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Council passes third marijuana business ban
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hat was anticipated to be a majority vote on banning marijuana in Federal Way, coupled with a mayor veto, turned into yet another moratorium on marijuana-related businesses at the City Council meeting on Tuesday. This is the second year-long temporary ban on recreational marijuana businesses and third overall moratorium on recreational marijuana the council has imposed since Initiative 502 passed in the state of Washington in November 2012.
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When state Sen. Mark Miloscia, R-Federal Way, served for 14 years as a Democrat in the state House of Representatives, right along beside him was Troy Kelley, who he trusted as a friend and colleague. The two men of similar age both served on the House Audit Committee. They both have military backgrounds. Now Kelley, serving as state auditor, is under fire and on April 16, was indicted by a federal grand jury on 10 counts, which included tax evasion and the possession and concealment of more than $2 million in stolen money rightfully owed to Washington state homeowners. “It was all in all a very big disappointment to see all this come out a few weeks back when they raided his house,” Miloscia said. “I had heard the rumors about him, but there was no hint that he was this far off the reservation playing lose with his finances, his taxes and his clients.” Miloscia said that “both professionally and personally, all of us are disheartened by what has happened.” Kelley was elected to the state Auditor’s Office in 2012. His term began Jan. 1, 2013. It was also in 2012 that Miloscia ran as a Democrat for Washington state Auditor against Kelley and lost in the primary election. Miloscia recently requested Kelley to testify on April 1 before the Senate Accountability and Reform Committee [ more RESIGN, page 5]
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But the unanimous vote on Tuesday wasn’t without obvious contention. The reason for the moratorium? Council bill No. 678 allows the city to see the effects of a legislative bill that prohibits cities and local jurisdictions from enforcing a moratorium or ban on recreational marijuana-related businesses unless they’re authorized by a public vote. Currently, the bill — Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2136 — has passed the House with 67 yeas and 28 nays. It was scheduled to be read in the Senate Ways and Means committee for first reading
on April 14. And while the Legislative session is set to wrap up on April 26, many believe there will be a special session to follow. The bill also provides marijuana tax revenues for local jurisdictions and cities, which would be distributed based on retail sales and population but would cap off at $20 million annually and end on Jan. 1, 2022. The moratorium would also allow the council to conduct an “advisory vote” among Federal Way citizens. That vote is non-binding, meaning the council could use it for informational purposes only, but it would be held during an election.
The Federal Way City Council imposed a second year-long moratorium on marijuana-related businesses on Tuesday. Contributed photo Council bill No. 678 proposed holding this advisory vote during the November 2015 general election, as historically
more voters have turned out. City staff looked back throughout the years and noted an average of 20 [ more BAN, page 10]
Federal Way’s superhero SkyMan in need of car for disabled dad BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
Real life Federal Way superhero Styler Nichols, who goes by the character name SkyMan the Tri-Colored Crusader, walks with community members during the city’s Fourth of July parade last summer at Celebration Park. Nichols needs the community’s help with a reliable car for his disabled dad. Courtesy of Bruce Honda
Real life Federal Way superhero Styler Nichols, also known as SkyMan the Tri-Colored Crusader, has volunteered throughout the community helping those in need — but this time he’s the one that could use some help. “I don’t believe a superhero should beg for money but we are human,” said Nichols, noting the other real life superheroes in Washington, including Phoenix Jones. The 31-year-old has taken to the Internet crowdfunding resource gofundme.com in the hopes he can rally enough money for a new car. But Nichols said this mode of transportation isn’t really for him — he would be fine taking the bus. “I know we could qualify for Access services, Hopelink community services, but we need a car because I go to the grocery store and take dad to doctor appointments,” he said. “It’s just vital.” Nichols’s dad suffered a stroke last year that left him paralyzed on the left side. He relies on a brace for his foot but is still learning how to walk in it. Nichols is his father’s caregiver when he’s not volunteering at the many community events. He was driving to Tacoma for a personal training session when his “trusty red Chevy Blazer” broke down. “I pulled into a Target, bought antifreeze and checked the oil and water,” he said. “I decided I couldn’t make it to my personal training session, decided to limp home but I didn’t make it back to Federal Way.” Afraid that his vehicle would “blow up,” Nichols took it to a local automotive shop and discovered he had a cracked catalytic converter that was filled with “sludge” along with a broken frame. “I was quoted something like $7,000,” he recalled, noting he bought the truck in 1998. Nichols and his father are both on Social Security and disability and have an income of less than $1,000 a month, he said. “I thought, what can I do to be creative?” Nichols said. [ more CAR, page 3]
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Seniors receive Cambridge awards FROM STAFF REPORTS
Two Federal Way High School seniors received prestigious awards from Cambridge International Examinations to acknowledge their outstanding performance in the June 2014 Cambridge examination series.
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The Federal Way Branch
Pictured are Dayoung Cheong and Heather Harvey of Decatur High School, and Inna Glazco and Kelly McCandless of Thomas Jefferson High School. Courtesy of AAUW of American Association of University Women recently held a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics scholars recognition brunch on April 11 to honor two girls from each Federal Way
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Federal Way ‘GIRLs’ wanted for innovation challenge FROM STAFF REPORTS
Cisco invites young women to enter the international Internet of Things (IoTWorld) forum: Young Women’s Innovation Grand Challenge. All Game Changers, Innovators, Rule Breakers, Leaders (GIRLs) age 13-18 are welcome to participate. The aim of the challenge is to recognize, promote and reward young innovators as they come up with new uses for Internet of Things technologies. By 2020, it’s estimated that 50 billion devices will be connected to the Internet. With this growth comes the opportunity to foster innovation, especially among tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and executives. The forum is meant to inspire, create an original idea that can better
peoples’ lives, create new business opportunities, or increase efficiencies in the following industries: education, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, transportation, or smart cities. To submit an original idea by May 18, visit cs.co/ iotgirls. Ten winners, announced on July 30, will be awarded cash prizes. The first prize winner will be awarded $20,000, four second prize winners will receive $10,000 and five third prize winners will win $5,000 each. Entries can be for an individual or for teams. To learn more, email iotchallenge@cisco.com
Students honored as Washington Scholars FROM STAFF REPORTS
Several students from Federal Way Public Schools were recently recognized as Washington
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With the motto, “Even heroes need a hand sometimes,” Nichols started his gofundme.com hoping to raise $5,000. So far, he’s raised $560. A former Highline College student, Nichols said he believes the money he’s received came from the efforts of a Highline College advisor. “He saw my gofundme campaign and put it on his Facebook page and vouched for me,” Nichols said of his advisor. “He put in $100 and issued a challenge. If they donated half or as much as he did, he would hook them up with some home-
Scholars. The Washington Scholars designation is a prestigious recognition for our state’s most exemplary high school students, celebrating excellence in academic achievement, leadership, and community activities during their high school careers. Washington Scholars status does not include a monetary scholarship. The Washington Student Achievement Council has announced that the following students are Washington Scholars for 2015 in Federal Way: • Decatur High School: McKell, Jared L.; Varkey, Ruth. (Decatur has three students who qualified; the third does not wish to be named publicly, according to the district). • Federal Way High School: Ernesto, Morfin Montes de Oca A.; Gabert, Tess M.; Hayashi, Thomas F.; Leung, Jasmine C. • Todd Beamer High School: Bartel, Alexander; Cook, Julia; Kim, Julia; Rogers, Madison Adele; Scott, Analee Sun Hee
smoked pecan or home-cured bacon.” Nichols became SkyMan in 2010 after his own misfortunes in life helped him realize he wanted to help others. Having been homeless in 2003, Nichols decided he wasn’t going to let mental illness and substance abuse define him. “I was drunk, depressed and suicidal,” he said of his condition in 2010. “My dad had a heart attack …” And finding a community called Real Life Superheroes was just what it took to “create himself out of pretty much nothing.” His first superhero charitable deed included planting trees on Arbor Day in
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Mayor Jim Ferrell (left) presents South King Fire and Rescue’s outgoing Assistant Chief Gordon “Gordie” Olson with a certificate of recognition for his years of service to the community. Courtesy city of Federal Way • Thomas Jefferson High School: Clay, Jacinta M.; Huber, Christina E.; Kim, Gunho J.; Yun, Alyssa J. Scholars will receive a Washington Scholars award certificate and congratulatory letter from Gov. Jay Inslee. The governor will proclaim June as Washington Scholars
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Mayor recognizes outgoing fire assistant chief FROM STAFF REPORTS
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Kent. “I thought, you know what, I can’t be a crime fighter or patrol like everybody else does,” he said. “I’ll do charity work.” Wearing a self-made costume, Nichols did just that — and he’s been going strong for five years now. “I do what I can when I can, he said. “I’m not spectacular. I’m not Phoenix Jones, I don’t have a press agent. I’m just doing what I can to inspire change.” As a member of the Emerald City Heroes Organization, Nichols hopes money for a car will help him return to being a more active superhero for Federal Way and get back to his life.
“I was trying to pursue social work and I was working on transferring in 2013 [from Highline College] but then dad had his stroke in June and I had to put my life on hold yet again to be primary caregiver,” he said. “Which is part of life. All the years I’ve been a real life superhero, I’ve also been primary caregiver to my disabled dad.” Even if he has to take the bus, Nichols is looking forward to attending an Arbor Day event in Auburn and Federal Way’s Parks Appreciation Day on April 25. To learn more about SkyMan or to donate towards his new car, visit www. gofundme.com/skymanneedshelp.
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Beamer baseball champions of the SPSL Northwest BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com
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he Todd Beamer baseball team was excited to get back to league play after a week of out-of-conference games. They were even more excited about the prospect of a showdown with in-city rivals, Decatur, for the league championship. That excitement turned into a couple of wins and the first league title for the Titans. “Last week we had some tough games, but they were non-league games,” Titans head coach Jerry Peterson said. “We learned a lot from that and we were ready.” Beamer took the first game of the series 4-3. After jumping out to a 4-0 lead, they held off a Decatur rally in the fifth inning to keep the lead. On Tuesday, the Beamer seniors took to their home field one last time and made it a memorable one with a 4-1 win over the Gators. “Last game for the seniors
here and they wanted it bad,” Peterson said. “They worked hard and we’ve been playing really well.” The Titans once again put up runs quickly as they scored two in the bottom of the first inning on a hit by senior Taylor Davis. Decatur was able to hold off a bigger deficit as they got the final out with two runners left on base. It wasn’t enough, however, as the Gators had trouble figuring out Beamer senior Andy McBride who was on the mound looking for his first win of the year. McBride struck out six, his highest total on the year, and allowed only four hits on the day. He also walked two batters. He took a shutout through six innings, but was unable keep it as a Nathan Adams two-out single in the top of the seventh brought home JV McGruder. Beamer now sits at 9-2 in league play and 12-5 overall. Decatur falls to 7-4 in league play and 10-7
Todd Beamer’s baseball team poses for a team photo after their 4-1 win over Decatur that clinched the league title on Tuesday. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror overall. The Gators are locked into second place for the South Puget Sound League Northwest heading into crossovers. “Our pitching has been good and offensively we’re doing better,” Peterson said. “We’re a gritty team. We
have one more [league] game and we’re excited for the playoffs.” Beamer and Decatur were scheduled to play again on Thursday after the Mirror’s publishing deadline. Decatur will play twice more after that. On Monday
they will play at Kentridge at 4 p.m. and on Tuesday they will have their final home game against Kentwood at 4 p.m. Beamer will play at KentMeridian for their final game of the regular season on Monday at 4 p.m.
Jefferson beats Federal Way, extends SPSL winning streak BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com
Thomas Jefferson High School tennis has been on a hot streak for over three seasons now. The team has won the South Puget Sound League Central each of the past three seasons while going undefeated in each of them.
They are hoping to do the same for a fourth straight season and look to have the talent to do so. A much improved Federal Way team stood in the way of their goal on April 16. A year after going winless, the Eagles came into the matchup at 2-1 in league play and 3-2 overall.
The matchup between the teams’ No. 1 singles players was a showcase for each girl’s talents. Jefferson’s Crystal Lee defeated Federal Way’s Olivia Chong, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. Lee looked every part the state contender as she has been in doubles the past two years. Chong looks to
have a bright future as she was a formidable opponent for Lee, despite being only a freshman. “That was the highlight of the day for both teams,” Jefferson head coach Andrew Buchan said. “This is a much different Federal Way squad than last year. [ more TJ, page 14 ]
Jefferson’s Crystal Lee executes a forehand stroke during her win. Lee is currently ranked second in the league. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror
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Toastmaster speech, contest set for May 2 FROM STAFF REPORTS
Federal Way members will be among the top local Toastmasters participating in an evaluation and international speech contests at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Contestants represent clubs in District 32’s Division D, which covers Federal Way, Auburn, Fife, Puyallup, northeast Tacoma, Bonney Lake and
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to explain the criminal investigation against him and to help build his trust with Washington state citizens who depend on him to be a whistleblower and chief integrity officer. Miloscia is the committee chair. Miloscia said Kelley blew him off and never testified. The Federal Way senator said he sides with Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Gov. Jay Inslee in their request for Kelley to resign immediately. “I’m hoping that he resigns,” Miloscia said. “His agency is very much needed in the state. (As state auditor) you have to do a fair and just job, and obviously, that is all thrown out the window. It’s best for the citizens of Washington state that he resign and the governor appoints some new leadership.” Many supporters of Miloscia have been asking him since November and December — well before Kelley’s criminal investigation — if he would ever run for Washington state auditor again. Miloscia said that it’s very premature for him to decide that now and that he is very much enjoying his work in the state Senate. Some of the policy work Miloscia is currently carrying out concerns the safe transport of oil by train or barge; human services funding allocated for homelessness and housing; and a bill addressing lean management and quality audits.
Enumclaw. The public is invited to attend and learn more about Toastmasters groups in their communities. Through self-paced educational programs, Toastmasters shed their fear of public speaking, while gaining organizational and leadership skills that help
them progress in their professional and personal lives. Competitors at the May 2 contest have won first place in their club and area contests. International speech contestants include Don Everly Smith, Town Criers Toastmasters in Federal Way, Area 41; Tim Trussler, Northwest Church Toast-
“target speech.” They are Don Everly Smith, Town Criers Toastmasters in Federal Way, Area 41; Sandy Allnock, Northeast Church Toastmasters in Federal Way, Area 42; and Michelle Ochs, Talk of the Town Toastmasters in Puyallup, Area 43. Winners at the division
level will compete at the District 32 conference on Saturday, May 16, at Pacific Lutheran University. That event also is open to the public. More information on District 32 Toastmasters is available d32.toastmastersdistricts.org . To find a club near you, visit www. toastmasters.org.
Federal Way Education Association News from around the Federal Way Public Schools The educational opportunities being offered to our students abound with inspiration, community service, and rigorous learning environments. Join us in celebrating what’s happening in our schools! To raise awareness of global education and LGBT equality, over 140 Totem Middle School students lived their school day in silence last Wednesday. The Service Learning class was raising awareness for the millions of girls and women who are currently being denied, and even being killed for seeking, the right to an education. The Gay Straight Alliance also had approximately 108 students participating in the GLSEN Day of Silence to consider “the voices that AREN’T being heard” as a result of harassment and bullying. Students reported that staying silent for so long was very hard, but many held on until the end, reporting “that it was so hard, but it made me think.” Most students signed a pledge to participate again next year, pledging that no matter a person’s race, gender, language, or sexual orientation, we all deserve equality and the opportunity to feel safe at school.
Correction The salary for Federal Way’s chief of staff is $147,888, not as reported in Mr. Federal Way’s column in the April 17 issue of the Mirror. The Mirror strives for accuracy and regrets the error.
masters in Federal Way, Area 42; Sharon Martin, Talk of the Town Toastmasters in Puyallup, Area 43; and Barbara Sellers, Thursday Night Light (meets at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tacoma), Area 44. Participants in the evaluation contest will provide feedback on the same
Donovan Ho, 4th grade student at Sherwood Forest, represented his age group in last summer’s Junior
Olympic Sport Stacking Competition in Iowa. He has won 10 medals in his sport stacking career. He plans on competing again this summer on July 31 in Virginia. Marcus Howard, 5th grade student at Sherwood Forest Elementary, competed in the Washington State Games winning first place in ice skating. Marcus is a record breaking in-line skater who skates with Team Xtreme, representing Pattison’s West. Look for Marcus to do big things in the future. Meagan’s Closet, a loaning closet for high school senior girls who could not otherwise afford to attend prom, will open with a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Decatur High School. The dance team worked during their brief off season to put this idea into action. The project is named after Meagan Jones, a 2009 Decatur graduate who lost her battle to cancer at the age of 23. Please join our community for the opening and help provide lasting memories for our high school seniors. Olympic View Student Council has been diligently working this semester to organize a monthly fundraiser to purchase a cart for shared grade level computers, called a C.O.W. Students noticed it was difficult for their
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here’s a good chance marijuana will be in front of voters again this fall. This time, though, the decision will be whether to keep the industry out, not whether to let it in. A bill passed by the state House on April 10 would erase bans on marijuana businesses that have been locally enacted by elected officials in 59 cities, including Federal Way, plus a handful of counties. But the bill would allow voters a chance to impose a prohibition on marijuana growers, processors or retailers through passage of a local ballot measure — even in a city or county where the budding weed industry is blossoming. House Bill 2136, a 54-page rewrite of the rules and taxation of recreational marijuana commerce, passed on a strong bipartisan vote of 67-28. It is now in the Senate for consideration. The sliver of the bill dealing with preemption and public votes tries to cope with a sizable rebellion of communities after approval of Initiative 502 in 2012. Fifty-nine of the state’s 281 cities bar entrepreneurs from setting up shop, according to the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington, a nonprofit that tracks policies and practices of local governments. Four counties — Pierce, Yakima, Walla Walla and Clark — also ban marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas. And another 50-plus cities and counties have moratoriums limiting the industry in some fashion. State lawmakers began the 2015 legislative session determined to address the rejection of marijuana businesses. Many lawmakers did not support Initiative 502 but now want to ensure that those getting into the business are not preJerry Cornfield
Democratic state Auditor Troy Kelley sits first in the domino line. Between now and July, he and the federal government will decide whether or not he is still in public office or if Republican state Sen. Mark Miloscia, Republican state Rep. Linda Kochmar and City Councilman Martin Moore, also a Republican, will get an opportunity for promotion. In politics, as in real life, words have meaning. Kelley never “thought” he broke the law. He would have paid more in taxes if his attorney “had told him to.” Kelley is innocent until “proven guilty in a court of law.” Moore “suspended” his campaign for the Legislature. Kelley is a lawyer. He chose his words very carefully. Moore is a politician
who sees his future in a different public office. He also was careful with his words. If found guilty, Kelley would be forced to vacate his office. But his trial doesn’t start until June 8. There is already a recall petition in circulation and some members of the Legislature have discussed impeachment. However, there may not be enough time prior to the court date for either to achieve completion. But in the court of public opinion, Kelley has already been found guilty and his political career will not survive no matter what the court decision turns out to be. In the political world, the planning by both parties for his replacement started when the search of his home by federal agents became public.
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The fourth time is a charm At the last school board meeting, I delivered an important message to the school board. In essence, this is what I said to the board regarding the superintendent search: There is a saying “the third time is a charm.” In your case, it was the fourth time. When you hired Tom Vander Ark (who I didn’t know) and Tom Murphy (who I did know), you hired very good superintendents; unfortunately, their liability was that neither one addressed the district’s biggest
problem: the abnormally low high school graduation rates. When you hired Rob Neu, he did address that concern; however, with all the controversy surrounding his term, many were disappointed with your choice and his performance. But, I am glad to say, this time when you hired Dr. Tammy Campbell, you got it right because — to use a baseball term — you hit a home run (literally). I was also glad that the decision was unanimous and you were on the same page as I was. I went to the first public forum and I came back for the second one as well because I was so impressed with this individual that I wanted to hear her again. I believe it would be safe to say that both Dr. Campbell and Sally McLean are extremely talented and have impressive track records; however, in the end, Dr. Campbell had a slight edge.
Not only does she have a doctorate but she put it to good use. She did an outstanding job laying out her qualifications and why she applied for the job. The one thing that shocked me was the fact that she wasn’t already a superintendent given her qualifications. The other thing that impressed me was the clear and concise answers she gave to the very tough questions the public posed. Finally, there were two things she said that, for me, literally sealed the deal. First, she said she “was a perfect match for this job” and I couldn’t agree more. Second she said she was “here for the long haul,” which is the commitment everyone was looking for. The superintendent search was a long and arduous process and I only disagreed with one decision you made: In the end, I thought there should have been only two (not three) candidates because Dr.
Campbell and McLean are “in a league by themselves.” This process was one of your biggest challenges and succinctly put, you did an outstanding job and should be congratulated. Thanks to you, our school district has a very bright future ahead.
Gary Robertson, Federal Way
Prop. 1 statement against is misleading The authors of the statement against South King Fire and Rescue’s Prop. 1 wrote in the first line, “The safety and security of our families is one of our most basic and universal needs.” That is what you would expect to read as the opening line in a statement for Prop. 1. The statement goes on to say that Prop. 1 is about
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But he is being pressured to resign from office prior to the start of his trial and prior to the May 15 close of filing so that his replacement can be decided in this fall’s election. Democrats want Kelley out because he is a political liability and they want to retain the position. Republicans want him out because it is their best chance to claim another statewide office. Democrats hold all the statewide offices, except Secretary of State. If Republicans can win the office, Democrats fear it could be used to harass or embarrass them. Republicans believe it could be used to uncover waste in government. If Kelley resigns his office, the governor could appoint a caretaker or more likely a Democrat who would run in the fall as an incumbent. If the opening occurs, Miloscia is almost certain to run. If he were to win, his Senate seat would be open for appointment. Kochmar would likely want to move up, leaving her house seat also open for appointment.
Which brings us to Moore’s likely reason for “suspending,” rather than stopping his campaign for the Legislature against appointed Democratic incumbent Carol Gregory. Although Moore and the media portrayed his move as a withdrawal, a suspension actually keeps Moore’s options open. He was off to a good start having raised $12,000, but he is at the end of the dominoes. If he withdrew and stopped his campaign, he would have to give back the donations he received, or at least offer to give them back. However, a suspension allows him to wait and see what happens with Kelley and Miloscia and if Kochmar’s position becomes vacant and open for appointment. If he is unable to secure the appointment, he could run for the position next year. Moore stepped aside from this year’s race because he didn’t think he could beat the other Republican in the field, Teri Hickel. But if Gregory defeats Hickel, then Moore could run against Gregory next year with a $12,000 head start.
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new fire station “on the very edge of town” is part of the 20-year plan to add a station as the population in that area continues to grow. The statement against also suggests the district should acquire “low-cost rapid response vehicles and EMT substations.” So, on the one hand you are being asked to vote against what is needed to provide quality and effective service to the community and, on the other hand, build multiple limited-use buildings, which would require even higher levels of firefighter staffing than we have now. Clearly, the authors of the statement against are trying to discredit the fire chief, the administrative staff and the duly elected fire commissioners. The district is not “bullying” the public. Yes, the district did say bad things “could” happen if the fire stations should collapse in an earthquake. The bad thing is the district could be prevented from responding to your emergency. The bottom line is, a “no” vote means a decrease in the quality of fire and medical response over time. I urge you to vote “yes” on Prop. 1.
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Moore says, “My donors donated with the expectation of me running for the House of Representatives. So we’ll keep the money with that expectation.” That decision was a smart political move and protects his options to run for a Legislative seat anytime in the future. However, it didn’t close using the money for other options, such as running for mayor or re-election to the council. There are some steps to follow, but he potentially could redirect the money to either local race. Kelley could win the court case, but at least in political terms, his future has already been decided. But those of Gregory, Hickel, Miloscia, Kochmar, Moore and many others who might also decide to run are yet to be played out. Watch to see if Kelley resigns before May 15 or lets the trial run its course. Then watch where the rest of the dominoes fall.
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16-year-old Jenna Fowlow Mirror’s Citizen of the Month BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
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t only 16 years old, Jenna Fowlow has put in almost 600 volunteer hours. Every Saturday for two years, the Federal Way resident has been volunteering at Highline College’s Marine Science and Technology Center. “Our communities are only as good as the citizens who contribute to them through efforts such as public service and volunteering,” said Kari Coglon Cantey, an associate director at Highline College. “She will demonstrate to other Federal Way residents that it’s never to early to begin volunteering.” Jenna was awarded the center’s Volunteer of the Year award earlier in the year. “They were going through and said the hours [the volunteer put in] and I immediately knew it was me,” Jenna said, noting everyone also knew it was her. “To see what I accomplished was really exciting.” A junior at the Christian Faith School in Federal Way, Jenna became involved with the Marine Science and
Technology Center after spending her childhood learning about sea life. “Ever since the first day, I’ve loved it,” she said. Volunteers rotate jobs each hour they volunteer. Some of the jobs include teaching children about how each animal died in their gallery of skeletons or showing tour groups the sea life. “People are surprised to learn we are home to the world’s largest octopus,” Jenna said, noting that part of her job is also to bring about awareness of the major effects pollution in the ocean can bring. “She is the most committed and reliable volunteer you could ever hope for,” Cantey said. “She shows up ready to go and excited, even when her personal life is busy.” Jenna said she used to want to make a career out of marine biology and science, but after working with kids at the Marine Science and Technology Center, she decided she wants to go into pediatric nursing. “I just got accepted to the MultiCare Nursing Camp,” she beamed. “I never expected it.”
She said she was afraid of the doctor when she was a child but after helping her mother work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, she was hooked. “I got a spark in me,” she said. “I want to be there, helping.” Jenna has volunteered at World Vision, packaging school supplies for children and is currently on the honor society at school. She’s torn between attending Pacific Lutheran University and Linfield College in Oregon. Both have great nursing programs, she said, noting she wants to study nursing and German. With a plan to move to Switzerland because of the “amazing pediatrics” the country has, right now Jenna is just focusing on finishing up Advanced Placement testing as a junior. But when she does go off to college, she’ll miss volunteering at the Marine Science and Technology Center. “They’re like a family,” she said, adding that she plans to continue her volunteer work when she returns home on breaks. “Volunteers like Jenna
Jenna Fowlow, age 16, volunteers at Highline College’s Marine Science and Technology Center. The center recognized her at Volunteer of the Year earlier this year. Contributed photo
allow the MaST Center to keep its doors open,” Cantey said. “The nearly 60 dedicated volunteers clocked in 5,790 hours of service in 2014 alone.” Highline’s Marine Science
and Technology Center is located on Redondo Beach. Its aquarium contains more than 250 native Puget Sound species, exhibits and seminars — all for free.
Centerstage director explores Europe for new WWI musical BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com
Cemetery upon cemetery of manicured headstones confronted Alan Bryce around every corner as he drove along quaint country lanes in France. “I compare it to wine country,” Bryce recalled of his trip to Europe in 2013. “If you go to Napa or Walla Walla, you turn every corner and there’s a winery. But in Somme [a department in France], you turn every corner and there’s a cemetery — they’re everywhere.” The enormity of all the scenery and research Bryce took in boggled his mind. He knew 800 boys from his own high school died during the First World War. And there were 1.4 million casualties by the end of the Battle of the Somme - one of the largest battles during the First World War on July 1, 1916 — that was “the bloodiest battle in human history,” said Bryce, artistic director for Centerstage, who has turned his research of the war into a new pro-
Centerstage Theatre will present its major new musical — and director Alan Bryce’s 50th production — on May 1-24. Courtesy of Centerstage duction. But nothing was more powerful than when he took a walk one hot summer’s day with a tour guide through the Newfoundland Memorial in Somme. The guide laid out how the British and French forces attacked entrenched German troops along the River Somme on July 1, 1916. By nightfall that evening, 60,000 British soldiers died. During the second attack wave the next morning, a regiment drawn from the Scottish Isle of
Lewis — the 2nd Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders — waited in the reserve trench to die. Bryce stood where those soldiers crossed the front line and headed to the so-called No Man’s Land, where they trod over the hundreds of dead and wounded who fell during the first wave of the attack the day before. He saw what soldiers referred to as the “danger tree,” a dead tree about 50 yards beyond the British front line. “It’s about as far from
here as the houses across the street,” Bryce pointed out the window out the window towards a residential Federal Way home. “There was 800 men in the Newfoundland regiment who went over [the trench] that day and 90 percent of them didn’t make it to the tree, so that brought tears to my eyes because you’re actually there and you figure out what happened.” Bryce spent the summer of 2013 in Europe visiting the Somme battlefield, researching at the Imperial War Museum, speaking to leading historians of the First World War period and interviewing scholars, soldiers, ministers and musicians. The native Scot and playwright resolved to tell the Seaforth Highlander’s tale onstage in his upcoming 50th production at Centerstage — “For All That,” which runs from May 1-24. However, Bryce said he doesn’t want to offer his audience any conclusion about what happened during the Great War. Instead, he tells
the story of two Scottish brothers and the woman they both loved. “If it so happens that one brother was ostracized because he opposed the war and the other was a patriotic volunteer, it is not up to us to tell our audience who did the right thing,” Bryce wrote in his hundreds of research documents that he compiled to offer insight to those working on the production. His story was also inspired by something that happened between his dad and his dad’s brother, who died during the Second World War flying a Blenheim fighter as the Nazis invaded Greece. Forty years after his brother’s death, Bryce’s father went to Greece and walked to the very spot in the village of Karie where his brother’s plane went down. So the tale of the cufflinks — which Bryce would not elaborate on to keep it a mystery for the show — is rooted in his family’s history. And while most of the
play is fictional, Bryce incorporated some elements of his research. “There are times when I have found language in a letter that I have incorporated into the script,” he said. “There’s one moment just before the big attack, soldiers are lurking and the Germans have raised a sign saying, basically, we’re all screwed. That particular language on that sign was something that Germans actually did before the attack.” During his research, Bryce also spoke with people on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, where he married his wife 10 years ago. When he arrived at one woman’s house during his visit there, people in the village dropped by “because she said, ‘I have this theater man from Seattle coming,’” he laughed. “They were really well-informed and they knew their heritage and their history and it was incredibly inspiring speaking with them.” He also attended a [ more MUSICAL page 18 ]
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diseases testing, and to not assume it’s a normal part of your exam. A Pap test does not screen for sexually transmitted diseases, only cervical cancer. Early diagnosis of a sexually transmitted disease increases your ability to take action that will prevent serious health consequences. Many sexually transmitted diseases can be cured or treated to reduce symptoms. If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, it’s important to abstain from sexual behavior until your treatment is complete, and to use protection every time you engage in a behavior that can result in a disease. “Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in women, and is the main cause of cervical cancer.” Fortunately, there is a vaccine to prevent human
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Iola passed away quietly at the age of 92 and is now at home with Olav, her husband of 44 years who passed away in 1999. Iola was born on Valentine’s Day in Pemberton, MN to Sanford and Ida Berentson. She was Baptized on March 6, 1923 at Medo Lutheran Church in Mapleton, MN. Sanford and Ida moved their family (Pearl, Lorraine, Iola, Oliver and Betty) to Ferndale, WA in 1939. Iola graduated from Ferndale High School in 1941 and went on to complete secretarial coursework at Bellingham Business College. While living in Anacortes she met Roy Williams. They were married in April of 1946 and their daughter Karin Williams (Levang) Enger was born in December 1947. Roy and Iola were divorced in 1953. After moving to Seattle, (her sister) Lorraine introduced Iola to her finance’s brother, Olav Levang. In a joint wedding ceremony on November 23,1955 - the two sisters married the two brothers. Iola and Olav bought their first home near Lincoln Park in 1955. Their three children (Nancy Levang Wittman, Arne Levang and Linda Levang Warber) have fond memories of this home. Karin and Linda still live in West Seattle, Arne lives in LaConner and Nancy lives in Federal Way. Iola will be remembered as a generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who were a part of her life. Her memory will live forever in the hearts of those who loved her. Iola is survived by her 3 daughters, 1 son, 4 granddaughters, 4 grandsons, 5 great-granddaughters and 2 great-grandsons. Her memorial service will be at 4 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Light of Christ Lutheran Church, 2400 SW 344th Street - Federal Way, WA 98023. In lieu of flowers, Iola would have appreciated your (tax deductible) donation to support our Disabled American Veterans at: www.dav.org/help-dav or call 877-647-VETS (877-647-8387). Vist the online obituary and guestbook at www.klontzfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/home.cfm
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so. Yet, half of all sexually active young people will get a sexually transmitted disease or infection before age 25. Half of the 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases each year occur in people ages 15-24. Clearly, we need to do more talking, thinking and acting about sexually transmitted diseases prevention. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, these diseases impact men and women in different ways. Women “disproportionately bear the long-term consequences of sexually transmitted diseases,” including infertility and infant mortality due to untreated disease.
April is STD Awareness month, and this April, women need to be especially aware of how sexually transmitted diseases affect them differently from men. Women’s anatomy makes it easier for certain bacteria and viruses to penetrate and grow. Women are less likely to have symptoms, visibly see the symptoms or recognize certain symptoms as a sexually transmitted diseases (as opposed to another infection). Pregnant women can pass certain sexually transmitted diseases to their babies during pregnancy and delivery. On the bright side, women do tend to see their doctors more often than men do. It’s important to ask for sexually transmitted
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papillomavirus for both men and women. Be sure to get your children vaccinated when their pediatrician recommends it. Of course, abstaining from sexual activity is the most effective way to keep from acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. If you or someone you know is sexually active, or engaging in behaviors that can transmit infection, you need to be taking active preventative measures. For more information about actions you can take to prevent yourself and your
partner from a sexually transmitted disease, or get testing or treatment, you can contact your healthcare provider, or one of the following resources: • 1-800-CDC-INFO (2324636): Information about testing sites, and trained professionals to answer questions • www.FindSTDTest.org: provides locations for HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing and vaccines in the U.S. • www.cdc.gov/std: fact sheets on sexually transmitted diseases
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Highline hosts week of diversity celebrations FROM STAFF REPORTS
Highline College will host its 18th annual Unity Through Diversity Week from April 27 to May 1. The weeklong series of events explores and celebrates the diversity of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability and religion of the community. United by the theme “Your voice, your culture, our diversity,” Unity Through
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percent more voter turnout during November, as opposed to the primary election in August. Also, it would reduce costs for putting a measure on the ballot if it was during the general election, city staff noted. However, Councilwoman Kelly Maloney, a longtime opponent of recreational marijuana businesses in Federal Way, sought to change the timing of the advisory vote to August in a proposed amendment, which was seconded by Councilman Martin Moore. “My preference for having an advisory vote in the August vote — I’ve
Diversity Week will include free educational events, programs and activities. “Unity Through Diversity Week is beyond a signature Highline College event. It is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and members of our greater community to reflect and appreciate our diversity,” said Doris Martinez, Highline’s Inter-Cultural Center leadership coordinator and chair of the Unity Through Diversity Week committee. “From community service to student involvement, Highline students strive to step outside of their comfort zone and continuously partake in courageous conversations.
experienced a great deal of divisiveness and the sooner we can get this to the voters, it’s better for the community overall,” Maloney said at the council meeting. “It allows for citizens to decide if they want this in Federal Way or not.” Councilwoman Dini Duclos questioned Maloney’s amendment proposal and stated that more people turnout for the general election than the primary, so she would not be voting for Maloney’s amendment. Maloney stated she spoke to King County Election representatives, who said they believed this primary election would have a higher turnout than expected and anticipated a 33 percent voter turnout.
Maloney also said it might even be cheaper to have the vote in August. “I also don’t think we should predicate our decision tonight on legislation that we don’t know will go through,” she said, adding that she thought it was illadvised to make a decision on a House bill that wasn’t law yet. Things heated up when Mayor Jim Ferrell said he had also spoken to the director of King County Elections, and she didn’t tell him about the increase of voters for the primary. “Well, maybe you didn’t ask,” Maloney shot back. Ferrell pointed out that nobody knew how many people were going to vote. “Frankly, can I just say
We hope that this week of programs will continue to challenge the exploration of their voices, cultures and diversity.” Unity Through Diversity Week is sponsored by Multicultural Services and the Center for Leadership and Service. All events are free and open to the public. The weeklong event will kick off with a lecture, presented by Dave Zirin, a political sports writer for the Nation magazine from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 27 in Building 7. Zirin will explore race and classism in sports and sports and resistance in the United States. I am mystified?” Ferrell said to Maloney at the meeting. “I have never in 26 years being involved in public policy, I can’t believe you’re making this argument with a straight face that you don’t want up to 10,000 more people to vote on this. I literally cannot believe the words coming out of your mouth. I can’t believe it.” Ferrell said he disagrees with the Attorney General’s opinion and interpretation of I-502, who stated a while back that he believed local jurisdictions and cities had the right to govern the laws surrounding zoning for marijuana-related businesses. Ferrell’s rant was met with applause after he stat-
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ed that “the people of the community have already voted by 53 percent.” Two people submitted letters and more than 10 people testified on the issue. After asking if she could finish what she was trying to say, Maloney said she cares very much about the public vote, which is why she suggested the council bring it before a vote of the people. She said because the community is divided, she believed a sooner vote would unite instead of divide. Councilman Bob Celski agreed with Maloney that an August poll of voters would end the divisiveness that was also clearly present within the council, let alone the community, sooner. Just as the council voted on Maloney’s proposed amendment, Councilwoman Lydia Assefa-Dawson needed clarification — interrupting the roll call vote. Once it was explained to her what would happen if the council did nothing — the current moratorium would cease to exist
on May 6 and businesses could open up shop based on the Liquor Control Board’s 1,000-foot buffer rules — Assefa-Dawson became the swing vote the council needed to get the moratorium passed with a November general election advisory vote. Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Council members AssefaDawson, Susan Honda and Duclos voted against the amendment while Council members Moore, Celski and Maloney voted for it. The year-long moratorium unanimously passed. According to city staff, the council has the authority to take action on whether they should allow marijuana-related business or ban them outright before the temporary ban expires in May 2016. On April 7, the council passed 5-2 the first reading of an outright ban on marijuana-related businesses. Had the council voted on the ban at the Tuesday council meeting, the mayor told the Mirror he would have considered a veto — the first in Federal Way’s history of having an elected mayor.
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Firefighters find over 60 marijuana plants during mobile home fire FROM STAFF REPORTS
South King Fire and Rescue firefighters responding to a mobile home fire on Saturday discovered a large marijuana grow operation at the home. Federal Way police counted over 60 marijuana plants and several large lamps commonly used for indoor plant cultivation in the undamaged section of the residence at 27610 27th Ave. S. In the damaged section of the mobile home, police also found multiple piles of soil on the floor with charred plant stems. Police believe these may have been additional marijuana plants growing in plastic pots that were consumed by flames, according to the police report. Several neighbors told police they did not know the new residents of the mobile home, who had just moved in a few weeks ago. The landlord and owner of the mobile home provided police a copy of the rental agreement that identified the 46-year-old resident, who was not at home during the incident. Firefighters contacted Puget Sound Energy to shut down an illegal power line tap. They informed police the fire appeared to have started as the result of either faulty wiring or overheated electrical equipment in the southeast section of the mobile home. Police did not find any evidence of arson and no one was injured in the fire. Detectives served a search warrant and removed the remaining plants. As of Monday morning, police still hadn’t contacted the suspect who lives at the mobile home, according to police spokeswoman Cathy Schrock.
Local man among 23 suspects indicted for drug trafficking FROM STAFF REPORTS
Federal Way resident Cuong T. Le, 57, is one of 23 suspects federal prosecutors indicted Tuesday for being connected to a drug trafficking organization. Federal, state and local law enforcement partners made 18 arrests and searched more than a dozen locations in connection with a two-year investigation into the organization, which distributed cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine across Puget Sound, according to Annette L. Hayes, acting U.S. Attorney. “These defendants preyed on our community by supplying drugs in neighborhoods across Seattle, and demonstrated a willingness to use violence where it served their purposes,” Hayes said. “Their criminal activities included hiding weapons and using violence in homeless encampments located along Interstate-5.” According to court records, law enforcement officials began tapping telephones and using confidential sources to infiltrate the drug organization in February 2013. The investigation determined that the organization distributed approximately 15-20 kilograms of cocaine, 10-15 kilograms of heroin and 5 kilograms of methamphetamine per month. On multiple occasions, drug trafficking suspects were arrested with firearms. In March 2015, investigators seized more than $32,000 from a hidden compartment in one vehicle. The organization sold drugs in Seattle, Renton, Shoreline and Kent.
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Jefferson player undeterred by career-ending injury “He’s so stubborn about wanting to play.” Those were the first words Thomas Jefferson head baseball coach Joseph Townsend said when asked about his senior player Alec Chanes. Chanes was a promising baseball prospect as a junior at Jefferson. He planned on attending and playing baseball at George Fox University in Oregon next year. Those plans changed prior to his senior season when he learned he could not throw a baseball without causing harm to himself after being diagnosed with a degenerative elbow condition. “I was heartbroken,” said Chanes on his reaction to the news. “That was my dream, to play baseball at the next level in college. It was my dad’s dream too. We’d go out and hit and work on stuff.” Chanes elbow has very little cartilage left in it. Because of this, the bones
could continually grind together and could cause further damage. Were he to continue to throw a baseball, he would likely need elbow replacement surgery in the near future, a scenario he and his doctor have deemed undesirable. Still, Chanes continues to be a member of the Raiders baseball team. He is a team captain and has found ways to still be on the field playing the game he loves for one last season. “He’s figured out that he can still swing a bat even with his bad arm,” Townsend said. “So I’ve been using him to swing the bat. And he’s super fast, so obviously I still use him to run the bases.” Townsend wasn’t expecting to use him to hit much, if at all, before the season began. But during the offseason, Chanes came up to him and told him he could still hit. During Jefferson’s first game in Pasco, a trip the team takes every year as a team building experience,
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their jurisdictions. They hope such a financial incentive will encourage communities to drop their bans. But House members didn’t feel that’s enough to change behavior, so in HB 2136 they wipe out the bans and moratoriums and offer two paths to re-impose them via the
Townsend subbed in the senior to see what he could still bring to the table. “I got him in the game. First pitch he line-drives the ball into the gap, double,” Townsend said. “I saw the look in his eyes after the
at-bat and he came to me on the bus ride home and said, ‘Coach I can do this all year long. I can swing the bat.’” “This whole past season I’ve been wanting to just help out my team win,” Chanes said. “Knowing that
I could hit now a couple times, it actually made me feel better. Knowing that it’s my last season ever, I can still help my team win.” Though he can still swing the bat without causing too much trouble with his elbow, Townsend says he’s been cautious with him to prevent further injury. While Chanes will not be playing baseball at George Fox University, he still earned an academic scholarship to go to the school. Currently he has a 3.75 GPA. Coach Townsend says that he is about getting it done in the classroom first and foremost. Baseball will still be a part of his life even after Jefferson’s season ends. Chanes is currently the head coach of his younger brother’s 13U youth select team. It’s his first year in the role. For now, Chanes remains focused on the rest of the Raiders’ season as they look to finish strong. “I love these guys too much to not keep playing with them,” Chanes said. “I want to spend my last
ballot. Under one scenario, a voter can submit a petition signed by at least 30 percent of the registered voters of a community to the elected leaders of that city or county. The other is for members of a city council or county council to put it on the ballot. A simple majority is required to pass it. And a
voter-approved ban cannot be altered or repealed for two years under the House bill. These elements of preemption and voting face an uncertain future in the Senate. Senators left them out of a similar bill they considered earlier in the session. Should they emerge, it could create some interest-
ing ballot dynamics. One might expect leaders of cities with bans, such as Marysville, Snohomish and Mill Creek, to try to preserve them. That could force this year’s candidates for city and county offices, including county executive, to choose sides, knowing their decision could enrage enough voters to hurt
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season with them. I do whatever I can to produce. I talk them up and help morally.” Chanes has had at-bats in two of the Raiders last three games. Against Decatur on Friday, he went 1-2 at the plate and scored a run. He was also hit by a pitch during one of his three at-bats. He was 0-1 Monday against Federal Way. “Our whole team goal was to make it to the postseason,” Chanes said. “We want to extend the season as much as we can. This group of seniors has been playing together since we were about eight. It’s been a fun journey and it’s gone by fast. I want to keep it going.” Jefferson is sitting in fourth in the South Puget Sound League Northwest at the time of this publication. They have split the first two games with Federal Way as they lost 10-2 on Monday and won 3-2 Tuesday. Their final game against the Eagles on Thursday after the Mirror’s publishing deadline will determine third place in the league. Jefferson hopes to be one of the 11 South Puget Sound League teams to make the district tournament.
them in an election. Last Monday, the Legislature added another twist. A bill passed by the Senate and heading to the governor brings the medical marijuana industry under the regulatory structure of the recreational market. Soon, hundreds of dispensaries will have to abide by the rules of the province where they operate. If it’s a city whose leaders and voters want to impose a ban via the ballot, those dispensing marijuana might need to respond with a campaign or be prepared to relocate. Then there are situations where residents frustrated by the presence of dispensaries in their neighborhood, might try their hand at limiting or outlawing dispensaries via a ballot measure. So there’s great potential for not one big battle over marijuana in Washington this fall but many small ones in communities throughout the state.
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put them in position to jump the Rams in the standings with a win. Decatur has the opposite story. After a rough start, they cruised through league play with only a misstep against Federal Way, boasting a league record of 7-1. They were already locked into a battle for the division with Beamer starting on April 13. Still, they had no intentions of losing after taking the previous two games against Jefferson in the series. Decatur won with a fourth inning grand slam
on April 14 and in extra innings on April 16. The excitement did not lessen on April 17 as Jefferson pulled out a 9-8 win and climbed to fourth in the South Puget Sound League Northwest. This gave them the opportunity to pass Federal Way if they beat them two out of three times. The runs came early for both teams. After a quick first half inning for Decatur, Jefferson put two runs on the board with four hits. Decatur answered back quickly with five runs in the top of the second. Brian
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Ponce delivered two of the RBIs on a single. He later scored on a Tyler Swanson double. Jefferson did not go away, however, responding with two runs of their own in the bottom of the second, bringing the score to 5-4. They looked to tie the game, but Blake Null was thrown out sliding into home. After an uneventful third inning, the runs came again in the fourth. Isaiah Hatch drove in two of three runs for Decatur in the inning on a double, the only hit for him on the day. Jefferson responded with three more runs of their own to keep the game in reach at 8-7. The top of the fifth inning saw a moment of confusion when it looked as though Decatur’s Garrett Westberg scored on a double, but after the play had seemingly run its course, it was ruled a foul ball. The Gators lead remained at 8-7 through the bottom of the seventh. With runners on base and one out, Raiders head coach Joseph Townsend decided
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Jefferson’s Sean Kim (right) and Avery Cantino-Kennedy celebrate after scoring the winning runs in the team’s win against Decatur on April 17. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror to go to his bench for a pinch hitter. That pinch hitter was freshman Darnell Calugay, who seemed more out of place than normal with his red uniform. After falling behind 0-2 in the count, Calugay rewarded his coach’s decision to put him in with a base hit. On the next at-bat, Michael Ziccarelli ended the game on a base hit that brought home Sean Kim and Avery Cantino-Kennedy for the 9-8 win. The coach named Tyson Sonnfeld the player of the game after going 4-4 on the day, including a key base hit in the seventh and both
They’re good.” Jefferson’s No. 1 doubles team, who like Lee have state tournament experience, also did not disappoint. Rileigh Qualls and Makaylie Moore picked up a 6-1, 6-0 win over Federal Way’s Tess Gabbert and Rozelle Schwyhart. Alicia Gim gave Jefferson another singles win in a tightly contested match against another Federal Way freshman, Hannah Kim with a 7-5, 6-3 victory. The last Jefferson win of the day came at the hands of Erica Dillard and Ally Lee who defeated Anna Rodriguez and Melissa Ouk 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-2 in a hard fought match. Federal Way avoided being shut out of the win column when Sydney Truong and Kailey Cruz defeated Ashley Corletto and Ashley Phan 6-3, 6-0. Federal Way fell to 2-2 in league play and 3-3 overall. They played Decatur on Thurs-
doubles for the Raiders. “These young guys played a great week of baseball,” Townsend said. “Our record for the week doesn’t show how good we played. All you can ask for is for them to put themselves in a position to win a game. Today they came through. I’m their biggest fan.” The win brought Jefferson’s record to 3-6 in league and 6-9 overall. They began a key series with Federal Way Monday and lost 10-2. Decatur fell to 7-2 in league play and 10-5 overall. They fell to Beamer 4-3 on Monday in a series that will decide the South Puget Sound League Northwest.
day, after the Mirror’s publishing deadline. Their next game is at home against Curtis at 3:30 p.m. on April 27. Jefferson improved their record to 3-0 in league play with the win and 5-1 overall. “I think that if we’re healthy and everybody is out here, we’re going to be tough to beat,” Buchan said. “We’ve got some decent depth. We were able to overcome today with six players out.” Jefferson fell 5-0 to Skyview of Vancouver on April 17. The Skyview team featured Sammi Hammond who has won three straight singles state titles. Jefferson also took third place in the Thomas Jefferson Invitational that also featured teams from Skyview, Kentwood and Olympia. The Raiders played Curtis on Thursday after the Mirror’s publishing deadline. They will face Todd Beamer at home at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27 for the second time this season.
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leled outdoor recreation. “It seems a shame to keep those a secret,” Gregory said. Federal Way hoteliers met with city officials and agreed to charge FROM STAFF REPORTS up to a $2 lodging fee on visitors to help promote the amenities The city of Federal Way within the city. can celebrate a victory Kochmar said the local in the state Legislature, tourism promotion area and will now have the auwill allow the city to protonomy and the funding mote its amenities. to aggressively promote Currently, King County tourism in the city. allows for two or more Last week, on the final adjacent cities over a Rep. Linda Kochmar certain population limit day for the House and Senate to consider policy to enter into an agreement bills from the opposite for a tourism promotion chamber, the Senate voted 46-3 area, but due to Federal Way’s on House Bill 1279. The unique geographic locameasure was sponsored tion, it does not meet the by Rep. Linda Kochmar, requirements to enter into R-Federal Way, and coa tourism-promotion-area sponsored by Rep. Carol agreement. Gregory, D-Federal Way. The bill that recently “Kemper Freeman, passed removes the rethe builder of Bellevue quirement that a tourism Square, said Federal Way Rep. Carol Gregory promotion area could is one of the best kept only be created by two secrets in the Puget Sound or more cities acting area” Kochmar said. “Kemper is together. right. Federal Way is a vibrant “The welcome sign is out in community that has much to Federal Way,” Gregory said. “I offer. The city needs this bill congratulate my seat-mate, Rep. in order to attract tourists and Linda Kochmar, and I want to strengthen our local economy.” thank my colleagues in the House Gregory said those who are and Senate for their votes.” fortunate enough to live in Federal Way know what the city has, including fine hotels, affordable motels, unique B&Bs, an Olympic-class aquatic center, the FROM STAFF REPORTS Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, a Alexis Walker, a ninth grader fast-growing creative arts scene, at Decatur High School, recently terrific restaurants and unparal-
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“I found out about the Senate Page Program through my grandparents,” Walker said. “I didn’t anticipate the amount of walking and standing that would be required — but it’s been a fun experience.” Alexis especially enjoyed delivering mail and working in the Senate dining room. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know senators and staff members, and everyone has been very kind,” she added. Alexis, 15, plans to study automotive engineering at Texas A&M University. She enjoys gymnastics, baking and working on cars. Alexis is the daughter of Chris and Christie Walker of Federal Way. Students interested in the page
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: Mr. Federal Way, I have watched as the council has continued to ban marijuana-related businesses in Federal Way, even though voters passed Initiative 502. This week, the council imposed another year-long moratorium. Enough is enough. What do you think about the council’s stall tactics and how do you think the council should have handled this issue? A: Mr. Federal Way is speechless — er mystified — at how the council has handled this issue. As you know, Mr. Federal Way has repeatedly stated that Mr. Federal Way would never partake of the stuff, but he fully supports listening to the people. As you have stated, the people voted in favor of Initiative 502. It appears to Mr. Federal Way that council members are the only ones who still need time to think about marijuana shops in the city. Mr. Federal Way thinks this should have ended long ago. The council continues to be worried about trite topics like “city image,” citizens going mad on the stuff, etc. instead of, you know, actual facts. State image hasn’t suffered with Initiative 502 passing. No one believes that Washington or Colorado are more of a drug den than any other state because of it. Cheetos and pizza sales may have gone up, but let’s not act like that is a cause for alarm. Let’s not act like people are naive enough to believe that marijuana isn’t used in the city now. A shop does nothing to harm that image and, in fact, could bring the city more money. The city could always use more of that. But since the council still refuses to acknowledge the demands of the people, perhaps it’s time for a different approach. Mr. Federal Way recalls that one time when the city’s government
didn’t care what the people wanted, the mayor created the Blue Ribbon Panel for the Performing Arts and Conference Center. While panelist members probably thought it was named for being a first-rate group, it actually turned out that blue was just the feeling the mayor inflicted on the public that was disallowed to vote on the issue. But for the marijuana issue, Mr. Federal Way suggests a Green Ribbon Panel. Meetings can be held in someone’s hazy basement while sitting in a circle. All meetings will be recorded by a single camera in the middle of their table that pans around to each individual. The group can be filled with people who clearly smoke marijuana so the mayor can once again get his way, except this time the people will be on his side. Mr. Federal Way suggests names like Cheech and Chong, Snoop Dogg, those actors from that show Mr. Federal Way just referenced a moment ago (keep up people), any random contemporary pop music star, tons of college kids who are currently studying their way to becoming future leaders of America and perhaps those grandmothers in that viral video that tried pot for the first time and got hungry. All Mr. Federal Way is trying to say is that we should just give the people what they want and give marijuana shops a chance. Until that happens, Mr. Federal Way will remain absolutely speechless about the council’s tactics. Q: Mr. Federal Way, there’s an eyesore along Pacific Highway South of a burned down business complex that confronts me every time I drive in and out of Federal Way. Why is the city allowing this ugly shell of a building to just sit there?
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up the site if they choose to do so. Mr. Federal would like to believe that deadline is coming soon. The problem with that is that the council might actually like this eyesore. What better way to send their message about pot than keep the charred remains of a building that once housed an
illegal pot growing operation? It’s as if they want to say that this is what will become of legal pot shops, but instead of burning the actual building, it’s just hopes and dreams. In all seriousness, it needs to be cleaned up. It is an eyesore and not a very good welcome to the great city of Federal Way. If nobody else will get started on it, Mr. Federal Way will make sure
someone in the city takes care of it. Mr. Federal Way has ways of getting things done. Q: Mr. Federal Way, what did you do to help improve the environment on Earth Day? A: None of your business.
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Since 2013, Vetere is, in addition to being a veteran, also a published author. He has written a book called “Self-Reliance: Old People Know Stuff,” which is a compilation of candid stories about his early days as an American soldier. “Older people can survive better because we know how to deal with not having,” Vetere said. One of the driving forces behind his writing projects is thanks to his desire to bestow the wisdom of self-reliance to his grandchildren. Vetere said that he has so far 60 to 70 short stories saved on his computer that he wants to use for a memoir. “I’m just saving them for my grandkids,” said Vetere. Although a U.S. citizen, Vetere was awarded the knighthood for fighting in war campaigns in Northern France, most notably during the Battle of the Bulge. Vetere was one of the many 18-yearolds who was fresh out of high school
when he was drafted. He had heard of the Pearl Harbor bombing before his parents did. “I was doing homework on the dining room table on Dec. 7, 1941,” Vetere said. “My father and mother came home from a visit, this was 5 o’clock in the afternoon, and I said, ‘Dad, Pearl Harbor was attacked. We’re at war.’ And he just sat there in the chair and cried, because he knew that I was gonna go eventually … That was sad.” By Feb. 23, 1943, Vetere packed his belongings and headed to Texas, where he was to train to become a bridge-building combat engineer. “I was drafted, and I left on a train, with my mother and father standing there on my mother’s birthday,” Vetere said. “Now can you imagine what your mother would do?” Upon completion of training, Vetere traveled to the beach of Utah, France in July 24, 1944. From Utah Beach, he moved sequentially to Belgium, Holland,
Germany and Luxembourg. The Battle of the Bulge lasted from Dec. 16, 1944 to Jan. 25, 1945. Among the Allied Forces, Americans bore the brunt of the German attacks. Approximately 19,000 U.S. soldiers died, 47,500 were wounded, and more than 23,000 were missing. The British incurred 1,400 casualties and 200 deaths, according to a news article published by the Department of Defense. At the Battle of the Bulge, Vetere served as a battalion dispatcher, keeping record of 118 trucks that held pontoons, which would be used to build impromptu bridges over rivers such as the Roer, Rhine, Weser and Elbe. There was a barrage of constant bombing during the battle. “Artillery fire from the shoreline to all the way back for two miles, I mean you cleared out everything,” he said. Vetere later redeployed to the South Pacific. Once the war ended, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1945, in Camp Grant, Illinois. Nearly 70 years later, he stood in front
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At 11:19 a.m. on April 20 in the 2000 block of SW 331st St., a male was involuntarily committed after a reporting party told police the two had an argument and the male said, “I’m going to kill myself,” and then retrieved a knife from the kitchen. He walked into the backyard with it but returned, putting it in the sink. There were no injuries and the male denied being suicidal to police. Aggressive panhandler warned: At 1:21 p.m. on April 20 in the 1900 block of S. 314th St., police responded to reports of a man aggressively panhandling outside of Target and Walmart. Police contacted the man, who was standing outside of Walmart’s doors. He told police he was not shopping but taking a break from walking. He denied panhandling but his large folded cardboard sign was in open view and it was attached to the bottom of a Sears’ shopping cart he was using. Police provided information on the city’s panhandling code. Woman arrested for shoplifting Macy’s: At 2:46 p.m. on April 20 in the 1900 block of S. Commons, a 32-year-old woman was arrested for shoplifting at Macy’s and possession of drug paraphernalia. A witness saw the woman select multiple clothing items and leave right after. As security officers attempted to detain her, they fell to the ground. She continued to resist handcuffs and sustained a cut to her right forearm. The stolen merchandise came to $322. After she was arrested, police found several pieces of foil and pens with a burnt
brown substance inside. Police believe she used the materials to smoke heroin or other drugs. The woman was trespassed from The Commons mall for five years. Middle school girls allege verbal abuse: At 1:52 p.m. on April 20 in the 500 block of SW 352nd St., police responded to a local middle school to investigate a suicidal female student. The 12-year-old girl told police she was afraid to go home because of verbal abuse from her uncle — he had threatened to “beat her like a ho and place her in the trunk of a vehicle.” She had previously reported abuse from her grandmother but not her uncle. The girl’s 13-year-old cousin also had the same fears, but she stated she had been slapped across the face by the man. The uncle arrived at the school and was shocked to learn of the allegations. He said he removed the girl from a bad family environment to live with him and that the two girls did not like the strict rules of his household. He alleged the girls were using Child Protective Services to relocate. However, Child Protective Services arrived shortly after and took custody of the two girls. Daughter, mom argue: At 4:51 p.m. on April 20 in the 3000 block of 18th Lane S., a mother and 12-year-old daughter got into an argument because the daughter was being “snotty” when her mother told her to do her chores. But the girl was involuntarily committed after she told police her mother was going to take everything out of her room that she could harm herself with
but it didn’t matter because she was going to kill herself anyway. The girl’s mother told police she was diagnosed with ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome and she had forgotten to take her medications that morning. Man hearing voices is suicidal: At 6:53 p.m. on April 20 in the 3000 block of 23rd Ave. S. a male called police to report that he was having suicidal thoughts of hanging himself with a T-shirt. He also told police he was having a difficult time “ignoring the voices.” He was involuntarily committed because of his state and because he had a hard time staying oriented to the time and date. Teenage boy kisses girl without consent: At 8:58 p.m. on April 20 in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, police responded to allegations that a 14-year-old
boy kissed a 10-year-old girl without permission. The boy allegedly asked her if he could pet her dog, while she was walking it, and when he came close he grabbed her and kissed her on the lips instead. The girl went home and told her mother. The two initially didn’t think they should report the incident but then changed their minds. The mother told police she has lived at the same apartment complex for five years and neither she nor her daughter had seen the boy, who is described to be about 14 years old, white, with blond, spiked hair and blue or green eyes. He was wearing light blue pants. Noise complaint leads to stab threat: At 8:11 a.m. on April 19 in the 1600 block of 308th St., a man was arrested for threatening his neighbor. The victim had knocked on the suspect’s
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Father charged with raping son’s teenage girlfriend in Federal Way BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
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Trotman pretended to drink when he took swigs from the bottle. The car got a flat tire and the girl’s boyfriend went out to check on it. When he did this, the girl told police Trotman started to play with the 18-year-old’s hair and squeeze her leg until she told him to stop. He then allegedly turned his attention to the 17-year-old victim and squeezed her leg, “saying comforting things about the flat tire, despite [her] not crying or showing any other signs of distress.” The girl told him to stop but he didn’t until his son got back in the car. The 18-yearold said Trotman tried to kiss her and said they could get together and no one would have to know. She felt uncomfortable and called her sister to come get her and the 17-year-old victim. But the 17-year-old felt sick, got out of the car and started to vomit. This allegedly prompted Trotman to ask for her phone so he could call for a
taxi or a tow truck. She gave him her phone but then realized it was strange because he had his own phone. After he returned her phone and the two victims had been picked up by the 18-year-old’s sister, the 17-year-old was finally home. Court documents do not indicate what happened to the 16-year-old girl. The victim locked her apartment door and went to bed but noted her boyfriend had left her a voicemail. “… But she really could not understand what he was saying and stated that he sounded extremely intoxicated,” the charging documents state. “She texted [her boyfriend] and told him she would leave her window unlocked and he could come in the window.” The girl told police she fell asleep at about 9:30 p.m. When she awoke later, she said someone was in bed with her, who she thought was her boyfriend. However, one side of her pants and underwear was
off, she felt pain in her groin area and there was evidence of having just had sexual intercourse. As she went to the bathroom, the person in bed with her awoke and it was Trotman, the court documents state. She asked where her boyfriend was and Trotman told her he was still trying to fix the car tire. The girl claims he didn’t explain why he was there and quickly left through the window. “[The victim] believes Trotman entered through the window while she was sleeping because only she and her mother have keys to the apartment and the front door was secured with a deadbolt and chain,” the documents continue. The girl told police she doesn’t have any memory between 9:30 p.m. and 3:40 a.m. and that she had never said or done anything to make Trotman think she wanted to have sex with him. “[The victim] stated that
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she thought that Trotman was strange because he would always hang out with [her boyfriend] and [he] would flirt with her and her young friends,” court documents state. She called her friend and was soon driven to the hospital after Trotman left. Nurses at St. Francis performed a rape kit and noted evidence of rape. When police interviewed the girl’s boyfriend, he was at first reluctant to speak and said he was “torn between his girlfriend and his father.” Ultimately, he told police he and his father planned to go to his aunt’s house after the girls left them. But “at one point he believes he passed out near an overpass.” The boyfriend eventually got to his aunt’s who told him she had not seen his father. “[The victim’s boyfriend] stated that it was after this that he learned from [his girlfriend] what had
happened,” the documents continue. “He and [the victim] felt that Trotman had created a diversion for him by sending him to their aunt’s home.” The two had been dating since August 2014, the victim told police. The girl knew her boyfriend’s father had been to prison but her boyfriend had “failed to inform” her he was a sex offender. Trotman was convicted of attempted promotion of commercial sex abuse of a minor and unlawful imprisonment in 2010, failure to register as a sex offender in 2013, attempting to elude, several assault convictions and forgery, among others. “In addition, the state is aware of a very serious allegation against the defendant from 2013 in which the defendant is alleged to have beaten and raped a teenage girl, while trying to force her to engage in prostitution,” court documents state.
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The city of Federal Way Emergency Management Division will provide information to help better prepare you for possible earthquakes. The free presentation will be from 12-1 p.m. on April 30 at City Hall, 33325 Eighth Ave. S. Topics will include the types of earthquakes and their possible impacts to the Pacific Northwest; federal, state and local planning efforts to respond and recover from earthquakes; community preparedness plans and activities; and individual preparedness considerations. Attendance is free but registration is required by emailing ray.gross@cityoffederalway.com or calling 253-835-2712.
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EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the Por t Orchard Independent. This is not an entry-level position. Requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, pagination, photography, and InDesign skills. editing and monitoring social media including Twitter, FaceBook, etc. The successful candidate: Has a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs. Po s s e s s e s ex c e l l e n t writing and verbal skills, and can provide representative clips from one o r m o r e p r o fe s s i o n a l publications. Has experience editing reporters’ copy and submitted materials for content and style. Is proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDes i g n . I s ex p e r i e n c e d managing a For um page, writing cogent and stylistically interesting commentaries, and editing a reader letters column. Has exper ience with social media and newspaper website content management and understands the value of the web to report news on a daily basis. Has p r o ve n i n t e r p e r s o n a l skills representing a newspaper or other organization at civic functions and public venues. Understands how to lead, motivate, and mentor a small news staff. Must develop knowledge of local arts, business, and government. Must be visible in the community. Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested in joining the team at the Port Orchard Independent, email us your cover letter, resume, and up to 5 samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: EDPOI in the subject line.
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257650 ................................AOG2342 WA 08R158
K30634 ...................................210CWH TX 08K095
1993 CHEVROLET CORSICA
2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
2000 FORD F-150
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256871 ...................................171KTL WA 08R159
K31424 ................................. B04711L WA 08K096
1977 DODGE MOTORHOME
1997 LAND ROVER RANGEROVER 2006 FORD TAURUS
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258569 .............VIN:SALPV144XVA35415 08R160
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1996 DODGE NEON
2000 MAZDA 626
1998 FORD WINDSTAR
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257484 ...................................707ZHP WA 08R161
K30688 ................................... 726ZJH WA 08K098
1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
1994 NISSAN SENTRA
2004 INTERNATIONAL VAN
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256891 ................................ ALN2022 WA 08R162
K30684 .................................B26679X WA 08K099
1980 FORD ECONOLINE-350
2000 TOYOTA SIENNA
2004 INTERNATIONAL VAN
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256890 ................................ ADT8399 WA 08R163
K32815 ................................ AOP0549 WA 08K100
2002 FORD EXPLORER
1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING In the Matter of the Estate of: JEREMY FORGEY, Deceased. No. 15-4-02061-4 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by an otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as other wise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 1.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 15, 2015 Personal Representative: Randy Forgey Attorney for Personal Representative: Theresa Petrey Address for Mailing or Service: Theresa Petrey C/O The Law Office of Theresa Petrey PO Box 1341 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Published in the Federal Way Mirror on April 10, 17, 24, 2015. FWM2212
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS 2015 PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RFB # 15-008 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through May 18, 2015, until 3:00 p.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after 3:00 p.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING:
All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 3:15p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Hylebos Conference Room, 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. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project shall consist of: The Work to be performed under this Contract consists of furnishing materials, tools, labor, and other work or items incidental thereto (excepting any materials, equipment, utilities or service, if any, specified herein to be furnished by the Owner or others), and performing all Work as required by the Contract in accordance with the Contract Documents, all of which are made a part hereof. This project provides for the construction, sequencing and traffic control of improvements to certain streets, shoulders and sidewalks in five (5) locations within the City of Federal Way as listed below and in the following pages. The project includes, but is not limited to the furnishing and installation of specialty signage, bases, poles and standard signage poles and bases, removal and installation of concrete sidewalks, curbs, and asphalt pavement, installation of ADA accessible ramps with detectable warning strips, reinforced curb and short walls, installation of pedestrian refuge islands with detectable warning strips as detailed, pavement markings, sign removals and relocations, and all items necessary to complete the work described in the contract documents. Work will be conducted at five (5) locations in the City of Federal Way as shown on the plans, vicinity map, and as noted below. Schedule A: 12 Ave SW / SW Dash Point Rd (SR 509) Schedule B: SW 320 St west of 3 Pl SW Schedule C: S 320 St west of 5 Ave S Schedule D: 19 Ave SW north of SW 340 St Schedule E: 1 Way S north of S 340 St The Contractor shall not open any new crosswalks to the public at any location that has a two-way left-turn lane until the installation of Specialty Signs, Poles, Bases, and all facilities are completely operational. The Contractor shall install methods of closure of the crossings and maintain the closure of the crossings until crossings are fully operational. The Contractor shall complete all work within 45 working 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 Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to Erik Preston, PE, Seni o r Tr a f f i c E n g i n e e r, b y f a c s i m i l e a t (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Erik Preston, PE, Senior Traffic Engineer prior to bid opening date. PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashier’s check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB #15-008, 2015 Pedestrian Improvement Program. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington. Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205 McGraw Hill Construction Dodge, 3315 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71913 Cora Inc. – Plan Center, 10002 Aurora Avenue North, #36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30092 Builders Exchange of Washington, 2607 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Contractor Plan Center, 5468 SE International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222 iSqFt Planroom, c/o Cascade A&E 235 9th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109 – oregon-washington@isqft.com 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 oppor-
tunity 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 Contractor 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 bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required associated documents are executed in full. Regardless of the date of award or Notice to Proceed, the Contractor must complete all work under this project by October 31, 2015. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: 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 bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidder 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 23rd day of April, 2015. Published in the Federal Way Mirror April 24, 2015 and May 1, 2015 FWM 2218
ORDINANCE SUMMARY At their April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting, the Federal Way City Council passed the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 15-788 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, imposing a one-year moratorium on recreational marijuana-related businesses and other activities involved in the retail, production, and processing of recreational marijuana; establishing a work group to develop a work plan; setting time frame for a public hearing; and authorizing a public vote at the November general election. The full text of the ordinance(s) is available by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 253-835-2540. Copies will be mailed upon request, in accordance with the City’s fee schedule. Dated: April 22, 2015 Stephanie Courtney, CMC, City Clerk Published Federal Way Mirror: April 24, 2015 FWM2219
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Friends of the Federal Way Libraries Booksale: Gently used books, DVDs, CDs and books on tape will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 at the Federal Way libraries.
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AAA Driver Improvement Program: A refresher course for defensive driving skills will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Foundation House, located at 32290 First Ave. S. Cost is $18 per person. Pre-registration is required. For enrollment information, call 206-243-3564. Youth With Special Needs Fishing Derby: Local Lions clubs will host a free fishing derby for kids pre-school through high school ages from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Auburn Mill Pond Park, located at 4582 Mill Pond Dr. SE, Auburn. All participants must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A limited amount of fishing rods and bait will be available. For more information, contact Dave Bryan at 253-921-3710 or Julia Wood at 253-740-4701. Marine Hills Garden Club Annual Plant Sale: A great selection of annuals, perennials, natives, shrubs and small tress will be available for purchase from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at 29301 7th Pl. S. For more information, contact Judy McDonald at 253-839-4413. Beamer Breakdown-The 12th Dance: Todd Beamer High School Dance Team will host their 12th annual showcase and fundraiserfrom 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Todd Beamer High School, located at 35999 16th Ave. S. Cost is $10 for adults or $8 for students.
April 28
Poetry and Memoir Reading and Writing Workshop: Brian Turner will host this free workshop from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 in Building 2 at Highline College, located at 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines. For more information, contact Sharon Hashimoto at 206-592-3158 or email shashimoto@highline.edu South King Fire & Rescue Meeting: Regular board of commissioners meeting will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 at Station 68, 1405 SW 312th St. For more information, contact Lauri Perry at 253-946-7253 or email Lauri. perry@southkingfire.org Single Seniors Dine Out: Join other single seniors, age 55 and older for dinner and conversation from 5:30 to 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 at IHop restaurant, located at 178 SW Campus Dr. For more information, contact Barbara at 253-332-4126 or email bbdineout@gmail.com. Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking Community Meeting: Meeting will be held
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May 1-3
Anything Goes: Students at Thomas Jefferson High School will present the musical, “Anything Goes,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 at Thomas Jefferson High School, located at 4248 S 288th St., Auburn. Tickets are $11 for general admission, $9 for seniors age 55 and older, and can be purchased at the door or by emailing anythinggoesattj@ comcast.net.
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Stone Images VI: Viewing Stones, also called suiseki in Japanese, will be on display through Sunday, May 3 at the Pacific Bonsai Museum, located at 2515 S. 336th St. For more information, email info@pacificbonsaimuseum.org, call 253-353-7345 or visit www. pacificbonsaimuseum.org. History Seminars: Learn about history in a weekly series of free presentations by Highline College faculty and other guest speakers from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through May in room 204 of Building 8 at the Highline College campus. For more information, contact Dr. Tim McMannon at tmcmannon@highline.edu or 206-592-3329. Science Seminars: Learn about
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592-3338. Break the Chains of Human Trafficking 5K: Teams of 10 or more may be registered online at www.fwcat.org until 8 p.m. May 8. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 16 beginning at the Federal Way Farmers Market, located in the
www.federalwaymirror.com Sears parking lot at The Commons mall. For more information, email dawnn21@gmail.com Computer Classes for Seniores: Classes for MS Word, Excel, photo editing, email and more will be offered both mornings and afternoons through Friday, May 29 at the Federal Way Senior Center. Classes are $4 per hour. For more
information, contact Catherine North at registrar@federalwayseniorcenter.org, call 253-838-3604 or visit www.federalwayseniorcenter.org/computer-classes. Preparing for US Citizenship: Highline College will be offering a free course for community members who are preparing to take the U.S. citizenship test from 1 to 3
p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through June 10 and Saturdays through Aug. 29. No class on June 13 and June 20. For more information, contact Joy Smucker at jsmucker@highline.edu or call 206-592-3856. Summer Youth Theatre Program: Registration is now open for the 2015 summer camps. Visit rosebudctc.org for more information. Freedom From Tobacco Support Group: Group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, at St. Francis Hospital, oncology waiting area. For more information, call Heidi Henson, at 253426-6746. One-on-One Resume Assistance: A KCLS volunteer can provide 45 minutes of one-on-one assistance writing or updating resumes. Registration required. For days and times, please call 253839-0257. Computer Classes: Library volunteers provide computer classes or one-on-one help to learn email, Excel, Facebook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word and more 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. Please call 206-267-7070 between 9 a.m. and noon, Tuesday through Thursday.
Join the club
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.
SHOULD STATE LAWMAKERS
RAISE YOUR TAXES SO GOVERNOR INSLEE CAN PAY BACK HIS UNION SUPPORTERS? In the 2012 election, big union bosses representing powerful government unions contributed $4.7 MILLION TO GOVERNOR
INSLEE’S CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR. And now he’s trying to return the favor with your tax dollars. At least $1 billion of the $1.5 billion tax increase Inslee and Democrats want in this budget would be used to give unionized state employees a hefty pay raise. Which means more dues money for the unions and more campaign contributions for Jay Inslee.
Opposed to political pay backs and higher taxes? Call the legislative hotline and ask lawmakers to reject the House budget.
1-800-562-6000
PAID FOR BY THE FREEDOM FOUNDATION | PO BOX 552 OLYMPIA, WA 98507
IT’S TIME TO STOP THE ENDLESS CYCLE OF CRONYISM AND CORRUPTION IN OLYMPIA. YOUR TAXES SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR NECESSARY SERVICES, NOT TO PAY OFF THE GOVERNOR’S DEBT TO HIS UNION BENEFACTORS.
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Free child car seat check-up events FROM STAFF REPORTS
Child safety seats can save lives, but they need to be used properly to be effective. Parents and caregivers can get support in fitting their children securely in car seats at five free child car seat check-up events in upcoming months, beginning Friday, April 24. Public Health - Seattle and King County is hosting the events. Five free events will be held at the following days and locations: • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 8 at the Renton Community Center, 1715 SE Maple Valley Highway, Renton • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 12 at Babies R Us, 17501 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at Valley Regional Fire Authority, 1101 D St. NE, Auburn • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at St. Francis Hospital, 34515 Ninth Ave. S., Federal Way Parents and caregivers will have their child safety seat checked by a certified child safety seat technician for safe installation and educational materials will be on hand. Soon-to-be parents and caregivers are welcome as well. These events are ones of many ongoing child safety seat check-up events in the Puget Sound area. Check the Washington Safety Restraint Coalition website for locations and schedules. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping children up to two years old in rear facing seats or until they have reached the maximum height and weight limits of the car seat as allowed by the manufacturer. Child safety seats reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants younger than one year old and by 54 percent for toddlers in passenger cars, according to national research. Among children four to eight years old, child safety seats reduce the risk for serious injury by 45 percent when compared with seat belt use alone. For more information about the events, contact Alan Abe at 206-263-8544.
Free Health Talk
Addressing Our Athletes’ Foot and Ankle Ailments Tuesday, April 28 6 – 7:30 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Federal Way Register today! Call 1 (888) 825-3227 or visit chifranciscan.org/ortho
St. Francis Hospital
Don’t let foot and ankle pain keep you benched. If foot and ankle pain is keeping you from the activities you enjoy, join this free talk sponsored by St. Francis. Sarah Shogren, DPM
Sarah Shogren, DPM, and Kaari Runge, PT, will discuss non-surgical and surgical options for active individuals including: – Treatments for bunions and neuromas – Solutions for sports injuries such as ankle sprains and degenerative arthritis – Physical therapy exercises to address pain
Say goodbye to foot and ankle pain. For good. Kaari Runge, PT
Register today! Call 1 (888) 825-3227 or visit chifranciscan.org/ortho
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