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COMMUNITY | Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for February is Bob Darrigan [4]

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OPINION | Introducing new Mirror editorial board members [4] Roegner: Rumors swirl around Miloscia’s comeback [4] BUSINESS | Kohl’s, Total Wine celebrating grand openings [12] LITERACY | Councilmember’s new book highlights diving adventures [13-24]

SPORTS | Four FW athletes win state FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 | 75¢ titles in wrestling, swimming [9]

Missing local girl added on trucking trailers

Outpouring of love for student with inoperable tumor

By Carrie Rodriguez crodriguez@fedwaymirror.com

Dianne Zoro had seen the girls along Pacific Highway South before. The mother of four daughters saw girls walking to the bus stop as she drove home from work to her Federal Way apartment near 272nd Street nearly every day since she moved here. She always felt bad for the girls who, for whatever reason, felt they needed to sell their bodies for money. She envisioned the girls as young single mothers with babies they couldn’t afford to feed. But she never paid much attention to them. Until her 17-year-old daughter went missing. “I started driving that stretch day and night and all of a sudden it struck me how many girls were out there,” said Zoro, whose daughter Danica Childs disappeared from a Kent motel associated with drugs and prostitution in December of 2007. “Then looking at their faces and realizing that Danica was 17, but I was seeing girls who were much younger.” Zoro later learned that her daughter’s boyfriend was a pimp and Danica was working as a prostitute. During an event on Monday morning, Zoro and three of her daughters were at Gordon Trucking in Pacific, Wash., where company officials and members of the Washington State Patrol unveiled a trucking trailer with a large poster of Danica on [ more MISSING, page 2 ]

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Above, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin greets Decatur High School seniors Dom Cooks (glasses) and his twin sister, Diamond (left), during a special graduation ceremony held Feb. 20 at Decatur High School. Dom Cooks has terminal brain cancer and received his diploma in front of a packed audience of students, teachers, family and friends from throughout the community. Left, Dom Cooks watches the proceedings during the ceremony with dozens of candy necklaces on the outside of his graduation gown. photos by casey olson

here were dozens of Kleenex boxes lining every row of the bleachers inside the Decatur High School gymnasium on Feb. 20. The tissue was there because officials knew it would be needed. Decatur held a special early graduation ceremony for twin brother and sister, Dom and Diamond Cooks, in front of a packed audience. Decatur organized the commencement ceremony after Dom Cooks was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in the spring of 2012. Cooks, who was given three to six months to live earlier in the fall, also recently went to the doctor and was told that the tumor has spread throughout his brain. The cancer is sitting on Cooks’s brain and doctors cannot surgically remove it because of its location. Chemotherapy and radiation is the only option for shrinking the tumor. Last year, the treatments seemed to have killed the tumor in his brain. But the tumor grew back and led to a dire diagnosis. The National Cancer Institute estimates there were about 23,000 new cases of brain cancer diagnosed in 2012. The event had the feel of a normal high school graduation. Programs were distributed at the door, the Decatur orchestra played the recognizable processional and the school’s chorus sang a pair of songs. There was a long list of speakers, who spoke about the graduates, and the Federal Way school board accepted the graduation of the Cooks, who wore caps and gowns. But there was nothing “normal” about the event. Cooks’s infectious attitude has become a staple throughout the halls during his time at Decatur. He makes the morning announcements every day, which include some type of inspirational message. He was also appointed as an Associated Student Body officer by the Decatur students and was named the Homecoming King in the fall. “What stands out for me is that Dom treats every[ more DOM COOKS, page 3 ]

Meet the candidates: 16 up for vacant Federal Way City Council seat From staff reports

During a special Council meeting on Monday night, the Federal Way City Council unanimously voted to release the application materials for the vacant Council position to the

public. Mayor Jim Ferrell called the special meeting on Friday in response to The Mirror’s public request for city officials to disclose that information. Councilmember Dini Duclos was absent from the

meeting. The Council also voted to redact the candidate’s home addresses and phone numbers from the applications. The Council will choose from 16 candidates for the seat that Ferrell vacated when he became mayor in

January. They will interview the candidates and make the appointment during a public meeting that will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 at City Hall. A total of 20 candidates

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[2] February 28, 2014 for the program in 2005. [ missing from page 1] the side. Gordon Trucking currently has 100 trailers that feature posters of 21 missing children from Washington and Oregon. The company’s fleet travels across the U.S. and in Canada, along freeways, interstates and highways - like Pacific Highway South. “It’s weird to see her face right there,” Zoro said when she saw her daughter’s face on the side of the truck. Gordon Trucking, in partnership with the state patrol and IMagic, highlighted the Homeward Bound program with the addition of Danica’s poster to its fleet on Monday. Renee Padgett, a trooper who works in state patrol’s Commercial Vehicle division, came up with the idea

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“She worked as a commercial vehicle enforcement trooper at the time and she thought if we can get these posters out there, people are on the road every day, so what better idea than to put pictures of missing kids on the side of trucks,” said Carri Gordon, a manager in state patrol’s Missing and Unidentified Persons unit. The unit identifies missing children who will be featured on Gordon Trucking’s trailers. She said her unit identified Danica for this program after one of the unit’s case workers spoke with Zoro on a regular basis. “The hope is that this will generate some leads on where Danica is,” Gordon said. “That’s the goal of the program is to get her face

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out there, so that the public will know that we’re still looking for her, that she has not been forgotten. We want those phone calls to happen.” Danica’s oldest sister Jasmin Johnson said she felt relieved to see her sister’s poster on the trailer. “To know that it’s going to go all around the country is a really good feeling,” Johnson said. Zoro didn’t see her daughter the day she disappeared, but she had spoken to her on the phone. “I was on my way home from work and we just had a conversation and she said she was coming home and she was going to go Christmas shopping with all her sisters and her friends but she just didn’t show up.” Danica’s friends later called Zoro and said they were concerned that they hadn’t heard from her. Danica’s boyfriend, who she met on the bus, also called Zoro and said Danica was with him at the Sunset Motel earlier that day. She left around 3 p.m. and was supposed to come back with a friend who had a car to pick him up. “But she never came back and she left her coat and her purse,” Zoro said. She figured out her daughter’s voicemail password and listened to the sexually graphic messages from clients, known as “johns.”

“Listening to them was really hard because it was obvious that prostitution was involved,” Zoro said. She said she believes her daughter’s boyfriend sold Danica to somebody. “Her friend eventually told us that Danica had reported to her that she witnessed (her boyfriend) selling another girl,” she said. “I never had any doubt that she left of her own accord. There was just no reason for her to, boom, leave without contacting anybody.” Zoro has worked with the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking since 2011, raising awareness and educating the community about sex trafficking. Throughout the years, she has learned that trafficking happens to students in Federal Way, including Todd Beamer, Decatur, Federal Way high schools, and even some middle schools. “We learned that at Federal Way High School for a while, girls were having roses delivered and then the girls would be gone,” Zoro said. “So the school and police finally figured out it was a signal. If they got a rose delivered, it was like they had a job. That’s why we’re really interested in working in the schools to educate students and teachers.” She also hopes to raise awareness in the Federal Way

Diane Zoro (right) stands with her three daughters in front of a trailer at Gordon Trucking with a photo of her missing daughter on the side on Monday morning. carrie rodriguez, The Mirror community that trafficking is a real issue and kids don’t just run away because they’re bad kids, she added. “She didn’t leave of her own free will, and if she is able to come home now, she’s being held back by fear, shame, embarrassment,

things of that nature. But she wasn’t just being a bad kid.”

Anyone with information about Danica’s disappearance should call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tip line at 1-800-THE-LOST.

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Diamond with No. 12 Seahawks’ jerseys and even helped Dom up the stairs to accept his Class of 2014 diploma. “I feel like a rapper with this mic in my hand,” Cooks said after being handed his diploma and grabbing the microphone. “Thank you guys. Shout out to everybody.” Baldwin talked about the first time he met Dom, who was a special guest of the Seahawks at CenturyLink Field during the regular season. “My mom told me that I needed to get out of the locker room so I could meet somebody,” Baldwin said. “I was blessed with the opportunity to meet this wonderful man. And the first thing he said to me was, ‘Aww, you aren’t so big.’ I said, ‘Nice to meet you too.’ Then he told me that he could cover me and I was like, ‘Who is this little kid?’ He said, ‘I’m too saucy.’ That’s when I recognized what kind of character he is.” Decatur staff has also recognized Cooks’s character and bigger-than-life personality. “The fact that you are ill is the least important thing to know about you,” said teacher Genie Storvick, who got emotional several times during her speech. “Your illness does not define you. I am more than grateful that you have been my student.” Longtime teacher and coach Sean Smith, who is also a Decatur graduate, described the first time he met Cooks in August of 2010. “I was going out to the football field and I saw this crowd around this one kid and I thought it was a senior or something,” Smith said. “There was this freshman kid dancing around and it was Cookie. That’s the thing about Dom, you love people, you love this school and have brought us all together. Dom is bigger than life.” Baldwin added that he’s learned to not take anything for granted. “Don’t feel sorry for him, cause God’s got him. I’m honored and blessed to be a part of this,” he said of Cooks.

body like they matter,” said Principal David Brower. “Whether it’s a kid sitting in the corner or the most popular kid in the school.” “You have been the face of Decatur High School and represented the Gator family well,” said head football coach Leon Hatch. Cooks played for Hatch as a freshman and sophomore on the defensive line. But everything changed during the spring of 2012 when doctors discovered the inoperable tumor. The diagnosis has changed Cooks’s perspective on life, as well as sports. The left side of his body is now pretty much useless and he spends a lot of his time in a wheelchair. But Cooks got the honor of getting back on the football field during the fall. After a lot of communication between Decatur and Auburn Mountainview, Cooks was able to score one last touchdown for the Gators. On that night, Decatur’s offense lined up, with Cooks split out on the right side of the line in front of the Auburn Mountainview defense. Decatur quarterback Isaiah Hatch, the son of the head coach, then hit junior receiver Isaiah Diggs with a pass, Diggs then pitched the ball to Cooks on a hook-andladder play. Cooks did the rest, completing a few juke moves before scoring his “dream” touchdown. After he crossed the goal line, Cooks completed his special “touchdown dance,” which included finger-rolling the football out of his right hand, before both teams, coaches, cheerleaders and fans surrounded him, yelling his nickname, “Cookie, Cookie, Cookie.” The touchdown and graduation ceremony underscored the impact and love that Cooks has for Decatur High School. The most buzz-worthy moment of the night came with the surprise appearance of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, who entered the gym to a standing ovation. Baldwin presented both Dom and

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Mirror honors Bob Darrigan as February’s Citizen of the Month by Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

The Mirror has named Bob Darrigan as February’s Citizen of the Month, an honor that he feels someone else could have earned. “I’m delighted and surprised,” Darrigan said. “There’s so many people in

this community that deserve that honor. I feel like I’ve been honored so many times by The Mirror and by other people, let’s spread it around.” The previous honor Darrigan referenced include a 2013 column in The Mirror by Nandell Palmer, in which Darrigan was the subject of one of Palmer’s “I Celebrate You” recognitions. Palmer wrote that Darrigan “exudes service to others without ever thinking twice about his mission.” During that 2013 celebration of Darrigan, Palmer reported that “people paid heartfelt tributes to Darrigan,” including one recovering substance addict that said Darrigan was instrumental in helping on the road to recovery. “He has a way of looking you straight in your eyes, and that says a lot to me,” Palmer reported the woman as saying. “What that meant is that he saw me as a human being, not as a subhu-

submit Citizen of nominations the month To nominate someone for Citizen of the Month, email editor@fedwaymirror.com by March 21. The winner will receive a gift certificate, courtesy of Jimmy Macs Roadhouse in Federal Way.

man. He cares about people a great deal, which sets him apart in my book.” Palmer also noted Darrigan’s modesty, reporting that Darrigan, in his acceptance speech at that event, shared that he “(has) great gifts, but all the gifts are to be given away.” Darrigan has been involved with local service organizations for years, including the Lion’s Club since 1990. He is also a published poet, his words having been shared throughout Western Washington and beyond. Currently, his days are mostly focused on taking care of his wife, Sharon,

Bob Darrigan (left) was named the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for February. Nandell Palmer (right) also recognized Darrigan last year for his volunteer service. contributed photo who has been in the hospital recovering from a number of maladies related to a stroke. “Bob just has a heart for helping individuals and his community,” said Nancy Rathe, a fellow Lion’s Club

member who nominated Darrigan. “He always puts a positive spin on what’s going on and works tirelessly … I am a better person for having known Bob and I know he has touched the hearts of many others.”

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ council from page 1] Jack Hackett

Background: 13-year resident of Federal Way; Founding president of DeVry University in Federal Way; previous board member of Federal Way Education Foundation/ Communities in Schools; member of Habitat for Humanity Steering Committee for West Way neighborhood; Priorities for the city: In his application, Hackett wrote “Federal Way needs an enhanced general public perception--the Performing Arts Center has potential to be the shot of adrenalin we need…Over a longer time span, major projects like the rethinking of the downtown area may be priority one. I believe that inventing the future requires flexibility and a willingness to change priorities with changing environmental conditions… We need one-year, three-year, five-year and even ten-year visions.”

Michael Hall

Background: 13-year resident of Federal Way; 25 years of working within the construction industry doing “mostly public works projects.” Hall wrote that he feels his work experience has “given (him) an opportunity to understand the workings of funding of municipal projects, but it gives insight into how public agencies work…I think this gives me a unique way of looking at issues brought to the council.” Priorities for the city: His “number one priority for the city of Federal Way would be to try and establish opportunities for economic growth.” He believes Federal Way could become a “business hub within South King County,” due to its centralized location. “With key economic development, so many more doors of opportunity are open to present themselves,” Hall concluded.

Robin Cook

Background: 20-plus years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry; Cook wrote that “I do have experience in working within a team with a focus on facilitating decision making that includes all perspectives…I have multiple years of experience in working and leading groups through change initiatives.” Priorities for the city: Cook wrote “my overarching priority would be to have a viable and thriving city…I do feel strongly on keeping the ‘home town’ values for our city so we have safe and supportive neighborhoods for our residents.”

Jerald Vaughn

Background: 23-year resident of Federal Way; 28 years of government service, including stints as police chief in two cities and as Executive Director of the International Association of Chiefs of Police; Executive Director of Public School Employees of Washington; local business owner since 1999. Priorities for the city: Vaughn wrote in his application that he “believe(s) the city must achieve a balanced direction that recognizes the complexity of being a suburban city in a large urban area where problems and issues

of other communities spill over into ours. Thinking regionally and acting locally is essential to confronting the city’s challenges effectively.”

address the challenges they face with crime.” Koppang also listed a stronger partnership with FWPS and economic development of the downtown core as important priorities.

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Tom Medhurst

Background: business owner of three businesses located in Federal Way with 36 employees; former US Army member who served in Vietnam; current member of several “council-like” boards such as the Association of Washington Generals, Washington Court Reporters Association and the Washington Freelance Shorthand Reporters Association. Priorities for the city: Public safety, traffic mitigation, the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) and Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS). For public safety, Flygare wrote that it “should be the top priority so that our community is as crime free as possible.” For the PACC, Flygare wrote the proposed facility is a “key piece in Federal Way’s improving economy,” and that the council should “identify key partnerships to keep this project on track and on budget.”

Background: Local business owner, commercial property owner and Planning Commission member. Priorities for the city: Medhurst wrote that “the goals set forth by the City Council would be my first priority.” Medhurst elaborated that would include greater integration of public safety, creating a multi-use urban city center that is pedestrian friendly, establishing Federal Way as an economic leader and job center in South King County, maintaining the capital facilities plan, ensuring a responsive service culture and positioning Federal Way as a regional leader by “working collaboratively with other local and regional jurisdictions in order to leverage resources.”

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Anthony Murietta

Background: Murietta lists extensive work with public sector unions, including his present position of president/business agent for Teamsters 763. Murietta wrote that his “role as a negotiator puts me in a unique position to assist the Council in reaching a consensus on tough issues.” Priorities for the city: Murietta writes that his focus would be “to prioritize our basic and emergency services,” with an emphasis on public amenities such as roads and sewer systems. “Roads are cheaper to maintain than replace,” he notes, and “water and sewer lines have a life, and when outlived, cause major disruptions in service and additional cost(s) to citizens and businesses.”

Gregory Baruso

Background: member of city’s Diversity Commission since 2008; current Chair of Diversity Commission; 28 plus years with Port of Seattle Fire Department in various leadership/ supervisory positions Priorities for the city: Baruso wrote that his number one priority for the city would be “the stabilization of the city’s downtown corridor,” which would include securing funding “for our projects such as transportation, the PACC, and for delivery of high-quality cost-effective services to our citizens and businesses.”

Mark Koppang

Background: Federal Way resident for 16 years; member of Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis, serves on three city commissions: Parks and Recreation, Civil Service and Independent Salary Review; ran against current council member Kelly Maloney in 2013; Priorities for the city: Koppang wrote that “public safety is a high priority for the city. I would work to expand the Safe City program in neighborhoods that want it and work closely with the business community to

Background: Smith indicated he’s “worked various jobs that dealt with the public-at-large”, and that he knows how to “save money and spend wisely.” He currently works as a commercial van driver, and has been a school bus

driver in the past. Priorities for the city: Smith wrote he’s concerned about the city’s red-light camera program, along with housing and wetland issues throughout the city.

Keith Tyler

Background: Tyler writes that he is a “computer industry professional who is in touch and abreast of new technologies, which could benefit the city’s utilization of technology.” Along with this, Tyler cites his experiences as both a homeowner and renter in Federal Way as giving him a “perspective traditionally underrepresented by the Council.” Priorities for the city: Tyler wrote that “inclusion of underserved portions of the population is key to driving success.” Tyler also believes the city needs “to focus (on) development and direction on things that will attract people to the city.” This can be achieved by making Federal Way “(stand) out in some way among our South King County neighbors.”

Gary Darcey

Background: Federal Way resident since 2008; Darcey had an extensive career in the United States Department of Defense and United States Navy. In his provided resume, Darcey wrote he brings “36 years of achievement and increasing responsibility in leadership and management positions.” Darcey has been involved in the Twin Lakes neighborhood and Homeowners Association since his move to Federal Way in 2008. Priorities for the city: Darcey indicated that he feels restoring FWPS image is important for the city, and that personal safety is also a priority because “we need to make it known that Federal Way is a safe city to live (in) and visit.”

John Fairbanks

Background: service in the United States Air Force; has served on city’s Civil Service Commission; local small business owner; volunteer with Federal Way Farmer’s Market Priorities for the city: Fairbanks wrote “the downtown core is a major priority,” along with “working with property owners and developers.” “Federal Way is on the move” he wrote.

Lorie Weldon

Background: member of the Arts Commission, small business owner in Federal Way since 2003; has sat on numerous boards related to her professional photography; previously ran for Council in 2009 Priorities for the city: Weldon wrote that “as our city grows, I would like to see people be able to work, live and play right in their own city.” She also indicated public safety is a priority for her, and that she would like to see city-directed road work get done in a more timely manner.

Lydia Assefa-Dawson

Background: involved with the City of Federal Way for the past 10 years as a Human Services Manager, and as a current member of the Human Services Commission; extensive volunteering with Advancing Leadership and Federal Way Farmer’s Market; currently works for King County Housing Authority and serves on the State Advisory Commission on Homelessness; Priorities for the city: Assefa-Dawson indicated public transportation would be a high priority, especially with the continued issue of funding and service cuts to King County Metro. She would also like to see the city engaging in more public-private partnerships to address issues like transportation etc. Finally, she feels a priority for the city should be addressing housing and homelessness, and education. “I will proceed by bringing together individuals who are experts or passionate in these issues, and find out if these concerns of mine truly reflect the needs of our city and of the feasibility to do something about it,” she wrote.

Don Smith

Background: extensive personal and family history of political engagement, at all levels; 38 years of business which means he has “seen and experienced what works and what doesn’t.” Priorities for the city: Smith indicated economic development is one of his top priorities for the city, writing “support(ing) a strong pro-business community that welcomes good business activities (is) a win-win for all stakeholders.” He would also like to see the appearance of the city improve, a deeper look at the PACC, and a closer connection between FWPS and local businesses.

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n December, we asked for submissions from the public to join The Mirror’s editorial board. This year, we have two expiring seats that opened due to term limits. Leaving the board are Joann Piquette, a retired community advocate, and Bob Dockstader, a retired attorney. They have both contributed to important community dialogue and we thank them for their service. During the submission process, there were a number of community advocates who applied. This number was narrowed down to five, and these five met with the board for additional questions and comments. In February, the board selected the two finalists. These new members will serve two-year terms, beginning March 4, 2014. The newest board members are Karen Brugato and Patrick Godfrey. Originally from Portland, Ore., Brugato has lived in Federal Way for more than 20 years. She obtained an MBA in finance from San Diego State University. After Karen Brugato years in hospital administration in San Diego, she retired and returned home to the Pacific Northwest. Brugato’s volunteer work began in PTA, the P.E.O. Sisterhood and the Federal Way Chorale. Now that her kids have grown, her volunteer work also includes board membership in the Federal Way Chorale, the Federal Way Coalition for the Performing Arts, Kiwanis of Federal Way, Community in Schools mentor, Advancing Leadership Class of 2013, with continuing work with the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking and attending functions given by Reach Out, the Multi-Service Center, and Centerstage. Godfrey served in national and state politics in various capacities Patrick Godfrey for 35 years, 19 of which were as senior staff coordinator for the Washington State Senate Republican Leadership (1982-2001). He was appointed to the King County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Administrative Board by King County Councilman Peter von Reichbauer and currently serves as its chairman. Godfrey is also an alternate delegate to the [ more editorial page 6 ] Carrie Rodriguez

Flygare strong candidate for City Council I want the people of Federal Way to know why I view Roger Flygare as a strong candidate to be appointed to the Federal Way City Council. I have known Roger for some time and he honestly, actively participates in discussion and he listens to what people, like me, have to say that may disagree with his political affiliations. Flygare is a Vietnam veteran, currently the service officer for VFW

Rumors swirl around Miloscia’s comeback Could former Federal Way democratic state Rep. Mark Miloscia be planning a political comeback? As a Republican? As a “leans” Republican? As a Democrat? As a “leans” Democrat? All are possible. This time of year, the politics of running for the Legislature are always full of rumor and speculation. Whoever has control of the state Legislature, Republicans or Democrats, has the power to decide who wins and who loses important legislation. With Democrats in control of the House and Governor’s office, and Republicans holding the Senate, with the help of two Democrats, everything is aimed at winning a solid majority in November. But how you get there and what your label is, is often more complicated. Miloscia is well known having served several terms as a Democrat in the state House before stepping down to run for state auditor. He lost in the primary to current Auditor Troy Murphy. Rumors have circulated from different directions the past few weeks that Miloscia might be entertaining thoughts of returning to politics as a Republican in a bid against incumbent democratic state Sen. Tracey Eide. But in today’s politics, candidates can select “leans” Republican. While he was in the Legislature, Miloscia was frequently more conservative than his party on some issues and Republicans tried to recruit him to switch parties. At one point, he challenged House Speaker Frank Chopp for the speakers job. Chopp won comfortably. At the same time, there has been additional

speculation that Miloscia might run as a Democrat against incumbent Republican Rep. Linda Kochmar. However, Miloscia probably would not want to return to the House of Representatives without a firm commitment from Chopp that he would be given a significant role, such as a committee chairmanship. That commitment seems unlikely. Miloscia is a good campaigner and has defeated several well known local candidates over the years. If he were to run against Eide, Miloscia would be formidable. Republicans have been looking for a candidate with good name identification and he would have appeal to conservative independents, and using the more vague “leans” Republican, he might attract some conservative Democrats. In past races, he received some crossover support from Republicans because of his conservative views on some issues. And with control of the senate hanging in the balance, Republican interests would be able to raise significant amounts of campaign cash. And while Miloscia might receive critical comment for switching parties, the stigma doesn’t hold like it did many years ago. Eide has the advantage of being the incumbent, she is well known and well liked in Federal Way. She has tried to work across party lines and cochairs the Senate Transportation committee with a Republican. She has brought home several projects and is respected in Olympia. She would be hard to beat. But money can even out a race pretty [ more ROEGNER, page 7 ] Bob Roegner

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To submit an item or photo for publication: email editor@federalwaymirror.com. Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length. Post 1741. He works with individuals suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which led to opening a veterans outreach center at a local college. Most recently, Flygare was elected to be the commanding general (president) of the Association of Washington Generals, where he has been a member since 1997. For over 30 years, Flygare has been a successful entrepreneur and business owner with offices currently in Federal Way. His knowledge

and business acumen will be critical assets to the city in regard to upcoming decisions impacting small businesses. With his contacts in business, he expects to provide outreach throughout the state which will be a huge asset to Federal Way. Flygare also worked with City Hall to encourage Comcast to bring in business quality services to his business park. Roger continues to be a solid supporter of our fire and police departments working

to protect our streets and homes. These are some of the reasons I urge the city of Federal Way to consider Roger Flygare for appointment to the City Council.

Mark S. Knapp, Federal Way

High Point project unwanted The High Point development in the planning stages for the old bus yard

on 320th is unwanted by the neighborhood it will abut and is not in keeping with the overall design that permeates most of Federal Way. One of the best reasons to live in Federal Way is the melding of nature with man-made structures. Except in the city “core,” this is to be the site of urban decay, acres of cracking pavement and weed-choked vacant lots and, if the project is allowed, our own little ghetto. At the meeting to inform area residents of how much worse it could be, Devco brought in pretty renderings of the proposed [ more LETTERS page 7 ]

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Decatur student an inspiration to all Q

: Mr. Federal Way, I was glad to see that the Federal Way City Council released the information about the potential candidates for Jim Ferrell’s open seat. What is your take? A: The power of the media is a great thing and the citizens of Federal Way are very lucky to have the Mirror as a watch dog in the community (as Mr. Federal Way pats himself on the back). Two weeks ago, the Mirror published a story announcing that 20 candidates had applied to fill the seat that Jim Ferrell vacated when he became mayor in January. Since then, the Mirror received several responses from citizens wanting to know more about the candidates who would be representing them on the City Council. The problem was, the Mirror couldn’t give that information to the people of Federal Way. When the newspaper asked that the applications

of the prospective City Council candidates be divulged to the public, the city basically said, “No.” But, after some by the Mirror, most notably editor Carrie Rodriguez, the city held a special City Council meeting Monday night. The Council unanimously voted to release the application materials for the vacant Council position to the public. You’re welcome, Federal Way, and kudos to the Federal Way City Council for doing the right thing. Next up, the Council will choose from the candidates for the empty seat that Ferrell vacated when he became mayor in January. They will interview the candidates and make the appointment during a public meeting that will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 at City Hall.

Q: I was able to attend the graduation at Decatur High School last week for Dom Cooks, the Decatur kid with brain cancer. How does he stay so positive? He is quite the kid. A: Mr. Federal Way honestly has no idea how Dom remains so positive. Mr. Federal Way also had the pleasure of attending the ceremony and was also amazed at the infectious attitude that Dom displayed. It was truly an inspiration. Decatur organized the commencement ceremony after Dom was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in the spring of 2012. Cooks, who was given three to six months to live earlier in the fall, also recently went to the doctor and was told that the tumor has spread throughout his brain. Despite the dire diagnosis, Cooks’s infectious attitude has become a staple

throughout the halls during his time at Decatur. He still attempts to make the morning announcements every day, which include some type of inspirational message. He was also appointed as an Associated Student Body (ASB) officer by the Decatur students and was named the Homecoming King in the fall. “The fact that you are ill is the least important thing to know about you,” said teacher Genie Storvick, who got emotional several times during her speech. “Your illness does not define you. I am more than grateful that you have been my student.” But, whenever Storvik or one of the numerous speakers started to get emotional when talking about Dom, there would be a yell from a wheelchair in the front row of the gym, lightening the mood. Dom wasn’t going to let anybody feel sorry for him. It’s a quality that Mr. Federal Way doesn’t know that Mr. Federal Way could display faced with the dire

diagnosis that Dom faces. And it’s a quality that makes Dom an amazing example of strength and toughness. “I’ve learned to not take anything for granted,” Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin said at the ceremony. “Don’t feel sorry for him, cause God’s got him.” Well said, Mr. Baldwin. Dom, you are truly an inspiration and keep fighting the fight. Q: Mr. Federal Way, I know this question is a little late, but why don’t people around the Pacific Northwest know how to drive in the snow? If there is a flake of snow on the ground, everybody acts like the world is coming to an end. Very frustrating? A: The answer is easy. It only snows here once a year. Mr. Federal Way is one of those people who doesn’t know how to drive in the snow. And Mr. Federal Way makes no apologies about it. Mr. Federal Way hates driving in the snow. Like with anything in life,

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“consultant” from Devco stated that “legally we could make them much higher.” If he was a consultant, why use the word “we?” Sounds like one of the investors to me. Matt Herrera was there as well to tell us that the traffic is not going to be a problem because there is mass transit available. There is mass transit available in downtown Seattle and frankly the traffic is appalling. It just seems if 92 buses could not make it in and out of the bus yard twice a day before major traffic times, that all the new residents of this proposed project are not going to have a good time of it. Neither are those people who have to use that route daily. Currently, Devco

states that the children in the development will be able to walk to Mirror Lake Elementary School and to Federal Way High School by walking through the neighborhood to the north. There are no sidewalks on 317th. And this intrusion into the neighborhood is over the objection of the residents. That says nothing about the over-crowding at Mirror Lake Elementary. The proposal that high school students walk behind the Pavilion Shopping Center is a worse idea. Not only is it going to create a breeding ground for gang activities and vandalism, kids actually wanting to go to school will have to run a gauntlet to get there. Using 320th is dangerous. The sidewalks

are overgrown with hedges and passing another person is difficult if you both want to stay on the sidewalk. On Eighth Avenue South there is a two-and-a-half foot wide shoulder on each side of the street. There is no curbing, so young children will have to be kept inside the painted area. Supposedly, the number of people living in this tenement will be around 1.4 per unit (let’s hope the 1.0 is the adult). I don’t see, with all those multi-bedroom units, how Devco will be able to pay the bank loans on this property with such a low density of people, yet these are the figures used for population impact. They won’t drive cars, they won’t have children running in

and out of stores when the schools are not open, they won’t be having any friends come to visit. None of them will need any of the already stretched assistance for food, housing, or medical services available in Federal Way. Their .4 child will walk straight to school and straight home without disruption to the neighborhood they walk through. And all of them will work and pay taxes. No, it is more likely they will be very full, Devco will make a kill-

development. They had all these “consultants” provide information regarding building heights and the impact on the area. I have a problem with consultants that are a part of the company making the bid on the property. Isn’t that like putting the wolves in charge of the sheep? They are going to be honest and say how much impact there really is going to be on the neighborhood, on the services loads carried by Federal Way, on the local schools, on the concerns regarding the traffic problems caused by putting all those people in a small space and not providing adequate parking, or space for them? The

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Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Task Force of King County). His personal passion is working to help people recover from the devastating effects of substance abuse. He was also a Tahitian drummer and dancer in Honolulu with the famous Puka Puka Otea dance troupe. Godfrey enjoys boating, fishing, home maintenance and traveling with his wife, Margery. In March 2011, the Mirror formed the editorial board with the purpose of bringing together community members

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quickly, and since Miloscia does not currently hold a state office, he could start raising money while Eide is still in session and precluded from raising

money. And Miloscia could appeal to a different constituency than a typical Republican. Eide continues to say she is planning to run, and while Miloscia would only

of the greater Federal Way area to address important issues. The board has written a number of editorials, discussed hot topics, endorsed campaigns and addressed specific referendums. The board consists of five community members along with the editor and publisher of The Mirror. The board meets twice a month. If you have items of local importance to Federal Way that you would like the board to address, please email editorialboard@federalwaymirror. com. say he is considering his options, probabilities suggest he will run. If the 30th District has a senate race between Eide and Miloscia, it could be the most competitive, high

profile and expensive race in the state this year.

Bob Roegner, a former mayor of Auburn: bjroegner@comcast.net.

practice makes perfect and if you don’t practice something, you aren’t going to be very good at it. Just generalizing here, but if Mr. Federal Way had to make a guess, you, most likely, drive a lifted, four-wheel drive truck? As if you guys already didn’t think you owned the road, the snow brings out the Dale Earnhardt in you guys. Mr. Federal Way loves when these dudes roll up right on Mr. Federal Way’s butt, making Mr. Federal Way even more nervous than Mr. Federal Way already is. This isn’t the Daytona Superspeedway. Good job, buddy. Your lifted truck is awesome. Q: Mr. Federal Way, what’s you opinion on Amanda Knox’s murder conviction being reinstated recently by an Italian appeals court. A: None of your business.

Send your questions to Mr. Federal Way at mrfederalway@federalwaymirror. com. ing, and the owner will do nothing about the problems his development causes, because he lives in Bellevue and it isn’t his backyard. All of this is moot. The sale of the property is in the hands of the school board. And they will not talk to the people who do not want this to happen. They can vote to let the sale fall through and they are not going to. Why? I don’t have that answer, but I certainly would like to.

Marcia Silicani, Federal Way

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Two swims meant two individual state championships for Federal Way High School’s Thomas Anderson. The sophomore blazed to victories in the 50-yard freestyle and then set a new overall state record time in the 100 Thomas Anderson backstroke Saturday on the final day of the Class 4A State Boys Swimming and Diving Championships at Federal Way’s Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Anderson outdistanced Kentridge senior Chase Bublitz in the 50 free Saturday in 20.19 after entering the state championships as the top seed in the event. Anderson’s time was good enough to earn automatic All-American status in the event. Bublitz finished in 20.59. But the 100 back was even more impressive. Anderson’s time of 48.10 bettered the previous state record of 48.56, which was set by Kennedy Catholic’s Thane Maudslien last year. Curtis’ Brian Woodbury finished second in 49.33, [ more swim page 10 ]

When the lights were the brightest, so to speak, Decatur junior Isaiah Diggs, Beamer junior Arian Carpio and Thomas Jefferson freshman Jasmine Pleasants shined. The Federal Way school district trio, in front of thousands of fans inside the Tacoma Dome, wrestled to state championships at Mat Classic XXVI Saturday. “It just feels great,” said Diggs after winning the 138-pound 3A championship. “I love being here and winning.” Saturday’s 124-pound state title was the second in Carpio’s illustrious high-school career and her third-straight appearance in the championship. Her 112-pound crown a season ago avenged the only loss in her three-year stint in the 2012 106-pound championship match. Carpio dominated her weight class during the twoday tournament Friday and Saturday, pinning all four of her opponents, including a second-round pin of Emerald Ridge’s Sharaya Quinn in the championship. Unlike Carpio, TJ’s Pleasants will have the chance to become the rare four-time state champion. The Raider freshman cruised into the 112-pound championship

Decatur junior Isaiah Diggs does a dance after winning the 138-pound 3A state title at the Mat Classic inside the Tacoma Dome Saturday. Diggs led the Gators to a second-place finish. casey olson, The Mirror match with three dominating wins before grinding out a 2-1 victory over Puyallup freshman Brooklyn Bartleson Saturday night. Pleasants pinned her first two opponents Friday to earn a berth into the semifinals, where she beat Granite Falls’ Danielle Crawford, 10-2. Diggs, who was the SPSL 3A All-Purpose Player of the Year on the Decatur football team in the fall, also won a hard-fought 7-6 decision over Mountain View’s Kenji Yamashita in the 138-pound championship Saturday. The 5-foot-5 Diggs took

an early 4-2 lead late in the second round, thanks to a pair of takedowns on Yamashita. He extended the lead to 6-2 with an early takedown in the third round. But Yamashita wasn’t going away. The senior tightened the match to 6-5 midway through the third before Diggs added one escape point to go up 7-5. Yamashita’s one-point escape late in the round wasn’t enough. Following the final horn, Diggs busted out a dance he called the “Nay Nay” and pointed into the crowed,

acknowledging the Decatur faithful and his family. “It’s one of the best feelings of my life,” Diggs said. “I knew I had to compete with him and push. My first thought was my dad, and that I made him proud. Also, that I did it and I accomplished this goal.” The win over Yamashita, who came into the Mat Classic as the top-ranked wrestler at 138 pounds, capped a 37-3 season for Diggs. “I just wanted to come out and wrestle hard and have a strong pace,” Diggs said. [ more wrestle page 32 ]

State berths on line for Beamer hoops Titan boys win first-ever district title, Bothell up next at Regionals; Rematch with Arlington for girls By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Puyallup High School will be Todd Beamer South Saturday afternoon. Both the Titan boys and girls will be playing at Puyallup with coveted berths into the Class 4A Hardwood Classic inside the Tacoma Dome on the line. The Beamer girls, who finished second at the West Central/Southwest District Tournament on Saturday to Mount Rainier, will take on the Ar-

lington Eagles (19-4) at 1 p.m. and the The Chargers, who beat the Titans Titan boys will play Bothell at 4 p.m. in in the SPSL championship last week at Puyallup. the ShoWare Center, were never able to The Class 4A Hardwood Classic, recover from the slow start. Beamer got which will include the best eight teams huge games from seniors Trey Burchin the state, is slated for March Manning and Bogdon Bliznyuk. 6-8. The two first-team, All-SPSL The Beamer boys are coming South selections tallied 31 of off the program’s first-ever West the Titans’ 51 points. BurchCentral/Southwest District Manning finished 7 for 8 from championship Saturday with an the field, scoring 14 points and impressive 51-36 win over the also had three blocked shots. previously-unbeaten Kentridge Bogdon Bliznyuk Bliznyuk, the SPSL South MVP, Chargers in the title game at finished with 17 points and 13 Pacific Lutheran University. rebounds during the win. The Titans dominated the fourthAs a team, the Titans finished with ranked Chargers (24-1) during the only seven turnovers against the district title game, especially in the first Chargers, who have proved to be one half. Beamer jumped out to an 11-4 of the best defensive teams in the area. lead after the first quarter and extended Despite the lopsided victory, Beamer the lead to 27-10 at halftime. [ more basketball page 11 ]

Aquatic Center hosting Pac-12 swim/dive meet Staff reports

The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center will be a very busy place over the next couple of weeks. The Federal Way complex is currently hosting the 2014 Pac-12 Conference Women’s Swimming and Men’s and Women’s Diving Championships. The competition will run through Saturday and will be immediately followed by the Pac-12 Men’s Swimming Championships, which are slated to run March 5-8. There will be an amazing amount of talent inside the King County Aquatic Center during the next two weeks, including several Olympians. But the marquee name will be Cal freshman Missy Franklin, who will swim at the Aquatic Center tonight and tomorrow. In her Olympic debut at the 2012 Summer Olympics at age 17, Franklin won a total of five medals, including four gold. She swept the women’s backstroke events, winning golds in both the 100- and 200-meters.

[10] February 28, 2014 [ swim from page 9 ] which was also an automatic AllAmerican time. Anderson’s exploits in the pool during the state championships earned him the Swimmer of the Meet honors and led the Eagles to a fifth-place finish in the team standings. Newport dominated the competition, winning the program’s first-ever state team championship. Anderson led off the 200 medley relay for the Eagles, who finished in second place behind Issaquah. The Federal Way team

www.federalwaymirror.com included Robert Hughes, Spencer Berry and Chris Flores. The Eagles swam a time of 1:36.14, compared to Issaquah’s 1:35.91. Hughes finished sixth in the 200 individual medley in 1:56.08 and fifth in the 100 breaststroke (59.32). The Federal Way foursome of Hughes, Jon Scott Wrigley, Flores and Berry ended up in eighth place in the 200 free relay. The two state championships Saturday just add to Anderson’s ultra-impressive youth swimming career, which has included two separate National Age Group Records. As a 14-year-old, An-

derson became the first swimmer in the 13-14 age group to swim under 49 seconds in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 48.73 in March. Anderson’s time broke the old USA Swimming record in the event set by Gray Umbach (49.20). Anderson’s King Aquatic Club 200 medley relay team set another record in 2012 with a time of 1:52.78. Anderson swam the leadoff backstroke leg. In the 3A meet, Decatur senior Evan Sobus finished seventh overall in the 1-meter diving competition and junior Jordan Nelson was 12th.

Federal Way’s Robert Hughes finished up in fifth place in the 100-yard breaststroke Saturday at the 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships. casey olson, The Mirror

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over Inglemoor, Eastlake, a rematch with Roosevelt and Edmonds-Woodway Saturday night. The 67-55 win over Edmonds-Woodway in a loser-out contest gave Bothell the Northwest District’s third seed to Regionals. The Cougars are led by 6-foot-9 Josh Martin, who is regarded as the best big man in the state. Martin has already inked a national letter of intent to play next season for Richard Pitino at the University of Minnesota. Martin is the only

player on Bothell averaging in double figures at 27.2 points a game. The two teams have only one common opponent this season — the Federal Way Eagles. Federal Way beat Bothell, 61-57, at the King Holiday Hoopfest Jan. 20. Martin tallied a season-low 10 points during the game after leaving with an ankle injury early in the second half. Beamer beat Federal Way two of three times this season. On the girls’ side, the

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ohl’s is set to open the doors to its new, 60,000-square-foot retail location in Federal Way at 9 a.m. Friday, March 7. The new store is located at 2101 S. Commons Way and will be managed by Rochelle Ocken. Ocken said her and her team are ready to serve Federal Way. “Kohl’s is excited to open the doors to our new Federal Way location, offering great savings on quality national and exclusive brands while helping shoppers to stay within their budgets. We are committed to delivering great customer service and to being a great community partner as well,” Ocken said. The new store, Kohl’s 19th in Washington state, is bringing 125 jobs to Federal Way and will provide customers with “new enhancements and the company’s latest store design to provide customers with a fresh, exciting and convenient shopping experience.” Ocken also added that Federal Way is a good choice for Kohl’s because of the city’s demographics. “Kohl’s looks for communities with high concentrations of families with children. We look for convenient locations close to where our customers live and work, providing great brands, value and convenience to shoppers in another new location,” she noted. In celebration of the new store, The Commons is hosting two days of exclu-

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Kohl’s employees Kathleen Butler (left) and Melissa Huston (right) arrange watches on a display at the new Federal Way location as the store sets to open its doors next week. carrie rodriguez, Mirror

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ach February we get the pleasure of producing one of our most read special sections of the year. Due to the gracious support of the teachers in the Federal Way school district, this section comes to life. A number of years ago we had the idea to have young kids design an ad for a few businesses in Federal Way. Each year this has grown and now encompasses what you see in the following pages. The

literal in their ads and some, well, they are true artists as they just flow to wherever. A couple of kids broke rank and decided JC Penney’s and Costco needed ads even though they weren’t on the list. As you can imagine, the Seattle Seahawks were a huge hit, though none of the advertisers are in the football business. For the first time, we had our upper schools – junior high and some high schools - participate in the program as a business and marketing builder project. Now it’s your turn. You can get involved by voting for your favorite ad. Go to federalwaymirror.com and click on the “vote here” graphic

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and select your favorite from the top 10 the Mirror’s staff chose. Voting is open starting today until March 14. The winning ad’s creator will receive a pizza and ice cream party for their entire class, compliments of the Mirror and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. Enjoy the ads and, while you’re at it, thank the teachers who made it possible for their students to participate: Chris Andrews and Toni Caldwallader, Mirror Lake; Barbara Egan, Mark Twain; Nancy Sunitsch, Enterprise; Barbara Vukas and Hannah Wickstrom, Sherwood Forest; Karen Orwig, Illahee; Farah Day, Kilo; Jimmy Nguyen and Amy Thompson, Green Gables; Tanya Waller and Pamela Jones Hadley, Saghalie; LeAnn Garrett and Kim Kester, Lakota; Tara Lee, Decatur; Peter Reni and Michelle Craig, Lake Dolloff; Lori Martin, Lake Grove; Debi Koch and Jodi Anderson, Nautilus; Arlo Hamel, Panther Lake; Tracy Trivitt and Robert Middleton, Sacajawea; Mark Albert, Thomas Jefferson; Christal Bailey, Brenda Jones and Terri Landers, Totem Lake; Ta Sukovaty, Wildwood and the fine students at Sylvan Learning Center in Federal Way. Through the minds of our student’s imagination, this section comes to life.

There’s never been a better time for reading As a lifelong voracious book reader, it’s struck me more than once in recent years how there’s never been a better time for reading. With the advent of e-readers like the Kindle, a most remarkable transformation has taken place, where books no longer require a physical form, but rather a form where they are comprised of ones and zeros and can instantly be transmitted across vast distances to the device of your choice. Even outside of the e-reader revolution, the massive collection of books available for free on the Internet is staggering. In the last few weeks, I’ve been able to find PDF copies of books that are either out of print entirely, or that the supply is so limited that attempting to find an actual hard copy of the book means you’re going to pay a price greater than the newest hardback book out there. In fact, a friend pointed me towards

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Councilmember’s new book highlights diving adventures “My roommate has arthritis in her back and, having been out diving, we were both complaining about pain because I’ve got a nerve problem and it would be nice to get rid of it,” nderwater, three-minute rants from the Council said Duclos of her chronic pain that she takes medication podium become murmurs. for. Federal Way City Councilmember Dini Duclos Then one night, the science fiction enthusiast was watchslips away from the dais and her fellow Council members ing a sci-fi movie that she said was terrible. become a school of butterfly fish, skirting along the corals. “Pardon my language, I bitched the whole way through The warm water seeps through Duclos’s body and her it,” she recalled, laughing. “Finally (my roommate) said if pain goes away. She is no longer an elected ofyou think you can do better, why don’t you? ficial or anything else. Don’t ever challenge me to do something.” “That’s the only Everything stops. She began writing a few hours a day, at her “It’s so quiet because you’re there and you’re in time in my life that I homes in Ocean Shores and Federal Way, another world,” said Duclos, a master scuba diver block the rest of the crafting out her plot during her drive back whose first book about her underwater advenand forth. tures was recently released. “You’re just floating. world out and I’m Then her plot thickened during a workYou’re just gliding along and you’re seeing all at one down there out. sorts of stuff that you don’t see on land. That’s the “I was at my health club one night on the with the ocean only time in my life that I block the rest of the treadmill and I saw this show on ancient and with what’s world out and I’m at one down there with the aliens,” Duclos recalled. “And I was watchocean and with what’s underneath there.” ing it and they had all the tombs and people underneath there.” Her book “Danger from Fifty Feet Below” thinking it came from outer space and they details her 500-plus diving adventures that she’s Dini Duclos found some minerals that they couldn’t done over the years. But her book also has a twist identify. So I’m trying to remember all this of science fiction. by the time I got home and look it up.” The book’s main character, Gina, offers readers She consulted a professor at Highline an insight into Duclos’s persona. Community College as she researched different types of “She is basically me, we are very connected,” Duclos said. rocks. “All of those dive experiences are mine.” “Danger from Fifty Feet Below” also chronicles Duclos’s While scuba diving off the coast of Hawaii — the main move from her hometown New England, Mass., to the Uniplace where Duclos dives — Gina comes across what apversity of Connecticut, where she earned a master’s degree pears to be a little rock. However, she discovers the rock has in social work. She moved to Federal Way to work as the unique qualities after her chronic pain suddenly goes away. executive director of the Multi-Service Center, a position she When a big pharmaceutical company becomes interested held for 18 years. in the rock, the lives of Gina and her roommate — Duclos’s Her book also details her experience as an elected official, roommate in real life — are shaken. and the pain she experiences from her nerve condition. Duclos said there are only a few fictional elements in the “ … There is a lot of sitting as a Council member, and I try book, including the pharmaceutical company and the rock. to brace myself,” Duclos writes. “Since we are up on a dais Her idea for the book emerged last summer while she was so that the audience and TV cameras can see us, I try not to in an airplane heading back to Federal Way from one of her fidget too much but sometimes it is hard. I try to have a leg diving trips in Hawaii. massage the morning before these meetings to loosen up By Carrie Rodriguez

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ederal Way Public Schools parents and students have become familiar with standardsbased education and the priority (or power) standards. Some may have noticed a shift in reading, writing and math standards this year, thanks to the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS). While the district will not participate in the Smarter Balance testing that is specific to Common Core until next year, a team of teachers and administrators worked to incorporate the Common Core Standards for English language arts and math into our system last fall. As expected, English language arts common core standards influenced a shift in reading requirements at FWPS. Among them, students are now expected to read as much non-fiction as fiction.

Here are some tips on how parents can help students succeed in reading: • Provide more nonfiction books at home. • Provide books and other written materials that are at a reading level your student finds challenging. • Know what reading is grade-level appropriate and what should be a challenge. • Encourage your child to read — try setting aside a specific “reading time” each day. • Read non-fiction books yourself to show that you enjoy non-fiction and think it’s worth reading. • Read aloud to your child or read with him or her. • Let your child see you read regularly. • You and your child may want to read the same book and then hold your own mini-book group as you read. • Discuss things such as: • What ideas are you getting from the book? • What is most interest-

ing? • What is your opinion about what you are reading? • What do you predict will happen and why? Students should re-read until they understand and form opinions about what they have read, and then use evidence to support those opinions. Encourage them to look for facts that back up their opinions, ideas or requests. (Caution: They may learn to use evidence so well that they use it to persuade you to change your mind after saying no.)

The other half of literacy: writing

In addition to changes in reading, the Common Core State Standards for English language arts includes a shift in student writing requirements at FWPS. Students will be expected to write regularly throughout the day to deepen their learning as well as write about what they read using evidence from the text. These shifts are closely re-

Federal Way Public Schools students work on a writing project. courtesy FWPS lated to the shifts in reading nonfiction. Students will be expected to: • Make arguments in writing using evidence. • Make written comparison between multiple texts. • Learn to write clearly

for specific purposes and audiences. • Learn words they will need in college and career. • Grow their ability to use language. Here are some tips on how parents can help students succeed in writing:

• Encourage writing at home, especially about things they read or discover. • Write books or essays together that use evidence and detail to support the information you write about. [ more LITERACY, page 24 ]

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An Open Letter to the Greater Feder al Way Public Schools Community It’s time to give a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to our community and especially to the Citizens for Federal Way Schools volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to keep our voters informed. The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy, which was on the February 11 ballot, passed by a healthy margin. To every community member who supported our staff and students by voting yes, I humbly say thank you. I want to emphasize we will continue to do all we can to engage our stakeholders in the very important work before us. As our friends at Communities In Schools say, schools can’t do it alone, and your continued support and participation in Federal Way Public Schools will ensure improvement and opportunity for all. Finally, I want to say thank you to the parents and staff who put their hearts into providing the best possible learning environment for our 22,000 students and, of course, to those students themselves. Our community voted “yes” because of what you put forth every day. You are doing heroic things, and this community supports you.

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• Japanese Story Times: Begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 5, 12 and 19. This is a family program, all ages are welcome. Join Kaori for stories, songs and rhymes in the Japanese language. Held in children’s section of the library. • Spanish Story Times/Hora de Cuentos: Begins at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday March 5, 12 and 19. All ages welcome. Stories, games, songs and crafts for children in the Spanish language with Julita. • Young Toddler Story Times: Begins at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday March 6, 20 and 27. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult. Rhymes, bounces, songs and stories with Ms. Rowena. • Toddler Story Times: Begins at 11 a.m. Thursday March 6, 20 and 27. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Stories, songs and rhymes with Ms. Rowena. • Family Story Times: Begins at 1:30 p.m. Friday March 7, 21 and 28. Ages 3 to 6 with adult. Stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and fun with Miss Gerry. • Bollywood Dance Show: Begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday March 26. Presented by Bollywood Dance Seattle. Ages 4 and older. Bollywood Dance is a combination of classical and folk dances from India performed with a fun Bollywood flair that tells a story. • Study Zone: Runs from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Closed during holidays and school winter break. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

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Cited for trying to dodge taxi fare: At 12:54 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the 32000 block of Pacific Highway S., a man was cited for attempting to not pay a $42.50 taxi fare. Man under influence arrested on outstanding warrants: At 2:23 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the 35000 block of 25th Ave. SW, a man returned to his residence under the influence of an unknown substance. According to the report, the man was sweating profusely and was unaware of his surroundings. At one point, the report notes, the man had to be physically restrained by those on-scene. The report also notes the man had an active felony burglary warrant and was arrested once police obtained that information. Evidence to another crime discovered in homeowner’s yard: At 7:56 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the 30000 block of 22nd Ave. SW, a homeowner discovered two unknown bags in his or her backyard. According to the report, the bags contained numerous jewelry items, which police believed may have been related to a reported burglary case. The report also notes the items were placed into safekeeping at police headquarters. Burglars steal cats: At 6:36 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 30000 block

of 14th Ave. S., unknown suspects broke into the victim’s residence and stole $1,000 in jewelry, a laptop computer and two 12-yearold cats. The report notes the suspect(s) also stole a bag from the victim’s residence in order to carry the stolen items. Internet porn leads to argument: At 9:21 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 100 block of S. 332nd Place, police responded to reports of an argument between a man and a woman. According to the report, the argument stemmed from the woman catching the man “indulging in explicit Internet pornography.” Homeless man assaulted by teens: At 9:09 p.m. on Feb. 15 in the 2000 block of S. 320th St., a group of teens assaulted a homeless man. According to the report, the man was sleeping in the area when the teens woke him up. The homeless man had some “words” for the teens regarding this development, at which time the teens assaulted him and then fled the area. The report notes the victim was mostly uncooperative with police, refusing medical treatment or giving a written statement. Missing person found: At 2:43 p.m. on Feb. 15 at The Commons Mall, a 22-year-old female with

severe disabilities walked away from her counselor while on a lunch date at the mall. The woman was unable to be immediately located, but was located by Seattle police the next day. Wandering child wearing diaper: At 5:45 p.m. on Feb. 12 in the 27000 block of Pacific Highway S., police responded to a report of a 2-year-old child found wandering in a parking lot wearing only a diaper. The report notes the temperature at the time of the report was approximately 40 degrees. Officers were able to reunite the child with his mother and no criminal investigation took place. Sex offense allegation: At 9:58 a.m. on Feb. 12, officers were dispatched to investigate an allegation of a sex crime that took place in the 100 block of SW Campus Drive. According to the report, the victim is a 13-year-old male and the police investigation is ongoing. Student harassment: At 12:26 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the 36000 block of First Ave. S., police were dispatched to a report of an assault on a 13-year-old female. According to the report, other juveniles assaulted and harassed the victim and the report was being forwarded to the juvenile prosecutor for review.

the trooper’s vehicle to gain access, and stole the trooper’s gear, along with a medical kit that was in the vehicle. The report notes there were no witnesses nor surveillance footage available.

vestigating an altercation that broke out at a convenience store and resulted in a male suspect firing a handgun at a fleeing vehicle on Wednesday evening. Police received a 911 call at approximately 4:48 p.m. from the clerk at the convenience store, located at 104 SW 312th St., according to Cathy Schrock, a spokesperson for the Federal Way Police Department.

The reporting party advised of a physical fight occurring between at least two males in the parking lot, and he saw a handgun. As one of the male subjects attempted to leave the scene of the altercation in a vehicle, a subject involved in the altercation fired the handgun at the fleeing vehicle, Schrock said. The involved subjects were not present at the scene when police arrived.

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Residents are invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the City Council’s Land-Use & Transportation committee to provide input on traffic safety improvements under consideration for Southwest 330th Street, between 10th Avenue Southwest and the West Campus trail. The proposed “Panther Lake Neighborhood Traffic Study” addresses local neighborhood concerns over speeding and traffic volume on this stretch of Southwest 330th Street. Since the traffic calming options being considered would affect thousands of commuters who regularly travel the roadway, the city is hoping to solicit feedback from residents outside the neighborhood, as well. Traffic devices under consideration for Southwest 330th Street include traffic circles at Third Avenue Southwest and Sixth Avenue Southwest, and/or a speed table on Southwest 330th between Third and Sixth Avenues. The proposal will be presented March 3 to the City Council’s Land-Use & Transportation committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. The public will have an opportunity to provide

comments to committee members at that meeting, or afterwards through various options. To comment on this proposal, residents may send an email to erik.preston@ cityoffederalway.com with the subject “Panther Lake NTS,” call (253) 835-2744, or write to: Panther Lake NTS, Erik Preston, Federal Way Public Works, 33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325. The NTS program is available to any residential neighborhood in the city of Federal Way. Visit the city website at www.cityoffederalway.com/NTS for more information about the program.

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NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION Project Name: Mirror Lake Village Senior Housing Project Description: Proposed construction of a 98-unit senior housing project. The proposed site plan shows 18 detached senior housing units, and one 98,259 square-foot building with 80 units. The proposed assisted living building would be approximately 39 feet tall as proposed. The site plan identifies 103 proposed parking stalls, stormwater facilities, pedestrian facilities, landscaping, and vehicular access to SW 312th Street. Applicant: Bruce Dunn, Calvin Jordan Associates Inc. Project Location: 838 Southwest 312th Street (north side of 312th), Federal Way, WA Date Application Received: January 21, 2014 Date Determined Complete: February 18, 2014 Date of Notice of Application: February 28, 2014 Comment Due Date: March 14, 2014 Requested Decision and Other Permits Included with this Application: Use Process IV (File 14100356-UP); Environmental Determination (File 14-100357-SE); and Transportation Concurrency (File 13-100358-CN) . The city will use Process IV ‘Hearing Examiner’s Decision’ to review and decide upon the use. Required Studies: Preliminary Stormwater Technical Information Report. Development Regulations Used for Project Mitigation: Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 14, “Environmental Policy,” Title 16 “Surface Water Management,” and Title 19 “Zoning and Development Code.” Public Comments & Appeals: The initial public comment and notice period ends March 14, 2014. However, any person may submit written comments to the Hearing Examiner by delivering these comments to the Department of Community and Economic Development prior to the public hearing date (which has yet to be determined) or by giving these directly to the Hearing Examiner at the public hearing. Only the applicant, persons who submit written or oral comments to the Hearing Examiner, or persons who specifically request a copy of the written decision may appeal the Hearing Examiner’s decision. Details of appeal procedures for the requested land use decision will be included with the written decision. Availability of File: The official project file and environmental documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department of Community and Economic Development (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003). City Staff Contact: Jim Harris – Contract Planner; jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com, or 253-8352652; between 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Mon, Tues, & Thur. Call and leave a message or email to arrange to discuss proposal at other times. Published in the Federal Way Mirror February 28, 2014. FWM 2110

NOTICE OF LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing at 11:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter, on Friday, March 14, 2014, in Federal Way City Council Chambers

(33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003) for the following project, in accordance with the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC). Project Name: Palisades (Archbishop Brunett) Retreat Center Bulkhead and Stair Tower Replacement File Nos. 12-103812-SH, 12-103814-SH, 12-103815-SH, and 12-103816-SE Description: Shoreline substantial development permit, shoreline conditional use permit, and shoreline variance request to allow for replacement of a damaged portion of an existing beach access stairway, shoreline modification activities consisting of rock bulkhead and soft shore armoring, and shoreline restoration actions, on property designated Shoreline – Urban Conservancy. A p p l i c a n t / O w n e r : Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle, 710 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Project Location: 4700 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 98023 (Parcel #112103-9010 and 112103-9029) Citation: FWRC Title 15, Section 15.05.150 (Substantial development permit); Section 15.05.160 (Shoreline variance); and Section 15.05.170 (Conditional uses). Date Application Received: August 21, 2012 Date Determined Complete: September 19, 2012 Date of Notice of Application: September 27, 2012 Date of SEPA Issuance: December 20, 2013 Relevant Environmental Documents Are Available at the Address Below: X Yes No Development Regulations to be used for Project Review Known at this Time: FWRC Title 15, “Shoreline Management” and FWRC Title 14 “Environmental Policy” Permits Required by this Application: Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (File 12-103812-SH); Shoreline Variance (File 12-103814-SH); Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (File 12-103815-SH); and Environmental Threshold Determination (File 12-103816-SE). Public Hearing Process: Any person may participate in the public hearing by submitting written comments to the Hearing Examiner either by delivering comments to the Department of Community and Economic Development before the hearing, or by appearing at the hearing and presenting public testimony in person, or through a representative. The Hearing Examiner will issue a recommendation on the Shoreline Variance, the Shoreline Conditional Use Permit, and the associated Shoreline Substantial Development Permit within ten working days after the close of the hearing. Any person has the right to request a copy of the Hearing Examiner’s decision, once made. Only persons who submit written or oral comments to the Hearing Examiner may appeal the Hearing Examiner’s decision. The application is to be reviewed under all applicable codes, regulations, and policies of the City of Federal Way. The official file for the above project is available for review during business hours at the permit counter at Federal Way City Hall (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003). The staff report to the Hearing Examiner will be available for review one week before the hearing. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Senior Planner Janet Shull, AICP, at 253-835-2644, or janet.shull@cityoffederalway.com. Published in the Federal Way Mirror on February 28, 2014. FWM 2111

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Decatur fell short of the school’s first title for the second year in a row. North Central of Spokane, on the strength of four state finalists, won the team race 108.5 to 100. Sunnyside was third with 97 points, University fourth with 94 and Bonney Lake fifth with 93.5. The Gators fell just four points shy in 2013 to University, 142.5138.5. “I think we wrestled really well,” said longtime Decatur head coach Mike Bressler. “We had some tough calls. Being in second is pretty good for an inner-city, Federal Way school. It’s pretty amazing.” Decatur’s Trysten Dawson also finished up in second place Saturday night. The senior lost to Sunnyside’s Jesse Barajas in the 120-pound championship match, 9-8. Dawson jumped out to an early 4-1 lead over Barajas, who won was the returning champ at 120 pounds. But the Sunnyside senior tied the match at 4-4 late in the first round. In the second round, Dawson tallied a one-point escape and a two-point takedown to lead 7-4 entering the third and final round. But Barajas scored an reversal, a takedown and two back points to take the lead for good in the third round. Diggs and Dawson were two of the school-record 11 Gators to qualify for the state wrestling championships. In total, Decatur finished with a grand total of seven top-seven placers at the Mat Classic.

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Both Leviticus Arizpe and Zach Berry advanced into the semifinals in their respective weight classes with a pair of wins Friday. Arizpe, a sophomore, ended up with a fifth-place finish at 126 pounds and Berry, also a sophomore, finished sixth at 132. Decatur also got podium finishes from seniors Keoni Aparis (138) and Brandon Zimmerman (160), as well as junior A.J. Sarno. Both Aparis and Zimmerman ended up in sixth place and Sarno snagged a seventh-place medal. Other Decatur wrestlers in Tacoma included Moses Griffen (113 pounds), Dennis Good (145), Christian Aragon (152) and Max Henry (195). “I feel like we did great,” Diggs said. “We had a great weekend. Some of us lost and some of us won. I’m just happy for everybody.”

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The city of Federal Way is looking to revamp the local public access channel, Channel 21, by creating new content based off of community events. “We’re excited to unveil some new programming that we will be sharing with the community, starting in the next couple of weeks,” said Kathy Arndt, executive assistant, during a presentation to the Federal Way City Council on Feb. 18. “Here in the next couple of weeks, we’ll have a program called ‘New Day Federal Way.’” Arndt said this new program will be a combination of community events, such as the MLK celebration in January, combined with Arndt herself interacting with community members at such events. “The idea is this will be a format where we’ll share what’s going on, and go into the community for some interviews,” she said. New Day Federal Way will include the upcoming “Neighborhood Connection” meetings scheduled throughout the rest of 2014, with the first set for Feb. 27 at Brigadoon Elementary. The Red, White and Blues festival, the city’s annual Fourth of July event, is also slated to be part of the programming, Arndt said. “Again, the idea of this is to really reconnect with our community, to reach out and let you know what we’re doing here in the city, and invite you to participate and be a part of what’s going on,” she said. Arndt added that “extended” content will be available on the city’s website, www.cityoffederalway. com. Mayor Jim Ferrell said the plan is for content to run twice a day, and it will be rotated out as new content is created. Eventually, all of the content will be available at the city’s aforementioned website. Both Arndt and Ferrell indicated that the first round of content should be published in the next week or two, and will revolve around the MLK celebration from last month.

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Federal Way Symphony concert: The Federal Way Symphony’s “First Chair” Chamber Music Concert will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at Saint Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St., Federal Way. The concert will feature all-star performances from the symphony’s finest players. Tickets cost $32 for adults, $28 seniors, $15 students 19 and up and youth 18 and under are free. For information, contact (253) 529-9857 or visit federalwaysymphony.org.

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Scouting for Food: Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be in Federal Way neighborhoods “scouting for food” – collecting food donations for local food banks, traditionally low this time of year. They will be scouting for food from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22. If you don’t see them at your door, you can bring food donations to Jet Chevrolet at 35700 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way, which is also, the site of the Hylebos District Annual Pinewood Derby. After food donations are collected, the racing will get underway and the public is invited to come for the fun.

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NFL’s Lombardi Trophy after the Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. Kurtz is the clinic director at NW Sports Rehab at 33400 13th Place S. in Federal Way. courtesy photo

St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary’s annual spring fashion show “Girls, Pearls and Studs” will take place on Thursday, March 27 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club in Federal Way. The luncheon show runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the dinner show from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and proceeds benefit the music and healing program. For questions and reservations, email SFHAux@ aol.com.

Ongoing

Free tax preparation: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older. Walk-ins are welcome from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at the Federal Way Regional Library, located at 34200 First Way S., Federal Way. For information, call (253) 838-3668. Computer classes for seniors: The Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 352nd St. S., Auburn, hosts several classes that teach the basics of personal computers, including Windows and other programs. To learn more about costs and schedules, contact Larry Malcom at lgmalcom@live.com or (253) 839-5418. Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: The blooming world-class garden is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 2525 S. 336th St. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors/students, free for ages 12 and under. Contact info@rhodygarden.org or (253) 838-4646. Clothing donations: The MultiService Center Clothing Bank in Federal Way is in need of clothing donations for all members of the family. Contact (253) 838-6810. Sustainable Landscaping Workshop: The City of Federal Way is hosting a Sustainable Landscaping Workshop from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 at the Federal Way City Hall (33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way.) Workshop participants will learn about controlling pests without toxic pesticides or herbicides, building healthy soil, practicing smart

watering and natural lawn care, and designing with plants. We’ll answer your tough questions and offer advice from one of the Puget Sound’s most notable experts, Emily Bishton of Green Light Gardening. For more information visit http://cityoffederalway.com/index. aspx?NID=610. Free Recycling Event: A free recycling event for Federal Way residents to drop off a wide range of materials not typically collected at the curb such as appliances, wood, mattresses, batteries, tires, Styrofoam, electronics and fluorescent tubes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the Wild Waves Parking Lot (36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, Federal Way). To learn more visit www.cityoffederalway.com/DocumentCenter/ Home/View/388

Join the club

Chess Club: The club meets from 8-9:15 a.m. on the second, third and fourth Saturdays of each month at the LDS Church building, room 13, 841 S. 308th St., Federal Way. For information, visit www. facebook.com/FWChessClub. Town Criers Toastmasters Club: Polish your public speaking and leadership skills at this weekly meeting, which runs 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at Panera Bread restaurant, 2107 S. 320th St. Contact toastmaster2577@gmail. com or (253) 735-5749. The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary: Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Medical Office Building, located next to St. Francis Hospital. Social Time is 6:30 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. Call Andrea at (253) 944-7960. South King County GlutenFree Support Group: These free meetings are held 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Marlene’s Market and Deli, 2565 South Gateway Center Place, Federal Way. Speakers include respected dietitians, naturopaths, restaurant owners and more. Contact alandnanherg@ hotmail.com or (253) 839-3499. Send Community Calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com

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