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Police nab suspect in fatal shooting BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com
Tacoma police arrested the murder suspect who police believe fatally shot a man in a Federal Way driveway on May 23. Michael Anthony Espinosa, 26, also known as “Joker,” was arrested in Tacoma when police were doing a random check of a “problem house” in the 3800 block of Mckinley Avenue, according to Loretta Cool, spokeswoman for the Tacoma Police Department. Cool said Tacoma police have been working with the landlord of that house, which is broken up into several apartment units, to resolve some ongoing Michael Espinosa issues the landlord has had with some of the tenants. Police recognized Espinosa as the suspect in the fatal Federal Way shooting. Federal Way police will book Espinosa on a Department of Corrections escape warrant, police said. The shooting happened at approximately 2:10 a.m., when police received multiple 911 calls of shots fired in the area of 1400 S. 304th St. Upon arrival, officers located Martin A. Douglas, [ more POLICE, page 13]
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Federal Way Education Association rallies for more funding BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
“One, two, three, four — Budget’s what we voted for,” rang out from the sea of red shirts Monday afternoon before Jennifer Babcock took the stage. “I am a single mom with two bachelor’s degrees, a masters degree and part of my doctorate done, but I live paycheck to paycheck,” Babcock told the crowd of more than 200 teachers, students, legislators, city officials and community members at the Federal Way Education Association rally at Town Square Park. “In what other profession does that happen?” The community met at Celebration Park before marching with picket signs down South 320th Street to congregate at the rally. A special education teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School for more than 20 years, Babcock shared her struggles and triumphs of her own child who has severe autism. “I know what it’s like to not be able to even run to the store for a gallon of milk because my son is in a rage and is trying to beat his head on the floor,” she said. “In my classroom, I work to teach them that there Over 200 Federal Way teachers, students and others “wearing red for public ed” held up signs urging legislators to properly fund are other ways to communicate. That they basic education and decrease class sizes during the Federal Way Education Association’s rally at Town Square Park on Monday. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror [ more RALLY, page 13]
Federal Way to celebrate 25th anniversary with 4-day carnival BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com
Music, food trucks, a dunk tank, booths, 18 carnival rides and Wilson the 12th Pony with thousands to enjoy it all. Now, that’s a 25th anniversary party. The city of Federal Way is hosting a four-day carnival in celebration of 25 years since it was incorporated in 1990. Organized by Steve McNey with significant help from the Parks Department, the event was created from the ground up and has been in the works for more than four months. “This is not like anything we’ve ever done before,” McNey said when asked how this event would compare to past anniversary
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celebrations. “This is more similar to what Federal Way Festival Days used to be.” Running from June 18-21 at Town Square Park and the adjacent empty lot known as the former Target site, Federal Way community members are invited to partake in the festivities. A 35-by-40 foot stage will hold 47 members of the Federal Way Symphony with a 300-seat area for people to watch. The Michelle Taylor band, police band and a cover band called Kalimba will also perform throughout the weekend. More than 20 vendors will be scattered throughout the park, along with pony rides and a bounce house. The carnival will include a six-story Ferris wheel, several kiddy rides and a ride
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called the “gravitron.” “This happened to be the one weekend out of 12 carnival companies that was available,” McNey said. “They do the Clark County fair, a lot of major events.” But when McNey looked at the available weekend, he realized it was the same weekend as the U.S. Open, a golf tournament taking place at University Place. “Some people might look at that as a negative but it’s actually a positive,” McNey said. “Our hotels in Federal Way are completely booked … Hotels from Vancouver to Vancouver are booked. There are thousands of people in town.” McNey said there’s going to be a lot of people driving through Federal Way on their way to the U.S. Open and a lot of families aren’t
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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell kneels with Wilson the 12th Pony, which will be at the city’s anniversary event. Courtesy city of Federal Way going every day, which means they’ll have the opportunity to attend the city’s anniversary event. “This is a great way to highlight Federal Way,” he said. But without a doubt, traffic will increase.
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dug my son’s math textbook out of our bookshelf. My son had tried to take the overdue book back to his high school before, but he ran into bad timing and there was no one there to hand the book to. Last year, he signed up for International Baccalaureate classes but decided last minute to enroll into the Running Start program at Highline College and thus had no need for the math book. So days turned into months and finally this week, with a thick International Baccalaureate textbook in hand, I decided to turn it in myself. As I examined the pages to ensure everything was intact, I realized this was one of the last big items to check off my son’s to do list before his graduation. My son’s senior year has been a sentimental journey, one of letting go of my eldest child and allowing him to make decisions for himself, even if they are not the choices I would have made for him. But his journey through the public school system has also been hard work. And while my senior has put in the effort to earn his high school degree, I couldn’t help but reflect on all the tears and sweat — painstaking buckets full — that I’ve put in too as a parent. We parents have survived helping our children prepare themselves for what comes next in their academic career. Some of us have helped them fill out financial aid forms, alerted them to scholarship opportunities and helped them weigh various colleges or trade schools. We have survived senior prom, called all the local tuxedo or dress shops to find out the best deals, ensured our children received nice haircuts and helped them with make-up. We waited up late on the big night, hoping our limitless advice about designated drivers and not drinking underage would somehow sink in. We resisted the urge to constantly text our children, Carrie Rodriguez
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The field is now set for the elections this fall. But what do you want to know from the candidates? What issues do you care about? Candidates and incumbents are vague about taking controversial stands because they don’t want to alienate any voters. Whether they are on your door step courting your vote or in a community debate, make them answer the difficult questions that are important. Here’s some food for thought. Whether they are running for City Council as an incumbent or candidate, ask them about the following: A majority of the City Council wanted to ban marijuana sales in the city even after voters approved recreational use. Now another public vote is scheduled. Ask the candidates which way will they vote in the fall. We have a significant number of lowincome residents who make minimum wage. Some cities have raised the wage to $15 per
hour, others are considering it. It could help some people, but may hurt some businesses. However, in Federal Way it hasn’t even been brought up for debate. Should it be? Where do the candidates stand? How would they vote on the issue as a council member? And don’t let them get away with calling for a public vote, unless they also tell you how they would vote. How would they handle such a controversial issue? Their answer will tell you a lot about how they think. If they had been on the council would they have voted for the Performing Arts and Events Center? Would they have supported a public vote on the issue? If they are incumbents, how did they vote and why didn’t they even discuss a public vote? Listen carefully to their answer. South King County is the poorest part of the county. The social inequity is staggering. And yet, while the city has been talking [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner
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Council meeting on pot shops revealing Having had a Federal Way address for nearly 30 years, I care deeply about our city and I’m proud to call Federal Way home. I want nothing more than to have Federal Way always become better, stronger and closer! At the City Council meeting on April 21, I was surprised, and dismayed, by what happened.
Government, good government, is about the process. Part of the process is predictable. I want to publicly say no council member should ever be reprimanded for their opinion. Period. The big topic of that City Council meeting was the moratorium on disallowing marijuana stores within the city limits of Federal Way. The moratorium was soon to expire. The publiclyemailed agenda for the council meeting said “second reading.” So, those of us at the meeting expected a second reading, public comments, council comments and a vote. What we got — it felt as though it was pushed through — was an “advisory vote” on the November ballot for the voters to de-
cide about having pot shops in Federal Way. I’d like to point out that there were no public advisory votes on both the $33 million Performing Arts and Events Center, and the purchase of the $8 million former Target property. This April 21 council meeting was held with two City Council members out of town, “attending” by phone, and having real difficulty hearing the proceedings. We in the audience could hear them; they could not clearly hear the other council members or public remarks. Take the time to watch the April 21 Federal Way City Council meeting. You’ll find it on the city of Federal Way website. Fasten your seatbelt. Government is necessary. Good government is
essential. We must have fairness, transparency and must follow the process. This meeting was very revealing. The second reading of the moratorium ordinance did not come up for a vote. Instead, there was a resolution introduced first that would continue the moratorium and also approve a public vote on the issue of marijuana stores on the November ballot. You decide why the order of things occurred as they did. Do you wonder?
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tip. As someone who works in the hospitality industry, I earn part of my income from a “service charge.” In the living wage increase, a service charge credit was included. That is basically a tip credit where the employer can deduct my wage as long as the service charge makes up the difference. Therefore, not everyone got the living wage increase. Be careful how you go about saying everyone got a raise. Untrue — everyone in the service industry did not get a raise.
Daniel Wokoun, Federal Way
Lack of foresight to build light rail Be careful where sooner you do not tip Recently, the issue of In response to the opinion of “not tipping,” be careful where you do not
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about a homeless shelter, they haven’t done anything about it. Even though they spent $8 million on the former Target building in a few months. Where do they stand on the hygiene center for the homeless? Why isn’t it done yet? How do they plan to improve opportunities for the working poor and unemployed? The City Council also prefers the Interstate 5 route for Sound Transit, even though most of the poorer people would likely get better service on State Route 99. There is also a better chance to create more jobs on SR99 route. How do the positions of the candidates differ on the issue and why? What are the candidate’s priorities? Every candidate always says public safety. But council members think that means just increasing the police budget. What other steps would they consider to fight crime? Would they support a discussion on some type of gun control? And what do all of the candidates think of the city’s overall spending? A lot of money has been spent on buildings and highly paid staff. Is that the right priority? The downtown park that was built last year will be partially torn down to make way for the new park. Do you support that approach? What do you want your tax-paying dollars spent on? What do the candidates think? Why are they running? And what about the recent controversy over the Centerstage contract? What are you willing to spend to have performances in the city? Do they support Centerstage, or should the city discontinue the contract? At South King Fire and Rescue, there are two major questions that commissioner candidates need to answer that are intertwined. Why should the public support additional funding? And when will there be some serious oversight of the department that gives the public the confidence that they need to provide that support? The school board candidates need to talk about their positions on academic standards. But with over 100 languages spoken, and a majority of our students near or below the poverty line, how will they ensure an equal opportunity education for all students? What are their priorities? And some candidates need to explain the travel they took to Europe and how it led to benefits to the district. We have a new superintendent, who has created a “wow” factor that has raised expectations. How will they support and evaluate her? And the legislative candidates? Teachers influence more students than any legislator. And yet who got the pay raises? Do the candidates think starving the rest of state government is the way to fund education? Won’t that just lead to poor service in other parts of government? Ask the candidates to explain their priorities. And above all, do not accept a simple answer. Because the answers are not simple. Make them explain their answer so you can see if they really have done their homework and actually understand the issues. Lastly, several of the candidates are likely to be considering other future political jobs. Evaluate them for the job they are running for, but would you see them in a higher level position? Depending on scenarios, there are anywhere from four to six possible future candidates for mayor or the state Legislature on the ballot. Evaluate them carefully, and see if you can guess which ones might be interested in higher office.
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who, by the way, are Betty Huff, H. David Kaplan and Carrol Clemens. If any candidate wants to challenge Mr. Federal Way’s opinion, they’re more than welcome to email mrfederalway@ fedwaymirrror.com or write a letter to the editor. But so far, none have. Mr. Federal Way is anxiously waiting. Q: Mr. Federal Way, there’s an email circling around that the city will save $100,000 by keeping their full-time employee count the same after the recent let-go of former city spokesman Chris Carrel. They will not hire a new communications person. But in that same email, it says his position was changed from communications and government affairs coordinator to community outreach/ government affairs and that Steve McNey has since filled the “new” position in concurrence to his onetime funded position for “assistance with community outreach and social media communications.” How did the city get to that amount of savings? A: Irony is a beautiful thing, no? According to Federal Way Mirror’s past coverage, McNey was hired in January to focus on the 25th anniversary event the city is hosting next weekend. This, we know. The position was called the city’s new community
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outreach coordinator and McNey was to be under Carrel’s direction. In that same Jan. 21 article, Carrel is quoted as saying the scope of his duties has significantly increased over the past year, “and that’s been an issue in terms of the amount of work that needs to be done and the existing communications set up … This will really address a need in communications.” The mayor even set new goals in terms of reach-out. The article states McNey makes $31.25 per hour, or $32,500 for his sixmonth temporary position ($65,000 a year), which would be reevaluated in July, when the city could decide to keep McNey. But then on April 7, the Mirror reported on Carrel’s departure, which the mayor said he felt it was necessary to take a “different direction.” It seems to Mr. Federal Way that Carrel didn’t make the move to “depart” first. That same article states he made $101,592. It was then, the mayor alluded to the position re-structure and that they would be looking for a person to fill that. Fast forward to the present day and it appears they no longer need that position and McNey will step in. When did the concept of Carrel being so bombarded
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and in need of an assistant change to the city cutting a $100,000 position and retaining the temporary guy to do a job that the original one with four years of employment with the city of Federal Way couldn’t even manage alone? Also, Mr. Federal Way wonders how the city did their math. Add $32,500, take away $101,595, and you’ve got a savings of $69,095. But McNey is now permanent so no doubt he got a raise. Also, was this a strategic plan? Did the city, or the mayor, know all along he would eventually want to replace Carrel with McNey? What’s McNey got that’s so special? Mr. Federal Way only needs to look back to the year 2013 to realize McNey was the mayor’s campaign manager. Sneaky, sneaky, Mr. Mayor. All Mr. Federal Way hopes is Ms. Cathy Schrock, who was confined to police communications before this all happened, got a raise because Mirror staff has informed Mr. Federal Way she has handled over 90 percent of media inquires since Carrel left. Q: Mr. Federal Way, I saw on your Facebook page you turned 49 on June 6. How did you celebrate? A: None of your business.
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even though we watched the clock as the hours passed and hoped they were safe and having fun. Some of us have helped our children try to earn extra credits so they could graduate on time, encouraged them to ask their teachers for extra credit or hovered over them to ensure they pulled that C to a B or a D to a C before the
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which of four routes they should select when extending light rail to Federal Way. I have two brief comments to make regarding this issue: 1. Sound Transit should have built this light rail system about 25-30 years ago (like San Francisco did with their Bay Area Rapid Transit system); however, when it involves politics and obtaining funding to build it, Sound Transit (unfortunately) goes only three speeds: slow, slower and slowest. If I had to pick one of the three, I would pick the latter. 2. Last, but not least, when Sound Transit finally gets around to building it (if they ever do), a lot of senior citizens (like myself) won’t be around to take advantage of light rail (unless we live to a ripe old age and the odds are against that). There is plenty of blame to go around but my vote goes to the state government (and its leaders) for not having the foresight to start this project in the 1980s so it could have been built/completed in the 1990s.
Gary Robertson, Federal Way
Take swift action to allow Centerstage to stay I am writing in support of the Centerstage Theatre remaining as the manager of the Knutzen Family Theatre, and continuing operations there. Over the years I have enjoyed performances endeavored by Centerstage Theatre and urge the council to take swift action to allow them to continue. This organization is the reason Federal Way has theater! Do not destroy the heritage.
Lucy Bloedel, Federal Way
Murky management of Twin Lakes I am a resident of Twin Lakes and have been for nine years. For the most part, it is a good community but in recent years I have become concerned by the management, actually my perceived mismanagement, of the homeowner’s association. Though this is essentially a private matter within the Twin Lakes ownership, I would like to make the City Council aware of the homeowner’s association board’s behavior given that they reached out to the city for assistance in managing our privatelyowned lakes. I attended the Feb. 17 public meeting held at the Twin Lakes Country Club. During a question and answer session, I asked the vendor that the Twin Lakes board hired to manage the lakes what his services were going to cost. A board member abruptly interrupted, asked who I was and told the vendor not to answer my question. This person told me that he would give me “all of that information next month.” To date he has not. Subsequently, I emailed the board member and asked why he withheld this information from me and his response was that he didn’t want to disclose private
end of the year. So, parents, as your senior walks down the aisle at the Tacoma Dome this Saturday, understand that your child might not be wearing that cap and gown (that you most likely ordered and purchased for them) without your guidance. As our seniors throw their caps up, raise your arm too and give yourself a pat on the back.
financial information in a public forum. I found this interesting given the article that ran in the Mirror, which featured the board talking about the problems of our private lakes and that he “persuaded the board to pony up $40,000.” Apparently, it is appropriate only for him to talk about our private business in a public forum. What’s more, I firmly believe this board member is using his position for his own benefit. He lives on one of the lakes. During his tenure, one of the association’s rules was changed to allow lakeside residents to store their boats, kayaks and canoes in sight near the shore. As a sop to other homeowners, those who live on the golf course may now leave their golf carts in their backyards, as long as they are clean. Lastly, every attempt I have made to review the financial records of the association have been met with stonewalling tactics as well as demands for excessive fees to do so. In this age of the Internet, where documents can be posted essentially for free on a website, this leaves me to believe that the board member and the Twin Lakes homeowner’s association cannot be trusted and have much to hide. Mr. Mayor and City Council members, I caution you in any dealings with the Twin Lakes homeowner’s association and to fully vet any proposal that they may prefer.
Jim Triller, Federal Way
Annexation will not benefit Lakeland South residents Proponents of Federal Way annexing Lakeland South recently hosted a neighborhood meeting to provide anecdotal evidence that “now is the time for Lakeland South to become a part of Federal Way.” In my opinion, annexation will only come about when becoming part of Federal Way is considered a benefit to Lakeland South residents. It is more likely that annexation will come about when the state of Washington mandates it. I have difficulty finding the benefit of annexation when both Federal Way and Lakeland South residents receive public services from the same providers — water/sewer, fire and emergency medical services, solid waste collection and disposal, electricity, natural gas, cable TV, broadband Internet, land-line and cellular telephone, public schools, public transportation, even libraries — that equally serve both Federal Way and Lakeland South residents. However, Lakeland South residents do not pay Federal Way’s 7.75 percent utility tax. Lakeland South residents, who monthly purchase $1,000 of the above services, pay $77.50 ($775.00 annually) less than Federal Way residents. If the public services and providers are equal, there is no benefit of affiliation with Federal Way. Our neighborhood in Lakeland South does not feel abandoned by King County. We recently worked on successful projects with various King County departments and divisions, including King County Councilman Peter von Reichbauer and
Our seniors have earned it. We have earned it. Next week, to recognize all graduating seniors in Federal Way, the Mirror will publish each one of their names in a special graduation issue. We will include photos of the graduation ceremonies and some information on particular students who received notable scholarships, etc. We hope you will clip out this section as a keepsake for you and your child to look back on — for a job well done.
staff, natural resources and parks, water and land resources and flood management. King County’s Sherriff ’s Office has been responsive and helpful when law enforcement situations arise. Supporters of annexation to Federal Way claim faster police response, which is unproven but may be true. What is true is that Federal Way police will rapidly bring with them Federal Way’s Municipal Code (ordinances) that may add to our regulatory burden, eliminate our property rights and conflict with Lakeland South’s individual lifestyle. Advocating enforcement of Federal Way’s Municipal Code in Lakeland South is like
advocating the city of Chicago annex and govern the state of Wyoming. Federal Way recently authorized a Performing Arts and Events Center. Despite the glowing rhetoric, the project is backed up by sketchy economic impact analysis. Public facilities such as this are known to vacuum a city’s general fund and reduce a city’s ability to fund important financial commitments and promised services. Until this center is shown to be financially successful, I will wish Federal Way a lot of luck from my home in Lakeland South, King County.
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hile some cities have “shopping cart jail,” which charges retailers for recovery, Federal Way volunteers spend their time returning carts to grocery stores and shopping cart bays. To date, the Federal Way Shopping Cart Recovery Team has returned over 12,000 carts since 2010 and are on track to hit 15,000 by the end of this year. To recognize their hard work, Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang will award the team a Police Chief Citation at the June 16 Federal Way City Council meeting. “They’ve [recovered] well over 100 in a month, but sometimes it’s between 30-50,” said Federal Way police Commander Brett Hatfield, who recently inherited the supervision of the team. “Generally, on the average month, it’s right around 300 carts every month.” Shopping carts can cost
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between $75-$150, with some fancy ones priced between $300-$400. Hatfield estimates the volunteer-based program has saved retailers about $2.25 million from their efforts. According to May 2015 data, Federal Way’s north Walmart is the worst culprit with at least 47 shopping carts scattered around the city. The former Paldo World site, now known as New World Market, produced 31 stray carts and the volunteers recovered 27 carts for H Mart. “It’s kind of interesting because some retailers are under the impression that this is more than a volunteer program,” Hatfield said. “One particularly has two different color carts — same store, two locations. And when our volunteers returned carts to one store, the manager [came] out and said this isn’t the right store.” Hatfield said if the volunteers didn’t return the carts to the “right” store, it would be fine with him.
The goal is to keep the city streets clear of something retailers should be taking care of, he said. “It’s unbelievable the difference they’ve made,” Hatfield said, adding that if the program didn’t exist, 4,000 carts laying around city streets would be “pretty unsightly and difficult to walk around.” The team has pinpointed problematic areas and specific neighborhoods the carts tend to hang around most often. Hatfield said apartment complexes, bus stops and the Transit Center are generally the worst areas. “It’s not uncommon to collect 15-20 in one spot,” he said, noting some of the volunteers have nicknames for streets, such as “Shopping Cart Alley” or “Shopping Cart Row.” The team doesn’t solicit donations or compensation for returning the carts, and only started the service after a private business specializing in cart retrieval folded. Hatfield said people take shopping carts off of busi-
is held every weekday from June 17 until Sept. 1 at the Federal Way Community Center. Fireflies preschool camp runs mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for 3–5 year olds and cost is $85 per week. Kids will have a great time singing songs, playing games and making crafts all centered around fun themes. Summer Craze/Commotion and Cubbies opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. This camp is for kindergarten through
sixth-graders and cost is $170 per week (five days) or $114 per partial week (three days). Summer camp is all about having fun with counselors and meeting new friends. The city’s camp offers swimming, rock climbing, games, crafts, songs, field trips and energetic staff. Activities and field trips are planned around fun themes, such as “tropical paradise” wherein campers will participate in beach crafts and go to Wild
...obituaries Norma Roberta McPherson
Norma Roberta McPherson died May 30th, 2015 at Emerald Cottage, in Arlington, WA. She was the wife of Rev. Charles Mayo McPherson and a long time resident of Federal Way. Born in 1920 in Saskatchewan, "Grams" is survived by brother, Theodore Roberts; son, Ronald McPherson; grandchildren, Ronald McPherson Jr., Richard McPherson, Robert McPherson, Lelanni Buxman, and Eugene Lagazo, as well as great grandchildren, Ian, Vanessa, Tonya, Richard, Brittney, David, Gerard and Anthony. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the "joy of her life!" A celebration of Norma McPherson will be held at 11am Saturday, June 13th at Bethel Christian Center in Federal Way, WA.
j Steve D. Lanier j Steve D. Lanier, 61, owner of HnH Tractor Services, passed away May 29, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Rita, of 17 years, brothers Gary and Stan (Julie) Lanier; sister Shelley Miller; son Jake (Ashley) Lanier; stepdaughters Debra and Cheryl Hinkle; and 5 grandchildren. Memorial service will be held on June 13th at 1 pm at The Gathering Place Fellowship, 5016 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA, followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests considering a donation to the American Cancer Society for lymphoma research or if you wish, potted flowers/plants in memory of Steve for the family. For the full obituary please go to www.havenrest.com.
A volunteer for the Federal Way Shopping Cart Recovery Team collects carts for a local store. The team has recovered over 12,000 carts for local stores since 2010. Courtesy city of Federal Way ness’s commercial property simply because it’s easy to transport groceries from point A to point B. While some homeless people use carts in a more permanent manner, the Shopping Cart Recovery Team doesn’t bother them, as they only take abandoned carts. However, taking a cart from a business is still considered a misdemeanor crime, which is punishable up to 90 days in jail with a $250 bail.
“We wish there wasn’t a need for this program, ideally, there wouldn’t be, but the city’s very fortunate to have these volunteers who are willing to go out and take part in this exercise,” Hatfield said of the four-to-five regular volunteers. “We’re always looking for more volunteers.” To volunteer for the Shopping Cart Recovery Team, contact Lauri Jackson at 253-835-6788.
Waves for their weekly field trip. Teens are invited to Crazy Teen Camp, which opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. This camp is for seventh through 10th graders and cost is $175 per week or $45 daily. Teen activities will include fitness, gaming, two field trips (one preplanned and one teen-planned), one day off-site, active gym games, swimming, rock climbing, optional crafting and much more. For more information, visit itallhappenshere.org. To register, call 253-8356900 or 253-835-6916.
Federal Way’s Friendship Theatre is bringing the musical production “Guys and Dolls” to the Dumas Bay Knutzen Family Theatre at 7 p.m. June 18-20 and at 2 p.m. June 21. Tickets are $8 for general admission and are available by calling the Federal Way Community Center at 253-835-6900, 253-835-6916, 253-8356935 or online at www. itallhappenshere.org. The Theatre troupe, sponsored by the city of Federal Way’s Parks and Recreation, provides musical theater training and performance experiences for developmentally challenged individuals. The troupe began in 2001 and has put on several productions, including “Beauty and the Beast,” Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” “Annie,” “Grease” and others. The troupe practices from September through June leading up to the annual stage production. Over 40 actors belong to Friendship Theatre. Performances have sold out in recent years, so attendees are encouraged to get their tickets early. For more information, contact Friendship Theatre director Sharon Boyle at 253-835-6935.
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let alone that they should identify specifically as male or female and nothing else. They already have experienced teasing and mean comments about something they chose to wear, or say, or admit they like to do. They know a thing or two about gender. If we don’t teach them to think about this core part of who they are — to consider why these things happen, why people and society might act the way we do — then we are leaving them ill-equipped to make important decisions when they become involved in a relationship with another person. A woman in a workshop I recently led told me she was dealing with teens and adults who did not realize they had been abused as children because no one had taught them those things weren’t supposed to happen to kids. The result was a cacophony of unhealthy dynamics in their current relationships. Teaching kids about not only abuse, but also about gender and power in relationships, can reduce abuse and increase the chance youth don’t end up with a sexual transmitted disease or pregnant before they want to be. Even more important than information is the kind of education that’s actually effective in obtaining the results we all want — less abuse, less unintended pregnancies and less sexually transmitted diseases.
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$20,000 in sponsorships, McNey’s goal is to raise another $5,000 next week. Gold sponsors include Wild Waves, Pete von Reichbauer, the King County Aquatic Center, Black Bear Diner, Waste Management, Pacific Medical and Woodstone Credit Union. Other notable sponsors are Master Na’s Taekwondo and BECU. Individuals can donate at the $250 level, McNey added. The main event will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20 with the dedication of Pete von Reichbauer Way South to the King County Councilman, a mayoral proclamation, speeches about the anniversary and a performance by the Federal Way Symphony. “I can’t think of a single individual whose done more for South King County than Pete von Reichbauer,” McNey said. “I mean, even the small things like preserving Bingaman Pond, or not so small, rebuilding Redondo Road.” A large 12-foot “Pete von Reichbauer Way South” sign will go up on 20th Avenue South to recognize him for his local contributions.
weekend in town, there’s no question about that,” he said. “You can’t have max capacity in your hotels without increased traffic.” There’s also a plan for parking at the event. People will be able to park in the Town Square Parking lot, which has about 200 spaces, with VIP parking for top sponsors. Additionally, the Transit Center is nearly empty during weekends and the city has an agreement with Walmart to use its parking lot. City officials have also notified all the businesses in the 24 Hour Fitness plaza and Woodstone Credit Union has offered up their parking as well. McNey said there may also be parking available at the former TOP Foods site, which is currently a “big vacant lot.” “So, that’s one of the advantages of having 21 acres of vacant space downtown not developed yet, so we can park,” McNey joked. “Our goal, obviously, is to not have that problem in the future.” (The city recently purchased 7.5 of those acres for future development.) McNey said the event is prepared to hold 5,000 people but he’s arranged it so that in the unlikely event only 500 show up, it will still look full. He anticipates “a couple thousand” to attend. Working on $25,000 allotted by the City Council and
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recent study has shown some remarkable results. Sexuality education curricula that address gender and power dynamics in relationships are five times as likely to be effective in lowering rates of sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy as those curricula that do not address gender or power dynamics (www.guttmacher.org/pubs). Wait. You mean, sex ed is more than “just say no!” on one side and “here’s how to use a condom” on the other? Imagine that. Students in one Los Angeles area district learn about gender norms while they are learning about puberty, body image, and harassment. Welcome to developmentally appropriate sexuality education. Learning about gender and power dynamics in relationships lowers rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. This is more than simply giving information about contraception and condoms — the effectiveness of the programs in the new study comes from youth needing to think critically about relationships, dynamics and communication. This study didn’t surprise me one bit. I’m just glad that idea is getting more press. You see, children as young as 8 and 9 already have a really good grasp on what society thinks they should and shouldn’t do or be or act like as male or female —
The next time you are asked to support sexuality education in school or elsewhere, get educated. Take a look at what’s being taught. It may be more — or less — than what you think. If it doesn’t deal with gender or relationships, step up and fill in the gap. Below are some resources that can help with those conversations. Books: • “Sex is a Funny Word” by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth • “It’s Perfectly Normal” by Robie Harris • “It’s So Amazing” by Robie Harris • “In Our Mothers’ House” by Patricia Polacco • “Jacob’s New Dress” by Sarah and Ian Hoffman • “The Family Book” by Todd Parr • “Will Puberty Last My Whole Life?” by Julie Metzger and Rob Lehman Websites: • www.100conversations.org/topics • www.rainbowrumpus.org • www.tolerance.org/gender-spectrum • www.loveisrespect.org/healthy-relationships
Amy Johnson, MSW, is a trainer, educator and coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is co-author of the books, “Parenting by Strengths: A Parent’s Guide for Challenging Situations” and “Homegrown Faith and Justice.” Amy facilitates classes and workshops in the Puget Sound area and online. She specializes in working with parents and in sexuality education. Amy can be reached at comments@diligentjoy.com. “A lot of cities do not name things after people until after they’re gone. And I know the mayor feels this way, I feel this way, I fundamentally disagree with that,” McNey said. “We have the Maryann Mitchell [overpass] when you come in off of 320th but she never got to see that. I think it’s important to recognize people who have had an impact on our community and our lives in a positive way while they’re still around to see it.” The 25th anniversary event will also be host to several booths, including the Pacific Bonsai Museum, King County Aquatic Center, Waste Management, Black Bear Diner, the Federal Way Farmers Market, Wild Waves, the city of Federal Way and the Federal Way Historical Society, among others. The Communities In Schools booth will have a donation drop-off for a school supply drive, which was put together by Councilman Martin Moore and Communities In Schools Executive Director Tracy Oster. For more information about the city’s 25th anniversary, visit the city’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ CityofFederalWay.
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City leaders share hopes for Federal Way’s future As city celebrates 25th anniversary, city and community leaders share vision for the next 25 years
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efore Federal Way was a city, it was a logging community. It’s become home to many business headquarters, including Weyerhaeuser, World Vision, the King County Aquatic Center, Wild Waves Theme Park, PowellsWood Garden, a huge school district and a city with a plethora of lakes and parks. But as the community looks back on what’s been accomplished throughout the years, the city’s 25th anniversary of Federal Way is also a time to think of the future. What will Federal Way look like 25 years from now, physically, economically and socially? What won’t it have that is here today? City and community leaders answered these questions expressing their hopes for what Federal Way would be like 25 years from now.
MAYOR JIM FERRELL
25 years from today … I envision a fully built-out and developed city center in Federal Way by 2040. Town Square Park will be the center and beating heart of a thriving downtown. It will have development all around its four-acre site and it will be the site of many community gatherings throughout the year. Just up the hill, the Performing Arts and Events Center will have a named sponsor and will host conferences, live performances and community events for the entire region, with a captivating
view of Mt. Rainier. The Town Center 3 project (known by another name) will be fully built and will have the look and feel of an urban village that will naturally flow into the properties around it. The city center will also have several high-rise buildings with class-A office space for the dozens of new companies that will have located in our city center. Light rail will have been completed in the prior decade and development will have grown all around it. Our downtown will be a bustling hub of activity and excitement. Federal Way, which will have well over 100,000 residents, will be a regional leader and destination, due in large part to our university branch campus, health care facilities, our thriving hospitality industry and the major employer in what historians will periodically insist on calling the “Weyerhaeuser Property.” At our 50th anniversary celebration at Town Square Park, the elected mayor, City Council, and many of our previous elected leaders will look forward and discuss the next 50 years.
POLICE CHIEF ANDY HWANG
As the current police chief of Federal Way my vision for the next 25 years isn’t that different from what was envisioned for us 25 years ago by the city’s esteemed founders. My primary goal is what theirs was, to establish, have, and foster a police department that is a part of the commu-
nity, rather than apart from it. Along with our shortterm efforts, I espouse the same perpetual goals that were firmly established by my forward-thinking predecessors (police chiefs Ron Wood, Anne Kirkpatrick, and Brian Wilson). The vision we’re continually working toward is one in which policing is done with the community, not something that is done to it. While emerging technologies in policing will be exciting, basic police service will always be best accomplished – now and 25 years from now – one contact at a time, one conversation at a time, one person at a time.
SKFR CHIEF ALLEN CHURCH
I have had the honor of serving the community in Federal Way for 37 years, starting as a firefighter here long before the city became a “city.” Back in the late 1970s, this was an unincorporated area looking for a purpose, a direction, and a future. I am pleased to see that the city continues to move forward since its incorporation 25 years ago. I see nothing but positives for the future, as the community has weathered economic downturns, a change in the form of governmental leadership (from council-manager to strong mayor), the Great Recession, and the difficulties of properly managing growth. The future looks bright, indeed. What do I see in the future? I see a well-defined downtown core with an active Performing Arts and Events Center, residential living (taxpayer structures with residential above retail) within the core and frame allowing easy access to the ever-expanding
A sign near Town Square Park highlights the city’s 25th anniversary. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror Commons mall, and a true designation of the “downtown.” I see a continued partnership between the fire district, the city, Lakehaven Utilities, and the school district especially as related to emergency management, but also in other areas (such as all the entities partnering to develop expanded training areas on property already owned by the fire district on South 320th). I see a new fire station in the south end to assist in handling our next wave of growth, as well as a fire/police/utilities training center located on 320th at the entry point to the city, allowing for joint-use, joint training, and emergency management activities from a new and updated location. I foresee balanced budgets across the communities’ government entities (we have a ways to go, but I am optimistic we will all get there). I see schools meeting the collegiate needs of the next generation, especially as it relates to high tech careers. I also see an emphasis on vocational education to prepare individuals to immediately enter the workforce prior to college, coupled with new job opportunities within the Greater Federal Way
area. I see transit finally extending here to Federal Way allowing those who have decided to make the downtown core and frame home the ability to travel outside of the city, but even more importantly it will provide those outside the city the ability to travel into the city core to shop (at The Commons mall or in surrounding shops), have fun (especially at Celebration Park or at the new Performing Arts and Conference Center), and to bring added revenue into the city. Will this all come to pass? Time will only tell. This is just my optimistic view having seen the growth in the community over the past 37 years. The next 25 years could, and I believe will, be fantastic. Let’s enjoy the ride!
PARKS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR JOHN HUTTON
Twenty-five years is quite a milestone and I have been honored to be a city employee for over 23 of those years. I hope that Federal Way becomes the city it can be and I believe we are heading in the right direction. I would love to see 100 percent graduation rates and more than 25 percent of our residents holding
bachelor’s degrees. We need to be a city with completed link extension. I think there will be a university located here. I envision a city that is healthy and vibrant and proud of its amazing park system and recreation opportunities. Budgets will continue to be balanced and city government will continue to provide great services to our citizens. A safe city where people want to work, play and raise their family. A place where businesses want to locate and where they thrive. The current Weyerhaeuser campus will be the home of a major employer who makes the world better and takes great care of its employees. Those employees will choose to live in Federal Way because the schools are great and the quality of life is awesome. I love this city and I want it to be great. We have great people that live and work here who do so much to make it a great place. I believe in my heart that we will get where we all want to be.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MARWAN SALLOUM
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Federal Way Flashback: Long path to city’s incorporation BY CHRIS GREEN Special to the Mirror
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ederal Way residents voted to incorporate their community as a city in March 1989. The vote was 9,838 to 4,381. On Feb. 28 of the following year, Federal Way incorporated as a city. Federal Way’s path to incorporation lasted many years and, particularly in the 1960s and early 70s, it was never a sure thing. The first proposal for cityhood presented to Federal Way voters occurred in 1971 and was defeated by a margin of 1,519 to 314. In the 1960s, Federal Way’s population exploded, rising
from 14,000 in 1960 to 52,000 in 1970. However, the 1971 ballot measure featured a proposed city that excluded major areas traditionally marked as Federal Way. The proposed city would have included only 13,500 people and 4.5 square miles. The areas of Federal Way excluded from the proposal included the newly-opened Weyerhaeuser corporate headquarters east of Interstate 5. Weyerhaeuser objected to inclusion in Federal Way on the ground that it was satisfied with the existing services offered by King County to its unincorporated land. One reason for the rejection of the incorporation measure appeared to be that residents of such Federal Way neighborhoods as Dumas Palisades, Spring Valley and es-
pecially Redondo regarded themselves as residents of those neighborhoods rather than any larger entity called Federal Way. Connie Parker, a Federal Way school board member, told Seattle Times reporter Walt Woodward in 1969 that Federal Way was not a community but “a collection of communities.” Similarly, John Bocek, a school board member and lawyer, chose not to describe Federal Way as a unified community but “a collection of neighborhoods.” This lack of an attachment to the concept of Federal Way among some residents encouraged outsiders to try to partition the community. The governments of Auburn and Tacoma made no [ more PATH page 16 ]
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he Steel Lake Little League Braves were victorious in the Little League Majors Tournament of Champions that was held from June 6-8. The District 10 Tournament of Champions featured teams from Steel Lake Little League, Federal Way National Little League, Auburn Little League, South Hill Little League, FifeMilton-Edgewood Little League, Kent Little League, SoundView Little League and Bonney Lake-Sumner Little League. The Braves faced the majors team from Fife-MiltonEdgewood Little League in the first round. It was their closest game in the tournament as they won 5-3. They defeated the South Hill Little League team 33-1 in the second round of the tournament. They sent 25 batters to the plate in the first inning and scored 18 runs. Jaylon Sandlin had the lone home run for the Braves. It was called after four innings. The Braves faced the Kent Little League team in the championship. They won by a final score of 10-0 in
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Steel Lake Little League Braves pose with trophy. Back row: Coach Steve Homfeldt, Coach Andy Null, Manager Jason Cretti, player Austin Steed, Coach Joey Herwick; middle row: players Jack Arsenian, Alex Wick, Jaylon Sandlin, Austin Null, Cade Homfeldt; front row: Isaias “Isi” Mojica, Chase Cretti, Hunter Aguliar, Trevor Hendrickson, Billie Winter and Jaden Herwick. Contributed photo three-and-a-half innings. Jack Arsenian and Austin Null both hit home runs in the game. Arsenian’s was a three-run home run and Null’s was a two-run home run. It is the first championship for Steel Lake Little League since 2010. Federal Way National Little League was represented by the Royals. They defeated the Auburn Little League team in the first round, but fell to the Kent Little League
team in the semi-finals. The softball team from Federal Way National Little League fared a bit better in their tournament. The Federal Way National Little League Heat won the softball Tournament of Champions. After having a bye in the first round, the Heat started the tournament off with a win over the Fife-MiltonEdgewood Little League team. In the championship, they defeated the Sound-
View Little League team 5-2 to capture the title. Heat pitcher Jesenay Agulto struck out 14 batters in six innings pitched in the championship game. She also had two RBIs. The players for the Heat are: Jesenay Agulto, Christine Lee, Anna Swanson, Kawehi Sharpe, Makenna Togia, Tianna McLarty, Xochitl Moreno-Gomez, Paige Sugg, Maclairen Magruder, Kaycie Haven, Peyton Miller and Faith Morris.
ittle Leagues in the area have concluded their regular seasons and are about to begin allstar team play. The 9/10 allstar team rosters for Federal Way National Little League and Steel Lake Little League were announced and will begin play this weekend. The Federal Way National Little League 9/10 all-star baseball team roster is: R’Mani Adams, Isaiah Afework, Braden Bedell, Jack Bergstrom, Matthew Blackmon, Brett Ellingson, Aidan Graham, Isaiah Henning, Kayla Johnson, Jayden Lee, Jack Maclaren, Jaiden Orchard and Ricardo Osses-Watson. The manager will be Danny Graham. The Federal Way National Little League 9/10 allstar softball team roster is: Brooke Bradshaw, Ta’Mya Chelly, Ava Heitman (Steel Lake Little League), McKenna Jacobs, Chauncey Jones, Jessie Khauv, Lauren Kreckman, Kelsey Medalia, Kaycee Palomo (Steel Lake Little League), Treja Patterson, Angelina Rivera, A’juana Shockley, Paige [ more ALL-STAR, page 15 ]
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have choices.” But Babcock, like many passionate teachers, asked why they are made to feel guilty for asking for a living wage. “I know new teachers, young teachers, that live with their parents because they cannot afford rent for an apartment,” she said. “They defer their student loans because they can’t afford to pay them. We work at least 40 hours a week. We deserve to be able to pay our living expenses.” Babcock told Olympia, the Washington State Legislature, to “stop thinking that teachers will stay because they love what they do, stop thinking you don’t have to pay us for it.” The after-school march and rally was to send a message to the government. “We are frustrated with continuous underfunding in our schools,” said Federal Way Education Association President Jason Brown
in a news release. “We’re doing this to raise awareness about our Washington Legislature’s inaction in meeting their paramount duty to properly fund basic education.” Brown told the crowd that the Washington State Supreme Court McCleary decision “wasn’t a suggestion. You’re [sic] breaking the law. It’s time for you to do your job.” Their top issues include the Legislature’s failure to fund the Class Size Initiative, which was voted into law last fall; their lack of cost of living raise for the last six years; rising health care costs and an overabundance of standardized testing. Incoming Superintendent Tammy Campbell said this rally is important because the state needs to pay attention. “We need to fully fund education,” she said. “… It’s one of the most important professions.” Star Lake Elementary
fifth grader Collin Blair said he was at the event because “teachers want smaller class sizes and the Legislature to fund public schools.” “My class is 28, the largest class in our school,” he said, adding that his favorite school subject is science and he wants to be a scientist when he grows up. Collin’s mother, Cherie Blair, is a fifth grade teacher at Star Lake and was also there with fellow first grade teacher Lisa Mata. Mata’s two children Gabby and Cameron came to support their mother. Gabby agreed teachers should be paid more money, noting she wants to be a teacher and teach Kindergarten, first or second grade when she is an adult. Washington is ranked the 42nd state in the nation for teacher’s compensation, Brown said. “They’re absolutely right,” said 30th Legislative District Sen. Mark Miloscia, R-Federal Way. “It’s been 25 years of slowly not
Star Lake Elementary fifth grader Collin Blair (center) holds up signs with siblings Gabby (left) and Cameron Mata during a rally at Town Square Park on Monday. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror investing in education.” Miloscia said the Legislature went from allocating 42 percent of the budget toward education to 47 percent with a goal of 50 percent by the next budget cycle.
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self, armed with a shotgun,” Schrock wrote in an email, noting that SWAT responded to a residence at 2 a.m. Thursday. Although police were able to detain three individuals, FROM STAFF REPORTS Simpson was not found and the others were released, she said. A man with a gunshot wound to his leg flagged down Police got a search warrant and entered the Federal Way police Wednesday night asking for home at 4 a.m. SWAT cleared the area just before help. 6 a.m. At 11:58 p.m., he told police his father, Ronald Detectives are currently looking for Simpson Clarence Simpson, 50, had shot him in the leg in as he is wanted for domestic violence assault in the 2500 block of S. 288th St. The man was in the the first degree. He is described as a white male, 29600 block of Pacific Highway S. as he spoke to 5-feet, 6-inches tall, 185 pounds with long dark police. blond hair and blue eyes. He drives a 1990 black According to police spokeswoman Cathy Nissan Altima 4D with a white pinstripe and is Ronald Simpson Schrock, the man’s injury is non-life-threatening known to frequent Federal Way, Algona, Auburn and he was hospitalized that night. and Kent. Details regarding the reason for the dispute are To provide information on his whereabouts, call 911. unknown at this time. Anonymous tips can be sent to safecityfw.com. “It was believed that the suspect had barricaded him-
“We are 80 percent caught up,” he said. “… but we need to make sure we don’t fall back into old patterns.” Once an emergency substitute teacher, Miloscia said it was good to see peo-
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Federal Way at a much higher rate than it gave back in services. The anti-incorporation effort in 1981 featured the fears of businesses that a Federal Way city government would add “another tax-imposing layer of bureaucracy,” in the words of the group leading the effort. The cityhood proposal lost by 858 votes (out of 13,750 cast) because of, according to Federal Way News reporter Mike Robinson (writing in 1985), a “last minute scare tactic —a flier that warned ominously of higher taxes” on Federal Way residents. After voters rejected another cityhood proposal in 1985, the pro-incorporation effort picked up steam, though opponents remained visible. Some residents continued to fear excess taxes and regulations as well as believe that the community still did not have an adequate tax base among its businesses to fund a city government. Meanwhile, in the view of pro-cityhood activists, Federal Way continued to overdevelop and suffer more traffic congestion than ever. Pro-cityhood activists such as Debbie Ertel (who would become Federal Way’s first mayor) focused their energies on building support for preserving green spaces in the midst of the bustle and congestion in Federal Way. The efforts of activists such as Ertel helped build massive support for cityhood. In addition, many Federal Way businesspersons came to share the belief of pro-incorporation forces that it would be easier to deal with a city government in Federal Way than King County’s government in faraway Seattle. In 1989 pro-cityhood forces were finally successful. The ballot measure that took effect in 1990 created a city of roughly 58,000 people and was supported by a large majority of Federal Way voters.
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Representatives of a Federal Way church are on the lookout for a thief who was caught on camera stealing purses on Monday. Video surveillance shows the suspect walking into the City on a Hill Church office and youth center, located at 1336 S. 336th St., at around 9:16 p.m. City on a Hill pastor Russell Korets said the man walked into the bathroom when he first entered and took a purse after exiting the bathroom. The suspect then returned and took a second purse. There were people inside the building but they were unaware of what the man was doing until after he left the second time, Korets noted. Anyone with information on who the man captured on video may be is urged to call the Federal Way Police Department at 253-8356700.
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Federal Way professional boxer who recruited and trained juveniles to commit eight bank robberies in Western Washington was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Vincent Gary Thompson, 31, will serve seven years in prison and was ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. Thompson and his partner, Robert Cal Adams, along with two juvenile males formed a bank robbery ring, dubbed the “Buddy Bandits.” The group earned the name “Buddy Bandits” after they allegedly robbed the banks in pairs while the others waited outside. The “Buddy Bandits” used juveniles, including Thompson’s 15-year-old stepson, to rob banks, while the adults looked on, according to charging documents. Thompson and Adams robbed Chase Bank on Canyon Road East in Puyallup on April 14, 2014. During the sentencing, U.S. District judge John C. Coughenour said Thompson’s sentence was appropriate because he involved juveniles in the crimes.
Thompson pleaded guilty to two counts of bank robbery on Jan. 26. Adams was previously sentenced to 120 months for his involvement in a string of bank robberies, when three juveniles were provided with threatening notes and instruction on how to execute the bank robberies, according to U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes. Those robberies include the April 1, 2014 robbery of Chase Bank on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma; the April 7, 2014 robbery of US Bank on 176th Street, Puyallup; the April 9, 2014 robberies of Alaska Federal Credit Union branches in Renton and Kent; the April 9, 2014 robbery of US Bank on Pacific Highway in Des Moines; the April 10, 2014 robbery of Wells Fargo on 72nd Street East, Tacoma; the April 11, 2014 robbery of BECU on Pacific Highway South, Kent; and the April 11, 2014 robbery of Bank of America on Southwest 336th Street in Federal Way. “Thompson’s choice to assist in sending juveniles to rob banks presents an extraordinary risk to the community, bank tellers, security guards, law enforcement and — most significantly — the juveniles themselves,” prosecutors wrote to the court in asking for the
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June 7 in the 2300 block of South 304th St., a man called police saying a woman swam across Steel Lake and was trying to steal his and a neighbor’s canoe. When police arrived, they found the woman had removed her pants and swam back into the middle of the lake on an inflatable raft the neighbor said he didn’t want back. When called back to shore, the woman cursed at officers and continued to the north shore of Steel Lake. Officers contacted the female as she was trying to take a paddle boat from another dock. The woman had mental issues and was found to have two domestic violence warrants out of Auburn. The woman was booked at SCORE jail without incident. Expensive jewelry stolen: At 3:52 p.m. on June 7 in the 3100 block of SW 310th St., police responded to a residential burglary that took place over the weekend. The woman who reported the crime had left for work on June 5 and discovered her house was ransacked when she returned home on June 7. She found that the window near the front door was smashed and the front door was unlocked. Police were informed by the woman that $30,000 worth of antique jewelry was stolen from the master bedroom, as well as credit cards, personal checks and a pillow case. Around $500 worth of antique silver serving utensils were stolen from the dining room as well. There are no leads on who committed the burglary at this time. Ex-boyfriend assaults woman: At 7:26 p.m. on June 7 in the
2500 block of S. 286th Place, police responded to a report of physical domestic abuse. The victim told police she heard a knock at her door and opened it only to see her ex-boyfriend. The ex-boyfriend reached into her doorway and pulled her out of the house by her hair. He pulled her to a staircase doorway and held her up against it. He then told her “if I could get away with it, I would kill you right now.” He brandished a pistol at the victim. As the victim began screaming out of fear, a neighbor came out and yelled at her ex-boyfriend. He let her go and fled in his vehicle prior to police arrival. Man involuntarily committed: At 3:10 p.m. on June 6 in the 1300 block of S. 320th St., a man entered the restroom of a business, got naked and refused to exit when another individual asked him to. The man stumbled while his body moved uncontrollably. He was unable to focus and have a normal conversation. After police arrived, they found several hypodermic needles and a spoon on the man during a pat down. The man also had a bag of fecal matter with him. He was involuntarily committed. Acquaintance steals man’s vehicle: At 2 p.m. on June 6 in the 30800 block of 14th Ave. S., police responded to a call from a man about a missing vehicle. The man stated that at about 1:30 a.m. he gave a ride to an unknown female from Fife/Tacoma. They arrived at his home at 2 a.m. and he told her she could sleep in the car. The victim forgot he had an extra set of keys in the console and when
he came out in the morning, the female and his car were gone. The victim has no name or contact information for the suspect and said she did not have permission to take his car. Drunken man wields knives: At 7:19 p.m. on June 6 in the 29600 block of 21st Place S., a man was arrested for chasing and threatening minors while holding knives. The man was with his roommates and drinking heavily around 3 p.m. He left the house and began speeding down the road. His roommates called 911 to report him for driving drunk at that time. He returned shortly after leaving and asked his roommates if they wanted to see his guns. His roommates left at this point because they were uncomfortable. The man tripped over a fire pit and sustained scratches after going back outside. Shortly thereafter, he crashed his motorcycle into a garage. Children who were playing on the basketball courts then called out to him to see if he was OK. The man yelled racial slurs at them and began to yell that he “was going to slit their throats.” He climbed the fence between them and was holding knives in his hands. The kids began to run away from the man and were able to escape without harm. The man was arrested. The knives were not recovered on the day of the arrest, but the man’s roommates were able to have police photograph them the following day. Unprovoked assault: At 9:19 a.m. on June 5 in the 400 block of S. 316th Place, police responded to a report of an assault. A man
was visiting his friends when an acquaintance of theirs assaulted him. The man went into the kitchen upon arrival and put a slice of pizza into the microwave. The acquaintance walked up to him, said “What’s up?” and nudged him with his elbow. The man responded back “what’s up” in return. At this point, the acquaintance then struck him in the face several times for no apparent reason and left the residence shortly after. The victim’s lip was busted open and he received cuts after falling through the glass front of a cabinet. Police were unable to find the man who committed the assault. Fitbit thief: At 1:17 p.m. on June 4 at 2201 S. Commons, police arrested a woman who stole three Fitbits, five Crest whitening strips and some cosmetics — valued at $561.89 — from Target. When arrested, she claimed she stole all of these items for personal use. The woman had multiple warrants. She was booked at SCORE for her Puyallup theft warrant. Man calls police on girlfriend: At 2:36 p.m. on June 4 in the 33300 block of 24th Ave. SW, a man called 911 to report a dispute between him and his girlfriend. He said his girlfriend was throwing his belongings out of the house. When police arrived, the man was irate. He claimed his girlfriend assaulted him, but there were no witnesses to confirm the allegation, nor were there any injuries on either person. His girlfriend stated she tried to push him out of her house. He said he just wanted his motorcycle, DVD movies and a snake tank. The woman refused to hand over the motorcycle because she claimed she bought it, as well as the DVD movies. She allowed him to take
the snake tank, but he did not have room in his vehicle. He became very upset. While leaving, he stated, “I’ll be back! Don’t let me catch you on the street!” A domestic violence pamphlet was issued to the woman. Man arrested for burning stepdaughter: At 2:29 p.m. on June 4 in the 2500 block of S. 286th Place, police responded to a report made by a 9-year-old that her stepfather burned her with a hot spatula. She told officials at her elementary school that he burned her after she went into the kitchen while he was cooking. He told the children to stay out while he cooked pancakes. She went in to stop her younger sibling who went into the kitchen. She stated that he became upset and put the spatula on her arm and burned her. Police contacted the stepfather shortly after. He claimed that he did not burn the child purposely, but that grease may have splashed on her from the pancakes. Police arrested the man and he was booked into SCORE jail for seconddegree assault of a child. Milk crate causes argument: At 9:14 p.m. on June 4 in the 400 block of S. 325th Place, police responded and spoke with a woman who was crying. She explained she stubbed her toe on a milk crate and began yelling. Her daughter thought she was yelling at her and the two became involved in an argument that turned to pushing and shoving. She was upset the two argued over such a silly matter. Police called and spoke with the daughter. She stated essentially the same account and said she left to cool off and end the argument. A check of the apartment revealed [ more POLICE page 25 ]
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CREATIVE ARTIST Sound Publishing, Inc and The Whidbey News Times, a twice-weekly community newspaper located in Coupeville, WA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Artist. Duties include performing ad design, designing promotional materials, providing excellent internal and external customer service. Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to wo r k i n a fa s t p a c e d deadline-oriented environment. Experience w i t h A d o b e C r e a t i ve Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat strongly preferred, as is newspaper or other media experience. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. We offer a great work environment, health benefits, 401k, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Please email your resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com
Machine Operator/ Press Helper
LIFESTYLES EDITOR The Daily World at Aberd e e n , Wa s h . , h a s a n opening for a Lifestyles editor. We are looking for someone who has an eye for design and a knack for finding the stories and trends that shed light on what life is like in our community. The section also includes ar ts and entertainment news. The ideal candidate will have a bright, lively writing style, a talent for social media and be skilled in InDesign. Magazine experience would also be a plus. Aberdeen is o n t h e Wa s h i n g t o n Coast, an hour from the Olympic Rain Forest and two hours from Seattle. This is a full-time position. Benefits include, but are not limited to, paid vacation, medical, vision, dental and life insurance and a 401(K) p l a n w i t h a c o m p a ny match. Send a cover letter, resume and writing and design samples to: hr@soundpublishing.com To learn more about us, please visit us on the web at www.soundpublishing.com. The Daily World is an equal opportunity employer.
Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the Journal of the San Juans in the beautiful San Juan Isl a n d s o f Wa s h i n g t o n state. This is not an entry-level position. Requires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, pagination, photography, and InDesign skills. editing and monitoring social media including Twitter, FaceBook, etc. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested, please email your cover letter, r e s u m e, a n d u p t o 5 samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: AT T N : E D J S J i n t h e subject line. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the wor kplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com Life Changing Job Helping Others! Provide daily support to adults w/Disabilities in their own home in South King County. FT/PT pos. $10.46/hr; $11.00 a f t e r 9 0 - d ay s . 4 0 1 K , M e d . & D e n t a l . Pa i d training provided! Come by and say hi! Total Living Concept 1132 W James St Kent, WA 98032 recruiting@total livingconcept.org recruiting@totallivingconcept.org
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Perform several tasks to assist pressman in operating and maintaining press Machine Operator takes product off machine and palletizes / check for quality. Must be able to do heavy lifting 50-70 pounds. Pass pre-employment test. Be able to work 12 hour night shifts / Have Good Attendance. Tape Measure accuracy a must. Have good computer skills. Follow directions and comply with all Safety Rules. Benefits after 60 days apply at www.ampaconline.com
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Multi Media Advertising Consultant Inside, ENTRY-LEVEL Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washington! Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for a selfmotivated, results driven person interested in a career in multi-media sales for its Renton and Auburn Reporter publications. In this exciting role you will leverage your drive and creativity to develop, customize, and sell online and print marketing programs to local businesses and private par ty adver tisers. Qualified candidate will be able to: Sell advertising to meet and exceed goals; Make sales presentations and close sales over the phone and through use of email; Provide a high level of customer service t o m e e t a n d ex c e e d client expectations; Prioritize workflow and thrive in a very fast-paced environment with shor t deadlines. This is an Entry-Level position. You w i l l r e c e i ve t h o r o u g h training on our products and solutions as well as successful sales techniques. We are committed to our team and actively promote from within, opening doors for your future growth. If you have the noted skills, please email your resume and cover letter to: hreast@sound publishing.com Attn: ISREN This position, which is based in Kent, receives hourly pay plus commissions and a benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Sound Publishing Inc. is an Equal Oppor tunity Employer (EOE) and strongly suppor ts diversity in the wo r k p l a c e. V i s i t o u r website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com Employment Manufacturing
Shipping/Receiving Specialist Warehouse, shipping, and receiving responsibilities. Previous experience required. Self motivated person with attention to detail. Email resume to: Jobs@Lkdaero.com
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Employment Transportation/Drivers
Drivers - No experience? Some or LOTS of experience? Let’s Talk! We s u p p o r t eve r y d r i ve r, ever y day, ever y mile! Call Central Refrigerated Home. (888)793-6503 www.CentralTr uckDr ivingJobs.com
DRIVERS Premier Transportation is seeking Tractor-Trailer Drivers for newly added dedicated runs making store deliveries MondayFriday in WA, OR, ID. MUST have a Class-A CDL and 2 years tractortrailer dr iving exper ience. • Home on a daily basis • $.41 per mile plus stop off and unloading pay • $200/day minimum pay • Health & prescription insurance • Family dental, life, disability insurance • C o m p a n y m a t c h 4 0 1 K , Va c a t i o n & holiday pay • $1,000 longevity bonus after each year • Assigned trucks • Direct deposit For application information, call Paul Proctor at Premier Transportation: 866-223-8050. Apply online at www.premiertrans portation.com “Recruiting.â€? EOE
Schools & Training
AIRLINE CAREERS Start Here – Get hands on training as FAA certified Technician fixing jets. Financial aid if qualified. Call for free information Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1877-818-0783 www.FixJets.com
stuff Appliances
AMANA RANGE
Deluxe 30� Glasstop Range self clean, auto clock & timer ExtraLarge oven & storage *UNDER WARRANTY* Over $800. new. Pay off balance of $193 or make payments of $14 per month. Credit Dept.
206-244-6966
KENMORE FREEZER
Repo Sears deluxe 20cu.ft. freezer 4 fast freeze shelves, defrost drain, interior light
*UNDER WARRANTY* Make $15 monthly payments or pay off balance of $293. Credit Dept. 206-244-6966
KENMORE REPO
Heavy duty washer & dryer, deluxe, large cap. w/normal, perm-press & gentle cycles.
* Under Warranty! *
Balance left owing $272 or make payments of $25. Call credit dept.
206-244-6966
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REPO REFRIGERATOR
Custom deluxe 22 cu. ft. side-by-side, ice & water disp., color panels available
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STACK LAUNDRY
Deluxe front loading washer & dryer. Energy efficient, 8 cycles. Like new condition
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Cemetery Plots
Real- Estate Careers Earn your real estate license before the market goes back up. Evening classes. We Take Payments
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2 SxS PLOTS at Sunset H i l l s M e m o r i a l Pa r k . Beautiful setting in the desirable Garden of Prayer (sold out area). Tr a n s fe r fe e p a i d by owner ($295). $16,500 each. Call 360-305-8326 before 8 pm.
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Cemetery Plots
C R E M AT I O N N I C H E Located in the original sold-out mausoleum in the Violet Corridor at eye level with a nice glass front. Situated in Acacia Memorial Park. Capacity two. Asking $10,000 or best offer 425-827-2293
Financing Available!
(cemetery plot).
SEATAC.
$10,000; 4 ADJACENT CEMETERY PLOTS or $3000 each (valued at $4500 each). BonneyWatson Washington Memorial Park, Garden of Communion, section 15, block 189, lots A-1, A-2, A-3 and A-4. Easy access near road. Transfer fees paid by private seller. Contact Cate at 253852-6884 or cateluke@me.com
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BARN & SHOP 24’ x 24’ x 10’
2 BAY STORAGE BUILDING 24’ x 24’ x 8’
DELUXE GARAGE with LOFT 24’ x 36’ x 16’
2” Fiberglass vapor barrier roof insulation, plans, engineering, permit service, erection, 8 sidewall & trim colors with 25 year warranty.
4” Concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 10’ x 14’ & (2) 10’ x 7’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, (2) 4’ x 3’ double glazed vinyl windows with screens, 24’ x 12’ #50 loft with L-Shaped staircase, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 3’ steel wainscoting, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.
Electronics
Dish Network – Get MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) 800-278-1401 Get CABLE TV, INTERNET & PHONE with FREE HD Equipment and install for under $3 a day! Call Now! 855-7528550 Get The Big Deal from DirecTV! Act Now$19.99/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, starz, S H OW T I M E & C I N E MAX. FREE GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. New Customers Only. IV Support Holdings LLC- An authorized DirecTV Dealer. Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800-8974169 Farm Fencing & Equipment
T R AC TO R WA N T E D Kubota, Yanmar, Mitsubishi, John Deere, etc. 4WD Japanese Diesel with loader. Call Dan, pr ivate cash buyer at 360-304-1199.
12’ x 9’ Metal framed sliding door with cam-latch closers, 4’ x 8’ split opening unpainted wood Dutch door, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent, 2’ x 24’ poly eavelight.
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DELUXE DAYLIGHT GARAGE & SHOP 24’ x 36’ x 9’
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• 18 Sidewall and Trim Colors With Limited Lifetime Warranty (DENIM Series excluded) • Engineered For 85 MPH Wind Exposure B and 25# Snow Load* • 2” Fiberglass Vapor Barrier Roof Insulation • Free In-Home Consultation • Guaranteed Craftsmanship • Plans • Engineering • Permit Service • Erection
4” Concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 10’ x 8’ raised panel steel overhead doors w/low headroom hardware, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave & gable overhangs, (2) 12” x 12” gable vents, 3’ x 36’ poly eavelight.
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Hundreds of Designs Available!
285mo.
2 CAR GARGAGE & RV STORAGE 30’ x 36’ x 14’
Concrete Included!
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Concrete Included!
4” Concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 9’ x 9’ raised panel steel overhead doors with lites, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.
15,275
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2 CAR GARAGE & HOBBY SHOP 24’ x 36’ x 10’
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L-SHAPE 2 CAR GARAGE & SHOP 20’ x 40’ x 8’ with 20’ x 10’ x 8’
Concrete Included!
Concrete Included!
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2 CAR GARAGE 22’ x 24’ x 10’
ALL BUILDINGS INCLUDE:
Concrete Included!
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Buildings Built: 19,793 Square Feet: 21,098,071 As of 5/16/2015
Concrete Included!
4” Concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 16’ x
4” Concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 16’ x 8’ raised 4” Concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 7’ raised panel steel overhead door, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing panel steel overhead door, 10’ x 13’ sliding door, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing 10’ x 9’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with hinges & stainless steel lockset, (2) 4’ x 2’ double glazed cross-hatch vinyl hinges & stainless steel lockset, 2’ x 36’ poly eavelight, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. windows with screens, 18” eave & gable overhangs, bird blocking at all gables.
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22,469
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DELUXE BARN 30’ x 30’ x 10’
18,975
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RV GARAGE & SHOP 24’ x 24’ x 9’ with 12’ x 36’ x 14’ Concrete
22,385
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DELUXE 2 CAR GARAGE 20’ x 24’ x 9’ Concrete Included!
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10’ x 8’ Metal framed sliding door with cross hatching & cam-latch closers, (2) 4” Concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (1) 10’ 4” Concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 16’ x 8’ 4’ x 8’ split opening unpainted wood Dutch doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door x 12’ & (2) 10’ x 8’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door raised panel steel overhead door, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges & with self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 6/12 roof pitch, 18” eave & with stainless steel lockset & self-closing hinges, (2) 10’ continuous flow ridge vents. stainless steel lockset, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. gable overhangs, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent, bird blocking at both gables.
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Financing based on 12% interest, all payments based on 10 years (unless otherwise noted), O.A.C.. Actual rate may vary. Prices do not include permit costs or sales tax & are based on a flat, level, accessible building site w/less than 1’ of fill, w/85 MPH Wind Exposure “B”, 25# snow load, for non commercial usage & do not include prior sales & may be affected by county codes and/or travel considerations. Drawings for illustration purposes only. Ad prices expire 7/7/15.
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Cats
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PIXIE BOBS - TICA Registration possible. Playful, lots of fun! Hypo-allergenic, shor t hair, some polydactyl, shor t tails, very loving and loyal. Box trained. Excellent markings. All shots and wormed. Guaranteed! Taking deposits now! Ready for Forever Homes in June/ July. Prices starting at $350. Call for appointment: 425-235-3193 (Renton)
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Dogs
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AKC German Shepherd Puppies! Excellent Schutzhund pedigrees. Tracking, obedience and protection. Champion Bloodlines. Social with loving playful temperaments! Shots, wormed, 1.25 million readers vet checked. Health make us a member of guarantee. Puppy book the largest suburban includes info on lines, newspapers in Western health and more! Three females and six males. Washington. Call us $1200 each. Call Jodi today to advertise. 360-761-7273. Details, 800-388-2527 photos & pedigrees please visit our website at www.schonenK9.com Dogs
JUST TOO CUTE! MINIAUSSIE PUPPIES. We have a litter of 10 beautiful pups ready for forever homes June 17 th . 6 M e r l e ’s a n d 3 B l a c k Tr i’s. They are ASDR registrable, come with one year health guarantee for genetic defects and will have first vaccination and de-worming. Parents eyes and hips certified good. Pups are s o c i a l i ze d w i t h o t h e r dogs and people on our hobby farm. Contact us at 360-385-1981 360385-1981 or 500emil@gmail.com.
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ANNUAL DRIFTWOOD Point Community Sale! Fri., June 12 th and Sat., June 13th, from 9 a - 4 p. Located at 2500 179 th Ave East. Follow signs at Driftwood Drive East or Sumner Tapps Hwy East. Garage/Moving Sales General
24’ CIERA Bayliner (2452), 1997. $10,000. 250hp Merc engine. Microwave, 2 burner alcohol/electric range, refrigerator. Sleeps 4. Garmin GPS with local chips. F i s h f i n d e r. E l e c t r i c downrigger. Mercury 9.9 4 stroke outboard. Inflatable dingy with Niss a n o u t b o a r d . Ye a r l y bottom paint, zincs and e n g i n e t u n e u p. L i fe jackets, fenders, 2 anchors. Stern line roller. Contact Betsy at West Sound Marina Orcas Island. 360-376-2314 Auto Events/ Auctions
AUCTION NOTICE
In compliance with RCW 46.55.130 Yard Sale State of Washington June 13th and 14th ABT TOWING 10 AM - 5 PM. of Federal Way, will Antiques, Fur niture, sell to highest bidder. Baby items, seashells, Wednesday, craft items, gift items, d i s h e s, a n d s o mu c h 6/17/2015 more. I used to own a Viewing noon. gift shop, cleaning out Auction 1 pm. basement and storage. 33125 15th Ave S. We accept Debit and Federal Way 98003 Credit Cards, if you mention this ad you will *8 VEHICLES* receive 10% off your total order. Address: 123 Place an advertisement 8th ST SE Auburn Auburn
4 HAVANESE PUPPIES Curious, sweet, happy, and playful. Full grown between 8 - 10 lbs. Hypo Allergenic option because they have hair not fur and do not shed. Quieter breed. One black Male ready now. 2 Black females and one white female available. Sporting Goods $995 plus shipping. I will drive to Seattle to deliv“MUSTANG” SURVIVAL er. Call Shambra 208SUIT includes pants and 255-9766. jacket. Little used, good www.joyfulhavanese.com condition. Coast Guard approved. Size XXL $250. 253-841-4037.
CHIHUAHUA Puppies, call for pricing. Financing Available. Adult Adoptions Also, $100 Each. Reputable Oregon Kennel. Unique colors, Long and Short Haired. Health Guaranteed. UTD Vaccinations/wormings, litter box trained, socialized. Video, pictures, informat i o n / v i r t u a l t o u r, l i v e puppy-cams!! www.chi-pup.net References happily supplied! Easy I-5 access. Drain, Oregon. Vic and Mary Kasser, 541-4595951
WESTIE’s 2 males. Parents onsite. Available July 6th. Health check , & shots. The Westie is everything a terrier was designed to be. Sweet, lovable and well sociali ze d . S t u r d y, s p u n k y, and bold, is easy to handle, can adapt to any home in which he can be a full participant and busybody. $1,100 cash only(253)833-6858
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pets/animals
MINI Australian shepherd Purebred Puppy’s, r a i s e d w i t h f a m i l y, smart, loving. 1st shots, wor med. Many colors. $550 & up. 360-2613354
Automobiles Classics & Collectibles
Siberian Husky Puppies, 7 weeks old, Papered, first shots, wormer . 2 Female 3 Males. Grey and White, blue eyes. Call or text 509-2930905
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transportation
Preview from 12-1pm 1220 So. 343rd Street Federal Way, 98003 www.kenttowing.com
1981 CORVETTE same owner for past 21 years. Garaged when not being a casual fair weather cruiser. 350 CID / AT. Leather interior in good condition. Power steering, windows, driver seat and side view mirrors. T i r e s n ew ; l e s s t h e n 1000 miles. 84,000 original miles. $9,995 or best reasonable offer. Por t Orchard. 360-349-6533.
ONE OWNER CLASSIC 1973 Dodge Charger Rebuilt Engine to approx 340. $11,500. Runs like a dream. Original paint and vinyl top. Garaged & well maintained. Dual exhaust system, rebuilt front end, BF Goodrich T/A tires. Maintenance records available. Many new parts. Reasonable offers considered. Additional photos available via email. Coupeville. Call Al 360-678-0960.
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PLANNED FINAL ACTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION S 304th Street at 28th Avenue South Intersection Improvements Project As part of the above referenced project, the City of Federal Way needs to acquire right-of-way to construct intersection improvements. The City is taking action to move forward with condemnation proceedings under Chapter 8.12 RCW. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Federal Way, will consider taking final action to exercise eminent domain by passing a condemnation ordinance to authorize the City Attorney to commence condemnation proceedings for the above described project. The public hearing and first reading of this proposed condemnation ordinance will occur at the June 16, 2015 regular City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., located at City of Federal Way Council Chambers at 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA. 98003. Second reading and enactment of the proposed condemnation ordinance will occur at the July 7, 2015 regular City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers. The property along 28th Avenue South that faces potential condemnation is Parcel Number 0921049091. Christine Mullen, PE – Street Systems Project Engineer City of Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-2723 (253) 835-2709 (Fax) christine.mullen@cityoffederalway.com Published in the Federal Way Mirror on June 5 and June 12, 2015 FWM 2240 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 Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Published in Federal Way Mirror: June 12, 2015 FWM 2246
NOTICE OF PLANNED FINAL ACTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase V S 340th Street to S 359th Street As part of the above-referenced project, the City of Federal Way needs to acquire right-of-way to construct highway improvements. The City is taking action to move forward with condemnation proceedings under Chapter 8.12 RCW. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Federal Way will consider whether to adopt an ordinance authorizing condemnation of the real property described below for construction of the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase V Project. The first reading of the proposed condemnation ordinance is scheduled for the June 16, 2015 regular City Council meeting, at 7:00 p.m., at City of Federal Way Council Chambers located at 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA. 98003. The second reading and potential adoption of the proposed condemnation ordinance is scheduled for the July 7, 2015 regular City Council meeting, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers. All person interested may appear at the Federal Way Council Chambers as such dates and times and be heard regarding the planned final action of adopting the proposed condemnation ordinance. The following properties along Pacific Highway South between S 340th Street and S 359th Street face potential condemnation: 202104-9068, 34303 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9105, 34413 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9109, 34417 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9089, 34419 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9106, 34421 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9082, 34427 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9025, 34701 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9133, 34727 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
202104-9045, 34829 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 292104-9003, 35450 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 292104-9125, 35400 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9043, 35060 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9155, 35050 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9163, 35000 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9145, 34730 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9041, 34100 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9090, 33905 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003 202104-9121, 1200 S 344th St, Federal Way, WA 98003 John Mulkey, Street Systems Manager City of Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-2722 (253) 835-2709 (Fax) john.mulkey@cityoffederalway.com Published in the Federal Way Mirror on June 5 and June 12, 2015 FWM 2241
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS S 288TH STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT RFB # 15-002 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through June 30, 2015, until 10:00 a.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 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the 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 project shall consist of resurfacing S 288th Street from Military Road S to the City Limit, which includes roadway excavation, planing bituminous pavement, pavement repair, and removal of existing curb & gutter, sidewalk, concrete approach, wheel chair ramps, and traffic curb. This work also includes overlaying S 288th Street from Military Road S to the City Limit with HMA Class ½” PG 64-22 (2,050 tons), installation of curb & gutter, installation of precast dual faced sloped mountable curb, installation of concrete curb ramps, channelization, and restoration and utility adjustments work. 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 Jeff Huynh, Street Systems Engineer, by facsimile at (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Jeff Huynh, Street Systems 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 cashiers’ 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 #15-002, S 288th Street Preservation Project. 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 Int’l Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222 Contractor’s Resource Center, 2301 So Jackson Street, Suite 101B, Seattle, WA 98144 iSqFt Planroom, c/o Cascade A&E 235 9th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109 – oregon-washington@isqft.com The City of Federal Way, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. 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. However, 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 bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Dated the 13th day of June, 2015. Published in the Federal Way Mirror on June 5 and June 12, 2015 FWM 2242
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS S 324TH STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT RFB # 15-003 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through June 30, 2015, until 10:00 a.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 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the 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 project shall consist of resurfacing S 324th Street from Pacific Hwy S to S 322nd St, which includes roadway excavation, planing bituminous pavement, pavement repair, and removal of existing curb & gutter, sidewalk, concrete approach, wheel chair ramps, pedestrian refuge islands, and type C traffic curb. This work also includes overlaying S 324th Street from Pacific Hwy S to S 322nd St with HMA Class ½” PG 64-22 (2,706 tons), installation of curb & gutter, installation of precast dual faced sloped mountable curb, installation of concrete curb ramps, installation of pedestrian refuge islands, installation of pedestrian push button, channelization, and restoration and utility adjustments work. 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 Jeff Huynh, Street Systems Engineer, by facsimile at (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Jeff Huynh, Street Systems 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 #15-003, S 324th Street Preservation Project. 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 Int’l Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222 Contractor’s Resource Center, 2301 So Jackson Street, Suite 101B, Seattle, WA 98144 iSqFt Planroom, c/o Cascade A&E 235 9th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109 – oregon-washington@isqft.com The City of Federal Way, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. 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. However, 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 bid after
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (RROF) June 12, 2015 City of Federal Way, Washington 33325 8th Ave. S Federal Way, WA 98003 253-835-2650 253-835-2609 (FAX) These notices shall satisfy two separate, but relaed, procedural requirements for the activities to be undertaken by the City of Federal Way (City). REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about June 29, 2015, the City will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the release of funds under Section 108 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following project: Project: Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center Project Location: 31510 20th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003 Scope: 41,000 square foot, multi-purpose facility to include an auditorium, meeting space, and kitchen to support a culinary arts institute, with associated parking Program / Amount: $3,030,000 from the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Federal Way, Washington, 33325 8th
Ave. S, Federal Way, WA 98003, and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the City of Federal Way, Washington, 33325 8th Ave. S, Federal Way, WA 98003. All comments received by June 29, 2015, will be considered by the City prior to submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. Copies of the Environmental Review Record (ERR) will be available for public review June 12, 2015 through June 29, 2015 weekdays, except holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the following locations: Federal Way City Hall 33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way Community Development Office of the Mayor Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way S Federal Way Library 320th Branch 848 S 320th Street The Application and Amendments are available for review and comment online at: http://www.cityoffederalway.com/cdbg. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City certifies to HUD that Mayor Jim Ferrell, in his capacity as Certifying Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce, responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s acceptance of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and allows the City to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Federal Way; (b) the City of Federal Way has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of envi-
ronmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Deborah Peavler-Stewart, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 909 First Avenue, Suite 255, Seattle, WA 98104. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Mayor Jim Ferrell Certifying Officer Published in the Federal Way Mirror on June 12, 2015 FWM 2244
NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION AND OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Project Name: Twin Lakes CVS Pharmacy Project Description: Proposed site redevelopment to construct a 12,900 sq. ft. retail pharmacy with mezzanine, customer drive through window, and 50 surface parking spaces on 1.13 acres. Additional improvements include new public sidewalks and landscaping. The existing gas station structure will be demolished and the underground storage tanks removed. Applicant: Nick Wecker, Barghausen Consulting Engineers Inc., 18215 72nd Ave. S, Kent, WA (425) 251-6222 Project Location: 1909 SW 356th Street, Federal Way, WA 98023 Auditor File Nos. 132103-9098 and 132103-9099 Date of Application: May 4, 2015 Date Determined Complete: May 29, 2015 Date of Notice of Application: June 12, 2015 Comment Due Date: June 27, 2015 Environmental Review: Based upon review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the City, it is likely that the City of Federal Way will determine that the project will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment and expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes (conditions), and the review process may incorporate or require
mitigation measures regardless of whether an environmental impact statement (EIS) is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request. Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. Comments must be submitted by the date noted above. Permits/Files Under Review: Use Process III (File #15-102106-UP), State Environmental Policy Act Threshold Determination (File #15-102107-SE), and Lot Line Elimination (File #15-102108-SU). Environmental Documents Submitted and Required Studies: Environmental Checklist, Geotechnical Study, Preliminary Technical Information Report, Hazardous Materials Inventory (forthcoming), and Geotechnical Engineering Report. Development Regulations to Be Used for Project Mitigation: Federal Way Revised Code Title 14 ‘Environmental Policy,’ Title 16 ‘Surface Water Management,’ Title 18 ‘Subdivisions’ (Lot Line Eliminations), and Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code.’ Public Comment & Appeals: The official project file is available for public review at the Community Development Department (address below). Any person may submit written comments on the Use Process III application and Environmental Review to the Director of Community Development by June 27, 2015. Only persons who submit written documents to the Director, or specifically request a copy of the original decision may appeal the Director’s decision. Issuance of Final Environmental Determination: The final DNS may be issued without a second comment period, unless timely comments identify probable significant adverse impacts that were not considered by the Notice of Optional DNS. A copy of the DNS may be obtained upon request. Availability of File and Environmental Documents: The official project file and referenced environmental documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the Community Development Department, 33325 8th Avenue South, 2nd Floor, Federal Way, WA 98003. Staff Contact: Leila Willoughby-Oakes, Associate Planner, 253-835-2644, Leila.Willoughby-Oakes@cityoffederalway.com Published in the Federal Way Mirror on June 12, 2015 FWM 2245
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that lent themselves to the city’s incorporation SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT 25 years ago were land GEOFFERY MCANALLOY use and transportation, in When I think about the that King County failed to invest adequately in trans- community I live in— I see Federal Way as a comportation to support the munity developments with outthey were ap- “Federal Way standing proving. schools, continues its Federal Way welcoming has spent the long tradition neighborpast 25 years hoods and playing catch- of embracing a sense of up, successand supporting belonging. fully attracting It’s a grant funding education, and city with a to invest over collectively heart and $230 million a commucelebrates a 100 improving transportation percent graduation nity that cares for bottlenecks people and rate.” and traffic those in safety, most Sally McLean need. It’s notably on diverse, it’s SR-99 corridor, vibrant, and successfully lobbying it’s an authentic suburban at regional, state, and fedcity. eral levels to improve our What might the city of access to I-5 and transit. Federal Way look like or Major accomplishments be in the future? to be expected in the next I think we’re on the way 25 years would include completion of the Triangle to becoming a city that is a leader in meeting regional project, extension of light challenges — transportarail through Federal Way tion, housing, and emto Tacoma, and the addiployment. tion of I-5 access for the With a continued focus city center. The gradual adoption of on community developcleaner, more autonomous ment that’s environmentally sensitive, our vehicles will eventually community will expand lead to safer roadways recreational and cultural and better air quality, but activities ensuring that increasing congestion citizens benefit from fuwill occur as we shift our ture growth and developtransportation investment. ments to support bicyI see Federal Way as a cling, walking, and transit great place to learn, work in alignment with availand play - now and into able grant funds. the future.
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT SALLY MCLEAN
Embracing the rich cultural dynamics of our families, the city of Federal Way will offer vibrant arts, varied recreational opportunities and a vigorous business community. Federal Way continues its long tradition of embracing and supporting education, and collectively
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CHAMBER CEO REBECCA MARTIN
As we further establish Federal Way as a business hub, the Chamber looks to connect our workforce, north to south on light rail, and east to west with public transportation. In the future, our city also will need interconnected trail and walkways
the milk crate where the woman said it was and there was no sign of a struggle. A domestic violence pamphlet was provided. Man hit in hit and run arrested: At 2:59 p.m. on June 3 in the 31200 block of Pacific Highway S., A man called police to report he was the victim of a hit and run at State Route 99 and South 312th Street. When police contacted the man, a strong smell of alcohol was coming from him. The man declined to perform sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He was transported to the station where he blew a .169 and .151 blood alcohol content level. He was processed for DUI and taken home. Pop tart argument: At 10:29 a.m. on June 2 in the 1900 block SW Campus Drive, police conducted a welfare check for an elderly woman, who was home with another relative. She told police that she sustained a scratch on her left forearm from her great-granddaughter during a dispute about pop tarts.
with safe bicycle corridors along our major roadways. To attract the next generation of our workforce, we need to develop locally sourced food venues, which include crafted beers and showcase a variety of musical talent. Managing our city as a destination for fine arts — with business development opportunities for galleries, studios and specialty shops, will welcome not only new business, but also visitors to the area. Our business environment should encourage a range of entrepreneurial endeavors with financial and other program support. In the future, development within the city core will be mixed-use and mixed income, anchoring entire neighborhoods where it is possible to live and work without a commute. Finally, the Chamber believes Federal Way is strategically positioned to explore the supply chain potential between Seattle and Tacoma as well as import and export opportunities through the Northwest Seaport Alliance. This, coupled with enhanced broadband capabilities to capture technology-based industries in our business corridor, will expand our economic base and bring us prosperity in the next 25 years.
COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRACY OSTER
In the next 25 years I believe we are going to make a lot of progress in decreasing the dropout rate. Factors such as zip code, family income, race, English as a second language will no longer decide whether a child receives a quality education and the resources he/ she needs to be successful in school.
Her great-granddaughter told her she could not eat the pop tarts and the elderly woman became upset. The great-granddaughter accidentally scratched her greatgrandmother’s arm while holding on to her to prevent her from eating the pop tart. There were no other injuries. The elderly woman said she feels safe at home. She stated she does not like her great-granddaughter. Grandson punches grandfather: At 1:23 p.m. on June 1 in the 3300 block of First Way S., a grandson punched his grandfather multiple times. The victim brought his grandson to the Valley Cities facility to talk to someone about his behavior as of late due to a break up with a girlfriend. When leaving, the grandson would not get in the car. While the victim was in the driver’s seat, the grandson punched the victim in the face two times. The victim got out and the grandson punched him several more times in the face causing injury. The victim got inside the office building and was locked inside by an employee. The grandson was arrested and booked into juvenile hall.
Our community will embrace families as we become even more diverse. As the region focuses on “cradle to career” goals, when students graduate from high school, they will be ready to move on to the next chapter in their lives. Whether it’s continued education or a career credential, all students have a plan and all students have access to resources to meet their goals. Because Federal Way will be vibrant and economically strong, many of our best and brightest will stay in Federal Way and lead the city into the next 25 years!
and the restoration of the original Brooklake Community Center building that was built about 1929. 2. The full development of the Weyerhaeuser East Campus (400 acres) into office and tech centers, some retail and some residential town homes on North Lake. 3. Annexation of more areas east of I-5 to the
city of Federal Way. King County’s lack of road maintenance and services that residents will want can lead to expectations of a higher level of services for the future annexation areas. State and county policies have already stated that this is the long-term goal and policies.
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FEDERAL WAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT DIANA NOBLE-GULLIFORD
Three things I envision for Federal Way: 1. The extension of the West Hylebos Boardwalk, developing an interpretive center at Brooklake
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ORDER AND DETERMINATION BY THE DIRECTOR Washington State is experiencing a drought emergency. We have record-low snowpack in the mountains, and snowmelt through the spring and summer is what traditionally keeps rivers flowing, crops watered, and fish alive. We are starting to feel the pain from this snowpack drought. Impacts are already severe in several areas of the state. More than 70 percent of the state's snow monitoring stations have record-low snowpack. As a result, many of our major rivers are forecasted to have record-low flows - the lowest in the past 64 years - between April and September. This shortfall is a serious threat to municipal and domestic water supplies, irrigated agriculture, and fisheries throughout Washington. With the concurrence of Governor Inslee and following consultation with affected Indian Tribes, I hereby expand the drought emergency to include all of Washington State. Snowpack conditions across the state have continued to decline since the initial regional drought declaration on March 13, 2015. Dozens of major rivers are at record-low flows for this date. The longer-term weather forecast is for warmer and drier-than-normal conditions for this spring and summer. Conditions are likely to get worse. Reduced snowpack creates risks to municipal and domestic water supplies. The Department of Health has identified numerous water systems throughout the state that draw water from shallow alluvial aquifers, which are dependent on groundwater recharge from snowmelt. Agriculture faces a risk of crop loss throughout the state. Farmers in the Yakima and the Walla Walla basins are being curtailed, which could have devastating impacts on orchards and vineyards. Curtailment is likely to occur in the Little Spokane, Nooksack, and Chehalis basins, and could occur for the first time ever in the Colville Basin. Loss to perennial crops in these regions would be a significant hardship to individual farmers and agricultural communities. Throughout the state, there is a high risk that fish populations will experience hardship from extremely low flowing rivers this year. Hatcheries will face warmer water, increased risk of disease, and potential loss of water supply. Tributaries and smaller streams may drop to levels where stream channels become impassible to fish. Pools of water will become disconnected from other pools, isolating fish and increasing the risks of predation and harassment. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.838.405, IT IS ORDERED that all of Washington state is hereby under a drought emergency. This order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect through December 31, 2015, unless terminated prior to that date. In accordance with the provisions of WAC 173-166-060, the Department of Ecology may, under the terms of this order, take the following emergency actions: (1) Issue emergency permits for water. (2) Approve temporary transfers of water rights. (3) Provide funding assistance to public agencies to alleviate drought conditions. (4) Take other actions depending on future developments. Other state and local agencies with authority to issue permits or authorizations related to the drought emergency actions must provide a decision to an applicant within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of application. In accordance with the proclamation of the Washington Governor, dated January 3, 1989, (Centennial Accord), nothing herein shall impair or infringe upon the treaty reserved rights or governmental authority of any federally recognized Indian tribe nor shall this order be deemed an assertion of state authority over Indian reservation lands. The Department of Ecology intends to work cooperatively, on a government-to-government basis, with all affected tribes. Further details about this order or the actions available under it, may be obtained by contacting: Jeff Marti, Department of Ecology, PO Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600; 360-407-6627; Email: jeff.marti@ecy.wa.gov Applications for emergency water permits or temporary transfers of water rights are available by contacting one of the Department of Ecology's regional offices: • Northwest Regional Office; Bellevue, WA; 425-649-7020; Email: arha461@ecy.wa.gov • Central Region Office; Yakima, WA; 509-575-2597; Email: sueb461@ecy.wa.gov • Southwest Regional Office; Lacey, WA; 360-407-6859; Email: oday461@ecy.wa.gov • Eastern Regional Office; Spokane, WA; 509-329-3541; Email: awat461@ecy.wa.gov DATED this 21st day of May, 2015 Maia D. Bellon, Director, Department of Ecology
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Community CALENDAR June 13
Autism Friendly Strategies for Swim Instructors: Marine Hills is partnering with the Autism Society of Washington to host a series of free training sessions for swim instructors to learn strategies on how to work with individuals who have autism from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13, July 11 and Aug. 8. For more information or to register, email manager@ marinehillspool.org. Octopus Graduation: Highline College’s Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center is holding its annual Octopus Graduation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The MaST Center’s resident Giant Pacific Octopus will be released back into the Puget Sound by a dive team with an underwater, interactive video. Cake and light refreshments will be served after the release. For more information, contact Kaddee Lawrence at klawrence@highline.edu or call 206-592-3057 or visit mast.highline.edu.
www.federalwaymirror.com Historic Cabins Open House: The Historical Society of Federal Way will open the Barker Cabin and the David T. Denny Cabin for public viewing from noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 13 at the West Hylebos Park, located at 411 S. 348th St. For more information, email contactus@federalwayhistory.org or call 253-945-7842. Cooking Class: East India Grill hosts a cooking class at 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays at 31845 Gateway Center Blvd. in Federal Way. Runs Saturdays through early summer. Fee is $25. To register, call 253529-9292.
June 13-14
Community Garden Yard Sale: This yard sale fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 at the Light of Christ Community Garden, located at 34249 21st Ave. SW. All money raised goes to support the Light of Christ Community Garden. For more information, contact Donna Cox at locgarden@ comcast.net.
June 14
Roger Freeman Memorial Prayer Room Dedication: The community is invited to the dedica-
tion of the Roger Freeman Memorial Prayer Room at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 14 at the Christ the King Bible Fellowship. The church is located at 35448 11th Ave. SW in Federal Way. Sen. Mark Miloscia and Councilman Martin Moore will be in attendance. For more information, contact Julia Laranang at 253-517-3978 or email info@ ckbf.org. Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Anton Schwartz with special guest, Russell Ferrante of the Yellowjackets will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma. For more information contact Jim Foster at jimfoster@harbornet. com or call 253-229-9206.
June 17
Anime Club for Teens: Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Some anime titles may be rated PG-13. For more information, call 253838-3668. League of Women Voters: Join the League of Women Voters at their monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June17 at Foundation House, 32290 First Ave. S. For more information contact
Cindy Piennett at cindypiennett@ gmail.com, call 253-777-9864 or visit www.seattlelwv.org
June 18-21
Guys & Dolls: The city of Federal Way Parks Friendship theater, an inclusive theater group for individuals with and without special needs, will be performing “Guys & Dolls” at 7 p.m. on Thursday June18, Friday June 19, Saturday June 20 and 2 p.m. on Sunday June 21 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, located at 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased by contacting the Federal Way Community Center at 253-835-6900 or Sharon Boyle at 253-835-6935 or online atwww. itallhappenshere.org or at the door. 25th Anniversary Carnival: This family carnival including rides, games, food, and fun will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, Friday, June 19, Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21 at the former Target site adjacent to Town Square Park.
Ongoing
South King County GlutenFree Support Group: These free meetings are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Marlene’s Market and Deli, 2565 S. Gateway Center Place. Speakers include respected dietitians, naturopaths, restaurant owners and more. Contact alandnanherg@hotmail.com or 253-839-3499. Pacific Bonsai Museum: Mu-
Christ the King Bible Fellowship will dedicate the Roger Freeman Memorial Prayer Room at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, June 14. File photo seum will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month through September; museum is located at 2515 S. 336th St. For more information, email info@pacificbonsaimuseum.org, call 253-353-7345 or visit www. pacificbonsaimuseum.org. Third Thursday Garden Mingle: The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden will be hosting free evenings from 4 to 7 p.m. every third Thursday through September at 2525 S. 336th St.
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Visit RhodyGarden.org for more information and a schedule of spring events or call 253-838-4646 Ext. 140. Domestic Violence Task Force: The city of Auburn’s Domestic Violence Task Force meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in Room 3 at Auburn City Hall, located at 25 West Main St., Auburn. Send Community Calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com
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Mary Bridge Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for Children SINCE 1955, Mary Bridge has been providing exceptional health care and advocacy close to home for children in our community. Today, we’re one of the largest regional referral centers for advanced pediatric specialty care in the Pacific Northwest. What makes Mary Bridge so special? It’s the commitment of our community, physicians, nurses and professionals to work together to care for the unique needs of each child and their family that makes a real difference. We celebrate all the dedicated and generous supporters who have been instrumental in making Mary Bridge your trusted partner for leading-edge pediatric health and wellness. We look forward to the next 60 years.
We’re your partner in pediatrics. For services, locations or to donate, visit marybridge.org We welcome Linda Chen, Mary Bridge Children’s first president, who will help build strong community partnerships and usher Mary Bridge into the future. Welcoming Linda Chen, President Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
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