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Driver argues school zone’s legality
Therapy dog brings smiles to St. Francis
City says judge wrongly dismissed photo ticket
The school zone speed enforcement cameras for Saghalie Middle School are located on 21st Avenue SW, along the west side of Fred Meyer.
By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com
By GREG ALLMAIN
A Federal Way resident’s photo ticket was dismissed after the driver argued the legality of a school zone. Stephen Cramer received a ticket from photo enforcement cameras for allegedly driving 28 mph in a 20 mph school zone on 21st Avenue SW, adjacent to the Fred Meyer. The nearest school, Saghalie Middle School, is located on the opposite side of Fred Meyer along 19th Avenue SW. When contesting his ticket in Federal Way Municipal Court on Aug. 9, Cramer brought a Googlecreated map of the area that showed Saghalie’s border was 1,090 feet from the designated school zone on 21st Avenue SW. He argued a provision of state law in which school speed zones “may extend 300 feet from the border of the school.” With the map as evidence, Cramer argued that there could be no school zone at this location by law, and said the 35 mph posted speed limit applied. The judge pro tempore in this case, Mary E. Lynch, dismissed the $210 ticket. “I think the city should take out the photo enforcement on 21st Avenue SW and refund the money for thousands of citizens,” said Cramer,
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Susan Evans and her black German shepherd mix, Jasper, are a regular sight walking through the halls and rooms of St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. The duo are members of Pet Partners, a non-profit organization run out of Bellevue that provides therapy animals to those who need them. Whether it’s a hospital, a nursing home, or schools, duos like Evans and Jasper bring an unmeasurable amount of happiness to those who find themselves struggling to see the good in their situation. For Evans, the first time she met Jasper was an indication that he might be a special dog. “When we adopted Jasper at six weeks old, it was in a setting where there were many, many dogs, and it was chaotic, and he was very calm,” Evans recalled. “I’ve had dogs all my life, and this was an indication to me that there was something very, very special about him.” Evans said that she realized during the course
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Below: This Google map was created by Federal Way resident Stephen Cramer to illustrate the distance between Saghalie Middle School and the designated school speed zone enforcement on 21st Avenue SW. whose alleged violation occurred at 3:03 p.m. May 6. “I personally think it’s just bad government to put in something like this for the sole purpose of collecting money from the citizens.” City spokesman Chris Carrel wrote that the school zone is legal. State law allows cities to place a school speed zone 300 feet in either direction from a marked crosswalk. The Saghalie school zone was established with the marked crosswalk on 21st Avenue SW, Carrel said. “The crosswalk is legally designated by the school district as a safe walking route according to state [ more TICKET, page 20 ]
Electronic cigarettes: Smokers join digital revolution By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com
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E-cigarettes are gaining in popularity as more smokers look for a “healthier” alternative to their habit. Acting as a miniature vaporizer, e-cigarettes transfer nicotine to smokers through water vapor that is mostly odorless. E-cigarettes also give consumers the options of different
flavors for the vapor, ranging from cherry to vanilla to almost any taste one can imagine. Local smoke shop owners are seeing an increase in the demand for e-cigarettes, with their customers citing a desire for that “healthy” alternative — or as a way to quit tobacco and nicotine altogether. “The consumer base is definitely looking to find a
healthier form of smoking,” said Bobby Saberi, owner of Mary Jane’s in Federal Way. “We’re seeing a lot more interest in vaporizers. We’re noticing an increase in sales, and a lot more demand every month.” Anjum Rai, owner of Rai’s Smoke Shop, said his customers have expressed the same sentiments. “People who want to quit (are buying these),
and the other thing is, they say there might be less chemicals in these,” he said. “(With e-cigarettes) they can smoke less. Because, with cigarettes, they have to finish the cigarette. With this, they can take one, two puffs.” Cost concerns may be part of the rise in popularity for e-cigarettes. Disposable e-cigarettes from companies like Blu sell for
$9.99 and, according to their packaging, are good for 400 puffs or so — which equates to about a packand-a-half to two packs of regular cigarettes. “Disposable” e-cigarettes from other companies can run anywhere from $3.99 to that upper limit of $9.99. The full “starter” kit that allows for the customizable flavors typically runs about [ more CIGARETTES, page 6 ]
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locally grown produce and other delights. Kids-themed activities include storytelling with a kangaroo, a juggler on a unicycle, interaction with mascots, and an Mirror staff reports Apple Cup Cider Run. The market is located near the Sears A new festival may become the apple parking lot at The Commons Mall, S. of Federal Way’s eye. The Federal Way 324th St. and Pacific Highway S., and is Farmers Market will host the first Apple open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Festival and Run on Saturday, Aug. 24. October. Admission and parking are free. Attendees can sample and vote for the The Apple Festival includes a timed best apple pies. There will also be live en10K and 5K run/walk on the BPA Trail in tertainment, games for kids, apple cider, Federal Way. The race begins at 8:30 a.m.; caramel apples, raffle prizes and more. registration is $30. Individuals, families Tara Uson-Fee, who is Miss Teen and teams are invited to participate. Washington, will attend the festival with Prizes will be awarded to first-, secondher crown and sash. In addition, dozens T:4.8” and third-place finishers. Learn more at of farmers market vendors will sell food, federalwayfarmersmarket.com.
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By sheer luck and coincidence, Federal Way resident Jess Todd stopped a runaway criminal — and survived. About 4 p.m. May 6, Federal Way and Milton police officers were attempting to arrest a suspect with two felony warrants. The cops were camped near the Daffodil Motel in Milton, with their suspect at nearby County Line Self Storage. Upon encountering police, the suspect barreled through the gates of the storage facility in a stolen Ford F-350 truck. The suspect rammed a Federal Way police car, drove north on Pacific Highway and crashed into Todd’s vehicle, which was traveling southbound. The pickup truck spun across the lanes and came to a halt. The suspect was arrested while attempting to flee on foot, and was later booked into Pierce County Jail, according to police documents. Todd’s Ford Crown Victoria was totaled in the collision. He left the scene with a bruised hand and no major injuries. Todd, 82, felt lucky to be alive. However, the case isn’t closed for Todd. In June, he filed a claim for damages worth $1 million with the City of Federal Way. Todd said Federal Way police endangered the public by failing to stop traffic and take proper safety precautions to prevent the collision. “This action resulted T:10”
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FW man files million-dollar claim after crashing into runaway suspect
This photo shows the damage to Federal Way resident Jess Todd’s 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. A suspect in a stolen truck had crashed into Todd’s vehicle on May 6. COURTESY PHOTO full of kids?” Todd said of in me being involved in a no-fault accident that could his crash. “Think of what could have happened.” have caused my death or Federal Way police had more serious injuries,” Todd long been hunting Jeffery wrote in the claim. Moran, the suspect in the Federal Way denied crash, according to Deputy Todd’s claim in a letter datChief Andy Hwang. ed June 19: “While the loss Moran, 30, was a suspect of your vehicle due to the in previous metal and wire incident is unfortunate, the thefts in Federal Way. Police city cannot be responsible had received a tip that Mofor the suspect’s actions.” ran was storing and selling Todd served 20 years in stolen items at the Milton the U.S. Army and went on storage facility, Hwang said. to a career in law enforceAfter the May 6 arrest, ment. He said he has investigated accidents and traffic Moran was also charged with assault for ramming fatalities over the years. As the Federal Way police car for the million-dollar claim and injuring Officer Josh that was denied, Todd said Haglan. The officer has he never expected a settlement. He just wanted to get since recovered from the back sprain, Hwang said. someone’s attention. “In looking at the situa“Common sense and tion, I think the officers did good effective law enforceeverything they were supment would have been to posed to do,” Hwang told get somebody out there The Mirror. “The responand stop the damn traffic sibility (for the crash) falls on the highway, knowing with the suspect. Mr. Todd what they knew about the guy,” Todd said, referring to just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong the police report, in which time.” officers called the suspect a Hwang added: “I’m really “runner.” glad nobody was seriously “What if that would have injured or killed.” been a school bus or a car
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victim even drove to the police department, and the unknown male followed him into the parking lot. The report notes the suspect was a white male in his early 20s with a mullet. • Man without a license gets popped for warrant: At 7:25 a.m. Aug. 18 in the 1600 block of SW 312th Street, a vehicle was pulled over for driving erratically. According to the report, the driver did not have a driver’s license, and actually had an active warrant for driving without a driver’s license. • Dog quarantined: At 11:11 a.m. Aug. 18 in the 31000 block of 18th Avenue South, a dog was placed under quarantine after it attacked another dog and that dog’s owner. • Possible sexual assault: At 3:07 p.m. Aug. 4 at an undisclosed address, the victim reported that she believes she “may have unwillingly participated in three-way sexual intercourse.” • TV thieves: At 3:40 p.m. Aug. 18 in the 1900 block of South 314th Street, two men successfully stole a 55-inch flatscreen TV valued at $798 from a business.
Suspect from violent home invasion now in custody Mirror staff reports
Federal Way police report that Robert Gene Chapman, a suspect in a violent home invasion robbery, turned himself in on Aug. 18. Police say Chapman, 42, was one of three suspects who robbed an elderly man’s residence on June 5. According to police, three suspects burst through the door of the victim’s home in the 34000 block of 21st Avenue SW after one suspect asked to use the phone. One suspect grabbed the victim and threw him to the ground in the bedroom, then stomped on his head. The suspect covered the victim with blankets and sheets
• Suspicious vehicle nets drugs: At 2:19 a.m. Aug. 17 in the 1400 block of S. 348th St., officers noticed a suspicious vehicle. Upon making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, it was discovered that the driver was in possession of methamphetamine, heroin and an unnamed medication. • Man assaults four at bar: At 1:44 a.m. Aug. 17 in the 28000 block of Military Road South, a man assaulted and injured four separate people at a bar. According to the report, the man was arrested for assault and booked into the SCORE jail facility. • Tires slashed: At 10:31 a.m. Aug. 17 in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, unknown suspects slashed four tires on one car, and two tires on another car. The owners of the cars indicated they had no idea who would do such a thing to their vehicles. • Brother fights brother over computer use: At 4:01 p.m. Aug. 17 in the 1300 block of SW Campus Drive, a man assaulted his adult brother over an argument that originated with them arguing who got to use the family computer.
and spray-painted the victim’s eyes with black paint, according to a police report. The victim suffered bruises and lumps, but refused medical treatment, the report said. The suspects stole numerous items including firearms, jewelry, radio-controlled helicopters, precious rocks, checks and nearly $22,000 in cash. The victim’s hearing aid was stolen along with wedding rings that belonged to the man and his deceased wife. Much of the stolen property was sold to pawn shops in the area, the report said. Two of the suspects - Tiffany L. Barton, 30, and Jerry L. King, 54 - were arrested Aug. 11 in Fife. King has multiple felony convictions that included kidnapping, burglary and forgery. Barton has no known felony convictions, according to police. Chapman was booked at King County Jail for investigation of robbery and burglary.
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Work continues on the construction project at 21st Avenue SW and SW 336th Street, with a number of lanes and pedestrian access affected for the next couple of weeks. From Aug. 26-30 crews will continue with roadway excavation and base gravel installation for U-turn pockets on the south side of SW 336th St. at the Dairy Queen and the southwest corner of the intersection of 21st Ave. SW and SW 334th St. For more details, visit www.cityoffederalway.com/21stproject.
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The political side of pet goats When you start out in politics, one of the first lessons you learn is don’t annoy old people, or appear to pick on animals or children, and particularly not in an election year. Recently, pygmy goats and a 12-yearold girl named Ava became overnight showstoppers in the race for mayor and city council. This was great political theater and a good opportunity for incumbents and candidates to show leadership, flexibility and compassion. Mayor Skip Priest earns points for trying to help. The city council candidates and mayoral candidate Jim Ferrell lose points for missing a golden opportunity to show how they would have handled the situation differently — and demonstrate why people should vote for them. They need to show that Federal Way is a city that has a commitment to making government work for its residents. By way of background, the city animal control officer received a complaint about a family having two goats that smell. The officer determined that one goat was allowed because it was considered a medical support animal for Ava, who has anxiety issues. The second goat was meant to keep the first goat company. Apparently goats, like some people I know, are social and can get mischievous when they are lonely or bored. But the city’s rules only allowed one goat for this lot size. The officer said the second goat would have to go or the family would be subject to fines. The police depart-
ment tried to help by making arrangements for the second goat to go somewhere else. Then the issue became public and was the talk of the town. Federal Way appeared to the region to be insensitive to a goat and a little girl. Ava, by the way, is adorable and articulate — and the goat is kind of cute, too. Mayor Priest tried to save the situation. He met with Ava and her family and explained the rules, and said she could address the city council and start a process to change the rules. He said it could take four to six months to complete the process. His effort helped soften our regional image. Ava did address the council and handled herself as we all hope our children would. She was outstanding. The mayor, city staff and city council took the position that rules are rules, and there is a process that has to be followed to change or modify the rules. Rules are important and should be followed, and there is also the neighbors to consider. Their concerns need to be addressed as well. This was a golden opportunity for mayoral candidate Jim Ferrell or the city council to weigh in and challenge the city administration to look for more creative solutions that might result in a win for all concerned. Many citizens certainly weighed in and weren’t happy. They questioned the staff ’s interpretation of the rules. They also questioned City Hall’s flexibility, responsiveness to its citizens, compassion [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ]
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Federal Way is growing as a vibrant and diverse community — professionally, ethnically and culturally. However, the city must take steps to ensure economic diversity with populations across the economic spectrum. According to a recent national report by the Brookings Institution, poverty is moving from the inner cities to the suburbs. For various reasons, including a growing percentage of low-rent apartment complexes, Federal Way is at risk for increased poverty, congestion and crime — a “ghettoized” Federal Way. Federal Way stands at the crossroads. The city must ensure that upward mobility and a strong middle class are built into our society. The city’s leaders — government, civic and business — need to take swift and decisive action, including the following: • Tighten up on permitting for multi-family housing. One of the key reasons Federal Way pushed for cityhood was to stop King County’s rubber-stamping of apartment complexes in Federal Way. Indeed, almost all of the apartment complexes in Federal Way were built before Federal Way became a city. Recently, Federal Way has issued a permit for a new senior housing complex along with permits for two large, low-to-moderate-income apartment complexes. This density of low-cost housing will strain our city’s social services, add hundreds of students to already crowded schools, and increase traffic congestion. • Make it a top priority to attract new, well paying jobs. Our current director of economic development has at least four other major responsibilities. We need a dedicated director to proactively promote Federal Way to prospective employers, and foster greater cooperation among government and business (including commercial real estate leaders) to promote the community and attract new employers. • Work to develop “niche” markets in Federal Way, with special economic development zones. One candidate for city council favors bringing a university branch campus to Federal Way. This could be an excellent economic stimulus to the community. A number of trade associations have established major offices here. Could there be a “development zone” campus for trade association offices? Just as Redmond, Kirkland and Bellevue are centers for high-tech businesses, Federal Way could attract health care administrative offices to locate here. Kidney dialysis company DaVita has already chosen Federal Way for its financial headquarters. The city needs to attract other health care offices. • Revitalize the downtown core. Ideas include completion of a Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) and development of the former AMC Theatres site on 20th Avenue South. Many are concerned about the proposed $32 million cost of the PACC. Proponents say it would be a beacon to attract development in our downtown core. A high quality mixed use development of the AMC site also has the potential to revitalize our downtown. Federal Way has a lot to offer. We have beautiful parks, a vibrant community center, a worldclass aquatic center, award-winning schools, an award-winning hospital, thriving businesses, and residents committed to making this city even better. We need strong leadership to keep us moving in the right direction, building on strengths and avoiding pitfalls that will adversely affect us if we don’t plan now for responsible growth.
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Murrietta reflects on candidacy for FW City Council A city and its citizens need a balance of essential services, businesses, public and private places to enjoy along with a thriving economy. We live in a city that was not designed with a master plan in mind, but rather one that grew up accidentally. We need to remedy some of our growing pains. I decided to make my
first run at Federal Way City Council because I represent public employees around Puget Sound. It’s a symbiotic relationship where the employees earn public tax dollars serving the citizens who pay their salaries. Those are my tax dollars. I want to see them spent wisely. We deserve to live in a safe environment, to travel efficiently and expect more from our leaders. During my tenure as a business representative, I have witnessed all too often local government leaders who
do not understand the business they represent. I want to change that. Before I began to represent public employees, I had little understanding of what went into providing the infrastructure necessary to run a city, such as public safety, public works, safe roads, courts and finance, to name a few. Sixteen percent of the voters supported my theme of fiscal responsibility, improvement of traffic, and utilizing existing infrastructure to bring back [ more LETTERS, page 5 ]
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the effort to effect change, I apologize for falling short of our mark. It’s time to wish Kelly Maloney and Mark Koppang well. Since the primary, I have met with both candidates. They both care about the city, and either will serve you well. But after much thought and consideration, I am obliged to ask those who voted for my platform to now vote for Kelly Maloney in November 2013. I believe she is more committed to the issues I have raised and you have voted for. I want to thank each and every one of you who participated in the election process. God bless you and the City of Federal Way.
customers to Federal Way while attracting more businesses to fill our empty storefronts, ultimately using the additional tax dollars that new businesses and customers bring to Federal Way to enhance public safety. Smaller government isn’t always best. There are some things local government should be involved in. The Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) is not one of them. The average citizen needs improvement to our infrastructure, which benefits all of its citizens, not an elitist playground for a few who think the City of Federal Way is their playground and the rest of us are in their way. Family tragedy occurred days after I filed to run for office. Life and death happens. My family had to come first. Due to this, I failed to seek endorsements, missed appointments and lacked the focus to properly run a successful campaign. To all of those who believed in my message and my campaign, and supported
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Questions about PACC biz plan As a citizen of Federal Way I feel that Linda Pratt’s letter and concerns about the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) are well formed. Her concept was that information is needed for
ELECTION 2013: The Mirror is hosting public forums for candidates in the general election. Both forums will be held at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. The first forum will run 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9. This forum includes: Mayor candidates Skip Priest and Jim Ferrell; Kelly Maloney and Mark Koppang for city council pos. 2; Jeanne Burbidge and John Fairbanks for
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Mirror publisher Rudi Alcott: ralcott@federalwaymirror.com the public to know before spending their hard-earned tax dollars. She is asking for a basic business plan — nothing more than any investor would ask before starting up a business. I believe our Federal Way staff has worked very hard to conceptualize a PACC for our downtown city core. I have been on committees, have spoken before the council on behalf of a PACC, and have supported this project as an Arts Commissioner. I am looking forward to the September meeting and having some of these questions answered. Questions I get from friends: How much for parking? Are ticket prices going to increase? Is it cheaper for me to go to Dumas Bay and St. Luke’s? I can’t answer this at this point. This is up to our Chamber of Commerce, our school district and our arts groups and whoever develops an overall business plan. I thank everyone who has worked hours and hours on this project.
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council pos. 4; and Diana Noble-Gulliford and Martin Moore for council pos. 6 The second forum will run 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23. This forum includes: Bill Gates and Jerry Galland for South King Fire and Rescue board pos. 1; Don Miller and Marie-Anne Harkness for Lakehaven Utility District pos. 2; Ed Barney and Geoffery McAnalloy for Federal Way School Board pos. 1; and Carol Gregory and Medgar Wells for school board pos. 4.
Q&A with Mr. Federal Way Q: What is your opinion on the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) in Federal Way? Seems to be quite the controversial topic. A: It’s true, there are a lot of people around town who are up in arms about the city constructing the $31.7 million, 700-seat arts center with a 3,000-square-foot conference space. But there are also a lot of people around town who wholeheartedly support the PACC. The city even has the dream of raising millions of dollars from donations, and already has pledges from numerous entities. Preliminary designs include green landscapes and up to 170 parking spots, along with an option to build a hotel on the 4-acre site on 20th Avenue South at the graffiti-laden former Toys ‘R’ Us site. Mr. Federal Way just can’t see a Performing Arts and Conference Center prospering enough to justify the hefty price tag. Are there enough people living in South King County who would be willing to shell out their hard-earned money to see a performance by some supertalented musicians or to watch “Romeo and Juliet?” But, Mr. Federal Way will wholeheartedly admit that the “fine arts” aren’t Mr. Federal Way’s cup of tea. That clouds Mr. Federal Way’s opinion on the PACC, obviously. Mr. Federal Way would much rather drive to Seattle to watch Russell Wilson run around than watch Mikhail Baryshnikov (the only ballet dancer Mr. Federal Way has ever heard of) jump around in tights. And, like Russell Wilson, Mr. Federal Way would assume that top talents, like Baryshnikov, will skip over Federal Way for the bigger stages in Seattle. That would leave the Federal Way PACC with the junior varsity, so to speak. Mr. Federal Way’s only foray into a live performance of the “fine arts” came years ago when Mrs. Federal Way forced a “date night,” which included watching a performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Seattle Center with a bunch of friends. During the pre-ballet meal, Mr. Federal Way “might” have had too many adult beverages at the restaurant bar and “might” have fallen asleep well before the Sugar Plum Fairies danced around the stage. Needless to say, Mr. Federal Way was in the proverbial doghouse for quite a while.
The only silver lining to the story is Mrs. Federal Way has never asked Mr. Federal Way to accompany her to another ballet, theatre or symphony performance. Q: Mr. Federal Way, I got a ticket from one of those redlight cameras for not making a complete stop at an intersection. What are your recommendations for getting the ticket dropped? A: Man, it sucks anytime you get a ticket. It especially sucks when you get caught by a machine and not a real cop. It feels yucky when Big Brother’s ever-present eye catches you being bad. But, the answer to your question is quite simple. Mr. Federal Way’s recommendation is to make a complete stop at the intersection next time. Q: Mr. Federal Way, are you excited for the upcoming Seattle Seahawks season? How do you think they will do? A: Is Mr. Federal Way excited about the Seahawks? How could you not be? The team has the legitimate look of a Super Bowl champion. Seattle is stacked on offense, returns the statistically-best defense from a season ago, and still has some electricity on special teams, despite the injury to Percy Harvin. All the hype surrounding the Seahawks entering the 2013-14 season scares Mr. Federal Way just a little bit. All the praise and expectations being thrown on the back of second-year quarterback Russell Wilson also scares Mr. Federal Way. Obviously, it looks like Wilson is the type of person who can handle the pressure. We have to remember that defenses have had a full off-season to prepare for Wilson’s unique abilities at the quarterback position. Mr. Federal Way guesses it’s the prototypical “Seattle sports fan” mentality that has crept in regarding the Seahawks. Pacific Northwest fans have been known to expect the worst when it comes to our beloved teams. That’s just what happens when our only major professional championship came back in 1979 when the Sonics won the NBA title. Mr. Federal Way vows to take an optimistic approach to the upcoming Seahawks season. Mr. Federal Way is going to take it game-by-game and just sit back and enjoy the ride. Go Hawks.
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[ ROEGNER from page 4] mayor or city council and common sense. Some view the episode as the city being unnecessarily heavy handed. Some noted that the city seems willing to be “flexible” when trying to attract new businesses, so why not now? The mayor’s staff will report back to the council in September. It seems likely that six months from now the city council will change some rule that allows the second goat to return to the family. Once the election is over and the political pressure is off, that may change. But how would the public have reacted if the
had found a way to hold in abeyance the penalty of moving the goat for several months while the “appeal” to change the rules was processed? And in deference to the neighbors, as well as Ava, isn’t it possible to make something happen in city government a little faster than four to six months? You might need a special meeting here and there, but wouldn’t it be nice to see Federal Way on the regional news for trying to make government work, rather than simply offering a civics lesson where the wrong lesson might be learned?
The mayor and council members are good people trying to do a difficult job. But if you’re going to demonstrate leadership, flexibility and creativity that could have served the public interest a little better than “see you in four to six months,” this might have been the time. And it’s an election year. They could have made the city look good while doing it. Politically, Mayor Priest gets points, and everyone else loses points. Opportunity missed.
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Susan Evans and her black German shepherd mix, Jasper, are a regular sight walking through the halls and rooms of St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO to his other side, and the gentleman started petting him, and Jasper started giving his care. And the man said, ‘You know what’s ironic? I’m in here because a dog bit my other hand.’” To learn more, visit www. petpartners.org.
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Survivor, 11, giving back to Make-A-Wish Alex Bradshaw fought back from near-death and is now thriving on the field after getting his wish granted By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com
Alex Bradshaw is back to being your normal, run-of-the-mill 11-year-old. He played on the Federal Way National Little League all-star team and is currently getting ready for the football season as a running back with the Federal Way Hawks. It’s quite a difference from two and a half years ago. That’s when Bradshaw’s life changed. On Valentine’s Day 2011, Bradshaw went into cardiac arrest and was down for 18 minutes before being resuscitated in the emergency room at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Bradshaw was then transported in an ambulance to Tacoma’s Mary Bridge Hospital, where he had emergency surgery to remove his entire colon and part of his small intestines. “My mom and dad were told that there was a chance I may not survive the ambulance ride to Mary Bridge,” Bradshaw said. Following the cardiac arrest, Bradshaw spent five weeks in the intensive care unit and underwent four major surgeries during his time in the hospital. During that time, he was diagnosed with Ogilvie syndrome and was forced to re-learn everything a kid takes for granted. Stuff like walking, eating and brushing his own teeth. But everything is back to normal now. Unlike years past, Bradshaw “only” has to go see the doctor every couple months. He is currently on daily medication to get a handle on his Ogilvie syndrome. “Watching Alex is so exciting,” said Alex’s mother, Steph Bradshaw. “He has gotten back everything he used to have. I can’t even explain how cool it is to see. It brings tears to my eyes all the time to just watch him out there playing.” Ogilvie syndrome is a rare, acquired disorder characterized by abnormalities
Federal Way 11-year-old Alex Bradshaw is back playing football and baseball after spending five weeks in intensive care in 2011. Bradshaw was given four Seattle Seahawks season tickets by defensive lineman Brandon Mebane (below) through the Make-AWish Foundation. courtesy steph bradshaw affecting the involuntary, rhythmic muscular contractions within the colon. The contractions propel food and other material through the digestive system through the coordination of muscles, nerves and hormones. Ogilvie syndrome can be managed with conservative treatment, but if unrecognized and untreated, can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications, like the ones Bradshaw experienced in 2011. Coming back from his life-threatening ailment was a little tougher on the football field for both Bradshaw and his parents. Football, by nature, is a sport that includes players hit[ more bradshaw page 19 ]
Sidelines: Are fantasy footballers nerds? No doubt about it Casey Olson
Poindexter, Wormser and Booger all rolled into one when looking for that late-round sleeper that is going to propel me into my league’s “Fantasy Football Bowl.” At least those “Revenge of the Nerds” guys were comfortable enough to actually call themselves what they were — nerds. So, I guess I have to be comfortable enough to call myself what I am — a fantasy football geek. Where else could a group of 12 grown men with wives, kids and mortgages get together to play a “make-believe” game without getting made fun of? If I heard about a group of 30-somethings being in a Dungeons and Dragons league, I would look for the nearest locker
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The more I think about it, the more fantasy football has a very geeky feel to it. Don’t get me wrong, I love playing fantasy football and have played for the last 20 years with the same group of friends from junior high. I also like to think that I am not a geek. I have never put one of those Blue Tooth thingies in my ear, I don’t play video games for hours on end, I got C’s and a few D’s in high school and I even know how to operate a chainsaw. You can’t get more un-geeky than being able to cut down a tree with a chainsaw, right? But, when it comes to my fantasy football, I’m like one of those guys from “Revenge of the Nerds.” I’m Louis, Gilbert,
to stuff these guys into after giving them an atomic wedgie. But putting football in front of the title makes everything OK. The premise of fantasy football is simple. Team owners draft real NFL players, make weekly lineups, then get points for how their players do during the actual games. Owners go head-to-head throughout the season, culminating in the playoffs and a fantasy championship. It’s basically Dungeons and Dragons for wanna-be, or never-were, jocks. In short, during both “make-believe” games, you are trying to accomplish something that you could never do in real life. In fantasy football, you are managing Tom Brady and Adrian Peterson, and in Dungeons and Dragons, you are manag-
ing the elf or dwarf you drafted to slay a dragon. Unless you are delusional, or happen to be an actual NFL general manager or real-life dragon slayer, this is as close as your fantasy is going to get. In other words, it’s just people living out their fantasies. The fantasy football world will kick into high gear this week, with most leagues holding their annual drafts. But, geekness aside, the make-believe sport is a huge business in the United States. Fantasy football currently boasts more than 36 million participants in the United States and Canada, according to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association. The boom coincided with the birth of the Internet, which made managing a team very easy. According to a study a couple years ago, [ more sidelines page 14 ]
Brief: Johnson finishes in sixth at Hershey Track and Field nationals By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com
Kayla Johnson recently returned from the chocolate capital of the United States — Hershey, Penn. The 9-year-old Nautilus Elementary School student earned the all-expense paid trip to the 2013 Hershey’s Track and Field National Championships
after claiming the Washington state title. Johnson ended Kayla Johnson up with a sixth-place finish at the North American [ more brief page 20 ]
www.federalwaymirror.com [ sidelines from page 13 ] office workers combing the waiver wire for running backs or back-up quarterbacks are costing employers as much as $1.1 billion a week in lost productivity. During the NFL regular season, millions spend an average of 50 minutes a week at work managing their fantasy teams, according to outplacement consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The study also cited a
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[ bradshaw from p. 13] ting each other as hard as they can every play of the four-quarter game. “I was a little nervous about the football,” Steph Bradshaw said. “But the doctors said it was OK, so we let him go out there.” Football players who suffer injuries will always describe the first time they take a big hit as the moment they know they are fully healthy. That moment came last year on the field for Bradshaw. When his sixth-grade Federal Way Hawks team was scrimmaging the seventh-grade team, Bradshaw, a running back, took a huge hit from one of the bigger kids on the other team. “I got hit so hard that I got up and it knocked the wind out of me,” Bradshaw said with a laugh. “I knew after that, that I could take any hit.” But, even after overcoming the physical effects of all the surgeries, Bradshaw also had to get past the emotional toll that went along with everything. The 11-year-old describes those challenges as being even tougher to overcome than the physical aspects. “Many of my friends were supportive,” he said. “There were some friends
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Alex Bradshaw (left) was named to Federal Way National Little League’s 10-11-year-old all-star team that won the District 10 championship title. Bradshaw played shortstop and second base. courtesy photo who discouraged me, purposely hurting my feelings and bullied. I quickly became depressed.” Everything changed in September 2011 when the Make-A-Wish Foundation grated Bradshaw his “wish” of watching every Seattle Seahawks home game. Stud Seahawks defensive lineman Brandon Mebane showed up at Nautilus Elementary and gave Bradshaw four season-ticket packages for his family, along with a signed No. 92 jersey and other swag. To finish off the day, Mebane played catch with Bradshaw in the Nautilus parking lot. “Everything changed,”
Bradshaw said. “I realized after the next couple of months of going to Brandon’s games, that I wanted to strive for more in my life. Yes, I faced the impossible and survived. It’s going to be something that I will remember forever. It really picked me up when I was down.” Now, Bradshaw is attempting to give back to an organization that gave so much to him. He has chosen to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation and has entered the “Walk for Wishes” benefit. The free, family-friendly 5-kilometer walk will be held Sept. 15 at Redmond’s
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law,” Carrel said. “Therefore, according to Principle 1 of RCW 41.61.440, the school zone is legal.” Federal Way traffic attorney Herman Brewer said taxpayers who use the same defense as Cramer for a violation from this school zone should be entitled to the same dismissal. “For someone else to come in afterward and make the same argument and be denied, it would be inconsistent and unjust,” Brewer told The Mirror. “The rest of the judges will have to be consistent or else it’s unfair to the citizens.” Cramer cited the following state law (RCW 46.61.440, principal 2) to help get his ticket dismissed. According to the law, a city may create a school speed zone on a road bordering a marked school. The law says “the school or playground speed zone may extend 300 feet from the border of the school or playground property. However, the speed zone may only include area consistent with active school or playground use.” Brewer said that state laws should be interpreted in their totality, therefore validating the judge’s dismissal of Cramer’s ticket. Based on the dismissal, the school zone on 21st Avenue SW should be deemed illegal. Brewer said the city should remove the cameras in this zone, “or dismiss all the tickets that come through there until they take it down.” Anyone who receives a citation may contest it, or request mitigation, in front of a judge at the city’s court. The court typically allows the prosecution to challenge a defense that could
cameras target school zone speeders. • All revenue generated from the Carrel said, the prosecution did not cameras is required by law to accrue challenge Cramer’s claim. in the city’s Traffic Safety “If it is brought up in a “It is unfortunate Fund. In 2010, revenue was future court case, the city will challenge the claim and that Mr. Cramer was reported at $1.5 million. In 2011, revenue was refully defend the validity speeding through ported at $946,607 (several of the school zone, which the school zone cameras went “off-line” for protects the safety of chilat 28 mph in a 20 dren traveling to and from mph zone but had upgrades). In 2012, revenue was reported at $1.8 milSaghalie Middle School,” his ticket wrongly lion. Carrel said. “It is unfortunate dismissed.” • According to the city’s that Mr. Cramer was speed- Chris Carrel, budget, revenue from photo ing through the school zone city spokesman enforcement is divided at 28 mph in a 20 mph zone among Federal Way Mubut had his ticket wrongly nicipal Court ($50,000), dismissed on this point.” Federal Way Police Department FYI: Photo enforcement ($450,000) and the Public Works In December 2009, the city installed Department ($330,000). In total, $830,000 is budgeted in the general speed enforcement cameras on 21st fund for photo enforcement revenues. Avenue SW in response to “ongoAccording to a city spokesman, ing school zone safety concerns at Saghalie Middle School.” According to “excess revenues would accumulate in that fund’s ending fund balance.” a Sept. 2012 memo from the Federal • In the city’s 2013-14 budget, Way Police Department, a total of $200,000 from the Traffic Safety Fund 5,900 citations were issued over alwas used to restore two police officer leged speed violations in the Saghalie positions. Also from the fund, the speed zone on 21st Avenue SW. budget includes a “one-time transfer Federal Way contracts with Arizona-based American Traffic Solu- of $45,000 to police for additional costs related to replacement of Total tions (ATS) on the cameras. Photo Station Equipment.” City ordinance tickets are reviewed by both ATS and requires that the Traffic Safety Fund a Federal Way police officer before “is to be used for (but not limited) to the citation is mailed to the registered prevention, education, and enforceowner of the vehicle. ATS reported ment efforts related to traffic safety that the Saghalie school zone saw a 65 and compliance with traffic control percent drop in speed violations from devices within the city, including January-May 2010 to the same test maintenance and operations.” period in 2011. • According to the city’s latest budBy the numbers get, the number of photo enforcement hearings at Federal Way Municipal • In Federal Way, there are 14 cameras at 11 locations. Eight cameras Court increased from 4,181 in 2011 to 7,229 in 2012. capture red light violations, and six
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