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LESS LIGHT MORE BLUE. Soon, Tacoma will have much less billboards in its skyline, whether or not the City sticks with Clear Channel’s agreement or approves a new proposal by council. This is a depiction of what less billboards in Tacoma might look like.

THE GREAT BILLBOARDS

A DEBACLE IN THE CITY FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES IS COMING TO A HEAD THE FUTURE OF BILLBOARDS IN TACOMA COULD BE DECIDED NEXT WEEK

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t all started in 1988, when Tacoma City Council made its first move to limit billboards across the city by capping their number and total square footage. Now, 23 years later, the issue is still on the table, but there is a good chance it will not be for long.

Here is a brief rundown on what has happened so far: When the council attempted to adopt even stricter billboards regulations in 1997, Clear Channel Outdoor stepped forward with a lawsuit to protest the council’s new ordinance and its plans to drastically reduce the number of billboards across the city. In exchange for Clear Channel dropping their lawsuit, the council presented a settlement agreement to the company, which the council supported unanimously and Clear Channel agreed to as well. Upon public outcry over the settlement terms, the council put the agreement on hold for further study and handed the billboards quandary over to the Planning Commission, along with passing a citywide moratorium on new applications to construct billboards or to modify existing ones.

Now, Council members David Boe and Marty Campbell have presented another option to the council that calls for maintaining the council’s original 1997 restrictions on billboards and adding an explicit ban on digital billboards. Among its provi-

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sions, the Boe/Campbell proposal would give Clear Channel six months to take down billboards that do not comply with the city’s ordinance, and within a year, permits that have been awarded to Clear Channel to put up relocated billboards would expire.

The council is set to address the Boe/ Campbell proposal and no doubt other aspects of the billboard debate at its meeting Aug. 9 and might finally reach a conclusion to this ongoing debacle.

In an effort to bring a certain level of clarity to what has become a complicated issue among the council, Clear Channel and local residents, Tacoma Weekly spoke with all sides this week to get their side of the story.

CLEAR CHANNEL’S PROMISE According to Olivia Lippens, president of Clear Channel Outdoor’s Seattle division, the company remains committed to the settlement that Tacoma City Council agreed to unanimously and presented to Clear Channel Outdoor in August last year.

The settlement came out of a lawsuit Clear Channel Outdoor filed against the city of Tacoma in opposition to the proposed 1997 ordinance to reduce billboards across the city.

Among its provisions, the settlement allows Clear Channel to install 10 digital billboards upon the removal of 178 signs and pending relocation permits from

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the city landscape. The structures to be removed will be cut down at or below ground level, according to the settlement stipulations.

The settlement also states that if the company is ordered to remove any existing conforming and legally nonconforming signs in the future, “the city will compensate Clear Channel for the fair market value of those interests.”

A statement Lippens released to the press on July 28 states: “Under this settlement agreement, the city of Tacoma acknowledged the vested rights of Clear Channel in all conforming and nonconforming signs and relocation permits. In addition, the city agreed to compensate Clear Channel at fair market value if any billboards are required to be removed in the future.”

Tacoma-based Thomas and Smitch Consulting Group, Inc. is representing Clear Channel Outdoor in this matter. Its founder, Tim Thompson, said Clear Channel is frustrated that the city approached the company about settling the billboard dispute, but is now appearing to backpedal on the agreement.

“Right now, the future is in the city’s hands. No one coerced the city into negotiating and no one coerced them into agreeing, and these agreements are binding,” Thompson said. “There is … significant confusion that … is caused by pretending X See BILLBOARDS / page A5

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PEOPLE POWER. UFCW Local 367 president Teresa Iverson joined Community Health Care clinic workers during a rally in Tacoma on July 28.

“We treat the most underserved and uninsured patients in Tacoma, and now it will be us.”

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Nearly 100 public service union members rallied July 28 in Tacoma to protest health insurance premium hikes for Pierce County Community Health Care clinic employees.

Union members argued that increases in health insurance premiums for clinic workers have become unaffordable. The workers planned a two-day strike Aug. 9 and 10 to protest the increases.

The protest comes in the wake of the agency’s plans to unveil its newest clinic on Hilltop this summer. The $23 million clinic will be the agency’s largest and will feature medical, dental and X See SEIU / page A8

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Tacoma City Council wants to gauge interest in raising taxes to repair streets and sidewalks and create more bicycle lanes and walking trails. Voters could be asked to decide on a major proposal in 2012.

On Aug. 2 the council passed a resolution to create a Mobility Stakeholder Funding Task Force. Business interests would be represented on it, as would organized labor, residents from around the city and advocates for mass transit and bicycling. It would have 13 members.

Members discussed the new group, and the issues it would analyze, during their Committee of the Whole meeting earlier in the day.

Councilmember Ryan Mello said the city needs new revenue streams for infrastructure improvements. He said city crews stretch their existing money as best they can. “The city of Tacoma spends a lot of money on streets,� Mayor Marilyn

Strickland remarked. She said the city needs a deeper funding source.

This could be an increase in property taxes. The council could raise fees on vehicle tabs by $20 a year without putting it to a public vote. Seattle, Olympia and Spokane have done so. It could raise them by $100 with approval by voters. Raising sales and business taxes are other options. The task force will consider a variety of options and issue recommendations to the council by Jan. 31 on what taxes to raise and when to put them before voters.

Strickland said for tax increases to be approved, voters would need to be convinced the money will go to improve the transportation system and not be diverted to the general fund.

Public Works Director Dick McKinley said his staff would compile detailed information for the task force. An example could be the amount of money needed to redo crosswalks at all schools in the city. “They will get tons of information,�

he promised.

Councilmember Joe Lonergan noted voters turned down a tax increase several years ago meant to generate money for street repairs.

Councilmember Marty Campbell inquired whether improvements to the transportation system would be done by city crews or if they would be contracted out, and thus create jobs in the private sector.

McKinley said any job costing more than $90,000 that utilizes workers with several job skills, under state law, must be contracted out.

Prior to the vote, Hilltop resident Justin Leighton urged the council to pass the resolution creating the task force. He said potholes are a major problem near his home.

Mello said the poor condition of streets continues to be the complaint council members hear the most. “We are an old city and our infrastructure is crumbling.�

He said it would cost $800 million to bring Tacoma’s streets and sidewalks up to modern standards.

Council enacts moratorium on marijuana dispensaries

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The rapid proliferation of medical marijuana dispensaries, with around 50 operating in the city, led Tacoma City Council to pass a moratorium banning any more for the next six months. The council took this action on Aug. 2.

The moratorium bans dispensaries as well as collective gardens, which were legalized under a new state law that took effect last month.

City officials claimed this action will have little effect on the existing dispensaries. The city had begun action last year to shut them down, while allowing them to remain open as their appeals proceed.

Mayor Marilyn Strickland first proposed the idea during the council’s Public Safety, Human Services and Education meeting on July 28.

Strickland said she has not heard from many people who favor an outright ban on dispensaries. Most Tacomans she has spoken

Tacoma has a tremendous pothole problem, and the city knows it.

Over the past couple of years, the city has acknowledged this issue by spending close to $4 million 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. For 2011, the city projects to repair about 150,000 more square feet of road riddled with holiness.

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with on the issue would like to see them licensed and regulated.

City staff told council members the new state law allows cities to regulate the production, processing and dispensing of medical marijuana. This can be done through zoning, health codes, business licenses and taxes.

Assistant City Manager Tansy Hayward said an example would be marijuana growers who caused a building to be unsafe by altering lighting and wiring. City inspectors have the right to shut down such an operation through code enforcement.

Governor Christine Gregoire vetoed part of the law out of fear that state employees would be subject to federal prosecution, since the substance remains illegal for any use under federal law.

Hayward was asked if city staff could face such prosecution. She said this matter is still vague. The only direction being provided the United States Department of Justice is that city staff would have

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The federal government classifies marijuana as a schedule I drug, along with heroin and ecstasy.

Under federal law these have no accepted medical use. Other drugs, with varying levels of potential for abuse, are placed in other schedules and can be prescribed by doctors and sold in pharmacies. Councilmember Lauren Walker suggested the city make a formal request to federal officials to remove marijuana from the schedule I. She also suggested non-profit organizations be designated to provide marijuana to medical users.

Strickland said she does not object to someone making money if they are selling the substance to people with a legitimate medical need. “If someone makes a profit off of it, that is okay.

Pharmaceutical companies make a profit.� “We need to get some control over this situation,�

Councilmember Marty Campbell remarked. “We are heading in a direction to provide safe access. I am not sure what that will look like.�

Two local attorneys who represent medical marijuana providers testified against the moratorium prior to the council vote.

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Kent Underwood describes the ordinance as quickly drafted. He said the council should assemble a task force to study the issue instead of enacting a moratorium.

Campbell said a year ago the question was if the city would allow dispensaries. He said the moratorium will allow the city to put together a clear policy on how to regulate them. “This is a framework for how to get there.�

Councilmember Joe Lonergan said existing dispensary operators should welcome a government action that prohibits any new competition. He describes the moratorium as an opportunity to establish market share.

The council voted 7-0 on the moratorium, with Councilmembers David Boe and Spiro Manthou absent. It was an emergency ordinance, meaning it only needed one reading prior to a vote and it goes into effect immediately. On Aug. 17 it will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, which will consider zoning rules on where such facilities can be located.

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City Briefs THE POWER OF WORDS Tacoma Arts reports this week that “Words,� a new temporary installation

by Tacoma artist James Grayson Sinding, will drop in Tollefson Plaza Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. Come be part of the installation as Sinding dramatically dumps hundreds of hand-painted wooden words, refrigeratormagnet-style, onto the plaza out of the back of a shiny dump truck. The public is invited to create messages, climb, stack and otherwise interact with the new installation. “Words� will be in Tollefson Plaza through the end of August. Tollefson Plaza is located in downtown Tacoma at Pacific Avenue and South 17th Street. “Words� is supported by Spaceworks Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission’s Tacoma Artists Initiative Program.

The installation is presented in conjunction with the Tacoma Art Museum’s “Free Summer Community Festival: Best of the Northwest.� The event runs Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the museum is free during the festival.

COLUMBIA BANK UPS SUPPORT FOR CAR MUSEUM Columbia Bank recently boosted its financial support for America’s Car Museum, securing naming rights to the top-floor patio that overlooks downtown Tacoma and Thea Foss Waterway, according to museum CEO and President David Madeira. “With financial assistance from organizations like Columbia Bank, we are on target to finish construction of the museum’s exterior in September and are anxiously looking toward our grand opening in 2012,� he said. “As a non-profit entity, partnerships with local mainstays like Columbia, as well as support from businesses around the country, are going to help ACM become ‘a destination’ as well as a museum. In fact, we fully expect to attract more than 400,000 visitors during our first year and pump more than $30 million into the local economy.�

Named the Columbia Bank City View Deck, the patio will provide museumgoers with a view of the surrounding area and serve as a location for events such as receptions.

PORT OF TACOMA AT FARMERS MARKET Representatives from Port of Tacoma will be at the Broadway Farmers Market Aug. 11 and 18. Amid the food and flowers, you will find friendly faces answering questions about the port. Stop by the port’s booth between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to win a prize for your port knowledge.

CANDI HALL HONORED Local artist and entrepreneur Candi Hall, founder of The D.A.S.H. Center for the Performing Arts, was honored by the

City of Tacoma Aug. 2 at the 40 Under 40 In It To Win It ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Sharon McGavick Center in Lakewood. She also received the Presidential Award from the Pierce County Arts Commission last month.

Hall is living proof that hard work does pay off. With a dream and a desire to help youth, she is making Tacoma a brighter, safer place where kids can develop their talents and live out their dreams on stage at D.A.S.H. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OPENING Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy on the Pierce County Board of Equalization. The seven-member board hears appeals from taxpayers who disagree with the assessed value of their properties as determined by the Assessor-Treasurer’s Office, such as property valuations and exemption changes and denials.

The board session begins on July 15 each year. The board is on a three-member rotation cycle; each member works three weeks in a row with two weeks off. Upon completing work before it, the board adjourns until fall when petition hearings begin. Members receive a per diem for attending board meetings. New members are required to attend a two-day Department of Revenue training session.

Elected officials or employees of elected officials are ineligible for board service.

People who have worked in the Assessor-Treasurer’s Office within the past two years also are ineligible.

Board members are appointed by the county executive subject to Pierce County Council confirmation. Applications are due by Aug. 19 and can be requested in person from the Clerk of the Board of Equalization’s Office, 2401 S. 35th St. (room 176) or by e-mail at pcexecutive@ co.pierce.wa.us.

FREE BOAT TOURS AT MARITIME FEST Get a ship-side view of one of North America’s largest container ports on board a free guided boat tour on Aug. 28. Tours begin and end at 535 Dock St. in the heart of Tacoma Maritime Fest.

The boat departs at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Tickets are first come, first served the day of the tours. Passengers with wheelchairs, walkers or mobility challenges should plan to take the 4 p.m. tour when the tide makes it easier to board. For more information about boat tours, visit www.portoftacoma.com/tours or call (253) 597-7564.

TEACH FOR AMERICA SAYS UPS IS TOPS University of Puget Sound has been named one of the top colleges and universities contributing to the Teach For America’s 2011 teaching corps. Each year Teach For America selects a limited number of

outstanding graduates to join its ranks to teach in urban and rural schools. The organization reports that Puget Sound contributed 13 graduates to the corps this year. That places UPS in a tie for 17th position among “small schools,� in a list that included other highly-regarded institutions such as Spelman College, Wellesley College, Amherst College, Trinity College, DePauw University and Wesleyan University.

Teach For America corps members are top college graduates and professionals who commit to teach for two years in underserved schools. In all, more than 2,300 graduating seniors across the country joined the corps in 2011.

FLINT JOINS TPU BOARD Bryan Flint of Tacoma will serve a five-year term as the newest member of Tacoma Public Utility Board. Tacoma City Council appointed Flint to the board last month. He attended his first meeting as a board member on July 27.

Flint serves as the communications director for Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Prior to that, he served for four years as the executive director of Tahoma Audubon Society.

His professional experience also includes energy policy development at the state and regional level.

MEMBERS SOUGHT FOR BOARD Pierce County Human Resources Department is seeking applicants to serve as a volunteer on Pierce County Personnel Board. One vacancy will occur and be filled in October. Interested parties may call Sue Wahlberg in the Human Resources Department at (253) 798-6174 and request an application. Applications also can be obtained online at http://www. co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/citzopp/bds. htm. Applications should be returned by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 26. Applications will be reviewed and the top candidates will be recommended to the county executive for appointment. The executive’s appointments are subject to Pierce County Council confirmation.

Eligible candidates must be Pierce County residents and qualified voters.

Board members may live in either incorporated or unincorporated Pierce County. Experience or education in human resources, personnel management, federal and state employment law, and the grievance process would be helpful. The ability to render impartial and fair decisions is imperative.

The board conducts hearings on appeals by career service employees on a variety of personnel/human resource matters including methods of examination, appointment or promotion, suspensions, reductions in rank or pay or dismissal/ discharge. It also hears grievances in nonunion matters that pertain to the personnel system. Each member is appointed for a three-year term.

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Police Blotter PATROL CAR VANDALIZED A Pierce County Sheriff’s Department patrol car was vandalized sometime during the evening of July 29 or the morning of July 30. It was parked in a driveway in the 7800 block of South ‘L’ Street. Someone used a dry erase marker to write profane messages on the vehicle.

MAN ROBBED IN APARTMENT A man with a knife broke into an apartment near Wright Park on July 29. He confronted an elderly man in the apartment, located in the 400 block of South ‘G’ Street.

He stole two rings and cash. Officers searched the area but did not find the suspect.

MAIL THIEVES TARGET EAST SIDE Police have reported an increase in mail thefts on the East Side in neighborhoods south of East 56th Street. Several residents have found pieces of mail on streets. A woman was spotted trying to steal a package from a porch on the 7200 block of ‘A’ Street on July 27.

She left when confronted. Officers found the woman. The subject was not arrested.

FEMALE JOGGER ATTACKED A woman jogging in Point Defiance Park was assaulted on July 26. Someone ran up behind her and put something around her neck. She blacked out and awoke fully clothed.

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Election 2011 Four candidates vie for Golding’s seat on Tacoma School Board Joseph Devlin

up test scores and showing improvement in order to continue to meet the requirements for federal funding. What happened to teaching kids? A balance needs to be struck between preparation for standardized testing and teaching basic subjects.

Tacoma School Board Position 5

Joseph Devlin is a licensed attorney and has no previous elected experience.

Q) What can you bring to the table as a member of the Tacoma School Board?

A) What I bring to the table is the fact that I have not previously served in an elected position. I have not solicited, nor accepted any endorsements from any special interest groups.

What I bring is a new perspective to the board and a willingness to fight for the students and families of Tacoma in order for the students to receive the best possible education.

Q) What is the biggest

challenge for students trying to succeed in Tacoma?

A) One of the biggest challenges that students are facing is the focus on standardized testing. The emphasis in education is focused around bringing

Q) How can the district effectively support its teachers, and the education of its students?

A) One way that the district can effectively support its teachers is by listening to the teachers. The teachers are the individuals that interact with the students on a day-to-day basis and they have a good idea on what is working and what is not with regards to the education of their students.

Q) What is the most pressing issue the district will face during the next school year?

A) The most pressing issue facing the District in the next school year is the search for a new school superintendent. This is going to be an issue that is going to require a lot of work, because whoever is selected for the position is going to have a hard time for the next few years. The future superintendent will be the person that implements the changes that will be a result of the economic

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Kim Golding

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Kim Golding currently sits on the Tacoma School Board, in a position she has held since 2005. During that time she served one term as board president, and has served as the board’s legislative representative since 2009.

Q) What can you bring

to the table as a member of the Tacoma School Board?

A) If re-elected, I will bring valuable experience, a relevant perspective, and the determination to get the hard work done. Any change must be managed with care to ensure it lasts.

I bring leadership, stability, ideas, energy, strong listening skills, and hope for our children. I work well with others.

Q) What is the biggest challenge for students trying to succeed in Tacoma?

A) With the downsizing of the district due to declining enrollment and budget cuts, students may have difficulty getting into required courses. They may not be able to take electives because of graduation requirements. The student who falls behind could

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potentially find it a greater challenge to get caught up.

Q) How can the dis-

trict effectively support its teachers, and the education of its students?

A) Staff training must be relevant and accessible.

Expect two-way communication between administration and teachers. Improve school climate to increase the involvement of family and community. Decrease bullying incidents and disciplinary issues that distract from teaching and learning. Encourage innovation. Teachers must be involved in shaping change to achieve “buy-in.�

Q) What is the most pressing issue the district will face during the next school year?

A) The Budget – unreliable funding. There’s no sign that the economy is going to turn around soon.

Meeting the district’s needs while the costs continue to climb will require our close attention. Although greatly impacted by huge state and federal budget cuts, the district has done an amazing job at managing its resources.

Karen Vialle

Tacoma School Board Position 5

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Q) What can you bring to the table as a member of the Tacoma School Board?

A) I bring a unique package of skills, having held elected office before and been very successful.

What’s most important is that I have extensive background in education. I am a former college professor, PTA mom, substitute teacher and also have experience with budgets. This is a skill that I don’t believe many others on the board currently have.

Q) What is the biggest challenge for students trying to succeed in Tacoma?

A) The biggest challenge I see, having worked at the elementary level, is getting kids to believe they can succeed and to understand the relevance of their education. The greatest challenge is not only getting kids involved in their education, but getting them to the point where they believe they can succeed, by creating a more positive environment.

Q) How can the dis-

trict effectively support its teachers, and the education of its students?

A) What I’m seeing today is an alarming disconnect between the administration, school board and teachers in the district.

There is a lack of trust, and a lack of top-down and bottom-up paths of communication. I want to be able to provide avenues of communication where teachers feel like they’re listened to.

Q) What is the most pressing issue the district will face during the next school year?

A) The budget will be the most pressing issue.

The revenue forecast does not look good at the state level. We need to make a plan as to how we’re going to deal with reductions. The district is at a major crossroads, and if we do not take some pretty drastic action, we’re not going to survive in terms of remaining a quality school district.

Kim Washington Tacoma School Board Position 5

Candidate Kim Washington did not return a request for comment.

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the agreement doesn’t exist.”

Another point of confusion is in regard to a daily fine of $25 the city would impose on Clear Channel for each sign not in compliance per the city’s 1997 ordinance. This amount has been estimated to be about $33 million by now.

But on Aug. 3, 2007, Pierce County Superior Court issued a tolling agreement that prevents the city from assessing or collecting any fines relating to its 1997 sign code. Clear Channel insists that there is no $33 million in outstanding fines that the city is neglecting to collect from the company.

On May 17, 2011 – less than one year after approving it – the council put the settlement agreement on hold when it passed a citywide moratorium on new applications to construct billboards or to modify existing ones.

During the ensuing hearings on the matter the council held for public input, Thompson said that Clear Channel learned some things, and that the company wants to work with residents.

“We are open to responding to public issues and concerns that were expressed in ways the agreement could be, within reason, improved.

“Everyone is trying to produce an outcome to reduce billboards and blight. I would welcome discussion on how we could reduce the community impact.”

Both the city and Clear Channel have reiterated that the agreement will not bring bright, Las Vegas-style billboards into neighborhoods. The types of digital billboards being proposed for Tacoma are not like those seen on I-5. The ones Clear Channel wants to install in Tacoma have a static image that holds for about eight seconds with no motion, scrolling or other razzle-dazzle that could distract motorists. The city’s settlement clearly states: “Digital billboards may not scroll, flash or feature motion pictures.”

The technology also allows for numerous businesses to have ads on one sign, something impossible with traditional billboards.

“Through the use of technology, you could end up with a lot fewer billboards,” Thompson said.

“We should not fear the advancement of technology,” noting that digital billboards are now located in more than 400 cities across the country.

Regarding where Clear Channel’s digital billboards will be placed, they say none will be installed too close to residential or shoreline districts, schools, parks, religious institutions or historic districts.

“Billboards need to be appropriately located and in high traffic areas,” Thompson said.

Lippens agrees. “We want to be responsive to the public and work with the city in the framework of the settlement agreement to determine the most appropriate locations for digital (billboards).

Reasonable guidelines have been instituted by over 400 cities and 42 states across the country that currently have digital – responsible regulation on how to best incorporate this new technology is important to everyone.

“Static digital signs are most appropriate in high density, high traffic commercial and industrial areas and will not be built in residential zones. Clear Channel does not currently have, nor has it ever had, an interest in locating digital signs in residential neighborhoods.”

THE CITY’S SIDE More than a decade ago, the city of Tacoma made it clear that unsightly, distracting billboards would no longer be welcome within the city limits. An ordinance passed in 1997 required that the majority of non-compliant billboards must be eliminated within 10 years.

This year – four years postdeadline – the battle between the city and Clear Channel Outdoor continues.

The 1997 decision instituted an amortization program designed to eliminate billboards that were unsightly, too tall, too crowded together or too close to shoreline districts, schools, parks, religious institutions or historic districts. According to the Tacoma Planning Commission’s rec-

ommendation letter, last year’s settlement with Clear Channel Outdoor would only reverse these decisions.

Campbell is confident the Planning Commission’s findings serve the best interests of the city and its residents.

“The commission must make its recommendations separately from any settlement agreements,” he said. “They cannot use the terms of a settlement to define code.”

The Planning Commission’s recommendations explicitly ban digital billboards, citing the nearly 350 citizens who spoke out against this form of signage. The commission urges the city to side with the public.

“I fully support the work of the commission,” Campbell said.

“We have some very bright, talented individuals who have done their research and been very thoughtful on their approach for the future.”

Campbell and Boe proposed a plan in late July that would follow the Planning Commission’s recommendations while also strengthening the 1997 decision.

“Our proposal includes clarifying language around code enforcement and dilapidated billboards,” Campbell said. “The goal is to remove all nonconforming billboards in a timely fashion.”

Static billboards in compliance with existing sign codes could remain under the current proposal. Clear Channel would have six months to remove any noncompliant billboards, which could tally up to more than 190 signs.

“The new code carries on with the vision and intent of the 1997 decision in that billboards do not belong in certain parts of our city,” Principal Planner Shirley Schultz said.

“I believe we’ve written a good code for Tacoma,” Campbell said.

According to the Planning Commission’s recommendations, if it is determined that the 10-year amortization period adopted in 1997 does not fully compensate the owners of non-compliant billboards, the council should consider extending the deadline for an additional five to 10 years.

Mayor Marilyn Strickland supports the proposal and noted that it also includes language addressing maintenance issues and blight.

“I want to make sure we are realistically managing the expectations of our residents,” she

said.

In spite of Clear Channel’s staunch opposition to the proposed code, any future litigation is unlikely to be successful, according to Shelley Kerslake, an attorney hired to represent the city in this matter. She believes the proposed code will help the city maintain its long-term vision of becoming a more attractive city.

“The city truly believes it is in a strong position with the new code, and that any challenges Clear Channel may mount would be difficult to prevail,” Kerslake said. “The new code is much stronger and clearer as to the city’s position with digital billboards.”

THE PUBLIC PROTEST Britton Sukys admits his neighborhood is not the safest place. His condominium sits just off the busy five-point intersection at 6th Avenue and Division Street.

“I see pedestrians almost getting killed there every day,” Sukys said.

In his opinion, there is one thing that can make this intersection more dangerous: the addition of digital billboards.

The intersection is one of 16 possible areas in Tacoma to receive one of 10 new digital billboards under a proposed agreement with the city and Clear Channel Outdoor. The agreement sparked controversy and concern from citizens who argue digital billboards will distract from the city’s skyline and pose a dangerous distraction to drivers.

“This intersection is dangerous enough without that added distraction,” Sukys said. “It’s completely outrageous.”

The battle against digital billboards caught the attention of residents across Tacoma. Citizens have come in droves to council meetings for the past several months to voice their concerns.

Tricia DeOme, chair of the Central Neighborhood Council, has lived near South 13th and Washington streets since 2007.

She said the agreement would put at least five new digital billboards in her neighborhood.

“I just thought, ‘this is horrible,’” DeOme said. For the last year, DeOme and her fellow neighborhood council members gave public comment during city council meetings and began researching the merits of digital billboards.

DeOme is concerned digital billboards could cause an unsafe distraction for drivers, unattractive light output for nearby homeowners, and take away from Tacoma’s natural beauty.

“We have great architecture and skylines,” DeOme said. “To put digital billboards in the middle of that is not right.”

Sukys said his three biggest concerns are declining property value and livability, driver safety, and a local government that seemingly created an agreement with Clear Channel behind closed doors.

“It just seemed like the city wasn’t very open with the citizens when they drafted the first proposals,” he said. “That’s not how a city or democracy is supposed to function.”

Sukys also pointed to a high number of national advertisers compared to local advertisers utilizing billboards as cause for concern.

“We have to pay attention,” Sukys said. “This is the tip of the iceberg. It’s really about paying attention to our skyline. This issue brought people together from across the spectrum. Suddenly we started opening our eyes.”

A COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO ADVERTISE While the opposition to billboards in Tacoma has been more than vocal, opinion on billboards as advertising tools is not all bad.

According to DeOme, who compiled an assessment of Tacoma billboards in late June, 11.11 percent of total advertising space is used for small or medium sized businesses that are based in or have an office in Tacoma.

Digital or otherwise, several local businesses see the value of posting their message on a highrise sign.

Non-profit groups such as Communities in Schools, Cascade Regional Blood Services, United Way and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium regularly advertise their causes and events, and see the large signage as an affordable and effective way to promote their organizations.

“We have a limited marketing budget and have used billboards as a part of our program the last few years,” said Cari Dixon, assistant director of donor resources for Cascade Regional Blood Services. “They offer good exposure within the communities we serve, and help us spread the message that donating blood is

important and always needed.”

Teresa Maxwell, executive director for Communities In Schools of Tacoma, said nationwide Communities in Schools and Clear Channel have had a positive relationship, and regularly uses traditional billboard advertising to help solicit volunteers for programming efforts.

She sees digital billboards as an unavoidable wave of the future, and an even more costeffective way for small businesses to advertise.

“They’re less costly – talk about good for non-profits,” she said. “There’s not the added expense of printing, and having someone go up and post it.”

“Digital signs are here to stay, whether or not it be in Tacoma… it is the signs of the times I guess.”

In addition to traditional advertisements, Clear Channel promotes the value of digital billboards as being easy to change and update, making for a useful tool to deliver timely information.

Groups such as Crime Stoppers and law enforcement agencies view electronic billboards as a valuable venue for quickly spreading information to a large geographical area. Myrle Carner from Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound said Clear Channel provides free space on digital billboards for Amber Alerts, wanted criminals and information on stolen cars.

“This is a whole new dimension in solving crimes,” he said during a Tacoma City Council meeting on July 21. “It is imperative to helping law enforcement.”

WHAT’S NEXT Tacoma City Council is scheduled to vote Aug. 9 on whether or not to accept Campbell and Boe’s proposal, or to stick with the existing 1997 settlement agreement with Clear Channel.

One direction could lead the city down a long road of litigation as Clear Channel fights to protect the agreement, and the other could keep the city’s interest in the hands of the advertising giant.

There is no clear direction on how and when either option will unfold exactly. Either way, the face of Tacoma’s billboard landscape will ultimately begin to change, as both options call for removal of large, obtrusive or blighted signage.

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Council must choose wisely in billboards solution With Aug. 9 just days away, when Tacoma City Council is scheduled to take a deciding vote on the drawn-out billboards issue, it is time to think hard about all that is on the table concerning this vote and what would be best for Tacoma.

On the one hand is a proposal put forth on July 26 by Councilmembers Marty Campbell and David Boe, which basically reiterates the council’s 1997 ordinance to restrict and remove billboards around the city, and adds a provision to ban digital billboards specifically.

On the other hand is the 2010 settlement agreement the city worked out with advertising giant Clear Channel Outdoor, which in part calls for the removal of approximately 178 existing billboards in exchange for allowing Clear Channel to erect 10 digital billboards.

These are the two options on the table – which one is the better choice? They both have their merits and risks. Option #1, the Campbell/Boe amendment, could relieve the city of its worry over digital billboards, but it could very well result in even more years of litigation and haggling with Clear Channel. Option #2, the settlement agreement, would appease Clear Channel and help get rid of many ugly and unkempt billboards around town, but it also would allow for digital billboards to make their debut in Tacoma.

It is a tough choice, especially considering that Clear Channel appears ready to go to the mat for the 2010 settlement agreement, which the company says is a legally binding document. This brings up questions that Tacomans and the council must consider: Will the city be mired in years of costly litigation during which time billboards across the city remain standing? How much money would a lawsuit cost the city? And would it really be all that terrible to trade 178 ugly billboards for a limited number of new digital ones?

It seems that allowing a small number of digital billboards is a small price to pay for what could result in a protracted legal battle costing the city millions of dollars. However, more than 350 residents have made their demand clear to the council – tell Clear Channel to pack up all its billboards and go home. Looks like the ball is in the city’s court. Let’s hope the outcome is one that does not deliver a hard blow to the people who live in Tacoma, especially to their wallets.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, In regards to “’Artscapes’ on Broadway – a partial sampling” (TW 7/22): Thanks for the great description of my work! Ironically, some of those “bladders” actually housed rotting fruit at one time.

Julia Barbee · Portland Dear Editor, My, what a wonderful and very complimentary review Dave Davison wrote (“Husband and wife team exhibit at Sandpiper,” TW 7/29.) Thank you so very much for first of all going to the show and then writing about it. We really appreciate your perspective of our work and the way you convey the story to your readers. It feels complete and compelling. Thank you very much!

Chris and Vlad Wooten · Browns Point Dear Editor, In regards to “Article projected hurtful stereotypes of the homeless” (Guest editorial, TW 7/22): Thank you, Sarah Green! My wife and I were also quite upset after reading John Larson’s article “Two days in the life” (TW 6/10) because both of us were homeless in Tacoma for a period of time. We received a hand up (not a hand out) that we needed to get off the streets.

The help came from people like Sarah Green and places such as Nativity House. As for John Larson, shame on you!

John Berry · Tacoma Dear Editor, As far as cuts at Pierce Transit, I think they should start from the top. Cut executive salaries first. Put a cap on earning, say $30,000 a year. After all, they are public servants. Somewhere along the line all government has forgot who they work for – you and me. All the people in the city, county or state are their bosses.

Ask us. They did and we said no. Now they want to punish us for not doing what they want. When are they going to do what we say? Yes, I am mad about all of this talk of service cuts. It seems like government always wants to cut from the people who need them most.

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Fix your culverts, state of Washington

By Billy Frank Jr. Salmon are incredibly productive by nature. Give them some good habitat, manage harvest carefully, and they will thrive. We are doing a good job with the careful harvest management part of the equation, but we are falling far short on the habitat part of the problem.

Habitat destruction does not kill salmon just once. It keeps on killing, every hour of every day, because it destroys the possibility that salmon can produce naturally.

Our limited, highly restrictive fisheries are a clear reflection of the amount of good salmon habitat and natural productivity that we have lost.

We believe that harvest and habitat must be held to the same standard, and that our conservative fisheries must go hand-in-hand with strong efforts to restore and protect salmon habitat. Instead, harvest is being held to a higher standard, and that is not right.

One of the biggest losses of habitat is caused by culverts that block fish from moving upstream. More than 2,000 culverts under state roads block access to hundreds of miles of productive habitat. Those streams could be producing thousands more

salmon every year. The state let this happen despite the fact that one of its oldest laws makes fish passage barriers illegal.

The state has known for years that these culverts needed to be fixed. In 1995, the Departments of Transportation and Fish and Wildlife told the Legislature that culvert correction was one of the most costeffective habitat restoration strategies available.

Two years later, state biologists estimated that every dollar spent in culvert correction would generate four dollars worth of additional salmon production. Recent studies confirm that fixing fish passage barriers provides us with a big bang for our money. Yet the state has dragged its heels. The agency with the most culverts, the Department of Transportation (DOT), has fixed less than 10 percent of its fish passage barriers over the past 50 years.

The problem got so bad that the tribes asked the federal courts to intervene. In 2007 a federal judge issued a decision saying that our treaty-reserved fishing rights prohibit the state of Washington from depleting the salmon runs by maintaining fishblocking culverts under state roads.

So have things changed since that

court ruling? Yes – but not for the better.

In the three years before the decision, the DOT fixed an average of 16 culverts each year.

In the next three years, the average slipped to only nine fixes a year.

Meanwhile, the number of barriers reported under DOT roads has actually been going up each year. At this rate it will take more than 200 years to fix just the DOT’s culverts.

Until they are fixed we will lose hundreds of thousands of wild salmon each year. That is important not only to the treaty tribes, but all citizens, as well as eagles, orca and many other species that thrive on abundant salmon.

Sadly, the state’s lack of response is not surprising. Washington has a long history of not listening to the federal courts when it comes to tribal treaty rights. The state also has a long history of losing court cases involving those rights.

Fix the culverts, state of Washington. The salmon cannot wait and neither can we.

Billy Frank, Jr. is the chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.

Washam’s actions warrant recall effort

By Bill Baarsma Launching a successful recall campaign in this state is not easy.

Witness the experience of Elizabeth Campbell, the Seattle activist who recently tried to recall Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin.

Campbell hired an attorney, and dutifully argued her case before Superior Court Judge Carol Schapira.

Her petition was summarily dismissed as not being legally or factually sufficient.

Then there is the case of Assessor/ Treasurer Dale Washam’s deputy, Albert Ugas. His attempt to recall Prosecutor Mark Lindquist was ultimately deemed by the State Supreme Court as frivolous, for the “purpose of harassment” and in bad faith – and was dismissed. The court ruled that Ugas and co-petitioner Dan Fishburn must pay $50,000 in the attorney fees tied to Lindquist’s defense.

All of this lends credibility to the recall campaign currently being waged against Washam. That effort has passed muster with the Superior and State Supreme Courts and has garnered a record-setting 60,000 plus signatures at last count. If the Recall Committee, chaired by Robin Farris, gathers 65,000 valid signatures by Aug. 30, the area’s voters will be deciding a major recall action for the first time since 1970. (In that year, voters ousted five Tacoma City Council members through the recall process.)

Farris was successful because she and her attorneys were able to present a prima facie showing in Superior

Court that Washam had violated his oath of office and had committed acts of malfeasance and/or misfeasance.

The Court found that the petitioner’s allegations were legally and factually sufficient and could be brought before the electorate for consideration – if 65,000 registered Pierce County voters sign recall petitions.

The recall allegations are most serious indeed. They include: 1) retaliation against an employee for filing a complaint; 2) gross waste of public funds in pursuing criminal charges against his predecessor; 3) failure to protect an employee against retaliation and false accusations; 4) refusal to participate in independent investigations as to whether or not he tried to discriminate and retaliate against employees in his office and 5) carrying out his duties in an unlawful manner. Costs to taxpayers for the investigations and settlements now total over $150,000. In addition, there are $4.3 million in civil claims pending against Washam.

Some have argued that recall charges should not be brought in matters involving simple disputes between a manager and his/her employees. I would agree. But Washam’s actions, as reviewed by the courts, go far beyond simple disputes. As the courts have ruled, such allegations represent a violation of the public trust and therefore allow the employer (the public) to dismiss the employee (the elected public servant – in this case Washam) through the recall process.

Prevailing in court is one thing, collecting enough valid signatures to get on the ballot is quite another. Recall

Bill Baarsma is a Tacoma resident.

He served as mayor from 2003 through 2009.

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petitions have a much higher bar than initiatives or referendums – the other tools of direct democracy. For example, an initiative would only need 30,000 valid signatures to make it to the ballot in Pierce County, compared to 65,000 for a recall. Furthermore, until a recent federal court decision, recalls had such burdensome campaign contribution limits that it created a “catch 22” for any layperson attempting to start a campaign. In most instances, any successful court argument involving recall allegations would need legal assistance. Yet, the state-imposed $800 campaign contribution limit makes it impossible to secure professional legal assistance. There is no such limit for initiatives – nor is there a requirement for judicial review.

The recall campaign is far from over and people can still sign petitions, pick them up or donate to the effort. All day Monday through Friday, petitions may be signed or obtained in front of the County Annex (2501 S. 35th St., Tacoma) at a table maintained by a recall volunteer. Or, the committee will mail a petition to you – just go to www.recalldalewasham.org, click on “Where to Sign?” and fill out the on-line form. Other petitionsigning locations are listed on the same website.

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Learn martial arts and boost your Council approves confidence at Lenderman Academy Point Ruston financing

By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SIFU CLIFF LENDERMAN

CLASS IN SESSION. The students at Lenderman Academy of Martial Arts learn self-defense as well

as life skills. This gives them the ability and confidence to defend themselves if they have to. Classes at the academy always emphasize character building, as well as increasing physical abilities. (Below) Eighth-degree black belt Sifu Cliff Lenderman is founder and owner of Lenderman Academy of Martial Arts. The Lenderman Academy creates a positive environment to enhance values and strengthen students’ ability to persevere.

By David B. Hardt Correspondent

In just the last decade, times have changed radically. No longer can we leave our front doors unlocked or our windows open. In fact, it’s not really safe to leave the house anymore without some kind of protection from ruthless thugs looking to take advantage of people who are vulnerable or naïve.

Far too many people only seek to learn self-defense after an assault, but other individuals know the importance of prevention. The students at Lenderman Academy of Martial Arts learn self-defense, as well as life skills, leaving them better prepared to deal with the unthinkable if they have to. Leading by example is important in any discipline, and that is where owner Sifu Cliff Lenderman steps in. Lenderman, an eighth-degree black belt, has been training and teaching people to protect themselves for more than 30 years. A glance at the wall in Lenderman Academy will reveal many photos and posters of Lenderman, who is also an accomplished actor. His martial arts skills have landed him roles in films such as “American Shaolin” (1991) and “Super Fighters” (1995), as well as numerous television shows and commercials.

Lenderman has devoted his time, energy and finances to training and empowering his students, young and old, as well as law enforcement, military agencies, and even some of the Seattle Seahawks.

“I have been doing martial arts for 32 years. I started it because I just wanted to get back in shape. In 1991, I left my job at Boeing and came here to Parkland and opened a school. From there, a bunch of great opportunities came my way,” Lenderman said. “Most of the people who come in here are looking to learn self-defense, or because someone in the family did martial arts.”

Lenderman makes it clear to his students that martial arts are to be used in a responsible way, and for self-defense.

“Some just have a misconception of what martial arts really is,” he explained. He also encourages lifestyle changes and teaches his students how to have an attitude of success. “I entice them on styles that we use here, and of course we teach self-defense, but I am really promoting fitness. I really like to think as myself as a lifestyle coach.

In this economy, I am teaching all of my students on how to bring out the best of who they are – basically the ‘wow factor,’” Lenderman says.

In recent weeks, the assault of a woman at Point Defiance has opened the eyes of some of Lenderman’s clients, as well as Lenderman himself. He wants all of his students, regardless of age, to be ready if they are attacked, so he trains them accordingly. “The chances of having a heart attack are more likely to happen because of how people eat, but we do have students in their 70s, and they are doing the same curriculum. I have integrated so many combat systems. A lot of these systems don’t require a great deal of physical strength, but just the proper techniques. As people get older, it’s important to keep up on exercises and work on their reactions,” Lenderman said.

Sally Ingle may get a senior discount when she goes out for dinner, but she is a vibrant, healthy woman who stands in the same line as the younger generation of martial arts students, getting the same training. For more than five years she has been training with Lenderman, and it has

helped her lose weight and trained her to become a confident responder rather than a potentially helpless victim.

“I first started in the Lean and Fit Program, where I lost 30 pounds. After a while, I realized that what they are doing in martial arts is similar to the other program, which is cardio kickboxing. When I turned 66, I started to do martial arts,” Ingle said.

“It is very rewarding, and it makes me feel more self-assured and assertive.”

After her own success and learning so much from her training, Ingle has a message for all women: “I feel women need to have a certain ability to protect themselves, and if they have a little bit of education in what to do in certain situations, they will probably be safer.”

Training alongside Ingle is Lisa Little, who just started in March. She claims Lenderman’s Lean and Fit Program has changed her life. “I started in March, and I have lost about 35 pounds since then. You build up a lot of muscle tone and cardio endurance – something we all need. Basically [Lenderman] teaches you what you can eat and how to eat so you will not have such a hard time. I am very rarely hungry,” Little said. “There’s a lot of great teachers here, and they are really supportive. If they see you out on the floor doing something wrong, they take time to teach you. It is like having a personal trainer,” Little concluded.

The Lenderman Academy of Martial Arts is open six days a week, and morning and evening classes are available. Martial arts are not only about self-defense, for the classes at Lenderman always emphasize character building, as well as increasing physical abilities. The Lenderman Academy creates a positive environment to enhance values and strengthen your ability to persevere, and these days, that’s what it’s all about. The Academy is located at 12702 Pacific Ave. (In Parkland near Pacific Lutheran University). To learn more about Lederman’s Academy, visit www.lendermanacademy.com or call (253) 531-1963.

Tacoma City Council took action July 26 toward buying a $6 million thin strip of land along Commencement Bay. Under the agreement, the city will finance $5 million worth of work on a public walkway, with the remaining money going toward sale of the land to the city.

This is the third amendment to an agreement between the city and developer Mike Cohen on the Point Ruston project, being built on the border of Ruston and Tacoma on the site of the former Asarco copper smelter site.

Public Works Director Dick McKinley told the council this increases the city’s contributions to financing infrastructure improvements at Point Ruston to $28.7 million.

The city will finance half of the work using local improvement district bonds approved in 2009. The arrangement allows money to be borrowed by the developer at the city’s lower interest rate, with the bonds to be paid back over the next 20 years by people who buy condominiums and other spaces in the project.

“We are balancing risk with opportunity,” McKinley remarked.

The city will receive permanent ownership of a strip of land 50 feet wide and 4,300 feet long. Improvements on the adjacent, 50-foot wide strip will be paid for by property owners.

McKinley said the city is getting $10 million in construction for $6 million. The latter figure comes from an appraiser who told him that is the value of the land, although city staff did not request a formal appraisal.

He was asked what the city has gotten in the first and second amendments. He said this has included sanitary sewer lines, stormwater lines and remediation of Ruston Way. “There has been quite a bit of work done,” he remarked.

The city will get an extension of the pedestrian walkway along the bay heading toward Point Defiance Park. Infrastructure will include lighting, benches and landscaping. Plans call for the walkway to be completed by December 2012.

Interim City Manager Rey Arellano told the council that Cohen has worked hard to keep the project going under difficult economic conditions. “It is a tribute to his efforts,” he said.

Mayor Marilyn Strickland lauded the developer for having “a big, bold vision.”

Councilmember Jake Fey said he hopes this will be the last agreement needed for the project. “I am confident that with this partnership we can move forward.”

Prior to the vote Mark Martinez, executive secretary of Pierce County Building and Construction Trades Council, urged the council to approve the agreement. He said unions that belong to the council have rates of unemployment ranging from 20 to 40 percent. Point Ruston can provide much needed work for those in the construction trades, he noted.

Martinez described it as a good deal for the city, as it will own the esplanade, rather than just have an easement. It will provide permanent access to this stretch of waterfront for citizens, he told the council.

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For the past 14 months, the healthcare workers and Community Health Care have been negotiating a contract. Community Health Care presented its contract terms, including increases in healthcare premiums for workers, which advocates argue will leave many workers without insurance for their families.

“For a lot of workers, in the long run, these terms are going to put healthcare out of reach,” State Representative Tami Green said.

Green, who is also president of the Service Employees International Union Local 1199NW, said she and other lawmakers worked hard to secure $1.5 million in funding to help build the Hilltop clinic. “(This funding) is at the heels of takeaways at the bargaining table,” she said.

Fellow State Representa-

PHOTO BY JILL RUSSELL

MARCHING FOR CHANGE. Hundreds of Community Health Care clinic workers and various union members marched through Hilltop July 28 to protest hikes in health insurance premiums.

tive Laurie Jinkins stressed the larger issue of keeping

healthcare professionals of color working in highly

diverse neighborhoods. She said the pressure of unaffordable health insurance costs, coupled with lower than average wages, could threaten that balance.

“These healthcare professionals don’t do these jobs to make a million dollars. They do it because they love their patients,” Jinkins said.

“We’ve spent money at the state level trying

to recruit more people of color to these clinics. These healthcare increases are hard to hear about.”

Following the rally, Community Health Care workers marched through the streets to the site of the new clinic on Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Lorie Johnson was one of many healthcare workers who came out to voice her concerns about the insur-

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Johnson said she went back to work at Community Health Care as a medical billing associate two years ago. Her husband lost his plumbing job six months ago, and she said the family has been struggling to keep up with the bills.

“I’m not making the big bucks,” she said. “Most of us do this because we care about the community and believe in CHC’s mission statement.”

Johnson said her current health insurance premiums are so high she cannot afford to keep her 22-year-old son insured.

She is afraid if premiums continue to increase, her husband and 5-year-old son could be next.

“It’s hard when you have a kid and have a single income,” Johnson said. “I don’t want to go back to public assistance. It’s scary going backward.”

Fellow clinic worker Ashley Blood said the Hilltop launch should be a time for celebration. “Instead, Community Health Care has chosen this time to take away healthcare from workers, and it’s our families and children who are paying the price,” Blood said. “We treat the most underserved and uninsured patients in Tacoma, and now it will be us.”

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INDIVIDUAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION

INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

Local kayaker eyes world championship

DAMIAN HUME

INDIVIDUAL MEN’S CHAMPION

PHOTO BY DUSTIN SNIPES

ROW YOUR BOAT. Cedric Bond, shown

racing in April 2010, is currently training for the upcoming World Championships in Hungary.

By Jeremy Helling

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST OPEN Hume, Brodsky emerge with individual titles “Confidence was another huge factor today, I couldn’t have played much better against a great opponent like Denise.” Gail Brodsky

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hree things were in abundance last weekend at the Tacoma Lawn and Tennis Club; great weather, great hospitality and great men’s and women’s tennis.

It added up to a great week as the 120th Pacific Northwest Open Championships, one of the nation’s oldest tournaments, hosted one of their largest and most talented fields in recent memory.

On the men’s side, number-two seed Tal Eros, from Tel Aviv, Israel, a member of his country’s Davis Cup team, three-seed Amir Hadad, a three-time winner of this event, and fifth seed Clancy Shields, last year’s runner-up, were part of the talented group. As the quarters got underway, Hadad was the first to fall, 6-4, 6-4 to eighth-seeded Angelo Niculescu from Lake Oswego, Ore. via Romania.

From the quarters to the semis emerged Damian Hume, from Edenvale, South Africa, Oren Motevassel, the seventh seed from Sunnyvale, Calif., Niculescu and Eros. In the opener, Hume beat Motevassel 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the finals while Niculescu beat Eros in an absolute classic of a match, 7-6, (2), 7-5 to advance to face Hume in Sunday’s final.

“I played simple tennis,” said Hume. “I had to stay patient against a good disciplined player like Oren.

I’ll have to bring my A-game against Angelo, who beat a great player in Tal Eros.”

Niculescu was ecstatic about his win. “I knew going in that it would be tough. My goal was to play my game, serve, forehand, serve and

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FINALS COMPETITORS. Damian Hume (top left) and Gail

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volley. I’ll need to play at a high level on Sunday to beat a very good Damian Hume.”

As the anticipation rose around 12:35 p.m., the players responded in kind with a classic match that saw them trade big blow after big blow, with Hume capturing the title by scores of 5-7,6-3, 7-5.

“Damian is a great player, very quick,” said a tired Niculescu. “My legs were very heavy after yesterday and he did what he had to do to beat me, give him a lot of credit.”

Niculescu will now go to New Jersey to play in a U.S. Open qualifying tournament next weekend.

“I stayed positive the whole time, even after losing the first set,” said Hume, who is also the top player at

Boise State. “I just played my game and beat a very tough opponent in Angelo.”

Other results from the weekend: Gail Brodsky and Denise Dy won the women’s doubles 6-1, 6-1, Clancy Shields and Lauren Megale won the mixed doubles 8-6, and Luke and Clancy Shields won the men’s doubles 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

Headlining the ladies side was top-seeded Brodsky from New York City, second seed and University of Washington player Dy, and fifth seed Kelcy McKenna, the top player at Arizona State University.

In one of the most anticipated matches in the quarter finals, Brodsky defeated McKenna 4-6, 6-1, X See TENNIS / page B4

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The first time he stepped into a sprint kayak at age 11, Cedric Bond fell out 12 times. That was in August 2003, after Bond had just finished a sailboat trip with his family in Gig Harbor. He had met local kayaker Alan Anderson and was intrigued by his watercraft, but immediately found out how hard it was to master.

“It’s a very different kind of balance,” Bond said of sprint kayaking. “You have to learn how to use your core muscles to hold you up.”

Ever since that day, however, Bond was focused on learning the sport and began to train with Anderson, who had started the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team in 2002.

“From the very first day he was ambitious,” Anderson recalled of Bond. “His work ethic was probably the best I’ve had down here.”

After eight years of kayaking, which have included three stints on the junior national team and five individual national championships, Bond is now training for the upcoming World Championships in Szeged, Hungary on Aug. 17-21.

“I’m super excited to race at this level,” Bond said of the upcoming experience. “To get to race against these people…there’s no one better than this.”

To get this opportunity, though, Bond had to commit to the sport throughout his years at Covenant High School in Tacoma. He began kayaking on Anderson’s team with his older brother Rhodric shortly after meeting Anderson in 2003, and did not have much time for any other extracurricular activities.

“I haven’t done any other sports at all, really,” Bond said.

“I started out training about three to four times a week, and I would gradually work up. Now it’s six days a week.”

Bond would go on to win back-to-back individual national championships in 2005 and 2006, train in Slovakia and the Czech Republic in 2007, and compete with the U.S. junior national team in 2008 and 2009. Despite his early success with the sport, Bond stayed committed to improving.

“You can always be learning something new about this sport,” said Bond, adding that the technical aspect of kayaking is a big appeal for him.

“You have to be willing to do the work, even more than what I ask, and that’s what he did,” Anderson said of Bond’s training. “The harder the conditions were, the more he liked it.”

Following high school, Bond accepted the first scholarship for kayaking ever in the United States from Oklahoma City University in 2010. The university was also fielding the first varsity sprint kayaking team at an American university.

Bond said that a huge draw was being able to train with head coach Shaun Caven, who had previously coached the British national team. “If (Oklahoma City) just had a boat and a paddle and a lake, I would have come down just to train with him.”

And while his physical ability with the sport is great, Bond also credits a strong Christian faith for allowing him to achieve so much.

“One of the things that makes him really strong is his faith, that’s carried him a long ways,” Anderson said.

Bond is currently training with teammate David Petrovics to compete in the two-man 1,000-meter sprint at the World Championships, where 70 nations will be represented. And while he certainly hopes to perform well, Bond also wants to use it as a springboard for the upcoming Olympics.

“I would love the opportunity to be at that level of competition,” Bond said. “I don’t just want to go to the Olympics…I want to win the Olympics.”

And whether he makes it next year or not, Anderson said he firmly believes in Bond’s potential. “He’ll be an Olympian…he can’t be stopped.”

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Mackey trying to build local lacrosse following Growing sport creating more opportunities for scholarships

By Jeremy Helling

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My idea is to get these kids that think Tacoma is everything, and show them the worldâ&#x20AC;Śget them dreaming.â&#x20AC;?

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When talking with local lacrosse coach Lawrence Mackey, it is clear that he is passionate about two things: helping kids excel both on the field and in the classroom.

Mackey, who has been involved with lacrosse for 34 years, founded the Tacoma Lacrosse Academy in August 2009 in order to help attract more local youth to the sport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My idea is to get these kids that think Tacoma is everything, and show them the worldâ&#x20AC;Śget them dreaming,â&#x20AC;? said Mackey, adding that he emphasizes the chance of playing in college to local players.

Mackeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s idea for the academy spawned when dealing with some rebellious youth early in his teaching days, reminding him of his own upbringing in Long Island, N.Y. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finally I was like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Man, the thing that kept me in school was playing lacrosse,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Mackey said, adding that he soon after formed his academy as a nonprofit organization. Around the same time, he accepted the head coaching position for the Puyallup AAU Lacrosse Team, which is composed of mainly high school players. Graham Abbott,

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PASSING IT ON. Lawrence Mackey (right), pictured with his son Hassan, is hoping to get a building to run his Lacrosse Academy from.

whose son Robert was one of few able to make the team as a freshman, complimented Mackeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills for his progress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lawrence was a fantastic administrator of stick skills, to be able to make (Robert) that much better at that,â&#x20AC;? Abbott said.

Over the last two years Mackey has been able to train several local players

through his coaching positions, including seven who are currently playing on college teams. Last week, Mackey held a skills training camp for four local youths at Bethel High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an awesome camp, I learned so much,â&#x20AC;? said Levi Sweem, 13, who attended the five-day camp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were learning

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Abbott mentioned that lacrosse has provided his son a chance to attend the military academy to play, and that the sport has â&#x20AC;&#x153;taken him places where he would not be otherwise.â&#x20AC;?

With colleges such as USC, Oregon, Michigan and Ohio State expected to begin lacrosse programs in the near future, Abbott noted that the opportunities for kids to pursue paid college education through the sport is bigger than ever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That would be fun,â&#x20AC;? said Sweem of pursuing the sport through college. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would love to do it through high school definitely.â&#x20AC;?

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Seager experiencing success in busy year Infielder quickly ascended up to majors

TW: You played in seven games with Seattle, and got your first Major League hit on July 10 in Anaheim. Who was the pitcher?

KS: It was a single off of Dan Haren.

That was really exciting for me.

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QUICK MOVER. Kyle

Seager was recalled to the Mariners on Aug. 2 for the second time this season.

TW: Dustin Ackley was already playing with the Mariners when you got there. Did having him there make your first few games a little more comfortable?

KS: It was nice to have someone there I had known since I was 11. I also knew a lot of the guys from spring training.

By Karen Westeen Correspondent

Drafted just over two years ago, Rainiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; infielder Kyle Seager has spent most of this summer packing and unpacking, playing at three levels already (Double A, Triple A and the Major Leagues). The 23-year-old won the 2010 California League batting title with a .345 batting average and led all minor leaguers with 192 hits. He was batting .406 in 23 games (101 at-bats) with the Rainiers, and on Aug. 2 was called up to the Mariners for the second time this season. Seager talked recently with Tacoma Weekly baseball writer Karen Westeen about his whirlwind career.

TW: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played second and third in Tacoma. What position did you play with the Mariners?

KS: Third base.

TW: What positions did you play while you were coming up?

KS: I played just shortstop in high school, and second and third in college. I feel comfortable at all the positions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to give yourself as many options as possible because you never know what the team will need.

TW: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a native of North Carolina.

Do you still live there?

KS: Yes. I grew up in Kannapolis and now my fiancĂŠe and I live in Salisbury, about 15 miles from there.

TW: You were drafted in 2009 after three years at the University of North Carolina and started to play professionally that summer. Do you plan to finish college eventually?

KS: Yes I do. I have a full year to finish.

I expect to finish between seasons because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to do during the season. When I signed I got a scholarship from the Mariners to help pay for my education.

TW: You were playing in the College

World Series when you were drafted. How many times did UNC make it to the CWS while you were there?

KS: All three years.

TW: How did your teams do?

KS: In my freshman year we finished

TW: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your major?

KS: Exercise and sports science.

second, in my sophomore year we were third, and we were in the fourth to sixth range my junior year.

TW: Your first year in professional ball you played one game in Peoria, Ariz., then spent most of the season at low-A level Clinton, Iowa. You ended the season at Single A High Desert, Calif. In 2010 you played in High Desert all year, and now youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the Pacific Northwest. None of those places are really close to North Carolina. Has your family gotten to see you play much?

KS: Well, my fiancĂŠe has been with me for the past two seasons. The rest of my family has seen me play a couple of times over the past two years.

TW: One of your classmates was also drafted by the Mariners in 2009.

KS: That was Dustin Ackley. We came into UNC together and roomed together our first year.

TW: Were you expecting to be drafted by the Mariners?

KS: The draft is crazy. You never know what will happen. I had talked to the Mariners a little bit beforehand, and I knew they had come to see a couple of games.

TW: And this off-season you and your fiancĂŠe are planning to be married.

KS: Yes, in December.

TW: How long after you were drafted did

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KS: Because we were in the CWS when I was drafted I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk about signing until that was over. I signed the week after that (end of June), and got to play most of the season. It was good to get started.

TW: Then this year on June 23, just about two years after being drafted, you got the call to Triple A. What was that like?

KS: It was really exciting. It was just after the Cal League All Star Game that I got the call from my manager while I was at home. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have practice that day so I wondered what was wrong. He said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Start packing, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going up to Tacoma tomorrow.â&#x20AC;?

TW: Then you spent about two weeks with the Rainiers before your next move. How did you find out you had been promoted to Seattle on July 6?

KS: It was an unbelievable opportunity to go up and get your feet wet. Brownie (Rainiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; manager Daren Brown) called me into his office while we were playing in Colorado Springs. He said Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d need a sports coat and to get packed. I met the team in Anaheim and also played in Toronto and Seattle.

TW: Do you feel you contribute more with your offense or your defense?

KS: You like to contribute both, but offense wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always be there. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a hit every day, so I know I can do other things that will help the team win. Taking away a run with defense helps the team as much as scoring one.

TW: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the highlight of your career so far?

KS: Getting called up to the Mariners.

That was amazing. You do everything to get that shot.

TW: When you knew you were going up who did you call first?

KS: My fiancĂŠe, then my parents. My parents and brothers and my fiancĂŠe all got to see me play my first game in Anaheim.

TW: What differences did you notice most while you were playing with Seattle?

KS: The game is crisper, and the pitchers have a better idea of what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing. They are just all around smarter, and I had more adjustments to make.

TW: What do you see yourself doing after your professional career is through?

KS: Hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll play forever, but (realistically) Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to finish school. My major could lead me into a physical therapy career or some direction like that.

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Dy, meanwhile, made quick work of Vivian Glozman in the quarters, 6-2, 6-1, to advance to the semis against her assistant coach at Washington, Irina Tereschenko. Expecting a tough match and getting one, Dy beat her mentor, but it was not without a fight as Tereschenko fell to the fifthranked player in the NCAA ranks by scores of 6-2, 6-3 to set up the final against Brodsky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She knows all my strengths and weaknesses, but I was able to rally when I needed to get by Irina, she is so tough,â&#x20AC;? said Dy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gail will be really tough, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to play my best to beat her.â&#x20AC;?

The final on Sunday would be anti-climactic as Brodsky coasted to an easy 6-3, 6-1 win to claim the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Confidence was another huge factor today, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have played much better against a great opponent like Denise,â&#x20AC;? said Brodsky, who will take this win to Vancouver next week to play in a tournament with a $100,000 prize at stake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew that I was in trouble early, Gail was at the top of her game today, and she would not let me get on track,â&#x20AC;? said Dy of her top-seeded opponent. Dy will play at the Washington State Open in Seattle next weekend.

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Washington number one player Denise Dy advanced to the finals on July 31, falling to Gail Brodsky.

EXCITEMENT, UPSETS HIGHLIGHT EARLY PLAY Several highly-seeded players were taken out of contention early at the PNW, including menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top seed Clement Reix, whose angry tirade capped a disappointing exit at the hands of unseeded Ratan Gill. Gill, a Vancouver, B.C. native who plays at the University of Portland, defeated Reix 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives you a lot of confidence,â&#x20AC;? said Gill, who just finished his first year at the University of Portland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This (win) ranks pretty high, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very well-ranked player in the world.â&#x20AC;?

On the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side, 11-year-old Vivian Glozman provided a shock, cruising over eighth-seeded Mehgan

Cassens, a Tacoma native, in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1.

Glozman forced Cassens into several mistakes that propelled the young player into the quarterfinals.

Leona Matzenauer, mother of defending champ Suzie Matzenauer, saw an impressive early performance come to an end with a 6-1, 6-1 loss to third seed Sherazad Benamar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She had a lot of different spins on the ball, and it was kind of hard for me to keep up with her,â&#x20AC;? Matzenauer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tried my hardest and was enjoying myself.â&#x20AC;?

Suzie Matzenauer was forced to withdraw following an injury in her match on July 27.

Dy, meanwhile, cruised in her round-of-16 match, win-

ning 6-3, 6-3 over Brittney Reed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just changing some things technique-wise and the way I move, which is two big things to change,â&#x20AC;? said Dy, who continues to work back from an MCL injury over a year ago.

Other menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights included a four-hour marathon between Joel Kincaid and Clancy Shields, with Kincaid finally emerging 64, 4-6, 7-6. Michel Hukwo came back to take out fourth seed Chris Kearney 1-6, 76, 6-2.

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The Art of Hip Hop D.A.S.H. Center course teaches the roots of Hip Hop music and culture

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ith the fourth annual Hip Hop in the Park just a week away – Aug. 13 starting at noon in People’s Park – the young students in Darrel “Scooter” Spencer’s The Art of Hip Hop course at D.A.S.H. Center for the Performing Arts are busy pulling together last minute details before the big day. This is their event – under guidance from Scooter and D.A.S.H. Center founder Candi Hall, the students do all the leg work to put the event on and to see that it runs without a hitch on the day of.

From acquiring sponsors and food and retail vendors to managing the stage and taking care of the performers, the youth create and produce the entire event. They’ll also perform at the festival as AOHH (the class acronym).

“Doc Flow” Hassertt are collectively (and affectionately) known as The Art of Hip Hop kids.

Scooter’s students get lots of time to show their skills onstage as well at schools and events all over the city. They performed on the Ethnic Fest youth stage on both days of the event last weekend.

“That was a beautiful thing for us because it gives us a chance to showcase the kids and what they do, to wrangle more kids and to get Hip Hop in the Park out there,” Scooter said.

Every Friday night the students host an open mic at D.A.S.H. Center called The Corner from 9-11:30 p.m.

“It’s an open stage.

You can talk about your day, dance…whatever it is you do, come here,” Scooter said. It’s a drugfree space and adults are present to enforce the rules.

Each student is required to keep his or her grades up and stay out of trouble if they are to have the privilege of taking part in all the learning opportunities at the D.A.S.H. Center. And if they fuss during class or act up, Scooter orders them to do pushups. He teaches them how to dress appropriately to reflect a professional attitude and, in general, how to properly present themselves as artists in a career field that is very difficult, but not impossible, to succeed in. He teaches them how to See HIP HOP / page C2

Students to perform at Hip Hop in the Park, Aug. 12 in People’s Park

HISTORY MATTERS Helping to organize Hip Hop in the Park is just one aspect of The Art of Hip Hop course. Scooter teaches the elements of Hip Hop starting with its history then moving on to writing, graffiti, dancing and how to be a DJ and MC. Each student is given an MC name once they become part of the class family: Rodney “Dre Stylez” Taylor, Lamont “Markell” Spencer, Nashae “The 1st Lady of AOHH” Hester and William

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SHINING STARS. Lamont “Markell” Spencer (upper left) and William “Doc Flow” Hassertt (upper right) are two new students taking The Art of Hip Hop course. More of their classmates are pictured above: Deajanae “Little D” Spencer on the far left, and Nashae “The 1st Lady of AOHH” Hester on the far right. Not pictured is Rodney “Dre Stylez” Taylor.

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to cancel the show, Scooter said he grew frustrated at the lack of education going on during the meetings concerning the cultural and artistic significance of Hip Hop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finally I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;why are you all acting like Hip Hop is that animal in the hills coming down to eat your kids and sheep?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It is a culture and we need to teach this culture for our kids. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so confused nowadays over what the culture of Hip Hop really is. They think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the big bucks, rims and shiny cars and being a superthug. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about so much more than that.â&#x20AC;?

This is Scooterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year to take on The Art of Hip Hop as his fulltime job. He said so far, his dream is flourishing nicely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect it to stick. I wanted it to stick, but when you have a dream, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always expect to see that dream grow. Now that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blossoming, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gotta work because this is what I love doing.â&#x20AC;?

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INSPIRATION. Darren â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scooterâ&#x20AC;? Spencer is the creator of The Art of Hip Hop course. To his students, he is teacher, mentor and the inspiration for their hard work.

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think outside the box and outside of their own neighborhood and city.

Scooter said some kids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it through the first few weeks of class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not everybody who takes the class is an MC,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They think they want to be an MC and an artist until they find out they have to work. I make them work.â&#x20AC;?

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The type of Hip Hop music the students learn, create and perform is for all audiences, Scooter explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of kids who want to say what they know. They want to rap about drugs and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;hos and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what we teach. Here your rhymes got to be clean. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a place for that in the music industry, but make it there and then you can govern what you write about. But here, your music has to be clean.â&#x20AC;?

The class curriculum comes from Scooterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own experiences, knowledge and from being a hardcore fan of Hip Hop from its beginnings. The catalyst for creating his course on Hip Hop history, music and culture came upon the cancellation of rapper E-40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert at the Pantages Theater in 2009 when it was deemed too violent by local law enforcement. During community meetings held at the Broadway Center following the controversial move

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Scooter started the four-year course at the center four years ago, and Dre Stylez is the first â&#x20AC;&#x153;graduateâ&#x20AC;? this year.

His three classmates are new to The Art of Hip Hop, with less than a year in the program. Dre doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan on leaving the class and moving on like graduates usually do. Instead heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continuing his education in music at the center and will be helping Scooter teach and mentor new students that enroll in the course.

This being Dreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth year, his culminating project is to record and produce his own album himself. Scooter will help with getting it distributed and played on the radio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is Dreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year,â&#x20AC;? Scooter said.

The title of the album will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Epitome of Stylez.â&#x20AC;? Dre sings, writes, raps and dances. Scooter said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excited to see where his first graduating student will take his talents and knowledge gained from completing the entire Art of Hip Hop course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having an understanding of the history and culture in his mind about Hip Hop, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited to see next year what happens with Dre and where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going with this.â&#x20AC;?

Dre said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up for the challenges and rewards of his efforts to succeed in music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited about the whole process in general. Being here for four years and doing Hip Hop in the Park for the last three years, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just been great.â&#x20AC;?

This year Dre Stylez is the headlining performer at Hip Hop in the Park. For his performances, he will dance (in two different styles) and showcase his songs such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Better U,â&#x20AC;? written for A Better U fitness group. Doc Flowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom, Amy Hassertt, owns A Better U and leads workouts for the Art of Hip Hop kids as part of their learning to stay in shape in order to be strong performers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That song is along the lines of being a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;healthyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; song that gets the crowd moving,â&#x20AC;? Dre said.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also perform his harmonizing version of Jay Zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Run This Townâ&#x20AC;? called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Run This,â&#x20AC;? and for his closing number, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll rap and sing his song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ever Since.â&#x20AC;?

Tasking the students with taking leadership roles in organizing a major outdoor music festival like Hip Hop in the Park teaches them skills theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll use as they advance in their learning to be successful in the music industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they choose to do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and in life in general. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Markellâ&#x20AC;? Spencer described his duties during Hip Hop in the Park as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a mixture of performing and coordinating at the same time.â&#x20AC;? Not only will he be performing onstage, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be responsible for many other things like making sure the performers are fed and comfortable and handling any last minute changes, which always happen during such big public events. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;1st Lady of AOHHâ&#x20AC;? will be at his side as stage manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better than a regular classroom because we get to go out and experience things.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all have our jobs come the day of the show,â&#x20AC;?

Markell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Putting on a show and keeping it together teaches us that you need to know business to be an artist.

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CLASS IN SESSION. (above) Scooter, standing, explains to his class

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“We build on that quote Jay Z said: ‘I’m not a businessman; I’m a business, man.’”

In the past, between 15 and 20 different acts performed at Hip Hop in the Park.

“This year we’ve decided to try and keep it down to 10 so that each artist has more time and we went with more quality – meaning those who have done a lot of performances – and we reached out to Seattle more than we normally do,” Scooter said.

The list of performers this year shows a big variety in what will be happening onstage. Some examples: • The BreakLites – a Seattle-based duo; bluesy, boombap, Hip Hop, electro-pop beats, funk guitar and highenergy flow • AOHH (Art of Hip Hop kids) • MC Deandre “Kraff ” Jones • I.N.K. – trio from People’s Center • D1 Experience – a live band (with D.A.S. H. founder Candi Hall) • Reality Check – DASH Center’s Hip Hop youth dance team

• RCX – all-female performance dance team new to DASH Center • Chieff Wayol – Seattle “socialpreneur” artist at Way of Life Entertainment • Antonio Edwards – spoken word artist and former Tacoma poet laureate • Josh Rizeberg – renowned poet and spoken word artist Scooter and his students expressed disappointment that they had to cancel a previously planned parade through Hilltop before the start of Hip Hop in the Park.

Titled “Hilltopia: A Parade for Peace,” the purpose of the parade was to celebrate the community but it got cut short when the city wanted to charge $10,000 for security, Scooter explained.

“But we are going to work to have the parade next year,” he said.

Donations to the cause will be gratefully accepted during Hip Hop in the Park, or send to: D.A.S.H Center, 1504 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405.

Even without the parade, there will be a lot going on in the park. In addition to nonstop performers on the main stage, Foster Enterprises is partnering with Hip Hop in the Park this year and will have their own stage

featuring the Summer Youth Explosion community talk and awards.

A Better U will host a fitness challenge and jump rope contest for the girls and an abs challenge for the boys (lay on your back and lift your legs as many times as you can).

Gift cards will go to the winners.

Also new this year, the Tempest Lounge, across the street from People’s Park, has offered to have a beer garden.

A returning favorite will be the Freestyle MC Battle with $100 and a trophy as the top prize. Contestants can register for the battle at the information booth between noon and 1 p.m.

“For me, this is really a family fun event,” Scooter said.

“You’ve really got to come out and see these kids. I’m a proud parent all over again when I see my whole class up there doing their thing and showcasing their talents. That touches me. Come see what these kids can do.”

New students are always welcome to sign up for The Art of Hip Hop. To learn more, call Scooter at (609) 4424151 or e-mail info@thedashcenter.org. To learn more about all the classes at D.A.S.H. Center in dancing, acting, singing, music and more, visit www.thedashcenter. org.

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By Kate Burrows

for the program, the market must also make the majority of its revenue from agriculture sales, rather than arts and crafts.

“We’re delighted to be a part of the program,” said Market Manager Jessica Troy. “It’s a focus of our mission to promote small, local farmers, and this is yet another way to promote local businesses.”

Troy plans to feature a different winery or brewery every two weeks, and plans to offer snacks and cheeses nearby to complement the tastings. She hopes to eventually partner with local restaurants and nearby businesses in this new venture.

“We are really hoping that local restaurants pick up on this so we can feature food from some of the local restaurants in the area, as well,” she said. “I’m hoping this becomes an opportunity to partner with local businesses and support each other, while also getting the word out to people who wouldn’t otherwise know about all that we offer in the market.”

Proctor Farmers Market is open each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or later.

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This September, the Proctor Farmers market will offer up more than the fresh, local produce and hand-made arts and crafts. Next month, the market will begin offering wine and craft beer tastings as part of a pilot program by the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB).

The market was selected as one of 10 in the state to participate in the program aimed at promoting local breweries and wineries.

Farmers markets were chosen in a lottery that included about 40 qualifying markets throughout the state. In order to qualify, markets must meet a number of requirements, according to WSLCB Communications Director Brian Smith.

“The purpose behind this program is to give potential customers access to locally produced microbrews and wines,” Smith said. “They will be able to not only learn about the products at the market, but they’ll be able to taste what they’re purchasing, which many people prefer to do.”

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FRESH SCENTS. Cyndi Sorrell mixes scents at the Laughing Lotus fragrance bar in Tacoma.

By Jill Russell jill@tacomaweekly.com

In the days of scrimping, saving and cutting back on life’s luxuries, the Laughing Lotus has introduced a product that allows locals to indulge without breaking the bank.

Cyndi Sorrell, business partner of the local craft jewelry and gift store, launched Tacoma’s newest fragrance blending bar at the shop this month.

The bar allows customers to sample and blend more than 30 scents to create custom bath and body products.

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“We want to make it a personal experience,” Sorrell said. “Customers can take their time and play.”

For those needing a little assistance, Sorrell and her team compiled information about each scent, and provide tests and surveys to help customers find their true scent.

Consultants will also be on hand to answer questions and help guide the experience.

“It’s really about having fun,” Sorrell said.

When Sorrell is in need of a little pick-meup, she usually goes for soaps or lotions.

“I consider it a small luxury when I don’t have a lot of money and I want to do something for myself,” she said.

One of Sorrell’s favorite haunts for the past two decades has been the Soapbox, a boutique bath and body shop in Seattle.

The shop inspired her to create something similar for people in Tacoma.

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products out there, Sorrell said Lotus’ bar is unique for two reasons.

“We work hard to get the fragrances as true to the natural scents as possible, so they are not chemical smelling,” she said.

The tests and literature add another element people won’t get elsewhere, she added.

“I haven’t seen anything like that anywhere else,” Sorrell said.

As the bar continues to grow, Sorrell hopes to introduce more scents, add essential oils, and possibly host blending parties for special occasions.

She hopes younger girls and men catch on to the fragrance bar craze, too.

“This should be a place that’s not intimidating and high pressure,” Sorrell said. “It’s a place where you can come play and enjoy simple, small luxuries.”

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Live Music TW PICK OF THE WEEK: CLASSIC CARS AND ROCKIN’ MUSIC COLLIDE AT THE NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE ON AUG. 6 FOR THE REBEL RIOT. BANDS IN THE LINEUP HOT RODDIN’ ROMEOS, THE F***ING EAGLES, THE BLACK CRABS, HISTORIES SAVAGES, ROOFTOP WARRIOR, BROTHERHOOD OF THE BLACK SQUIRREL, 10 MILES OF BAD ROAD, THE CARELESS EATERS AND THE RIFFBROKERS. THE SHOW OPENS AT 10 A.M.

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the concert. Fans can take their photos in front of it and send it in to Nikki Sixx, who will choose one lucky winner to fly out to meet him in Los Angeles.

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Those who don’t need nothin’ but a good time need to be at the Tacoma Dome on Aug. 12 to witness the triple bill of a lifetime – Motley Crue, Poison and the New York Dolls take the stage starting at 7 p.m.

A triumvirate of rock ‘n’ roll legends, these venerable monsters of rock are not only a most seasoned group of iconic performers – they’re gods of glam metal, a subdivision of rock not seen so much these days. Each band is renowned for their bawdy live shows where anything goes, as it should. For example, Motley Crue’s new stage set design is described by the band’s veteran production manager and set designer, Robert Long, as “a hard-hitting Crue rendition of a rock ‘n’ roll burlesque theater.”

According to Long, the entire stage will be enveloped in red velvet drapery and a damask printed wall of guitar amps. Drummer Tommy Lee is also bringing back his 360-degree drum kit rollercoaster that is in itself a sight to behold.

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“We’re looking forward to being together again and to a really special production,” says Crue frontman Vince Neil. “It will also be cool to sing some of those songs we haven’t performed together in almost 20 years.”

In putting together their

set list, the Crue turned to their die-hard fans by conducting a survey, listing every song the band has ever produced. Fans voted at Motley.com and the outcome represents the most rockin’ tunes in the Crue’s catalog.

Poison, which along with Motley Crue still has all four original members, is – also like Crue – still recording and performing after 25 years in the business. This is really saying something considering that frontman Bret Michaels recently suffered a severe and massive brain hemorrhage. He fully recovered, and a month later became the winning contestant on season three of Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” In the Tacoma Dome on Aug. 12, they’re bound to get the crowd pumped with smash hits like “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” “Talk Dirty to Me” and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” among many others.

Since their launch in 1971, the New York Dolls have been heralded as the godfathers of glam.

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Throughout the tour, likeZEBRA will be searching for one lucky fan to win a trip for two to Los Angeles later this year. The winner and their guest will meet Sixx and sit in on Sixx’s radio show. Fans attending the Tacoma Dome concert can take a photo in front of the bus and send it to Nikki@likezebra.com.

This automatically enters fans in the official “On Tour with Nikki Sixx and Sixx Sense” sweepstakes.

The photos will then be uploaded to the likeZebra Facebook page.

“We receive photos of it every day from fans all across the country who are excited to have a chance to meet Nikki in Los Angeles,” says likeZEBRA founder Jon Taggart.” As far as what’s inside of it, the most important piece is Nikki himself! Other than that, the contents of the bus are to be discovered by those who are invited onboard.”

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EASTSIDE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL ETC – The free, family-friendly Eastside Community Festival will be hosted by Fellowship Bible Church at 3806 E. Portland Ave. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and features a day of free activities for all ages, including free lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and ice cream from 3-5 p.m.

There will be many activities including hourly prizes, a car wash, family photos and a fire truck. Info: saijea@ comcast.net.

This popular event, sponsored by Ducks Unlimited and Point Defiance Marina, draws hundreds of eager anglers every year and features prizes and fun for kids and adults alike. Non-fishing folk will enjoy on-land activities including informational booths, music, food and even a free kids trout fishing pond! Kids 12 and under get to fish for free and may win duck calls, free informational magazines and/or valuable prizes for their catch. Volunteers will be on hand to help kids bait hooks, tie knots, net fish and maybe even clean them. Entry fee: $30. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Point Defiance Marina, located at 5912 N. Waterfront Dr. Info: www. metroparkstacoma.org.

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MINUTE TO WIN IT The Golden State Foods Foundation, in conjunction with Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children, will be holding a Minute to Win It challenge and silent auction at Annie Wright School from 6-10 p.m.

The 21 and over event will include barbecue dinner and drinks, dancing and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event benefit a variety of charities with an emphasis on Lindquist Dental Clinic, an organization providing accessible, compassionate and effective care to South Sound children in need. Tickets to play the games are $100 per person, or $300 for a team of four. Spectators tickets are available for $25 per person.

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The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium salutes young readers with a free day at the zoo, in partnership with the Tacoma Public Library’s summer reading program and the Tacoma Mayor’s Officer. Young readers who complete the Tacoma Public Library’s summer reading program receive free admission to the zoo for the day. Info: www.pdza.org.

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by Bob Elhard of the American Association of Wartime Veterans, the seminar aims to educate wartime veterans and surviving spouses of veterans about little-known benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The public is invited to attend free of charge and refreshments will be provided. RSVP by calling (253) 759-8908.

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THE PROCTOR ARTS FEST AND SIDEWALK SALE IS BACK AUG. 6, WITH A DIVERSE LINEUP OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY FROM 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. IN ADDITION TO A NUMBER OF LIVE PERFORMANCES, THE EVENT WILL FEATURE A FARMERS MARKET, FOOD VENDORS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND A JURIED ART SHOW. THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED. INFO: WWW.PROCTORARTSFEST.COM.

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This week’s installment features hit family film “Finding Nemo” at Stewart Heights Park (402 E. 56th St.). Grab some lawn chairs, bring the family and friends to enjoy an outdoor movie in Tacoma’s parks. Movies begin at dusk. Admission is free. Info: www. metroparkstacoma.org.

HAPPENINGS

Promote your community event,

LISE AND FAITH MEMORIAL RUN cats, bunnies and ferrets. Bring your other dogs to play in fenced areas, and ensure you get the right fit for your whole family. Merchants will be on hand offering great products and services to help you with your pets.

Entertainment will feature Automatic Theory, Gina Belliveau, Erina McGann and Maya & Matt. With face painting, doggy wading pools and games, it is a day of fun for the whole family. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Todd Field is located at 1500 N. Warner St. Info: www.duganfoundation.org.

SOUTH TACOMA WORKSHOP

Historic Tacoma and the South Tacoma Business District Association are hosting a workshop on economic incentives for façade restoration. This half-day workshop showcases resources that can assist building and property owners with the rehabilitation process: the brick and mortar of façade restoration, financial incentives from the city’s special tax valuation and façade improvement programs, and case studies from property owners who have transformed their buildings. The workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Stonegate Pizza, located at 5419 South Tacoma Way. Info: (253) 637-9909.

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headquarters is located at 3701 20th St. E. in Fife. Info: www.lemaymuseum.org.

FRI., AUG. 12 MOTLEY CRUE, POISON, NEW YORK DOLLS

FRI., AUG. 19 The epic rockers of Motley Crue, Poison and the New York Dolls are taking the stage at the Tacoma Dome at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $23-$93, at www.ticketmaster.com.

HAPPENINGS –

HAPPENINGS – This week’s edition

features “Twilight Eclipse,” rated PG-13, in McKinley Playfield (4321 McKinley Ave.). Get the family out of the house to enjoy an outdoor movie in Tacoma’s parks. The show starts at dusk and admission is free. Info: www.metroparkstacoma.org.

CAR COLLECTOR SHOWCASE

CELEBRATE HILLTOP HAPPENINGS – Come to the Hilltop neighborhood for a Hilltopia Parade and Celebration starting from Martin Luther King Jr. Way and South 25th Street to People’s Park, 10 a.m. to noon. Then stay for the youth-led music festival Hip Hop in the Park from noon to 8 p.m. Free.

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Come and enjoy a fun, family movie under the stars on the jumbo outdoor screen. Admission is free, and movies start at dusk.

Sprinker Recreation Center is showing “Karate Kid” and moviegoers are encouraged to bring the whole family, friends, blankets and bug spray.

The evening also includes games and activities at 7 p.m. sponsored by Pierce County Parks and Recreation.

Concessions will also be available.

Pets and alcohol are not permitted. Info: www.piercecountywa.org/ parks.

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SAT., AUG. 13

America’s Car Museum has issued an all-points bulletin for the coolest cars in the area to enter its pre-inaugural collector car showcase at ACM’s headquarters in Fife. The show will feature 12 classes, ranging from stock antique cars through present-day sports cars. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and active military, and free for museum members. ACM

MOVIES IN THE PARK

A Puyallup family has suffered a terrible tragedy, and a benefit run has been scheduled in honor of the late Lise Palmer and baby Faith. The 10K ($45), 5K ($35) and 1K ($10) walk/run will take place at Heritage Park, located at 9010 128th St. in Puyallup. For more information or to register, visit www. runforlise.com.

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Defiance Park and ends across the street at the Goldfish Tavern. Runners ages 21 and older will enjoy a refreshing evening run through the park followed by a refreshing frosty beverage at the Goldfish Tavern. The finish line fun includes discounts on food and beverages, special prizes, fish-face contests and more. This 5K, chip-timed race is for runners 21 or older. Register in advance at www. metroparkstacoma.org. Admission is $15. Race starts at 7 p.m.

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The Goldfish Gallop begins at the entrance to Point

the world will change for me/ and be so wonderful…” so begins the theme song for Nickelodeon’s “iCarly,” starring one of Hollywood’s hottest young stars. Dance and sing along as teen star Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly herself) performs live in concert on Dancing Crazy Tour at the Pantages Theater. The singer/actress released her debut album, “Sparks Fly,” in 2010. The follow-up, “High Maintenance,” is an EP and was released in March 2011. Kids love this upbeat, fun pop singer/actress – and parents will be dancing along, too. Tickets are $55-$125, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org.

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MUSIC – “I know, you see/ somehow

main event features “The Viper” Randy Orton vs. “Captain Charisma” Christian for the world heavyweight championship in a street fight. Tickets are $15-$60 and available at www.ticketmaster.com.

MEDITATE WITH NATURE ETC – W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory is hosting an hour of meditation guided by Megan Zaback among the beautiful floral displays at the conservatory. Bring your own mat or pillow to sit on. Suggested donation: $10. Info: www.metroparkstacoma.org.

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This year, Sleep Country USA is giving away 1,000 tickets to foster families for free admission to Wild Waves. Bring a donation of school supplies and receive half-off admission. The theme park is located at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S. in Federal Way. Sleep Country will also accept donations of school supplies at all stores. For more information or to register, visit www.sleepcountry.com.

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TUES., AUG. 23 BOOKMAKING FOR TWEENS

worldly.” Well, we are in the world aren’t we? Why should a great play not tackle “world issues” and put them out on the table? Well, search no more. Twenty-six year old Kasey Little’s dreams of becoming a rock superstar are coming true. Following in her father’s footsteps, the late great gospel legend A.J. Little, Kasey becomes the “next best thing” in the music industry. As she embarks on her journey, nothing could have prepared her for the reality of what being a “star” really means and what really goes on in the entertainment industry behind the scenes. With the tagline “Sex, drugs, rock & roll…and Jesus Christ? Regardless of your situation, he fits into all equations,” you had better be prepared for the ride of your life when you sit down to watch this jaw-dropping and aweinspiring production that is like no other. The production runs Sept. 2 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sept. 3-4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Pantages Theater. Tickets: $30-$45. Info: www. broadwaycenter.org.

WANDA SYKES

If you have a young person interested in making a book or journal, they might want to check out this free class at the University Place branch of the Pierce County Library. All materials are provided, and pre-registration is required. The class takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, located at 3609 Market Place W. Register online at www.piercecountylibrary.org.

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FRI., AUG. 26 BRIAN REGAN LIVE

Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country.

His non-stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities each year since 2005 and continues through 2011.

It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Regan’s fan base. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Regan consistently fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. Regan takes the stage at the Pantages Theater at 7:30 p.m. The Pantages is located at 901 Broadway. Tickets: $45. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org.

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BULLETIN BOARD MARITIME FEST ETC – The 19th annual Tacoma Maritime Fest is back at Thea Foss Park on Aug. 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tall ships, paddleboard and sailing boat races, free train rides and harbor tours, and quick and dirty boat building will be part of the fun.

The event will also feature music, food, toy boat building and racing for kids. Admission is free. Info: www. maritimefest.org.

“A PICTURE OF LIFE”

SENIOR MONTH

The weather is grand and the crowds are small – a perfect time for folks 65 or better to enjoy half off general admission to Northwest Trek and take a leisurely stroll through the core area’s paved walkways or sit awhile on one of the many benches along the way. Enjoy a lovely ride on the tram and experience the exhilarating herding behaviors that only happen during the fall season. Half off admission lasts through September. Info: www.metroparkstacoma. org.

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SKYHAWKS BASKETBALL CAMP

HAPPENINGS – The Skyhawks Bas-

ketball Camp for boys and girls ages 7-12 will be held at the Lakewood Community Center, located at 9112 Lakewood Dr. S.W., in Lakewood.

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. The camp takes place Aug. 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee for the week is $135. To register for the camp, contact Skyhawks at 1 (800) 804-3509 or online at www. skyhawks.com. For more information contact Pierce County Parks and Recreation at (253) 798-4177.

Wanda Sykes is one of the funniest stand-up comics today and ranks among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America. An Emmy Award-winning writer from “The Chris Rock Show,” she is beloved for her role as Barb on “The New Adventures of Old Christine” and appearances on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and in November 2009, “The Wanda Sykes Show.” Sykes’ shamelessly honest dry humor and range – from voicing cartoons to roasting the president at the White House – makes her a comedy favorite. Sykes takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Pantages Theater. Tickets: $49-$89.

Info: www.broadwaycenter.org.

LIVE IT OUT LOUD MUSIC – This summer rock-music school is for aspiring musicians 1218 years old who want to live the dream and earn prizes. It is an eight-week course designed to create, develop and perform on a professional level. The program ends Aug. 14 with a contest performance at the Temple Theater Ballroom. Register at Ted Brown Music or call (253) 272-3211. Tuition is $250. For complete details on Live It Out Loud program go to www.liveitoutloudtacoma.com.

DRUM CIRCLE

MUSIC – This all-ages event is every

Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Ted Brown Music store in Tacoma. It is not necessary to bring a drum; the store has drums available to use.

Info: www.tedbrownmusic.com.

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BRIGADE ENCAMPMENT

The exhibit runs through Aug. 28, Wednesdays-Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Ave. Info: www.wshs.org.

A CHANCE TO DANCE

ROSE GARDEN PRUNING PARTY

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.

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Every Thursday from 4:306:30 p.m. through Sept. 8, join the Tacoma Rose Society members as they do some summer pruning in the Point Defiance Rose Garden, located at 5400 N. Pearl St. This is a great opportunity to learn about rose growing, care and maintenance from experienced rosarians while lending a hand with this necessary and muchappreciated volunteer work. Info: www.metroparkstacoma.org.

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CANCER PREVENTION COOKING COURSE

week-long camp offers a morning time for beginning dancers ages 6-11 and during the afternoon for kids ages 9-15 with some dance skills. The camp is held at the Elk Plain Elementary Dance Studio, located at 22015 22nd Ave. E. in Spanaway Aug. 8-12. The fee for the morning session is $52, or $65 for the afternoon session. For more information or to register, call Pierce County Parks and Recreation at (253) 841-6812. Info: www.piercecountywa.org/parks.

CRITICAL CONVERSATION

‘SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY’

Dr. Maxine Mimms is a leader in the design and implementation of a transformative education model for underperforming students, a model that includes partnerships with faith-based organizations and public schools. As a professor at Antioch University in Seattle, Dr. Mimms designed and implemented a master’s program with a site-based model for experienced educators. She has provided educational consulting services in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California and New York. Her consulting focus includes the areas of curriculum design and instructional methods, and particularly on the development of basic skills in reading and math. She has served on the Washington Governor’s Committee for Educational Reform, with an emphasis on assessments and budget revitalization. Come see her speak every second Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Greater Love C.M.E. Church, located at 3403 S. Proctor St. Admission is free. Info: (253) 376-6361.

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Journey back to the year 1855 with Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, when the fur brigades from east of the Cascades camped at Fort Nisqually. More than 100 volunteers will recreate the arrival of the 1855 fur brigades to this Hudson’s Bay Company post. The camp brings the sights and sounds of early Washington Territory back to life. Enjoy entertainment ranging from fur trappers’ races to an elegant ladies’ tea, from dancing to the music of bagpipes, and much, much more. Brigade Encampment has something for the whole family including the popular “Engagé for the Day” program and Kids’ Alley, where visitors may participate in hands-on presentations. Upon learning new skills, such as firestarting with flint and steel, blacksmithing or spinning wool, visitors can sign on as an honorary apprentice for the day with the Hudson’s Bay Company. The museum is located inside Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors/students/ military, and $5 for children ages 4 to 17. Info: www.metroparkstacoma. org.

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GET OUT OF THE RUT

Many people have a pre-conceived notion of what they think a “Gospel Stage Play” should be about. In actuality, the word Gospel just means truth. If a “Gospel” play is not covering reality, it is not really worth seeing. You often hear the comment “Oh that play was too

Trek Wildlife Park this Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5. Learn all about the exciting rut, or breeding, habits of hooved animals like deer, sheep, elk and moose. Watch and listen as they grunt, snort, bugle and spar. From wild romance to turbulent action, you will not want to miss this three-day kickoff to the most dramatic time of year at Northwest Trek. Activities are free with park admission. Info: www.nwtrek.org.

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End your summer with a wild weekend during the Get Out of the Rut celebration at Northwest ETC –

Fulcrum Gallery presents “Science and Industry,” a collection of oil paintings by Peter Sheesley.

The exhibition runs through Aug. 13.

Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry serves as Sheesley’s muse.

A study in realism and chiaroscuro, these paintings capture the moody, dark atmosphere of this cavernous space. More cathedral than museum, it is a place of worship and inspiration. Sheesley was drawn to art through a figure drawing class and exposure to Lucian Freud paintings.

He received a master’s degree in fine art in figurative painting from the New York Academy of Art and currently resides in Centralia. Info: www.fulcrumtacoma.com.

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Each Thursday from Aug. 4-25, participants in The Cancer Project’s Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Course will learn proper diet and nutrition to stay healthy. The Rx for better health? It is a low-fat, vegetarian diet. Load up on fruits, vegetables and whole grains – they are naturally low in fat, chock-full of fiber and filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals. Cut down on fatty foods and added fats and oils, particularly saturated fats, which have been linked to an increased risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer. Look for healthy substitutes for dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt, which have been implicated in the occurrence of certain cancers. Attend this four-course series to learn more.

The classes take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Department of Veteran Affairs – American Lake, located at 9600 Veterans Dr. Info: www.foodforlife4veteransaffairs. eventbrite.com.

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON The American Art Company is having a staying-in-business sale through Aug. 6, where all two-dimensional artwork on display is being offered at a 50 percent discount. All pieces are custom-framed, original works by world-renowned artists.

Come in and discover a treasure while supporting the arts in Tacoma.

American Art Company is located at 1126 Broadway Plaza. Info: (253) 272-4327.

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Bring the family and spend the day experiencing Pacific Northwest Native American culture at “In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts.” Returning for its sixth year at the Washington State History Museum, the Northwest’s largest Native American arts exhibit showcases an assortment of 21 sculptures, paintings, photographs and other mixed media chosen for public viewing by a panel of Native American art experts. Returning artists include Chholing Taha, Erin Genia, Linley Logan and Ramon Murillo.

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

Privacy Timeless, classic beauty .35 Ac. Updated 1- level 3 bdr.

2 ba. Rec. room could be used for 4th bdr. Fenced, New carpets, 5L^ Ă&#x2026;VVYZ new lighting, Stainless steel appls. Freshly painted neutral colors. Must see interior.

Close to J.B.L.M 0 Down W/ Pierce County Assistance M.L.S. 251180 Better Properties Real Estate Call Today Sarah Hammer 253-882-8338 e-mail sarahhammer 49@gmail.com

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Spacious U.P. Home $349,950

With 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large family room and a huge back yard- this home 2900 sq. ft. home has room for all...

Add a beautiful custom kitchen (w/ adjoining deck for dining al fresco,) lovely architectural details and generous room sizes, PLUS a master bedroom on the mainthis home is truly appealing.

M.L.S. # 181400 Call or email for more details: Shannon Agent Extraordinaire 253-691-1800 or shannonsells@ hotmail.com Better Properties North Proctor

6925 Hillgrove Lane SW $370,000 Timeless, classic beauty w/ upgrades galore, sits on estate like lawn w/ lovely landscaping.

W/ 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, this gorgeous home beckons you ^ JOHYT LHZ` Ă&#x2026;VVY plan. Pick your master bedroom- one on the THPU Ă&#x2026;VVY VY [HRL the one upstairs- the choice is yours.

Huge 2 car garage w/ additional shop area- very appealing to some; spacious living room, dining room & sweet kitchen appeal to all. Newer windows, heat pump & A/C. Rumored to have once been owned by the Rockefellers...

MLS# 224641 Shannon Agent Extraordinaire 253-691-1800 or shannonsells@hotmail. com Better Properties North Proctor

Immaculate Rambler Ready 2 Move In

1225 E. 64th St., Tacoma 1629 sq. feet. $134,999 3 lg. Bedrooms.

10 foot walk-in closet. Lg living room w/wood I\YUPUN Ă&#x201E;YLWSHJL Lg family room with storage, bar, new carpet and counter top. 2 full bathrooms.

Parking 3 cars.

Lots of storage.

Stove, frig, washer dryer included.

Fenced yard. Call Angela 253-310-5218.

4005 N. Visscher Tacoma, WA 98407 $234,000

Exceptionally maintained home in quiet neighborhood.

This 3 bdrm house is walking distance to Pt. +LĂ&#x201E;HUJL =HZZH\S[ Park, and Hwys and has just under 1,600 sq ft! New JHYWL[ UL^ Ă&#x2026;VVYZ in kitchen and downstairs & great Ă&#x2026;H[ IHJR`HYK 2 car garage, RV parking, manicured lawn.

Great house come check it out!

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Monica Scott 253-861-0449

Owners say sell!!

A Townhome that lives like a condo

Duplex possibilities.

:OLMĂ&#x201E;LSK Lane E, Fife $254,900 3 bed, 2 bath.

Desirable hard [V Ă&#x201E;UK .H[LK 55+ Community.

Elegant home with soaring ceilings, NYLH[ Ă&#x2026;VVY WSHU with over 1,500 sq ft on one level.

Light, bright and airy throughout.

Large formal dining room and gourmet kitchen with huge breakfast bar plus eating area!

Living room with NHZ Ă&#x201E;YLWSHJL (PY conditioned. 2 private patios, laundry room and large garage with abundant storage.

Move in ready.

5503 15th St E, Fife $249,900.

Professional VMĂ&#x201E;JLZ Warehouse, light manufacturing, VMĂ&#x201E;JL ZWHJL Live and work at the same place.

Remodeled interior. The possibilities are endless. Wired for internet and high tech cabling. 12 car frontage parking. .HYHNL ^PSS Ă&#x201E;[ at least 4 cars.

Insulated and lighted warehouse with electric door opener.

Conveniently located with easy freeway access.

Was rented for $2800 per month.

MLS# 194325 Tom James Coldwell Banker Bain

MLS# 206753 Tom James Coldwell Banker Bain

253-841-9100

253-841-9100

4226 S 375th Pl., Auburn, WA 98001 $429,950

1513 N. 7th St Tacoma, WA 98403 $289,000

Amazing waterfront property on Trout Lake in Fife School District! Imagine waking up to your own retreat with 85â&#x20AC;&#x2122; no bank waterfront!

4 bed, 2.75 baths.

Slate entry & wood Ă&#x2026;VVYZ NYLL[ `V\ ;VUZ of windows provide light & views from entire rear of home.

Master bedroom with 5 piece bath, large walk-in closet & a deck to view & relax from. Fireplace, vaulted ceilings, garage w/work space & plenty of storage. Large kitchen has family room . One bedroom VU THPU Ă&#x2026;VVY Amazing landscape.

Call today!

Stephanie Lynch stephanielynch.com (253) 203-8985

Classic Victorian w/the comfort of modern updates.

Hardi plank siding, newer roof, plumbing & electrical. Beautiful hardwoods throughout main Ă&#x2026;VVY .YLH[ size living room w/original built-ins Ă&#x2026;V^Z PU[V ZWHJPV\Z dining room off of kitchen. 3 bdrms & gorgeous full IH[O VU UK Ă&#x2026;VVY Finished family YVVT VU YK Ă&#x2026;VVY makes space for everyone! Roomy but maintainable Ă&#x2026;H[ IHJR`HYK PZ perfect for outdoor entertaining.

Call Today

Monica Scott 253-861-0449

1502 S J St, Tacoma 98405 use your imagination. $275,000 1502 built in 1925, MLS#:185526 1508 built in 1895 and 3 homes on one parcel- possible 1010 South 15th built in lot line revision +LĂ&#x201E;UH[LS` ZVTL charm left in these old to revert back beauties. to 3 single Shannon Agent family homes.

Extraordinaire Corner lot, 253-691-1800 or central location, possible mixed shannonsells@hotmail. com zoning. Good Better Properties North rental income Proctor possibility or

REALTORS

REALTORS

Lakewood MLS #144234 10 East Rd 3 bd, 2.5 ba 2,612sf Tacoma $544,000

MLS #194055 2921 40th St 2 bd, 1 ba 1,196sf Tacoma $159,900

MLS #194385 4718 N Mullen St 3 bd, 1 ba 1,856sf Tacoma $229,000

MLS #222541 7317 N Skyview Lane #L 103 2 bd, 1.75 ba 1,080sf Tacoma $139,000

Call Mark Hulen today! 253.761.8888 Better Properties N. Proctor

Investors: Looking to Buy Investment Properties or Business Opportunities?

The time to act is NOW! While Prices are Right!

CALL DAN KUCHAN 253-221-2209

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Rent New Home Fife/Tacoma

Crescent Park Apartments

2 STORY HOUSE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2,400 SQ FT. 3 BEDROOMS, 1 OFFICE, OPEN LOFT, FORMAL DINING RM, LIVING RM, OPEN KITCHEN W/ ISLAND & NOOK, 2 ½ BATHS 2CAR GARAGE, GAS HEATING & RANGE, FENCED BACKYARD & COVERED PATIO. $1,600mo/rent & $900 deposit 6620 Park St E, 98424 Radiance Community Credit/ background check Call for info or to view home: 253905-3218

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(253) 983-9383.

Fife Village 2 Bedroom, Covered Parking. Close to Bus Line $750 per month.

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COMMERCIAL

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Office/Retail Building For Sale 7240 McKinley Ave. Great Day Care Facility & Location. 3,200 SF. 4 Individual suites. Ground level. Ample parking.

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Contact David Sheean.

(253) 722-1407

Lakewood Food & Beverage Businesses 4 Sale with Owner Contract POPULAR BAR AND GRILL featuring the largest outdoor, class H amphitheater events in the state. This non-franchise business is for sale for $210,000. Terms are avail.

TACOMA TAVERN Price $150,000 with $75K Down, Real E. is also avail.

TACOMA LOUNGE Price $125,000 with $50K Down, Nice Kitchen.

TACOMA SPORTS BAR Price $80,000 with $40K Down.

RURAL LIVING: - ASHFORD, WA- Restr./Lounge, $150,000 with $50K Down, Real E. Avail: 3.4 Commercial Acres for Future Devel., 3 BR Remodeled Home, laundromat.

- HOQUIAM WA Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lonesome Dove Tavern with cocktails, Price $75,500 with $35K Down - ELMA WA Alibi Sports Bar, Price $50,000 with $35K Down, Real E. is also Avail.

CALL RICHARD PICTON or ED PUNCHAK 253-581-6463 253-224-7109

FOR SALE New Platform Bdrm Set Includes Dresser, Mirror, Nightstand, Headboard, Footboard, Rails. Still Boxed.

Retails at $2600. Will Take $850. 253.539.1600

All New Pillow Top Mattress Set! Queen Size w/Warranty, Still in Original Plastic. Can +LSP]LY :HJYPĂ&#x201E;JL 539-1600 Full or Twin Mattress Set New Factory Sealed.

Delivery Available. $120 Will Take.

(253) 539-1600 Black Iron Canopy Bed w/Orthopedic Mattress Set. New, Still in )V_ :HJYPĂ&#x201E;JL

(253) 539-1600 All New King Pillow Top Mattress Box Set 3 Pieces. New & Factory Sealed w/Warranty.. $249.

Can Deliver (253) 537 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3056 New Adjustable Bed With Memory Foam Mattress.

Wall Hugger with Warranty. $2800 >PSS :HJYPĂ&#x201E;JL MVY 253.539.1600

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offers electric service of commercial, industrial, residential, & marine construction.

Also offers CCTV, security & fire systems.

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FURNITURE

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$450/month 1 Bedroom Apts. $200 Deposit. Laundry on site. Quiet Area. Good Parking. Most units, no stairs. Water, Sewer & Garbage included. Call Manager

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NOTICES

NOTICES

NOTICES July 20, 2011 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To: Darcia Scarborough

TO: Shawn Ronald Allen Robinson

In the Guardianship of: J.III, F.L. DOB: 10/15/95 Case Number: PUY-G-06/11-035

In the Guardianship of: R., A-J. G. DOB: 09/22/2005 Case Number: PUY-G-06/11-036

YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on Thursday the 22nd day of September, 22011 at 9:00 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.

To: Francis Lee John Jr.

You are summoned to appear for a Initial Hearing on Thursday the 13th day of October 2011 at 9:00a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

FAILURE TO APPEAR ,PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFUALT JUDGEMENT. IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS FOR THE PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON

In the Guardianship of: J.III, F.L. DOB: 10/15/95 Case Number: PUY-G-06/11-035

In re: Estate of: PUY-CV-02/11-043

YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

McKENZIE TURNIPSEED CREDITORS Date of Birth: 10-31-1947 Date of Death: 10-14-2010 Deceased.

You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on Thursday the 22nd day of September, 22011 at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has ILLU HWWVPU[LK HUK OHZ X\HSPĂ&#x201E;LK HZ (KTPUPZ[YH[VY on behalf of the Estate of McKenzie Turnipseed, whose last known residential address was:_11702 Madera Dr. SW, Lakewood, Wa. 98499

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.

TO: Mario Alcantar In the Welfare of: R.L. A. DOB: 06/29/11 Case Number: PUY-CW-07/11-040 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

NOTICE

TO

ALL persons having claims against the estate are required to present such claims in writing, with proper vouchers or other documentation of liability, to the Administrator of the Estate at the below stated HKKYLZZ ^P[OPU KH`Z HM[LY [OL Ă&#x201E;YZ[ W\ISPJH[PVU VM this notice or forever be barred [8.04.340 of Tribal Probate Code].

DATED at Tacoma, Washington, this 26th day of July, 2011.

KATHI JO BETHKE Administrator c/o Miller, Quinian & Auter, P.S., Inc. 1019 Regents Blvd., #204 Fircrest, Washington 98466 253-565-5019

You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on Monday the 3rd day of October, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. TO: Paula E. Wayne In the Welfare of: W., K. R. DOB: 12/03/08 Number: PUY-CW-02/11-013

Case

YOU are hereby summoned to appear for a Review Hearing in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

You are summoned to appear for a Review Hearing on Monday the 19th day of September, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.720, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS.

TO: Paula E. Wayne In the Welfare of: T-W., K. DOB: 11/18/07 Number: PUY-CW-02/11-014

Case

July 28, 2011

NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING Notice is hereby given that the City Of Milton will hold a community meeting Thursday, August 11, 2011, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Milton Fire Station, 1000 Laurel Street, Milton, WA. The community meeting is to receive public input on city service priorities for the 2012 Budget.

The public is invited and encouraged to participate in the meeting. Those wishing to submit written comments may do so at the public hearing or by submitting them to the Deputy City Clerk, Milton City Hall, 1000 Laurel Street, Milton, WA 98354.

For questions or further information, please contact City Hall at 253-517-2705.

Amy Stevenson-Ness Deputy City Clerk If you need ADA please contact City Hall at prior to the meeting. Thank you.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Milton will hold a public hearing to receive public comment regarding interim zoning amendments relating to medical cannabis collective gardens; scheduled for August 15, 2011,at approximately 7:00 pm, in the Council Chambers, 1000 Laurel Street, Milton, WA. For questions or further information, please contact City Administrator Subir Mukerjee at 253-517-2706.

Amy Stevenson-Ness Deputy City Clerk If you need ADA accommodations, please contact City Hall at (253) 517-2705 prior to the meeting. Thank you.

CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF MILTON 15TH AVENUE RESERVOIR PAINTING PROJECT Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Milton, 1000 Laurel Street, Milton, Washington 98354, up to 10:00 a.m.; local time on Thursday, August 18, 2011, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to provide for the 15th Avenue Reservoir Painting Project.

The Work for Schedule A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reservoir Interior Painting shall be physically complete within 20 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. Should Schedule B â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reservoir Exterior Painting also be awarded, an additional 15 working days shall be added to the Contract. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto [OH[ HYL VU Ă&#x201E;SL H[ [OL VMĂ&#x201E;JL VM [OL *P[` *SLYR Milton City Hall, Washington.

The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Contract Provisions.

All Proposals must be accompanied by a JLY[PĂ&#x201E;LK JOLJR JHZOPLYZ JOLJR TVUL` VYKLY VY bid bond payable to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;City of Miltonâ&#x20AC;? and in HU HTV\U[ VM UV[ SLZZ [OHU Ă&#x201E;]L WLYJLU[ VM the total amount bid.

Contract Provisions and Contract Plans may be L_HTPULK H[ [OL VMĂ&#x201E;JL VM [OL *P[` VM 4PS[VU SVJHS WSHU JLU[LYZ PU [OL WYVQLJ[ HYLH VY [OL VMĂ&#x201E;JL of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Licensed Contractors and Material Suppliers may obtain a copy of the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans, free of charge, in electronic format (PDF on compact disk(s)) along with registration as a planholder only at the Seattle VMĂ&#x201E;JL VM [OL 7YVQLJ[ ,UNPULLY .YH` 6ZIVYUL Inc., 701 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 284-0860. Request for Contract Provisions and Plans may be faxed ((206) 283-3206) or emailed (grayosborne@go.com). Request must include company name, physical address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. Registration as a planholder is required to obtain Contract Addenda.

accommodations, (253) 517-2705

AMY STEVENSON-NESS DEPUTY CITY CLERK

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

On the 1st day of August, 2011, the City Council of the City of Milton, WA, passed Ordinance No. 1777-11. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:

On the 1st day of August, 2011, the City Council of the City of Milton, WA, passed Ordinance No. 1778-11. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:

CITY OF MILTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 1777-11

CITY OF MILTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 1778-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MILTON, WASHINGTON; AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR KING COUNTY TAX PARCEL NUMBERS 3321049051 AND 3321049021, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MILTON, WASHINGTON; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR KING COUNTY TAX PARCEL NUMBERS 331049021 AND 3321049051 TO RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY FROM BUSINESS ON PARCEL 3321049021 AND FROM PART BUSINESS PART RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY ON PARCEL 3321049051; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

YOU are hereby summoned to appear for a Review Hearing in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

You are summoned to appear for a Review Hearing on Monday the 19th day of September 2011 at 9:00a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.720, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACE IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS.

Snacks and beverages provided!

If planning to participate, please call [OL *P[` VM 4PS[VUÂťZ 7\ISPJ >VYR VMĂ&#x201E;JL at 253-922-8738 or via email at Jhoward@cityofmilton.net.

PETS Pets of the Week

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Travis & Timmyâ&#x20AC;?

Travis and Timmy came into the shelter as strays.

These two boys are only 1 1/2 years old. They are neutered males and best friends. These two domestic medium haired cats have beautiful black spotting. Travis and Timmy are incredibly affectionate and outgoing. They love to be the center of attention.

When not snuggling with each other, they would love to be snuggling with you! Ref. # 451028/29.

Check out their video on facebook at www. facebook.com/ TacomaHumane.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Banditâ&#x20AC;? is a ball of energy. This perfect sized â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; loves to please. He not only knows how to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;downâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, but he also dances in circles. Bandit is a 3 year old neutered male. He is a German Shepherd/ Beagle mix. He came to the shelter when his owners couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care for him anymore. Since then heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stolen the hearts of many of the shelterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff and volunteers. Bandit will steal your heart as well.

He is looking for a home where he could get lots of exercise and lose a little weight. Come check him out today! Ref. # 413351.

Visit us at 2608 Center Street in Tacoma www. thehumanesociety.org

Metro Animal Services Pets of the Week 1200 39th Ave SE Puyallup, WA 98374 253-299-PETS

www.metroanimalservices.org

Lugh

Is a big handsome boy who is full of love looking for his forever family

Stubs

Is a purr machine who is in need of finding his forever family

Currently available animals are featured on our website www.MetroAnimalServices.org

CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE

Case

Date: Saturday- August 6, 2011 Time: 10:00AM to 2:30PM Where: East Fork Hylebos Creek (meet at the gravel parking lot of the >LZ[ 4PS[VU 7HYR IHSSĂ&#x201E;LSKZ 2LU[ :[ ULHY [OL JVYULY VM 2LU[ :[ 7VY[LY Way)

Questions should be directed to the Project Manager, Steve Clarke at (206) 284-0860.

CITY OF MILTON PUBLIC NOTICE

In the Welfare of: T-W., K. DOB: 11/18/07 Number: PUY-CW-02/11-014

Come join us for a day of habitat restoration on the East Fork Hylebos Creek Forest Area in Milton. Help remove invasive species such as English ivy and Himalayan blackberry.

Learn the importance of restoring habitat and protecting our natural spaces.

Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Milton, Washington. The City of Milton expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City.

You are summoned to appear for a Review Hearing on Monday the 19th day of September 2011 at 9:00a.m.

TO: Richard Fryberg-Jones

Help the environment and have some fun!

The work to be performed under this contract consists of two schedules. Schedule A Reservoir Interior Painting is to sandblast and recoat the interior surface of the 0.35 MG reservoir at the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15th Avenue Booster Site, along with the installation of a new roof vent, patching existing holes in shell surface, and other minor improvements. Schedule B Reservoir Exterior Painting is an optional with Owner schedule of work and includes pressure washing and recoating the exterior surface of the 0.35 MG reservoir at the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15th Avenue Booster site.

YOU are hereby summoned to appear for a Review Hearing in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.720, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACE IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS.

NOTICES

Posted/Published: August 5, 2011

Posted/Published: August 5, 2011 For the full text of the Ordinances, please contact Milton City Hall, 1000 Laurel Street or call (253) 517-2705

For the full text of the Ordinances, please contact Milton City Hall, 1000 Laurel Street or call (253) 517-2705

VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS

WARMLY WELCOMED FOR â&#x20AC;&#x153;MEMORY COMMUNITY PROJECTâ&#x20AC;?

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Tell the most memorable story from your life, the lessons that were learned, and the wise words you want to pass along to your children/grandchildren. You will recieve a DVD in which you are the leading character, and a free \WSVHK [V V\Y VMĂ&#x201E;JPHS ^LIZP[L www.memorycommunity.org.

Please send a brief description of your story and a little introduction of yourself to Deyung at deyungchou@centurylink.net We will contact you to schedule an appointment if your story is selected. You can also call Deyung at 253-8582445.

[V Ă&#x201E;[ `V\Y ZJOLK\SL HUK PU[LYLZ[Z such as meeting your Little at school, going on an outing or attending an agency-planned activity. For more information, visit www.bbbsps.org or call 253.396.9630.

Meals on Wheels at Federal Way Senior Center seeks morning volunteers: One Co-coordinator, Friday and Monday; two Callers, Monday; three Packers, Wednesday; two Drivers, Thursday. To learn more, call 206-727-6250.

Be a Big Brother!

Becoming a Big is a fun and easy way to volunteer in your community and make a BIG difference in the life of a child.

There are several program options

Join us in changing lives!

Changing Rein offers equine assisted services to differentlyabled individuals. Currently the program offers several volunteer opportunities.

Our primary need at present is for program volunteers who work with our horses and support our riders in therapeutic and adaptive lessons. Other volunteer opportunities include: grounds maintenance and administrative/ clerical work. Must be at least 14 years old to participate. Horse experience helpful, but not necessary. Training provided.

For more information contact: Kelli McMorris at 580-704-9501 or email kelli.mcmorris@yahoo.com.

Donate time and receive free groceries.

Volunteers needed with skills in management, organization, clerical, food handling, warehousing, maintenance etc. and receive free groceries MYVT H 5VU 7YVĂ&#x201E;[ -VVK Distribution Program. Older teens are welcomed to volunteer and gain valuable work experience. Contact Ms. Lee at (253) 677-7740 for further information.

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