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Federal Way is set to open one new park, and “re-open” a well-known feature of a second park next month. “The date has been selected as Saturday, July 12 to start at noon and go through 3 p.m.,” said John Hutton, interim parks director, of the Town Square Park in downtown Federal Way. “We’ll have great stuff for you to do there. We’ll have bounce houses, three live bands, including Federal Way’s own Don Peterson, who is a top-notch Elvis impersonator.” The two other bands are The Louisiana Experience and The Hitmen, both of which Hutton characterized as great local “headliner” bands during his presentation to the Federal Way City Council on June 17. Along with music, there will be family games, food trucks, face painting for children, arts and crafts for kids, and a number of raffles with prizes from local businesses and organizations. “It’s evolving, we just keep adding and adding and adding to this event, it’s going to be a really fun event,” he said. The “re-opening” in July will be for the Family Funland play structure at Steel Lake Park. That event is scheduled for 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 16. The play structure was in “absolute need of

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A mini-mural on the outside of a utility box in Boise, Idaho. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

hile in California a few months ago, Federal Way Arts Commission member Gary Gillespie saw big metal utility boxes that were painted. “It made it look like the community cared,” he recalled. Gillespie initially had interest in incorporating murals in Federal Way but discovered the city didn’t have the space for the large pieces of art.

But the utility boxes sparked an idea. Gillespie did some research and realized utility boxes have been painted on for some time and it was happening all over the country. He said while the idea isn’t new, it’s fairly new to the Northwest. He only knows of a couple in Seattle. Gillespie brought up the idea in an Arts Commission meeting, which was met with positive feedback. He then met with Mayor Jim Ferrell, who sug-

gested he present it to the Federal Way City Council. “This is an intriguing idea and a fresh take on community beautification by creating graffiti-proof art installations where now we have unattractive utility boxes,” Ferrell said. “All of us have a role to play in realizing the city we want to have. Gary deserves a lot of credit for leading the way on this idea. I’m excited to see where it leads.” [ more GRAFFITI, page 3 ]

Firefighters rescue dog ‘hero’ from house fire Chihuahua alerts couple to fire but gets caught in burning home BY ALISA GRAMANN agramann@fedwaymirror.com

A couple suffered minor to moderate smoke inhalation and one of their dogs died when the Federal Way residents’ house caught fire on Wednesday morning. South King Fire and Rescue firefighters put out the flames at the home, located on south 329th Street and 29th Avenue. But firefighters say the couple’s Chihuahua also helped to save the couple. One of the couple’s three dogs alerted them to the fire and they escaped with one dog through the bedroom window, said Ed Plumlee, South King Fire and Rescue assistant chief. Another dog died in the fire. The third dog, which alerted them to the fire, did not make it out with the couple and was thought to have died as well, Plumlee noted. However, when firefighters arrived they found and rescued the dog. Investigators at the scene were unsure what caused the fire, but it may have started in the garage, Plumlee said. The house was significantly damaged and the house next door also had some exterior damage, as well as damage to the garage and attic, he added.

Above, A South King Fire and Rescue firefighter embraces a Chihuahua that firefighters saved from a burning Federal Way home on Wednesday morning as one of the residents of the home looks on. Firefighters say the dog alerted the couple who live in the home of the fire but the dog became trapped inside. One of the couple’s other dogs died in the fire. Left, Flames engulf a Federal Way home on South 329th Street and 29th Avenue, as firefighters work to douse the fire. The home was significantly damaged in the fire, which fire officials believe may have started in the garage. COURTESY OF SOUTH KING FIRE AND RESCUE

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A utility box (left) in Federal Way. The illustration (right) shows an airplane collage from the Federal Way Historical Society that could be used on the utility box to tell about the old Evergreen Field that used to be located at Celebration Park. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

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Gillespie presented the mini-murals project idea as the Utility Box Art Pilot Program to the Council on June 17. “Part of the reason they’re done around America is because they discourage tagging and graffiti,” he told the Council. Chris Carrel, a spokesman for the city of Federal Way, said graffiti removal has been a consistent high priority for the city and Council for years — even in times of a leaner budget. “The city believes allow-

ing graffiti to spread leads you to bad places,” he said. “It’s definitely a high priority.” Gillespie said he discovered through his research that many graffiti artists and taggers would steer clear of the painted minimurals on utility boxes because they respected the art and didn’t want to ruin it. “There’s a lot of data showing that it discourages tagging,” he said. “I’m really surprised more cities don’t do this.” The pilot program, if funded, would cover five strategically chosen utility

boxes to outfit with chosen art in a vinyl format. The art would be digitized and applied to the vinyl, which would cost about $500 to print for each box of average size. While some of the art has already been chosen, Gillespie said a potential future art contest would be a great way to get the community involved in the project. And while community input is important, using the art as a way to strengthen Federal Way’s identity through local and historical ties is one of Gillespie’s main goals. “As we do things, I’d like the artwork to have a Federal Way or Puget Sound feeling,” he said, adding that he’s interested in connecting with the Federal Way Historical Society and other local organizations. “Salmon, Mount Rainier — fun art. The cool thing about this is it’s our public art right where people can see it, not hidden in a gallery or anything.” Gillespie said there are hundreds in San Diego, California and Boise and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho have also started the utility box art. The Council showed overall support for the

project but Gillespie still faces uncertainty in how the pilot project would be funded — about $2,500 in vinyl digitization and application alone. Carrel said there may be an opportunity for some private sponsorship opportunities or maybe a public/private partnership. Gillespie also needs to pinpoint which utility boxes and their locations will be viable and whether or not the owners are interested. Puget Sound Energy owns a good majority in Federal Way, Carrel said. Although it depends on the specific process, Carrel estimates the process could take between three to six months before it becomes a reality. Gillespie hopes the mini-murals could make an appearance before the end of summer. “If people like it, if it’s received positively, we’ll do more,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to it.” The Arts Commission will review the pilot program again before making a recommendation to the City Council if they approve of the project. Arts Commission meetings are from 7:30-9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month.

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HIGHLINE TO REVERT TO ORIGINAL NAME

The Highline Community College Board of Trustees recently voted unanimously to change the name of Highline Community College, returning the institution to its original name of Highline College on July 1. The board changed the college’s name to reflect state approval of four bachelor of applied science degree programs, slated to start fall quarter 2014. The four programs are cybersecurity and forensics, global trade and logistics, respiratory therapy and youth development. In his presentation to the board, President Jack Bermingham said, “Students were at the core of the decision to change the name, as the community college title may disadvantage [bachelor of applied science] graduates in the job market. “Changing the name will not change the mission,” he added. “Highline has, and will always be, an institution of higher education, focused on serving the educational needs of our local community.” Board chair Bob Roegner said, “We want to put students in the best possible position when they earn credentials at Highline, both in terms of what they learn here and how their education is perceived by business and industry. We believe changing our name will benefit students.”

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Citizen of the Month keeps Hylebos pristine by a friend from church, she said. Though she had to persuade her husband n Dana Buck’s backto become a renter again, yard she sees beavers, once the ball was rolling, river otters and even the pieces fell into place and one time, a bear. Across the Buck was given the job, she pond behind her house is said. a coyote den. But the only “When we first moved thing that scares her in her here, it was like we’d always yard that she seeks to take been here — like we were special care of is the original supposed to be here,” she sweet brier rose bush from said. pioneer Louisa Denny’s Regular maintenance home in Illinois. “All I know chores include mowing the is I’m not supposed to kill grass, pruning trees, weedit,” Buck said. ing, blowing leaves from For four years, Buck has the path, interacting with been one of two caretakpatrons and cleaning trash. ers of Federal Way’s West Buck’s section of the park Hylebos Wetstretches lands Park. from the “Go talk to a few of Buck and entrance the unsung heroes off 348th her family live on-site in a 4,500 that take care of the Street to the square foot other 1,000 acres of boardwalk home, paying within the $500 in rent parks we have in our park. each month. Buck’s beautiful city. They work The trade-off keeps is the 15 hours, never get kudos for the park minimum, Buck beautiful what they do.” must put into and accespark mainteDana Buck sible, Ikerd nance, which is said. no problem for The her. city’s Parks “Because I love it so Department also helps much, it doesn’t feel like a keep the park looking nice job,” Buck said. by taking care of the signs Buck, 55, was named and providing resources for the Mirror’s Citizen of the Buck to do her work, she Month for June. said. “Dana’s enthusiasm and “Go talk to a few of the energy for the West Hylebos unsung heroes that take Wetlands is a great asset for care of the other 1,000 this well-loved park,” Steve acres of parks we have in Ikerd, the city’s Parks and our beautiful city,” she said. Facilities manager, wrote in “They never get kudos for an email. what they do.” The position of caretaker Buck’s goal is to make was recommended to Buck sure everyone has the same BY ALISA GRAMANN

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Crab feed raises $120,000 for Multi-Service Center FROM STAFF REPORTS

Although some say 13 is an unlucky number, this wasn’t the case for the 13th annual crab feed and auction that benefitted the Multi-Service Center on June 14. Three hundred people enjoyed crab and good company while raising

more than $120,000 to provide help, hope and change for residents of South King County. “We are so thankful to have strong community support — from those who attend the event, those who donate items and financial support, and, of course, from the many volunteers it takes to make this event a success,” said Robin Corak, CEO of the Multi-Service Center. “Our community knows how to have a great time, but also how important it is to help others. Their ability to mesh fun and fundraising is a true testament to the commitment our community has to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to become self-sufficient.”

Dana Buck, the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for June, is one of the caretakers for West Hylebos Wetlands Park. Though the maintenance is hard, Buck loves the work, she said. ALISA GRAMANN, Mirror intern experience by making her work look natural, like she was never there, she said. Picking up trash and keeping the park clean also helps give everyone the same experience, she said. “It bothers me to see the trash,” she said. “The first impression is everything.” The 120-acre park is home to all kinds of wildlife, from bunnies and snakes to a barred owl and great blue herons, though visitors sometimes can’t be silent and still long enough to see or hear the animals, Buck said. She sees wildlife from her windows and interacts with them on a regular basis — sometimes in comical ways. One day while mowing the lawn, a bullfrog jumped from the grass to Buck’s leg, to her other leg and finally into the pond, she said. Another day she watched a weasel take 15 minutes to drag a rabbit to its den, running for three feet then pausing to catch its breath The Washington state Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which is operated through the Multi-Service Center, was the beneficiary of the Make a Difference campaign at this year’s event, with more than $17,000 raised to support volunteer advocates and legal services for vulnerable adults living in long-term care facilities in the community. Organized by community members and Multi-Service Center staff, the crab feed and auction raises funds to support the center’s programs that provide pathways out of poverty for members of South King County through support and resources in education, employment, housing, energy assistance, food and

before running three more feet, she said. Walking through the park, people forget they are in the middle of Federal Way, she said. “Once you get to the boardwalk you feel like, ‘OK, I’m lost.’ Then you go, ‘Oh, wait, no I’m not,’” Buck said. Between the park and her part-time job in the health room at Lakota Middle School, Buck works eight to 10 hours every day of the week, but she doesn’t mind, she said. “I thank the Lord every day. What more can anyone ask for?” she said, looking out the window over a grassy yard and pond framed by trees. Buck was an outdoors girl growing up and her husband is a bow hunter, so caring for the wetlands is the perfect niche. The wetlands, and the few buildings on the property, are rich in local history, and Buck strives to

keep the park looking like it did in its glory days, she said. “The park is beautiful all by itself,” she said. “All I have to do is maintain it.” The park is also home to several collections of trees, including a few little orchards, which the public can gather fruit from during the season, she said. When she isn’t working at the middle school or doing yard work, Buck enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren, her three children and doing outdoor activities. Buck holds the position of caretaker indefinitely, renting the house from month to month for as long as she can maintain the park, she said. The park is located at 411 S. 348th St.

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Dressed in Hawaiian-luau fashion, attendees pose for a photo during the 13th annual crab feed and auction benefit for the MultiService Center in Federal Way on June 14. ED STREIT PRODUCTIONS, Contributed clothing, as well as statewide advocacy for elderly and disabled residents of long-term care facilities. The event was made possible by the support of sponsors Microsoft and

Umpqua Bank, and the many other businesses and organizations that provide additional sponsorship, items for the auction, and support through in-kind donations.

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Right to left, Devin Pegues, Jaylon Bond and Kenai Brazier, were recently awarded scholarships. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Fraternity recognizes three Federal Way graduating seniors FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity recently recognized and rewarded three Federal Way graduating seniors for their scholastic achievements. Jaylon Bond, a graduate of TAF Academy, earned a 3.91 GPA and was awarded the Melvin Minnis Scholarship. Bond will be attending Howard University in the fall and plans to major in biology and minor in chemistry. Through an internship at the Fred Hutchinson Research Center, Bond has worked in a research lab for three years sequencing DNA, cloning bacteria and isolating genes. He hopes to become a full-fledged biochemist and return to the Hutch where he will advocate and raise funds to expand the work done in the research center. Kenai Brazier, a graduate of Federal Way High School, earned a 3.16 GPA and was awarded the David Davidson Scholarship. Brazier will be attending Cornish College of the Arts in the fall and plans to focus on graphic design. Brazier hopes his artwork will awaken a multitude of reactions in those who view his work. His current work has already been chosen for display at the Seattle Art Museum and the Tacoma Museum of Glass. One of his designs has garnered a Golden Key Winner in the Western Region Scholastic Young Artist Competition. Devin Pegues, a graduate of Federal Way High School, earned a 3.85 GPA and was awarded the Emil Pitre Scholarship. Pegues will be attending the University of Washington in the fall and plans to major in electrical engineering, a dream that started at the age of 10 when he met his mentor. Pegues states that his inspiration to pursue electrical engineering affords the chance to represent the traditionally underrepresented people of color in this field of study. His long-term goal is to prove that people of color can be successful in science, engineering and technology fields. He plans to use his future success to promote these fields of study to other students of color throughout his life.

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some renovation,” Hutton said, and has been a project that the city, along with community groups like the Federal Way Rotary Club, have been talking about and working on in the last two years. “We undertook it as a renovation project, but it’s a very exciting renovation project,” Hutton said. “Many things were added … We wanted to enhance the educational value of the play structure. We added a lot of color, it’s way more colorful than it’s ever been, and we also took advantage of now available, more durable, lower maintenance materials for the structure.” Along with those additions, Hutton touched on the AbilityWhirl, the first of its kind in the United States, according to the city. “It’s great for kids of all ages, in a wheelchair. [They] can participate in a merry-go-round like structure, and we’re very excited about that,” Hutton added. The renovations to the Family Funland play structure will strengthen an already-popular park’s reputation, Hutton believes. “Steel Lake Park is already a regional draw, and now it’s going be a phenomenal asset to have in our inventory, with the addition of Funland,” he said.

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n all my 20 years, my permanent address has never been more than a hop, skip and a jump away from Federal Way. I lived first in Kent, and for the last 15 years I have lived in SeaTac with my parents, siblings, cats and fish. I was homeschooled until 2010, when I began classes at Highline College through the Running Start program. I graduated in June 2012 with an Associate’s degree emphasized in journalism. Despite being quiet and shy, my years at Highline helped me discover that I love people and to tell their stories. And I’m not too bad at it, if I do say so myself. After Highline, I moved to Western Washington University in Bellingham to learn new skills and refine the ones I already had. I somehow managed to cram the entire journalism major curriculum, as well as several history and Japanese language classes, into two years. I didn’t always have a life outside of school, but I enjoyed my two years — struggles, trials and all. In August I will finally be done with school, for now. What comes after that, I don’t know, but until I have to make that decision, I will dedicate my time and energy to serving the Federal Way community with my pen (or keyboard). I am excited to have the opportunity to engage in what we call community journalism — working at a small newspaper that can provide local news that is always relevant to readers. As a member of the Federal Way Mirror’s news team, I look forward to telling the unique stories of Federal Way. I find myself drawn to journalism for two reasons. I enjoy telling stories, but I view my job as a higher calling too. I see myself as a voice for others and as a tool for change, if necessary. By sharing information with the community, I hope to enable the people of Federal Way to create the best possible community, whatever that looks like. For the next two months, I will give Federal Way and the Mirror my best efforts as an intern. I still have a lot to learn — isn’t life a continuous journey of learning anyway? — but my list of awards and scholarships from my colleges, as well as Washington Press Association and Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, can attest to my strong work ethic and ability to learn and meet high standards. I don’t have a Federal Way zip code, but the area I call home has always stretched across city lines to include Federal Way, among other areas. I care about Federal Way and its stories. I hope the community will partner with me for these coming weeks to help share individual stories and experiences with the community at large.

PACC is vote for city’s future The recent unanimous City Council vote to authorize construction of the Performing Arts and Conference Center was a vote for prosperity for all Federal Way residents. This historic vote marks a significant step forward for Federal Way’s downtown and for our community as a whole. The $32 million multipurpose facility will help drive economic development in our city center, while creating an upbeat, vibrant cultural experience for residents and visitors

Mayor spurs visible symbols of progress We have learned a lot about Mayor Jim Ferrell in his first six months in office, but not as much as we will learn about him in the remaining threeand-a-half years of his term. He is still in the “wonder years” of finding out what he can do, can’t do and where he wants to take the city. He is by nature upbeat, jovial and can be a little impulsive. He is enthusiastic and tends to view progress on a grander scale than most might. The Performing Arts and Conference Center and the downtown Town Square Park are probably not “game changers,” but they are an important part of “changing the game.” They likely won’t “drive economic development,” but they could be “part of the drive” that changes the face of our downtown. The hyperbole aside, Ferrell can be proud of what he has accomplished in his first six months as mayor. The recent physical changes are visible symbols of progress. Will City Hall, the courts and the police station be the next additions to downtown and will the private sector step forward to match the investment made by city government? The one historical accomplishment, and in the long run it may be the biggest, is the acquisition of the Brooklake property at the West Hylebos for an interpretive center. Ferrell worked with King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer and many others on this project over the years. It provides an important link to our city’s past and

will be a key to the future of the wetlands park. While these are important accomplishments, Ferrell has made strides on other fronts as well. He ran on a platform of change, and though some of it may come slowly, change is occurring. He does show significant progress in implementing many of his other campaign proposals. We now have a small police substation near the Transit Center. He is facilitating a series of community meetings to reconnect City Hall with the neighborhoods. He has added new programming to the city’s cable channel. Less change, but certainly more action. Ferrell also understands the need to capture the human spirit and the bonding that sports provides. Community morale and passion were enhanced when he led two rallies to support the Seahawks football team on its way to victory in the Super Bowl. He is also changing the colors of the police cars, although that may be more about putting his stamp on the administration and highlighting his support for public safety. Another place morale becomes important to delivering services to the public is the people who make it all work — city staff. They finally got a cost of living raise after six years. While Ferrell has had a very good first six months, not everything has been perfect. Ferrell is proud of avoiding a fight with the City Council over the Performing Arts and Confer[ 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. alike. Revitalization of our downtown has been a widely recognized community need since incorporation 24 years ago. Yet, past economic booms have passed by our downtown. As a Council, we understand that public investment is needed to develop momentum and demonstrate to investors that Federal Way is serious about building a downtown that is a place to drive to, not just a place to drive through. The Performing Arts and Conference Center will be a

43,500-square-foot facility adjacent to Town Square Park and the Federal Way Transit Center. The 700-seat theater will allow guests to enjoy regional touring acts, local performing arts organizations, school groups and community group performances. With its dual role as a conference center, the building will host local and regional business meetings as well as community group meetings and special events. The plans also call for a complementary onsite hotel to be built by a private developer.

The importance of the Council’s unanimous vote cannot be underestimated. This has been a controversial issue with significant concerns about the expense of the project. Mayor Ferrell’s Blue Ribbon Panel engaged local, professional expertise to answer the critical questions. The panel found that the city can afford to build the facility without raising taxes, and that the project would have a significant positive impact on our economy and attract additional investment to the downtown.

The Council is also unanimous in its praise of the panel’s work and dedication to the project. Their detailed, exhaustive analysis of the facility financing and operational plans provides a vital, definitive analysis. Having local experts in finance, hospitality, business and performing arts management provide this essential review gives us a high degree of confidence in the feasibility of this complex undertaking. As exhaustive as the panel’s work was, though, it does not eliminate potential challenges arising. With any large project, as any [ more LETTERS, page 7 ]

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ence Center and feels that the issue is no longer divisive. That might be an overstatement. There are still a lot of people in the community who don’t favor the center and wanted a public vote, something they thought Ferrell would give them. Avoiding that fight came at a price. Some credibility was strained at City Hall, causing Ferrell to use up some political capital he may need in the future. And the Council had the votes to pass the legislation over Ferrell anyway. If he is truly going to be the leader this city needs, he will have to convince the Council to support an idea or vision of his that isn’t easy, not just embrace one of theirs. There have been other concerns, such as the bigger price tag on the downtown park, which was higher than originally identified, and the manner in which the city handled the flap with former police officer Patrick Maher’s widow could have been significantly better. And some other issues are lurking just beneath the surface that will test the administration’s anticipatory management. The first few months of a new administration are usually the heady, fun, easy days, and Ferrell should take time to enjoy the moment because the challenges are going to get harder, and frequently the biggest challenge is the one you don’t see coming. Ferrell is off to a very good start in his first few months in office. Let’s hope he can keep it going.

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

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experienced developer knows, you can manage and reduce the likelihood of unforeseen events, but not eliminate those entirely. What the panel did do, though, is help answer significant leading questions, while mitigating the magnitude of potential unforeseen challenges. The work of the Council does not end with the vote. While Ferrell’s administration is responsible for building the Performing Arts and Conference Center, the Council must ensure that the project proceeds on time and on budget. Staff will report to the Council regularly, and just as past councils have done with Celebration Park and the Community Center, we will be asking hard questions and providing policy direction to ensure that this newest facility becomes as successful and well-loved as those two earlier community projects. As important as the Performing Arts and Conference Center can be for the community, one project will not completely remake our city center. It will take continued efforts to attract new businesses and private investment, thus building critical mass to transform the downtown. In addition to the soon-toopen Town Square Park, we need to pursue new ideas, such as development of an innovation zone and recruitment of a college campus. The Council’s current rebranding effort will be important to communicating Federal Way’s attractiveness to the region and stimulating new business interest in our city. The unanimous vote for the Performing Arts and Conference Center is not an endpoint. Rather, it is a vital starting point for Federal Way’s future.

Council members Jeanne Burbidge, Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Susan Honda, Dini Duclos, Bob Celski, Martin Moore, Kelly Maloney

Vote for Miloscia is vote for integrity We’re just crazy about Mark Miloscia. He is working hard for the people already and has personally visited more than 7,000 constituent’s homes in the Federal Way, Auburn and Algona-Pacific areas in the past few months. Mark has consistently been a man of integrity and has often been referred to as the “conscience” of Olympia while serving 14 years as a state representative. Mark is determined, intelligent and devoted to the people of Washington state, especially South King County. He is a family man who has lived in the area for 30-plus years and has served his country and community with fervor. A vote for Mark Miloscia for state Senate will be a vote for integrity.

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Prefer right to defend myself with guns Mark Twain spoke of lies, damned lies and statistics. Karen Hedwig Backman’s recent letter about outlawing guns was full of statistics. I’d like to respond with some of my own. Statistic No. 1: The Bill of Rights contains 10 amendments to the Constitution. Number two guarantees American citizens the right to own firearms, as reaffirmed by recent Supreme Court decisions. Ms. Backman would have to repeal the Second Amendment to realize her wish. Statistic No. 2: 50 states have granted their citizens the right to carry concealed firearms. The reason they have done this is because violent crime rates drop by 25 percent, at no cost to taxpayers. Contrast that with England, which has completely banned guns, and as a result now has one of the highest violent crime rates in the world. Statistic No. 3: Polls repeatedly show that 66 percent of American voters agree with the National Rifle Association positions regarding gun ownership. Why do a majority of politicians support the National Rifle Association?

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Get rid of the bad people who use guns I would like to agree with Karen Hedwig Backman’s June 20 letter. She cites how many people are killed by guns. I assume she would be happy if no one had a gun. I would like to agree. Many people are killed by guns. Recently, I was in Washington, DC and visited the World War II memorial. In that memorial, there is a wall of stars. Each star represents 100 soldiers killed. There are 4,000 stars. I assume that most were killed by guns. So if we want to stop all this killing, we must get rid of guns. Unfortunately, if we want to stop all this killing, we must first get rid of all the bad people who use the guns. I don’t think that is possible. To protect ourselves on a personal level as well as on a national level, we must still have guns. Karen Hedwig Backman, I must disagree with you.

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Let’s finish developing Federal Way Finally, by this time next month, the old Toys ‘R’ Us building will likely be material in a landfill, now that the mayor’s Blue Ribbon Panel said our community can bear the burden of the long-talked-about Performing Arts and Conference Center and the City Council has concurred with those findings by a unanimous vote. Also by this time next month, our community will begin getting use out of the new downtown Town Square Park. Thank you Mayor Jim Ferrell for owning this and moving on it. Originally on that spot, some proposed to have some multi-use real estate with condos and retail and a park; I hope soon we can realize that possibility. Since we are in the redevelopment phase of that sector of Federal Way, why not complete the area with a full-scale downtown corridor with mixed retail and housing? One good reason to do it now is so the area will blend well with the Performing Arts and Conference Center design and not make the center look like a mismatched square on a quilt. The area from north of South 318th Street to South 313th Street, and west of 23rd Avenue to the old Top Foods store, is about as vacant as it is going to get if we are serious about developing a viable Town Square (that is unless we are all OK with strip malls). The only real obstacle is Walmart. There are a lot of other vacancies, such as the old school district headquarters, Discount Tires and O’Reilly Auto Parts, which could open up this area to Pacific Highway. Also this would make dining and retail shopping walking distance to the Performing Arts and Conference Center. I think we should challenge the mayor and Council to start exploring this concept by inviting investors and commercial developers to provide input and study plans that could make this happen. This would be an opportunity for small business growth in Federal Way and it would certainly catch our community up to cities that are about the same age and add value. This might inspire Sound Transit to accelerate light rail in to our downtown area sooner than 2032. Mill Creek has a flourishing Main Street as does Renton, Kent and other communities that have added mix-use real estate to their community. Let’s not just do Town Square half way; let’s do it all the way and now. While I am at it, Federal Way also needs a centrally located Senior Center (hint … old Target store). Federal Way is not getting younger.

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and is always hungry enough to visit them. Q: Mr. Federal Way, what is ordinance 90.35 and why is it listed on a sign beneath the words “No cruising?” I saw the sign in front of the Federal Way Barnes and Noble and find it peculiar. A: Mr. Federal Way’s first thought was that the city is trying to prohibit low riders looking to show off their custom Cadillacs, Chevrolets and Chryslers. Or the city is trying to prohibit prostitution, though Mr. Federal Way finds it hard to believe that pimps or prostitutes would hang out in front of a bookstore. But Mr. Federal Way found out it appears they’re just trying to control some traffic issues. And since there are no signs in the city that says “no code jargon,” Mr. Federal Way will throw some more of that your way. According to the city of Federal Way Revised Code, chapter 8.35 explains “no cruising” areas are areas designated by the City Council. The areas typically have a “history of traffic congestion, obstruction of streets, sidewalks or parking lots, impediment access to shopping centers or other buildings open to the public, interference with the use of property or conduct of business in the area adjacent thereto or that emergency vehicles cannot respond to that area with a reasonable period of time.” The chapter states there are exceptions to the law — hence ordinance 90.35 — which doesn’t apply to people who live in a “no cruising” area, as well as emergency vehicles, taxicabs for hire, buses and other vehicles driven for business purposes. People violate this “no cruising” law if they drive past a traffic control point more than two times in the same direction in a two-hour span in the no cruising area. The third time is considered a violation. The chapter doesn’t state the action taken for such a violation, but Mr. Federal Way assumes it’s some type of fine. Bottom line, don’t get caught driving in that area more than two times in the same direction in the same two hours. If Mr. Federal Way wants to buy a book about

golf or visit the H-Mart for some Korean noodles, Mr. Federal Way will make sure to find a good parking spot so Mr. Federal Way doesn’t have to keep circling the lot and risk violating the “no cruising” ordinance. Q: Mr. Federal Way, there is so much graffiti around the city and it makes Federal Way look ugly. Do you think the city is doing enough to target taggers? A: City officials have said there are two part-time employees dedicated to graffiti removal (Mei Nong and Jack Johnson). There’s also a new pilot program that the city is considering funding. The Utility Box Art Pilot Program would decorate utility boxes with art to deter taggers. And, yet, graffiti still shows up and taggers prevail. Graffiti is a fact of life if you live in a city. While some pieces of “art” are just plain ugly, many can have an artistic spin or a deeper meaning. Look at world-renowned graffiti artist Banksy. If you don’t recognize him, a Google search should suffice. Banksy’s work is now worth thousands for his thought provoking, politicized messages in the form of art on city walls. So, is the city doing enough to target taggers? Mr. Federal Way thinks the true question should be, “Is the city doing enough to create opportunities for public art, political messages and activism in the form of art?” Should city officials even be responsible for such an initiative? Mr. Federal Way thinks the Arts Commission probably should. A 2012 Mirror article touched on whether a legal graffiti art wall would be a viable option for Federal Way. While Councilman Bob Celeski was open to the idea, Councilwoman Susan Honda said the research showed positive and negative outcomes. But Mr. Federal Way has to wonder, is Federal Way’s graffiti law stunting the potential of a local Banksy somewhere? Will he or she move to Seattle and could we lose a legend because of some overprotective city laws that don’t entirely work? Q: Mr. Federal Way, what’s this Paradiso Festival I keep hearing about? Are you going? A: None of your business.

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Ma Boulange Bakery making Federal Way ‘a bit sweeter’ BY ALISA GRAMANN agramann@fedwaymirror.com

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hough it has only been open four months, Ma Boulange Bakery has found the Federal Way community open and welcoming, manager Tigran Mirzoyan said. Federal Way stuck in Mirzoyan’s mind after a visit, so when the opportunity came to open a second bakery — in addition to Old Country Bakery in Bellevue — Federal Way was an easy choice, Mirzoyan said. “What better place than a growing community?” Mirzoyan said. The bakery opened on Feb. 15, after Mirzoyan

noticed Federal Way was missing an established bakery, he said. Organization is sometimes a challenge, but challenges make the final product all the more worth it, Mirzoyan said. Mirzoyan got started baking in 2007, getting to know the owners of a bakery and helping out when needed. In 2008, the owners sold the bakery, and Mirzoyan convinced his parents to take over the operation, he said. “I can’t think of a better business to be in,” Mirzoyan said. Since Ma Boulange opened its doors in February, it has built up a customer base, though half the customers each day are

The Greater Federal Way Chamber has elected its slate of officers for the 2014-15 board of directors. In addition, three new business leaders will represent the Federal Way business community on the board. Serving on the executive committee is board chair Lori Santamaria, vice president of business development at Laurus Open will bring to our enFinancial Group; chair-elect tire region,” said Rebecca Lisa Skari, the vice president Martin, president and of Institutional Advancement CEO of the Federal Way at Highline College; and vice Chamber. “The Chamber chair Kim Zier, who has been FROM STAFF REPORTS is pleased to welcome the the director of administration Pierce County executive for Caffe D’arte, a family-owned The Greater Federal and Open’s championbusiness recently relocated to Way Chamber of Comship director to share an Federal Way, for the last seven merce will host an “Upupdate on this impactful years; treasurer, Rudi Alcott, date on the US Open” as regional event.” publisher of the Federal Way the topic of its monthly The Chamber is a memMirror; and past chair Shawn luncheon, which runs bership organization proSlattery, owner and president from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. moting regional economic of Clearly Windows: Window July 2 at the Twin Lakes prosperity in communities Cleaning and Exterior Care. Golf and Country Club. along the Seattle-Tacoma Joining the board for a four-year Featured speakers are business corridor. term is Robin Corak, CEO of the Pat McCarthy, Pierce Advance registration is Multi-Service Center; Doug County executive, and requested. The luncheon Hedger, vice president/manager Danny Sink, United States is $25 for members with of the South King County Golf Association championline reservation; $30 at onship director. Commercial Banking Center for the door. Next year, Chambers Community members Banner Bank; and Mark Sims, a business Bay in University Place,loan?are welcome to attend at who is an executive council agent Need can helpwill you.welcome Consult with us. Tacoma, with New York Life Insurance We one of golf ’s four major Company. Need a business loan? tourneys with the 2015 US Current board members include We can you. Consult with us. Championship. Dan Altmayer, Erin Colwell, KabalhelpOpen “Our business leaders Gill, Gordie Olson, Bob Roegner understand the positive and Cindy Slettvold. economic impact the US

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phetamine. Woman received harassing texts: At 2:24 p.m. June 19 in the 34400 block of 21st Ave., a woman reported harassing text messages calling her names and swearing at her from an unknown number. Police attempted to call the number and look up the owner but no information was available. Power tools stolen: At 4:29 p.m. June 19 in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway, a man had about $2,500 of power tools stolen from a storage shed. Property stolen and returned: At 2:30 p.m. June 19 in the 35800 block of 16th Ave., a victim reported a pair of shoes, a pair of headphones and $17 in cash were stolen. A suspect was identified and contacted, and some of the property was recovered. Kids shoot BB guns at cars: At 4:04 p.m. June 18 in the 3000 block of 26th Ave., police responded to a report of kids shooting BB guns at passing cars. The children told police they didn’t know the toy guns were loaded. At the mother’s direction, police destroyed and threw away the toys. Young child inappropriately touched: At 7:40 p.m. June 18 in the 500 block of SW 312th St., a father told police his 6-year-old was inappropriately touched by a 14-year-old. Sexual assault: At 11:03 p.m. June 18 in the 3000 block of Ninth Ave., a man told his mother he was forcibly raped by a cousin when they were children.

Woman charged with stealing $23,000 in gold jewelry BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@federalwaymirror.com

An alleged heroin addict was recently arrested and charged with stealing $22,900 worth of jewelry from Federal Way, Tacoma and Kent jewelry stores. Jennifer Lynn Hagdahl, 22, was charged with five counts of first-degree trafficking in stolen property and one count of first-degree theft and four counts of second-degree theft on Tuesday. Tacoma police claim Hagdahl stole three gold chain necklaces valued at $3,500 from Helzberg Diamond in the Tacoma Mall on May 30, three gold chains valued at $8,500 from Diamond Innovations in Federal Way on June 2, two gold chains worth $3,900 from the Federal Way Fred Meyer’s jewelry store on June 8, two gold chains valued at $3,400 from the Kent Fred Meyer’s jewelry store on June 11 and two gold chains worth $3,600 from Ben Bridge in the Tacoma Mall on June 16. The Tacoma Police officer investigating the thefts was

able to identify Hagdahl and the same vehicle she used to flee in video surveillance obtained from each store. One witness was able to identify her accomplice who drove the vehicle. A detective later contacted Hagdahl’s brother, who stated he believed she was a heroin addict and had recently moved out of her mother’s house in Federal Way. Detectives discovered Hagdahl also pawned the jewelry at three different Federal Way pawn shops — Jewelry Palace, Don’s Estate Jewelry and Cash 4 Gold — between May 31 and June 16. Federal Way police arrested Hagdahl on June 23 and handed her over to Tacoma police shortly after. When police searched her, they also found a debit card belonging to someone who lost their debit card a few weeks earlier. “She did not know the defendant and did not give her permission to be in possession of her card,” the documents state, noting she could face an additional charge for that. She is being held in Pierce County jail on $20,000 bail.

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Steven L. Huey, who is accused of violently raping a child for several years, is wanted by U.S. Marshals. COURTESY OF WASHINGTON’S MOST WANTED

Former basketball coach pleads not guilty to child molestation BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

Federal Way High School’s ex-volunteer basketball coach recently pleaded not guilty to third-degree child molestation and communicating with a minor for immoral purposes. Brianna Gayle Strong, 23, stood before Judge Cheryl Carey on June 16 at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center as she denied the two counts. A sexual assault protection order was also filed against Strong. She was released on her $70,000 bond the next day. Strong was charged on June 11 and is alleged to

have had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl, a student at Federal Way High School. Strong was arrested on June 6 after she confessed to kissing, inappropriately touching and being touched and sending naked photos to the girl, who was a basketball player at the high school, court documents state. The two started their relationship at the end of 2013, probable cause documents continue. The documents further state the two spoke about the difference in their ages and that they would have to wait to have a sexual relationship until the student was 16 years old.

Semi-truck collision snarls I-5 traffic FROM STAFF REPORTS

A semi-truck rear-ended another semi in the northbound lanes of I-5 around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, snarling the morning commute for hours near the weigh station by Federal Way. While the collision resulted in only minor injuries, one of the trucks caught fire, creating a spectacle for motorists, which also contributed to the traffic problems. “One [truck] was coming from the scale house and the other was already on the mainline,” said Washington State Trooper Karim Boukabou. “The one that caught fire was the cause of the collision. That’s also the one that was cited for a speeding violation.” Traffic was backed up for miles in the aftermath, with motorists still slowing to look at the smoldering remains of the truck that caught fire as late as 9 a.m.

Federal Way school district offers free summer meals FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Federal Way school district is a sponsor of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children, which makes meals available at no charge to any child 18 years of age or younger. All meals are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Meals will be served at 39 sites across the Federal Way school district. For a full list of summer feeding sites, visit http://bit.ly/1oMnAj5 or call 253-945-5555. All summer feeding sites will be closed on Friday, July 4.

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TITAN BASKETBALL CAMP SET FOR JULY 9-11

The Todd Beamer Titans Basketball Camp will be held from 1-4 p.m. July 9-11 at Todd Beamer High School. Boys and girls ages 6-15 are invited to participate, with registration costing $35. Registration can be made in advance by sending a check payable to Federal Way Public Schools, or at the door once camp starts. The camp will focus on shooting, ball handling, defense and 3-on-3 play. As always, participants will have to bring a sack lunch for the days they’re at camp. For those interested, email coachcoreytbhs@yahoo.com, or call 253-266-7727. Interested parties can also call 206-6192891 for more information.

LARGEST SYNCHRO SWIM EVENT IN THE WORLD

The USA Synchro Age Group National Championships is coming to the Weyerhauser King County Aquatic Center. More than 1,000 swimmers from across the country will be competing for national titles in solo, duet, trio and team events. The Pacific Northwest Association of Synchronized Swimming is hosting the 2014 National Championship event that runs through July 5. Swimmers will be competing over a 10-day period, in one of the final competitions of the 2014 season. Competitors ranging in age from 11-19 will compete for national titles in all disciplines of the sport, and for some, hoping to use this meet as a vehicle for national and college team selection. Admission is just $10 per day, or $25 for an all event pass. More information can be found on our event website at: www. synchro2014nationals.org

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Decatur graduate ready to hit the ice in Vermont success, and attributes that success to his son’s hard work. Anthony Petruzzelli, a “I’d probably attribute 2011 Decatur High School his success to a couple graduate, is headed to the of things. He has a true University of Verlove of the “I’m excited to go mont next week game and to start playing out there ... There’s [also has] for the univernot a lot of hockey his hard sity’s mens hockey players coming out blue-collar team. work ethic,” of the Federal Way the elder After spending the last three area, and I’m proud Petruzzelli years with the to be from Federal wrote in an Brooks Bandits in e-mail to the Alberta Junior Way and doing the Mirror. something with my “He has had Hockey League, Petruzzelli says he hockey career.” to make a looks forward to lot of sacAnthony Petruzzelli this new chapter rifices over in his hockey the years career. … Basically, for the last “I’m excited to go out seven years or so, he is in there,” he said. “I think it the gym daily and on the will be a good experience ice five to six days a week. for me. There’s not a lot He’s been fortunate injuryof hockey players coming wise, with only a few out of the Federal Way dozen stitches and some area, and I’m proud to strains, bumps and bruises be from Federal Way and over the years.” doing something with my He continued, sharing a hockey career.” story of his son’s toughPetruzzelli’s father, ness. John, is proud of his son’s

“I’ve seen him take a puck in the face under the visor in the first period of a game, go to the locker room and get stitched up and be back to finish the game,” he wrote. Petruzzelli’s path to Vermont included a stint in Helena, Mont., where he played for the Helena Bighorns. Petruzzelli and the Bighorns won the USA Hockey National Championship that season, while Petruzzelli also earned Rookie of the Year for the Northern Pacific Hockey League. After that, he made the transition to the elite leagues of Canadian junior hockey, and had much the same impact. The 5-feet 10-inches, 189 pound leftwinger ultimately earned Rookie of the Year in his initial season, something no American player had done in the 49-year history of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. He followed that up by being an integral part of the

All-City Baseball 2014

1B - ANDREW MCBRIDE, BEAMER:

BY GREG ALLMAIN

gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

P - SCOTT SUNITSCH, BEAMER:

while maintaining a 1.74 ERA. Kolterman was also second in 3A SPSL baseball with 68 total strikeouts over the season. The senior also showed his skill on offense, posting a .410 batting average with four home runs and 31 RBI.

The senior pitcher finished his high school career strong, posting a 2.20 ERA, striking out 53 batP - JANSON JUNK, DECATUR: ters across 41 inJunk followed in nings of work durhis teammate Kolting 2014. Sunitsch, erman’s footsteps, a first-team SPSL posting a 4-3 record selection and SPSL with a 1.46 ERA, his All-Star and State earned-run average All-Star game parbeing the best in ticipant, was also the league in 2014. Janson Junk incredibly strong Junk also fanned on the offensive 48 batters over the side of the ball. For course of 2014, 2014, Sunitsch posted a good enough for third in .643 slugging percentage, 3A SPSL ball. while knocking in 23 runs and posting a .315 overall C - KEPA SHARPE, BEAMER: average. The former Titan Junior Sharpe earned is heading to Washington a 2nd Team All-League State University next year, Selection for his play in where he’ll be part of the 2013-14. He posted a .284 Cougs rising baseball batting average, with a .390 program. on-base percentage, while recording 18 RBI and P - JACOB KOLTERMAN, scoring four runs himself. DECATUR: Sharpe’s strongest skills Senior Kolterman had a come on the defensive strong season for the Deside of the ball, where the catur Gators on both sides junior recorded a perfect of the field, posting a 4-2 1.000 fielding percentage record with four complete during the course of the games and one shutout, all season.

McBride, a junior, hit .275 for the season, while knocking in 11 runs in 22 games played. McBride followed in teammate Sharpe’s footsteps, recording a near perfect season fielding, with his .993 fielding percentage good for fourth overall in the league.

2B - BEN ARATA, BEAMER:

The junior earned 2nd Team All-League Honors, posting the fifth best fielding percentage in the league for the season with a mark of .986. Arata also had a strong showing on the offensive side of the ball, recording a .357 BA along with a .418 OBP, all while knocking 12 RBI and scoring 16 runs.

3B - RYLAN CRATSENBERG, FEDERAL WAY:

Cratsenberg had a strong junior season, hitting .455, second-best in the 4A SPSL South. He also recorded two home runs while posting a .672 slugging percentage for the season. Cratsenberg’s offensive prowess also showed in his .483 OBP and his 23 RBI

Anthony Petruzzelli, a Decatur High School graduate, will start playing hockey for the University of Vermont next week. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Bandits’ winning team in the Royal Bank of Canada Cup, a competition that has teams from all 10 of Canada’s junior hockey leagues playing against each other. Petruzzelli actually scored the opening goal in the 3-1 win over the Summerside Western Capitals. The up-and-coming

hockey star said he plans to study fitness administration at the University of Vermont, but said he also hopes the NHL will be his final destination for his hockey career. “I want to be able to finish out and get my degree first, but want to be able to play NHL hockey,” he said.

and 11 runs scored.

SS - J.J. ASINAS, BEAMER:

The sophomore earned 1st Team AllLeague SPSL honors, posting a .347 BA, while recording a .467 OBP for the year. Along with this Asinas knocked in three runs, while scoring 12.

OF - LAWYER BRAUN, BEAMER:

Alex Poltz

players in the 4A SPSL North in 2013-14. He added an OBP of .550, while knocking in 12 RBI and scoring 24 runs for the Raiders.

OF - ALEX POLTZ, JEFFERSON:

Poltz finished his final year at Jefferson with a .394 BA, good for fourth overall in the 4A SPSL North. He also helped power the Raiders offense with a .397 OBP while knocking in 20 runs and scoring 11.

Senior Braun finished his high school career on a strong note, notching his third All-League SPSL nod, while also being a DH - NIKO DELACRUZ, participant in both the JEFFERSON: SPSL and State All-Star The senior was the games. His 12 stolen bases team-selected Player of tied him for second in the Year, according to the league for the season, MaxPreps.com, while he continued his and had good solid work at the plate, reason to be. In posting a .304 BA with his final season 15 RBI. He also confor the Raiders, tributed a .405 OBP DeLaCruz was and scored 20 runs in in the top 5 in his final season before the league for he heads to Bellevue Niko Delacruz both slugging College next year. percentage (.581) and RBI OF - MICHAEL (22). He posted a .364 BA, ZICCARELLI, JEFFERSON: with a .463 OBP to finish Junior Ziccarelli had an his senior year for the explosive offensive season, Raiders. his .419 BA leading all

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Welcome To Our 21st Annual Red, White & Blues Festival

Page 16 June 27, 2014 The City of Federal Way presents the Red, White and Blues Festival. This yearly event offers a wide variety of fun activities for all ages and something the whole family will enjoy. Free activities include sensory pools, bubbles, parachute, family games, We Care Sports, face painting and arts/crafts. Back again this year is our paintball booth where you can take a shot at aJune moving27, target. Cost is $4 per 20 rounds or $5 per 30 rounds. New this year 2014 is a power jump trampoline for $7 per session.

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FREE ADMISSION: • 2 Inflatable bounce houses (1 - 30 footJune kid’s inflatable obstacle course) 27, 2014

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PAID ADMISSION: Paintball

• Sensory pools • Bubbles

$4 per 20 rounds of paintball ammunition

• Parachute

$5 per 30 rounds

• Giant twister

• Family games • We Care Sports • Face painting • Arts & crafts

Power Jump Trampoline $7.00 per jumper

Main Stage Schedule 4:00 – 6:00 pm 4:00 – 4:40 pm 4:40 – 5:10 pm 5:10 – 6:00 pm 6:00 – 10:00 pm 6:00 – 7:00 pm 7:30 – 8:30 pm 9:00 – 10:00 pm

International entertainer’s emcee: Patrick Doherty La Grande Del NW – Latin salsa band Vovinam – Vietnamese martial arts Apato’erau – Tahitian music dance and drumming Emcee: Alex Zerbe Polly O’Keary & The Rhythm Method The Disco Ballz Magic Bus

Activities Schedule 6:00 – 9:00 pm Family games and activities for all ages 6:00 – 10:00 pm Visual arts and activities areas open

Parade Schedule 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Staging Parade begins

RED, WHITE & BLUES IS A SPECIAL SECTION PUBLISHED BY THE FEDERAL WAY MIRROR.

Publisher Rudi Alcott | Editor Carrie Rodriguez | Advertising Cindy Ducich Kay Miller | Design Marcie Shannon FEDERAL WAY MIRROR IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. | CONTACT US AT: FEDERAL WAY MIRROR, 31919 1ST AVE. S., SUITE 101, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 | 253.925.5565 | FEDERALWAYMIRROR.COM

June 27, 2014

Festival of Fireworks, Food and Family-friendly Fun by Jim Ferrell, Mayor Federal Way

The Red, White & Blues Festival at Celebration Park is the place to be this Fourth of July for fireworks, family-friendly fun, good food and great music. Federal Way’s signature community festival is safe Independence Day fun for all ages and this year we’ve added a kid’s parade and bouncy houses for youngsters. In the spirit of our shared celebration of our nation’s birthday, we’ve made the bouncy houses and attractions free of admission so that everyone can enjoy them. The Red, White Blues2014 Festival is more than an observance of our nation’s June& 27, birthday. It is also a shared celebration of our sense of community. Each year, thousands of residents join their families and friends at Celebration Park to enjoy free live music, food from local vendors, arts and crafts for kids and recreational activities for all ages. The celebration of community is important to a young, diverse city like Federal Way. We may come from many different heritages but we are united as Americans and Federal Way residents. 2014musical and cultural performances that include This year’s June festival27, features salsa and Tahitian music, classic rock, blues and dance music. Fun activities for the kids include the bouncy houses, sensory pools, Giant Twister, face painting and many, many more. The evening culminates with a spectacular 22-minute fireworks show beginning at 10:15 June p.m. This 27, 2014extravaganza of aerial explosions is choreographed to a specially selected musical soundtrack and is always a delight for festivalgoers of all ages. Bring your family and tell your friends about Federal Way’s Red, White & Blues Festival. I’ll see you at Celebration Park on the Fourth!

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The Fireworks Show 22 minute fireworks show put on by Entertainment Fireworks, Inc. on July 4th, 2014 at 10:15 PM. The event is held yearly at Celebration Park, 1095 South 324th Street in Federal Way, WA.

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King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer Serving the communities of Algona, Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Milton, Pacific, and unincorporated King County.

Visit our home page: kingcounty.gov/vonreichbauer To Contact District 7: Metropolitan King County Council: King County Courthouse, Room 1200 - 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Tel: 206-477-1007 TTY/TDD: 206-296-1024 Fax: 206-296-0198 E-mail: pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov

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Schedule of Events

Live music on Main Stage Polly O’Keary & The Rhythm Method 6:00 pm

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Polly O’Keary, award-winning and worldtouring bass player, vocalist and songwriter, is back in the Northwest with a brand new band, Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method. She has had a long career in blues, and brings 25 years of experience to the stage. She began playing music in bars in Mexico at 16, and after an early rock career that included a record deal and a large following, she fell in love with blues at 28. She put together a band that quickly caught the attention of Pacific Northwest blues fans, playing top venues and festivals and winning many awards. Clint “Seattle Slim” Nonnemaker was a young blues prodigy in the Seattle area, playing in several of the state’s top blues bands, including the Seattle Women of Rhythm and Blues and The Alley Cats, and was nominated for Best Guitar Player by the Washington Blues Society. Tommy Cook moved to Seattle a few years later and soon joined Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method, working with O’Keary through her second album and later joined forces with her as the rhythm section for Too Slim and the Taildraggers. When Nonnemaker returned to Washington in early 2013, just as O’Keary was reforming the Rhythm Method, she and Cook realized they both had known Nonnemaker for years; O’Keary from before he moved away, and Cook from their years in Alaska. pollyokeary.com

The Disco Ballz 7:30 pm

The Disco Ballz have been playing for most of a decade bringing their infectious groove to dance floors all over the

Top 40 chart toppers, The Disco Ballz bring the party to any dance floor or venue. thediscoballz.com

Magic Bus 9:00 pm

We’re Groovy Baby. Magic Bus is a Retro-Rock and Roll band based in Seattle, Washington. Formed by Lynn Sorensen in 1992, this band has traveled throughout North America for 21 years performing every kind of venue and event. From the first show at the Moose Lodge in Port Angeles, Washington to the Major

League Baseball All-Star Game in Cleveland we’ve done it all. As the years have come and gone, the Bus has become a fun project for some of the band members who are also international touring musicians. Lynn Sorensen, bass player/lead and vox/violinist toured the world as former bassist with the original Bad Company and also with Paul Rodgers’ solo band. Jeff Kathan, drummer, also formerly toured with Paul Rodgers’ solo band. Steve Hanna, guitar/keys/vox, and Jon Memolo, guitar/ vox, round out the group. Sorensen and Kathan also play in a Seattle favorite, Spike and the Impalers, with members of the KJR radio morning show. groovymagicbus.com

Master of Ceremonies – Alex Zerbe With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beat boxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and27, magic are just June 2014 a few of the things that led Piers Morgan, formerly of America’s Got Talent, to call this physical comedian, “The total package.” The June 27, 2014 “Professional Zaniac,” who’s been cracking jokes June 27, 2014 onstage for almost 15

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years, zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. During the show vegetables are sliced in half by flying playing cards, flaming torches and bowling balls are juggled with ease and every audience volunteer leaves the stage in triumph. Formerly of the award-winning duo Brothers from Different Mothers, Zerbe is a Hacky Sack World Champion, was voted The Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic and is a two-time Guinness World Record holder. He’s performed everywhere from cruise ships and comedy clubs to prime-time television in three countries, including “America’s Got Talent!” and “Last Comic Standing”. TheZaniac.com.

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To the delight of event-goers this year’s Red, White & Blues Festival will feature a great variety of mealtime options and carnival-style goodies. Many great vendors return: • Murph’s BBQ - corn on the cob, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, Polish and regular hot dogs, all beef sandwiches and beverages. • Billy McHale’s - deluxe cheeseburgers and chips, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, Polish dogs and chips, pretzel and cheese, strawberry shortcake and assorted sodas. • Pacific Island Grill - luau combo, BBQ loli loli chicken, slow smoked Kuala pork, loli chicken and goyza, island sampler, assorted sodas and the crowd favorite Hawaiian Shaved Ice. • LaMalinche - duros, takis, mango on a stick, jicama, cucumber, watermelon and cantaloupe peeled and sliced in a cup with lime and chili, corn beef tacos and fruit flavored waters. • The Ice Cream Lady - waffle cones, chocolate dipped bars, root beer floats, chocolate dipped cheesecake, hot fudge sundaes, strawberry sundaes, hot fudge brownie sundae, strawberry pound cake sundae and cotton candy.

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Q: Can I bring a grill or BBQ to the event? A: No briquettes, grills or barbecues are allowed on the park grounds or parking lot. Q: Can I bring my canopy or tent to set up for the event? A: We do not allow personal canopies or tents on the festival grounds. We do allow single-pole umbrellas or small children’s tents as long as they are not staked into the ground. Q: What are the park hours during the holiday? A: On July 2nd, the Celebration Park Soccer Fields 5 and 6 and the Softball Complex will be closed to the public at 8 a.m. until the 4th of July Festival is over. All Soccer Fields and parking areas will remain closed from 8 a.m., July 4th until the Celebration Main Parking Lot opens at 3 p.m. The Red, White and Blues Festival will commence at 4 p.m. and ends at 10:35 p.m. Q: Are pets allowed at the festival? A: Pets are not allowed at the park, unless they are registered medical assistance pets. Q: What should we bring to be prepared for the event? A: We recommend bringing sunscreen, blankets and lawn chairs. While the event is free, you will need cash to pay for parking, select activities and food vendors. A designated eating area is provided, so please do not bring tables. Q: Where should we park, and how much does it cost? A: There will be on-site event parking available at Celebration Park for $7. ADA parking will be available in the main lot, space is limited.

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Welcome To Our 21st Annual Red, White & Blues Festival

Page 16 June 27, 2014 The City of Federal Way presents the Red, White and Blues Festival. This yearly event offers a wide variety of fun activities for all ages and something the whole family will enjoy. Free activities include sensory pools, bubbles, parachute, family games, We Care Sports, face painting and arts/crafts. Back again this year is our paintball booth where you can take a shot at aJune moving27, target. Cost is $4 per 20 rounds or $5 per 30 rounds. New this year 2014 is a power jump trampoline for $7 per session.

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FREE ADMISSION: • 2 Inflatable bounce houses (1 - 30 footJune kid’s inflatable obstacle course) 27, 2014

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PAID ADMISSION: Paintball

• Sensory pools • Bubbles

$4 per 20 rounds of paintball ammunition

• Parachute

$5 per 30 rounds

• Giant twister

• Family games • We Care Sports • Face painting • Arts & crafts

Power Jump Trampoline $7.00 per jumper

Main Stage Schedule 4:00 – 6:00 pm 4:00 – 4:40 pm 4:40 – 5:10 pm 5:10 – 6:00 pm 6:00 – 10:00 pm 6:00 – 7:00 pm 7:30 – 8:30 pm 9:00 – 10:00 pm

International entertainer’s emcee: Patrick Doherty La Grande Del NW – Latin salsa band Vovinam – Vietnamese martial arts Apato’erau – Tahitian music dance and drumming Emcee: Alex Zerbe Polly O’Keary & The Rhythm Method The Disco Ballz Magic Bus

Activities Schedule 6:00 – 9:00 pm Family games and activities for all ages 6:00 – 10:00 pm Visual arts and activities areas open

Parade Schedule 7:00 pm 7:30 pm

Staging Parade begins

RED, WHITE & BLUES IS A SPECIAL SECTION PUBLISHED BY THE FEDERAL WAY MIRROR.

Publisher Rudi Alcott | Editor Carrie Rodriguez | Advertising Cindy Ducich Kay Miller | Design Marcie Shannon FEDERAL WAY MIRROR IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. | CONTACT US AT: FEDERAL WAY MIRROR, 31919 1ST AVE. S., SUITE 101, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 | 253.925.5565 | FEDERALWAYMIRROR.COM

June 27, 2014

Festival of Fireworks, Food and Family-friendly Fun by Jim Ferrell, Mayor Federal Way

The Red, White & Blues Festival at Celebration Park is the place to be this Fourth of July for fireworks, family-friendly fun, good food and great music. Federal Way’s signature community festival is safe Independence Day fun for all ages and this year we’ve added a kid’s parade and bouncy houses for youngsters. In the spirit of our shared celebration of our nation’s birthday, we’ve made the bouncy houses and attractions free of admission so that everyone can enjoy them. The Red, White Blues2014 Festival is more than an observance of our nation’s June& 27, birthday. It is also a shared celebration of our sense of community. Each year, thousands of residents join their families and friends at Celebration Park to enjoy free live music, food from local vendors, arts and crafts for kids and recreational activities for all ages. The celebration of community is important to a young, diverse city like Federal Way. We may come from many different heritages but we are united as Americans and Federal Way residents. 2014musical and cultural performances that include This year’s June festival27, features salsa and Tahitian music, classic rock, blues and dance music. Fun activities for the kids include the bouncy houses, sensory pools, Giant Twister, face painting and many, many more. The evening culminates with a spectacular 22-minute fireworks show beginning at 10:15 June p.m. This 27, 2014extravaganza of aerial explosions is choreographed to a specially selected musical soundtrack and is always a delight for festivalgoers of all ages. Bring your family and tell your friends about Federal Way’s Red, White & Blues Festival. I’ll see you at Celebration Park on the Fourth!

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The Fireworks Show 22 minute fireworks show put on by Entertainment Fireworks, Inc. on July 4th, 2014 at 10:15 PM. The event is held yearly at Celebration Park, 1095 South 324th Street in Federal Way, WA.

RE-ELECT ROGER FREEMAN STATE REP., POS. 2 (D) Roger’s Top Priorities • Quality Education RE-ELECT

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Polly O’Keary, award-winning and worldtouring bass player, vocalist and songwriter, is back in the Northwest with a brand new band, Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method. She has had a long career in blues, and brings 25 years of experience to the stage. She began playing music in bars in Mexico at 16, and after an early rock career that included a record deal and a large following, she fell in love with blues at 28. She put together a band that quickly caught the attention of Pacific Northwest blues fans, playing top venues and festivals and winning many awards. Clint “Seattle Slim” Nonnemaker was a young blues prodigy in the Seattle area, playing in several of the state’s top blues bands, including the Seattle Women of Rhythm and Blues and The Alley Cats, and was nominated for Best Guitar Player by the Washington Blues Society. Tommy Cook moved to Seattle a few years later and soon joined Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method, working with O’Keary through her second album and later joined forces with her as the rhythm section for Too Slim and the Taildraggers. When Nonnemaker returned to Washington in early 2013, just as O’Keary was reforming the Rhythm Method, she and Cook realized they both had known Nonnemaker for years; O’Keary from before he moved away, and Cook from their years in Alaska. pollyokeary.com

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Master of Ceremonies – Alex Zerbe With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beat boxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and27, magic are just June 2014 a few of the things that led Piers Morgan, formerly of America’s Got Talent, to call this physical comedian, “The total package.” The June 27, 2014 “Professional Zaniac,” who’s been cracking jokes June 27, 2014 onstage for almost 15

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Federal Way school grading committee delivers first update tee. The issues were “winnowed” to communication, fter years of fielding behavior and characteriscomplaints from tics, consistency, weighting parents on the and increments. standards-based grading The communication subsystem, Federal Way Public committee will focus on Schools officials and comholding various proposals munity members joined on how to hold teachers together earlier more this year to form “Sometimes the accountthe Standards able, feeling from the Based District improve Grading Advicommunity is emails sory Committee from the as a way to curb the work isn’t parental confusion and happening but view and improve pracanalyze there is work tices. how Vince Blauser, happening ... we’re teachexecutive director trying to do our due ers log for Secondary diligence and trying informaEducation, and tion and Marie Verhaar, clarify to do the research.” assistant surules Geoffery McAnalloy perintendent, on test presented the retakes. first update to the They’ll Federal Way school board also research marketing on Tuesday, explaining techniques in how they what’s been done so far. communicate, allow for a The committee first met “one stop shop” for emails in February after hearand telephone calls and ing input from parents at overall simplify communisix grading forums in the cation as a whole. beginning of the 2013-14 Other standards-based school year. The commugrading issues that will be nity-wide forums were analyzed include: consisheld at various middle tency in rubrics standards, schools and generated a assigning grade weight list of problems within the at an assignment level, grading system, as well as whether incremental gradoutlined the strengths. ing should be included Former Superintendent and how teachers should Rob Neu then appointed address students’ study the advisory committee to behavior with families. narrow the list of problems Each subcommittee will to five issues, which each then present their proposgot their own subcommitals to the superintendent BY RAECHEL DAWSON

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for future policy recommendations to the school board of directors. Committee members researched, gathered data, read articles and watched Webinars. They’re expected to attend all meetings for two years (ending June 2015). In their research, members were guided by questions, such as, “In what way is this proposal advancing standards-based education in Federal Way?” And, how does the proposal align with the various policies and procedures in place and what research supports the proposal? Blauser said initially the advisory committee was made up of 16 parents, eight students, eight teachers, two community members and six administrators, but about eight selected members never showed or resigned. The committee will be looking for one student, one teacher and six parents for replacements in September. “All applicants were reviewed and considered in an effort to create a well balanced committee of parents, community members, students and teachers representing various levels, ethnicities and regions of the district,” Blauser read in his presentation. Since February, the committee has met on a monthly basis with their last meeting on June 19. Blauser said the committee

will continue to do independent research during the summer and reconvene in September. School board Vice President Geoffery McAnalloy said he’s currently on the incremental subcommittee that comprises two students, one teacher, a parent and himself and they’ve been unable to agree on two proposals thus far. “Sometimes the feeling from the community is the work isn’t happening but there is work happening,” he said at the board meeting. “I can tell you five of us can’t agree on two proposals and where it is one increment but I still believe in my heart that the 1,2,3,4 [grading system] isn’t big enough of a spread, but we’re trying to do our due diligence and trying to do the research.” Verhaar also noted after doing an audit of the standards this year, teachers and administrators have been able to decrease the high number of standards — up to 91 for some English or language arts classes — to about 25. “Going any further would do some injustice to our students,” she said, adding that technical standards added between four to six to the Common Core technical subjects, such as P.E., music and career and technical education. Although the district is still in the phase of learning how to make the standards-based grad-

Advancing Leadership class raises $13,000 for gardens foundation FROM STAFF REPORTS

Richard A. Nickolaus Richard A. Nickolaus of Federal Way passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2014. Rick was 68 years young. He graduated fron Bethel High School in Graham and worked at St. Regis (Champion) as a loading operator for 18 years. He also owned and operated Westover Meats on 6th Avenue in Tacoma for many years. Rick was an avid bass fisherman and wrote humorous articles published in a number of outdoor magazines and on his blog. He had a contagious sense of humor. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Nikolaus, sons Richard Nickolaus, Jr. (wife Tina) of Yakima, Rob Nickolaus of Tacoma, daughter Melissa Nickolaus of Tacoma, step-daughter Angela Aguon of Lakewood, stepson Jeff Stewart of Tacoma, 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sisters Diana Fahey of Yelm and Kathy Davis of Graham. Rick was loved by all who knew him and will be missed deeply. He is now in the arms of his precious Lord. A Memorial service will be held July 14, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Life Center, 1717 South Union, Tacoma, WA.

A big check, a big announcement and big stories of solidarity and success highlighted the Advancing Leadership class of 2014 graduation showcase on June 20. This annual event marks the completion of nine months of leadership and personal skills training, team building, community field trips and mentorships for a class of 32 local men and women. In addition to program sessions, Advancing Leadership participants chose a team project to design, organize and implement that would positively impact the city. The 2014 class decided to work with the Federal Way Community Gardens Foundation to raise funds, expand on existing programs and build capacity for the nonprofit’s next phase of growth. At the graduation showcase, hosted by Grace Church of Federal Way, the 2014 class presented the foundation with a check for $13,000 — the net proceeds from the Day of Organics and Gardening held in May. Cynthia Kannenberg, Federal Way Community Gardens board president, thanked the class, saying their work advanced the foundation’s progress forward “by at least three years.” The new graduates will continue working with the foundation during the summer camp program, and one graduate, Karen Saunders, has joined the foundation’s board. This year’s Advancing Leadership graduates are: Layne Barndt, Federal Way Rotary; Ryan Beaver, Weyerhaeuser;

ing system work better, Verhaar said other school districts around the nation have been calling the Federal Way school district for research purposes. “We are one of the leading districts doing this work,” she said. But some parents still have issues with the grading system. Michael Scuderi, a parent of a Federal Way student and member of the advisory committee, said although the school district is “on the point and we’re going forward and creating something that no one else has really done,” he’d still like the board to consider in the future phasing out the standard-based grading system at the secondary level. “… It’s not meeting all the needs of the students,” he said. “I’m thinking about college bound students, students who are going to go off to technical trades. I don’t think it’s there in terms of how we’re assessing the kids.” Charles Hoff, also on the advisory committee as a community member, said ultimately it’s important for students to succeed after high school. “… Getting all A’s here and then not doing well in your next step in education casts appall on everyone that comes after you,” he said. “We need to be consistent and we also need to be coupled.” Hoff further explained

that there needs to be an analysis done on students’ grades and test scores, as well as looking at students’ grades as freshmen in college to determine if they truly are college-ready after high school. “Those are the kinds of things that need to then show up on the high school profile for college admissions,” Hoff said. “Then you can probably say our grades are meaningful because grade inflation is a major issue not just here but in other districts. To be able to say something concrete about that would be a wonderful thing for kids attempting to go to college.” The standards-based grading system was adopted in 2011 with an initial motivation to improve the district’s graduation rate. In the past, teachers have had a difficult time explaining the grading system to parents and students who don’t understand it, which has sparked much controversy and debate over the years. The district has contended that the 1-through-4 scale grading system allows for a more precise level of learning by requiring students to meet a number of “power standards,” which is supposed to prepare students for the 2014-15 Common Core State Standards testing. For more information, visit www.fwps.org/teaching.

Jeff Bellinghausen, South King Fire and Rescue; Amanda Besel, Valley Cities Counseling and Consulting; Eric Black, community leader; Allison Brumley, Getting Smart; Leslie Deakins, Federal Way Public Schools; Joe Ganem IV, South King Fire and Rescue; Madison Gridley, Highline College; Julie Hiller, Coldwell Banker Danforth; Casey Jones, Federal Way Police Department; Lu Larson, Woodstone Credit Union; Amy Longenecker, community leader; Chris Mickelsen, Federal Way Police Department; Joyce Molgaard, St. Francis Hospital; Tammy Money, Multi-Service Center; Craig Nicholson, Weyerhaeuser; Danni Orne, Life Care Centers of America; Stelian Paraschiv, GNTI Inc.; Mikki Pieruccioni, Weyerhaeuser; Deanne Plunkett, Advancing Leadership; Jessicka Rambus, Washington Schools Risk Management Pool; Kristine Reeves, Washington State Department of Commerce; Kathy Ristine, Federal Way Public Schools; Karen Saunders, Federal Way Public Schools; Hollie Shilley, city of Federal Way; Douglas Shore, Federal Way Public Schools; Shawn Simpson, Federal Way Public Schools; Shawn Slattery, Clearly Windows; LaWonda Smith, City University of Seattle; Lindsy Vezikov, BECU Federal Way Crossings; Barbara Whitehurst, Multi-Service Center; and Kristi Zimmerman, Grace Church. Following the presentation of the graduates, Advancing Leadership Executive Director Teri Hickel shared her plans to step away from her position after the 2014-15 program year. The Advancing Leadership board will begin searching for a new executive director this summer. For more information about Advancing Leadership, visit www.advancingleadership.org. To learn about the foundation, visit www.federalwaycommunitygardens.org.

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Where do you see Federal Way in 10 years? also part of the equation. Even the order in which we elect someone has consequences. It is my observation that Mayor Jim Ferrell wants to steer Federal Way out of the doldrums and distance this city from the choices made by former Mayor Skip Priest to counter revenue losses from the 2008 recession. However, if Jim Ferrell had been elected in 2010 instead, we might be talking about a different person as our current mayor. The point is, mayors and elected officials often make choices based on immediate conditions without articulating a long-term vision. Politics can be fickle and opportunities fleeting. A city’s current status quo is built on past choices, Keith Livingston

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have stated in previous columns that Federal Way has the potential to be the premier city in the South Puget Sound. But, and of course there is a but, we the citizens of Federal Way have to be willing to challenge the status quo. Elected officials run for office to make a difference or to keep someone else from making a difference. The reality of checks and balances or daily process usually becomes their focus. It takes a special skill set to change the course of a city. Ultimately, it is the citizens’ choice if a city becomes something special or just another also-ran. Often this is based largely on whom we elect and sometimes not elect. Staff skills and imagination are

so we need to understand that future status quo will be built by the choices made today. The purpose of governance is to meet current needs, challenge the status quo and do so in a way that sparks imagination and opportunity. If not, this city will live up to Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity: “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” So my question to you is, where do you see this city 10 years from now and what steps would you initiate, if you were mayor with this City Council, to achieve your vision? Would your efforts make this city educationally focused, economically prominent and culturally progressive? How would you deal with a poorly-conceived traffic grid, facilitating the acquisition of right-of-way

being complacent. City management is a competitive and complex business. Elected officials have to be knowledgeable of what is taking place in their city and its service needs in the present and future, what changes their peers are making, new laws being passed, and the successes, failures or decisions made by local and regional employers that may impact local conditions — good or bad. Becoming a premier city is hard work and requires openly dealing with what is and where we want to go. It requires forwardthinking leaders with a willingness to serve and think big, combined with a capability to guide staff and citizens down the path of change. As residents, will we settle for status quo or work together on creating a brighter future by embracing change?

for light rail to improve mobility and maximize community benefit, a deteriorating retail infrastructure being challenged by Internet-based buying options, an aging housing stock needing significant updating to compete with newer regional suburban offerings and an entrenched business core who has a stake in maintaining status quo where they may be benefiting from the trend toward a lower economic standing? I know there is a dreamer in all of us. Combine your dreams for this city with some “can do” spirit and willingness to embrace a better future and Federal Way can become the premier city in the South Puget Sound. If your dreams have a “no can do” attitude, are you benefiting from status quo and mediocrity? Don’t bet on our city neighbors

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are. Because we’re not talking and teaching about consent enough, there are people who think it’s the student’s fault this whole thing happened at Federal Way High School. There are people who think it was consensual. Let’s review. There was an eightyear age difference, the minor was under 16 and the adult was in a coaching position. All the responsibility in this scenario lies with the adult. Because we are not talking and teaching about consent enough, there are people who are more concerned this was two females. Let’s review. Sexual orientation is about to whom one is attracted. Same or similar age sexual attraction between people is just that: attraction. Behavior is a whole different thing. Adults who prey on children are unhealthy, whether they are seeking sexual contact with someone who is the same or a different gender than they are. And because we don’t know how to talk and teach about consent, we don’t do it. Even when we do, we don’t do a very

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One thing is perfectly clear to me after hearing from several sources about an ex-volunteer basketball coach at Federal Way High School, who was recently charged with child molestation of a student: people are confused about consent. Consent is still a widely misunderstood concept, and lack of education about this is one of the biggest gaps in sexuality education today. It’s also a topic that can cause a whole lot of trouble for those involved. Let’s review. While the “age of consent” for sexual activity in Washington state is 16, that does not mean someone 16 or older can have sexual contact with anyone older than they are. If you are a coach, teacher, boss — or in any position of power over another person — you should not have sexual contact with your student, athlete or employee, even if that person is 16 and legally able to consent to sexual activity. You can look up the laws at www.kcsarc.org/pop/ laws, and even download a card you can carry in your wallet to help remind you, and all that is good, but here’s what’s even more important. We need to be talking and teaching about consent a whole lot more than we

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Rotary Club awards $20,000 Every year, the Federal Way Rotary Club awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors based on their financial need, scholastic achievements, leadership skills and service to the community. This year, the Federal Way Rotary presented more than $20,000 in scholarships to the following 19 graduating seniors from the Federal Way school district: Decatur: Nicole Ichinaga, Gianluca Vaccarini, Dain Yoshizumi, Devin Yoshizumi, Shawntel Bali; Federal Way: Emily Johnson, Olivia Lawson, Carolina Sanchez, Essence White, Raegan Clark; Todd Beamer: McKenna Hendrix, Vy Pham, Danalyn Fernandez, Christopher Onorati; Truman: Pedro Hernandez, Jessica Llamas, Hsin (Amy) Hsieh; Thomas Jefferson: Chris Kim, Jina Yi. The Federal Way Rotary Club has been awarding scholarships to Federal Way High School students for more than 30 years. “Helping the Federal Way parents and their children follow their dreams is one of the greatest gifts I receive from my community service and commitment as a Rotarian,” said scholarship committee chair Robert McKenzie. “The Rotary Scholarship Class of 2014 is an impressive group of high-potential students who have promising futures.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

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The city of Federal Way is now accepting applications for Community Economic Revitalization Fund projects for the 2015 program year. Funding priorities include affordable housing, economic development and public facilities and improvements. The program is estimated to have $575,000 available this funding round. Revitalization funding comes from the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which provides annual grants to qualifying cities to support viable urban communities, affordable housing and economic development. Eligible applicants include 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, qualified faith-based organizations and for-profit entities, public agencies and city departments. Additional information and applications are available at www.cityoffederalway.com/

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King County residents interested in public service and raising community awareness and involvement in civil rights issues are invited to apply for one of four open positions on the King County Civil Rights Commission. If selected and confirmed by the King County Council, commissioners serve three-year terms. The Civil Rights Commission advises the county executive and County Council on matters related to the county’s civil rights programs and other civil rights issues. This includes reviewing and reporting on the effectiveness and progress of the county’s affirmative action program, non-discrimination enforcement, and minority/women business utilization programs. In addition, the commission works to educate and engage the community about the county’s Equity and Social Justice programs. The Civil Rights Commission is soliciting applications from individuals from four County Council districts, including Council District 7, represented by Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, which includes Federal Way. Commission members must live in King County. If confirmed by the County Council, commissioners serve without pay. Residents from diverse ethnic and protected group backgrounds, including people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. All commission members are bound by the King County Code of Ethics and are required to complete a financial disclosure statement upon appointment and by April 15 of each succeeding year of service. Potential candidates should have interests and experience related to the goals of the commission, live in the appropriate County Council district, and be able to commit eight to ten hours monthly to commission meetings and work projects. This includes attending monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of each month from 3 – 5 p.m., and participating in committee work, which can require additional meetings. Current commission projects include affirmative action/equal employment opportunities, county contracting, equity and social justice, community engagement, and the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest. For more information, contact commission administrator Paula Harris-White at 206-2632444 or paula.harris-white@kingcounty.gov.

3rd annual PowellsWood Garden Storytelling Festival FROM STAFF REPORTS

PowellsWood Garden hosts its third annual Storytelling Festival on July 18-19 with tellers coming from all over the United States to delight audiences of all ages. The two-day event is comprised of a variety of happenings. Friday the festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and requires advance registration. How-to workshops show how to craft and tell a great story; clock hours are available for educators. Throughout the day, groups of daycare, day camp and homeschool students visit the Festival to experience tales from a variety of tellers and to participate in a short tour of the garden. Friday concludes with an opportunity to visit with the festival tellers at a tea, hosted by Diane Powell, on the garden patio. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, the tales begin in all three festival tents. All of the tellers appear at all of the tents during the course of the day. Audience members are free to move from tent to tent and select stories that most interest them or sit back and relax in one tent and wait for the tellers to come their way. Two closing concerts or Olio’s as they are called in the storytelling world, from 3:45-5 p.m. in the Woodland and Perennial tents will give audience members a chance to hear all of the tellers. Visitors may come for the whole day or any portion that suits their schedule. Tickets may be ordered in advance via the festival website at http://powellswoodfestival.com or purchased at the door. Price $15 and up; children’s, family rates, and full festival passes available for all day Saturday. PowellsWood is pleased to welcome Appalachian teller Donald Davis back to the Northwest along with other master tellers Diane Ferlatte, Angela Lloyd, Barbara McBride-Smith and Ed Stivender. Through this selection of tellers, audiences will hear the distinct voices of many regions of this country. Their individual and often humorous perspectives on life are reflected in how they tell both classic folk tales and personal stories. A garden is a unique venue for a storytelling festival and the joy the tellers experience telling in such a beautiful place comes through in their performances. PowellsWood Garden is located at 29607 Eighth Ave. S., Federal Way. For more information about the event, visit http://powellswoodfestival.com.

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16,065 people received more than one-million pounds of food.” Approximately 90 percent of the food distributed by the food bank comes from individual donors and what’s called the “Grocery Rescue” program. That program sends volunteers around the city and region to “pick up produce, frozen meat and other foods.” Along with the MultiService Center, Federal Way also has the Federal Way Senior Center food garden. That program was started in 2009 by Federal Way resident Michael Stanley. The program has been a huge success in the years since, with eight other gardens opening around Federal Way, many at local schools. For information, visit multi-servicecenter.com

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hen Diana Stewart and her husband Bob received the cancer diagnosis, they were shocked. A teacher and coach at Federal Way High School, he had mesothelioma, a rare cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs, heart, chest and/or abdomen. About 3,000 people each year are diagnosed, Stewart said. Her husband died in 2008, nine months after his diagnosis. Though he had surgery to remove the lining of his lungs, the cancer was in his ribs and spread to his spine, leaving him completely paralyzed for the last month of his life, Stewart said. On July 4, the third annual Miles for Meso Washington Memorial 5k will honor the memory of Stewart’s husband and all Washington citizens who have lost the battle with mesothelioma. “It’s a labor of love,” Stewart said. Mesothelioma is often caused by exposure to asbestos, found in many things, including once-popular popcorn ceilings, floor tiles, shipyards and furnaces, Stewart said. The cancer can also take 30 or 40 years to develop, after exposure, she said. “It strikes when you least expect it,” said Pat Dyhrman. Diana Stewart partnered with Dyhrman and Pat Hatley to start the 5k to honor their husbands, all active in the Federal Way community,

and who all lost the battle with mesothelioma. Hatley’s husband Bud was the athletic director at Federal Way High School. Dyhrman’s husband Dick was a geologist at Weyerhaeuser. “It is a nice, honoring memory to keep going for our husbands,” Stewart said. Every year, the planning gets a little easier, Dyhrman said, but it is still difficult because the race remembers the loved ones they miss. “We always kind of wonder if we have the energy,” she said. The race raises money for mesothelioma research and also raises awareness in the community, Stewart said. Because it is a rare cancer, not many doctors treat it, she said. The race is an opportunity for people to get information about the cancer, find doctors who treat it and learn about the cause. “We feel very strongly about it because asbestos can be eliminated,” Stewart said. Often the cancer is harsh and the quality of life with mesothelioma is very low, she said. It is hard to function because it is very painful, but painkillers aren’t effective, she said. All the money generated by the race, through registration fees and monetary donations, will go to the Mesothelioma Foundation. Putting on the race costs about $4,000, Stewart said. Stewart and Dyhrman fund research by paying for the race each year, with the help of a $1,000 donation from the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation, she said.

The race is also made possible by all the donations from local businesses and community volunteers, Stewart said. Just months before the first run in 2011, only 30 or 40 people were registered for the event, Stewart said. But on race day, around 200 people gathered at the Federal Way Community Center to walk or run for mesothelioma, she said. “It was so emotional,” Stewart said. “It was all I could do to keep from crying, seeing the support.” The first race exceeded expectations, Dyhrman said. Former athletes from Federal Way High School come to remember and honor their coach and athletic director, Stewart said. The Federal Way Community Center is also involved in planning the event, and should Stewart, Dyhrman and Hatley ever step aside, the center will continue hosting the event, Stewart said. The race begins at 9 a.m. at the Federal Way Community Center, located at 876 S. 333rd St. on July 4. Registration for children and youths 17 and under is $15, for 18 and older $35. The race will feature a memorial board where people can add the names of their loved ones who died of mesothelioma. A free brunch is served after the race, though donations are accepted. Participants can also purchase raffle tickets and win prizes donated by local businesses. For more information, visit www.meso5kwa.com.

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Take a Hike! Enjoy a 1.4 mile evening nature hike from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27 at West Hylebos Park, 411 S. 348th St. Contact Pam Romine at info@ guidedpathways.com or 253-2368264. Petra and the Wolf: KW Dance Studio presents “Petra and the Wolf” at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27 at Knutzen Family Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd. Tickets are $12 and available at brownpapertickets. com. For more information, visit kwdancestudio.com or call 206940-7971.

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Synchronized Swimming Championship: Athletes ranging in age from 11-19 will be competing for National titles in solo, duet, trio and team from June 27 to July 5 at the King County Aquatic Center. For more information, contact LeeAnn McGhie-Stoermer at synchro2014nationals@gmail.

Cooking Classes: East India Grill hosts a cooking class at 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays at 31845 Gateway Center Blvd. in Federal Way. Runs every Saturday through early summer. Fee is $20. To register, call 253-529-9292. Visit www.eastindiagrill.com. Puppet Show: Jack Chapeau Meets the Gill Man will be performed at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S. Show is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the information desk. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-838-3668.

July 1

Mad About Science Show: Show begins at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. Show is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the Information desk. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-0257.

Mathemagic: Thomas Pruiksma presents Mathemagic at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S. Workshop is appropriate for children ages 8 to 12. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the workshop at the Information desk. For more information, visit www. kcls.org or call 253-838-3668.

July 8

Physics on Wheels Science Show: The Pacific Science Center presents at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. Show is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the Information desk. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-0257. Planet of the Amps: The Brian Waite Band will present a family program at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S. Workshop is appropriate for children ages 8 to 12. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the workshop at

July 10

Hiring Event: MSC will host this event in partnership with Xerox to look for inbound customer service representatives from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10 at Multi-Service Center, 1200 S. 336th St. No RSVP required. For more information, contact Melanie Mairs, THRIVE Case Manager, at 253.838.6810, ext. 176, or melaniem@mschelps.org. Gravity Catastrophe Show: Show begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. Show is appropriate for all ages. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the information desk. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-0257.

July 14

Mad About Science Show: Show begins at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 14 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S. Show is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the information desk. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-3668.

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Multicultural Book Group: Group will meet on Wednesday, July 9 at the Federal Way Library on 320th to discuss the book, “God’s Hotel: A Doctor, a Hospital and a Pilgrimage to the Heart of Medicine.” For more information, contact Christine Devine at cdevine@ cloudseeker.net.

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Healthy Summer Meals: This free community workshop will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16 at Multi-Service Center, 1200 S. 336th St. RSVP to rsvp@mschelps.org or 253-8357678, ext. 104. The Rad Scientist, A Chemistry in Nature Concert: Show begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. Show is appropriate for all ages. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the Information desk. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-0257.

July 18-19

Storytelling Festival: Various events and workshops will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at Powellswood, 430 S. Dash Point Rd. Cost varies from $5-125. Visit powellswoodfestival.com or contact Kristine Dillinger at 253-529-1620 or admin@powellswood.org for more information.

July 19

Annual Tour of Gardens: Federal Way Symphony’s fifteenth annual Tour of Gardens is scheduled for Saturday, July 19 at various locations in Federal Way. Presale tickets are available for $15 through June 30. Admission increases to $20 on July 1. Contact Anna James Miller at 253-529-9857 or anna@ federalwaysymphony.com for more information or visit federalwaysymphony.org.

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Kiwanis Club: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Federal Way meets for breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant

on 320th. For more information or to inquire about membership dues, contact Marie Sciacqua at sciacqua05@gmail.com or 253-9417060. www.greaterfederalwaykiwanis.org 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. Federal Way Farmers Market: Pet friendly outdoor farmers market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday until October 4 in the Sears parking lot at The Commons Mall.

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Chess Club: The club meets from 8-9:15 a.m. every Saturday 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 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 at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Medical Office Building, located next to St. Francis Hospital. Call 253- 944-7960. Freedom From Tobacco Support Group: Group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, at St. Francis Hospital, Oncology Waiting area. For more information, call Heidi Henson, at 253-223-7538. Send Community Calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com