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OPINION | Johnson: Restroom rant [4] Roegner: Charter schools, public schools, and politics [4]

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BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

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ederal Way police are investigating last week’s homicide as a potential retaliation case.

Murder victim Jeffrey G. McLaren Jr., 19, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in between two vehicles in the parking lot of The Cove Apartment

Homes on April 3.

According to Federal Way Police Commander Stan McCall, detectives haven’t identified any persons of interest, but because McLaren was a person of interest in a previous murder, they haven’t ruled out that connection.

“My understanding is there was an attempt on [McLaren’s] life in

Tacoma, he engaged in fire, he survived and one of the parties didn’t,” McCall said. “Eventually they cleared him as a selfdefense case, but the other parties involved would be persons of interest.”

Heather Songer, a spokeswoman for the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, confirmed McLaren was a person

of interest in the January murder of Dylan Lee Oman, but McLaren was never charged.

“Charges were not filed in this case because we were unable to disprove self-defense,” Songer said.

According to a January 13 Kiro 7 news report, Dylan Lee Oman, 18, was killed on Jan. 11 by a “gunman who was target-

ing other people.”

Oman and his friends were at an apartment complex near Browns Point to help a friend who was in trouble. But it turned violent when they approached a car, and the driver, allegedly McLaren, fired several shots at the group, shooting Oman twice.

Oman was taken to a

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hospital, where he later died.

McLaren graduated from Todd Beamer High School in 2014.

The police department urges those with information on McLaren’s murder to contact the Federal Way Police Department by visiting their tip website, www.safecityfw.com, or by calling 253-835-2121.

Former Federal Way Public Schools superintendent under fire again meeting for Thursday to discuss the matter.

“Currently, there hasn’t Former Federal Way been any formal resignation Public Schools Superintenpaperwork submitted by Mr. dent Rob Neu is making Neu,” an additional stateheadlines again. ment reads.

Despite multiple news According to the Oklaoutlets reporting Monday homa City school that he plans to district, the district resign from the will experience superintendent dramatic budget cuts position at Oklafrom a $1.3 billion homa City Public shortfall for the Schools he’s held 2016-17 school year. for almost two And Ed Allen, years, Neu issued Rob Neu president of teachers a statement on union, the OklaTuesday that he is homa City American still employed.

Federation of Teachers, “I have not resigned,” Neu wrote an April 4 letter to wrote in the statement. “I his colleagues questioning am very disappointed that whether Neu could handle this was reported in the the issues. news media. I have no furCiting the Federal Way ther comment at this time.”

Mirror’s May 16, 2014, Oklahoma news outlets editorial, Allen points to reported that Neu had told several of Neu’s shortcoman Oklahoma City Public ings, including that he “rules Schools board member that by fear and he will do or he was planning on resignsay anything to get what he ing before he issued his wants.” statement.

“In Federal Way, SuperBut the Oklahoma City intendent Neu insulated school district scheduled a himself by rewarding himBoard of Education special self and those around him with high salaries and saw no problem with spending weeks in Europe and Asia on the district’s dime,”

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Allen’s letter reads. “He said it was hard work going overseas. Neu set goals that were unattainable, had a shoot first approach to his job and didn’t listen to others, particularly if they disagreed with him.”

Federal Way Public Schools hired Neu in 2010, and he left the district for the Oklahoma City Public Schools position in 2014.

That move came shortly after former school board president Tony Moore was convicted on seven counts of felony theft and the district settled with a former Federal Way High School principal for $219,000 after she was put on leave for questioning Neu’s expensive spending habits on international excursions and inexperienced consultants.

When it was announced Neu was leaving the Federal Way school district, several community members and parents told the Mirror that they held Neu responsible for the district’s problems, specifically with an unpopular Standards Based Grading System.

Prior to working in Federal Way Public Schools, Neu worked for the Waterford School District in Michigan.

Cops top fire in hoops challenge

The Federal Way police team overcame a late run by a shorthanded South King Fire and Rescue team to win, 50 - 46, at the Federal Way Lions Club’s Eighth Annual Helen Keller Basketball challenge. “It was pretty tense at the end of the 3rd quarter,” said Federal Way Police Department Chief Andy Hwang. “We were holding on 32-31. I told the team to turn up the heat and hit more threes.” The Lions Club raises funds throughout the year to support local charities, seniors and schools. Courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way man was sentenced last Friday to 90 months in prison and three years of supervised release for two counts of being a felon in possession of firearms, according to U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes.

Robby Lee Robinson, 33, was convicted following a bench trial on January 6. At trial, prosecutors presented evidence that in October 2013, Robinson had assaulted a 15-yearold boy, pointing a rifle at him, and the next day had threatened the boy’s grandmother while armed with a handgun. At sentencing, U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman said Robinson created “an extraordinarily dangerous situation… where a teenage boy has a

Federal Way students make EWU dean’s list

gun pointed at him.”

According to records filed in the case, on October 29, 2013, Robinson’s girlfriend made a frantic call to 911 reporting that Robinson was assaulting her son and mother. Robinson had attacked the grandmother first, pinning her against an exterior wall and threatening her with a rifle. When her 15-year-old grandson came to her aid, Robinson punched him, threw him down concrete stairs and pointed the rifle at him. The boy and his grandmother were able to get into the house and lock the door, keeping Robinson out. Robinson fled the scene before police arrived.

The next day, police were called again when the grandmother reported that Robinson had called the home and was threatening

to burn the house down.

Robinson was spotted in a car in the neighborhood and, using pepper spray, police were able to get him out of the car and into custody. Inside the car police found a Ruger Super BlackHawk .44 Magnum revolver.

Robinson has a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for domestic violence assault (2003), violation of a no contact order (2004), possession of methamphetamine (2007) and second degree assault (2008). He is prohibited from possessing firearms.

The case was investigated by the Federal Way Police Department. It was prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Hobbs and Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Manheim.

Four students from Federal Way were named to Eastern Washington University’s dean’s list for the winter 2016 quarter.

Ashley Curran, Bryson Huie, Messan Lawson Djito

and Sophia Miller received the honor for earning at least a 3.5 GPA while being enrolled for at least 12 credit hours.

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Deadline coming for input on Sound Transit 3, Federal Way Link Extension; public comments event scheduled for April 28

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedway,irror.com

With an estimated 24 percent population growth in Federal Way by 2040, Sound Transit is calling on Federal Wayans to comment on Sound Transit 3 – a ballot measure that will fund several transit projects if approved by voters in the November general election.

The $1.44 billion Federal Way Link Extension could be among those projects, as it was identified, along with several others, as a good candidate for funding by the Sound Transit Board in December 2015.

Extending light rail from the

Federal Way Transit Center to Tacoma, with four possible stations, is also on the project list.

The board released their Sound Transit 3 draft system plan in March and is expected to make a decision on which projects will be funded under the measure in June, when it releases the final plan.

But if citizens want a chance to provide input on the Federal Way Link Extension’s inclusion, they have until April 29, when the public comment period ends, to do so.

To help answer questions, Sound Transit will host an open house with a presen-

Sound Transit 3 forum 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 Todd Beamer High School (35999 16th Ave. S., Federal Way) Information: www.soundtransit.org/Projects-and-Plans/Federal-Way-LinkExtension

tation on Sound Transit 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, at Todd Beamer High School, located at 35999 16th Ave. S. in Federal Way. Finding money for light rail from SeaTac to Federal Way has been of high importance for some time.

In 2008, voters passed Sound Transit 2, which included funding for light rail from Angle Lake Station in SeaTac to South 272nd

Street, the northern part of the Federal Way Link Extension. But in 2010, the Great Recession cut the project by about 2.5 miles. Light rail from Angle Lake Station to South 240th Street in Kent/ Des Moines is expected to be complete and open for service in 2023.

Potential funding from Sound Transit 3 could fund the rest of the project, which will extend light rail along Interstate 5 from South

240th Street to the Federal Way Transit Center.

Although $5.9 million from Sound Transit 2 was recently allotted to the project, it doesn’t compare to the $48.8 million the board approved for the work that went into the environmental impact statement and the preliminary engineering phase of the project.

While expensive, the Federal Way Link Extension isn’t the only project vying for a spot on Sound Transit 3’s list. Sound Transit is looking to extend light rail in Redmond, from Ballard to Downtown Seattle, Downtown Seattle to West Seattle, Lynnwood

to Everett, Bellevue to Issaquah, and in Tacoma, among other places. There are also several bus rapid transit projects that could be funded with Sound Transit 3 monies. These include bus rapid transit on Interstate 405, between Northeast 145th Street and State Route 522, and rapid transit between Ballard and West Seattle.

For a complete list of projects, visit http:// soundtransit3.org.

For more information on the Federal Way Link Extension, visit www. soundtransit.org/Projectsand-Plans/Federal-WayLink-Extension

Mayor calls on citizen-experts to join Airport Noise Task Force Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell’s office is looking to the community to help deal with the city’s aircraft noise issues, calling on residents with expertise in the area to join his Airport Noise Task Force.

“We are asking for residents with experience both with the FAA, and the commercial aircraft industry, and who are willing to serve on the task force to contact Brian Wilson,” said Steve McNey, the mayor’s spokesman. “He can be reached by phone at 253-835-2402 or email at brian.wilson@ cityoffederalway.com.”

The task force is seeking seven to nine such

citizens. procedures between the Ferrell, in an April 13 north and south commuemail sent to attendees nities surrounding SeaTac of a November meetAirport. ing between the Federal • Changes to FAA Aviation Administration Instrument Flight Proand to resicedures (IFP) to dents who have address Federal contacted City Way noise and Hall about the environmental noise, noted the concerns will not following: be initiated by • The SeaTac the FAA. ReSustainable quests to change Airport Master flight procedures Plan includes must be through Jim Ferrell projections the task force and growth process, so plans to SeaTac’s to initiate these operations that will likely changes could come from produce substantial noise local community experimpacts to neighboring tise, consultant studies communities, including and/or a review through Federal Way, in the future. a Metroplex improvement • The FAA has acprocess. knowledged different • IFP changes are pri-

...obituaries David Alan Liddell

David Alan Liddell passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Federal Way after a serious illness.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Caroline, of Federal Way, three children from a previous marriage, Martin Liddell (Doralise), of Gilbert, Arizona, Heather Liddell of Olympia, Douglas Liddell of Olympia, and two stepsons, David Vacanti (Shirley) of Anacortes and Daniel Vacanti (Becky) of Federal Way. David is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Maude Liddell and a brother, William (Captain Bill) Liddell, formerly of Niagra-On-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada.

He served during WWII with the Canadian Merchant Marine, entering at a young age as a cadet officer. David was a machinist and tool and die maker, and had a love for the sea and sailing.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at St. Theresa’s Parish in Federal Way. Remembrances to masses for David, or the Children's Tumor Foundation, 120 Wall Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005.

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“I have directed an Airport Noise Task Force be formed of citizens with expertise in FAA and SeaTac Airport opera-

tions to make recommendations on next steps, including the option of a direct submission of IFP recommended changes,” Ferrell wrote.

Federal Way officials have met repeatedly

with the FAA to discuss the hundreds of complaints from Federal Way residents regarding increased aircraft noise, but the agency has thus far declined to address the issue.

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Federal Way’s grocery ghetto Once upon a time there were three American grocery stores within walking distance of where I live: QFC, Top, Albertson’s.

QFC was swallowed up by corporate giant Fred Meyer and went away.

Top evaporated into the corporate greed aether.

Corporate giant Albertson’s wanted to merge with corporate giant Safeway but was told by the FTC it would have to divest some properties. Itsy-bitsy Haggen saw this as an opportunity to expand and went out on a financial limb to purchase a number of Albertson’s stores, including the one in my neighborhood.

Corporate giant Albertson’s grabbed a leveraging opportunity to put Haggen’s finances at risk and essentially destroyed much

Charter schools, public schools, and politics When Gov. Jay Inslee allowed a bill to become law without his signature last month, many charter school advocates breathed with relief. The bill attempts to correct problems associated with funding private charter schools, and advocates thought charter schools had been saved.

Inslee’s move, however, was more tactical, and that battle is far from over.

The Washington Education Association will file a lawsuit to stop the privately run charter schools from continuing to operate with public tax money.

Charter schools have been a controversial topic in state politics for many years. There are currently about 1,100 students enrolled in eight charter schools throughout the state, which were started after voters narrowly approved the concept in 2012.

Charter schools are smaller than most public schools and appointed, rather than elected, school boards set class policies. Supporters believe they can meet the needs of individual

students better with a more tailored approach to student learning that will result in a better education. They have been asking for financial support from state government for years, but until 2012, they never had popular public support. Charter school opponents argue that taking money away from an already underfunded public school system shortchanges the majority of Washington state students. There are approximately 2 million students in the public school system.

After voters approved the allocation of public funds to support the charter schools, the State Supreme Court overturned the vote as unconstitutional because of how the charter schools are governed and funded. The court ruled that the charter schools were not “common” schools under the constitution. The legislative fix that Inslee allowed to become law changed the funding source from the state general fund to a fund from the state lottery.

Bob Roegner

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orth Carolina recently enacted legislation that requires people to use public restrooms consistent with the gender on their birth certificates, and our state is considering similar bills. This both perplexes and disturbs me.

How will the state enforce the law?

Do you know of any police departments that are so wellstaffed that they would have the ability to deploy people to card folks on their way into bathrooms? More likely, this poorly written and tooquickly enacted legislation will prompt a form of vigilantism. Well-meaning folks, fearful and ignorant of the actual issues transgender people (who are just trying to pee in peace) face on a daily basis, may decide it necessary to take this law into their own hands and restrict people from using the restroom.

I don’t see that going anywhere good.

What about people who have transitioned to the point where they “pass” in their daily lives?

People whose birth certificate may say “male” and whose bodies look female to any passerby?

Or those whose birth certificate says “female” and who look like just another guy? What will happen to them in North Carolina if they use the bathroom associated with their birth certificate gender?

Is it any wonder many trans people avoid using public restrooms – and even restrict their fluid intake – so they don’t have to use the restroom in public?

If you think this issue is getting traction only in faraway states, you are wrong. Our very own 30th District legislators considered six bills in the last session with various restrictions on the gender of those allowed to use bathrooms.

At Interfaith Advocacy Days in Olympia earlier this year, I questioned Sen. Mark Miloscia (R-District 30) about a bill that would require folks’ DNA to match their bathroom use (HB 2782 and SB 6548). His response? “No, not DNA. Just biology.” I believe I was supposed to

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of the Haggen store network after selling stores to Haggen at a good price and getting them back cheaply because of Haggen’s financial disadvantage.

Then Albertson’s closed most of the stores thus acquired to remove competition to the Albertson’s/ Safeway merger.

Now there are ZERO American grocery stores within walking distance of where I live. There are two empty buildings and a large number of American workers who have lost their jobs.

And I now have to walk a great distance and take at least two buses to get to my nearest grocery store. God knows how many buses it would take to reach the next nearest. Isn’t corporate greed in America wonderful?

Karen Hedwig Backman,

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Leaders look away as airport runs amok Last fall, I wrote a lengthy letter to the Federal Way Mirror about the Port of Seattle, and especially about the SeaTac airport, and the plans they have in place to destroy more small communities that are not protected by any “high-ranking” politicians. I also pointed out that the Port of Seattle, in their quest to continue to enlarge this major airport, decided to turn several low-income/family-friendly communities, like Boulevard Park, Riverton Heights, and the City of SeaTac, into “Jet Ghettos.”

You can check the crime that is going on in these

communities, as well as the increasing crime in the small community of Des Moines – the next small city on the Port of Seattle and the FAA’s “hit list.” This will continue to move south into Federal Way city limits.

If you don’t already know, the SeaTac airport is continuing to build an international terminal north of the main terminal.

This continued building is ongoing and will not stop, because the Port of Seattle has too many politicians in their pockets, so they are untouchable. Also, they like to blame the FAA about the ascending and descending of aircraft in and out of SeaTac. They do not want an auxiliary airport out of King County because they would lose too much money.

So, in closing, fellow Federal Way citizens, you

need to make sure who you vote for in your districts, because we don’t have decent representation to save our neighborhoods against the Port of Seattle and the FAA.

Patsy Gee, Federal Way

Mint should repay people before bankruptcy I am writing in regards to the Northwest Territorial Mint scandal. I bought silver from them in December of last year, $16,640 worth, and have been given the runaround since hearing of their lawsuit in April.

I feel that my silver, and/ or a refund, was to be delivered in February before the suit. And I feel I should have been paid before they filed Chapter 11.

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Indigents and parking lots : Mr. Federal Way, just off of 312th is a small gray building that has been giving showers to the homeless since 2009 (over 1,200 showers were provided just last year). It’s called New Hope Christian Fellowship. For some reason – be it memory loss, lack of research, not knowing the city, or alien mind wipe – our city leaders don’t seem to know we exist. Have you heard us mentioned in discussions of the new hygiene center?

If not, have you seen any UFOs lately? If anyone would like to see our program in action, we open at 9 a.m. every Tuesday.

A: Mr. Federal Way has been trying really hard to take a break from harping on the city and from having a bit of sympathy for the worst-off of us. One of those makes people write him nasty emails, and the other

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provokes mayoral aides into calling for Mr. Federal Way’s fedora-crowned head.

Mr. Federal Way has spent some of his being-nicetime following the gripping StreetsBlog.org action, where our fair city made it to the finals of the “Parking Madness” tournament to compete for the coveted Golden Crater award for excellence in having an ugly city composed mainly of barren parking lots. I’m sad to announce that we lost the title to Louisville, a city of more than 250,000 people and what appears to be more than 380,000 square miles of surface parking space.

Watch your back, Louisville. Federal Way thinks “second-place” is whiny

The controversy has had a political edge for several years, as Republicans tend to support charter schools and Democrats tend to support the public school system. The political power of charter school supporters was evident this past legislative session as both legislators and the public were swamped with television commercials featuring charter school students. To pass the legislation, a small group of Democrats who had charter school advocates in their district voted to support the bill. Democratic House Speaker Frank Chopp and Gov. Inslee were likely looking at the political big picture and thinking several moves down the chess board when Chopp let several members of his caucus vote for the bill and Inslee let it stand rather than wield his veto power.

Chopp protected some of his potentially vulnerable members with the vote, and Inslee took everyone off the hook by allowing the bill to become law. Both leaders knew all Democratic legislators and Inslee would face an entire summer of political “hit” pieces, funded by third-party groups, accusing them of closing schools and hurting children’s education. They neatly sidestepped that problem and, as expected, the Washington Education

liberal-speak for “first-loser,” and we’re coming for you next year: We have bajillion apartment complexes going up that are all going to require vast parking space.

We’ll see you in 2017, jerks.

And so, his attention now unseized by obscure urban planning blogs making obscure points about obscure complaints, Mr. Federal Way can snatch the target off Bob Roegner’s back and run headfirst again into the hilariously unending hailstorm of stern messages from city Chief of Staff Brian Wilson.

If Mr. Federal Way were you, gentle writer, he wouldn’t expect many mentions of New Hope Christian Fellowship from city chiefs.

At least not any time soon.

Association announced they would file a lawsuit against the bill Chopp passed and Inslee allowed to become law.

Which brings us to the key of this maneuvering: The bill Inslee allowed to become law made a change in funding to satisfy the Supreme Court. However, insiders say it did not make a change in the “governing” of charter schools, which would still be governed by private school boards that are not publicly elected. That was the other key reason the Supreme Court found charter schools unconstitutional. Another bill that would have corrected that deficiency did not pass.

No one can predict what the Supreme Court will ultimately decide, and Inslee and Chopp may be taking a big gamble. But if you’re a supporter of public schools, Inslee and Chopp appear to have implemented a well-calculated strategy consistent with a larger goal. What really counts is control of the governor’s office and the state legislature next January, and this is how the game gets played in the “real” world of Olympia politics.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is the former mayor of Auburn. He can be reached at bjroegner@comcast.net.

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It seems to Mr. Federal Way that the mayor and, to a lesser extent, the members of the City Council have decided that “getting tough” on homeless people is the way of the future. Mr. Federal Way might even accept that as a plan of last resort if, you know, other resorts had been resorted to. Apparently Plan A, “toss a bit of cash at nonprofits,” led immediately to Plan B: scorch the earth.

So the theatrics have begun, with photos of dirty lots getting sent to anyone who will look at them, needle images getting screen time at City Hall during council meetings, and mayors agreeing with every notion short of “shoot ‘em all into the sun”

style to continue,” to quoth the craven.

Mr. Federal Way, for one, would like to see such effort and zeal put into actual tourism campaigns, or maybe official excursions to business leaders to try and sell them on bringing decent jobs to our ‘burb to improve the local economy. I’ll even supply the marketing slogan: “Come to beautiful Federal Way! We’re NOT the most concrete-basted city in the country!”

Q: Mr. Federal Way, will you be watching the Warriors going for 73 or watching Kobe going away?

A: None of your business.

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Does all of that seem oddly coordinated and talking-pointed? That’s because it is. Ladies and gentlemen and radio apes, our city is waging a PR assault against people who sleep in dirt.

Usually reserved for political candidates and tourism campaigns, the city is devoting resources to pre-emptively trying to convince others in the Puget Sound region that they’re not cold-hearted monsters for dispatching excavators and law enforcement officers to threaten people who don’t have anything but ratty coats, bad smells and brain-gripping heroin habits. Because doing anything else is “facilitating and encouraging this sort of lack-of-accountability life-

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Others have concerns about the cost to small business owners to provide bathroom access for trans folks.

Our state should take a good look at North Carolina’s business climate.

More than 100 companies, including Starbucks, Apple and Google, have urged the governor to

www.federalwaymirror.com reconsider. PayPal pulled out of their investment in a global operations center in Charlotte. Bruce Springsteen canceled a concert in the state, and North Carolina’s own Attorney General has said he won’t defend the law.

More than one governor, ours included, has banned using tax dollars to pay for non-essential travel to North Carolina.

There is more than one side to the “cost to businesses” issue.

More than these practical questions, though, is the underlying prejudice, fear and legislated segregation. That should bother all of us as much as it would bother us if we re-enacted Jim Crow laws that legislated the segregation of bathrooms, water fountains, schools and so much more not all that long ago.

Keep in mind that, while there is plenty of fear that laws allowing trans people to use the

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Harassment is a behavior and a choice that is not OK, no matter what your gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, sex, socio-economic status or religion.

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Police Blotter The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Thief assaults employee over tip jar: At 5:40 p.m. on April 10 in the 2000 block of S.320th St., police responded to a report of a robbery at Subway.

A female reportedly had entered the store and demanded the tip money. When the employee refused, the suspect swung her hand and assaulted the employee. The suspect then jumped over the counter and continued assaulting the employee, placing her in a headlock while trying to grab the money from the tip jar.

The suspect ran from the store with $4.

The victim sustained minor injuries. Police were unable to locate the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing.

Woman locks self in store bathroom: At 11:52 a.m. on April 9 in the 28000 block of Military Road S., a woman locked herself in the bathroom at a local business. When police arrived, the woman began yelling and cursing at them.

Officers described her as severely under the influence and unable to control her limbs. She admitted to taking meth, ecstasy and a concoction of other pills.

Management at the store originally called when the woman began yelling and taking off her clothes. She was involuntarily committed.

Thief steals from man in vehicle: At 9:16 p.m. on April 9 in the 1400 block of S. 320th St., a victim reported that he was seated in his vehicle with cash when a suspect reached in and grabbed $1,300 from him before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.

Drunk man can’t have it his way: At 2:40 p.m. on April 8 at 34819 Pacific Highway S.,

in an SUV. No injuries or loss of property were reported.

King County’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System responded and processed the victim’s vehicle. There was limited suspect information at the time of the report.

Fireworks launched at home: At 1:46 a.m. on April 7 in the 1700 block of SW 357th Court, a woman heard two loud bangs outside of the front door to her residence. The victim ran upstairs to call 911, looked out the window, and observed smoke coming from her front porch.

Investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s) shot a firework mortar round at her house, igniting a small outdoor plant.

No damage was caused to the residence.

Furniture store burglarized: At 1:47 a.m. on April 7 at 34815

Pacific Highway S., officers were dispatched to Buddy’s Furniture for a commercial burglary. The suspect(s) entered the store and stole about $40,000 worth of merchandise.

Pending updated suspect information, this case is closed.

Armed man involuntarily committed: At 7:58 a.m. on April 7 in the 29000 block of 26th Ave. S., a man walked up to police officers wearing a visible shoulder holster containing a loaded firearm, a knife on his waistband and six magazines of ammunition on a belt.

He told police that his roommate had threatened to kill him five times with a knife and arrow because he wants to live at his house for free. He called 911 to tell police he had a theft suspect locked in his garage and told them his house had trap doors

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Police believe a BB may have caused it. No suspects were found when police and the woman checked the area.

Bullet casings found: At 11:01 a.m. on April 5 in the 100 block of SW 332nd St., a man called police to report he’d found bullet casings on the BPA trail.

He did not pick them up with his hand and instead used a twig to place them in a plastic bag. He took the casings to the police station, and the casings were booked into evidence for processing.

Person unconscious on bus: At 8:44 p.m. on April 4 in the 34400 block of 21st Ave. SW, a person was found passed out on a Metro bus and involuntarily committed due to extreme intoxication. Metro called 911 because the subject could not get off of the bus.

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police responded to Burger King for a drunk, unwanted solicitor bothering customers. Officers contacted the man and discovered he had an outstanding warrant out of Tukwila. The warrant was confirmed, and the man was arrested and booked into SCORE jail.

Man found peeking into vehicles: At 4:20 p.m. on April 8 at The Commons mall, a mall patron observed a man looking into parked vehicles. The patron reported him to mall security, who in turn notified police.

The man, who was contacted and detained by police, was found to have an outstanding Federal Way warrant and a permanent trespass from The Commons. Drug paraphernalia was also found in a bag the man was carrying, and he was booked into SCORE jail on the warrant.

Couple argues on the side of the road: At 9:30 p.m. on April 8 in the 400 block of S. 333rd St., a male was observed screaming and yelling obscenities into a female’s face on the side of the road while an officer was driving by. When the officer stopped to talk to the couple, the male was extremely uncooperative and continued screaming at the female.

The female was interviewed away from the male, and the female stated the male was her fiancé. Police attempted to interview the male, but he walked away from the scene and refused to speak with them. The female stated there was no physical altercation, the incident was only verbal and she did not need further assistance.

No crime was discovered, and when officers left the scene, the male was out of view after walking down the road.

Man sees neighbor robbed at gunpoint: At 11:25 p.m. on April 8 in the 500 block of S. 330th Place, a witness called 911 to report that her neighbor was being assaulted with a firearm.

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He further told police that his roommate recorded him taking a shower and put it on the internet. He gave police keys to the house and garage.

Police did not find anyone in the garage and did not locate a roommate. The man then told police that they would never catch his roommate because he always escapes from locked rooms. Police told the man they were taking him to St. Francis, and the man told them they were going to have to shoot him to get him there. They were able to get the man onto a gurney without incident.

Car window shattered by unknown object: At 8:59 a.m.

April 7 in the 700 block of SW Campus Drive, a woman was driving her vehicle eastbound when something hit her car’s driver’s side window, shattering it. A small, circular impact was

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Jefferson’s RAID Robotics team headed to worlds

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utmanned four-toone and outspent six-to-one, Thomas Jefferson High School’s R.A.I.D. Robotics team still defiantly refused to be outworked and outsmarted.

The team and its little engine that could went to Portland last weekend and, against tremendous odds, won the FIRST Robotics Pacific Northwest District Championship, earning themselves a berth in the competition’s world championships.

“When Thomas Jefferson’s R.A.I.D. Robotics was established four years ago, no one envisioned the success it would have in such a short existence,” said Jeff Knutson, one of the Jefferson team’s mentors.

The team now heads to the FIRST Championship event, held April 27-30 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. The outright victory at regionals is a crowning achievement for a relatively new robotics program that does better and better each year it competes.

Last year’s R.A.I.D. team narrowly eked out a qualification at the 2015 regional competition, and this year’s squad felt the program’s upward trajectory and entered regionals cautiously optimistic.

“We thought we might get about the same as last year, 16th or 17th [place],” said student Kory Byquist. “But after the first day of competition, we started thinking about first.”

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“Once we felt first [place], we didn’t want to let go,” laughed teammate Owen Anderson.

The relative youth of Jefferson’s robotics program means fewer resources and lighter participation numbers compared to many of the more than 3,000 other teams across the U.S. “This past weekend at regionals in Portland, [R.A.I.D.] went up against teams four times the size, with 60-plus members,” Knutson said. “Most of these teams have annual budgets of $30,000 to $100,000.”

This year’s R.A.I.D. team is made up of 14 active student members who raised and spent about $15,000 on their robot, the minimum cost for participating.

“This was ‘David vs Goliath,’” Knutson said.

The Goliaths’ advantages are legion. FIRST Robotics rules are strict, requiring that the teams’ robots, all designed and assembled in just six weeks, be built and then set aside until the time comes for it to compete.

Other teams were able to build a second robot with which they could practice, while R.A.I.D. had no choice but to wait while their sole machine – known affectionately as “Lance” for its polearm-like appendage – sat beneath a protective tarp.

The contrast between the haves and the have-nots is stark between the time teams can start building and the day the first competition rolls around. After that, however, teams are happy to help each other out and do what it takes to ensure a

Federal Way Public Schools will host a community meeting on Tuesday, April 26, to discuss its preschool program, available for kids who will be age 3 or 4 on August 31, as well as to give qualifying families information and enrollment opportunities to the Early Childhood Education Assistance

Thomas Jefferson High School’s RAID Robotics team. Front, from left: Angela You, Abby Hyde, Reece Johnson, Tod Byquist (mentor), Christian Knutson, Kory Byquist, Royal Elder, Julia Sheets, Bruce Rogstad, Owen Anderson, Lance Bui, Jordan Krissi (mentor), Justin Mitchell (mentor). Back, from left: Luke Sorenson, Jae Lee, Mike Sorenson (mentor), Jared Whidden, Andrew Monk. Contributed photo good competition. FIRST Robotics prides itself on fostering enviornments of “gracious professionalism” and “coopertition,” emphasizing that opponents can maintain empathy, respect and a blend of competition and cooperation.

At regionals, those values were on full display for the Jefferson team. R.A.I.D. members were helped out mid-event by Error Code Xero, a team from Wilsonville, Oregon, who were technically the opposition.

“They gave us two steel gears to use to replace our aluminum gears,” Kory Byquist said, displaying a gear pulled from Lance that had been stripped entirely cogless during the meet. “The competition this year was really brutal on the robots.”

“The graciousness of other teams to help out when

things went wrong is something you often do not see in sports,” Knutson said. “Kids helping kids, what more do you want?”

This will be R.A.I.D.’s first trip to worlds. Last year’s squad, the team that also qualified, was unable to attend the championship due to lack of funding. It highlights another hurdle that has to be cleared for a burgeoning program that relies heavily on fundraising and community support.

“In a world that is dominated with science, technology, engineering and math, it is important that programs such as R.A.I.D. Robotics continue and receive funding necessary to sustain its ability to compete with the ‘Goliaths’ in the world of robotics,” Knutson said. “This is an after-school program, run by mentors and an ad-

viser; countless hours go into the build season.

“By the time the second tournament is complete, a student has easily put in over 400 hours. As a team, that’s 5,600 man hours of labor and sweat.”

It’s all worth it, of course, if a team gets a win like Jefferson did – or if participation inspires a student to keep exploring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

“This program has a tremendous impact on the lives of many students,” Knutson said. “Because of this program, several current and former members are focusing on STEM careers.

It is because of this program and other STEM experiences that my son was accepted to the engineering program at Gonzaga University as a freshman.”

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The free event will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Truman Head Start (31457 28th Ave. S., Federal Way).

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Members are members for life and gain access to numerous resources for their high school, college and professional careers.

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Yohane also participates in track and field, and he balances his athletics with his now-recognized academic performance.

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SISTERS WIN GOLF TOURNAMENTS IN PORT ORCHARD

Grace Xu, a Decatur High School student, earned her second Hurricane Junior Golf Tournament victory in as many starts this weekend in Port Orchard for the McCormick Woods Junior Masters.

The Federal Way native dominated the field of seven golfers, posting scores of 87 and 86 (+29) to nail down a 19-stroke victory.

Claire Xu, the younger of the two sisters, prevailed in the Girls-13-and-under division for her second straight Hurricane Junior Golf Tournament victory.

She posted scores of 80 and 78 to finish at 14 over par, 17 strokes clear of her nearest opponent. She also led her division in birdies with three.

Eagles top Gators for second time this season F

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or the second time this season, Federal Way and Decatur’s fastpitch teams faced off.

And for the second time this season the Eagles left victorious, winning Wednesday’s matchup 8-2.

When these teams first met on March 22, Federal Way pummeled the Gators 18-1. Decatur, fighting for a playoff spot, was much more intent on making it a game this time around.

Federal Way started quickly on offense.

Jody Scanson walked to give the Eagles their first base runner with one out, and she moved up to second on a stolen base.

An uncaught third strike allowed Scanson to move to third with two outs. Jessica Kuhn was able to reach base with a walk, giving the Eagles two runners.

The Gators looked like they would end the inning on a fly ball, but an error allowed Scanson to score and kept two runners on base.

An error in the outfield on a Melissa Mateus pop fly brought home two more runs, giving the Eagles a 3-0 lead.

After a couple of quiet

innings, the Gators finally found some life in their bats. Ashleigh Buckley hit a double, and Madison Combs moved her up to third with a single. Jessica Karmell managed to place a bunt well enough to score Buckley and make it to first base herself, cutting the deficit to two points.

The close score didn’t last long, with Federal Way cushioning their lead in the top of the fourth.

Molly Saeda began the inning with a single, and a couple of wild pitches moved her up to third.

Scanson then recorded a single for an RBI with one out.

Hannah Togia managed to stay alive after falling down 0-2 in the count and walked. Kuhn then loaded the bases with a single.

It was the perfect situation for Tally Thomas to step into, and she delivered. A line drive to leftcenter cleared the bases, leaving her standing on third base and leaving the Eagles ahead 7-1.

A Mateus sacrifice fly allowed Thomas to score, bringing the lead to 8-1.

Decatur tried to rally in the bottom of the seventh, but it came a little too late.

Yuka Matsufuji started the inning with a single and Kianna Fiorito

reached base on an error.

Buckley’s hard hit resulted in an error and the ball rolled to right-center field. Matsufuji beat out the throw home on the play to score the second run for Decatur.

Federal Way caught Fiorito in a rundown to get the first out. The next two at-bats for Decatur resulted in outs, giving the Eagles the 8-2 win.

Mateus picked up the win, pitching all seven innings and giving up six hits, no walks, one earned run and striking out five batters.

Gennie Summers pitched five innings for Decatur, giving up six hits, five earned runs, five walks and striking out four.

Thomas finished 2-for4 with three RBIs and two triples. Tatyana Reuter finished 2-for-4 and stole two bases.

The loss drops Decatur to 3-7 overall and 2-6 in league play. They currently sit a half-game behind Kentwood for the final spot in the South Puget Sound League playoffs.

Federal Way improved to 8-1 overall and in league play. They only trail Tahoma in the SPSL North.

Decatur was scheduled to play Kentridge (4-4,

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Second half surge propels Kentwood past Decatur

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strong first half of soccer was not enough for Decatur as Kentwood powered their way to a 5-1 win on a rainy Tuesday night.

It was clear from the outset that the Gators’ plan was to be aggressive.

Kentwood players were harassed as soon as they touched the ball, and most of the play took place closer to the Conquerors’ goal.

An early corner opportunity for Decatur somehow found its way over a crowd of players and harmlessly bounced out of play for a goal kick.

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Todd Beamer’s baseball team started league play a week later than the rest of the South Puget Sound League Northwest, but that did not stop them from taking the series over a tough Thomas Jefferson team with a 3-1 victory on Thursday.

After their win over Auburn, Beamer head coach Shane Elliott said he expected his team to take at least two of three games against the Raiders, an expectation they met.

“Anytime we win a series, we can’t be negative about that,” Elliott said.

“Obviously three out of three is better, but if we keep winning each series

Shortly thereafter, Kentwood had their first opportunity on a corner.

After the ball bounced around a bit, Decatur’s Augustin Estrada was able to clear the ball.

Decatur finally found a breakthrough in the 25th minute.

Marcos Santos gained possession of the ball nearly 40 yards away from the goal and decided to take a chance. It paid off, and the ball sailed to the opposite side of the net and buried itself in the top corner to give the Gators a 1-0 lead.

Near the end of the half, Kentwood answered the Gators’ goal. After

a corner kick was dehalf, Kentwood once again fended, the Conquerors got the Gators dishevfound themselves with eled defensively. In the the perfect opportunity to chaos, the Conquerors put counter. together a few solid passes With the Decatur back that ended with Danny line on their Avila giving heels, Mathem the lead son Rudolph on a short shot. weaved his way Kentwood down the pitch added two for an open more goals shot and tied in the next the game in the two minutes.

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Specifically, Decatur Danny Lozano Marcos Santos remained agadded two gressive once more goals. the second half Play was began, trying to regain stopped momentarily in the lead. It would be their the 69th minute as the ref undoing in the end. gave Kentwood’s Kiliai Eight minutes into the Aulava and Decatur’s

Robert Toader each a yellow card as tempers boiled over.

A minute later, Leo Tizoc added the final goal of the night for Kentwood.

The loss drops Decatur to 2-6-1 on the season and 2-4-1 in league play. They currently sit a single point behind Federal Way for what could be the final spot for district playoffs, depending on tiebreakers.

The Gators take on Kentridge (4-3-2, 3-31) today at 3:30 p.m. at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. The Chargers are currently third in the South Puget Sound League Northeast.

from here on out in league play, we’re in the playoffs and that’s all that matters.”

After a couple of higher-scoring games were split between the teams, the series came down to a pitchers’ duel.

The Titans got on the board quickly in the first inning, scoring an unearned run to lead 1-0.

They then retired the first three Jefferson batters in the bottom half of the first.

In the top of the second, the Titans added one [ more BASEBALL, page 19 ]

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Daiso Japan at The Commons mall will hold a grand opening Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, to celebrate its move from its current The Commons location to a larger, 9,000 square-foot space.

On each day of the grand opening, “goodie bags” will be given to the first 100 customers with a receipt, vendor samples and kids’ balloons will be available, and raffles for a variety of high-tech gear will be held.

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Police, fire officials burn up at Buffalo Wild Wings’ wing contest

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ederal Way’s mayor and police chief were among the 14 “lucky” contestants to participate in a Blazin’ hot wing eating contest at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday.

Federal Way Police Department officers and South King Fire and Rescue personnel feasted on fire at the wing restaurant on South 320th Street, raising money for the Boys & Girls Club of Federal Way. “This is a great opportunity to just participate in a community event that benefits other people,” said Police Chief Andy Hwang.

Last year, Buffalo Wild Wings hosted their first community day, which raised over $3,000 for the Boys & Girls Club.

“They’re great partners,” said Mark Hendricks, the branch executive director for the Federal Way Boys & Girls Club. “It’s fantastic to have partners like Buffalo Wild Wings just because they’re giving us 10 percent of all proceeds today for the club and it goes right into programs, right into kids.”

The proceeds will help provide activities for children at the Boys & Girls

Club and feed teenagers at the Teen Center.

“If we raise the same amount, that’d be great,” Hendricks said. “This is one of those things that we don’t… budget for, and it just goes right into programming right here in Federal Way.” Buffalo Wild Wings general manager Robin Reynolds, the organizer of the community days, also raised over $2,000 for the club last fall/winter doing a different fundraiser. She presented those funds to the club on Wednesday as well. As a way to promote community days, Buffalo Wild Wings cooks cooked up more than 100 wings for the contest.

Only allowed 10 minutes to choke down an allotted amount of wings, police and fire officials’ smiles fell from their faces minutes after they started.

When asked if the wings were spicy after the contest, Mayor Jim Ferrell responded, “Oh my God. Hotter than I ever thought – ever thought or imagined.”

Ferrell managed to eat about eight wings, which were “way too many,” but said it was worth it to benefit a good cause.

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Rotarians Karen and Bill Feldt met at Carleton College, MN, married, and lived in Germany, Iran and Washington DC while Bill was serving as a US Foreign Service Officer. Karen and Bill moved to Federal Way in 1970 following two years in Boston.

They are long-time supporters of the Multi-Service Center, Federal Way Boys and Girls Club, Centerstage and other local organizations. They are past Board members of the Federal Way Symphony (Karen) and Centerstage (Bill).

ROTARY: Karen, the retired owner of Select Travel American Express, joined Federal Way Rotary in 1987 and has been a member of the Scholarship committee ever since. Bill, the retired owner of Flohr Metal Fabricators, Seattle joined Ballard Rotary in 1988.

He transferred to Federal Way when he sold his business in 1999.

Karen and Bill have been very active in international projects, one of Rotary’s Four Avenues of Service. They traveled to Namibia in 2005 with five Truman High School students to distribute computers to rural schools. In 2012 they went to Zambia to complete a malaria control project and plan for the largest malaria control project any of the world’s 37,000 Rotary Clubs has ever undertaken. With the joint efforts of World Vision and PATH, this project is providing malaria protection for 217,000 Zambians.

Their next international service trip is to Bolivia to help to complete a sanitation project in the rural part of that country.

FAMILY: Karen and Bill have been married for 53 years. Their daughter, Kimberly, lives in Augsburg, Germany with her husband and daughter. She has a private psychology practice and is a Rotarian. Son Stuart lives in Seattle with his wife and two sons. He has been a general contractor for 25 years.

Rotary is 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. If you want to share the fun and fellowship in Federal Way and help improve the lives of everyone around us, contact Layne Barndt at (206) 571-8470.

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Above, Federal Way Police Department officers, South King Fire and Rescue officials and the Federal Way mayor participated in Buffalo Wild Wing’s Blazin’ Wing Challenge on Wednesday to help raise money for the local Boys & Girls Club.

Right, Police Chief Andy Hwang (left) and Mayor Jim Ferrell hold up a plaque after the Blazin’ Wing Challenge at Buffalo Wild Wings. RAECHEL DAWSON, the Mirror Deputy Police Chief Kyle Sumpter, who was on the team that won, said winning wasn’t worth it.

“I should have lost,” he said. “I ate way too many.”

Sumpter said the wings

“tasted like gasoline” and were “worse than pepper spray,” but ultimately he said he and the officers were happy to eat them for the cause.

Blazin’ wings are made with a ghost pepper sauce.

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Businesses needed to help with summer meals for kids FROM STAFF REPORTS

Summer means less access to food for many children in our community. Families who receive free and reduced meals at school struggle to find a way to replace those meals during school vacation months. It is also a time when food bank resources are low.

Local businesses and organizations can help ease this burden by holding a Summer Meals Drive to fill the shelves of Multi-Service Center’s Federal Way Food Bank and provide food for the Summer Meals program. The Summer Meals program goes out into the community to feed kids where they’re at during the summer months.

This is a great marketing opportunity while encouraging customers to donate non-perishable food items. Some businesses have offered special discounts to customers who bring donations.

Food drives will be held during May. In order to receive all the associated benefits listed, businesses and organizations must sign up by May 4.

Summer Meals drive participants receive the following opportunities: • Recognition on MSC’s website • Recognition in one or more MSC e-newsletters • Recognition in one or more posts on MSC’s Facebook page • Recognition in a half-page advertisement in the May 13 edition of the Federal Way Mirror • Special advertising pricing from the Federal Way Mirror Most importantly, participating businesses will generate goodwill in the community for their business or organization. MSC will provide collection bins and donation pickup from businesses as requested.

To sign up for the MSC Summer Meals Drive, contact summermeals@mschelps.org or call 253-835-7678 ext. 187.

U.S. Bancorp Investments honors local as a top financial adviser FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way local Todd Nichols is among a select number of financial advisers for U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., who have earned the 2015 Inner Circle recognition award.

Nichols earned the distinction by ranking as one of the region’s top achievTodd Nichols ers and for displaying outstanding leadership qualities and superior dedication to his clients.

“Todd represents the best of U.S. Bancorp Investments,” said Bill Benjamin, chief executive officer for U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. “The leadership and careful attention to detail in helping our clients achieve their financial goals is inspiring and makes us all proud to be part of the U.S. Bancorp Investments team.” Need a business loan? can help you. Consult Nichols is a three-time InnerWe Circle member with with us. more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a trusted financial advisor to clients in the helpat you. us.

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Business-focused Toastmasters club to start up April 25 JASON LUDWIG editor@fedwaymirror.com

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hether the audience is a single potential customer, 10 colleagues in a staff meeting or 1,000 shareholders at a conference, knowing how to communicate can be the difference between getting what you want and spending the rest of your week lamenting your staircase wit.

To that end, a new Toastmasters group, one specifically aimed at improving public speaking in business settings, is form-

ing in Federal Way and inviting anyone who wants to advance their careers to attend.

The group, called the Communicating for Business Network, is the brainchild of longtime Toastmaster Don Smith.

“The focus of this is, rather than having a general-purpose Toastmasters club, it’s going to be focused on how to do well in business,” Smith said.

General-purpose Toastmasters clubs are nonprofit groups that strive to “provide a supportive and positive learning experi-

ence in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth,” according to Toastmasters International’s website. The group, composed of more than 332,000 members and operating in 135 countries, was founded in 1924.

Federal Way boasts about seven Toastmasters clubs, according to Smith, but the Communicating for Business Network will be the first focusing strictly on using speaking skills to succeed in business. It will

focus on many aspects of professional communications, including nailing “elevator speeches,” sales presentations, marketing and branding, leveraging social media, and many others.

Smith said the group is “perfect for startups” and solo entrepreneurs, but it will also aid “those working for companies who just want to help their careers.

“Fear of public speaking holds you back,” he said.

“Even managers can be very comfortable talking to their staff, but ask them to speak at a conference or in

front of an outside group?

They get nervous.”

Toastmasters clubs offer “safe environments” where members can improve their public speaking skills in front of peers instead of in high-stakes situations. Members rotate turns speaking, providing feedback, keeping time and helping in other ways.

Speaking topics and methods start simple and short, then progress to more advanced presentations using skills gleaned from easier methods.

The group’s first interaction will be at 10:30 a.m.

on Monday, April 25 at Keller Williams Puget Sound (33434 8th Ave. S., Suite 103, Federal Way), where attendees will receive details on the group, discuss issues and goals related to the group, and further decide general details. After that, the group will meet weekly at Keller Williams Puget Sound from 7 to 8 a.m., with the April 28 meeting serving as orientation and the group swinging into gear each Thursday after that.

For information, contact Smith at 425-241-4888 or C4BNet@gmail.com.

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LEGAL NOTICES PIERCE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT STATE OF WASHINGTON No. 6Z803992C NOTICE OF HEARING FOR NAME CHANGE Regarding the Name Change of Damian Oswaldo Dimas, Minor

By Kristen Elizabeth Kelly THE STATE OF WASHINGTON - DIRECTED TO Elmer Oswaldo Dimas YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to RCW 4.24.130, the mother/father/legal guardian of the above named minor child, has filed a Petition to Change the Name of Damian Oswaldo Dimas TO Damian Jayden Kelly.

The hearing on this matter shall be on May 5, 2016, at 9:00 AM 930 Tacoma, Washington.

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THIS HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE NAME CHANGE OF THE ABOVE LISTED MINOR. DATED April 13, 2016 FILE YOUR RESPONSE WITH: Pierce County District Court 930 Tacoma Ave. S. Room 239 Tacoma, WA 98402 (253)798-6311 Published in the Federal Way Mirror April 15, 22, and 29, 2016 FWM2338

NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION Project Name: Gethsemane Cemetery Phased Long Term Master Plan Project Description: Proposed cemetery expansion into 20.8 additional acres over 50 years. The existing cemetery development is about 8.2 acres. The total cemetery size after 50 years would be approximately 28 acres. The Archdiocese owns approximately 58 acres, but this project proposes changes only to the west portion of the (58-acre) site. The project proposes five phases of incremental construction over 50 years. The timing and exact details of the phases will be determined by future circumstances.

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Development Regulations Used for Project Mitigation: Federal Way Revised Code(FWRC) Title 14, “Environmental Policy,” Title 16 “Surface Water Management,” and Title 19 “Zoning and Development Code.”

Public Comments & Appeals: The initial public comment and notice period endsMay 2, 2016.

However, any person may submit written comments to the Hearing Examiner by delivering these comments to the Department of Community Development prior to the public hearing date (which has yet to be determined) or by giving these directly to the Hearing Examiner at the public hearing. Only the applicant, persons who submit written or oral comments to the Hearing Examiner, or persons who specifically request a copy of the written decision may appeal the Hearing Examiner’s decision.

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long hair (ID #A489955). This sweet, lovable guy is very docile and gentle, and he loves to have his long, beautiful fur brushed. Ozzy is very friendly and content to cuddle and be loved on. He is declawed on all four paws and would need to be an indoor-only kitty. Ozzy is litterbox trained, neutered, current on vaccinations and microchipped! You can find out more about Ozzy on his PetFinder profile at www.petfinder.com/petdetail/34813352 or meet him in person at the Kirkland Petco (12040 NE 85th St.). You can also meet additional animals available for adoption seven days a week at RASKC’s King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent (21615 64th Ave. S.) Mondays from 3-6 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays from noon-6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5 p.m. For more information, contact 206-296-PETS or pets@ kingcounty.gov.

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Spring Recycling Event: The city of Federal Way will hold a free recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 in the Wild Waves parking lot, located at 36892 Milton Road. S. Items accepted include branches, stumps, appliances, mattresses, tires, electronics, Styrofoam blocks, batteries, bicycles and more. Please see the event brochure for more details and restrictions at www. cityoffederalway.com/RecyclingEvent. For more information, call 253-835-2771.

BrainDance - Movement Matters: Terry Goetz of the Creative Dance Center will introduce BrainDance at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 16 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. No movement experience necessary; there will be a seated BrainDance as well as other adaptable versions. Wear comfortable clothing.

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tumed event for kids ages 2 to 12 will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at the Federal Way Community Center, located at 876 S. 333rd St. Event will include photos with a real pirate and pixie, crafts and games, and inflatable pirate ship. Cost is $12 per child; pre-register at www.ItAllHappensHere.org.

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Books Inspired Poetry Contest & Film: Create a poem or two using library books for inspiration and read your poem(s) at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org call 253-838-3668.

April 18

Rainier Audubon Society: The Rainier Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 18, at Federal Way United Methodist Church, located at 29645 51st Ave. S. Presentation entitled “Birds & Backyard Wildlife Habitat” will be delivered by Craig & Joy Johnson.

April 19

Meditation for Dealing with the Stress of Modern Life: This free workshop will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19 at the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-8390257.

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Women’s Club of Federal Way: Lunch meeting begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20 at Twin

Lakes Golf & Country Club, located at 3583 SW 320th St. Branches Garden Center will have plants, planting tips and boutique items.

Newcomers welcome. Cost is $15; call 253-927-2766 to reserve a spot.

April 21

Game On: Middle and high school students will play GameCube, Xbox and Wii video games at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 at the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-8390257.

Federal Way Public Schools Battle of the Books: Federal Way third, fourth and fifth graders will represent their schools in the Battle of the Books from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 at the Todd Beamer High School Great Room. For more information, contact Amy Natali at anatali@fwps. org or call 253-945-2810.

April 22

Kumon’s 5th Annual Spelling Bee: Students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade from Federal Way area schools will compete in Kumon’s annual spelling bee from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 22 at Kumon Math & Reading Center, located at 1500 S 336th St. #11. For more information, contact Sarah at 253-802-5310 or email saraoh@ikumon.com.

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www.federalwaymirror.com “I’m expecting us to clean up some of the mental mis[ BASEBALL from page 11 ] more run on an Ethan Phelps double, which scored Jordan Taylor.

Jefferson pitcher Justin Maggerise was able to get out of danger by getting Jacob Barden to hit into an unconventional 5-3-4 double play, but Tommy Davis was able to cross the plate before the third out to give the Titans a 3-0 lead.

The Raiders had problems solving Titans pitcher Brycen Allen on the mound all day. They finally made a dent in the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth.

Darnel Calugay started the inning off with a long double that fell just short of the outfield wall. Mason Delacruz followed that up with a double of his own to score Calugay, cutting the Beamer lead to 3-1.

Allen recovered by striking out Tyson Sonnenfeld and getting Jacob Swanson and Blake Null to ground out.

He finished the day pitching a complete game, giving up four hits, one run, one walk and striking out six batters.

“Every time Brycen’s on the bump, we expect a quality start like that,” Elliot said. “After his pregame bullpen session, the catcher said he missed only one or two pitches. He was very efficient today. He didn’t give any free bases. He was able to throw three pitches for strikes today, and when you do that the other team is going to have a tough time creating offense.”

In the final three innings, Jefferson sent just 10 batters to the plate, one over the minimum.

“It was just one of those baseball games where someone was going to walk away unhappy and the other was going to walk away feeling good about themselves,” said Jefferson head coach Joseph Townsend. “Today we didn’t execute the finer things. We didn’t put the bunt down, we didn’t move guys over.

“For my young guys, I feel for them, but there’s nothing to be discouraged about. To be 4-2 going into the back half of league play, I’m comfortable with where we are. I’m happy for Beamer; they pitched phenomenally.

It was a great baseball game.”

Maggerise pitched five innings for Jefferson, giving up five hits, two runs, two walks and striking out two batters. Derek Keyes took over in the sixth inning and gave up on one hit, one walk and struck out three batters.

JJ Asinas, Phelps and Barden each had an RBI for Beamer.

The series win gives Beamer a leg up over Jefferson in the standings, but they still trailed Federal Way who was 3-0 in league play at that time.

takes that we made in this series,” Elliott said. “I want three [against Decatur], but I’m pleased with two.”

Beamer (7-5, 3-1) faced Decatur (4-9, 2-5) in a three-game series on Tuesday-Thursday. The first game scheduled on Tuesday was rained out and Beamer won Wednesday’s game 3-1.

They played on Thursday after the Mirror’s publishing deadline. They will play a make up game for Tuesday’s rainout today at 4 p.m. at Todd Beamer High School.

Jefferson (6-7, 4-4) began a three-game series with league-leading Federal Way (10-2, 5-0) on Tuesday.

They lost 7-0 after the game was called five innings in due to rain. Federal Way also took their second meeting on Wednesday 10-8 in nine innings.

They were scheduled to finish the series on Thursday after the Mirror’s publishing deadline.

Brycen Allen pitched a complete game for Beamer, giving up four hits, one run, one walk and striking out six during the Titans’ 3-1 win over Thomas Jefferson on April 7 at Thomas Jefferson High School. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror

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King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer (left) and King County Assessor John Wilson talk property taxes at Federal Way City Hall on April 11.

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Metropolitan King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer’s annual town hall on property taxes at Federal Way’s City Hall, co-hosted by King County Assessor John Wilson, was well-attended, said King County officials.

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