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LaPorte: Washingtonian of the Year BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ
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side from her husband and four children, Peggy LaPorte was searching for her purpose in life 23 years ago. She gathered a group of friends around her kitchen table to discuss how they could raise funds to serve the homeless and that ended up being the best decision she ever made. “Little did I know, we were starting a nonprofit,” said LaPorte during a recognition ceremony on Wednesday in Olympia, as the Association of Washington Generals recognized her with the 2015 Washingtonian of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to persons who have demonstrated leadership, selflessness, generosity and compassion in their service to others. LaPorte is the founder and president of FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy), an organization that temporarily houses [ more LAPORTE, page 2]
Federal Way police arrested a 17-year-old male Federal Way High School student after finding a handgun on Dec. 11. Federal Way Public Schools spokeswoman Ann Cook said at about 1:30 p.m., three students reported to the office that they received a Snapchat video of a person or student possibly displaying a handgun in a bag. Because Snapchat videos and photos erase themselves after approximately 10 seconds, it wasn’t immediately clear who or what the image depicted. Cook said the students didn’t know the person who sent the Snapchat and initial reports were that a stranger was on campus with a weapon. The school immediately went into lockdown and police responded. “During that investigation, I can confirm, yes, they did find a weapon on campus and identified a suspect who was taken into custody without incident,” Cook said, adding that police took the handgun and the lockdown was cleared at 2:10 p.m. Federal Way police spokeswoman Cathy Schrock said the gun they retrieved was reported stolen from a previous car prowl. Some Woodmont K-8, Nautilus K-8, Sacajawea and Totem Middle School buses were de[ more GUN, page 12]
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Peggy LaPorte (second from right holding a plaque) was recognized as the Washingtonian of the Year by the Association of Washington Generals during an event in Olympia on Wednesday. The founder of FUSION, LaPorte is pictured on the front steps of the capitol with volunteers who help make her organization successful. Left to right, Kathy Ward, Shirley Ayers, Kristen Jacka, Judy Free and Ruth Adams. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror
Friend launches fundraiser for boy battling cancer BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
One month into seventh grade, 12-year-old Brendan O’Reilly discovered he had cancer. The Meeker Middle School student went from playing the trombone, swimming and running to surgeries, chemotherapy and getting homework from counselors and Seattle Children’s Hospital staff. “There was a mass in his testes that he never told us about,” said Brendan’s mother, Rachel O’Reilly. “It was just by chance that my husband noticed it. [Brendan’s] 12, he’s very private
now.” His parents took him to Virginia Mason Medical Center on Oct. 15, thinking it would be testicular cancer, but was told to go to Seattle Children’s Hospital and went through a “rash of tests” without a firm diagnosis. “We scheduled surgery with the thought it would be seminoma but it came back to low-risk embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the muscle tissue or soft tissue,” O’Reilly said. “They had determined he was going to need two separate 12 weeks, so 24 weeks, of chemotherapy.” Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma is the most
common type of soft tissue sarcoma in children and can begin in many places on the body, including in the head, neck, genitals or urinary organs. The five-year survival rate for Brendan’s disease, which is low-risk, is over 90 percent and most children are expected to be cured, according to the American Cancer Society. “He definitely has to go through everything that a cancer patient has to go through. He lost his hair, he definitely looks like a St. Judes’ child, but they have told us that it is very treatable and he has a low cancer recurrence,” O’Reilly said. “We [ more BATTLING, page 3]
Brendan O’Reilly, 12, is currently going through chemotherapy for low-risk embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Contributed photo
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www.federalwaymirror.com [ LAPORTE from page 1] sion that I cannot explain. and supports homeless in Federal Way and Northeast Tacoma and assists with employment. “Being a part of this amazing nonprofit has fulfilled me in more ways than I could have ever dreamed possible,” LaPorte said in an email. “I give my time because I enjoy working for a great cause surrounded by likeminded, compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers that share their God-given talents to fulfill a need to serve in our community. The effect from witnessing the positive changes in families that FUSION has helped, has given me a pas-
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I know that I have a true sense of purpose in my life — the ultimate gift.” During the event, she recounted one of those positive changes she witnessed when a homeless girl and her mother moved into to one of FUSION’s temporary homes. “Mommy, can we please stay here for more than one night?” LaPorte recalled the girl said with Peggy LaPorte, center, accepts the Washingtonian of the Year Award excitement. “Think about from Lt. Governor Brad Owen (left) during a recognition ceremony in that.” Roger Flygare, the Olympia on Wednesday. Also pictured is Roger Flygare, who nominated president/commanding LaPorte for the award. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror general of the Association others who find themsupport toward people of Washington Generals, moving forward in their nominated LaPorte for the selves struggling to keep their families together and lives “continues to make a Washingtonian of the Year enriching everyone along great difference. Intrinsic recognition. He nomithe way.” to this effort, she has innated her because she and He added that many spired a wonderful group FUSION “have made such others in the community of volunteers, who devote a positive impact” in the provided letters in support their energies and talent community and statewide. of LaPorte’s with FUSION.” Flygare LaPorte said the honor said when he “This honor can also nomination, means so much to her as spoke with cause a ripple effect including County it recognizes FUSION’s LaPorte earas others may feel King Councilman purpose and the positive lier this year Pete von impact it has made in the about wheth- inspired to answer Reichbauer, community. er he could that call to serve. Sen. Mark “This honor can also nominate her Miloscia, cause a ripple effect as for the award, There are limitless Reps. Linda others may feel inspired to she said, “This ways to help make Kochmar and answer that call to serve,” should really Carol GregLaPorte said. “There are be awarded to our community a ory, Federal limitless ways to help everyone who better place ...” Way Mayor make our community a contributes to Peggy LaPorte Jim Ferrell, better place and all it takes the success of Diana Nobleis a passion to make a difFUSION.” Gulliford and ference and persistence to She also others. make it happen. I want to said during the event she Deputy Mayor Jeanne thank the community we wished she could rename Burbidge, who was at the serve for their generous the award to “Washingtoevent — and one of those support and also thank our nians of the Year” so that woman who sat around dedicated volunteers who FUSION volunteers could LaPorte’s kitchen table give innumerable hours to also be recognized. 23 years ago — said in our mission.” Flygare said to him that an email that LaPorte’s For more information “reflects the integrity of dedication to providing about FUSION, visit www. her mission in life, her transitional housing and fusionfederalway.org.selflessness in helping
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Report documents county’s progress toward equity, social justice FROM STAFF REPORTS
King County has made substantive progress toward creating a more equitable community and workplace — including a significant increase in affordable healthcare coverage and the creation of a reduced bus fare for low-income riders — according to a new report on equity and social justice published by King County Executive Dow Constantine. The report is a range of bold actions taken by Constantine to address the root causes of inequities, including: • Increasing access to affordable health care: The executive’s “all-hands-on-deck” approach to promote the Affordable Care
Act helped more than 200,000 people enroll in the new healthcare insurance system — dropping the percentage of uninsured adults in King County from 16 percent to below 10 percent. • Reducing the bus fare for low-income riders: Metro’s income-based ORCA LIFT program has grown at a steady pace since its inception in March 2015. The program, available to qualified riders with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, provides cardholders a savings of up to half off the per-trip cost on Metro and Kitsap Transit buses, Sound Transit Link light rail, the King County Water Taxi and the Seattle Streetcar. • Addressing disproportionality in the juvenile justice system: Although King County’s youth detention rates have dropped more than 60 percent over the last decade, the proportion of youth of color in detention continued to rise.
“We caught it at a good time.” But, like many who experience cancer, the cost of treatment and all that goes with that can add up. O’Reilly’s co-worker Sarah Nelson heard about Brendan and wanted to help the family out during their hard time. The two work together at Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way. “He’s such a great kid, first of all, but when you meet him, he puts his hand out, looks you in the eye, says ‘hello, my name is Brendan. It’s nice to meet you,’” Nelson said. Nelson launched a fundraiser through Avon. Until Dec. 29, those who want to help can purchase Eduardo the Elephant, a stuffed animal, for $19.99 or $23.75 with tax and shipping and handling fees. All of the proceeds – $10 – will go toward Brendan’s fund and the stuffed animals will be delivered to Seattle Children’s Hospital where it will bring comfort to a sick child. “It’s been hard to get the word out but when I talk to people, they are excited that this is practical, something they can do to help the children,” Nelson said. “It’s the first time I’ve held a fundraiser like this and they’re just a wonderful family and it’s been hard for them to accept help but they’re realizing now they’re going to need to.” On top of chemotherapy for six months, O’Reilly has already undergone two surgeries. One surgery included removing the mass and the other removed his lymph nodes in his abdomen area. He had the first surgery four days after his diagnosis, with the following on Nov. 10. He was inpatient until Nov. 17 and has since returned home but makes the trek to Seattle every week for monitoring and chemotherapy. “I work just part-time and I just started my job in September, so the time I’m missing is unpaid and the amount of travel time spending gas and mileage going to the
December 18, 2015 [3] hospital has been hard,” O’Reilly said, adding that her 9-year-old daughter has type-1 diabetes, which has been a handful as well. Brendan recently acquired a nasogastric feeding tube because the chemotherapy made him nauseous and he lost a lot of weight. O’Reilly describes that experience has been a “learning curve” for her family. “He’s a 12-year-old kid and he’s down in the dumps,” O’Reilly said. “It’s hard to tell him in six months everything is going to be good, which is what we’re hoping for.” She said Brendan has been open about how he feels and at one point even told her that he was “in hell” during the third week of chemotherapy. “It’s been pretty hard but I’ve been pretty thankful of people, that they’ve been helping me and I try to stay happy,” Brendan said. “Sometimes I get sort of sad about how hard everything has been …” But Brendan’s cat Zelda and dog Clover help keep his spirits up during this hard time. Playing video games, drawing and reading also help, he said. O’Reilly said she feels blessed to have gotten the support from the community, who has donated to her son’s gofundme.com account, the fundraiser Nelson is doing, the letters from Brendan’s classmates and those who have brought over meals. This year for Christmas, the O’Reilly family will stay in northeast Tacoma instead of making their regular journey to Oregon. “I think, for us, it’s really getting through all of this so we can hopefully get back to our normal life,” O’Reilly said, adding that the simple pleasures of going to the beach as a family is something she looks forward to after Brendan beats his cancer. To purchase an elephant for Brendan’s fundraiser, visit www.sarahshop.info/ brendans-fund.html or donate at www. gofundme.com/eb83guzq.-
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Decatur has strong showing at Hurricane Harris Invitational BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com
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ecatur High School hosted their fifth Hurricane Harris Invitational on Saturday and the results were similar to past years as the Gators wrestling team was once again victorious. Sixteen schools participated in the tournament. The Gators have been a model of consistency in sending wrestlers to the Mat Classic. This year should be
no different. At the Hurricane Harris Invite, Decatur had 14 boys wrestlers place in the top five across the 14 weight classes. The only classes they failed to place in the top five were the 138 and 285-pound divisions. Among the 13 who placed highly, there were five winners of their weight classes for the Gators. Leviticus Arizpe, who took third place at the Mat Classic last year and is currently ranked as one of the top wrestlers in the state by washington-
wrestlingreport.net, was one of those winners in the 145-pound weight class. Arizpe pinned Kentridge’s John Shores in 1:15 in the final round of the tournament to claim the title. He was the second wrestler he pinned. Jeremiah Fleming won the 152-pound class for the Gators by defeating Cascade’s Luke LeBoeuf 6-4. Fleming had two pinfalls in under a minute in his first two matches of the tournament. Zach Berry won the 160-pound
weight class for Decatur by defeating Enumclaw’s Tanner Turnbow 7-2 in the final round. He also had two pinfalls in the prior rounds, including one over Thomas Jefferson’s Nate Bullington at 5:50 in the semi-finals. Bullington finished tied for third place. The 170-pound finals were an allFederal Way affair as Decatur’s Jake Cassaday defeated Jefferson’s Michael Johnson 8-4. Johnson stopped a potential all-Gator final by defeating [ more WRESTLING, page 5 ]
FEDERAL WAY’S MCDANIELS NAMED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Jalen McDaniels, a senior from Federal Way High School, was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in basketball. McDaniels, a San Diego State University commit, scored a game-high 22 points, while ripping down 13 rebounds, as the Eagles took down Decatur 104-52 last week. He also scored 20 points against Beamer last week. In recognition of their accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week T-shirt and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website at www.wiaa. com.
Decatur fell to the Emerald Ridge Jaguars
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he Todd Beamer Titans girls basketball team is looking strong after their second consecutive double digit win on Saturday as they defeated the Garfield Bulldogs 55-42. The Titans lost their opening game 92-58 to class 3A favorite Bellevue. Since then, the Titans have put together two impressive wins that have reminded everyone why they are one of the favorites to win the title in class 4A this season. After beating Federal Way 87-24 on Tuesday, they welcomed in the 2-1 Garfield squad. The Bulldogs themselves had a couple of impressive wins over Bainbridge and Nathan Hale, whom they defeated 67-5
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and 74-24. Their only loss was to Bishop Blanchet, the third place team from last year’s 3A tournament. “I wanted to schedule a tough team that’s scrappy like we are,” said Titans head coach Corey Alexander. The Bulldogs matched the Titans stride-for-stride in the first quarter. Beamer’s Nia Alexander and Garfield’s Juanita Agosto led the way as they both scored at least half of their team’s first quarter points. Nia Alexander had eight and Agosto had six. Beamer led 13-12 after the first quarter. The second quarter was all Beamer. They showed just how dominating their defense can be when they play to their potential, outscoring the Bulldogs 15-3. Garfield had only six
Nicholas Cruz in the semi-finals by a score of 4-3. The final winner for Decatur at the Invite was JJ Dixon in the 182-pound weight class. Dixon defeated Kent-Meridian’s Phy Ly 6-1 in the final round tournament. In the semi-finals, he defeated Jefferson’s Matt Roybal. Roybal tied for third place after the semi-finals loss. Decatur also had two secondplace finishers in the tournament. Fernando Cambray fell to Nathan Hale’s Martin Chavez in the finals of the 106-pound weight class. Austin Thomas lost to Enumclaw’s Kyle Opland in the finals of the 126-pound weight class. Other top five placers for
shot attempts in the quarter. They also missed three free throws. Emani Turner scored the only points in the second quarter for the Bulldogs on a 3-pointer. Beamer forced turnovers throughout the quarter with their pressure. The tradeoff for the increase in forced turnovers was more fouls, something that did not bother the Titans much. “We plan on that,” Alexander said. “Our bench is pretty deep. We try to teach our girls right now sometimes you have to play through it. You have to play smart. A little bit more today we trusted them to stay out on the floor and do the right thing and nobody fouled out. They didn’t foul out, so that means that they’re maturing.” Three Beamer players
Decatur were Alex Avelar, Cesar Avelar, David Weir, Elias Benitez and Quinzy Salu. Cruz and Cordell Pickens wrestled for Decatur’s Bteam and both also placed. For Thomas Jefferson, Jorge Rojas, Justin Madden and Carlos Saucedo joined Roybal, Johnson and Bullington as wrestlers who placed in the top five. Decatur finished first overall as a team with a total score of 228. Kentridge was second with a score of 192.5. Enumclaw finished third with a score of 146. Jefferson finished sixth with a score of 100. The Gators had a total of 40 wins and 14 losses at the Invitational. They also recorded the second most pinfalls with 17, trailing only Kentridge’s 18.
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finished with four fouls. The Bulldogs cut into the lead with strong three-point shooting in the third quarter. They shot 75 percent from beyond the arc in the quarter and outscored the Titans 14-10. The Titans responded in the fourth with their best scoring quarter of the game. They hit seven of their nine free throws and had 17 points in the fourth to close out the game. They were led by Nia Alexander who finished with 21 points and six steals. Makenna Woodfolk came up just one point shy of a double-double as she pulled down 13 rebounds. Makenzie Bond finished with nine points as well. As a team, Beamer hauled in more than 10 offensive rebounds.
The Eagles participated in the Wilfong Classic at Puyallup High School on Saturday. They finished 12th out of the 15 teams that participated. Andrzej Hughes-Murray was the top performer for Federal Way. After a first round bye, he dominated the competition in the 220-pound weight class, picking up two pinfalls in 3:37 and 5:42 and winning the finals by a score of 17-1 over Sultan’s Morgan Yates. Bryan Hernandez and Wesley Fonoti both picked up fifth place finishes for the Eagles in the 120 and 285-pound weight classes. Puyallup was the top team at the tournament, finishing with a score of 208.5, edging out Ellensburg
Nia Alexander directs the Titans during an offensive possession during the Todd Beamer’s 55-42 win over Garfield. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror Garfield was led by Agosto’s 17 points. Turner finished with 16 points, five steals and five rebounds. Leilani Williams finished with eight points and three steals. “I think it’s a work in progress,” Alexander said. “They’re not where I want to be right now, but it’s a work in progress. For the most part, I thought our girls did
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The Titans took a long trip north to Blaine High School, just a few thousand feet from the Canadian border, for the Battle at the Border tournament. Beamer had four wrestlers place and two winners at the invitational. Sean Van Earwage was victorious in the 32-wrestler tournament for the 152-pound weight class. Van Earwage had three pinfalls in the first three rounds. He won his semifinal match by a score of 11-7. He defeated Blaine’s Caleb Frey by a score of 5-2 in the finals. Jake Agustin was one of the few wrestlers who had to wrestle five rounds without a bye in the 106-pound weight class, but it did
pretty good.” Beamer (3-1, 2-0) defeated Decatur (0-4, 0-3) 78-10 on Tuesday night. Their next game is at 7 p.m. on Friday at home against Thomas Jefferson (4-2, 2-0) in a game that will decide the early league leader. They will play at Mount Rainier (2-5, 0-2) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
not stop him from winning the tournament. Agustin pinned his first two opponents and picked up a close 3-2 win in the quarterfinals. He then pinned the third seeded wrestler, Austin Johnston of Black Hills, in the semifinals. His finals match was close against Tumwater’s Matthew Anfeldt, but he was victorious by a score of 8-7. Kyle Russell and Adrian Avena also placed for Beamer. Russell finished sixth in the 113-pound weight class and Avena finished fifth in the 160-pound weight class. The Titans finished sixth out of 23 teams with a score of 125.5. Blaine won the invitational with a score of 248 and East Valley finished second with a score of 239.
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heers to the general election candidates for running a somewhat above-theboard race. The mudslinging was within the boundaries of acceptable taste, though it did get testy in the 30th District race. Jeers to the candidates who continue to run and run and run again for office without winning. Isn’t it obvious that the voters of Federal Way want to go in a different direction with another candidate? Cheers to the candidates who turned out for the Mirror’s debates. Jeers to the mayor for speaking out of turn. Cheers to the city of Federal Way in putting a park downtown with an actual restroom, but jeers to the city in the execution of this. Putting together a temporary park, only to go over-budget, tear it up, and then replace it in its entirety, seems more than a little careless with taxpayer’s money. Perhaps some forethought into this project before a ready-shoot-aim approach would have produced a different outcome. Jeers to the mayor and city for spending so much money on Town Square Park I and II but cheers for Federal Way having more and well-used parks than any other city in the state. Cheers to the Mirror and city for pressuring cleanup of the old Wilson’s Trophy building that was destroyed in a marijuana fire on Pacific Highway. It was a poor “welcome sign” for our fair city. Jeers to supporters of 30th District House candidates who spent too much money distributing unreliable information. Cheers to the large American flag on 320th close to the new center of town, whenever that happens. Jeers to Weyerhaeuser for leaving Federal Way and the city economic development effort so far for not attracting new businesses to this site. Cheers on having the best roads of any city in Washington state. When you’re stuck in traffic, it’s nice to be on a well-paved road. Jeers to Federal Way traffic that seems worse by the apparent lack of coordination between Puget Sound Energy, Lakehaven and the city. [ more EDITORIAL page 11 ]
‘Tis the season for political reflection The Holy season is a time for thought and reflection, and there sure has been a lot of interesting political news to reflect on. But not all of it is in keeping with the spirit of the season, the Constitution, the Ten Commandments or our grandchildren’s future. I almost fell off my treadmill when I read that the Pope was far more interested in global warming than he is in condoms and gays. Two thousand years of nosiness about other people’s bedrooms, out the window. What next, women in all their pulpits? Speaking of global warming, could anything be more important than saving the planet we live on for future generations? Agreement was reached by 195 nations, including ours, on conditions to slow climate change. The Congressional response was to introduce legislation to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of its ability to cut heat-trapping carbon emissions from existing coal-fired plants. One step forward, two steps backward. Wonder where our great-grandchildren will live? Congress again demonstrated its priorities had more to do with ideology and less to do with actual governing. Apparently, education, environment, older workers, social security or transportation don’t have the same level of
importance as telling others how to live. Some Republicans wanted to put pressure on new House Speaker Paul Ryan to tie Planned Parenthood and refugees to the spending bill that keeps the government running. They were willing to risk shutting down the government to defund Planned Parenthood and keep out refugees? Presidential candidate Donald Trump renewed his call to keep Muslims out of the country, while in contrast Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Syrian refugees at the airport to welcome them. Which one looks more like a world leader? Which one can other world leaders trust? Even though the war on terrorism continues, Republicans and Democrats seem to be debating different parts of it. Republicans are debating immigration, closed borders and keeping Muslims out. Democrats are debating gun control and the Constitution. Just to show their difference, Democrats in Congress introduced legislation to deny guns to those on the federal “no fly” list, which is intended to keep terrorists from entering the country. Republicans get so upset about guns, Bob Roegner
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Feels good to enable the homeless I can see all the city government offices putting the day shelter plan on the fast track for approval. So what if the businesses in the area
of the proposed site object. This is for the homeless! I can see it now. Blue tents in the surrounding area of the shelter. So what if one cannot stay overnight at the shelter. They have tents and they can sleep overnight and in the morning walk to the shelter and have breakfast, a hot shower, and play games on the computers. Lunch and dinner is coming up so they can hang around until evening. Back to the blue tarp tents until the next day. But this is for the homeless and it feels good to enable them. City Council, do your stuff!
James H. Noble, Federal Way
Can Federal Way partner with Comcast? Federal law limits how much cities can regulate Internet service, so officials seek Internet-related benefits from cable companies separately while negotiating cable-television franchise agreements. Comcast recently increased its Seattle commitments by agreeing to offer discounted Internet service to low-income seniors,
provide the city with a $500,000 digital-equity grant rather than a $50,000 grant, and partner with the city to help housing-insecure youth obtain devices like laptop computers for accessing the Internet, officials said. Can the Federal Way mayor do the same here?
Clem Savaikie, Federal Way
Blame schools, parents for indignant teens At the risk of showing my age, I want to ask, what is
wrong with our schools? I dread school buses that let off the teens from our high schools. Why do these kids have no shame begging? It is not uncommon for several teens to ask for money or a cigarette. Then they ask for a light too. Huh? Say no and they act indignant. Like it is their right to beg from people and expect compliance. I blame the schools and parents for this sense of entitlement in our next generation. Watch TV and you can see for yourselves. I’m tired of being asked for money and to break the law handing out smokes.
Wayne J. Wolf, Federal Way
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Q&A with Mr. FW: The g-word and beard calendars Q
: Mr. Federal Way, I recently read an article that Federal Way was the sixth most ghetto city in Washington. While it’s not exactly No. 1, it still surprised me because I’ve been to places that make this city look like Pleasantville. A: Mr. Federal Way found that article and Mr. Federal Way can tell you this news outlet is no Federal Way Mirror. RoadSnacks is responsible for coming up with the list of the 10 most “ghetto” cities in Washington, which they state is based off of real “science and data.” Let’s get one thing straight. Mr. Federal Way doesn’t like the word “ghetto.” It’s actual definition is
“a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups.” History lesson: The word’s origination came from Italy, go figure, in the early 17th century. The first ghetto was established in 1516 on the site of a foundry in Venice, Italy where Jewish people lived. Getto is the Italian word for foundry and the word borghetto is a modified word of borgo or borough. So, why would Mr. Federal Way dislike such an old word? It’s because it can be considered racist, according to several forums, articles and websites. Let’s call it the g-word for good measure. This word is typically used to describe an impover-
ished area with high crime and a larger population of ethnic minorities. But let’s be honest, it’s too often used to describe cities or populations with more African-Americans or Hispanic people. When was the last time you heard a poor white community called the g-word? What’s worse is that this word can be used to describe individual people, which implies that person is of a lower status. Mr. Federal Way skimmed RoadSnacks’ opinion article “based on science and data,” they say, and came to a conclusion: The writer clearly didn’t look up the definition of this word, which they define as “a poor area.” RoadSnacks used average income, education, number of convenience stores, drug stores, discount stores and crime levels to determine
their ranking. How clever. (Sarcasm font.) Lakewood, Tacoma, White Center, Tukwila and Everett came in before Federal Way. Federal Way’s stats, according to the article, include the following: Average income: $48,797; dropout rate: 15 percent; crime: ranked 20th (Tacoma was third). It goes on to say Federal Way is a suburb of Tacoma, (a factor, they think) and that the six murders in 2013 is one of the highest in the state. “You have a 1 in 17 chance of being robbed if you live in Federal Way for a year,” the article states. “Does that sound like fun?” Oh, and here’s Mr. Federal Way’s favorite part, they also justified their choice of Federal Way with the number of “ghetto mentions on Twitter” — this city had the most.
Is this perception truly based off of facts or is it something else? Why not refrain from using the g-word? The list could still stand and it wouldn’t be associated with a hurtful word. Mr. Federal Way doesn’t think the city needs to work on its brand image, although that is what they are doing. Mr. Federal Way thinks society needs a new perspective, one not based on stereotyping or prejudice. Q: Mr. Federal Way, I’m in need of a good gift idea. Got any? A: Back in the summer, Mr. Federal Way experimented with flower beards — a trend the hipsters revived from the 1970s. This holiday season, the puttingstuff-in-your-beard-toseem-cool trend has arisen. A Federal Way photographer photographed men
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al dollars on things like supplies, all-day kindergarten, smaller class sizes and buses in the last two state budgets. But they are still wrestling with how to end the reliance on local property tax dollars to pay teachers, principals and staff. It will require a new method of compensating school employees with state funds. That will cost money and could see some residents
paying new or higher taxes. The Democratcontrolled House and Republican-run Senate couldn’t find a solution in this year’s record-setting 176 days of session. And their leaders don’t plan on finding one in 2016 — an election year session — either. Since September, the work group, with help from two of Inslee’s top aides, is deciding what [ more CORNFIELD page 31 ]
Lawmakers still wrestle with education funding to $12.7 million. Any notion those sanctions will push lawmakers toward a more rapid conciliation hasn’t occurred as some lawmakers, including a couple members of the McCleary 8, think the Supreme Court exceeded its authority. There is resistance to any action perceived as placating justices. “Our focus has been on doing the right thing for the education system not on responding to the Supreme Court,” said Rep. Chad Magendanz, R-Issaquah. “The fines are not really a fine. No one will drop a bill to pay the fine.” Though the group is not Jerry Cornfield
Norma Smith, R-Clinton, who is one of the lawmakers involved in the work group. “What we’re trying to do is craft something that can be wellreceived in the Legislature.” What this means is the Legislature will begin 2016 just as it did in 2015: in contempt of a Supreme Court order demanding a blueprint for amply funding public schools by the 2018 deadline set in the McCleary case. In addition, a $100,000-a-day fine levied by justices in August continues to pile up. Thursday will mark the 127th day of sanctions, which amounts
THE PETRI DISH
Eight lawmakers entrusted with drafting a school funding plan in line with the tenets of the state constitution and dictates of the Supreme Court won’t complete their task this year. The contingent of Democratic and Republican lawmakers met for a final time in 2015 on Monday, adjourning without agreement on the contours or content of a proposal to put forth in the 2016 session. They plan to gather again Jan. 4 — one week before the session begins — with hope but uncertainty of reaching an accord. “We’re still negotiating. We’re taking our task very seriously,” said Rep.
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“fixated on the fine issue, there are members, and I am one of them, that would like us to be out of contempt,” said Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island. To recap, the McCleary decision dealt with the entire tab for the basic education of a million students. Lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee figured out how to spend billions of addition-
with bushy beards for a 2016 calendar. Each is dressed for the holiday or season the month they were photographed. For instance, September’s beard has orange and yellow leaves woven throughout while May’s has daisies. The photographer also created a 12 Beards of Christmas poster that includes snowflakes, ministockings, Christmas lights, ornaments and more — all in beards on people’s faces. How’s that for a gift? The beard poster and calendar can be bought here: www. etsy.com/shop/abeardforallseasons Q: Mr. Federal Way, what holiday do you celebrate? A: None of your business.
[8] December 18, 2015 [ ROEGNER from page 6] guns.” Well, more people are they voted no. They would allow people who want to enter our country, and who might actually get in despite being on the federal “no fly” list, to have access to guns while they are here? Interesting way to fight terrorism. For several years, the National Rifle Association has successfully fought off any attempts to limit access to guns. Their mantra is, “more people would be safer if more people carried
carrying guns, and the idea isn’t working. Innocent people keep getting murdered in ugly sickening massacres by people who shouldn’t have guns. One interpretation of stupidity is to keep doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. The National Rifle Association’s way isn’t working. Maybe it’s time to try something new, like taking gun control seriously. Why is it that other countries don’t seem to have
www.federalwaymirror.com the same problems we do? In our state capital, much of the talk for the upcoming session has been on trying to impeach state Auditor Troy Kelley. Kelley has been charged, but not convicted of any crime. Think about what happens if the Legislature can start impeaching other officials who have not been convicted of anything, just because they “might” be guilty. Remember McCarthyism? And a little closer to home — Czar columnist Matthew Jarvis suggested
a public vote on financing and budget for the new Performing Arts and Event Center. The city attorney ruled it out. But to avoid future problems, maybe the mayor and council should discuss a resolution that provides a limit above which a public vote would be required on public projects.
Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact him atbjroegner@comcast.net.
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County awards $104,500 to Federal Way for Town Square Park FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Metropolitan King County Council approved the funding of 27 projects designed to improve water quality throughout the region, totaling $2 million. This includes $104,500 in funding for Federal Way’s stormwater low impact development outreach project at Town Square Park. The funds will support the design, development, integration, review and installation of curriculum and interactive elements (including signage, participatory activities and educational “virtual tour” video) demonstrating low impact development elements at the park. “Water quality plays a vital role in our region, and teaching future generations its importance will help us be good stewards to our local water systems,” said Councilman Pete von Reichbauer. “I am pleased to provide the city of Federal Way funds to provide an educational program implemented in several classrooms.” “The projects we are funding today are crucial to improving water quality throughout the county with innovative and diverse methods,” said Joe McDermott, County Council vice chair. “These projects will help clean up contaminated rivers and beaches, while bringing communities together, and in some cases, training folks for future jobs.” When adopted by the county in 1998, the Regional Wastewater Services Plan included a financial policy that specified the allowable use of up to one and one-half percent of the annual Wastewater Treatment Division’s operating budget for the purpose of “water quality improvement activities, programs and projects.” As part of the adopted 2015-2016 biennial budget,
the County Council approved funds for non-sewage treatment related water quality improvement activities, programs and projects. The funds were available to governments, agencies and programs throughout King County. The projects were selected based on recommendations from the Metropolitan Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee — a panel that advises the County Council and executive on matters related to water pollution abatement — that projects benefit water quality and ratepayers within the Wastewater Treatment Division’s service area. “The Waterworks Program continues our efforts to advance the mission started by Jim Ellis and King County voters in 1958 to clean up our streams, rivers and lakes. The grants approved today make critical investments in community-based water quality monitoring and clean-up efforts, including advanced technologies and methods to identity and abate water pollution,” said Councilman Rod Dembowski. “They exemplify the best in regional problem-solving, as envisioned by Metro’s founders. I’m excited to see the results of these investments.” “Improving water quality is good for both King County residents and the environment,” said Councilman Reagan Dunn. “I am excited to see the results of the projects funded by these grants.” The projects receiving funding include a number of water quality improvement activities ranging from riparian restoration along river banks to cool the waters used by endangered species, to replacement or installation of stormwater management infrastructure to prevent silting and pollution of local creeks and rivers, to testing and source identification of bacterial (possible sewage) contamination of streams, to job training which includes maintenance of green infrastructure projects (that clean surface water) across the Duwamish Valley.
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County Council approves Thomas for personnel board FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously confirmed the King County executive’s appointment of Dawn Thomas of Federal Way to the King County Personnel Board. “Dawn Thomas comes to us with many years of experience in personnel and human resource matters,” said Councilman Pete von Reichbauer, who nominated Thomas for appointment. “I am pleased to have someone with her depth and breadth of knowledge on the board.” Thomas is currently employed as an IT administrative analyst with the Pierce County Information Technology Department, and she is also a part-time faculty member of Highline College, where she provides instruction for online human resource courses. She has over 15 years of experience in personnel and human resources. Thomas earned a master of public administration from California State University, San Bernardino. The King County Personnel Board is a five-member board, created by the county charter. The board hears and decides certain kinds of appeals from county employees who are members of the career service and choose not to pursue a grievance procedure under an applicable bargaining agreement. Thomas will serve a partial term on the board that will expire on June 1, 2016.
King County adopts bold climate action plan FROM STAFF REPORTS
King County Executive Dow Constantine and County Council Chair Larry Phillips signed into law one of the most ambitious climate action plans in the U.S. on Nov. 16. It provides a road map for the region to reduce carbon pollution, increase transit, protect open spaces, improve recycling options and prepare for climate change impacts. The signing ceremony followed a unanimous vote by the Metropolitan King County Council to approve the executive’s 2015 Strategic Climate Action Plan, which was developed in partnership with 13 cities in King County. The plan outlines commitments and actions that will double transit ridership by 2040, reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, achieve a 70 percent recycling rate in the King County solid waste service area by 2020, partner to phase out coal-fired electricity by 2025 and increase development of renewable energy resources, use 100 percent greenhouse gas-neutral electricity in government operations by 2025, amongst other actions.
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All Federal Way Public School sites are closed from Monday, Dec. 21, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, for the winter break.
EVENING OF LITERACY AT NAUTILUS
Over 440 family members and 239 students at Nautilus K-8 participated in an evening literacy event hosted by the Nautilus Literacy Team with support from the Family Community Partnership Office. Family Liaisons were trained to ensure that their work with families informs, prepares and connects parents in the shared responsibility of promoting student success. Using research-based practices, the district can ensure all schools are supported in their efforts to connect with families. Families at the Read A-Loud received literacy resources for parents, along with sight words packets and games for younger children, milk and cookies, and a free book. Students and parents alike enjoyed seeing staff members dressed as various characters from literature.
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FRED program receives USDA award FROM STAFF REPORTS
Federal Way school district’s FRED Bus Summer Program is a recipient of the USDA’s 2015 Western Region Summer Sunshine Award for reaching rural, tribal and/or underserved communities. FRED stands for Fun, Read, Eat and Dream, and, during the past two summers, has delivered hot food during the summer months to high-need areas. In addition to providing nutritious meals, the buses are equipped with games, books, and Internet-connected devices. P.E. teachers and librarians travel to each site with FRED once a week. District officials thank the nutrition services and Director Mary Asplund for their dedication to increasing access to summer meals and reducing hardships for students and families in our district. The Early Childhood Learning Program and many community partners have also made this program possible.
Wildwood student regional champion in NFL competition FROM STAFF REPORTS
Wildwood Elementary fourth grade student Jennifer Torres was the only Federal Way Public Schools student to participate in the 2015 NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition in Seattle on Nov. 28. Jennifer qualified for the Seattle Seahawks Team Championship round by winning the local Punt, Pass and Kick competition in her age division, followed by the regional championship in Kent. In the Nov. 28 competition, Jennifer went up against other regional winners from throughout the Northwest, including Alaska and Western Montana, ultimately placing fourth. She received a football and a Seahawks jersey, and was the team’s guest at the Nov. 29 Seahawks versus Steelers game.
City recognizes Thomas with Patriot Award FROM STAFF REPORTS
The city of Federal Way recognized Ryan Thomas, the city’s service water maintenance supervisor, with the Patriot Award during an all-employee meeting on Tuesday. City employee Eric Fox, a National Guard Reservist, nominated Thomas for the Patriot Award. An employee serving in the National Guard or Reserve, or the spouse of a Guard or Reserve member,
County Council, Elections expanding ballot drop off locations FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Metropolitan King County Council and King County Elections are working to expand the number of ballot drop-off locations in King County. The council unanimously adopted a motion requesting the development of a plan that will expand access while ensuring geographic equity and convenience for voters. “The foundation of our
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The atmosphere was festive with Christmas trees and decorations as FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy) recently honored all its volunteers with a dinner at the organization’s own FUSION Decor Boutique. Those attending were entertained with Christmas music sung by “Crescendo,” a local vocal ensemble. Volunteers of the Year - Skip Swanson, Sandy Linderman and Kristen Jacka - were recognized by President Bob Wroblewski, founder Peggy LaPorte and volunteer coordinator Paula Freeman. Swanson and Linderman serve on the housing transition team as storage managers, and Skip is a driver for FUSION Décor Boutique for furniture pick-up. Jacka volunteers as the manager of FUSION Décor Boutique. Wroblewski also presented the 2015 President’s Award to Ralph Horner who has served multiple years as the board treasurer. FUSION is an all-volunteer non-profit and depends on the generosity, dedication and skills of its more than 150 volunteers. Volunteers help to provide housing and services to 17 homeless families. Courtesy of FUSION
may nominate individual supervisors and bosses for support provided directly to the nominating service member and his or her family. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families and granting leaves of absence if needed. “From the time that I decided to enlist in the National Guard after a 10 year break in service, Ryan Thomas has been instrumental in supporting my decision to serve my
community and country,” Fox wrote in his nomination. “You [supported] me through my deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to all of my drills, annual training, extra days off and now with the 2015 Washington State wildfire support. “I know that it was very short notice, less than 24 hours, buy you were encouraging and supportive of this mission for our state. With no end date in sight, you only asked that I stay in contact and keep you in the loop. Each and every time that I called, you continued
democracy is the right to vote – we are aiming to strengthen our democracy by ensuring more King County citizens have the ability to access that right,” said Councilman Rod Dembowski, the author of the legislation. “I believe this will be a significant step towards increasing voter participation by making voting more convenient for citizens throughout King County.” Julie Wise, director-elect of King County Elections, is making increasing voter participation and access a priority for the department. “I am excited that the King County Council sup-
ports the Elections Department’s efforts to expand services to the citizens of King County,” she added. “Additional ballot drop box locations are a priority for my office and will be a great start in expanding access for the voters of King County.” Following King County’s transition to an all-mail ballot system, in 2008, the council approved a plan for regional voting centers as well as ballot drop boxes, to ensure there were alternatives to placing the ballot in the mail. The adopted plan authorized the placement of 39 ballot drop boxes throughout the county, but budget reduc-
From left, Ryan Thomas, service water maintenance supervisor (Patriot Award recipient); Phil Sanders, area chair; and Eric Fox, service water maintenance worker I (National Guard Reserve). Courtesy city of Federal Way
to encourage me and that things would continue to be covered at the City and that my mission was important.”
Fox said that Thomas has given him the opportunity to have a complete career and assist the citizens of Washington state.
tions adopted as a result of an economic downturn resulted in a significant reduction in the number of ballot drop boxes actually implemented. Since then, the county has moved to restore drop boxes but has not yet deployed more than 25 ballot drop locations, some of which are provided by temporary mobile vans. “Voter turnout has been extremely low, and providing citizens the opportunity to have their voice heard through expanding additional ballot drop box locations may increase participation in the election process,” said Councilman Pete von Reichbauer, a co-
sponsor of the motion. The adopted motion calls for King County Elections to send to the council a plan to improve access to and convenience of ballot drop-off locations throughout King County. This plan should include a proposed number and locations for additional dropoff locations, estimated costs and an implementation timeline. The proposal for expansion should seek to ensure geographic equity and convenience for voters, including by analyzing potential use of all public library locations in King County. The plan will be sent to the council by April 30, 2016.
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...obituaries Gilbert Allen Gregory Gilbert Allen Gregory passed away on December 6, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. Gil will be remembered by his friends and family for being the most amazing husband, dad, grandfather (Papa), loyal friend and advocate for public education. Gil was born November 15, 1935, to Jean and Charles Gregory in Plains, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Carol; daughter Julia Capone; grandchildren Lauren Capone, Jordan Warren and Nathan Warren; sister Jean Bartley of Bear Creek, Pennsylvania, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Charles Gregory of Pennsylvania. Gil was a graduate of Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, and received his Masters degree from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. He was a teacher and spent many years working for the Pennsylvania State Education Association and as the Executive Director for the Washington Education Association. Gil was our rock. We will miss his quiet support, his sense of humor and his love. In memory of Gil, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club (though non-profit, not tax deductible, 600 S 302nd St, Federal Way, WA 98003) where his younger grandchildren spend their time enriching their summers. A celebration of life will be held at 1 pm on Jan. 2 at Dumas Bay Center, located at 3200 SW Dash Point Rd.
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Edna M. Brasfield, a long time resident of Richland, Washington, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, WA. Born in 1922 in Rockhampton, in the state of Queensland, Australia, Edna was swept off her feet by the young and charming Roy Brasfield while she was working at an airplane instrument shop, Australia National Airways in Brisbane, Australia at the height of WWII. The two were married July 25, 1944. They moved back to the U.S., settled in Richland, and raised three children there. Edna worked at the Bon Marche in Richland and at Columbia Center for over 22 years. She had a life full of family, friends, work, and hobbies, all with the most caring, positive attitude that touched everyone around her. In her early years, growing up on a sheep ranch, she developed a great work ethic. One of her jobs was as a seamstress in Australia. Sewing was a skill she continued into adulthood, making dresses for her two daughters into their junior high school years, and continued sewing for family and friends. She played tennis for most of her life, loved swimming, exercising at 'the Club' and was an elegant water skier with her “Step Start” slalom routine. Edna loved playing bridge, baking, reading, and socializing with friends. Another passion was gardening; while in Richland she had beautiful gardens, was a member of the Rose Association and received numerous awards for her colorful landscaping. Oh, and she never missed Dancing with the Stars! And lately, during her time at Village Green, she became a bingo addict. Edna really gave life a “shake!" Edna was blessed with great friends and family who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Roy, who passed away in 2008. She is survived by daughters Marilyn Brasfield, Cindy Ducich (Dan), and son, Scott Brasfield; five grandchildren, Stephanie Owen (Scott), Christopher Mulligan (Shawnta), Ali Ducich, Stefan Ducich, and Michelle Brasfield; and five great grandchildren Wesley, Spenser, & Grant Owen, Liam & Riley Mulligan. There will be a celebration of her life held at the Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club on Sunday, December 27, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Everyone who shared the fun of life with Edna is invited to attend. The family will announce a grave side service in the spring of 2016 to be held at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Richland, Washington.
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like cash, once the funds are in the hands of the seller, retrieving them is nearly impossible. • The silver strip. This strip on the back of the card protects the card’s security code. A scammer can retrieve the gift card number and its security code prior to it being purchased by removing this strip. A monitoring system alerts the scammer when funds are applied, and the card has been activated. The card is now ready for a scammer’s personal use. Before making holiday gift card purchases, BBB suggests consumers consider these important tips: • Purchase directly. Protect finances and personal information by purchasing gift cards straight from the retailer. Discounts are enticing, but nothing is gained when a card is worthless. • Verify the card. When shopping in person, have an employee verify the card balance before exiting the store. Don’t ever use a gift card that has clearly been tampered with. Check that numbers and security strips are intact. • Save the receipt. When buying a gift card, keep the receipt for proof of purchase. Visit bbb.org for business information and visit Scam Tracker to learn about scams in your area or provide information about a scam.
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Shirley Shiotani is one of just 400 tax professionals who has completed the American Institute for Certified Tax Coaches’ training academy leading to the certified tax coach designation. “Taxpayers who really want to beat the IRS can’t wait for their accountant to work magic with a stack of receipts on April 15,” said Shiotani, a Federal Way tax planner at Shiotani & Raley Tax and Accounting Services Inc. “They need a plan for taking advantage of every deduction, credit, loophole and strategy allowed.” “Traditional tax professionals focus on putting the right numbers in the right boxes on the right forms,” says Dominique Molina, a San Diego-based CPA and director of the American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches. “Our program is different. We don’t just help our client’s record history. We help them write it, with a complete menu of advanced taxplanning concepts and strategies.” To earn the designation, Shiotani completed an intense three-day training program. She has also agreed to abide by the American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches’ code of ethics and complete 24 hours of tax-planning continuing education each year.
Relief for businesses affected by wind and flooding
The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Fidelity National Title with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The new business is located at 33434 Eighth Ave. S., Suite 108, Federal Way.
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The Washington State Department of Revenue wants businesses impacted by the recent windstorms and flooding to know relief is available. Revenue will work with businesses that cannot file or pay their taxes on time due to the windstorms and flooding. Businesses in a disaster area can ask for more time to file and pay their taxes, a waiver of a late payment penalty, an extension on expiring reseller permits and business licenses and registrations and an audit to be rescheduled.Taxes are due on Dec. 28 for monthly-reporting businesses. Businesses can request an extension or penalty waiver by calling 1-800-647-7706.
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Kim is a Contracts Specialist for Coldwell Banker Commercial Danforth, which provides a variety of commercial real estate solutions for tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers. Kim was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Calgary, Alberta. She moved with her mother to the US, eventually relocating to Federal Way with her husband Steve in 1987. WORK: Kim has worked in property management with Coldwell Banker for almost eight years. Previously, she was in display ad sales for the Wall Street Journal, in the marketing departments of SeaTac Mall and Tacoma Mall, and worked for a Seattle advertising agency. ROTARY: Kim was invited to join FW Rotary by Bryon Hiller. “It was a good fit for me because Rotary encompasses so many needs – locally, nationally and internationally. My favorite Rotary activity is the Shop with Kids program we do every December. We take 45 underserved kids from our community shopping for essential items like clothing, as well as a couple of toys. It is really humbling to see a 7-year old excited about getting underwear.” OTHER INTERESTS: “Kids and cats. I think children are precious – so full of questions – right through to young adulthood. Cats are my second passion. They are just as inquisitive as kids, but don’t talk back, don’t need prom dresses or Driver’s Ed. Currently we have three cats. My husband has told me that if I get one more cat he will move out.” FAMILY: Kim is married to Steve Egge. They have one daughter, Caitlyn, a Decatur HS and UW grad, who works for Nordstrom. Rotary is 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. If you want to share the fun and fellowship in Federal Way and help improve the lives of everyone around us, contact Layne Barndt at (206) 571-8470.
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Bottom photo, TCC, the largest Verizon premium wireless retailer in the U.S., opened a new store in Federal Way on Dec. 11. The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce celebrated the business’s grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 35007 Enchanted Parkway S., the store offers guests the ultimate experience in inter-activity while shopping for wireless devices. In celebration of the new store, TCC will make a charitable donation to Pacific Bonsai Museum. Courtesy of the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce
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Pascual awarded for largests sales increase FROM STAFF REPORTS
Reinke has recognized its Northwest territory manager Marvin Pascual of Federal Way as the company’s territory manager with the largest parts sales increase throughout the United States and Canada. The award is in acknowledgement of Pascual’s marketing year success. Pascual was honored during Reinke’s recent annual convention held in November in Dallas, Texas. “Congratulations to Marvin on this welldeserved recognition,” said Tom Palmertree, Reinke’s director of marketing. “We thank him for his ongoing dedication to Reinke, our dealers and to the agricultural community.” Reinke dealerships and territory managers from across the United States and Canada gather each year to attend the company’s sales
Left to right, Reinke president Chris Roth and Reinke Northwest territory manager Marvin Pascual. Contributed photo convention. The convention awards ceremony recognizes select dealerships and individuals for their hard work and dedication to sales and marketing throughout the past year. Reinke Manufacturing
4 nonprofits compete to win up to $1,500 FROM STAFF REPORT
Breast Diagnostic Center has opened the “Our Community, Your Choice” polls once again for area nonprofits. The company will award two winners a first and second place cash prize. The people’s choice contest is brought to Federal Way, Auburn and the surrounding communities by the independent mammography clinic Breast Diagnostic Center. The company believes the best way to positively impact our communities is by supporting the nonprofits who serve the area. “Our
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Community, Your Choice” is meant to give the power to choose to Breast Diagnostic patients and the community at large. Breast Diagnostic staff members nominated four local nonprofits for the contest. Nominees include 2014 winners Angel Wings Foundation and the Auburn Food Bank as well as newcomers FUSION — Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy — and Communities in Schools of Federal Way. Staff have always sought to choose organizations that directly impact the communities Breast Diagnostic serves. This year’s nominees are each serving kids, adults and families right in their own backyards. Visit www.facebook.com/BreastDiagnostic Center to vote through Dec. 20.
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Thomas Jefferson places 22nd in national math contest FROM STAFF REPORTS
Federal Way Public Schools’ Thomas Jefferson High School has some of the best high-school mathematicians in the country, as demonstrated by their 22nd-place finish in the 2015 Fall Startup Event, a national mathematics contest administered by National Assessment and Testing. Coach Tom Norris prepared students for the first major competition of the academic year, in which students worked furiously for 30 minutes, racing to answer 100 problems in a variety of mathematical topics. According to Tom Clymer, the director of the competition, “It’s a lot like a musician practicing scales.” With so many questions and so little time, competitors must not only have strong mathematical skills, but also be able to quickly decide which problems to solve and which to skip.
After results from students across the nation were processed, Orgil Batzaya placed 16th in the 11th-grade division, helping the Raiders to place 22nd in the nation. Thomas Jefferson High School will be participating in all four of National Assessment and Testing’s contests this year, including the 2015 Ciphering Time Trials on Dec. 12th and 2016 Four-by-Four Competition on Feb. 4. Each of these contests features 10 rounds in which students have three minutes to answer problems, but the first requires students to work individually on three problems per round, while the second allows teams of four to tackle four problems in each round. National Assessment and Testing administers highquality mathematics competitions that high schools can participate in by email. Their contests cover a variety of formats, including individual and team tests, as well as a variety of difficulties, from 100 easy problems in 30 minutes to 15 complex problems in one week.
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FWPS updates notification system FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Federal Way school district is updating the parent notification system to better respond to the needs of families. For the past decade, Federal Way Public Schools has used an automated messaging system to notify students’ families about emergencies, activities and other school and district news. The district uses this system for parent notification in urgent situations, such as weather events, school closures, a missing child, or a lockdown situation. It’s also used for “outreach” messaging – notifications about events and activities. New technologies have led to changes in how people prefer to get information. More and more, the district has heard parents say they want to receive communications in a timely, but targeted manner. Many have asked to direct calls to certain phone numbers, or to email
Elementary’s “elf crew” of school staff organized gifts Families Helping Enterprise and donations for 36 families during the 18th year of their Families Helping Families program. During the week before winter break, Families the school conference room transformed into a winter supply closet
containing food, gifts, books, grocery gift cards and warm clothing provided to families who register for the program. The program has no budget and has run continually for 18 years exclusively through donations. Enterprise students and their families, school staff, former teachers, and World Vision supported the program this year. School families are welcome to pick up their items by school counselor Stacy Traylor, Americorps volunteer Isaac Buckley and family liason Adam Sanders. Contributed photo
instead. With the addition of the district app, many parents and staff now opt to receive “push notifications.” A push notifications is like a text, but doesn’t apply to cell carrier data plans. With the upgrade to the
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messaging system, parents or guardians can now edit their delivery settings to reflect these options. For example, a family may direct that attendance and emergency messages go to both mom and dad’s cell
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Students code using technology during the global initiative Hour of Code. Courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools
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Did you know that in today’s workforce, tech jobs outnumber students graduating in the field by 3-to-1, according to Federal Way Public Schools? The Seattlemetropolitan area is the most rapidly growing city on the west coast — and much of that growth is due to a robust tech economy. In fact, Washington state ranks eighth in the nation in the number of technology careers. As our society moves from an industrial to informational-based economy, students need to know the nuts and bolts of programming, school district officials said. That’s why students around the district participated in a nationwide event called The Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week Dec. 7-11. The Hour of Code is a is a global initiative with a collaborative corps of partners. The organization emphasizes that everyone can learn how to code with just one hour a day of focused tutorials. The exercises were project-based, which allowed students to gain a sense of accomplishment as they collaborated on creating their own original content or developing an understanding of programming fundamentals through activities that included a Minecraft-themed game. Coding develops valuable skills and ensures all students are college and career ready by the time they graduate. In addition to teaching core subjects, district teachers are working to develop students’ 21st century skills, which are foundational for every industry today. Students of all ages can code. In elementary classes, students learn beginning skills in technology that lay the framework for future instruction. At Camelot Elementary, Cheryl Steighner’s third grade class recently rotated through stations based on Code. org activities. In one, the students teamed together to use iPads to program balls called Spheros to change colors and execute a series of moves. In middle school, kids develop intermediate experiences in creating their own games and animations. In high school, students enrich their well-developed coding expertise through advanced tutorials and some continue to build leadership and mentorship skills through supervising and assisting younger students in their coding. The Hour of Code is a global initiative with a collaborative corps of partners designed to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in developing a deeper understanding of computer science and technology by getting their hands on tools for coding tutorials on building a game, animation and more. Read more at http:// hourofcode.com/us.
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Mark Twain Elementary was recognized as a Top 50 School by Imagine Learning. This recognition celebrates schools across the nation for student usage and staff enthusiasm. It also honors the staff members such as all-day kindergarten teacher Alexandra Hernandez and ELL paraeducator Debbie Loran for their dedication to giving the school’s students the best in language and literacy instruction, according to school district officials. By using technology to enhance instruction, Imagine Learning provides students with an individualized program with actionable data that informs instruction. Principal Sharon Mitchell-Guddat noted this program gives every child an opportunity to acquire foundational language and literacy skills to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
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Mirror Lake students serenade seniors FROM STAFF REPORTS
Mirror Lake Elementary School’s first graders recently visited a local Emeritus nursing home to serenade senior citizens. Students celebrated Veterans Day with the residents of the nursing home by ser-
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wearing a gray and white hat, gray hoodie and jeans. A witness saw the suspect walk around the building towards the parking lot and get into the passenger side of an older red Ford F350 pick-up with a canopy on it. The suspect also robbed IHOP on Campus Drive on Nov. 17. In addition to the Federal Way robberies, the suspect also held up the following restaurants in Auburn, Kent, Puyallup, Sumner and Tacoma, according to Washington’s Most Wanted: • Aug. 25 at Elmer’s on South Hosmer Street in Tacoma • Aug. 29 at Buttered Biscuit on North Street in Sumner • Aug. 31 at Ma’s Place on 39th Avenue Southwest in Puyallup • Sept. 17 at Golden Given Food Mart on Golden Given Road in
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wheel of the vehicle, which was running and parked in her driveway. The witness cooperated with the investigation and provided full contact information. The driver was arrested for physical control and booked into SCORE jail without incident. Thief attempts to use 11 credit cards at Wal-Mart: At 4:24 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the 1900 block of S. 314th St., the victim called to report someone used her credit card. She said she had the card in her possession but she called Wal-Mart about her card being used at that location and they told her it had been swiped at 3:21 p.m. The victim said she did not give anyone permission to use her card and hasn’t given the card number to anyone. Police contacted a Wal-Mart employee, who informed police the male who used the card also attempted to use 11 cards, successfully getting money from six of them. Police obtained surveillance video of the male [ more POLICE page 30 ]
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LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BID Federal Way Town Square Park Phases 2-5 Phase 2 - Pervious Paving RFB # 15-016 Phase 3 – Site Lighting RFB # 15-019 Phase 4 – Buildings RFB # 15-012 Phase 5 – Spray Park Install RFB # 15-018 Project: F ederal Way Town Square Park, Phase Two Pervious Paving Federal Way Town Square Park, Phase Three Site Lighting Federal Way Town Square Park, Phase Four Buildings Federal Way Town Square Park, Phase Five Spray Park Install 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way (formerly 20th Ave S) Owner: City of Federal Way Out for Bids: Thursday, December 10, 2015 Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 2 PM at the site Bids Due: Thursday, January 7, 2015 2 PM City Clerk Counter, 2nd floor, Federal Way City Hall 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003 Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through the date, time and address listed above. Proposals received after the date and time listed above will not be considered. Phases 2 -5 each represent a separate bid and interested contractors are not required to bid on all in order to bid on a single phase. An informational meeting for interested contractors will be held at the date and time listed above at the site, Town Square Park, 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way (formerly 20th Ave S), Federal Way, WA to discuss the work to be performed. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at the City Hall council chambers or adjacent conference room at the date and time listed above, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal
Way. Phase 2 Pervious Paving consists of approximately 11,000 sf of pervious concrete loop trail paving and associated fine grading, and approximately 2,300 sf of excavation, rock base and pervious concrete paving at the restroom plaza, and other associated work to improve an existing park as indicated on the drawings and in this project manual. Engineer’s estimate is $118,000. The Contractor shall complete all Phase 2 work within 90 calendar days, including lag time. Phase 3 Site Lighting consists of the Site Lighting for the Town Square park, which includes 16 loop trail lights, poles and concrete bases, 4 parking lot lights, poles and bases, wiring in existing conduits, some miscellaneous new conduit, minor earthwork, to improve an existing park as indicated on the drawings and in this project manual. Phase 3 Engineer’s estimate is $85,761 plus WSST. The Contractor shall complete all Phase 3 work within 60 calendar days. Phase 4 Buildings consists of one Restroom Building and one Picnic Shelter Building and associated utilities, concrete paving, earthwork and other associated work to improve an existing park as indicated on the drawings and in this project manual. Architect’s estimate is $308,000. The Contractor shall complete all Phase 4 work within 110 calendar days. Phase 5 Spray Park Install consists of the installation of the spray park equipment, fixtures, features and piping, Concrete paving at the spray park and associated utilities, earthwork and other associated work to improve an existing park as indicated on the drawings and in this project manual. Architect’s estimate is $188,000 plus tax. The Owner will provide the equipment, fixtures and features as spelled out in this project manual and on the drawings. The Contractor shall complete all Phase 5 work within 110 calendar days. The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully. All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Parks Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Architect at 253-351-8877 or sbrown@clarkarchitects.com. Bid Documents are also available for review at major Plan Centers. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the day of bid opening. For technical questions, please contact the Architect, David A. Clark Architects PLLC, 33017 134th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092, dclark@clarkarchitects.com tel 253-351-8877
The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to insure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts. The Contractors will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunities. The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidders and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required associated documents are executed in full. The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bids or bidders meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidders may withdraw his or her bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Dated the 8th day of December, 2015 Dates of Publication: Federal Way Mirror – December 11 & 18, 2015 Daily Journal of Commerce – December 10 & 16, 2015 FWM 2298
NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION Project Name: Evans Short Plat Project Description: Proposed short subdivision of one lot to revise a 1983 short plat covenant for non-building lot that was recorded against the property. The 0.37-acre lot is a buildable lot under City codes. Agent: Edward Barnard, P.L.S., 6006 84th Street East, Puyallup, WA 98371 Project Location: 843 SW 312th Street, Federal
Way Parcel #072104-9246 Date of Application: November 30, 2015 Date Determined Complete: December 17, 2015 Date of Notice of Application: December 18, 2015 Public Comments Due: January 4, 2016 Requested Decision and Other Permits Included with this Application: The applicant requests a short subdivision decision (File #15-106023-00-SU) issued by the Director of Community Development pursuant toFederal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Chapter 18.30. Additional permits and/or approvals in conjunction with the short subdivision decision include a Single Family Building Permit (File #15-103179-00-SF). The department has determined the application is categorically exempt from threshold determination procedures pursuant to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Rules 197-11-800(6). Environmental Documents: None at this time. Development Regulations to Be Used for Project Mitigation: FWRC Title 16 ‘Surface Water Management;’ Title 18 ‘Subdivisions;’ Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code.’ Consistency with Applicable City Plans and Regulations: The project will be reviewed for consistency with all applicable codes and regulations including the Federal Way Revised Code; 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual as amended by the City of Federal Way, and Public Works Department Development Standards. Public Comment & Appeals: The official project file is available for public review at the Community Development Department (address below). Any person may submit written comments on the short subdivision application to the Director of Community Development by January 4, 2016. Only persons who submit written documents to the Director, or specifically request a copy of the original decision may appeal the Director’s decision. Availability of File and Environmental Documents: The official project file and referenced environmental documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the Community Development Department, 33325 8th Avenue South, 2nd Floor, Federal Way, WA 98003 Staff Contact: Becky Chapin, Associate Planner, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com Printed in the Federal Way Mirror December 18, 2015. FWM 2300
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This holiday season, as parking lots at shopping malls fill with millions of vehicles, AAA warns drivers to avoid a common parking lot mistake. According to a new survey, more than three quarters (76 percent) of U.S. drivers most frequently park their vehicle by pulling forward into a parking spot, rather than backing in, a riskier practice that driving experts warn leaves pedestrians more vulnerable when a driver later reverses from the spot and into the traffic lane. “Recognizing that American parking habits differ from much of the world, automakers are increasingly adding technology to vehicles that is designed to address rear visibility concerns,” said John Nielsen, AAA’s managing director of Automotive Engineering and Repair. “However, AAA’s testing of these systems reveals significant shortcomings when used in real-world conditions and Americans should rely more on driving skills than technology.” In partnership with the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center, AAA tested rear cross traffic alert systems, designed to alert drivers to traffic passing behind a reversing vehicle, and found significant system limitations exist when parked between larger vehicles, such as SUVs or minivans. In this common
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Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra: The group will perform their Christmas concert from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, at the Avalon Care Center, located at 135 S. 336th St. Admission is free. For more information, contact Rick Kong at 425-6473847, email rhking@yahoo.com or visit www.fwyso.org.
Dec. 18-20
Sleeping Beauty: Centerstage Theatre will present their traditional English Christmas “panto” from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, located at 3200 SW Dash Point Road For more information, contact Alan Bryce at aabryce@ hotmail.com, call 253-661-1444 or visit www.centerstagetheatre.com.
Dec. 19
Sign Up for ORCA LIFT Reduced Fares: Drop in to register for ORCA LIFT, a new, reduced fare on Metro buses, Sound Transit Link light rail and more at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Income-qualified riders ages 19 and over can save 50 percent or more. To see if you qualify, check www.orcalift.com or call MultiService Center at 253-838-6810. Bring ID and income verification documents. So Good for the Soul Christmas Concert: The So Good for the Soul musical group will perform popular Christmas songs at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19 at Marine View Presbyterian Church, located at 8469 Eastside Drive NE. Admission is $14-20. For more information, contact Christopher Redner at 253-974-8400 or visit SoGoodForTheSoul.com.
Dec. 20
A Bonsai Solstice: Tour the Pacific Bonsai Museum by candlelight from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2515 S. 336th St. Hot chocolate will be provided by Federal Way Trader Joes and the Crisp Creperie food truck will be onsite. For more information, call 253-353-7345 or email info@pacificbonsaimuseum. org.
Dec. 21
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South King Fire & Rescue: The board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Station 68, located at1405 SW 312th St. Single Seniors Dine Out: Join other single seniors, 55 years and older, from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Black Bear Diner, located at 32065 Pacific Hwy. S. For more information, contact Barbara at 253-332-4126 or bbdineout@gmail.com.
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Celebration: Join TriWorship Covenant Church for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24 at Saghalie Middle School, located at 33914 19th Ave SW. For more information, contact David Aaron Johnson at daaron2001@gmail. com, call 206-861-3844 or visit www.triworship.com.
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Warm Coat Drive: Front Porch Outreach and South King Fire & Rescue are collecting clean, gently used coats through Jan. 1, 2016 at South King Fire & Rescue, Station 65, located at 4966 S. 298th St. Auburn, and Front Port Community Outreach at Federal Way United Methodist Church, located at 29645 51st Ave. S. Auburn. For more information, contact Katherine Kerr at katherinekerr@outlook. com or call 360-489-8324. Community Coffee at MaST Center Aquarium: Enjoy coffee and refreshments from 8:30 to 11 a.m. every second Monday of the month at the MaST Center Aquarium located next to Salty’s on Redondo Beach. Community members can tour the museum and listen to guest speakers. For more information, contact Jillian Mayer at jmayer@highline.edu, call 941-321-9430 or visit mast. highline.edu. Talk Time Classes: Practice speaking English with other English language learners at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world. Classes are free, participants can join anytime. For
more information, visit www.kcls. org or call 253-839-3668. Seniors in Motion: This strengthening and conditioning program, appropriate for older adults, will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:05 a.m. at Federal Way Senior Center, located at 4016 S. 352nd St., Auburn. For more information, email director_fwsc@hotmail.com, call 253-838-3604 or visit www. federalwayseniorcenter.org. Book Donations: The Friends of Federal Way Libraries is collecting used books, magazines and DVDs in new or like-new condition to support library programming. Donations are tax deductible. Ask library staff for details. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: Meetings are held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, in room 15 at Church of the Nazarene, located at 1225 29th St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 or visit www.alzwa.org. Federal Way Domestic Violence Task Force: Meets from 12-1:30 p.m. the fourth Friday of every month at City Hall in the Hylebos room. The organization works toward ending domestic violence. For more information, contact Lana Mathew at 253-2328096. Freedom From Tobacco Support Group: Group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Francis Hospital, oncology waiting area. For more information, call Heidi Henson, at 253-426-6746. One-on-One Resume Assistance: A King County Library System volunteer can provide 45 minutes of one-on-one assistance writing or updating resumes. Registration is required. For days and times, call 253-839-0257. One-on-One Computer Help: Library volunteers provide assistance with basic level computer and software questions at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For dates and times, please call the library at 253-838-3668 or visit www.kcls.org. Citizenship Classes: Learn how to become a United States Citizen at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evenings at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Study for the interview and exam, and practice reading, writing, listening and speaking English in a friendly environment. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-3668. Legal Clinic: The King County Bar Association provides free 30-min-
So Good for the Soul performs “I Can’t Stand The Rain.” Left to right, Trisha Davis, Walter Finch, Brianne Mathews, Veronica Williams, Bryan Duncan, Curtis Wells and Samuel Mathews. The group will perform their Christmas concert at Marine View Presbyterian Church on Dec. 19. Courtesy of Steve Bartlett ute consultations with volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal issues at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Attorneys cannot represent clients but can refer to other assistance. Available by appointment only. Call 206-2677070 between 9 a.m. and noon, Tuesday through Thursday.
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United Way’s Free Tax Prep Campaign: Weekly volunteer shifts are available for United Way’s Free Tax Campaign from Jan. 11 through April 21 at the EX3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center, located at 31453 28th Ave. S. and Federal Way Multi-Service Center, located at 1200 S. 336th St. Volunteers can choose from being a tax preparer or welcoming clients and connecting them to healthcare and other public benefits. No tax experience needed. To learn more and register for your shift, visit www.uwkc.org/ taxvolunteer. Send Community Calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com
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Kent man arrested for DUI accident in Federal Way BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
Federal Way police arrested a 63-year-old Kent man for a suspected DUI car accident in Federal Way Wednesday evening. Just before 6 p.m., the man drove his Nissan pickup off the roadway in the 5200 block of Southwest Dash Point Road and struck a power pole. According to Federal Way police spokeswoman Cathy Schrock, the accident caused significant property damage.
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Puget Sound Energy and South King Fire and Rescue had to remove wires from the road and vehicle before they could help the driver. The man’s truck was lodged into several trees and brush. One resident saw the collision and brought a police officer a pair of trimming clippers to cut the branches and tree limbs away. Once the officers and firefighters got to him, they noted the man’s upper body was hanging over the top of the open door
be stuck underneath the dashboard of the truck. “Once removed by [South King Fire and Rescue], it was suspected that the driver was under the influence of alcohol,” Schrock wrote in an email, adding that the DUI investigation and collision report are still pending. The suspect was uncooperative once in the ambulance and paramedics said they believed he was intoxicated. The officer also noticed the smell of intoxicants, according to the police report. When asked if he had been drinking, he replied, “I drank, I drank, I drank, I drank.” He was taken to Harborview Medical Center for possible internal injuries and as a precaution. The man has a previous DUI conviction from 1997.
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people in Washington last year, about twice as many as in 2008. Overall, the number of deaths from opioid overdose in Washington remains at about 600 a year. “Across our state, we are seeing the terrible effects of heroin and prescription narcotics on our families, friends and communities,” said Gov. Jay Inslee.
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was turned over to police and the investigation is ongoing. Residents sees mail thief: At 12:35 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the 31000 block of Fourth Ave. SW, a resident reported that his or her dog started barking around 3 a.m., so the resident looked out the window and saw a late model white sedan parked in front of the mailbox. The suspect drove south on Fourth Avenue Southwest with their lights off. The next morning when the resident went out to the mailbox, he or she found that the mailbox was pried open and mail from the day before was missing. Police identify thief thanks to video footage: At 12:15 p.m. on Dec. 11 in the 1000 block of SW 320th St., an unknown suspect broke into the victim’s vehicle and stole the victim’s purse and credit cards. The suspect used the victim’s card at Wal-Mart and Jack in the Box. Police obtained video footage from the stores and established the suspect’s information. The investigation is ongoing. Woman reports her grandson sexually assaulted
family member: A woman reported to police that she suspected her teen grandson of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old family member. The investigation is ongoing. Thief steals tip jar at ice cream shop: At 9:54 p.m. on Dec. 10 at 31653 Pacific Highway S., a Sub Zero employee reported the theft of a tip jar containing small bills and change. The employee believes the jar contained approximately $30. He did not witness the theft, but he believes a group of homeless people may have taken it. The homeless people were inside the store for a short time and when they left, the employee noticed the tip jar was missing. Woman claims son put glass in can of nuts: At 3:46 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the 4000 block of SW 321st St., a woman reported she found a small piece of glass from a broken candy dish inside a can of mixed nuts. She said she has been having problems with her son and his girlfriend. There is no proof that it was done intentionally but due to the problems with her son the woman wanted the incident documented.
“Although more must be done, we’ve made significant progress in reducing overprescribing of opioids, and with health care reform, a record number of families who just a few years ago had no medical coverage and limited means to regain their health, can now seek treatment for substance use disorders.” Washington was one of the first states to recognize and respond to the national epidemic of deaths due to prescription narcotic overdoses. The decline in these deaths in Washington is likely in part due to groundbreaking prescribing guidelines originally developed in 2007 and updated this year. State health agencies
recently convened a group of health care providers, public health officials, and substance abuse experts to develop a statewide response plan to address the opioid epidemic. The group expects to complete the plan in the next few months. The state has set aside $6 million in new funding to treat opioid addiction, including medication-assisted treatment. Washington will also receive $3 million in federal funding to provide treatment services over the next three years. In addition, tax funding from retail marijuana sales will support an expansion in adolescent treatment and communitybased prevention services. Deaths from prescription narcotics are highest
in the 45-to 54-year-old age group. In comparison, 25-to 34-year-olds have the highest heroin death rate. The largest increase in heroin overdose deaths from 2004 to 2014 occurred in the 15to 34-year-old age group. Many heroin users first misuse prescription narcotics such as hydrocodone and oxycodone; the switch to heroin likely occurs because heroin is cheaper and easier to get. “The link between heroin and abuse of prescription narcotics is one more reason to prevent overprescribing,” said Dr. Gary Franklin, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. “These are powerful drugs that should be prescribed cautiously ...”
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This means you will be able to select the delivery method, and the email or phone number, to be used for specific types of notifications such as emergency, attendance or outreach. There are two ways to update contact information: The app is the fastest and surest way to make sure contact information is accurate and up-to-date, because parents enter the information themselves. As soon as they receive the email with your login credentials, they can log in to the app to: • Update message delivery preferences • Add a new phone numbers or email address • Check student-specific information like lunch balances and books checked out
For assistance in updating message delivery preferences: •Call the child’s school office • Call the communications office at 253-9452270, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday Only custodial parents or guardians may request a change, and they must provide their student’s ID number. An email with log-in credentials will be sent the last week of December. Parents will also receive directions for updating their log-in password, and editing delivery preferences. The Federal Way Public Schools app can be downloaded through the Apple App or Google Play Store by searching for “Federal Way.”
from Wal-Mart Loss Prevention, which was booked into evidence. The suspect is a tall heavyset male. Wal-Mart provided police with register logs of the male attempting to use the cards. Police advised the victim to get a new card and to get her bank to reverse the fraudulent charge. Shoplifter found with two used syringes: At 5:32 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the 2100 block of S. Commons, police contacted a man for suspicious activity in Kohl’s store. He was arrested for a Department of Corrections felony warrant for possession of dangerous drugs. Police recovered two used syringes from the man’s pocket. He admitted to being addicted to heroin. The suspect was booked for his warrant into SCORE jail and was given a warning for drug paraphernalia. Store staff finds child porn on lost phone: At 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 at 1900 S. 314th St., Loss Prevention personnel at WalMart contacted police to report they found a lost phone. In an attempt to locate the owner of the phone, store staff located what is suspected to be child pornography on the phone. The phone
to the app. Just about any combination can be accommodated, and the parent has more control than ever. As the district transitions to the new system, families may, for a short time, receive more messages, or messages at phone numbers that weren’t previously called. The system upgrade means that phone numbers are being pulled from the student’s records in a different way. With this reboot, the system will automatically pull a primary number, a secondary number and a cell number, as well as an email address, for every adult associated with a student. Once this new import is completed, parents and guardians be able to edit message delivery settings.
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Many years later, the recent news that the military will open all-combat roles to women seemed long overdue to me for a country that espouses so many women’s rights. It’s taken a long time for our military leadership to realize the brilliance of judging our military personnel by skill rather than by gender. Will it all go smoothly? Surely not. Yet, the opening of these doors is additional recognition that our military wants to find the best people for its jobs. It’s a bold and forward step with which to begin the New Year. Yet, there is still an epidemic of pay inequity in our country between women and men, and, regardless of the recent change in our military, there remain many places where career opportunities for women are limited. Findings by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research show that comparable pay for women and men doing the comparable work would cut the poverty rate of working women in half. Amy Johnson
SEX IN THE SUBURBS
any years ago, in a small town in Southern Illinois, I was among a handful of girls who were allowed, for the first time ever, to take shop classes in high school. Some of us did it because we really wanted to take shop. Others of us did it because, well, we could. One day, I was on my way to wood shop, and one of the guys was blocking the door with his arm. It may be hard to believe, but I was rather shy and reserved as a 14-year-old girl. This young man looked at me and said, “Only men are allowed in here.” I will never know where I got the strength or fortitude to do what I did next. Without missing a beat, I said, “I don’t see any men here,” pushed his arm aside, and went into wood shop. I still have the stool I made, as well as the strength it took to stand up against ignorance and discrimination. I like to think Mrs. Claus might have had a similar reaction, had a rude elf tried to keep her out of any North Pole workshop.
information must be gathered next year so lawmakers are able to take some tough votes in 2017. They are not negotiating levy rates and salaries but a timeline for collecting data, explained House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, who is in the group. “If we could agree on a plan we could
That is something that would certainly benefit Federal Way, since 59.7 percent of our local students live in or near the federal poverty level, according to Federal Way Public Schools’ website. In the meantime, local inspiration comes in the form of our own Hannah Boober, who is taking Sacajawea Middle School football by storm as the only female player on the team. The 14-year-old in me is rejoicing that she can play football as a female without having to wear lingerie as her uniform, though she’s apparently already had to deal with a rude guy or two. I’m pretty sure Mrs. Claus is joining me in wishing her continued strength and fortitude for dealing with people who don’t support her — of which there are still too many. Go Warriors! And Merry Christmas.
Federal Way resident Amy Johnson, MSW, is a trainer, educator and coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is co-author of the books, “Parenting by Strengths:
act early in session,” he predicted. “It shouldn’t be that hard.” But it has been so far.
Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www.heraldnet.com. Contact him at 360-352-8623; jcornfield@heraldnet.com and on Twitter at @ dospueblos-
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A Parent’s Guide for Challenging Situations” and “Homegrown Faith and Justice.” Amy facilitates classes and workshops in the Puget Sound area and online. She specializes in working with parents and in sexuality education. Amy can be reached at comments@ diligentjoy.com.
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