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OPINION | Campbell: Getting students tech ready, career ready [6] Roegner: Candidates making moves for next race [6] NEWS | Wal-Mart worker, former employee claim company retaliation following protest [10] POLICE | Man returns stolen bicycle to couple; man robs Denny’s employee [14]

SPORTS | Federal Way holds off FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015 | 75¢ Beamer in League opener [4]

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School board places replacement tech levy on February ballot Existing levy has afforded students increased access to technology

BY ANDREW FICKES For the Mirror

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hen voters within Federal Way Public Schools receive their Feb. 9 ballot next year, the district hopes they will approve the $26.4 million, six-year replacement technology levy, making it possible to continue 21st century learning in the classroom.

The current six-year technology levy approved by voters in 2010 expires at the end of this year. The current 2010 levy collected $4.4 million per year starting in 2011.

“Our current levy increased access to technology for students,” said Dani Pheiffer, deputy superintendent for Federal Way Public Schools. “We deployed laptops to staff. We enhanced our infrastructure and wireless network. We provided presentation stations in the classroom. We deployed one-to-one computing at targeted campuses. We began implementation of blended learning models for students that receive their instruction online and also in person.”

If approved, the replacement technology levy will begin collecting $4.4 million starting in 2017 and will expire in 2022. Pheiffer said the tech levy that would start in 2017 will simply replace the existing levy and will not be a new tax.

“Our hope is that, if approved, the next tech levy will provide robust professional development for our teachers,” Pheiffer said. “In addition to the technology device, it is critical [teachers] know how to employ the device, using those 21st century teaching and learning behaviors to help the instruction come alive in the classroom, to personalize and make it relevant and responsive.”

The school district is very excited for the plan to develop several professional development centers housed at different schools, each with a science, technology, engineering and mathematics focus. These planned professional development centers, made possible by the replacement tech levy dollars, will help teachers be more effective in the classroom and be more relevant and responsive to the student, Pheiffer said.

Tree lighting sparks holiday spirit Thousands turned out for the city of Federal Way’s annual tree lighting on Dec. 4 at Wild Waves Theme Park.

Festivities included caroling from the Silver Lake and Brigadoon Elementary choirs, the Thomas Jefferson High School drum line and a visit from Santa. For more photos, visit www. federalwaymirror.com.

Photos courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Businesses near proposed day shelter concerned over impacts, zoning

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

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Left, Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell hands Councilman Bob Celski a plaque during his last council meeting on Dec. 1.

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NEAGLE TRADED TO D.C. UNITED

Lamar Neagle was traded to D.C. United by the Seattle Sounders on Monday.

Neagle, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, was traded for a combination of general and targeted allocation money.

Neagle originally made his debut for the Sounders in 2011.

He was traded to Montreal in 2012 before being traded back to Seattle in 2013. During his time with the Sounders, he scored 32 goals across MLS, U.S. Open Cup and CONCACAF Champions League matches.

Federal Way holds off Beamer in league opener

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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ederal Way’s boys basketball team faced a little more adversity than they’ve been accustomed to in their 72-65 league win over rival Todd Beamer on Tuesday.

The Eagles started the game missing one starter, post player Malcolm Cola, due to a knee injury. Minutes into the game, starting freshman point guard Jalen Womack went out with an injury.

It did not slow down the Eagles too much, particularly senior guard Ferron Flavors, who scored the game’s first 11 points.

Flavors scored the opening point on a free throw for a Beamer pre-game technical foul. He nailed a 3-pointer on the first Eagles possession.

Kiere McCoy put an end to the Titans’ scoring drought with a 3-pointer to bring the score to 11-3.

“Federal Way came out and punched us in the mouth,” Beamer head coach Brent Brilhante said. “We told our guys that we had to

be the one to come out and punch them in the mouth to start and we didn’t. We’re going to have to grow from it.”

Beamer cut the lead back down to 16-11 at the end of the first quarter and came within three points in the second.

The Eagles pushed their lead back to 11 points by halftime on D’Jimon Jones’s two 3-pointers and a Jalen McDaniels’s dunk. They led 31-20 at the half, holding Beamer to just nine points in the second quarter.

Along with keeping the Titans off the board, the Eagles also got them into early foul trouble. By the time Beamer had seven points in the game, Federal Way was already in the bonus.

Federal Way took even more control in the third quarter as McDaniels alone outscored Beamer 10-2 to start the quarter. He finished with a game-high 20 points.

The game looked to be all but over for Todd Beamer when the Eagles took a 55-35 lead late in the third. Beamer closed out the quarter with two free

throws to trail 55-37 going into the fourth.

With the Eagles looking like sure victors leading 6043 with just under six minutes remaining in the game, Beamer’s Amari McLemore swung momentum back Beamer’s way with one play.

He had just fouled Federal Way’s Christian Jones on the other side of the court. Jones made the basket and the free throw for a 3-point play.

McLemore redeemed himself immediately on the offensive side. After catching a pass near the free throw line, the 6-foot wing drove to his right and launched himself towards the basket over multiple Federal Way defenders to slam home a dunk.

The home crowd erupted.

Fans leaped to their feet and some even left their seats at the top of the bleachers to celebrate behind the bench area.

Flavors made two free throws on the following posession, but McCoy came back down the court and hit a 3-pointer, keeping the crowd roaring.

With McLemore’s 11

Top: Federal Way’s Ferron Flavors goes for a layup against Todd Beamer during Federal Way’s 72-65 win on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Todd Beamer High School.

Right: Federal Way’s Jalen McDaniels dunks during the first half of Federal Way’s 72-65 win on Tuesday. He scored a game-high 20 points.

TERRNECE HILL, the Mirror

fourth-quarter points leading the way, Beamer cut the lead down to eight with enough time remaining to think about a win. He would finish with a teamhigh 17 points. The surge

came a little too late, however, as the Eagles regained some of their composure and held off the Titans.

They were outscored 28-17 [ more RIVALRY, page 5 ]

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Jefferson boys top Decatur in thrilling league opener

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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homas Jefferson and Decatur’s boys basketball teams played down to the wire on Monday, but it was the Raiders who got the early league win as they defeated the Gators 63-60 at Todd Beamer High School.

The game was held at Todd Beamer because Decatur’s home gym was deemed unsuitable for competition prior to the season.

Stifling defense was on full display as neither side could find a consistent shooting stroke. Both teams shot under 35 percent from the field.

Decatur’s inability to hit from behind the arc early in the game proved to be a major factor. The Gators would not make any of their 3-pointers until late in second quarter.

“We were 0-for-13 from the 3-point line to start out the game,” Decatur head coach David Choi said. “If one of those threes go in, it’s a totally different ball game.”

Jefferson took a 28-25 lead into the half. They

briefly extended the lead to double digits during the third quarter, but only led by eight going into the fourth.

The lead evaporated further when the Gators began to control the tempo.

As the game sped up, so did the Raiders’ mistakes.

“Right now we’re not very good against defensive pressure and coach Choi knows that,” Jefferson head coach Kyle Templeton said.

“It kind of wore us down.

They did a great job of bringing that pressure all night long.”

The turnovers began to pile up for Jefferson as Decatur applied the full-court press.

Decatur rode the hot hand of Rashon Slaughter as they cut into the Jefferson lead. Slaughter scored 14 of his Decatur-leading 20 points in the fourth quarter, including three 3-pointers.

Slaughter’s final 3-pointer of the night cut the Raiders’ lead to 60-59 in the last minute of the game. Jefferson’s Darius Anderson pushed the lead back to three with two free throws.

With only five seconds remaining, the Raiders

chose to foul Decatur’s Tanner Rees instead of letting him attempt a 3-point shot.

Rees made the first free throw and intentionally missed the second.

Jefferson’s Tyson Sonnenfeld pulled down the rebound and the Gators’ chances became even slimmer. Sonnenfeld only made one of his two free throws, giving the Gators less than a second for a shot.

The final attempt by Decatur’s Les Sessoms fell short as time expired, but he may not have gotten it off in time had it gone in.

“The most exciting thing about this loss is that it was in our control,” Choi said.

“We want teams to play at our pace. That’s how we’re going to get things done this year by dictating the tempo.”

Kobee Mendoza, the senior who transferred from the country of Saipan, made a strong first impression on the South Puget Sound League Northwest despite his struggles with Decatur’s press. He led the Raiders by scoring a gamehigh 25 points.

After taking mostly jump shots during the first half, including two made

Thomas Jefferson’s Kobee Mendoza pulls up for a jump shot over Decatur’s Malik Eggleston during the first half of the Raiders 63-60 win on Monday at Todd Beamer High School. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror 3-pointers, Mendoza began to drive into the lane more often in the second half. He wound up shooting more free throws than any other player in the game, going 11-15 from the line.

Anderson added 13 points of his own to the Raiders’ score. Tarence Taylor also made it to doubledigits, scoring 11.

Tre’ Scott was second in scoring for Decatur with 16 points.

“Any league road win is a good road win,” Templeton said. “I don’t think we

played very well and a lot of that is due to Decatur, the defensive pressure they put on us was impressive. We were lucky to escape here with a win.

“We’ve got a long way to go. We’re going to be a much better team in mid-to-late January than we are now. Part of that is with Kobee learning what it’s like to play basketball stateside. He’s going to get better from here on out. I really like our group, but we’re going to need some time to jell.”

Jefferson girls fall to Eastmont in non-conference game

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

Despite a fast start in the first quarter, the Thomas Jefferson Raiders girls basketball team fell to the Eastmont Wildcats of East Wenatchee, 54-38, last Friday in their second game of the season.

The first quarter went exactly as planned for the Raiders. They built a quick lead by driving inside and getting the Wildcats into foul trouble. They led 15-6 at the

end of the first quarter.

Their hope was that they could open up their jump shooting by causing the Wildcats to be less aggressive defensively.

“First quarter and second quarter, we tried to change up things a little bit and tried to attack,” Thomas Jefferson’s first-year head coach Frank Parker said.

“We wanted to get them in foul trouble, which we did, but in the third quarter we fell flat a little

Thomas Jefferson’s Crystal Lee guards against Eastmont’s Kaitlyn Cox during the first half of the Wildcats 54-38 win on Friday, Dec. 4 at Thomas Jefferson High School. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror

bit.”

Jefferson’s shooting from the field started to hit a rough patch in the second quarter. They only managed to put up six shots from the field and ended the quarter trailing 24-20.

They had 12 free throw attempts in the first half, but only converted six of them. Eastmont made nine of their 15 second quarter baskets.

In the second half, the Raiders plan fell through as they only shot five free throws. It was at that point that the length and height of Eastmont began to bother Jefferson.

“They’re long and lean, so it was hard for us to get into our offense, especially outside for our jumpers,” Parker said.

The tallest girl on the floor was Eastmont’s Emily Dufour, their 6-foot-3 post player. Her rebounding allowed for second chance shots multiple times and she blocked the lane, making it difficult for the Raiders shooters.

Dufour finished the night with a game-high 23 points, making 60 percent of her shots.

Jefferson only made 42 percent of their shots on the night. While they got to the line more than Eastmont, they were only able

to convert eight of their 17 free throws.

Isabelle McLarty led the Raiders with 12 points. She made four of her eight shots, including two 3-pointers.

Bailey Nelson was the only other Raider to break into double digits with 11 points on the night.

She was the most efficient Raider, scoring on five of her field goal attempts.

The loss dropped the Raiders to 2-1 on the season. They defeated Fife in their first game on Nov. 30 and Spanaway Lake the following night on Dec. 1. They fell to Cascade in their fourth game of the season on Dec. 5, dropping them to 2-2 on the season.

“The girls are buying into the system that I’ve brought in here,” Parker said. “They’re starting to understand and hustle. That’s the big difference I’ve seen from the beginning to right now. I think we’re on the right track to make some noise in the [South Puget Sound League].”

Jefferson began league play on Tuesday against Decatur. They defeated the Gators 58-39 to improve to 3-2. They play Mount Rainier (2-3, 0-0) at 7 p.m. tonight at Mount Rainier High School.

Decatur fell to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in league play with the loss. They take on Federal Way at 7 p.m. tonight.

They play Steilacoom at Curtis High School at 1 p.m. on Saturday in a game where they will be designated the home team.

The win was Jefferson’s third straight after opening the season with a loss to Puyallup. They now sit at 3-1 overall and 1-0 in league play. They return home to face the Mount Rainier Rams (1-2, 0-0) at 7 p.m. tonight.

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in the final quarter.

Eleven of their 17 points in the quarter came from free throws.

They were 11-15 from the line in the final quarter.

“I love my guys,” Brilhante said. “I’m gonna stick with them this whole year. I’m not any less excited after this game, I’m actually more excited.”

Gio Jackson was second in scoring for Beamer with 11 points.

Nine of his points also came during the fourth quarter run. Abraham Murray finished with 10 for the Titans as well.

Jones finished with 18 points for the Eagles.

Flavors finished with 17 after the hot start.

Todd Beamer fell to 2-1 overall and 0-1 in league play with the loss.

They take on Kennedy Catholic (1-1) at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Highline College in their next game.

Federal Way improved to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in league play with the win.

They will have a home game against Decatur (2-2, 0-1) tonight.

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Candidates already making moves for next races If you thought politics were done for awhile, you were very wrong.

Candidates for 2016 have been active for several months and candidates for 2017 are already making moves.

Presidential candidates will take up most of the evening news, followed

by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray’s race with Chris Vance.

Advantage goes to Murray, but 2016 is a “state” year, meaning all statewide offices and control of the Legislature will be up for grabs. Currently, all statewide offices are held by Democrats, other than secretary of state, which is held by Republican Kim Wyman. She will be hard to unseat.

The race between incumbent Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Bill Bryant will be a great one. Both are issue oriented, smart, capable and unlike some of the presidential candidates, bring two rational points of view to the debate.

Those with political party ties already know who they will support. But for the Independents, who will actually decide the race, should take the opportunity to see and

hear both candidates. They are good.

Inslee’s current chief of staff and former campaign manager Joby Shimamura is leaving to return to her former business. She is well respected, and that is a big loss for Inslee, but he will still be the frontrunner.

The race for lieutenant governor to replace Brad Owen will get very crowded, and watch the battle for superintendent of public instruction. More on those races later.

Locally, Republican state Sen. Mark Miloscia announced several months ago that he is again running for state auditor.

We don’t know if embattled incumbent Troy Kelley will be around for the election or not. It doesn’t matter, he can’t win anyway.

Democrat state Rep. Derek Stanford is likely to get in the race and others may follow.

Control of the Legislature is in question and the battles will get ugly.

Most of the attacks will come from special interests groups that will benefit by whichevBob Roegner

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echnology is a vital part of our students’ education. Employers no longer ask if job applicants can use a computer, they ask how many programs they are proficient in.

By providing students and teachers with access to interactive classroom technology, Federal Way Public Schools is ensuring every student develops 21st century skills.

Did you know Washington state ranks eighth in the nation for technology careers?

This is a great place to be for those who want a career in technology — and for those who don’t.

Regardless of the field they choose, our student-scholars must be adept users of technology to be career ready in the current and future job market.

The challenge for educators and students alike is the rapidly changing nature of technology.

Our teachers need professional development to provide skillful instruction in current technology. Additionally, our staff must prepare students for the changes technology will create in the future.

Consider the development of mobile devices in the past decade. Ten years ago, we had cell phones. We made calls on them.

Today, we have smart phones, and the typical user spends less time making voice calls than they do shopping, paying bills or scanning social media. Social media is now one of our economy’s highest-grossing industries.

And, social media didn’t even exist 15 years ago.

The point is, technology has become embedded in every aspect of our lives, and it’s changing by the minute. Experts agree, young people will need to be prepared to re-tool their careers multiple times. They’ll need to operate in a constantly changing environment.

To prepare for this rapidly-changing workplace, we must employ a new kind of instruction.

Experts say our students will need to master 21st century skills, specifically in the areas of

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Letter on aircraft noise off base As I read the angry letter about how the city has allegedly done such a disservice to the people of Federal Way on the aircraft noise issue, I could only shake my head.

I can understand it when homeowners get upset —

and I’ve been there. But this letter was way off base.

Mayor Jim Ferrell met with the director of the SeaTac Airport months ago, to set up this first meeting — in other words, step one.

And if anyone was paying attention, you would know that the regional Federal Aviation Administration person was there, along with local media and a packed house.

Yes, the spokesperson for the airport did say that the flight patterns had not changed. But what the letter writer failed to add is that there have been an increase in the number of those flights.

I apparently do not live under the flight path, as I assume the letter writer

does. But I too hear more aircraft noise. And I’ve been wondering about it. So, I’m glad the mayor has organized this effort to see what can be done. I look forward to seeing progress on this.

Thank you, mayor!

Dave McKenzie, Federal Way

Backwardthinking ideas on Chick-fil-A Once again, an enlightened card-carrying member of the liberal progressive left has felt the need to demonize the city of Federal Way, successful and distinguished businesses and an entire region of our country. In a letter to

the Mirror on Dec. 4, Scott D. Woll of Tacoma felt the need to voice his opinion on how distressed he was that Chick-fil-A was opening a business in Federal Way. He felt the need to opine about who should work there and who should patronize the restaurant. I was pleased to learn that he recognized this company still has certain rights, however, it is clear that Woll and his kind would terminate those rights if given the authority.

I was particularly astonished at his closing when he to referred to “backwardthinking southern states.”

By reading that, it is evident that these hayseed, guntoting, Bible–toting folks south of the Mason-Dixon

are not worthy in the view of Mr. Woll.

All of us need to step back a moment and consider the rights of everyone, not just certain groups who enjoy the benefits of calling themselves victims. No one is forcing Mr. Woll and his ilk to patronize any company. However, I am excited that Chik-fil-A is bringing their business to our community and equally pleased that businesses like Hobby Lobby continue to thrive.

By the way, those socalled “backward-thinking southern states” are still a part of America. Their hard work, patriotism and family values help to make our country great.

Mr. Woll, your backwardthinking progressive ideas are not very helpful.

Jennifer Scott, Auburn

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Label craze and students behaving badly Q

It’s your choice Eleven murders.

Twenty-six attempted murders.

Forty-two bombings.

One hundred eighty-two incidents of arson.

One hundred ninety-nine incidents of assault and battery.

Four hundred twenty-nine death threats.

What do these statistics describe? Are they about racial injustice at the hands of law enforcement or in churches?

Nope.

Dangers involving Syrian refugees?

Nope.

Terrorism?

I’ll let you be the judge.

After the Roe versus Wade Supreme Court decision made abortion legal in the United States, the National Abortion Federation began keeping statistics of violent acts against abortion providers in our country. If

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penstance coverage.

To assist in this project, the Mirror is asking readers to complete a short survey of which the results will be published in the first diversity section on Jan. 8, 2016.

The survey can be taken at www.surveymonkey.com/ r/8PMTWTZ Mr. Federal Way is certain that all individuals featured in this new section will not be called out as anything other than a citizen of the Federal Way community, as these are many of the individuals who make up this great diverse city, with more than 120 first languages spoken here.

Mr. Federal Way applauds the Mirror’s efforts and hopes the information published in this new section will help us to learn about and embrace each other’s differences.

But Mr. Federal Way warns the editor of this newspaper not to get happy implementing too many labels, especially if they concern this columnist who has been labeled many things in this community.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, to say the students at Sequoyah Middle School behave badly is an understatement. My child attends this school and it’s so unfair to her that she can’t hear the math lessons because many of the other students are too noisy. I wish the district could take all these students and put them in some kind of alternative school to focus on their behavioral issues, but

you are a medical professional or employee who provides a legal service to women who, under the law of our land, choose it, you are in danger when you go to work each and every day.

The statistics above don’t include the thousands of incidents of hate mail and harassing calls. Even I often get hate-type mail simply for writing opinion pieces like this in a newspaper. No wonder more people don’t speak out about this topic.

I have three colleagues, one of whom is a dear friend, who live and work in Colorado Springs.

My friend Lynn is a former employee at the Planned Parenthood where Robert Dear shot and killed three people on Thanksgiving weekend.

Before she worked in Colorado Springs, she worked in Minnesota, where that Planned Parenthood clinic was burned to

former Federal Transit Administrator Peter M. Rogoff as the agency’s new CEO recently.

“Peter Rogoff will bring the experience this region needs to expand rail and bus service for our fast-growing cities,” said

Sound Transit board chair and King County Executive Dow Constantine in a media release. “Mobility is our linchpin for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Today, we welcome one of America’s most seasoned transportation leaders.”

their parents would object, I’m sure. What would you do to solve this distracting dilemma?

A: Mr. Federal Way not-sofondly recalls the loud snap of his father’s leather belt when Mr. Federal Way mumbled an expletive under his breath to his mother. The whipping left welts.

And when Mr. Federal Way got into the medicine cabinet to test what he thought was candy, his father put some ipecac syrup on a spoon, made Mr. Federal Way consume it and sent him outside on the front lawn with a bucket to vomit in for the next couple of hours.

Those days, that was called tough love.

Mr. Federal Way doesn’t subscribe to this corporal punishment with his own kids — as much as he’d like to sometimes — albeit Mr. Federal Way turned out well-behaved, despite contrary belief. Mr. Federal Way does not think the school district should take these drastic measures either with these students-gone-wild.

However, there is clearly a problem in Sequoyah classrooms and Mr. Federal Way doesn’t care if the behavioral issues came with the influx of new students or not.

Kids mimic other kids and if a handful of youngsters are acting out, you can bet that another handful will follow suit.

So what would Mr. Federal Way do to solve this dilemma?

He would make sure the teachers of said classrooms, school administrators and parents

the ground, rebuilt and then bombed.

“I’m a minority, but not an outsider,” she said in a recent interview. “This is my community, so I’m an insider. I share my life with neighbors who have different views than mine, and we’re deeply supportive of each other. This is my town, our town, and we chose to live here. People from the outside ask, ‘How can you live there?’ But this is our home, our community.”

Bill Taverner, executive director at The Center for Sex Education and editor in chief at the American Journal of Sexuality Education, wrote recently about his experiences training across the country in Planned Parenthood facilities where there had been renovations due to bombings, 24/7 protesters outside facilities and trainees who asked him to please keep the blinds closed in the training room so that he would not be a visible target for outside Amy Johnson

of salt, but some labels do have their place.

Mr. Federal Way appreciates that he can go straight to Fred Meyer’s men’s section to pick up a pack of socks without any surprises that may come in the form of underwires or hooks.

A newspaper is also inherently categorized — from the sports and business sections to the popular opinion section where you may read yours truly.

And if you know your alphabet, larger metropolitan newspapers even go so far as to divide its entire paper into sections, typically labeled A, B, C and so forth.

So why does everything have to have a label? In some cases, it’s to simplify our lives, to find things easier without having to second guess.

In this case, the Mirror will launch a three-month pilot project to include a monthly, one-page diversity section in an effort to better reflect the diverse community it serves.

Sure, the staff of this newspaper is already cognizant of ethnic, sociological, gender and other forms of diversity — just peruse some past issues and you’ll find several stories that could go under the “diversity” label.

But the Mirror staff tell Mr. Federal Way they seek to ensure that diversity is a regular part of their coverage by offering this section, not just hap-

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: Mr. Federal Way, I heard the Mirror is launching a new diversity section in January.

Why do we need a special section? If it’s newsworthy or of public interest, just put it in the paper. Why does everything have to have a label? I’m not so sure those with special interests or needs want to be called out as anything other than a citizen of the Federal Way community.

A: Mrs. Federal Way is two doorknob twists short of being a compulsive cleaner and organizer. What makes Mr. Federal Way even more nervous is that she labels everything — from our salt and pepper shakers to our kids’ names on the inside labels of their coats. Mr. Federal Way understands the latter may help school staff figure out who the coat belongs to should one of our kids accidentally leave their coat in the principal’s office.

But if you don’t know that salt should go in the shaker with more holes because it is coarser than pepper, then you don’t deserve the satisfaction of enhancing your food’s flavor (Mrs. Federal Way would argue that pepper grains are larger than salt, but that is a question for another day).

Now, you may take Mr. Federal Way’s advice with a grain

In July 2014 the United States Senate confirmed Rogoff as under secretary of Transportation for Policy in the U.S. Department of Transportation, the department’s third-highest ranking official.

“Sound Transit has

are working together to target the repeat offenders and find out why they are acting out.

Are they bored and need more projects to work on? Are those students struggling with attention deficit disorder or other conditions that need medical attention? Or are they just troublemakers whose behavior needs to be rectified by writing “I will not distract students from their school work” on the chalk board 1,000 times?

Whatever the case, Mr. Federal Way thinks Amy McGraw — the parent who formed Guardians and Parents as Partners — is on to something. The volunteer group will help teachers and staff manage students and behavioral issues.

Mr. Federal Way hopes these classroom volunteers will communicate with all the parents in the affected classrooms so those parents are also aware of the behavioral issues.

And if the parents of the true troublemakers are too busy to bother punishing their children, Mr. Federal Way would be glad to share some stories of tough love with their children to scare some sense into them.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, I recall you recently revealed that one of the letters in your name is an “r.” Is there an “r” in your first name or last name?

A: None of your business.

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

shooters — all because that’s “just the way things are.”

Sadly, it seems that violence is becoming more and more just the way things are.

What’s left for us is to decide if we will be a part of it and fight violence with violence, or if we will be a force of love and community and treat our neighbors with respect and kindness, even if we disagree.

Thankfully, in America, the choice is yours.

Federal Way resident Amy Johnson, MSW, is a trainer, educator and coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is co-author of the books, “Parenting by Strengths: A Parent’s Guide for Challenging Situations” and “Homegrown Faith and Justice.”

Amy facilitates classes and workshops in the Puget Sound area and online. She specializes in working with parents and in sexuality education. Amy can be reached at comments@diligentjoy.com.

earned the public’s trust and a nationwide reputation for its success delivering transit infrastructure for the people of Puget Sound,” Rogoff said in the media release. “As its new CEO, I am excited and determined to expand on that legacy as we build

projects and expand service in all three counties.”

Current Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl, who has been on medical leave, will retire in March 2016 following the opening of the University Link light rail line.

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FEDERAL WAY CHORALE TO PRESENT CHRISTMAS STORY

The Federal Way Chorale will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Dec. 11 and 13. This Christmas story will include live music, dancers, staging and props.

For the first time, the Federal Way Chorale will premier their small group vocal ensemble “Ovation” singing before the show, which starts at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 13. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 515 S. 312th St., Federal Way. Purchase your tickets at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/2342249 and receive a free cup of coffee and treat during the concert.

The Federal Way Chorale will hold a fundraising scholarship raffle and silent auction during intermission.

APPLY FOR NORTH LAKE COMMITTEE

The city of Federal Way is accepting applications for five available seats on the 20162018 North Lake Management District Advisory Committee.

Committee membership is available to those who own property or represent government bodies that own property within the district.

The City Council will interview the applicants and appoint five residents to serve two year terms on the committee. For an application, contact the city clerk’s office at 253-835-2540.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Jan.15, 2016.

School board says farewell to Peterson, welcomes Drake

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

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ederal Way school board member Danny Peterson said his goodbyes on Tuesday evening.

It was his last school board meeting as director of District 3 in the Federal Way Public Schools district.

“Four years, it’s been a long time – a good time,” Peterson said at the meeting.

“Tonight’s bittersweet for me and I just want to thank all of you that are in the audience that represent the nearly 150,000 people that make up the community here and the 23,000 students, the 40 campuses that amass our district.”

Peterson said it was a privilege to serve on the board that made some very big decisions during his term. One of those decisions was hiring Superintendent Tammy Campbell, the fourth superintendent to serve the district since Peterson was elected.

Police department awards top honors FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Federal Way Police Department held its 2015 employee award and recognition ceremony on Tuesday.

Each year, Chief Andy Hwang and his command staff recognize police employees who exceed expectations, and those nominated by their peers for special recognition. The ceremony is an opportunity to allow members of the department to share their recognition with all department members and their families.

Johnny Hernandez, property/evidence supervisor, was recognized as the Civilian Employee of the Year.

An employee of 19 years, Hernandez works every day to ensure that policy and practices exceed expectations, according to the police department. During the ceremony, police officials said Hernandez confidently faces the challenges inherent with management of property and evidence. He has been 100 percent reliable and committed to the department’s mission of “Earning the Public’s Trust” by his steadfast management of all things related to property and evidence.

Hernandez is proud of his

“… I’ve got some skin in the game,” he said. “I’ve got kids that are in this district and I am so excited for the future of Federal Way schools and for my kids being a part of this district.”

Campbell and the rest of the school board members thanked Peterson for his work on the board-superintendent relationship based on policy governance and for keeping the mindset of serving all students instead of one or two interests.

“Although it’s been a short while, I’m a better superintendent because I had the opportunity to work with director Peterson,” Campbell said.

Board president Geoffery McAnalloy said even though he was one of the initial naysayers around policy governance in the beginning, he attributed Peterson as the driving force to the work that’s been done.

“You were here for four years through all of it,” McAnalloy said. “Even though

many of us pushed back and wondered if it was the right thing to do, it definitely was.”

Board member Hiroshi Eto said he thinks Peterson’s background as a firefighter had a lot to do with that push because “when you have policies and procedures, and you don’t follow them, it’s a matter of life and death.”

“And so even though the stakes aren’t as high, he truly believes that correct policies and procedures and continuous improvement, we can improve this organization,” Eto said.

Board vice president Claire Wilson said in the “rocky times” and “great times” throughout Peterson’s term, which aligned with Wilson’s first term, she’s appreciated having him as a “guide on the side.”

“We don’t always agree and the point of a board is you’re not supposed to and that once decisions are made, we support each other in those decisions,” Wilson

commitment, and yet Hwang said he is often “unseen” when he arrives to meet the night shift for evidence corrections or training, or coming into the station on a long weekend to ensure blood evidence is stored properly.

Corporal Josh Haglan was recognized as Officer of the Year.

Haglan is an original member of the Special Operations Unit (downtown emphasis) that formed in 2009. During the last six years, Hwang said Haglan has consistently embraced and played a leadership role in the unit’s mission: revitalizing the downtown core, enhancing safety in Federal Way’s parks and trails and ensuring the safety and security of the thousands of citizens who pass through the transit center on a daily basis.

Haglan has embraced his new leadership role and constantly looks for problems to solve and ways to improve the community and police department, police officials said. He took the lead role in the Twin Lakes Home Owners Association security patrol group. Under Haglan’s leadership, the security team is more proactive than ever and works in close partnership with the police department on a daily basis.

Haglan has been aggressive in his utilization of the www. safecityfw.com website. He routinely posts a wide variety of alerts with detailed maps,

photographs and descriptions of neighborhood and transient encampment problems, he follows up with regular updates and extra patrols on his alerts and enlists the assistance of his fellow officers and teammates to proactively solve problems within the community.

Detective Sierra Baker was also honored as Detective of the Year.

Hwang said Baker has demonstrated professionalism and dedication to law enforcement through extremely productive and quality work by continually working hard and never giving up. She has put together some outstanding cases that make her worthy of this award, he noted. In one particular case, she exceeded expectations by seizing 120 firearms, nine ounces of methamphetamine and over $5,000 in cash. Twentyfive of these firearms were stolen and one was used in a homicide in King County.

When resources are limited, Baker coordinates with various other units to accomplish the tasks. Hwang said it is because of this unwavering drive and dedication that the Special Investigation Unit has enjoyed a high level of success.

Lt. Mike Bertucci with the Special Operations Unit was recognized as the department’s Supervisor of the Year.

Bertucci’s leadership skills serve the agency well by solving problems as they arise, by

School board member Danny Peterson, center, accepts a plaque from Superintendent Tammy Campbell, left, and school board president Geoffery McAnalloy, right, at his last board meeting on Tuesday. Courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools

said. “But to get to that place, sometimes you have to experience a bit of disequilibrium, and we’re kind of comfortable doing that and because of that I think that the work that we’re doing and the work we’ll continue to do in our district will kind of live forward.”

After Peterson thanked his board members, Liz Drake was sworn in as his

replacement for director of District 3. She was followed by the swearing in of Wilson and Eto, who renewed their terms when they were elected in November.

The school board voted 3-1 for McAnalloy to serve as board president and unanimously for Wilson as vice president and Drake as the new legislative representative.

Left to right, Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter, Corporal Josh Haglan and Chief Andy Hwang. Courtesy Federal Way Police Department setting an example for others to follow and utilizing a team concept, police officials said.

Successful team projects are include crime reduction at Home Town Plaza, rescue of an endangered out-of-state runaway and an arrest in the pepper spray robbery series.

Police officer Richard Adams was recognized for exceeding expectations in all patrol areas with the Most Valuable Player Award.

Hwang said Adams is highly motivated to respond, engage and produce results that reflect the highest standards of law enforcement service and help the Federal Way Police Department in achieving its goals and objectives.

Detective Dennis Wilcox was honored with the Medal of Meritorious Service.

Hwang said Wilcox’s qualifications and exceptional performance involve his significant dedication to law enforcement and the

police department’s mission.

In 2002, he was selected to represent the department as a member of a regional narcotics enforcement team.

The duties of this assignment involve significant risk; he has conducted numerous surveillance operations in significantly undesirable locations.

In 2015, while working irregular hours and weekends, he established an extremely high investigative and seizure benchmark. He conducted 110 investigations, seizing nearly $1 million in U.S. currency and 10 cars and trucks valued at $197,915.00. Wilcox also seized over 3 pounds of cocaine, over 73 pounds of methamphetamine, over 4 pounds of heroin, 46.2 grams of marijuana oil, 803 marijuana plants and 64 pounds of marijuana, 100 Oxycodone pills, 357 pills of MDMA, 4.70 pounds of powder MDMA, along with 15 firearms.

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Inslee helping to craft new rule to limit carbon pollution N gases is a concern among leaders of cities, states, provinces and nations worldwide.

“I don’t want to be too carried away by this moment,” he told reporters on a conference call Tuesday. “This has been an inspirational group that I’ve been talking to the last few days in Paris.

I’m glad I’m here.”

Inslee returned to Olympia Wednesday, a place where he’s thus far failed to move any significant carbon emission reduction legislation due to opposition from Republicans and reluctance of his fellow Democrats.

Now he’s trying to do so by rewriting the state’s clean air rules, a strategy which isn’t subject to legislative approval.

Jerry Cornfield

THE PETRI DISH

othing like a few days away from the office to get one’s spirit rejuvenated and energy recharged.

For Gov. Jay Inslee, it came in a trip to Paris, where he attended the international confab on climate change.

He hung out with folks who share his view that climate change poses the greatest threat to the continued existence of humanity on this planet, folks obsessed with slowing the damage through every political and regulatory means possible.

The experience refueled Inslee’s confidence that reducing emissions of pollution-causing carbon and other greenhouse

[ CAMPBELL from page 6] global awareness; financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; civic literacy; health literacy; and environmental literacy.

We also know that our students need career – and community – ready skills in order to adapt to change: communica-

[ ROEGNER from page 6] er party holds power next December.

Miloscia’s seat is not up in 2016 but both Republican Rep. Linda Kochmar and Rep.-elect Teri Hickel will be on the ballot.

Hickel is new and the most vulnerable.

Watch to see who the Democrats recruit. Two new names have circulated but no one is making any announcements yet.

If Miloscia were to become state auditor he would vacate his state Senate position and his replacement would be appointed by the King and Pierce County Council’s from three names submitted by the 30th District Republicans.

Insiders are already maneuvering for the appointment, should Miloscia win.

Even though 2017 is the next “local” year, move-

But this effort may wind up helping clean the air above Quebec City or Los Angeles before it does Everett or Seattle.

At Inslee’s direction, the Department of Ecology is crafting the rule to establish limits on the amount of carbon pollution emissions for 31 companies and investor-owned utilities representing Washington’s largest emitters of pollutants.

Over time, the cap for each emitter will be slowly reduced.

Companies will be required to meet their first emission reduction deadline in 2020.

At that time, companies or utilities that exceed their assigned cap can avoid penalties by investing in other pollutionreduction efforts in the state.

Or, they may be able to

tions, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. We call these the four Cs. The growth in technology has accelerated the need for these skills. It’s also a valuable tool in developing them.

Technology in the classroom allows us to personalize learning in core subjects and enhance instruction, expanding the student’s tech skills and deepening their

ments are already being made. Incumbent Mayor Jim Ferrell’s strategy appears to be scaring opponents away by using the power of the incumbency along with raising a war chest.

He has already held one fundraiser. Despite his successes, Ferrell has also had several missteps that potential candidates have noticed.

Incumbent mayors frequently use the mid-term review as a time to make changes in preparation for the next election. That is

right now for Ferrell.

Bringing in former campaign advisor Steve McNey as part of city staff was a positive move, although there are still many questions about whether or not Ferrell has the right team in place for the future.

He has carefully staged several public events over the next 18 months to coincide with his election schedule.

But his missteps need attention.

Speculation about possible opponents has been

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With Washington being ranked eighth in the nation for tech careers, Seattle is the fastest growing of the country’s 50 most populous cities because of the technology industry.

For our student-scholars to enjoy the benefits of this vibrant, growing economy, we must make sure they graduate high during the holiday parties and we will take a closer look at the mayor’s race after the first of the year.

The same “plan ahead” logic applies to potential candidates for the City Council in 2017 as it does to the mayor.

Seats currently held by Council members Kelly Maloney, Martin Moore and Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge will be on the ballot.

Maloney and Moore seem certain to run to keep future options open.

lungs. Perhaps not so much the particulates, but the carbon dioxide is a worldwide phenomenon.

“So, when we (eliminate) a ton of coal being burned in Quebec it has an impact on improving our situation in Washington,” he said.

A draft of the rule is expected to be released in the next few weeks, followed by months of review and public hearings before possible adoption in late 2016.

Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www.heraldnet.com.

Contact him at 360-352-8623; jcornfield@heraldnet.com and on Twitter at @dospueblos

with 21st century skills, including the most in-demand technology skills.

In Federal Way, we are creating futureready students who are engaged today, and ready for tomorrow.

Tammy Campbell is the superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools.

Both are Republicans and if Democratic candidates were to defeat Kochmar and/or Hickel in 2016, Maloney and Moore could be legislative candidates in 2018.

However, Burbidge may give some thought to retiring from the council as the Performing Arts and Events Center will be completed in 2017.

The names may change over the next year but speculation has centered on recent council candidates Julie Hiller, P.K. Thumbi and former

legislative candidate Shari Song.

Mark Greene had a creditable showing in his council race and may resurface by then, but he has run for so many different offices in so many different places we will have to wait and see.

Politics are never boring, and never ending!

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In other words, a company could avoid punishment for polluting too much in Washington by helping reduce pollution somewhere else in the world.

“We have made no final decisions,” Inslee said. But the rule would reduce carbon pollution and reduce costs for Washington businesses doing their best to meet the standards, he said.

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Wal-Mart worker, former employee claim company retaliation following protest

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirrror.com

A former Federal Way Wal-Mart worker and current employee say Wal-Mart has intimidated and retaliated against them since they recently spoke out against the company’s treatment of workers.

Former employee Mary Watkines was among 30 protestors on Dec. 5 as they held a walk-in to deliver a petition to rehire her. The petition had over 5,000 signatures.

But she was surprised to learn Wal-Mart management had called police requesting Watkines be trespassed next time she was at the store.

“I think it’s just the typical Wal-Mart,” she said in an interview. “From what I’ve heard, once again it just shows them fabricating things to get their way …

Surely, I didn’t know they would trespass me but it’s just another way they are retaliating against me. It shows big corporation flex-

Rental units needed to end veteran homelessness FROM STAFF REPORTS

Over the last several months, a variety of local

ing their muscles.”

Watkines worked at the Federal Way Wal-Mart located at 1900 S. 314th St. for 15 years. During that time, she was wrongfully terminated in 2009 and was rehired after Wal-Mart admitted fault, she said.

Recently, Watkines was let go again for what she believes is a second wrongful termination.

One day, she said she was in the store on her day off when she was talking to a colleague, which was caught on video surveillance, and that colleague said she had been harassing her. This started the “paper trail” on her. In a month and a half, she had racked up three “coachings.”

She said she was terminated because she told associates about their rights.

“I worked there for 15 years and just to be railroaded because you don’t like me speaking out, informing people of their rights, safe workplace, they don’t like me asking questions [about] no food on the table and not

enough pay,” she said.

Kory Lundberg, a WalMart spokesman, said Watkines has “repeatedly gone into our stores to disrupt and disrespect our workers and customers.”

“Any reasonable person would agree that type of behavior is just not acceptable,” he said. “To protect the people who choose to work and shop at WalMart, we are evaluating our legal options regarding her behavior.”

Lundberg added that in talking with the team, several associates voice fear and concern of the “mob” who tried to hand over the petition to reinstate Watkines.

Watkines said there was no altercation whatsoever and that when the group tried to hand over the petition, an employee wouldn’t take it and wanted them to wait until police showed up.

Eventually they gave them the petition and left.

Current employee Patricia (Pat) Scott also participated in the petition walk-in, as well as a

agencies — including the King County Housing Authority, the U.S. Veterans Administration, nonprofits serving veterans and their families in Seattle/King County, King County Veterans Department and the Seattle Housing Authority, have been collaborating to

address the housing needs of veterans in our community.

Working in partnership with the United States departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, the Housing Authority administers nearly 500 housing

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 515 S. 312th, Federal Way

Admission: $15-$18; Youth 18 & under free; Tickets are 20 at the door.

From left, Patricia Scott, a Wal-Mart associate of 17 years; Joelle Craft, supporter; Mary Watkines, a former 15-year Wal-Mart associate; Patricia Locks, a 13-year Wal-Mart associate; and Jill Reese, Alliance for a Just Society. Scott and Watkines believe Wal-Mart retaliated against them following a Black Friday protest (pictured). Contributed photo Black Friday demonstration that included handing out $5,200 worth of food to Wal-Mart workers. Advocates claimed that amount was the daily dollar amount the CEO of Wal-Mart lives off of while Wal-Mart workers, on average, have less than $5.

However, when Scott returned to work that Monday, Nov. 30, she was given a verbal warning for soliciting at work. She had handed out 70 meal tickets to her colleagues for the “redistribution of wealth” action.

“They decided to get me that way,” Scott said, noting that management watched and gathered names of workers who attended the demonstration. “People

kept coming up to me and saying ‘Pat, I would have gone down but they were watching me’ and they were scared.”

About 20 Wal-Mart workers came out to collect food on their break during that demonstration.

Lundberg said, like every business in America, WalMart has policies in place to protect their workers and customers.

“Ms. Scott violated our policy against soliciting on the sales floor (something the law does not protect),” he said. “We followed the same steps and process for her as we do for any associate who violates a policy.”

Lundberg said Wal-Mart is proud of the wages and

benefits package they offer associates.

“Our average full-time hourly associate earns more than $13 an hour in addition to the opportunity for quarterly cash bonuses, matching 401k and health care benefits,” he said. “WalMart is investing $2.7 billion over this year and next in wages, education and training for our associates because we know they make the difference.”

Watkines said during her time at Wal-Mart she was homeless twice. Scott said she’s had to skip meals and rely on cereal for sustenance because she wasn’t given enough hours as a full-time worker. She’s worked at the company for 17 years.

choice vouchers dedicated to homeless veterans and their families. In addition to rental subsidies the Housing Authority provides, eligible veterans get help with certain move-in expenses, such as deposits and application fees.

Despite resources available from multiple partners in the community, there is a lack of available and affordable rental units in King County to help achieve the regional goal to end veteran

homelessness.

The landlord community holds the key to solving veteran homelessness in King County. If you are a landlord or property manager willing to rent units to veterans or are interested in more information about these special voucher programs for veterans, contact Jim Green, the Housing Authority’s veteran landlord liaison, at jamesg@kcha.org or 206-957-2257. Information can also be found at

www.kcha.org/landlords/ veterans.

In addition to the satisfaction of helping a veteran, landlords who commit rental units through these programs get fair market value for rental units, stabilized occupancy rates, guaranteed and timely rental payments for stable operating income and expedited initial unit inspection, plus ongoing annual inspections to ensure your unit is being maintained.

MSC seeks donations for homeless men FROM STAFF REPORTS

Multi-Service Center is looking for two businesses, organizations or groups to help the organization spread hope and holiday cheer in its men’s housing program.

Carpenter House is currently housing five men. Gifts for each resident and either a prepared meal or fixings to make their own holiday meal are needed.

Horizon House is currently housing four men. Gifts for each resident and a prepared holiday meal are needed.

“While Multi-Service Center’s women’s housing program and family shelter have people knocking down the door to sponsor, it’s much harder to find sponsors for

the men’s housing program,” said Greg Hollmann, Multi-Service Center family development specialist. “These men are here temporarily on the way to rebuilding their lives. Many of them have limited to no family in the area and will be spending the holidays supporting each other.”

Multi-Service Center’s men’s housing program helps men in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction, who are homeless and who cannot afford market rate housing.

Participants live in shared housing in single-family homes for up to two years with other men in recovery who are actively working to rebuild their lives.

If you can help provide help and hope this holiday season for these men, contact Greg Hollmann at gregh@mschelps.org or 253-838-6810, ext. 161.

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Highly Capable Program seeks K-11 students FROM STAFF REPORTS

Getting enough rigor and challenge in academics can make a big difference in the performance and happiness of a child in school.

Referrals to be considered to receive highly capable services starting in the 2016-17 school year for students in grades 1-11 will be accepted from Dec. 14 through Jan. 15, 2016.

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[ SHELTER from page 1] to the letter. “My review of the city of Federal Way’s zoning code, specifically Chapter 19.235, indicates that a homeless shelter use is not contemplated or consistent with that zoning.”

DeLaat-Maher represents Matthew Jarvis, owner of Jarvis Financial Services, which is located at 33308 13th Place S., across the street from the day shelter’s proposed location.

Whether the day shelter is compliant or not with zoning, Jarvis admits his feelings about it are a classic “not in my backyard” case.

The woods around his business’s building attract trespassers, who utilize his business’s parking lot to access the woods, which results in loiterers and litter, he said.

“Our concern is that by opening a day shelter, they’re going to drive even more people here,” Jarvis said. “Obviously, nobody wants a homeless shelter next to their business, right?”

DeLaat-Maher wrote that surrounding business owners object to the implementation of the shelter in that area because it is “inconsistent with the surrounding business usages, including the operation of a daycare across the street,” referring to KinderCare located at 33504 13th Place S. Jarvis said in one way, he

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and other business owners sound heartless and that they don’t care about the homeless, but he said they do.

“We just don’t want it to impact our livelihood,” he said.

Determining whether the day shelter will violate zoning code or not will be on Community Development Director Michael Morales’s shoulders.

Although the city has yet to receive the application for the day shelter, there will be some challenges in determining whether the day shelter qualifies in the office park zone or not.

“It’s really confusing because on one side it will be allowable and on the other it won’t,” Morales said referring to 13th Place South.

The day shelter could be compatible for other uses that are currently there, but if it is considered a social services office, then “it would not be allowed outright in that zone,” Morales said.

“And I’ve told them verbally they may have a challenge there, meaning it’s a longer process,” he said. “The property owner can request a change in the zoning code that would allow that use but it would take them a good six months to go through that process with the city.”

Morales stressed that he can’t rule out what hasn’t been submitted, so there’s

still a lot of unknowns at this point.

“The other part of it that has a gap here is the classification of use under essential public facilities, while cities have to provide zoning for those facilities similar in the city, that use, every use under that category isn’t always allowed under that zone,” he said, clarifying essential public facilities include hospitals, government offices, social services and even child care facilities.

“In that area you have Multi-Service Center, which is considered an office, King County Public Health is government and the proposed site for Telecare is hospital because it’s inpatient …”

The Office Park zoning doesn’t allow social services, specifically transitional housing, but because the day shelter won’t allow the homeless to spend the night, Morales questioned if that definition would apply.

Catholic Community Services, the organization that has agreed to be the tenant, could decide to relocate the space, Morales noted, as they haven’t yet signed a lease.

Catholic Community Services declined to comment.

Jackie Blair, a member of the Federal Way Day Shelter Coalition, said the coalition was aware that there would be some dis-

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“It’s been a total team approach,” said Superintendent Tammy Campbell. “I think I want the public as well as the board to crepancy in the zoning requirements because there is no zone that specifically says that they’ll accept a day shelter.

“We were told by the city that Brian Wilson would take care of it,” Blair said. “That was before the letter was received.”

Wilson, the city’s chief of staff, said he is working to provide assistance to bring “these important services to fruition.”

“That assistance includes directing community members to the right people within City Hall in order for their issues to be addressed or identifying steps towards solutions to problems,” he wrote in an email. “I have provided this level of assistance with the Day Shelter Coalition efforts.”

Blair said the zoning

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issue is a minor setback and she has no reason to believe it will holdup the day shelter very much.

“We just need to have it clarified a little bit more, but we certainly have the community behind us,” she said, adding that on top of the city’s $100,000 in funding, the coalition has raised $47,000 of the $55,0000 needed for the building’s renovation from their Bags of Hope campaign. “We’ve had a couple big donations of $5,000.

One from Catholic Community Services and one from a family in Federal Way, a $4,000 donation from somebody who has volunteered at a library and has seen the situation and knows what we need.

Valley Cities has donated a large amount, about $4,000, but all the rest of

it is $5-$500 [individual donations].”

As much as Jarvis said he’d rather see the day shelter built somewhere else, he’d like there to be a balance if the shelter stays put.

“I think if we could get a no loitering ordinance and a no overnight parking ordinance, if we could get those two, we wouldn’t fight it any further,” he said, explaining that would be a city ordinance of some sort. “Our real concern is when the day shelter closes, where are those people going to go?”

Jarvis said he could simply leave Federal Way when his lease is up in a couple of years but if the city cares about its businesses, it would benefit the city to work together on this issue.

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Teen shot in head, critically wounded FROM STAFF REPORTS

A 19-year-old Federal Way man was in critical condition Tuesday night at Harborview in Seattle, after he was shot in the head during a fight with several others on Tukwila International Boulevard, according to the Tukwila Police Department.

His name wasn’t released Tuesday night.

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man was shot once at close range during the fight at about 5:15 p.m. in the 14800 block of the Boulevard. Numerous responding Tukwila police officers found him lying on the ground.

Immediately after the shooting, the group fled in different directions.

A K-9 track was unable to locate any of the suspects in the immediate area.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Tukwila Police Department, 206433-1808, and refer to case No. 15-8709.

County’s campaign to reduce gun violence gets boost FROM STAFF REPORTS

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The suspect was arrested for DUI, hit and run and involuntarily committed.

Man assaults girlfriend: At 7:42 a.m. on Dec. 6 in the 34000 block of First Circle S., a woman was repeatedly slapped in the face by her live-in boyfriend. The suspect was arrested and booked for assault.

Nail salon burglarized: At 9:20 a.m. on Dec. 6 in the 35500 block of 21st Ave. SW, staff from a neighboring business saw the Nice Tips Nail Salon front window was broken out and alerted police. Police found that drawers and cupboards were ajar and a large rock was still in the

building. The business owner said that around $350, six boxes of nail polish and his MacBook were stolen from the store. There were no suspects as of the police report filing.

Son assaults mother, flees from police: At 12:16 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the 28600 block of 25th Place S., a woman reported that her son had punched her in the face three times after the two got into an argument.

They also shoved each other. When the suspect was told he was under arrest he fled on foot. He was later caught by police. The suspect cut his hand on a fence or bush while fleeing and required stitches prior to booking.

Woman found with drugs: At 1:22 a.m. on Dec. 5 in the 2100 block of SW Campus Drive, police found a woman hiding in a vehicle. They found that she had two misdemeanor warrants. During their search of the suspect, suspected methamphetamine and a glass pipe were discovered.

Man masturbates in Wal-Mart: At 6:43 a.m. on Dec. 5 at 34520 16th Ave. S., a Loss Prevention employee at Wal-Mart observed a male masturbating in the men’s department on surveillance video. The male was walking around and his ejaculation damaged multiple items of merchandise. A manager recovered the damaged merchandise. The male was arrested and booked into the SCORE jail without incident.

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being stolen and used by criminals.

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room leading to the pool. She told police that nothing suspicious was seen in the building and no witnesses were found. No video surveillance or anything else of evidentiary value was found. The casing was confiscated and placed into evidence.

Man threatened by daughter’s ex: At 6:17 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the 34800 block of 28th Place SW, police responded to a harassment report by phone. A man stated he received multiple calls from his daughter’s ex-boyfriend stating that he was going to burglarize the victim’s home and send lewd pictures of himself having sex with the victim’s daughter. The victim stated he was unaware of the ex-boyfriend’s current residence and wanted the incident documented. The victim stated he does not believe the ex-boyfriend was coming to his home. Police provided information to the victim on obtaining an anti-harassment order.

Man returns stolen bicycle: At 8:38 a.m. on Dec. 4 in the 2100 block of S. 320th St., a man called 911 to report he had located a bicycle that he found had been stolen. He had bought the bike from a person on the street for $50. He later saw the bike on the news. He returned the bike with police to the victim and his wife.

Fight breaks out at pizza place: At 10:23 p.m. on Dec. 4 at 34410 16th Ave. S., police responded to a fight.

Upon police arrival, everybody involved fled the area.

Police contacted one woman who said she got into an argument at Pattison’s Skate Center. Another person followed her to Round Table and tried to fight her. The other unknown female pulled a knife on her and then left in a vehicle. The woman then became uncooperative with the investigation and refused to provide any more information or a written statement. No other witnesses were cooperative with the investigation. The case is inactive due to lack of cooperation.

Man arrested after filing police report: At 4:28 a.m. on Dec. 4 in the 2210 block of S. 320th St., a man flagged down an officer and reported a person he knew stole his cell phone. The officer took this report and immediately after took a report for a separate domestic violence assault. The subject from the theft report turned out to be the victim of the assault.

The victim of the assault took the cell phone when escaping from the assault thinking it was hers. It was later handed to an officer to be returned to the owner.

Police found that her estranged boyfriend, who tried to file the theft report, attempted to force her into his car against her will. He also took money from the victim. He was arrested and booked.

Couple arrested for domestic violence: At 12:26 p.m. on Dec. 4 in the 27900 block of Pacific Highway S., police responded for a civil standby for an unreported domestic violence incident that occurred the prior night.

Police were advised that both parties had warrants.

Police contacted the woman and they obtained a statement about the assault. The male suspect was arrested on a DUI warrant and booked into SCORE jail. After the assault report was complete, officers then arrested the female for a domestic violence warrant. She was booked into SCORE jail.

Man assaults store clerk: At 7:32 p.m. on Dec. 4 in The Commons mall, a male suspect attempted to shoplift items from the Zumiez store. When the clerk confronted him and tried to get the items back, he assaulted her and ran off. As of this writing, there are no suspects and the merchandise has not been recovered.

Man passes out at Denny’s: At 1:36 a.m. on Dec. 2 on S. 320th St., a man was found to be very intoxicated.

He was unable to stand or speak coherently and he did not know where he was. He walked into Denny’s, demanded food, then laid down on the floor and went

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to sleep. He was involuntarily committed.

Man robs Denny’s employee: At 6:45 a.m. on Dec. 2 at 2132 S. 320th St., police responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred. An employee told police that a man had come in to use the restroom and sat down to order hot chocolate. She was counting her till and was taking it to the back as she went to get his hot chocolate. The man had followed her to the employeeonly area. He showed her a gun and told her to give him the money. The man left in a red pickup truck after the robbery.

Man robbed at apartment complex: At 9:41 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the Metro Park and Ride on S. 276th St., the reporting victim told police he was walking through the Park and Ride parking lot and went to the Club Palisades complex. The suspect approached from the gate area when he suddenly struck the victim in the head. The strike knocked the victim off balance and the suspect demanded his wallet. The suspect took all of his victim’s property including his wallet, keys and gloves and left towards Pacific Highway South.

Shopping cart assault: At 4:11 p.m. on Dec. 1 in the 1900 block of S. 314th St., a 64-year-old man was arrested for attacking a 35-year-old man with a shopping cart. He pushed the cart into the man violently and later grabbed the victim’s face. The suspect was arrested and booked into SCORE jail.

Child exchanges explicit photos online: At 3:26 p.m. on Dec. 1 in the 1000 block of SW 307th St., officers responded to a verbal harassment report. After investigating, police determined that a sex offense had taken place. An 11-year-old girl reported that she had been exchanging photos with an unknown male online for approximately six months. He threatened to expose her photos on her social media accounts. The investigation is ongoing.

Males attempt to sexually assault teen: At 9:34 p.m. on Dec. 1 in the 800 block of SW 308th St., a 15-year-old girl was walking home when two males approached her. She stated the adult males tried to sexually assault her, but she was able to get away. She ran to a friend’s house and called police.

Student arrested for knife threats: At 7:27 p.m. pm Dec. 1 at the intersection of South 310th Street and Pacific Highway South, police met with a victim who had been threatened with a knife and a gun. The victim said five males walked towards him near the Transit Center and brandished the weapons. The male with the weapons pressed them against the victim and told him to give him an address for another student he had a dispute with at Federal Way High School. The victim did not know the address and thought he was going to be killed. The suspect was identified and arrested the following day. He told police the gun was fake, but he did threaten the victim.

Woman assaulted by ex: At 10:08 p.m. on Dec. 1 in the 2000 block of S. 320th St., police responded to a report of an assault. The victim said she saw her exboyfriend who had once robbed her at gunpoint and he assaulted her. She saw him at the bus station and he began to get aggressive with her. She tried to run away, but the suspect was in a vehicle with friends and was able to catch her. They got out of the vehicle and began to hit her in the face, head and shoulder. She stated one of the males pulled a gun out. She was hit by something sharp, but did not see what it was.

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A Century of Partnership Boeing supporting 14,000 technical scholarships for Washington state students

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oeing’s investment of $25 million – combined with an equal amount contributed by Microsoft and matched by the state of Washington – is enabling nearly 14,000 students to earn technology degrees within the decade.

So far, scholarships have been awarded to 5,500 low- and middle-income students in Washington state, with nearly 60 percent being the first members of their families to attend college, according to Stan Deal, Boeing senior vice president - Commercial Aviation Services and a member of the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship board of directors speaking at an event to raise funds for additional scholarships.

Addressing more than 300 community and political leaders in Seattle, Deal noted Boeing has “a vision of a future in which all students have access to educational opportunities so they can develop their skills, pursue their dreams and build a better world.

“We are investing billions of dollars to design and produce the next generation of airplanes right here in Washington,” Deal added. “Through the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, we are also investing in the next generation of employees in our community so that they can learn the skills they need to capture opportunities that Boeing and other leading companies

$25 million investment helps provide science, technology, engineering and math scholarships are creating.”

Established five years ago, the scholarship provides financial assistance, creates research opportunities and matches recipients with mentors in business and technology. That includes Boeing Engineering leaders who mentor the students pursuing both undergraduate and advance degrees through the Opportunity Scholarship program.

The public-private scholarship “ensures that our kids, who grew up here, have the opportunity to get a

high-tech degree,” said former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire, adding that the program will enable the state’s leading companies to remain “among the best in the world.”

Mahdi Ramadan, who is using his scholarship to research applying computer technology to assist individuals with neurological disorders, told the crowd, “My dreams are scary big, but so are the dreams of thousands of individuals like me.”

Ramadan recounted how his family immigrated to the United States, when he was 11 years old, after being evacuated by U.S. Marines on a humanitarian mission during civil strife in Lebanon. The scholarship gives individuals “an opportunity to follow their dreams despite the financial limitations of their families,” the University of Washington student said.

Microsoft president Brad Smith noted Washington currently has more than 20,000 unfilled jobs in science, technology, engineering and health care.

“This program is all about empowering the next generation so they can achieve more,” Smith said. By training the next generation of researchers, engineers and technical employees, the scholarship also “solves problems for all of our companies and for the economy as a whole.”

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In 1916, Wong Tsu was hired as Boeing’s first aeronautical engineer.

He helped design Boeing’s first Model C production seaplane.

What was Boeing’s first jetliner?

The 707, first known as the Dash 80, was Boeing’s first jetliner and profoundly altered the future of passenger air travel even though Time magazine called it the “gamble in the sky.”

Have Boeing planes always been used for Air Force One? In 1962, two 707-320B jets were adapted for use by President John F. Kennedy, earning designation Air Force One” when the president is on board. Since then, Boeing 7-7 series airplanes have continued to be the official aircraft of the U.S. president.

Did Boeing have influence with NASA’s Project Apollo’s nine manned and unmanned expeditions?

Virtually all of Project Apollo’s spacecraft and launch vehicles— including the Saturn V rocket, Apollo command and service modules, and Lunar Roving Vehicle—were designed, developed and built

by Boeing.

Why is the 777 significant in Boeing’s 7-7 series airplanes?

The 777 was the first commercial jet to be 100 percent digitally designed.

When complete, the new 777x series will be the world’s largest and mostefficient, twin-engine jet.

Is the Dreamlifter the largest airplane in the world? No.

The largest airplane in the world is currently the Antonov An-225 Mriya.

However, the Dreamlifter’s 65,000 cubic feet (1,840 cubic meters) cargo hold is the largest in the world, and it can hold three times the volume of a 747-400F freighter.

The new Seattle Delivery Center opens its doors to help with increasing deliveries of 737s

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ing County executive Dow Constantine and Seattle mayor Ed Murray joined Boeing leaders and aviation students to snip the ribbon at the grand opening of the new and significantly larger Seattle Delivery Center at Boeing Field.

The delivery center’s newest addition is partially due to the increasing volume of 737s being built, delivered and yet to be delivered.

Over the next decade Boeing will be delivering an average of two airplanes every weekday, month-after-

month, for the foreseeable future.

“This facility is a sign of our continued commitment to the community and the Puget Sound region,” said Pat Shanahan, senior vice president of Airplane Programs.

Boeing teams with Northwest Harvest to nourish children over holiday break No child should go hungry, especially during the holidays. This is why more than 30 Boeing volunteers formed an efficient assembly line, packing nearly 1,000 backpacks full of food for low-income children to bring home to help feed their families over the holidays. Northwest Harvest fills this gap in services for low-income students who rely on school and summer meal programs and often have a tough time during these longer school breaks.

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USO & Boeing Lifting the spirits of our military and their families.

Left to right: Robert Malone and Pam Valdez, Boeing, were joined by Terry Oxley, Chairman, USONW Board of Directors; Thomas F. Cole, Major General (Ret), US Army, USO Northwest Board of Director; and former Washington state Congressman Norm Dicks for presentation of the Order of Distinguished Service.

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ach year thousands of military members and their families transit our region, often tired and in need of support. To help make their journeys easier, the USO Northwest recently opened a new welcome center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that was made possible in part by a $335,000 grant from the Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound.

In special recognition of this and past efforts, the USO Northwest recently honored Boeing and its employees with its Order of Distinguished Service at its annual Gala and Auction in Seattle.

This award is the highest level of recognition by USO Northwest and is reserved for individuals and organizations having demonstrated exceptional service to military members and their families through sustained support of the USO Northwest.

“Military service puts a tremendous burden on our military and their families,” said Robert Malone, president of

“Military service puts a tremendous burden on our military and their families. Boeing is committed to supporting our military and honored that the company and efforts of thousands of Puget Sound employees is being recognized.”

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the ECF Board of Trustees. “Boeing is committed to supporting our military and honored that the company and efforts of thousands of Puget Sound employees is being recognized.”

The United Services Organization is a nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide.

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boards, and many employees are volunteers. Since 1996, Boeing and its employees have given more than $1.3 million to the USO through charitable grants as well as contributions through the Employees Community Fund of Boeing.

“The mission of the USO is to lift the spirits of our military and their families,” said Tami Michaels, gala chair 2015, USO board member and U.S.

Army Mom. “At the USO, what we do isn’t fancy. Whether it’s a safe place to sleep, something to eat, a telephone call home, or something as simple as a shower, USO Northwest continues to deliver on our promise to always be by their side.”

The ECF is a unique, employeeowned charitable giving program. Because Boeing pays all overhead costs, 100 percent of every dollar contributed to ECF is granted to nonprofit agencies providing health and human services. ECF grants enable agencies to purchase equipment, renovate their facilities and create new programs that directly help their clients and strengthen their communities.

USO Northwest serves more than 500,000 active-duty military members and their families annually throughout Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

In a unique contribution, Boeing donated teakwood decking from the historic battleship USS Colorado to serve as flooring of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s new welcome center.

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Boeing employees are making a significant difference in communities where they live and work. ECF grants enable local Health & Human Service agencies to purchase equipment, renovate their facilities and build new construction that directly benefit thousands of people in need. Last year, more than $9 million in grants were awarded to community nonprofits throughout the Puget Sound region. Here are some recent grant recipients:

$40,000 delivers new transit van SEATTLE — Immanuel Community Services (ICS), located in Seattle’s Cascade neighborhood was granted $40,000 for a new 2014 Ford Transit van for food collection and to transport clients. The agency, an independent offspring of Immanuel Lutheran Church, provides assistance to the homeless, the needy and those with drug addictions.

The new 44,000-square-foot facility will preserve care for the 7,000 patients currently provided at Neighborcare Health’s Greenwood Medical Clinic and Public Health’s North Public Health Center, and will double access to provide a health care home for at least 14,000 patients.

$259,100 grant for new Meridian Center for Health

SEATTLE — Neighborcare Health was granted $259,100 toward the purchase of dental chairs and furnishings for its low-income dental clinic located at the new Meridian Center for Health in north Seattle.

Neighborcare Health is Seattle’s largest provider of community-based primary medical and dental care, serving 52,000 individuals through 26 medical, dental and school-based clinics.

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$32,000 for ARC KING COUNTY — A $32,000 grant was awarded to ARC of King County for two 2012 Honda Civics to support the 50+ clients in its Supported Living Program. These two additional vehicles, — one focused for needs in the Eastside and the other for South King County — will solve scheduling problems for clients and open up opportunities for timely and safe transportation. Since 1936, the ARC of King County has provided services and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

WHITE CENTER — Westside Baby, located in Seattle’s White Center neighborhood, was funded $25,000 for renovations to its bathrooms and staircase to meet ADA codes and make the distribution center more accessible to clients and volunteers.

More than 120 local social service agencies, including shelters and food banks, rely upon Westside Baby to provide critical necessities for low-income families. In 2014, they distributed more than 1 million free diapers along with 826 car seats, 267 cribs and clothing for infants and children up to size 12.

$40,000 grant for campus improvements REDMOND — Together Center was granted $40,000 for exterior renovations and paint for four buildings at its direct service campus located in Redmond. More than 37,000 residents and their families use the services at the campus each year. Twenty independent health and human service agencies offer medical and dental care, overnight shelter for youth, low-income housing and homelessness assistance, mental health counseling, therapeutic programs for disabilities, child care support and much more.

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Pet safety during the holidays and faces when they fall and break and tinsel is irresistible to kitties who can easily eat some while playing with it.

If your dog likes to chew anything new, make sure your tree lights are out of Fido’s reach as a frayed wire could deliver an electric shock and a punctured battery will burn the mouth.

Perhaps you enjoy decorating your house with traditional holiday plants.

Christmas cactus is a great choice as its neither toxic to dogs or cats.

Unfortunately, the other holiday plants — poinsettias, holly, mistletoe and lilies — are all toxic to dogs and cats in different degrees.

Particularly dangerous can be the berries on the holly and mistletoe, which are easy for pets to eat and can cause intestinal upset and a sudden drop in blood pressure.

Try using artificial plants for festive decoraJim Mallick

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olidays are a time when we like to meet up with family and old friends, share good food and give gifts with one another.

Often, we include our pets in the festivities, buying them special treats or toys and including them in family get togethers.

Here are a few steps to make your pet’s holidays as safe and enjoyable as yours.

You’ve probably seen the cats in the Christmas tree YouTube videos. Christmas trees are interesting to both cats and dogs.

Make it safe for them by anchoring the tree to something.

This will also stop the tree water from spilling and becoming drinking water that could cause upset stomachs due to it containing fertilizers and bacteria.

Cats love the baubles and tinsel but be careful.

Baubles become sharp shards that can cut pads

tions. They are so realistic it’s difficult to tell the difference unless you’re up really close.

I love to cook for my family during the holidays and often sneak a treat or two to my furry kids.

Many of you know the dangers of feeding poultry bones to pets but also don’t be tempted to give them all the fat off the roast or all the skin off the turkey. Too much fat can give them pancreatitis or at the least a bad case of diarrhea.

If you want your pup to have a special treat, try putting a little of the white meat in a Kong with some pumpkin, sweet potato and carrots and freezing it before giving it to your dog.

This is healthy and will keep your pets busy from begging at the table while they work at getting the frozen food out of the Kong.

Remember to remind the young people in the party that chocolate and sweet things are very bad for your dogs and cats and

shouldn’t be left lying anywhere they can be reached.

And remind the adults that alcohol needs to be kept out of reach too. Pets could become weak and fall into a coma if they drink alcohol.

Another family tradition is the exchange of gifts. Ribbon and loose stringy things are irresistible to cats and best to be collected up quickly before kitty has the opportunity to run off and ingest the string, which can easily get caught in the intestines.

Also, in dogs eyes, anything the family has must belong to him so small parts of toys, Legos, puzzles and even the boxes are too interesting to resist.

A good friend who is a vet tech told me of a client who brought in a puppy with a badly distended stomach.

The x-ray showed something that looked like frills but wasn’t anything the vet had seen before. They operated on the pup and found he had eaten two

Tips to ensure fire-safe holiday

safe and happy holiday: • When selecting a tree for the holiday, needles on freshly cut trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needles should not break. A dried out tree can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground, if many needles fall off, the tree has dried out, and is a fire hazard.

• The tree base should be cut at a 45-degree angle. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.

• Keep at least 3 feet away from heat sources.

Fireplaces and heat vents, radiators and space heaters will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree.

• Use only lighting

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The state Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents to be fire safe with their holiday decorations this season, especially Christmas trees.

If your household includes a natural tree in its festivities, keep the tree well-watered. Improper care and decoration of a live or artificial tree can lead to catastrophic fires.

“It takes only seconds for a tree to ignite and the entire room to become engulfed in flames,” said state fire marshal Charles Duffy.

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If your pet also has a Christmas stocking, stuff it with healthy treats and puzzle toys but ration him to a treat a day.

Your pup will happily eat everything at one sitting but that could cause him to be sick or have diarrhea.

Party time is a fun time for the humans but can be stressful for your pet.

Give your pet a quiet spot to retreat to with some water and something that has been listed by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories.

Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up.

Never connect more than three strands of lights sets.

• Do not overload electrical outlets. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires — they should not be warm to the touch.

to snuggle in while the festivities happen in a different room and at New Year’s remember fireworks terrify most pets so keep them in a safe, escapeproof indoor area.

So have fun with your pets this holiday and keep them safe.

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• All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant.

• If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant.

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Thousands of children will soon experience the joy of Christmas, thanks to the Federal Way community.

Residents packed empty shoeboxes with small items like toys, school supplies and hygiene items for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse that sends gifts to children living in difficult situations around the world.

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to the South King County Operation Christmas Child Area Team collection of more than 10,600 shoebox gifts for the project this year, a record over last year’s area collection of 7,739 gifts.

For those who missed National Collection Week, you can still get involved.

Through the Samaritan’s Purse website, you can virtually “pack” a shoebox, allowing anyone with a computer or mobile device to provide a tangible gift to a child a world away.

At samaritanspurse. org/buildonline, visitors can select a child’s age and gender, shop through an online selection of culturally relevant gifts and finish by uploading a photo and writing a note of encouragement to the

Flu season is here – there’s still time to protect you and your family FROM STAFF REPORTS

The holidays bring us together to share memories and good times with friends and family. Make sure, though, that you’re not also sharing illnesses like flu, Department of Health officials warn. Getting a flu shot is the best protection for everyone in the family and is widely available this season.

“During the holidays, it’s easy to spread germs when you’re in close contact with loved ones. It’s important to get all family members vaccinated against flu, so you can spend more healthy time together,” said State Health officer Dr. Kathy Lofy. “Flu is a serious illness that is especially dangerous for older people, pregnant women, young children, and those with certain chronic medical conditions. You can spread the virus to others before you know you’re sick.”

Flu activity typically increases in the winter months when people spend more time indoors around each other.

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After the shoeboxes are packed and sent by the Operation Christmas Child team, participants can discover where in the world their gifts will be delivered. It is a convenient yet meaningful way to join in a project that brings hope to children in need.

The virtual-packing tool also offers participants the option to challenge friends to participate or the opportunity to share the gift of giving through a shoebox gift card.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has deliv-

Federal Way volunteers recently collected more than 10,600 shoebox gifts for children in need for the South King County Operation Christmas Child Area Team. Contributed photo ered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories.

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have time to get the vaccine before the season reaches its peak here in Washington. Information on flu activity in Washington can be tracked through Flu News, which is updated weekly.

National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 6-12 and a good time to encourage flu vaccination for people 6 months and older. Flu vaccine usually takes two weeks to be fully protective, so it’s important to get vaccinated now.

“We need to protect the most vulnerable people around us,” Lofy said. “It takes all of us to prevent the spread of flu.”

Flu can make existing health conditions worse and can lead to hospitalization and death. If you’re at increased risk for complications and have flu symptoms, contact your doctor or clinic right away.

Antiviral medications help, but they must be prescribed by a doctor and are most effective when started within 48 hours of the onset of illness.

There are many flu vaccine choices, and they are available in multiple locations, including health care provider offices, pharmacies, and even through some employers.

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Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic medical procedure often performed when a patient is suspected of having a heart attack caused by a blockage. Interventional cardiologists insert a long, thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel in a patient’s arm or groin and then it is threaded to the heart. Through the catheter, a physician can perform diagnostic tests and treatments on the heart.

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Flooding, wind and landslides from this week’s storm have impacted residents and businesses across King County.

Those who suffered property damage or other losses in the storm may be eligible for assistance to get their property back in order.

Eligibility is determined through a damage assessment process which takes into account the total reported losses within King County.

In order to compute the losses, individuals and businesses are encouraged to submit reports to King County Emergency Management.

A webpage, www.kingcounty.gov/ damage, is now open to receive damage reports for individuals and businesses in King County.

In addition, a hotline number, 1-800523-5044, will be available for individuals and businesses to record a damage report Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Dec. 14.

Submitting a report does not guarantee reimbursement.

Damage reports are for uninsured losses. Before filing a damage report with King County, residents and business owners should contact their insurance provider about existing coverage and deductibles.

They are also urged to document damage with photographs and keep records of all cleanup and repair costs.

Residents in unincorporated King County whose homes were damaged in the storm can obtain free building inspections from the King County Department of Permitting and Environmental Review.

The department has waived the associated fee to help residents speed up repair to their property. Priority service will be given for damaged structures requiring permits for repair work.

Inspectors will evaluate the integrity of structures, assess if a structure is safe to occupy, and whether a permit is required for repair work.

Inspection staff may also advise customers of the need to pursue a more detailed inspection from a licensed structural engineer to determine the full extent of the damage.

While storm damage inspections are free, standard permit fees still apply.

To request a damage assessment inspection during business hours, call 206-296-6630.

The county’s Department of Permitting and Environmental Review customer service center operates 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The center is closed on Wednesdays.

For minor repairs, permits may be issued over the counter at the Department of Permitting and Environmental Review offices at 35030 SE Douglas St., Suite 210, in Snoqualmie.

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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BID Federal Way Town Square Park Phases 2-5 Phase 2 - Pervious Paving RFB # 15-016 Phase 3 – Site Lighting RFB # 15-019 Phase 4 – Buildings RFB # 15-012 Phase 5 – Spray Park Install RFB # 15-018 Project: F ederal Way Town Square Park, Phase Two Pervious Paving Federal Way Town Square Park, Phase Three Site Lighting Federal Way Town Square Park, Phase Four Buildings Federal Way Town Square Park, Phase Five Spray Park Install 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way (formerly 20th Ave S) Owner: City of Federal Way Out for Bids: Thursday, December 10, 2015 Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 2 PM at the site Bids Due: Thursday, January 7, 2015 2 PM City Clerk Counter, 2nd floor, Federal Way City Hall 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003 Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through the date, time and address listed above. Proposals received after the date and time listed above will not be considered. Phases 2 -5 each represent a separate bid and interested contractors are not required to bid on all in order to bid on a single phase.

An informational meeting for interested contractors will be held at the date and time listed above at the site, Town Square Park, 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way (formerly 20th Ave S), Federal Way, WA to discuss the work to be performed. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.

All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at the City Hall council chambers or adjacent conference room at the date and time listed above, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied

by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. Phase 2 Pervious Paving consists of approximately 11,000 sf of pervious concrete loop trail paving and associated fine grading, and approximately 2,300 sf of excavation, rock base and pervious concrete paving at the restroom plaza, and other associated work to improve an existing park as indicated on the drawings and in this project manual.

Engineer’s estimate is $118,000. The Contractor shall complete all Phase 2 work within 90 calendar days, including lag time.

Phase 3 Site Lighting consists of the Site Lighting for the Town Square park, which includes 16 loop trail lights, poles and concrete bases, 4 parking lot lights, poles and bases, wiring in existing conduits, some miscellaneous new conduit, minor earthwork, to improve an existing park as indicated on the drawings and in this project manual. Phase 3 Engineer’s estimate is $85,761 plus WSST. The Contractor shall complete all Phase 3 work within 60 calendar days.

Phase 4 Buildings consists of one Restroom Building and one Picnic Shelter Building and associated utilities, concrete paving, earthwork and other associated work to improve an existing park as indicated on the drawings and in this project manual.

Architect’s estimate is $308,000. The Contractor shall complete all Phase 4 work within 110 calendar days.

Phase 5 Spray Park Install consists of the installation of the spray park equipment, fixtures, features and piping, Concrete paving at the spray park and associated utilities, earthwork and other associated work to improve an existing park as indicated on the drawings and in this project manual.

Architect’s estimate is $188,000 plus tax. The Owner will provide the equipment, fixtures and features as spelled out in this project manual and on the drawings. The Contractor shall complete all Phase 5 work within 110 calendar days.

The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully. All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Parks Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Architect at 253-351-8877 or sbrown@clarkarchitects.com.

Bid Documents are also available for review at major Plan Centers. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the day of bid opening.

For technical questions, please contact the Architect, David A. Clark Architects PLLC, 33017 134th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092, dclark@clarkarchitects.com tel 253-351-8877 The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to insure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts.

The Contractors will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunities.

The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidders and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required associated documents are executed in full.

The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bids or bidders meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidders may withdraw his or her bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days.

Dated the 8th day of December, 2015 Dates of Publication: Federal Way Mirror – December 11 & 18, 2015 Daily Journal of Commerce – December 10 & 16, 2015 FWM 2298

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Seahawks’ chiropractor recognized FROM STAFF REPORTS

University of Western States recently held its 2015 homecoming and Northwest Symposium. The event culminated in a celebratory homecoming dinner on Oct. 17, when Federal Way chiropractor Dr. James Kurtz was selected as the 2015 “UWS Alumnus of the Year.”

Kurtz works as the team chiropractic physician for the Seattle Seahawks. He has also worked as the coteam chiropractic physician for the Seattle Sounders, the PGA TOUR and for the 2007 and 2008 Paralympic teams. Dr. Kurtz owns

Northwest Sports Rehab with locations in Seattle and Federal Way. This award was designed to highlight the exceptional work of University of Western States graduates. Nominees were submitted by their peers and chosen by a selection committee.

“I am truly honored to even be considered for this award. Thank you to [University of Western States] for helping to give me a vision of what I could do and for giving me the foundation to build an incredible career upon,” Kurtz said. “Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think my career could be this rewarding. I have been on the sidelines for two Super Bowls and I have been able to share that with my incredible wife Dr. Ming

www.federalwaymirror.com Ming Su-Brown whom I met while in school at [University of Western States].

It’s been a very rewarding career and there is still more to accomplish.”

Phillip Snell, DC, was given the 2015 Award for Excellence in Integrative Health Care from the Northwest Center for Lifestyle and Functional Medicine at the university.

The purpose of the award is to honor an integrated health care professional who promotes healthy behaviors and positive lifestyle changes as a path to optimal health.

“This distinction from the university is an honor.

I have spent a large part of my career working to increase awareness regarding the importance of making every day healthy lifestyle

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Inspirus Credit Union donated three Hewlett Packard LaserJet printers to the Federal Way school district.

The printers were previously used by the credit union and range from one year to 13 years old. The three printers were picked up by Copiers Northwest and will be serviced before being sent to the district. Inspirus Credit Union Vice President of information technology Kris Hanson said, “We are happy to give our gently used printers to the Federal Way school district. We are always looking for ways to support the schools in our area, and this is one small way we give back to education.”

The printers are worth an estimated $1,000. This cost will offset the district’s expenses and support the schools budget for information technology expenditures.

The printers have already found new homes within the Federal Way school district, and the district is still in need of additional printers. If you are interested in donating to the district, you can contact the Purchasing Department at 253-945-2076.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Starting next year, King County employees who welcome a new child will have 12 weeks of paid leave to stay home with their families. The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday approved legislation that will create a program providing certain county employees with paid parental leave to run concurrently with unpaid federal and state family

and medical leave.

The legislation directs the creation of a one-year pilot project providing paid parental leave for certain county employees. Those who can participate include both employees who are not represented by unions and represented employees whose unions have agreed to the terms of the program. To be eligible for the program, one of the following must occur in 2016: the birth of a child, the adoption of a child or the foster-to-adopt placement of a child.

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decisions,” Dr. Snell said.

“To be honored by my alma mater for this work is truly gratifying.”

Dr. Snell works at the Hawthorne Wellness Center, an interdisciplinary wellness center. He also created the websites fixyourownback.com and myrehabexercise.com as tools for patients to become active participants in their own care.

“Both of these individuals are great examples of [University of Western States] alumni that are elevating the field of chiropractic health care,” said Dr. Joseph Brimhall, the president of the university. “They are also excellent ambassadors making a difference in their communities. We are proud of their work and honored to recognize them for their

length of the leave. The duration of the leave will be 12 weeks when combined with all but one week of the vacation that the employee has accrued and all but one week of the sick leave that the employee has accrued.

“We applaud King County’s leadership in recognizing the importance of paid parental leave in advancing health and economic security,” said Janet Chung, legal and legislative counsel for Legal Voice. “Providing 12 weeks of paid leave will go a long way toward ensuring a healthy start for children, keeping women connected to the workforce, and allowing all new parents to continue earn crucial income for their growing families.”

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King County has joined as a founding member of the 100% Talent Initiative, a new five-year program launched by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Funding Alliance to address gender pay disparities in King County.

“Closing the gender pay gap is essential to our values of equity and fairness, and has profound benefits for the workplace and our regional economy,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “My thanks to the Council for unanimously backing my measure to make King County a founding member of 100% Talent, and committing the resources to support it.”

“I am very proud that King County is partnering with the Women’s Funding Alliance and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce to end the gender pay gap in our region,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski, prime sponsor of the legislation. “At the current rate of progress, the gender pay gap in Washington State is not projected to close until the year 2071. Pay disparities are even worse for women of color. We can’t sit by and leave this problem for future generations to solve.”

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Federal Way Chorale Christmas Concert: The Federal Way Chorale will present Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, located at 515 S. 312th St. Ticket are $15-18 in advance; $20 at the door; youth 18 and under are free. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 253-2503326, email fwchorale@fwchorale. com or visit www.fwchorale.com.

Dec. 11-12

Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’: Our Saviors Baptist Church will present the Dickens classic , ‘A Christmas Carol’ at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Our Saviors Baptist Church, located at 701 S. 320th St. Ticket are $10 and dessert is served at intermission. For more information, contact Lauralee Whitney at 253-839-6822, email office@oursaviorsbaptist.org, or visit www.oursaviorsbaprist.org.

Dec. 11-13

Sleeping Beauty: Centerstage Theatre will present their traditional English Christmas “panto” from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, located at 3200 SW Dash Point Road Admission is $15-50.

For more information, contact Alan Bryce at aabryce@hotmail.com, call 253-661-1444 or visit www. centerstagetheatre.com.

Christmas Belles: Rosebud Community Theatre presents its Fifth annual community theatre holiday show, Christmas Belles, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, Saturday, Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 at Todd Beamer High School, located at 35999 16th Ave S. Admission is $10-15 online and $13-18 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Holly Rose at info@rosebudctc.org or visit www.rosebudctc.org.

Dec. 12

Historical Society of Federal Way: Stop by the information table in the lobby to learn about the Society’s many projects at noon on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls. org or call 253-839-3668.

Star Wars Day: Celebrate the upcoming movie with Star Warsrelated games, activities, snacks, photos and giveaways at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Kids, teens and adults are welcome to drop in or stay for the entire time. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-8393668.

Dec. 13

Federal Way Chorale Christmas Concert: The Federal Way Chorale will present Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, located at 515 S. 312th St. Tickets are $15-18 in advance; $20 at the door; youth 18 and under are free. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 253-250-

3326, email fwchorale@fwchorale. com, or visit www.fwchorale.com.

Dec. 14

Syncopated Classic-Seattle Jazz Pioneer Frank D. Waldron: Guitarist and composer Greg Ruby will discuss the music and life of Seattle Jazz pioneer, Frank D. Waldron at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls. org or call 253-839-3668.

Dec. 15

Young Living Essential Oils introductory Class: Learn about essential oils, benefits and uses from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, contact Jean Matthew at jemsales@msn.com, call 253661-2836 or visit scentsforbalance. ylsocial.net.

Dec. 16

Women’s Club of Federal Way: Lunch meeting begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club. Federal Way Symphony Maestro Brian Davenport will accompany star baritone Michael Nim as he performs holiday songs. Newcomers welcome. Cost is $15; call 253-9272766 to reserve a spot.

Anime Club for Teens: Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Some anime titles may be rated PG-13. For more information, call 253-838-3668.

Dec. 17

Opera Preview - Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: This free lecture will feature speaker Norm Hollingshead with recorded musical excerpts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-8393668.

Dec. 18

Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra: The group will perform their Christmas concert from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, at the Avalon Care Center, located at 135 S. 336th St. Admission is $15-50. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Rick Kong at rhkong@yahoo.com, call 425-647-3847 or visit www. fwyso.org.

Dec. 18-20

Sleeping Beauty: Centerstage Theatre will present their traditional English Christmas “panto” from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, located at 3200 SW Dash Point Rd. For more information, contact Alan Bryce at aabryce@hotmail.com, call 253-661-1444 or visit www. centerstagetheatre.com.

Dec. 19

Sign Up for ORCA LIFT Reduced Fares: Drop in to register for ORCA LIFT, a new, reduced fare on Metro buses, Sound Transit Link light rail and more at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Income-qualified riders, ages 19 and over, can save 50 percent or more. To see if you qualify, check www.orcalift.com or call MultiService Center at 253-838-6810.

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A Bonsai Solstice: Tour the Pacific Bonsai Museum by candlelight from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2515 S. 336th St. Hot chocolate will be provided by Federal Way Trader Joes and the Crisp Creperie food truck will be on site. For more information, call 253-353-7345 or email info@pacificbonsaimuseum. org.

Dec. 21

Rainier Audubon Society: The Rainier Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, at Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave. S. Presentation entitled “Bird Photography” delivered by Dan Streiffert.

Dec. 22

South King Fire & Rescue: The board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Station 68, located at1405 SW 312th St.

Ongoing

Warm Coat Drive: Front Porch Outreach and South King Fire & Rescue are collecting clean, gently used coats through Jan. 1, 2016 at South King Fire & Rescue, Station 65, located at 4966 S. 298th St. Auburn, and Front Port Community Outreach at Federal Way United Methodist Church, located at 29645 51st Ave. S. Auburn. For more information, contact Katherine Kerr at katherinekerr@outlook. com or call 360-489-8324.

Community Coffee at MaST Center Aquarium: Enjoy coffee and refreshments from 8:30 to 11 a.m. every second Monday of the month at the MaST Center Aquarium located next to Salty’s on Redondo Beach. Community members can tour the museum and listen to guest speakers. For more information, contact Jillian Mayer at jmayer@highline.edu, call 941-321-9430 or visit mast. highline.edu.

Talk Time Classes: Practice speaking English with other English language learners at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world. Classes are free, participants can join anytime. For more information, visit www.kcls. org or call 253-839-3668.

Seniors in Motion: This strengthening and conditioning program, appropriate for older adults will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:05 a.m. at Federal Way Senior Center, located at 4016 S. 352nd, Auburn. For more information, email director_fwsc@hotmail.com or call 253-838-3604 or visit www. federalwayseniorcenter.org.

Book Donations: The Friends of Federal Way Libraries is collecting used books, magazines and DVDs in new or like-new condition to support library programming.

Donations are tax deductible. Ask library staff for details.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: Meetings are held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, in Room 15 at Church of the Nazarene, located at 1225 29th St. SE, Auburn.

For more information contact Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 or visit www.alzwa.org.

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lence Task Force: Meets from 12-1:30 p.m. the fourth Friday of every month at City Hall in the Hylebos room. The organization works toward ending domestic violence. For more information, contact Lana Mathew at 253-2328096.

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

Freedom From Tobacco Support Group: Group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Francis Hospital, oncology waiting area. For more information, call Heidi Henson, at 253-426-6746.

One-on-One Resume Assistance: A King County Library System volunteer can provide 45 minutes of one-on-one assistance writing or updating resumes. Registration is required. For days and times, call 253-839-0257.

One-on-One Computer Help: Library volunteers provide assistance with basic level computer and software questions at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For dates and times, please call the library at 253-838-3668 or visit www.kcls.org.

Citizenship Classes: Learn how to become a United States Citizen at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evenings at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Study for the interview and exam, and practice reading, writing, listening and speaking English in a friendly environment. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-3668.

Legal Clinic: The King County Bar Association provides free 30-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal issues at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Attorneys cannot represent clients but can refer to other assistance. Available by appointment only. Call 206-2677070 between 9 a.m. and noon, Tuesday through Thursday.

English as a Second Language Classes: Classes to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills with an experienced instructor will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For more information, call Linda Faaren at 206-592-3670.

Super Wednesday After School Adventures: Students K-12 can come for super activities each week at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Federal Way 320th

Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. Snacks provided. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-0257.

Study Zone: Drop-in during scheduled hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. and the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www. kcls.org or call 253-838-3668 or 253-839-0257.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars: VFW Post 2886 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church, 1829 S. 308th St. For more information, contact Tom Leonard at thomasc29@msn.com or call 253-927-1615.

Kiwanis Club: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Federal Way meets for breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant on 320th. For more information or to inquire about membership dues, contact Marie Sciacqua at sciacqua05@gmail.com or 253941-7060 or visit www.greaterfederalwaykiwanis.org Lions Club: The Federal Way Lions Club meets at noon the first and third Tuesday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on 320th.

For more information contact Bob Darrigan at 253-874-4282.

Twin Lakes Toastmasters Club: Club meets from 6:30 to 7:55 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. For more information, contact Don Everly Smith at TwinLakesToastmasters@gmail.com or call 425241-4888.

Town Criers Toastmasters Club: Polish your public speaking and leadership skills at this weekly meeting, which runs 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at Panera Bread restaurant, 2107 S. 320th St. Contact toastmaster2577@gmail.com or call 253-735-5749.

The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. with meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Medical Office Building, located next to St. Francis Hospital. Call Andrea at 253- 9447960.

Crazy Quilters of Federal Way: Group meets second and fourth Thursdays, starting with gathering at 7:15 p.m. at Avalon Care Center, located at 135 S. 336th St., Federal Way. For more information, all 253-927-1260.

Adolescents of Divorce: Space is available in an adolescent patient divorce group for kids ages 10-17. The group meets monthly from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. The cost is $32 for a group. Initial assessment with a therapist will be conducted prior to the first group. Contact Tracey Hunt at 253-335-2412.

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

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

Email info@fwcat.org for more information.

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

Volunteers provide assistance with the following tasks: transportation, shopping, housework, laundry, minor home repair, communications (phone buddy) and yard work. To learn more about this rewarding opportunity, contact Tiffany Perri at TiffanyP@ccsww.org or 253850-2525.

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

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