invited to join the Federal Way Rotary Club in November 1992. Prior to joining Rotary, Dennis started his career as a Commercial Banker in 1975 after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University. Dennis retired from banking in 2008 as a Commercial Loan Officer at Banner Bank.

ROTARY: During his 23 years in Federal Way Rotary, Dennis has held various Club committee positions and is currently their Club Treasurer. He also served as Club President in 2007-08. Besides his work as Treasurer, Dennis is actively involved in the Club’s Dictionary Project. The Club distributes over 500 dictionaries each year to third graders in five Federal Way elementary schools.

Dennis Jaraczeski

Another endeavor – which evolved from being FWRC President – was to help organize a monthly meeting of Federal Way service clubs and nonprofit organizations. This group is now known as the Federal Way Service Club Network, and for the past seven years its members have combined their clubs’ skills and resources to provide a wide variety of services to the Federal Way community. The members’ various club logos are represented on the new “Welcome to Federal Way” sign on 320th near the Ram restaurant.

Treasurer, Rotary Club of Federal Way

INTERESTS: Dennis and his wife, Roxann, are avid gardeners, and besides working around their own home, the couple has been assisting seniors unable to actively garden by helping maintain their yards with pruning and weeding work. They are also active in their church at Kent Lutheran where Dennis is Past Church President and now works with his wife to help maintain the church gardens.

secured 15 locations where Hot Sacks are sold. Federal Way locations include: Marlene’s Market and Deli, Three Trees Yoga, Life and Health Chiropractic, 8th Day Spa, Health Source of Federal Way, Take a Deep Breath Massage, Woo Shin Acupuncture and Natural Wellness Center.

And while her goal is to partner with more businesses such as those so that she can keep her product going throughout the year, she sees the most profit in the winter season during holiday craft shows and private events.

“In the next two-to-three months, I’ll be doing 500 a month but in the slower time, I’ll do 100 a month,” she said, adding that she has several craft shows and bazaars scheduled in the next few weeks.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, Jackson will be selling her Hot Sacks at the Arts of Love Craft Fair at Hillside Church in Kent.

She’s also sold her product at Starbucks and REI private corporate events, which attract around 4,000 employees in a three-tofour hour time span.

Like many homemade products, making her corn

Hot Sacks owner Stephanie Jackson poses with her product. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror

pillows is a process. After she’s bought the cotton fabric, which comes in fun patterns and colors, she cuts and sews the bags.

Sizes range from 21-inches by 7-inches (neck sack) and 10-inches by 14-inches (large sack), to 7-inches by 10-inches (small sack) and

9-inches by 3.5-inches (eye pack).

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Teri Hickel Age: 55 Education: Washington State University, Bachelor of Science, Education How long have you lived in Federal Way: 26 years Family members: My family includes a wonderful husband and partner Tim Hickel, who is a local small business owner and former 30th District state representa-

…POLITICAL SEASON tive. We have two daughters, Morgan and Mackenzie, who graduated from Federal Way schools, college and are now successfully launching their careers.

Hobbies: My hobbies include hiking, biking, traveling and spending weekends with family. In general, I find it extremely rewarding to be engaged in my community. I love creating a positive change that improves our quality of life.

How long in office: I am a first-time candidate, but a 20-year volunteer and 15-year

business leader in Federal Way. Relevant commissions/ offices held: I have served as executive director of Advancing Leadership, interim CEO of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, executive director of the Education Foundation (currently known as Communities in Schools). I have also served on the board of Citizens for Federal Way Schools and the Federal Way Community Gardens Foundation.

What are the top 3 items you want

the constituents of Federal Way to know about you? I am dedicated to job growth, reaffirming a stable education for kids and traffic congestion relief.

I believe they are interconnected and I want to make sure they are all cared for with a balanced approach.

I know my community very well, and believe my relationship with citizens and community leaders will help me be an effective state representative for the 30th District.

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Dini Duclos Who is your personal hero and why?

John F. Kennedy as he was the first president that youth and young adults could relate to.

He challenged us to get active and engaged.

He made us want to become active, healthy and fit and challenged us to do more than we thought we could. And we did, including a 50 mile hike in one day!

…POLITICAL SEASON Why are you running for office? Federal Way is at a crossroads. I look forward to working with citizens and the council to create a downtown core that will thrive with the Performing Arts and Events Center. This project started during my first term on the council and was delayed by the Great Recession and a change in the form of city government. I want to complete what we started working on during my first term on the council. This can become the heart of our city as well as

a job-generating engine! I want to move that engine forward. I also am committed to prioritizing public safety, neighborhood integrity and maintaining our beautiful parks. I will continue to work to keep Federal Way a city that residents are proud to call home.

What are the top issues facing the city? Federal Way is at a point where it needs to finalize plans for a solid definition and re-vitalization of our city’s downtown core. We need to reach out to businesses and corpora-

tions to help us develop into a city where such entities are drawn and will want to put down roots. The events center is the first of such ventures in our effort to attract further interest and development, both residential and commercial. Encouraging the development of a four-year college would add both job and educational opportunities for people of all ages, but particularly our younger citizens. We need to assure appropriate growth management for our downtown as well as other parts of our city that is consistent with our goals and ideals.

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“Federal Way is at a crossroads. I look forward to working with you as we create a downtown core which will thrive with the Performing Arts and Events Center. The heart of our city can be a job-generating engine! My career experience in finance and project development can work to realize a successful project — on time and on budget.

I will continue to prioritize our public safety, neighborhood integrity and beautiful parks — and keep Federal Way a City residents are proud to call home.”

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ ESSAY from page 1] University). The Websters will speak “My family means more to me than anything else in my life,” Nancy Webster said. “When we are together, I feel completely content. My husband and I feel so blessed to have each other, a son, daughter-in-law and daughter.

A special gift we were given is to have a child with dwarfism and one who is average size.

They are blessings in our lives.”

In the photo essay, Nancy and Chris Webster are pictured in their custom kitchen and home – a more intimate setting, Jarstad said.

Nancy Webster said it’s been interesting to see how other cultures react to her family’s “unique situation” as they’ve traveled throughout their lives.

“Educating the world is important,” she said.

“Knowledge is power.”

Having grown up in a small town in Canada to a farmer with four siblings, Nancy Webster now teaches special education at the Tacoma School District. Although she leads a happy life, she’s had challenges related to her short stature.

“Job discrimination, dating, walking long distances, stairs, shopping (finding shoes and clothes), health issues related to my dwarfism (it’s not just being short), being made fun of, bullying, acceptance in general,” Nancy Webster lists. “I think it’s important to mention that I also feel that life can be beautiful and it’s overcoming those challenges that mold us into who we eventually become.”

Jarstad’s photo essay showcases Rachel Webster in a crowd of people walking around Pike Place Market, her own neighborhood.

“We had a think-session of ‘when do you feel most vulnerable and noticed,’” Jarstad said.

“We talked about standing in a crowd. She can’t walk anywhere without people pointing

[ ISSUES from page 1] Wilson said. “We need to be partnered with parents and to help them to see how they can be the solution.”

Griffin said as an elected board director she would engage families by being visible, being involved in the schools and participating in school-related activities. She said the school district’s ability to recognize the shift in demographics as it occurs and responding to it accordingly is important.

Becoming aware

To view Jarstad’s photo essay for Dwarfism Awareness Month, visit www.stephaniejarstad.com/ blog/2014/11/14/dwarfism-awareness-month.

Jarstad’s photos will also be on display at Northwest University, where she is working toward her masters in business administration degree.

A special reception to view the photos will be from 4-5:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Building (second floor, 6710 108th Ave. NE, Kirkland, at Northwest

and answer questions during the reception. The photos will be on display from Oct. 15 through December.

Rachel Webster is part of the local chapter of a national organization called Little People of America and encourages those with questions to visit their website, www.lpaonline.org.

The nonprofit, which works to provide support and education for dwarfism, offers these facts: • There are more than 200 distinct forms of dwarfism and skeletal dysplasia.

• People with dwarfism are generally not taller than 4-feet, 10 inches at adult height. The typical height range is

2-feet, 8-inches to 4-feet, 5-inches.

• Eighty percent of people with dwarfism have average-height parents and siblings.

• There are an estimated 30,000 people in the United States and 651,000 internationally with a type of dwarfism.

• Little People of America has 6,500 members across the United States and includes 70 chapters active in all 50 states.

• Little People of America hosts an annual national conference each July which draws more than 2,500 attendees for a week of activities, including educational and medical workshops, sports, and social networking and events.

and saying something to their friends.”

Jarstad said the photo of her in a crowd was the highlight of the project.

The friends also worked together on a similar project five years ago when Jarstad was assigned an assignment from her college photography class. The assignment asked her to photograph a controversial issue. She chose accessibility.

For the assignment, one photo depicted Rachel Webster standing on a public bathroom toilet, unable to reach the women’s sanitary box.

Jarstad said her photography, specifically this photo essay, is a vehicle to promote awareness and acceptance.

“The main point is for society to just be a little kinder and I feel like education helps that,” she said, adding the work she does aligns with the Aristotle quote, “’Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your calling.’ Photography is my vehicle for

change. It’s my mouthpiece. With a camera in hand, my goal is to leave my piece of this world a little better than I found it.”

Growing up with a brother who’s 6-feet tall, Rachel Webster wants the world to view little people and dwarfism like her brother does.

“His experience is unique, being in a family of little people,” she said. “If everyone looked in the mirror and accepted they were different, there would be no need for dwarfism awareness or talks on racism.”

Nancy Webster said her hopes for the future are summed up in a quote from her daughter: “I wait for the day when we can just pass each other on the street and it’s just understood that we are all a little bit different. The child doesn’t look at me like a monster, but instead smiles.

I’m not immediately rejected on a date because of my size. The manager doesn’t blink an eye when he greets me for my interview. In a world, populated by diversity, we could all use a lot more understanding.”

Finally, Griffin and Wilson were asked how they would build stability in the school district.

“The board has hired an excellent superintendent,” Griffin said. “What I will do is ensure that she is clear about the expectations of the board and ensure end goals are being met. I will collaborate with the superintendent and the community.”

Wilson said she is one of five board members. Their job, she said, is to build a cohesive team to provide support to the superintendent.

Wilson said there is a continued challenge to

building a cohesive team when the board has suffered a 129 percent turnover rate between 2000-2014, as reported in the September 2015 Municipal League Report: School Board Governance in King County.

“I’m the most senior member (on the board) with four years,” Wilson said. “That’s scary to think about.”

Board stability and consistency is critical, Wilson said, in providing support to the superintendent and most importantly, the students of the school district.

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Dawson also hauled in three awards, including second place for the Best Investigative Reporting category for her story “More details emerge in city’s purchase of former Target site.”

“Again, a good example of a story where the reporter was determined to keep going to answer questions for readers,” one judge wrote.

Dawson also won two third place awards for Best Investigative Reporting and Best General Feature Story, Long.

Sports reporter Terrence Hill won third place for Best Color Sports Photo - Action.

The Mirror’s sales team also took home five awards.

Marcie Shannon and Cindy Ducich won first place for Best Use of Process Color for a Black Bear Diner ad.

“Color looks fantastic …

Food looks very real and jumps off the page at the reader saying, ‘eat me, I’m delicious,’” a judge wrote.

Kay Miller, Jennifer Anderson, Shannon and Ducich also won first place for Topical/ Non-Tourism Special Sections for the Mirror’s annual Health and Wellness Guide.

In addition, Shannon, Miller and Ducich won first place for Multiple-Advertiser Ad for the newspaper’s annual Father’s Day ad featuring the publisher, Todd Suchan and Mayor Jim Ferrell at Wild Waves.

Shannon, Miller and Ducich won second place for Toursim/ Community Guide Special Sections and all three, plus Anderson, won third place for Special/Events/Festivals Special Sections.

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he Mirror’s editorial board endorses the following candidates in the 2015 general election:

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: CLAIRE WILSON

In the Federal Way Public Schools race for District 2, the Mirror endorses incumbent Claire Wilson, who is competent, passionate and brings her experience as a seasoned board member to the school district.

Wilson is committed to doing what is best for kids. Her first priority will also be to help the new superintendent create a new strategic plan — an issue that has been sorely lacking for the district.

Wilson vows to work with parents on this plan and implement a strategy that reflects the community’s vision.

Most importantly, Wilson will bring stability to a district that has been mired in turmoil and turnover for far too long.

Her challenger Angela Griffin is also passionate about engaging with students and families, and is a fierce advocate for ensuring high quality education for all children.

She should run for office again once the school board and new superintendent have had time to build stability and move forward with the district’s new strategic plan.

Voters will benefit by electing Wilson, who is the champion we need on the school board.

FIRE POSITION 2: BILL FULLER

Political newcomer Bill Fuller will bring a thoughtful approach and fresh perspective as a new commissioner for the South King Fire and Rescue board Position 2.

Fuller plans to help the board establish a longterm strategy that will accommodate Federal Way’s growth. He would also implement a benchmarking system that would help the fire district measure where its strategies are doing well or where improvements should be made.

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Koppang is a leader Voters, you will have your ballot this week for the Nov. 3 election. We share a common faith in each other to make good choices.

After all, the highest office in the land is citizen.

What is the mojo that makes an individual excel, and be the right choice for Federal Way City Council?

Here is what I see in City Council candidate Mark Koppang that tells me he is a leader.

He is well-grounded in intelligence, educational background, business, marketing and selling. His love of Federal Way’s families, our businesses, and natural beauty is “sold” to everyone he speaks with. Mark’s enthusiasm for our city is contagious.

Mark Koppang is effective. I have seen him lead meetings where everyone

Lydia vs. Mark: The most unusual council race The most unusual race of the entire slate of candidates running for any office in Federal Way this year: Lydia AssefaDawson versus Mark Green for the City Council.

Assefa-Dawson is an appointed incumbent who has a compelling personal story, is a genuinely nice person, has a politically memorable first name, serves on an impressive number of committees that seek to help people and is the logical standard bearer for those in need. She should be unbeatable, and her potential should be unlimited. She likely will win and she should.

But over the last 18 months, she has made herself potentially vulnerable with a series of questionable moves. She said she was a Democrat and yet attended Republican fundraisers, and joined with council colleague Martin Moore to be “Democrats for Miloscia.” Mark Miloscia was a former Democrat who was

elected to the state Senate as a Republican.

Assefa-Dawson’s movements created controversy and raised credibility questions about her level of commitment to Democrats and helping the poor. Enough so, that fellow Democrat Anthony Murrietta ran against her in the primary. Murrietta finished third or this might be a different race.

Assefa-Dawson should be the leader on the council representing those in our community who are less fortunate. She serves on two committees addressing homelessness. But even when the administration appeared to be stalled on supporting a hygiene center for the poor, she seemed content to wait and didn’t take up the mantle of leadership that was necessary. She acknowledged she was concerned about the health affects of marijuana, but even after the public voted to legalize it, she continued to support a moraBob Roegner

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gives input, and is really heard. He has a gift of then unifying those thoughts and translating ideas into action plans. Everyone leaving feeling enthusiastic!

Mark Koppang is passionate. Because he is approachable, and has a warm and optimistic outlook, people are drawn to him. His background offers a fine-tuned quality of strengthening the individual, noticing their talents and unleashing a “can do” attitude where ever he goes. He trusts people, their abilities and inspires them to work together.

Mark’s heart is in pulling the people of Federal Way together and building a city where families thrive and business prospers. His mind is firmly set in pursuit of JOBS, JOBS, JOBS and actively inviting new busi-

nesses to come and discover Federal Way. Join me in voting for Mark Koppang for Federal Way City Council.

Maureen Bernardy, Federal Way

Vote for Best Starts For Kids Sixty years ago, I was living at home and going to college when my mother started taking in foster children. We soon had an 18-month-old boy and a 3-year-old girl who had been separated from their 13-year-old sister, their primary caregiver. They were separated from her because the mother had been taking the girl out on “dates” and the 13-year-old was now pregnant.

The boy Stevie seemed fairly normal although he

didn’t talk and would cling to his sister. The 3-year-old, Joey, was rigid and frozen, as if life had hurt her badly.

It was my first experience with damaged babies, and I’ve never forgotten it.

There is something we could do now to start giving aid when it is needed most: Build healthy communities and stop the loss of our children to drugs and violence. It’s a small levy on the King County ballot called Proposition 1, put forward by the King County Executive Dow Constantine and placed on the ballot with the overwhelming support of the King County Council.

Best Starts For Kids has been endorsed by the Federal Way school board, King County Sheriff John Urquhart, Auburn Youth Resources, Communities

in Schools of Kent, King County Democrats, Puget Sound Educational Service District, South King Council of Human Services, United Way of King County and many others of our neighbors because there is solid evidence that the program works.

I haven’t seen much in Federal Way on Best Starts For Kids. Please read about this issue before you vote in November. Thank You.

Dorothy Burt, Federal Way

Wilson shows purposeful leadership I am writing this letter to voice support for Claire Wilson, candidate for the school board District 2 position. Claire has been on the board since 2011, but has served our community [ more LETTERS page 23 ]

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Endorsements for school board, fire, 30th District | Part 2 Q

: Mr. Federal Way, thank you for lightening the mood up a bit last week when you included a Q&A for the council and Lakehaven candidates.

Which candidates do you endorse for the Federal Way Public Schools, 30th District and South King Fire and Rescue seats?

Will you include a set of questions for them as well?

A: Mr. Federal Way is glad you were entertained.

It gives Mr. Federal Way a break when people aren’t so mad at him. Even though Mr. Federal Way is anonymous, this columnist does frequently change his disguises when he goes to the store, an occasional council meeting, the police department or Walmart so that people don’t have a chance of finding out who he is. Mr. Federal Way went out over the weekend and left his shades and cap at home.

Last week, we heard from most of the candidates who are running for several City Council seats and an open Lakehaven seat. As for those who didn’t respond, Mr. Federal Way did not endorse them — and this week is no different. Here are Mr. Federal Way’s endorsements this week.

For Federal Way Public Schools, District 2, Mr. Federal Way endorses Claire Wilson, who knows just what a cow wearing tap shoes would say if he walked through the door right now (see her answer below). Wilson also prefers Chubby Hubby ice cream — a woman after Mr. Federal Way’s own heart.

Her opponent Angela Griffin did enjoy a tasty spread for dinner last night

and enjoys a variety of TV series, which shows her versatility. But Mr. Federal Way was suspicious when she emailed her responses back to Mr. Federal Way. “I’m on a plane to Minneapolis, so below are as many answers as I could get to before take-off,” Griffin emailed. Mr. Federal Way hopes this was a personal trip and that she doesn’t plan to romp around in Europe on the taxpayer’s dime.

For the school district’s District 3 and District 5 seats, Mr. Federal Way will not endorse either Liz Drake nor Hiroshi Eto, who did not respond to Mr. Federal Way’s questions.

“Mr. Federal Way, I like your column and I appreciate you reaching out to me, but I’m afraid answering these questions is not my cup of tea,” Drake emailed.

Mr. Federal Way doesn’t drink tea and thinks herbs should be kept in the pot shops the City Council is trying hard to keep out of Federal Way. For the 30th District Position 2 seat, Mr. Federal Way endorses Carol Gregory, whose answer to how she unwinds after a long day at work shows she brings a no-nonsense approach to the Legislature.

While Hickel is on Mr. Federal Way’s cool list because she watches “Survivor,” Mr. Federal Way could not get a hold of her friend Bridget for a sassy enough reason to endorse Hickel (see her responses below for more information about Bridget).

Finally, for South King Fire and Rescue, Mr. Federal Way endorses Bill Fuller, who is not much of a gardener aside from

some tomatoes and Mr. Federal Way doesn’t have a green thumb either. Fuller also provided a detailed response to what Mr. Federal Way would find in his refrigerator. This demonstrates that Fuller will bring a transparent approach to the fire district.

His opponent Roger Flygare, on the other hand, provides so many evasive answers that Mr. Federal Way questions his level of transparency.

John Rickert for the fire district’s Position 3 did not respond to the questions.

But Mr. Federal was only heartbroken once in junior high when a popular girl named Bethany did not circle “yes” when Mr. Federal Way asked her if she liked him.

What would Mr. Federal Way find in your refrigerator right now?

Wilson: Tomatoes, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, apple juice, half and half and eggs.

Griffin: Milk, eggs, veggies, chicken, yogurt and a lot of leftovers.

Gregory: Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes.

Hickel: Eggs, milk, Beechers cheese and a new crop of apples from Wenatchee. For some reason, a container of Muscle Juice, not sure where that came from but our daughters and friends pop in from time to time.

Flygare: Something that I prepared from scratch, like eggplant parmigiana.

Fuller: Our refrigerator is not spectacular. You will

find only basics – milk, real butter, his and hers yogurt, cheese in slices and shredded, bottles of outdated sauces and marinades (they never go bad), sour cream, homegrown tomatoes (the only thing I can grow), lettuce, carrots, apples (only Gala), one-and-a-half cucumbers, diet Pepsi (his), diet Dr.Pepper (hers), yeast (she is a great baker), green grapes, oranges, some kind of leftovers, pita bread, bagels, raisin English muffins, half a loaf of bread (old, but no mold), marionberry jam What is your favorite reality TV show?

Wilson: “Wife Swap.”

Griffin: “The Braxton Family Values.”

Gregory: The Mariners, it has enough drama and disappointment for me.

Hickel: “Project Runway.”

I like to watch creativity unfold under pressure. It’s a leadership challenge thing.

Flygare: I don’t watch reality TV shows.

Fuller: “Trauma: Life in the ER” How do you unwind after a long day at work?

Wilson: Times crossword puzzle.

Griffin: Crotchet, play games on my iPad or catch up on a variety of TV series.

Gregory: A glass of wine or something stronger, depending on the day.

Hickel: Take a walk with my hubby or read a book.

Flygare: Go for a walk.

Fuller: Walk the dog.

What did you eat for dinner last night?

Wilson: Pork chops, stove top stuffing and sliced

Honeycrisp apples.

Griffin: Buffalo wings, red beans and rice, corn on the cob.

Gregory: Aussie Pie. Hickel: Fajitas.

Flygare: Soup that was made by my mother-in-law, very delicious!

Fuller: Italian with my grandson.

Where would you go in a time machine?

Wilson: Into the future.

Griffin: March with Dr. King during the Civil Rights Movement.

Gregory: I’d go back in time and be Eleanor Roosevelt’s shadow.

Hickel: Back to see my grandmother.

Flygare: I would go backwards to the year zero and go forward perhaps to the year 2100 to see where we’ve been and where we’re headed.

Fuller: Meet John Phillip Sousa and go on a tour with his band.

What would you do if you won the lottery?

Wilson: Invest and make sure my children were financially set for the future.

Griffin: Not tell anybody, make huge anonymous donations to my favorite organizations - Treehouse, Y, Boy and Girls Clubs, TAF. Gregory: Do good work.

Hickel: Fund Communities in Schools across the country.

Flygare: None of your business!

Fuller: Give some, keep some, provide for five daughters and 13 grandchildren, buy a yellow Jeep.

If you were an ice cream, what flavor would you be?

Wilson: Chubby Hubby (Ben & Jerry’s).

Griffin: Mint chip.

Gregory: Rocky Road!

I’m a marshmallow to my grand kids, my schedule is nuts, and everyone likes chocolate.

Hickel: something unique with peanut butter from Sub Zero ice cream.

Flygare: Jamaican almond fudge with a sprinkle of coconut.

Fuller: Vanilla bean.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island, but all your human needs — such as food and water — were taken care of, what two items would you want to have with you?

Wilson: Guitar and empty book with pencil.

Griffin: My family and technology.

Gregory: A Kindle filled with books and the seeds and tools to garden.

Hickel: Assuming my husband and girls aren’t “items,” I have watched “Survivor” enough to know flint and shelter are key.

Flygare: My favorite pocket knife/tool and something to make a fire, like flint.

Fuller: Pen and paper.

If you had only six months left to live, what would you do with the time?

Wilson: Spend time with family and friends and experience my bucket list with them.

Griffin: Spend fun time with family traveling the world.

Gregory: I’d probably procrastinate.

Hickel: Spend it with my favorite people.

Flygare: Get back on the time machine and travel to find the cure of whatever it was that was ailing me.

Fuller: Travel to spend

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council member and is still learning. But some of her council colleagues have wondered if she really likes being on the council.

Most of her errors have been self-inflicted, and suggest she is either getting poor political advice or is still determining her core values and what she wants to accomplish with her opportunity as a council member.

Her opponent Greene is a most unusual candidate and Assefa-Dawson will likely benefit from his lack of long-term roots in the community. Greene is not active in any recognizable local organizations and does not serve on any city government committees.

Greene is quick to point

out that he donates blood and his given name “Mark” is from the Bible. He has also been active in helping people register to vote. He lived in Federal Way from 2002-2006 and moved back in 2013.

Greene has run for office as both a Republican and a Democrat but wants choices outside the two parties and formed his own party, the Revived Citizens Party, of which he is the chairman. He has been a frequent candidate and may have run for more offices in more places than the current field of council candidates combined. He had filed paper work to run for the state Legislature and then changed his mind and decided to file for the City

Council. But he has also run for office in Minnesota, for Congress twice in Alaska, Congress in Washington, King County Council in District 9, King County director of elections, secretary of state and lieutenant governor in Washington, along with the City Council in Newcastle. He was actually running for the Newcastle City Council in the 2013 general election when he decided to move back to Federal Way. He said he had dual residency for a time and apparently thought he could move back to Newcastle if he won. That’s not how it works if you are running for office.

Many were surprised when he advanced to

the run-off with AssefaDawson. But his views do differ from hers and provide a political contrast.

Greene brings a passion to the debate and is particularly interested in labeling genetically modified foods.

He wants more private sector money put into the events center and would like to see it scaled down.

He favors marijuana outlets in Federal Way, and wants good infrastructure and a different approach to budgeting. He would not disclose whether he had attended any City Council meetings, as he felt that was irrelevant.

Greene created the biggest controversy in the council races this year at the Mirror primary debate

when he claimed Mayor Jim Ferrell’s former campaign manager recruited him to run against AssefaDawson. Ferrell and his former manager denied the comment but it sparked a temper outburst by Ferrell that is still talked about.

Assefa-Dawson was rated “very good” by the Municipal League, and Greene was rated “not qualified.”

Assefa-Dawson should win this race but the events center and marijuana controversies will help Greene.

Voters should do their homework!

torium on retail outlets in Federal Way, raising questions about her willingness to listen to the public.

Her support for the Performing Arts and Events Center has lacked an understanding of how poor people view city priorities.

Her comments that she takes out of town visitors elsewhere for entertainment might accurately reflect her frustration with local options, but is a less than compelling reason to the average citizen to support the events center.

And as a city leader, it undermines local business efforts to get residents to shop locally and contribute to the tax base.

Assefa-Dawson is a new

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

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Sleep Country changes name to Sleep Train FROM STAFF REPORTS

Sleep Country USA, the Northwest’s largest mattress retailer, recently announced that it will join its West-Coast sister brand under the Sleep Train banner in Washington state. Continued growth, improved Internet presence, new opportunities for

employees, and the expansion of their award-winning Foster Kids program are cited as key factors in the decision to combine the brands under one Sleep Train name.

The Foster Kids program, including the annual Pajama Bowl event, will maintain its relationships with local nonprofit organizations that aid foster children and host its annual collections for essential material items – now under the Sleep Train banner.

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started the signage change in Washington on Oct. 7, continuing through the end of the month.

Sales, promotions and the annual Foster Currently in the Northwest, Sleep Country, now Sleep Train, is collecting new coats in all sizes for its annual Coat Drive for Foster Kids.

Donations are welcome at any one of the more than 90 Sleep Train stores in the region through Sunday, Nov. 1.

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Jackson experimented with different fillings but found that rice breaks down in the microwave, leaving a rancid smell and flax seed is too small for holding heat very long. Corn also provided a sweet popcorn smell, which Jackson said is subtle.

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Police Blotter The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Illegal dumping: At 7:28 a.m. on Oct. 11, a woman called police to report illegal dumping on her property. She owns the property but her daughter resides at the

house. She said over the past three days, someone dumped sofas and wooden entertainment centers on her property between the hours of 2-6 a.m. Her daughter did not see who dumped the items on her property. The woman wanted the incident documented.

Shoplifters flee on scooters: At 1:23 p.m. on Oct. 11 at 2131 SW 336th St., a Rite Aid employee called 911 to report a shoplift in progress involving three males.

They stole GNC products. The employee saw them fleeing on

scooters northbound through the parking lot. The responding officer happened to be in the area and was unable to locate the suspects.

The employee stated ongoing issues with the same males stealing on a weekly basis. Police reviewed surveillance video and the males appeared to be in their late teens to early 20s. All of them were wearing black/gray hoodies with their hoods over their heads. The video shows the suspects leaving the scene on scooters. The employee was unable to verify the amount

of products that were stolen, nor the dollar amount. Police took photos of the suspects.

Woman reports someone renovated her mother’s home: At 3:50 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the 30800 block of 14th Ave. S., a woman advised police that it appears someone entered her mother’s apartment and made renovations while she was gone. The woman and her mother reported changes to appliances, cabinets and wall paint. There were no signs of forced entry and nothing was stolen or

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damaged within the residence. The woman said she believes someone is entering and doing these things just to “mess with” her mom. The apartment manager told police that the resident may have mental issues as he has seen her out in the courtyard area at night talking to herself. Police were unable to establish a crime occurred.

Deceased person: At 11:25 a.m. on Oct. 10 in the 33000 block of 10th Ave. SW, a family member called to report that her uncle was deceased. The man, who family members found on the living room floor, had a medical history of seizures. Police did not see anything on scene that was suspicious.

Macy’s strikes back: At 4:36 p.m. on Oct. 10 at 1901 S. Commons, a suspect stole $204 worth of Star Wars clothing from Macy’s and was arrested.

Vehicle hits dog: At 1:01 a.m. on Oct. 9 at 31855 Pacific Highway S., a police officer was contacted regarding an abandoned animal that a vehicle hit. The reporting party was no longer on scene and left the dog tied to a FedEx box in the parking lot of the ARCO AM/ PM business. The officer noticed the dog was injured and bleeding and took the dog to the Blue Pearl in Renton, a 24-hour emergency pet facility the Federal Way Police Department contracts with.

Drunk man bothers customers, arrested: At 3:52 a.m. on Oct. 9 at 34520 16th Ave. S., a man was consuming alcohol near the front entrance of Walmart. When he was cited and trespassed, he refused to leave and continued to yell and approach customers. After several dozen warnings, he was arrested and booked into SCORE jail.

Subjects use drugs at park: At 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 9 at 31524 Eighth Ave. S., police contacted a man after someone reported that there were several subjects using drugs at Mirror Lake Park. During the investigation, police determined a man had two outstanding warrants, one from Federal Way and the other from Renton. The man was arrested and booked into SCORE jail.

Drunk driver arrested for vehicular assault: At 3:21 a.m. on Oct. 8 in th 28800 block of Military Road S., a drunk 22-year-old Kent man was arrested for vehicular assault after he ran a red light while driving his mother’s Nissan Altima and struck a Chevrolet Malibu.

The responding police officer said flames were visible in the engine compartment of the Nissan and the left front side and back doors of the Chevrolet were caved in. The 36-year-old Federal Way woman who was driving the Chevrolet was transported to Harborview Medical Center with serious non-life threatening injuries. The man admitted to drinking alcohol prior to driving and faces vehicular assault and DUI charges.

Suspicious man looking inside vehicles arrested: At 3:27 a.m. on Oct. 8 in the 1500 block of S. 356th St., a reporting party called 911 to report a suspicious male looking into vehicles. The responding officer contacted a male who matched the description. Police found the male has a felony warrant, arrested him and transferred custody of him to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.

Police arrest high school student: At 9:44 a.m. on Oct. 8 at 30611 16th Ave. S., a Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputy advised Federal Way police via phone that he had probable cause to arrest a student at Federal Way High School.

Police checked for the student’s attendance and school officials said he was at school that day. He was removed from class and arrested.

Police transported him to Fife and transferred custody of him. The student was cooperative during the investigation. The report does not indicate what crime the student allegedly committed.

Man smashes woman’s car window, steals purse: At 2:36 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 2400 block of S. 312th St., a woman reported that a driver stopped his vehicle next to her parked car, exited his vehicle and broke out her right rear passenger door window. She said the male reached in and stole her purse.

Shoplifter cuts store employee with knife: At 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at 1715 S. 352nd St., a police officer received a radio call of an armed robbery at Home Depot.

The suspect shoplifted from Home Depot and began fighting with store security. During the fight, the suspect armed himself with a knife and cut one of the employee’s on his hand. The suspect was arrested after a foot pursuit in the area of Home Depot. Witnesses positively identified the suspect, who was booked into SCORE jail.

Suspicious man wearing mask arrested: At 4:44 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 800 block of SW 312th St., officers responded to a call regarding a suspicious male wearing a mask and pointing his finger in the shape of a gun at passing vehicles. A police officer arrived on location and witnessed the bizarre behavior. The officer noted in the police report it was obvious the male was under the influence of an illegal substance. A routine record check revealed the King County Sheriff’s Office issued an arrest warrant for the male on Oct. 7 for fourth-degree domestic violence. The man was booked into SCORE jail.

Shoplifters use wheelchair to hide items: At 7:59 p.m. on Oct. 8 at 1910 S. 320th St., a male and female attempted to steal several Seahawks men’s clothing items.

The shoplifters used a wheelchair to conceal the items. When Loss Prevention confronted the suspects, they left the items and the wheelchair behind. Loss Prevention recovered all of the items on-site but was unable to identify the suspects.

Engaged couple fight over new car: At 10:57 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the 900 block of SW Campus Drive, an engaged couple bought a car that day and the woman used her fiancé as a co-signer. The dealership told them that if the credit was run under the man’s name and the woman was listed second on the loan, then the payment and interest would be lower.

However, now that the man is the “top name” on the loan, he argued that he should be able to drive the vehicle when he wants. The couple stood outside and called 911 for police to make the determination for them. No assault occurred.

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WATCH YOUR MAILBOX FOR GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS

King County Elections mailed ballots on Oct. 14 for the Nov. 3 general election. Voters’ pamphlets are mailed separately and may arrive close to, but on a different day than ballots. Voters may also check MyVoterGuide online for a customized voters’ pamphlet.

There are a total of 460 candidates and 331 offices, and 20 measures on the ballot. King County Elections has forecast a turnout of 48 percent for this election.

Voters should read and follow directions on their ballots, sign the return envelope and get ballots back before the Nov. 3 election day deadline.

Mailed ballots need a stamp.

Voters also have 24 locations to return ballots without a stamp by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, including permanent drop box locations, scheduled ballot drop-off vans and Accessible Voting Centers.

Citizens not yet registered to vote in Washington state have until 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 to register in person at King County Elections offices to vote in the general election. The Renton office is located at 919 SW Grady Way. Voters who don’t receive a ballot

by Oct. 19 or who have questions should call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

Contact and submissions: Carrie Rodriguez editor@federalwaymirror.com or 253-925-5565

Fire commissioner candidates promise strong leadership One is a former volunteer firefighter; the other is a small business owner

for the 30th District Senate seat.

Fuller and Flygare addressed a packed house during a candidate debate Wednesday night hosted by the Federal Way Mirror at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.

“I see long-term stratBY ANDREW FICKES egy as a significant thing For the Mirror I can provide (to the board of commissioners),” outh King Fire and Fuller said. “There is a lot of Rescue is reaching a growth in Federal Way and pivotal tipping point. that growth will impact the On Nov. 3, South King Fire’s board of commission- district. There is a public image problem in the ers hopes voters will make community that we need to the right choice and vote handle to make the comin favor of approving a $39 munity know how we’re million capital bond measerving them.” sure, which will go toward Flygare said his more investing in the replacethan 35 years ment of outdated as a small equipment and business fire apparatus owner in once paid for by Federal Way the 1992 capital will be a bond. boon to the At the same fire district. time voters “I will take will be asked my business to approve a management bond measure, skill set to the they will also be fire district,” asked to vote for Flygare said. new leadership BILL FULLER “I’ve reached on South King out to almost Fire’s board of 14,000 people doorbelling. commissioners.

I’ll make sure their conMark Freitas, Position 2 cerns are addressed.” board commissioner, will To start off the debate, not be seeking reelection. the two candidates were Vying for the seat is Bill asked what the best apFuller, a former volunproach would be to ensure teer firefighter for South Snohomish County District the fire district is fully inNo. 1 and a 38-year Federal formed of any road closures that could impede on their Way resident, and Roger Flygare, a longtime business response times.

Flygare said it comes owner in Federal Way and down to an inter-agency past Democratic candidate communication style be-

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A resident asks a question during the Mirror’s candidate debate on Wednesday. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror tween the fire department Flygare said the fire disand the city. trict needs to maintain the Fuller was blunt with his rating for businesses. response and said, “I don’t “Federal Way is a city trust government agencies that is trying to grow busito inform the fire departnesses,” he said. “A good ment what’s going on.” insurance rating attracts He said during times businesses.” of road closures the fire They were also asked if district may or the fire district may not know manages its of the closure. resources well He said he was and if not, how not entirely it should mansure. age resources “Commubetter. nication is a “They are coordination doing well,” issue,” Fuller Fuller said. explained.

“What I would Fuller and like to see is a Flygare were long-term look ROGER FLYGARE also asked if (at managing the fire district resources). Are needs to retain its Class 2 we meeting the needs as insurance rating.

Federal Way grows?”

“Class 2 ensures low Flygare said he was insurance rates,” Fuller said. pleased with the fire dis“We need to remain in that trict’s ability to maintain its category.” resources.

“They’ve been able to maintain equipment that is very old,” Flygare said.

“Their preventive maintenance has been done well.”

In closing remarks, Fuller said if he is elected he would “extend and keep the excellent service that’s already going on.”

“The new guy needs to come in and ask the hard questions,” Fuller said. “I have a heart for the fire department. I will bring in fresh ideas.”

Flygare closed by making two promises if elected to office.

“One thing I will make sure that doesn’t happen is cost overruns on (new) buildings,” Flygare said. “I will ensure that firefighters stay safe in their jobs. There is technology out there that we should look at that helps them do their job. It keeps them safe and protects our community.”

Legislative candidates discuss educational funding at forum

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

The Federal Way Mirror hosted a forum for 30th Legislative District candidates Oct. 14 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.

Incumbent Rep. Carol Gregory and challenger Teri Hickel are running for the 30th Legislative District Position 2. Gregory is currently a board member for Federal Way Public Schools, who has held several other positions in education, including director for the Northwest Area Foundation of Burst For Prosperity. Hickel is the former executive director of Advancing Leadership, who Mayor Jim Ferrell recently recognized with a

Key to the City. school district through a Questions very difficult time in the The question period last two years. I now want opened when the moderato go work on some very tor asked the candidates difficult issues in Olympia.” what made • Hickel stated them a betthat she is careful ter choice about managing than their funds. She also opponent. stated that she • Gregory is active in the cited her chamber and experience education comworking munities as well in govas nonprofits. ernment, “I think it’s bebusiness, cause I’m ready. teaching I’m not a politiCAROL GREGORY and workcian. I’m looking ing with the at this with fresh school board. She also eyes and I feel like my stressed that she is willing energy, my passion, my to work across party lines. experience and my love for “I know how to work on people will make me the issues of policy and to see candidate that will be great things happen. I led the for this district.

Candidates were asked • Hickel stated that she if it made sense to cut thought it was remarkable financial aid and tuition that they cut tuition. She for poor students at the called it refreshing that same time. the Legislature was not • Gregory letting tuition stated that get out of hand she did not and pricing out think it made those who want sense. She to attend. supported Another quescutting coltion candidates lege tuition, were asked despite her about was if party not Gregory’s status supporting as a school it. She stated board member that financial created a conTERI HICKEL aid and other flict of interest. assists for • Gregory students to get into colstated that she did not belege were important. She lieve it was a conflict. She believes that college should said the responsibility of be available to all students a school board member is and that financial issues different than the role of [ more FORUM, page 23 ] not block them.

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Sole Lakehaven candidate makes case why voters should pick him

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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t wasn’t quite a debate for Lakehaven Utility District position 3 candidate, Peter Sanchez.

Sanchez was once again the lone attendee for his position at the Mirror’s candidates forum.

Richard Peterson, Sanchez’s opponent, had to cancel for work related reasons.

Sanchez was asked a series of questions by community member with topics ranging from his budgeting experience, aging infrastructure and his plans.

During his opening statement, Sanchez thanked the members of the community and Commissioner Charles Gibson.

“Had he run, you wouldn’t know my name,” Sanchez said of Gibson.

Sanchez said he’s attended all but two regularly scheduled commission meetings since he began running.

He missed those because one was rescheduled and he had a previously scheduled vacation with his family during the other.

Sanchez was asked

about failing infrastruclook at the rate you pay in ture and how Lakehaven Seattle, Tacoma, Auburn. would continue to mainIt’s twice what you’re paytain a competent system. ing now, sometimes three “The specifics I can’t times as much. I don’t say, but they do have a think it would be wise program for upgrading for the city to take over. both the water and wasteThe utility is being run water side,” Sanchez said. extremely well.”

“Everything is getting An audience member older, like we all are and asked about the higher buildings are, and they do rates per cubic foot for have a finite life. We had a larger families even if they water main break on First use less water and if it was Avenue and nobody exa punishment to them. pected it. The professional Sanchez stated that staff at Lakehaven will it was just the cost to keep us up to provide the date and make “This is what I’ve done service and that sure we try to for a living for over 33 compared to keep things other cities, it years. Granted, it’s on running as best the wastewater side is still relatively we can.” inexpensive. and not the water He was also side, but what people When asked adamant about need to remember is about financial keeping the reserves for adthat clean water and utility district wastewater treatment dressing probseparate from lems such as are two sides of the the city was the one on First the best option same coin.”

Avenue South, Peter Sanchez for everyone involved.

“You go to other cities and municipalities and you pay a whole lot more than what you’re paying here,” Sanchez said. “It works for the ratepayers. It’s not a tax. If you think that the city could do a better job,

Sanchez stated that he was not sure about specifics on finances, but he believed they had the money.

He stated that in his current district, they have it there and it would surprise him if they didn’t have the money at Lake-

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Sanchez was asked about his financial background compared to his opponent.

Peterson has stated that his background gives him the upper hand over Sanchez for this position.

“I don’t know the cost to run a cemetery,” Sanchez said. “I know it does cost money, but I also have been involved with Southwest Suburban Sewer District in their budgeting process. We have a multi-million dollar a year budget just like Lakehaven. While I’m not the finance guy, I’ve had my input. I understand that it’s matter of prioritizing what you can get done, what you have to get done and what you’d like to get done.”

When asked if Lakehaven was committed to building a $600,000 water park in Town Square Park, Sanchez stated that it was the first time he had heard of a project like that.

Sanchez was asked why the community should vote for him and what makes him different from his opponent.

“This has been what I’ve done for a living for

Peter Sanchez, a candidate for Lakehaven Utility District position 3, speaks during the Mirror’s candidate debate last Wednesday at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror over 33 years,” Sanchez said. “Granted, it’s been on the wastewater side and not the water side, but what people need to remember is that clean water and wastewater treatment are two sides of the same coin.”

Another priority of his, if he is elected, would be to increase education about wastewater within the community, particularly among children.

Sanchez closed by thanking the community

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“I was very humbled when I saw the results,” Sanchez said. “I’m not going to tell you I didn’t expect to do well because I did. If I’m elected I promise to do my best to draw on the experience and the knowledge that I have to help continue to guide Lakehaven into the future and continue to have it be the top notch utility that it is.”

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Hobbies: I like to garden, bake, ride my bike and talk with people.

How long in office: On my fourth year in office.

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…POLITICAL SEASON offices held: I am chair of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Council Committee, have served on the Land Use and Transportation Committee and the Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Committee I serve on the Federal Way Domestic Violence Task Force, the King County Domestic Violence Com-

mittee, the King County Board of Health, the King County Flood Board, the Federal Way Farmers Market Advisory Board, vice president of the Noon Kiwanis Club, vice president of the Federal Way Soroptimist Club, adviser to the Federal Way High School Key Club.

What are the top 3 items you want constituents to know about you? 1. I am honored to serve as a council member.

It is a privilege to represent our citizens.

2. I will listen and do my best to find solutions to the concerns and issues that are presented to me.

If something is a concern I would like to know.

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TJ STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN HONORS

Thomas Jefferson High School has another WIAA Athlete of the Week. Cross country runner Lydia Wolfrom, senior, received the distinction for the week of Sept. 6.

Wolfrom finished first during the 35-team Capital Invite, with a time of 14.50 for the 2.23-mile race.

Jefferson linebacker J’Sias McKinley was featured on the KIRO 7 High School Report and in the Seattle Times. McKinley was named the Jack-in-the-Box Football Player of the Week and was listed among the “top 10 high school performances.” He registered six tackles, three for losses and a sack in the Raiders’ 31-6 win over Federal Way, limiting the defending South Puget Sound League Northwest champions to 89 total yards.

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BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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rior to the season, Thomas Jefferson head football coach Jeff Zenisek said that football had become important to the players.

After years of indifference in the program, he stated that the kids had taken it upon themselves to get better after coming up one game short of reaching the playoffs last year.

The results from their offseason efforts were on full display on Friday as they defeated Todd Beamer 8-0 and clinched the South Puget Sound League Northwest title. It is Jefferson’s third league title in school history and their first since 1980.

“We have two banners in our gym,” Zenisek said. “We have one from 1969 and one from 1980.

I pointed that out to the team before this game.”

Jefferson and Beamer both had similar gameplans for the game. On offense, everything began with the running game.

The teams combined for 71 carries on the night.

The defenses were ready for the ground attack on both sides. Jefferson was held to 152 yards on 35 carries and Beamer was

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Thomas Jefferson’s Mason Delacruz signals that Todd Beamer did not get into the endzone on fourth-andgoal from the one yard line during the second quarter of Jefferson’s 8-0 win on Friday, Oct. 9 at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror held to 108 yards on 36 carries. Neither team thought about throwing the ball much.

The quarters flew by with limited possessions for the offenses due to the numerous rushing attempts.

Beamer had the first opportunity to score in the game on their first drive of the second quarter. Titans’ running back Kiere McCoy had a 37-yard run on the drive that saw him spin past a Raiders defender and race to the redzone.

They looked like they

would score on one of their two pass plays of the half when tight end Christian Serrano found some separation near the sideline.

The pass was a bit high and bounced off his fingertips.

A few plays later, Jefferson held on to the scoreless tie after Kenny Turner sacked Kuma Scanlan on the fourth down.

Turner broke off a couple of big runs for Jefferson on the ensuing drive. A facemask penalty pushed the Raiders deep into Titans’ territory.

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Jefferson quarterback Mason Delacruz nearly had the first score by catching a pass. He stretched out and dove for it, but could not come up with the ball in the endzone.

Moment later, Jefferson was stopped inside Beamer’s five-yard line.

They lined up for a field goal, but the Titans jumped offsides on the play giving the Raiders a first down.

Turner ran the ball into the endzone from two yards out for the first score of the game.

The extra point attempt failed and the Raiders led 6-0 with only 2:24 left in the half.

Beamer quickly took the ball deep into Jefferson’s territory. With just over a minute left in the half, the Titans had a first-and-goal from the three-yard line.

Depending on which team you ask, the next four plays were either one of the greatest moments in school football history, or controversial calls by the officials.

First down saw Beamer’s Kingsten Sua take the ball down to the one-yard line.

On second down, The Titans moved the ball six inches closer to the goal line.

On third down, the goal line became a pile of Beamer and Jefferson players. Beamer players raised their hands believing they had scored, while Jefferson players looked to the sideline for the officials call.

The line judge ran in yelling that he had the player down before the goal line. The Titans sideline erupted with disappointment at the call.

“We got a tough one on the goal line,” Beamer head coach Darren McKay said.

“We have a replay system and we thought he was in [ more CHAMPS, page 18 ]

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Bill FullerCOMMISSIONER #2 FOR SOUTH KING FIRE & RESCUE Age: 71 Education: Lewis and Clark High School, Spokane; University of Washington, Bachelor of Science in Forestry; Master of Science in Pulp and Paper Science and Engineering How long have you lived in Federal Way: 38 years Family members: Wife Pat, daughters

(grandchildren) Debbie (two), Stephanie (two), Elizabeth (four), Alicia (three), Lacey (two); Suzy, my Maltese buddy Hobbies: Digital photography, owls, grandchildren, Suzy How long in office: Not enough – it is in my basement Relevant commissions/offices held: Lieutenant volunteer firefighter, South Snohomish County District No. 1 – Station 3; occupational health and safety manager (Weyerhaeus-

er); board chairman, Charteris Foundation (providing funding, training and support to police and fire chaplains) What are the top 3 items you want the constituents of Federal Way to know about you? I have the enthusiasm, positive attitude and skills to be an effective member of the board of commis-

sioners.

My experience in working in a diverse team environment is extensive and has been recognized by Weyerhaeuser and industry groups I have participated in.

The firefighter experience gave me a perspective of both the tactical and strategic importance of a department to be equipped and trained to respond to emergencies but also work with and educate the public in fire safety and health.

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Eagles come up just short against Conquerors in defensive battle

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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ederal Way and Kentwood once again found themselves in a defensive struggle against each other as the Conquerors went home with a 16-13 victory on Thursday.

Last season, Federal Way won 14-10 against Kentwood.

The first five minutes of the game seemed to indicate a high scoring night would be in the making, but both defenses showed up for the majority of the game.

After a quick Federal Way score, Kentwood charged back down the field. Quarterback Brian Campbell found Jacob Moore in the endzone.

The extra point was botched and the Eagles led 7-6.

A couple of offensive drives later, the Conquerors took a brief lead over the Eagles with a short field goal. They managed to get the ball inside the Federal Way 10-yard line,

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during the game, but there it confirmed he was in.

He crossed the plane and he wasn’t down because he was on top of another player.”

Fourth down looked identical to third down with another pile near the goal line. Jefferson players ran off the field in celebra-

but the defense ultimately stopped them.

The 9-7 lead was brief as Federal Way scored another touchdown with 21 seconds left in the half to take a 13-9 lead.

Ultimately, a Federal Way turnover proved to be their costliest mistake of the night. A toss bounced off the hands of running back Jovan Vongasaveng and Kentwood’s Davonte Sanchez recovered in Federal Way territory.

A few plays later, Campbell and Moore connected again in the endzone for the final score of the game as Kentwood took a 16-13 lead.

Despite the loss, there were plenty of positives for the Eagles.

“We had every opportunity to win this football game against a team that’s 100 percent going to the playoffs,” Federal Way head coach John Meagher said. “That’s a good sign.”

Federal Way forced multiple turnovers in the game to end Kentwood drives. After a long kick return to open the game,

Federal Way got to Campbell, as he scrambled and forced a fumble.

The Eagles scored the first touchdown a play later when Bobi Sims caught a Chris Williams fumble on the run and took it 60 yards for a touchdown.

In the same quarter, Federal Way ended another Kentwood drive in the endzone when Ben Koler picked off a tipped pass.

Marcus Tate intercepted Campbell in the fourth quarter in Federal Way territory to end yet another good Kentwood drive.

The defense also stopped Kentwood from regaining the lead midway through the third quarter when the Conquereors drove deep into Federal Way territory.

A sack for a seven-yard loss on third down by Darius Bourne looked as though it would end the threat, but an 11-yard run on the following play gave the Conquerors a first down. Federal Way commited a few penalties that extend the drive, but ulti-

tion signaling that Beamer had not scored.

“That was a heck of a stand,” Zenisek said. “That was huge. I was proud.

That gave us momentum going into the second half.”

Beamer had a chance at a safety right before the half ended, but Delacruz dove forward to get out of the endzone and the clock ran

out for the half.

The second half belonged to the defenses.

Isaiah Lard took the opening kickoff of the half into Raiders territory. A couple of runs went for positive yardage, but then a toss went errant on third down and forced the Titans to punt.

Jefferson was stopped

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Federal Way’s Jovon Vongsaveng (right) is tackled by Matt Van Brunt (middle) and Sarbjot Nahal (left) during their 16-13 loss to Kentwood on Thursday, Oct. 8. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror mately stopped Kentwood on fourth-and-goal at the two-yard line.

The second touchdown for Federal Way came on a Ben Koler run, but the extra point was blocked.

“I was proud of the effort of the entire team,” Meagher said. “That’s a

good football team in Kentwood. It’s a team we felt like we matched up well with and we did.

Obviously we have to fix some things executionwise. I’m not proud of some of the things we’re doing discipline-wise.

We’ve got to get some of

those things cleaned up.”

“We get back into league play next week and we just have to continue to get better. That’s our mantra.”

Federal Way (1-5, 1-1) heads to Highline Stadium to face the Mount Rainier Rams (1-5, 1-2) at 5 p.m. on Friday.

quickly, but the following Beamer drive ended in nearly the same fashion as their first of the half.

They drove down to the Raiders’ 12 yard line, aided by an unnecessary roughness penalty on Jefferson.

On fourth-and-three, they ran a toss play again that also went errant and they were forced to dive on the ball eight yards behind the line of scrimmage.

The teams traded a few possessions with the defense, yielding little if any yardage.

With just over eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, another Jefferson drive stalled. On fourth down, they decided to run a fake punt. Dom Santos caught the pass for the Raiders two yards past the first down marker to keep the drive alive.

Again the Beamer coaches thought the refs blew another call as they were adamant that Santos was lined up at the right tackle position and was therefore an ineligible receiver.

“We don’t cover ineligible receivers,” McKay said.

“But those were just two calls. That’s what I told our players. We gotta be better than that. We have to be better than the calls going against you.”

Jefferson was able to

bleed down more of the clock in the fourth quarter after the conversion. Still, they were unable to score.

The Titans took over with 6:28 left in the quarter. They were stuffed on three straight plays and forced to punt again.

The final highlight of the game was surprisingly a punt. Delacruz pinned the punt down on the one-yard line from Jefferson’s side of the field.

Beamer had two timeouts, but were unable to put anything together in their own endzone. They went three-and-out and took a safety.

The Raiders recovered the onside kick. A couple of plays later, Turner broke loose for a 15-yard run to end the game.

Jefferson held Beamer to just 20 yards of offense in the second half. Justin Madden led the defense with 12 tackles, two for a loss and a sack.

The Titans rushing attack was not as potent without their leading rusher Andrew Tofaeono.

Tofaeono played some defense in the first quarter, but an injury kept him sidelined for the remainder of the game.

“The defense really came to play today against a really solid football team,”

Zenisek said. “I thought they were going to be more physical than us, but we held our ground and did a great job. We gotta still keep playing and take it a game at a time. Last time out we were flat against Mount Rainier after a big emotional game against [Federal Way]. I’m going to challenge them to not come out flat again.”

Turner ran for 105 yards on 19 carries. He also recorded six tackles and a sack on the night. He has also scored a touchdown in each game this season.

Jefferson clinched the top seed from the South Puget Sound League Northwest with Decatur’s loss to Mount Rainier on Saturday. They can finish undefeated in league play with a win over the Gators on Oct. 22.

Todd Beamer (4-2, 1-1) will try to regroup against Decatur (0-6, 0-2) tonight at 7 p.m. at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. They are still in the running for the second place spot in the South Puget Sound League Northwest, which is guaranteed a playoff spot.

Thomas Jefferson (4-2, 3-0) played a non-league game at home against Kentridge (2-4) on Thursday, after the Mirror’s publishing deadline.

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How long have you lived in Federal Way: My family moved to Federal Way in 1968.

Family members: Karla, Ehren, his wife Ashley and grandchildren Weston and Isabella.

Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, reading, fishing and hunting.

Relevant commissions/offices held: I hold a certificate from the Department of Licensing to provide services as a state-certified court reporter and notary public. Chair of the Department of Licensing Court Reporter Advisory Committee; member, Federal Way Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Washington Business, where I was appointed to serve on the Tax and Policy Committee as

well as the Workers Compensation Committee. I am currently the president/ commanding general of the Association of Washington Generals and president of the Washington Freelance Shorthand Reporters Association.

I have held positions with other non-profits, including the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking and the Washington Court Reporters Association. I am the JAG and service officer for VFW Post 1741 where I help veterans with

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What are the top 3 items you want the constituents of Federal Way to know about you? 1. Karla and I will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary next year!

2. I am a focused hard worker who will listen to others and conduct my own research to enable me to make the best decision possible in any given situation.

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Carol Gregory Age: 71 Schooling: University of Washington, Education How long have you lived in Federal Way: 30 years Family members: Husband Gil Gregory, daughter Julia Capone, grandchildren Lauren, Jordan and Nathan.

Hobbies: Reading, gardening and cooking

How long in office: Six months Relevant commissions/ offices held: Federal Way Public Schools director and in the Legislature I serve on the Education, Higher Education and State Government Committees.

What are the top 3 items you want the constituents of Federal Way to know about you? I want to make sure that kids have the same education opportunities I had to lift themselves up, no matter what their circumstances, to lead a happy, successful life. That starts with excellent public schools. I want to make sure our tax system is more fair and that big corporations and Wall Street banks pay their share.

People describe me as no nonsense and no frills and that’s

perfectly fine.

Education plan: • Fairness for Federal Way Currently, Federal Way collects less funding per student compared to wealthier districts. Federal Way is a great place to live, work and learn but we do not the financial assets of Bellevue or Mercer Island. That’s wrong. Our students deserve the same as any other student in this state. I will fight for funding formulas that provide equity across districts.

• Lower Class Size Every teacher and parent knows, large class sizes are not optimal for learning. Voters have spoken and they want lower class sizes. We have significantly increased our expec-

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VOTE BY NOVEMBER 3RD! tations for students to graduate - they can’t meet this higher bar with too many students in a classroom competing for their teacher’s attention.

• Support Struggling Students We know children arrive at kindergarten - and progress through graduation - with different levels of skills, knowledge and life experiences. We must ensure that we close this knowledge gap. The state needs to fund programs that have proven to support struggling students. Our learning assistance program and English language learner programs are critical helping students be successful in school. At the state level we must fund these programs sufficiently, including professional development for teachers to address targeted

interventions.

At the district level we need to provide proven programs that have shown good results.

• Protect the Middle Class The school funding and teacher compensation must be fully addressed by the legislature. These discussions will include revenue.

As policies develop, I will fight to protect the middle class from increased taxes.

We must level the playing field for working families and small business by ensuring big corporations and the super wealthy pay their fair share.

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…POLITICAL SEASON Lydia Assefa-Dawson Age: 54 Schooling: Masters in Organizational Management How long have you lived in Federal Way: Five-plus years Family members: Christian Dawson, Caleb Dawson and Joshua Dawson Hobbies: Reading, volunteering and socializing with friends How long in office: City Council 16 months Relevant commissions/offices held: Land Use Trans-

portation Committee of the council; Advancing Leadership, board member; city Human Services Commission; Ethiopian Community Center, planning committee; State Advisory Committee on Homelessness; Committee to End Homelessness Governing Board (former); Federal Way Public Schools Parent Engagement and Key Communicators Team member What are the top 3 items you want the constituents of Federal Way to know about you?

Faith and family: My faith and my children are very important to me, and what keep me grounded.

Challenges as opportunities: I like challenges because they offer me the opportunity to look for solutions. As a person

who has had to deal with adversities all my life, I have learned to accept them and work toward a better outcome or find a way to solve the problem.

Leadership and service: I have had numerous leadership and volunteer opportunities in various capacities, and I have risen to the occasion. I find that people have a lot to offer, so I appreciate the interaction with people. It creates a learning environment and an opportunity to meet people’s needs, which I thrive in. I am hard working, insightful, caring, dependable, collaborative and effective.

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www.federalwaymirror.com out how to fully fund basic [ MR. FW from page 9 ] [ EDITORIAL from page 8 ] In the hotly contested homish County District No. 1, Fuller is passionate about the fire district.

Roger Flygare is a longtime business owner who knows how to balance a budget and run a business.

He would be better suited to run for a different board, such as Lakehaven, where he doesn’t have ties to current elected officials.

Voters are best served by Fuller’s approach.

30TH DISTRICT: CAROL GREGORY

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as a purposeful leader for many years. As a parent, educator and community member, Claire is committed to the success of our students. During her tenure, she has worked successfully with three superintendents and is the most senior member of the board.

If you need to know one thing about Claire, it is that she cares deeply about the education of all children.

More than anyone I know, she reaches out to involve a diverse community and diverse spectrum of idea.

If you have spent any time with Claire, you know she values the opinions of others.

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the legislative representative.

“I believe that it’s very important that the Legislature address the funding for schools and have less involvement in policy.

Policy is for local school board members.”

She stated that she stayed on the board because she believes the new superintendent deserves stability on the board.

• Hickel stated that she believes it is a conflict of interest. She stated a person needs to be fully engaged in the the job they are doing.

“As a state legislator, you’re involved in policy and it does spill over into education. One of the main issues is fully funding

30th Legislative District race for Position 2, the Mirror endorses incumbent Carol Gregory, who has demonstrated that she deserves a shot for a full term. Gregory has been an education leader in Washington state, beginning as a classroom teacher in 1965 and most recently serving as president of the Federal Way school board.

Her extensive background and experience makes her the best candidate for this position, who will be tasked with figuring

education.

Her opponent Teri Hickel has strong leadership potential, is intelligent and has demonstrated a solid commitment to the Federal Way community as the former executive director of Advancing Leadership. We encourage her to run again for the Legislature after she has gained a deeper understanding of the issues.

Voters will benefit by electing Gregory, an intelligent leader who knows the issues well.

Please vote to keep Claire on the board. It is the thing we can do to ensure success for all children.

America’s wealthiest corporations, and has Teri Hickel vowed to hobble the raising of revenues to keep our educational system alive?

Teri Hickel is financially backed by a shadowy group, Enterprise Washington, a secretive group that plays a funding shell game among its false front groups to hide the wealthy secret contributors by moving money from its clandestine political backers back and forth among Enterprise Washington’s murky political action committees.

How about a little sunshine on the political funding of Teri Hickel?

Susanne McIntyre, Auburn

Big money backing Hickel Where is all the money coming from that is funding Teri Hickel’s lavish political campaign?

How much money is Teri Hickel getting from the Koch Brothers and the American Legislative Exchange Council and what is she obligated to do for them? Has she signed the anti-tax commandment of Grover Norquist, recipient of funding from many of education. It needs to be done in a way that you can be clear and not use some of your information you get from the school district in a way that is not nonpartisan. I think you would do better serving in one case or another.

The candidates were also asked about their stance on charter schools and their feeling on the Supreme Court ruling to defund them.

• Gregory did not support charter schools and agreed with the ruling.

“I thought early on and have always believed that was unconstitutional. It’s not a matter of whether it’s a good school. It’s a what does our Constitution say and who is responsible for our schools in our consti-

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tution and how are we to use public money.”

She did praise the work of the Federal Way Public Academy and the TAF Academy.

• Hickel stated that she was a supporter of charter schools.

“I was really disappointed with the decision.

I think that there are a lot of kids that are in poverty situations where they don’t have the parents or the background to excel. If they can get into a school that matches them, that’s great. It’s important that our kids, all of them, are prepared for the future in a way that meets their standards.”

Candidates were asked if they believed there were sufficient funds for the Mc-

time with children and grandchildren – take lots of pictures of flowers, bugs, trees and grand kids.

In the news story of your life, what would the headline say?

Wilson: Her glass was always half-full and she saw good in everyone.

Griffin: She was a passionate woman about her family, work on behalf of youth and her faith in God. Gregory: Made the most of what she had.

Hickel: I wish I could channel my friend Bridget for a sassy answer but I want my headline to say that I lived life to the fullest and left the world a little better especially through valuing and believing in our youth and their potential.

Flygare: ROGER FLYGARE FINDS CURE! Fuller: Fuller’s Life - Busy and Full of Variety What do you think about when you are alone in your car?

Wilson: I reflect on the day ahead or the day that is ending.

Griffin: Getting to my destination.

Gregory: I go back and rethink the decisions I’ve made and make sure they are right.

Hickel: I let my mind relax and don’t even listen to music.

Flygare: Where do all these crazy drivers come from?

Fuller: Things I need to get done when I’m not in the car.

A cow walks through that door right now wearing tap shoes. What does he say and why is he here?

Wilson: “Hey, I heard you’ve got moooooooves.” He’s here for tap lessons of course.

Griffin: I heard you need a good laugh

Cleary decision and if not, what funding sources did they support.

• Gregory stated that she did not believe that there was enough funding.

She stated the two parties have not yet come to an agreement on what the actual cost is and do not have a plan in place as the Supreme Court is requiring them to have. She supports aspects of a levy swap, but does not support it fully. Gregory said the Federal Way school district assessed valuation is different and has affected the amount of money that the district receives. She said that is the reason she wants to address how unfair that is in Olympia.

• Hickel believes residents of Federal Way pay

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Gregory: I must hurry for there they go and I am their leader.

Hickel: (Again … where is Bridget) Don’t forget that liberal arts are alive and relevant, or don’t take life too seriously.

Flygare: He doesn’t say anything because a cow is not a male animal.

Fuller: “Get your camera. I want to be on Facebook!”

What movie, no matter how many times you’ve seen it, do you have to watch when it’s on?

Wilson: “Singing in the Rain.”

Griffin: “The Color Purple.”

Gregory: “The Mouse That Roared.”

Hickel: “Forrest Gump” or anything “Tom Hanks.”

Flygare: “A Christmas Story.”

Fuller: No answer provided.

What do you admire most about Mr. Federal Way? Wilson: Hmmmmmmm.

Griffin: Boldness.

Gregory: His no nonsense approach to life.

Hickel: Persistence.

Flygare: NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!

Fuller: Sarcastic humor.

Boxers or briefs?

Wilson: Neither!

Griffin: Briefs.

Gregory: None of your business!

Hickel: Neither.

Flygare: AGAIN, NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!!

Fuller: None of your business!

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too much money in tax dollars to fund schools and that she is in support of the levy swap. She called the current system dysfunctional.

She said swapping the levy funds to the state level would bring in about $29

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Filipino history in North America predates the arrival of the first colonists from Great Britain and continues throughout the U.S. The Metropolitan King County

Council today recognized that rich tradition and heritage by declaring this October, “and every October thereafter,” Filipino American History Month in King

County.

“It is an honor to be the sponsor of this proclamation, since the district I represent has been the historic home of the Filipino

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The first documented proof of Filipino presence in what would become the United States was in 1587 in what is now California, almost a half-century prior to when the colonists arrived in the “new world.”

Over the last five centuries, Filipinos have become a vital part of the American

history, especially on the West Coast and in the Pacific Northwest. In Washington, Filipinos have worked in a number of industries, but were prominent in the state’s maritime, agricultural and fishing industries.

Filipino organizers played a vital role in the desegregation of the unions that represented those who worked in the fishing industry including the Alaska Cannery Workers Union, International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

Initiated by the Filipino American National Historical Society in 1988, Filipino American History Month recognizes the contribution of Filipinos throughout King County and all of the state of Washington.

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Mark Koppang Age: 51 Schooling: 2015, Federal Way Advancing Leadership; 2012, Klemmer and Associates leadership development; 1986, Bachelor of Theology, Pacific School of Theology How long have you lived in Federal Way: A total of 24 years Family members: Lori, my wife of 29 years, and our two adult children, Bryan and Lauren.

VOTE BY NOVEMBER 3RD! Hobbies: Boating, hot yoga, playing cards with friends, community service, and rooting for the Seahawks!

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the constituents of Federal Way to know about you? I enjoy campaigning and having the opportunity to meet my neighbors and discuss what is important to them.

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The permits could be available to those who carpool to transit lots as early as fall of 2016 and later be available to solo drivers by late 2016 or early 2017.

Transit customers must have and use a valid ORCA card to apply for a permit.

Permit parking areas would be reserved for permit holders through morning rush hour Monday through Friday.

On weekends and after morning rush hour on weekdays, transit riders would be able to park in permit spaces without a permit.

Renewal would require the permit holder’s ORCA records to show they rode transit at least three times per week during the previous permit term. Flexibility will be allowed for time away (such as vacation).

Carpool permit holders must arrive with at least two transit riders in the permitted vehicle.

At least 50 percent of parking spaces at each location would remain free and available for transit riders on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Other locations for the permit program will include: Angle Lake Station (light rail, opening 2016), Auburn Station, Issaquah Transit Center, Kent Station, Mercer Island Park-and-Ride, Overlake Transit Center, Puyallup Station, Sumner Station and Tukwila International Boulevard Station (light rail).

The Sound Transit Board approved a new program to offer reserved parking permits at its busiest facilities to frequent transit riders.

The goal of the program is to make limited parking resources more efficient while guaranteeing parking availability to many regular riders and to those who frequently carpool to the park-and-ride lots.

The program will be in place for carpoolers at 10 of Sound Transit’s busiest facilities, including the Federal Way Transit Center, by fall of 2016.

“We have made a sizable regional investment in park and rides over the past twenty years, but all too often people arrive only to find them full,” said Sound Transit Board Chair/King County Executive Dow Constantine. “This program will better manage that investment to improve access to trains and buses, especially for frequent commuters.”

Detailed information about the program is available at: soundtransit.org/permitparking.

Sound Transit tested permits during a 2014 pilot project and collected further input this summer on the next steps toward mak-

to remove child from day care: At 5:37 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 28715 18th Ave. S., an officer was dispatched to Kinder Care after a woman tried to remove a child who was not hers from the premises. A daycare employee said she went across the street to get 16 kids from the bus and walked them back to the daycare. As she got to the facility’s door and opened it for the kids to go inside, the woman approached the employee and told her she had seen her son Jacob get off the bus and asked why he was at the daycare.

The employee told the woman she did not know her and could not release any information to her.

The woman continued looking through the door at the kids who were now inside of the day care waiting to go inside of their class.

The woman looked through the window and told the employee, “It’s the boy with the short curly hair and glasses.” However, Kinder Care contacted the child’s mother, who told the daycare only she and her sister have custody of the boy.

The daycare employee told the woman she could not help her and closed the door.

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Man wearing Batman mask scares store employee: At 8:20 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 2201 S. Commons, a man quickly entered Target at The Commons mall wearing a Batman mask and went into the restroom while shouting. An employee called 911, fearing the man was going to harm somebody. Police contacted the man and arrested him when they determined that he was previously trespassed from the mall for shoplifting at Sears. The man said he was wearing the mask because he got it for Halloween and he denied shouting at anybody in particular. He did not have any weapons and he appeared to possibly be under the influence of drugs.

Shoplifter with knife lunges at store employee: At 8:35 p.m. on Oct. 6 at 31601 Pacific Highway S., a Loss Prevention officer for Best Buy reported that he observed a man in his late teens or early 20s wearing a black hoodie, black pants and had open sores on his face. The man concealed merchandise and went into the restroom. The store officer went

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The officer exited the restroom and another store employee went into the bathroom and pretended to wash his hands as the man exited the handicapped stall and left the restroom. The employee went into the stall and located the packaging for a Samsung Galaxy phone inside the toilet paper holder. The employee radioed the store officer and advised him to stop the man.

The Loss Prevention officer approached the man as he was walking toward the front of the store.

He told him to give back the merchandise and they would let him go; however, the man said he did not have the merchandise and that he left it in the restroom. When the man refused to surrender the merchandise, the store officer called over the radio to have someone call the police. As the man tried to leave the store, the officer tried to get in his way to keep him from

The following students from Federal Way were named to the University of Washington’s dean’s list for the spring quarter: Ridwan Mahamud Abdilahi, senior; Dustin Philip Abrahamson, senior; Juan Daniel Jr Acevedo, freshman; Nimotalai Bisola Azeez, senior; Shawntel N Bali, sophomore; Shane Patrick Bang, senior; William Lucas Barcelona, senior; Luciana Isabel Barrera, senior; Eva Marlena Barth, senior; Jonathan Kjell Beardsley, junior; Joey Elwyn III Bell, sophomore; Youcef Yacoub Bennour, freshman; Diana Jessica Blanco, senior; Dmitriy V Bliznyuk, junior; Ross John Boitano, junior; Edward A Bolton, senior; Thomas James Bowman, senior; Natatlie Bravo-Valenzuela, freshman; Shannon Elizabeth Briggs, senior; Jack Robert Brooks, senior; Ericka Leeanne Budinich, sophomore; Matthew Steven Butler, sophomore; Rabiatou Camara, junior; Marie Laurence Carmelo, sophomore; Valeria A Chagoya, senior; Vincent Jun Chan, senior; Alec Ellis Chandler, sophomore; RenWei Larry Chang, senior; Alla V Cheban, senior; Yumee Chi, junior; Mari Emiko Chinn, senior; Chloe Suh-Yun Choe, senior; Julie Choi, sophomore; Julie Suna Chung, senior; Hakeem E Clark, sophomore; Jer-

leaving. The man told the store officer he had a knife, reached down to his midsection and pulled one out. The man lunged at the officer, who jumped back out of the way.

The man hopped on a bicycle and started to ride away, but he wrecked the bicycle into the smoking wall and fell off. He fled on foot toward Jo-Ann Fabrics and the police could not locate the suspect.

Police have images of the suspect on store video but do not have any suspect information.

Boys report seeing man being loaded into back of van: At 10:04 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the 33100 block of First Place SW, two juvenile males reported seeing a screaming male being loaded into the back of a van by two unknown males on the eastside of a building at the Cove Apartments. One of the boys stated that he and his friend were walking back home to the Westbourough Apartments after

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Suspect attempts to steal rent checks from drop box: At 11:59 a.m. on Oct. 4 in the 35800 block of 16th Ave. S., an apartment employee reported that on Oct. 4 someone attempted to steal rent checks from the outside drop box.

The suspect used a sticky glue substance on the inside of the box.

The employee was unsure if the suspect was successful.

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The juvenile said the van backed up quickly and turned south towards the office. The boys then took off running and did not see which way the van went on First Avenue. The responding police officer called the monitor company and inquired about surveillance video of the lot near building 16. However, an employee said the video would be unavailable until the next day. The case was closed until police can obtain further evidence.

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LEGAL NOTICES AUCTION NOTICE In compliance with RCW 46.5.130 Express Towing LLC will sell to the highest bidder at 35000 Pacific Highway S. in Federal Way, WA on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 3 p.m. Viewing at 2 p.m.

Published in Federal Way Mirror: October 16, 2015 FWM 2282

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October 16, 2015 Re: 2016 City Center Planned Action Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) The City of Federal Way invites you to comment on the 2016 City Center Planned Action Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).

The Draft SEIS includes an update to the transportation analysis for the City Center Planned Action subarea. The EIS being supplemented is the City of Federal Way City Center Planned Action Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), issued in 2006.

Subsequently four Addenda to the 2006 EIS have been issued. A Planned Action Ordinance was adopted in 2007.

Addendum #4 to the 2006 EIS extended the end timeframe of development for which the Planned Action Ordinance applies from 2014 to September 30, 2015. The Planned Action designation means further environmental review on development within the designated Planned Action area is not necessary if the proposed development is consistent with the development levels of the adopted Planned Action Ordinance.

The planned action project area is located in the City Center subarea of the City of Federal Way, bounded on the north by South 312th Street, on the south by South 324th Street, on the west by Pacific Highway South, and on the east primarily by 23rd Avenue South. Additional area is located east of 23rd Avenue South, bordered on the north

by South 317th Street and on the south by South 319th Place.

The proposed action specifically consists of the following: Adoption of an ordinance renewing the designation of a portion of the City Center subarea as a Planned Action for the purposes of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) compliance, pursuant to RCW 43.21C.440 and WAC 197-11-164. The Planned Action designation would apply to proposed residential, commercial, office, hotel, and other development within the development envelope analyzed in this SEIS. The Planned Action designation would apply to development that occurs through the end of year 2025.

Alternative 1, the 2025 Action Alternative, includes an increase in land use in a portion of the City Center subarea in accordance with the amounts listed in the Planned Action Area development envelope.

Alternative 2, the 2025 No Action Alternative, includes an increase in land use in the City Center subarea assuming the level of growth established in the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan.

Environmental issues evaluated in this Draft SEIS include air quality, land use, aesthetics, transportation, public services (police, fire/EMS, parks and recreation), and utilities (water, sewer, electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications).

Public and agency comment is invited regarding the proposed action and alternative. The documents are posted on the City’s website at http://www.ci.federal-way.wa.us/ index.aspx?NID=503.

CD copies may be purchased for $10.00 at the Federal Way City Hall Permit Center, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way. Comments are due no later than November 16, 2015, and should be addressed to: Stacey Welsh, AICP, Senior Planner City of Federal Way Community Development Department 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 stacey.welsh@cityoffederalway.com A public meeting will be held to receive comment regarding the proposal on: November 9, 2015 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Your interest in the City of Federal Way is greatly appreciated. If you would like more information about this proposal, please contact Stacey Welsh at 253-835-2634, or stacey.welsh@cityoffederalway.com.

Published in the Federal Way Mirror Friday, October 16, 2015 FWM 2283

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Public can provide education spending feedback at sessions FROM STAFF REPORTS

In an effort to gather constructive input on how Washington should meet its constitutional duty to fund basic education, members of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee will be traveling across the state beginning this week. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings.

Sponsors of Senate Bill 6130 – legislation that addressed local school district’s reliance on levy dollars for school employee pay – Bruce Dammeier, R-Puyallup, Christine Rolfes, D-Kitsap County, Ann Rivers, R-La Center and Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam will be leading the working and listening meetings with local elected officials attending as well.

The tour locations and dates include seven sites around the state, including Oct. 19 at the Western Washington location: ESD 121, 800 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton.

The meetings are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A short presentation from the legislators will open the meetings followed by comments from local public education representatives. The remaining time is slated for public input.

Attendees are encouraged to prepare written statements to be submitted on the record should time not allow everyone an opportunity to weigh in.

State parks offers 12 free days to visitors in 2016 FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced that Friday, Jan. 1 is the first of 12 “free days” in 2016 when visitors are not required to display the Discover Pass to visit a state park, including Dash Point Park in Federal Way. The “free days” are in keeping with legislation that created the Discover Pass.

The pass costs $30 for an annual pass or $10 for a one-day permit and is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources.

The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks could designate up to 12 free days when the pass would not be required to visit state parks.

“We are happy to offer the free days to give folks a chance to check out some of the parks,” said State Parks Director Don Hoch. “We hope that the free days give people a taste of the parks that are out there to enjoy and that they will consider buying a pass to support the park system. We appreciate our pass holders and really depend on revenue from the Discover Pass program to keep operating parks.”

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The Czar hangs up his hat

better place.

When our friends had their babies at hospitals in other towns, we made sure all three of our children were born at St. Francis Hospital because we wanted to support the community.

While raising young children and trying to make ends meet, we donated hundreds of hours of time and tens of thousands of dollars of hard-earned money to organizations including FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy), Multi-Service Center, St. Francis Hospital, Friends of the Hylebos, Federal Way Chamber, Centerstage Theatre, Federal Way Symphony, Federal Way Chorale, Highline College, Rotary, Boy Scouts of America and many others.

Just last week, I had lunch with Police Chief Andy Hwang to discuss the possibility of creating and sponsoring a “positive ticket” program designed to improve relationships between police and at-risk youth.

A large amount of my work in the community focused on Federal Way Public Schools, which included helping negotiate a $1 million savings on the new district office, securing more than $100,000 in grants and most recently building a track behind Sherwood Forest Elementary.

After multiple meetings with new Superintendent Tammy Campbell, I had also agreed to co-lead an effort to raise $100,000 to create a summer STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) camp for kids at risk of dropping out of Matthew Jarvis

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of making Federal Way a better place. I mention this not to brag (OK, maybe to brag a little), but to silence those who claim I had no vision for Federal Way. Though I am probably being melodramatic, when the council voted to proceed with the events center — money be damned, citizen input be damned, common sense be damned — it felt to me like the time and money Jackie and I had sacrificed over the last decade was thrown away.

After all, what good is a running track behind Sherwood Forest Elementary or a summer STEM program if the City Council is more concerned about their pet projects than for public safety and transportation?

And so, with the groundbreaking of the events center, comes my resignation as Czar and the end of my decade-long effort to make a difference in Federal Way. For the next few years, as my children grow up (or at least until we get new city leadership) all of my time, efforts and resources will be focused on my family, my business and to a lesser extent the public schools my children attend.

I wish all of you all the best and I will forever be grateful to all those with whom I had the privilege to meet along the way.

I desperately hope I am wrong about the financial burden of the events center and I hope someday to rejoin the fight for a better Federal Way. And you’re right, I am being childish, but I’m still taking my ball and going home.

Czar out.

Contact Federal Way resident Matthew Jarvis at jarvismp@outlook.com.

Why I shop in Federal Way

The annual Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry is a food drive to support the Multi-Service Center’s Federal Way Food Bank. The 2015 campaign held this September was a huge success! Waste Management is pleased that we could join with our generous customers to provide help and hope to neighbors in need. A huge ‘thanks’ to everyone who donated to this important cause.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and WM Driver Allen Clarke

community support when planning field time at the local park and organizing a schedule, initiated the “pay where you play” rule.

We were only allowed to shop in Daly City since a portion of the local sales tax comes back to you in the form of area services.

So, with this information, you’ll understand my personal celebration every time I walk by Game Stop in The Commons Mall or Target and see the poster or game display for MADDEN 16.

This is my family and my dad was the best. He didn’t live long enough to see John win Super Bowl XI or be awarded numerous Emmys for excellence in sports broadcasting, or be inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame, but I think he knows. I can see him smiling. He’s probably playing poker in heaven with Al Davis.

So, what’s your point Madden? (I like to call myself Madden to honor Judith Magruder

WM drivers collect over 4,000 pounds of food for the Federal Way Multi-Service Center

My father, Earl Madden, was the original gamer. It wasn’t unusual, on a Sunday afternoon, to have a half-court basketball game in the vacant lot next door, a horseshoe game in the backyard, and a poker game in the dining room.

My grandmother, Agnes Flaherty, showed up in her blue chenille bathrobe swinging her rosary and looking for her teeth. She may not have known what day it was, but she sure did know how to play cards. It was a source of income for her, “Hail Mary” and “show me the money.”

Dad, the first “Gameboy,” organized a neighborhood baseball team for my brother, John Madden, and his friends. This was pre-Babe Ruth and Little League baseball. The Daly City Red Sox eventually became a part of the Daly City Police Youth Athletic League.

Dad, because he needed

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always knew that someday I would hang up my Czar hat.

I had hoped that it would find a place into some kind of Federal Way Hall of Fame, but today I’m giving it away.

Last Tuesday the City Council approved starting construction of the Performing Arts and Events Center, despite being short more than $15 million ($23 million if you include the former Target property loan).

The resulting mortgage payment of $1 million annually, plus the operating losses of an estimated $500,000 annually will be the equivalent of taking 15 police officers off the streets.

After I again voiced these concerns during the council meeting, in classic events center-supporter fashion, Keith Livingston called me a liar and accused me of simply being anti-government and of having no vision for Federal Way. Though just the week before Mayor Jim Ferrell also called me a liar, being accused of having no vision for Federal Way was the last straw.

While I will get over Livingston’s and the mayor’s baseless accusations, by voting yes on the events center, I feel as though the council laid to waste most of my efforts over the last decade.

You see, just over 10 years ago Jackie and I purchased our very first home. At my insistence we made sure our home was inside the city limits as I wanted to be part of Federal Way. For the next decade we worked our butts off trying to make Federal Way a

school.

Over the last few years I was also given the opportunity to write for the Mirror as the self-proclaimed Czar of Federal Way. I used my soapbox to blow the whistle on malfunctioning school zone cameras and again when then-Chief of Police Brian Wilson had the audacity to claim the cameras had never malfunctioned.

I wrote again and again about the waste and abuse at South King Fire and Rescue, which helped contribute to two ballot failures resulting in the first positive reforms of the district in more than a decade.

I blew the whistle when the city lied to buy the events center property and when the mayor got suckered into significantly overpaying for the former Target property.

I also discovered that the new events center director, while a lovely person, was coming from a center that was losing more than $500,000 annually.

I helped chase former Superintendent Rob Neu out of town after he wasted hundreds of thousands of dollars traveling the world and whose honesty was questionable.

Each time I wrote a column, I had the Mirror donate my writer’s pay to the Multi-Service Center.

Though being in the public spotlight resulted in countless personal attacks, I brushed them off knowing that Federal Way’s future was too important to be derailed by haters.

While I was the face of most of our efforts, Jackie spent many an evening alone with our kids so I could volunteer on boards and committees.

All together, in the last decade Jackie and I have donated more than 1,000 hours of time and more than $100,000 of hard-earned money towards our dream

my father.)

You would think that possibly my brother was the genetic recipient of all the Madden talent. Not so.

I am a tremendously gifted shopper and pursuer of local services.

We buy our cars at Jet Chevrolet (Earl Madden was a Chevrolet mechanic, “Buy American”). I do all of my Christmas shopping at The Commons Mall. I’m a regular at Fred Meyer and Trader Joe’s.

I took dancing lessons at the Federal Way Arthur Murray dance studio for two years, shout out to my instructor, Fong. My Dentist is Dr. Brett Wallen, a Decatur High School graduate and former high school state tennis champion.

I love the new ULTA across from the mall. It’s beauty heaven. I’m planning a chemical peel and fake eyelashes for my next event. Three Trees Yoga is my favorite with Janice Sack-Ory offering peace in a stressful time.

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Jerry Galland Age: 60 Schooling: Cleveland High School How long in Federal Way: Lived in the community for 11 years (in unincorporated King County) Family: Wife Tracey,

children and grandchildren (married 33 years) Hobbies: Working on cars, community activist, real-beard Santa What do you want the constituents of Federal Way to know about you?

…POLITICAL SEASON The challenges of running a write-in campaign.

People ask me, Jerry, why in the world do you want to run for fire commissioner? It all started in 2010, when I spotted a tax increase that South King Fire and Rescue put on the ballot. Not only would

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it let them raise taxes immediately, it would let them continue to raise taxes on their own, without asking for another voter approval. I didn’t think that was right, and I was one of the people who helped stop what I considered taxation without represen-

tation.

Like you, I have the greatest respect for our firefighters who put their lives on the line to serve the public need. My problem is with a board of fire commissioners dominated by former firefighters, that keeps asking for more tax money without spending existing revenues efficiently. After six years of attending their meet-

ings, I can testify that there is almost no citizen input.

I’m asking you to help me make this situation better.

I’m the only candidate with six years of experience bringing your voice to fire district meetings. Simply fill in the blank box below the other candidates’ names and print “Jerry Galland” to cast your vote for me for fire commissioner.

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SKF&R is simply burning through your money while REFUSING to fund essential purchases for YEARS! SKF&R wasted over $20,000 tax dollars in nepotism, defending the chief’s son for an unprofessional conduct case THEY ALREADY found against and disciplined him for!

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Striving to make sure that all our graduates are prepared for college VOTE BY NOVEMBER 3RD! fice: Served on the Fed- and/or higher wages, the and receiveglobal Describe workforce how you will district programs that raise eral Way school board from more resources for use in specifically bring about expectations for student www.federalwaymirror.com

Angela Griffin Age: 44 Schooling: Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Master of Arts in Education How long have you lived in Federal Way: Our family moved to Federal Way from Los Angeles 10 years ago.

Family members: Husband Damon, daughters Dominique, Nila and Gabrielle, son Theo Hobbies: Reading, crotcheting, journaling, board games How long in of-

2008-2013 What are the top 3 items you want the constituents of Federal Way to know about you? I am a parent advocate with volunteer and professional experience helping families navigate the education system. I believe teachers must be highly regarded as professionals, earn

their individual classrooms. I also believe the district has a moral duty to diversify the teaching staff in every school by using better recruitment and retention strategies.

change to the agency you are running for: I will work toward establishing policies to equalize the learning experiences for students of color. I will support the retention and establishment of

success and increased participation in college-credit classes and college preparatory programs, such as pre-International Baccaulaureate and Cambridge at the elementary and middle school levels.

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30th District Democrats

The 30th District Democrats endorse Rep. Carol Gregory for the 30th District Position 2 seat.

For the Federal Way Public Schools, the 30th District Democrats endorse Claire Wilson, Position 2 and Liz Drake, Position 3.

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The Democrats endorse John Rickert, Position 2 and Roger Flygare, Position 3 for South King Fire and Rescue.

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To do so, they’re developing the capacity of their organization in a manner that will promote and encourage widespread participation in all of their democratic processes.

…POLITICAL SEASON According to the Democrats, many feel that the current tactics, strategies and goals of the Democratic Party (and the language commonly used within current political debate) are not adequately addressing our current political crisis.

The organization needs to change the focus of the discussion in a manner that will Defend Our Constitu-

tion and that will bring many people together in Restoring Our Democracy.

Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

The 30th District Democrats will be that small group of people who will return political discourse

to the most fundamental levels of communities and precincts. This is where the building of widespread democratic participation begins.

The group’s monthly general meeting is held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Washington Education Association, 32032 Weyerhaeuser Way S. in Federal Way.

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Election Endorsements Carol Gregory for State House Pos. 2 Representative Carol Gregory has been a strong advocate for fully funding public education since her days as a classroom teacher and her tenure on the Federal Way School Board. She has also brought her experience to Olympia to fight for increased accountability and transparency.

Roger Flygare for SKF&R Commisioner, Pos. 3 Roger Flygare knows and understands public service. He understands how to balance a budget, run an efficient and cost-effective business, and how to work together as a team. These qualities are hard to find. He is well-known by many elected officials, as well as members in the business community, for his honesty and integrity.

Claire Wilson for FW School Board, Pos 2 Claire Wilson has over 30 years of experience working with children and families. Claire is a champion of early learning and K-12 education. On the school board, Claire has focused on early learning and creating policies that address educational equity. In both her profession and on the board, Claire has worked tireless to assure every child has access to a high quality education.

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Rams and rain ruin Decatur’s chance at first win

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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t was the second straight week the Gators played a team with an identical winless record. It was also the sixth week it left the stadium disappointed as the team fell 32-20 to Mount Rainier on Saturday.

The rain poured throughout much of the night, which played a big part in the Decatur loss.

Early in the game the team realized it was difficult to punt after a snap bounced across the turf and off the arms of punter Jeff Allen. He was forced to dive on the ball at the Gators own 22 yard line.

It would be one of two punts attempted all night as both teams chose to go for it whenever they had a fourth down opportunity, regardless of their field position.

For many of the games this year, Decatur’s punting has helped their defense out by not putting them in tough situations as the offense has struggled. Without that, Mount Rainier capitalized on short fields.

Just moments later, Rams running back Colin Phan took the ball into the end zone from a few yards out for the first score. The Rams would add two more on a two point conversion to take an 8-0 lead with just under three minutes to play in the first quarter.

It was the beginning of a very long half for the Gators. It would take more than an hour-and-a-half to finish the first half.

A combination of penalties and referee stoppages seemed to irritate both sidelines.

Decatur coaches were particularly

disappointed with the stoppages because it knocked their no-huddle offense out of sync.

Mount Rainier added two more touchdowns in the five minutes following its first touchdown.

The first was scored after an interception that slipped out of Decatur quarterback Josiah Talai’s hands. The second was scored after Decatur was stopped on fourth down. Both drives started in Gator territory.

The Rams led 20-0.

“We got stuck on our own side of the field and we couldn’t dig our way out,” Decatur head coach Levi Suiaunoa said.

“We couldn’t throw the ball or punt because of the weather situation.”

Decatur’s next drive finally got into Rams’ territory, but stalled out at their 48 yard line.

It took Mount Rainier one play to score again as Frazier Alefaio took a carry right up the middle for a 52-yard touchdown.

Things nearly got more out of hand for the Gators when the team failed to recover a squib kick on the kickoff.

The Gators were able to keep the Rams from scoring on that drive despite the mistake.

The Gators turned in its best drive of the night on the legs of Christian Siva.

Talai ran it in from 1-yard out to give the Gators their first touchdown of the night with 3:10 left in the half.

Deantre’ Scott caught the two-point conversion for the Gators to bring the Gators within three scores.

An onside kick attempt was recovered

Josiah Talai looks downfield for an open receiver in the heavy rain during their 32-20 loss to Mount Rainier on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror

by Mount Rainier and, just 40 seconds after the Decatur touchdown, they scored their final touchdown of the night to bring the score to 32-8.

Decatur put together another quick offensive drive and score on a 1-yard, Siva run just before the half. The conversion failed and the Rams took a 32-14 lead into the half.

The Gators went on to shut out the Rams in the second half, but were unable to get anything going until the waning minutes of the fourth quarter.

With just under three minutes to go, they scored once more to bring the score to 32-20. It would hold the rest of the game.

”I don’t know what to say,” said Suiaunoa. “Congratulations? They did a great job out there. Coach (Tremain) Mack and his kids, I’m happy for them. I would have been even happier if it was our kids.

But you gotta play the game.

The young man that’s playing quarterback for us, this is only his second game.

He’s going to go through some growing pains. I’m proud of the way our kids fought. Am I happy with the results? No. But we’ll get one.”

Decatur (0-6, 0-2) will again look for their first win when they face Todd Beamer (4-2, 1-1) tonight at 7 p.m at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.

Decatur tennis tops Thomas Jefferson for first time in over eight years

The South Puget Sound League Central division tennis tournament takes place at 3:30 p.m. today at Curtis High School.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Decatur defeated Thomas Jefferson 3-2 on Monday, Oct. 12. Decatur’s TaeHyung Kim, freshman, beat Jefferson’s Kyle Mann, 6-0, 3-6, 6-3, in the top singles match. Jefferson’s Martin Lim took the other singles match in straight sets, 6-2, 6-0, against Decatur’s Domenick DeLuca.

The Raiders’ team of Matthew Arnold and Alex Argyle defeated the top Decatur double’s team of Alex Wilson and Tyler Lum in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. The final two doubles matches went the Gators’ way as Kyle Hawkins and Elionahd Chong teamed up to beat Jefferson’s Matthew Nguyen and Edward Park 5-7, 6-1, 6-2. The final doubles match saw Decatur’s Tyler Tanemura and Ben Ray beat Jefferson’s Daniel Suh and Solomon Kim 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 in a closely-contested match.

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and I raised our daughters here. Both graduated from Decatur High School and the University of Washington, Seattle.

My oldest daughter, Molly has earned an MBA from Seattle University. Both girls have successful careers. I think we made a good investment in Federal Way. Changing topics rapidly: The Real Housewives of Federal Way roster is filling up. Our latest nominee is Sonya

OCTOBER SPSL CENTRAL TENNIS SCORES:

Oct. 1 Todd Beamer 5, Federal Way 0 Oct. 5 Todd Beamer 3, Decatur 2 Thomas Jefferson 3, Federal Way 2 Oct. 6 Decatur 3, Mount Rainier 2 (non-league) Oct. 7 Curtis 3, Todd Beamer 2 Oct. 13 Federal Way 3, Decatur 2 Curtis 5, Thomas Jefferson 0

FINAL SPSL CENTRAL TENNIS STANDINGS:

1. Curtis (9-2, 8-0) 2. Todd Beamer (6-4, 5-3) 3. Thomas Jefferson (4-7, 4-4) 4. Decatur (4-6, 2-6) 5. Federal Way (2-7, 1-7)

Freeman, wife of former State Rep., Roger Freeman. She walks quietly among us in grace and faith.

This lovely lady is raising two amazing children in loving kindness. Anyone wishing to add to this wonderful group of women can call or email me.

Contact Federal Way resident Judith Madden Magruder at judithmagruder@ hotmail.com or 206-941-5977.

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Julie Hiller Age: 53 Schooling: Kent-Meridian High School; Advancing Leadership; numerous management, leadership and business-related classes.

How long in Federal Way: Over 28 years in Federal Way. Family members: Husband of 34 years Byron; daughter Madeline, a freshman at Mount Rainier

…POLITICAL SEASON Lutheran High School.

Hobbies: Reading, travel, volunteer activities, spending time with my family and friends and cheering on my daughter at her various sports, music and drama events.

Relevant commissions/offices held: Federal Way Rotary, Community Service Committee member; Gala auction committee; secretary on the Executive Board Light of Christ Lutheran Church; director of Human Care Ministry; board member, Light of Christ

Community Garden; chair, Light of Christ Preschool Board; governing board member, secretary, Concordia Lutheran School and Mount Rainier Lutheran High School; board member, Mount Rainier Lutheran High School; vice president and president, Parent/ Teacher League - Concordia .

Top 3 items I want constitu-

ents to know about me: 1. I am a fiscal conservative. I believe city government has a responsibility to be judicious in collecting and spending taxpayers’ money. I am committed to represent our citizens in holding the line on spending — we need to ensure we get a tangible return on the investments we make in our community.

2. I really care about people and

am passionate about service.

Our community is blessed with dedicated individuals and organizations working together to solve problems such as homelessness and hunger. It is a privilege to be a part of this strong volunteer base.

3. I have a unique combination of business and volunteer experience.

Contact: Byron Hiller at 206718-2715; Julie Hiller at 253-2977709; www.juliehiller.com

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Community CALENDAR Oct. 17

Garage Sale Fundraiser: A local family will be raising funds for their daughter with Prader-Willi Syndrome at a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 30902 32nd Ave SW.

Plant Sale: Opening Day Plant Sale of the weeklong Foliage Festival will occur from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, located at 2525 S. 336th St. Enjoy special pricing on a wide selection of rhododendrons, ferns and companion plants. For more information, contact the Garden Gift Shop at 253-838-4646 or email info@rhodygarden.org.

Oct. 18

Fall for Maples: This day’s plant sale will feature selections from

www.federalwaymirror.com Arbutus Garden Arts in Portland as well as a presentation from owner, Norm Jacobs, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, located at 2525 S. 336th St. For more information, contact the Garden Gift Shop at 253-838-4646 or email info@rhodygarden.org.

Oct. 19

McCleary Workgroup- Listening Tour: Lawmakers will listen to public input on fully funding K-12 education as mandated by the Supreme Court’s McCleary decison

from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 at the Puget Sound Education Services office, located at 800 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton.

Rainier Audubon Society: The Rainier Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, at Federal Way United Methodist Church, located at 29645 51st Ave. S. Presentation entitled “Look Up - Birds Just Outside Your Window” delivered by Woody Wheeler.

Progress in AIDS Research, Treatment, Cure: A guest speaker from the Pierce County

AIDS Organization will present a lecture at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 at Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 2415 S. 320th St. For more information, contact Sarah Nelson at sarah@calvaryfw.org or call 253-839-0344.

Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters:The Alzheimer’s Association will make a presentation at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information visit www.kcls.org/mindmatters or call 253-838-3668.

Oct. 20

Economic Growth Through the Port of Seattle: Highline College invites the community to learn about the impact of the Port of Seattle and the future economic growth of our area from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Highline’s main campus, located at 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines, in Building 8, Mt. Constance/Mt. Olympus rooms. For more information, contact Meg Ryan at 206592-4838 or mryan@highline.edu.

Oct. 21

“Wellness is a lifestyle.”

Carla Podgurecki, MD is welcoming new patients!

Dr. Podgurecki is a board-certified family medicine physician offering primary care for patients of all ages. With every encounter, she looks at each individual as a whole, assisting patients to achieve optimal health through disease prevention and lifestyle change.

Dr. Podgurecki offers: – Adult and family medicine (all ages) – Allergy and asthma care – Cholesterol and hypertension management – Diabetes care – Pediatrics – Preventive medicine – School, sports and employment physicals – Women’s health

Franciscan Medical Clinic 34616 11th Place S., Suite 4 Federal Way Mon – Fri, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Moving Beyond Inclusion Series: Devon Adelman, Highline College student, will present, “Beating the Odds: My Journey to Higher Education” from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Highline’s main campus, located at 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines, in Building 7. For more information, contact Yasmin Mahasongkham at 206-592-3857 or email ymahasongkham@highline.edu.

Women’s Club of Federal Way: Lunch meeting begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club.

The Total Experience Gospel Choir will perform. Newcomers welcome. Cost is $15; call 253-9272766 to reserve a spot.

History Seminar Series: Savio Pham, Highline College faculty will present on the topic, “Migration of Vietnamese Americans” from 1:30 to 2:39 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Highline’s main campus, located at 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines, in Building 3, room 102. For more information, contact Dr. Tim McMannon at 206-592-3329 or tmcmannon@ highline.edu.

League of Women Voters: Join the League of Women Voters at their monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Foundation House, located at 32290 First Ave. S. For more information contact Cindy Piennett at cindypiennett@gmail.com, call

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253-777-9864 or visit www.seattlelwv.org Anime Club for Teens: Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Some anime titles may be rated PG-13.

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Oct. 22

MSC Helps Luncheon: Second annual MSC Helps fundraising luncheon to benefit MSC will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Emerald Downs, located at 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Guest speaker, Alfie Alvarado, appointed Director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, will share insights on the needs of our veterans and what we can do as a community to help those who have served our country. Suggested donation is $100; to RSVP call 253-835-7678 ext. 105 or email rsvp@mschelps. org.

Oct. 23

Fall for Ferns: This plant sale will feature a selection of rarely offered ferns provided by the Hardy Fern Foundation as well as a presentation from a special speaker at 1 p.m. and a fern tour at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, located at 2525 S. 336th St. For more information, contact the Garden Gift Shop at 253-838-4646 or email info@rhodygarden.org.

Ongoing

Senior Computer Classes: Low cost computer classes for seniors will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. through Nov. 23, at Federal Way Senior Center, located at 4016 S. 352nd, Auburn. Cost is $24 .For more information, or to register call 253-838-3604 or visit www. federalwayseniorcenter.org/ computer-classes.html.

Pumpkin Patch: Check out the pumpkin patch at the Light of Christ Community Garden from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout October at 34249 21st Ave SW. There are pumpkins, gourds, weekend bake sales, games for the kids, a scarecrow contest and more. For more information, contact Jim or Donna Cox at locgarden@comcast.net, call 253-326-7166, or visit www. lightofchristgarden.org.

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