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TACOMAWEEKLY 24 YE A R S O F SE R V I C E BE C A U S E CO M M U N I T Y MAT T E R S

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Agencies hold response drill for the ‘big one’

Port to relocate security operations By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

PHOTO BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

BE PREPARED. The hundreds of emergency responders played out a simulated earthquake to prepare for when the real

one comes as part of an annual exercise that involved state, county and local efforts. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

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o one felt tremors. No one flooded hospitals. Power and cell phone service remained intact. But the effects of a major earthquake were felt and discussed in “situation rooms” and “command centers” around the region during a practice emergency response drill as a way to be better prepared for when the earth shakes for real. More than 22 Pierce County cities, towns, departments and organizations practiced their emergency response plans earlier this week during a simulated magnitude 7.1 earthquake along the Tacoma Fault. An earthquake of that strength is considered a major disaster, with destruction over a large area. It is not a matter of fiction, however, since the U.S. Geological Survey and cooperating scientists have assessed that an earthquake of that size struck the South Sound some 1,100 years ago and is “almost certain to occur in the future.” The most recent comparable disaster was the Nisqually earthquake of 2001. That earthquake, however, just reached a magnitude of 6.8, was centered in a largely rural area and occurred much deeper in the soil, which limited its destructive potential. It still managed to tally some $2 billion in

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More than 22 Pierce County cities, towns, departments and organizations practiced their emergency response plans earlier this week during a simulated magnitude 7.1 earthquake along the Tacoma Fault. damages. Movement of the Tacoma Fault would be closer to the surface, have a higher magnitude and hit a more densely populated area that stretches from Kent and Auburn to Thurston County. The Tacoma Fault runs west to east just northwest of Tacoma and has fingers that reach across Puget Sound to Federal Way. Damage from a quake along the fault would come from the ground shaking buildings, aftershocks chipping away at already damaged foundations, landslides and tsunami

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waves flooding much of Tacoma’s Tideflats, Fife and areas around Interstate 5 in a matter of minutes. A two-day exercise, dubbed “Operation Pine Cone,” was designed to test the emergency response plans to handle what would happen next. In the simulation, some 752 people were “confirmed dead” and 3,671 were “injured.” Interstate 5 was blocked by collapsed overpasses, the County/City Building was destroyed and a pipeline at McChord Field See EARTHQUAKE / page A8

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On May 24 Port of Tacoma Commission took action on two items related to security on the Tideflats. The port has issued a call for bids for work associated with two security gates. Trevor Thornsley, a port employee who is senior project manager, said an existing gate on East 11th Street is inadequate for securing during emergencies. The other gate is located on Alexander Avenue. The estimated cost of the work is $2.1 million. The contract will be awarded in July. The port will also relocate its security operations from the current location on East 11th Street, near the port administrative building on Sitcum Waterway, to the Fabulich Center, an office building near the Fife/Tacoma border that is used for commission meetings. The port leases out other space in this building to a variety of businesses. This is a portable structure. Eric Holderman, the port’s director of security, said it shakes when trucks or other heavy vehicle roll by. The port wants to make more land available for moving breakbulk cargo and this is one location identified for that purpose. Holderman said that last year the port was presented with grant money that will go toward the relocation from the federal Department of Homeland Security. The overall cost is expected to be $1,138,000. Grants will cover $742,000 of that. Computers and various security equipment will be moved to the Fabulich Center. The current building will be demolished when the relocation is completed, which

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TRANSIT TAX. The Pierce Transit Board will soon decide on sending a sales tax increase to pay for bus service to voters.

Transit measure may go back to voters By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

North Oakes and 11th Tacoma has a tremendous pothole problem, and the city knows it. During the past couple of years, the city has acknowledged this issue by spending millions of dollars in major arterial repairs with the council’s “pothole initiative,” and in 2010, routine maintenance by Tacoma’s Grounds and Maintenance Division completed street repairs on 229,638 square feet of road. In 2011, the city repaired about 150,000 more square feet of road riddled with holiness, and is continuing those efforts well in to 2012. And while that may sound like a lot of ground, new holes pop up – or return – each and every day, which means a pothole-free road might never exist in Tacoma. With the help of our readers and our dedicated Pothole Pig, we will continue to showcase some of the city’s biggest and best potholes through our weekly homage to one of T-Town’s most unnerving attributes. Help the Pothole Pig by e-mailing your worst pothole suggestions to SaveOurStreets@tacomaweekly.com. Potholes in need of repair can be reported to the City of Tacoma by calling (253) 591-5495.

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After voters rejected a threetenths of 1 percent sales tax increase in February 2011, Pierce Transit has made significant cuts. The agency reduced service levels by 33 percent and cut staff by 18 percent. The ballot measure received 46 percent yes votes, but the percentage was much higher in Tacoma and close-in suburbs. Earlier this year, a process was undertaken to see if some of the outer rung suburbs and unincorporated areas wanted to be taken out of the system. These were areas where the tax measure got much less voter support and where bus service was limited. The cities of Sumner, Bonney Lake, Orting, Buckley and DuPont opted out. Now the Pierce Transit Board is considering placing the same tax increase on the ballot this November. It is expected to raise $28 million a year, if approved by voters. It would increase annual service hours from 417,000 to 580,000, within a smaller geographic area than before. It would also raise $7 million to purchase new

busses within a year. The board held a public hearing on the topic on June 4. The majority of those who testified were strongly in favor of putting the tax increase on the ballot. Many shared how the cuts in bus service have affected them on a personal level. One man said he has not visited his mother in the Old Soldier’s Home in Orting in two years. An employee of an adult day center said more than 90 percent of the clients use Pierce Transit. She said service cuts make it harder for them to access services. Sumner City Councilmember Nancy Dumas said that while her city is no longer in the transit system, she is in favor of the tax increase. Steilacoom Mayor Ron Lucas noted that local governments, just like households, need to cut budgets during difficult economic times. He noted Pierce Transit is in negotiations with unions and he feels the board should be updated on the progress of those talks. Karen LaFlamme directs public relations for Western Washington Fair Association. She told the board she also represents a coalition of business, organized labor and social

justice groups fighting to preserve mass transit. LaFlamme said with many bus routes now ending runs at 8 p.m., or even earlier, people who have jobs with evening hours are experiencing difficulty getting to and from work. Rob Johnson, executive director of Transportation Choices Coalition, urged the board to place the measure on the ballot this fall. Puyallup resident James Arcenault said if Pierce Transit wants a second measure to pass, it must do a better job of explaining to voters why it needs this money. He asked if it would restore 30-minute service on many of the routes that were cut back to hourly service, and whether it would cover the cost of 15-minute service on what he called the “super routes” – 1, 2 and 3, which serve Tacoma, Lakewood and Parkland. Jake Fey, one of two representatives of Tacoma City Council on the board, said he appreciated hearing the comments. He noted that service cuts have impacted many people. “We do not take that lightly.” The board will meet again on June 11 to vote on whether to place the measure on the ballot.

Groups seek partnership for Clarks Creek hatchery By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

With news that a proposed lease of Clarks Creek Hatchery to a forprofit seafood company has been suspended, community groups, lawmakers and Puyallup Tribe officials gathered this week to find alternatives to keep the hatchery producing

fish as well as educating the public about the environment. The state Department of Fish and Wildlife suspended talks last week with Portland-based Pacific Seafood after a host of voices raised concerns about the proposal. Area lawmakers had questioned why they were not told of the proposed 50-year, or even 70-year, lease or what any deal would mean to the hatchery’s role in environmental education. Resident groups worried that the shift in operation would cut off their access to the hatchery grounds and mean more pollution in the water and traffic on nearby streets. Tribal members worried the change would hurt salmon produc-

tion on the Puyallup River and wondered why the deal did not follow an open-bid process. No draft lease or summary of proposed lease terms has ever been made public. The proposed lease between Pacific Seafood and the state had developed as Fish and Wildlife officials were exploring ways to continue producing trout bound for area lakes with increasingly tight budgets brought by the lagging economy and a legislative directive to find ways to do more with less. In recent years, the state had used the hatchery to produce some 270,000 trout that were then released into sport fishing lakes around Puget Sound. The lease would have had Pacific Seafood “rent”

the hatchery in exchange for trout, instead of cash, although specific amounts of trout were never publicly released. The company would also spend some $2 million to renovate the 66-year-old facility. The state already has lease deals at four other hatcheries, which were signed with little public outcry. “They were extremely surprised by this,” said Puyallup Senator Jim Kastama, (R-25th District) said. “Fish and Wildlife was really taken back.” The public outcry about Clarks Creek, however, has since prompted wildlife officials to suspend the talks, but the facts remain, he said, that leases to private companies could See HATCHERY/ page A8

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Police Blotter ATTACK AT TACOMA MALL A 75-year-old woman was attacked at Tacoma Mall on May 28. The victim was walking from the Nordstrom store to her car when a young woman attempted to steal her purse. The victim was knocked to the ground, sustaining a significant head injury. She was taken to a hospital, where she was listed in serious condition. The purse was left at the scene. The suspect is described as black, between the ages of 18 and 25, 5’9” with a thin build. She wore her hair in a ponytail and wore a dark jacket and dark jeans. She fled on foot. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (253) 591-5959. VEHICULAR ASSAULT CHARGE A woman has been charged with vehicular assault and failure to remain at the scene of an injury accident stemming from a wreck that occurred on May 26. Sylola Cloud is in jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. According to court documents, witnesses saw a black Lincoln Mark VII hit the back of a silver Kia Spectra at the intersection of South 48th and South ‘M’ streets. A third car was hit and went onto the sidewalk. The occupants of the Lincoln got out and fled. The driver of the Kia was removed from the vehicle by firefighters and taken to St. Joseph Medical Center. Officers spotted a woman who matched the description of the Lincoln driver running in the 5000 block of South ‘J’ Street. The woman, Cloud, was arrested. Officers smelled alcohol on her breath. A passenger in her car was found and booked into jail on an outstanding warrant. ROBBERY SUSPECT CHARGED Robert Gary Ward, an Eatonville resident, is in jail in lieu of $75,000 bail for allegedly robbing two people at gunpoint. He is charged with first-degree robbery. The incident occurred on May 25. The victims told police they had pulled their vehicle over. A man walked up and asked for a light for a cigarette. The male victim grabbed a lighter. As he handed it over, the suspect pulled a gun on him. He demanded cash and threatened to take the car. The man and his girlfriend gave the suspect money. He ran to a truck, got in and drove away. The victims followed the truck and called 911. Officers found the truck with Ward inside and arrested him.

City Briefs BRIDGE TOLLS GOING UP New toll rates for the Tacoma Narrows bridges take effect at midnight July 1. The change reflects the next necessary rate increase approved by Washington State Transportation Commission to ensure the bridge generates enough revenue to meet construction-related bond payments. The commission annually reviews traffic and revenue to determine whether new toll rates are needed to cover operational costs and debt payments. The review process starts in the fall and if new rates are adopted, they are in effect the following July. “Debt payments are the single most important consideration when setting the new rates,” said Toll Division Director Craig Stone of the state Department of Transportation. “For the next few years, we expect the commission to consider new toll rates annually, but the final decision will depend on the data.” The rate for the Good to Go! pass will increase from $2.75 to $4, cash tolls from $4 to $5 and pay by mail to $6, up from $5.50. CONSTRUCTION OPEN HOUSES Learn about multiple construction projects scheduled to take place in downtown Tacoma over the next few months at a series of open houses at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and to discuss the impacts of the various projects taking place simultaneously around downtown. Everyone is invited to attend the four (duplicate) sessions. They will take place at the following days and times: June 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m.; and June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. The city’s goal is to keep everyone well informed who may directly or indirectly be affected by the construction projects. For more information visit www.cityoftacoma.org/openhouses. MCKENNA TO SPEAK Rob McKenna, state attorney general and a Republican candidate for governor, will speak at the next lunch meeting of Transportation Club of Tacoma. It will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 11 at La Quinta Inn. Cost is $30 in advance and $40 at the door for members and $50 at the door for non-members. For more information call (253) 445-3933. CITY RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR The City of Tacoma was one of 12 government entities from across the nation recognized for outstanding electronics stewardship in 2011 by the State Electronics Challenge. Tacoma and three other governments earned bronze level awards, four achieved gold status and three received silver honors. The State Electronics Challenge encourages state, regional and local governments to provide leadership in environmentally sound and cost-effective management of electronic assets. The challenge is a voluntary program that promotes purchasing greener

products, reducing the effects of electronics during use and managing obsolete electronics in an environmentally safe way. Tacoma’s award represents the first time a program on the West Coast has achieved recognition through the four-year-old program. “Through a demonstrated commitment to power and paper conservation and ‘green’ purchasing, the city achieved measurable results, and in recognition of these achievements the city has been awarded bronze recognition,” commented Lynn Rubinstein, State Electronics Challenge program manager. Tacoma achieved these results by purchasing computer equipment qualified by the Electronic Procurement Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) standard, implementing power management strategies on the city’s computers and installing double-sided printing defaults on its printers and copiers. EPEAT is an internationally recognized system that identifies computer desktops, monitors and notebook computers that meet specific environmental performance criteria.

TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS World Trade Center Tacoma has added Pradnya Desh and Louise Tieman as board members. Desh is a managing partner for Desh Elliott International Law. She focuses her practice on reviewing foreign governments’ compliance with World Trade Organization agreements and free trade agreements, international business transactions, advocacy with government agencies, dispute resolution and trade remedies. Previously Desh was a diplomat in the U.S. State Department and a United States trade negotiator in Geneva. She is president of the Washington State-India Business Council. Tieman joined vcfo Washington in 2011, where she is a consulting chief financial officer. She is a regionally known and highly experienced executive with proven expertise providing financial consulting and interim management services to small and mid-sized companies experiencing growth in addition to working with organizations going through business restructuring and bankruptcy protection. She has more than 25 years of senior-level financial and operational experience and has consulted for companies in the biotech, distribution, manufacturing, construction, retail, agriculture, financial services and nonprofit sectors. She received her certificate of accounting from the University of Washington, a master’s of business administration in finance from Monterey Institute of International Studies and a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Puget Sound.

“Tacoma General Hospital is one of only a few institutions in the state that offers the most advanced stroke and neurovascular care,” said Brian Kott, medical director of the Stroke Program and Neuro Interventional Radiology at the hospital. The hospital offers the latest treatments such as clot-dissolving medications and neurosurgical endovascular interventions. Doctors can perform life-saving procedures inside the vessels of the brain to treat strokes and aneurysms without invasive surgery. In addition to Dr. Kott, the physician team includes Dr. Alison Nohara and Dr. Dennis Wang.

TPL VIDEO WINS CONTEST A video submitted by the Tacoma Public Library has been named Washington’s winning entry in the 2012 Teen Video Challenge contest. The Tacoma group’s entry is called “Own the Night – Teeler.” The teens involved with the video will receive a $275 award and their chosen public library will receive prizes from CSLP and Upstart. Organized by the Collaborative Summer Library Program, the Teen Video Challenge calls upon teens to create videos telling their friends and fellow teens across the United States about libraries and summertime reading for fun. Teens across the country were invited to create a 30-to-90-second video with their unique interpretation of the 2012 teen slogan “Own the Night” in combination with reading and libraries. The idea was to involve teens in reading before and during the summer months by being part of the process. This was an opportunity for teens to showcase their creativity and have their ideas heard before a national audience. This year’s contest drew participation from 23 states as numerous teens told their story about reading and libraries in different and creative ways. SEE MORE CITY BRIEFS AT TACOMAWEEKLY.COM

TACOMA GENERAL RECOGNIZED MultiCare Health System’s Tacoma General Hospital received the 2012 “Get With The Guidelines” Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award, presented by American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. The award recognizes Tacoma General’s commitment and success in providing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines.

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Dock Street Walking and Running still moving forward one year later By Kate Burrows kburrows@tacomaweekly.com

When Wenche Wahl founded Dock St. Walking and Running last year with the goal to inspire homeless and everyday people to come together and turn their lives around by leading healthy, active lives, the club was filled with many people suffering from a sense of hopelessness and despair. Still, walkers and runners continued to show up on Dock Street each week, going on two to fourmile runs around Tacoma’s waterfront and developing relationships in the meantime – some for the first time in years. “In the beginning, many of them did not know how to interact, and were afraid to be close to people,� Wahl said. “We’ve seen such great progress this year, and we’ve become like a family now. They really take care of each other.� Five of the Dock St. Walking and Running members are running the infamous Sound to Narrows 12K race on June 9, and three others are preparing for the 5K race. The group regularly volunteers in races throughout the city, in order to waive registration fees and give back to their cause. The group competes in about one race per month on average and, most recently, runners from Dock St. Walking and Running came in third place in the Tacoma City Marathon relay race. The club became an official 501(c)3 nonprofit in December, and enjoys the support of local running shops and individuals and also has a year-long sponsorship with Cliff Bars to provide fuel before the runs. Throughout the past year of the club’s existence, runners have not only shown progress in health and fitness, but many have found housing, gone back to school,

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New program at Tacoma Goodwill helps veterans By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

Tacoma Goodwill recently started a new pilot program for veterans and members of their families meant to help them land employment upon the completion of their military service. Operation: GoodJobs began this spring. Three Goodwill agencies in the nation received grants from the Walmart Foundation to start the pilot program. The others are in Houston and Austin, Texas. Workforce Development Director Richard Corak said a number of Goodwill agencies responded to a request for proposals. He said Tacoma Goodwill’s application was the top ranked in the nation. The proximity of Joint Base Lewis/McChord and the large number of veterans in the area make Tacoma an ideal location for the program. Corak said Tacoma Goodwill has been serving veterans, but they have not been a large portion of the client base. Mike Tassin was hired to run the program, with the job title of veterans career navigator. Tassin served in the U.S. Army for eight years,

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ACCOMPLISHED. The Dock St. Walking and Running team came in third place in the Tacoma City Marathon relay race. On June 9, they will also take on the challenging Sound to Narrows 12K race.

volunteers, runners and supporters can come together and celebrate the team’s success. To follow the team’s progress in the future, “Like� the group’s Facebook page for weekly updates. Dock St. Walking and Running accepts donations of shoes, clothes, food and money. For more information or to donate, visit www.dockstwalkrun.org.

and found work. “Many people didn’t believe this group could be a success, but when I see all these homeless runners still staying active, and they’re happy and progressing from week to week, I know it has been a success,� Wahl said. “When I see that they’re happy, I’m happy.� The team is celebrating its one-year anniversary June 13 at 10 a.m. with an event on Dock Street, where sponsors,

Litchfield forecasts major budget shortfalls for city of Tacoma By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

The budget forecast shows the city facing a shortfall of $60 million to $65 million in the 2013-14 biennium, and $80 million to $85 million in the 201516 biennium. And the city currently has a budget gap of nearly $12 million that

must be filled by the end of this year. That information was provided to Tacoma City Council on June 5 by Jeff Litchfield, the city’s interim finance director. Litchfield showed the council a number of charts. One showed revenue rising slightly between now and 2016, with expenditures ris-

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ing sharply, creating a gap of $42 million. Salaries and benefits account for about 60 percent of spending in the general fund. “They are a large driver in our budget process,� Litchfield remarked. Transfers from the general fund to other funds has risen sharply in the past two years and is projected to continue to 2016. Litchfield said the general fund is projected to be subsidizing the Tacoma Dome, the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, permit-

ting and other city functions as well. Another chart shows sales tax collection will remain relatively flat for the next four years. City Manager T.C. Broadnax said the information presented gives staff and council clarity on the extent of the problem. He asked the council to pretend the city spends $10 on major services. He asked each member to write a new budget that assumes the city will only have $8.50 to spend.

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Broadnax asked council members to rate city services on a scale of one to four, with one being to eliminate a program and four to increase funding for it. He requested these be returned by June 15, so they can be reviewed during the June 19 study session. Next will be community meetings, scheduled to take place around the city from June 25 to July 19. The first three will be at the main library at 6 p.m. on June 25; Wheelock Library in Proctor District at 5:30 p.m.

on June 27 and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at 6 p.m. on June 28. Broadnax wants city employees who are not in management positions to offer their input. He said the frontline staff know how to do their jobs best, and may have ways to do them in a more cost-effective manner. Broadnax wants residents to tell city officials what their priorities are. “We want to hear from everyone,� he said. “If they miss an opportunity it is not because we did not try.�

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OPINION

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America needs a real progressive political party By Bill Johnston Did you know the Communist Party is more popular with the American people than Congress is? Did you know nearly 30 percent of American voters consider themselves socialists? About 80 percent of voters believe millionaires should be taxed much more than they are and few Americans have any use for Wall Street and their co-conspirators in the big banks. Of course you know the Fox Republican Propaganda Network spews out the ridiculous myth that President Barack Obama is a socialist leading a vast left-wing movement, but did you know there actually is no organized left-wing movement or political party in the United States? The Daily Telegraph in the United Kingdom (a country actually having socialists, liberals and conservatives – left, center and right) in a recent study found no political left exists in America. The Democratic Party is moderate

right, and that is where Obama is firmly anchored, along with most Democrats in Congress. The Republican Party is an extreme right wing merged religious/ financial party. In other words, Wall Street, the banks and theocratic loons living back in the 18th century, when women and the working class knew their place. The American people (even though the corporate media tells us they are) are not conservative. When polled on issues, Americans are a mix. We believe our fellow citizens should take personal responsibility. We believe your rights end where my nose begins. We believe in accountability, such as the government has the right to regulate corporations. We generally do not think government should criminalize victimless crimes like marijuana use or prostitution. Live and let live! Americans do not want “big” government or “small” government. They want good government. They want a government that works for them and not bought and paid for by corporate America.

Economically, Americans are progressive. If jobs are needed we believe the government has a role in creating jobs. We believe in public ownership of transportation, power and (again, even though the corporate media tells us we do not) a large majority of Americans believe in national health insurance. We believe strongly in Social Security and Medicare. This election year Obama and the Democrats have a problem not because of what they have done but because of what they have not done. A progressive, left-leaning political party in the United States would be far more in line with what the American people believe. We instead have two rightist political parties, one wimpy moderate and the other more extreme with each passing day. It is not hard to understand given this situation why 91 percent of Americans agree on one thing – they cannot stand the U.S. Congress! Bill Johnston is a Tacoma resident.

Washington’s Tax Freedom Day arrived later this year By Bryan Leonard

Your taxes were due on April 17, but only on April 24 were you free. This year’s Tax Freedom Day finally arrived for our state on that date – 12 days later than last year. Washington’s Tax Freedom Day is a week later than the National Tax Freedom Day, which happened to be the day federal tax returns were due. It could be just a little bit worse, though; New York and New Jersey had to wait until May 1, and Connecticut did not see its Tax Freedom Day until May 5 this year. This news comes as the United States officially surpassed Japan for the highest corporate income tax rate in the world. The Tax Foundation, which calculates Tax Freedom Day each year, reports that Americans will spend more on taxes this year than on food, clothing and housing combined. If federal deficit spending is included, Tax Freedom Day did not come until May 14. Critics of Tax Freedom Day argue that it is not an accurate measure of

what the median taxpayer pays in taxes, but they are missing the point. The idea of Tax Freedom Day is to measure what proportion of national income is sent to our government in the form of taxes, and then represent that proportion on the calendar. The Tax Foundation explains their methodology as follows: We assume that the nation starts working on Jan. 1, earning the same amount each day and spending nothing. When the nation has finally earned enough to pay all the taxes that will be due for that year, Tax Freedom Day has arrived. This year, Americans will pay $2.62 trillion in federal taxes and $1.42 trillion in state and local taxes, for a total tax bill of 29.2 percent. Of course individual taxpayers face varying levels of tax liability, but Tax Freedom Day can give us an idea of how much of Washington’s overall income is consumed by government. Our Tax Freedom Day falls 114 days into the year, meaning that Washingtonians pay more than 31 percent of their income in taxes to local, state and federal

governments. The fact that Washington has the fourth-latest Tax Freedom Day does not necessarily mean that we have the heaviest local tax burden, though. The progressive nature of the federal tax code means that states with higher incomes pay more taxes, regardless of their local tax burdens. This effect is easily seen in comparing the low incomes of early Tax Day states like Tennessee and Louisiana to the latecomers like Washington, Connecticut and New York. This correlation is further reflected in the fact that the National Tax Freedom Day tends to be later during times of economic growth. Still, the fact that our state forks over nearly a third of its income to government of some sort is significant. The amount of private income that is consumed by government shows that budget shortfalls at the state and national level stem from a spending addiction, not a dearth of revenue.

Dear Editor, This June, we celebrate our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and recognize their resilience in the pursuit of complete equality under the law. This is an important time in the history of our country’s LGBT community. While we have made great strides toward full marriage equality, the awareness and protection of bullied teens and aggressive prosecution of bias-based crimes, there is still much more to do to ensure every individual is granted equal and fair treatment within their community. The LGBT community’s pursuit of liberty reminds us that we all have a stake in protecting the equal rights and freedom

Transit measure deserves another vote Pierce Transit Board is scheduled to vote on June 11 on whether to place a sales tax increase on the November ballot. We encourage them to do so. Bus service has been cut back significantly since voters rejected the same measure in February 2011. Pierce Transit is in the unfortunate position of having about 70 percent of its budget coming from sales taxes. As the recession has dragged on, consumer spending has dropped, especially on some of the non-essential items such as new furniture and appliances. Individuals and families have cut back. Having a government agency so dependant on this particular form of revenue is not an ideal situation, but it is what it is. Meanwhile, when gasoline prices began to really spike four years ago, this and other transit agencies began to see a noticeable increase in use. Many commuters began leaving their cars at home and riding the bus to work as a way to manage their personal budgets. The measure that failed last year was defeated by residents of the outer ring suburbs. In Tacoma and some of the denser, close-in suburbs, the measure was approved by a considerable margin. We cannot blame those residents of DuPont or Bonney Lake who rejected the three-tenths of 1 percent tax increase. Certain areas of the county get no bus service, while others get service that is marginal. The reality is that mass transit does not work well in the suburban sprawl that has emerged in parts of the county. The low-density exurbs were designed for people using cars to get around. Earlier this year a process was conducted to see who wants in and who wants out of the Pierce Transit system. The cities that dropped out are where few people use transit, or the service was too limited to be a viable option. Residents of Tacoma, Lakewood, Parkland and other areas that use busses in large enough numbers to make mass transit realistic have been inconvenienced by the cuts caused by the no votes in the outlying suburbs. And for some people, service cuts are much more than an inconvenience. The board has heard from the elderly and disabled who truly need Pierce Transit service. The board can now put the tax increase before a voting bloc much more likely to pass it.

Bryan Leonard is a budget analyst with Evergreen Freedom Foundation.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Gary Voelker of Experience Studios is producing a video for the song “Where Has Love Gone” by Lisa Mitts. The filming is complete and is released. The video link is: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRL3thJQsIE&feature=relmfu. We submit this to you in hopes that your readers can be aware of the second largest criminal enterprise in the world - sex trafficking. Since Seattle ranks first in the country for sex trafficking, The Defender Foundation is opening a Seattle chapter with our goal of raising funds to increase infrastructure in the Seattle/Tacoma area to rescue, house and rehabilitate victims of this inhumane criminal enterprise. Details of our benefit concert on June 16 can be found on www.lisamitts.com. We want to bring awareness to people any way we can. Being silent anymore is not an option! Steffany Neuschaefer The Defender Foundation, Seattle chapter

A day that some had serious doubts would ever occur happened last weekend. That would be the opening day of the LeMay – America’s Car Museum. The journey to opening day was a long and winding road. Prior to his death in 2000, Harold LeMay indicated he wished for the museum to house his collection to be in Tacoma. Not long after, rumors swirled that the facility might be built elsewhere – perhaps it would be better suited for Detroit, the Motor City. Or a big tourist town like Orlando, Fla. Then the great recession set in as museum officials were raising funds to build the structure in Tacoma. Some who may have otherwise made sizable donations did not. Ultimately the museum is a testament to vision and dedication. City officials had vision to donate part of the Tacoma Dome parking lots for the facility. Members of the LeMay family, most notably Harold’s widow Nancy, never wavered in their dedication to see his dream of a museum to house his collection become a reality. Two museum officials played key roles in making things come together. One is David Madeira, president and CEO, a man brought in from the Midwest to serve in the top leadership role. The other is a local, Paul Miller, the chief operating officer who is a prominent real estate developer and former member of Tacoma City Council. We salute Nancy, Paul and David for their efforts in providing Tacoma with another world-class museum.

of every person in our nation. While we celebrate our diversity this June, I hope we also take time to think about how we continue moving forward in making all parts of the American dream everyone’s reality. U.S. Representative Adam Smith Tacoma Dear Editor, One thing I would like cleared up is how many politicians have gone to school far enough to be able to read illegal in the dictionary? I cannot understand why we would issue anything to anyone who is illegal, immigrant or otherwise. What is wrong with getting them to be legal immigrants? To hell with issuing them driver’s licenses. If you give them a driver’s license does that mean they can vote too? How about serving on a jury? Do they pick jurors from the driver’s license files? How would you like to have several illegal immigrants on jury duty if you happened to be the accused person on trial? Can they do that? I hope not. Evidently, the meaning of the word illegal has changed since I went to school. Illegal is not illegal anymore, apparently. Maybe having a driver’s license has something to do with being able to register to vote. If we can get enough illegal immigrants with a driver’s license so they can vote maybe I will make it into office. Think about that for a while. There is no end to all the illegal activity. These illegal driver’s licenses will get us all into trouble. Would it be illegal for a person to issue a driver’s license to an illegal immigrant? There should be a penalty for that. Dick Susan Tacoma

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Tacoma School Board examines innovation designation By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

What does innovation in education look like? How is it achieved? Tacoma School Board had a discussion on the topic during its May 31 meeting. It heard a report from Josh Garcia, who will become deputy superintendent on July 1. He currently is an administrator in Federal Way School District. In March Tacoma Public Schools was selected as an innovation zone by the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). It currently is the only district in the state with this designation. The district must submit an annual progress report to OSPI. To retain the designation, it must show progress in improving student achievement. Garcia said the recent designation is part of the evolution of the district over the past 10 years. Garcia noted the board instructed district staff to hire a consultant to assist with the process. He said other things being planned include forums with students and parents, surveys that can be done online and meetings with business and community leaders. Communication plans, for both internal and external use, will be drafted.

“Schools need to be free not to innovate if they are successful.� – Debbie Winskill

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Between July and September staff will work with principals to determine the needs in their specific schools. Staff will be trained on the process next winter. By next spring staff will be prepared to define action steps. Board member Karen Vialle said that as the district embarks on a major process, it should not stop doing what has been working. One problem she has seen over the years is “we have done a lot of stops

and starts.� Vialle, who worked in the district for many years as a substitute teacher, urged the administrators to gather much input from teachers. “They will be the ones who determine if this is successful.� Board member Scott Heinze noted 97 percent of seniors at Wilson High School are on pace to graduate this month. “Let’s not get so creative that we forget there are things that are working.�

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UW-TACOMA GRADUATION Members of the University of Washington-Tacoma’s Class of 2012, the institution’s biggest graduating class to date, will celebrate their accomplishments at commencement, on June 8 in Tacoma Dome. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. College officials expect 1,341 students to graduate this year. The exact number will be known after grades are submitted and degrees are posted. Last year, 1,150 diplomas were awarded. Organizers expect about 930 graduates to participate in commencement ceremonies. The national anthem will be sung by graduating senior Julia Suico. Another graduate, Bryan Anderson, will deliver the student speech. UW President Michael K. Young will officiate during the ceremonies. Susan Dreyfus, president and CEO of Families International, will deliver the keynote address. She spent three years as secretary of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. The winner of the Chancellor’s Medal, which goes to the graduate with the highest academic achievement, will be announced.

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“Schools need to be free not to innovate if they are successful,� board member Debbie Winskill remarked. Board member Kurt Miller said attention must be paid to state regulations that may need to change in order to carry out the innovation agenda. He suggested groups like the League of Education Voters and Washington Education Association will be called upon if needed because of the political clout they wield. “We need to have them on board to make this happen,� Miller remarked. Board member Catherine Ushka said the district should not lose sight of the idea that innovation means better outcomes for students. She said outreach on this to the public needs to be as extensive as when the district asks voters to approve bonds or levies. “We do it when we ask for money. We should do it when we ask for ideas.� Vialle said that 40 years ago Tacoma Public Schools was considered among the top urban districts in the nation. Heinze said Tacoma could become the best district in the state but extra-curricular activities and the social development of students need to be emphasized to achieve that. He said the educational system needs to get past the concept of using standardized tests as the sole indicators of success.

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The first class of graduates from two new majors, criminal justice and sustainable urban development, will walk at the commencement. The criminal justice program’s first class has 32 graduates; sustainable urban development has two graduates in its first class. After this year’s degrees are awarded, the total number of UW Tacoma alumni will surpass 12,000.

PROMOTION FOR CHOW Roger Chow will serve as director of curriculum and instruction for Tacoma Public Schools beginning July 1. He has worked in the district since 2010 as an instructor facilitator and has overseen the development and delivery of all content and professional development K-12 language arts and social studies curriculum. The new position Chow will fill came about due to consolidation of two administrative positions for next school year. Rather than have one director overseeing math and science and another overseeing all other curricular areas, Superintendent Carla Santorno chose to combine these roles into one position. Before Chow came to Tacoma, he served as an assistant principal and professional developer for a high school in Denver School District for three years. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in American studies from Middlebury College in Vermont.

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GRAND OPENING

PHOTO COURTESY OF LEMAY/ACM

A host of dignitaries and celebrities, including car enthusiast Jay Leno (wearing tie), attended the grand opening celebration.

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Nancy LeMay and David Madeira, president and CEO, were all smiles at the grand opening, as they celebrated the historic occasion.

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Members of the Puyallup Tribe offered up a prayer and blessing.

With key to the museum in hand, Nancy LeMay declared the museum open for business.

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Seattle Mariner Edgar Martinez (center, shown here with some family members) signed autographs for fans.

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ruptured and released some 277,200 gallons of jet fuel into parts of Parkland, which then caused fires. Hospitals were damaged. Power lines collapsed. Water mains ruptured. Sewer lines contaminated water supplies. Fires dotted the landscape. Shelters “activated� around the county with coordinators fielding phone calls and tracking their status on a white board. Volunteer radio operators took to the airwaves to collect damage reports and chart recovery efforts. A government pod coordinated the use of disaster proclamations, while finance workers tracked all the fictional dollars spent during the effort. The Pierce County exercise is part of a larger six-county exercise called “Evergreen Quake,� which includes King, Kitsap, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Thurston counties, as

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reaching the rank of sergeant. He was stationed in South Korea and also did a tour of duty in Iraq. He arrived in the port city of Basra in April 2003 shortly after the United States invasion and was there until March 2004. He was stationed at Fort Lewis when he was discharged in 2008. Tassin was out of work for 10 months after his discharge. He did an internship and volunteer work, then got a job at Goodwill as a retention specialist in 2009. He left to attend graduate school. He is now a licensed marriage and family therapist associate. Tassin returned to Goodwill on April 1. The program is funded for 15 months to begin. He said if the program goes well, it is likely that Walmart Foundation will provide more

well as multiple tribal, state and federal agencies. Other participating agencies include: the Mount Rainier Chapter of the American Red Cross, the City of Lakewood, Law Enforcement Support Agency, Clover Park Technical College, Pierce County Citizen Corps Council, Franciscan Health Care, MultiCare, Tacoma/ Pierce County Health Department, Puyallup Emergency Management, and several fire, school and water districts. “Pierce County participates in emergency exercises every year to keep staff trained and systems up to date,� said Emergency Management Director Steve Bailey. “The Operation Pine Cone and Evergreen Quake exercises are a rare opportunity for a large number of partners to practice interdependencies and communications that will be the backbone of an effective response to a catastrophic event.� Monitors watched the emergency drill unfold while after-action reports and rosters of recommenda-

tions for ways to improve will fill the work schedules for participants through the summer. Then planning starts for the next drill. “Emergency preparedness is just a big cycle,� Pierce County Emergency Management spokeswoman Sheri Badger said. “It just goes over and over.� Much of the simulation took place at the Tacoma/Pierce County Emergency Operations Center, a $10 million, central command hub to coordinate rescue and recovery operations that was built in 2008 to withstand a magnitude 6.7 earthquake, one smaller than the simulation although it was not “damaged� in this faux event. But the former center in the County/City Building was damaged during the 2001 quake, speeding up plans for the new facility. “I think it was Nisqually that really solidified it,� Badger said. “We were rushing in to assess the damage while other people were rushing out of the building.�

funding to continue its operations. Participants take what is called a World of Work Inventory. This career test helps narrow down what kind of jobs they are suited for. It takes between 45 and 90 minutes to complete. It will indicate whether someone is an abstract or concrete learner. It can help determine whether someone is best suited to working in a group or alone, in an office or outside. “This matches their learning styles with jobs,� Tassin said. Tassin attends a weekly meeting on Joint Base Lewis McChord to meet with soldiers who are about to be discharged. He also gets the word out about the new program by posting flyers at Veterans Administration buildings and at service centers. “I love helping people get back on their feet,� he remarked. Corak said one thing he likes about Operation: GoodJobs is that each participant is treated as an individual. “This is not a one-size-fits-all pro-

gram.� It offers classes on searching for a job and removing military jargon from resumes that some employers may not understand. Some people need assistance related to their family in their search for employment, such as daycare. Some might benefit from family counseling. Also offered is training in budgeting, tax preparation and personal financial management. The program also offers counseling in purchasing a home, credit and debt management, asset building and foreclosure prevention. Corak said some will undergo short-term job training, either at Goodwill or a junior college. Corak said Tacoma Goodwill is expected to assist 200 people in 15 months. Half must be veterans, while the others can be family members. Of these, 140 are to be put into the workplace, holding jobs for at least three months. For more information visit www. tacomagoodwill.org.

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is expected to be in October. Commissioner Don Meyer said he agrees with the need to move out of the existing building. However, he noted the Fabulich Center has class A office space and he would rather see it leased to businesses. He was told that this particular space has sat empty for at least three years. Holderman said other locations on the Tideflats

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were considered, including a former Key Bank branch and a building on Hylebos Waterway once used by the U.S. Navy. He said those were determined to be unsuitable. Port CEO John Wolfe said the security operations “could move in the future again.� If so, that would make it available for lease to the private sector. The commission approved the relocation, with Meyer the only one of the five members to vote against it.

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Director Bill Sullivan talks to community groups about options facing the Clarks Creek hatchery. (Above) State Representative Bruce Dammeier (R-25th District) said the Clarks Creek hatchery is a community asset for its educational opportunities.

return to the discussion. “I think it would be naive of us to think negotiations like this would not happen in the future,� Kastama said. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians, which had sought to buy or lease the hatchery to produce Steelhead and Chinook instead of trout, is interested in working with the state or community groups to see if a better solution could be found. The state had turned down the tribe’s proposal, which also included the City of Puyallup and the Washington State University Extension program, because wildlife officials wanted the hatchery for trout, and not Steelhead, production. The state is, however, obligated under a 1989 agreement with the tribe to find ways to boost Steelhead production on the river. “The tribe is looking at this very seriously,� Tribal Natural Resource Director Bill Sullivan said, noting that the tribe is always looking for ways to protect the watershed, increase fish production and educate the public about environmental issues. He added that the tribe has spent some $3 million in recent years just to study water quality on the

Puyallup River waterway, where Clarks Creek water eventually flows. “There are just a lot of ways we can do this.� A community group, Save our Puyallup Fish Hatchery, formed after news of the proposed lease became public last month and is now looking at forming a nonprofit to be part of the discussions about what happens now. One model is a hatchery in Issaquah, which operates with help from volunteers and hosts a massive salmon celebration every year as a community recreational and educational event. Outside of talks about which fish would be produced at the facility, the group wants the operation to remain accessible for educational tours for area school district classes and environmental groups, a future that was undefined in the lease deal with Pacific Seafood. “I think we are in a great place right now,� said State Representative Bruce Dammeier (R-25th District). The potential partners are gathering specific ideas on what a deal would include and who would all be involved with the idea of meeting again to further discussions.

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here had not been a soccer game at Cheney Stadium in more than 35 years, and judging by the action on May 30 it was worth the wait. The Sounders U-23s, in their inaugural season after formerly existing as the Tacoma Tide, battled to a 3-3 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, who came back from a twogoal deficit late to earn a point. It was Vancouver that created pressure early, as the Whitecaps built a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute when Ben Fisk sent a low pass to Gagandeep Dosanjh, who drove it in from the right side. Fisk was a pest for most of the first half for the Sounders’ defense, mounting several other threats that were ultimately denied. The Sounders finally equalized in the 39th minute, as Aodhan Quinn received a pass and sent a through ball to Luis Esteves, who drove a low ball past keeper Callum Irving. “I just saw an opening, played it through the guy’s legs to Luis and he just slotted it home very well,” Quinn said. Quinn then put the Sounders up 2-1 just after halftime, stealing a ball near midfield and driving it over Irving in the 47th minute. “I picked the ball up and then just drove at the defense. They backed off so it opened up for a shot,” Quinn said. “I hit it, and luckily it went in.” The Sounders added on five minutes later, as Fernando Monge sent a through ball to Sean Okoli for a breakaway, and the Todd Beamer High School grad beat Irving with a low shot to make it 3-1. “(Fernando) had a great tackle in the middle of the park, and it was more of just a counterattack where he slid me through,” Okoli said. “Being a center forward I have to stay in between the gaps, so it opened up for me. I stayed calm and just finished it.”

TIGERS’ STRENGTH. Stadium senior

third baseman Tyler Stumph helped lead the Tigers to the district playoffs this season after hitting .396 with a homer and 16 runs batted in.

Seniors and sophomores step up By Jeremy Helling jeremy@tacomaweekly.com

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

OUTDUELING DEFENDERS. (Top) Sounders U-23 forward Aodhan

Quinn, who tallied a goal and an assist, wins a ball against Vancouver’s Ben McKendry in the 3-3 draw on May 30. (Bottom) The Sounders’ Sean Okoli (left) jumps for a header against the Whitecaps’ James Farenhorst.

“At halftime we just decided to match them up. We changed our formation and went head-to-head with them,” said Sounders head coach Darren Sawatzky. “Same personnel, just a different formation and I don’t think they were ready for it. Our guys did well, they scored good goals.” But the Whitecaps did not fold, as Caleb Clarke won a scramble for the ball in the box in the 71st minute, moved to his right and curved a shot around Sounders keeper Doug Herrick to close to within 3-2. Herrick had a brilliant save on Dosanjh’s low shot to protect the lead in the 84th minute, but Vancouver finally evened the score two minutes later. Bhupinder Jhutty’s long cross from the right side found the head of Fisk – who held off Sounders defend-

ers – in the box, and the forward nailed it into the left of goal to draw even. “When you look at the overall season, the Vancouver Whitecaps are a team that’s going to be contending in the end,” Sawatzky said. “To get a win up there and a tie at home, if you’d have asked me early on I’d have said that’d be great, but I do think we gave away a couple points tonight.” The Sounders followed that up with a huge 1-0 win over the first-place Portland Timbers U-23s on June 2, as Jamael Cox’s goal in stoppage time provided the dramatic victory. The Sounders, now sitting in third place with 12 points, host the Washington Crossfire at Franklin Pierce High School on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. before hosting the North Sound Seawolves on June 10 at 2 p.m.

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As the school year comes to a close we provide our annual look back at the high school baseball season, this year choosing to honor 20 of the best players within the city limits in our 2012 Tacoma Weekly All-City Baseball Team. The team is highlighted by a sweet-swinging group of infielders, including Tacoma Baptist first baseman Dalton Wintersole. In leading the Crusaders to the district playoffs, the senior hit for an astounding .643 batting average with seven doubles, five triples, three homers, 28 runs batted in and 25 runs scored, while also contributing 16 stolen bases. Stadium sophomore Jake Vieth joins Wintersole as another power-hitting first baseman, hitting .333 for the Tigers with two homers, a team-leading 17 RBIs and a .579 slugging percentage. Foss second baseman J.J. Fullmer brought stability to the top of the Falcons’ lineup, hitting .339 and scoring 20 runs from the leadoff spot to earn a nod. Bellarmine senior shortstop Connor Jensen was also solid with the bat, hitting .400 with a homer and a team-high 18 RBIs. Lions’ teammate Daniel Pollastro also added pop at third base, hitting for a team-high .411 average while hitting

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Sweeney comes full circle

Pitcher returns to Mariners’ organization with Rainiers By Karen Westeen Correspondent

Some pitchers are said to have a rubber arm. Pitcher Brian Sweeney, however, might be made entirely of rubber as he has kept bouncing back to the Mariners’ organization ever since they signed him as a non-drafted free agent in 1996. He played at several levels of the system from 1997 to 2003, before being traded to the Padres. His next appearance with Tacoma and Seattle was in 2010, after spending time with San Diego’s major and minor league system, along with three years in Japan (2007-09). He played with the Somerset Patriots in the independent Atlantic League last year, as well as in the Mets’ minor league system. Now he’s back in Tacoma, where he’s being used mostly out of the bullpen. Tacoma Weekly’s baseball writer Karen Westeen caught up with Sweeney recently to find out about his life in and out of baseball.

TW: You’re quite a

world traveler. Where did you start out? BS: I was born and raised in Yonkers, N.Y., and graduated from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.

TW: Where do you live now? BS: My wife and I and our two daughters live in Clifton Park, N.Y. TW: Your daughters are in school right now. Will your family be here during the summer? BS: Yes, they’ll be here as soon as school is out.

TW: You’ve spent time with a couple of teams in independent leagues. What’s the difference between those and MLB teams? BS: The biggest difference in playing indie and being on an affiliated team is that there are more opportunities to get to the major leagues with an affiliated team and of course the perks are not as great, but it makes you work harder.

TW: Now that you’re 37 do you see yourself as another Jamie Moyer? BS: I got to play with Jamie in 2003, got to pick his brain. We have similar styles. I learned a lot from him and from Miguel Batista when I was with the Mets’ organization last year. Age is just a number, and seeing these guys continue to succeed gives me hope. I’d love to play until I’m about 41.

TW: What was it like being in Japan for three years? BS: We all have fond memories. It was a good time for us as a family. I had never been there before. The culture and people were wonderful, same for the food. I have nothing but praise. TW: The team you played on, the Nippon Ham Fighters, has a name that many people don’t understand. Just to clear that up, you weren’t fighting ham, but were sponsored by the Nippon Ham company. BS: Right. TW: How did they do

those years you were with them? BS: We went to the Japanese World Series two of the years, but didn’t win the series either year.

TW: When you were

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LONG ROAD. Tacoma Rainiers pitcher Brian Sweeney, 37, has returned to the Mariners’ organization after originally being signed by the team in 1996.

two balls, then got him out on a ground ball to third on the third pitch. It was a fast ball. I was able to breathe after that first out and I thought now let’s go to work.

TW: In 2004, after going to San Diego, you finally collected your first Major League win. Talk about that. BS: It was against Randy Johnson. I talked to him the next day in the weight room and he had some good things to say about it. I also had to face him as a batter, and I saw why he was a legend. I went 0-for-4. TW: Have you been to the postseason? BS: Yes, San Diego played St. Louis in 2006

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BS: Yes, all my pitches have to be outpitches. I use my changeup a lot.

TW: You’ve been both a starter and a reliever. Which do you prefer? BS: That’s a tough call. I like to know when I’m getting dressed that I might work (as a reliever) that day, but I also like the routine of a starter. It’s a highrisk, high-reward position.

TW: Is it easier to come in when you’ve been sitting in the bullpen watching the batters for a while? BS: Absolutely. You get the vibe of the game, see how the hitters are reacting, see how the runners steal, where there’s a chance for a pickoff.

TW: Do you have a

TW: Were you sur-

different mindset for each? BS: It depends on the day. I try to stick to my game, my strength. As a starter I might have to throw a few more fastballs but you still have to get outs.

TW: Do you use the same outpitch for both?

prised when you were signed again by Seattle this year? BS: A little bit. At 37 people are viewing me a little bit differently. I don’t think they should. I feel good, I can still get outs. That’s why I went to winter ball, and pitched for Mariner coaches. I was hop-

TW: What about plans after your baseball career ends? BS: My Plan A is if I think about the next step I should probably hang up the cleats, so I just focus on the task at hand. TW: What do you like to do during the offseason? BS: It’s all about the kids. I’m a huge family guy. We do everything together. I do play the guitar, and I like being in the outdoors, even just raking leaves. TW: How would you describe yourself? BS: Every time I toe the rubber I like to think my manager thinks I give my team a chance to win. (After eight appearances and two starts, Sweeney’s record was 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA.) Contact the writer at missbaseball9@juno.com.

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2012 TACOMAWEEKLY ALL-CITY SOFTBALL TEAM

Several seniors cap off brilliant careers

P JANESSA FLYNN – SR – WILSON P ALEX FLYNN – JR – WILSON P COURTNEY SCHWAN – SO – BELLARMINE PREP P SAMANTHA TOWNSEND – SR – STADIUM C BAILEE LARSON – JR – MT. TAHOMA C ALEXA OLAGUE – SR – WILSON IF KYLIE BRETZEL – SR – WILSON IF ALEX DESTEPHANO – JR – BELLARMINE PREP IF HALEY DUSEK – SR – BELLARMINE PREP IF SHELBY FISHER – SO – LIFE CHRISTIAN IF DARIAN GRIMM – SO – WILSON IF RILEY JORNLIN – SR – WILSON IF BRITTNEY LOTT – SR – STADIUM IF KENLEY O’HANLON – SR – STADIUM IF MARYSSA TIPPETT – JR – LINCOLN OF TAYLOR CLARK – SR – WILSON OF KAYSHA FOX – JR – WILSON OF KELLY MCLAUGHLIN – SR – BELLARMINE PREP

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SWEET SWINGS. Stadium first baseman Brittney Lott (above) helped lead the Tigers’ offense with a .574 batting

average, with four homers and 24 RBIs, while Wilson catcher Alexa Olague (below) was one of a number of key hitters for the Rams, hitting .409 with two homers and 28 RBIs. By Jeremy Helling jeremy@tacomaweekly.com

With the softball season in the books, we look back at 20 of the best local players this year in the 2012 Tacoma Weekly All-City Softball Team – which includes several senior superstars who put exclamation points on their outstanding careers. Wilson senior pitcher Janessa Flynn led her team to third place in state by again dominating on the mound – going 13-3 with a 1.25 earned run average (ERA) and 93 strikeouts in 95 innings – but also astounded at the plate, batting .526 with a team-high 40 hits and 31 runs batted in (RBI). Sister Alex Flynn added to the Rams’ dominance on the mound, going 9-0 with a 1.97 ERA in 64 innings and batting .438 with nine RBIs to merit a selection. Bellarmine Prep sophomore Courtney Schwan continued a dominant start to her career, as the Narrows 4A MVP Pitcher went 14-6 and tallied 124 strikeouts while notching a .450 batting average with a team-high 30

RBIs. Stadium’s Samantha Townsend rounds out the pitching group, as the senior played hurt most of the season but still racked up four wins on the mound while also driving in seven runs to help the offensive effort. Wilson catcher Alexa Olague capped off her high school career with another solid offensive season, hitting .409 with two homers and 28 RBIs for the Rams. Mount Tahoma’s Bailee Larson once again provided scary power for the Thunderbirds in the middle of the lineup, as the junior will look to lead the team next year. Stadium senior first baseman Brittney Lott highlights the infield group, as she hit .574 with four homers, 24 RBIs and scored 18 runs. Tigers second baseman Kenley O’Hanlon was also solid toward the top of the lineup for Stadium, showing speed and athleticism and hitting .476 with three triples, a homer and 16 runs scored. Bellarmine junior first baseman Alex DeStephano stepped up huge for the Lions, hitting .443 with a team-high

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13 extra base hits and 23 RBIs. Lions’ second baseman Haley Dusek continued to be a key leader, as the senior hit .430, scored a team-high 26 runs, stole seven bases and drove in 24 runs. Wilson senior shortstop Riley Jornlin showed a patient approach at the plate, leading the Rams with 20 walks while

hitting .406 with 30 runs scored and 11 RBIs. Ram teammate Darian Grimm stepped up to hit .347 with six doubles, two homers and 17 RBIs for Wilson. The Rams’ Kylie Bretzel completed a solid infield, manning first base and hitting .347 with 16 runs scored and nine RBIs. Lincoln junior third base-

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five doubles, a homer and 12 RBIs. Stadium third baseman Tyler Stumph rounds out the infielders after hitting .396 with a homer and 16 RBIs, while also displaying flashy defense this season for the Tigers. The outfielders are led by a group of seniors, including Wilson’s Spencer Ready, who provided pop and stability to the Rams’ lineup. Mount Tahoma’s Jon Devine provided a consistent bat for the Thunderbirds, hitting .475 this season with 10 RBIs. Stadium’s Austen Brand led the Tigers with 26 hits, including seven doubles, a homer and 10 RBIs along with a .382 batting average. Life Christian sophomore Kevin Breen joins the group after hitting .390 for the Eagles with six doubles, a homer and 19 RBIs. Bellarmine sophomore Brandon Thompson rounds out the group, having scored a team-high 23 runs, tying Jensen with a team-high 26 hits and sported a .388 batting average. The catchers are led by Foss senior Billy Barker, who hit .425 with two homers and 21 RBIs for the Falcons, and also notched a .507 on-base percentage. Tacoma Baptist’s Seth Herdle was also solid behind the plate, hitting .482 with a homer and 21 RBIs while

also scoring 26 runs. Life Christian senior Dylan Huber also earned a nod after hitting .345 with a homer and 10 RBIs, stealing 18 bases and also throwing out 13 base stealers in 20 games. Foss sophomore Ryan Phillips earned the utility player selection after hitting .351 with 15 RBIs for the Falcons while providing versatility in the field. The pitchers are led by Stadium senior Chris Bower, a contact pitcher who had a 2.63 earned run average over 40 innings, including leading the Tigers to a 12-4 district win over Emerald Ridge in May. Bellarmine lefty Marcus Lane held a 3.61 ERA in more than 42 innings, as the junior will bring back a load of experience next year. Foss senior Jayse Guild earned another selection after going 3-3 with 33 strikeouts in 42 innings, and helped deal first-place Timberline its only league loss. Wilson sophomore Brady O’Keefe was impressive in leading the Rams’ rotation, including tossing a four-hit shutout over Foss in April. We salute the seniors who have completed their successful high school careers, and look forward to seeing what the up-and-coming stars have in store for next season.

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Italian siblings collaborate in latest exhibit at MOG

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VIBRANT. Italian siblings Alessandro Diaz de Santillano and Laura de Santillano came together in the creation of “Scapes,” on view at the Museum of Glass through Jan. 2013.

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or the first time in their careers, Venetian artists and siblings Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana are collaborating in the Museum of Glass’ latest exhibit, “Scapes” – featuring pieces created right here in the Hot Shop during two visiting artist residencies in 2010. “Scapes” is comprised of four installations, each based on the Hindu belief that the world is a series of disks, made up of wind, water and earth upon which float four continents on a circular ocean. The artists interpreted elements of this idea in glass, creating spaces, forms and colors corresponding to each disk. Each room includes a combination of both artists’ work created in similar but exciting color palettes. Alessandro’s 22 glass paintings were created from large cylinders into vibrant framed pieces, and Laura’s sculptures are formed to each uniquely represent mountains, celestial eggs and stars. The exhibit opens in the “Earth” room, where several impressive pieces line dark walls with elegant lighting showcasing these vibrant compositions. The “Space” room highlights Laura’s choice of the egg as inspiration, in pieces ranging from the simple and elegant to complex pieces resembling the human brain. The “Sun”

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room is alive with silver, burnt gold, copper, indigo, white and black. These paintings are inspired by actual photographs of the sun taken from space.

The “Moon and Constellations” room is consumed with pieces featuring white, black and silver. “We are so excited to see this exhibi-

fashion show is at 10 a.m., and furry contestants will be judged in such categories as best dressed, best hat, biggest dog, smallest dog, wackiest dog trick, best celebrity look-alike and more. Admission is free for people; registration is $10 for the first dog and $5 for additional dogs. Info: (253) 591-5391 or www.metroparkstacoma.org.

Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, was diagnosed with stomach cancer in March 2012. He will speak at opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. at Mt. Tahoma High School as a beacon of continuing hope for the community and the world in the search for finding a cure. To learn more about or to experience the Relay For Life of Tacoma, visit tacomarelay.org or call the American Cancer Society at 1 (800) ACS-2345.

tion come to fruition,” Museum of Glass Interim Director Susan Warner said in a statement. “The practice of extending the visiting artist residencies to create work specifically for new exhibitions is a hallmark of the Museum of Glass. These residencies have proven to be popular and enriching experiences for visitors and artists alike, and it is especially rewarding to come and see all the hard work and talent from the Hot Shop realized in the gallery.” As the grandchildren of Paolo Venini, founder of Venini, an innovative glassworks organization in Murano, Italy, it is no wonder these artists have developed such an impressive portfolio. Father Ludovico Diaz de Santillana also served as the director of Venini. Although the two grew up around talented glass artists, they each have found their own success in a variety of mediums. Laura’s work has been collected internationally and can be found in Seattle Art Museum, Corning Museum of Glass and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, among other museums. Alessandro, as a former professor of sculpture at University of California at San Diego, is also a noted photographer, painter and sculptor. His work was included in the Venetian Pavilion in 2009’s Biennale di Venezia. “Scapes” will be on view at the Museum of Glass until January 2013. For more information, visit www.museumofglass.org.

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE FAMILY DAY AT MOG Bring the family to Museum of Glass for an afternoon of creativity on June 9. Family Day: Summertime Adventures runs from 1-4 p.m. Create a felt bookmark to help you gear up for your summer reading list with artist Jennifer Adams. Local 14-year-old musician Nolan Garrett will perform on the acoustic guitar. Family Days encourage visitors of all ages to tap into their imaginations and make their own art, guided by a professional artist. Performances by local dance and music groups add an extra element of inspiration and energy.

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THREE RELAY FOR LIFE Dr. Gordy Klatt, founder of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, will gather with community members in Tacoma June 8 for the annual Relay for Life event.

FOUR PACIFIC AVE. STREET FAIR Pacific Avenue Business District presents its fifth annual Street Fair and Car Show on June 10, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will take place at Stewart Middle School, located at the corner of South 50th Street and Pacific Avenue. Featuring local artists, performers, vendors, crafts people, live music, great food and a classic car show where trophies and dash plaques will be awarded. To register for the car show, fill out the application at www.pacificav-

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FIVE FLAMENCO EN VIVO Experience Flamenco June 14 at The New Frontier Lounge when “Arte Eterno Flamenco en Vivo” returns to Tacoma. The 8 p.m. performance features third generation Gypsy guitarist Pedro Cortes; singer/dancer/percussionist Oscar Valero of Valencia, Spain; and Seattle native flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes. Tickets are $20 general admission available through www.brownpapertickets.com.

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Renowned glass artist gifts collection to Tacoma Art Museum

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Paul Marioni, one of the nation’s foremost innovators in glass art, is gifting his collection of nearly 400 artworks to Tacoma Art Museum. The Paul Marioni Glass Collection traces the evolution of the Studio Glass Movement through Paul’s engagement with the Pilchuck Glass School, where he taught from 1974 through 1988. The core of the collection focuses on 71 works by Marioni that document his evolution as one of the most important artists working with glass. “When I relocated to Seattle I did so because of the community’s support for local artists,� said Marioni. “I’ve seen more exhibitions at Tacoma Art Museum than any other museum. It’s one of the smartest, most innovative museums in the region and I know they will responsibly share these artworks and their history for years to come.� Along with the gift of the Paul Marioni Glass Collection, the museum is also purchasing ten works that represents a retrospective survey of Marioni’s career. From one of his earliest flat glass works, “All it Takes (Nerve),� to his most recent exploration of kinetic glass sculpture, “The Calculated Lie,� these artworks tell the story of how Paul became one of America’s foremost glass artists. All of these added to the museum’s comprehensive collection of works by Dale Chihuly and the promised gift of the Anne Gould Hauberg Collection. The museum’s collection now includes nearly 900 works of art that preserve the history of how the Northwest became a world-renowned center for glass art.

The Paul Marioni Glass Collection and this summer’s exhibition, “The Marioni Family: Radical Experimentation in Glass and Jewelry,� directly support the museum’s mission to highlight the art and artists of the Northwest. Also, the acquisition of the Paul Marioni Glass Collection helps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the American Studio Glass Movement. “We are thrilled to add Paul’s collection to Tacoma Art Museum,� said Stephanie A. Stebich, director of Tacoma Art Museum. “With these artworks, we have reached one of our strategic goals of preserving the early history of the Pilchuck Glass School as we work to build the premier collection of Northwest art.� Marioni’s collection includes works by internationally recognized artists such as Sonja Blomdahl, Dale Chihuly, Marvin Lipofsky, Flo Perkins, Richard Marquis, Lino Tagliapietra and Cappy Thompson. The collection also features a retrospective collection of nearly100 glass goblets and eight large-scale vessel forms by Dante Marioni, tracing his development as a beginning glass blower learning the Venetian tradition to one of the nation’s foremost artists working in glass. Other important collection highlights include a fabulous group of flat glass works and an intriguing group of portraits of Marioni. “The Marioni Family: Radical Experimentation in Glass and Jewelry� celebrates the art and legacy of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most innovative and influential artist families: Marioni and his children Dante and Marina. Through approximately 300 works, the exhibition showcases how the artists of the Marioni family engage with form, materiality, and tradition, each in their own thought-provoking and individual styles. Exhibition highlights include a retrospective survey of the work of Marioni, whose distinguished career includes two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, a long teaching career at Pilchuck Glass School, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Glass Art Society; a selection of works by his son Dante that underscores his world-renowned skill as a glassblower; and jewelry by his daughter Marina that showcases her humor and wit. The three family members were recently subjects in the “Family� episode of the PBS documentary series Craft in America, and this video will be screened in the gallery. Additionally, the museum will interview each family member to better allow visitors to reach the desired understandings of the exhibition.

Wide range of styles in pastel exhibit By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

The work of more than 60 American and Canadian artists is on display in Northwest Pastel Society’s 26th annual International Open Exhibition, currently on display at American Art Company. The artists display a range of styles. Pastel paintings can be quite clear and well defined as well as hazy and blurry. They can be realistic or abstract. This show gathers a good cross section of all of these. The President’s Award went to Kathleen Secrest of Deer Park for “Beach House Sunset.� The house appears blurry behind swashes of purple and yellow. The Director’s Award went to Janice Wall of Vashon Island for “Just Out of Reach.� It is a nude woman with her back turned to the viewer. An orange ribbon in her hair provides a splash of color. Barbara Benedetti Newton of Renton won Best of Show for “Heartbreak Morning.� It depicts a field in winter with a light dusting of snow. The sun is to the right with the fence posts casting a shadow. Areas touched by the shadows have accents of blue and purple, while the brush in the sunlight is in brown tones. Just as impressive is her adjacent painting “Winter.� One tree casts a normal shadow on the lake, while the other casts a shadow that appears bizarre. Kari Tirrell of Gig Harbor draws inspiration from Venice, Italy. “Waiting� shows two of that city’s famous boats docked next to a home with a plant

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S’mores galore and more at Juneteenth commemorates summer camps around Tacoma actual end of slavery By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

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activities this summer, with Metro Parks offering free drop-in programs at neighborhood parks around the city. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

With the end of another school year upon the students of Tacoma, their parents are likely on the hunt for summer activities to keep them away from playing “Call of Duty” and “World of Warcraft” for days on end. Parents have lots of options from which to choose. Here are some highlights. Metro Parks has week-long day camps at Titlow Park and Wapato Park through much of the summer that are focused on children ages 6 to 12. Each session will follow a specific theme, from “Raiders of the Lost Park” and “Captain America and the Camp Avengers” to “Space Pirates: the Movie” and “Go For the Gold,” a nod to the Summer Olympic Games in London. The camps run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the work week and cost $130. Mini camps for younger children are also available at the facilities as well as at the STAR Center for $70 and run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A handful of neighborhood parks around the city will also play host to free drop-in programs from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, while Jefferson Park, McKinley Playfield, South Park and Wright Park will also have weekend programs as well. Activities at these drop-in programs include organized games, sports, crafts and water activities. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium also has a roster of summer camps for wouldbe zoologists and animal lovers as young as 4 years old. Themed, two-day camps

run through the summer and will provide children with up-close looks into the world of animals and animal behavior as well as answer such questions as “why do leopards have spots, but tigers have stripes” and other questions of the ages. Camps for older students will include tours of the exhibits and time for children to design their own zoos. Camps for teenagers cover activities such as photography, junior zookeeper duties and animal research. Costs run from $40 for the shorter camps to $185 for the week-long sessions for older children. Children with a more theatrical flair can give the programs at the local community theaters a look since those programs provide everything from acting and improv sessions to full stage performances. Summer Youth Musical Theater Camp at Tacoma Musical Playhouse, for example, runs four weeks to provide children glimpses at all of what goes into the staging of a show with hands-on rehearsals that culminate with the production of a fully staged musical. Cost runs from $240 to $475. Tacoma Little Theatre also offers fourweek camps so students can experience the process of bringing a play to the stage, from rehearsing lines and setting lights to working on sound systems and applying stage makeup to produce “Zombie Prom.” Cost is $400. More information about the camps can be found at MetroParksTacoma.org, PDZA. org, TMP.org and TacomaLittleTheatre. com.

Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Many historians and scholars consider Jan. 1, 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation, as the end of slavery. But it was not until Union troops led by General Gordon Granger marched into Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 with General Order #3 that true emancipation was available to all African Americans. Granger arrived in northern Texas on June 13 and read the proclamation on plantations as he made his way south. Since slaves were freed over the course of several days, the term “Juneteenth” was coined. Around the nation, various dates in June are set aside to celebrate Juneteenth. The first such celebration consisted of barbequing a goat, the serving of other food and entertainment. One local celebration will take place on June 9 from 1-6 p.m. at Family Life Center, located at the corner of Portland Avenue and East 48th Street. It is organized by Tacoma City Association of Colored Women’s Clubs and Juneteenth Celebration Committee. Dorotheus Schaffer, known as Miss Schaffer, is co-chair of the committee. She joined the group in 2006 and became co-chair in 2008. The first hour of the event will have a greeting, a prayer and pouring of the libation.

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Dr. F. Rhoades will give a speech based on the theme of this year’s event: save the children, save our lives. Schaffer said that was selected because so many black youth get swept up in the criminal justice system or lost in the educational system. “We want to put forth more effort to save our children,” she said. Schaffer considers Juneteenth a good way for black youth to learn the history of their people and observe the black community in a positive light. “What they get in the mainstream media can be negative,” she observed. Carol Mitchell, who is co-host of “CityLine” on TV Tacoma, will be one master of ceremonies. The other will be Amir Abdul-Mateen. Next up is entertainment. Congo Productions will have a drum circle. Martha Nash, who sang at Carnegie Hall in February, will perform. The ladies of Shiloh Baptist Church will put on a fashion show. Offering commentary on their outfits will be Doris J. Hayes-Clark, who was Miss Washington in 1980. There will also be step teams, drill teams and praise dancers. Monica’s Bayou Oasis will be serving barbequed ribs, pulled pork, collard greens, macaroni and cheese and gumbo. There will also be a fish fry with fried okra on the side. Free hot dogs will be available for all children under 12. While Juneteenth celebrates something very important for African Americans, Schaffer stressed that this event is open to everyone. “Please come out and learn about our history,” she remarked.

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Sean Gaskell plays the GTCF announces Foundation of Art Award winner 2012 West African Kora The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation is pleased to announce glass artist Oliver Doriss as the winner of its fifth annual Foundation of Art Award. Founded in 2008, the Foundation of Art Award is one of the most prestigious regional art awards, designed to recognize the talent and commitment of local artists of the Pierce County community. As the recipient, Doriss will receive a $7,500 award and create a commissioned art piece for the Community Foundation, to be unveiled in December 2012 at a five-year culminating art show featuring the work of Foundation of Art Award nominees from the past five years. An artist from a young age, Doriss transitioned from ceramics to working in glass at the age of 16, and has been an active member of the contemporary glass movement for

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Anderson, Gabriel Brown, Kyle Dillehay, Spencer Ebbinga, Travis Galindo, Susan Russell Hall, Matt Johnson, Chris Jordan, Maria Jost, Chuck Knigge, Meghan Mitchell, Peter Serko, Kenji Stoll, Sharon Styer and Judy Wagner. “I was flattered just to be nominated,� said Doriss. “I couldn’t have done a better job at identifying the creative community than in the artists that were nominated. To be selected as the winner and have that recognition is very validating.� An online gallery is available at www.gtcf. org showcasing images of each nominee’s artwork, as well as interviews with the artists. The previous four Foundation of Art winners were Chris Sharp in 2008, Jeremy Mangan in 2009, Lisa Kinoshita in 2010 and Jessica Spring in 2011.

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Tacoma group the Makedonians will bring their take on the music of the Mediterranean to Metronome Coffee this weekend. Diz Carroll is a founding member of the group, which formed in 1983. The band performs about once a month somewhere in Western Washington, from Bellingham to Olympia. They play in Tacoma about once every six months, so Carroll is looking forward to the show on June 9 at Metronome. This will be the fourth time they have played the venue. Carroll said a riser in the back is cleared of tables to make room for a stage. It has a public address system and a person on hand to run it. “They have good sound there,� he said. “It shows that they care about music.� He noted the band does not do as many of the big festivals as they once did, such as Folk Life. He noted many of the members enjoy attending the event, held on Memorial Day weekend at Seattle Center, as fans. They do an occasional wedding, he noted. The group has released five albums. The last one was “Church House� in 2010. It featured vocals from a young Greek woman who was living here while attending Tacoma Community College. Prior to her returning to Greece, another young woman, Lizeta Walker, obtained a Greek songbook and began dropping in to their practices. She joined the group two years ago. “She has really grown,� Carroll said. “She knows many of our tunes.� Fans have told him she has a “very arresting stage presence,� he added. He noted the band practices more than it used to and has learned about two hours of new material since Walker joined. The other vocalist is Sonja Weidenhaupt, who has been a member for 10 years. Carroll goes to Greece once every other year to study music, generally for four to six weeks. He is involved with a folk dance club at Aristotle University and the Byzantine School of Music. They are both located in Thessalonica, the capital of

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FRIDAY, JUNE 8 TAP ROOM: Steve Stefanowicz, The 8 Balls (Rock) 7 p.m. BACKSTAGE: High Noon Horizon, Mom’s Rocket, Riot in Rhythm, The Fail Safe Project, Martyr Reef (Rock) 9 p.m. C.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz (Jazz) 8 p.m. DAWSONS: The Highrollers (Rock) 9 p.m., NC EMERALD QUEEN: 4 More (Rock) 9 p.m., NC GOLDEN WEST: The Back Porch (Blues/rock) 8 p.m. GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Harmonious Funk (Rock) 9 p.m., NC HELL’S KITCHEN: Psychonaut Deathtrip, Bloodhunger, The Drip, Cormorant, Defensetrator, Young Hunter, Onset the Shores (Metal) 8 p.m., $6, AA JAZZBONES: Junkyard Jane (Blues) 8 p.m., $10 MANDOLIN CAFÉ: Sherman Baker, Josiah and Sam Bogle (Folk/rock) 6 p.m. MAXWELL’S: Lance Buller Trio (Jazz) 7 p.m., NC NATIVE QUEST: Open mic night, 5 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE: Not From Brooklyn, I Will Keep Your Ghost, Trasholes (Rock) 9 p.m. STONEGATE: Jerry Miller (Rock) 9 p.m., NC SWISS: M-80s (‘80s rock) 9 p.m., $8 UNCLE THURM’S: Hip Bone (Jazz) 8 p.m., NC VARSITY GRILL: Rock-Bot live band karaoke, 8 p.m., NC

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 JAZZBONES: Randy Hansen (Jimi Hendrix tribute) 6 p.m., $10 BACKSTAGE: Heartless (Heart tribute) 9 p.m. C.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz (Jazz) 8 p.m. DAWSONS: The Highrollers (Rock) 9 p.m., NC EMERALD QUEEN: 4 More (Rock) 9 p.m., NC GOLDEN WEST: The Back Porch (Blues/rock) 8 p.m. GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Harmonious Funk (Rock) 9 p.m., NC HELL’S KITCHEN: Monetta, Keeping Secrets, Osatia, True Holland (Rock) 5 p.m., AA JOHNNY’S DOCK: Blues Redemption (Blues) 7 p.m. MANDOLIN CAFÉ: Dave Randel (Rock) 6 p.m. METRONOME COFFE: Makedonians (Greek music) 8 p.m. NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE: Electric Falcons, Mosquito Hawk, guests (Rock) 9 p.m. SPAR: Urban Arts Fest fundraiser featuring Gritty City Sirens, 8 p.m. SWISS: Kry (Rock) 9 p.m., $8 VARSITY GRILL: Rock-Bot live band karaoke, 8 p.m., NC

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

DAWSONS: Tim Hall Band (Rock) 8 p.m., NC

HELL’S KITCHEN: Unplugged with Erik Thomas, Chapters, Time Will Tell, Sarah Cronce and True Love, High Adventure (Rock) 6 p.m., $5, AA JAZZBONES: MLK Ballet presents Ten Tiny Dances, 5 p.m., $15 MANDOLIN CAFÉ: Denny Foreman & Friends, 7 p.m., NC MARINE VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Maia Santell & House Blend (Jazz/blues) 5 p.m., NC, AA NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE: Live bluegrass, 4 p.m. STONEGATE: Classic rock jam, 8 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Shelly Ely (Blues jam) 7 p.m., NC

MONDAY, JUNE 11 SWISS: Blues Redemption (Blues) 7 p.m. HELL’S KITCHEN: Modern Day Escape, The Bunny the Bear, Dr., Acula, From Atlantis, guests (Rock) 6 p.m., AA

JAZZBONES: Rockaraoke, 9 p.m. NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE: Metal Mondays, 9 p.m. STONEGATE: Acoustic couch jam, 8:30 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Billy Pease & Friends (Blues) 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

ANTIQUE SANDWICH SHOP: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3 DAWSON’S: Jho Blenis & Shelly Ely jam session, 8 p.m. LOUIE G’S PIZZA: Acoustic open mic, 6 p.m. STONEGATE: Rafael Tranquilino Band (Rock) 9 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox (Rock) 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

HELL’S KITCHEN: Watchers and Hunters, Palace in Ruins, Spare Me Poseidon, Navigator, How We Fall (Rock) 6 p.m., $6, AA JAZZBONES: Jon Wayne and The Pain, Vividal, Ian Ayers (Rock) 8:30 p.m., $7 MANDOLIN CAFÉ: Sharon Knight (Celtic) 7 p.m. NORTHERN PACIFIC COFFEE CO. (Parkland): Open mic night, 8 p.m. STONEGATE: Tatoosh (Rock) 8:30 p.m., NC SWISS: Karaoke, 8 p.m. TAP ROOM: Karaoke w/Jonathon Williams, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (Blues) 7 p.m.

DAWSON’S: Billy Shew Band jam, 8 p.m., NC

DESTINATION HARLEY DAVIDSON: Billy Roy Danger & the Rectifiers (Blues/rock) 5 p.m. JAZZBONES: Kry (Rock) 9 p.m., NC MANDOLIN CAFÉ: Browynne Brent (Folk) 7 p.m. NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE: Flamenco, 8 p.m. ROCK THE DOCK: Musicians Jam Night, 9 p.m. STONEGATE: Billy Roy Danger Trio, 9 p.m.

Tacoma Weekly’s Music Calendar is always available online at www.TacomaWeekly.com GUIDE: NC = No cover, AA = All ages, 18+ = 18 and older

Do you have a live show or music event coming up? Email makeascene@tacomaweekly.com for a free listing in the Live Music calendar!

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FRI., JUNE 8 DISTINGUISHED WRITER SERIES

This month’s featured writer, Timothy Walsh, has written poems and short stories that have appeared widely. His awards include the Grand Prize in the Atlantic Review International Poetry Competition and the Kurt Vonnegut Fiction Prize from North American Review. He is the author of a book of literary criticism, “The Dark Matter of Words: Absence, Unknowing, and Emptiness in Literature” (Southern Illinois University Press) and two poetry collections, “Wild Apples” (Parallel Press) and “Blue Lace Colander” (Marsh River Editions). He is an assistant dean at the University of Wisconsin. Hear him speak at King’s Books, located at 218 St. Helens Ave., at 7 p.m. Info: www. kingsbookstore.com. ETC –

COMING EVENTS

Promote your community event, class, meeting, concert, art exhibit or theater production by e-mailing calendar@tacomaweekly.com or calling (253) 759-5773.

TW PICK: ‘HOPE IN HARD TIMES’

WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM’S “HOPE IN HARD TIMES” EXHIBIT SHOWCASES THE 1929 WALL STREET COLLAPSE AS IT PLUNGED AMERICANS INTO A PERIOD OF GREAT UNCERTAINTY AS UNEMPLOYMENT SKYROCKETED, BANKS FAILED, AND HOUSING FORECLOSURES HIT RECORD HIGHS. PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER PUT IT SUCCINCTLY: “ABOUT THE TIME WE THINK WE CAN MAKE ENDS MEET, SOMEBODY MOVES THE ENDS.” “HOPE IN HARD TIMES” SHARES HOW ORDINARY PEOPLE WORKED FOR CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, PULLING TOGETHER TO FIND WAYS TO DEAL WITH THE CRISIS. A BILLY CLUB USED DURING THE 1934 “BATTLE OF SMITH COVE,” WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION ARTIFACTS AND EVERYDAY ITEMS ARE AMONG SOME OF THE OBJECTS SHOWCASED IN THIS EXHIBITION. THE PAINTINGS AND SKETCHES OF RONALD DEBS GINTHER, ALSO FEATURED IN THE EXHIBITION, COMPRISE ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE VISUAL RECORDS OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION. THE EXHIBIT RUNS THROUGH NOV. 4. INFO: WWW.WASHINGTONHISTORY.ORG.

With a score by John Kander and Fred Ebb (famous for “Cabaret” and “Chicago”) this show concerns a group of senior citizens living on New York’s Upper West Side who learn that the long-term hotel they live in will be sold off to developers, making the seniors homeless. To save the hotel, the seniors form a ring of unlikely thieves, wreaking havoc in stores from Sadies’ Second Hand Furs to Bloomingdales. In the process, they regain their zest for life. The seniors proceed to use their ill-gotten gains to spruce up their digs and to provide safe harbor for other poor seniors. The musical is based on the 1960 British film “Make Mine Mink.” Three performances take place June 810, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: General admission, $17, seniors/students/military, $15. Tickets are available at www.tmp.org. THEATER –

‘A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM’

SAT., JUNE 9 PRENATAL YOGA “Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written – the perfect escape from life’s troubles. “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slowwitted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom. This Lakewood Playhouse production runs June 15 to July 8. Tickets: $23-$28. Info: www. lakewoodplayhouse.org. THEATER –

Join prenatal yoga teachers Melissa Paz and Erin Joosse for a fun and relaxing workshop at Source Yoga. All pregnant mothers in any stage of pregnancy and their partner, friend or birth support person are welcome. No previous yoga experience necessary. Significant others or birth partners will find confidence in their ability to support the mother and learn techniques to help relieve tension and facilitate relaxation. The event takes place from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Info: www.sourceyogaonline. com. ETC –

HERBAL HOUSEKEEPING

Join Urban Garden Co. at 9:30 a.m. and learn about simple, easy, non-toxic home products from the garden. Tips and info on the attributes of common herbs for their antiseptic, antibacterial and aromatic properties. Recipes for countertop cleaner, scrub cleansers and more. $25 per person includes all recipes, handouts, supplies to make your own herbal cleaner and an herb plant to get you growing. Urban Garden Co. is located at 311 Puyallup Ave. Info: www.thecreativegardener.com. ETC –

SUN., JUNE 10 HOME AND GARDEN TOUR

This University Place Home and Garden tour showcases two mid-century modern homes/gardens in original condition, a home and garden reminiscent of the city’s early history as a center for agriculture, an urban garden featuring espaliered apple trees and a mini horse farm that takes you back in time before the urban sprawl. Highlighting this tour is the Curran House, which recently was put on the State and National Historic Registries. Purchase tickets at Grassi’s Flowers and Gifts at 1702 Pacific Ave. or 3602 Center St. in Tacoma; or University Place locations such as Massimo’s Italian Bar and Grill (4020 Bridgeport Way), Westside Community Bank (4922 Bridgeport Way) or Willow Tree Gardens (7216 27th St. W.). Proceeds benefit University Place Historical Society. ETC –

SAT., JUNE 16 “DANCES WITH DANCERS”

Square. Tickets: adults, $18; children and seniors, $15.

THURS., JUNE 21 COLLAGE SEED BOXES

STUPIDITY AT STONEGATE

Join Urban Garden Co. at 6:30 p.m. for a fun project creating a wooden box that will hold seeds for storage or can be used as a lovely garden themed storage box. Participants will decorate a plain box with pressed botanicals, paper ephemera, vintage book pages and more. This is a hands-on class with all supplies included. You can bring paper scraps and pressed flowers to personalize your work of art. $35 includes box and supplies. Class is limited; sign up to reserve your spot. Urban Garden Co. is located at 311 Puyallup Ave. Info: www.thecreativegardener. com.

ROCK AND RALLY FOR TROOPS

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SAT., JUNE 23 SUMMER SUN RELAY

Do not miss this annual student performance, featuring Tacoma Performing Dance Company and students from all levels in classical ballet, contemporary, jazz dance and ballroom. The children’s performance takes place at 1 p.m., and the teen and adult performance takes place at 3 p.m. Both events take place at Theatre on the

a team, build your own, or come as an individual to participate in a 108 Sun Salutation Relay and get connected to SKY – Tacoma’s own nonprofit yoga and healing arts center, empowering diverse communities towards lives of jobs, peace and purpose through affordable, accessible yoga. Info: www.skytacoma.org.

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Comedy253 presents “Stupidity at the Stonegate.” This is a live comedy show with headliner Mike Wally Walters and featuring Kelsey Cook from Los Angeles. This show is 21+, so come out, have a drink, laugh all night and enjoy awardwinning pizza from The Stonegate. There will be door prizes from Glass everything and Vorona Photography. Tickets are available for $10 in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com or $12 at the door. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Info: www.stonegaterocks.com. HAPPENINGS –

BULLETIN BOARD ’70, GIRLS, 70’ Join Samdhana-Karana Yoga: A Healing Arts Center in Wright Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join HAPPENINGS –

On Aug. 4, Operation Ward 57 and Rock The Dock Pub & Grill present the “Rock & Rally for the Troops,” a fundraising event to benefit wounded soldiers, their loved ones as well as those that aid in their recovery through the programs of Operation Ward 57, a nonprofit that supports wounded warriors. This event will consist of a motorcycle dice run sponsored by Brothers In Arms MC. Following the dice run will be an outdoor concert event featuring the bands Sweetkiss Momma, Jason Kertson & The Immortals, Klover Jane, Ayron Jones & The Way and Big Wheel Stunt Show. 21 and older in beer garden. Outside vendors, tables and bike viewing will be open to all ages. Even if you cannot make the dice run attend for the outdoor stage, beer gardens and silent auction. $10 suggested donation at the door. The motorcycle run registration starts at 10 a.m., beer garden opens at 4 p.m. and music starts at 4:30 HAPPENINGS –

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p.m. Rock the Dock is located at 535 Dock St. Info: www. rockandrallyforthetroops.com. ‘ORIGINS’

lery at the college’s Tacoma campus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.tacomacc.edu.

Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Info: www.tasteoftacoma.com. POTTERY CLASSES

‘FIFTH OF JULY’

STEILACOOM FARMERS MARKET

Join Throwing Mud Gallery for a six-week pottery class for adults through June 16. If you are a beginner or experienced, want to work on the wheel or hand build, instruction is provided for your level. All adult classes are taught by Mark Hudak, who has been a full-time studio potter for almost 30 years. Your $160 registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing, plus additional open studio time to practice and work on your projects. A basic pottery toolkit is required and available for purchase. Classes take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tues., Thurs. or Sat.; or 6-8:30 p.m. on Mon., Tues. or Thurs. Info: www.throwingmudgallery.com. ETC –

Set in the late 1970s, Lanford Wilson’s “Fifth of July” is a funny and poignant story about a crazy Midwestern family trying to reconstruct itself upon the return home of a family member wounded in Vietnam. Ken is now living in his childhood home with his boyfriend, and during Independence Day weekend the joys, fears and irony of striving to secure the “good life has to offer” are on full display. As part of the 2012 Tacoma Pride Festival, this performance explores the importance of finding and embracing one’s place in the world. The production takes place July 19-20 at the Broadway Center Rehearsal Studio III at 7 p.m. Free post-show discussions will follow each reading. Tickets: $14. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org. THEATER –

BIRDATHON IS ON!

CROSSROADS DOLL AND TEDDY BEAR SHOW The Tahoma Audubon Society is holding its annual Birdathon for expert birders and novices alike. Sign up as an individual, family or team, and ask friends to sponsor the group at a set dollar amount or amount per bird species that you identify. Pick a day, get outside and do your Birdathon by keeping a list of all the species you see in one 24-hour period. Report back to your sponsors and collect their pledges by June 30. Exciting prizes will be awarded for the most money raised, most species seen, the most sponsors and best junior birder. Info: www.tahomaaudubon.org. HAPPENINGS –

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Steilacoom Farmers Market kicks off its fourth season on June 13, from 37 p.m. The Steilacoom Summer Concert series offers a free concert across the street from the market each week at 6:30 p.m. Shop in an open-air market overlooking the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. For weekly fresh finds at the market updates, follow the market on Facebook or join the mailing list at steilacoomfarmersmarket.org. ‘IN THE SPIRIT: CONTEMPORARY NORTHWEST NATIVE ARTS’

What is a doll and teddy bear show/sale about? The show brings contests, demonstrations and an international group of high-profile artists sharing what they do. This lighthearted show and sale is for enthusiasts of all ages with a sales floor packed with dolls, teddy bears, antiques, miniatures, clothes, supplies and more, from antique to modern and the carefully hand crafted. The show takes place June 2324 at the Puyallup Fair and Event Center. ETC –

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS

URBAN ART FESTIVAL

The seventh annual “In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts” exhibit debuts June 21, with a free opening reception for the artists and guests at the Washington State History Museum. The exhibit displays artwork from more than twodozen Native American tribes and runs through Aug. 26, culminating with the In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival on Aug. 11. The exhibit is curated and juried through a partnership with The Evergreen State College Longhouse Education & Cultural Center, and celebrates the cultural traditions and modern expression of Native artists throughout the Pacific Northwest. General admission: $9.50 for adults, $7 for seniors and military, children 5 and under are free. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.washingtonhistory. org.

SUPPORT GROUP

Art Festival is back June 30 to July 1 on Thea Foss Waterway at 1801 Dock St. The goal of this year’s festival is to share, teach and learn with the community through art and music. This year’s festival brings every type of music and art into one place at one time, breaking down stereotypes that surround different art forms – graffiti, hip-hop, rock and DJ-ing have all been misunderstood at one time. Info: www.tacomaurbanart.com.

Suffering from fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue? Attend this support group, which meets every Wednesday from 4:15-5:15 p.m. at the Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities building, located at 6315 S. 19th St. The group’s mission is to improve the morale of people coping with these challenges. Its activities include face-to-face encouragement, networking, sharing of resources as well as individual discoveries. ETC –

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KNITTING

Each Wednesday night from 5-8 p.m., Tacoma Art Place hosts a knitting/tile painting/crochet circle for those ages 17 and up. Group knitting is always free for members and those with a day pass, which can be purchased for $10. Bring your challenging projects, as those more experienced can help pick up dropped stitches and learn advanced techniques. Reserve your space at rsvp@ TacomaArtPlace.org. ETC –

BEAT THE HEAT

TACOMA KIRTAN

Coalition Humane, in partnership with the Seattle Animal Shelter, is offering $20 spay procedures for a limited time. Spay your female cat now before she goes into heat and has a litter. Limited availability – call (253) 6277729.

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The Valley Chorale, a soprano-alto-tenor-bass singing group, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Aylen Junior High School, located at 101 15th St. S.W. in Puyallup. If you like singing, contact Joy Heidal (253) 848-1134 or Dixie Byrne at (253) 6775291 for more information and a personal invitation to join the group. ETC –

MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT

Caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held the second Monday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. Contact group facilitator Chuck Benefiel at (253) 584-3267. ETC –

CHARITY BOOT CAMP

Jeff Jowers, owner and founder of Tacoma’s Ultimate Fitness Boot Camps, is hosting charity fitness boot camps every Saturday benefiting Mary Bridge Tree House. People who sign up for Ultimate Fitness Boot Camp can now donate pieces of clothing, which earns them a spot in a fast-paced, interval-style class free of charge. Info: www. tacomabootcamps.com. ETC –

Every second Friday of the month, join Source Yoga North Tacoma for Kirtan, an ancient form of meditation that uses simple, repetitive songs and chants that carry practitioners effortlessly into a place of quiet stillness. Organizers ask for a suggested donation of $5. All proceeds will go to the Source Yoga Scholarship Fund, providing yoga to those who could not otherwise afford it. No singing experience is necessary. To register, call (253) 756-8066. ETC –

It is time again for sunglasses, Frisbees and family fun at Taste of Tacoma. This annual event is back June 29 through July 1, featuring the best of the best local restaurants have to offer. This year, healthier choices will be available, along with upscale wine tasting events, outdoor music and amusement for all. The event takes place at Point Defiance Park, Friday and HAPPENINGS –

This exhibit of artwork by Tacoma Community College students enrolled in design, painting, drawing, sculpture and other art courses runs through June 15 in The Gal-

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Every Tuesday there is ballroom dancing at the Tacoma Elks with the Casanova duo providing live music from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The cover charge is $5 for Elks members and non-members alike. Bring a dance partner and dance the night away. Info: www.dancetacoma.org.

Organizing For America is a grassroots movement with the goal of re-electing President Barack Obama in 2012. It is an organization of volunteers hoping to educate, recruit and build a strong network all across the United States. The group welcomes all interested parties to attend their monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at King’s Books, located at 218 St. Helens Ave. Info: www.kingsbookstore.com. ETC –

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ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA

DRUM CIRCLE MUSIC – Ted Brown Music Tacoma hosts a free, all-ages

FREE FIRST WEEKENDS ETC – Bank of America bankcard holders and employees receive free admission to the Tacoma Art Museum the first weekend of every month as

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“Origins: Early Works by Dale Chihuly” runs through Oct. 21 at the Museum of Glass. The exhibit showcases works made by Dale Chihuly in his early career, from 1968 through the 1980s. The artwork displayed includes 30 transitional pieces from prominent local collections and the museum’s permanent collection, along with historic exhibit posters from the Mary Hale Cockran Library. Collectively, the works chronicle Chihuly’s influence as an artist, a visionary and a pioneer of the American studio glass movement. Info: www.museumofglass.org. ART –

drum circle every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. You do not need to have a drum to participate. For more info contact Ted Brown Music at (253) 272-3211 or visit www.tedbrownmusic.com.

part of Bank of America’s national Museums on Us program. Info: museums.bankofamerica.com.

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