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Chief of staff seeks to collect state pension, despite state denials BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com
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he highest paid employee in the city of Federal Way is seeking to collect a full retirement in addition to his salary,
even though state officials twice deemed him ineligible for benefits and claimed he was not really retired. Officials with the state Department of Retirement Systems said Chief of Staff Brian Wilson did
not completely separate from employment when he retired from the police department on Jan. 15, 2014, as he had a prior agreement with the city to begin his position as chief of staff five days later, according to public records the
Mirror obtained. But Wilson’s attorney disagrees. “While there may have been a plan [for the chief of staff position] in a loose sense, he still separated from service entirely from the city and there was a period of days be-
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fore he was extended a position of employment,” Robert L. Christie, with Christie Law Group PLLC, told the Mirror on Wilson’s behalf, who declined to comment on the matter. “There was no hidden [ more PENSION, page 10 ]
Protesters call for $15 minimum wage
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After her main sponsor pulled out last-minute, Miss Washington Tara Uson-Fee with National American Miss is looking for help to fund her trip to compete for the National Queen Title in Anaheim, California during Thanksgiving weekend. “I feel extremely blessed and thankful to even have this opportunity to be competing as Miss Washington, and I really want to make my great state proud,” Uson-Fee wrote on her gofundme.com page. “My dream is to become 2015 National American Miss. With my title, I will have the opportunity to travel around the country and world to inspire girls to learn to be more self-confident and discover that they can accomplish anything when they believe in themselves.” The young Filipino woman’s sponsor was a man who owned a glass company but had pulled out after some unexpected family struggles. Now, Uson-Fee has to scrounge together $1,500 in time for her Nov. 21 [ more MISS, page 11 ]
“What do we say in Federal Way? Low pay is not OK!” rang out from a crowd of protesters just outside of Federal Way’s The Commons mall on Tuesday. That was before they marched throughout the Commons and were kicked out by security around 11:30 a.m. Organized by Working Washington, the group who launched the Seattle fast food strikes in 2013 for the $15 minimum wage, the rally was part of the statewide “It’s Our Time” day of action. Similar rallies took place in Seattle, Spokane, Yakima and Olympia as well as more than 250 locations nationwide. Federal Way resident Alina Hizik, 23, has worked at her two jobs – Jack in the Box and Chevron – for about a year and shares the burden of paying rent with her brother. But she’s still left with nothing at the end of each month. “You work hard but it’s not enough, you know? And it feels like you want that hard work to pay off,” Hizik said. “I figure if we as people make $15 minimum wage, we wouldn’t have to work two jobs.” Hizik said she’s already struggling with expenses and bills now so paying for college isn’t something that seems doable, even though she hopes to go one day. “I hope to make a change for everyone, not just me,” she said when asked why she was at the rally. “Unless you spend time in [our] shoes, a week, then you won’t truly understand.” According to Working Washington, Federal Way has a declining Caucasian population despite the city’s 30 percent population increase since it was incorporated as a city 25 years ago. While Federal Way has a significant amount of low-income housing options, more than 25 percent of renters pay more than half of their incomes towards rent, the organization’s of-
Above, about 40 protesters walk in front of The Commons mall during a rally calling for a $15 minimum wage on Tuesday. The rally, organized by Working Washington, was part of a statewide day of action. Left, a protester confronts Charles Sullivan (left), the general manager of The Commons mall, after the crowd marched through the mall chanting, “Low pay is not OK!” PHOTOS BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror
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Parker Ewing, 15, recently visited the South King Fire and Rescue firefighters who saved his life. Parker and his greatgrandpa were asleep when the family’s home burned in a fire on Oct. 30. Parker led the family’s two dogs out the back door and to safety but then he heard his greatgrandpa crying for help and returned inside the house. He found his great-grandpa in bed and carried him near the front door and set him
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meet this family and see a young man who had risked his life for another come so near to death but now fully recovered,” said Capt. Jeff
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www.federalwaymirror.com another wage increase, she The Commons mall is public officials “should be [ WAGE from page 1] ficials stated. “Seven of the 10 most common occupations in Federal Way typically pay poverty-wages, and more than 10,000 people leave the city each day for work,” according to Working Washington’s website. Those jobs include retail sales, customer service representatives, building and grounds cleaning and maintenance, laborers and material movers, cooks and food preparation workers, personal care and service workers. Calvin Hurt, 19, said his three months working at the Federal Way McDonald’s have been good — he makes minimum wage — but he’s concerned about what will happen when he starts college in January. “My opinion is $15 would be great for me, personally, because college isn’t cheap,” he said. “My parents, they don’t have money to pay for that. Scholarships don’t always come around and I just need it to support me and my brother. They all kind of depend on me because I’m the brains of the family.” Hurt hopes to study business management, music and interpretation of Spanish and said a higher wage would alleviate worries about transportation to his classes in Tacoma, adding that bus routes aren’t always consistent. “Federal Way is a really great place, a nice little town, but I feel like our prices and our minimum wage do not [equate] to each other. They’re not good, it will always not balance out because $9.47 will not pay a $700-$800 rent, bills, deposit fees or security. It’s just not happening here.”
also a major employment center, with primarily lowwage retail jobs for national chain stores such as Sears, Target and Applebee’s, the organization states. Mall general manager Charles Sullivan was outside on Tuesday trying to control the rally, but would not provide comment to the Mirror and instead referred staff to corporate communications, who also failed to respond by deadline. “These workers want politicians to know that on the second Tuesday of November in the 2016 election, they’re going to be held accountable and we want a president and Congress people who support a $15 minimum wage,” said Chris Casquejl, a spokesman with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 775, which represents 44,000 long-term care-workers in Washington and Montana. “It’s not just about the $15 minimum wage, it’s about getting paid sick time off, being able to take care of yourself when you can’t work and in the industry our workers work in, being able to know your schedule more than a day or two in advance.” Casquejl said the working class has been under attack for decades but warns that the 64 million workers making less than $15 an hour will be a political force in the polls for the presidential election. Working Washington officials state the priorities of 30th Legislative District representatives do not yet fully reflect the shifting local landscape. But say that wages, housing and other economic justice issues are of “growing importance to this community” and local
careful to avoid being on the wrong side of supermajority support for good jobs in a place that so badly needs them — particularly somewhere, which is swinging and shifting as quickly as Federal Way.”
LEGISLATIVE RESPONSE
Rep. Linda Kochmar (R-Federal Way) said while she voted against the state’s effort to increase minimum wage to $12 an hour, she is not opposed to strengthening minimum wage. “I have always thought that if you work hard and make a positive contribution to society, that you should have the opportunity to support yourself and your family,” she said in an email. “Every worker in Washington, regardless of their job title, deserves a pathway to making a living wage.” Kochmar encourages employers to listen to the concerns of employees, but believes an increase in minimum wage would “only give a handful of people a raise and put the jobs of many more in jeopardy.” “I’d rather work on solutions to fight for those whose jobs may be at risk if a higher minimum wage is mandated or if employers are forced to incur the costs and jump through bureaucratic hoops of mandatory paid sick leave for virtually all employers in the state,” she said. She thinks improving the public education system so that people are better equipped to enter the workforce and get well-paying jobs or creating a “training wage” are better options. Protections for employers would have to be secured before she would support
said. Rep. Carol Gregory (D-Federal Way) said the Legislature needs to address the people who are getting squeezed out of the middle class by increasing costs despite stagnating wages. “We have an amazing ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ situation in Federal Way and people are probably not as aware,” Gregory said. “Poverty is very real here. You only have to look at school populations to see that. We don’t have a lot of industry that pays family wage jobs and, unfortunately, that causes people to drive out of the city to get a family wage job, which means money on gas, cars, etc.” Gregory said it’s “pretty pathetic” what people have to live through and she worries about young adults who graduate from college with degrees, yet are unable to find work and resort to working low wage jobs and relying on low-income housing because of it. Sen. Mark Miloscia (R-Federal Way) said he’s supported raising the minimum wage and providing paid sick leave “long before it was popular.” In winter 2015, Miloscia introduced a bill that slowly increases
November 13, 2015 [3] minimum wage throughout time, with no cap, but also addresses concerns from employers, as it links to profit and productivity. “The problem with the $12 or $15 minimum wage is that we fight that and then it stays there and then OK, we’re going to fight it again eight years down the road?” Miloscia said. “Let’s raise it from $15 to $16 or $12 to $14, well then we fight it again? Let’s work on a bill that solves it for everybody and then we can deal with some of the other issues.” Miloscia said he’s a big believer that the more people who can work and pay themselves, the less of a safety net they’ll need. By reducing the number of people on welfare, people will in turn reduce the size of government, he said. But there’s a crisis on the other side of this issue that Miloscia says few people are talking about – affordable housing in King County, specifically Seattle. “The gentrification and the insane rents and housing crisis there, no matter what we raise the minimum wage to, nobody can live there,” he said, adding that high rents push Seattle workers to South King County and makes traffic conges-
tion horrific. “How can we deal with traffic congestion if we’re sending the poor and working class farther away and now they have to travel?” While Miloscia has been a critic on Seattle’s push for rent control, he does believe there needs to be more oversight of the Growth Management Act, which says affordable housing should be available at all economic levels. “Right now, it’s only doing it for those making $50,000 a year,” he said. “So, if you have to make $50,000 a year, what about the 40 percent of workers who don’t make that? Well, if the Growth Management Act was working right, they would force King County and Seattle government to expand the housing supply. The more supply you have, housing prices go down.” Miloscia said Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s plan to have 20,000 units built throughout the next 10 years is not ambitious enough when there will be about 50,000 more jobs during that time. “We’ll fall further behind,” he said. “If he said we’re going to build 200,000 more units, then maybe we can see housing prices go down.”
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WIAA SWIM AND DIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS COME TO FEDERAL WAY The Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association 2A, 3A and 4A Girls Swim and Dive Championships will take place today and tomorrow at the Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The first preliminary rounds begin at 9:45 a.m. for the 2A championships today. The 3A prelims are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and the 4A prelims are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. They will continue on Saturday with the 2A finals scheduled for 9:30 a.m. The 3A finals are scheduled the same day at 2:15 p.m. and the 4A finals are scheduled at 7 p.m. Decatur’s Meghann McLaughlin is the lone swimmer from Federal Way to qaulify for the state championships. She will be taking part in the 200 and 500-yard freestyle events. Contact and sports submissions: Terrence Hill thill@federalwaymirror.com or 253-925-5565 ext. 5054
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homas Jefferson’s most successful season in school history came to an end as they fell 17-14 to Mount Si in the crossover round of the state playoffs on Friday. The Raiders knew the Wildcats were going to challenge them going into the game. They finished third in the always-tough KingCo league. Jefferson came out firing on all cylinders. The defense forced a quick three-andout, stuffing a run in the backfield and stopping both of Mount Si’s pass attempts. It looked like Jefferson was going to take an early lead when Kenny Turner broke away for a 67-yard gain on their first play from scrimmage. He was tackled at the 9-yard line. From there, Jefferson drove to the 2-yard line on the first two plays, only to give up a sack on the third. The drive culminated in a missed 30-yard field goal, which proved important later in the game. Mount Si took to the air for much of the game as the Jefferson defense was able to limit the rushing attack. The Wildcats struck first in the first quarter with a 5-yard halfback pass from Jesiah Irish to Colton Swain, to take a 7-0 lead. They extended their lead in the second quarter using the passing attack once again. This time, quarterback Harrison Danna found Swain for a 11-yard touchdown. Takeaways helped Jefferson keep the lead from get-
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Mount Si’s Reid Lutz celebrates after Thomas Jefferson’s final pass play falls incomplete. Mount Si won 17-14 in a playoff matchup on Friday, Nov. 30 at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror ting out of hand. A fumble recovery and an interception stopped Wildcat drives that went deep into Raiders territory. The Raiders trailed 14-0 at the half. Jefferson finally got on the board with just over six minutes left in the third quarter. The defense forced Mount Si to punt in their own territory. The snap went over the punter’s head and out of the endzone for a safety. A heavy dose of Turner followed on Jefferson’s ensuing drive. He scored the first Raider touchdown on an 18yard run where he dove for the pylon. The extra point was missed, cutting the lead to 14-8 as the third quarter neared its end. With momentum on their side, the Raiders forced another turnover. Da’karai Sanders came off the edge from the linebacker position and leveled Danna from his blindside, forcing a fumble in the process. Justin Madden recovered
and Jefferson was in Mount Si’s territory to start the fourth quarter. A 16-yard pass from Mason Delacruz to Turner on fourth down tied the game at 14 with 9:33 left to play. They were unsuccessful on the two-point conversion. Even worse, they had to burn a timeout when they were short a lineman on the play. Mount Si responded quickly with their best offensive possession of the second half. They quickly drove down to the Jefferson 33-yard line with a few long passes. The Wildcats chose to settle for a field goal. Reed Paradissis nailed the 40-yard kick with room to spare to give Wildcats back the lead at 17-14. With one last shot to tie, Jefferson drove down the field with no timeouts and three minutes left in the game. They made it inside the 20 yard line with just under a minute left.
A pass fell incomplete on first down. On second down, they tried a shovel pass to the motioning receiver, but lost yardage and kept the clock moving. With 31 seconds left, they spiked the ball on third down. On fourth and long, the pass went just over the receiver’s fingertips and Mount Si players began to celebrate. “Right now, you’re feeling bad because of the loss,” Jefferson head coach Jeff Zenisek said. “I think we could have beat them, but we made some critical errors.” “As far as where this program has been and where these kids have taken it, it’s not me, it’s our staff and these kids,” Zenisek said. “They all believed and became a family. Everyone you heard out here talking, that’s what they emphasized. That’s what it’s all about.” Turner finished with 221 yards on 32 carries. He had a rushing and receiving touchdown.
Madden finished with 12 tackles, three of them for a loss. The defense held Mount Si to just 8 yards rushing the entire game. The Wildcats finished with 236 yards through the air, but were held to just 28 yards total in the second half. Jefferson had five takeaways in the game, including two interceptions in the final minute of the first half. Mount Si will move on to face Graham-Kapowsin in the first round of the state playoffs. Jefferson finishes the year with a 7-3 record and their first-ever outright league title.
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It took Beamer only 12 seconds to put points on the board. Lincoln Mitchell-Liulama returned an interception for a touchdown on the first play of the game. It was Skyline quarterback Blake Gregory’s first interception of the season. The next 54 points were scored by the Spartans as they won 54-14. After building a 14-7 lead in the first quarter, the Spartans erupted for 34 points in the second quarter, building a 48-7 lead by the half. They struck once more to put the game at 54-7. A late rushing touchdown by Beamer’s Phillip Quach put the score at 54-14. Rashaad Boddie rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries for the Spartans. Gregory was 8-14 for 133 yards, one interception and four touchdowns. Todd Beamer had less [ more FOOTBALL, page 5 ]
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Federal Way finishes just short of state berth in loss to Puyallup BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com
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ederal Way’s girls soccer team nearly made it to state, but fell short against Puyallup in a winner-to-state, loser out game as the Vikings won 4-2 on Nov. 5. After earning the fourth seed out of the South Puget Sound League North for district playoffs, the Eagles started their quest for a state playoff berth with a game against the Stadium Tigers on Nov. 3. Anjilia Sumandig and Audrey Shin both scored for the Eagles as they defeated the Tigers 2-1. The Eagles gave up a goal to Kristi Williams in the 65th minute, but were able to withstand a late push by Stadium. The win earned them a match with the Puyallup Vikings at Viking Stadium in University Place. The Vikings were a high scoring team, scoring at least two goals in all but three of their previous 15 matches. It took awhile for both teams to get going. Puyallup was the first to put a point on the board in the 21st minute when Saige Lyons found Katelynn Wood after a corner kick and Wood buried her shot in the bottom corner of the net. A minute later, it looked as though Puyallup would take a 2-0 lead after a collision involving the goalkeeper near the net. The goal was waved off for illegal contact. The Vikings took the 1-0 lead into the half. Puyallup quickly added another goal in the second half when Lyons scored in the 50th minute on a shot from 18 yards out after beating the defenders. Despite the two-goal deficit, Federal Way was not
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ready to give up. The Eagles responded with a goal of their own just five minutes later. Puyallup goalkeeper Brooke Johnston was unable to cleanly handle a shot she had stopped. Rachel Kimura raced toward the net and put the ball into it just as Johnston was diving for it again. Trailing 2-1, Federal Way had new life but it did not last long. Noelle Kock Wah Ng and
Jordyn Bartelson scored goals for Puyallup in the 64th and 65th minute, extending the lead to 4-1 over the Eagles. Federal Way scored the final goal of the night when Kayla Peterson’s header found its way just underneath the crossbar, but over the outstretched hand of the keeper in the 72nd minute. The Eagles had a few more opportunities but were unable to score.
“I got nine seniors and three juniors and the rest are young underclassmen and I would say that they’ve fought every game this season,” Federal Way head coach Lynde Clarke said. “With injuries and sicknesses and family issues, I think we’ve come out on top all season.” Clarke finished by saying she would miss the senior players as they move on. The Eagles finished the season with a 7-7-2 record.
Anjilia Sumandig (right) battles Puyallup’s Hallie Johnson (left) for the ball in Puyallup’s 4-2 win on Nov. 5 in University Place. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror
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Mark C. Grimes
July 9, 1929 to November 8, 2015
Mark passed away at the age of 86. His wife of 39 years, Karolyn, and his daughter Teri, were at his side. In addition to Karolyn and Teri, Mark was survived by 3 daughters, 4 sons, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Mark was preceded in death by his oldest daughter. An open house to celebrate his life will be held at his home on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 1-4 pm.
Rosemary Ellen Lovell Kaufman Howard M. Gordon
Howard is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Nellie. He was 94 years old. He was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on October 29, 1921 & passed away on October 29, 2015 at the Washington Veterans Home Retsil in Port Orchard, Washington. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 14 at 3:00 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2415 South 320th, Federal Way. Please make donations to the Capital Campaign in care of Calvary Lutheran Church or Alzheimers Association. Please sign the online memorial at bonneywatson.com.
Frederick Waterman Hanna, Jr.
Frederick Waterman Hanna, Jr. passed on October 8, 2015, at 83 years of age, following a heart attack. A resident at Wesley Homes Lea Hill in Auburn, Washington, he is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Helena Hanna, son Steven Frederick Hanna, daughter Celia Lynn Hanna Bender and grandchildren Sarah Hanna, Matthew Hanna, Calen Bender and Corbin Bender, daughter-inlaw Theresa Hanna and son-in-law Charles Bender. Born June 1, 1932 in Wooster, OH the only child of Frederick “Fritz” Waterman Hanna, Sr. and Sarah Virginia Blake Hanna, he earned his undergraduate degree from Pomona College in Claremont, CA in 1952 and his Masters of Systematic Theology from Yale Divinity School in New Haven, CT in 1958 where he was a member of the prestigious men’s a cappella singing group the Whiffenpoofs. While on an internship teaching at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC, he met his future wife Helena Taylor. They married in 1956 in Connelly Springs, NC. Fred Hanna served his entire career in the YMCA. From Camp Director to Executive Director in major metropolitan areas, he lived his life in service to others. From Wilmington, DE, to Milwaukee, WI, Rochester, MN, Spokane, WA, San Francisco, CA to Atlanta, GA Fred touched hearts and minds in every region he worked. Retiring to the Pacific Northwest in 1993, Fred Hanna remained active in the YMCA, his community and church right up to his death. He was a music lover and performed locally with the Federal Way Chorale, in his church choir, and with the Lea Hill Singers, as well as internationally in Rome, Italy and Vienna, Austria in the chorus of Andrew T. Miller’s “The Birth of Christ.” Known for his kindness, intelligence, sharp wit and as a wonderful mentor, Fred Hanna will be greatly missed by family and friends at home and across the globe. In lieu of flowers, please contribute in his name:https://www.youcaring.com/FredHanna
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Born in Hastings, Nebraska to John and Lucy Lovell, Rosemary grew up with six brothers and sisters. After WWII was declared, the family moved to Tacoma where she graduated from Lincoln High School. While in school, she met her love, Frank (Bud) Kaufman and they married after the war (December 29, 1945). After a short residence in Colville (where Bud grew up) they returned to the coast where Bud worked for Boeing and they raised their family, first in Renton and then for 20+ years on a small farm in the Auburn/Federal Way area. Rosemary loved being a wife and mom, was active in her kid’s schools, taught cake decorating to countless south King County residence and made wedding cakes for 100s of newlyweds including for her own family; taught and enjoyed all kinds of crafts and showed and sold her oil paintings through Kent Valley Artists and later helped launch Federal Way Artists where she painted for years. In retirement, she and Bud returned to Bud’s family homestead on Lake Thomas above Colville, WA where they built their dream home, spent most of each year at “The Lakes” and winters in Yuma, AZ. Rosemary continued to go to their Lake home for more than a decade after Bud’s death (1995), enjoying fishing, wild life and family visits.Wintering in Arizona, she joined the Desert Lily Quilters in 1999 and took on quilting with a passion, winning awards and gifting beautiful work to family. She was never without a project or a big smile. She was blessed with great friends and a family who loved her dearly.After 90 years, she joins Bud, her grandson Kurtis, her mom, dad, all six sisters and brothers and the Lord in heaven. She is survived by Dan (Vickie), Chuck (Ginny), Ron (Cindy), Mary (Tom); grandchildren Heidi, Ryan, Logan, Adam, Michelle, Jenna, Trey and Ty and three great grandchildren, Zoey, Avery and Riley. Graveside services will be held in Colville, Washington on November 14 at Mountain View Park. Memorials can be made in Rosemary’s honor to the American Heart and Stroke Association. 1465693
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Apathy was the big winner in last week’s election as only 31 percent of Federal Way’s 42,778 registered voters bothered to fill out their ballots. However, if you are conservative, Republican or don’t want marijuana in Federal Way then you were happy with the results. But, if you are moderate, Democrat or were looking forward to adding Cheetos to your weekly shopping list, then you were likely disappointed. With two good candidates running for the House of Representatives — appointed Democratic incumbent Carol Gregory and Republican challenger Teri Hickel — and with potential control of the state Legislature hanging in the balance, 68 percent of the voters yawned and watched reruns of the “Big Bang Theory.” This race will be the most expensive race for the Legislature in history, approaching $2 million, and only 31 percent bothered to vote in the 30th District. Hickel won with 55 percent to Gregory’s 45 percent. Historically, off years tend to be the purview of Republican voters, who after years of minority status in Washington politics have become much more disciplined voters than Democrats who usually wait until a presidential year to show up. Democrats had huge stakes riding on the outcome. Control of the House, a good incumbent to protect and even an issue to draw out the faithful in marijuana. But turnout was low and for the first time in many years the
Democratic leaning district will have three Republican legislators. Gregory will still be on the local school board, but they lost her vote in Olympia. Hickel turned out to be a better candidate than some of the other possible “name” candidates that were approached before she was. However, even though control of the House of Representatives will be fluid, Hickel will have to work extra hard to get anything passed as she will likely be a target next fall when her one year term is up. But the biggest question for Democrats is, who will be their candidate? Democrats did a good job of building a bench that included Council members Lydia Assefa-Dawson and Martin Moore. But Moore turned Republican after he was elected and Assefa-Dawson seems to have followed Moore. Also, Anthony Murrietta lost in the primary for the City Council, so the search is on to find candidates for all three legislative races. In council races, incumbent Dini Duclos was the biggest winner carrying almost 68 percent of the vote to PK Thumbi’s 32 percent despite his hard charge at the end. This was Duclos’s fourth race and will be her third term, but some political insiders wonder if Duclos was really that strong or did Thumbi’s campaign simply never catch fire? It was a good learning experi[ more ROEGNER page 7 ]
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ometimes, when people see me, they run in the opposite direction. I can hear their thoughts saying: “Oh no, it’s that chatty Magruder woman!” I was shopping at Fred Meyer when I ran into my veterinarian. He has cared for my cats for 30 years. He spotted me and immediately averted his eyes, took a sharp right turn and sprinted down the cereal aisle. Possibly, doctors have to do this to avoid having to give free medical advice. I considered chasing him down to tell him that I found Ernest Hemingway sitting on my toothbrush. But I know there is little he can do about a rude cat. This happens to me all the time. I’ve lived in Federal Way for 38 years. I don’t know everyone, but I do know a lot of people. If I stop to talk to everyone, I can be in a store for two hours or more. There have been many times when I have caught a glimpse of a friend exiting like the Roadrunner when they see me. I don’t take it personally (one of the “The Four Agreements,” a great book.) I know that, many times, people are too busy to chat. I once found former Federal Way Mayor Mary Gates surrounded by five people in the produce department at Fred Meyer. Carts blocked the aisles in four directions, tomatoes became inaccessible and customers had to walk a wide circle. I stood in line to talk to her. I’m such a Mary Gates groupie. She is one of the smartest women I have ever known. I frequently see my friend Bob McKenzie, retired military gentleman and warrior. He has served as chairperson of the scholarship committee for the Rotary Club for many years. He has worked hard to provide financial support for deserving students. I think he’s so wonderful, he deserves his own parade. If someone would like to organize the event, I’ll provide the marching cats. Over the years, I’ve had some amazing conversations in the Federal Way Fred Meyer. City Council persons Dini Duclos and Martin Moore are charming and willing to engage. I love my one-stop shopping time talking to Deputy Mayor Jean Burbidge and her husband Jim of Harmony Kings fame. I frequently run into South King Fire and Rescue commissioners Mark Freitas and Bill Gates, although not together. I’ve spoken
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Shame, shame, shame People, shame on you. People fought and were imprisoned fighting for the
right to vote and you can’t sit down at your kitchen table and fill out a ballot? Twenty-five percent turnout in King County is abysmal, it’s embarrassing. It is your right and your duty — and you failed miserably. People in Third World countries are better voters than we. Republicans — shame on you for running such a negative campaign. To stoop so low as to use what Carol Gregory said about income tax in the 1970s
and act as if she said it last week. I hope your candidate makes an effort to be more honest than her ads were. Democrats — shame on you for not voting. It is said that when Democrats vote, Democrats win. True, isn’t it? There really is no excuse for not voting. What about next year, what then? But presidential races are not the only important ones. Please, do better!
Catherine North, Federal Way
Disappointed in marijuana vote As a member of the procommittee for marijuanarelated businesses, I am saddened the voters chose to stay home or chose fear over what I consider good judgement. But those who choose not to vote, freely give their voices to others. In a democracy, what matters are the voices of those who do vote. In that debate, on both sides, we are good people
wanting the best for our city. For whatever reason, our friends from the concommittee were able to be more convincing than we were. They have my respect. Please join me in respecting the side in this debate that is not yours and in asking the City Council and mayor to respect the will of the voters now that they have spoken. In a few years from now, if we see some major changes in public opinion, we can have that conversation and vote again. Until then, the people have spoken.
Francois Ryf, Federal Way
www.federalwaymirror.com Osteoarthritis: When it’s more than just a stiff knee [ ROEGNER from page 6] ence for Thumbi and we may see his name on the ballot Call Us Today! again. Assefa-Dawson scored 53 percent of the vote to defeat Mark Greene’s 46 percent. This was Assefa-Dawson’s first election, but this race shouldn’t have been so close, and suggests that Assefa-Dawson has work to do on the issues. She had all the benefits on her side compared to Greene and Greene still captured over 5,000 votes. In the race for the open seat being vacated by Councilman Bob Celski, third-time candidate Mark Koppang won over first-time candidate Julie Hiller by a score of 56 percent to 44 percent. Since it had no incumbent, this race attracted the most interest. Last summer when candidates were considering their options, some people encouraged Hiller to look at another council position. In retrospect, that might have been a good idea. South King Fire and Rescue had three issues to watch. But the overall theme of interest to many was sending a message to the board of commissioners that it was time to open up the “insiders club” and become more transparent. Roger Flygare was chosen by the political insiders at the district but he only attracted 39 percent and was defeated by Bill Fuller who carried 61 percent. Fuller, an unknown, had burst onto the scene in the primary with a message of rational change. Some feared that Jerry Galland’s write-in effort might subtract votes from Fuller and help Flygare win. But the write-in had no impact. In the other race John Rickert was unopposed for reelection as his opponent, Marty Grisham, had dropped out prior to the primary. But in a “message vote,” 23 percent still voted for Grisham. More importantly, while the levy passed it only got 2 percent more than the required amount on its second try. There is a message in those three votes. Will the fire district hear it? Will Fuller, who wouldn’t be on the board without the “message vote,” actually follow through and try to move the board into policies more in step with today’s expectations of government? School district voters decided to keep the same team together and voted to retain Claire Wilson with a 52 percent win over Angela Griffin who carried 48 percent. Peter Sanchez was elected to a vacant position on the Lakehaven Utility District. Julie Wise won big as the new director of elections and incumbent Assessor Lloyd Hara was defeated by his former Chief Deputy John Wilson. And for those of you who feel guilty about not voting, the elections for 2016 and 2017 are already underway and you will get another chance!
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www.federalwaymirror.com Harlow practices at Northwest Wellness at 34730 Pacific Highway S. She graduated as valedictorian of her 2007 class at Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California. “It is such an honor to be recognized among the people within chiropractic who dedicate so much of their time,” Harlow said. “That makes this award even more special.” She serves as co-chair of the association’s Sports Council, where, as a volunteer, she organizes stations at sporting events to provide chiropractic adjustments to athletes. Harlow lives in Auburn.
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I was face-to-face with Bergeron and, believe it or not, he shot me an inappropriate look of disgust like: “Would you stop staring at me lady?” He was obviously angry. I admit, I spotted him in the store early on and followed him up and down the aisles to determine if, in fact, he was Tom Bergeron. It took some time because his biceps were out of proportion. Usually, body builders have a thick neck, but TB doesn’t. He has a pencil neck with blownup arms. I wonder if Hollywood sub-stars like him do body sculpting or have muscle implants? At any rate, all I wanted to say was: My daughters attended St. Vincent’s School in Federal Way, Washington with Apollo Anton Ohno, Olympic champion and Mirror Ball trophy winner.
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worker could be making more than Mr. Federal Way’s job as a weekly columnist (you didn’t really think this was Mr. Federal Way’s only job, did you?), but protests, rallies and the opportunity to speaking up for oneself is what makes the United States great. First Amendment rights are important here and while the protesters could have lasted longer on the sidewalk, Mr. Federal Way commends those who stood up for something they believe in. Millennials often get a bad rap for being too complain-y with not enough action. Take that crying child of yours and use it as a teaching opportunity, even if you disagree with what they’re chanting on about or not. Q: Mr. Federal Way, I’m still in shock that Teri
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some logic to this madness. There’s a majority of Democratic voters in the 30th Legislative District, as well as King County and the state. But clearly, the margin is slim since District 30’s legislators are all bright red Republicans now. Welcome to the club, Hickel. Off years (aka non-presidential elections) tend to turn out lower votes, and simple math tells us that fewer votes of a majority (Democratic) means fewer Democratic votes. So, how come those minority Republican votes reigned? Mr. Federal Way guesses they’re stubborn. Or this entire theory is just another way for Democrats to make an excuse for a Republican win. Either way, the voters have spoken, even if that does mean they chose a lessexperienced candidate. Q: Will you be at the Greater Chamber of Commerce gala on Saturday? A: None of your business.
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him as chief of staff because he wasn’t in you’re just taking time off without pay; you office yet, Christie said. never really left employment because you agenda — this is completely straightfor“Certainly there was talk, but that’s quite knew you were coming back. So they tend ward and [his retirement] was done different than action taken, which a mayorexactly the way the Department of Retire- to look at that as not a valid separation, elect can’t do” he told the Mirror. which means the person didn’t actually ment Systems prescribed.” Therefore, Kasuske’s reliance on the retire.” Wilson, who served as a police officer article “overlooks basic principles of conHe noted these retire-rehire agreements for nearly 34 years, began as the city’s tract and agency law that require a person don’t have to be a legal contract. chief of staff on Jan. 20, 2014 and earns an negotiating a contract to have authority “In federal guidance, they even go so far annual salary of $147,888. He also collects to make an offer,” according to Christie. an additional $19,620 per year in deferred as to say there just has to be a reasonable Furthermore, “put simply, the ongoing neexpectation that the individual compensation as he was ineligible gotiations were precisely that — unenforcewould be coming back to work for a Public Employees’ Retirement able as a matter of law — and [Kasuske] for that same employer before System contribution, and the city has no standing to construe the contract they actually terminate,” he said contributes $500 per month towards otherwise.” of IRS standards. “So it doesn’t his 401(a) retirement plan. He countered Kasuske’s conclusion that have to be a written contract Since he retired as police chief on Wilson should have contacted the departthat’s signed by both parties. It Jan. 15, 2014 and began his new posiment to ensure the city was meeting the doesn’t even have to be a verbal tion, he has sought to collect approxiagreement that would withstand retirement eligibility rules, saying she “misBrian Wilson mately $82,524 per year in retirement understands the facts.” Wilson and the city the legal scrutiny of [whether] benefits from the state Department of did seek clarification from the department, this is a contractual relationship. Retirement Systems as a member of when Stanley spoke with a LEOFF specialist It’s a lesser standard than that, according to the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firein December 2013, he noted. federal guidance. ” fighters’ Retirement System (LEOFF) Plan “Mr. Wilson did not simply take a leave of So why should a pensioner truly be 2. The department has denied his claims absence and return,” Christie said. “Rather, retired before being rehired? for benefits twice, and the second step of he followed the letter and the spirit of the “It’s a double-edged thing,” Nelsen said. his second appeal is currently before an advice issued by the Department of Retire“There’s taxation legalities at the federal administrative law judge, with a hearing level and policy at the state level. Retirement ment Systems.” set for this January. He also expressed his frustration regardplans are for retirees.” In her initial Feb. 21, 2014 denial letter, ing the department’s seeming lack of rules In her decision, Kasuske said while Alexandra Kasuske, LEOFF plan adminisor regulations that detail exactly what an trator, outlined the key factors in Wilson’s Wilson’s case or similar circumstances employee needs to do to separate from “are not specifically referenced on our case that led to her decision. employment. website as an example of On Dec. 19, 2013, then-city attorney “If they have some non-compliance, it would be Patricia Richards outlined Wilson’s retirerule book that should be reasonable for someone in ment as police chief, effective Jan. 15, followed by Wilson or your circumstances” reading 2014, and his acceptance of the new chief anyone else out there, let’s the department’s website “to of staff position. Richards’s email detailed see it. That just seems funat least feel some clarification Wilson’s new salary, vehicle allowance, damentally fair,” he said. was in order, and contact the deferred compensation and explained his Ferrell said in a statedepartment to ensure they sick leave balance and vacation accrual ment to the Mirror he were meeting the retirement would be reinstated in his new role. “fully supports my chief of eligibility rules. We have The city then issued a press release on staff and his due process only one contact on Dec. 23, Dec. 23, 2013 regarding the mayor’s new regarding this matter.” 2013 where you requested management structure. The Mirror subHe said he expressed his an estimate and a retirement sequently reported on the same day that desire to appoint Wilson packet.” the mayor-elect moved Wilson to a new as chief of staff on Dec. She said at no time when position as chief of staff. 19, 2013 during a meeting Wilson asked for an estimate “I’m honored and privileged to be asked with him. He also notified in December 2013, nor when by [the mayor-elect] to be his chief of Mayor Jim Ferrell city staff of his intention he submitted his retirement staff,” Wilson said in the article. “I look to appoint Wilson as chief packet in January 2014, forward to assisting him with the manof staff effective Jan. 20, did he confirm that having agement and leadership of operations, 2014. four days off between jobs with the same initiatives and projects within the city.” When asked if he knew the city would employer constituted a separation from all Wilson notified Mayor Jim Ferrell and rehire Wilson as chief of staff when the city employment. city staff of his resignation on Jan. 6, 2014. disseminated the Dec. 23, 2013 press reKasuske concluded that Wilson never Human Resources manager Jean Stanley lease, he said, “My intention was to appoint severed all employment with the city as then sent an email to city staff on Jan. 15, him as chief of staff on Jan. 20, 2014.” required per state law and was, therefore, 2014, requesting to deactivate Wilson Ferrell submitted a declaration to the ineligible to receive retirement benefits. from all systems as he had retired from state in support of Wilson’s retirement the city. On the same day, Stanley also benefits. He determined in mid-December SECOND APPEAL filled out an employee separation check2013 — after conversations with Wilson and Wilson appealed Kasuske’s decision to a list, indicating that Wilson turned in his all of his department directors regarding petition examiner on June 19, 2014. keys and equipment, and outlining when city issues — that he would need a position Christie, his attorney, argued that prior to his health coverage and other benefits to assist him with operational issues, and Ferrell taking office on Jan. 1, 2014, he did would cease. asked staff to begin drafting a position denegotiate Wilson’s resignation and rehiring. The next day, the city held a retirement scription for chief of staff. When it was clear However, Ferrell lacked any legal authority ceremony, before rehiring him as chief of that Wilson would not continue as police to bind the city, Christie said in the docustaff four days later. chief, Ferrell negotiated his employment ments. Kasuske also defined what it means He said Stanley also spoke with a Depart- with the city as chief of staff. to fully separate from service, includ“I believe it is imperative to note that ment of Retirement Systems employer, who ing completing the necessary actions of Brian Wilson served this city with distincinformed her that as long as the city termileaving employment, such as returning all nated Wilson from all employment with the tion as our police chief and deputy police employer-issued items. chief for almost 18 years,” Ferrell said in his city and followed all normal termination “It entails actually turning in the key, statement. “He was an original member of processes that he could be hired the next going away, having the party, eating the our police department since its inception in cake — all that kind of stuff that normally day as chief of staff. The records did not 1996. He served as a commissioned police indicate who the state employer was that happens when somebody goes away,” officer for nearly 34 years in the LEOFF Stanley spoke with. said David Nelsen, assistant director for retirement system. He retired from that law The city and Wilson relied on that advice customer and policy services for the state enforcement career and I am proud to have when they went through the process to Department of Retirement Systems. “But him as my chief of staff.” separate him from employment. it also means that there can’t be any sort Christie also praised Wilson’s work. “He was fully separated in every sense of of agreements or understandings that “Bottom line is, Mr. Wilson worked hard the word,” Christie told the Mirror. they’re going to come back and work for and honorably” during his law enforcement He noted while there “may have been an that same employer before they actually career and “played by all the rules — peexpectation” that Wilson would be rehired, leave. Because then, specifically the IRS, riod.” the mayor lacked the legal authority to hire tends to look at that circumstance as …
“... Brian Wilson served this city with distinction as our police chief and deputy chief for almost 18 years ... I am proud to have him as my chief of staff.”
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Jacob White, an attorney with the Department of Retirement Systems, ultimately upheld Kasuske’s decision. “Mr. Christie contends that an offer of employment, an acceptance of employment and the start of the chief of staff position all happened after Mr. Wilson’s last day as the police chief,” White said in his Dec. 29, 2014 petition decision. He said Christie’s timeline “runs contrary to the evidence, which shows that Mr. Wilson had been offered and accepted the position as chief of staff prior to separating from his position as police chief.” He added while Wilson and the city “went through the ceremonial motions of separating his employment,” the agreement for Wilson to immediately return as chief of staff “had already been communicated not only internally but to the public. Therefore, Mr. Wilson did not separate from all employment with his employer as required by [state law].” If the administrative law judge rules in the state’s favor again this January, Wilson can file the case in superior court as the final step in the appeal process, Nelsen said. However, Christie said he would not speculate what may happen. “We look forward to a fair hearing and just outcome.”
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State lawmakers have strengthened laws regarding retire-rehire deals in recent years to prevent retirees from so-called doubledipping when they are rehired in similar government jobs. However, the retirerehire law does not apply to LEOFF Plan 2 members. Those members, per state law, can begin a career in another public employment position outside of law enforcement or firefighting. The Legislature passed the career change bill specifically for these members in 2005 so retired law enforcement or firefighters, who age out of these positions before they are ready to leave the workforce, can start a second career in non-LEOFF public employment, according to the LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board. The provisions of the career change legislation allow retirees who start a new career in public employment other than as a law enforcement officer or firefighter to either establish retirement membership in a new public retirement system and suspend their LEOFF pension, or opt out of the second public retirement systems and continue to receive their LEOFF pension while pursuing their second career. Wilson opted out of Public Employees’ Retirement System so he could continue to receive his LEOFF benefits. Because he was ineligible for the Public Employees’ Retirement System, as he chose to receive his LEOFF pension instead, the city gave him deferred compensation. Wilson collects $19,620 per year in deferred compensation — a state supplemental retirement savings program, according to Ade’ Ariwoola, the city’s finance director. Ariwoola noted Wilson is currently the only city employee who opted out of the Public Employees’ Retirement System. In 2014, the city contributed $9,724 and Wilson contributed $7,776 into the account, Ariwoola said. Nelsen said while the Department of Retirement systems administers the Public Employees’ Retirement System, deferred compensation is a voluntary plan administered by the employer and separate from a pension law.
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Tara Uson-Fee, Miss Washington 2015 for the National American Miss. She is a Todd Beamer High School alumna. Contributed photo
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departure. So far, Uson-Fee has raised $240 on her gofundme.com account. The money will go towards the cost of registration and is considered tax deductible. At 20 years old, the Todd Beamer High School graduate was crowned
the National American Miss’s Miss Washington in August. Having been raised her whole life in Federal Way, Uson-Fee started competing in pageants five years ago. For her first two years, she won first runner-up, or second place, and her third year she won Miss
Washington teen in 2013. That year, she was also honored with the city’s Overachiever Award and got to meet the mayor. During high school, Uson-Fee was the cheer captain for three years (even though she’s been a competitive cheerleader for 11 years), participated in the AVID class and was in leadership her junior year. Uson-Fee took a break from competing in pageants in 2014 but was back in full force this past summer. She hired a personal trainer who helped her lose 20 pounds with a dieting plan, a “serious challenge,” she said. And she met with an interview coach and formal gown walking coach each three times a week for three months before the pageant. Uson-Fee’s platform was standing against addiction, a cause that’s impacted her life. “Growing up, my mom raised me,” she said. “My dad was a part of my life but I grew up with him being an alcoholic and drug addict.” Uson-Fee said her father’s addiction made seeing him sporadic and eventually she and her brother stopped seeing him. “But when he did get sober, we got to spend
time with him and got to know him more but last year he relapsed,” she said. “It helped build my character and be stronger with who I am.” She said the National American Miss pageant represents girls who are confident with being who they are with big goals and dreams instead of simply focusing on beauty. Uson-Fee eventually wants to compete for Miss America, in which case stopping addiction abuse would be her ultimate goal. Until then, her focus is to win the National Queen Title, where she would be able to help educate teens about substance abuse by going to speak at different high schools about her personal story.
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Beamer soccer falls to Gonzaga Prep in first round of state playoffs BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com
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odd Beamer’s stay in the girls 4A state soccer tournament was a brief one as they fell to Gonzaga Prep 1-0 in Spokane on Tuesday. The Bullpups scored the only goal of the game on a 30-yard free kick attempt by Darby Doyle. Though both teams had chances, neither would net another goal in the tightly contested matchup. For Beamer, the result is not what they expected after their run to make the state playoffs. After earning a bye for the first round of the district playoffs due to earning the second seed from the South Puget Sound League North, they found themselves facing a familiar foe in Tahoma in the second
round. Both teams quickly had scoring opportunities. Beamer’s Ameera Hussen missed a long shot opportunity as it went wide. Moments later, the Bears earned a free kick from 26 yards out. Tahoma star player Mia Corbin nearly scored on the attempt, but hit the far post. Titans’ goalkeeper Courtney Cecil was able to stop Tahoma’s Laura Pierson’s rebound attempt in the chaos that followed. Beamer managed to clear the ball out of the box before things could get worse. Beamer earned their own free kick on the Bears’ side of the field minutes later. The shot went just over the crossbar, keeping the game scoreless. Another Hussen shot went just wide halfway through the half when the ball bounced its way after a corner kick.
On the defensive end, Cecil continued to make miraculous diving saves all night. “She stood on her head tonight,” said Todd Beamer head coach Joel Lindberg. “I’ve never seen her make a one-handed stop like she made on the free kick. She was confident tonight, she owned the back. Awesome job for Courtney.” In the 32nd minute, Hussen finally broke the scoreless tie with a shot from just outside the box that beat the keeper. Just four minutes later, Hussen added another Titans goal to give them a 2-0 lead as they went into the half. The second half was physical with players from both teams earning yellow cards. In the end, neither team found the net again. Beamer qualified for the state playoffs with the 2-0 win. “This senior group had been building
up to this moment,” Lindberg said. “It feels good.” The win earned them a game against Curtis High School for the first and sixth seeds from the district for the state playoffs. Beamer came up just short as they fell to the Vikings in penalty kicks on Saturday at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. The Titans built a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Makayla Miller and Hussen in the 25th and 37th minutes. The Vikings responded with goals by Morgan Weaver and Torey Tompkins in the 57th and 72nd minute to force extra time. The game was decided on penalty kicks. Curtis won the penalty kick shootout 4-2 to claim the No. 1 seed from the district. Beamer finishes the year with a 16-3-0 record. It was their fourth state appearance ever and first since 2011.
Thank you for your trust! “Your support for my re-election means a lot to me! I will continue to work hard for you, as I have in the past.” Ameera Hussen controls a loose ball in front of Tahoma’s Zoe Milburn. Hussen’s brace for Todd Beamer lifted the Titans over the Bears in their 2-0 win on Nov. 5 at Viking Stadium in University Place. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror
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friend after he would not give her $20 for drugs. She became upset and smashed out the back window of his Nissan Pathfinder with an unopened beer. She attempted to run and he attempted to hold her until police arrived. The woman was booked into SCORE jail. Woman found deceased by roommate: At 1:47 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the 32100 block of 20th Lane SW, a woman found her female roommate dead in her bed. The woman went to check on the deceased roommate after receiving calls from her place of employment when she did not show up for work. The woman died of natural causes. Woman raped at apartment complex: At 4 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the 2000 block of S. Star Lake Road, a woman told police she was raped by two men in Federal Way. She was at Harborview Medical Center being interviewed by police about her stolen money when this was discovered. The men used her ATM card to withdraw $300 without her permission. They then took her to an apartment and one of the men sexually assaulted her. The other man stated he was uncomfortable with what was taking place. They then dropped her off at the Transit Center. The next day, one of the men apologized for what happened the night before. The case is currently inactive due to the victim’s lack of cooperation. Man smashes window after argument: At 2:32 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the 2000 block S. Star Lake Rd., a man was in an argument with two roommates all day. He [ more POLICE, page 25 ]
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LEGAL NOTICES FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL 2015/2016 MID-BIENNIUM BUDGET ADJUSTMENT MEETINGS The following is the meeting schedule to consider the City of Federal Way’s 2015/16 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment and 2016 Property Tax Rate: NOVEMBER 2, 2015 – CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING – 6:30 PM -Council Study Session on the 2015/16 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment/Property Tax Rate NOVEMBER 3, 2015 – CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM -PUBLIC HEARING (required by RCW 35A.34) 2015/16 Biennial Budget/Property Tax Rate NOVEMBER 17, 2015 – CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM -PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED – 2015/16 Biennial Budget/Property Tax Rate -Introduction Ordinance – 2015/16 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment -Introduction Ordinance – 2016 Property Tax Rate DECEMBER 1, 2015 – CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM -Enactment Ordinance – 2015/2016 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment -Enactment Ordinance – 2016 Property Tax Rate -Resolution/Fee Schedule 2016 Amendment All meetings will be held at City Hall, 33325 – 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA. CITIZEN COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ALL BUDGET MEETINGS. Stephanie Courtney, CMC City Clerk 253-835-2540 Published in the Federal Way Mirror on October 30, 2015; November 13th, 2015 and November 20th, 2015. FWM 2287
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PUBLIC NOTICE Effective January 1, 2016, any person, firm, partnership, tow operator, association or corporation which wished to be approved by the Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) as an “APPROVED TOW COMPANY” for Department impounds and storage, must fully comply with all state laws, county ordinances, city ordinances and any applicable federal law, including anti-trust laws, and must meet a list of requirements as condition of approval. These requirements will be made available by contacting Lieutenant Kurt Schwan at 253-835-6875 or kurt.schwan@cityoffederalway.com. A selection process to be considered as an approved tow company by the FWPD will be conducted by the FWPD before December 31, 2015. Those interested parties should contact Lieutenant Schwan. This in no manner or form is a contract with anyone individual tow company or group of towing companies. Published in the Federal Way Mirror, November 6, 2015 and November 13, 2015. FWM 2291 AUCTION NOTICE In compliance with RCW 46.5.130 Express Towing LLC will sell to the highest bidder at 35000 Pacific Highway S. in Federal Way, WA on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 3 p.m. Viewing at 2 p.m. Published in Federal Way Mirror: November 13, 2015 FWM 2294
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR COURT SECURITY SERVICES I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST The Federal Way Municipal Court and the City of Federal Way (“City”) are requesting proposals for the purpose of contracting for court security services. The security needs are outlined in the following Request for Quote (“RFQ”). A P L AC E F O R M O M . II. TIME SCHEDULE The nation’s largest sen- The City will follow the following timetable, which ior living referral service. should result in a selection of a contractor by DeContact our trusted, local exper ts today! Our cember 1st, 2015 service is FREE/no obli- -Issue RFQ November 2nd, 2015 gation. CALL 1-800-717- -Deadline for Submittal of Quotes November 20th, 2905 2015 All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. F R E E E S T I M AT E S ! Call 1-800-998-5574
-Notify Contractor Chosen December 1, 2015 III. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS A. All quotes shall be sent to: Susanne White, Court Administrator Federal Way Municipal Court 33325 8th Ave S Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-3019 B. All quotes must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner: RFQ Court Security Services. All quotes must be received by November 20th, 2015 at 3:00 at which time they will be opened. Three (3) copies of the RFQ must be presented. No faxed or telephone quotes will be accepted. C. Quotes should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of provider capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the request. Special bindings, colored displays, promotional materials, etc., are not desired. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. Use of recycled paper for requests and any printed or photocopied material created pursuant to a contract with the City is desirable whenever practicable. Use of both sides of paper sheets for any submittals to the City is desirable whenever practicable. D. The Court Administrator or representative will notify the contractor selected by December 1st, 2015. E. All quotes must include the following information: 1. The names of individuals from those firms who will be working on the project and their areas of responsibility. 2. Specific experience of individuals relative to the proposed project. 3. A proposed outline of tasks, products and project schedule, including the number of hours required to complete each task or product. 4. A proposed budget based on the above outline of tasks, products and schedules. 5. References. IV. SELECTION CRITERIA. Factor Weight Given 1. Responsiveness of the written proposal to the purpose and scope of service/25% 2. Price/50% 3. Ability and history of successfully completing contracts of this type, meeting projected deadlines andexperience in similar work/25% ___________ Total Criteria Weight 100% Each quote will be independently evaluated on factors 1 through 3. V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. A. The City reserves the right to reject any and all quotes, and to waive minor irregularities in any quote. B. The City reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted, and to request additional information from the contractor. C. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the next most qualified contractor, if the successful contractor does not execute a contract within thirty (30) days after the award of the quote. D. Any quote may be withdrawn up until the date and time set above for opening of the quotes. Any quote not so timely withdrawn shall constitute an irrevocable offer, for a period of ninety (90) days to sell to the City the services described in the attached specifications, or until one or more of the quotes have been approved by the City administration, whichever occurs first. E. The contract resulting from acceptance of a quote by the City shall be in a form supplied or approved by the City, and shall reflect the specifications in this RFQ. A copy of the contract is available for review, and shall include requirements to comply with ADA, Civil Rights Act, and EEO requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any proposed agreement or contract that does not conform to the specifications contained in this RFQ, and which is not approved by the City Attorney’s office. F. The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the contractor in preparing, submitting or presenting its response to the RFQ. G. The Recipient, 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, Code of Federal Regulations, 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 23
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LEGAL NOTICES VIII. PUBLICATION. Name of Publication: Federal Way Mirror Continued From Previous Page Dates: November 6th, 2015-November 13th, 2015 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in Published in the Federal Way Mirror Friday Novemresponse to this invitation and will not be discrimi- ber 6 and 13, 2015 nated against on the grounds of race, color, na- FWM 2289 tional origin, or sex in consideration for an award. VI. SCOPE OF SERVICES The City seeks the professional services of a skilled independent contractor capable of working without direct supervision in the capacity of Court Security and the Contractor has the requisite skills and ex- The City of Federal Way, Public Works Department, 33325 8th Ave S Federal Way, WA 98003, is seekperience necessary to provide such services. ing coverage under the Washington State DepartA. Essential Duties Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaus- ment of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater tive list of all responsibilities. They are intended to NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. be accurate summaries of what services are in- The proposed project, S. 352nd Street Extension, is located at S 352nd Street From SR 99 To SR volved and what is required to perform it. 161 in Federal Way in King county. Provide staffing as follows: One person Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 This project involves 3.15 acres of soil disturbance am to 5:00 pm and one other person on Mondays for Highway or Road and Utilities construction acfrom 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Tuesdays through tivities. Fridays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm to perform the The receiving water is North Fork of West Hylebos Creek. following duties: -Screen all individuals and bags/packages that en- Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regardter the court; -Visually patrol the court building, grounds and ing this application, or interested in Ecology’s acparking lot to observe unusual behavior, objects tion on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of and activities to prevent threats or vandalism; -Operate security equipment such as a magnetom- publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public eter, X-Ray machine, and hand wand with all indi- comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in viduals entering the court building. receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the pro-Prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas; -Observe the activities and monitoring actions with ject is necessary and in the overriding public interclose circuit television, duress alarms and security est according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. cameras; -Respond to security situations and alarms, as- Comments can be submitted to: sessing the situation and bringing about resolu- Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormtion, enforcing through verbal warnings; water -Analyze and respond to emergency situations; Use verbal skills to de-escalate angry or hostile in- P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Federal Way Mirror 11/13/2015 & dividuals; -Expel unruly individuals, detains more serious of- 11/20/2015 fenders, and/or dispatch police personnel when FWM 2293 appropriate; -Answer routine inquiries from the general public; -Perform a security check of the court building prior to opening of business and insures all visitors have vacated the building at close of day; -Record and report deficiencies such as safety hazards or accidents; -Record all weapons confiscated; -Enforces all established rules and regulations of the Municipal Court; -Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with the Municipal Court policies and procedures; -Work in a safe manner and report unsafe activity and conditions; -Communicate with Municipal Court staff and judges, attorneys, prisoners, public, outside agencies and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, exchange information or resolve problems; -Perform related duties as assigned. B. Term Court Security services will commence on January 1, 2016 for the term of two years, terminating on December 31st, 2017. This contract may be extended for an additional 5 year term without re-bidding. VII. COMPENSATION A. Please present detailed information on the contractor’s proposed quote for the specifications proposed and for any variation for non-routine services, inclusive of Washington state sales tax and any other applicable governmental charges. Please provide specifics as to definitions of routine versus non-routine tasks, what is fixed as opposed to variable, and how costs are adjusted according to that classification. B. Payment by the City for the services will only be made after the services have been performed, an itemized billing statement is submitted in the form specified by the City and approved by the appropriate City representative, which shall specifically set forth the services performed, the name of the person performing such services, and the hourly labor charge rate for such person. Payment shall be made on a monthly basis, thirty (30) days after receipt of such billing statement.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS South 352nd Street Extension (Pacific Hwy S to Enchanted Parkway S) RFB # 15-015 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through December 1, 2015, at 10:00 a.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 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Hylebos Room in Federal Way City Hall, 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 improvement of South 352nd Street from Pacific Highway South to Enchanted Parkway South to include construction of new asphalt concrete pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk and planters, drainage and water improvements, detention pond modification, retaining walls, traffic signals, illumination, landscaping, and other work. The Contractor shall complete all work within 150 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 docu-
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Flipping for Sienna: Enjoy pancakes, juice and coffee from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Silver Lake Elementary School, located at 1310 SW 325 Place. Event proceeds will support a family whose daughter is fighting cancer. For more information, contact Sara Klaas at sklaas@fwps.org or call 253-941-3911. AAA Driver Improvement
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Nov. 15
Black Light Art / Neon Paint Extravaganza: Ages 10 and older will create black light art at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Participants can create free-form art, color pre-made Manga and other pictures, make buttons and more. For more information, visit www. kcls.org or call 253-838-3668.
Nov. 16
The Rainier Audubon Society will sponsor its annual Brown Bag Auction and Photo Share Party at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16 at Federal Way United Methodist Church, located at 29645 51st Ave. S. Pizza will be delivered for the 7:45 p.m. drawing. Meditation-Unlock the Power Within You: Discuss how meditation can improve the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of our health at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org/mindmatters or call 253-838-3668.
Nov. 17
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Boy Scout Troop 361 Open House: See all that Boy Scouts has to offer with interactive demonstrations led by Troop 361 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Sunrise Methodist Church, located at 150 S. 356th St. For more information, contact David Hill at hill.david@comcast.net or visit www.troop361.com.
Nov. 18
Women’s Club of Federal Way: Lunch meeting begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club. Naki’i Hawaiian Music will be performed. Newcomers welcome.
Cost is $15; call 253-927-2766 to reserve a spot. Open Doors: Multi-Service Center staff will be available to help people ages 16 to 21 years old earn a high school credential through their GED program in partnership with Renton Technical College at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Attendees can get one-on-one help with college and career navigation, and learn about resources to help with transportation, housing and financial assistance. For more information, call 253-838-3668. Anime Club for Teens: Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Some anime titles may be rated PG-13. For more information, call 253-838-3668.
Nov. 20
Science Seminar: Taylor Hodges, Alaskan Way Viaduct Consultant, will present on the topic “A Bertha-Sized Update” from 1:30 to 2:35 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at Highline’s main campus, located at 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines, in Building 3, room 102. For more information, contact Dusty Wilson at 206-592-3338 or email dwilson@highline.edu.
Nov. 20-21
Holiday Bazaar: The Des Moines Auxiliary of Seattle Children’s Hospital is presenting its annual holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Des Moines United Methodist Church, located at 22225 Ninth St. S., Des Moines. There will be door prizes, a bake sale, a raffle, crafts for sale, Santa pictures and home cooked food for sale in the kitchen. The proceeds will go towards the uncompensated care fund of Seattle Children’s. For more information, call Janice at 253-833-9293 or Marilyn at 206243-1081. Fall Used Book Sale: Friends of the Federal Way Libraries will host a used book sale from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Friends members are allowed to come to the sale one hour early the first day of the sale. Membership sales will be available at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.kcls. org or call 253-838-3668. Send Community Calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com
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