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SPORTS | TJ Jeff Brigham is back pitching COMMUNITY | Mirror’s Citizen of the FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 | 75¢ after Tommy John surgery. [4] Month for April is Brenda Oliver [25]
Jury finds Moore guilty of theft
School board member faces up to 10 years in prison; sentencing July 9 July 9. Moore could face up to 10 years in prison. “I’m really disappointed in Multnomah County the verdict,” Moore told the jury found Federal Mirror after the trial, noting Way school board he respects the work the jury member Tony Moore guilty did. “We just happen to see on seven counts of felony things differently.” theft on April 18 in Portland, He said this year marks Ore. the 25th year that “I’ve The verdict was been doing the exact reached after the same thing” with his jury deliberated tire business and it’s for five hours at “unfortunate that they the Multnomah thought what hapCounty Courtpened was foul play.” house, following a Moore said he is gofour-day trial that ing to “learn from this Tony Moore began on Monday. and I’m going to move Moore, 50, forward. My mom stood with his and dad raised a man and attorney Robert Callahan as I’m going to stand up and be Judge Thomas M. Ryan read a man.” the jury’s verdict. Moore’s He resigned from the mother Delores sat with her school board, effective imeyes closed next to his wife mediately. This announceTrisa and his sister. ment seemed to affect him He was convicted of even more than the verdict. scheming with a tire com“But it’s not about all of pany employee in Portland, this; it’s about the kids. It’s Ore. and stealing $150,000 always been about the kids,” worth of tires in 2011. Moore said, choking up. The judge allowed Moore “It kind of breaks my heart to return back to Federal because that’s what I love to Way, pending sentencing on do.” BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ
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A Community Action Day Above, A boy holds up an Easter egg he found during a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, during the third annual Westway Community Action Day. More than 300 volunteers participated in this beautification event that was planned by Brooklake Church, Habitat for Humanity, Federal Way Public Schools AmeriCorps program and Overcomer Covenant Church. Work took place in the parks within Westway. Right, A volunteer cleans graffiti off park signage. SHELLEY PAULS, Contributed
Oklahoma City school district hires superintendent Rob Neu BY GREG ALLMAIN AND RUDI ALCOTT The Mirror
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Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Robert Neu to be their next superintendent in an 8-0 vote by their board of directors on Monday evening. Neu will start this position in July but will begin the transition in June. His contract is effective July 1 for an initial
three-year period and is renewable annually. He will be paid a $240,000 salary, along with an annual $10,000 car allowance and $25,000 in annuities. Neu said he chose this job because “I am really impressed with the work that they have done downtown and the incredible work
they have done with the schools and the planning on transit and trails. It’s just a really exciting time in Oklahoma City and their commitment to improving their schools is exciting.” Neu said that while the decision to leave Federal Way was tough, “It’s a great opportunity for me to come
in at this time.” Neu added, “I have loved serving the Federal Way community and the students of Federal Way. This has been a phenomenal experience over the last four years. I realize we have had some challenges, and we’ve made some mistakes, but every decision was made
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Professional boxer charged in connection with ‘Buddy Bandits’ robbery ring BY CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com
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Federal Way professional boxer and his 15-year-old stepson have been arrested for allegedly being part of the bank robbery ring known as the “Buddy Bandits.” Vincent Gary Thompson, 31, was booked into Pierce
County Jail on charges of robbery in the first degree on April 17. He is being held on $1 million bail. Thompson was arrested in connection with an April 7 robbery at a U.S. Bank in a Fredrickson Safeway store. According to charging papers, Thompson — along with Robert Cal Adams,
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Federal Way boxer Vincent Gary Thompson (right) was arrested April 17 for robbery in the first degree in Pierce County. FILE PHOTO accomplice would allegedly go up to tellers, hand them a note and pull off the robbery, according to charges. All of the parties split the proceeds in accordance to their ranking within the organization or in the robbery itself. The two juveniles are currently in custody at the King County Juvenile Detention Center and awaiting potential charges in King County. After that, the two boys could be transported to Pierce County for charging, potentially as adults, according to documents. At approximately 3:05 p.m. on April 7, Black allegedly approached a female teller and handed her a note demanding $4,500 in cash, according to docu-
ments. Black also allegedly stated, “This isn’t a joke. I have a gun,” the documents continue. At the same time, one of the juveniles gave a note to another teller at the same branch. His note said, “$5,000.” The boy stated to the teller that he had a weapon in his pocket, don’t be a hero and give me the money, according to documents. According to Black and the juvenile, both Adams and Thompson were waiting outside of the Safeway/ U.S. Bank in the getaway car, with Thompson acting as the driver. “They just recruited younger kids and had them do (the robberies) in exchange for part of the money and a place for
them to live,” Ed Troyer with the Pierce County Sheriff ’s Office told KIRO 7. Thompson started his professional boxing career with an impressive 13-0 record. The heavyweight lost his first pro fight in September to Charles Martin at the Little Creek Casino in Shelton. He inked a five-year contract with Roy Englebrecht Promotions late last year. Thompson also fought on national television in 2012 on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights, where he defeated Tennessee’s Joell Godfrey by unanimous decision. Thompson also fought several times at the Emerald Queen Casino in Fife in the popular Battle at the Boat series.
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BUSINESS HOLDS MOTHER’S DAY CONTEST
Federal Way business Photographs by Margaret A. Lemke is holding a mother’s day contest. The business is looking for essays that describe what your mother does in her community to deserve a special prize package, worth more than $700 in products and services. Email your essay to margaret@ photosbymal.com or mail to: Photographs by Margaret A. Lemke, 30146 16th Ave. SW, Federal Way, WA 98023. The deadline is May 7. The winner will be chosen on May 9.
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rogressive insurance is coming to Federal Way. The insurance giant is currently constructing a claim center on Pacific Highway South, across the street from Secoma Lanes bowling center. According to Chris Carrel, the city’s communication and government affairs coordinator, the new claim center is anticipated to open on Oct. 15. Carrel said the claim
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center will employ approximately 74 staff and the building will be 17,105 square feet, with parking to accommodate 115 vehicles. Progressive also insures motorcycles, boats, RVs and commercial vehicles, and provides home insurance through select companies. Progressive has expanded internationally as well, offering car insurance in Australia. “I didn’t turn up solid information about why they chose this particular parcel or Federal Way, in general,” said Carrel.
Construction is underway for a Progressive insurance claim center on Pacific Highway South, across the street from Secoma Lanes bowling center. The business will employ 74 staff. CASEY OLSON, The Mirror Progressive is most wellknown for its television commercials, which feature the overly-enthusiastic
cashier named Flo, who explains the benefits of Progressive insurance. The corporation is one
fectiveness and overall excellence. Additionally, select entries received Special Recognition for their valuable contribution to the senior industry. All seven of Soundpath Health’s entries were awarded. “We are proud that our work to educate current and potential members was recognized by the judging panel,” said Soundpath Health Chief Marketing Executive Kim Heuss. “Our mission, and our passion, is to help seniors make sound healthcare decisions, and providing quality educational resources is key to that end.” Soundpath Health’s three Platinum awards recognized this educational excellence in: • A website set up solely to help seniors learn about and better navigate through the com-
of the largest providers of car insurance in the United States with more than 10 million policies in force.
plexities of Medicare. • A brief video, summing up in a nutshell the basics of Medicare. • An ad campaign during the annual Medicare enrollment period to help members and prospective members understand what they needed to do and by when. The four Gold Awards recognized the value and strength of brief video testimonials by Soundpath Health members, a second brief educational video about how to choose the right plan, and, for a second year, the company’s member magazine, Partners in Health. The comprehensive “Medicare 101” brochure received Special Recognition. For more information, visit www.soundpathhealth.com.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DOM COOKS SET FOR SATURDAY AT 1 P.M. Memorial services for Decatur graduate Dom Cooks will be held at 1 p.m. at the Christian Faith Center in Federal Way on Saturday, April 26. Dom Cooks, who has been battling an inoperable brain tumor for two years, passed away April 15 at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. He was diagnosed with the brain tumor in the spring of 2012 and his larger-than-life personality defined Decatur during his battle with the disease. Cooks received an outpouring of support from across the United States during his senior year and touched countless lives. Cooks’s family asks that as participants pay their respects, they not record or take photos of the event and leave the cameras and cell phones off.
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UW’s Jeff Brigham bounces back Wrap up:
Eagles track win Oregon Relays title BY CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com
Thomas Jefferson graduate Jeff Brigham is 4-2 with a 2.77 earned-run average for the fifth-ranked University of Washington baseball team. Brigham had Tommy John surgery just two years ago. COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Jefferson grad leads Huskies in return from Tommy John surgery BY JOE VEYERA For the Mirror
For nearly a whole season, University of Washington pitcher Jeff Brigham didn’t know what was wrong with his arm. Numerous MRIs, cat-scans and X-rays showed no structural damage or reason for the Thomas Jefferson High School graduate’s pain when he took the mound. So when it was revealed after Brigham’s sophomore campaign at the UW that he had a 95-percent tear of his ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, it was as much a relief as it was a disappointment. “I think at the same time it’s
kind of devastating to find out about the surgery, it’s almost relieving to be able to find out that my arm wasn’t just hurting for no reason,” Brigham said. Now, after nearly a year-and-ahalf recovery process, Brigham has returned to the field, helping to anchor a Washington rotation that has the team ranked among the top-10 in the nation. For a team that finished well under .500 with a 24-32 record last season, the turnaround has been nothing short of a surprise. The same goes for Brigham, who at times wasn’t sure what his baseball future was during his recovery. “You get that feeling every other day where you’re just, ‘I just really don’t know if I’m going to make it back,’” Brigham said. Growing up a die-hard UW fan, with his mom, dad, and older brother attending the university, Brigham said he was already lean-
ing toward being a Husky when he was offered a scholarship as part of head coach Lindsay Meggs’ second recruiting class in 2010. Meggs said Brigham was an interesting prospect because of his athleticism, after being named a South Puget Sound League North All-League honorable mention in basketball after his senior year, along with his talent on the mound. “He certainly wasn’t the finished product, but we knew he would get better quickly,” Meggs said. Brigham showed flashes of his potential in his freshman season, posting a 4.73 earned-run average in 23 appearances, and earned All-West Coast League secondteam honors that summer with the Bend Elks. However, it was that summer where he began to feel pain in his arm. After pitching through the pain [ more BRIGHAM page 5 ]
The Federal Way High School track and field teams won the prestigious Oregon Relays team title for the second year in a row Saturday at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The Eagles’ boys and girls combined for 111.5 points to outdistance Eastlake High School (95). The meet included teams from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Both Federal Way teams are the defending Class 4A state team champions. On the girls’ side, the Eagles got a huge performance from Ta’Mara Richey. The senior won three individual events and was also part of the gold-medal winning 4x100 meter relay team. Richey won the 100 meters in 12.51, the long jump with a leap of 18 feet, 6 inches and the triple jump with a leap of 36-5.75. Richey also combined with Gab Pelogi, Mariyah Vongsaveng and Karis Cameron to win the relay in 48.39. Cameron also finished fifth in the 100 (12.65) and 11th in the 200 (26.43). Junior Tia Thomas ended up fourth in the pole vault (10-0) and sixth in the triple jump (348.25) and Audrey Shin was ninth in the high jump (5-0.25). On the boys’ side, the Eagles’ only individual title came from Tyson Penn in the high jump. The defending 4A state champion leapt 6-6. Federal Way got second-place finishes from sophomore Jason Palmer in the 400 (49.42) and Chico McClatcher in the long jump (22-4.5). Penn and senior Keenan [ more WRAP UP page 5 ]
Okoli called to under-21 National Team SOUNDERSFC.COM
Sean Okoli has his focus set on Brazil, but it isn’t the 2014 FIFA World Cup that the Sounders FC rookie is thinking about. Rio De Janeiro is also the host city for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games and with a call in to U.S. under-21 training camp this week in Carson, Calif., Okoli is on track to make a run at wearing the U.S. National Team jersey. A 21-year-old forward/midfielder from Federal Way, Okoli has been active with the U.S. Youth National Teams since his days with the U.S. U-18 squad while playing with the Sounders FC Academy and at nearby Todd Beamer High School. Now
with the call from Tab Ramos to play Sounders FC Academy product and for the U-21s, he is back in the fold current Stanford University forward and looking to make an impact in the Jordan Morris, a Mercer Island naStars and Stripes. tive. Of the 21 players initially called “It’s something I’m thinking about. in by Ramos, 13 of them are current It’s my age group that goes MLS players. and I really want to be a part That experience with some of that group. But it’s two of the other top players in his years away. I have to take it age group is a great opportua lot slower than that,” said nity for Okoli. Okoli, who graduated from “I know it will help me Todd Beamer High School. individually. I’m excited “I’ll just make sure I’m ready, to get in, get some work in Sean Okoli hopefully I keep getting and then take it from there,” called into these camps and Okoli said. we’ll go from there.” After graduating from Beamer The U.S. U-21 camp started on in 2011, Okoli spent three seasons Sunday and ran thorough Wednesplaying at Wake Forest University in day with a friendly against Club North Carolina. During his career [ more OKOLI page 5 ] Tijuana. Okoli was joined in camp by
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in his sophomore season, Brigham received a medical redshirt last season as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. Brigham said having nearly 18 months between his surgery and the start of this season meant he didn’t have to rush his recovery. “I wasn’t having to rush my process, so if something felt off I was able to take some time off and be able to get things right,” Brigham said. Meggs called the recovery process, “a lonely gig,” for a player, being off to the side as the team continues to prepare for games, but that Brigham’s strong work ethic made the comeback easier. That work ethic has paid off with a fastball that has been clocked this season at 98 mph, catching the attention of Major League scouts. “A lot of times when Jeff Brigham people have this done, it’s not until the second year that they’re back that their velocity spikes the way his has, so that part’s been kind of a pleasant surprise,” Meggs said. This season, as the Huskies’ Sunday starter, Brigham has dominated despite being limited to a pitch count of 85 in each outing, posting a 4-2 record with a 2.77 ERA in 10 starts. Moving forward, Meggs said if Brigham can develop his secondary pitches, he has a shot to play at a higher level. “If he can develop that slider the way I think he can, [and] if he can throw a changeup with some type of consistency, then has a very good chance to pitch in the big leagues,” Meggs said. Brigham said while he knows the odds of making the major leagues aren’t in his favor, he’s going to work his hardest to get there. “I think I’m going to give that a shot,” Brigham said. “If that doesn’t work out, I’m fortunate enough to have a degree from the University of Washington, and I think that’s something that makes me feel very good, very comfortable with
my backup plan.”
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Nick Tanielu — The Federal Way High School graduate Nick Tanielu has started the season strong at Washington State. Tanielu, a third baseman, is hitting .321 for the Cougars and has started 36 games. He has scored a team-best 22 runs, has 10 doubles, a home run and 22 RBIs. Washington State is 17-20 on the season and 7-8 in the Pac-12 Conference. Last season, Tanielu led the Cougars with a .409 batting average and had 29 runs and 23 RBIs. Matt Bower — The Beamer graduate is playing his sophomore season at Washington State. The left-handed pitcher has made a team-best 19 appearances and thrown 12 innings. He has a 4.50 earned-run average and has struck out 12. He is a perfect 2-0 on the year. Bower finished with a 6-3 record and an earned-run average under 1.00 his senior season at Beamer. Bower also threw four complete-game shutouts during the season, including a no-hitter against Curtis when he struck out 15. Kenny Johnson — The Todd Beamer grad is playing infield at Linfield College in Oregon during his senior season. The switch hitter has played in 26 games this season and is hitting .246 with nine runs and 11 RBIs. Linfield is 29-4 on the year and won the Northwest Conference championship. The Wildcats earned an automatic berth into the NCAA Division III playoffs. Brian Corliss — The Beamer grad is playing his senior season at Lewis-Clark State in Idaho after transferring from Pierce College. Corliss, an infielder, is hitting .327 with 29 runs, eight doubles and 19 RBIs. The Warriors are 35-6 on the season and ranked third in the NAIA Coaches’ Top-25 poll. Drew Cratsenberg — The Federal Way grad is playing his sophomore season at Kansas Wesleyan University. The outfielder has played in 37 games this season and is hitting .271 with 24 runs, eight doubles and 10 RBIs. Kansas Wesleyan is 20-28 on the season. Cratsenberg played at Pierce College last year.
Curran finished in a tie for second in the triple jump with matching 46-4 leaps. The Eagles’ 4x400 relay team of Palmer, Josh Dawson, Curran and Kevan Williams finished fifth (3:29.34) and the 4x100 team of McClatcher, Palmer, Demani Thomas and Dawson were also fifth overall (43.29). Jefferson’s Kaya Warrior had an impressive performance at the University of Oregon. The senior finished second in the shot put with a throw of 38-5 and was eighth in the discus (113-01).
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Beamer —The Titans squeaked by Federal Way Monday, 3-2. The win kept the Titans (10-2 overall, 7-2 SPSL South) in second place in the SPSL South behind unbeaten Puyallup. The game was a pitching duel between Beamer’s Scott Sunitcsh and Federal Way’s Ben Koler. Sunitcsh threw six innings, allowing two runs and striking out 10 to get the win. Blake Randazzo
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with the Demon Deacons, Okoli scored 24 goals and had nine assists in 61 appearances. He earned First Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors in 2013, registering a team-high nine goals with three assists. In 2012, Okoli led the team with a career high 11 goals, and was named Second Team All-ACC and earned NSCAA Player of the Week honors in October. In his first collegiate season, he finished third on the
April 25, 2014 [5] threw the seventh inning for the Titans to earn the save. Koler allowed only five hits for the Eagles (8-5 overall, 7-5 SPSL South). Beamer’s A.J. Ascinas finished 2 for 3 with a run and a double. Federal Way’s two runs came on RBIs from Edward Peraza, who finished 2 for 3 with a double. Decatur — The Gators remained in first place in the SPSL 3A Division with an 8-6 win over Bonney Lake Monday at home. Decatur (11-4 overall, 8-2 SPSL 3A) sits in front of the defending Class 3A state champion Auburn Mountainview Lions (7-3 SPSL 3A). The Gators collected 12 hits and senior Brandon Zimmerman had a solo home run. Janson Junk got the win and Taylor Havilcik collected the save. Federal Way — The Eagles got a completegame, four-hitter from Calvin Turchin during a 2-1 win over Emerald Ridge Wednesday. Federal Way scored twice in the bottom of the second. Peraza finished 1 for 3 with a run and an RBI
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team with 11 points (four goals and three assists) and was named to the All-ACC Freshman Team in 2011. However, with a deep core of forwards that includes Clint Dempsey, Obafemi Martins, Kenny Cooper, Lamar Neagle, Chad Barrett and Cam Weaver, minutes with the Sounders FC first team have been hard to come by. Even still, Okoli has 18 minutes in two appearances with the Sounders just seven matches into his first professional season. He has
been inactive just twice in those seven matches, earning a spot on the bench in the other five for Seattle while also playing an active role in Seattle’s five reserve matches thus far. “I’m in and out right now, but I feel like I’ve been training well,” Okoli said. “I’m just waiting for my next opportunity whenever it comes.” Okoli returned to Seattle Wednesday in advance of Saturday’s match against the Colorado Rapids.
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Beamer — The Titans got back on track with a 14-2 win over Spanaway Lake Monday. Beamer lost its first game of the SPSL South season Friday to Puyallup. The Titans (8-3 overall, 7-1 SPSL South) finished with 12 hits and Sophie Afework ended up 3 for 4 with a home run, three RBIs and two runs. Analee Scott was 3 for 4 with a run and Madison Rogers got the win. Federal Way — The Eagles were shut out by Graham-Kapowsin Monday, 8-0. Federal Way managed only four hits.
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In a battle between the leaders of the Narrows League and SPSL Central, the Olympia Bears got the best of Thomas Jefferson, 3-2. The Raiders’ wins came from Cindy Park and Crystal Lee at No. 1 doubles, 6-7 (2-7), 6-2, 10-4 and Rileigh Qualls and Makaylie Moore at No. 3 doubles, 6-4, 6-1.
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ast week, Mirror staff drove a total of 930 miles to cover former school board member Tony Moore’s trial in Portland, Ore. It’s not a length that many news outlets will go to provide coverage. But we’re an atypical community newspaper. Aside from Moore being an elected official, we decided months ago that this trial was important to cover because we heard from many of you in the community. I had the opportunity to cover the trial’s opening day and the verdict. Both days were full of idiosyncrasies that didn’t make it into our coverage for obvious reasons. On Monday, April 15 when I arrived at the Multnomah County Courthouse, the trial began before I even got into the courtroom. When I stepped into the packed elevator, a man rolled a huge semi-truck tire inside the elevator that was hard to ignore. It was literally the purple rubberized elephant in the room. Someone asked him if it was evidence in a case but he just stared. Inside the courtroom, I met with Judge Thomas M. Ryan in his chambers to discuss media parameters — no taking pictures or speaking with the jurors, no photos during recess and no flash. I took a seat on the bench and when Moore, his wife, sister and attorney walked into the courtroom, bystanders studied their body movements, facial expressions and imagined what they were whispering about. Jury selection took up most of the day as the attorneys took turns asking about 40 potential jurors about their occupations, if they knew anyone in law enforcement and if they had ever been crime victims. More than half said they were victims of petty crimes as thieves stole their bicycles — not surprising in a city where many opt for bikes and buses in lieu of cars. One older man recounted how a group of strangers beat him with a baseball bat and, as a result, how it affected his short-term memory years ago. He was ultimately chosen as one of the jurors. The jury’s demographic make-up was slightly varied, but most were female and fairly young. Once the trial was underway, I listened to the attorneys lay out their cases during opening arguments. I also heard testimony from two of the prosecutor’s key witnesses before the trial was in recess for the remainder of the day. Reporter Greg Allmain covered the trial on [ more TRIAL, page 7 ] Carrie Rodriguez
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Loss of trust in school district leadership The 2013-14 school year started like any other year for Lisa Griebel. She had been in education for 23 years and was principal of Federal Way High School. She had just received her annual evaluation that was excellent, save for a couple of minor suggestions. But by the spring of 2014, the previous year’s controversies regarding the superintendent’s salary increase, his and the school board’s travel to Asia and Europe, along with their policy decisions regarding grading, would envelope her and the community and reach an apex that would elect two new school board members, adjust the district’s grading approach, find Griebel working as a principal in Aberdeen and Superintendent Rob Neu headed for a new job in Oklahoma City. Along the way, Griebel would be accused of insubordination, asked to resign, offered other district jobs and eventually provided a settlement in lieu of suing the district. According to friends, she would also learn a lot about herself, and the community would learn a lot about its district leadership. None of the key individuals in this story would talk for the record. However, with the assistance of some school district staff, documents obtained under public disclosure, and others close to events as they unfolded, the outline of a picture emerges. Insiders say Griebel’s troubles started when she raised questions to the superintendent and district administrators about whether they had spent enough effort on gaining community support for the Global Initiative Project prior to actually start-
ing to travel. They say she was also reluctant to travel and leave Federal Way High School without a principal at a critical time. She further asked questions about the district’s choice of a consultant to receive $250,000 in support of Race to the Top, when the consultant had not previously had clients in the the United States. She also allegedly expressed concerns about the consultant’s ability to measure student success satisfactorily. According to the sources, Griebel was not alone in her comments or concerns, but even her supporters acknowledge that her manner could be pretty direct. Others say the advice and caution were well-founded and historically, district leaders had encouraged candid feedback and open discussion from principals and other staff. However, it was shortly after raising some of these concerns that Griebel was told she was “insubordinate” and placed on administrative leave. She was not told what the specific charges of insubordination were. Her Aug. 16, 2013 letter from her supervisor Vince Blauser is also equally vague. She was placed under a gag order, but with no charges and no manner to seek redress, prepare a defense or even respond to any allegations. Since her supervisor had stepped back from his evaluation criticism in one area and had recently praised her in the other area of suggested improvement, she was surprised by the allegation. Later, still without specifics, she was offered the opportunity to resign. She declined. She was then offered a Bob Roegner
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Don’t need cutting-edge superintendent Given the state of Global Learning and standardsbased grading (two of Rob Neu’s signature initiatives) and the relationship to the community and teaching staff, this is probably best for everyone. I sincerely hope that Mr. Neu is more successful in Oklahoma than he
was in Federal Way. He goes on to a district that is nearly twice the size of ours so his success (or failure) will impact twice as many students and families. Advice to the school board: We need a superintendent that has successful executive leadership with a relatively large organization. We need someone who understands a return on investment – specifically, someone who understands that it isn’t about intentions or actions, it’s about results.
We don’t need someone who is “cutting edge.” We do not have cutting edge problems. As a district, we lack measurable goals, aligned initiatives, and communicated results. Look around at successful districts – this is what they have in common. In fact, this is what all successful organizations have in common. I do this for a living; I know what I am talking about. One final note to the board, in the future when a superintendent threatens to
leave if they don’t get a raise, show them the door. Any veteran manager will tell you that when an employee does this, they have already decided to leave; it’s just a matter of time.
Rick Weir, Federal Way
Cut the string and let Neu go If Rob Neu wants to go, I say cut the string and get on with hiring a replacement. But, there probably will be an unhealthy bite out of the budget (taxpayers wallet, that is) to pay his exit clause.
Jerry Galland, Federal Way
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Thursday, April 17 when the trial was expected to end. He heard testimony from Moore and the “gray world” of the used tire business. When court recessed at the end of the day, the judge had just given the jury their instructions to deliberate. So I found myself back at the courthouse on Friday, April 18 with publisher Rudi Alcott. As a man sang “Row, row, row your boat,” a group of people funneled into the courtroom and it seemed like we had propelled into the Twilight Zone. One man hobbled to his seat with no shoes on. Some murmured to themselves, while others twitched and shook from withdrawal. Many seemed hopeless. We found out it was a mental health court and these underprivileged offenders needed basic things like medication, food and housing. The judge patiently spoke with each person, one by one, while case workers made sure they kept on track so they would not re-offend. After lunch, the judge’s assistant rolled a tire from the jury’s room through the courtroom to put back with the evidence. The judge donned a black robe and read wedding vows to a young married couple, while I could hear the jury behind the closed door listening to the recorded phone conversation between Moore and his co-conspirator. It took the jury five hours to reach a verdict. When they did, it took the attorneys and Moore another half hour to get back to the courthouse. During that time, we were hit with more news. The Mirror’s office coordinator Jennifer Anderson contacted Rudi and I and told us that an education reporter at The Oklahoman called. He was looking to speak with one of our staff for more information about their school district’s soon-to-be new Superintendent Rob Neu. As the judge then read the unanimous guilty verdict, Moore’s mother closed her eyes as if she was praying. She cried as she held her daughter’s hand, while Moore’s wife looked on. Though this was a story unfolding that we would later relay to the community, it was also a real family in our community whose lives were torn apart. Since the Mirror broke the news about the verdict, we have heard from many in the Federal Way community about how Moore’s conviction has impacted the Federal Way Public Schools. Many have expressed outrage at Moore, as well as Neu for his decision to leave Federal Way during an uncertain time for the school district. Whatever your viewpoints are about this, we hope residents will look ahead and think about what characteristics you would like to see in your next school board director and superintendent. What is important to you? Please send us your thoughts to: letters@fedwaymirror. com. We look forward to reporting on the process to fill these vacancies and continuing to go the extra mile, or 930 miles, for our community.
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“good” job in the district office, which she also declined. Some insiders found wanting her resignation, and then offering her another job as a signal of weakness in the district’s position. However, it is likely the political dynamics at the time may have contributed to a decision to try and reassign, rather than discipline her. Her case received some minimal level of comment, but more importantly, the community became outraged at the international travel and the superintendent’s pay raise. Parents flocked to board meetings to protest the grading system and the board president was forced to step down amid charges of a criminal nature. With significant areas of controversy, the district was on the defensive. And with the public vote on the school levy approaching, district leaders opened settlement discussions with Griebel’s attorney. The rumors around the district were clear: the district wanted to settle the “Griebel matter,” but not until after voters passed the levy. The amount of money at stake in the levy vote was almost 20 percent of the total budget, too big to have another controversy, particularly one involving a wellliked principal where the district’s position would be very hard to explain or justify to an already-suspicious public. Several traditional school supporters openly campaigned against the levy as a way to “get the districts attention.” The levy did pass, but not overwhelmingly. With the levy now behind them, district leaders were able to finalize Griebel’s departure. If someone really commits insubordination,
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most employers usually fire them as a last resort after several years of attempts to improve their behavior. The file usually contains documentation of poor behavior, along with documentation of counseling and corrective action. There may also be notes of reprimands that have been documented over the years. But that isn’t what happened. The district paid Griebel her full salary and benefits while she was on administrative leave, and the only negative in her file was the letter of administrative leave, which the district later removed. The district also agreed to pay her a settlement of $220,000, in lieu of her suing the district and the district employees connected
to her leave. The district is rid of Griebel, but at what price? They paid money to get rid of a principal whom, based on the district’s own records, was a pretty good employee. They couldn’t sustain the allegation of insubordination because there was no documentation. Was she a bad employee or did someone in authority overreact to some constructive criticism, causing us to lose a good principal? To Griebel’s supporters, a good principal is now doing good work somewhere else and not here. There may be a bigger and more far-reaching loss to our district here that we can’t see yet. Next fall, we will have a new superintendent and he
or she will conduct meetings with the district’s administrative team and the district’s principals, just like the ones Griebel attended last fall. When that new superintendent asks the participants for candid feedback on a new idea or program — how many principals are going to feel safe enough to actually give an honest opinion? The loss of trust and confidence in the free exchange of ideas between district leadership and its employees may be the biggest loss of all. How will that affect the educational environment for our children?
Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn: bjroegner@comcast.net.
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: Mr. Federal Way, Tony Moore and Rob Neu. Thoughts? A: Last Friday wasn’t a good look for the Federal Way school district. Its two most powerful forces said goodbye. Moore, a school board member and former president, is now a convicted felon and Neu, the district’s superintendent, pulled a Clay Bennett and
is taking his “talents” to Oklahoma City. Moore’s conviction on seven counts of felony theft April 18 in an Oregon courtroom for stealing $150,000 worth of tires is far more embarrassing to the Federal Way school district. It’s pretty obvious that Neu just wanted to get out of Federal Way and has been applying for every
superintendent job opening across the United States. In the end, Moore’s departure to a jail cell in Oregon and Neu to the plains of Oklahoma might be a good thing for Federal Way Public Schools. It will give the beleaguered district a chance for a new direction, some new blood. Mr. Federal Way just hopes the officials within
the district take their time and appoint the right candidates to lead Federal Way schools in the future. Currently, there is a vast disconnect between the district’s parents and students and the administration. Mr. Federal Way has heard the complaints loud and clear. Let’s hope district officials have also heard the same things.
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After Moore was found guilty, he immediately resigned from the school board. He was allowed to return to Federal Way, but will have to return to Oregon on July 9 for sentencing. Moore said he is going to “learn from this and I’m going to move forward. My mom and dad raised a man and I’m going to stand up and be a man.” What’s even more disturbing is that Moore had a chance to “plea” to a lesser charge and could have spent just 90 days in jail. But his ego got in the way, leading to the possibility of Moore spending up to 10 years in prison. Quite a difference. “But it’s not about all of this; it’s about the kids. It’s always been about the kids,” Moore said after the guilty verdict was read. “It kind of breaks my heart because that’s what I love to do.” What will Neu’s legacy be in Federal Way? That’s a tough one for Mr. Federal Way to answer because the more Mr. Federal Way thinks about it, the more that legacy suffers. Looking back, it seems like Neu used his position with the Federal Way school district as a stepping stone. He used his relatively short time in charge to add a few paragraphs to his résumé with the goal of being an educational innovator, while experimenting with the students he was serving. It just didn’t work out here in Federal Way. However, those bullet-point items that can now be listed on his résumé did help him land the gig as the head of Oklahoma’s biggest school district. In short, Neu pulled off a Bennett, the billionaire who bought the Seattle SuperSonics with the sole intent of moving them to Oklahoma City. The pair both used the people of the Pacific Northwest as pawns in their own “Game of Thrones.” Three main issues have clouded Neu’s “memorable” four years at the helm of the Federal Way schools: the standards-based grading fiasco, spending six-figures to travel the world in the name of education and the $42,000-a-year raise he took last summer. The standards-based grading system might be
the biggest swing-and-miss for Neu. The initial motivation was improving the district’s graduation rates, and making sure that Federal Way students are truly prepared for the next level in their academic career. The end result, however, was an ultraconfusing situation for students, parents and teachers. The grading policy, which had to be changed in December because of a massive amount of backlash, punished the kids who worked hard to achieve good grades in order for the lazier kids to push up Federal Way’s graduation rate. Neu’s Global Learning Initiative racked up nearly $100,000 in total costs during 2013 alone. During that time, Neu and other board members, including Moore, took trips to China and other parts of Asia, along with a $60,000 trip to Europe. The goal of the Global Learning Initiative was to make sure students are internationally minded, with the skill sets to ensure success in the new global economy. “The objectives of the initiative are first and foremost to learn from our international educators,” Neu said in October. “We have got to do better, in Federal Way, in Washington state, in the United States. Why not learn from those around the globe? I would love to see every student in Federal Way have the opportunity to study abroad, I would love to see every staff member in Federal Way have the opportunity to teach and learn and share with their partners around the world.” Talk about pie-in-the-sky thinking. Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to experience the world? That’s like asking my kids if they would rather have ice cream or broccoli for a snack. Doesn’t it make more sense to give “our” students here in Federal Way the proper tools to learn before looking globally? Mr. Federal Way doesn’t pull Mr. Federal Way’s neighbor’s weeds, while Mr. Federal Way’s flower beds are filled with dandelions. The salary issue is also [ more Q&A page 9 ]
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dent of the Year award for TJ, during the Federal Way Public Schools board meeting on April 22. Rotary’s Jack Stanford shared some of the reasons why Min was chosen for the award, saying
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us asked, where’d you get the B?” Stanford recalled. “Well, the B came from taking a high school class in eighth grade. For the four years of high school, it’s been pretty much perfect.” “We have the name of the teacher, but I won’t say it publicly,” Stanford added with a smile. Perhaps the most interesting program Min is involved in deals with juvenile offenders in Pierce County. Min explained what it is he does for troubled youth in Pierce County. “When juveniles commit misdemeanors, usually they’d be sent to a judge where they’d receive a more strict penalty, but in the program I’m involved in, they kind of get a second chance,” Min explained. “I’m on a
committee where we sit down with the juvenile and the family, and we come up with a solution to the incident that occurred.” Most often juveniles get in trouble for relatively minor crimes, such as possession of marijuana or alcohol. “We come up with a solution to prevent something like that from happening again. If the juvenile completes the assignment, which is usually x numbers of community service hours, or going to seminars. If they complete all that, then their record will be expunged by the time they’re 18.” Min said that working with that program has been an “eye opening experience” and that oftentimes,
the youth didn’t necessarily end up in the situation they were in because of bad intentions from the outset, but rather that they were “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” “It’s changed my perspective on how I should work with others to make sure they’re on the right path,” he added. Min said he’s tentatively planning on attending the University of Pennsylvania next year, where he may study economics or applied mathematics. “We’ll see though, because I know high school seniors go into college thinking they’re going to do this but end up doing something completely different, so, I’m open to anything. We’ll have to see,” he said.
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Wilson said Neu is an ingly likely, The Mirror “educational leader who asked community members makes decisions with stuto share their thoughts on dents at the center and the Facebook: focus on what’s in the best Jessica Lane: Does this interest of all students.” mean we can get a betWilson added Neu is ter grading system? And a “cutting edge, maybe some better change agent who programs (to) be understands what integrated into the students need schools to help to know and be struggling stuprepared for in dents, or to provide order to be successenrichment to ful in this increasstudents needing to Rob Neu ingly complex and be challenged? competitive global Audrey Hoover: economy.” I think it’s pretty Wilson noted Neu’s focus crappy he comes in, screws on Advanced Placement up the grading systems and Standards Based Gradmultiple times and then ing has changed the access, leaves with no solution or opportunity, pathway and remorse. Also for Fed Way the trajectory for many parents to find out via the students in the district from Oklahoma paper is not cool “cradle to college.” nor the qualities of a leader, As news began circulatbut more like a coward! ing that Neu’s departure for Dara Mandeville: I will Oklahoma City was increas- refrain from commenting
what I really want to say. I just think our district is in turmoil with all the changes and he was a HUGE part in creating them. We are nowhere close to being out of the woods and he takes off. So glad I only have 4 more years of this BS!!!!! Cory Bennett: Poor graduation rates, jacked up grading systems, a $40k raise ‘because Kent is the same size and pays it’...do I need to go on? Let’s add Neu to the deport list with Bieber. I could go on and on and on. Alissa Frederick: He didn’t support students, staff or parents. He showed up late and (didn’t) stay for questions at the parent programs I have gone to, and took a ridiculously large pay raise. Good luck Oklahoma. Jim Knapp: They should install a revolving door...
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The Senior Rights Assistance program helps seniors navigate questions about aging in Federal Way and in greater King County. The program is free. CONTRIBUTED
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As people age, they find themselves confronted with a number of issues related to aging, many of which are complicated and involve complex legalities or other equally tricky pathways to navigate. Here in Federal Way and in greater King County, one program that helps seniors navigate these kinds of issues is the Senior Rights Assistance (SRA) program. The program is offered through King County Senior Services, said Camille Gabriel, program coordinator for SRA. “The program helps clients answer questions and guide them through issues like power of attorney, wills, consumer issues, debt, end of life planning and social security. It also helps with guardianship and landlord/tenant issues,” she said. According to Gabriel, SRA has numerous sites throughout King County, but any person in need is able to call the SRA’s hotline at (206) 448-5720.
“If they wanted advice over the phone, or a legal clinic appointment, they can call in any time and a volunteer will get back to them within a week,” Gabriel said. All of the volunteers in the program are trained through SRA’s in-house program. While that makes them knowledg-
legal clinics at the Kent Senior Activity Center,” Gabriel said. “(This happens) every Friday throughout the month, and clients can meet with an attorney for a free half hour consultation, which is great.” Gabriel said SRA tends to see a drop in activity during the summer months, and that usually the holidays see the greatest amount of activity for SRA. She feels this is because people get together with their families during the holidays, which makes it a ripe opportunity for seniors and their loved ones to begin tackling these difficult issues. For the most part, Gabriel hopes more and more seniors throughout the county and region are aware that programs like SRA exist. “I think it’s really just making sure that people know this help is available,” she said. “It’s completely free, and it’s a safe environment for people to call in and talk about what issues people face. A lot of people have questions, and assistance is available if they need it.” Those interested can call SRA at (206) 4485720 or can visit www. seniorservices.org.
“It’s completely free, and it’s a safe environment for people to call in and talk about what issues people face.” Camille Gabriel
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free door-to-door service throughout Federal Way, transporting riders to the Federal Way Community Center, grocery shopping, the library, bank, to visit a friend, medical appointments and local errands. HSS is open to anyone from the aforementioned categories, according to HSS transportation manager Valerie Kueffel.
“All they need to do is call our main number 206727-6262 to get signed up,” Kueffel said. “There’s no application/screening process, it’s all done over the phone.” Residents can plan a ride 30 days in advance, and Kueffel said they’ll be notified if they will be eligible to receive a ride. [ more SHUTTLE, page 15 ]
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The Federal Way Senior Center is equipped with a12-computer classroom to teach computer courses and offer hands-on instruction for adults in the South King and North Pierce counties. In these courses you can learn the basic skills of using a computer; get advice on purchasing a new or used computer, or upgrading an existing system; and, review the selection of appropriate software programs, including web based training essential in today’s business environment. The senior center only teaches the use of PCs (Personal Computers, such as Dell,
[ SHUTTLE from page 14] “We cannot guarantee rides, so when somebody calls to request a ride, that’s all they’re doing, is requesting a ride. The day before (their scheduled ride), we call everybody back and say ‘You’re scheduled for your ride tomorrow’, or, ‘Unfortunately, we have no ride available for you tomorrow.’” The shuttles are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cindy Zwart, director of transportation programs for King County Senior Services, said Federal Way residents get good use out of HSS.
IBM, HP, Gateway), and not Apple/Macs. Courses are priced at a very reasonable $4 per class hour, plus the price of the any textbook or materials needed. For more information about classes, visit www.federalwayseniorcenter.org/classes. Those interested in taking a course are asked to contact registrar Larry Malcom at (253) 839-5418 or respond by email to registrar@FederalWaySeniorCenter.org.
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“We have an unduplicated rider count … that figure for 2013 is 238 Federal Way riders. Total oneway trips in 2013 were 6,035, and total miles was 36,860 miles,” she said. “A decent amount of usage.” Zwart said HSS started in 1997 in Des Moines, and has since expanded to 38 vans on the road throughout multiple communities in King County. The vans are split between nutrition vans, and community shuttles. Federal Way’s program falls under the community shuttles designation, Zwart said, which are “designed to increase mobility options for seniors and
people with disabilities.” The vans are all wheelchair lift equipped, Zwart noted, and as Kueffel pointed out, remain an excellent option because there is no eligibility process for riders. “They don’t have to fill out a long application, or go to Harborview for an in-person eligibility screening,” she said. “As long as they say they’re a senior in Federal Way, they’re good to go.” The program is part of King County Metro’s Community Access Program. Those interested are encouraged to call 206727-6262.
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• Warm up prior to any sports activity – Light stretching or a slow jog for two to three minutes will warm up those muscles. • Condition your muscles for the sport – Increase your amount of activity gradually over a period of time to build muscle strength and mobility. • Choose athletic shoes for your foot type – Choose shoe for the type of foot you have and use sport-specific shoes. • Replace shoes when tread wears out or heels wear down. People who run regularly should replace every six months. • Avoid running or stepping on uneven surfaces – Be careful on rocky terrain, hills and loose gravel. Dirt roads are softer than asphalt which is softer than concrete. • Be careful running too many hills – It is a great workout, but be sure and build up gradually to avoid injuries. • Prevent recurrent injuries – If you have experienced previous injuries using a brace or tape to [ more FEET, page 17 ]
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The Walk for Your Life program was started when one of the Federal Way Senior Center’s members was told he had to walk to improve his heart condition, general health and fitness, or he would not have long to live. That is why the program is called “Walk for Your Life.” Walking exercise is one of the best ways to improve your health and fitness. Join the group for a social outing and enjoy local parks and forest trails while you improve your health and fitness at the same time. You need to have a good pair of walking/ hiking shoes and be dressed for the forecasted weather. The group leaves at 9 a.m. on Tuesday mornings from the Federal Way Senior Center, unless otherwise noted, so be there 15 minutes earlier to sign-in and be assigned to one of the drivers. Be sure you have walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the forecasted weather. The group will walk rain or shine (but not in icy or snowy conditions). Call Shirley
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Duffy / 253-952-8870 if in doubt. Cost is based on roundtrip mileage divided by 6.4 mpg for the Senior Center van, times the price of gas, times the number of vehicles, divided by the number of passengers. Estimate is based upon one van and six passengers. The group doesn’t go if it has snowed, is icy or the schools are closed.
FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY CENTER
The Federal Way Community Center - which serves more than 930 active seniors - is always brimming with trips and other activities for seniors to do, with a new line-up of fun this spring and summer. The center, which hosts between 110-120 trips every year, hosts trips for ages 50 and above, including: • An overnight trip to Victoria B.C. on May 14-15 • Stunning Spokane County: A Spectacular Parks Tour June 23-25 • Seas & Trees: The Oregon Coast to the California Redwoods July 28
prevent it from reoccurring. • Listen to your body – If you experience any foot or ankle pain stop what you’re doing or modify the activity until the pain subsides. Remember most strains and sprains can be treated with rest, ice, compression and elevation. More serious cases may require a brace or cast. It is important to seek medical attention as soon as you can for any foot or ankle injury especially if it hurts to walk on it or you’re experiencing swelling. Prompt and appropriate treatment ensures the best possible recovery. Please join me on Wednesday, June
through Aug. 3 For those seniors who enjoy getting out but don’t want to go to far, the center also offers many day trips. Some upcoming trips include: • Snoqualmie Falls and brunch at the Salish Lodge, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 3. Membership at the center is an option but not required to enjoy the trips and many of the pay-as-you-go opportunities, many of which cost a couple of dollars. Seniors can also drop by the center, located at 876 S. 333rd St., Federal Way, any day of the week for fun activities. Drop-in activities include beginning line dancing from 1-2 p.m. Mondays and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, and open pickleball on various days and times. Other upcoming activities include: • Senior Stretch - Balance and Strength, 1-2 p.m. Fridays from May 2 through June 27 • Yoga for Seniors, 2-3 p.m. Fridays May 2 through June 20 • Senior Walk and Fit, 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays April 29
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Man pleads guilty to using firearm during drug trafficking FROM STAFF REPORTS
A Federal Way man pleaded guilty to using a firearm during a drug crime in an attempted drug robbery that turned into a fatal shooting, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. Lenny Brikn, Jr., 19, pleaded guilty on Thursday to using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and drug trafficking crime. The charge carries a mandatory minimum seven year prison term. Both prosecutors and the defense will recommend a seven year term when Brikn is sentenced on Aug. 1 by U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik. “Unfortunately this case proves once again: Guns and drugs are a deadly mix,” said Durkan. “The use of guns in the drug business endangers the public and will not be tolerated.” According to the records filed in King County Superior Court as well as the indictment, David Ross, 35 of Renton, and an associate arrived at a Federal Way apartment complex to sell marijuana to two men – Brikn and his brother, Deshawn Boykin. Ross was armed with a gun, despite having two previous felony drug convictions that prohibit him from possessing a firearm. Brikn and Boykin drew “Mac 10” style semi-automatic pistols, ordered Ross and his associate to lie on the ground, and attempted to rob them of the marijuana they brought to the drug deal. Brikn and Boykin ultimately ran away, and Ross drew his gun and fired multiple times at the fleeing men. Boykin was hit twice and died of his wounds at St. Francis Medical Center. Ross is charged with conspiracy to distribute marijuana, unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime carries a mandatory minimum ten year sentence in addition to any other sentence imposed in the case. Ross is scheduled for trial in June. The case was investigated by the Federal Way Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
[ POLICE from page 18] some point during the night, he discovered that the person was in fact not a woman, at which time he lost interest in any amorous activities. The man didn’t ask the person to leave, and fell asleep shortly thereafter. The man believed it was during the time he was asleep that the person stole a number of items belonging to him. Purse snatcher at mall: At 7:20 p.m. on April 19 in the 1900 block of S. Commons, a woman reported that she was the victim of a purse snatching. According to the report, the victim and her daughter were “walking in the alley in between the theaters and Kohl’s towards the mall entrance.” The victim was holding her purse when a “male suspect ran behind them and forcefully grabbed her purse from her hand.” The suspect then fled to a waiting vehicle. The victim’s daughter said she thought she knew the suspect from her time at Todd Beamer High School. Both the victim and her daughter were able to successfully identify the suspect from a photo montage, resulting in the suspect’s eventual arrest. Tragedy averted at Community Center pool: At 2:24 p.m. on April 19 in the 800 block of S. 337th St., police responded to a possible drowning call at the Federal Way Community Center. According to the report, a 5-year-old was fully submerged underwater for approximately 30 seconds. The report notes that South King Fire and Rescue were on scene by the time police arrived and successfully revived the child. It’s believed the child may have suffered a seizure while swimming, causing the issue.
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ong-time Federal Way resident Brenda Oliver had long conversations with James Childs about his daughter, Danica, who went missing in 2007. Childs had mentored Oliver’s son in basketball and their kids knew each other. Then, Childs was diagnosed with stomach cancer. “I just remember long conversations with him and just trying to give him some hope and just encouraging him that we would never give up looking for Danica,” Oliver recalled. “It just laid heavy on my heart.” Oliver later met Danica’s mother, Dianne Zoro, at Childs’s funeral. She learned that Danica was a victim of sex trafficking and so began her journey of advocating for victims. “I think like many people, I just thought there’s no way this is happening in our country,” she said. “I mean, I grew up here. We knew about it in Third World countries or across borders. So Danica is truly the reason I got involved in human trafficking because as I did more
research I realized, wow, we have an issue right here in our own country.” The founder of Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking (FWCAT), Oliver is the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for April. Federal Way resident Karen Brugato nominated Oliver for her years of dedication to girls in need. “She has worked tirelessly toward this cause bringing the organization up from nothing,” Brugato said. “Really grass-roots stuff. She has worked not only to bring the organization into the Federal Way Public Schools with the ‘engage’ curriculum but has supported legislation in Olympia and has the support of our Federal Way Police.” Brugato added when Oliver first approached Advancing Leadership (AL) 2013 for help, “she was so moving in her presentation and so without resources to further her cause. All she wanted was funds for marketing materials and a computer. AL gave her a marketing plan for the “Break the Chains” walk, which gathered $10,000 the first year. The second annual walk is set for May 17 at the Farmer’s
Brenda Oliver, founder of Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking, is the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for April. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, The Mirror Market. “Oh, it makes me want to cry,” said Oliver of the nomination, who was on her way out her front door to attend a FWCAT meeting on Tuesday night. She said she was humbled by the recognition and stressed that she couldn’t do this work without the many volunteers who have helped, including Zoro. “I have not done any of this single-handedly,” she said. “It pulls at the heart strings and we want to see an end to it.” Oliver founded FWCAT after she attended a conference and met Liz Drake, who is currently the principal
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posts private. “Don’t put everything out there because groomers and traffickers use that information,” she noted. Oliver said she is motivated the most by the students FWCAT teaches. One defining moment involved an eighth grade boy who had questions during the presentation. “He came up afterwards and he said, you know, I used to think pimps had a lot of swag,” Oliver said. “But he said after today I realize they just abuse human beings. So here’s an eighth grade boy and he got it.” For more information, visit www.fwcat.org
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Metropolitan King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hosted a reception on April 17 in Federal Way for Moon Duk-ho, the newly-installed consul general of the Republic of Korea. Moon was introduced to a gathering of 60 business, community, and civic leaders from South King County, where he expressed his desire to strengthen economic and social ties between South Korea and the Pacific Northwest. Attendees of the reception also paused for a moment of silence to reflect and remember the victims of the ferry crash off the coast of Korea on April 15. “In the mid-20th century, the Atlantic Ocean was the world’s economic center, and our leaders boasted of having a ‘special relationship’ with Great Britain,” said von Reichbauer. “Today, the world’s economic center lies in the Pacific Ocean, and that ‘special relationship’ status now extends to our friends in the Republic of Korea. It was an honor to meet Consul General Moon and introduce him to South King County leaders, and I look forward to developing our relationship as he continues to serve in Seattle.” Moon has been a diplomat with Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade since 1987. He has served at the Korean embassies in France and Vietnam, and with Korean Consulates in New York City and Kurdistan, Iraq. He is also recognized by the United Nations as an expert on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. He succeeds Song Young-wan as consul general. The Korean Consulate in Seattle is the primary diplomatic mission for Korean citizens and visitors in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Korea is the fourth-largest international trading partner of Wash-
at Thomas Jefferson High School. One of Drake’s teachers said “we realize there’s an issue in Federal Way, we’re seeing it in our high school,” Oliver recalled. So Oliver and other volunteers held a meeting and invited city officials, police, state representatives and they discussed what the community could do to combat human trafficking. She said FWCAT’s goal is to prevent human trafficking through education. The organization offers a three-day program in the schools called “Deceptions.” Volunteers speak with middle school and high school students about the pros and cons of social media and keeping
Left to right, Federal Way Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, Consul General Moon Duk-ho and Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ington state. Washington is also home to the fifth-largest Korean-American population in the U.S., over 27,000 of whom live in King County.
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School board reviews process to fill vacancy after Moore resigns BY GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com
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he Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) board of directors reviewed the process for filling the vacant seat left by Tony Moore, after he re-
signed on Friday following his felony theft conviction in Oregon. Jeff Ganson, a lawyer for the district’s legal firm of Porter, Foster and Renick, gave a brief presentation to the board on how the
process works through state law and through the board’s own bylaws. “(Moore’s resignation) triggers in the statute 28a.343 of the RCW’s an obligation for the remainder of the board to attempt to
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identify a replacement, and appoint an interim replacement for the duration of the year up until the next general election,” Ganson said. “The board, under the statute, has 90 days to do that.” If the board is unable to find a replacement within the 90 day timeframe, Ganson said the task would fall to the Puget Sound Educational Service District. The requirements for someone wishing to fill Moore’s seat include being a registered voter of the district and residing within the geographical area of the directorship. Moore held the position of District No. 5 director, which FWPS defines as “starting at the intersection of school district and 342nd St. East on 342nd St. to 35th Ave. SW. North on 35th Ave. SW to 340th St. East on 340th St. to 31st Ave. SW. North on 31st Ave. SW to 32nd Ave. SW. Northeast on 32nd Ave. SW to 337th St. Southeast on 337th St. to 336th St. Northeast on 336th St. to Campus Dr. East on Campus Dr. to 10th Ave. SW. Northeast on 10th Ave. SW to 6th Ave. SW. North on 6th Ave. SW to 320th St. East on 320th St. to 1st
Ave. S. North on 1st Ave. S. to 312th St. East on 312th St. to Pacific Hwy. South on Pacific Hwy to 336th St. East on 336th St. to I-5. South on I-5 to school district boundary. West following school district boundary to the point of the beginning.” The board’s own bylaws “flesh out” the process of selecting an interim director, including an announcement of the vacancy, the procedures to be followed, and also inviting residents to recommend anyone they feel would be a suitable fit for the position. “Once candidates have identified themselves as being interested in the appointment, the process states the board will screen the candidates,” Ganson said. “If there are more than five (candidates), then the board will select five for interviews,” Ganson noted. “The interviews will be conducted in an open meeting of the board, which is consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act. When we’re making an appointment to elected office, any interviews must happen in an open session. Then finally, the board’s decision must be made in open ses-
sion, of course.” Board president Carol Gregory said the board plans on getting the process started next week, with the announcement of the vacant seat through various channels, and the timelines for those interested in filling the position. Gregory also took the time to comment on Moore’s departure. “Losing a colleague is hard, Tony and I had a very interesting background, in that we were both political candidates at one time in opposing parties, and we had our skirmishes, particularly on the sidewalks of Federal Way, as we held signs and tried to outdo each other,” she said. “I want to thank Tony for the work he did for this district, and also for the unbelievable commitment he has to the education of children, particularly children of color. I’ve not met anyone who carries that to the extent that Tony carried that on this board, and that will be missed and it will be for all of us to pick it up … As I said, this has been a very interesting week.” To learn more about the vacancy and the process to fill it, visit www.fwps.org.
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the Board of Trustees meeting held from 5 - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 848 S. 320th St., Federal Way. The final agenda with attachments will be posted on Friday at www.kcls.org.
April 25-26
May 1
RSBG 50th Anniversary Celebration: The 50th Anniversary of the Rhododendron Species foundation will be celebrated with a special event beginning at 10 a.m. April 25 and ending at 10 p.m. on April 26 at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, 2525 S 336th St, Federal Way. This is not an event that any Rhododendron enthusiast will want to miss. Nor, in fact, should any serious gardener or horticulturist. From special internationally-acclaimed speakers to in-depth tours of the RSBG and the opportunity to talk with like-minded horticultural folks, the celebration will be memorable. Registration is required and those interested can contact info@rhodygarden.org.
April 26
Park Appreciation on Earth Day: Join your neighbors to help make Federal Way an even better place to live by beautifying our city parks from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 26, at Celebration Park, Steel Lake Park, Sacajawea Park or Saghalie Park. Bring rakes, shovels, loppers, clippers, gloves and friends. This is a family event with fun work for all ages. Individuals, as well as, groups of all sizes are welcome. For more information, contact Jason Gerwen at 253-8356962 or email Jason.gerwen@ cityoffederalway.com. Plant Sale: Marine Hills Garden Club will have a great assortment of annuals, perennials and natives for sale from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday April 26 at 29301 7th Place South, Federal Way. Come early for best selection. For more information, contact Judy McDonald at 253-839-4413.
April 26-27
Book Sale: Great bargains on gently-used books, CDs, VHS and DVDs. Sale dates and times are as follows: Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 from noon-5 p.m at the Federal Way Regional Library, 34200 First Way So. The money raised goes toward the many youth programs held at both of the Federal Way Libraries.
April 27
Kick Off Event: Re-elect Linda Kochmar, State House Representative, 30th District, Position 1 (R.) Come enjoy light refreshements and good friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club located at 3583 SW 320th St. Children are welcome. For more information, call 253-839-7419 or 253-640-0469. Sympathy Card Signing: Come and sign sympathy cards to send to the families affected by the tragedy of the Korean Sewol Ferry. Several cards will be available for residents to sign from 4 -8 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at Albertsons, 31009 Pacific Highway S. For more information, contact John Wilde at pcojohn@yahoo.com or 206683-5619.
April 30
King County Library System Finance and Board of Trustees Meeting: Finance Committee meeting will begin at 4 p.m. with
National Day of Prayer: Small groups will gather for breakfast from 7-10 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, at Applebee’s Restaurant, 1801 S. 320th Ave., Federal Way, in conjunction with National Day of Prayer. Cost is $5. For more information, contact Christopher Stone at prayfederalway@gmail.com or 253-569-6901 or visit www. prayfederalway.com.
May 2
Surplus Sale: Federal Way Public Schools will host a surplus sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2 at the old Nutrition Services facility, 1344 S. 308th St. in Federal Way. Items include furniture, books and miscellaneous kitchen items and equipment.
May 2-3
Pippin: Performance from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, at TJHS Little Theatre, 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn. Cost is $11, general admission, $9 seniors 55 and older. For more information contact Kathie Thornton at kathie.thornton@gmail.com or 206-930-1470.
May 3
Spring Bazaar/Fundraiser: The 3rd annual Team Angels Abreast fundraiser/Spring Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at 34507 Pacific Highway S. Ste. #1 (Across from Secoma Lanes Bowling Center) in Federal Way. Event will include a bake sale, BBQ, commercial vendors, such as Pampered Chef, Mary Kay and Scentsy. Local crafters Linny’s Designs, Dave’s Outdoor Furniture, At My Cousin’s House, Lynnanne’s Pickles and more. Great Mother and Father’s Day gifts and raffle drawings throughout the event. Funds raised will go toward cancer research to find a cure for breast cancer and mammograms for those who cannot afford them.
May 5
Cinco de Mayo: Join Roger Freeman from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on May 5 at the Hampton Suites & Hotel, 31720 Gateway Center Blvd. S. for a Cinco de Mayo Community Gathering. There will be community speakers, live music and fun for kids, family and friends. Call 360786-7830 for more information.
May 6
MSC Open House: Tour our Federal Way facility from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, at 1200 S. 336th St. and learn more about the programs offered by MSC throughout South King County. Staff from all programs will share how support helps people in the community with Housing – Education and Employment, Energy and Emergency Assistance, Food – Advocacy for Elders and the Disabled in Long Term Care. Hear from MSC CEO Robin Corak and Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell about how to make a difference in helping those in need throughout the community. Light refreshments provided. For more information or to RSVP, contact Le Ann Taylor at 253.835.7678, ext. 104 or rsvp@mschelps.org.
May 8
Pepper Spray for Defense: This free workshop from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, will be held at Brooklake Community Church, 629 South 356th St, Federal Way. In this informative seminar and demonstration (no pepper spray will be discharged), learn how lethal force is a last resort to protect innocent life, having a non-lethal alternative, pepper spray safety rules. For more information, contact Chad Hiatt at chad@hiattonline.com or 206-396-3190. Mastering Recycling Class: Have you ever wondered whether or not an item was recyclable? From 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave S., come learn about the new rules of curbside recycling and beyond. This class will reveal why you don’t have to look at the numbers on plastics, why the rules keep changing and why different things are recyclable in different cities. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and any items that cause recycling confusion. Door prizes include a $50 gift card and a model garbage truck, courtesy of Waste Management. For more information, e-mail recycle@cityoffederalway.com or call 253.835.2771.
May 9-11
Pippin: Performance from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, and 2 p.m. 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday May 11, at TJHS Little Theatre, 4248 S 288th St., Auburn. Cost is $11 for general admission and $9 for seniors 55 and older. For more information, contact Kathie Thornton at kathie.thornton@gmail.com or 206-930-1470.
May 10-11
Mother’s Day at PowellsWood: Visit PowellsWood Garden from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-11, with your mother or child and share the magic of this remarkable garden. Garden is located at 430 S. Dash Point Rd., in Federal Way. Entrance is $5 for adults and children under 12 are free. Together explore the updated grounds and garden features via a new self-guided tour. Relax and visit in the Garden Room where tea, scones, lemonade, and cookies will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Musical entertainment will be available both days. For more information, contact Kristine Dillinger at admin@powellswood.org or 253-529-1620. Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: Each year, in honor of our mothers, we offer a beautiful plant that represents all that we love about our mothers. 2014’s selection is Rhododendron ‘Wine and Roses,’ an extraordinarily beautiful foliage and floral plant that is unavailable elsewhere in the U.S. Check out this unique plant in our Garden Nursery, as well as a wide variety of companion plants, including native species and plants grown from seeds collected in Asia. Enjoy music and food in the garden on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 and 11 as you relax on the beautiful Rutherford Conservatory Terrace and stroll the garden with your mom. Located at 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way. General admission $8; seniors $5; free for childdren under 12, active and retired military personnel, RSBG members, and Weyerhaeuser employees.
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and their supporters gather to offer support, share research, challenges and solutions. Group meets from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the education room at St. Francis Hospital, located at 34515 9th Ave S. No meetings during June, July or August. For more information, contact Dan Huntley at 253-921-7978 or djmhuntley@ comcast.net or Jay Weil at 206595-3859 or jweil1938@msn.com. 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.
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