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OPINION | Roegner: Political jargon 101 [6] Palmer: Bus driver blocks boy’s bullets [6] Letters: Where is Skip? [6-7] SHOWBIZ KIDS | Performers hone their musical chops with long-running group [2] CRIME BLOTTER | Prankster calls several customers of Papa John’s Pizza [3]

SPORTS | State soccer, baseball and track CALENDAR | Art Blooms in Federal Way, and Centerstage honors classic rock [5] FRIDAY, May 17, 2013 | 50¢ updates from local high schools [17]

The reality of gangs in King County

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Vietnamese noodle soup, also known as pho (pronounced “fuh”), is a popular meal in the Northwest. Pho began as a street food in Vietnam in the early 1900s. Vietnamese refugees brought the dish to other parts of the world, especially after the Vietnam War. With more than a halfdozen pho restaurants to choose from in Federal Way, The Mirror set out to find the city’s best. As a whole, the pho experience is similar wherever you go. The quintessential bowl of pho comes with rice noodles, thin-sliced steak, and green and white onions, all stewing in a beef broth that’s flavored with ox tail, beef bones and spices. Pho can be garnished with bean sprouts, basil leaves, sliced green chilies and a wedge of lime, all served on a plate that accompanies the soup. Variations include pho with meatballs, flank steak, brisket, tripe, tendon, seafood, chicken or even tofu. Many diners like to spice up their soup with chili oil or chili paste. Standard condiments include hoisin sauce and Sriracha sauce. [ more PHO, page 23 ] NEWSPAPER RACKS: To see a list of rack locations for the print edition of The Mirror, visit federalwaymirror.com/about_us.

Part 2: The transient nature of crime for assault, firearms violations and malicious mischief. Federal Way’s first hoThis is only one exmicide of 2012 involved ample of gang violence to gangs. In the early mornerupt in Federal Way. Lating hours of June 27, er this year, the Suburban tension escalated among King County Coordinata crowd of gang members ing Council on Gangs will outside a Federal Way release a comprehensive bar. A mix of black and study of gang activity in Mexican males argued, suburban cities, flashed gang signs with updated data and yelled out affrom 2012. The SPECIAL filiations with the council’s goal is Gangster Disciples to reduce youth and Rollin 90’s violence and gang Crips. activity by fosterThe dispute ing better communication reached a boiling point among local law enforcewhen guns were drawn. ment and governments. The crowd was sprayed A July 2011 gang shootwith bullets. Six people ing at a Kent car show led were shot and one man — to a renewed emphasis 23-year-old Cloise Young on gang enforcement. of Kent — was killed in Six alleged gang memthe parking lot of Johnny’s bers were arrested after Famous Bar and Grill. injuring 12 people in that Witnesses reported that incident. A month later, Young exchanged words King County reacted with with Renton resident a $1.4 million proposal to Kenneth Sutton before combat gangs and crime. the shooting. Sutton was With a history of previous arrested and charged with cooperation, police agensecond-degree murder cies formed a regional and first-degree assault. task force to battle crimes The bar has since associated with gangs closed and changed its like auto theft, burglaries, name. However, at the drugs and prostitution. time, Federal Way police The county has reportreported that the parked that gang-related crime ing lot outside Johnny’s has increased 165 percent was a magnet for gang since 2005, with much trouble. Rowdy crowds of that crime shifting out often congregated and of Seattle city limits into consumed alcohol before South King County. going inside. Police had [ more GANGS, page 2 ] reported multiple arrests By ANDY HOBBS

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J.R. Celski is a Federal Way native and winner of two bronze medals in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He is the son of Bob and Sue Celski. PHOTO courtesy m.a.d. northwest

Olympic speedskater Celski documents Seattle hip-hop and pre-fame Macklemore By CASEY OLSON colson@fedwaymirror.com

J.R. Celski’s timing must be impeccable when he’s on the race track. Everything must be in perfect sync for the world-class short track speedskater to glide across the ice. Arms working with legs, slanting his back so it’s situated at the correct angle and keeping everything coordinated in the most aerodynamic position are key to going fast. Timing is everything for Celski, a two-time bronze medalist at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games who is currently training for the 2014 Olympics in Russia. The Federal Way native won the 2012 overall title at the U.S. Senior Short Track Speedskating National Championships in December, and set the world record in the 500 meters. But Celski’s current timing might be even better off the track. His documentary, “The Otherside,” is debuting at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) next weekend. It will be shown at the SIFF Cinema Uptown in Seattle at 7 p.m. May 31, and again at 8:30 p.m. June 2, as part of the “Face the Music” program. Directed by Daniel Torok, the 47-minute film takes an inside look at the Seattle hip-

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis performed their hits “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us” on March 27 at We Day Seattle, attended by nearly 1,200 students from Federal Way. MIRROR FILE PHOTO hop scene and centers on the meteoric rise of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, the local artists responsible for the film’s title. “The Otherside,” which is co-produced by Celski’s longtime friend and Todd Beamer High School grad Vinny Dom, puts together live performances, interviews with artists and promoters, music videos and rare backstage footage. [ more OTHERSIDE, page 23 ]

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[2] May 17, 2013 [ GANGS from page 1] Most gang-related crimes are committed by people who live outside the communities where the crimes occur. Unlike the big cities with established gang turf, the gang territory in South King County is more informal and spread out. Gang members are transient in nature, and every city’s goal is to push them out. One thing that adds to the gang presence is cheaper apartment housing, which is plentiful in South

www.federalwaymirror.com King County. “Gangs don’t observe city limits,” said Auburn Police Cmdr. Mike Hirman, noting that pressure on known gang members has led many to move elsewhere. “They just go where they’re comfortable.” Only a small portion of Auburn’s law enforcement efforts are directed specifically at gangs. “I don’t want to give the impression that there is a gang problem,” Hirman said. “ReallyT:4.8” what it comes down to is we have individ-

uals with a propensity for violence and they travel all over the place… We don’t have rival gangs shooting it out down here.” Auburn assigns two police officers to a response team whose duties include dealing with gangs. If an officer identifies a repeat problem, police will concentrate their efforts on that problem. Examples include an apartment complex with residents who had ties to the Rancho San Pedro gang, or even a batch of Juggalos — fans of rap group Insane

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Clown Posse — harassing library patrons. The Kent Police Department’s special investigations unit has one detective whose primary focus is gang activity. Police pressure identified gang members, who will eventually leave the city “because they didn’t like the attention,” Lt. Lowery said. “We all know we have gang members who live in our communities in little pockets and we know they all move around.” Lowery added that when his officers put pressure on the gang members, they don’t disappear, but simply go to another area. “As long as we have atrisk youth, (gang activity is) going to appear attractive for a very small number of people,” Lowery said. “It fills a void in their life.” Federal Way has two police officers assigned to gang matters as part of their overall duties. Police Chief Brian Wilson said the department routinely shares information and intelligence among regional law enforcement agencies. “We’re in this together,” Wilson said. “There’s no doubt about that.” LEARN MORE: This is the second part of The Mirror’s series on gang activity in South King County. Read more online.

Show Biz Kids performed a medley of pop hits to close their show May 14 at the Knutzen Family Theatre. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

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Located in the Campus Business Center in Federal Way, Show Biz Kids is a family operated, non-auditioned show experience for kids ages 3 to 18. With hardwood dance floors, wall-to-wall mirrors, wireless microphones, and impressive sound equipment, the Show Biz Kids studio fosters singing and dancing talent. Performers choose between six different groups ranging from toddler prodigies to an actor-focused group dedicated to making the audience laugh between songs. Some kids join

more than one group. The kids are finishing the spring season, which had a theme of “One Hit Wonders.” Parents were awed by the performers’ renditions of classic popular songs such as “Eye of the Tiger,” “Whoomp! There it is” and “Who Let the Dogs Out.” “We only require oncea-week, hourly rehearsals,” said director Lauren Libby. “We provide a place where kids of all ages can experience the art of performance and all the selfconfidence it can bring.” The cost is $12 a week. The next season, a holiday-themed show, starts in September and runs through December. Visit JoinShowBizKids.com or find them on Facebook.

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more family members, and another fight took place at the Steel Lake Annex. According to police, one man was assaulted by several people and was transported to the hospital. No witnesses cooperated. • Mugged at the park: At 2:29 a.m. May 9, a victim reported that he was assaulted at Olympic View Park, 2900 SW 330th Street. Two unknown males opened the truck and assaulted the victim, hitting him several times with their fists, pulling him from the truck, and smashing his head with the door several times before he was able to flee. No suspects were located. • Expensive burglary: At 3:38 p.m. May 10 in the 31100 block of 11th Place SW, a residential burglary was reported. The victim reported several high-end items were stolen while the home was unoccupied earlier that day. Stolen items included a Coach purse, Victoria’s Secret underwear, a Rolex watch, an iPad, fine jewelry, passports, birth certificates and more. Value was estimated at $99,300. • Suspicious gun: At 3:39 p.m. May 10 at 1400 S. 324th St., a customer of Federal Way Discount

Guns called 911 to report a suspicious gun transaction involving a black male. Police contacted the male and after several versions of the story, he told police that the gun was taken for safekeeping from a friend who was high. The gun was submitted to evidence. • Heroin overdose: At 7:20 a.m. May 10 in the 2600 block of South 276th Street, a woman called police because she feared her son might have overdosed. Police kicked in the bathroom door. The son was found unresponsive on the floor with drug paraphernalia for injecting heroin strewn about the sink area. The suspect was treated at the scene and arrested. • Gun found in restaurant: At 7:25 p.m. May 11 at 31920 Gateway Center Blvd., a manager at The Ram found a gun in the men’s restroom just before two children entered the stall. The manager found the gun after a phone call from a man who said he forgot his gun in the restroom. An officer retrieved the gun. The magazine was filled to capacity, with one round in the chamber. Police contacted the gun owner. No crime was reported. C

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• Jerry Galland will run for South King Fire and Rescue board of commissioners, position 1. “This year I will again attempt to bring responsible, accountable management to South King Fire and Rescue,” he said. “Watching the financial situation at our fire department turn from need to waste has troubled me for several years.” Read more at www.elect-jerry.net. Galland will face Bill Gates, who was elected to the board in 2001 and re-elected in 2007. Galland also ran for the board and lost in 2011.

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Healing was goal in response to deadly apartment shooting The Mirror recently published an article critiquing our community’s response to the Pinewood Village Apartment shootings. I found it to be unfair. How do you help people heal? How do you give back a sense of safety to someone who has had it ripped away? When my kids are in danger, I protect them. When they are confused, I counsel them. When they are frightened, I comfort them. And no one second-guesses me; no one questions my motives or criticizes my performance. No one is offended that they aren’t allowed

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With the Legislature back in session and Congress in its typical disagreeable mood, I thought it might be helpful to review political terms you may be hearing. In politics, it is easy to misunderstand what’s going on if you don’t understand the terminology. And sometimes politicians use words that sound good, but might have a different meaning than you think. Their goal is to get you to support their viewpoint. Here are some quotes from politicians and some helpful clarifications. • “We need to get rid of tax loopholes” — If I used it to lower my tax obligation, it’s a good loophole. If you use it, it’s a bad loophole because I have to make up the difference in what you don’t pay. • “We need to improve government efficiencies” — This means cutting the government programs you don’t like, but that your opponents do like. • “We should re-prioritize government spending” — See above • “Wall Street vs. Main Street” — Wall Street are “bad guys” and Main Street are “good guys.” • “Activist judges” — These are judges who authored an opinion you don’t like. “Judges who understand the law” are ones who authored an opinion you do like. • “Job creators” — These are the saviors of our economy because they will employ us all.

Or they might be “greedy big business owners” who want to cut family wage jobs and keep all the profits to pay their country club dues. It depends on who is doing the talking. • “A reckless idea” — This is an idea you don’t like, but you want the listener to question the proponent’s sanity and fitness to go outside without adult supervision, so you add the word “reckless.” • “A cruel decision” — This is a decision you disagree with, but you also want the other side to appear heartless and uncaring, as if they were throwing grandma out in the street. So you add the word “cruel.” • “It is a reasoned, thoughtful approach” — This means that it’s my idea and I like it better than your idea, which of course, is not thoughtful or reasoned. • “This program has bi-partisan support” — That means we got a couple of members of the other party to vote for it by promising them something. • “This is a common sense approach to the problem” — At least it is to me. If you disagree, you obviously have no sense, common or otherwise. Remember these phrases when listening to politicians. Bob Roegner

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I don’t know about you, but for the past few months, there seems to have been an Armageddon of sorts playing out across America: Sandy Hook, Boston bombing, Federal Way shootings, kidnapping victims in Cleveland, Ohio, and the list goes on. Honestly, at times I ask, what next? Whenever tragedies strike our communities and families, many of us are conditioned to think the worst. But the best elixir, I find, is for us to always harbor a heart of gratitude for the wonderful things that are taking place in our lives. We shouldn’t be robbed of the joys of seeing our babies step out for the first time to their kindergarten classes. Let’s treasure Tyrone and Sandra’s graduation. Get excited about your daughter’s upcoming wedding. Say thank you for that job promotion and good medical report. We should high-five the ardent support for one another and community. We ought to champion our local heroes who would risk life and limb for us without seeking any remuneration. The moment we do otherwise, we are giving credence to seeming distractions that atrophy our blessings. I find that good will always outweigh bad any day. And given enough time, you too will see how many of those so-called terrible things can literally foster a stronger community and a more cohesive family. The same place where that stinking pile of manure once stood, see now how it has transformed into a fertile garden, bearing fruits of love, hope, peace, industry, sustainability and fortitude. When in doubt, just ask Federal Way resident and King County Metro bus driver Anthony Woods. On a nice sunny afternoon, July 20, 2006, Woods was driving the #7 Rainier Beach bus at 3rd and Spring Street in Seattle when he heard a commotion: “He has a gun! He has a gun!” The Goliath-sized driver immediately stopped the coach, set the emergency brake, and put on the four-way flashers. At the back of the bus, he came face to face with a mean 16-year-old youth, brandishing a loaded 9-mm pistol, bent on robbing a victim’s digital camera. Call it bravery or whatever you may, but the thought of seeing multiple people killed inside the bus he commanded did not sit well with Woods. That’s when he sprang into action, temporarily tossing Metro’s rulebook out the window. Woods tackled the gun-toting thief, bearhugging him off the bus, then pinned him to the [ more PALMER, page 8 ]

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Stress Debrief. In other words, our police department, fire department and public officials made themselves available to those most deeply affected by these events to help them begin the healing process — to deal with the confusion and the fear. Because the larger community was tangentially impacted, the first part of the meeting was open to any community member who felt the need to attend. The meeting opened with a moment of silence for the victims and a prayer for the friends and families who remain. The chief of police, the mayor and the deputy mayor

then addressed those who were gathered and spoke words of hope and comfort. Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter provided an overview of what had happened on the evening in question. And then, yes, those who were not residents of the complex or family members of victims were then asked to excuse themselves. Why? Because healing does not take place under the watchful eyes of strangers and the media, no matter how invested or well-intentioned they may be. And healing was the priority that night. Our greatest responsibility that evening was to those most deeply affected, and they needed a safe place to process together what had happened to them. They needed to know, at that moment, that they were the most [ more LETTERS, page 7 ]

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ LETTERS from page 6] important thing. They needed a place to grieve together, to be angry together and to find hope together. It was powerful. It was cathartic. And it was private. Not a single elected official or first-responder complained when they were asked to leave. They quietly and humbly put the needs of the residents above their own interests. Not a single Pinewood resident complained about the lack of onlookers. They expressed an appreciation for the priority that was placed upon them. This is Federal Way, not Boston. Our tragedy occurred in a single apartment complex where the victims lived in close proximity to one another. The Boston bombing involved thousands of participants from all over the globe, a weeklong manhunt and communities in lockdown. To compare our city’s response to Boston’s is not only unfair, but uninformed. Post-tragedy breakdown? Hardly. Our leaders put

the priority on people who were in pain and cared for them. They had the courage to create a space for those most directly affected to begin to heal. They opened the doors to City Hall, they provided transportation and they safeguarded their privacy. And they did it well. As a local church pastor and a police chaplain, I had the privilege of participating in this meeting. I could not be more proud of our leaders than I was that night. It is moments like these that demonstrate the levels of integrity and care that assure us of a strong future. If you are unhappy with how the meeting was conducted, you have that right. But please remember, that evening you weren’t the most important thing.

Pastor Jon McIntosh, Grace Church, Federal Way

Where is Skip? One thing has become very clear to me since Federal Way changed to an elected mayor system of government. The guy that won chose to let others do his thinking and talking for

him. He chose to use other people to deliver his “message,” whatever that is. He failed to appear at the press conference after five people died in this city. He used a 2011 crime statistic to say that we have a “safe city,” and ignored the fact that home burglaries and car thefts are actually way up. When I want to hear from him on the major issues affecting our city today, I hear instead from the chief of police, or communications director. That was not supposed to be the case — and this is not the mark of true leadership. I wanted to see what our mayor had to say about the different issues related to the PACC — yet he is absent from the debate. The city remains rudderless, and Mayor Skip Priest hides within the safety and comfort of City Hall. I suppose he thinks no one will notice. Well, he’s wrong.

dering whether anyone has done the simple math on the proposal. With the project’s estimated cost at $32 million, and using a 32-year life span for simple calculation and ignoring interest, using the 700 seats and estimating the center will be used half the year, you will need at least $7 per seat if 100 percent of the seats are filled. That is a tough nut to crack.

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on getting his non-profit organization up and running, targeting youth ages 12 to 22 that have a hankering to know more about the music industry: recording, video editing, producing, PR, just to name a few. This is his way of giving back, he said. It’s been nearly seven years since that incident, but wouldn’t it be great if our own Federal Way City Council were to bestow a citation for Woods’ exemplary service at one of their monthly meetings? That would go far in encouraging the heart for valor. There’s no statute of limitation on that. Woods and his wife, Pamela, have lived in Federal Way for the past 12 years. When the story first broke in 2006, Woods was reprimanded by Metro gatekeepers. Instead of getting hurrahs, a critical letter was placed inside his personnel file. They argued that Woods violated company protocol when he left his post around the steering wheel to foil the robbery. The public doled out tons of positive comments on the driver’s selflessness, which later forced Metro to revoke the letter inside his file. He has since received several awards, including one from former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr at their annual banquet.

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wenty years ago, gas was at $1.00 a gallon, a movie titled “Sleepless in Seattle” just premiered and a young mother named CJ Taylor-Day brought together a small group of friends and volunteers to establish the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Losing her mother to breast cancer at age 17, CJ was passionately committed to ensuring “no child should ever grow up without a mother because of breast cancer.” Since that beginning, Komen Puget Sound has grown to rank fifth out of 120 Komen affiliates nationally. As a result of this growth, the affiliate has been able to invest over $7 million into

medical research to better diagnose, treat and ultimately cure breast cancer. But the majority of the affiliate’s grants, over $19 million, have been invested right here in our community to fund breast health education, screening and treatment support. Komen Puget Sound continues to be the largest private provider of free mammogram support to low income and uninsured women. The Komen Patient Assistance Fund has provided thousands of breast cancer patients in our community with financial support for life’s basic needs, allowing them to continue their lifesaving treatments. Women like Kate B. from

Renton, Washington said: “I have been incredibly anxious because my treatments for breast cancer have meant missing work. I was SO thankful for the money I received from the patient assistance fund because it allowed us to catch up with my mortgage payments. Without the Komen fund, we would have faced the stress of possible foreclosure. I want to say thank you very much for your help.” The fight against breast cancer has come a long way in the last 20 years. Komen Puget Sound will continue this fight until Komen’s promise of a world without breast cancer becomes a reality.

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s volunteers Tath Hossfeld and Jan Slawson wrapped up preparations for the very first Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure in 1994, the only thing left to wonder was “will it rain”? “It was very nerve wracking because it rained the day before and throughout the night,” says Jan. “It was a new race, and I didn’t know how committed people would be.” Tath agrees: “I was so worried that rain would keep people away from our Race. But boy, was I wrong!” More than 3,000 women showed up in pouring rain for the first Race, more women that ever ran in a Seattle Race before. “Seeing all those people united together around breast cancer, this huge sea of pink, was so powerful! It made me cry,” says Tath. Jan was not only at the first Race for the Cure, but she also was responsible for organizing the whole race, as the Race Chair. “I attended my

first Komen Puget Sound meeting, and they asked who would like to chair the first Race for the Cure. I just raised my hand,” says Jan. “I was a runner back then, and I was really drawn to the idea of a race to benefit an important cause like breast cancer.”

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and tears. It is so valuable to celebrate long term survivors. It gives such a powerful message of hope.”

“There is an atmosphere of joy and hope at the Race that is infectious,” says Jan. “When you are there, you find yourself among a happy community. The Seattle Center is this beautiful Tath chaired the first breast cancer Survivor’s park-like setting where you can feel you are Celebration at the Race. “It was so powerful away from everything. There is entertainment, to see so many breast cancer survivors in one room, nothing like that had ever been organized food, and sponsors giving things to everyone. People are smiling and walking around with in Seattle,” says Tath. “We were one large support group for each other. During the lunch, filled goodie bags. It is just a great day of fun! I’ve always enjoyed myself.” we asked every survivor to stand up. Then we asked first year survivors to sit back down. Then “One day, we will find a cure for breast cancer,” five year survivors were asked to sit down, then says Tath. “When that day comes, the very next 10 year survivors, and so on until there was thing a woman will hear after a breast cancer just one woman standing. When we asked her diagnosis is: ‘It’s OK, we now have a cure.’ I how long she has been a survivor, she told us 35 really do believe this is possible, because I have years. The whole room went crazy with applause seen how far we have come in the last 20 years.”

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By Linda Ball Reporter newspapers

My favorite movie of all time is still the 1983 Best Picture winner, “Terms of Endearment,” starring Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Debra Winger, Jeff Daniels, Danny DeVito and John Lithgow. The story centers on MacLaine’s character, Aurora Greenway, a widow, and her relationship with her daughter, Emma, played by Winger. Nicholson’s character, Garrett Breedlove, is a retired astronaut, a hardpartying lady’s man who eventually wins Aurora’s heart and vice-versa, in a very funny courtship. But it is Emma who steals our hearts, as she deals with her cheating husband, Flap (Daniels), and then discovers a lump in her armpit. For our Emma, who has three small children, it’s been caught too late. Other than this development, the movie really is a comedy. In one scene Emma is at lunch with her best friend, Patsy, and some of Patsy’s highbrow New York lady friends. These women all know that Emma has cancer, but they never say the word. Instead they skirt around the issue and make comments like how lucky her kids are to have such a wonderful mommy. After the lunch Emma is upset. When Patsy confronts her, she asks Emma, what do you want me to say or do? Emma says, “Tell them it’s all right. Tell them it ain’t so tragic. People DO get better! Tell them it’s okay to talk about the CANCER!” The next scene in the movie is hilarious, as a woman at a party comes up to Emma and says, “Patsy tells me you have cancer!” Patsy, standing nearby, hacks up an hors d’oeuvres when she hears this. Who knew that 28 years later I would get the diagnosis of breast cancer. Only, unlike Emma, I survived. Now that movie line has even more meaning to me. I find that some people are uncomfortable if I bring it up. Don’t be. It happens. According to the American Cancer Society, the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about one in eight. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about one in 36.

SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO SCREEN ‘DECODING ANNIE PARKER’ The Seattle International Film Festival will feature the true story of University of Washington geneticist Mary-Claire King and her world-changing discovery of the BRCA1 breast cancer gene. The special benefit screening will support the fight against breast cancer, and will be shown June 6 at 7 p.m. and June 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre in Seattle.

I have found that it has become a big part of who I am now. It’s not something to be ashamed of. At first I blamed myself – what did I do to bring this on? What didn’t I do that I should have? There is no good answer, other than that cancer has its own agenda. I’ve always exercised, and for the most part maintained a healthy diet, so I couldn’t understand why me?

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On June 2, I will be participating in the Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure, a 5K run/walk to raise money for breast cancer research.

Seventy-five percent of the money raised as a result of the race and fundraising associated with it, will stay in Puget Sound to fund screenings, education, and treatment support. The remaining 25 percent will fund global research to better diagnose, treat and ultimately cure breast cancer. It’s the least I can do, because I would very much like to see an end to this disease that robs so many women of years of their life while in treatment, or their entire life. It really sucks. But please know that talking about cancer to a survivor or even someone going through treatment is often what they need. Even though you can’t understand unless you’ve been through it yourself, lend a compassionate ear. Because it’s really okay to talk about the CANCER! Linda Ball is a staff writer with the Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter. She can be reached at 425-391-0363, ext. 5052, or lball@issaquahreporter.com.

The film stars Helen Hunt and Samantha Morton and follows a 15-year war against this cruel illness, waged on both scientific and emotional fronts by a pair of women demonstrating extreme bravery under pressure. Annie Parker (Morton) has watched both her mother and sister succumb to breast cancer. When she herself is diagnosed, she struggles to hold her family together, displaying a force of spirit that belies the odds. Meanwhile, geneticist Mary-Claire King (Hunt) is researching the idea of an undiscovered link between DNA and cancer, a process that finds her scrambling for both funding and the support of her disbelieving colleagues. How the paths of these two women intersect is funny, irreverent and heartwarming without the burn. Director Steven Bernstein’s feature debut deftly balances the seriousness of the situation with the all-too-human response, finding unpredictable grace notes of beauty and wit during even the darkest of times. Bernstein will be at the Egyptian to talk about the film. In addition to Hunt and Morton, the supporting cast includes Aaron Paul, Rashida Jones, Bradley Whitford, and Maggie Grace. Bernstein’s film pays ample tribute to one of the most important scientific discoveries of the 20th century as well as the people forever changed in its wake. Tickets are $25.

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ward winning urban-contemporary and gospel singer Michelle Lang will be performing with Still Water at the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure, Seattle Center, June 2, right before the Race begins. Michelle was voted Best Gospel Female Vocalist for 2009 by Inside Tha Musik and awarded a Legacy Award by Seattle Pacific University.

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In addition to performing at the Race for the Cure, Michelle is also serving as a co-chair for the Sista’s Race for the Cure team. The goal of the Sista’s team is to promote Race participation by African American women and families and to increase awareness of the high breast cancer mortality rate among African American women. “We need to find cures for cancer because no one should have to suffer the loss of a mom, or a sister or daughter,” says Michelle. “This is why I have chosen to join the Sista’s Race for the Cure team and support Komen Puget Sound’s Race for the Cure.” The Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure will provide an opportunity to celebrate survivors and remember those who have lost their battle to breast cancer. This service will occur on June 2, from 7:30-8:15 a.m. in the Seattle Center Pavilion. To learn more about the Race for the Cure, go to komenpugetsound.org.

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Friends and family honor memory of Margie Walter By Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

The friends and family of Margie Walter made quite the splash in 2011 when their team of more than 200 members participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event. That year, Walter herself battled with the rare and aggressive form of breast cancer known as triple-negative breast cancer. Walter, who was diagnosed in November 2010, succumbed to the disease last October. Those left behind — her brother Josh Braun and sister-in-law Janette Braun, and her husband Eric Walter — are continuing Margie’s legacy this year. They plan on participating in the 2013 Walk for the Cure on June 2 at Seattle Center. For all of them, this year also marks the chance to start raising awareness about triple-negative breast cancer. That particular form of cancer typically is found in younger minority women. While Walter was not a minority, she was 31 when she was diagnosed, and 33 years old when she died. “What we’re going to do

Margie Walter, right, is pictured with her husband, Eric Walter. Margie Walter was a participant in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She died in October 2012. COURTESY PHOTOS is focus on triple-negative breast cancer, since there’s not a lot known about it. And it’s basically incurable at this point,” said Josh Braun. “In my sister’s case, she had a double mastectomy and her cancer was gone. She did her checks, went in for her checks to do the bloodwork to make sure she was cancer free still. And then, right at about a year, it came back. It came back in her bones and her liver. That was brutal.” “Awareness awareness awareness,” Janette Braun added. “It’s crazy. Their ability to fight it is so minimal, and the awareness level is so small.” Walter also stressed

the importance of trying to raise awareness about triple-negative breast cancer, saying that because of the age group it affects, and its aggressive nature, more women need to adjust their mindset when it comes to getting screened for breast cancer. “A lot of women, especially in their 20s or early 30s, even getting into their early 40s, they think they’re outside of the realm of breast cancer,” Walter said. “You kind of don’t think about it too much, and it flies under the radar. Since Margie’s diagnosis, I’ve had two other friends’ wives that have been diagnosed with triple-negative breast

cancer. If it runs in your family, you need to pay attention a little bit earlier than they usually do.” While part of their mission is to raise awareness of triple-negative cancer, this year’s walk may help in the healing process for those who were lucky enough to be blessed by Margie’s friendship and love in life. “My sister was beautiful,” Josh said. “The biggest part of my sister was that she was kind and thoughtful and loving to everybody.”

“Pure,” Janette added. “There was no fake, there were no ifs, ands or buts, and it took a lot to make her mad at you. She never wanted to make anything about her, ever. It was always about somebody else,” Josh said. “I miss her every day. She’s the only person that ever really knew me, because she’s the only person who could tell me what to do. She was my baby. I protected her, and it killed me that I couldn’t protect her from that. My

whole life, that’s all I did, was protect her.” Walter said that Margie’s network of friends and families has been a big help for him and Margie’s daughters, Vanessa and Brooke. “Margie was so blessed to know so many people. She was the kind of person that people really gravitated toward. It’s a nice feeling to know they’re all still there for me and for her daughters,” he said. [ more MARGIE, page 15 ]

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Did you know that breast lumps are often discovered by women themselves? Here is a simple, seven-step routine for breast selfexamination: 1. While standing in front of a mirror, with your hands on your hips, visually examine your breasts. Look for lumps, changes in size, color, shape or contour. 2. Repeat this portion of the examination with your hands behind your head. 3. Next, press each nipple, checking for discharge. 4. Lie down with a pillow under your left shoulder and place your left hand under your head. With the fingers of your right hand flattened and together, press the top portion of the left breast. Using circular motions, feel for lumps and thickening. In other words, think of your breast as the face of a clock. With the top of the breast as 12 o’clock, move around the outer portion of the breast clockwise. Once you have returned to 12 o’clock, move the fingers closer to the nipple and repeat. 5. Once you have checked the entire

surface of the left breast, move the pillow and examine your right breast. 6. Using the same small, circular motions, examine the area adjacent to your breasts in the armpit. Seventy-five percent of breast cancer occurs under the nippleareola region or in the upper, outer portion of the breast near the armpit, so make sure you examine these areas thoroughly. 7. If you detect thickening, swelling or a lump, contact your doctor immediately. Most lumps are benign, but only your doctor can determine that for sure. By performing a breast self-exam at least one time every month, you will become very familiar with how your breasts normally feel and look. This will help make it easier for you to detect any abnormalities. The sooner breast cancer is detected, the more likely it can be successfully treated. Schedule a mammogram and begin regular self-exams if you are not already doing them. Talk with your doctor or professional health care provider.

the kindness of people’s hearts, someone set up an account with a group called Band of Brothers…These guys reached out to me and asked, ‘What can we do?’ And the only thing I could really think of (was to have them) help raise funds to replenish some of that money. Within about 30 hours, they had already raised $60,000 and we were able to cover that bill completely.” Walter said he and Margie and the kids got home to Seattle the morning of Oct. 12 of last year. “Thankfully we got her on a flight out of Honolulu. We got back to Seattle on the morning of the 12th, and then she passed away later that afternoon, about 3 p.m.,” he said. “The last few months have certainly been tough,” he added. “It’s time like these that make you re-evaluate life and what’s important, and family and friends are certainly at the top of the list.”

“While (Vanessa and Brooke’s) mother is certainly not here, they’re going to have a lot of great women in their life to keep their mother’s memory alive and be good roles models of strong women in their life. Which is really important to me as their step-dad.” Walter said the last year has been a roller-coaster of emotion, with his marriage to Margie in June 2012, and her passing five months later in October. Margie actually became a significant local news story when she took a trip to Hawaii and fell ill. In order to get her home, Walter said they had to hire a private jet and medical staff to complete the job. “We got her all lined up for that. The costs for that were a little less than $60,000. Thankfully we were blessed to be in a situation where financially we had the money to cover that,” he said. “Out of

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jefferson hosting boys/girls basketball camp june 24-27 Thomas Jefferson High School will host the 2013 Raider Basketball Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24-27. The camp is for boys and girls in third through ninth grade. The coaching staff from TJ, led by head coach Kyle Templeton, will run the camp. The cost is $100 per camper or $80 if you preregister by June 7. Make checks payable to Thomas Jefferson High School and mail to Templeton at 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn, Wash. 98001 or deliver in-person to TJ from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also register at the door on the first day of the camp. There will be a 40-minute lunch break and campers are asked to bring a sack lunch. For information, contact Templeton at (206) 518-0503 or kyle.j.templeton@gmail.com.

Jefferson’s Justin Yoon battles with Mariner’s Geovanni Ramirez for a ball during the Raiders’ 5-2 win in the opening round of the 4A state tournament Wednesday at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. Yoon tallied the first goal of the match. casey olson, The Mirror

Victory breaks Raiders’ streak of first-round losses, Inglemoor next; Federal Way falls 3-0 By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Despite being the most dominant boys soccer program in the history of Washington, the Thomas Jefferson Raiders have struggled getting out of the first round of the state tournament. That all ended Wednesday night with a 5-2 win over the

Mariner Marauders in the opening game of the Class 4A State Boys Soccer Tournament on the turf at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. The victory was the first time the Raiders have advanced into the quarterfinals since winning the program’s state-record seventh big-school championship in 2005. Jefferson, the champions of the South Puget Sound League, had lost in the first round in four of the past five years, including a loss to Mariner two years ago. But it wasn’t easy against Mariner, the winners of the WesCo Conference South Division. The unbeaten Raiders (15-0-4)

withstood a back-and-forth first 40 minutes and scored a pair of second-half goals to put away the pesky Marauders. Next up for TJ is a quarterfinal match against Inglemoor, who outlasted Puyallup in their state opener Tuesday, 4-3, in a penaltykick shootout. Jefferson will host Inglemoor (12-2-1) at 1 p.m. at Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Saturday with a berth into the semifinals on the line. Wednesday, the Raiders took a quick lead against Mariner when Justin Yoon took a pass from Brandon Madsen just over two minutes into the match to give [ more soccer page 19 ]

For the first time since 1999, the Decatur baseball program will play at the state tournament. The Gators guaranteed a berth in the 16-team Class 3A state with a pair of wins Saturday at the West Central/Southwest District Tournament at Tacoma’s Heidelberg Park. “It is very cool for the boys and the entire school,” said second-year head coach Korey Sites. Decatur (16-10) has been to the state tournament a grand Jim Sulivan total of eight times in the history of the school, but hasn’t won a playoff game since 1988. The Gators will be trying to get their first victory in a quarter century Saturday when they take on the O’Dea Irish at 10 a.m. at Ed Wheeler Field in Centralia. Decatur beat a pair of Vancouverarea teams Saturday. First, the Gators and Chris Carns shut out the Mountain View Thunder, 2-0, then beat Columbia River, 5-4, to earn the trip to state. The win over Mountain View clinched the trip to the state tournament. In the opener, Carns was the story on the mound. The junior threw a complete-game, two-hitter, including 11 strikeouts. The only thing that hurt Carns was the fact that he walked eight and hit another batter. “(He) was dominant on the mound for us,” Sites said. “His walks put him [ more baseball page 18 ]

Softball: Beamer Basketball: Benton inks with Long Beach ready for state run By CASEY OLSON

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The Todd Beamer softball team split a pair of games Friday to snag the South Puget Sound League’s third seed into districts. After rolling into the semifinals with a pair of wins Thursday at the Kent Service Fields, the Titans were beaten by Tahoma, the champions of the SPSL North, in their opener Friday afternoon, 9-5. But Beamer (19-6) got back on track later in the night and beat Kentridge in the third/fourth game, 6-3. The Titans will open up the 16-team West Central/Southwest District Tournament Friday at 10 a.m. against the Puyallup Vikings. The double-elimination tournament will be played at Sprinker Park in Spanaway with the top-eight placers advancing to the Class 4A State Tournament. Beamer and Puyallup split their two regular-season [ more softball page 22 ]

Federal Way High School senior Raven Benton will be headed south to play her college basketball. The 5-foot-10 guard, who was a firstteam, All-State selection this season, ceremoniously inked her National Letter of Intent to play at Long Beach State University on Thursday inside the Federal Way cafeteria. “I really liked the team, liked the coaches and liked the area,” Benton said. “I feel like they are going to push me to my full potential.” Benton had a humongous senior season for the Eagles. She was voted first-team All-State, All-Area and the All-City Most Valuable Player after averaging an eye-popping 26.6 Federal Way’s Raven Benton signs her letter points a game to lead the state. Thursday to play at Long Beach. casey olson, The Mirror Benton finished with nine games

of 30 or more points and led Federal Way to a 12-4 season in the South Puget Sound League South Division, which was good for third place. The Eagles advanced into the West Central/Southwest District Tournament, but were eliminated. “She really led us this season,” said Federal Way head coach Josh DeYoe. “She led us in every major offensive category and we wouldn’t have been as good as we were without her. We are very proud of her.” Benton scored 638 of Federal Way’s 1,323 points during her senior season (48 percent) and was in double figures in all 24 games. She also averaged 12.0 rebounds and 4.0 steals a game. During her career, Benton finished with 1,304 points and played at a pair of state tourna[ more benton page 22 ]

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[ baseball from page 17 ] in some tough situations with runners in scoring position. But he was always able to work himself out of it. I can’t remember one hard hit ball off of him.” Carns was also assisted by the Gators’ most consistent defensive effort of the season, including a big-time performance by senior catcher Mitchell Ciotta. Offensively, Decatur gave Carns all the help he needed with single runs in the first and seventh

innings. Sophomore Isaiah Hatch finished 2 for 3 with a run and Jim Sullivan and Carns both had RBI singles. Ciotta tallied the Gators’ other run. In the nightcap Saturday, Decatur scored a pair of runs in the top of the seventh to break a 3-3 tie and earn the Gators the district’s fifth seed to state. Ciotta walked to start the seventh and Sullivan followed with a double to leftcenter field to put runners

on second and third. Chris Grimstad, who entered in the third inning as a defensive replacement, then laid down a perfect suicide squeeze to score pinchrunner Tyler Swanson. Two pitches later, Sullivan scored from third on a wild pitch with, what proved to be, the winning run. Columbia River’s Michael McCann connected on a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh to tighten the score to 5-4. James Marshall picked up the win on the mound after

throwing four innings. Garrett Westberg earned the save for Decatur in his three innings of work. The duo gave up only five hits. Sullivan finished the game 3 for 4 with two RBIs, a double and a run scored and fellow senior Brandon Zimmerman was 1 for 3 with a run, RBI and double. O’Dea qualified for the state tournament after finishing second at the Metro League Tournament. The Irish (13-8) lost to Bainbridge in the title game Saturday, 14-8. Decatur

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opening round of the Class 4A boys soccer tournament by the Panthers, 3-0. The game was played on Snohomish’s home field. The Panthers (18-1-0) scored their first goal in the 12th minute of the game and cruised from there. Snohomish added their second goal just before halftime. Snohomish held the 2-0 lead until the 62nd minute when Tyler Mayer tallied his second goal of the game. Federal Way (16-3-0) had trouble penetrating the Panthers’ defense all night long.

ornio less than a minute later on another pass from Madsen. The Raiders took the lead for good, 3-2, in the 34th minute on a goal from Madsen on an assist from Isidro Prado-Huerta. The second half was a different story with the Raiders dominating possession and controlling the match. Matthew Cruz scored on a pass from Prado-Huerta in the 47th minute and PradoHuerta put the match away with a goal in the 77th minute.

At Snohomish 3, Federal Way 0 The SPSL South-champion Eagles were bounced in the

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pho eaters, then Pho Tai is a place to start. Address: 31513 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Located between 312th Street and 316th Street near Barnes and Noble. Linh Son: Of the Vietnamese restaurants in this report, Linh Son feels the most authentic, from the indoor decor to the food. I’ve eaten here several times over the years, and the food and service are consistently good. The pho is traditional, with a savory broth and a good balance of standard ingredients. The sandwiches and spring rolls, however, set Linh Son apart. The rolls are long and thin but densely packed with shrimp, a thick slice of pork and veggies, and are served with a side of tangy peanut dipping sauce. The banh mi sandwiches are the best in town. For about $4, a hearty baguette stuffed with grilled chicken and veggies — along with a recommended dab of chili paste — is a true lunch bargain. Address: 31830

Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Located near the northwest corner of South 320th Street and Pacific Highway by Harbor Freight Tools. Crazy Pho Cajun: If jambalaya and pho had a baby, it might taste like the cajun crawfish pho. I’ve never eaten pho like this. Along with the rice noodles and bean sprouts, this version of the soup included shrimp, crawfish and sliced sausage. Diners can choose between mild, medium or spicy. I chose the sinus-clearing spicy, and it knocked my socks off. I’m already a spice-head, and I literally had a buzz when leaving the restaurant. Next time, I’ll get the medium. The spring rolls were some of the plumpest I’ve seen, and came with a different twist: each roll had a strip of tempura inside the crisp veggies and rice paper, served with standard peanut sauce. In addition to traditional Vietnamese offerings, Crazy Pho Cajun’s menu includes straight-up Louisiana grub like

a Po’ Boy Sandwich, smothered catfish, gumbo, red beans and rice, and etoufee. The prices are slightly higher than other pho restaurants, but then again, Crazy Pho Cajun walks to the beat of its own drum. Address: 32034 23rd Ave. S., Federal Way. Located off South 320th Street in the UW Medicine complex across from Target. Pho Than Brothers: This place had the most stripped-down menu, limited only to varieties of pho and tea, with no appetizers like spring rolls. The broth in the steak and brisket pho was milder and less sodium-rich than competing restaurants — and that can be appealing to those who don’t want their fingers swelling up like sausages after eating. Unlike some pho restaurants, Than Brothers’ version went light on the onions. This was appreciated, because even as an onion lover, too many onions will mask the other flavors like basil, lime and cilantro, all while

A bowl of beef and brisket noodle soup at Pho Than Brothers in Federal Way. MIRROR PHOTO leaving you reeking like an onion. In my visit, I heard two other customers also ask for spring rolls. A pho fanatic will rank a restaurant based on the quality of spring rolls and sauce. If Than Brothers added spring rolls to the menu, I might become a regular. Address: 31434 Pacific Highway S. Located between 312th Street and 316th Street.

Pho Tai: Perhaps the most commercial of Federal Way’s pho restaurants, Pho Tai’s extensive menu is tough to beat. The soup has a bolder broth and goes heavy on onions (which can be omitted by request). The short and fat spring rolls are packed with vermicelli noodles, sprouts and shrimp, and the peanut dipping sauce is thicker than average. The banh mi sandwiches are stuffed with your choice of meat and veggies on soft Vietnamese baguettes. Noodle salad bowls are like pho, but without the broth, and often come with a fried roll and fish sauce. The menu includes a full range of teriyaki dishes as well as a kids meal: meatball pho with a soft drink. The service can be a little hit or miss, depending on how busy it is. But if you’re a pho beginner, or dining with non-

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