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VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORM ‘Celebrity’ guide dog finds DIRT PATCH TO PLAYGROUND new home in Tacoma BY MATT NAGLE matt@tacomaweekly.com

PHOTO BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

About 200 volunteers spent their Saturday shoveling wood chips, wrenching bolts into place and painting boards to create a playground just in time for school to start at the jointly located SOAR Academy and Destiny Charter School in Tacoma’s Eastside. school starts and the campus adds SOAR Academy’s elementary school to the jointly operated facility, the day ended with a sweaty but smiling group of volunteers and a brand new playground. Destiny opened its doors in 2015 at the former John R. Rogers Elementary School in Tacoma’s Eastside neighboru See PLAYGROUND / page 5

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ast Saturday morning started with a neglected patch of dirt in a back lot alongside the Destiny Middle School building in Tacoma’s Eastside. On this last weekend of the summer vacation before

In March of last year, People magazine, at People.com, began following the life of a sweet little puppy named Murphy. It seems that Murphy was destined to do great things in his doggy life starting with his first day of school at Guiding Eyes for the Blind in Yorktown Heights, NY. Young Murphy was a chosen one — a yellow lab on a 16-month journey to become a guide dog for a blind or visually impaired person, and his training began at the tender age of three weeks old. Meanwhile back here in Tacoma, as Murphy was in New York learning the ropes for his grown-up years, LindaKay Drake was enjoying her very busy life with her German shepard guide dog Campbell, also a graduate of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. To say that LindaKay is an active and giving woman is putting it mildly. She does a lot of volunteer work at her church, she’s a high-ranking belt in karate (just two belts shy of her black belt) and she takes part in a blind knitting group knitting afghans for veterans and hats for the homeless, and these are just some examples of her activities. LindaKay and Campbell did every-

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LindaKay Drake and best friend Murphy are now back in Tacoma from training school, enjoying lots of love and fun activities together. thing together, but he was reaching his senior years, and LindaKay needed a new companion that could keep up with her — even though it nearly broke her heart having to say goodbye to Campbell (a.k.a. “Mr. Handsome,” as he was affecu See GUIDE DOG / page 10

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DE-ESCALATE REACTS TO SUPREME COURT SENDING I-940 TO BALLOT De-Escalate ready for the campaign and confident of a win

This week, Carter the Crater Gator found another impressive road divot to stretch out in. To be honest, we’ve had a difficult time with this critter. He can’t get over the fact that he’ll always be second-fiddle when compared to Percival, and frankly, he’s been getting a little snarky. While we’ve let him know that his replacement could waddle through the front door of the Tacoma Weekly office at any moment, the toothy sourpuss has countered with his own threat of “pulling a Percival” and disappearing. With this in mind, we are still in the process of trying out new pothole seeking varmints. If you’ve got any ideas, please send them to jgimse@ tacomaweekly.com.

The State Supreme Court ruled Aug. 28 that I-940 must be placed on the November ballot. The Court also ruled that ESHB 3003 was not passed as an alternative. The mood at De-Escalate was one of determination and confidence. “We are disappointed that the court ruled this way but all along our campaign has been ready for November. The public has asked for these changes. We look forward to talking about the issues across the state,” said Monisha Harrell, cochair of De-Escalate Washington and board chair of Equal Rights Washington. The campaign is frustrated that the court voided ESHB 3003. “The work we did with law enforcement to reach a consensus agreement on police reform was tough, honest, and groundbreaking, and we are disappointed that the court took the position it did,” said Tim Reynon, co-chair of De-Escalate Washington and a Puyallup Tribe of Indians councilmember. Much of the De-Escalate leadership team has been working on this issue for years. The campaign is a broad coalition of Latinos, Black Americans, Native Americans, civil rights champions, disability rights organizations, poverty advocates, LGBTQ+, Asian American and Pacific Islanders, labor, and community organizers who formed a powerful grass roots campaign.

On Dec. 28, 2017, nearly 360, 000 signatures were delivered to the Secretary of State’s office and on Jan. 23, the secretary certified I-940 to the legislature. The signatures represented the work of thousands of volunteers, donors, supporters, and endorsers. Public support has been consistent and mirrors the results of the three polls done over the course of the campaign. The latest poll was done in the spring and gives I-940 a 47-point lead, with broad bi-partisan support on both sides of the mountains. The ballot campaign will focus on the motivation for the much-needed reforms, all of which are based on best practices recommended by national task forces on policing and by law enforcement leadership groups. I-940 closes some big gaps in state law. I-940 will: • require violence de-escalation and mental health training; • require first aid training for all officers and require that police render first aid at the scene; • remove the de facto immunity and adopts an objective reasonable office standard; • require completely independent investigations of police use of deadly force; • require involvement and notification of tribal governments where a tribal person was killed u See I-940 / page 10

MISSING PERSON Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to locate Ginger Gover, who has been missing under suspicious circumstances since July of 2018. On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Ginger Gover drove from her home in Olympia to visit friends in downtown Tacoma and then in Eatonville. At 10:20 a.m. Gover called her friend in Eatonville to say that she was on her way from Tacoma but had to stop and fix a flat tire. Another friend reportedly met Gover at the Chevron at 112th and Canyon Rd. and helped her change her tire; the friend said that Gover drove away heading to Eatonville. She Fridays at 10:30pm on

never arrived and has not been seen or heard from since. On August 6, Gover’s dark green 2000 Honda Civic was found abandoned in a warehouse complex on Valley Ave. NW in Puyallup. The vehicle had been completely stripped and likely dumped off a trailer in the early morning hours of August 4. Ginger Lynn Gover is a 41 year old white female, 5’7” tall, 135 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. Gover acts as a caregiver for her father and it is highly unusual for her to not contact him or her friends.

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USO, GOOGLE.ORG PROVIDE TRAINING, CAREER GUIDANCE TO LOCAL VETERANS Google.org is giving a grant to the USO to provide training and career guidance for transitioning military personnel, military spouses, and veterans. The $2.5 million grant will enable USO to incorporate the Google IT support professional certificate into their programming. Starting on Oct. 1, the program will be available at the USO Pathfinder Transition office in Sea-Tac Airport and Joint Base Lewis McChord. “There is an opportunity to re-equip service members with IT skills as they move onto their next chapter

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BULLETIN BOARD FREE SEMINAR CAN TAKE YOU FROM SICKNESS TO HEALTH From Sickness to Health, a Tacoma Central Community Outreach Project, is an informative yet comedic approach to healthy living. The entertaining program is geared for all types of people to empower individuals with knowledge on health and educate them on how to make those healthy choices. This year’s third annual Sickness to Health will be held Sept. 5-9 and the event is free to attend. It will be hosted by national health coach, television host and author Rico Hill and held at Tacoma Community College’s campus cafeteria, 6501 S. 19th St. Times are 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (free food samples nightly) and Sunday at 2 p.m. (with a full meal served). Topics covered will include: “When Hearts Attack – How to prevent your heart from attacking you,” “Read Between the Labels,” “Where’s the Rest of My Sleep?” and “Defeat Diabetes.” Attendees will learn how to optimize health and increase energy, simple and practical health principals, and how to overcome lifestyle disease including diabetes and high blood pressure. In all, more than a dozen topics will be covered “As event coordinator for the third annual New Life Challenge – From Sickness to Health Seminar, it is always a joy to see the many transformations in the lives of people who attend this,” said Nelson Miles. “The seminar supplies everyone with health knowledge, cooking demonstrations, and personal health evaluations. And while attending this five-day course, you meet others and make friends.” Those who have attended the seminar have good things to say about it as well, such as Willie Ragan. “My wife convinced me to come to Rico’s seminar two years ago. Best move I’ve made in recent memory. His presentation was full of information, research and fun. I learned about a healthier lifestyle and a host of alternative choices to combat some of the diseases and sicknesses we as a people and society seem to be plagued with. My family has a history of heart problems and high blood pressure. I’ve dropped around 15 pounds and have been able to keep it off for more than a year without dieting. That may not seem like a lot of weight, but in my case, it made a world of a difference. I highly recommend this seminar to anyone that is ready to live a healthier life without totally relying on the medical system.” Marsha Jones said goodbye to drinking about 30 Dr. Peppers a day. “I decided to attend Rico Hill’s ‘The New Life’ 10week course. Wow! What a difference. The fact-based principles for healthy living really do work,” she said. “The steps are real solutions to maximizing health and wellness. I always felt welcome in the classes. With a little discipline and steps to follow, soon I realized I could feel better and be the CEO of my own system. I would heartily recommend anybody going through the process and the classes. We had encouragement all the way.” Seats are limited so register now at https://sickness2health.evenbrite.com or www.taccop.com, where you can read more on what’s on the agenda.

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after military service and to help address the spouse unemployment/underemployment problem with highly portable careers in the IT industry,” said USO Senior Vice President of Operations, Programs and Transition Alan Reyes. “Through innovative partnerships like this, USO and Google will be able to provide the resources and programs that support the needs of transitioning service members and their families as well as help to minimize the workforce gap in the IT industry.” “The transition process is complex, and we hope Grow with Google’s new tools and resources can play a part in making that easier,” said Google’s Vice President of Grow with Google Lisa Gevelber. “At Google, we believe technology has the power to improve lives. With today’s announcement, we look forward to working with America’s transitioning service members to help them succeed in civilian life.” The IT support professional certificate is a first-ofits kind program with highly interactive content, developed by Google, which provides a direct route for those who successfully complete the program to get their information into the hands of employers. As the majority of IT support positions do not require a college degree but do require prior experience, this certificate is designed to give learners the training and experience they need to get a job in this growing field. With 150,000 specific-IT job openings available across the United States, this program will provide an almost immediate benefit for companies seeking to fill these positions. Learners who complete the certificate program will have the opportunity to share their information directly with more than 20 top employers who are looking to hire IT Support talent. The group of employers includes Cognizant, Bank of America, GE Digital, Hulu, Infosys, Intel, Kforce, MCPc, PNC Bank, RICOH USA, Sprint, TEKSystems, UPMC, Veterans United Home Loans, ten members of the Walmart family: Sam’s Club, Shoes. com, Jet, Allswell, Bonobos, Hayneedle, Modcloth, Moosejaw, Store No 8, Vudu and of course, Google. The announcement was part of a series of new tools and resources Google introduced to help create economic opportunity for transitioning service members and military spouses. Beginning today, service members can now search [“jobs for veterans”] on Google and then enter their military occupational specialty code (MOS, AFSC, NEC) to see relevant civilian jobs that require similar skills to those used in their military roles. Additionally, employers can implement this feature on their own career sites using Google Cloud’s Talent Solution API. Fedex, Pepsi and GettingHired have already implemented the API on their job boards. To help veteran-owned or led businesses identify themselves to potential customers, Google Maps and Search will offer a new attribute. The “Veteran-Led” designation will appear when searching for a place on Android or iOS mobile devices or in Google Maps when they open a business listing and tap the two-line description of the business to see the attributes associated with that business. The IT support professional certificate is a key program in Grow with Google, the tech company’s initiative to create more economic opportunities for Americans. Like other Grow with Google programs, such as Get Your Business Online and Applied Digital Skills, the certificate is intended to give more Americans access to digital skills and to find success in today’s digital economy. Already, Google has given 10,000 learners free access to the program through financial aid and Google. org scholarships to nonprofits focusing on low-income learners through Year Up, Per Scholas, and Goodwill®; veterans through Student Veterans of America; and refugees through Upwardly Global. SEE MORE BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS ON PAGE 9

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Emergency communication center primes for construction on Eastside BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

South Sound 911 hosted a community meeting last week to update neighbors and policy makers on the progress on the design of the future public safety communications center and to gain feedback on the current plan as construction prepares to jump from design papers to walls and landscaping for the Eastside facility. The state-of-the-art communication and records campus will be constructed at the site of the former Puget Sound Hospital at 3580 Pacific Ave. with the first shovels of dirt set to turn in early 2019. Ultimately, the $65 million campus will house the unified, county-wide 911 call center for police and fire dispatch, a municipal emergency operations center, administration office, police and fire records as well as offices for fingerprinting, concealed pistol license application processing and other services. The agency is now operating two 911 centers in Pierce County that answer about 900,000 emergency and non-emergency calls annually for 19 law enforcement and 18 fire agencies around the county. Those operations will merge into the new facility once it opens in 2020. “We are really on the fast track on this,” South Sound 911 Director Andrew Neiditz said. “We really need to get all of our players under one roof.” The community meeting on the state of the project came after South Sound 911 staffers and building designers spent the last few months working on the internal designs of the three-story building to create natural work flows between departments and provide easy access to members of the public who visit the building for public records and reports. Now that much of that

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South Sound 911’s complex on the former Puget Sound Hospital site in Tacoma’s Eastside is edging closer to construction. work has been done, the focus now shifts to the exterior design of the building and the features that will be required to make sure that it remains operational during a natural disaster or other emergency. “Like other essential facilities, it will be designed to be able to withstand natural or manmade catastrophic events so South Sound 911 may continue providing critical emergency services for first responders and the countywide community,” according to an update since the former Puget Sound Hospital on the site was removed and the parcels leveled for construction of the new facility. That work has brought the change from what would have been a “daylight basement-style” into an at-grade level. “While this change affects perception of the building’s height and size, it has little or no impact on the relationship of the originally proposed roofline,” according to the update. “The overall impact of the facility

remains far less significant than the old hospital in terms of building height and mass, and number of structures.” South Sound 911 is governed by two boards whose membership is comprised of leaders from South Sound 911’s member agencies — Pierce County, the City of Tacoma, the City of Lakewood, West Pierce Fire & Rescue, the City of Fife, and the City of Puyallup — and its partner police and fire agencies. The Policy Board of elected officials provides legislative and policy direction and the Operations Board of police and fire chiefs provides operational oversight and direction. The agency is funded from the voter-approved .01 percent sales tax increase that passed in 2011. Another round of public outreach and meetings will come in the late fall or winter, when people will be able to see more details about the building. For more information about the project, visit www.southsound911. org/pscc.

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TACOMA FIRM SETS SIGHTS ON CLEARING ROAD CONGESTION WITH FLYING CARS BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

A Tacoma-based startup has pitched its plans to make a flying car that could take off and land vertically, fly for up to 50 miles and avoid greenhouse gas emissions by fully operating on battery power. Zeva Aero has a scale model of personal aircraft, called the ZERO because the electric craft flies without any pollution-causing emissions, that promises to provide high-speed travel for commuters because it would avoid roads and airports altogether. Key to solving that problem is that the craft can take off and land vertically, so that the pilot can fly point to point without the need for an airfield. Imagine it like a human-sized drone but the pilot is enclosed from the elements. “Your ZERO will fit in your garage and then whisk you off to your office in the city at a comfortable 100-plus miles per hour,” promotional materials state. “Before the urban sprawl we know today overtook the towns that once harbored small community airports, the small airplane seemed like

a great solution for short, commuter trips. That is no longer the case.” Land in urban areas is too expensive to make personal aircraft affordable, so even if you owned one you would still have to shuttle to and from airfields. “In the Tacoma area alone, 22 airports have disappeared to make way for multi-family dwelling units,” said Zeva founder and designer Stephen Tibbitts. “You simply can’t get to where you want to go in a small aircraft anymore. Which is why the ZERO rises above other personal aircraft options. Where we’re going, we don’t need roads and we don’t need airports.” The earliest production shipments could happen in late 2020 and cost about $140,000. And of course, the owner would still have to have a pilot’s license to go between 30 to 50 miles. “As time goes on and batteries improve, the range will obviously go up,” Tibbitts said. “We have many safety features built in. Since it can land virtually anywhere, you would simply land if your battery runs low.” But the Zeva ZERO needs $1.5 million in funding to get the project off the ground. The company raised a few eyebrows at an investors gathering called the Angel Capital Expo Northwest last

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Zeva hopes to find investors to make a prototype of its flying car for the GoFly competition next fall. The battery-operated vehicle would take off and land vertically and have a range of 50 miles if everything goes as planned. Production could come as early as 2020. week and has its sights on Boeing’s GoFly X-Prize competition next October. Winning that comes with $2 million. “It is going to be highly competitive,” Tibbitts said. Other contests could also bring the

ZERO or other flying crafts to your garage. There’s the Kitty Hawk Flyer that is backed by Google, and Uber’s Elevate, which has plans to test its own “flying car” in 2020 and could become self-flying in future years.

t playground From page 1 hood after undergoing a $6.9 million renovation to upgrade the 111-year-old building that had been vacant since the Tacoma School District closed the aging school in 2002. Destiny is a charter school of about 250 students. New this year is the addition of another charter school, the SOAR Academy, that will co-locate in the building after outgrowing its former Hilltop location last year. The schools will remain independent of each other and simply share space in the building. But the addition of SOAR’s 175 kindergarten to eighth-grade students to the campus made the addition of a playground more of a need than a want. That need was filled courtesy of Let’s Play, an initiative by Keurig Dr. Pepper and its non-profit partner KaBOOM!, that provided the funding and play equipment that an army of school volunteers and all around do-gooders from Columbia Distributing pieced together in a matter of hours. “It’s a total team effort. It’s about providing children with a balanced, healthy lifestyle,” said Keurig Dr. Pepper Division Sales Manager Mark Meade, noting that the initiative has provided $28 million in playground equipment to schools and nonprofits around the nation since 2011. This new playground came after a year of work that started with a grant application and rounds of calls, more detailed requests about the playground

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equipment and then coordinating all the partner groups together from as far away as Portland to get all the manual work done on a single day. “It really put us on a fast timeline because we wanted to have this ready by the time school started,” SOAR Board Chairwoman Thelma Jackson said. “It’s been very exciting.” One of the challenges is that the playground was going to be used by young children as well as older students. So there is a dodgeball court alongside a

jungle gym and garden boxes and foursquare areas. The equipment is also painted either SOAR’s plum and turquoise or Destiny’s lime green and navy blue. “It’s a win-win-win,” Jackson said. The new playground, however, comes at a sad time for SOAR. The school is in mourning after two classmates and one of its parent volunteers died in a fatal car accident in Oregon earlier this month that ultimately left eight people dead. Erika Carter Bouquet had been in-

volved in the planning of the playground because two of her three children attended SOAR. They were killed when an oncoming car collided with their vehicle while they were on vacation. She and her family were remembered during a moment of silence before work began on Saturday and will be more formally memorialized with a bench and garden space in the park later this year. They were buried Sunday, the day after the playground that Bouquet helped map out took shape without her.

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40th Street Harvest Festival 40th Street Community Garden, South 40th and Cedar Street, Tacoma Come celebrate the season with the first annual 40th Street Community Garden Harvest Festival. There will be corn on the cob grown by 40th Street gardeners, face painting, scarecrow building activities and more. This will also be the day we install the community bench where you can work alongside a local Tacoma artist to help paint.  INFO: www.facebook.com/events/ 280792229416879 THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 6 P.M.

Cold Frame Workshop Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma Come to the History Museum for a cold frame seed box making workshop presented by special guests from Earthwise Architectural Salvage. Fashion your box out of a vintage window for a beautiful and functional addition to your garden. Be sure to register early to ensure your spot. Questions? E-mail molly.wilmoth@wshs.wa.gov.  INFO: www.washingtonhistory.org/visit/ wshm/eventsprograms SATURDAY, OCT. 13, 11:30 A.M.

Slug Celebration Walk Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma Join Metro Parks Tacoma on this one-hour nature walk to learn about these slimy creatures and what makes them more special than you might think. From local heroes to invading enemies, get to know the gastropods also known as slugs and snails who call Point Defiance Park home, including Washington’s largest species of land snail. Meet at the Rhododendron Garden Pavilion. The walk is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot at www.metroparkstacoma.org/calendar/index. php?cid=9821  INFO: www.metroparkstacoma.org

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t I-940 From page 2 or injured; and • include diverse communities in policy making discussions. The campaign is centered on impacted families and the communities affected by police and police violence. The families who have been championing this work include Bill and Patty Langfitt, whose son Billy was killed in March, and includes families whose loss goes back years. The common denominator is a system that is unable to deliver on justice or fairness. Fred and Annalesa Thomas’s son Leonard was killed by a Pierce County SWAT team on May 24, 2013. A federal court awarded a $15 million judgment to the Thomases last year and found that Leonard’s civil rights had been violated. “It was a horrible feeling knowing that our state law could provide no justice for families. We started working with the De-Escalate campaign in July 2017 and have been deeply moved by the families we have met. It is way past time to change this law and we are here to see 940 succeed in November,” said Annalesa Thomas. Two members of the leadership team themselves have lost family to police violence. Co-Chair Andre Taylor, the founder of Not This Time, has worked nonstop on police accountability and advocating for families since his brother’s death at the hands of police in February 2016. “We know that I-940 will become law, it is practical and fair for the community and police. These reforms are based on real events and experiences. My brother was left to bleed to death. When 940 becomes law, police will make sure first aid is provided,” said Taylor. James Rideout, who is the uncle of Jackie Salyers and a Puyallup Tribe Councilmember, is also part of De-Escalate leadership. Rideout joined his sister Lisa Earl in forming Justice for Jackie to advocate for Lisa’s daughter Jackie Salyers. Jackie was killed by Tacoma Police in January 2016. The road for Rideout and Earl included trips to Washington, D.C. to talk to the Department of Justice, conversations with Tacoma Police, and signature gathering throughout the state. “The Tribe and the community can point to I-940 and be extremely proud of the work we did and sacrifices we made so that this will not happen to others. My niece Jackie Salyers did not die in vain.

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FME CHAMBER HOSTS COUNTY PROSECUTOR CANDIDATES FORUM Pierce County prosecutor candidates Mark Lindquist and Mary Robnett will take part in a candidates’ forum on Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Emerald Queen Conference Center, 5580 Pacific Hwy. E. in Fife. Sponsored by Mountain View Community Center and hosted by the Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber of Commerce, admission is $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members/walk-ins. For more information, contact the Chamber at april@fmechamber.org. WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL CEO ANNOUNCED After almost a year, the search for a permanent chief executive officer (CEO) at Western State Hospital is over. Dave Holt, who has been interim in the position since July 6, is now the permanent CEO. Holt, who is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), has worked as the hospital’s chief operating officer since December 2015. Holt holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Redlands in Southern California and a bachelor’s of science from BYU in recreation therapy and has more than 35 years leadership experience in hospital administration and mental health within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ hospital system in Southern California. “It is an honor to name Dave Holt as the permanent CEO for Western State Hospital,” explained DSHS Secre-

Her senseless death and our disappointing experiences with Tacoma Police are reflected in the language of I-940. We will be working hard on the ballot campaign and going forward police will not be able to investigate themselves,” said Rideout. “A unique provision of I-940 is that it recognizes that we need to hear from people who are impacted, people who have been ignored or silenced,” said Monisha Harrell, co-chair for De-Escalate Washington and board chair of Equal Rights Washington. “For the LGBTQ community, having a seat at the table during policy deliberations is extremely important and we believe that the framework that I-940 introduces can be model for other work. We are ready to campaign for 940’s passage.” Kim Mosolf, an attorney with Disability Rights Washington and a member of the leadership team, said, “I-940 is a huge step forward for marginalized people in Washington state. We know that around 25 percent of people killed by police are experiencing some sort of crisis or have a disability. I-940 requires that law enforcement be trained in de-escalation and in mental health. We will be campaigning for I-940 and will be at the table for implementation to make sure the training is cutting edge, meaningful, and saves lives.” For Katrina Johnson, this work is very real and always present. Her cousin, Charleena Lyles, was killed by Seattle Police in June 2017. According to Johnson, "940 is about change. We know that police culture must change. SPD knew her history before they got to her apartment. Police need much different training on working with people in crisis. Her children will be left with the fallout from the officer’s reckless mistakes their entire lives. People are fed up and we will not stop until this system is turned around.” De-Escalate Washington worked with the state’s major law enforcement labor groups and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs on the policies in ESHB 3003. “From the start our goal was to reform the law and build bridges between the community and police. The improved relationship with law enforcement has been an incredible plus. Yes, we would have liked to see the court uphold 940 and ESHB 3003,” said Reynon. “We made commitments to law enforcement to get those policies into the law. We are committed to working with law enforcement after the November election to make sure that the polices in 3003 are enacted by the 2019 legislature.” tary Cheryl Strange. “Dave is the right person with excellent credentials and skills needed to continue leading the hospital on its initiatives and advancing the governor’s vision of civilly committed patients receiving the treatment they need in the communities where they live and where they have friends and family members and an integrated healthcare system to support them.” Holt stepped into his role as interim CEO just after the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) announced the outcome of its final survey on the hospital after a two-year systems improvement agreement. In those two years, hospital leadership, which included Holt as the chief operating officer, fixed physical plant issues, hired and trained staff and improved patient care and overall safety for both patients and staff. After the survey, the hospital received high praises from CMS for the vast improvements made despite falling just short of meeting all 26 (the hospital met 22) conditions of participation required to retain federal funding. “It is an honor to be given the opportunity to continue the hard work under way at Western State Hospital,” said Holt. “I, along with Secretary Strange, remain dedicated to working with the mental health community, advocates, the legislature, local governments and the communities to become one of the best when it comes to taking care of those with mental illness.” CHAMBER RECOGNIZES SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS AWARDS RECIPIENTS The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber annually recognizes local businesses that have set the standard for exemplary business practices at the Spotlight on BusiSEE MORE BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS ON PAGE 9

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TRADE WARS HIT STATE’S CHERRY GROWERS HARD BY DON C. BRUNELL Last April, Washington wheat, apple and cherry growers hoped U.S. and China trade negotiators would resolve differences and prevent imposition of damaging tariffs on our state’s leading crops. Unfortunately, that did not happen, and the costs are adding up. Thousands of Washington farmers now find themselves on the front lines of a battle between the two largest economies in the world. Here’s what has happened so far: Earlier this year, President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on $34 billion of Chinese imports to punish China for its alleged predatory tactics toward American technology companies. China is notorious for ripping off U.S. companies that develop high-tech products and then manufactures cheap copies, which dramatically undercut American products on worldwide markets. China swiftly responded with tariffs on 128 American products, including fruit, pork and metal pipes, in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. While many aerospace workers in the Puget Sound area breathed a sigh of relief because Boeing aircraft was not included in China’s retaliation, that wasn’t the case for our state’s farmers. With the state’s cherry harvest in, the financial damages from the trade dispute for cherries alone is estimated at $86 million. A bipartisan group from our state’s congressional delegation is asking the federal

government to offset losses from trade wars during the 2018 season. President Trump set aside $12 billion in shortterm federal relief to assist U.S. farmers and companies adversely impacted by the negotiations. Democrat U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray and Republican Congressmen Dan Newhouse and Dave Reichert wrote to the Dept. of Agriculture requesting the aid. Washington’s agriculture community is caught in the crossfire of the “tariff bumping” between the United States and China, and the cherry crop is particularly vulnerable. China is the top export market for sweet cherries grown in the state. Unfortunately, agricultural products, unlike steel and aluminum, are perishable. Sweet cherries have the shortest growing season of any tree fruit. Cherry picking typically starts at the beginning of May and ends by the middle of August. Sweet cherries must reach intended markets immediately. Unlike apples and wheat, cherries cannot be stored for shipping later in the year. Mark Powers, president of the Northwest Horticultural Council, estimated that $130 million worth of Pacific Northwest cherries went to China last year. That is 11 percent of the total crop. The 25 percent tariff increase that China has now levied on U.S. cherries was an unexpected twist for 1,400 growers in Washington. Those growers built their production around previously negotiated

THIS NOVEMBER, IT’S US VS. BIG OIL BY JUDY TWEDT I grew up in Tacoma in the 90s, and still remember the feeling when the sun came out after weeks of spring drizzle, of excitement for summer: afternoons at Point Defiance, backyard barbecues, and hikes on Mt. Rainier. Two decades later, our summer air is not the same. The mountains are still gorgeous, when we can see them through the haze of pollution, but last week I stayed indoors. My lungs and eyes burned from the tiny filaments of ash hanging in the air. A friend took two days from work when her daughter went into smoke-induced respiratory distress and needed hospitalization. As a scientist, I’ve studied how heat-trapping pollution makes wildfires worse, but dirty air is more than a fleeting problem on smoky days. Pollution has yearround effects on our health, and the most vulnerable among us bear the greatest burden. It is tempting to think, “We can’t do anything…we just have to accept this.” While that mindset is convenient for the fossil fuel industry that profits from our dependence on them, it’s simply not true. This fall we will vote on Initiative 1631, a decision about protecting our air by accelerating toward clean, renewable energy. But if we think I-1631 is merely another environmental policy, we are mistaken. I-1631 was written by an historically diverse coalition of organizations across the state. It includes business owners who want a healthy, stable economy, labor leaders who want good-paying jobs, medical doctors who treat the health impacts of pollution, tribal leaders whose nations stewarded these lands long before settlers arrived, racial justice organizations that remind us that air pollution is worse in neighborhoods

that aren’t predominantly white, and environmental groups who want clean, low-cost renewable energy replacing dirty fuels. I-1631 would place a fee on large corporate polluters. The revenue of about $1 billion per year will be reinvested in job-generating, renewable energy projects that wisely manage our forests and rivers, sowing a virtuous cycle of sustainable growth. You will hear plenty of arguments intended to defeat this initiative. It’s important to know about the money behind the messenger. The no on 1631 campaign is funded by oil and gas corporations, including the Western States Petroleum Association. Just this month, Phillips 66 in Washington, D.C. injected a whopping $3.7 million into the campaign. They will tell you that this won’t work, and that it will burden low-income communities (ignoring the fact that the policy was written with civic leaders from low-income communities). But I-1631 is a story of ordinary people confronting powerful giants, and history tells us that sometimes the underdog wins. When David battled Goliath 3,000 years ago in the Valley of Elah with nothing but a slingshot, he won with skill and the desire for freedom. In Centralia, Washington’s largest solar farm is being built on the site of a former coal mine, generating 300 new construction jobs. Make no mistake: We have the skill to transition to a clean, sustainable economy. Let’s make it happen. Judy Twedt is a graduate of Tacoma Community College and an atmospheric scientist and PhD student at the University of Washington. She also serves as a trustee of her labor union, UAW4121, and actively volunteers with Yes on 1631.

trade pacts. Unfortunately, tariff bumping may not be over. Trump is considering $200 billion in new tariffs on Chinese products. It invites additional retaliation from China, which could impact other Washington businesses. Hopefully, the trade dispute will be resolved before the apple and wheat harvest are completed this fall. Trade negotiations are always sensitive, and the results never please everyone. It is a give and take process that traditionally crawls along at a snail’s pace. For example, when the U.S.-South Korea trade deal was signed in 2008, it was negotiated over several years. In the end, new markets for Washington beef, cherries and wines were opened; however, opponents point out the deal also opened greater access to American markets for Korean autos. While the president has justifiable concerns over current trade agreements and is pushing hard for a better deal, it would be wise to slow down and consider the collateral damage that is occurring. Washington’s cherries are the first to feel the adverse impact, but may not be the last. Don Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, after over 25 years as its CEO and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at TheBrunells@msn.com.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Seattle chef Renee Erickson recently took chinook salmon off the menus of her restaurants so that starving orcas will have more to eat. Chinook make up more than 90 percent of southern resident orcas’ diet during the summer months. This is a good first step, but why stop at salmon? Fish, like orcas, are intelligent animals with impressive long-term memories who watch and learn, use tools, and form sophisticated social structures. They also feel pain, and when they are dragged out of their ocean homes, their gills collapse, their eyes bulge out of their heads, and their swim bladders burst because of the sudden pressure change. PETA recently released a list of the top 10 vegan seafood dishes in the U.S. — featuring simmering faux-fish and shrimp hot pots, vegan crab cakes, artichoke oysters, hearts of palm lobster rolls, and more — which proves that no sensitive sea animal needs to die for dinner. Find out more at www.PETA.org. Paula Moore The PETA Foundation

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Public option for Click! Network would skip cable TV BY JOHN LARSON jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

The future of Click! Network is being looked at from many angles. Under one model being considered, the city maintains control of its municipal broadband system, but it would no longer offer cable television. A public model allows the city to determine policy, but at a cost. The city would assume all risk regarding how many customers would sign up for Click! If not enough do, the city would be responsible for paying for operations and debt service. This would require an ongoing subsidy. Keeping up with changing technology adds another dimension to the discussion, as upgrades that cost more than anticipated would require the city to issue more bonds. Members of Tacoma City Council and Tacoma Public Utility Board heard a presentation during the Aug. 28 study session. It was delivered by Joanne Hovis of CTC Technology and Energy, the consulting firm hired to provide input on the process. The firm oversaw a request for proposals earlier this year that drew five responses. That has since been pared down to three. TPU provided financial data for a public option, which the firm reviewed and vetted. At the heart of the decision-making process are 12 policy goals set by the council and board. They are: public ownership of assets; equitable access; low-income affordability; net neutrality; open access to assets; competition; safeguard city and TPU use; financial stabil-

ity, economic development and educational opportunity; job options for Click! staff; consumer privacy and consumer goodwill. Hovis said she feels these goals are reflective of what has been accomplished thus far by Click! She stressed the importance of financial stability, as it is necessary to achieve the other 11 policy goals. Hovis said investments will need to be made to aging infrastructure. Also to consider are new operating costs to support customer services and marketing functions. Under the public model, Click! will offer retail Internet service, but no cable TV. There would be an upgrade to DOCSIS 3.1 to support services. This would be funded by service fees and a new tax of $10 million a year. Low-income customers would get subsidized Internet service of $10 a month for 50 Mbps, with an assumption that five percent of households would use it. Scenarios were presented based on take rates, or the percentage of people who would sign up for the service. Based on the experience of other markets, Hovis said 37 percent is at the high end of what the firm has seen in other competitive markets. It is possible to have a rate of 15 percent or less. In the scenario with the lowest cost to upgrade the system, at a 15 percent take rate, the average monthly residential fee would be $39.50 and business fee $50.75. At a 25 percent take rate, the fees would be $27.50 and $38.87. For 37 percent, the fees would be $22 and $33.43. While Hovis noted that while Internet access

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for only $22 a month would very low, it “would be a great accomplishment” to achieve the 37 percent take rate. This has the city issuing bonds, in amounts between $11 million and $17.5 million. A mid-grade upgrade estimate has a monthly residential fee of $64.50 and $75.50 for business at a 15 percent take rate. At 25 percent, the fees drop to $42.75 and $53.97. At 37 percent, they fell to $33 and $44.32. This has the city issuing bonds between $33.5 and $39.6 million. A higher cost upgrade estimate has monthly residential fees at $89.50 and $100.25 for business at a 15 percent take rate. At 25 percent, the fees drop to $58 and $69.07. At 37 percent, they fall to $42.85 and $54.07. Bonds would be issued in the range of $54.4 to $62.4 million. Hovis pointed out that keeping up with new technology over the next 20 years will be expensive. The city must keep in mind investments made by companies such as Comcast and Century Link. The latter has “substantially invested” in cities where it faces competition, as it does in Tacoma. Click! will need to offer “the same or better services as the other networks” to remain competitive, Hovis observed. The $10 million a year from the tax reduces market and financial risk for the city, but increases political and legal risks. Under the public/private collaboration model, a private entity would commit to expand and upgrade the system. The city and company would have a contract, allowing the city to place its policy

goals within it. This model may eliminate ongoing operating losses. Next is to commence negotiations in September with the three potential partners, with the intent to approve a contract in 2019. One potential partner is Wave Broadband. Several years ago TPU had discussions with the company about taking over Click!, which was met with opposition from the public and some council members. Councilmember Ryan Mello said he felt good about the public model, but expressed concern about the lack of cable TV. He asked about the tax aspect. City Attorney Bill Fosbre said this model would need $10 million a year from a property or utility tax. The public would have to approve such a tax. Board member Bryan Flint said he opposed the previous public/private partnership with Wave because it did not include the 12 policy goals. He is concerned about the lack of cable in the new public option, as he fears some customers would switch to a competitor who could provide cable and Internet. Councilmember Anders Ibsen said he opposed the prior Wave deal because he felt it was not transparent. He wants an option that gives the city the strength of leveraging a public asset. He also wants the city to stay committed to the 12 policy goals. Councilmember Justin Camarata said after the prior negotiations with Wave, there is “a need for rebuilding of public trust.” Noting how visionary Click! was when launched, he said “this is a good opportunity for a reset.”

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ness Awards. This year’s recipients were recognized at the Chamber’s Summer Celebration on Aug. 10. Through social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram, the Chamber will be elevating the recipients’ exposure to the Tacoma-Pierce County business community and providing a widespread and sustained recognition. In addition to the recipients, the Chamber is inviting staff, board members, Chamber ambassadors, event sponsors, and media to celebrate. Congratulations to this year’s Spotlight on Business Award recipients: Small Business (1-25 employees) — Express Employment Professionals: Recognizing entrepreneurs and groups who are willing to make an imprint on the Tacoma-Pierce County business community. Medium Business (26-50 employees) — TREE: Helping promote and encourage local economic expansion and quality of life in Tacoma-Pierce County. Large Business (51+ employees) — Tool Gauge: Supporting small and medium business to expand and maintain a healthy economic future for our region. Non-Profit Organization — Tacoma Kiwanis: Dedicating their time to making a difference to our local community through their mission statement. Minority-Owned Business — Charme Nails and Skin Studio: Ensuring that Tacoma-Pierce County remains a diverse and vibrant experience for all of those who live, work, and visit. Veteran-Owned Business — Blue Shift Media: Celebrating veteran service members who continue to invest locally by choosing to plant and grow their business in Tacoma-Pierce County. Business Supporter of the Military — America’s Credit Union: Recognizing companies that choose to support and invest in our military. Tune in to the Chamber’s Facebook and Instagram pages for this year’s Spotlight on Business Awards recognition and visit the official event page for more details. CAREGIVERS IDENTIFY WITH HAPPY TEARS Caregivers give it their all — blood, sweat and tears. What started out as helping around the house can easily become a full-time job. Caring can bring up a mix of emotions, especially if you’re providing around the clock care. One day you may feel immense satisfaction and pleasure, and the next, occasional resentment and depression. Everybody experiences caregiving differently. Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources is presenting the next film in our caregiving series. “Happy Tears” is the story of two sisters who lead very different lives and return home to care for their aging father. Caregivers will be able to identify with many scenes in the film. “Happy Tears” shows how caregiving can create tension between siblings, while at the same time drawing them closer together. It also reflects how seniors may minimize the need for care, reject offers of assistance and hold onto significant memories. The audience will have moments of laughter as well as moments of tears. The film will be shown on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Grand Cinema, located at 606 S. Fawcett Ave. in Tacoma. The film begins at 10:45 a.m. with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. Complimentary

popcorn will be provided by Cascade Park Communities. The film is free, but tickets must be reserved online through Brown Paper Tickets or by calling the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at (253) 798-4600. “Family caregiving is truly the backbone of our health care system in the United States,” said Aaron Van Valkenburg, Pierce County Aging & Disability resources manager. “Caregivers make enormous sacrifices to help loved ones — from doing light housekeeping, meal preparation and medication management, to stepping away from work for weeks, months, or even years. As this film shows, the work that caregivers do is amazing.” Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources offers this film as part of our Family Caregiver Support Program. This program helps unpaid family caregivers with a variety of supports including education, counseling, adaptive equipment, housework and errands services and respite care. For more information or to reserve your tickets, call the Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center at (253) 798-4600. AMERICAN’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST HONORS BILL WARNER America’s Automotive Trust (AAT) has announced that Bill Warner will be awarded its highest recognition, the Nicola Bulgari Award, as part of its annual Wheels & Heels Annual Gala, taking place Sept. 8 at America’s Car Museum in Tacoma. Warner — who founded the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, published countless articles across a wide swath of enthusiast publications and participated in the Cannonball Run, the American Road Racing Amateur Championships at Road Atlanta and the IMSA Firehawk Series — will join the likes of other industry influencers as Bulgari Award recipients. Since founding the Amelia Island Concours in 1996, the organization has raised more than $2.25 million for charitable organizations including the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Spina Bifida of Jacksonville, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and the Shop with Cops Program of Fernandina Beach & Nassau County. “Each year we look at who exemplifies the spirit of our nation’s motoring tradition when choosing a Nicola Bulgari Award winner,” said AAT Vice Chairman David Madeira. “This year, we are proud to recognize the immense contribution Bill has made to the promotion of America’s automotive heritage through the course of his life. He is a tremendous individual who is well-deserving of this recognition.” Prior Bulgari Award winners include Jay Leno; GM Designer Ed Welburn; Hemming’s publisher Jim Menneto, RM Group founder Rob Myers, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick; McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty; Dr. Frederick Simeone, founder of the Simeone Automotive Museum; and Edward Welburn, former vice president of global design for General Motors. The Nicola Bulgari Award — named after the famous luxury goods magnate, renowned car collector and AAT board member — is presented annually in recognition of an individual’s lifelong efforts to promote America’s automotive heritage through education, car restoration and/or collecting classic cars. “Nicola Bulgari’s commitment to preserving America’s automotive treasures are unparalleled as exemplified by his wonderful collection, his efforts to create the NB Center for Automotive

Heritage, his long service to America’s Car Museum and America’s Automotive Trust, and his generosity to countless heritage organizations,” added Madeira. “We are proud to once again confer this tremendous honor in his name.” Warner will receive the Award trophy at the Wheels & Heels Annual Gala, taking place at America’s Car Museum on Sept. 8. Proceeds from the event will support AAT’s commitment to preserving America’s automotive heritage through America’s Car Museum, the RPM Foundation, Club Auto, and the Concours Club. For more information about the Wheels & Heels Annual Gala, visit americascarmuseum.org/gala. PREVENTABLE FALLS AMONG SENIORS REACH EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS One small accident, like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor, can change your life. For older adults, a break can be the start of more serious problems, such as a hip fracture, head injury, or even death. Since 2003, the number of deaths from falls has more than doubled in Washington, with one in three older adults falling each year. Trip hazards are all around us, but most falls are entirely preventable. September is Falls Prevention Month. Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources, in partnership with the Pierce County Fall Prevention Coalition, will host “Falls: The Avoidable Epidemic,” a special workshop that will focus on fall prevention at home and in the community. Four free informational presentations will be held in September: Sept. 10, 12:10 p.m., Pierce County Annex main meeting room, 2401 S. 35th St. in Tacoma

Sept. 11, 10:15 a.m., Spana-Park Senior Center, 325 152nd St. E. in Parkland Sept. 13, 11 a.m., Point Defiance-Ruston Senior Center, 4716 N. Baltimore St. in Tacoma Sept. 18, 1 p.m., Mountain View Community Center, 3607 122nd Ave. E. in Edgewood In addition to the physical pain of falling, health care costs and rehabilitation can be draining for an individual and their family. Rather than attributing falling to age, a more appropriate examination should look at physical fitness, medications, environmental factors and behavioral hazards. “Many older adults, particularly those 70 and older, are quick to dismiss falls as simply a part of aging,” said Aaron Van Valkenburg, Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources manager. “That is a myth that ignores underlying issues. Even simple trips can begin a downward spiral of health that leads to serious complications. We hope every senior, every adult child concerned about their aging parents and every caregiver will pay special attention to this issue and take heed before a serious fall.” Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources and the Pierce County Fall Prevention Coalition work together to provide resources, tools and events that help seniors assess their fall risk. We also connect them to evidence-based falls prevention programs and community partnerships to reduce the chance of falling and enhance their quality of life. Events are free and open to the public. People of all ages are encouraged to attend. No RSVP is required. For more information about the presentations call the Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center at (253) 798-4600 or 1 (800) 562-0332.

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that she was without a guide dog for less than 48 hours. “Two days later, Murphy walked into my life and at that point my heart and my soul were healed,” she said. The good people at Guiding Eyes for the Blind had to make sure, though, that LindaKay was comfortable with bringing a “celebrity dog” into her life. After all, Murphy’s story had shared page space at People.com with the likes of Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift and the Royal Family. LindaKay tells the story best in her own words. “On ‘Dog Day,’ as it’s known within Guiding Eyes, everyone goes into a big room and waits with anticipation as the instructors start calling off names. But I got a knock on my dorm room door that morning and the instructors said they wanted to talk. It floored me for a

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moment but they said everything was fine — they just wanted to make sure that I was okay with getting a special dog. I said, ‘You mean special as in the Today Show dog Wrangler?’ (Wrangler was a puppy the show recently followed growing up to be a police dog.) And they said, ‘Yes, you’re getting the People magazine guide dog at large.’ I couldn’t believe what I was hearing — and I cried happy tears. My husband said, ‘Only you would get a celebrity dog,’” LindaKay laughed. “In addition to their compatible pace and work style, LindaKay and Murphy were also matched based on personality,” said Louise Thompson, Murphy’s trainer. “Murphy plays as hard as he works, but also enjoys having fun on his down time and sometimes acts like a teenage boy. LindaKay is able to keep Murphy on track work-wise, but also allows Murphy’s comical personality to thrive. The two are a perfect match.” LindaKay spent three weeks with Murphy at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, bonding with him and going through the paces necessary to help Murphy and his human companion more easily adjust to home life together. LindaKay and Murphy graduated with a class of eight of their fellow guide dog teams, and she was chosen to address the class. “It has been very rewarding to be a part of everyone’s journey. We have seen each other in our weakest and our strongest points. There have been tears that we all have shared during different times in our training together. We all came here either knowing no one or some of us had a friend, maybe two, but at the end, we are all returning with 10 new friends and many, many, many staff members, volunteers and everyone involved in this incredible organization known as Guiding Eyes for the Blind,” she said in her speech. The day that LindaKay and Murphy flew back home, Aug. 19, was Murphy’s second birthday. Back in Tacoma now for two weeks, LindaKay said things are going very well. “In the first week we did Costco, Bible study, blind knitting group, church, and my life group at church. He had a pretty busy first week and he’s handling it like a champ.” LindaKay has not been blind her

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whole life, but rather gradually lost her sight beginning about 10 years ago from macular degeneration. Now she’s left with no sight in her right eye and very limited sight in her left eye, like looking through a soda straw as she described it. “I had to learn to be a blind person,” she said, “but through the strength of God and my faith and my church, I have been able to make such a smooth transition.” In a question-and-answer page on the Guiding Eyes for the Blind website, LindaKay talks about how liberating it is to have a guide dog (www.guidingeyes. org/august-2018-graduating-class). “Retiring ‘Slim,’ my tall, skinny walking partner, otherwise known as my white cane, was just an incredible feeling of independence. I’m able to walk with so much more confidence. Walking in darkness is a very scary thing. With a guide dog, the dark has become light. …I don’t feel like I’m walking down the sidewalk with my cane and a big target on my back.” LindaKay can’t say enough good things about the non-profit Guiding Eyes for the Blind, which provides exceptionally trained guide dogs with no upfront costs. Training, travel, equipment, room and board, and follow-up services are all provided free of charge. Donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and service groups cover the entire cost to graduate a guide dog team. “It is a phenomenal organization,” LindaKay said. “They give the gift of independence and freedom back that has been taken from some of us and given for the first time to others. They gave me a lifetime of independence. I tout Guiding Eyes all the time,” including when LindaKay visits elementary schools to talk about her life with a guide dog. To learn more about Guiding Eyes for the Blind, visit www.GuidingEyes.org. To read People magazine’s coverage of Murphy (and to see some of his adorable baby photos), visit https://people.com/ pets/4-ridiculously-adorable-photos-ofmurphy-the-guide-dog-in-training-werewatching-grow-up-on-people-com and https://people.com/pets/murphy-training-test-before-graduation.

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Tacoma Rainiers' catcher Cameron Rupp (above) appears to have made the tag at home plate. The only problem was the ball was heading the other direction after slipping out of his grasp.

BY JUSTIN GIMSE jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

summer of memories at the ball park is all that is left for Tacoma Rainiers’ baseball fans this season. The home slate of games at Cheney Stadium has concluded and we’re going to have to wait until next spring until the Tyler Street gang returns to defend home plate. As a matter of fact, the 2019 Tacoma home opener is set for Tuesday, April 9. Mark your calendars. It may not have been a championship season for the Rainiers, but the best thing about baseball in Tacoma is simply getting out to the ball park. We are blessed to have one of the finest minor league baseball stadiums in the country and I’m sure that I won’t be the only fan around these parts who will be missing the action on the diamond. The final weekend of action was a special one for Tacoma baseball fans. On Sunday, Aug. 26, Cheney Stadium added a little bit of new paint on the third-base side of the grandstands. With a crowd of 6,953 in attendance, the Rainiers unveiled the new look above the home radio suite at Cheney. Above the windows, it now reads “Bob Robertson Broadcast Booth,” for the famed Tacoma baseball and Washington State University football radio man. Twenty five years ago, this sports writer was cleaning swimming pools for a living. I was lucky enough to have

Bob’s pool on my route. It was a real treat to meet someone whom I considered to be a celebrity. Bob would always come out to the pool and chew the fat with me while I took care of business. There was nothing flashy or Hollywood about him. He’s just the real deal, and he’s probably the nicest person I have ever met in the sports business. Bob turned over his Cheney Stadium microphone a couple of decades ago, but over the past eight years he has returned as a weekly guest broadcaster during Sunday home games, alongside regular play-by-play maestro, Mike Curto. “The decision to put Bob Robertson back in the Cheney Stadium broadcast booth is one of the best decisions we ever made,” Tacoma Rainiers President Aaron Artman said in a statement. “To honor him is to honor his family and friends – especially his late wife, Joanne – and it’s a privilege for this organization to be a part of it.” After a final home stand that saw an average of 6,862 fans per ball game, the Rainiers again topped the 370,000 mark for home attendance. Despite finishing with only a 34-36 record at Cheney Stadium, it didn’t keep the fans away as 372,780 of them made their way through the gates to see their home team. As of this article, the Rainiers have just six road games remaining before the regular season comes to a close. With a record of 64-69, Tacoma still has a chance to finish the season over .500, but they would need to win all six games. The Fresno Grizzlies (78-55) have

sewn up the Pacific Coast League’s Pacific Northern Division title and will face the El Paso Chihuahuas (79-54) in the PCL semifinals. The eastern semifinals are not yet set, as the race in the PCL American Northern Division looks like it will go down to the final day of the regular season. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox (70-61) sit atop the standings, with the Oklahoma City Dodgers (70-62) sitting just a halfgame behind. The two clubs will wrap up their seasons with a five-game series against each other in Colorado Springs. The winner of the division will meet the Memphis Redbirds (80-54) in the eastern semifinal. Let’s take a look at the previous week of Tacoma Rainiers’ action. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, the Rainiers put a whipping on the visiting Reno Aces by a score of 11-1. The Rainiers managed the impressive run total with just nine hits in the ball game. First baseman Daniel Vogelbach launched his 20th home run of the season in the first inning. Catcher Cameron Rupp got into the long ball action with a solo shot in the seventh inning. Right fielder Cameron Perkins would then crush a three-run dinger in the eighth inning, to go along with a double. Starting pitcher Christian Bergman (8-9) earned the win with a scoreless, seven-inning performance. The next evening, Reno pitchers were able to hold the Rainiers to just four hits, but it wasn’t enough. Tacoma was able to scrap together three runs to blank the u See RAINIERS / page 16

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SPORTSWATCH LUTES PICKED TO FINISH FIFTH, UPS SIXTH, IN NWC FOOTBALL The Northwest Conference office released its preseason football coaches’ poll on Monday, Aug. 27, with Pacific Lutheran University picked to finish fifth in the conference standings. The Lutes (4-4, 4-3 NWC in 2017) collected 25 points to secure the fifth spot in the preseason poll. Defending champion Linfield College (9-2, 7-0 NWC) sits atop the poll with 49 points and seven of the eight first place votes. George Fox University (703, 5-2 NWC) collected 40 points to slot No. 2 while Whitworth University (8-2, 5-2 NWC) is picked third with 39 points and the remaining first-place vote. Pacific University (4-4, 4-3 NWC) sits fourth with 30 points while the University of Puget Sound (3-6, 2-5 NWC) sits sixth with 20 points. Lewis & Clark College (2-7, 1-6 NWC) is seventh with 13 points with Willamette University (0-9, 0-7 NWC) rounding out the poll in eighth with eight points. PLU opens the lid on the 2018 season on Sept. 8 with a showdown in Thousand Oaks, Calif. against California Lutheran University. The Lutes’ home opener is set for Saturday, Sept. 15, against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at 1 p.m. The Loggers will open their season on Saturday, Sept. 1, at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, followed by their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 8, against Redlands at 1 p.m. UPS LOGGER FOOTBALL HAS DIFFERENT EDGE THIS SEASON For the better part of eight years, Puget Sound football has been heralded for its aerial prowess and ability to put points on the board in a hurry. But a dynamic shift is on the horizon. Three Logger defenders earned All-Northwest Conference honors in 2017, and the trio returns in 2018 along with experienced depth. Defensive backs Zackary Teats and Jason Clayton were the nation’s top two leaders in passes defended per game last year, as both earned a spot on the All-NWC Second Team. Senior defensive lineman Todd Blakely was an All-NWC Honorable Mention after he finished the 2017 season with 42 tackles, 10 of which were behind the line of scrimmage. Defensive lineman Braden Ash, a junior, is back after leading the Maroon and White with six sacks last fall. Keanu Songcuan will continue to be a hard hitter for the 2018 Loggers. He matched Ash’s 12.5 tackles for a loss last season, as both finished fourth in the NWC in the category. The Logger offense will lean more on the ground game than it has in years past. Vance Wood and Duncan Varela are poised to get a bulk of the carries this fall. Wood finished the 2017 campaign with five rushing touchdowns, and Varela averaged a whopping 8.2 yards per carry before an injury cut his freshman season short. The improvements both on defense and in the ground game might make one overlook the Loggers’ passing game. However, presumed starting quarterback Nik Bernhardt has plenty of weapons. The senior signal caller has wideouts Collin Heimbach, Michael Zabran, and Tacoma’s own AJ Johnson as serious threats in the passing game. Heimbach grabbed touchdown catches in three different games last year, and he broke out with six receptions for 83 yards in a game against George Fox. Zabran’s size and shiftiness will remind Logger fans of former slot receiver Kevin Miller ‘16. Johnson battled through injuries in 2017, but in his seven games played he finished with at least five receptions five times. All-NWC honoree Zack Losack and four-year starter Jared Polonitza anchor the offensive line for Puget Sound. Dwight Jackson, Johnson, Losack, and Teats are the 2018 team captains. Puget Sound’s home-opener is Sept. 8 against Redlands. This year’s Homecoming game is a big one, as Puget Sound welcomes crosstown rival Pacific Lutheran to Baker Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29. Puget Sound will honor its 2018 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees during halftime of the Homecoming game. PLU PICKED TO FINISH FIRST, UPS SECOND, IN WOMEN’S SOCCER The two-time defending Northwest Conference champion Pacific Lutheran University women’s soccer team will again head into the regular season as the conference frontrunner, earning the top spot in the NWC’s preseason coaches’ poll released on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The Lutes (17-3-2, 13-2-1 NWC in 2017) secured seven of the nine first-place votes and 63 total points to sit atop the preseason poll. Crosstown nemesis University of Puget Sound (13-4-3, 11-3-2 NWC) claimed the remaining two first-place votes and sits second with 55 points. Whitworth University (12-6-2, 11-3-2 NWC) is close behind in third with 53 points. Linfield College (9-9-2, 7-7-2 NWC) and Willamette University (13-4-3, 10-4-2 NWC) round out the upper echelon of the league, both tying for fourth with 38 points. George Fox University (8-9-2, 6-8-2 NWC) was picked sixth with 31 points followed by Whitman College (2-16-2, 2-12-2 NWC) in seventh (18 points) and Lewis & Clark College (3-14-3, 2-12-2 NWC) in eighth (15). Pacific University (1-15-4, 1-12-3 NWC) rounds out

the poll in ninth with 13 points. The Lutes secured their second straight NWC title last season before smashing Whittier College 4-0 for the program’s first ever NCAA Division III Tournament win. PLU tied California Lutheran University in the second round but was eliminated in penalty kicks. Pacific Lutheran opens up the 2018 season down in Texas, facing Trinity University on Friday, Aug. 31. The Lutes home opener weekend begins on Friday, Sept. 7, against the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, followed by a match against Calvin College the next day. The Lutes open their NWC title defense at home on Saturday, Sept. 15, against Whitworth University. Puget Sound opens up the season also against Trinity in Texas, before hosting Calvin College on Friday, Sept. 7, followed by Mary Hardin-Baylor the next day. The Loggers will open NWC league play at home against Whitman on Saturday, Sept. 15, and Whitworth the following day. GIO AND PADILLA SET FOR BATTLE AT THE BOAT MAIN EVENT Following quite a bit of shuffling Giovanni Cabrera-Mioletti now finally knows who he will be facing in the main event at Battle at the Boat 117. The undefeated Cabrera-Mioletti will go up against Carlos Padilla in a 10-round junior lightweight bout on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Emerald Queen Casino. “This is an excellent matchup,” promoter Brian Halquist said. “We had a handful of fighters agree to face Gio, but ultimately, each one pulled out before everything was finalized. Gio is undefeated and word is out about him and what he can do inside that ring, which is great, but it also makes it extremely difficult to find opponents who are willing to step up and fight him. Carlos has fought for an interim world title and has been in the ring against some of the best fighters in the world. It should make for an exciting night of boxing.” The 131-pound contest is scheduled for 10 rounds and highlights the six-bout card, which also includes an intriguing semimain event between fan favorite Jorge Linares and Seattle’s Shae Green. Tickets are available through the EQC box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Preliminary bouts will start at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cabrera-Mioletti brings a perfect 12-0 record with three knockouts into the contest, while Padilla sports a 16-7-1 mark, winning 10 of his fights by knockout. Cabrera-Mioletti has looked razor sharp during his last three fights. He is coming off of back-to-back triumphs over previously undefeated fighters in Elijah Pierce and Ray Lampkin, Jr. He also registered a victory over former Global Boxing Union world lightweight champion Tyrone Harris. “Gio has all the tools to be a star in this sport,” Halquist said. “He’s well on his way to accomplishing just that. He’s a once in a generation type boxer for this area. Fight fans really should come out and watch him now because this kid is headed towards great things.” Cabrera-Mioletti bested Pierce, who entered their fight with a spotless 8-0 record with seven KOs, in his last fight on June 9, flooring Pierce for the first time in his career in the first round before going on to be named as the 97-92, 97-92, 100-90 winner on the judges’ scorecards. The win came after Cabrera-Mioletti defeated a then 11-0 Lampkin by second-round TKO. Padilla enters the bout with an impressive resume of his own. The 29-year-old Padilla fought Emanuel Lopez for the interim World Boxing Association world super featherweight title in 2015, entering the contest with a 15-1-1 record. Since that fight he has fought a pair of undefeated fighters in Austin Dulay (10-0) and Miguel Flores (17-0) and a trio of oneloss boxers in Ladarius Miller (14-1), Billel Dib (20-1) and Guy Robb (17-1). Highlighting the undercard will be a five-round bout in the 138-pound weight division between Linares (4-1) and Green (1-0-1). A second five-round contest, this at 147 pounds, will be contested between Yakima’s Andres Reyes (7-3-1) and Portland’s Sean “Beast of War” Gee (4-8). Undefeated 138-pounder Cris Reyes (3-0) will look to stay perfect when he faces Keith Wolf (0-1) in a four-round clash. Rounding out the card will be a 142-pound matchup between Andres Garcia Albaca (debut) and Luis DeAlba (debut) and a 127-pound fight between Juan Gomez (1-0) and Marco Flores (1-1). BATTLE AT THE BOAT 117 CARD 10 Round Main Event – Junior Lightweight Giovanni Cabrera Mioletti (12-0-0, 3 KOs) vs. Carlos Padilla (16-7-1, 10 KOs) Five Round Bouts 138 pounds: Jorge Linares (4-1-0) vs. Shae Green (1-0-1) 147 pounds: Andres Reyes (7-3-1), vs. Sean Gee (4-8-0) Four Round Undercard Bouts 140 pounds: Andres Garcia Albaca (debut) vs. Luis DeAlba (debut) 138 pounds: Cris Reyes (3-0-0) vs. Keith Wolf (0-1-0) 127 pounds: Juan Gomez (1-0-0) vs. Marco Flores (1-1-0)

Tacoma’s Hot Tickets SUMMER/FALL FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – GIRLS SOCCER Lincoln vs. Foss Mt. Tahoma Stadium – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG 31 - FOOTBALL Camas vs. Lincoln Lincoln Bowl – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – FOOTBALL Eisenhower vs. Stadium Stadium Bowl – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – FOOTBALL Capital vs. Lakes Harry Lang Stadium – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – FOOTBALL Bellarmine vs. Puyallup Sparks Stadium – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – FOOTBALL Rogers vs. Curtis Curtis Viking Stadium – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – FOOTBALL Sequim vs. Washington Franklin Pierce Stadium – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – FOOTBALL Franklin Pierce vs. Bonney Lake Sunset Stadium – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – FOOTBALL Spanaway Lake vs. Gig Harbor Roy Anderson Field – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – FOOTBALL Crescent vs. Chief Leschi Chief Leschi Stadium – 7 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 – FOOTBALL Lummi Nation vs. Tacoma Baptist Curtis Viking Stadium – 7 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPT. 2 - USL SOCCER Orange County SC vs. Sounders S2 Cheney Stadium - 1:30 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 – GIRLS SOCCER Olympia vs. Wilson Wilson HS – 7 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 – GIRLS SOCCER Curtis vs. Stadium Stadium Bowl – 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5. GIRLS SOCCER Washington vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma Stadium – 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5 - USL SOCCER Tulsa Roughnecks vs. Sounders S2 Cheney Stadium - 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5 – VOLLEYBALL Kentwood vs. Bellarmine Bellarmine Prep – 7:15 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 7 – GIRLS SOCCER Foss vs. Lincoln Lincoln Bowl – 7 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 – FOOTBALL Redlands vs. Puget Sound University of Puget Sound – 1 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 – PRO BOXING Battle at the Boat 117 Emerald Queen Casino – 7 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 – GIRLS SOCCER Bethel vs. Stadium Stadium Bowl – 7 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 – GIRLS SOCCER Bonney Lake vs. Lincoln Lincoln Bowl – 7 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 – VOLLEYBALL Tahoma vs. Curtis Curtis High School – 7:15 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 15 – FOOTBALL Claremont M-S vs. Pacific Lutheran Sparks Stadium – 1 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 15 - USL SOCCER Phoenix Rising FC vs. Sounders S2 Cheney Stadium - 7 p.m.

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The day could come when the Seattle Seawolves (above) have to take their game to a larger venue than Starfire Stadium in Tukwila. A string of sell-out crowds welcomed the eventual Major League Rugby champions in their inaugural season. Philip Lund (right) not only was the Major Arena Soccer League's Rookie of the Year as a Tacoma Star, he went on to become a player/coach for the Sounders U23 squad. After years of almost getting there, team captain Micah Wenzel (mid-left) and veteran JJ Schmeck (mid-right) helped lead Washington Premier FC (former South Sound FC) to their first Evergreen Premier League championship (bottom-right). On the women's side, Washington Premier FC had a solid season and advanced to the playoffs of the Northwest Premier League.

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Center fielder Andrew Aplin (top-left) goes full Superman to secure another run for the Tacoma Rainiers. (bottom-left) While you won't see the smoke shows following Seattle Sounders games up north, the air turns green and blue following Tacoma S2 goals at Cheney Stadium. (middle) Megan McCray became the first African American to take home the PNW Open women's singles championship. The Sounders Women (right) advanced to the Women's Premier Soccer League final four in Norman, Okla., and returned home with the national championship trophy.

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Tacoma soccer legend "Jumping" Joey Waters (top-right) keeps an eye on the drive of Dr. Al Shelton at the Tacoma Athletic Commission Celebrity Classic. The highlight of the event was the announcement that Highlands Golf Course would remain a golf course under new ownership. (top-right) You really never know what is going to go down in-between innings at Cheney Stadium. (bottom-left) The Seattle Seawolves sold out ever single home rugby match this season, and then went on to win the Major League Rugby championship. (bottom-right) Fans of mixed martial arts have been getting their money's worth at Brian Halquist's CageSport events at the Emerald Queen Casino.

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t Rainiers From page A1 Aces by a score of 3-0. Shortstop Gordon Beckham swatted his 10th home run of the season in the eighth inning, which was actually the only earned run of the ball game. Catcher David Freitas added a double, while reliever Justin Grimm (2-1) earned the win. Chasen Bradford earned his first save of the season. El Paso would visit Cheney Stadium on Friday, Aug. 24, and the Chihuahuas would hand Tacoma a 3-1 defeat. Tacoma was unable to muster any extra-base hits, and that didn’t help starting pitcher Casey Lawrence (74), who pitched seven innings of one-run baseball. Tacoma would get back in the win column the fol-

Friday, August 31, 2018 • www.tacomaweekly.com • TACOMA WEEKLY NEWS lowing night with an exciting 8-5 victory. The Rainiers trailed 5-4 going into the bottom of the seventh inning. Freitas would launch a solo home run to get the Rainiers within three runs after seven innings. Left fielder Adam Law would then bring in three runs off a triple in the bottom of the eighth inning for the go-ahead runs. Reliever Tyler Higgins would earn his first win of the season, while Shawn Armstrong picked up his 15th save of the year. The Rainiers would then manage just 11 hits over the final two games of the home stand, falling by scores of 5-4 and 1-0. The hitting woes would continue for Tacoma as they paid the Las Vegas 51s a visit on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The Rainiers could manage just two hits in their 6-0 loss to open their three-game series. Tacoma will wrap the season with a four-game set against the El Paso Chihuahuas starting on Friday, Aug. 31.

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Tacoma shortstop Adam Law (top-left) gets the tag down on a steal attempt. Law exploded on the scene with the Rainiers this season and looks like one of the few players at the Triple-A level who could end up putting in some significant work down the road in Major League Baseball. (top-right) Center fielder Andrew Aplin runs out of room as he tries to snare a deep drive to the wall. (mid-left) Bob Robertson greets the crowd as the radio booth is renamed the "Bob Robertson Broadcast Booth." (center) Aplin is greeted by high-fives after a home run. (mid-right) Cameron Perkins snags a deep shot to left-center field. (bottom-left) Pitcher Ross Detwiler has seen some action with the Mariners this season. (bottom-right) Seth Mejias-Brean suffered a blowout after sliding into third base.

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Steilacoom hosts fifth National Drive Electric Week BY DAVE DAVISON dave@tacomaweekly.com

or the past five years, Steilacoom has played host to the South Sound region’s participation in National Drive Electric Week. Spearheaded by none other than Dick Muri (Republican Washington state representative for District 28), the Steilacoom electric vehicle showcase has grown by leaps and bounds, with just 62 attendees the first year to a list of 389 attendees registered for this year. Muri is a proponent for sustainable energy and electric vehicles. The electric vehicle show takes place Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1700 Lafayette St. in downtown Steilacoom. The venue will be slightly different than last year. The event will again be in historic downtown Steilacoom (oldest municipality in the State of Washington – established in 1854). The event is centered at the tennis courts with parking spots for electric vehicles along the closed-to-throughtraffic Lafayette, Wilkes, and Commercial Streets. There will be enough parking for 120 electric vehicles. The event includes many electric vehicle themed vendor booths. There is a coffee shop (Steilacoom Coffee Cabin), three restaurants (Bair Drug, Topside and De la Terre) and the brand-new Steilacoom Tap Room right at the site. Visitors can view electric vehicles, carshow style, and will have opportunity to take a ride in one. Guest speakers (TBA) will be in the Steilacoom Town Hall, giving 45-minute presentations at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Event pictures and other interest-

ing items will be posted on the Pierce County Electric Vehicle Information Exchange at driveelectricweek.org/ event.php?eventid=1202. Steilacoom’s National Drive Electric Week event is sponsored by Plug in America, The Sierra Club, the Electric Auto Association, Nissan LEAF and ClipperCreek, Inc. The goal of National Drive Electric Week is to get owners of plug-in cars

spread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. They are fun to drive, are less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, are better for the environment, promote local jobs, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Are you considering going electric? Come talk to owners who have successfully done so.

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Steilacoom hosts an electric vehicle show Sept. 8. The event is part of National Drive Electric Week. together with the general public so that the general public can learn from the owners what plug-in cars are like in the real world. We hope that this will lead more people to think about working a plug-in vehicle into a future purchase. National Drive Electric Week, Sept. 8-16, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s wide-

Started in 2011 as National Plug In Day with the simple idea to hold simultaneous events across the country on the same day, by popular demand National Drive Electric has expanded to an entire week of events and changed the name to emphasize the benefits of driving electric. It is anticipated that National Drive Electric Week 2018 will

again grow to include more events in more cities with more drivers reaching out to share the many advantages of driving electric with the public. Each event is led by local plug-in drivers and advocates and typically includes some combination of EV parades, ride-and-drives, electric tailgate parties, press conferences, award ceremonies, informational booths and more. Plug In America, Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association serve as the national team providing support to the events throughout the country. Thirty-one different models of electric and hybrid vehicles will be on display in Steilacoom Sept. 8. It is estimated that almost a third of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions stem from our cars. The dawning of an age of mass adoption of electric and human-powered vehicles offers a means to make a significant contribution to the stabilization of the world’s climate. In Steilacoom next weekend, you can see for yourself about the details of electric vehicle ownership. Get thee hence and get charged up. For more information visit driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=1202 or facebook.com/groups/PierceCountyElectricVehicle/about/ In related news: on Saturday, Sept. 15, LeMay–America’s Car Museum (2702 E. D St., Tacoma) is hosting an electric vehicle ride and drive event with Tacoma Public Utilities and Puget Sound Energy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See mytpu. org/save-energy-money/electric-vehicles-evs.htm for more information. Augmented with material from National Drive Electric Week.

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Dance Theatre Northwest’s Auction Gala rewards mutual giving Vital fundraising event will replace worn-out equipment so local nonprofit can continue a 31-year tradition of giving free dance performances as part of its community outreach BY CANDACE BROWN Proof that giving is a two-way street will be evident when residents of the greater University Place/Tacoma area come together to support Dance Theatre Northwest’s “Fall for Dance” fundraising event. This live, silent auction takes place at the University Place Atrium, 3609 Market Place, on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 5-9 p.m. For $50 per person, attendees will enjoy live musical entertainment, beverages, small plates and a chance to bid on high-value auction items – like an exotic tropical vacation, a cruise, and more – all for an urgent purpose. Every year, DTNW gives people of all ages, cultures and economic circumstances opportunities to experience the beauty of live dance, with full costumes and amenities, through dozens of free public performances. Since the last capital campaign, 25 years ago, portable dance floors, professional sound and light equipment, and other essentials necessary for these outreach programs have simply worn out and need replacement. “We’ve taken this equipment out to schools, retirement homes and other

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Every year, DTNW gives people of all ages, cultures, and economic circumstances opportunities to experience the beauty of live dance, with full costumes and amenities, through dozens of free public performances. places, to serve the community, and now it’s just breaking down,” said Dance Theatre Northwest’s Artistic Director Melanie Kirk-Stauffer. “I’ve gone to these performances

at the schools and it’s miraculous. The kids are just enraptured. It makes an enormous impression,” said board of directors member Jim Baldes. Howard Lee, another member of

the board said, “Melanie brings the art of dance to people who would never be introduced to it without these in-school performances.” Kirk-Stauffer believes that youth development, including providing excellent role models, is the key to a better future for every community. DTNW has a proven track record. Former DTNW student Katherine Neumann said, “In the last 20 years I’ve been a part of DTNW as a student, company member and instructor. Growing up, it was both a learning environment and a second home. I learned life skills that have helped me be successful in both my personal and professional life.” Tremar Baptiste, a recent graduate of New York University with an MFA in dance said of Kirk-Stauffer, “She learned from Joffrey himself. If not for Miss Melanie’s training, I wouldn’t have been accepted into a dance school in Paris.” Dance Theatre Northwest is located at 2811 Bridgeport Way W. University Place, WA 98466 and is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Tax I.D. # 91-1607293 For more information please visit dtnw.org or call (253) 778-6534.

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Changing Scene Theatre Northwest bring world premiere festival to Tacoma The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest, a fringe theatre that migrated from Kitsap County and is dedicated to new and innovative works, brings its 16th annual world premiere oneact play festival, “Summerplay 2018: A Festival of New Works” to Tacoma, performing at The Dukesbay Theater, 508 6th Ave., #10, Tacoma. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors, students, military with advance purchase and $20 at the door. Limited seating (advance purchase is strongly recommended): summerplay201.brownpapertickets.com or call (360) 710-5440. “Summerplay 2018: A Festival of New Works” is directed by The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest’s Artistic Director Pavlina Morris and features 10 short world premieres, each performance submitted from playwrights from across the country and around the world: “Hue and Saturation” by Florida playwright Sheila Cowley; “Forward is Always Backward” by Connecticut playwright Susan Goodell; “Baby Chess” by Bremerton playwright Darren Hembd; “The Ghost of Valentino” by Wisconsin playwrights Jane and Jim Jeffries; “Tutelage of Tulle” by Illinois playwright Stacey Lane; “On Her Wavelength” by California playwright John Levine; “The Hornet Dance” by California playwright Rhea MacCallum; “The Appraisal” by California playwright Scott Mullen; “A

Winning Plot” by Seattle playwright Laurie Spector; and “The Geese” by Seoul, South Korea playwright Makrenna Sterdan. The casts for all the plays in Summerplay 2018 are assembled from an ensemble of South Sound favorites featuring: Curtis Beech, Julie Cole, Eric Cuestas-Thompson, Zachary Forbes, Kayla Littleton, Joseph Magin, Michelle Noel, Karen Noyes, Jason Quisenberry, Mary Sheehan, and Kathryn Stahl. Show times: Sept. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. All 10 short, world premiere one-act plays will be presented every performance. Summerplay contains some mature language. The Changing Scene Northwest is a non-profit theatre that adopts the essence of the philosophy of the Changing Scene Theatre in Denver’s Al Brooks and Maxine Munt and its mission: Insomuch as possible, to show only new, original, unproduced, or innovative works. Provide an atmosphere in which there is an intermingling and exchange of ideas and talents among artists. Provide a vehicle for the advancement of area artists, culture, education, and exposure of the arts throughout the area. For more information, visit changingscenenorthwest.org or facebook. com/events/2145850449021394.

Hilltop is On the Move

PHOTOS BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

The fifth annual Hilltop Street Fair "Hilltop is On the Move" last week provided acts and attractions for everyone, including booths of local vendors and causes, and musical performances by groups like Mr. Blackwatch and Carrion Crows as well as film screenings and discussions hosted by the Hilltop Street Fair Film Competition.

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Jazz LIVE at Marine View announces stellar fall line-up

The Things We Like UPCOMING EVENTS: SUNDAY, SEPT. 2, 12:30 P.M.

Starry Night Stones Painting Workshop

Dazed and Reused Coffee and Crafts Art Studio, 2607 6th Ave., Tacoma Learn how to paint stunning starry night forest scenes with artist Nancy Franklin. This class is $25 per person. All supplies are included. We will be painting on beautiful sandstones. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Any persons under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult with a ticket. Easy for beginners and fun for the seasoned artist. You are guaranteed to have a great time and experience in the studio.  INFO: DazedandReused.com/paint-events SATURDAY SEPT. 8, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

Harvest Home

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(Left to right) Chieli Minucci, Lavon Hardison and Michael Powers. (Below) The Tall and Small Big Band. Jazz LIVE at Marine View announces a stellar lineup for the fall 2018 edition, which celebrates 10 years of great Jazz LIVE at Marine View. This year, Jazz LIVE at Marine View will have achieved a milestone: 10 years of monthly concerts featuring the finest jazz musicians in the Northwest and beyond. “I’m proud to say that the size and the support of the audiences continue to amaze me,” said Jim Foster, one of the organizers of the monthly jazz concerts. “It was a dream 10-plus years ago to produce a series that showcased all the talented jazz musicians and vocalists in our region (and beyond) in a beautiful, inviting venue and the results have exceeded my imagination.” September brings the great Pete Christlieb and his big band to Marine View. In October, Jazz LIVE at Marine View celebrates the 100th concert of the series with national recording artist Special EFX featuring guitarist Chieli Minucci. November showcases current Earshot Vocalist of the Year Lavon Hardison and the tradition continues in December for the 10th annual Michael Powers Holiday Jazz show.

Jazz LIVE at Marine View 2018 schedule: • Sept. 9, The Tall and Small Big Band featuring Pete Christlieb and Linda Small – “The 11-piece who’s who band delivers a classic big band sound.” • Oct. 14, the 100th concert of the series with Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci – “We celebrate a special evening with the renowned, award-winning contemporary jazz group.” • Nov. 11, La Von Hardison Quartet – “The Earshot Jazz Vocalist of the Year” lights up the room with her vocal flair. • Dec. 9-10, annual Michael Powers Holiday Jazz – “The tradition continues with more of the popular guitarist’s musical joy.” Jazz LIVE at Marine View take place at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma (1/2 mile west of Dash Point State Park on St. Route 509). Concerts run 5-7 p.m., and admission is free to all ages. Visit marineviewpc.org/jazz-live.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma Come to the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum to celebrate the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn at the Harvest Home festival. The day will include popular Victorian games, traditional music and dance performances, and the arrival of the hock cart carrying the last sheaf of wheat through the fort to the granary. Everyone is welcome to come down and press cider, make a corn dolly, and help us send off summer 19th-century style.  INFO: metroparkstacoma.org/calendar/index.ph p?cid=7546&fac[]=129 SUNDAY, SEPT. 9, 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

Sunday Parkways: Downtown to Defiance Point Ruston Waterwalk, 5005 Ruston Way, Tacoma Downtown to Defiance is an annual open streets event hosted by the City of Tacoma. Enjoy our shared street space by foot, bike or other human-powered mode. Downtown to Defiance is inspired by a vision of a connected trail between downtown Tacoma and Point Defiance. The event takes place along 6.5 miles of closed streets between South 21st Street Park and the Waterwalk at Point Ruston. Enjoy as much of the route as you like, and be sure to look for activities and good eats along the way.  INFO: downtowntodefiance.com SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 7 P.M.

Behind the Curtain with Disney's ‘Newsies’ Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 6th Ave., Tacoma Go behind the curtain for a sneak peek of an entertaining, informative and free preview presentation prior to each of the six TMP mainstage productions. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our costumes, makeup, set, music and rehearsal hours all come together to make up one of our TMP mainstage productions. Hosted by TMP’s Managing Artistic Director Jon Douglas Rake and cast members. This preview also serves to assist parents in educating their children about an upcoming theater-going experience as a whole.  INFO: tmp.org MONDAY, SEPT. 10, 7 P.M.

History of Tacoma Rail

Murray Board Room, Wheelock Student Center, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma Join the Tacoma Historical Society for its first monthly meeting of the fall in the Murray Board Room, Wheelock Student Center, University of Puget Sound campus. The featured speaker will be David Cantlin, local railroad historian and photographer, and author of multiple articles on railroad history as well as the 2013 Image of America book “Tacoma Rail.” Admission is free and all are welcome.  INFO: tacomahistory.org/monthly-speaker-david-cantlin

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Historical Society announces annual History Awards honorees Each year, the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) recognizes excellence in advancing the field of history in the Evergreen State with seven special awards focused on writing, teaching, historic projects, and understanding cultural diversity. The History Awards will be presented at the Historical Society’s annual meeting – a ticketed event, open to the public. Along with a casual lunch, guests will see a pop-up exhibit about World War I in Washington, hear from speaker David Jepsen (co-author of “Contested Boundaries: A New Pacific Northwest History”) and meet some of the History Awards honorees. The History Awards and annual meeting will take place at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma on Saturday, Sept. 22. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m., and the program ends at 1:30 p.m. Contact Development Director Lianna Shepherd at Lianna.Shepherd@wshs.wa.gov or call (253) 7985899 for reservations. The History Awards celebrate the women and men whose accomplishments, either during the prior year or long term, have promoted state history. This year’s honorees are: Robert Gray Medal: Jack Nisbet, a naturalist, teacher and author, receives this award in recognition of his scholarship and writing about the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. Nisbet has substantially contributed to our understanding through documentaries, museum exhibits, and publications. A few of his most well-known books are “The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest,” “Sources of the River: Tracking David Thompson Across Western North America” and “Visible Bones: Journeys Across Time in the Columbia River Country.”

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The History Awards will be handed out at the annual meeting of the Washington State Historical Society on Sept. 22. Pictured is the Robert Gray Medal, the highest award bestowed by the society. It recognizes distinguished and long-term contributions to Pacific Northwest history. “Jack deserves this distinguished honor for several reasons. First, he recognizes that natural and cultural history are inextricably entwined, and

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investigates this complex relationship to present a more holistic view of a given subject. Second, his research gives voice to individuals who would otherwise be nearly silent in the historical record, highlighting the indigenous and mixed-ethnicity peoples who offered knowledge and guidance to early naturalists,” said Theresa Langford of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site/National Park Service. “And third,” she added, “he continually and inexhaustibly shares his passion with others through lectures, classes, tours, and workshops.” Peace and Friendship Award: There are two honorees for this award.

Deva Leinani Aiko Yamashiro is posthumously awarded for her work as the founder and director of The Ke Kukui Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining and sharing Hawaiian culture. Under her leadership, Ke Kukui brought thousands of people together to learn about Hawaiian culture through classes, competitions, music and festivals. The annual “Three Days of Aloha” event in Vancouver, Wash., is the largest Hawaiian cultural festival outside the Islands, and in 2017, the city’s mayor proclaimed Sept. 15 (Yamashiro’s birthday) as Deva Leinani Aiko Yamashiro Day. The organization has been a force for positive change, and Yamashiro’s focus on peace and friendship was evident in her words, as printed in the Columbia: “’Aloha’ has been repurposed as a simple friendly greeting in recent years, but its original meaning is deeper and subtler: it’s ‘the breath of life,’ ‘love and respect,’ ‘peace,’ ‘compassion’ and ‘mercy.’ It’s a way of life. It’s in your spirit and your being. If the world had more aloha, we wouldn’t have all these problems.” Allyson Brooks, Ph.D., also receives the Peace and Friendship Award for her role in returning the Ancient One (previously known as Kennewick Man) to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Yakama Nation, and the Wanapum of Priest Rapids. Dr. Brooks is the historic preservation officer and director of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation for the State of Washington. “In the true spirit of the Peace and Friendship Award, Dr. Brooks reached out well beyond the scope of her duties to right a wrong and provide closure to a hot button issue which lasted over 20 years for five of the Plateau tribes and the Native Peoples of Washington, who fought to have the Ancient One returned so he could be reburied as dictated by our culture. When all movement forward ground to a halt, Dr. Brooks approached Senator Patty Murray to craft and forward a bill that would direct the US Army Corps of Engineers to return the remains to the claimant tribes. She rallied support on both sides

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‘THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS’

The art of Mark Hoppmann at Collins Memorial Library

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Brighton Beach Memoirs Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. SW, Lakewood

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARK HOPPMANN

“The Garden of Earthly Delights” is one of nine artist books and 20 sketchbooks of Mark Hoppmann’s work that are currently on display at University of Puget Sound’s Collins Memorial Library.

BY DAVE DAVISON dave@tacomaweekly.com

Tacoma artist Mark Hoppmann is a visual bard, a chronicler who keeps tabs on the individual essence of Tacoma as it exists at this particular period of its life as a civic entity. Hoppmann reads the city as if it is a poem without an ending. He is particularly tuned into the fact that a city is not simply a cluster of buildings connected by streets and electrical circuits. A city is also the contours of the land on which it sits, the climate in which it exists and the people, animals and plants – both wild and domestic – that happen to share this particular time and this particular space. Nature is not separate from civilization. Civilization is more like something crystalized from natural forces. Hoppmann quietly observes all of this, absorbs it and then records it through his art: his sketchbooks and his artist books and his larger compositions. A generous sampling of these are currently on display in the central space of University of Puget Sound’s Collins Memorial Library. Called “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” the exhibit features nine artist books and 20 sketchbooks full of Hoppmann’s finely drawn and well-crafted work. The show takes its title from one of Hoppmann’s art books, in which the artist imagines what Hieronymus Bosch might have done in his painting of the same title, had he lived in the present-day Pacific Northwest. The sketches in this book show surreal, nightmare visions utilizing imagery inspired by our locality. Crows watch ominously

as a parade of slender figures pass by – the daily press of people on promenade along that scenic passage at the edge of the city. Drift logs morph into monsters. Couples huddle together as seaside rock formations leer with cold eyes. One of my favorites is “Tacoma Codex,” an accordion style book which is filled with rune-like picture writing. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an illustrated configuration of boards and pilings that were inspired by the remains of old wharves, which are visible along the Ruston Way Waterfront. This peculiar alphabet is used to write out the whole of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” The work in the exhibit is contained in a half-dozen glass cases. Books and sketchbooks are open to especially interesting pages. The exhibit includes many of the objects that Hoppmann collects, like interesting pieces of driftwood, antique inkwells and vintage printmaking gear. There are also a few reconstructed skeletons from UPS’s Slater Museum of Natural History. The museum hosts sketch nights, allowing artists to come and make drawings of specimens from the museum’s collections. Hoppmann is a veteran of these special nights at the Slater. The skeleton of a heron holding the skeleton of a frog is a favorite. Hoppmann’s art, done primarily in graphite, watercolor and India ink, exhibits patience, careful study and deftness of hand. Precise marks are laid down, one by one, like the notes of

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Lakewood Playhouse kicks off its 80th season of mainstage plays with a production of “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” the 1982 play by Neil Simon, author of “The Odd Couple.” Simon just passed away last weekend at age 91. In the play, Eugene Jerome, standing in for the author, is the narrator and central character. Dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche, her two young (but rapidly aging) daughters and you have a recipe for hilarity, served up Simon-style. This bittersweet memoir evocatively captures the life of a struggling Jewish household where, as his father states: "If you didn't have a problem, you wouldn't be living here." “Brighton Beach Memoirs” is a semi-autobiographical play by Simon, the first chapter in what is known as his Eugene trilogy. It precedes “Biloxi Blues” and “Broadway Bound.” The Lakewood Playhouse production of the play is directed by John Olive. The play features a cast of returning favorites, and actors new to the Lakewood Playhouse stage: Andrew Bates as Eugene; Andrew Fox Burden as Stan; Pamela Roza Hayes as Kate; Scott Pinkston as Jack; Andrea Gordon as Nora; Kate-Lynn Siemers as Laurie and Brynne Garman as Blanche. The play won a Tony Award for Best Direction and was nominated for two additional Tony Awards in 1982. In 1986, a film adaptation of the play was released. This production is a Lakewood Playhouse premiere. Parental advisory: This play contains some mature language and discussion about puberty that may be inappropriate for younger children. LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE 2018-19 SEASON: • “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” Sept. 7-30 • “The Velveteen Rabbit,” Oct. 25-Nov. 4 • “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” Nov. 24-Dec. 16 • “Forbidden Broadway,” Jan. 11-Feb. 3 • “Angels in America: Parts One and Two,” Feb. 22-March 17 • “Inspecting Carol,” April 19-May 12 • Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” June 7-July 7 To purchase tickets, call the Lakewood Playhouse box office at (253) 588-0042 or visit lakewoodplayhouse.org.

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24 | CITY LIFE ART BRIEFS HEAD TO THE WOODS FOR CLONEAPALOOZA’S SIXTH ANNUAL CAMPING, MUSIC EVENT CloneAPalooza 6, a cannabis friendly camping and music festival, the flagship event of the cycle of annual music shows, features mostly metal, rock and punk bands in a campout, smoke out weekend that runs Sept. 7-9 at the Cascade Peaks Campground in Randle, Wash. The 21+ event costs $50 per person per day (includes camping). We don’t live forever! Go to the woods, have an adventure and bring back a tale to tell. The CloneAPalooza 6: Camping and Music Festival will have the following performers live at this event (subject to change): • Jay Quick with George Cain • The Whole Bolivian Army • International Punk Kings • Lust for Glory • Digging for Change • Klondike Kate • Jekyll & Hyde • RagBone • Sovereign Citizen & The Non-Prophets • Pastel Motel • Wes Sp8 & The Apollo Proxy • Jacob Vanknowe Music • Heart Avail • Dogger • Antarez Rocks • Disposable Zeros – A Tribute to the Music of Metallica • The NorthWest Tool Tribute More may be added to the list. General admission tickets and vendor tickets are on sale now at brownpapertickets.com/ event/3573605. For information, visit fb.com/ events/1999446413641787/?ti=clCloneapalooza. TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS 100TH SEASON OPENING GALA

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HAVE AN END-OF-SUMMER BLAST AT POINT DEFIANCE ZOO AND AQUARIUM

Animals get icy treats and enrichments, and visitors can chill out for a wonderful, relaxing, memory-making Labor Day Weekend to celebrate the end of summer

Polar bears, tigers, elephants and more will chill out with icy treats and other enrichments during the End of Summer Blast at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium over Labor Day Weekend. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 1, 2 and 3. There’s nothing like watching a 9,000-pound elephant stomp a watermelon, or sea otters play in a pile of ice. Polar bears will get icy treats, and red wolves will devour papier-mâché kabobs. Keepers are even building a Sumatran tiger igloo. Marine animals – no less than four walruses, plus seals, sea lions and sea birds – will splash around in their Rocky Shores habitats. Plus, four penguin chicks hatched during the spring will join the fun. Here’s the special event schedule:

Saturday, Sept. 1 11 a.m.

South Pacific Aquarium

Keeper talk and shark feed

11 a.m.

Rocky Shores

Ice piles for sea otters

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Ice piles and an igloo for tigers

1 p.m.

Elephant Barn

Keeper talk and watermelons for elephants

2 p.m.

Red Wolf Woods

Keeper talk and ice blocks for red wolves

2 p.m.

Discovery Hut

Pile of shaved ice for Walnut the North American beaver

12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 2 11 a.m.

Tacoma Little Theatre is excited to welcome the community to join in its special gala and silent auction celebrating its 100th season. This special fundraising event will be filled with fine drinks, fine hors d’oeuvres and fine entertainment. It is a momentous year, as TLT turns 100 years old and the venerable theater is eager to share it with you. The evening will begin with a social hour and then move into the auditorium, where staff and board members will present a sneak peek of each of the seven shows in TLT’s 100th season which include: “The Foreigner,” “Bell, Book and Candle,” “Scrooge! The Musical,” “A Doll’s House,” “A Little Night Music,” “Laura” and “Hay Fever.” Throughout the course of the evening, attendees will be bidding on silent auction items and enjoying musical entertainment from local performers. Tacoma Little Theatre’s 100th season opening gala and silent auction will take place on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person (includes hors d’oeuvres and one drink) and may be purchased online at tacomalittletheatre. com, or by calling the box office at (253) 272-2281.

South Pacific Aquarium

Lagoon feed and treats for tropical fish

11:30 a.m.

Rocky Shores

Keeper talk plus watermelon ice treats and sprinklers for polar bears

12:30 p.m.

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Keeper talk and watermelon treats for tigers

1 p.m.

Elephant Barn

Keeper talk and watermelons for elephants

2 p.m.

Red Wolf Woods

Keeper talk and watermelons for red wolves

2 p.m.

Discovery Hut

Pile of shaved ice for Walnut the North American beaver

Monday, Sept. 3 11:30 a.m.

Arctic Tundra

Keeper talk plus watermelon ice treats and sprinklers for polar bears

12:30 p.m.

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Keeper talk and rice paper “beach balls” for tigers

1 p.m.

Elephant Barn

Keeper talk and watermelons for elephants

2 p.m.

Red Wolf Woods

Keeper talk and papier-mâché kabobs for red wolves

2 p.m.

Discovery Hut

Pile of shaved ice for Walnut the North American beaver

Younger visitors can have splashy fun themselves in the Kids’ Zone spray ground, and the exciting slate of activities is designed to get visitors closer than ever to animals through the long Labor Day Weekend. Look for animal close encounters, two action-packed live-action animal shows each day, and keeper talks across the zoo. Performances of the entertaining Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater Show, “The Wildest Show in the West,” are scheduled at noon and 3:30 p.m. each day. The show features a cast of zookeepers and animals including Herald the dog, known as Sheruff Bones for this production. He rides to the rescue aboard a hot air balloon to finish a performance starring an array of animals from an aardvark to a sloth to a flock of hilarious chickens. Visitors are sure to leave with big smiles, inspired to help preserve our Earth – and its animals – via the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. All activities are free with zoo admission. For more information, go to pdza.org.

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Classical Tuesdays in Old Town kicks off new season with a bang

Night Life TW PICK OF THE WEEK: Yotam Ben Horin’s “Distant Lovers” Tour Yotam Ben Horin’s “Distant Lovers” tour with Dan Toren and Chris Adkins comes to the Airport Tavern Sunday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. Yotam Ben Horin is an Israeli acoustic singer/songwriter best known for his work as the lead singer and bassist for Israeli punk rock band Useless ID, as well as a solo artist releasing music closPHOTO COURTESY OF ARTIST er to the indie/alternative rock scene. Ben Horin states his influences as John Lennon, Brian Wilson, Black Francis, Kurt Cobain, Ken Andrews, Blake Schwarzenbach, Nick Drake, Henry Rollins and Elliott Smith. The Airport Tavern is at 5406 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma. Cover is $5. For information visit facebook.com/yotambenhorin

UPCOMING SHOWS:

Friday, Aug. 31 AIRPORT TAVERN: Power Laces (funk, dub, hip hop) 8 p.m. ALMA MATER: Luke Walstead, Bryson Foster Band (pop-soul, blues) 7 p.m. BLEU NOTE LOUNGE: Kareem Kandi Trio (jazz) 7 p.m. EMERALD QUEEN BRIDGE NIGHTCLUB: Notorious 253 (dance tunes) 9 p.m. JAZZBONES: The Tim Hall Band (rock, blues) 8:30 p.m. LOUIE G’S: Maps and Legends, U253, Every Breath (REM, U2 and The Police tribute bands) 9 p.m. THE PLAID PIG: Odyssian, Ancestors of God, Vesuvian, Primordial Atrocity (rock, punk, experimental) 9 p.m.

JOHNNY’S DOCK: Little Bill Trio (blues) 5 p.m. POINT RUSTON: Ethan Tucker (American roots) 5 p.m. STONEGATE: Country Music Jam (jam) 5 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Adele Givens (comedy) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM'S: Final Notice with Bob Evans (country, rock, bluegrass) 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 3 ALMA MATER: The Happy Sinners (sexy blues) 6:30 p.m. UNCLE SAM'S: CBC Band (jam) 7 p.m.

THE SWISS: The Nasty Habits (rock) 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

(Clockwise from top) Clan Gordon Pipe Band, The Choppers Brass Quintet, Gretchen Yanover and Maria Sampen.

TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Adele Givens (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

METRONOME: Open Mic (open mic) 7 p.m.

if you stick around and join the band. Classical Tuesdays operates under the aegis of the Old Town Business & Professional Association. The series runs September-February. For information visit classicaltuesdays.blogspot.com

UNCLE SAM'S: That Boi Robbie Boi (rock) 7 p.m.

STONEGATE: Blues Jam with Roger Williamson (blues) 8 p.m.

THE VALLEY: Vanessa Silberman, Carissa Johnson, The Cure-Alls (singer/ songwriters) 9 p.m.

TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: New Talent Tuesday (comedy) 8 p.m.

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Classical Tuesdays in Old Town’s 14th season begins Saturday, Sept. 4, 4 p.m. with what promises to be a rousing performance by the Clan Gordon Pipe Band regaling the audience with drums and Scottish bagpipes. The show will be held at Old Town Park (2350 N. 30th St., Tacoma) at the finale of the Job Carr Cabin Museum’s Pioneer Days Festival, an end-of-summer bash. Seating is on the lawn, so bring chairs or blankets. Bring picnics or shop at Old Town eateries for refreshment. The show is free, but donations are appreciated. All ages are welcome. The Clan Gordon Pipe Band was formed in 1955 when a group of Scottish immigrants and Americans pooled their experience and, with the sponsorship of Clan Gordon, formed the Clan Gordon Pipe Band in Tacoma, now a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit. The first pipe major was Johnnie Montgomery, father of longtime member Jack Montgomery. Even though Clan Gordon is no longer the band’s sponsor, it retains its original name. The Clan Gordon Pipe Band is successful in its primary purpose: to bring the music of the highland bagpipe to the Pacific Northwest. For information on the Clan Gordon Pipe Band, visit www. cgpb.org.Clan Gordon is now recruiting new pipers and drummers. They have a teaching program for those interested in learning the music. The fee is waived

Dan Toren, Chris Adkins (singer/ songwriter) 7 p.m.

Classical Tuesdays in Old Town 2018-2019 Season Overview • Sept. 8, 4 p.m., Old Town Park Clan Gordon Pipers/Finale to Pioneer Days Festival • Oct. 9, 7 p.m., Slavonian Hall The Choppers Brass Quintet • Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Slavonian Hall Korean music traditions/Instrumental & Dance • Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Connelly Law Offices Wine and Song Benefit ($25) • Jan. 8, 2019, 7 p.m., Slavonian Hall Gretchen Yanover/electric cello • Feb. 12, 2019, 7 p.m., Slavonian Hall Strings Plus/Maria Sampen and friends Starting time is Tuesday, 7 p.m., except for the September outdoor concert.

Saturday, Sept. 1 AIRPORT TAVERN: North Shore Band (funk jam) 9 p.m. BLEU NOTE LOUNGE: WEPA with Malo Castro, Pete Kirkland and the ECT Band (R&B) 5:30 p.m.

UNCLE SAM'S: SOB Band (jam) 7 p.m., NC

Wednesday, Sept. 5 THE SAFE HOUSE: Snailmate (rock) 6 p.m. STONEGATE: Open Mic with Justin McDonald (open mic) 9 p.m.

EMERALD QUEEN I-5 SHOWROOM: Asia Fest (pop) 8 p.m.

TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic (comedy) 8 p.m.

EMERALD QUEEN BRIDGE NIGHTCLUB: Notorious 253 (dance tunes) 9 p.m.

UNCLE SAM'S: Subvinyl Jukebox, DBC Rock Jam (jam) 7 p.m., NC

THE PLAID PIG: Lunarbass, Goodsteph, Lawrence Zavier, Naushinana LaBree, Thomastie, ReaLife (Labor Day Weekend Bash) 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 6

POINT RUSTON: Soul Revue (soul) 5 p.m. ROCK THE DOCK: Decade Detour (rock) 8 p.m. THE SWISS: Candy Shoppe (dance hits) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Adele Givens (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 2 AIRPORT TAVERN: Yotam Ben Horin,

AIRPORT TAVERN: Fang, Billyclub, I Defy, The Yes Masters (metal) 8 p.m. LOUIE G’S: Leify Green’s Open Mic (open mic) 7 p.m. ROCK THE DOCK: Open Mic with Dustin (rock) 8 p.m. STONEGATE: Power Rock Jam (rock jam) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Steve Byrne (comedy) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM'S: Jerry Miller (rock, blues) 7 p.m.

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Answering your questions on mental health, relationships and life issues

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Dear Barb, I feel so outdated and completely frustrated these days. I should qualify that by saying that everything I own is old technology and I am old-fashioned. I am retired and a widow and I am forced to upgrade my phone, my laptop, Internet speed and my TV cable, even Internet bill payment methods. Shopping online requires a laptop that is newer than mine. At the very least I need to have a smart phone. What happened to simple? It makes life harder for me actually! What about Internet security with my personal banking information? Signed, Outdated and Stubborn About It Dear Outdated and Stubborn About It, You are not alone. I know so many individuals, not gender specific, who struggle with jumping into new waters of Internet and technology. With technology, it may not even be your fault that you are outdated, but nonetheless it creates a great amount of reservation and frustration. For example, you may own a video camera that was purchased 10-plus years ago and the best technology, but unfortunately now that there are cell phones that now have amazing camera quality and video excellence, you were surpassed with your current oversized video camera that you can’t even fit in your pocket instantly. I suggest that you picture yourself in the middle of a huge lake and you just fell out of a boat that wasn’t coming back. You would want to tread water as best as you could and stay above water with the least amount of energy to your mind and your body, right? The floating buoys and floatation devices that are closest are difficult to hold onto and require kicking your feet continuously to stay above water. But just about 60 feet away is a large raft that you could easily lay on but the initial effort will be difficult to swim over to it. You have two choices at this point: 1.) Swim and kick exactly where you are and continue kicking your feet and struggling to stay above water while using all your energy and effort or, 2.) Push yourself to focus on that swim 60 feet away – one arm swing at a time to get to the raft and climb up onto it completely exhausted, but knowing you will now enjoy the comfort of this much better floating buoy. Try embracing small advancing technology that helps you in baby steps. Just try a water timer. It easily attaches to your water valve and is helpful to save you from having to remember to shut off your hose. Just investing in an inexpensive smart phone would open up a whole new world for you. A smart phone would be worthy of reprioritizing your budget. It’s funny what we can afford when we really need something if it means enough to our lifestyle or sanity. Your frustration level would be much lower and you might find it stimulating to learn new methods of life with technology. I am pretty sure that our grandparents were not too excited about microwave ovens when they came out, opting to use a kettle on the stove to boil water. Look how far we have come. I would suggest seeking someone with computer knowledge who can help you take the minimum steps and cost to start treading water by using technology as your friend to improve your life. There are free classes to help with this in your local area. Do you notice that with every business you call, their hold recording suggests that you go to the website for your question or problem and access them by the Internet? I suspect that banking will eventually be mostly Internet-based in the future. Your concern for security on banking and online shopping should not be taken lightly. Use good passwords and know that enough people are very reliant on the newest technology of online banking and purchases. The risk is nominal in the scheme of things using trusted sites. And believe me, if there were a problem with technology, you would surely hear about it quickly! Give technology a chance. You may like it. Barb Rock is a mental health counselor for the House of Matthew Homeward Bound program in Tacoma, and the published author of “Run Your Own Race: Happiness after 50.” Send any questions related to mental health, relationships or life issues to her at BarbRockrocks@ yahoo.com.

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t Hoppmann From page 23 a musical composition that form into a spellbinding song. Originally from Nebraska, Hoppmann graduated from Drake University with a BFA in graphic design and commercial art. Prior to that, he’d spent a year studying art in Florence, Italy, a city full of the legacy of the Renaissance. After college, Hoppmann spent 20 years in industry as an offset pressman, prepress and bindery operator. After an industrial career, he became free to reemerge himself into a life lived in art, right here in the City of Destiny. In conjunction with the exhibit, there will be an open case presentation of the work Sept. 23, 2 – 4 p.m. and an artist’s demonstration on Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the later event, Hoppmann will be sketching and visitors can watch his process. “The Garden of Earthly Delights” runs through Oct. 14. For more on Hoppmann visit markhoppmannart. com. For more on the exhibit visit pugetsound.edu/ academics/academic-resources/collins-memorial-library/about-collins/artwork-exhibits-in-the-library.

t Honorees From page 22 of the aisle. Dr. Brooks was able to communicate to Congress, agencies, and the Corps of Engineers the injustice to not only the Ancient One, but also to the Tribes, that had taken place for more than 20 years and provided a solution. She was able to bring together a diverse group of people in order to help craft a bill that was simple and heart-felt. “Her passion, conviction, and commitment to this issue exemplify the purpose of the Peace and Friendship Award,” said Guy Moura, who is the tribal historic preservation officer of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching History: Luke Thomas of Mt. Spokane High School receives this award for his outstanding contributions as a teacher. Thomas has been a true inspiration for students, both those who thought they did not like history and those who wanted to push the envelope in the subject. “Through a lens focused on exploration and the question of ‘why’ something happened, students are able to apply their knowledge in order to gain a complete understanding of historical events … all of his students leave with a passion for the subject and a heightened world view,” said Mt. Spokane student Caleb Marll. Mt. Spokane’s Principal, Darren Nelson, addressed Thomas’s ability to connect students with history by encouraging them to learn and do more. “Outside the classroom, Luke’s work with National History Day has given multiple students the opportunity to delve deeper into historical events or time periods, and their work has been nothing short of spectacular. It is clear through students’ projects that they are learning a great deal about the significant role of the Northwest in both U.S. and world events. If not for the leadership of Luke Thomas, these opportunities would not be possible,” said Nelson. David Douglas Award: Fort Nisqually Living History Museum received this award in recognition of the organization’s success in engaging new audiences with history. Museum staff created an adventure called “Trapped: Escape Fort Nisqually” – an escape room experience based on actual events that occurred at the original fort in 1853. As stated in a nomination submitted by Metro Parks: “Understanding that many of us are interactive learners, staff developed a series of clues drawn from documented historic events to develop Trapped: Escape Fort Nisqually. This high-energy suspense game engages up to eight players in a group endeavor to uncover clues and solve puzzles … they work to beat the hour glass and locate a key that will enable them to escape from one of the fort’s historic structures within a suspenseful onehour timeframe. Puzzles are drawn from primary source documents in the museum’s archives. Participants play by candlelight and are immersed in a 19th century environment.” That sounds like award-winning fun! John McClelland, Jr. Award for contribution to COLUMBIA, The Magazine of Northwest History: Craig Holstine received this award for his article Lacey V. Murrow and his Upstanding Bridges, published in COLUMBIA’s Spring 2017, Vol. 31, No. 1. Holstine recently retired from his role as historian for the Washington

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More pages from Hoppmann’s artist book, “The Garden of Earthly Delights.” Hoppmann’s show will be at UPS’s Collins Memorial Library through Oct. 14.

State Department of Transportation's Cultural Resources Program. His article overviews the life of Lacey Murrow, highlighting Murrow’s history-making work on the spans over Lake Washington and the Tacoma Narrows. The two bridges opened one day apart in July of 1940. Just a few months later, on November 7, 1940, the long-awaited crossing over the Narrows twisted into infamy as Galloping Gertie when oscillation due to high winds caused much of the center span to plummet into Puget Sound. Holstine’s compelling article offers readers insight into Murrow’s life before, during and after his bridge-building days as Washington director of highways. Holstine also co-curated, with Clark McAbee, Peak of Their Professions: The Murrow Brothers, a traveling museum exhibit shown at the State Capital Museum in 2013 and featured on C-SPAN. His book “Spanning Washington: Historic Highway Bridges of the Evergreen State” was published in 2005. Charles Gates Memorial Award for contribution to Pacific Northwest Quarterly: Trevor James Bond, Ph.D., received this recognition for his article, Documenting Missionaries and Indians: The Archive of Myron Eells, which appeared in the Summer 2016, Volume 107, No. 3 issue. Bond earned a master’s in library and information science with a specialization in archives and preservation management, along with a masters in ancient history at UCLA. He completed his doctorate in public history at Washington State University in 2017, where he is the associate dean for digital initiatives and special collections and co-director of the Center for Digital Scholarship and Curation. Bond is currently writing a book chapter on WSU’s longest-serving president and noted collector, Ernest O. Holland, and he is revising his dissertation on the Nez Perce Tribe’s purchase of the Spalding-Allen Collection for publication. Lorraine Wojahn Award for outstanding volunteer service advancing the work of the Washington State Historical Society: Kent Anderson is the recipient of this award for his diligent and valuable volunteer work in organizing records for the Heritage Capital Project’s (HCP) archives. He also developed summaries of each of the projects from the beginning of the program. As a result, the Historical Society can provide quicker responses to the public and to legislators regarding questions about historic buildings and past policy decisions. Anderson is currently working to develop a continuing education program for the museum’s gallery volunteers by conducting research, writing about and providing talking points for historical topics. Continuing education is pivotal in enhancing the visitor experience through informed museum docents. “Kent is easygoing, enthusiastic, and a pleasure to work with. He has dedicated over 175 hours to the Heritage Capital Projects department alone. We are so fortunate to have him on our team. He richly deserves the recognition of the Lorraine Wojahn Volunteer of the Year Award,” said Lissa Kramer, program director for Heritage Capital Projects. Please join your Washington State Historical Society in celebrating these individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the field of history in our state. If you would like to nominate someone for the next annual awards, please see the History Awards page on the Historical Society’s website and complete a nomination form.

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Promote your community event, class, meeting, concert, art exhibit or theater production by e-mailing calendar@tacomaweekly.com or calling (253) 922-5317. to offer. You won’t be disappointed. This market proudly accepts EBT, WIC/SFMNP and offers the Fresh Bucks EBT matching and Apple-aDay programs. Ages: All ages. Info: pointruston.com/events

SPACEWORKS INFO SESSION Wednesday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. 1120 Downtown, 1120 Pacific Ave., Floor 2, Tacoma Join Spaceworks at one of its co-working locations for the next info session. Grow your business, inspire the community, create art – Spaceworks staffers will help you thrive with individualized training and technical support. Spaceworks Tacoma will show you how its four programs – Artscapes, Incubator, Special Projects and Co-working – help support Tacoma artists and entrepreneurs. Spaceworks Tacoma makes space, training, and technical assistance available to artists, creative entrepreneurs, organizations, and community groups who are transforming Tacoma into an economically stronger and more culturally vibrant city. Info: spaceworksTacoma.com or facebook.com/events/208 3731271878699

FREE LEGAL CLINIC Tues., Sept. 4, 12-2 p.m. The REACH Center, 714 S. 27th St., Tacoma The first Tuesday of every month, The REACH Center, in collaboration with Lawyers Fostering Independence (LFI), hosts a free drop-in legal clinic for young people ages 17-24. LFI helps youth and young adults get free legal advice and representation for many legal problems. LFI’s goal is to remove legal barriers to things like jobs, housing, and education. LFI works to increase stability for its clients. Specific services include legal advice, free attorneys for young people who have been in foster, group, or kinship care or who are or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Get help with issues like record sealing, identity theft, family law, credit/debt, public benefits, housing disputes and warrants. Ages: 17-24 years old. Price: Free. Info: (253) 573-6590; reachtacoma.org ‘BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS’ Fri., Sept. 7, 8 p.m. OPENING NIGHT Sat., Sept. 8, 8 p.m. Sun., Sept. 9, 2 p.m. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood This production will drop you right into the middle of part one of Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy: a portrait of the writer as a young teen in 1937 living with his family in a crowded, lower middle-class Brooklyn walk-up. Eugene Jerome, standing in for the author, is the narrator and central character. Dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche, her two young (but rapidly aging) daughters and you have a recipe for hilarity, served up Simon-style. This bittersweet memoir evocatively captures the life of a struggling Jewish household where, as his father states: “If you didn’t have a problem, you wouldn’t be living here.” Special showings 8 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 13 (pay what you can night) and 8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 20 (pay what you can actor’s benefit). Plays through Sept. 30. Ages: Contains some mature language and discussion about puberty that may be inappropriate for younger children. Price: $26 general admission, $23 military/seniors, $20 students/educators. Info: lakewoodplayhouse. org; (253) 588-0042 POINT DEFIANCE BEACH CLEANUP Sat., Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at Point Defiance Marina

Complex, 5912 N. Waterfront Dr., Tacoma Get hooked on helping at these cleanup events held every third Saturday at the Point Defiance Marina. Join other volunteers to make a difference in the health and cleanliness of our beaches. Dress for the weather, whatever that means for you (some people like to wear rain gear and boots, some don’t). If you want warm gloves or work gloves please bring them. We provide garbage bags, pick up sticks, rubber gloves and coffee and hot cocoa. Ages: Kids welcome with adult supervision. Price: Free Info: (253) 404-3960 6TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN TO DEFIANCE Sun., Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Takes place along 6.5 miles of closed streets between S. 21st St. Park and the Waterwalk at Point Ruston Walk, paddle or roll and join in the City of Tacoma’s biggest open streets event. Experience Tacoma’s waterfront unencumbered by cars while you traverse the parks that link Point Ruston to the downtown core along the Foss Waterway. Enjoy family-friendly activities and adventures, including the new Parks Passport. Pre-register online to be entered to win prizes. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: downtowntodefiance.com GRIT CITY THINK & DRINK Tues., Sept. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. The Swiss Restaurant & Pub, 1904 Jefferson Ave. Can we solve the problem of ocean plastics? Scientists predict that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish, but are we doomed to this as our new reality? Learn about the issue of ocean plastics with Karen Povey, conservation engagement manager for Metro Parks Tacoma, and discover innovative production, policy, and consumer strategies underway to develop plastic alternatives. We’ll explore the role our community can play in taking action to staunch the tidal wave of single-use plastics. Ages: 21+. Price: Free. Info: facebook. com/events/450333292153202 ‘THE FOREIGNER’ Fri., Sept. 14, 8 p.m. OPENING NIGHT Sat., Sept. 15, 8 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16, 2 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma Tacoma Little Theatre opens its 100th anniversary season with Larry Shue’s hilarious classic. At a rural fishing Lodge, Froggy, a British demolition expert, has brought along a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation

with strangers. He tells everyone that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone the fun really begins, as Charlie overhears more than he should – the evil plans of a sinister, two-faced minister and his redneck associate; the fact that the minister’s pretty fiancée is pregnant; and many other revelations made with the thought that Charlie doesn’t understand a word being said. All of that sets up the wildly funny ending. Special pay what you can performance on Thurs., Sept. 27 (tickets available beginning Wed., Sept. 19). Plays through Oct. 1. Ages: Recommended for 12 years and older. Price: $25 adults, $23 seniors 60+/students/ military), $20 children 12 and under. Info: tacomalittletheatre.com; (253) 272-2281 DISNEY’S ‘NEWSIES’ Fri., Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT Sat., Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16, 2 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma Disney’s “Newsies” is the first show for the 25th anniversary season at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, this is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right. Plays through Oct. 7. Ages: All ages. Price: $22-$31. Info: tmp.org; (253) 565-6867 REBEL JUNK VINTAGE MARKET Sat., Sept. 29, 10 a.m. Sun., Sept. 30, 4 p.m. Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St. Voted as a top Traveling Vintage Market in the U.S. by Flea Market Style Magazine, Top 25 Flea Markets in America by Romantic Homes Magazine and a Must Attend Flea Market in America by Flea Market Decor Magazine, the Rebel Junk Vintage Market by Dixie DeRocher is coming to town. Rebel Junk Vintage market is a community of the finest vendors in the area! They will be selling the best hand crafted, and hand picked (yes, fresh picked rusty junk and antiques) and vintage goods and wares. All of vendors have been juried and only the best have been welcomed to the Rebel Junk Market. Ages: All ages. Price: $5-$10. Info: facebook.com/rebeljunkmarket FARMERS MARKET AT POINT RUSTON Sun., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Sept. 30 The Grand Plaza (near Farrelli’s), 5005 Ruston Way, Ruston

ARTISAN MARKET AT POINT RUSTON Thurs., 5-9 p.m., through Oct. 21 Point Ruston Pavilion, 5105 Main St., Ruston Twinkling lights, the sounds of the sea, summer breezes, and a canopy of stars… La Paloma’s signature Waterfront Night Market evokes the feel of a romantic European bazaar. Spend the evening listening to strolling musicians while shopping for the loveliest wares from local artisans. Come evert Thursday evening for a truly magical experience, completely unique to the Point Ruston community. The perfect place to buy or sell your best treasures… La Paloma Market is your destination for vintage, antique, and artisan wares! Casual and eclectic, this market is a patchwork of goods, exhibitors, and artists. Stop by for a one-of-a-kind, local shopping experience. Ages: All ages. Info: pointruston.com/events

You won’t find a more beautiful setting for a farmers market than Point Ruston. Centered in the heart of the Grand Plaza, market vendors are surrounded by the beauty of Commencement Bay, miles of walking trails, and a diversity of shops. You’ll find a variety of fresh produce, flowers, locally processed foods like pickles, pasta, baked goods, sauces and so much more. Bring the family to enjoy all Point Ruston has

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR PIERCE COUNTY NO: 18-2-08735-5 Notice of Summons by Publication To: Hilary Oatfield YOU RE HEREBY summoned to appear and respond to the Civil Complaint filed by the above-named Plaintiff in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and For Pierce County, located at 930 Tacoma Ave S. Tacoma, WA 98402. You must respond in writing to the Civil Complaint within twenty (20) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons. You must serve a copy of your written Answer on the Petitioner’s attorney listed below and File with this Court an Affidavit of Service. Failure to file a written Response may result in a Default Judgement entered against you. The parties have the right to legal representation at their own expense and effort. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. Copies of the Civil Complaint and this Summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 930 Tacoma Ave. S. Tacoma, WA 98402. If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 798-7455 Terry E. Lumsden, Attorney 3517 6th Ave, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98406 (253) 537-4424 Telumsden@Telumsden.com NO. PUY-CS-CS-2018-0018 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON Jaymie Lynn Hill Petitioner, v. Benjamin David Winebrenner Respondent, The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.

YOU ARE HEREBY summoned to appear and respond to the Civil Complaint/Petition filed by the above named Petitioner in the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, located at 1451 E 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. A(n) Initial Hearing is scheduled at the abovenamed Court on September 4th , 2018, at 10:30 AM You must respond in writing to the civil complaint/ petition within twenty (20) days after the date of the first publication of this summons. You must serve a copy of your written answer on the Petitioner and file with this Court an affidavit of service. Failure to file a written response may result in a default judgment entered against you. The parties have the right to legal representation at their own expense and effort. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. Copies of the Civil Complaint/Petition and this Summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 1451 E. 31st St., Tacoma, WA 98404. If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 680-5585. NO. PUY-CS-CS-2018-0025 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON Olivia Michelle Elkins Petitioner, v. Rodney D. Hopper III Respondent, The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court. In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing. If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition. This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act. NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for October 3rd, 2018 at 9:00 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court. Dated August 15, 2018 Kasandra Gutierrez, Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court, 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585

North Carolina Cumberland County In the General Court of Justice District Court Division 18-CVC-2947 Notice of Service of Process by Publication

In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing.

Shungureau Gilbeet Plaintiff, V. Remandez Nelson Defendant.

If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition.

To Remandez Nelson, Defendant Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Plaintiff is seeking judgment of absolute divorce.

This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act. NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for September 26th, 2018 at 9:00 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court. Dated August 13, 2018 Kasandra Gutierrez, Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court, 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 13th day of July 2018, which is 40 days from the first publication of this notice. Upon your failure to file a pleading by the above date, party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This is the 1st day of June, 2018 Signed by Attorney for Plaintiff Publication Dates 06/01/2018 – 07/13/2018

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253.922.5317 VoluNteers Volunteer to help an Isolated Elder Make a difference in someone’s life! Senior Companions and Senior Friends are volunteers whose friendship helps seniors maintain their independence through regular visits and assistance with errands. Senior Companion volunteers must be 55+, low-income and serve 15 hrs/ week to receive a tax free stipend. Senior Friend volunteers must be 18+ and serve 2 hrs/month – no stipend. Eligible volunteers will pass a background check and attend training before being matched with an elder needing your help. Call Sarah (253-722-5686) or Linda (253-7225691) at Lutheran Community Services for more information & an application VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES NEEDED FOR RESIDENTS IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES The Pierce County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, assertive, and skilled communicators to be volunteer ombudsman. As a LTC Ombudsman, you will visit an assisted living community or a skilled nursing community, working to ensure that resident rights are being protected and helping residents resolve problems they are unable to solve on their own. Volunteer ombudsman are trained and certified and dedicate 4 hours a week or 16 hours a month. Ongoing support, case staffing, team-meetings, and trainings are provided each month. For more information please call 253 798-3789 or Email Kgavron@co.pierce. wa.us. Or visit w w w. c o . p i e r c e . wa.us/index.aspx?NID=1302 Wanted: Volunteers for groceries. The Empowerment Center currently has a limited number of openings for volunteers in our food bank. These positions will be filled on a first

come, first served basis. Come volunteer and receive free groceries! El Shaddai Christian Ministries/The Empowerment Center, 4340 Pacific Ave., Tacoma WA 98148. For more information contact us at 253-6777740. City of Fife Needs You! We are looking for passionate applicants for open positions on our volunteer Boards and Commissions. Openings are on the Arts Commission, Parks Board, Tree Board and Youth Commission. Applications are accepted year round, but first review will be 3/24/17. Online Application: www. cityoffife.org/getinvolved. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: VOLUNTEER MORE, TWEET LESS CHI Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care has some great ways for you to serve the community and make meaningful connections. Those near the end of life need help with living. If you have 1-4 hours a week to read to someone, listen to their stories, run errands, make phone calls, or welcome people to our hospice facility, then we have several opportunities for you. Join us in the new year for trainings scheduled in January and March. Log onto www. chifranciscan.org and click “hospice and palliative care” in the “our services” tab to learn more. Or call James Bentley at 253-538-4649 #PROJECTFEEDTACOMA There are about 2,000 homeless in Tacoma and about 1.000 beds. Many are families with children. Please help #PROJECTFEEDTACOMA to provide some basic necessities. All items donated will go directly to people on the street. PROJECT FEED TACOMA is 100% volunteer. This is a true grass roots organization and they really need your help. For more information

VoluNteers and to find more go to www.projectfeedtacoma. org. Can you help with some urgent needs as winter approaches? Here are some suggestions and a huge THANK YOU! Needed: Warm Socks for Men, Women and Children; Warm Hats; Gloves; Peanut Butter and Jam/Jelly; Crackers, Chips and non-perishable snacks; Individually wrapped granola bars or protein bars; cookies; lotion; lip balm; tampons and sanitary napkins; wipes; soap, shampoo and conditioner; gallon sized freezer bags. A BIG THANKS TO THE COPPER DOOR FOR ALLOWING PROJECT FEED TACOMA TO COLLECT DONATIONS THERE. Help hard-working families by volunteering with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)! Provide free income tax preparation to low and moderate income households. Locations throughout Pierce County. Day, evening and weekend hours available (February to April 2017). Volunteers can serve as tax preparers, quality reviewers, greeters, or interpreters (for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired tax payers). Free training provided. Learn more and apply online at

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It’s time to say YES to Featured Pet Almost. This sevenyear-old gray tuxedo girl with gorgeous green eyes has been very scared in the busy environment at the Humane Society and needs someone who will be patient with her and earn her trust. She does like the laser pointer and treats so that would be an excellent place to start. While we don’t know how Almost is with other animals, an Adoption Services Representative would be happy to walk through how to introduce her to resident pets. See this beauty today at 2608 Center Street in Tacoma — #A529693

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