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South King Fire and Rescue bond failing by 3 percent BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

s of April 30, the $53.7 million South King Fire and Rescue Proposition

1 measure is behind by 3 percentage points needed for a supermajority of 60 percent. A total of 9,421 voters approved the bond at 57.52 percent, while 6,959

voters rejected it at 42.48 percent. The King County special election won’t be certified until 4:30 p.m. on May 12. “I’m very hopeful [it will

pass] but realistically we’re also planning to work with our elected officials, the board of commissioners, to determine the next steps if it doesn’t pass,” said South

King Fire and Rescue Chief Allen Church, noting the next steps will be to discuss potential changes to the bond in pricing, timing and whether they can afford

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We Day inspires Federal Way students

BY RAECHEL DAWSON

A Federal Way man is suing the city of Seattle and its police department for allegedly employing the man’s 2012 kidnapper as a police informant, despite his illegal residency in the U.S. Attorney Glenn Carpenter, Jr. filed the lawsuit on April 20 in King County Superior Court on behalf of the victim, who the Mirror is not naming. Cesar Hernandez-Garcia, also known as Jessahel Ortega-Baldis or Fernando Ortega-Baldis, is currently serving prison time for kidnapping, robbing and attempting to extort the man from his Federal Way-based auto mechanic shop on Feb. 20, 2012. The victim was at the shop around 7:20 p.m. when Hernandez-Garcia asked if he could come look at a car. As soon as the victim left the shop, he was forced at gunpoint into a van. According to court documents, he saw two other men in the van wearing ski masks and holding black AK-47 rifles. The victim saw the two men pass a badge to the man in the back seat. He described the badge as

to use capital reserves to purchase what is absolutely needed in the meantime. If the measure passes, the bond will replace technical

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Above, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll (right) speaks with We Day cofounder Craig Keilburger during the third annual We Day event at the Key Arena in Seattle last Thursday. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror

Left, Todd Beamer High School students pose for a photo by the Key Arena during the We Day event, which brought together various celebrity speakers to inspire youth. The line-up included Macklemore, Seahawks players Doug Baldwin, Luke Willson, Bobby Wagner, Jimmy Graham and Russell Wilson. Photo courtesy of Brian Choi

Ashely Rose Murphy, 17, sits at her dinner table with nine of her closest brothers and sisters. All but eight of them have some type of disability but each is a volunteer. On her recent Me to We trip to East Africa, she met two girls, Naomi and Faith, who have HIV. “They were too busy living their lives to think much about it,” she told a packed Key Arena during the third We Day event in Seattle on April 23. “… But we have something in common. I also have HIV.” The motivational youth speaker told her story of being abandoned by her biological father and birthed by an alcoholic/addict mother. When she was born, doctors took her blood, confirmed the unthinkable and told her adoptive parents to “prepare for the worst.” “But clearly, I had other plans,” Murphy said. “I wasn’t supposed to be here but I am and I feel great.” Thousands of teenaged students cheered. Murphy was just one of more than 40 inspirational speakers and performers to share their messages and stories about empowerment and compassion. Others included Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll, Macklemore, Seahawks players Doug Baldwin, Luke Willson, Bobby Wagner, Jimmy Graham and Russell Wilson. The first woman of color in space, Dr. Mae Jamison; Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno; Laila Ali — daughter of Muhammad Ali; Kweku Mandela, [ more WE DAY, page 10 ]

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DeVry University to close Federal Way campus BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com

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Gov. Jay Inslee signs House Bill 1279 into law, enhancing Federal Way tourism. Federal Way was represented by Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmembers Kelly Maloney and Martin Moore, as well as bill co-sponsor Rep. Carol Gregory, bill co-sponsor Rep. Linda Kochmar and Senators Mark Miloscia and Joe Fain. Courtesy city of Federal Way

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eVry University plans to close its campus in Federal Way by the end of the year. University officials announced Thursday their strategy to transition to an online-only model of education in the Seattle market. The transition means the university will close their campuses in both Federal Way and Lynwood, affecting a combined 528

students who attend the campuses. Approximately 50 percent of students at both locations currently take classes exclusively online, said Susie White, senior account supervisor for the MSLGroup public relations firm. Mayor Jim Ferrell said DeVry’s enrollment and footprint has “reduced considerably” since the campus opened here in 2001 at 3600 S. 344th Way. “We’re sorry to see their physical presence go,” Fer-

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rell said, adding, “There’s a great degree of competition. You’ve got Highline College, the University of Washington, Tacoma … It’s a highly competitive market. I think it’s expected these transitions will occur over time and are market-driven.” White said the campus closures later this year are pending approval from the Washington Student Achievement Council and the Higher Learning Commission. She said university officials will submit their plans to the council in the coming weeks and “we cannot speak to how quickly they will review [them].” DeVry will be reaching out to students to schedule individual planning meetings to discuss the options available to them during the transitions. One of these options is taking their remaining courses online. These students will be eligible for a 20 percent tuitions savings for the remainder of their degree program.

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You shined at our 4th Annual Spelling Bee!

Kumon’s 4th Annual Spelling Bee was held at Ace Montessori School of Federal Way on Wed 4/22/2015. The stage was beautifully set up, and there were jitters in the air. Students from the Federal Way area were represented: Green Gables, St Luke’s Vahallas, Panther Lake, Silver Lake, Brown’s Point, Nautilus, Spring Valley, Brooklake, Christian Faith, Woodmont, Seabury and Enterprise. Kumon of Federal Way’s Director, Sara Oh, spoke to the parents…saying that years ago, her now 10th grade daughter, had wonderful memories from the Spelling Bees offered at her elementary school. She’d like to thank Brooklake Christian School for giving her daughter a positive experience and for inspiring her to host an annual Spelling Bee for the 1ST PLACE: Tavishi Gupta – Brown’s Point Elementary School Maya Deaton – Brooklake Christian School Caleb Hyun – Nautilus Elementary School

Federal Way community, where she now raises her family. She added, ”Every child needs an opportunity to shine and I hope that this was one of many events in your children’s lives where they ‘shined’... Thank you for your support, encouragement and perseverance…it’s all worth it!” Congratulations to Shreeram Sabareesan, 3rd grade student at Spring Valley Montessori School. He received the Top Speller Award by spelling a word from an unpublished middle school level wordlist from Scripps National Bee 2014-15. He dedicated his award to his teacher as a thank you & encouragement as she undergoes her cancer treatment. His family plans to donate his scholarship money to Spring Valley Montessori School.

Award Recipients by Grade-Level (K/1st; 2nd/3rd & 4th/5th): 2ND PLACE: 3RD PLACE: Andrew Hyun – Nautilus Elementary School Advitha Alvaradaraj – St Luke’s Shreeram Sabareesan – Spring Valley Montessori School Olivia Armijo – Homeschool Vivian Pham – Christian Faith School Angelina Sin – Woodmont Elementary School

Look forward to our 5th Annual Spelling Bee next year! Kumon’s Spelling Bee is an annual spring-time event open to all K-5th Grade students in the greater Federal Way area.

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Marijuana debate ignites disagreement

Last week’s council meeting turned out to be one of the most contentious meetings in the last decade as city leaders’ passionate political views and questionable behavior overwhelmed the usually staid and dignified council chambers. The topic was council bill No. 672, which would ban recreational marijuana-related businesses. Since the legislation was supported on a 5-2 vote at first reading, it was expected to pass with the same margin. To supporters of the shops and the 53 percent of voters who supported legalization of marijuana, it was shaping up as a loss. Some anticipated the council vote for the ban would be followed by the city’s and Mayor Jim Ferrell’s first veto. Since five votes are needed to override the mayor’s veto, some also expected the following council meeting would yield the first veto override in city history. Pot supporters believed the council majority was using the regulatory system as a way to overturn the voters will. But, with the embarrassing prospect of the council overriding his veto, Ferrell proposed substitute bill No. 678, which would continue

the current moratorium on marijuana-related businesses but also call for a public vote. Similar legislation was being discussed in Olympia providing the opening for a compromise. Ferrell’s maneuver held a possible reversal of fortune for the mayor as he appeared to be on the verge of turning a potential 5-2 loss and override, into a potential win by putting the issue back to an electorate who had already demonstrated its support for marijuana. Council members Kelly Maloney, Bob Celski, Jeanne Burbidge, Martin Moore and Lydia Assefa-Dawson already voted in opposition to the pot shops and Maloney and Moore reasoned that the public might vote differently now than they had in the past. It would be politically awkward for them to oppose a public vote that would test their theory. Ferrell, a Republican-turned-Democrat, has been under some political pressure by both Democrats, and marijuana supporters, to show stronger leadership on the issue after he gave a “Key to the City” to Teri Hickel, a Republican [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner

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tate lawmakers are up for a raise in the next two years. It looks like it will be a lot larger than what they’re considering giving thousands of state workers and public school teachers. On May 13, the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is set to vote to give lawmakers an 11 percent raise . That would be more than double the percentage increase that those same legislators are considering for state workers and teachers. Teachers know this and are incensed about it. Some have written the commission urging it to be less generous. And they made their feelings clear when Gov. Jay Inslee spoke at Saturday’s rally of 5,000 educators and supporters on the steps of the state Capitol. Inslee acknowledged that it has been six years since the state provided a cost-of-living adjustment for teachers. When he pledged to fight to secure a “real COLA” of 4.8 percent in the next budget, he was briefly drowned out by a chant of “12 percent, 12 percent” – a slightly off reference to the pending double-digit pay hike for lawmakers. (Inslee, by the way, stands to get a 4 percent raise) To be fair, lawmakers aren’t involved in the process of setting their own pay. That’s the role of the commission, an independent panel expected to operate free of political encumbrances. Its members aren’t supposed to be swayed by the salary woes faced by teachers. Nor are they to be affected by knowing the 147 men and women in the Legislature have been held in contempt by the state Supreme Court for violating constitutional dictates for school funding. Commissioners derived their recommendations from a consultant’s analysis using something called the Willis System that tries to put a value to various duties associated with a particular job. In this instance the consultant calibrated lawmakers’ responsibilities and earnings against those of nonunion state administrators and their wages and concluded lawmakers are underpaid. Their last raise came in 2008. Commissioners in

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A date no one should forget May 8 — does that date mean anything to you? At one time, it was known as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). Another such day was Armistice Day. Nov. 11 — that was the day that Armistice was signed ending World War I. It is sad that these days are being forgotten. My dad was in Europe on Armistice Day. I was in Europe on

Victory in Europe Day. At the end of 195 days of combat, I was glad to still be alive. We met the Russians at the Elbe River about 50 miles west of Berlin on April 27, 1945. Fighting stopped then. On May 8, 1945, we were told that the war was over. I remember thinking that there should be some celebration. There was none. It was just another day. I kept looking for something of significance to happen so that I could remember it for the rest of my life. Nothing happened until after dark that night. For the first time, trucks drove with their headlights on. May 8. Nearly 70 years ago. I was there.

Leo J. Thoennes, Federal Way

Gregory ad is unclear The recent ad in the Mirror, “Thank you Rep. Carol Gregory” funded by Washington United for Fair Revenue is a classic, albeit simplistic, example of the politics of obfuscation and division. Allow me to provide a translation of key terms in the ad. Fair revenue: “Revenue” is a fancy word that means taxes. The word taxes does not play well with voters, so the less-objectionable word revenue is substituted for the well-understood word taxes. “Fair” is an obfuscation for as much taxes as we can soak the taxpayer, be it individuals or corporations. Fair share is never quantified

because whatever it is today is never enough tomorrow. If it is 40 percent today, some in government will want 50 percent tomorrow and when they get 50 percent, they’ll want 60 percent. And so it goes until the people and businesses of high-tax states, like New York, leave for tax friendly states. Hard working families and wealthy corporations: This is an example of the politics of division. Sliceand-dice the electorate. Divide and conquer is the strategy. Divide by race, gender, income, age, sexual orientation, whatever. Concoct phony wars on the middle class, women, etc. Good guys versus bad guys.

In this case, (big number) “hard working families” are the good guys versus (little number) “wealthy corporations” are the bad guys. That is to say, families are hard working (good) and corporations are wealthy (bad). And by inference, families are not wealthy and corporations don’t work hard. The simple message: “Don’t worry hard working families, this tax, eh, revenue increase will only affect wealthy corporations.” A more honest approach would be to say we want to increase taxes on businesses so that we can, among other things, put more money into our schools. But “honest politicians” once again seems every bit the oxymoron as fresh frozen, military intelligence and lead from behind.

Gary Heil, Federal Way

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running for the Legislature. Ferrell’s proposal included a November public vote, as opposed to putting it on the August ballot. This will likely result in more people voting on the issue as turnout is higher in general elections than in primary elections. However, Ferrell probably calculated that it would also bring more Democratic votes out. That would help appointed state Rep. Carol Gregory, D-Federal Way, in her battle with Hickel, and earn Ferrell some points with Democrats, his new political base. Although the substitute motion was floated conceptually for a few days, the maneuver exposed some serious partisan fissures in the ranks of our elected officials as Republicans Maloney, Celski and Moore recognized the motion’s political consequences to Hickel. Maloney then led the fight to substitute the August primary for the general election. It would be a smaller set of voters and many believe Republicans are more likely to vote in a primary than Democrats. It was at this point that long-held council procedure and tempers interceded to provide debate that was not the city’s finest hour of statesmanship. Despite the change in the form of government, the mayor and council have continued the practice of the mayor participating equally in the council’s debate on policy matters, which is a holdover from the council-manager form of government. Previously, the mayor was a member of the council and entitled to manage the meeting, participate in debate and cast a vote. In the strong mayor form of government, the mayor is a separately elected official with only limited ability to speak and no vote. Ferrell and Mayor Skip Priest before him, have been very active participants in the debate. Both mayors should have passed the gavel to the deputy mayor if they wanted to contribute to the discussion, as it is the council’s meeting and mayoral participation should be minimal. The mayor’s role is to impartially manage the discussion ensuring fairness, objectivity and civility. Most of the debate was a civil dialog on the two competing election date options. But as the debate continued, the tone took a heated turn and in one exchange, Maloney challenged Ferrell in a somewhat direct manner. That Ferrell reacted was unsurprising, but he overreacted and clearly lost his temper. When the theatrics concluded, Maloney’s motion to substitute August for November failed with Burbidge, Dini Duclos, Susan Honda and Asseffa-Dawson voting “no” and Maloney, Moore and Celski voting “yes.” The final motion passed 7-0, placing the issue on the November ballot. Unfortunately, much of Ferrell’s victory moment was undermined by his own loss of poise and heavy-handed meeting management. Difference of opinion and philosophy is part of our democratic process. But the acrimonious debate also exposed the need for a long overdue change in council procedure. The mayor’s participation in debate should change to be consistent with the new form of government. This mayor and council have many different values and personalities. Despite their differences and bruised relationships, they have worked well together in the past and shouldn’t let this issue become a permanent wedge in undermining their professional responsibilities. Ferrell got his needed political win, but it came at a price. It’s now his job to set the example and lead. He should, and probably already has, reached out to the council to change procedures and smooth out working relationships. The council needs to do their part as well and let go of any leftover feelings. This controversy didn’t have to happen. In November, the council should follow the public’s advice, which ever way it goes.

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

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Katrice Pond signs her letter of intent to play for Grand Canyon. Contributed photo

LOCAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYER COMMITS TO UNIVERSITY

Katrice Pond, a volleyball player at Christian Faith School, has signed her letter of intent to play for Grand Canyon University. She also considered the University of New Orleans, University of Toledo and Colorado Mesa University. Pond is a twotime SeaTac 1B League MVP and helped lead Christian Faith School to the state 1B semi-finals and a third place finish this year. She is the fifth player in the last three years from Christian Faith School to go on to play college volleyball and the first nationally ranked player from the school. Grand Canyon University is one of the newest members of the Division 1 Western Athletic Conference, joining in 2013. It is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Pond will receive a full ride scholarship to the university.

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Local Special Olympics soccer program highly successful BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

occer in Federal Way has been synonymous with success. There has been a high level of talent in the area for decades now. The high schools in the area have had numerous state playoff appearances and state titles. The Federal Way FC has brought home championships locally and nationally. Kelyn Rowe, Lamar Neagle and Sean Okoli grace our televisions during Major League soccer games. So it should come as no surprise that the local Special Olympics team adds to that rich Federal Way soccer tradition. “Last year, I believe we totaled four gold medals and two bronze medals at regionals and state,” team head coach Stuart Snow said. Snow has been the head coach of the program for the past eight years. He is also the head coach of the girls soccer team at Green River Community College. Originally the program was run by King County. Once Federal Way became an established city, control was given to the city. Sharon Boyle has been coordinating the soccer program and other Special Olympic sports for many

of the years it has been in existence. She helps with paperwork, transportation and other logistical needs for the team. Currently, the program has three different teams within it, all with varying skill levels. The blue team is the top skill level, the white is the intermediate level and the red is the beginner level. Since taking over, Snow’s blue teams won seven gold medals, four silver medals and two bronze medals. The white team has won three golds, two silvers and two bronzes. Amy Wallsmith coaches the red team and has been with the program only three years. In that time, the team has won two gold medals at regionals and two bronze medals at state. The blue team has won the state championship four times. The team is for ages 19 and up after they finish playing for their high school teams. Currently, the oldest player is 51 and the youngest is 21. When Snow took over, they barely had enough players for two teams. Now the program is growing at a tremendous rate. “We barely had two and now we have a full three,” Snow said. “I try not to

Above, the Federal Way Special Olympics soccer team gather before practice on April 15 and laugh at one of coach Snow’s many jokes. Practices are held on the Saghalie Middle School grass field in the evenings during the week. Right, Coaches Amy Wallsmith and Dave Remmem look on as Coach Snow gets players in line to begin a drill. Players began working on passing and defensive drills shortly after. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror

have more than seven players per team, but we’re at 25 players now. We lose a couple each year, but we gain even more. We’re now starting to think about putting together a fourth team. Which is great, we’re doing something right.”

similar skills. They then have the regional tournament at Starfire Sports. This is where teams earn their way to the state championships, which is not guaranteed. Finally, the teams meet in [ more SOCCER, page 7 ]

Thomas Jefferson softball tops Kentwood in key game BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

Jefferson and Kentwood faced each other once already this season in a game that saw the Conks get the close win. A couple of late-inning runs pushed them past the Raiders. On Monday, it was the Raiders

turn as they won 5-3 in a game that saw them fall behind early. While the game was important enough for them just to get payback, it had a big effect on the South Puget Sound League North standings. The Raiders started slow, going hitless in the first two innings. They gave up a run quickly in the first

FORMER THOMAS JEFFERSON TRACK ATHLETE WINS NCAA CONFERENCE TITLE

Washington and Lee University’s Aaron Jeong won the 100-meter event at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship on April 18. He won the event with a time of 10.78 seconds, a personal best on the season and a facility record. Jeong also placed second in the 200-meter event. Jeong graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 2011.

The season starts with about a month-and-a-half worth of training before they play their first games in the sorting tournament, which is usually in Redmond. That tournament gets all of the teams separated into groups of

Isabelle McLarty hits for a triple during the third inning of Monday’s 5-3 win over Kentwood. McLarty was 2-3 with a walk and two RBIs on the day. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror

inning and another in the top of the third. In the bottom of the third, Jefferson had their first response on a triple by junior Isabelle McLarty. Leanne Bryant, a freshman, brought her home on the next at-bat, bringing the score to 2-1. Jefferson made a splash both defensively and offensively in the fourth inning. Samantha Simundson made a diving catch to prevent any possible Kentwood rally in the inning. Meanwhile, the offense drove home three runs on three hits and took a lead they did not give back. An insurance run in the bottom of the sixth brought the score to 5-2. There was a scary moment in the top of the seventh when Bryant, who was pitching, had a line drive bounce off the front of her glove and hit her in the face. She was given a concussion test and continued in the game. Kentwood added one run as they tried to rally in the seventh. With one runner on base, Bryant struck out the final batter in the game, giving the Raiders the victory. “The girls really wanted this,”

Jefferson head coach Greg Campbell said. “It was a big win for them. We’re a much better team than we were at the start of the season. I think we’re in good position to surprise some teams in the playoffs.” The win brought Jefferson’s record to 8-5 in league play and 9-5 overall. They jumped Kentwood in the standings by half a game with the win as the Conks fell to 7-5 in league play and 9-5 overall. Jefferson moved up to third place in the conference with a 15-3 win over Mount Rainier and a Federal Way loss to Kentwood on Tuesday. Jefferson lost 13-6 to undefeated Tahoma on Wednesday, bringing their record to 9-6 in league play and 10-6 overall. They now sit in fifth place as Federal Way beat Mount Rainier 17-9 on Wednesday and Kentwood beat Kent-Meridian 15-0 and 12-0 on Wednesday as well. The Raiders’ remaining games are against Todd Beamer, Decatur and Federal Way. The May 7 matchup with Federal Way to end the season could have seeding implications for post-season tournaments.

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Beamer tops Federal Way in tennis to break second place tie BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

odd Beamer and Federal Way have both seen improvement in their tennis programs this year. It was reflected on the court as the Titans defeated the young Eagles team 3-2 on Wednesday. Avery Liening, the top ranked player in the league, was matched up against Federal Way’s talented freshman Olivia Chong in the No. 1 singles match. The effort from both girls was on full display as they often scrambled to make shots during long rallies. Liening was victorious in

the match, winning 6-1, 6-2. Beamer also took the next two matches on the day as they secured the win with a 3-0 lead. Beamer’s top doubles team of Heidi Kim and Michelle Riedel topped Federal Way’s team of Rozelle Schwyhart and Tess Gabert in a tightly contested match that needed an extra game. Kim and Riedel won 6-2, 7-5. The second doubles match also went in Beamer’s favor as Jennifer Lim and Nicole Pangan defeated Anna Rodriguez and Melissa Ouk 6-3, 6-1. The last two matches went in Federal Way’s favor as

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the state championship tournament at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Summer Games tournaments begin on May 29. Beyond the results on the field is something more important to the coaches. The bond they build with the players has a lasting impact on them. “They’re an amazing group of athletes,” Snow said. “There’s no bad day. They’re all just full of joy and happiness every time we’re with them. They have probably taught me 10 times what I ever taught them.” Snow got involved in the program through his family as his half sister-in-law is special needs. They signed her up for soccer and found that the team was going through a transition period. His prior time he spent involved with soccer made him a natural fit for the team. Dave Remmem is another member of the coaching staff who has been closely linked with the special needs community. He has been involved with the program for a year. “I came out as a parent after we got my daughter involved in Special Olympics,” Remmem said. “She wanted me to help coach, so they were gracious enough to let me help.”

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they both went into three sets. The last set for each was the first to 10 points, but they still had to win by two. Hannah Kim of Federal Way was able to defeat Beamer’s Briana MaoBarry in a back and forth match. The two were evenly matched as Kim took the victory 6-4, 4-6, 10-5. Perhaps the most dramatic victory of the day was in the final doubles match. Federal Way’s Kaley Cruz and Sydney Truong were victorious over Beamer’s Natalie Hoss and Malina Shaw. The match’s third set saw Cruz and Truong jump out to a decent-sized lead

Remmem’s daughter is 28 currently and was unable to join the Special Olympics program when they previously lived in California due to lack of access. She was interested in sports as she watched her older brothers play. “It’s rewarding working with the kids,” Remmem said. “It’s like a big family, every time you come, they’re happy to see you. They have smiles and they’re excited. It makes everyone feel good.” A short amount of time spent at one of the team’s practices reaffirms the familylike atmosphere all three coaches enjoy. Players and coaches all joke and laugh with each other constantly. Encouragement also comes from all over the field. They all still remain focused on getting better at soccer through it all. “It’s impossible to not enjoy doing this because of the way that they are,” Snow said. “The neatest thing about working with this group is that they’re as good as they are, and they’re fine with that. How could you do better than that? Just be happy with who you are. It’s a special thing you don’t get very often.” The teams’ next games will be at the King County Regional tournament at Starfire Sports in Tukwila on Saturday, May 2.

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ryce Kasota had to duck out early from King County Executive Dow Constantine’s state of the county address on Monday. It was to take an exam at Seattle Central College so she could continue her streak of a 3.9 GPA and earn her as-

sociate degree in nursing. But Kasota wasn’t always in the position to succeed. “As a single mother before she finished high school, Bryce faced an uncertain future,” Constantine told a room full of nearly 200 people at the Federal Way Community Center. “She credits a Public Health employee from the Nurse-Family Partnership with helping her escape

an abusive relationship, and helping her become the supportive mother her daughter needs.” Constantine said it’s early actions such as this that sets the tone for lifelong success. Which is why Constantine, along with the King County Council, is proposing a six-year levy called Best Starts for Kids, to be on this November’s general election

ballot. Best Starts for Kids will raise $58 million in the first year, if passed, and will cost the average homeowner in King County “about a dollar a week.” The levy lid increase of 14 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value adds about $56 a year in taxes. “The failure to invest early leads to much costlier crisis

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City ordering demolition of burned business building BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com

he city of Federal Way is moving forward with an order to demolish a commercial building that a fire severely damaged in October. The building, located in the 29200 block of Pacific Highway S., housed businesses Sin on Skin Tattoo and Body Piercing, Awards by Wilson and unoccupied business All Martial Arts Supplies. The scorched structure — also the site of a large illegal marijuana grow operation — has sat vacant since it burned down on Oct. 14. Police confiscated 500 marijuana plants from the building’s basement during the investigation.

Michael Morales, the city’s new director of the Community Development Department, said he’s been driving around town since he began his position last month to check out the “good, bad and the ugly” throughout the city. “We had not taken any action on this building,” Morales said. “Using the dangerous building provisions of city code, we tagged it. What that means is there’s a 20-day period for the property owner to appeal because we’re ordering the demolition of the building.” Morales said the city has not received a response from the property owner yet. A hearing was set for Thursday — after the Mir-

A burned building along Pacific Highway South once housed several businesses before a fire destroyed it in October. The city will soon demolish the building, per city code. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror ror’s publishing deadline — when the property owner may appeal the city’s decision. He added sometimes burned buildings and the like will sit for a while, so the city may give insurance

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grandson of Nelson Mandela; a man with no legs, Spencer West and many others also spoke. Close to 600 students from the Federal Way school district were among 15,000 students, teachers and volunteers who attended. All of them earned their way into the event by taking on one local and global challenge. “Seeing 600 of our students who have participated in local and global causes inspired by incredible motivational speakers at We Day, inspires me and makes me grateful that Federal Way Public Schools is committed to educating students about issues that impact not only our community, but the world,” said Randy Kazor, the director of global initiatives at the school district. Co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger founded We Day after Craig Kielburger created the international charity Free The Children at just 12 years old. Now in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, the Canadian-based youth empowerment event wouldn’t be in Seattle, or the U.S., without the help of Pete Carroll, event sponsors but also Federal Way Public Schools. “Federal Way, in its own way, played a part in bringing We Day to the United States,” said school board member Hiroshi Eto. “Free the Children cofounder Craig Kielburger selected our district to help kick off the first-ever We Day event in the United States — We Day Seattle.” In October 2012, Craig Kielburger launched the announcement of the first We Day in the U.S. at Federal Way High School. The event was streamed live to each school in the district and spawned the We Scare Hunger food drive that each school in the district participates in to this day. The first We Day was on March 27, 2013, and more than 1,200 students from the Federal Way school district attended. Yet, many attribute Carroll as the true persuasion. “I had an opportunity to hear Craig speak in Tacoma and he inspired me with his energy and enthusiasm,” Carroll said at a press conference during We Day. “… I contacted him a couple days after that and I had to do a little homework, a little research and started asking what he was all about.” He was inspired. “We sensed an opportunity when he said that he’d love to be in an American school,” Carroll said. “We got started, we got to start now, so we joined arms and we rushed it along to get here. We pushed it because we wanted to get it

Rapper Macklemore surprises students with an appearance during the We Day event in Seattle last week, which nearly 600 Federal Way students attended. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror along, we wanted to be first and we wanted to set the tone for We Day coming to America. And it’s such an obvious movement that once people become aware of it, everybody wants to be part of it.” Soon, Microsoft was an early sponsor, while Allstate would join later. This year, students are still being impacted by the fivehour phenomenon. “A lot of kids nowadays are complaining about what they don’t have or something that we really want but won’t get but there are other kids in different countries that are suffering way more than we are,” said Todd Beamer High School senior Carrie Lyn Ramos, 17. “I think We Day really opened my eyes to that.” Ramos participated in Todd Beamer High School teacher Sue Bergman’s Current World Problems, Inspiring Youth class and was a “crowd pumper” volunteer at the We Day event. Also a senior at Todd Beamer High School, 18-year-old

companies time to investigate. Morales is confident these investigations are complete. The city has the authority to carry out the abatement process, then may pursue the demolition costs from

the property owner. “It’s all part of taking a more proactive approach to code enforcement,” Morales said, noting the city hopes to have the building demolished and the lot cleared by May.

Tomo Weir said he was most inspired by Spencer West. “He shows that even though he has a disability and half of his body is gone, he still never gives up and tries his best at everything he does,” said the Free the Children club member. “He climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and he walks on his hands, it’s unbelievable what he can do.” Bergman said We Day’s performances are enjoyable but she was particularly moved by Mae Jemison. Jemison went to college at the age of 16 before becoming an engineer, a doctor and eventually an astronaut. “I think as a teacher, the energy in the room and watching the kids just go crazy and to see their expressions light up as they’re seeing the different performers and getting involved and wanting to go so badly that they’re willing to go to two to three days of training before they even get to the event,” Bergman said. “The time commitment the kids are making and the time that the Free the Children club members have participated in all year long, just for the opportunity to go, it’s just really rewarding because I know how hard they worked in order to get there.” And if We Day is meant to empower teenagers and young adults, it’s reached at least one Federal Way student. “Our club president said beforehand that when you go to these and listen to inspirational speakers, don’t just say, ‘Oh, that’s cool’ and go back to your old habits,” Weir said. “Take it in and make a difference and that’s something I’ve been wanting to do this year more than any other year.” On weekends, Weir volunteers at a local food bank near his house, the Federal Way Senior Center, and was able to contribute a lot by getting donations from grocery stores and giving to those in need. “It’s a really cool experience for kids to be recognized for doing good things and for helping their community, for helping their global community, working together in the school community and reaching out to help others,” said Joni Hall, Todd Beamer’s principal. “To understand how it’s important to give back and how it’s important to be selfless and to help others, but also get rewarded because they’re kids.” Students from Thomas Jefferson High School, Decatur High School, Federal Way High School, Kilo, Lakota, Saghalie, TAF Academy, Federal Way Public Academy, Sequoyah, Sacajawea, Nautilus, International Academy, Illahee, Totem, Truman, Woodmont and Camelot were present at We Day. For more information or to get involved, visit www. weday.com.

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New garden spaces make it possible for PowellsWood Garden to expand offerings at their annual Mother’s Day weekend event. Each year, Monte and Diane Powell offer up a taste of English garden inspired hospitality during their Mother’s Day open days, and this year is no exception with guest speakers, a book signing, tea, tours, and music. Mother’s Day weekend hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. Entrance is $5, free for children under 12. Visitors are requested to take the shuttle from Sacajawea Park, just east of the garden, at 1401 S. Dash Point Road. On-site parking is limited to handicapped vehicle parking only. Saturday only • Angie Narus, author of “Walking Washington’s Gardens,” will be signing copies of her book in the Spring Garden from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Elizabeth Kroker, reining Pierce County Beekeeping Association Honey Queen, will speak on beekeeping in the Woodland Garden at 11 a.m. Association members will also be on hand with educational materials. Visit pcbeekeepers.org for more information.

Farmers Market to open Mother’s Day weekend FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Federal Way Farmers Market will open for their new season on Mother’s Day weekend, beginning Saturday, May 9. New to the market this year is a booth featuring fruits and vegetables that Decatur High School agricultural students grew. They will also offer rabbits, chickens

• Bluegrass musicians WB Reid and Bonnie Zahnow return to delight audiences with their lively tunes on the House Garden patio from 1-3 p.m. Sunday only • Gardener extraordinaire Marianne Binetti will share “What Mama Never Told You — Tips, Tricks and Dirt Cheap Ideas for your Garden” in the Woodland Garden at 1:30 p.m. • Harpist Deborah McClellan will play from 1-3 p.m. in the Garden Room. Both days • Tea hosted by Diane Powell in the Garden Room from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Menu and pricing is available at powellswood.org/category/events. • Local artist Chris Stiles displays his unique prints and cards, which are available for purchase in the Upper House Garden. • Garden tours beginning every hour on the half hour in the Entry Garden. Tours include bits of garden history, maintenance tips and plant identification. PowellsWood Garden is located at 430 South Dash Point Road in Federal Way. A Northwest pleasure garden tucked away in a neighborhood, the 3 acres of cultivated garden are nestled against another 35 acres of native successional forest. A series of exquisite hedges help define seven distinct garden rooms. and eggs at their booth on May 9. The market will feature its usual favorites, including farmer-direct produce, flowers, bakery items, arts, crafts, breakfast, lunch, snacks, live music and special events. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9 through Oct. 31 in the Sears parking lot at The Commons mall along Pacific Highway at 1701 S. 320th St., Federal Way. Visit www.federalwayfarmersmarket.com for more information.

A great garden brings people together. Weekend Events Include:

• Tea in the Garden Room • Guest Speakers: Elizabeth Kroker - Sat. at 11:00 am Marianne Binetti - Sun. at 1:30 pm • Book Signing with Angie Naras • Garden Tours on the Half Hour • Local Artist Chris Stiles • Musical Entertainment: Bluegrass with WB Reid & Bonnie Zahnow - Sat. at 1:00pm Harpist Deborah McClellan - Sun @ 1:00pm Visitors are requested to take the shuttle from Sacajawea Park at 1401 S. Dash Point Road. On-site parking is limited to handicapped only. Full schedule of weekend events available on our website:

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The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is offering music, food and garden tours during Mother’s Day weekend on May 9-10. Contributed photo

Mother’s Day weekend in the garden FROM STAFF REPORTS

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is offering music and food in the garden on Mother’s Day weekend, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 9-10. Music and the sweet scents from Street Treats will fill the air as mothers and families relax on the beautiful Rutherford Conservatory Terrace and tour the garden. Classical guitar melodies by Leon Christian will set the scene for a relaxing visit. Christian will perform from 12-3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Each year in honor of our mothers, a beautiful plant is offered that represents all that we love about our mothers. Spe-

cially designed for Mother’s Day, the 2015 Mother’s Day Flower Collection features the beautiful Rhododendron “Fragrant Star,” which many consider to be the most fragrant deciduous azalea. Its large snowy white flowers top lovely blue foliage that look like stars in the sky. The Mother’s Day Flower Collection makes the perfect living gift to commemorate Mother’s Day. The Mother’s Day Flower Collection was launched in 2013 with Rhododendron williamsianum, followed in 2014 with Rhododendron “Wine and Roses.” From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 9-10, Street Treats will offer delicious homemade desserts and beverages, including tea and coffee. The garden is located at 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way. For information, visit rhodygarden.org or call 253-838-4646.

Create a precious moment for mom (NewsUSA) - Mom. Just the mention of the word can spark memories of love, warmth and kindness. It’s why a day has been designated just for her, honoring all that she’s done. Trying to decipher what to give “the woman who has everything,” however, can be a challenge. Experts agree, saying there is a tremendous amount of pressure to find the perfect gift (I’m talking to you, Hallmark), when in reality, most just want to know that they’re cherished. So, what says love to one of the — if not the most — important woman in your life? Read on for some ideas on how to create a precious moment for mom on her special day. • Give the gift of time. Anyone can take mom out for a nice meal — the restaurant business counts on it. But a real treat might be to shoo her off for some alone time to her favorite book or clothing store (maybe with a gift card in hand) while you stay home and cook and clean for her. This way, she gets

the best of both worlds — no chores for a day and time to herself with a little pocket money to boot. • Write down some heartfelt words. Be it in poem, story or a letter, moms love the written word. For added panache, tuck this on a tray with a homemade breakfast (in bed, of course), a handpicked flower in a vase, and you can count on a few tears. • Pick the perfect pendant. Every woman loves jewelry, but it can be difficult finding that piece that embodies the amount of love you have for this lady called mom. Which is why Galatea has created a hand-carved pearl that contains the first near field communication in the

industry. The Momento Pearl allows users to create a tailored voice message that can be played when the pearl is tapped against a compatible mobile device. Taking smart jewelry to a completely new level, the Momento Pearl can also store a variety of digital content including images, messages and web links — so even if you can’t be with mom on her day, you can still send her a message of love or photo with a piece of jewelry that will last a lifetime. “A person can ‘live’ with this pearl forever, as it holds the voice and memories of a loved one,” says inventor and Galatea founder Chi Huynh. “The real interest in the Momento Pearl lies in its ability to summon a voice, a memory and emotion,” adds Huynh, who plans on introducing more NFCenabled jewelry to include gemstones and diamonds. The new Galatea line includes earrings, rings and pendants in 14k white or yellow gold. To learn more, visit www.galateausa.com.

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Federal Way’s World Vision responds to deadly Nepal earthquake FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way-based World Vision sent a team of 205 staff to Nepal to assess the damage in rural areas after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed over 4,800 people. A couple of World Vision staff from Federal Way also went to Nepal to help with relief efforts, said Amy Parodi, media relations director for World Vision. Disaster management staff found both roads and trails blocked by landslide in some of the remote areas, making access difficult. World Vision teams also found extensive damage and a need for basic survival supplies as they reached remote villages outside of Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday. Those supplies include food, potable water, household supplies and shelter. Staff reported it can take as long as three days to walk to some of the most remote villages in Nepal from other towns, even when the roads are not blocked. In one village, the earthquake destroyed all of the town’s 176 homes and 25 percent of the population are still missing, World Vision reports.

Matt Darvas of World Vision reached the village of Gorkha on Sunday. “They’re telling me, ‘No one is getting in and no one is getting out,’” Darvas said in a World Vision news release. “Children are hungry, but most families store their food supplies in their homes, so when their homes collapsed, they lost their access to food.” He added these villages are “scattered and dotted along steep mountainsides, and even helicopters are having difficulty landing with the heavy cloud cover.” On Sunday, World Vision’s aid group began distributing shelter materials and blankets to about 1,000 families. Additional supplies are being airlifted from a regional warehouse and include hygiene kits, cooking kits, mosquito nets, sleeping bags and sleeping mats, buckets and water purification tablets. World Vision plans to reach at least 100,000 people in Bhaktapur, Gorkha, Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Lamjung districts with relief supplies, shelter, clean water and sanitation, and child protection, education and health programs. The organization will also establish child-friendly spaces, in Kathmandu, Lamjung and Gorkha. These spaces are safe areas set up for play, music and activities for children so that they have a safe place to go while their families

are in transition. World Vision, a Christian international relief organization, is accepting donations to support its response to the earthquake. Donations can be made at www.worldvision. org, by texting NEPAL to 777444 (makes an automatic $10 donation), or by calling 1-888-562-4453 (1-888-56-CHILD).

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In the spirit of beautification, the city of Federal Way Art Commission has put out a call to artists requesting interesting, family-friendly designs to vinyl-wrap the utility boxes around the city. The intent is to keep these designs for years to come so that community members and visitors can enjoy and remember this vibrant, up-and-coming city. Examples of current designs can be found along South 320th Street, 20th Avenue South, South 348th and Enchanted Parkway and near the Transit Center. Artists may submit an application with multiple designs. The Arts Commission will begin reviewing submissions on June 21. A stipend is available to selected artists. For more information, visit www.cityoffederalway.com/ artscommission or contact Bo Du at bo.du@cityoffederalway.com 253-835-6928.

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officers responded and noticed the man was standing in the middle lane of Pacific Highway South yelling at a stopped car. The man’s arms were in the air and he appeared to be trying to fight the vehicles that were stopped in the roadway. He yelled, “C’mon! C’mon!” while pounding his chest and flailing his arms around. An officer ordered the man to laid down on the sidewalk, however, he walked back to the sidewalk and sat down on the retaining wall. Police could see that he was holding a folding knife in his right hand. They told him to drop the knife on the ground and he refused, yelling, “Don’t kill me! Are you going to shoot me?” After an officer told the man to drop the knife about 10 times, he finally did so but then grabbed the knife again, opening and closing the blade, while yelling, “The knife isn’t even open.” As more units arrived, he dropped the knife in a grassy area but refused to get onto the ground. Two officers deployed their rifles and a third officer deployed his or her handgun, pending an opportunity to take the man into custody. Officers directed the man to lie down on the ground with his palms up. He refused to and moved back and forth towards the knife, saying, “Just give me a minute” and “Let me talk to my family first.” He refused to comply with police orders, who told him he was under arrest. Officers advised the man to comply with their orders or they would shoot him with a 40 mm “less lethal rubber round.” The man continued refusing to comply and placed his hands on the ground, then put

them up “as if he was about to get off the ground,” according to the report. He told police he wanted to call his family before he “was killed.” An officer deployed a 40mm and struck the man in his right thigh. The man then complied with police’s instructions and lay down on the ground. The 37-year-old Spanaway man refused medical attention and told police, “Man, why didn’t you guys just shoot me with a real gun?” He was arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing a law enforcement officer, and was booked into SCORE jail. Panhandlers brawl: At 2:50 p.m. on April 26 at 3000 S. 320th St., a man and woman were involved in a mutual physical altercation at the north Interstate 5 off-ramp. No injuries were reported or observed. Both would not say what started the altercation, however, both are panhandlers and working the same area. Co-worker strangles fellow employee: At 3:20 p.m. on April 26 at 32125 32nd Ave. S., a man working for the same company as the victim got upset with his co-worker for telling their boss that the suspect stole items. The suspect strangled and punched the victim, who said he could not breath during the strangling. The suspect fled before police arrived. Driver pulls out gun during altercation: At 10:35 a.m. on April 25 at 28719 Military Road S., a witness said a male and female in a silver Sedan pulled into the gas pump area, when a Jeep Cherokee occupied by two men pulled next to them. All of the parties started yelling and the jeep driver got out

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and pointed a gun at the couple in the sedan. The drivers of both vehicles then left eastbound on South 288th St. toward Auburn. Police conducted an area check with negative results. Woman strikes boyfriend with pan: At 3:19 a.m. on April 25 in the 31000 block of 18th Ave. S., a 24-year-old Federal Way man told police he lives at the residence with his 22-year-old girlfriend but she was no longer at the scene. He said he attempted to gather his things and leave the residence when his girlfriend became upset and stood in front of the front door, preventing him from leaving. He pointed to a bent pan in the garbage can near the front door and told police his girlfriend hit him in the head with it. During the altercation, he said the woman also bit his arm. The man showed police a video he took of his girlfriend during the altercation on his cell phone, which shows the woman grabbing a pan from the kitchen area and swinging it at the man, who said, “Ah, ah” when he was struck. The man had visible redness and minor lacerations on his neck, cheek and forearm. He told police his girlfriend left the residence with her 3-month-old infant. He said he initially thought the infant was his but a recent paternity test revealed he was not the father. Police located the woman, who said, “I was defending myself, and that’s all I want to say.” Police conducted a civil standby for her to gather some of her child’s belongings from the residence and she said she would stay with her parents for the time being to prevent further altercations. Shrimp shoplifter leaves ID at scene: At 3:35 p.m. on April 25 at 31217 Pacific Highway S., a shoplifter hit a store employee and fled in a vehicle with another suspect. The store’s security guard said while working security, he saw a female carrying a gray bag with bags of

shrimp inside. The security guard followed the female, who was with a man, out of the store. The guard and store manager confronted the couple and asked for their receipt. The guard then tried to grab the bags of shrimp from the gray bag, when the male suspect pushed the guard and punched his head. They fled in a black vehicle. A witness video recorded the incident with her cell phone as the suspects got into a black vehicle and drove off. The video shows the male suspect’s face, vehicle and license plate number. Police also recovered the gray bag that the woman left at the scene, which contained shrimp, a can of Pepsi and the female suspect’s social security card and credit card. Police determined she has a bench warrant for her arrest for failure to appear in court for a third-degree theft charge. Man resists arrest: At 8:12 p.m. on April 25 at 1928 S. Commons, a man accosted a woman, shoving her and attempting to reach into her pockets because he mistakenly thought she had his cell phone. When police contacted him, he attempted to leave the store and did not stop when police commanded him to. When police attempted to detain him, he began to resist and struggled. Police took him to the ground and arrested him. Man claims man raped him: At 10 a.m. on April 24 at an unknown address, a police officer was dispatched to Overlake Hospital in Bellevue in response to a report of a rape that occurred within the past two days somewhere in Federal Way. The victim told police he met up with a couple who were together but separated. He said the man paid him $7 to have sex with him and he agreed. He said the act “got rough.” He took the money, bought some meth and they all smoked it together. He said he did not know the couple, nor the Federal Way park the inci-

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dent occurred in. Healthcare staff told police there was no bruising and no injuries to the man. Police determined no rape occurred and changed the case to a report of prostitution. Woman steals shopper’s checkbook: At 4:47 p.m. on April 24 at 32521 Pacific Highway S., the victim told police she was shopping at Goodwill when a heavyset woman in her late 40s approached her. She said they engaged in conversation and at some point during a lull in the conversation, the suspect took the victim’s checkbook out of her wallet. The suspect told the shopper she needed to leave and asked the victim to watch her cart. The victim waited for a while and eventually decided to go check out, when she discovered her checkbook was stolen. Her credit card company called and said two transactions were made at Safeway. Woman attempts to make purchase with counterfeit bill: At 12 p.m. on April 23 at 35020 Enchanted Parkway S., an officer responded to Hobby Lobby for a fraud report. The victim said a customer tried to purchase merchandise with a counterfeit $100 bill. The employee advised the customer that the bill was fake and the customer said she received the bill when she sold a cell phone on Craigslist. The customer left in her vehicle prior to police arrival. She was described as a young Russian female with blonde hair, pregnant and wearing a black and white shirt and black pants. Her vehicle was described as a blue Volkswagen. Police recovered the counterfeit bill and submitted it for evidence. Elderly man grabs woman: At 1:44 p.m. on April 22 at 32300 First Ave. S., a care facility staff member observed an elderly man place his hand upon an elderly woman’s breast area. Vehicular assault: At 3:52 p.m. on April 21 in the 31000 block of Seventh Ave. SW, a woman saw someone driving her unreported stolen vehicle down the road. She attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver struck her. The driver then fled off on foot.

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Arson suspect accused of burning girlfriend’s Federal Way home BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

ederal Way police officers arrested a 22-year-old Burien man on April 21 after he allegedly doused his girlfriend’s house with gasoline and set it on fire while she and her family were inside. The man, who faces first-degree arson charges, arrived at his 18-year-old girlfriend’s mother’s house in Federal Way around 4 p.m. but was told to leave, according to the police report.

The girlfriend’s mother told police he lived with them in the past but was unwelcome because he has issues with alcohol. After she asked him to leave, the man returned to his green Ford Mustang. His girlfriend of two years followed him but he appeared drunk and was “acting strange.” He asked her to go with him but she refused and told him to leave. Shortly after, the girlfriend and her mother left to go to Safeway in Tacoma and were gone for about 45

minutes. Upon returning, they noticed the man was still sitting in his vehicle in front of the house. According to the police report, he approached his girlfriend and started to speak with her, when she told him to leave again. The girlfriend told police he became enraged and yelled out, “Why won’t you talk to me?” At approximately 8 p.m., the man allegedly sent a stream of text messages to his girlfriend. One of them

said, “Expect the unexpected lol,” and “Wow. Ok you broke up with me. Surprise …” About an hour-and-a-half later, the mother yelled out there was a fire and to get outside. The 18-year-old, her 16-year-old brother, 14-year-old brother and 7-year-old sister fled the house while their mother called 911. A South King Fire and Rescue investigator arrived at the scene and could see wood siding damaged by fire in an upward burn

Federal Way man sues Wendy’s over hot coffee spill

Upcoming Sound Transit meetings

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During a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on May 5, the Federal Way City Council will hear a presentation from Sound Transit representatives regarding the various alignment options for the Federal Way Link Extension project. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting in the council chambers at City Hall, to learn more about the various options and to provide public comment on the preferred alignment. The Federal Way Link Extension project will extend light rail from the future Angle Lake Station at South 200th in SeaTac, which is under construction, to Kent/Des Moines by 2023. The project also develops a shovel-ready plan for extending light rail to the Federal Way Transit Center when additional funding is secured. The corridor is about 7.6 miles long and parallels SR 99 and Interstate 5. Additionally, from 4-7 p.m. on May 6, Sound Transit will hold a public hearing at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St. Public comment begins at 5:30 p.m. The council anticipates adopting a resolution with the council’s preferred alignment by May 19.

A Federal Way man who claims he was injured by a hot coffee spill is suing fast food chain restaurant Wendy’s. The man said he purchased a cup of coffee on the morning of June 16, 2012 at the Wendy’s located at 2216 S. 320th St. in Federal Way. He placed the hot coffee on a wet table at the restaurant, when the coffee slid off the unbalanced table and fell into his lap, according to court documents his attorney with the Seattle firm Buckley and Associates, PS, Inc. filed in King County Superior Court on April 1. The court documents did not specify how severe the man’s injuries were but did state the coffee burned him, caused pain and suffering and other special damages in an amount to be proven at the time of trial. Seattle firm Reed McClure is representing Wendy’s and filed their notice of appearance on April 14.

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January proposed an 8 percent increase starting Sept. 1 and another 3 percent on Sept. 1, 2016. This would push pay for 143 lawmakers from $42,106 to $46,839. Leaders of the four caucuses have higher salaries. The Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader would make $55,738 while the House and Senate minority leaders would earn $51,288. Lawmakers aren’t the only ones in line for higher salaries. Commissioners are suggesting 4 percent increases for the governor, eight other statewide elected office-holders and every judge from district court up to the Supreme Court. For some jobs, the panel wants to add in a little more such as an extra 8 percent for the state treasurer and 3.5 percent for the chief justice of the Supreme Court.

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Under the proposal, Inslee would make $173,617 in 2016, up from $166,891 today, and Chief Justice Barbara Madsen’s earnings would climb from $172,531 to $185,661. All these raises are not set in stone. On May 13, commissioners will hold a final public hearing before adopting a new wage chart for the legislative, executive and judicial branches. It must be filed with the Secretary of State by June 1 and the new salaries would go up Sept. 1. But they can be blocked by referendum. One would need to collect and turn in at least 123,186 valid signatures of registered voters before Sept. 1. If successful, the issue could be on the ballot this fall.

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equipment, facilities and vehicles, as well as fund the construction of an additional fire station and a new fleet maintenance shop. The next board of fire commissioners meeting is May 26. A bond for the South King Fire and Rescue district hasn’t passed since 1992, and with the growing population expected to skyrocket in the next few years, fire officials say this bond is greatly needed to maintain citizens’ safety. Currently, firefighters respond to more than 17,000 emergency calls in the district a year and an update on safety equipment will ensure safety standards are met.

forum called World Cafe. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 7 at the 320th Street King County Library in Federal Way. The state has set new credit requirements for students to graduate. Federal Way Public Schools is working to ensure all students have sufficient opportunity to get those credits, and time to explore

electives. Students in the district’s high schools will be able to earn up to eight credits each year, beginning with the 2015-16 school year. Interim Superintendent Sally McLean will give an overview of the topic and Erin Jones, the director for Advancement Via Individual Determination at Tacoma Public Schools, will moderate the program.

Advancing Leadership Youth will serve as table captains. The forum is co-hosted by Federal Way Public Schools, the Federal Way Library and CHI Franciscan Health. Attendees are welcome to enjoy a complimentary dinner at 6:30 p.m.; the program begins at 7 p.m. Interpreters for Spanish, Korean and Russian will be available.

King County Paramedics, Des Moines Police Foundation, Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, the Federal Way school board, the Des Moines mayor and council and the legislators of the 30th Legislative District all endorse the measure. The proposed 20-year general obligation bond would cost taxpayers who own a house valued at $250,000, $6.50 a month or $78 a year. But opponents of the bond say the funds will be used to build an empire, “stroking egos and pensions of [South King Fire and Rescue] leadership, while compensating for a decade of poor financial decisions.” Those against the bond state the fire

district’s leadership will waste tax funds on gas guzzling fire trucks that merely make trips to the grocery store instead of helping people, an unfounded accusation. However, it may not be the opponent’s statement against the bond that’s hurting Proposition 1. What’s also on this ballot is King County’s levy lid lift, and property tax increase, which would fund the region’s emergency public safety radio network. It is passing by 65 percent and only needs 50 percent to pass. “Did it create confusion? It’s really hard to say,” Church said. “I knew with a measure going county-wide, there would be a

lot of support up north. Whether it caused issues down here, it’s too early to say.” The current network completed in 1997 will be replaced by a system called the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network. For the first nine years, beginning in 2016, King County residents will be taxed an additional 7 cents per $1,000 of assessed property valuation. Church said South King Fire and Rescue won’t give up and that he’s positive about the nearly six out of 10 votes Proposition 1 has received. “We’ll regroup and come back with another plan,” he said. “What that plan is, I’m not sure.”

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chrome or silver, “similar to the ones that police wear on their belts,” the documents state. The van was traveling north on Interstate 5 when the kidnappers told the victim they were taking him to see the “boss.” But the victim denied owing them money and said he hadn’t done anything to deserve what they were doing. Hernandez-Garcia took the victim’s cell phone, keys and wallet, which had $1,300 in it because he had just been paid for a job he did for his cousin’s shop. The men removed his shoes, tied his feet together, handcuffed him and tapped the sides of the victim’s head with the barrel of a gun. “They asked about his family in Mexico, wanting their names as well so that they could contact their gang La Familia and have them killed,” the documents state. Denying the suggestion to call his family to say goodbye, the victim heard the men talking in what sounded like police codes, but in Spanish, as they got out of the van. After they got back in the van, “[the victim was] pushed to the floor a few times and he believes that this would happen when police or others were around the van,” the documents state. Not quite able to figure out what to do with the victim, the men stopped the vehicle and the victim heard Hernandez-

Garcia tell a third male to “kill him” if he moved. When he returned, Hernandez-Garcia said the “boss” would let him go if he came up with $20,000. The victim agreed and asked not to be hurt. They returned to a location in Federal Way, near the victim’s shop and he was released. Hernandez-Garcia gave back the victim’s phone and keys but kept his wallet and license “so that they could look into this family more and keep track of him.” He would later call and harass the victim several times throughout the following days, asking for the money. On Feb. 23, 2012, the victim was having lunch with his brother-in-law when Hernandez-Garcia called. The victim let his brother-in-law listen to the call, which included death threats. The victim’s brother-in-law convinced the victim to call police and he and his family were soon relocated to a different residence. The victim’s female cousin reported seeing a Cadillac Escalade driving in front of her house and her children’s elementary school multiple times. Another of the victim’s cousins also recalled to police Hernandez-Garcia pulling a handgun on him when he refused him service at his shop. Hernandez-Garcia was finally arrested after Seattle police detectives assisted in pinging a previously known phone number thought to belong to the convict.

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Three new Federal Way police officers were sworn in during the City Council meeting on April 21. Officer Michael Henrich grew up in Black Diamond and was previously employed as an assistant with the Maple Valley Parks Department. He has served as a volunteer firefighter and as a reserve police officer with the Black Diamond Police Department. Henrich was hired in August and graduated from the basic police academy on April 1. Officer Lee Price was born in Michigan and he is a veteran of the United States Navy. Price comes to Federal Way as a lateral police officer after serving with the Seguin Police Department (in Texas near San Antonio) since 2010. He has an associate degree and is a certified sign language interpreter. Price was hired in February and attended the Washington State Equivalency Academy this week. Officer Anders Wiggum grew up in Issaquah and graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice. He joined the U.S. Marines as an air support control officer and

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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way, WA, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Town Square Park, is located at 31600 20th Ave S in Federal Way, in King County. The project involves 3.62 acres of soil disturbance for public park construction activities. The receiving water(s) is/are West Branch Hylebos Creek. Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be submitted to the department of Ecology. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater PO Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Federal Way Mirror on May 1 and May 8, 2015 FWM 2221

City of Federal Way Notice of Public Hearing PROPOSED 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Federal Way City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor at City Hall (33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, Washington 98003) on the proposed 20152019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan and the Program Year (PY) 2015 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The City of Federal Way expects to receive $617,465 in CDBG funds for PY 2015 (January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015) for the purposes of undertaking a variety of projects meeting one of the three national objectives: 1) benefit low and moderate income persons, 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or 3) meet other community development needs having a particular urgency. A copy of the draft 20152016 Consolidated Plan and the draft PY 2015 CDBG Annual Action Plan and proposed projects will be available for review beginning May 1, 2015, during regular business hours at the Mayor’s Office and the Community Development Department at City Hall (33325 8thAvenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003); at both Federal Way public library branches (34200 1st Way S and 848 South 320th Street); and online at http://www.cityoffederalway.com/CDBG. For additional information, please contact Jeff Watson, Community Services Manager, at 2538 352 650, during normal business hours. Written comments on Federal Way’s proposed PY 2015 CDBG Annual Action Plan and proposed projects will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015, and may be forwarded to: City of Federal Way, Attn: Jeff D. Watson, 33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003. Any person may present written comments to the City Council during the public hearing, and/or may appear at the public hearing to give public testimony. Reasonable accommodations at the public hearing such as sign language interpretation or alternate formats for printed materials are available for individuals with disabilities with advance notice. City Hall complies with the American With Disabilities Act. Please call Denise Catalano at (253) 8352651 at least two business days in advance to request accommodation. For TDD relay service call 18 008 336 388/TDD or 18 008 33 6384/voice. This notice will be translated into alternate formats for individuals with disabilities and/or alternate languages upon request. Published in the Federal Way Mirror on Friday, May 1, 2015 FWM2222

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Zoning & Development Code Amendments Related to Environmentally Critical Areas File No. 14-100799-UP & 15-101618-SE The City of Federal Way’s Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing onWednesday, May 20, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. The commission will hear testimony and provide a recommendation to the City Council’s Land Use/Transportation Committee on proposed text amendments to critical area development regulations within Federal Way Revised Code Title 19, “Zoning and Development Code.” The proposed action is needed to comply with the periodic development regulation update requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act. The official file for the proposal is available for public review at the Community Development Department (address above). A staff report will be available the week of May 11, 2015. Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission prior to the hearings, present written comments to the commission during the hearings, and/or may appear at the public hearings to provide verbal testimony. For additional information regarding the proposed critical area text amendments, please contact Matthew Herrera – Senior Planner at 253-835-2638, or matt.herrera@cityoffederalway.com. Published in the Federal Way Mirror on May 1, 2015. FWM2223

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Periodic Major Update and Citizen-Initiated Requests for Amendments to the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan File Nos. 13-104268-UP and 15-102029-SE The City of Federal Way’s Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing onWednesday, May 20, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. The commission will hear testimony and provide a recommendation to the City Council’s Land Use/Transportation Committee on the proposed periodic major update to the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan and the following four citizen-initiated requests for site-specific changes to the comprehensive plan map and zoning map and one citizen-initiated text amendment to the comprehensive plan. 1. Lee/Princen, 30627 6th Ave SW; 36005 6th Ave SW; and Parcel #302104-9113 – Single-Family Medium Density Residential (RS15.0) to SingleFamily High Density Residential (RS9.6 or RS7.2) 2. A&R Development LLC, 33061 15th Ave S and 1411 S 330th St – Office Park (OP) to Community Business (BC) 3. Hiu Ok Paek, 1443 S 308th St – Multiple Family (RM1800) to Community Business (BC) 4. 32020 Professional Building, 32020 1st Ave S – Professional Office (PO) to Office Park (OP) 5. Youngspring LLC – Text amendment to the Land Use element to allow senior housing, including assisted living and nursing homes in the Commercial Enterprise (CE) zone. The official files for these proposals are available for public review at the Community Development Department (address above). Staff reports will be available the week of May 11, 2015. Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission prior to the hearings, present written comments to the commission during the hearings, and/or may appear at the public hearings to provide verbal testimony. For additional information please contact Margaret Clark – Principal Planner at253-835-2646, or margaret.clark@cityoffederalway.com. Published in the Federal Way Mirror on May 1, 2015. FWM2225

CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS 2015 PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RFB # 15-008

SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through May 18, 2015, until 3:00 p.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after 3:00 p.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 3:15p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Hylebos Conference Room, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project shall consist of: The Work to be performed under this Contract consists of furnishing materials, tools, labor, and other work or items incidental thereto (excepting any materials, equipment, utilities or service, if any, specified herein to be furnished by the Owner or others), and performing all Work as required by the Contract in accordance with the Contract Documents, all of which are made a part hereof. This project provides for the construction, sequencing and traffic control of improvements to certain streets, shoulders and sidewalks in five (5) locations within the City of Federal Way as listed below and in the following pages. The project includes, but is not limited to the furnishing and installation of specialty signage, bases, poles and standard signage poles and bases, removal and installation of concrete sidewalks, curbs, and asphalt pavement, installation of ADA accessible ramps with detectable warning strips, reinforced curb and short walls, installation of pedestrian refuge islands with detectable warning strips as detailed, pavement markings, sign removals and relocations, and all items necessary to complete the work described in the contract documents. Work will be conducted at five (5) locations in the City of Federal Way as shown on the plans, vicinity map, and as noted below. Schedule A: 12 Ave SW / SW Dash Point Rd (SR 509) Schedule B: SW 320 St west of 3 Pl SW Schedule C: S 320 St west of 5 Ave S Schedule D: 19 Ave SW north of SW 340 St Schedule E: 1 Way S north of S 340 St The Contractor shall not open any new crosswalks to the public at any location that has a two-way left-turn lane until the installation of Specialty Signs, Poles, Bases, and all facilities are completely operational. The Contractor shall install methods of closure of the crossings and maintain the closure of the crossings until crossings are fully operational. The Contractor shall complete all work within 45 working days. The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully. All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to Erik Preston, PE, Seni o r Tr a f f i c E n g i n e e r, b y f a c s i m i l e a t (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Erik Preston, PE, Senior Traffic Engineer prior to bid opening date. PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashier’s check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB #15-008, 2015 Pedestrian Improvement Program. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington. Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205

McGraw Hill Construction Dodge, 3315 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71913 Cora Inc. – Plan Center, 10002 Aurora Avenue North, #36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30092 Builders Exchange of Washington, 2607 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Contractor Plan Center, 5468 SE International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222 iSqFt Planroom, c/o Cascade A&E 235 9th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109 – oregon-washington@isqft.com The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to insure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts. The Contractor will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunities. The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required associated documents are executed in full. Regardless of the date of award or Notice to Proceed, the Contractor must complete all work under this project by October 31, 2015. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw his or her bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Dated the 23rd day of April, 2015. Published in the Federal Way Mirror April 24, 2015 and May 1, 2015 FWM 2218 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 Monday, May 4, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Published in Federal Way Mirror: May 1, 2015 FWM 2226

NOTICE DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Periodic Major Update and Citizen-Initiated Requests for Amendments to the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (Non-Project Action) File No: 15-102029-00-SE Description: Proposed periodic update to the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan to comply with review and evaluation provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act(GMA). The proposal also includes the following four citizen-initiated requests for site-specific changes to the comprehensive plan map and zoning map and one citizen-initiated text amendment to the comprehensive plan. 1. Lee/Princen, 30627 6th Ave SW; 36005 6th Ave SW; and Parcel #302104-9113 – Single-Family Medium Density Residential (RS15.0) to SingleFamily High Density Residential (RS9.6 or RS7.2) 2. A&R Development LLC, 33061 15th Ave S and 1411 S 330th St – Office Park (OP) to Community Business (BC) 3. Hiu Ok Paek, 1443 S 308th St – Multiple Family (RM1800) to Community Business (BC) 4. 32020 Professional Building, 32020 1st Ave S – Professional Office (PO) to Office Park (OP) 5. Youngspring LLC – Text amendment to the Land Use element to allow senior housing, including assisted living and nursing homes in the Commercial Enterprise (CE) zone.

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from previous page Applicant: Community Development Department – Planning Division Lead Agency: City of Federal Way Staff Contact: Margaret Clark – Principal Planner, 253-835-2646,margaret.clark@cityoffederalway.com The City’s Responsible Official has determined the proposals do not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the city. A completed environmental checklist and supporting documents are available for review at the City of Federal Way Community Development Department (Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003, 253-835-7000), from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional information on the major comprehensive plan update and site specific requests can also be obtained from the department. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2015. Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the comment deadline. Any person aggrieved by the city’s determination may file an appeal with the city within 14 days of the above comment deadline. You may appeal this determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (address above), no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2015, by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Published in the Federal Way Mirror on May 1, 2015. FWM2224 Mail Order

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rior court, the prosecutor’s office, public defenders, sheriff and King County Council, Constantine cut the number of detention beds in a new facility being built to create more space for “the primary mission of reconciliation and redemption.” In order to continue the mission of ending racial disparity in juvenile detention, preventing homelessness, treating mental illness instead of criminalizing it, and partnering with schools, the executive will create a committee that will gather leaders in 19 local school districts and police agencies from 39 Washington cities. It is the future work that these leaders and committee will achieve by way of the proposed levy. Best Starts for Kids touts prevention, investing early in babies and teenagers and promoting safer communities. “These are the principles that made it so important to save the Public Health centers in White Center and Northshore, and here in Federal Way and nearby Auburn,” Constantine said. “… And thank you Mayors [Jim] Ferrell and [Nancy] Backus, and the city councils of Federal Way and Auburn, for joining us to save critical services for mothers and infants.” The levy funds will invest in mental health screenings for youth, home visitations for families, access to developmental screening, flexible funding for families and youth to prevent homelessness, walkable and connected communities and increased access to affordable healthy foods. All of these strategies are based on University of Washington research. “For decades, we’ve been led to believe we must accept a tradeoff between economic fairness and economic growth,” he said. “This just isn’t true. In a highly competitive global economy where the most innovative companies seek out the most diverse, inclusive workforce — fairness and growth go hand in hand.”

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Anything Goes: Students at Thomas Jefferson High School will present the musical, “Anything Goes,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 at Thomas Jefferson High School, located at 4248 S 288th St., Auburn. Tickets are $11 for general admission, $9 for seniors age 55 and older, and can be purchased at the door or by emailing anythinggoesattj@ comcast.net.

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Psychic Fair: Meet and chat with the best intuitive professionals in the Pacific Northwest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at Comfort Inn, located 31622 Pacific Hwy. S. For more information, contact Lori Aletha at 425-562-4777 or lorialetha@hotmail, or Maire Masco at 253-539-6402 or maire@ tarabala.com. Free Comic Book Day: Drop by to select a free comic book from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Federal Way Library, located 34200 First Way S. There will be comics for children, teens and adults. Kusamono Demonstration: Learn more about bonsai companion plants from artist Young Choe from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Pacific Bonsai Mu-

Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Mimi Fox and Friends will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 at Marine View Church, located at 8469 Eastside Drive NE, Tacoma. For more information, contact Jim Foster at jimfoster@harbornet. com or call 253-229-9206. Against Child Trafficking USA Fundraiser: Eat at the Old Country Buffet to raise money for Against Child Trafficking USA from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 at 1816 S. 320th St. Cost is $15 per person and kids under 2 years old eat free. For more information, contact Jeanette Yamamoto at info@vancetwins.com or call 253334-7744.

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Mobile Office Hours for Congressman Adam Smith: Congressman Adam Smith’s office will be hosting mobile office hours beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 4 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Staff members are able to assist constituents with Federal Agency issues (Social Security, Internal Revenue Service, State Department, etc.), provide housing and financial support resources and help with federal grants.

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The city of Federal Way, Emergency Management Division is offering the FEMA‐sponsored Community Emergency Response Team training at no charge from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning on Thursday, May 7 at Federal Way City Hall. CERT classes include 17 hours of evening classroom instruction spread over six weeks. Typically classes run each Thursday evening with a comprehensive CERT drill being on a Saturday morning. For more information, call 253-835-2702 or email sharon.green@cityoffederalway.com. National Day of Prayer: Join members of the Federal Way community for informal prayer from 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 7 at Applebee’s restaurant, located at 1801 S. 320th Ave. Tickets are $10 and advanced purchase is encouraged at www. prayfederalway.com. For more information, contact Christopher Stone at prayfederalway@gmail. com or call 253-569-6901. World Café – A Community Education Forum: Join Advancing Leadership students for light dinner and discussion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. The Community Education Forum will solicit feedback on changes to credit requirements for high school graduation. For more information, contact Ann Cook, acook@fwps.org or call 253-9452262. Send community calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com

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www.federalwaymirror.com

~ AFTER 61 YEARS ~

STORE CLOSING

New Lumber & Hardware Company

PRICES SLASHED STOREWIDE!

10 30

% OFF

EVERYTHING! LUMBER • PLYWOOD HARDWARE • PLUMBING

Doors • Windows • Stains • Builder’s Hardware • Nuts And Bolts • Molding • Premix Concrete • Treated Lumber • Plywood • Tools • Electrical Wiring • Sheet Rock • Deck Railing • Finished Lumber • Lawn And Garden • Paint • Plumbing Material And More!

FAMOUS BRANDS! DeWalt Poulan Scotts Master Mechanic Cedar Lumber Weed Eater Black & Decker Green Thumb And More!

EVERYTHING MUST GO! All Furniture and Fixtures for Sale. 30854 Pacific HWY South, Federal Way

CALL: 253-839-1313

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7:30-5:30 SATURDAY: 8:30-5:00 • SUNDAY: 10:00-4:00