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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

MOG turns 10!

Celebrating with a ‘shattering’ party

FREEDOM FAIR 2012

TACOMA SALUTES INDEPENDENCE DAY ON LAND, ON SEA AND IN THE SKY

Organizers issue serious warnings about survival of Freedom Fair

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GLASS ACT. Visiting Artist Jay Macdonell at work in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop.

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s Independence Day draws near, and people across the country make plans for how to spend the day, thoughts turn to summertime traditions like family gatherings, picnics and, of course, seeing a fireworks show. Here in Tacoma, Freedom Fair 2012 will provide everything that families need to have a memorable 4th of July, and those who come out to celebrate will be asked to drop some cash in the donation buckets, as Tacoma will have no 4th of July celebration next year if there is not enough money to pay for it.

Doug Miller is executive director and CEO of Tacoma Events Commission, which produces Freedom Fair. “This will make or break whether we can keep it going,” he said of the need for the public’s help this year. “We need help in volunteers and donations.”

Organized completely by non-paid volunteers who work year-round in planning the massive event, Freedom Fair offers a first-class roster of attractions that are not offered anywhere else in the area.

On land, sea and in the skies, Freedom Fair salutes America’s independence like no other in the Northwest. It all kicks off on June 29 with a tribute to the military and veterans at Cheney Stadium. Buying tickets online at www.freedomfair. com will go to help the Fair – individual reserved seating and a ballpark meal voucher (a $23 value) is $15.

While the Tacoma Rainiers prepare to take on the Las Vegas 51s that evening, fans waiting for the game to start can check out the vintage military vehicles on display, take the kids’ photos with Rainiers mascot Rhubarb the Reindeer, and enjoy other activities before and during the game. A ceremony to honor military heroes will be held, and a fireworks show will highlight the evening. Buy a raffle ticket at the Tacoma Events Commission ticket exchange booth for a chance to win a VIP game experience for two.

Wings and Wheels at the Tacoma Narrows Airport will happen July 1. Vendors, food booths, military displays and entertainment will be going on throughout the day at this aviation, car and motorcycle show. It features live music, a beer garden, a concert by the Air Force Golden

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STAR SPANGLED HOLIDAY. (Top) During the air show on July 4 the WWII

B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey will be offering aircraft rides and tours in anticipation of the magnificent fireworks show scheduled to begin at 10:10 p.m.

West Band, race cars, the World War II B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey offering aircraft rides and tours, helicopter rides, aircraft flying in and on static display, and the Smoke ‘N’ Thunder Jet Dragster making a 300 m.p.h. run down the runway. Tickets to Wings and Wheels are available at www.freedomfair.com.

To cap off the days of patriotic revelry on July 4, an air show cruise on Commencement Bay will offer the perfect place to watch the stunning fireworks display that lights up all of Ruston Way starting at 10:10 p.m. But until the sun goes down, all along the waterfront things will be booming throughout the day with activities: live music on several stages, classic cars, food vendors, a pole vault-

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ing exhibition, a BMX bike show and an international marketplace with more than 100 artists, craft vendors and commercial exhibitors.

Between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. the Tacoma Freedom Fair Airshow will take to the skies over Commencement Bay with some of the best aviation acts in the country. The highlight will be the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft the F-22 Raptor making its first appearance in Washington.

“For Tacoma to win the honor of hosting (the F-22 Raptor) is a real feather in our cap,” Miller said. “We’re very honored that they chose us over bigger cities.

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Tacoma’s landmarkingly “coned” Museum of Glass is set have a birthday for its 10th anniversary next month that will involve something it generally tries to avoid – broken glass.

“Shatter Sessions” on July 13 will pit musicians against physics as band after band will play short sets with the goal of not only entertaining crowds but shattering glass. Friends and Family, Joy Wants Eternity and Hot Bodies in Motion will all get their shot at the microphone before arts patrons can have a go. Test runs show it can be done.

“I was actually kind of scared the first time,” MOG spokeswoman Susan Newsom said after watching a demonstration.

MOG will also have carnival games, raffles, its traditional tent sale on items from the gift shop and “cone head” hat making through the weekend.

“It is kind of just a big community party,” Newsom said.

The anniversary will also be marked by the opening on June 30 of a new exhibition featuring the work of Lino Tagliapietra. The show “Maestro: Recent Works by Lino Tagliapietra” showcases 65 glass masterpieces created during the past decade. The works displayed demonstrate his evolution to larger works and use of bolder colors and patterns over his nearly 50 years as an artist.

“It is a privilege to host this exhibition – yet another salute to Lino’s lifetime of artistic achievement – at Museum of Glass,” said Executive Director Susan Warner. “This body of work was created during the same timeframe that the museum has been in existence. To celebrate this magnificent artist, who has influenced and inspired so many of the artists and visitors who have come through our doors, while we celebrate our first decade of service is very fitting.”

Since it opened in 2012, almost 2 million visitors have strolled through the museum’s galleries and watched glass art making in the Hot Shop, making it one of Tacoma’s main tourist attractions. The landmark flipping of the museum’s visitor tally could come later this summer. Statistically speaking, that visitor will come from outside Pierce County since the visitor demographics swing dramatically throughout the year. Many schools and local groups tour the museum during the fall, winter and spring, while most tourists visit during the summer.

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POTHOLE OF THE WEEK

Broadway and Jefferson 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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Tacoma gets two federal grants Funds help city fill budget gaps, avoid layoffs for now

By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

It was a good week for the city of Tacoma, which has been awarded two federal grants that city officials were counting on to maintain funding for public safety and fill a big portion of the current budget deficit.

On June 22, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it will award a $7.7 million grant to Tacoma Fire Department to cover wages and benefits for 37 firefighters for two years. According to TFD, losing this number of firefighters would have shut down three of its 16 engine companies. This would have meant 50 percent of the service area would be accessible in four minutes of travel time. TFD’s standard is for 90 percent.

The city applied for the grant in February. Tacoma City Council members had been anxiously awaiting news of the award as they have worked on filling a budget hole of about $11 million.

“We are very pleased to receive this much needed funding to pre-

serve public safety in our community,” said Mayor Marilyn Strickland.

“This is an important victory for the citizens of Tacoma and public safety,” said Ryan Mudie, president of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 31. “A quick response is critical in any emergency, and too few firefighters on the job means it will take longer to respond and mitigate fires and other emergencies.”

On June 26, came word that the Department of Justice has awarded a Community Oriented Policing Services grant in the amount of $4.9 million to Tacoma Police Department. This will cover wages and benefits for 15 police officers for 36 months. The city is obligated to retain these positions for an additional 12 months.

“This is great news for the officers of the Tacoma Police Department and the residents of Tacoma,” said U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.

“Having more officers on the street keeps communities safe and makes them more attractive for businesses to locate and grow. This grant will help support Tacoma’s economic development and quality of life.”

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Council members were recently asked to create a budget. This exercise required them to pretend the city spends $10 on the general fund, and they were to reduce this to $8.50.

Staff in the city manager’s office compiled their answers.

The current amount spent on police is $3.74. The council’s average budget for this was reduced to $3.39, resulting in a reduction of 35 cents, or 9.4 percent. Fire protection is $2.75. The council reduced this to $2.41, for a reduction of 34 cents or 12.4 percent.

The exercise called for an overall 15 percent cut to the general fund. Cuts to police and fire were both under 15 percent. The council assigned funding to the following six areas, with these reductions: Streets, sidewalks and bike lanes, 19.9 percent; Community and Economic Development Department, 26 percent; library services, 20.5 percent; Human Rights and Human Services Department and health insurance contributions, 21.8 percent; parks and grounds maintenance, 44.4 percent; Community Based Services and code enforcement, 19.2 percent.

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Police Blotter DUI CRACKDOWN UNDERWAY Law enforcement agencies are involved in a two-week campaign to remove impaired drivers from the road. Agencies in Pierce County are targeting roads where motorists are most at risk of being hit by a driver impaired by drugs or alcohol. Officers are visiting bars, where they give patrons cards that can be scanned by a smart phone to call a taxi.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA MAYHEM On June 22 prosecutors charged Kaeli Hacker and Clifton Dixon with first-degree robbery from an apparent drug deal gone bad.

A man called Tacoma police to report a robbery. He said he went to a home to purchase a lawnmower that was advertised on the Internet. A woman had sent him a text message with the address. A man met the victim. The victim claims the man grabbed his neck and demanded his money and car keys. They struggled and a gun the suspect had fired. The victim gave him cash and the keys and ran away.

Later, the victim told police he had advertised medical marijuana online and met with Hacker to provide a sample. They scheduled another meeting for him to bring more. When the seller showed for the second meeting, Dixon was there in her place.

According to court records, Hacker’s home and car were searched. Police found marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

BURGLARY AT STORE Someone broke into a fishing tackle shop early in the morning of June 22. It occurred in the 6000 block of Tacoma Mall Boulevard.

Police stopped by for a security check and noticed someone had entered the store from the ceiling.

The burglar took several thousand dollars worth of fishing gear.

BURGLAR SHOT IN FACE A homeowner shot a burglar on June 19. The incident happened in a home near the corner of South 14th and Madison streets. The suspect tried to enter the home through a window. The homeowner grabbed a shotgun and shot him in the face. The suspect was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center for treatment. He is expected to survive.

City Briefs CANCER CENTER LOSES FIGHT TO STAY OPEN In the end, the hand-to-mouth fundraising and last-minute auctions weren’t enough. The board of Tacoma’s Breast Cancer Resource Center has voted to officially dissolve the nonprofit and keep the doors shut as it ends 14 years of advocacy and education to women battling breast cancer.

The center had been struggling since its foundational grants dried up as the economy slumped, most notably the end of funding from the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which cut back its support to target its money on higher-risk, older women.

BCRC had provided services, counseling and supplies free of charge to women under the age of 35, many of whom had no insurance or ability to pay.

The decision to permanently end operations came after two extended furloughs this spring as the nonprofit sought ways to cover the $20,000 a month it needed to pay rent, salaries and supplies.

The center will formally end July 31.

NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP The city of Tacoma and the Friends of South 12th Street neighborhoods have partnered to schedule a cleanup for June 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homeowners and renters in single-family and duplex residences who live between 6th Avenue and South 15th Street and Union and Sprague avenues are encouraged to unload unwanted items for free. During these cleanups, volunteers and staff from the city will accept items for disposal at Franklin Elementary School, located at 1402 S. Lawrence St. All that is required to dump in eligible neighborhoods is a proof of residence such as a driver’s license or current utility bill. Items that cannot be dumped include: material from a business; cars, motorcycles, campers or boat parts; truck canopies, trailers, boats or recreational vehicles; daily household garbage; hazardous waste; riding mowers and animal carcasses.

MARCH AGAINST CRIME JUNE 29 Safe Streets will hold its sixth annual March Against Crime on June 29 to send the message that together with partners like the Tacoma Police Department and Pierce County Sheriff Department, Safe Streets is working against drug dealing, gangs and prostitution in Tacoma neighborhoods.

The march begins at the Stewart Middle School parking lot, located at 5010 Pacific Ave., with sign making at 5 p.m. At 5:30, community leaders, law enforcement and elected officials will address the rally. The March Against Crime begins at 6 p.m. when residents stand on the street corners of their neighborhoods showing their support for safe and welcoming neighborhoods.

Safe Streets Campaign’s mission is simple: “Create safe neighborhoods.” It helps organize neighborhoods and communities for action, planting the seeds of grassroots community leadership and involving youth as part of the solution. Safe Streets also helps develop future leaders through after-school and community programs and brings community and strategic partners together to solve specific problems or maximize opportuni-

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COMMUNITY BUDGET MEETINGS Tacoma residents are invited to participate in the creation of the 2013-14 budget through a series of meetings across the city. The purpose of the meetings is to help residents understand the city’s budget development process and provide an opportunity to speak with city officials about current and future budget allocations and priorities.

Meetings will take place at the following times and locations: June 28 – 6 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 6730 N. 17th St.; July 9 – 6 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, 3875 S. 66th St.; July 11 – 6 p.m. at the Moore Library, 215 S. 56th St.; July 12 – 6 p.m. at the Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave.; July 16 – 6 p.m. at Snake Lake Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St.; July 18 – 6 p.m. at Stadium High School, 111 N. ‘E’ St.; July 19 – 6 p.m. at Lincoln High School, 701 S. 37th St.; July 23 – 6 p.m. at Baker Middle School, 8320 S. ‘I’ St. Input from residents will be used by staff to help determine how general fund dollars will be spent on such services as those provided by police, fire, libraries, street maintenance, social services and support for the arts and cultural programs.

LEMAY OFFERS 10 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) is offering 10 things to see and do during the relaxing days of summer at the new Pacific Northwest attraction.

1) Naturally, touring the new museum tops the list. Guests can walk through the museum’s 15 galleries, including the Showcase Gallery on the fourth level, where the cars of Harold LeMay are on display. The exhibit features selections from LeMay’s record-setting car collection, which at one time included more than 3,000 vehicles, a Guinness world record.

2) Visit the ACM Classics Café by Pacific Grill for lunch or a snack. The café is located above the Gift Shop, offering a spectacular view of the museum’s Showcase Galleries and downtown Tacoma.

3) Music on the Field – LouieFest will be resurrected July 28-29 at America’s Car Museum, with some of the Puget Sound’s best musicians slated to perform on four stages at Haub Family Field. For tickets and more information, visit www.louiefest.com 4) Go Racing – Go head-to-head against other “racers” on a variety of tracks in the ACM Racing Simulators or at ACM’s Slot Car track. The simulators and slot cars are located adjacent to the motorsports exhibits on the second level.

5) Wander through ACM’s special exhibits assembled by the museum’s first guest curator, automotive expert Ken Gross. The special displays are British Invasion, Ferrari in America, Indianapolis 500 cars, Classic Car Era, Alternative Propulsion and the cars of Italian jewelry magnate Nicola Bulgari.

6) Win a car! ACM, together with Titus-Will Ford, will raffle a 2013 Ford Mustang GT convert-

ible Premium Edition. Tickets are $50 each, with proceeds benefitting the museum. The winner’s name will be drawn Sept. 9 during…

7) … the Kirkland Concours d’Elegance, at the Concours’ new home, Haub Family Field at ACM. The 10th anniversary of the Kirkland Concours on Sept. 9 will feature many of the event’s popular traditions, including a display of unlimited hydroplane racers, and a showing of all the cars that have been selected Best in Show at previous Kirkland Concours.

8) Car Shows – Coffee Cruise-Ins, set for the second Saturday of the month, are free, informal car shows on Haub Family Field.

Each Coffee Cruise-In runs from 9 a.m. to noon, with some of the area’s coolest cars on display.

9) Swing by the ACM Gift Shop and pick up a souvenir to commemorate your visit to North America’s newest and largest automotive museum.

10) Become a member of America’s Car Museum. Memberships are available at all levels, starting at $50 per year. Members of America’s Car Museum enjoy special member-only events, newsletters and more. For instance, visit Club Auto, located on the first level, where club members have a place to relax, meet and socialize with like-minded enthusiasts. Club Auto members get to participate in a number of museum-sanctioned activities at the club and on the road.

To get information on museum hours, becoming an ACM member, volunteer opportunities or to make a donation, visit www. lemaymuseum.org.

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Port gearing up for arrival of Grand Alliance

By John Larson

second most important is not disturbing operations of existing businesses on the Tideflats.

The increased activity will bring trains and many trucks to an area adjacent to the port’s administration building. Approximately 25 to 30 parking spaces located just south of the building will be lost.

Some of these spaces are used by longshore workers who unload ships. Reilly said they will have to park under the viaduct at East 11th Street. Some of these spaces are used by port

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Port of Tacoma is preparing for the start of business from the Grand Alliance on the Tideflats.

The consortium of shipping lines will have its first vessel call at Washington United Terminals on Blair Waterway on July 2. Port of Tacoma Commission heard an update on these efforts during its June 21 meeting. Mike Reilly, the port’s director of business development, said safety is the top priority in this process. The

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But even those group tours come from as far away as Oregon and Canada, adding to the museum’s economic impact of about $10 million a year. “We get people from all over,� Warner said.

Warner has worked at MOG that entire time. She joined the staff as the director of education in early 2001, as the museum was preparing to open. In 2006 she was appointed director of public programs, overseeing the curatorial, education and Hot Shop departments, and in 2009 was appointed deputy director. In October 2011 Warner also assumed the role of curator and then was named the executive director in March. She has seen the museum from its start to its present and is well on her way to plotting its future. “I was very excited at the amazing opportunity it was to come to a museum at the ground floor,� she said. “We were basically the only building down here.�

Others would follow, namely Tacoma Art Museum, the expansion of the University of Washington-Tacoma and now condominiums and shops. But the recession has taken its toll, as it has on other museums around the nation, Warner said, noting that the museum’s budget and staff have shrunk by about 30 percent. With the economy on the mend, the museum is now restarting many of those programs. “We are rebuilding,� she said, noting that the museum has always had a solid educational program for school-age children, but is expanding that with programs to keep interest in the arts alive in 20 and 30 year olds. “We have to stay relevant to the next generation,� she said.

staff who work in the building.

Reilly said the plan is to have parking for these workers at the Fabulich Center, a port-owned office building near the border with Fife. Shuttle vans would transport them back and forth to the administration building. He said it is possible some might work flex hours to accommodate the schedule of shipping lines and parking availability. “We want people to get to work and leave safely,� Reilly said.

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s The museum was designed by acclaimed architect Arthur Erickson. s The museum opened in 2002. s The 90-foot-tall cone references the wood-burning sawmills once common in the region. s 2,800 stainless steel shingles cover the cone exterior. s The cone tilts 17 degrees to the north. s The museum welcomed its one millionth visitor in August 2007, shortly after its fifth anniversary. s The three reflecting pools on the museum’s plaza hold a total of 79,000 gallons of water. s The Chihuly Bridge of Glass is 500 feet long. s The Chihuly Bridge of Glass was commissioned by the City of Tacoma in partnership with Dale Chihuly and the museum.

port announced an arrangement between Hapag-Lloyd, a member of the Grand Alliance, and German-based Hamburg Sud. They will begin calling at Washington United Terminals in early August. They will bring an estimated 32,000 container units a year through Tacoma.

The two shipping lines will ship cargo from Italy, France and Spain, including wine, spirits, mineral water, olives, marble, flooring and tiles. Exports they would bring from the Northwest include seafood from Alaska and

Freedom Fair organizers are remaining optimistic that attendees will drop money into the donation buckets so that next year’s newspaper headlines do not shout, “Tacoma skies to remain dark on the 4th of July.�

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public to come out and support them.�

Admission to Freedom Fair on July 4 is just $10, and tickets can be ordered now through the website (along with tickets to the air show cruise).

Costs to cover Freedom Fair are paid through donations from the public and a handful of corporate sponsors. However, with a stressful economy leaving no one untouched, independently run events like Freedom Fair are struggling to make ends meet – such small, volunteer nonprofits are feeling the pinch across the country. But with Tacoma’s rich military history and high level of patriotism, it seems unthinkable that there could be no Independence Day celebration here, and Miller and Freedom Fair organizers are remaining optimistic that the com-

munity will step up to make sure that newspaper headlines next year do not shout, “Tacoma skies to remain dark on the 4th of July.� “We’re fighting to keep the tradition alive,� Miller said of his crew. “We’re putting it together on faith that the public will respond generously to keep it going.� Donation buckets will be at the front gates, and Miller is asking that everyone drop in a minimum of $5. “We can’t emphasize enough that we’re a small, volunteer non-profit. We are not part of city government – it’s your friends and neighbors making this happen.�

Visit www.freedomfair.com to read more about what is on tap at Freedom Fair 2012.

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OPINION

Our Views

A sobering situation

Guest Editorial

A habitat that is far from habitual

By Jaclyn Cataldo This piece is something I am writing on a whim, the first whim of “too,” too many days gone by it seems. That is unfortunate, especially for me, someone who once spent the majority of the hours between dusk and dawn sitting at the kitchen table, immersed in words and wine. This year and the adventures and learning experiences that have ensued have, for obvious reasons, taken much of my time that was otherwise set aside for creative purposes.

But, as any good writer knows, all it really takes is the right inspiration, the perfect story to tell, in order to get those pens to paper again, or as it were, those fingertips to keys.

I came up with the idea for this piece during the fourth week with my team working with Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. And looking back everything I did was pretty cool, and not nearly as bad as I made it out to be at the time. I have endured and survived a lot this year – physically, mentally, and emotionally, especially. I have worked with some fantastic organizations and some truly incredible individuals who are dedicated to make their world a much better, cleaner, safer, smarter, organized and beautiful place.

Over the last nine months I have learned more than I ever thought possible, not only about me, but about human nature in general. If I thought it was difficult learning to live with my own wildly sizeable and outspoken family last year, in the huge house on the hill in Worcester, that had absolutely nothing on being placed, involuntarily, on a team of 10-plus, with the expectation of getting along with, respecting and understanding all of their insane and sometimes positively disgusting habits! I learned what poison oak looks like (only after three rounds of clinic visits and steroids!), in all forms, colors, seasons and locations.

I learned that nothing is quite as sexy as rain boots and cargo pants, orange florescent chainsaw chaps and emoesque scrapes from blackberry thorns. I learned that weed wrenches sometimes work best when you sit on them and that (according to my teammate Kylie Falk) it is okay to cry in the middle of a torrential Oregon downpour because no one can tell you are crying. I learned that I have a somewhat permanent scowl on my face whenever I get trapped inside of my own mind, which is all the time. And I learned that no matter how different someone may be from you, or how annoying they can be at times, at

the end of a long day, sometimes all you need is to sit down, have a warm cup of tea, maybe play a game of bananagrams, and await the first person to fart, to just let loose and have a great laugh with them!

I have a million things on my mind. I must figure out how to finance another huge move back to New England. I have to prepare for living with a man for the first time. I have to pick out courses for fall semester and find a job in Connecticut and put all the finishing touches on this year with AmeriCorps NCCC. All of these things rush through my mind, all day long, while my hands are kept busy with grouting tile. My head is unable to focus on a single item of interest. So I begin to worry. I start to work faster, nervously. And this feels endless.

At the end of a recent shift something happened that made up for every negative thing I have been through since Oct. 6, 2011. It made up for every write-up, every night of duty instead of drinking, every fight with my friends, every tear and homesick night and cell phone-less day. In the house we had been cleaning, sweeping and grouting tile in for two weeks, in came two bouncy, blonde babies.

They were around 2 and 5. A little boy and his older sister. And chasing from a short distance was their young mother, with the same lovely yellow curls. They were shouting out in excitement, knowing that they were going to have a home of their own, maybe even for the first time, very soon. They were skipping from room to room, their imaginative minds trying to figure out this empty space, and see it as their home.

This was the family of house site #9. These were my actual employers, so to speak. Yes, I am a volunteer for AmeriCorps, working for Habitat. Yes, I am technically property of the federal government for the next few weeks.

But this woman and her two darlings, this family in need of a new home, on the verge of moving into one, they are who I get up in the morning for.

They are who I put on the cargos and homogenous grey shirts for each day.

They are who I get cement under my fingernails for. They are who I first applied to this program for. Absolutely.

No doubt. No more. Suddenly, nine months of frustration and exhaustion and sadness and loneliness and fear, is worth it.

Not to mention, I feel somewhat of a kinship with these families, these people in need of assistance. Granted

I was not raised in the neediest of situations, but coming from a household torn apart by divorce, and being raised by single parents, one a teacher and one a salesman, times were not always easy. Bills were not always paid on time.

We moved often because we could not always afford the mortgage, or rent in particular places. I know what it is like to be a child, to have that feeling of moving into your first real, new home in years and years. I understand the excitement of finally having things turn out well for your family, and for you. I can look into the faces of the volunteers on site, often many of them receivers of Habitat homes, putting in their sweat equity hours, and I can comprehend the pride there, the passion, to build their home and to build hope in their own families.

Habitat for Humanity is a dream of an organization. Yes, they are of a Christian basis, and that may not always appeal to everyone, or entirely to everyone on my team. But they do good, solid, lifechanging work for communities and for families in need. And that is not just me spewing the mission from their website.

That is what I get to witness every day, five days a week. We have the privilege of working with volunteer groups on the weekend, such as Tacoma Air Patrol, Pierce County Nurses Association and Women Build. We also have the chance during our weeks to work alongside families who are either in the process of or who have already received and currently own Habitat homes. Habitat for Humanity is more than just an organization. It is a network of good people, doing good work and building America stronger. It is a very extended family in its own way, and we have been very warmly welcomed into this family by everyone in the offices, most of all Tim, Emily, Alex and Jason, and especially by the rough and tumble construction guys (and one awesome chick!) on site, namely, Big Mike, Guy, Michael, Terry, Lauren and many more!

I am appreciative of all that Habitat has given, a project to finally, truly, unconditionally be thrilled about, to be in love with. A project to at last feel we were truly blessed to receive. I could not ask for a better job!

Jaclyn Cataldo, a native of Tampa, is currently a member of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps’ volunteer service program in Sacramento. This fall she will finish her bachelor’s degree in journalism at the University of Connecticut.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I am extremely disappointed that my Republican colleagues have once again said ‘no’ to a commonsense bill to make sure women were given equal pay for equal work.

Republicans did agree to one thing on June 5, however. At a time when women in my home state of Washington are still making only 77 cents for every dollar paid to men, they said ‘yes’ to maintaining the status quo.

“The Paycheck Fairness Act is not just about women. It is not just about fairness. It is about the economy as well.

When women are not paid what they deserve, middleclass families and communities pay the price. I am going to keep fighting for this legislation, and I urge my Republican colleagues to put partisanship aside and work with us to get this done for women and girls across America.”

U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

Dear Editor, I am very upset at Nancy Johnson, communications director for Metro Parks. (“Do not feed the animals,” TW 6/15). We hear every day that we the state and government are in debt and she wants off-duty police to patrol the parks looking for the hardened criminals who are feeding the animals. Come on, give me a break. Don’t we have more important ways to keep our law enforcement busy?

They have enough to do with the drugs, robberies, etc.

I would also like to know who is going to pay the off-duty police. Do not come looking my way. I am tired hearing about the state’s debt but they keep coming up with reasons to get further in debt. It is about time to stop.

If she has the money to pay the police, why does she not give it to the Freedom Fair that the citizens enjoy.

John Walkup Tacoma

There will always be people unable to conform to society, those who cannot hold a job and pay their rent. This is the case with some suffering from mental illness and substance abuse. While there are services available for such people and many can and do enter into recovery, there will always be some who do not.

Dealing with them requires public funding.

This is the case with some chronic public inebriates, those homeless alcoholics who pass out in public spaces. In the past many ended up in emergency rooms.

With no health insurance or other means of payment, their visits put a big financial strain on MultiCare Health System and Franciscan Health System, which operate the hospitals in Tacoma.

A new approach was embarked upon in 2004 when Metropolitan Development Council opened a sobering center downtown. Most passed out drunks do not need hospitalization; they need a place to sleep it off. The center provides this in a location that is preferable to having them sprawled out on sidewalks or park benches.

It is considerably cheaper than having paramedics and police officers bring them to emergency rooms.

It costs $250,000 a year to operate the center. Much of this goes to pay for staff, health care professionals who can properly monitor the individuals in their care. MultiCare and Franciscan have covered the vast majority of this expense. Both recently informed MDC they plan to reduce their funding by 25 percent.

The city used to provide money. In 2011 it gave MDC $15,000. The city pulled all of its funding this year because MDC received a low score on the report it provided on the program’s effectiveness.

MDC’s new leader has requested city funding.

MultiCare and Franciscan issued barely veiled threats to Tacoma City Council earlier this year that they would reduce funding for some social and health services if the council made them start paying business and occupation taxes.

The council imposed the tax, and lo and behold, the health care providers plan to reduce funding for the sobering center. The council should provide some funding to allow the center to operate, at least for the remainder of 2012. MDC President Mark Pereboom deserves an opportunity improve the agency’s reporting process.

Metro Parks should adjust billboard policy Metro Parks Commissioner Erik Hanberg has called for the agency to examine its policies on billboard advertising.

It has a number of billboard ads around town, most promoting its two major attractions: Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium The city of Tacoma and Clear Channel, which owns the vast majority of billboards in town, have been in a legal battle for years over billboard policies. The topic has generated much public interest. Some Tacomans have no problems with billboards while others want them banned entirely, both the traditional type and the new digital billboards that have popped up in other cities.

Hanberg made a motion during the commission’s June 25 meeting calling for Metro Parks to stop advertising on billboards that do not conform to city codes. Nonconforming billboards could be too large, too close to homes or poorly maintained.

Hanberg’s motion is reasonable and moderate for two reasons. For one it would not cause ads currently on billboards to be immediately removed, as Metro Parks has contracts with Clear Channel for them to be posted.

Secondly, it would not stop the agency from doing any advertising on billboards; it specifically would ban them on billboards deemed to be non-conforming. Metro Parks could still advertise on billboards that comply with the regulations the city currently has on the books.

The other commissioners made comments expressing agreement with Hanberg. Commissioner Larry Dahl noted that billboards have been useful to Metro Parks in its marketing efforts over the years. He said they are a relatively affordable advertising medium. He also noted the parks agency should display leadership and follow the law.

Hanberg’s stance avoids the hard-line stance of some residents who want an all-out battle to eliminate all billboards in Tacoma, regardless of the legal and financial risks that could expose the city government to. But his motion does send a message to Clear Channel that its noncompliant billboards are no longer favored by one of its major customers.

Metro Parks’ attorney will draft a resolution formalizing the policy change. We encourage the board to pass it once it is presented.

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Tacoma Pony Leagues cap second season

Championship tourney squeezed in after rain

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With a mini-monsoon drenching the Tacoma area on June 23, the rescheduling of Pony League tournament games would have to be condensed into an allday affair for June 24. The recipe for success was good weather and good baseball, and they both showed up on Sunday and when it was all said and done, a sigh of relief could be heard coming up from the Heidelberg Sports Complex. “Our growth has surpassed all of our expectations. This has been a phenomenal two-year run,� said league president and 10U Pioneer Black team coach Ryan Rhoads. “We thought we could get to this level in maybe five to six years.

It’s been an incredible run so far.�

There have been several factors involved with the league’s rapid growth and success but one of the biggest has been the arrival of teams from Lakewood, Puyallup, Kent and University Place. “We’ve already been called the best venue league

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in the Pacific Northwest by several coaches. That’s a great compliment in the early stages of our development,� added Rhoads.

But with growth comes problems, and Rhoads is well aware of them. “We may have to cap our 10 and 12U teams at 12 (players) apiece next year because of field availability, which is a very important factor,� he said. “We’re so excited over our early growth and the best is yet to come,� said Pioneer 12U coach Eric Jacobs, who was Rhoads’ assistant with the 10U’s last year.

Getting your team ready to play is one thing, but getting the field ready is another, and Rhoads and his crew are on top of all the preparation. “It’s been a great team effort by a lot of the local

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As the title games approached, one thing became apparent – the top two seeds in both the 10U and 12U brackets would advance to the championship game. On the 10U side, Showtime from Puyallup would edge the Redhawks by a score of 11-9 in a thriller that would come down to the final out of the game. “These kids have worked so hard and I could not be more proud of them,� said Showtime head coach Lance Hays of his 10U champs.

On the 12U side, Poly Bags of Tacoma beat the Lions 98 squad from Bellarmine by a score of 6-1 as starting pitcher Brendan Jones would strike out nine hitters to capture the title. “They were a great hitting team. I had my best stuff tonight,� said Jones.

With the tournament in the books, Rhoads had some more time to reflect on the championship day that was. “It’s unbelievable to be in this position in only our second year of operation and down the road this will be a tremendous boon to the future of high school baseball in the city of Tacoma.

I owe a big thanks to a lot of people involved with this operation. Our future looks bright.�

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Exciting offseason for local hoops squads TCC Summer League winds down action

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all score 20 (points), we’ve got a bunch of guys that can defend, so we’re going to get after people.�

While the Abes are continuing to look solid under Shelton, new Lakes head coach Nick Jensen is just beginning to install his game plan, having been hired to take over for JoJo Rodriguez on June 1. Taking on Central Kitsap on June 25 at TCC, the Lancers fought back from an early deficit for a 54-42 win, displaying their trademark athleticism. “The kids have been great, they’ve been working really hard,� said Jensen, a former assistant at Bellarmine Prep.

Jordan Johnson’s threepoint play gave the Lancers a 38-37 lead midway through the second half, and his dunk in the midst of a 17-0 run helped put it away. Jensen will look to Johnson and fel-

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Despite it being the offseason for local basketball squads, several exciting things are happening recently for a couple teams as they continue competing in summer tournaments and leagues.

The Lincoln Abes have had arguably the most active and promising offseason, as they capped off their schedule in the TCC Summer League with a dominating 58-37 win over Steilacoom on June 25. That came on the heels of winning the 32-team Curtis Shootout tournament on June 22-24, as the Abes reeled off four straight close victories – including a victory over perennial Oregon power Jesuit, of Portland, by two points in the finals. “Three of (the games) we were down double digits in the second half and came back and won,� said Lincoln head coach Aubrey Shelton. “It was a great weekend for us to win four close games against very good competition.�

Abes guard Ar’Mond Davis continued the momentum by putting on a show against Steilacoom, hitting six three-pointers in the first half on his way to 20 points.

And the recent action on the court may not even be the most exciting news for Lincoln basketball.

The Abes have recently added two key transfers – reigning SPSL 2A MVP Ahmaad Rorie, a junior-tobe guard from Clover Park, and 6-foot-4 sharpshooter Caden Rowland from Mount Rainier – who will make Lincoln a force to be reckoned with next year. “They’re going to be a big help,â€? Shelton said. “With both of them that makes us incredibly deep‌we’ve got four or five guys that can

low seniors Terrell Toney and Andre Lewis, who he called a “do-everything guard,� to lead the way in his inaugural season at the helm.

Taking the stage after Lakes at TCC was Foss, which gutted out a 52-48 win over Curtis behind guard Noah Hunthausen and reigning Narrows 3A co-MVP Dezmyn Trent. The Falcons held a 36-23 lead with 13 minutes left, but Curtis slowly clawed back in it, and guard Dominic Robinson hit a layup to give the Vikings a 38-37 lead with six minutes left. After Robinson’s three pointer gave Curtis a 45-42 lead with just over two minutes left, Trent took over.

The senior-to-be had a steal and an emphatic dunk, and salted the game away with two late free throws, showing that he will once again be a force for the Falcons next year.

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Tantalize your taste buds at Taste of Tacoma 2012

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s the temperature (finally) starts to rise, there are few better ways to kick off the summer than to head out to Point Defiance Park for Tacoma’s annual celebration of food, fun, music and art. Emerald Queen Casino’s Taste of Tacoma takes place June 29 to July 1, featuring free admission and a chance to sample some of the region’s most unique cuisine.

This year’s highlights include 29 restaurant booths and more than 20 food product companies offering samples of the best dishes they have to offer, from adventurous options – think alligator on a stick – to good old-fashioned festival fare such as fried Twinkies.

This year the festival will feature a craft beer garden, offering high-end locally made brews and hometown favorites such as Silver City Brewery, Killian’s Irish Red, Harmon Brewing Co. and Blue Moon Brewing Co. Happy hour pricing goes into effect each day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with $1 off any beer, or $3 off a wine tasting starter package, which normally runs up to

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$15 for a souvenir glass and five tasting tickets. A live music stage will also be located in the Rose Garden, where some of the area’s premier jazz musicians will perform.

A variety of musical performances and entertainment will take place on six stages, including a 21-and-over comedy stage featuring regional acts.

For those counting their calories, have no fear – this year’s event, much like past years, will feature healthy options that will not undo diets. Each restaurant will offer a Hope Heart Right Bite menu item featuring reduced fat and/or calories, and many of these options sound just as appealing as the rest. “There are some really great items we’ll be offering this year,” said Media Director Cindy Stohr. “People do not need to worry about blowing all their calories in the matter of a couple hours.”

Billy McHale’s is offering Right Bite grilled pesto prawn skewers, and Mario Brothers Cheesesteak is offering healthy sandwiches featuring veggies, mushrooms, onions and peppers.

Of course, traditional fried favorites will also be available – keep an eye out for Trophy Spice’s elk cheeseburger, and Frandy Bar’s deep fried candy bars.

Although many restaurants setting up shop at Taste of Tacoma are local, others are located around the state and as

far away as Oregon. “It’s important to us to make sure we’re offering the consumer a good variety of foods to try,” Stohr explained. “The food truly takes center stage at Taste of Tacoma.”

A percentage of profits from wine and beer sales benefit the culinary arts program at Bates Technical College.

Since organizers began donating money to the program a few years ago, it has funded four scholarships. “We appreciate, respect and support the programs that are making sure culinary arts is a vocation people are still getting into,” Stohr said. “We love promoting and highlighting the hard work of these chefs, vendors and restaurateurs.”

Organizers expect more than 225,000 visitors this year.

Stohr said sponsors Emerald Queen Casino and Boeing Employees Credit Union have been instrumental in ensuring Taste of Tacoma remains a free family event. “For 12 years, Emerald Queen has been such a great partner for us, and we couldn’t do it without their support,” she said.

The Taste of Tacoma is open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.tasteoftacoma.com.

COWGIRL’S DREAM

Join Cowgirl’s Dream, a Tacoma Americana band, at EQC Taste of Tacoma July 30 at 1 p.m. at the Country/blues Roadhouse Stage. The newest bent on a timeworn tradition of country swing music, the songs the band plays have been familiar to country dancers for three g e n era t io n s of Americans from sea to shining sea.

The group also lends some original songs to the mix. For more information on the band, visit www.cowgirlsdream.info.

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE ‘THE TEA BOOK’ Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, will present Dr. Shan-Tung Hsu reading from his new book “The Tea Book” on July 7, 2:30-3:45 p.m. A donation of $5 will be collected at the door. Partly educational, partly poetic, and wholly inspirational, “The Tea Book” goes beyond the surface to provide a comprehensive picture of tea: how to identify, store, brew, serve and savor quality teas. Dr. Hsu takes care to personify tea varieties, from the tender green to the assertive black, making them easy to differentiate and remember. This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys tea and who a p p r e ci a t e s the simple, good things in life.

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The shirt states simply: “RuAwear of how much hunger there is in Tacoma?”

The shirt is available for $15, with $5 from each purchase going to the Food Connection. Visit www.ttownapparel.com and click on the “RuAwear Brand” link on the left.

THREE BRASS CAMP CONCERT

This concert concludes an exciting weeklong music day camp for high school brass players on the University of Puget Sound campus. It will take place at 4 p.m. on June 30 at Schneebeck Concert Hall.

Admission is free.

FOUR STUDENT VIOLA CONCERT Students of Kerry Bollinger in the Community Music Department at the University of Puget Sound will perform

at 7:30 p.m. on June 30 at Schneebeck Concert Hall. Admission is free.

FIVE PLAYDATE WITH REVELS Puget Sound Revels invites children ages 6-12 to participate in an event that will include singing, dancing, art making, instrument making, cooking and nature activities. All are based upon the summer solstice. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 30 in a garden in Tacoma.

Debbie Birkey will lead the activities. Cost is $25 per child. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Play clothes are required. To register, call (253) 756-1804 or send an e-mail to psrevels@aol.com.

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Urban Art Fest celebrates the beat of the street June 30 and July 1 on Thea Foss Waterway

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“The ‘Three Amigos’ would like to thank our community of T-Town for supporting UAF,” Hall said.

“We are very proud to call Tacoma our home.”

After making the fest a two-day event for the first time last year, the turnout was so good that organizers are doing it again this year.

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Music, though, is the magic of UAF as its mission statement attests: to entwine all forms of music and art in order to break down stereotypes and negativity while building understanding, trust and acceptance.

On June 30, the main stage will feature blues, rock, funk, hip hop, dance and more, while the DJ stage showcases some of the hottest DJs in the Northwest.

July 1, will be dedicated to reggae music on the main stage, and a Jamaican food truck will be there offering foods that complement the day’s musical fare, as more DJs spin their best on the DJ stage.

After the first day of the festival closes June 30, an after-hours party will be held at the Deltan Club (733 Commerce St.) to which the public is invited. Enjoy drink specials and five DJs on the main floor from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. – and no cover charge.

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It’s all about the paint

Two master painters exhibit at TCC

By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

June 25 saw the opening of a new, two-man show at The Gallery at Tacoma Community College called “Alain Clerc and David J. Roholt – Painting.� Put the emphasis on painting. These two know how to paint. Both are local artists: Clerc lives in Gig Harbor and Roholt is located in Lake-

wood. The pair was able to assemble the show on relatively short notice when the previously scheduled artist fell off the map. The result is one of the best art shows to roll through town all year. There is so much work and the two painters are so good at what they do that this is a show with real heft. The whole gallery is filled with sumptuous, rich, lush paintings.

The colors, textures and

PHOTOS BY DAVE R. DAVISON

“Evening Swim,� acrylic on canvas, by Alain Clerc.

range of subject matter make this show a veritable feast for the eyes.

The work of each of the two artists is so distinctive that it is hard to mistake one from the other despite that their paintings are hung in a mixed arrangement. Clerc, originally from France, works primarily in acrylics. His paintings are flat, his paint handling is brushy – one color is lightly laid over another in such a way as to make the paintings seem to radiate an inner glow.

His subjects are pared down to essential, hardedged shapes. His surfaces really sing.

Roholt, originally from Salt Lake City, teaches painting at Pierce College in Lakewood. Working primarily in oil, he likes his paints heavy and he lets it keep the texture of spontaneous strokes. His painting sometimes reads like big slabs of cake icing, so deliciously thick is his paint. His colors are rich – ranging from moody, almost murky tones, to brilliant, fauvelike heights. The show also includes several examples of Roholt’s print work.

Both painters work in series. Among Roholt’s landscapes is “Collins Twister� in which a row of trees is depicted with such gestural freedom of color that the painting is

“Collins Twister,� oil on canvas, by David J. Roholt.

almost totally abstract (it hearkens to some of Mondrian’s deconstructions of trees). The tree trunks and limbs are fat, curved lines.

The area under the trees is an awesome pileup of shorter, brilliant strokes.

No stranger to plein air painting (painting in the great outdoors), Roholt works like an impressionist except that he slaps on thick dashes and dollops of paint instead of using the multitude of tiny brush strokes that is characteristic of standard impressionism.

Roholt’s series of swimmers receive a similar treatment. With quick and confident brushwork, the painter captures the colors and suggests the forms of swimmers in their garish bathing suits and swimming caps. Colorful floats break up the aquatic colors

of the swimming pool.

Roholt presents a number of still lifes such as “Trader Joe Flowers,� which are easier to read than his swimmers but which still seem like thick, fauvist works.

Clerc, on the other hand, deploys the standard cubist device of multiple perspectives in his still lifes. In tabletop arrangements such as “Table With Plant,� the square tabletop is shown as if the viewer is looking directly from above. Bottles and the titular plant, however, are shown in profile. Plates are round disks and tumblers are mere rectangles of color.

Clerc’s “Evening Swim� contrasts radically with Roholt’s swimming pools. Here, a figure in a moonlit swimming pool is pared down to a configura-

tion of pink, blue and white shapes. The surrounding black of the night merges with the dark appendage of the diving board, which thrusts into the oval of the swimming pool. The moon above is a silvery white disk in an upper corner.

It is good to see two dedicated painters steeped in the magical potentials of their medium. These are painters with a real-dealzeal for the painting of paintings. Anyone interested in the bewitching powers of paint should come to TCC’s art gallery and see this show. “Alain Clerc and David J. Roholt – Painting� runs through Aug. 16. A reception for the artists will be held July 11 from 4-7 p.m.

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TAM exhibits the fabric of our lives in ‘Marie Watt: Lodge’

By Matt Nagle matt@tacomaweekly.com

For Portland mixed media artist Marie Watt, her Seneca heritage is a source for inspiration, enlightenment and profound views on the human condition.

By exploring human stories and rituals implicit in everyday objects, she brings new meaning to things we may only see with our eyes – in this case blankets, as explored in the new exhibit “Marie Watt: Lodge� making its West Coast premiere June 30 at Tacoma Art Museum (TAM).

Blankets have held an esteemed place in Native American culture since time immemorial, and through her art Watt shows how blankets are dear to the hearts of others as well – hence the exhibit’s name “Lodge,� which refers to a space of welcome and a place where stories are shared.

As visitors enter the exhibit, they will be greeted by “Dwelling,� a stack of approximately 1,000 blankets that Watt gathered from people across the country. Standing almost eight feet tall, “Dwelling� tells many stories – pinned to each blanket is a tag on which the owner wrote his or her tale of the blanket’s

significance. “For Marie Watt, blankets and community and stories all combine into one, and so this is a structure in her mind‌a house of stories – a dwelling of a community all living together now in this structure,â€? explained TAM’s Lisa Terry.

Eighty-two-year-old Peter Kubicek donated the blanket he had been issued at the Nazi concentration camp Sachsenhausen in 1945. He wrote, “This blanket became effectively the only shelter separating me from the cold, hard earth on which we were allowed to rest and sleep, and the dark, distant sky above.�

An exhibit highlight is the felted-wool installation “Engine� on loan from the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia. A cave-like structure complete with stalagmites and stalactites, visitors are invited to remove their shoes, step into this immersive art experience and listen to holographic images of Native American storytellers projected onto the walls.

Another exhibit component, “Portraits,� includes Watt’s “Susan B. Anthony with Woodland Influences,� a wool blanket wall hang-

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A blast from Tacoma’s musical past returns for a special show this weekend.

Little Stranger will do a reunion show, only their second performance in the past 16 years.

The band consists of Bob Hill on guitar and vocals, Pat Boyle on guitar and vocals, Charlie Mayberry on bass and Scott Warfield on drums. The group formed in 1988 and disbanded in 1996.

Among the venues they played were Prosito’s on 6th Avenue and U.P. Station in University Place.

Little Stranger played a style of music that came to be known as alt/country. Everything they played was original material.

Mayberry said they wanted to break away from the Top 40 that was common in the club scene at the time. “We saw no reason to play other people’s stuff.”

They released their self-titled, debut album in 1989. They recorded a follow-up, which was never released.

Hill wrote about two-thirds of their material. Boyle wrote the rest.

Warfield is still amazed at Hill’s creativity. “He is an amazing songwriter,”

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he remarked. “He would show up at each rehearsal with three new songs.”

The band broke up after spending 10 months recording their second album. Warfield said the band members did not care for half of the songs.

He said the producer was pushing them to sound like the Eagles. “We were just sick of it,” Boyle recalled.

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They will perform again on June 30 at the New Frontier Lounge.

Mayberry has been playing the Sunday bluegrass shows at the venue. “It is a great room,” he remarked.

“It will be a great show. I am looking forward to it.”

Opening the show at 9 p.m. will be Twang Junkies, of which Boyle and Warfield are members. Next up is Northwest Rivals. This brings together members of the Rangehoods and the Heats. Warfield noted the name refers to the rivalry the two bands used to have in the local club scene.

Little Stranger often did shows with the Rangehoods. “This is a natural for us,” he said of the bands set to the play the New Frontier.

Little Stranger began rehearsing for this show three weeks ago. “It is like riding a bike,” Warfield said.

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STONEGATE: Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Jazz Orchestra, 5 p.m., NC STONEGATE: John Hamhock and Rooster Run (Country) 8 p.m.

UNCLE SAM’S: MPB Band, Subvinyl Jukebox, Crazy Texas Gypsies, Jerry Miller, 4 p.m.

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IMPERIAL DRAGON: Swing Reunion Orchestra (Jazz) 7 p.m.

JAZZBONES: Rockaraoke, 9 p.m.

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UNCLE SAM’S: Billy Pease & Friends (Blues) 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 3 MANDOLIN CAFÉ: Todd Clouser & A Love Electric (Jazz) 7 p.m., NC, AA

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O’MALLEY’S: Where Sails Meet Rails, Footrace Fiasco, Vida Vore, 9 p.m., NC SPAR: The Ramains (Rock) 8 p.m.

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UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (Blues) 7 p.m.

DAWSON’S: Billy Shew Band jam, 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Kry (Rock covers) 9 p.m., NC MANDOLIN CAFÉ: Gen Obata (Bluegrass jam), 7 p.m., NC, AA STONEGATE: Billy Roy Danger & the Rectifiers, 8 p.m.

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FRI., JUNE 29 SPOKEN WORD AND GUMBO ETC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Madeaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cajun CafĂŠ, located at 417 Garfield St. S., is introducing its weekly Spoken Word and Gumbo Gathering at 7 p.m. Come and feast on gumbo and potato salad and read your work or something by your favorite writer. Sign up starts at 6:30 p.m. Listen to jazz and oldies but goodies! Come sit a spell and be moved.

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lished bands from around the region and is a fundraiser for the Wailers Performing Arts Foundation supporting youth music education. Tickets are $20 per day or two-day passes are $30 through www. lemaymuseum.org. Tickets to LouieFest include admission to the museum. Visit http:// www.louiefest.com.

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The instructor will also demonstrate direct casting methods such as water casting, broom casting and salt casting. Metal scrap and broken pieces should be pre-cleaned and ready to go. The class takes place at Tacoma Metal Arts Center, located at 711 St. Helens Ave. from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission: $60.

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An exhibition of paintings and prints by Alain Clerc and David J. Roholt is on display in The Gallery at Tacoma Community College through August. A reception will be held in The Gallery July 11 at 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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LISTEN LIVE AT LUNCH ETC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This First Lutheran Church free concert series is in its fourth season, with performances taking place every Wednesday at noon. The church will open its doors to people who want to eat their lunch in the sanctuary and listen to live music, ranging from classical to jazz. First Lutheran Church is located at 524 S. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; St. Info: www. firstlutherantacoma.com.

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visit www.sleepcountry.com or call 1 (888) 88-SLEEP. The store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted through July 22, and distributed among Sleep Country’s partner foster care organizations.

ROCK AND ROLL SUMMER CAMP For parents scrambling to make those lastminute summer camp decisions, Camp Jam Power Chord Academy, the nation’s largest and most popular provider of rock ‘n roll summer camps, will set the stage for one session at the University of Puget Sound in July. Artists featured at Camp Jam sessions include musicians who have performed with Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Guns ‘n Roses, Survivor. The Fray, Rod Stewart, Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The AllAmerican Rejects, Don Henley and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The overnight camp for those ages 12 to 17 takes place July 22-28. Day camp for musicians 11-17 is July 23-27. Kids camp for ages 7 to 10 will be July 23-27. For more information or to register, visit www.campjam.com.

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Oct. 21 at the Museum of Glass. The exhibit showcases works made by 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.

‘CATHEDRALS’ MUSIC – This new series features unique concerts in the warm acoustics and welcoming space at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Imagine enjoying the best indie music in a venue that resonates with rich and deep overtones. The buzz-worthy bands will be announced no later than 45 days prior to each date. The three-concert series takes place July 27, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, located at 901 N. ‘J’ St. Tickets: $16 for a single concert, or $48 for all three.

HOT HULA FITNESS

ROCK AND RALLY FOR TROOPS

Every Monday through Wednesday, the Asian Pacific Cultural Center is hosting hot hula fitness classes from 7-8 p.m. Inspired by the dances of the Pacific Islands, hot hula fitness incorporates easy to perform dance moves set to the sounds of traditional Polynesian drum beats fused with funky reggae music, resulting in a modern, hip fitness workout. Hot hula fitness is a fun, new and exciting dance workout that isolates your larger muscle groups, quads and arms, providing a total body workout in 60 minutes.

All ages and fitness levels will enjoy hot hula fitness. Admission: $6 (discount with APCC membership). APCC is located at 4851 South Tacoma Way. ETC –

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 who aid in their recovery through the programs of Operation Ward 57, a non-profit 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 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 p.m. Rock the Dock is located at 535 Dock St. Info: www. rockandrallyforthetroops.com.

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STEILACOOM FARMERS MARKET ETC – The Steilacoom Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 3-7 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’

The seventh annual “In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts” exhibit is at the Washington State History Museum. The exhibit displays artwork from more than two-dozen 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.

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KNITTERS, CROCHETERS UNITE! ETC – Loving Hearts is a charitable knitting and crocheting group comprised of volunteers.

The group makes hats for chemotherapy patients, baby items, blankets, wheelchair and walker bags, fingerless gloves for veterans and also organizes a backpack program for children. The group meets July 10 from 1-3 p.m. and July 25 from 7-9 p.m. at WayPoint Church, located at 12719 134th Ave. Kp N. in Gig Harbor. Info: lovingheartsonkp@aol.com.

‘FIFTH OF JULY’ THEATER – 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.

URBAN ART FESTIVAL HAPPENINGS – Tacoma’s Urban 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.

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.

BIRDATHON IS ON! HAPPENINGS – 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.

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

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

SUPPORT GROUP ETC – 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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KNITTING ETC – 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.

BEAT THE HEAT ETC – 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.

CHARITY BOOT CAMP ETC – Jeff Jowers, owner and

ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA ETC – 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.

THE VALLEY CHORALE ETC – 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 at (253) 848-1134 or Dixie Byrne at (253) 6775291 for more information and a personal invitation to join the group.

MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT ETC – 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.

UKULELE CIRCLE

Ted Brown Music Tacoma hosts a free, all-ages ukulele circle every Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. For more info contact Ted Brown Music at (253) 272-3211 or visit www.tedbrownmusic.com.

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