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Bids/Classifieds To place your ad, email Advertising deadlines 12:00 Noon Monday Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. advertising@theskanner.com Hate continued from page 6 are heavily tattooed.’’ The gatherings often include “rough dancing that looks like a brawl,’’ and fights are common. Stabbings are not unusual. Simi also knew Page, having spent time with him during research in southern California in 2001 to 2003. The two then fell out of touch. Asked if Milwaukee police tracked hate metal groups, spokeswoman Anne Schwartz said via email that authorities “are aware of the threats by groups who are contributors to acts of domestic terrorism.’’ Matthew Chandler, spokesman for the Department of Homeland Securi- ty, declined to say if the agency specifically tracked hate rock groups but said it’s focused “on preventing violence that is motivated by extreme ideo- logical beliefs.’’ Levin said it can be difficult for law enforcement to focus specifically on certain individuals well-known in hate-rock circles unless there’s evidence they’ve committed some type of crime. Mark Pitcavage, an investigator of right- Oklahoma City bombing. He credited feder- al authorities for staying on top of the threats, but said it often takes incidents such as the temple attack to get the public’s atten- tion. Stevens recalled the hundreds of hours he spent with Page in vans and cars as they traveled to gigs around the U.S. and Europe. “You get intimate with people. You get to know their secrets and stuff,’’ Stevens said. “This was a guy, I never even seen him get in a fight -- even when riots broke out at the shows. When I heard what happened, I felt sick.’’ Asked if Milwaukee police tracked hate metal groups, spokeswoman Anne Schwartz said via email that authorities ‘are aware of the threats by groups who are contributors to acts of domestic terrorism’ Wade Michael Page We honor the many accomplishments of African Americans. It is our primary goal as a labor union to better the lives of all people working in the building trades through advocacy, civil demonstration, and the long-held belief that work- ers deserve a "family wage" - fair pay for an honest day's work. A family wage, and the benefits that go with it, not only strengthens families, but also allows our communities to become stronger, more cohesive, and more responsive to their citizens' needs. Our family wage agenda reflects our commitment to people working in the building trades, and to workers everywhere. In this small way, we are doing our part to help people achieve the American Dream. This dream that workers can hold dear regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, creed, or reli- gious beliefs. The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpen- ters wing groups for the Anti-Defamation League in New York City, said acts of right- wing extremism are at the highest level since the mid-1990s, around the time of the Condon reported from Minneapolis. Associated Press Writer Doug Glass in Minneapolis contributed to this report. ADDICTION COUNSELOR Train for a valuable, fulfilling career. Earn Addiction Counselor Professional Certification in Washington State. Clark College classes begin September 24. Call James Jensen at 360-992-2171 or email jjensen@clark.edu. 8-8-12 SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Tacoma Water Green River Filtration Facility Project Bid Package #11: Geodesic Domes Bids Due: August 15, 2012 at 2:00pm HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF WASHINGTON Bid Phone: (206) 286-6697 Fax: (206) 286-7523 1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98109 LIC # HOFFMCC164NC We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from all interested firms including disad- vantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and emerging small business enterprises. Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet http://www.hoffmancorp.com 8-8-12 What’s going on around the Northwest? Representing more than 5.000 construction workers Do you want to know more about becoming a Union carpenter? And now you can add your own announcements, events and public services to The Skanner Website. Just go to http://www.theskanner.com/your-beat and register. August 8, 2012 The Seattle Skanner Page 7
