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Decatur students grow veggies for community gardens Gables, Camelot and Olympic View elementary schools; Lakota Middle School; and Truman and Thomas Jefn an unseasonably warm ferson high schools. February day at Decatur High These gardens are under the School, agricultural sciences umbrella of the Federal Way Comteacher Dan Tedor’s class roams the munity Gardens Foundation, a expansive greenhouse watering the nonprofit organization, founded flowers and also the different varieties in August 2008 by Mike and Carol of vegetables that will soon be transStanley. The couple was inspired to planted to the Federal Way Commuplant an organic garden at the Federal nity Gardens. Way Senior Center that would feed Tedor said students have started low-income seniors, particularly those more than 200 varieties of vegetables at the SHAG housing from tomatoes, to letand those served by tuce, to Swiss chard, the Meals-on-Wheels to Walla Walla sweet program. Mike onions. Stanley designed the “[The students] will garden in the spirit transplant the vegetable of gardens he and his starts to the gardens in wife saw on their trip early March and will to England. show community memToday, these garbers how to grow them,” dens provide produce Tedor explained. “Stufor countless needy dents will teach [senior families, the homeless citizens] how to plant and seniors. the vegetables and use “The mission of them in salads. Students the Federal Way will volunteer in the Taylor Howard, 17, waters the Community Gardens summer to harvest the plants on Monday in Decatur High Foundation is to vegetables and deliver School’s large greenhouse. grow, teach and give them to the food bank ANDREW FICKES, the Mirror to the community and senior center.” by building a city of Tedor said students beautiful, productive will receive community service credits gardens,” Tedor said. “This matches to go toward their high school gradua- up with the Decatur High School agrition requirements. culture sciences program because one The gardens that the vegetable starts of the goals is to produce educated will be delivered to earlier next month citizens out of our program. comprise Enterprise, Nautilus, Green [ more GARDEN, page 9 ] BY ANDREW FICKES

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Ferron Flavors, a wing for Federal Way High School’s basketball team, jumps to score during the district championship game on Saturday at Puyallup High School. For the full story, as well as more sports coverage of other sports, see pages 4-5. DENNIS BOX, for the Mirror

Bus business gives ‘shout outs’ to special needs kids, draws national attention BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

One year ago, Erick Vandersnick learned just how important his quirky bus videos were to a 5-yearold boy across the country. Erick Vandersnick has

made YouTube videos for Northwest Bus Sales in Federal Way for two-and-a-half years. The videos are usually of lot or bus tours that show the various features and mechanics of the buses they sell and lease. In general, the videos help sales, Northwest Bus Sales owner Russ Vandersnick said. But the sales tactic became so much more

when he got an email from a mother. “There was a gal back East, just outside of Boston, and she’s got this autistic son named Xander and the kid’s just really into buses,” Erick Vandersnick said. “He’d look up buses on YouTube and every night when she came home she’d see Xander watching videos I had done.” Heather Magan said her

son Xander was simply drawn to how school buses work, their features and nearly everything about them. “He was watching the same four videos over and over,” Magan recalled. “I sent an email and told [Erick] my son really loved his videos.” Although Xander was diagnosed with autism — [ more BUS, page 3 ]

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Sure enough, Erick Vandersnick honored her wish and Andy was ecstatic. he didn’t speak until “well after” his second birthday — “I just knew it was something he’d like,” Ellie said. “He’s Magan said Xander is highly intelligent and began reading really into buses, and vehicles have been something he’s soon after he did finally speak. “When he was a baby, my mom bought him this electron- always been into. It’s his main hobby and interest and it was a really easy way to make him happy. It’s something he can ic toy where you match the letter sound to the letter,” she look back on.” said. “And we sat and watched that he was matchEllie said Andy looks up to Erick Vandersnick ing all the letters to their sounds.” and after watching the video, she helped Andy send Then one day after he started talking, she was a video clip of him saying thank you to Erick before driving in the car and he would call out the names Andy would eventually show the video to his special of the streets she drove by. Figuring he just memoeducation class. rized the street names as she mentioned them in “I’m really proud of her,” said Ellie’s father, Seth casual conversation, she didn’t think much of it Bone. “It’s great to see her taking an interest to makuntil she was an hour away from home and he was Xander Magan ing her brother happy.” still naming streets. Seth Bone said his son not only has autism but Throughout time, Xander developed a “series of Fragile X Syndrome, a developmental disability. obsessions” but school buses “happened to be the When he’s not watching bus or truck videos, he’s attending one that hung around the longest,” Magan said, adding that school at Sitka High School in Alaska or working at a local she has a school bus tattooed on her arm with “Xander” in grocery store a couple days a week. his handwriting underneath. “I’ve sat by him and watched their videos, which are Before Magan knew it, Erick Vandersnick had not only pretty neat themselves, but the [shout outs] are really neat, given a shout out to Xander in one of his school bus tour really special,” Seth Bone said. videos, but he had named the bus and video “Xander’s bus.” Erick Vandersnick said he’s also done shout outs for a kid “It was a hit, we got a lot of response from it on YouTube,” in Texas, a bus driver in Canada and for a man with cerebral Erick Vandersnick said about the March 11, 2014 video. palsy. Magan said she loved it and showed everyone “It’s really surprising,” he said. “I just hold the who wanted to see the video. camera and ramble on about buses, it’s no big deal “I showed it to Xander and he was shocked,” she to me.” remembered. “He didn’t even know what to say. [ErBut Erick Vandersnick’s been told his voice is ick] said his name and he gasped and stopped and soothing and has received a lot of positive feedback. stared and we watched it three or four times.” “It’s kind of cool, you know?” Erick Vandersnick From there, Erick Vandersnick would receive said. about four or five other requests for shout outs from Magan said it’s great that someone acknowledged children, teens and even an adult with special needs. Erick Vandersnick her son even though he’s a little different. The most recent request came from a 16-year-old “Other kids are like, OK, we get it, let’s talk about girl named Ellie Bone from Alaska, who asked for a Sponge Bob,” she said. “So to have this group of people say, shout out for her 19-year-old autistic brother, Andy. ‘Hey, you’re pretty cool because you like school buses,’ is In early February, Ellie commented on one of the pretty great. It lets these children know it’s OK to be who Northwest Bus Sales videos requesting the favor after she they are. consistently heard her brother watching and listening to “I don’t want [my boys] to cover up who they are to Erick Vandersnick’s videos for some time. please anyone and I think it’s really sweet and amazing “He’d sit in the living room with the iPad, and he didn’t that they’re willing to do that for these kids,” Magan said of wear headphones, and he’d watch the same Northwest Bus Sales — he’d watch that guy’s videos over and over,” she said. Northwest Bus Sales. Northwest Bus Sales has been a family-owned business “So I decided to look up the channel on YouTube one day.”

Xander Magan, 6, with his mother, Heather. Xander received a temporary tattoo from Erick Vandersnick and his daughter, which he is wearing. His mother’s tattoo is of a school bus with “Xander” in his handwriting underneath. Contributed photo in the Puget Sound area for about 28 years and has been in Federal Way for about two years. For more information, visit www.nwbus.com. To watch Erick Vandersnick’s YouTube videos, search “Northwest Bus Sales” at www.youtube. com.

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REGIONAL GAMES Boys Basketball Federal Way plays Timberline at 8 p.m. today, Friday, at Puyallup High in a loser out, winner to state game. Girls Basketball The Titans will play at 6 p.m. at Puyallup High against Olympia High in the regional round of playoffs.

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he Eagles took off at the tipoff of the 4A district boys basketball championship Saturday and came back with the championship after dominating Kentwood 74-56. Both teams came into the game after easily sailing through the district brackets leading to the championship. Federal Way and the Conquerors were at the top of their South Puget Sound League divisions. The Eagles had beaten Kentwood 77-64 Jan. 16 on the Conks’ court, but the game was closer than the score. The rematch was expected to be a battle by both sides. The difference between January and Saturday was Federal Way used a formula of four quarters of stingy defense, solid work on the boards and methodical execution of its offense. It was a equation the Conks could not solve and the game was never close. Both teams now move to the regional tournament. Federal Way plays Timberline at 8 p.m. today, Friday, at Puyallup High in a loser out, winner to state game. The Eagles ran off 10 points in the first quarter before Kentwood got a

Junior Christian Jones drives the lane against Kentwood in the 4A district championship game. DENNIS BOX, the Mirror

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glimpse of an open shot. Federal Way ran out to a 25-11 lead by the end of the first 8 minutes, which was the plan coach Jerome Collins had in mind. “In the last game we came out flat (against Curtis),” Collins said. “This game they were more intense and played smart.” Collins said he emphasized to the player in practice they would have to establish themselves on both ends of the court. “Everything starts with the defense,” Collins said. “The intensity was there defensively. Collectively we did great.” On the offensive side, Ferron Flavors scored a game high 29 points. Collins said Marcus Stephens scoring 12 was a big help to the team in the stretch. “The guys stuck together,” Collins said. Viont’e Daniels dropped in 12, Jalen McDaniels added nine and Christian Jones five. Along with balanced scoring, Collins noted the teams’ rebounding job. “They did a tremendous job on the glass,” he said. “We knew that was the key. They (Kentwood) likes to pound the glass.”

The Todd Beamer Titans took home the 4A girls championship Saturday after beating Beller-

maine 47-42. The Titans earned the No. 1 seed from District No. 3 and will play next at 6 p.m. at Puyallup High against Olympia High in the regional

round of playoffs. It is a loser out game. If Beamer wins, the team moves to the state tournament at the Tacoma Dome beginning March 5.

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s Warren Buffet likes to say about poker: “If you’ve been in the game 30 minutes and you don’t know who the patsy is, you’re the patsy.” Yet again, the Federal Way mayor and City Council have proven that they are the patsies and they have no business playing poker, or in this case, buying commercial real estate. Just a few months ago the city made the impulse decision to purchase the old Target building that sits adjacent to the Transit Center and Performing Arts and Conference Center site. Reasonable people may debate the merits of buying yet another property, especially as their dreams of a Crystal Palace have turned into a parking lot disguised as a park. What no one has been willing to debate, discuss or justify is why the city paid an extra $2.4 million for a property that for the last four years nobody else wanted. Naturally, the mayor’s office publicly insists that the $8.4 million they paid for the property was a good deal. Privately, it is rumored that they almost immediately realized they had been suckered into overpaying, which is one explanation for why they have been lashing out at anyone who questions their rationale (like me). For those of you not following the commercial real estate market, the property in question is the old Target building just uphill from the Transit Center. Despite the promise (or threat) of being adjacent to the Performing Arts and Conference Center, nobody was willing to pay the asking price of $6 million. After sitting on the market for four years at this price, the property owner had allowed himself to fall $300,000 behind in property taxes. For all but the most inexperienced investors, this was an obvious case of a desperate seller who deserved nothing more than a lowball offer (like maybe $4 million). Given the seller’s apparent desperation, why was the city so willing and anxious to pay an extra [ more JARVIS, page 7 ] Matthew Jarvis

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Are we our brother’s keeper? As we approach the Easter season, the question has more meaning than it otherwise might, but the answer may have become caught up in local politics. And the last City Council meeting may have given us a reality check on our priorities. Advocates for a day hygiene shelter for the homeless have been trying for many months to get the city of Federal Way to support the purchase of a building that would have services for the homeless. The facility would have showers, beds, laundry facilities and access to other services that the homeless might need. Currently, many of the area churches share in providing meals and places to sleep. On very cold nights the city has opened the Community Center for homeless people to sleep in. Although their compassion and generosity provides a cornerstone to our community life, churches and their volunteers shouldn’t be left to shoulder the responsibility alone. But there is a growing undercurrent of concern among some homeless advocates that the needs

of the less fortunate are being given only “words” and that expected financial support from the city may be starting to wobble. Homeless advocates have been under the impression that the city held the needs of the homeless as a high priority and were willing to lead efforts and join other local social agencies in the purchase of a building for the shelter, estimated to cost approximately $400,000. However, many homeless supporters were disappointed that the city chose to buy the former Target building for $8.2 million when the annual debt service alone could have almost paid for the shelter. They also noticed that the city wants to ask state government for financial support, when the city appears to not only have cash that could help, but according to a recent press release, they have ample debt service capability. To some, it felt like a stall and a shift away from local support. That, in turn raised the question of community priorities. Some advocates even noticed that City Hall [ more ROEGNER, page 9 ]

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Moist Mirrors are big deal Wet Federal Way Mirror newspapers are no big deal, according to Mr. Federal Way. OK, one question for you, sir. Have you asked your advertisers if they care that no one reads your paper because it’s soaking wet? I’d be thrilled to pay for advertising and have no one see my ad because you can’t tuck in your plastic bag, double bag or twist tie your plastic bag. Why don’t you tell your advertiser to go to the Fed-

eral Way Mirror’s office, get dry papers and deliver them to customers themselves. If I were an advertiser, I wouldn’t waste my money from October through March. By the way, I sell advertising for a living and I wouldn’t feel comfortable selling ads in a wet newspaper. I’m glad I have a recycle bin and your plastic bag is very useful when I walk my dog in the morning. It’s nice to give a snarky answer, when it’s not your money being wasted.

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Appalled at columnist’s twopiece attack When I first read the twopiece attack on the mayor and City Hall, I was appalled. But I didn’t think I would be responding. Criticism of Mr.

Roegner would just give him fodder for his next column. But complain we must when we see this kind of journalism being presented as “expert opinion.” One of the pieces is about how a city spokesperson responded to the word “fraud” used by a letter writer regarding the purchase of a piece of property as part of the downtown plan. As Mr. Roegner scolded City Hall, he accused the city of a lack of transparency on this whole issue. That’s not true at all. It may have been a deal made quickly; but I remember reading more than one explanation in the Mirror — including the mayor’s note on the matter. But from an “opinion” like that, Mr. Roegner will then weave his tales, turning vague innuendo into likelihood and expecting his opinions to be seen as fact. Here are half a dozen

things that jumped out at me from those two pieces. It speaks to the kind of journalistic standards we’re getting from the Mirror. Read the words of Mr. Roegner and see if you don’t agree with the responses: Roegner: “When asked later, some Council members disagreed with Wilson’s statement and even the appropriateness of responding to Jarvis at all. Some felt Wilson’s response was heavyhanded and some simply thought Jarvis was entitled to his opinion.” Response: “Some” is the issue here, as it’s wrong to simply toss that word out there — three times — without specifics. The word “some” is commonly used by those who lack specifics or key facts. Roegner: “Overall, transparency has grown worse, not better and the city’s

attempts to control and even intimidate some citizens and the media have become more direct and bold, particularly in the last several months.” Response: Again with the transparency issue and again with the vague “some.” Roegner: “The key to city executive staff behavior is Mayor Jim Ferrell. We know he has approved of some of their actions but we don’t know how much is on their own or directed by others using the mayor’s authority.” Response: If we don’t know, why are you assuming the worst? Again, more baseless innuendo. Roegner: “As a populist without a clear philosophical rudder, Ferrell has significant latitude. He offers much hope and holds much promise, but a course correction is needed.” Response: Nice metaphor. But first he labels the mayor without explanation. Then he makes the philosophical [ more LETTERS, page 28 ]

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have little or no experience with commercial real estate (at least not with their own money). How do we know for certain that our Chinese friend was bluffing? Because he walked away from a binding selling agreement. Once he knew that someone made an offer higher than his (and it was obviously the city), why would he walk away from the deal? Why wouldn’t he buy the property for the agreed $8 million and then turn around and sell it to the city for $8.4 million or even more? Why not? Because he was bluffing all along and likely knew that the appraised value was $5.8 million. The tragedy here is not that the mayor and council played the role of the patsy, but rather that they wasted another $2.4 million of your hard earned money in the process. To put this in perspective, this is enough money to hire 20 extra police officers for a year to catch the punks that keep breaking into our cars, or the scumbags running human trafficking rings in our community. While this money is likely lost forever, we can only hope that the mayor and council will finally recognize that they need to put down their Kool-Aid, stop chasing their delusions of grandeur and instead focus on the things that really matter to the citizens of Federal Way. Most importantly, they need to learn how to recognize when they are the patsy at the poker game.

$2.4 million above the listing price for the property? Unfortunately, the mayor fell victim to a timeless poker strategy — the bluff. Out of the blue, an allegedly wealthy Chinese investor walked into the mayor’s office stating that he was going to purchase the old Target building for approximately $8 million. There were three reasons or “tells” that this was a bluff. First, our Chinese friend had put no money in escrow, only an IOU for $300,000. This gave him the ability to officially claim he was buying the property, with nothing to lose other than an IOU that would be nearly impossible to enforce. In other words, if the city didn’t fall for the bluff, he could walk away from the deal having lost nothing. Second, our Chinese friend claimed to be paying all cash. Anyone with $8 million cash would be smart enough to know that the seller was desperate and that the property was at best worth $6 million. The city’s own appraisal confirmed that the value was just $5.8 million. Third, our Chinese friend had just completed a different multimillion dollar real estate deal with the same seller. Their first deal could have easily included a verbal agreement to make a no-risk bluff against the city to buy the old Target building. Now admittedly, if our Chinese friend is as wealthy as he claims, his ability to bluff a deal is probably quite good, especially when compared to our mayor and council, who despite their many strengths, likely

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Dow Constantine addresses regional prosperity at Chamber event BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com

usinesses won’t just come to Federal Way on their own. “We have to be aggressive, active in marketing … around the world to diversify our economy,” King County Executive Dow Constantine said to a room of over 50 people during the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce’s “regional prosperity breakfast” on Tuesday. During the event, he shared local efforts underway to rebrand Central Puget Sound to attract foreign investment and how Federal Way’s Weyerhaeuser office campus will play a role in that effort. King County makes up more than half of the state’s economy. As a region, Central Puget Sound has all the relevant assets of a great brand, including the natural environment, worldclass research universities and big name homegrown retailers, such as Starbucks, Constantine said. But that’s not enough,

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he said. “Even though we are very clear about what’s going on in this region and understand the differences between the various cities within our region, globally it’s not likely you’re going to run into somebody who immediately will understand what the Central Puget Sound is,” he said. There’s a “growing recognition” in our region that cities must be more purposeful to promote the region globally to bring in foreign investment, he said. Why is a regional brand so important? “We have to attract new foreign direct investment and create jobs right here in Federal Way,” he said. “Tens of thousands of salaries in the Central Puget Sound region are currently paid by foreign-owned companies and it’s more important than ever that we establish that global brand, that identity in the minds of business leaders around the world, so that we can build connections

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Right to left, King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer, Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce CEO Rebecca Martin, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Mayor Jim Ferrell during a Chamber breakfast on Tuesday at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror that bring new investment and jobs to our region.” He said one obvious way in which Federal Way will play a major part of this effort is working to fill the Weyerhaeuser office campus when the company relocates to Seattle in 2016. “We’re fortunate that the Weyerhaeuser headquarters will continue to be in King County, but there’s no question their relocation leaves a significant void — 750,000 square feet of office and industrial space on 400 acres,” he said.

The company’s broker in charge of marketing — Seattle’s Heartland LLC — is currently working with officials to potentially find direct investment in the property from India, Constantine said. The Weyerhaeuser property will also be a source of discussion when a local delegation heads to Washington D.C. next month for the federal government’s Select USA Investment Summit. The event targets international companies looking to invest in the

sentative of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society and/or Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society in Federal Way, has earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, the premier associa-

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officials have started using the phrase “regional” more frequently when discussing shelter needs. Since the building they identified is in north Federal Way, “regional” starts to sound like “any place but here.” Adding to the advocates’ concern, some Federal Way residents have expressed a fear that a homeless shelter in Federal Way would become a regional magnet for homeless people from other areas. But Rev. James Kubal-Komoto, from the Saltwater Church in Des Moines, said at a recent council meeting, “The majority of the homeless have roots in Federal Way. Exporting our homeless to Seattle, Tacoma, Kent, or Auburn is not a solution.” And since there are already

[ GARDEN from page 1] “The students in the program are potentially able to grow their own food and will be able to teach others about it,” Tedor added. “They will be able to determine how plants grow, and how growing

26 other shelters in South King County, having one in Federal Way would seem more like an equal sharing of responsibility. State Sen. Mark Miloscia also announced at the council meeting that he was adding $100,000 to the Senate operating budget. But the operating budget hasn’t passed and the money would be used for “planning to develop” a shelter. While advocates appreciate Miloscia’s support, the real need is to buy the building. At the meeting, advocates were under the impression that they would be making a presentation about the need for the hygiene shelter to the city council. That didn’t happen. Instead, the city staff made a presentation that highlighted the city’s support for social service needs at about

$500,000 from the general fund. Although hopefully unintended, it gave the appearance of trying to justify a “we already give plenty” school of thought and support shifting the issue to the state. Homeless advocates had to make their views known during public comment. In a striking contrast, the big news for the evening was the supporters of the Performing Arts and Conference Center giving the city a check for $600,000 from their fundraising efforts. Performing arts center supporters have every right to be proud of their efforts as they have worked hard to see their dream of a local facility become a reality. And it may have been an unfortunate coincidence in scheduling that these two polar opposite issues were brought up

on the same night because it only added to the growing community debate about priorities. Performing arts center supporters donating $600,000 toward a $30 million city obligation welcomed hoopla and photos with the mayor and council, while homeless advocates, whose dream is a Federal Way hygiene shelter, received only three minutes each during public comment. Maybe the city isn’t backing away from helping to purchase the hygiene shelter. Maybe “regional” isn’t code for “not here.” Maybe asking the state for money, rather than using city money isn’t a side step. Maybe there was some miscommunication when the hygiene shelter advocates were supposed to make their presentation to the council. Maybe. There’s one way to

find out. Federal Way is a town with a lot of needs, a lot of potential and a lot of heart. But if we can step up to vote for our schools and if our city government can vote to build a performing arts center, a downtown park and buy the former Target building, then the answer to the question, “Are we our brother’s keeper?” should be easy. We are an inclusive community that cares about the less fortunate among us and city government can demonstrate its commitment by approving the money to fund a Federal Way hygiene shelter. Easter would be a nice touch.

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“There are 117 students enrolled in the agricultural sciences program,” Tedor said. “There is a lot of room for growth. Students from grades 9-12 are taking current courses and with the expansion of the program, we’ll have more op-

portunities for all students.” The agricultural sciences program falls under Federal Way Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education course offerings. It aligns with the Washington stateapproved framework and includes

leadership components such as FFA, Tedor said. There are 60 students in Decatur’s FFA organization. Students recently placed first at the District II First Year Member Career Development event and they qualified for state.

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ILLAHEE CLOTHING CLOSET FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

The Brave Cave Community Closet is a new fixture on the Illahee Middle School campus. The Illahee Builders club, with help from the PTSA and Kiwanis, have turned a portable into a community closet. The closet is open Wednesdays 2:30-4 p.m., excluding holidays, or by appointment. Illahee Middle School is located at 36001 First Ave. S., Federal Way. The closet is in the portable by the gym. Families may shop the closet four times a year and may receive up to 15 items per family member.

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Citizen of the Month: Doug Barker honored as Unsung Hero

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oug Barker and his wife noticed bruising on their son Cassian’s body one day. After a doctor’s trip, a rush to Seattle Children’s Hospital and several tests later, the Barkers learned their then7-year-old son had a rare disease — aplastic anemia. Like any great father, Barker wanted Cassian to retain as much of his regular life as possible as he went through treatment at the hospital. So Barker took the next step by providing the opportunity for Cassian to connect to his classroom by using Skype, a video-call and chat service. “It really gave him a sense of normalcy,” said Barker, who is the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for February. “We were able to keep his education up to speed as well.” During his son’s time at Valhalla Elementary, Barker recognized the importance of getting involved. “Barker is a very informed parent,” said Elisabeth Bagnell, the family liaison at Valhalla Elementary. “He’s always been very interested in helping all kids, not only his own kids.” Barker joined the Family and Community Partnership and has been a very “behind the scenes” force in improv-

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ing the school, Bagnell said. “He’s just an awesome human being, very well prepared, very smart family man,” she said. “He puts family before everything and I think parents like that always go unacknowledged because they go behind the scenes.” Humbled, Barker attributes his actions to Bagnell and Trise Moore, the director of the Family and Community Partnership office. “[Bagnell] really helped us feel welcome at the school and opened the door for us to contribute to the school as well and that’s where I became really active,” Barker said. “Being involved at the school, you can make a big impact not only for your child but for other children too.” Barker said Bagnell and Moore opened the doors for Barker to have “impactful dialogue with the district and city leaders, to sit on the parent advisory board at the Education Service Center, to participate in key discussions at the school level and in meetings regarding grants at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.” Barker said he helped keep first and second graders in combined classes, which allows the younger children to have mentors and for the older to experience what it’s like to be a mentor and leader. He also assisted in providing feedback to the FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Pacific Bonsai Museum is excited to announce the acquisition of the historic Domoto Trident Maple to its collection in Federal Way. On long-term loan to the museum since 1990, the Domoto family have now generously donated the tree to the museum. The Domoto Trident Maple has a long and resilient history. It originally came to the United States from Japan for the Panama Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. It sat proudly on the veranda of

Doug Barker stands with his wife, daughter and son at the Tillamook cheese factory. Contributed photo district that was required in order to receive a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Now, the Barkers’ son Cassian is doing great at 10 years old and Barker is still actively involved with the Family and Community Partnership Office. Because of Barker’s efforts, Bagnell nominated him as

an Unsung Hero of the Seattle Children’s Hospital. The hospital chose 28 Unsung Hero awards for February’s Parent Recognition Month, and Barker was recognized as one on the evening of Feb. 24 at the Washington State Department of Early Learning in Lacey, Washington. Bagnell said Barker is interested to see the school

To nominate a Citizen of the Month, email your name, contact information and why you believe the Mirror should choose your nomination to editor@ fedwaymirror.com.

the Formosa Tea House and at the conclusion of the fair was purchased by Kanetaro Domoto, owner of the local Domoto Brothers Nursery. Domoto and his brothers immigrated to the United States from Japan in the mid-1880s and established one of the first commercial nurseries in northern California. As interest in exotic plants grew, so did the Domoto Brothers Nursery. By 1902 they were running the first large scale nursery in the United States. The tree would remain with the Domoto family for the next seven-and-half

decades, together weathering the hardships of the Great Depression and World War II. Only in 1990, when he was unable to climb a ladder to prune the tree, did Domoto’s son Toichi loan the tree to the newly established Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection. Now, the third generation of Domotos to own the maple have graciously gifted it to the museum. “On the 100th anniversary of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition it seems fitting that we are once again celebrating this magnificent tree,” said

Executive Director, Kathy McCabe. “We are grateful to receive such a historic and culturally significant gift. The museum is honored to carry forward the Domoto family legacy and looks forward to sharing its story with visitors for years to come.” Feb. 20 marked the 100th anniversary of the PanamaPacific International Exposition. The collection can be viewed Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every third Thursday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from March through September.

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Celebrate Literacy March is National Literacy Month

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It takes a committed staff. It takes a family. It takes a caring community.

It takes a village. Our students’ success matters—to all of us. When you get involved in your schools, you make an impact on your community’s future. Here are just a few ways to be a part of our schools. Attend a school board meeting. Get connected with the Family and Community Partnership Office. Keep up with what we’re doing. Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter “The Communicator.” Volunteer! Both the AmeriCorps program and Communities in Schools have opportunities for you to make a difference.

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Kids help design ads for Mirror’s literacy section

Editor’s picks: From African American to Spanglish

ach February, we get the pleasure of producing one of our most read special sections of the year. Due to the gracious support of the teachers in the Federal Way Public Schools, this section comes to life. A few years ago we came up with the idea to have young kids design an ad for a few businesses in Federal Way. Each year, this has grown and now encompasses what

The King County Library System offers booklists that range from genre — classics, contemporary and animal stories — to ages birth to five and multicultural. Here are some Mirror editor selections from the multicultural booklists that reflect Federal Way’s rich diversity: • “Boycott Blues,” by Andrea Davis Pinkney. Illustrations and rhythmic text recall the December, 1955, bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. • “The Dark-thirty,” by Pat McKissack. A collection of ghost stories with African-American themes, designed to be told during the Dark Thirty — the half hour before sunset — when ghosts seem all too believable. • “Freedom Summer,” by Deborah Wiles. In 1964, Joe is pleased that a new law will allow his best friend John Henry, who is African-American, to share the town pool and other public places with him, but he is dismayed to find that prejudice still exists. • “Grandfather’s Journey,” by Allen Say. A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather’s journey to America, which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries. • “Green is a Chile Pepper,” by Roseanne Thong. A little girl discovers all the bright colors in her Hispanic American neighborhood. • “Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day,” by Pat Mora. Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate El día de los niños, or Children’s Day, in this bilingual story. Includes facts about Mexico’s annual celebration of children and the book fiestas that are often included. • “Chato’s Kitchen,” by Gary Soto. To get the “ratoncitos,” little mice, who have moved into the barrio to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas and more. • “The Shahnameh,” by Elizabeth Laird. A collection of stories and myths from ancient Iran filled with kings, heroes, princesses, magical animals and demons. • “The Birchbark House,” by Louise Erdrich. Omakaya, a 7-year-old Native American girl of the Ojibwa tribe, lives through the joys of summer and the perils of winter on an island in Lake Superior in 1847.

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you see in the following pages. The goal of this project is very simple. We present the students with a blank box and the businesses’ logo and address and the kiddos use their artistic abilities to generate an ad. The businesses then comb through the submissions and select their winners. Now it’s your turn. You can get involved by voting for your favorite ad. Go to federalwaymirror.com

and click on the “vote here” graphic and select your favorite from the top 10 ads the Mirror’s staff chose. Voting is open starting today until March 13. The winning ad’s creator will receive a pizza and ice cream party for their entire class, compliments of the Mirror and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. Enjoy the ads and while you’re at it, thank the teachers who made it possible for their students to participate: Ms. Beausoleil and Ms. Yi from Brigadoon; Mrs. Aguilar, Mrs. Ansotigue,

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Education report shows progress, challenges FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Road Map Project 2014 results report shows significant progress being made on important education milestones in the South Seattle and South King County region, but more work must be done to help all students succeed. The report is the Road Map Project’s annual report card and shows data on 29 indicators of student suc-

cess, which are important measures related to student achievement. Data in the report are often disaggregated by district, student race/ ethnicity or income level to illustrate our region’s challenges and progress. The Road Map Project is a region-wide effort that aims to improve education in South King County and South Seattle, the county’s areas of greatest need. Its goal is to double the number of college graduates or those who are earning a career credential by 2020, and to close opportunity gaps. Since the Road Map Project began in 2010:

• 100 percent of the school districts in South Seattle and South King County are providing full-day kindergarten to all students, three years ahead of the schedule set by the Legislature. • More than 2,300 students have earned 7,271 high school credits by demonstrating proficiency in their home language through the World Language Credit Program. • 25,000 low-income students in our region have signed up for the Washington State College Bound scholarship, a game-changing opportunity that helps remove the financial barrier of going to college.

• The percentage of high school students taking rigorous courses (International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, etc.) continues to increase, with particularly impressive gains for African-American students. • The region’s rate of out-ofschool suspension and expulsions in the ninth grade has been nearly cut in half since 2009-10. While the report documents progress, it also highlights challenges, especially related to racial/ ethnic opportunity gaps: • Third grade reading outcomes remain relatively constant at 69

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For those parents who are eager to introduce the love of reading to their child and want them fully prepared for kindergarten, Federal Way Public Schools plans to make available this spring a new tool via the school website to help with just that. Already in the hands of kindergarten teachers and school administrators is the Kindergarten Framework — a comprehensive guide for teachers, parents, administrators and caretakers to help in building a sustainable and innovative kindergarten classroom. “It’s a pretty comprehensive lens,” said Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen, the director of Federal Way Public Schools’ Early Learning. “It really gives a good strong foundation. I’m hopeful

parents will love this.” Following three years as the elementary reading specialist for the Washington state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Sanchez-Nilsen came to Federal Way Public Schools last September to lead the new Early Learning Department. “Early learning is new in a sense that it has a lot of momentum,” SanchezNilsen said. “I’m excited about this opportunity. There are only a few states doing early learning well and (Washington state) is one of them. “We have looked at how we define early learning in Federal Way,” she said. “We really realized that literacy begins at birth and so it’s about promoting those basic essential relationship skills that you want all children to benefit from. The first 2,000 days of a child’s life matters.” Sanchez-Nilsen said the school district’s Early Learning is focused on “building a comprehensive system as it aligns from

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• Read to babies even before they can talk • Let your child see and touch the book • Play with voices and the sounds of words

2. CREATE A PRINT-RICH HOME ENVIRONMENT

• Have a wide variety of books available to children • Encourage children to look at books on their own • Set aside a family reading area and a family reading time

3. MODEL READING AND WRITING

• Make use of the family reading area on your own • Let children see you reading for work or to learn something • Let children see you reading for pleasure

4. USE GROCERY SHOPPING TO ENCOURAGE READING

• Have children help you search for specific brands • Use the aisle markers with your child to find items • Match coupons to products

5. COOK WITH YOUR CHILD TO DEVELOP LITERACY • Show your child how to read a recipe

Kindergarten students in a Federal Way Public Schools classroom read books. Courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools • Read the labels on ingredients together • Make a family cookbook of favorite recipes

6. EXPLORE BOOKS TOGETHER

• As you read, point out important features about the book • Ask your child questions • Point out new vocabulary

7. TELL STORIES TOGETHER

• Talk together about your family history • Look at old vacation photos, and discuss your memories of the trip • Tape your storytelling

8. SING AND RHYME WITH YOUR CHILD

• Choose songs with rhymes and word play • Play rhyming games (for example, what other words

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9. WRITE WITH YOUR CHILD

• Provide a lot of writing materials: chalk, markers, crayons and pencils • Encourage your child to draw and write on his or her own • Encourage your child to write thank you notes to grandparents

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gee students in our region. We’ve made good headway, but there’s so much more to do. By working together, we can deliver the progress our students need and deserve,” said Hamdi Abdulle, executive director of the Somali Youth & Family Club. The report also contains new demographic information for the region, which is strongly “majority minority” with 69 percent students of color and 19 percent English language learner students. Poverty continues to rise in these communities, especially in the suburbs.

Brookings Institution research shows that lowincome populations grew 100 percent in the greater Seattle metropolitan region (Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue) suburbs between 2000 and 2013, compared to 37 percent in cities. Three out of five of our students — nearly 72,000 — are from low-income families. Also, the percent of students identified as homeless has also increased to 2.8 percent, or 3,420 students. The 2014 Results Report is available at www.roadmapproject.org.

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implementation action plan, which is teacher specific and principal specific. “It hones in on key developmental stages of a child for learning in the domains of physical, social-emotional and cognitive language,” Sanchez-Nilsen added. “For parents, it gives clear yardsticks or developmental benchmarks for those domains. It gives quick tips on how to set up a classroom and quick tips to parents on how to communicate with their children, play with their children, in a way that teaches literacy.” When parents utilize the framework starting this spring, Sanchez-Nilsen said they will be able to access a list of kindergarten readi-

ness guidelines to follow in preparing their children. Something that has been key to the development and implementation of the framework, Sanchez-Nilsen explained, has been the Early Learning Advisory Team. “We have (the team) looking at the parent engagement component,” Sanchez-Nilsen said. “The team is open to community members.” Several of the team members are parent representatives. Others are kindergarten teachers and school administrators. The team meets regularly to plan on a variety of ways to reach out to parents and keep them actively involved.

at 73 percent. Opportunity gaps by race and ethnicity persist, with Hispanic and Pacific Islander students having the lowest on-time graduation rates at 57 percent and 55 percent, respectively. • Only 62 percent of the region’s high school graduates are enrolling in college (two-and four-year institutions) within a year of high school graduation. “The Road Map Project is helping shine light on the needs of the growing number of immigrant and refumake up the structure of the framework. These comprise Standards, Assessment, Instruction, Leadership and System-wide Commitment, otherwise known as SAILS. “These essential components anchor the future comprehensive pre-K to third grade plans,” SanchezNilsen said. “SAILS provides a systemic model for improving instruction.” Sanchez-Nilsen said the framework gives a common foundation and language for teachers and caregivers and gives common expectations for kindergarten classrooms across the district. “It creates a common vision in our district,” she said. “It provides an

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she was thinking of stabbing herself with a knife in the heart. She said she has been having issues with her family disowning her for about a month and that she’s been living with her ex-husband for two years, who hasn’t supported her. Suspected meth user, shoplifter hospitalized: At 1:58 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 1900 block of S. 314th St., a 32-year-old man was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart as well as having an active warrant. When officers arrived, they saw him on the ground, “writhing and breathing heavily.” After handcuffing him, police located the auto theft tools during a search. As they removed the items, a “small bag of crystalline residue fell out.” After the search, he was hospitalized because South King Fire and Rescue identified an elevated heart rate at 130, likely related to suspected meth use. Walmart staff said the man entered the store with a large silver block, took a bottle of bleach and broke it open and dumped the bleach on a block to “perhaps verify if it was real silver.” After he was detained at the office, he asked for water and then dumped a small bag of suspected methamphetamine into the water. Then he fell to the ground and began having health problems. Woman claiming son murdered arrested: At 3:45 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 1800 block of S. 282nd Place, a woman was arrested on a Des Moines warrant after she alleged her son had been murdered because she hadn’t seen him in two weeks. However, police discovered he was in King County Jail at the time. Man arrested for DWLS, narcotics: At 3:50 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 2000 block of S. 330th St., a man was arrested for driving while his license was suspended. During the arrest, police found white pills thought to be narcotics on the driver during a search. Man attempts suicide: At 4:12 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 1200 block of SW 308th St., a 49-year-old man was involuntarily committed after he took over 100 prescription pills in an attempt to commit suicide. Homeless jaywalker arrested: At 6:19 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway S., a woman was arrested on a warrant for not appearing in court. Police contacted her after they witnessed her and her friend jaywalking. Both said they were transients living in the woods. Wife throws tiles at man near Lowe’s: At 6:41 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 35400 block of Enchanted Parkway S., a 47-year-old man called police to report his 48-year-

old wife had thrown tiles at him and bit his ear while the two were in an argument. The man was driving when he pulled over near Lowe’s and threw her stuff out of the car. She got out and he drove away to his house in Seattle and called police. When police asked him to return, he told officers he was too upset to talk about it. Runaway girl: At 5:45 a.m. on Feb. 21 in the 29000 block of 22nd Ave. S., a mother called to report her 16-year-old daughter had ran away and that she believed her older daughter was keeping the teen from her. Wife finds husband dead: At 10:47 a.m. on Feb. 21 in the 32800 block of Third Place S., a 69-yearold woman woke up one morning to discover her 69-year-old husband deceased. The two sleep in separate bedrooms and when she woke up to check on him, he didn’t answer and she couldn’t open the door. After pushing harder, she saw his body on the floor. She called her ex-husband, who then called police. Officers stated there were no suspicious circumstances. Additionally, his wife told police he had a history with liver problems and was on medication. Man pees, shakes genitals in public: At 12:45 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the 31600 block of Pacific Highway S., a 46-year-old man was arrested for indecent exposure after employees observed him urinating and shaking his penis on the side glass of Lens Crafters. They told officers the man had been an unruly customer in the past. The police report states witnesses were shocked. Officers located the man after employees from Safeway called to report a man for disorderly conduct. The man was wearing a green leprechaun hat and had two suitcases, the same description of the suspect. Dog bites woman in crotch: At 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the 2600 block of SW 351st Place, a woman reported her neighbor’s German shepherd dog “Scooby” had bitten her in the crotch while it was tied up in their front yard. She said she was taking out her garbage when her neighbors started talking with her. They told her Scooby wasn’t as aggressive as he used to be and were thinking of getting a second German shepherd. She walked over to the edge of the property and the dog came toward her, wagging his tail. But all of a sudden, Scooby lunged toward the woman and bit her in the crotch and started barking at her. Her two neighbors yelled at the dog. The woman said she didn’t suffer from any puncture wounds but was sore and her jeans had been torn.

She told police this was the fourth biting from Scooby that she knew of — with one being a 6-year-old girl who was bitten on the head. The officers warned the neighbors their dog would be taken to Animal Services and suggested they not tie him in the front anymore, keep him on a muzzle in public and take him to training. Man leaves children in car: At 6:25 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the 31800 block of Pacific Highway S., police were dispatched to a parking lot for reports that two young children had been left in the backseat of a locked vehicle. A witness said he was getting into this vehicle when he saw one of the children in a nearby car crying. Officers noted the children were about 2 to 3 years old and were in there about five to 10 minutes before police arrived. After a short while, a male approached the car. Police asked him where he was and he said he needed to run into GameStop “real fast.” One of the children was his and the other was his stepchild. Police explained the dangers of leaving children unattended in a vehicle and he said he understood. Ultimately, police felt there wasn’t probable cause to charge the man but forwarded the information to Child Protective Services for a followup. Runaway daughter: At 3:45 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the 4300 block of S. 309th St., a mother reported her daughter had run away. She last saw her daughter asleep at 6 a.m. She tried to contact her at noon that day but couldn’t reach her. She went to the residence and she was gone. She told police her daughter has a history of running away. Man sends lewd comments to girl: At 4:50 p.m. on Feb. 19 in the 2800 block of 18th Ave. S., a mother reported an unknown adult male made sexual comments and sent pornography to her 11-year-old daughter on a video chat app called Tango on the girl’s cell phone. The mother saw her daughter’s cell phone ringing and did not recognize the phone number. She saw it was the Tango app ringing and she answered the call. But she saw a male masturbating and immediately hung up.

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LEGAL NOTICES AUCTION NOTICE In compliance with RCW 46.5.130 Express Towing LLC will sell to the highest bidder at 35000 Pacific Highway S. in Federal Way, WA on 3/2/15 @ 12:00 pm. Viewing starts at 10 am. Published in Federal Way Mirror: February 27, 2014 FWM 2204

CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST. The City of Federal Way (“City”) is requesting proposals for the purpose of apparel, embroidery, and screen printing needs for the Federal Way Community Center (“FWCC”) and Recreation Department. The City’s needs are outlined in the following Request for Proposal (“RFP”). II. TIME SCHEDULE. The City will follow the following timetable, which should result in a selection of a firm by March 13, 2015. Issue RFP February 27, 2015 Deadline for Submittal of Proposals March 13, 2015 Preliminary Selection of Firm March 18, 2015 Notify Firm Chosen March 20, 2015 III. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS. A. All proposals should be sent to: David Clemons Federal Way Community Center 876 South 333rd Street Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Dogs (253) 835-6922 B. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner: “RFP – FWCC/Recreation Department apparel” C. All proposals must be received by March 13, 2015, at which time they will be opened. Three (3) copies of the proposal must be presented. No faxed or telephone proposals will be accepted. $300 (+) RAT TERRIER P U P S $ 3 0 0 . U n b e - Emailed proposals are acceptable and should be lievably cute, loving little sent to david.clemons@cityoffederalway.com.

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D. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight forward, concise description of provider capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the request. Special bindings, colored displays, promotional materials, etc. are not desired. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. Use of recycled paper for requests and any printed or photocopied material created pursuant to a contract with the City is desirable whenever practicable. Use of both sides of paper sheets for any submittals to the City is desirable whenever practicable. E. David Clemons, Administrative Assistant or a representative will notify the firm selected by March 20, 2015. F. All proposals must include the following information: -The names of individuals from those firms who will be working on the project and their areas of responsibility. -Specific experience of individuals relative to the proposed project. -A proposed outline of tasks, products and project schedule, including the number of hours required to complete each task or product. -A proposed budget based on the above outline of tasks, products and schedules. -References. IV. SELECTION CRITERIA. Factor/Weight Given 1. Responsiveness of the written proposal to the purpose and scope of service./30% 2. Price./40% 3. Quality of two samples. One 5”x6” screen printed image (2 colors) and one 3”x4” embroidered image (1 color) on cotton/poly blend fabric swatch. /30% Total Criteria Weight 100% Each proposal will be independently evaluated on factors one through three. V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. A. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive minor irregularities in any proposal. B. The City reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted, and to request additional information from any proposer. C. The City reserves the right to award any contract to the next most qualified contractor, if the successful contractor does not execute a contract

within thirty (30) days after the award of the proposal. D. Any proposal may be withdrawn up until the date and time set above for opening of the proposals. Any proposal not so timely withdrawn shall constitute an irrevocable offer, for a period of ninety (90) days to sell to the City, the services described in the attached specifications, or until one or more of the proposals have been approved by the City administration, whichever occurs first. E. The contract resulting from acceptance of a proposal by the City shall be in a form supplied or approved by the City, and shall reflect the specifications in this RFP. A copy of the contract is available for review and shall include requirements to comply with ADA, Civil Rights Act, and EEO requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any proposed agreement or contract that does not conform to the specifications contained in this RFP, and which is not approved by the City Attorney’s office. F. The Recipient, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. G. The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the firm in preparing, submitting or presenting its response to the RFP. VI. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Please go to www.cityoffederalway.com/bids for the Scope of Services and Cost requirements. Published in the Federal Way Mirror February 27, 2015 and March 6, 2015. FWM 2203

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: What’s up with all of these editorial board articles I’ve been reading about? A: Mr. Federal Way has wondered the same thing. Apparently, the publisher, editor and five community members get together and discuss events of importance in Federal Way. Mr. Federal Way thinks it’s just a reason to have a beer and has wondered why the invitation has not been forthcoming. So, because Mr. Federal Way is a warrior and warriors take one for the team, Mr. Federal Way marched right in and asked the publisher himself what is up with this. After he looked up and scowled at me, laced with a few unrecognizable words and followed with “none of your business,” which is actually Mr. Federal Way’s line, he did mention that the editorial board has started to give community members a say in the editorial direction of this esteemed newspaper. Now, this is not a direction to take lightly. In the newspaper world, the editorial pages are the primo real estate. For the publisher to give community

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claim as though it’s a fact. By the way, the mayor’s first year has seen enough successes to show us that he’s on a course that works. And course corrections will be made when necessary. The Performing Arts and Conference Center is, in my opinion, a perfect example of that. Roegner: “All public officials, including mayors, want to ‘manage’ the media’s message to the public because they want to be liked and re-elected. City Hall doesn’t want the public to read about police cars crashing into homes, or shootings, police brutality, gangs, or hear questions about priorities regarding the need for the Performing Arts and Conference Center versus a homeless shelter, or cost overruns of the downtown park or a police widow who feels she was mistreated by city government.” Response: So, what’s your point, Mr. Roegner? You tell us about “all” public officials, yet you then compile this broad list of selected items. Since we are in fact reading

members a say in this is a bold direction and a dangerous one as he also stated that the direction of this board is a majority rule and that the publisher does not have override authority on what the board decides. To do so would undermine the integrity of this board. Every once in a while, certain community members have pasted the publisher for decisions he has made. Some have even stated that he is a few turns short of being a card-carrying member of Howard Stern’s “Wack Pack.” To be honest, Mr. Federal Way has thought this a time or two also, but given this new information, Mr. Federal Way is going to cut him some slack. Lastly, this is a board that changes all of the time. The publisher stated he wanted all community members to have the ability to sit on this board and therefore instituted term limits. Every year, two or three members turn over. If you want to sit on this board, watch for the openings later this year. Mr. Federal Way plans on applying, especially if there is beer involved and definitely if the publisher is

about those things in the Mirror, what are you accomplishing with your assertion that “City Hall doesn’t want the public to read about” them? There are four policerelated items there. If you are upset with the police, write about it. Roegner: “Ferrell’s supporters are entitled to their opinion ... Some of the comments have become so uncivil, the Mirror found it necessary to remove several due to their caustic and personal nature.” Response: Well, we all thank the Mirror for shielding us from that lack of civility. I wish we could count on the Mirror to keep a closer eye on its opinion writers. But remember comments to an article are a brief reaction to something they read. In any event, they aren’t getting prime space in the Mirror. I admit I have been outspoken against city decisions over the years. These days, I still see things I question. But I feel a lot better with this mayor and City Hall. So, when I see attacks like those Mr. Roegner made, I am

compelled to respond. I hope readers will continue to do the same.

David McKenzie, Federal Way

Columnist’s ‘poker tells’ don’t support accusations Matthew Jarvis’s most recent commentary “$2 million question for Federal Way city officials” is an example of the passionate dialogue and civic engagement that makes this city great. In the past we’ve debated the merits of his ideas, such as calling for the closure of the popular and highly successful Federal Way Community Center. While there is plenty of room to debate the city’s policy of investing in downtown revitalization, his letter does include a few inaccuracies and omissions. In November the city Council voted 6-1 to approve the $8.2 million purchase of the 7.48-acre downtown site. The parcel is important to realizing residents’ vision of

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buying. This in itself is a minor miracle. Q: Mr. Federal Way, what’s this political season going to be like? A: Talk about “Wack Packs.” Generally, these questions are geared toward the political guru, Bob Roegner. If the publisher is a cardcarrying member then this guy is certifiable. Anyhow, you asked, and Mr. Federal Way never backs down from a challenge. This year is going to be fun. Well, fun like sticking hot needles under your fingernails type fun, but that’s Mr. Federal Way’s opinion. In a nutshell, there will be plenty to do. In the 30th District, Carol Gregory was appointed by the governor after the King and Pierce County Councils had a good ole fashioned stare down and in true political fashion could not make a decision. Gee, that’s something new isn’t it? She will seek election against Martin Moore and Mark Greene and likely others before this is all said and done. On the city council, Bob Celski is out and won’t rerun, Dini Duclos will seek re-election, which is exactly the opposite of the way it was two months ago. Politics as usual. The military has terms for this. Terms that can’t be said in a family newspaper. So, Mark Koppang jumped in to run in Celski’s old spot. This will likely attract a number of other competitors a revitalized downtown because it connects the adjacent Federal Way Transit Center and the Performing Arts and Conference Center sites with the Town Square Park. Residents have longed for a downtown to drive to, rather than just drive through. In creating a 21-acre core site that includes live arts and entertainment, conferences, the downtown park, public transit and parking, and the potential for 8 acres of new development, we are on the cusp of creating that desired downtown. Matthew’s comments, however, don’t address the substance of the city’s policy of investing in the downtown. Hopefully, he has more than his “poker tells” to support accusations that two well-known local developers engaged in a fraudulent bid on a property. Here are the facts, many of them previously and accurately reported in the Mirror. On June 3, 2014 the city council voted to green-light construction of the Performing Arts and Conference

before it is all over. Susan Honda also announced she will seek re-election. This leaves Lydia Assefa-Dawson as the only current city council member that has not announced her re-election. Mr. Federal Way says count on it. The school board has even bigger issues as Gregory’s position will need to be filled and Hiroshi Eto, Danny Peterson and Claire Wilson will all seek re-election. If you ever wanted on that cream puff assignment, this is your time as the opportunities are endless. South King Fire and Rescue also has two positions up this year in Mark Freitas and John Rickert. If Freitas reruns, watch for fireworks. To say the management at the fire department doesn’t like Frietas is an understatement. You would have a better shot getting the Hatfields and McCoys together for Thanksgiving dinner. Even Lakehaven (yawn) is getting into the act with two positions up for re-election. Chuck Gibson and Ron Nowicki are expected to rerun and have light competition. Q: Mr. Federal Way, I hear there are some changes coming to the Mirror. What’s going on? A: None of your business.

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Center, a move that will stimulate more than $60 million in construction-related spending in the downtown core. The owner of the Target site saw that his adjacent property was now more valuable than the approximately $6 million he previously sought. (The price had declined from the $7 million he paid for the property in 2007 before the recession sank the real estate market). He replaced his commercial broker and began looking for a higher price. Wei Zhang of Winston Investments, LLC submitted a bid of $8 million. Mr. Zhang had recently purchased the “Pal-Do World” site for $12 million. With a portfolio of regional investments and global investments, Mr. Zhang and Winston Investments are solid, reputable commercial investors and developers. The city then moved to beat out the Zhang offer with an improved price because the site is critical to controlling our city’s destiny in developing a downtown all

residents can take pride in. It doesn’t take a financial analyst to know that in commercial real estate the price of the property is determined by the current market, not a four-month-old offer and not an appraisal. Matthew may believe in his heart that Winston Investments and the property’s former owner and commercial broker engaged in fraud to inflate the price of the property, but the facts and the Mirror’s previous reporting shows that the market drove the price.

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Teen & Young Adult Art Disaply: Anime and Manga drawings created by local teen and young adult artists will be on display in March at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls. org or call 253-838-3668. Spring Cleaning Fundraiser: Donate your re-saleable clothing, jewelry, fashion accessories, handbags, shoes, and household linens through Sunday, March 22 at Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 2415 S. 320th St. Call 253-839-0344 or email sarah.calvaryelca@comcast.net to schedule a donation pick up. Tax receipts available. Summer Youth Theatre Program: Registration is now open for the 2015 summer camps. Visit rosebudctc.org for more information. AARP Tax Help: Free individual-

ized tax preparation assistance will be provided by trained AARP volunteers at 10 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in March at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, call the library at 253-838-3668 or visit www.kcls.org. Legal Clinic: The King County Bar Association provides free 30-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal issues at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Attorneys cannot represent clients but can refer to other assistance. Available by appointment only. Please call 206-267-7070 between 9 a.m. and noon, Tuesday through Thursday. English as a Second Language Classes: Classes to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills with an experienced instructor will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-3668. Super Wednesday- Afterschool Adventures: After school program for students grades 3 through 5 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday at the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-0257.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars: VFW Post 2886 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church, 1829 S. 308th St. For more information, contact Tom Leonard at thomasc29@ msn.com or call 253-927-1615. 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 253-941-7060 or visit www.greaterfederalwaykiwanis.org Lions Club: The Federal Way Lions Club meets at noon the first and third Tuesday of each month at Denny’s restaurant on 320th. For more information contact Bob Darrigan at 253-874-4282. Twin Lakes Toastmasters Club: Club meets from 6:30 to 7:55 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. For more information, contact Don Everly Smith at TwinLakesToastmasters@gmail.com or call 425-241-4888. Town Criers Toastmasters Club: Polish your public speaking and leadership skills at this weekly meeting, which runs 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at Panera Bread restaurant, 2107 S. 320th St. Contact toastmaster2577@gmail.com or call 253-735-5749.

Volunteers provide assistance with the following tasks: transportation, shopping, housework, laundry, minor home repair, communications (phone buddy) and yard work. To learn more about this rewarding opportunity, contact Tiffany Perri at

TiffanyP@ccsww.org or 253-8502525. Drivers needed: Volunteer drivers are needed to transport elderly residents in King County. Contact: 206-326-2800 or resource.l@ghc.

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Historical Society of Federal Way: Volunteer opportunities include collections care, greeting public at public events, docents for historic Denny and Barker cabins, computer work, building maintenance and phone calling. For more information, contact Diana NobleGulliford at diana@gulliford.com or call 206-412-5545. Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking Opportunities: Local non-profit is seeking volunteers for various positions including website manager, funding coordinator, event coordinator and graphic design coordinator. Email info@ fwcat.org for more information. Volunteer Chore Services: This Catholic Community Service program is committed to providing in-home chore assistance to elders and adults with disabilities, helping them to remain in their own home for as long as safely possible.

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