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VOTERS OUST LINDQUIST AS PROSECUTOR BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
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he ballot tally from Tuesday’s general election has Mary Robnett well ahead of incumbent Mark Lindquist to be the next Pierce County Prosecutor. She is besting Lindquist Lindquist by almost 27 percentage points, or almost double her lead following the primaries. The vote tally at press time was 83,847 for Robnett and 48,690 for Lindquist out of a total of 140,500 ballots cast in the county. The ballots yet to be counted can’t statistically change the election results. Robnett was a former chief criminal deputy prosecutor under Lindquist. She left the position to serve as deputy Attorney General before running to unseat Lindquist, her former boss. She was a relative noname in political circles, but built a campaign over the last 10 months with endorsements from law enforcement groups and former prosecutors for her platform of returning professionalism to the office. She is now set to become the county’s first female prosecuting attorney. Lindquist, who has served two terms after being appointed to the position in 2009, has been the center of controversy in recent years over his tax-payer funded legal defense regarding the release of his text messages to staffers and accusations of politicizing the prosecutor’s office. Robnett’s 14 -point lead following the primary shocked many politicos and campaign watchers. Her campaign gained momentum after that surge as controversy continued to swirl around Lindquist. He, for example, faces a Washington State Bar Association hearing over allegations of professional misconduct for appearing on the Nancy Grace show during a murder trial. That hearing later this year could lead to sanctions or, albeit unlikely, a suspension of his li-
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Looks like all the sign-waving supporters of Robnett had an impact on voters. She handily defeated her opponent Mark Lindquist in an upset that took many by surprise starting with her win in the primaries. The momentum just kept going from there. The Council District No. 5, which includes parts of East and South Tacoma, has Democrat Marty Campbell at 57 percent against Republican Justin Van Dyk’s 43 percent. Democrat incumbent Derek Young posted a strong showing to retain his seat, with 59 percent of the vote to Republican challenger David Olson’s 40 percent for the Council’s District No. 7 post. The turnout for the all-mail general election was 28 percent. The county has 499,164 registered voters. Results will be updated regularly until the election is certified on Nov. 27. The latest election results and the ballot counts for federal, state and judicial races are available at PierceCountyElections.org.
cense to practice law in the state. The Democrat had been a virtual shoo-in, with a deep campaign war chest and roster of endorsements until Robnett, who ran as a nonpartisan candidate, entered the race late into the campaign season. The only other countywide race was that for Pierce County Auditor, with incumbent Julie Anderson running unopposed. She easily won a third term. This will be her last term, however, since the Democrat is term limited from running again. In other local races Republican Dave Morell topped Democrat Lorra Jackson 60-30 for County Council District No. 1 seat.
Voters approve arts tax, work now begins to develop process, programs Tacoma Creates Co-Chair David Fischer and City Councilmember Ryan Mello thank Proposition 1 supporters at an election results party at the Swiss Tuesday night BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
Tacoma voters decidedly supported Proposition 1, a .01 percent increase in the sales tax that will fund arts programs around the city. The ballot tally at press time showed the first-time measure with a strong lead of 63 percent of the vote. Campaign Co-Chair David Fischer noted that Tacoma is now the first city to successfully pass arts funding under the new state law, something that took arts boosters 12 years to get enacted. He credited the coalition of labor groups, nonprofits, social service providers, educators and business groups for getting the proposition approved. The proposition sunsets after seven years, although it will almost certainly face a renewal vote. “Seven years from now we are going to deliver again,” Fischer said.
The tax puts Tacoma’s sales tax at 10.2 percent, on par with Seattle and among the highest in the state. The added tax at cash registers around the city will raise an estimated $5 million for arts funding each year. Proponents of the proposition, Tacoma Creates, gathered signatures to put the tax on the ballot earlier this year after state lawmakers approved options for cities to increase arts funding. Washington ranks 46th in the nation for publicly funded arts programs. Money from the Tacoma Creates package will foster arts, heritage, science and culture programs in every neighborhood around the city with the money funding enrichment programs at youth centers and senior centers, after-school programs and weekend projects, especially for lower-income families and students. The Tacoma Creates’ campaign, which was spearheaded by the Arts & Culture Coalition of Pierce County, a group of more than two dozen arts, culture and heritage institu-
tions, focused its efforts on the boost to arts programing the tax package would create around the city as well as how the rise in cultural funding would also help grow the local economy. Arts and culture endeavors in the city, for example, already generate $137 million a year in total economic activity. Those community theater groups, museums and galleries support 3,600 jobs and generate $86 million in household income. Adding $5 million to the pool of arts funding would have added to that tally of local paychecks. The next step in the effort is to set up an independent arts board to administer the new flow of funding. “We are going to do some kick-ass things,” said Councilmember Ryan Mello, who supported the measure when it was unanimously endorsed by the City Council. The next public step in the effort will come at 6 p.m. on Jan 23 at 901 Broadway, with a facilitated community conversation about charting the process to administer the arts funding.
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CELEBRATING AND ENCOURAGING A MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT TACOMA BY VICTORIA WOODARDS AND BRUCE SPEIGHT To many Americans, the thought of waste is cringeworthy. Wasting money, food, time – no thanks. So it’s shocking to realize that a majority of the energy we produce in America goes to waste. To add insult to injury, our wasteful energy practices contribute to the lasting damage to our planet, climate and health. On Oct. 5, Tacoma joined with hundreds of organizations, businesses and national leaders to celebrate Energy Efficiency Day – a day focused on the important role of energy savings in creating a healthier, more sustainable future. On Oct. 30 Gov. Jay Inslee proclaimed “Weatherization Day” and kicked off a month-long effort to help all residents increase efficiency and save money on heating bills. The benefits of increasing efficiency are far-reaching, and can improve our quality of life in Tacoma and beyond, including: • LOWER ELECTRIC BILLS: Despite population growth, Tacoma Power customers are using less electricity now than they did a decade ago. This increased efficiency equals savings for consumers. • JOBS: In Tacoma and Pierce County, almost 3,000 people work in energy efficiency jobs. In the Puget Sound region, the number is almost 18,000 and growing! • SAFER, HEALTHIER, MORE COMFORTABLE HOMES AND WORKPLACES: Weatherization, improved lighting, and high-performance appliances all improve quality of life in the places we live and work. • FEWER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS: More than 97% of the electricity Tacoma Power delivers is free of greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing demand for electricity decreases the need to use energy sourced from polluting fossil fuels. The good news is that we can make a change. America can reduce its overall energy use substantially simply by using better technologies and eliminating waste. We can have healthier lives right now and a livable future for generations to come – but it requires a major effort by all of us to conserve energy and eliminate waste, coupled with
a steady transition to clean, renewable sources of energy. Conveniently, this effort can start right at home. Reassess to use less: The cleanest, most affordable energy is the energy we don’t use in the first place. Where could you cut back? Could you walk or bike, instead of drive? Can you turn down the thermostat when it’s cold and turn it up when it’s hot? We should always be looking for ways to use less. Stop the leaks: Roughly 10 to 20 percent of the energy used for home heating and cooling is wasted due to drafts, air leaks and outdated technology. Do you have an energy waste problem? Find out with an energy audit. An audit will ensure you’re making the best use of insulation, proper sealing and efficient windows and doors to reduce your energy waste. Be smart about your electronics: Many devices, known as energy “vampires,” suck energy even when they aren’t being used. TVs, cable boxes, video game consoles, and computers draw energy when left in standby mode. Make sure to completely power them down when you’re done using them. An easy solution is to purchase a “smart” power strip that disconnects equipment from power when it’s not actively in use. Also, look for the Energy Star label when you purchase electronics. Modernize and update: From small changes, such as switching to LED light bulbs, to large changes, like moving to an efficient heating system, there are many ways to save. Be smart about lighting, update your faucets and showerheads to more efficient models, and choose energy efficiency-certified products when buying appliances. Options are plentiful, and prices are becoming more affordable. As we head into the winter months, encourage your neighbors, family and friends to make changes as well, and ask your local, state and national officials to do more. There is a better way. It’s time to take charge of our energy use. Learn more at www.mytpu.org/save-energy-money.
Victoria Woodards is the mayor of Tacoma. Bruce Speight is the director of Environment Washington, a statewide, membership-based environmental organization. Visit www.environmentwashington.org.
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 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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The future looks bright for Tacoma’s public gathering spaces according to Kim Bedier, the city’s venue and events director. She gave an update on recent and future renovations during a budget meeting with Tacoma City Council on Nov. 6. Bedier spoke on the $32 million in renovations just completed at Tacoma Dome. The remodeled facility will host 30 percent more events than in 2016. Bedier noted that some things in need of renovations were not done due to budget restraints. This includes the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, elevators, the marquee sign and the adjacent Exhibition Hall. Tacoma Dome re-opened as one of its main competitors, Key Arena in Seattle, just closed for extensive remodeling expected to take two years. Bedier said Tacoma Dome
should benefit by booking concerts and other events that would have gone to the Seattle venue. “We will always be the biggest indoor venue in the state,” she observed. Councilmember Conor McCarthy discussed the Tacoma Stars arena soccer team. The original team played in Tacoma Dome before folding in 1992. While that team and league are long gone, a new team using that name has been playing for the past few seasons in ShoWare Center in Kent. McCarthy asked about the possibility of the team playing in Tacoma Dome. Bedier said the smaller arena in Kent is better suited for the size of crowds the team draws. Also, an arena soccer field is set up in a hockey rink configuration. The rink in Tacoma Dome was removed after the minor-league Tacoma Sabercats hockey team folded in 2002, so it currently could not accommodate arena soccer. McCarthy also asked about the
exterior of the facility. Bedier said a cleaning contract for $150,000 was just awarded. Greater Tacoma Convention Center is scheduled to receive new carpet on one floor next year. Light-emitting diode lighting will also be installed. A hotel is under construction next to the facility. Its completion will help with booking more events. Bedier said the goal is to increase the number of events by 25 percent by 2025. Renovations are underway at the Pantages Theater. “That grand old lady has been given her due,” Bedier remarked. The other cityowned theaters will receive about $1.5 million in renovations in the next biennium. The city’s Office of Arts and Cultural Vitality has been absorbed by Bedier’s department. Among goals for the next biennium is to attract more filmmaking to Tacoma. These could be independent films or other projects.
CITY HONORS JBLM, CLEARS BUDGET FOR APPROVAL BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
The Tacoma City Council meeting was short and to the point, being that it was election night. Two interesting factoids came to light on the eve of Veterans Day celebrations next week. One fact was that more than 20 percent of the city’s employees are veterans. The other is that a third of the current City Council members served in the military. Mayor Victoria Woodards served in the Army. Catherine Ushka and Robert Thoms served in the Navy Reserves. Thoms just recently returned from a nine-month tour in Afghanistan. Woodards proclaimed next week, Nov. 11 to Nov. 17, as Joint Base Lewis-McChord week. The base generates $9 billion in economic activity around the South Sound and is the county’s largest employer. “There is no part of our community that is not touched positively by the people who serve,” Thoms said. The meeting was also the final public hearing for the city’s proposed biennial budget, which is set for a final presentation on Nov. 13 and adoption on Nov. 20.
The city’s $515 million general fund covers the basic functions and services of city government, with most of it being spent on public safety. The city is set to spend $175.5 million on police in 2019 and 2020, an increase of about $1 million for the addition of five officers to bring the Tacoma Police Department up to about 358 officers. The department had an employment high of 398 before the great recession a decade ago. One looming issue is that the department faces a brain drain with many of the mass hirings of the 1990s topping out on their seniority. “Those officers are getting to the point where they’re retiring,” Police Chief Don Ramsdell said, noting that the department has about 20 vacancies. The Tacoma Fire Department makes up about 24 percent of the general fund budget, at $125.2 million in spending. It will receive two new fire engines under the budget being proposed. The city’s funding for affordable housing and homelessness services such at the Stability Site along Puyallup Avenue will stay at about $6 million, including an Affordable Housing Trust Fund of $1.2 million. More information about the process can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org/budget.
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SUSTAINABLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS AT FREE VETSAID In partnership with the Joe Walsh VetsAid Tacoma Dome concert, Goodwill’s Operation:GoodJobs veterans program is hosting a free Sunday, Nov. 11 VetsAid Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milgard Work Opportunity Center, about two miles west of the Tacoma Dome at 714 S. 27th St. The goal of the VetsAid Job Fair is to make sustainable career opportunities available by hosting 50 top companies with jobs targeted for transitioning service members, veterans of any era, spouses of military members, and dependents of working age. The job fair precedes the 6 p.m. Tacoma Dome VetsAid second annual concert and military fundraiser, featuring Joe Walsh, Don Henley, James Taylor, Chris Stapleton, HAIM and Ringo Starr. The effort is spearheaded by Walsh, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and multi Grammy Award
recipient. Both the concert and free job fair are designed to provide support for Pierce County’s military family and veteran community. His first concert in 2017 was attended by more than 7,000 and raised more than $400,000 for nonprofits. Nonprofits receiving funding this year will include Suiting Warriors, Hire our Heroes, AMVETS WA, Salmon for Soldiers, Hero’s Bridge, Right Turn for Yuma Vets, Work Vessels for Vets, Arkansas Run for Fallen, Music Works4Veterans, HeartStrides, Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, Sentinels of Freedom, Warrior Canine Connection, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Semper Fi Fund, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, Stop Soldier Suicide, Operation Mend and Hire Heroes USA. Providing support to organizations that care for
the nation’s military wounded, ill and injured is deeply personal to Walsh, a Gold Star survivor whose father died while on active duty on Okinawa, Japan when Walsh was 20 months old. “It’s important to me that VetsAid can not only create a memorable day of music but also make an impact in Tacoma and the surrounding region by helping local vets looking for work connect with employers and funding regional veterans services groups for the year ahead,” says Walsh. “I wanted VetsAid to bring communities together and I’m proud to launch this job fair with Operation: GoodJobs and recognize these grant recipients.” Job Fair attendees can pre-register at www.vetsaidjobseeker@eventbrite.com. Companies wishing to participate can register online at www.vetsaidexhibitor@eventbrite.com.
Man charged with murder in Lakewood nightclub shooting Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist has charged Monroe James Ezell, 30, a known gang member, with one count of murder in the second degree for the shooting death of Terrance King. King, 28, was shot outside a Lakewood nightclub. “We started a Gang Unit in the office because of senseless violence like this,” said Lindquist. “We’ve cut gang violence in half, but there is still work to do.” On Oct. 21 at about 1:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at the
New World VIP Lounge in Lakewood. When officers arrived, they found several people who had been shot near the entrance of the nightclub. Three of them, including King, had been shot in the back. Investigators obtained video from inside the club, from neighboring businesses, and from cell phones. The interior video shows a fight break out inside the club shortly before shots were fired outside. Video also shows a group of men leave the club during the fight. Cell phone video outside the club
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MILITARY ALSO ADJUSTING TO WORKER SHORTAGES BY DON C. BRUNELL When our military is viewed as an employer, it has the same problem as the private sector: attracting qualified people to fill jobs. In today’s vibrant economy, there is an abundance of “help wanted” signs. Even though our armed forces have stepped up their enlistment bonuses, they still fall short of their recruitment goals. There are just fewer qualified people in the employment pool to fill jobs that require higher educational standards, more skills, a willingness to work hard, and the dexterity to be part of a team. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that nationally, one-quarter of small employers have open positions, of which 56 percent were full-time jobs. Complicating the problem is that one-fourth of the applicants lack the necessary job-specific skills and nearly half fall short on social acumen. NFIB found that other notable reasons disqualifying job seekers include poor attitude, inappropriate appearance, unreasonable wage expectations, insufficient English, math and communications competencies and failed drug testing. Military recruiters add lack of physical fitness to that list. “We face a challenging recruiting environment in which our Marine recruiters have to overcome the fact that to begin with, 75 percent of age-qualified youth
are unqualified for service due to medical, moral or educational issues,” Marine Gunnery Sgt. Justin Kronenberg said. The shortage compelled the armed forces to lower their qualifying standards. In 2017, Marine recruiters handed out more than 5,100 enlistment waivers, which was up by 27 percent from 2015. The majority was for medical conditions. Further complicating the matter is that a Military Times (Times) survey of recruiters from all military branches finds that young people’s interest in the military is at a historic low. Public interest in military service surged 17 years ago following 9/11. The Times reported that nearly a quarter of the young men polled after the attacks indicated that a future in military service was likely. That number stood at 15 percent last fall, while among young women it was just 7 percent. Just as civilian employers are turning to advanced technology to be competitive and respond to worker shortages, so is the military. “The wave of automation that swept away tens of thousands of American manufacturing and office jobs during the past two decades is now washing over the armed forces,” the San Diego Union Tribune reported. Michael Horowitz, a University of Pennsylvania professor and one of the foremost experts in weaponized robots, added that robots in civilian warehouses that scoot goods to delivery vans can run the same chores in military supply centers. They can even re-
place Navy frogmen who disarm underwater mines. Horowitz said that because of economic and personnel reasons, the Navy is designing ships that reduce the number of sailors. The new, highly automated guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt runs with half the crew when compared to similar warships, and deploys advanced drones to find targets, map terrain and sniff out bad weather. Today, there is one robot for every 10 human jobs in the automotive sector, but that doesn’t end the need to employ people. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last January that jobs on auto assembly lines and in parts factories rose 14 percent. “There’s always a person in the loop,” Joseph Smith of Endeavor Robotics said. “The robot is just an extension of the human hand and the human brain.” However, what recruiters point out is that young people need to take their education seriously, stay away from drugs, be in good physical condition, have a good attitude, dress and act appropriately, and be willing to work hard and learn as a team member if they are to successfully compete for available jobs. 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 more than 25 years as its CEO and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at TheBrunells@msn.com.
Displaced Tiki Apartment residents mobilize with Tacoma tenants to secure housing in new agreement BY MOLLY NICHOLS, DONNA SEAY AND MATT YABLON When the Tacoma Tenants Organizing Committee (TTOC), which includes many Tiki tenants, learned about the agreement between the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA), Tacoma Community College (TCC), and CWD Investments to house homeless TCC students, we were conflicted. We were of course pleased for TCC students who need homes, but we were also shocked and disappointed that not a single displaced Tiki tenant had been consulted during this process. One valuable tenant right to prevent displacement is “right of first return,” which allows tenants to return to a renovated property from which they were displaced. Tiki tenants had asked for this right in May, but how could Tiki tenants afford the market-rate rents that would be charged once the building was renovated? Fortunately, these renovated units will now be subsidized by the Tacoma Housing Authority. TTOC responded to this agreement by asserting that Tiki tenants have the right to move back and sharing our concerns about being excluded from the process. After seeing our response, the Housing Authority contacted us with a proposal to set aside units for Tiki tenants experiencing homelessness. After correspondence between the groups, and agreement from Tacoma Community College and CWD Investments, we are very pleased to say that seven of the initial vacancies at Highland Flats (formerly the Tiki apartments) will be set aside for previous Tiki tenants! (This number was determined based on Tiki tenants who still needed housing.) Without the brave, committed organizing from Tiki
tenants and tenants across Tacoma, we would have been left out. Now homeless Tiki tenants, who experienced the pain and trauma of being displaced, have the opportunity to move back to the apartments, which had been their homes for years. We will note that all applicants – previous Tiki residents and TCC students – have to be eligible for THA’s rental assistance, must qualify under THA’s approved selection criteria, and must be able to pay the subsidized rent of $420 a month. “I was so upset with how things went down when we had to leave,” said Matt Yablon, a former Tiki resident who has been homeless since July. “But the fact that the owners are responding to our request for some tenants to move back and that the Housing Authority is covering some rent, that’s just amazing. It’s helping me a lot because I haven’t been able to find a place to live. I’ve been living out of my car and in and out of the hospital.” “We appreciate being able to move back to the renovated apartments and are very thankful for this opportunity,” says Donna Seay, former Tiki resident without housing and active member of the Tacoma Tenants Organizing Committee, “but we also want to turn our attention to how broken the system is, how many people still need housing they can afford in Tacoma.” Once the seven Tiki residents set aside units and the TCC units are filled, if there are remaining vacancies, previous Tiki residents who make 30 percent of the average medium income or below are able to apply for any additional spots. While the TTOC knows that tenants should be at the center of any decision-making about our homes and communities, we are thankful that THA, TCC,
and CWD have changed this agreement to meet some of the previous Tiki residents’ housing needs. We also see this new agreement as a starting point to get even better outcomes for displaced tenants in the future. Less than five miles from the Tiki apartments, residents of the Merkle Hotel were forced out of their homes on Oct. 31. The building is slated to become market-rate housing for UWT students, but we also know up to 14 percent of UWT students are facing homelessness. There is an opportunity here for every Merkle tenant to get right of first return, and any additional units could be provided to homeless UWT students. Eli Moreno, CEO of Premier Residential, the company that purchased the Merkle Hotel, should respond to THA’s offer for local property based subsidies. THA is offering the subsidy they offered to CWD Investments to other owners, and THA is particularly interested in properties near public schools or colleges. Moreno claims to have “absolutely” done everything he could to “mitigate the impact of the Merkle renovation.” We are asking him to respond to THA’s offer and ensure that Merkle tenants would get the right to return to renovated apartments that are affordable to them, because a large portion of the rent would be subsidized. We hope Mr. Moreno does the right thing for tenants and the right thing for Tacoma. Molly Nichols works on the Tacoma Tenants Organizing Committee. Donna Seay also works on the Tacoma Tenants Organizing Committee and is a former Tiki Apartments resident. Matt Yablon is a former Tiki Apartments resident.
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BAZAAR GIVES THANKS TO VETERANS Public invited to come out and do some early holiday shopping at B&G Sponsored Events’ fall bazaar, “Celebrating and Giving Thanks to our Veterans.” BY MATT NAGLE matt@tacomaweekly.com
On Saturday, Nov. 17, First Christian Church of Tacoma (602 N. Orchard St.) will be buzzing with activity during “Celebrating and Giving Thanks to our Veterans,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This fall bazaar features more than 40 vendors selling a wide variety of merchandise, among other fun things planned for the day. Presented by B&G Sponsored Events, Gail and Bill Rocheleau are the masterminds behind the bazaar. Having launched B&G Sponsored Events nearly 10 years ago, the couple has organized this fall veterans bazaar every November since. There will be lots of arts and crafts for sale, Native American beadwork, Mary Kay, LuLaRoe and Scentsy, embroidery, books, jewelry, keepsakes, cosmetics, housewares and kitchen gadgets, foods, home décor….the list goes on. There will be giveaways for adults and children, a “Children’s Corner” with activities and games to keep little ones occupied while parents shop (no babysitting, though), and veterans will receive a necklace in the shape of the U.S. flag or United States while supplies last. In honor of our veterans, a “Missing Man Table,” also known as the “Fallen Comrade Table,” will be set up as a place of honor in memory of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members. A short memorial service will be given at 9:30 a.m. paying honor and respect to all veterans. A representative from New York Life insurance will be at the bazaar making laminated I.D. cards for children and seniors while-you-wait to keep in a wallet, pocket or purse so that youth and those who may not have a driv-
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(Left) Elaine Hopkins is a favorite vendor, with products from The Chef’s Table. (Right) Gail and Bill Rocheleau give back to communities through B&G Sponsored Events. er license will have something that gives their pertinent information. (Gail Rocheleau suggests putting it in your freezer because if the house burns down, the freezer is the one place the fire won’t get to.) Any veteran who comes to the bazaar in full uniform will receive a free raffle ticket. And if your uniform no longer fits, no problem – a military I.D. will do. Last year, an elder veteran was the lucky winner of $100. “He only had that one raffle ticket and that was the winner,” Bill Rocheleau said with a big smile. Raffle prizes come from vendors that donate and Gail and Bill collect special items throughout the year at yard sales and local dollar stores. Every visitor to the bazaar will be invited to pick up a passport to have stamped at the various vendors tables and bring back to the registration table for a free
raffle ticket. To advertise the bazaar, right now there are little colorful stuffed bears hidden around town and anyone who finds one can bring it to the registration table and get a free raffle ticket, choose a prize from the prize table, or you can also keep the bear if you like. At every B&G event, afterward the Rocheleaus present donations to either the Tacoma Centennial Lions Club, food banks or homeless service providers and they provide a free booth to the Tacoma Centennial Lions Club to help support the work of these fine people. “We are (Lions Club) members, but we would do it even if we weren’t,” Bill said. This is the type of people The Rocheleaus are – a deu See BAZAAR / page 8
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Community discussions over Click’s future prove popular, more to come BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
The discussions about the future of the municipally owned Click Network won’t end after Tacoma Public Utilities’ stakeholder group meetings end later this month. Talks will just be starting … again. The meetings with individual groups – Click Cable TV employees, business partners, subscribers to its cable TV services, technology experts and educators – provide attendees with the current state of the system and outline possible futures through a public-private partnership. Members of the public can voice their thoughts at a meeting from 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 19 at 3822 S. Union Ave. Comments and questions from these stakeholders meetings will be gathered in a report by the Center for Dialog and Resolution to the TPU Board and Tacoma City Council sometime this winter. The report will also go to the three companies that are interested in leasing the fiber optic network, so that they can flesh out their proposals after the new year. The hope is to have formal proposals for consideration sometime during the first quarter of 2019. But the timeline is a bit flexible. “There are no dates on the calendar at this point,” TPU spokeswoman Chris Gleason said. Click faces internal budget shortfalls of about $5 million a year in a changing marketplace that has an increasing number of people “cutting cords” by opting out of cable television packages for streaming-only services. That trend,
however, could change following the loss of federal net neutrality rules. To further confuse an already complex issue, TPU’s absorption of its cable arm’s annual shortfalls into the public utility’s general fund is under a legal cloud. A lawsuit now faces an Appeals Court decision sometime next year after a lower court decided that the accounting shuffle ran afoul of state law since Internet access is not considered a utility function alongside water, power and heat. Click, however, started two decades ago as a side venture for the utility as a way to fully use the $100 million fiber optic network that TPU installed to more accurately gather power information. Tacoma leveraged the investment in fiber optic network during the tech boom of early 2000, with the slogan of “America’s #1 Wired City.” Click served 30 percent of the marketplace at the time. The world has since moved to be more wireless, however. People are dropping cable television and landline telephones. Only about 12 percent of TPU’s service area subscribes to Click TV these days. “Tacomans chose to invest in the City of Destiny,” the presentation’s script states. “The investment we made together 20 years ago created something great. Now we need to pivot to keep it great.” Suffice it to say, there is no clear path ahead for a complicated and ever-changing technological landscape. That uncertainty prompted TPU to research options three years ago that led to a possible deal to lease the utility’s broadband network. Blowback from that news prompted a pause, a call for an audit that never happened and another round of consultant
VOICE YOUR THOUGHTS Members of the general public will have a chance to hear about the public-private partnership option and voice their thoughts at a meeting from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at 3822 S. Union Ave. The future will ultimately face approval by the TPU Board and the City Council after the new year. reviews. TPU then issued a call for ideas on ways to operate the network based on 12 policy goals that the City Council and TPU Board drafted as they seek options. The 12 policy goals centered on public ownership of the rate-payer assets; equitable access; low-income affordability; open access; financial stability, and consumer privacy. Three companies answered that call. Rainier Connect, Wave Broadband and Yomura Fiber have offered, at least in concept, to lease the network. Those deals would end Click Cable since each would operate its own cable networks. Another option being batted around is for the network to go “all in” by upgrading the network and offer phone, Internet and cable services alongside private companies. Yet another idea is to continue the current course. For its part, the utility has presented a balanced budget for Click Network
with two-tiered rate increases for cable TV subscribers of 9.8 percent in 2019 and an 18 percent jump in 2020 and a $5 a month increase for Internet services each year. Those changes should cover the once-projected budgetary shortfall until a decision is made and implemented. Mitchell Shook, CEO of Advanced Stream, a local Internet service provider that leases bandwidth on the fiber optic network to then retail Internet, phone and Click TV packages to residential customers, has long raised questions about TPU’s drive to close Click. He particularly targets the utility’s accounting methods dating back to 2015 that shifted more of the expenses onto Click’s ledger – creating a paper loss between branches of TPU’s operations while downplaying the governmental savings born by the municipal system, namely I-Net. That’s the free network of 130 local government offices, schools and public agencies that would otherwise have to pay for internet access. “With Click as an open access municipal network, we’ve built an amazing rocket ship, but we have never had a chance to launch it,” Shook stated, noting that the efforts to lease out the network during the last three years have raised uncertainly. That uncertainty has hampered efforts to gain customers and invest in upgrades. “If we can just get back to work, let our current ISP partners do their job, we can double (even triple) our market share and customer counts,” he continued. “Then it won’t matter how many costs are shifted onto the very profitable Click business.”
BULLETIN BOARD MAYOR ESTABLISHES YOUTH ENGAGEMENT TASK FORCE Tacoma residents ages 13-19 are encouraged to apply by Nov. 27 for a spot on the Mayor’s Youth Engagement Task Force. The Mayor’s Youth Engagement Task Force is responsible for helping the City establish its very first Youth Commission and improve upon existing youth-focused programs. “Young people are impacted every day by the decisions made in our community,” said Woodards. “Our youth should have a voice at the table and a way to weigh in on the policies we consider as lawmakers. It is never ‘too early’ to participate in shaping Tacoma’s future. The time is now, and I am looking forward to hearing the recommendations made by this task force. Prospective applicants will be evaluated by a group of community stakeholders as well as City staff. Finalists will be presented to the City Council for further consideration and possible appointment on Dec. 18. Appointed members will serve from January 2019June 2019, meeting twice a month for meetings approximately three hours long. Meetings will be held at City Hall, and various public spaces around Tacoma with food and travel assistance provided. Through the course of their work, members will: • Learn from key community and City leaders and build new relationships • Cultivate a deeper understanding of local government and civic engagement • Develop the standard for youth engagement in Tacoma • Gain public speaking, facilitation, organizing and communication skills • Receive a letter of recommendation and public recognition from the mayor and City Council for their service • Receive two graded class credits through Next Move (Tacoma Public Schools students)
Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Management Fellow Bucoda Warren at bucoda.warren@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 594-7925. APPLICATIONS DUE JAN. 15 FOR NEIGHBORHOOD INNOVATIVE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS Residents and community groups in Tacoma’s eight Neighborhood Council districts can apply now through Jan. 15 for grant funding supporting community engagement or neighborhood improvement projects through the City of Tacoma’s 2019 Neighborhood Innovative Grant Program. The City accepts applications from formal and informal community groups that are at least two or more people. Apply at http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/ cedd/Neighborhood-Council-Program/Program_Documents/InnovativeGrant/IG2017-InnovativeGrantApplication.pdf. “This program is an opportunity for people who have ideas and projects to address blight, make public spaces more accessible or revitalize their neighborhood in a creative and inclusive way to receive funding to make their project a reality,” said Tom Ebenhoh, chair of the New Tacoma Neighborhood Council. “I have seen projects receive funding through this program that has reactivated community parks, cleaned up blighted areas and benefit the neighborhood. It really is about empowering residents to impact their communities at the most basic levels.” Most grants requested and approved are in the range of $500 to $8,000. Each Neighborhood Council will select the projects to be funded within their respective district, limited to available funds in each Neighborhood Council. “If you have an innovative idea to engage with your community and improve your neighborhood, we invite you to apply for a small grant to make it happen,” said Program Manager Shari Hart. “Over the years, we have funded
hundreds of impactful projects through this program.” More information is available at cityoftacoma.org/ neighborhoodcouncils or by attending an informational workshop: Nov. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Tacoma Police Department Sector 4 Substation (400 E. 56th St.) or Dec. 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Tacoma Police Department Sector 1 Substation (1524 Martin Luther King Jr. Way). RSVPs to each workshop are appreciated and can be directed to shari.hart@cityoftacoma.org. Questions about the program can be directed to Hart at shari.hart@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5208. REALIZE THE DREAM OF SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS Small business success is within reach. Start Smart with workshops from the Pierce County Library System, in partnership with the Small Business Administration. Learn about the basics of starting a business, financing, marketing and business taxes through a series of free classes. “In partnership with the Small Business Administration we help people pursue their passions and reach their goals of starting, owning and growing a small business,” said the Library System’s Executive Director Georgia Lomax. “The Pierce County community is full of small businesses and with workshops like these, those businesses are better positioned for success.” Upcoming workshops (registration required): • Market Smart: Learn how to connect with customers. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. at Parkland/ Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma • Start Smart: Learn fundamentals of starting a business. Monday, Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W. • Your Legal and Tax Questions Answered: NavSEE MORE BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS ON PAGE 8
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Tree Hugger’s Corner A guide for those who want to get out there and take action on behalf of the environment and social justice.
UPCOMING EVENTS: NOV. 16 TO NOV. 18
Festival of Hope Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, 7700 Skansie Ave., Gig Harbor Festival of Hope is a true fair trade marketplace, where all the items sold are crafted by people in safe, healthy, and ethical working conditions, whether in the USA, Haiti, Thailand or beyond. Shop for handmade jewelry, trendy handbags, organic coffee and chocolate, children’s items, seasonal scarves/ gloves/hats, vibrant decor, and more. And the best part: profits return to support workers, farmers, and families around the world. INFO: www.facebook.com/events/ 262257934422233 SATURDAY NOV. 17, 10 A.M.
Free Computer and Electronic Recycling Curtis Senior High, 8425 40th St. W., University Place In honor of America Recycles Day, SBK Recycle will be onsite at Curtis High School collecting your old unwanted computer and electronic items for free. We will be located in the parking lot west of the Aquatic Center on 40th Street West. We are accepting all computer-related items and electronics. No CRT TVs or projection-style TVs will be accepted at this event. For a list of items we accept, please visit www.sbkrecycle.com. If you have any questions, call (253) 539-9095. TUESDAY, NOV. 20, 6-8 P.M.
Composting Basics and Putting the Garden to Bed Graham Library, 9202 224th St. E., Graham Join the Pierce Conservation District for the “Edible Gardens Workshop Series: Composting Basics and Putting the Garden to Bed,” the last Edible Garden Workshop of 2018. The free talk will cover tips and tricks for closing out your season to maximize your next as well as some composting 101. INFO: piercecd.org
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igate legal and tax resources. Monday, Dec. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W. Visit www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar to sign up. Visit www.piercecountylibrary.com for more information. GET HELP AND GET HIRED WITH THE LIBRARY SYSTEM The job market is competitive. Get the edge needed to enter the job hunt with confidence through free Get Hired workshops from the Pierce County Library System. Improve skills, brush up on job search strategies, and learn to use online tools and more with a variety of classes, in partnership with WorkForce Central and WorkSource Washington. When people have the skills and guidance they need to walk into an interview with confidence, they gain an advantage. The workshops offered through Get Hired help people strengthen their skills and puts them on a path to success no matter what their career goals may be. Upcoming events – visit https://jbc.mypcls.org/gethired to register where indicated: Get Hired Help: Job search process stalled? Want to learn more tech skills? Need to write your resume? Get help from library and WorkSource staff for tech and job-related questions. • Friday, Nov. 16, 2-4 p.m. at Key Center Pierce County Library, 8905 Key Peninsula Highway N.W., Lakebay • Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2-4 p.m. at Parkland/ Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma Prepare for Job Interviews: Learn the benefits of pre-interview prep and how to respond to challenging questions in a positive way. All attendees will receive an interview survival handout. Registration required. • Friday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Key Center Pierce County Library, 8905 Key Peninsula Highway N.W., Lakebay • Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m. at Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E. Stress Management: Explore how stress impacts the job search and how to manage it, including: defining stress and its impact, job seeker depression, anxiety, self-confidence in the job search, PTSD and selfcare. Registration required. • Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2-4 p.m. at Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E. Job Hunting for Mature Workers: Address issues such as over qualification or career changes. Registration required. • Wednesday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W. Drop-in help sessions with WorkSource are also available: • Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. at Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma and University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100. • Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. at Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W. See all the upcoming Get Hired events, access online employment resources, and register for classes by visiting gethired.pcls.us.
t Bazaar From page 6 lightful, friendly and giving couple – and it’s plain to see that they put in a lot of effort with B&G Sponsored Events not to make profits, but to serve communities. “The main reason we do this is that it’s a fun hobby,” Bill said. “I would rather have a heart attack and die doing this than to sit on a couch waiting for it to happen. I want to do something I love and I love doing this.” Gail and Bill make it very easy for vendors such that they help vendors have a table even if the
PEACE PRIZE LAUREATE RECEIVES OFFICIAL INVITATION TO NOBEL PEACE PRIZE CEREMONY Melannie Denise Cunningham, this year’s Greater Tacoma Peace Prize Laureate, received her official invitation from the Norwegian Nobel Committee to attend the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony on Dec. 10 at the Oslo City Hall. Cunningham will attend the ceremony and will be accompanied to Oslo by a local film crew producing a documentary about Cunningham’s attendance at this celebration and her mission as “Peace Queen.” When complete, their one-hour documentary, “The Peace Queen Talks” will likely air on KBTC, Tacoma’s Public Television station. KBTC General Manager DeeAnn Hamilton said, “You don’t just meet Melannie (Cunningham); you experience her.” Cunningham, the director of Multicultural Outreach & Engagement at PLU, was awarded the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize last spring for her work in racial reconciliation in the Tacoma community. She started the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration in Tacoma in the 1980s and she also created “The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness.” This local conference has introduced hundreds of community members at a sold-out conference in Tacoma for the past two years. Her “Peace Queen” platform focuses on issues of rights for People of Color in the South Sound and beyond. “My ultimate mission with this project is to engage my community to ‘get woke,’” Cunningham said. The Greater Tacoma Peace Prize originated in 2005 by local veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Tom Heavey. Peace Prize and the only local U.S. Peace Prize recognized by the Nobel Committee. The film crew traveling with Cunningham includes former “Bill Nye The Science Guy” co-creator/ co-producer and Emmy-Award winner Jim McKenna. Also on-board as producer of the documentary is Emmy-Award -winner Jamie Hammond, producer of more than 11 PBS series. BROWN BEAR CAR WASH SALUTES VETERANS Saying “thank you” to our military, Brown Bear Car Wash offers free washes to current or former members of the military on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. The free “Beary Clean” washes will be offered at Brown Bear’s 26 tunnel wash locations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The offer operates on an honor system and no verification or documentation is required. Upon arrival, drivers should identify themselves as a current or former member of the military to the wash attendant. See www.brownbear.com for a list of Brown Bear’s 26 automated tunnel wash locations. Brown Bear will also proudly donate $1 for every car washed on Veterans Day to Puget Sound Honor Flight. For the past four years, Brown Bear has donated more than $32,000 to support Honor Flight’s mission of transporting Western Washington war veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit http://pugetsoundhonorflight.org/about. “The Veterans Day event is our way of saluting those who currently serve our country and have made past sacrifices on behalf of all of us,” said Brown Bear Car Wash President Vic Odermat, who is a proud U.S. Marine veteran. For more information about Brown Bear Car Wash locations and programs, visit www.brownbear.com.
seller is short on the already affordable cost, especially for those vendors that are service oriented. Vendor packets even come with puzzle books to work on in between customers. The couple gives vendors pointers on how to effectively display their merchandise and offer advice like to not look down at their cellphone but rather hold it up so that it’s easier for customers to engage with them without feeling like they’re disturbing the vendor. Gail also reminds vendors to not accept $100 bills, as phony bills have come through past events. “We do our best to treat our vendors like family,” as Bill put it. B&G Sponsored Events also partners with the Keeba Agency
in Puyallup, an online advertising agency that does podcasts at B&G Sponsored Events, speaking with vendors who want to talk about what they do and help bring them attention on social media. Keep an eye on www.bngsponsoredevents.com and look them up on Facebook to stay informed on the other exciting events. Next up is their 10th annual Holiday Bazaar, also at First Christian Church of Tacoma, a celebration of B&G’s 10th year of hosting bazaars with fun, shopping, surprises and, yes, Santa. To get more information on vending, e-mail Gail at bokworm234@aol.com or call (253) 831-7894.
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STATE TOURNEY BEGINS!
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Super sophomore Julien Simon breaks into the clear for a 53-yard touchdown run. The score would put the Lincoln Abes up 28-0 over the visitors from Prairie. With the 52-6 victory, the Abes advance to the 3A state tournament to face the Rainier Beach Vikings. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, at historic Lincoln Bowl.
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or a select group of Tacoma-area football teams, the big dance has finally arrived. After a hard-fought nine-game season, the teams entered week 10 with a state tournament berth on the line. Of course, for those that came up on the short end of the score, it was curtains for their seasons. The real state tournament will now kick-off throughout the Evergreen State beginning on Friday, Nov. 9, and this is just about the most exciting time to be a high school football fan. All told, there are 13 schools in and around the city of Tacoma that are still alive in their respective hunts for a state championship trophy. The 4A field of 16 is represented by two-time 4A South Puget Sound League champion Puyallup, along with state powerhouse Graham Kapowsin. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the area is the squad from Curtis High School. The Vikings looked to have a winnable road game in their playoff matchup with Kentwood (46) on Saturday, Nov. 3, but the outcome had to turn some heads. Curtis dropped 35 points on the Conquerors in the first half and never looked back in their 67-29 romp. The previous night, Puyallup had to shake off an early Kennedy (6-4) lead, before hitting the accelerator. The league champs made short work of the visitors in the second half on their way to a resounding 65-35 victory. Graham Kapowsin had very little problems against Monroe (4-6), hanging a 59-20 victory upon the visitors.
Rogers was looking for an upset against state power Mount Si, but the magic ran out for the Rams (5-5) en route to a 42-0 season-ending road loss. The state tournament seeding committee awarded Puyallup (9-1) with a fifth seed, giving the Vikings a home game against a tough Eastmont (9-1) team on Friday, Nov. 9, at Sparks Stadium. Graham Kapowsin (9-1) earned a sixth seed and will host Mead (7-3) the following day at Art Crate Field. Curtis will look to continue their spoiler run against the third-seed squad from Lake Stevens (10-0). Pierce County has a total of five teams in the 3A state field. In the week 10 playoff round, 3A Pierce County League champion Lakes (8-2) had little trouble with Roosevelt in a 55-15 romp. The same held true for state powerhouse Lincoln (8-2). The Abes hammered Prairie (5-5) by a score of 52-6, and it wasn’t even that close. Bethel (7-3) pulled off a bit of a shocker on the road against a strong Arlington (7-3) squad. The Braves lowered the boom on their hosts by a score of 50-15. Meanwhile, Yelm (7-3) also pulled off a road upset, knocking off Bishop Blanchet (5-4) by a score of 24-14. South Sound Conference champion Peninsula (8-2) made short work of Seattle Prep (3-6), dropping the visitors by a score of 47-16. Lakes earned the top area seed from the state committee, earning the 3A fifth seed. The Lancers will host Yelm on Friday, Nov. 9, at Harry Lang Stadium. Lincoln came in as the sixth seed, and will host a dangerous Rainier Beach (5-3) squad the same night at historic Lincoln Bowl. Possibly the best area game of Friday night will be the matchup between Bethel and Penin-
sula at Roy Anderson Field in Gig Harbor. Both squads look like they are currently hitting on all cylinders, and something’s going to have to give. The 2A field has three Pierce County teams moving on to the round of 16 after playoff action on Friday, Nov. 2. Fife (9-1) dropped the hammer on Port Angeles (3-7) by a score of 56-7. The 2A South Puget Sound League champions will now host perennial powerhouse North Kitsap (9-1) on Friday, Nov. 9, at Sunset Stadium in Sumner. Steilacoom also made short work of Orting, routing the Cardinals by a score of 42-8 in the round of 32. The ninth-seeded Sentinels (9-1) must now travel north to face eight-seed Sequim (9-1), for what is likely the best matchup in the opening round of the 2A tournament. Washington (6-4) pulled-off the big upset of the night, upending host White River (6-4) by a score of 2710. The victory earned the Patriots a shot at top-seeded Hockinson (9-0). Cascade Christian (7-1) earned a berth into the 1A tournament after finishing atop the Nisqually League standings. The Cougars will travel north to face perennial power Lynden Christian (8-2) for a showdown on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Bellingham’s Civic Stadium. The smallest team in the area is also still alive and kicking. Tacoma Baptist (6-4) advanced to the playoffs with a resounding 54-0 win over Oakville. With five wins in a row, the Crusaders are looking to make a return trip to the 1B state tournament. They will first have to hit the road and get past a Neah Bay (4-5) squad that looks a measure weaker than their usual gridiron offering. Stay tuned. This is likely to be a wild weekend.
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SPORTSWATCH TACOMA AREA PREP SCORES FOOTBALL (ROUND OF 32 – LOSER OUT) 4A Curtis – 67, Kentwood – 29 Graham Kapowsin – 59, Monroe – 20 Puyallup – 65, Kennedy – 35 Mount Si – 42, Rogers - 0 Lake Stevens – 56, Kentlake – 0 Eastlake – 25, Glacier Peak – 9 Woodinville – 38, Federal Way – 0 Bothell – 36, Camas – 35 Skyline – 38, Todd Beamer – 33 Skyview – 30, Hazen – 27 Mt. Vernon – 47, Aub. Mtn – 6 Union – 55, Enumclaw – 37 3A Lincoln – 52, Prairie – 6 Lakes – 55, Roosevelt – 15 O’Dea – 42, Wilson – 10 Bethel – 50, Arlington – 15 Yelm – 24, Blanchet – 14 Peninsula – 47, Seattle Prep - 16 Snohomish – 42, Garfield – 35 Squalicum – 53, C. Kitsap – 13 Lk. Washington – 17, Shorewood – 0 Eastside Catholic – 44, Ferndale – 7 Bellevue – 34, Shorecrest – 7 Rainier Beach – 37, Kelso – 27 Timberline – 21, Oak Harbor – 0 Mtn. View – 49, Ballard – 6 2A Fife – 56, Pt. Angeles – 7 Steilacoom – 42, Orting – 8 Sequim – 22, Franklin Pierce – 20 Washington – 27, White River – 10
N. Kitsap – 33, River Ridge – 22 Eatonville – 64, Olympic – 27 Sehome – 37, Arch. Murphy – 9 Lynden – 47, Blaine – 0 Burl. Edison – 29, Lakewood – 12 Liberty – 31, Sedro Woolley – 28 Hockinson – 62, WF West – 28 Black Hills – 45, Columbia River – 7 Tumwater – 58, Woodland – 38 Prosser – 12, Ellensburg – 0 West Valley – 33, Ephrata – 7 Ellensburg – 31, Pullman – 7 OTHER AREA SCORES Gig Harbor – 41, Stadium – 34 Shelton – 13, Mt. Tahoma – 12 Bonney Lake – 28, Capital – 13 Clover Park – 44, North Mason - 19 Bellarmine – 42, Mt. Rainier - 0 Sumner – 44, Auburn Riverside – 0 Bremerton – 42, So. Kitsap – 25 Olympia – 61, Kent Meridian – 7 Emerald Ridge – 34, Auburn - 31 Cascade Chr. - 40, Pt. Townsend – 0 Charles Wright – 24, Vashon – 0 Tacoma Baptist – 54, Oakville – 0 GIRLS’ SOCCER (PLAYOFFS) Thursday, Nov. 1 Gig Harbor – 2, Stadium – 0 Prairie – 2, Bonney Lake - 1 Puyallup – 2, Skyview – 0 Timberline – 5, No. Thurston – 2 Peninsula – 3, Mtn. View - 0 Bellarmine – 2, Kentwood – 0 Sumner – 1, Auburn Mtn. - 0 Klahowya – 5, Cascade Chr. - 1 Vashon – 2, Bellevue Chr. - 0
Saturday, Nov. 3 Gig Harbor – 3, Prairie – 0 Stadium – 4, Bonney Lake – 0 Peninsula – 3, Timberline - 2 Olympia – 2, Puyallup – 1 Bellarmine – 2, Sumner – 1 Fife – 1, Olympic – 0 Sequim – 1, N. Kitsap – 0 White River – 1, Lindbergh – 0 Vashon – 1, Cascade Chr. - 0 Friday Harbor – 3, Concordia – 2 Tuesday, Nov. 6 (State Tournament) Bellarmine – 1, Redmond – 0 Gonzaga Prep – 1, Sumner - 0 Mercer Island – 2, Bonney Lake – 0 Kamiakin – 5, Peninsula – 0 Fife – 2, Arch. Murphy - 1 Wednesday, Nov. 7 Seattle Prep – 4, Stadium - 0 BOYS’ SOCCER (PLAYOFFS) Thursday, Nov. 1 Evergreen Luth. - 1, MV Chr. - 0 PS Adventist – 1, Tac. Baptist – 0 Life Chr. - 4, Providence - 2 Saturday, Nov. 3 Evergreen Luth. - 1, Fri. Harbor – 0 PS Adventist – 4, Life Chr. - 3 VOLLEYBALL (PLAYOFFS) Friday, Nov. 2 2A N. Mason – 3, Orting – 2 Steilacoom – 3, Foss – 1
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UPS EDGES LUTES, PLU TAKES CROWN
Tacoma’s Hot Tickets FALL'S BEST FRIDAY, NOV. 9 – VOLLEYBALL 2A Tourn. - Burl. Ed vs. Washington St. Martin’s Univ. - 11 a.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 – VOLLEYBALL 2A Tourn – Prosser vs. Fife St. Martin’s Univ. - 1 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 - VOLLEYBALL 2A Tourn. - Steilacoom vs. Lynden St. Martin’s Univ. - 1 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 – FOOTBALL Rainier Beach vs. Lincoln Lincoln Bowl – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 – FOOTBALL Bethel vs. Peninsula Roy Anderson Field – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 – FOOTBALL Yelm vs. Lakes Harry Lang Stadium – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV 9 – FOOTBALL Curtis vs. Lake Stevens Lake Stevens HS – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 – FOOTBALL North Kitsap vs. Fife Sunset Stadium, Sumner – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV 9 – FOOTBALL Eastmont vs. Puyallup Sparks Stadium – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 – FOOTBALL Tacoma Baptist vs. Neah Bay Forks HS – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 – FOOTBALL Washington vs. Hockinson District Stadium – 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 – WISL SOCCER Oly-Pen Force vs. Tac. Stars Reserves Tacoma Soccer Center – 8 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 10 – VOLLEYBALL 3A Dist. Semis – Prairie vs. Wilson Capital HS – 12 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 10 – VOLLEYBALL 3A Dist. Semis – Stadium vs. Capital Capital HS – 12 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 10 – FOOTBALL Mead vs. Graham Kapowsin Art Crate Field – 1 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 10 – FOOTBALL Cascade Christian vs. Lynden Chr. Civic Stadium – 1 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 10 – VOLLEYBALL 4A Dist. Semis - Puyallup vs. Kentridge Kentlake HS – 2 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 10 – SOCCER (PRE-SEASON) Bellingham vs. Tacoma Stars Tacoma Soccer Center – 7 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 17 – SOCCER 3A Girls State Championship Sparks Stadium – 2 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 17 – SOCCER 4A Girls State Championship Sparks Stadium – 4 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 17 – SOCCER 1B/2B Boys State Championship Sunset Stadium – Sumner – 12 p.m.
PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS
The Pacific Lutheran Lutes hosted their crosstown rivals from the University of Puget Sound on Saturday, Nov. 3. Going into the match, the Lutes were on the edge of a Northwest Conference championship, and a win over the Loggers on Senior Day would seal the deal. However, the Loggers had other ideas when Luke Murdock took a feed from Angel Herrera-Flores and found the back of the Lutes’ goal. Puget Sound’s defense would then hold off the Lutes for the remainder of the match, securing a 1-0 victory. Despite the loss, PLU would earn a share of the league title, and an automatic berth into the NCAA Div. III tournament, beginning on Saturday, Aug. 10, against St. Thomas.
SATURDAY, NOV. 17 – SOCCER 1B/2B Girls State Championship Sunset Stadium – Sumner – 2 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 17 – SOCCER(PRE-SEASON) Olympic Force vs. Tacoma Stars Tacoma Soccer Center – 7 p.m.
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AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE SPORTS DESK BY JUSTIN GIMSE jgimse@tacomaweekly.com
For several years, we at the Tacoma Weekly have been doing our best to shine a light on the Tacoma sports scene. While the big news outlets continue to maintain their narrow focus on the big sports franchises, we have taken quite a different approach. If some folks show enough interest in a sport or athletic event in the Tacoma area, chances are we will probably give it a look and offer up some coverage at some point. As a matter of fact, we’ve taken great pride in giving a platform to the leagues, sports and athletes that rarely get a moment’s attention from any other outlet. On occasion, they’ve even become part of our regular coverage. Whether it is a night at women’s
roller derby, or a trip to the coast for some razor clam digging, we’ve been there, done it, and let you know about it. High school water polo often gets overlooked by the big guys, mainly because it’s not a sanctioned sport by the WIAA. When several hundred fans show up for a match at Curtis High School, believe me, they don’t care about that pesky detail. On average, you’ll find more fans at these matches, than a cold evening outside watching some high school soccer. Yet, one sport is given much more respect than the other. We try our best to do it a little different at the Tacoma Weekly. Over the last five years, the readers of our sports section have become better acquainted with a long list of sports and events that they were probably unaware of taking place here in the Taco-
ma area. Did you know that there are huge Brazilian jiu jitsu tournaments that regularly fill up the gymnasium at Pacific Lutheran? We’ve been there. Did you know about the Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club? How about the Tacoma Dragon Boat Association? Yep, we’ve been there too. How about the mind-boggling events that go down at the Tacoma Highland Games? We’ve been there, but we respectfully had to skip out on the haggis tasting. Some niche sports that we have covered have continued to gain traction with our readers. Did you know that the Tacoma girls rugby team won the last state championship, and that the boys have won the last two? If you happen to follow the Tacoma Weekly, you’d know about this, and you would also have even a bit more pride about the youth here in Grit City.
While it’s been incredibly rewarding working with local athletes and teams, one area of our coverage has been taken away from this sports department. For years, we had the honor of publishing the Puyallup Tribal News. This offered us the ability to cast a light upon a small group of people who often do remarkable things and without much public attention. Whether it was the youth football kids, or the student athletes at Chief Leschi, they found a bi-weekly home with this publication. Recently, the Puyallup Tribal News went back into the hands of the Tribe, and it will affect our news organization, as well as the athletes who are Tribal members. It’s the hopes of this sports department that we can once again come together and return our top-quality focus upon the sporting world within the Puyallup Tribe.
IN FOCUS: CHARGERS NIP SEAHAWKS
PHOTOS BY BLAKE KREMER
Since Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrived on the Puget Sound scene, fans have witnessed their fair share of comeback victories. When the Los Angeles Chargers paid a visit to Centurylink Field on Sunday, Nov. 4, few were probably expecting the game to still be in doubt with no time left on the clock in the fourth quarter. Following a penalty, the Seahawks had one more shot at the end-zone, to possibly tie the game, and send things into overtime. The scoreboard clock read nothing but zeroes. A slight tip on Wilson’s final throw into the end-zone ended the comeback bid, and gave the Chargers (6-2) a 25-17 victory. Seattle (4-4) will need to rebound quickly as they head south to face the Los Angeles Rams (8-1) on Sunday, Nov. 11. The Seahawks return home on Thursday, Nov. 15, to face the Green Bay Packers (3-4-1). Both teams are now fighting for their playoff lives.
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Kingston – 3, Eatonville – 1 River Ridge – 3, Sequim – 2 Fife – 3, N. Mason – 0 N. Kitsap – 3, Steilacoom – 0 White River – 3, Kingston – 2 Washington – 3, River Ridge – 0
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Saturday, Nov. 3 4A Rogers – 3, Union – 1 Puyallup – 3, Kennedy – 0 Graham Kap. – 3, Mt. Rainier – 1 Tahoma – 3, Emerald Ridge – 0 Camas – 3, Rogers – 2 Puyallup – 3, Skyview – 1 Kentridge – 3, Graham Kap. - 1 Auburn Riv. - 3, Emerald R. - 0 3A Peninsula – 3, Spanaway Lake – 0 N. Thurston – 3, Kelso – 0 Mtn. View – 3, Bonney Lake – 0 Lakes – 3, C. Kitsap – 0 Prairie – 3, Peninsula – 1 Wilson – 3, N. Thurston – 0 Stadium – 3, Mtn. View – 0 Capital – 3, Lakes – 0 2A Fife – 3, N. Kitsap – 1 Washington – 3, White River – 0 River Ridge – 3, Orting – 0 Kingston – 3, Foss – 1 Steilacoom – 3, Eatonville – 0 Sequim – 3, N. Mason – 0 Washington – 3, Fife – 0 (1st & 2nd) N. Kitsap – 3, W. River - (3rd & 4th) Kingston – 3, R. Ridge – 2 Steilacoom – 3, Sequim – 0 1A Charles Wright – 3, Seattle Chr. - 0 Bellevue Chr. - 3, Klahowya – 1 Seattle Chr. - 3, Klahowya – 1 Charles Wright – 3, Bellevue Chr. - 0 (1st) Bellevue Chr. - 3, Seattle Chr. - 0 (2nd) TACOMA AREA COLLEGE SCORES FOOTBALL Saturday, Nov. 3 George Fox – 35, Pacific Lutheran – 7 Linfield – 47, Puget Sound – 41 WOMEN’S SOCCER Wednesday, Oct. 31 Pacific Lutheran – 1, Puget Sound – 0 Tacoma CC – 3, Whatcom - 2 Saturday, Nov. 3 Pacific Lutheran – 4, Willamette – 2 Tacoma CC – 1, Spokane – 0 (PK) Sunday, Nov. 4 Puget Sound – 3, Linfield – 2 MEN’S SOCCER Wednesday, Oct. 31 Tacoma CC – 3, Everett – 1 Pierce – 2, Peninsula - 1 Saturday, Nov. 3 Puget Sound – 1, Pacific Lutheran - 0 Tacoma CC – 3, SW Oregon – 2 (PK) Pierce – 3, Walla Walla – 0
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FESTIVAL OF FIRE AND ICE MOG set to welcome winter with fourth annual event mood by drawing a seasonal cornucopia. Reflect and join Museum of Glass educators in making still-life drawings. Glassmaking demonstrations: Students from Hilltop Artists in Residence will provide glassmaking demonstrations throughout the evening.
BY DAVE DAVISON dave@tacomaweekly.com
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hat is icier or fierier than glass? Like ice, glass has a crystalline nature that gives it a magical interplay with light. This crystalline nature, however, also makes glass almost as brittle as ice. Yet, glass is akin to fire because it is made molten and worked into new form through the agency of heat and flame. For the past four years, including this one, the Museum of Glass has been celebrating the coming of winter with its Festival of Fire and Ice. The festival is a multi-day, winter-themed series of events – running from Nov. 15 through Dec. 31 – that marks the passage into the wonderland of the winter holidays in grand style. Through it all, MOG’s skilled Hot Shop team and a succession of visiting artists will be working away, hammer and tongs. Personally, I can think of few things cozier than to spend a winter’s evening seated in the warmth of MOG’s Hot Shop watching the talented artisans ply their trade. (Are you allowed to have hot cocoa in the Hot Shop?) This year, members of the Hot Shop team will busy themselves with the creation of Arctic (and Antarctic) animals like penguins and polar bears. As the team works, footage of these creatures in their icy environment will roll on the big monitors in the Hot Shop. These segments in the museum will be something akin to a multimedia arts performance. The “Fire and Ice Demonstrations” will take place Dec. 22 and Dec. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. During much of the Festival of Fire and Ice, three visiting artists will enjoy a stint in the Hot Shop. DAVID WALTERS, NOV. 23-25
A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Walters moved to Seattle to work in Dale Chihuly’s glass works, which he continues to do. He has also worked with the great Venetian master of glass Lino Tagliapietra, who is known in these parts through his affiliation with the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Wash. Walters is known for painted enamel on glass that gives his work an intricate, story-telling power. His whimsical yet elegant vessels are decorated with characters from fairy tales and children’s stories. Use of these characters gives the vessels and forms a familiar presence and cultural salience. In a quick glance at Walters’ catalogue, you may encounter characters from “Alice in Wonderland,” like the Queen of Hearts, the White Rabbit, Humpty Dumpty or Cheshire Cat. Pinocchio drives a glass hot rod. Elaborately detailed scenes decorate glass skateboards. MEGAN STELLJES, NOV. 28 TO DEC. 2
Stelljes was voted as the Artists’
Nov. 17-18: Tack Fusing Education Studio Workshop
Design your own glass tile by tack fusing an array of colorful shards. $29 or $26 for members. Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Jazz and Glass
University of Puget Sound’s Small Jazz Ensembles will perform. Nov. 23 Black Friday Sale
20 percent off throughout the store. 30 percent off one item for members only. Nov. 24, 1-2 p.m. Academy of Dance Performance
Get into the holiday spirit with students from Academy of Dance as they perform selections from “The Nutcracker” in the Grand Hall. Nov. 25 Kids Design Glass
Join the winning child and their family as they watch their design come to life in the Hot Shop. Special treat to have visiting artist Dave Walters join in on the making. Dec. 1, 12:30 p.m. B Natural Studio Christmas Recital
Students of this Bonney Lake music store will perform holiday favorites in the theater. Dec. 2, 12-5 p.m. MOG & GROG
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MUSEUM OF GLASS
MOG’s “Festival of Fire and Ice,” which runs Nov. 15 through Dec. 31 will feature festivities, workshops, performances and guest artists. The fourth annual event is MOG’s way of celebrating the winter holidays in our City of Destiny. Choice award winner at MOG’s 2017 Red Hot Gala. This recognition included a five-day residency at MOG. Stelljes is quite familiar with MOG’s Hot Shop, as she is one of the Hot Shop Heroes program instructors. Her style and work are guided by her deep love of color and an interest in reinterpreting commonplace objects to find deeper hidden meaning. She uses her work to explore her own values and emotions that are constantly influenced by new climates and changing social scenes. Stelljes has been working on a series of glass fruits combined with neon with a pop art sensibility. ERIKA SANADA, DEC. 5-9
Sanada’s early inspirations stem from characters of horror films she experienced as a child growing up in Japan. After working as a commercial illustrator and a movie studio makeup artist, Sanada moved to California, where she received her MFA in sculpture. She has shown
work in several galleries, and has been included in numerous publications. Sanada is the winner of the Museum’s Grand Prize Coney Award from the 2017 Red Hot Gala. She was selected by a panel of three jurors from a field of more than 50 artists. Her fascinating, cute n’ creepy cats, pigs and dogs are wonderfully shaded with subtle color. Additionally, the ongoing Preston Singletary exhibit “Raven and the Box of Daylight” resonates with some of the winter holiday themes of the birth of light. Following is a full schedule of the events at the Festival of Fire and Ice, from the November third Thursday still life sketching to the making of “cone head” party hats on New Year’s Eve. MOG is pulling out all the stops for visitors to celebrate the winter holidays in style.
Schedule of events
Nov. 15, 5-8 p.m. Third Thursday
Still life sketching: Get into a thankful
Discover that unique, local gift at the museum’s second annual holiday makers market. With works from Tacoma artisans available for purchase, this event is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Beverages and bites available for purchase. Free admission. Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Shop Talk with Megan Stelljes
Visiting artist Megan Stelljes will share her ideas, creative processes, and invite guests to ask questions that promote greater/deeper understanding of the work she’s created during the week. Dec. 8 Family Day
Buzzing in the New Year: Get ready to say “Goodbye!” to 2018 and think about what you want to do in 2019. Spend some time in “Foraging the Hive,” in which Sara Young and Tyler Budge think about collaboration and how you can achieve greater things working together with friends and family. Create your own honeycomb themed book to record your 2019 goals with art educator Jennifer Adams. Students of Paul and Phyllis Twedt will perform during their annual Holiday Musicale at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Try your hand at fused glass art.
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ARTWORK, POETRY, AND WRITING FROM TACOMA STUDENTS
Bellarmine Prep artists amaze with variety and skills! Bellarmine Prep artwork by students of art teacher Ben Meeker.
Hilltop needs a library: Essays and ideas by Hilltop 4th graders Nora, O’Shea, and Uriah were three of 11 children participating in a recent writing class through the Tacoma Public Library, answering the question, “Why should there be a library in the Hilltop neighborhood?” Three more portions of writings will follow on our December Student Page.
Wire and yarn design by Anya Ishida, 11th grade
Paper Cut dragon by Nicholas Roffness, 12th grade
Pen drawings by art students of Mr. Gross-Shader.
Paper cut on leaves photo by Quinton Gessner, 9th grade Kennedy Elias, 9th grade
Antonia Dang, 9th grade
Photo by Zoe Matteson, 11th grade
Sherman Elementary students shine in self portraits!
Do you like the library? Do you want one closer to you? Currently there is no library in Hilltop, but it would be nice to have one. We need a library because of the resources it provides. For example, people might need to print something, or want to find a new recipe, or want to find a good book to read. If a library has some or all these resources, it saves people money and if it is in the person's neighborhood it would be easy to access. You are probably thinking, why have a library in Hilltop? We already have a library in Tacoma. However, some people need a library in their neighborhood. Some people don’t have a car, or their parents are not around and can't take them to the library. If there was a library in Hilltop more people would walk and use those resources. Kids also need a safe place to go after school. The library is a perfect place where kids can feel safe, do homework, not get involved in stuff that they should not do, and have fun. If kids had a library to go to after school, there would be fewer kids getting in trouble at school because they did not have a place to do their homework, or not the right materials to do it. This is only a bit of the growing list of why kids and adults all over Hilltop want a library. Please think about what you can do to bring a library to Hilltop. - Nora Hanawalt, Stanley Elementary To put a library on the Hilltop is a great idea so people can read and learn and get smart. Kids can get off of games and get books to read from the library. Then they could read to their little brothers and sisters so they can get really smart. So smart they are smarter than you and your Mom and Dad. Maybe even get smarter than your own teacher! - O’Shea Lamar
Evan, grade 3, Teacher: Mrs. Hoffard
Andreas, grade 3, Teacher: Ms. Draggoo
Holly, grade 5, Teacher: Mrs. Bleckert
Mrs. Reed, a fabulous teacher of some incredible 4th graders at Sherman, has her students creating self portraits that include several important values they each hold.
Evan
Owen
I live on South Cushman. I have lived there since I was a baby. My family has lived in that same house for a very long time. There are several reasons why I’d like a library in the Hilltop. One is because it keeps kids committed to reading, because if kids aren’t committed to reading they might get bad grades, and when you get bad grades you might not be able to do what you want to do in life. In my life, I want to be a basketball player. I will need to be able to read schedules, contracts, and playbooks for my team. There are other reasons I want to have a library in my neighborhood. If it is super hot outside people can go to the library to relax and cool down. It is important to have affordable and safe activities to do inside. When you need to study for a test or spell a word, you can go to the library and use computers. They also have dictionaries there. Probably the best reason is that a library can be a place to learn things you don’t already know, like, what is a basketball made of, or how did it get its name? You can learn about math, science, how to do something, or read all sorts of books. Those are the reasons there should be a Hilltop Library.
- Uriah Wilson
Teachers and students interested in submitting work may get guidelines or information from Shari Shelton, (253) 906-3769 or at 8ssheltonz8@gmail.com. View this page and others online at www.tacomaweekly.com.
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TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE VETERANS DAY PROJECT’ Tacoma Little Theatre presents a special part of its 100th anniversary season by honoring veterans and the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day with The Veterans Day Project.” Created and directed by Beau M.K. Prichard, “The Veterans Day Project” is the culmination of 10 years of work involving almost 30 actors, a half-dozen writers, and consultations with a number of veterans. It tells the stories of American combatants over the last 100 years, via letters written home. In private words directed at home front loved ones, this play is told in the words of the airmen, sailors, soldiers, and Marines as they share their personal wartime experiences. These letters are based on historical people and events, but the characters on stage are fictional amalgams, rather than strictly factual portrayals. Please note that violence is not portrayed on stage in this
show, but it is discussed frankly and sometimes explicitly, along with some other strong language. The show also includes one loud sound effect. It is recommended for ages 13 and up. Tacoma Little Theatre’s production of “The Veterans Day Project” features Kaleb Dillard, Cassie Jo Fastabend, Beth Lazarou, Moses Olsen, Kevin Pitman, Helen Roundhill, Mason Quinn, Corey Spruill, Jacob Tice and Nathaniel Walker, with Tom Stewart and Scott C. Brown. “The Veterans Day Project” will run Friday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 18. Friday and Saturday showings are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person or free for veterans. Tickets may be purchased online at www.tacomalittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at (253) 272-2281.
AMVETS POST 1 OBSERVES 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WWI On Friday, Nov. 16, 5:308 p.m., there will be an observance of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Come to AmVets Post 1, 5717 S. Tyler St., in Tacoma for the re m e m b ra n c e celebration produced by the Buffalo Soldiers Museum of Tacoma. Veterans, family members and veteran businesses will enjoy an evening together. Entry is free, but please RSVP so that organizers can ensure that they have enough resources. The evening will include guest speakers: Ret. Col. Steve Corbett, a Joint Base Lewis McChord military professor, and Dr. Quintard Taylor, history professor and BlackPast.org creator.
This military appreciation program and celebration will include food and jazz musical entertainment. Sponsors include PugetSoundVeteranBusiness.com and the U.S. Army Ranger Association. For more information, visit www. buffalosoldierstacoma.org/ 2018-veterans-appreciation. html or www.facebook.com/ events/1057960541040595.
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The Things We Like UPCOMING EVENTS: THROUGH FALL
South Sound Craft Crawl Multiple locations Craft beer and cider just taste better in the fall. The South Sound Craft Crawl’s new website and updated passport program will help you enjoy the sips of the season at craft breweries and cideries around Tacoma and Olympia. South Sound Craft Crawl has grown to 30 participating beverage makers. Collect stamps from seven locations and earn a koozie. Or take on the challenge of 20 stamps to win a souvenir bottle opener. Download the passport at the new SouthSoundCraftCrawl.com website or pick up a copy at visitor information centers and participating breweries. INFO: SouthSoundCraftCrawl.com SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
Crafters Creation Holiday Market Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr. S.W., Lakewood Come one, come all to the Holiday Marketplace and Vendor Fair, with free admission and parking for shoppers. One of a kind crafts, Christmas items, wreaths, gifts and much more. Up to 70 vendors on site to help you purchase those special holiday gifts. INFO: www.facebook.com/events/1560191427459428 SUNDAY, NOV. 18, 2 P.M.
Cranksgiving with Kidical Mass Tacoma 7 Seas Brewing Co., 2101 Jefferson Ave., Tacoma Kidical Mass is a monthly family bike ride series. We ride in the street and follow the rules of the road. We ride together, stopping to regroup when needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all riders should wear a helmet. Meet-up at the 7 Seas Taproom entrance around 1:30 p.m. We’ll roll-out at 2 p.m., pedaling a 1.7 mile route to the Stadium Thriftway grocery store for a chance to try our hand at family shopping by bicycle. Riders will be asked to purchase a few items that will be donated to St. Leo Food Connection. Be sure to bring along some way to haul your food items on your bike – backpack, basket, trailer, etc. INFO: kidicalmasstacoma.blogspot.com FRIDAY, NOV. 23, 5 P.M.
Tacoma Night Market: November Edition Alma Mater, 1322 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma The Night Market can’t wait to celebrate with you in its new home at Alma Mater Tacoma. Come check out all the incredibly talented vendors, find amazing gifts or something special for yourself. Enjoy music, drinks, food, and our beautiful community. The Night Market loves you Tacoma!
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Two culture-filled events coming to Puyallup’s Karshner Center An Evening of Korean Culture On Nov. 15, 4-7 p.m. the Karshner Center, at 309 4th St. N.E. in Puyallup, will partner with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center to explore and experience an evening of Korean culture. Visitors to the museum for this third Thursday event will be able to participate in a variety of crafts and projects, be treated to a Korean travel film, Korean music, and see an art show from the Korean American Artist Association of Washington State. There will be artifacts from Korea on display, traditional women’s dresses, beautiful Hanboks to dress up in and get photos taken, and a Korean calligraphy artist to write your name in Korean. Here is the list of wonderful possibilities for families to enjoy at the Korean Culture Day: • Korean paper folding • Korean lotus lantern • Hanbok dress-up and photos • Korean calligraphy • Face painting • Art projects • Korean food • Travel Korea film • Artifacts of Korea • Artist reception This third Thursday event is in conjunction with the Legacy Washington exhibit “Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered” that is at the Karshner Center until mid-January. Each year the Secretary of State’s office creates an exhibit based on an aspect of Washington state history and features stories of people and events that are important to the state. Legacy Washington uses sources from the Washington state Library, Washington State Archives and heritage organizations to document “extraordinary stories” in Washington history. This exhibit is a story about the Korean War but from many lenses. Asia Pacific Cultural Center founder Patsy Suhr O’Connell’s story is one that is featured in this exhibit. This is a free family event.
of the traditional culture as well as more modern culture. Performances by the Ukrainian children’s choir Svitanok and a fashion show of ornate dresses and costumes will entertain and educate. Have you ever heard of a bandura? A renowned musician, Valentin Lysenka, will show his craftsmanship in playing the very beautiful sounding instrument. Through these artists and musicians, our community can enjoy and learn about Ukrainian culture and folk art. The honorary consul from the Ukrainian Consulate in Seattle has sponsored the event. We hope all families, including our growing Ukrainian population in Pierce County, will enjoy and participate in this day. The Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts has increased its hours to the public this year by being open on the third Thursday of each month until 7 p.m. Each third Thursday has special activities for children and families as well as some evenings of quality music and performance. The third Thursday on Dec. 20 is a pop-up exhibit. A pop-up exhibit is an opportunity for the community to create an exhibit by bringing in an “artifact” and being part of a larger exhibit. The theme for the pop-up exhibit is “Gramma’s favorite holiday decoration.” This decoration could come from however your family celebrates the holidays and from any culture or religion. When you bring in the artifact, you will make a label for the item explaining what it is and why it’s a favorite. Each third Thursday is also a time for Kids Club to meet, work on activities to earn stamps and prizes. The Karshner Kids Club is free. Students receive monthly newsletters, a passport and a membership card. As students carry out activities with artifacts, participate at the museum and other community activities, they receive stamps in their passports. They work their way up through levels, badges and earn prizes as they explore science, history, other cultures, artifacts, photos, documents and learn critical thinking skills as well as creativity, communication and collaboration. For more information, visit karctr.puyallup.k12.wa.us.
Ukrainian Culture and Arts Festival Another free family event happens at the Ukrainian Culture and Arts Festival on Nov. 17, 12-5 p.m. A variety of performing groups and artists will present aspects
Big shows at Tacoma Dome and Jazzbones last weekend (left) On Sunday, Nov. 4, Mac Sabbath – a Black Sabbath parody group – put on a fun show with antics and a music performance at Jazzbones.
INFO: www.facebook.com/tacomanightmarket FRIDAY, NOV. 23 7:30 P.M.
A Swingin’ Little Christmas
(top right) At the Thursday, Nov 1. reopening of the Tacoma Dome, Drake performed in the round for 19,000 fans. This was the Dome’s first concert after its recent refurbishing.
Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma A Swingin’ Little Christmas is a throwback to the classic holiday albums of the ‘50s and ‘60s, featuring a big band sound with a sprinkling of Jane Lynch’s trademark humor. She’ll be joined by Kate Flannery (“The Office”), Tim Davis (“Glee”) and jazz favorites The Tony Guerrero Quintet to share fresh takes on classic carols and originals with nostalgic nods in a night of rich music, touching moments, and Christmas whimsy. Lynch is an Emmy and Golden Globe winner for her portrayal of Sue Sylvester on “Glee” and she is currently the two-time Emmy Award-winning host of NBC’s “Hollywood Game Night.”
(bottom right) Hip hop group Twista played a sold-out show at Jazzbones on Friday, Nov. 2.
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‘IN THE SHADOW OF THE MASTER’
Culture Corner A guide to cultural organizations of Tacoma
COMING TO THE MEEKER MANSION, 312 SPRING ST., PUYALLUP
The Gallery at TCC shows work of master artist alongside that of an admirer
NOV. 23 THROUGH DEC. 18
Christmas at the Mansion Celebrate the holidays by stopping by to tour the Meeker Mansion. The house will be all dressed up in traditional Victorian style. Come explore each room as you munch on cider and cookies. Self-guided tours are available from 12-4 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Check the website for closures due to private rentals.
PHOTO BY JEANNE KNUTSON
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About Meeker Mansion The goal of the Puyallup Historical Society at Meeker Mansion is to restore and preserve the Meeker Mansion; to preserve and promote the historical aspects of the Puyallup Valley and its links to the Oregon Trail; to provide students and other visitors with programs, exhibits and events for a greater appreciation of local history and community; to serve as an education resource and repository for historical artifacts that pertain to Puyallup.
PHOTOS OF ART BY DAVE R. DAVISON
Dense, colorful and fantastic oil paintings by the award-winning Mexican-American artist Alfredo Arreguin (along with work by Yakima-area artist Doug Johnson) are on display in the TCC art gallery’s “In the Shadow of the Master.” Shown are Arreguin’s “Frida and the Wolf” and “La Malinche y Cortez.”
BY DAVE DAVISON dave@tacomaweekly.com
The Gallery at Tacoma Community College is hosting a two-man show called “In the Shadow of the Master,” which is something of an example of the saying, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” The saying is variously attributed to Buddhist, Taoist or Confucian texts. (I have to confess that I thought it came from Don Diego, the Anthony Hopkins character in the 1998 movie “Mask of Zorro.”) The exhibit is a juxtaposition of the art work of Doug Johnson – the student – and his mentor, Alfredo Arreguin. The show runs through Dec. 15 with a reception scheduled for Nov. 15, 4-6 p.m. Seattle-based painter Arreguin has an impressive track record of achievements and awards. He has exhibited nationally and internationally and has paintings in the collections of two Smithsonian museums: the National Museum of American Art and the National Portrait Gallery. He is a fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts and was commissioned to design the poster for the Centennial Celebration of the State of Washington. He has even designed a White House Easter egg. Born in Morelia, Mexico in 1935, Arreguin attended the Morelia School of Fine Art and moved to the Seattle area in 1958, where he has lived ever since. Themes of the Pacific Northwest, like salmon and orca whales, are recurrent in Arreguin’s work, as are themes drawn from the artist’s Mexican roots: exotic plants and birds, Mexican cultural and revolutionary heroes, and imagery from the richness of the pre-Columbian past. Johnson, meanwhile, is a Yakima-area artist who adheres to an older style of learning; a kind of apprenticeship system by which a person learns through emulation of a master as opposed to the classroom lecture system. Johnson, who has a Ph.D. in multi-cultural mathematics, is something of a polymath. When he wanted to learn to write well, for example, he spent a year copying sentences from a writer that he admired. From there he was able to compose a set of poems and
short stories written in the spirit of the admired writer. It was therefore logical that Johnson would approach Arreguin as an artist to emulate when he wished to develop his lifelong interest in the visual arts. Johnson is also the director of a Yakima publishing house called Cave Moon Press, which has published books on Arreguin’s art as well as books of poetry. Johnson’s work in this show is nowhere near as stunning as that of Arreguin. His best efforts are some of his pen and ink drawings like “La Llorona Sombra De Arreguin,” in which an Escherlike sense of design is used to create a portrait of the legendary weeping woman (La Llorona) that is simultaneously a bird’s eye view of a geometrical garden. Johnson has a good handle on the use of pen and ink, but his use of oil paint is less adept, jarring the senses with oddly mixed colors and handling his brush strokes in an ungainly manner. His big oil paintings make one think of high school art. There is a yawning gap here between the work of the student and that of the master. Arreguin’s paintings are often large and rich. Arreguin has a gift for using dark colors and making them readable. Some of his landscapes, inhabited by iconic animals, resemble black velvet paintings in which the colors are almost iridescent: dark hues edged and energized with neon highlights. All of his surfaces are composed of dense, intricate patterns that dazzle the eye. Arreguin celebrates figures of Mexican history and culture like Frida Kahlo and Poncho Villa. A large portrait of Emiliano Zapata, “Mother and Son,” depicts the eternal rebel – with his characteristic handlebar mustache and big sombrero – standing in front of a dark, dense pre-Columbian statue that seems composed of thousands of jewels and functions as the embodiment of deep-rooted indigenous power from whence the freedom fighter drew his strength. In works like “Family Portrait” and “The Jaguar Knight,” Arreguin paints a portrait of a personage whose face and presence can be seen, yet the figure also u See TCC / page 20
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The Many Lives of the Meeker Mansion FAMILY MANSION – 1886 The Meeker Mansion is an American Bracketed Villa from the golden age of Puyallup. The building was conceived by Eliza Meeker and designed by Ferrell and Darmer, architects of Tacoma. The mansion features hand-painted ceilings, stained glass windows at the two entrances and many different species of wood in the interior. Soon after the building’s completion, the hops crisis and the panic of 1893 made a serious dent in Meeker’s financial condition. From 1903 it was for sale, and the record includes several transfers within the family, for unspecified financial reasons. While Ezra was on the road between 1906-8, on his Old Oregon Trail monument expedition, a Mrs. Graham rented out rooms to boarders. MANSION SOLD – 1912 After Eliza Meeker’s death in 1909, Ezra Meeker walked away from the building, leaving it in the hands of a daughter and son-in-law to dispose of. About 1912, it was leased to be used as a hospital. In 1915 it was sold to the Washington and Alaska Chapter of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), a Civil War widows organization, to be used as a home for widows and orphans. During this period, it was extensively changed, with outbuildings and fire escapes added. NURSING HOME – 1948 In 1948, the GAR women sold the mansion to the first of a series of doctors who used it as a critical care nursing home. During this period, the ceilings were painted over, dropped ceilings installed, and exterior detail was removed prior to the installation of asbestos siding. RESTORATION – 1970 In 1970, after a false start, an organization was formed to take possession of the building and move it, as the land on which it stood had been sold to be a parking lot for an adjacent business. Thankfully, the early society failed in its attempts to move the building and through heroic efforts, the original property was bought back. Restoration began almost immediately. Material excerpted from meekermansion.org.
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ART BRIEFS NEW NAME, SAME PASSION
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts announces new name: Tacoma Arts Live Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, which has served as the performing arts anchor of the South Sound since 1979, just announced the unveiling of a new name and identity: Tacoma Arts Live. The name is new, but the organization’s passion remains the same: to provide its community with a diverse range of arts and education programming, to steward four cultural venues in downtown Tacoma’s historic Theater District, and to collaborate with Tacoma’s resident arts organizations.
Tacoma Arts Live is a dynamic cultural system dedicated to building common ground throughout the Tacoma and South Sound community. The new name signifies the start of a new act and speaks to a revitalized mission: energizing community through live performance. “We believe that live events serve as the pulse of our city,” explained Arts Live’s Executive Director David Fischer. “A community’s identity takes shape in the moments when people connect with each other. Our role as a convener in the heart of the city is vital to creating and sustaining these connections.”
Tacoma Arts Live provides a dynamic mix of performances, lectures and more; plus, an award-winning, nationally recognized set of educational programs that impact citizenship and whole-child development through the arts. It also provides vital stewardship of Tacoma’s historic venues, such as the historic Pantages Theater, which will reopen on Nov. 15 after extensive renovations. “At our core, we are working hard to create opportunities where our community can emerge from behind electronic screens, and come together to share transformative experiences,” said Fischer.
Through the adoption of the new name, logo and visual imprint, Tacoma Arts Live emphasizes its broader role as a community connector and its focus on expanding access and equity for all. The organization’s four venues (Pantages Theater, Rialto Theater, Theater on the Square, and the Tacoma Armory), and its growing list of events and partnerships, are all now united by a single visual identity with a bold and expressive brand-mark that reflects the organization’s key values. Visit www.tacomaartslive.org/ wearelive to learn more. For tickets, membership, and more information, call the box office at (253) 591-5894, toll free 1 (800) 291-7593, or visit the box office at 901 Broadway in Tacoma’s historic Theater District.
‘WE ART TACOMA’ PODCAST EXPLORES TACOMA’S ART SCENE
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The local podcast network Channel 253 has launched a podcast about the arts in Tacoma. Called “We Art Tacoma,” the podcast will feature interviews with painters, musicians, actors, dancers, writers, filmmakers, slam poets and more. Part behind-the-scenes, part arts event-calendar, part interview show, “We Art Tacoma” will let the people shaping Tacoma’s art scene tell their story. The first episode, with artists Jasmine Brown and Michaela Eaves, is available now at wearttacoma.com/tacoma-arts-month-jasmine-brown-michaela-eaves. All episodes can be found at wearttacoma.com. Channel 253 seeks to create the best podcasts about Tacoma. With that in mind, they have built a helpful starter pack for the podcasts in Channel 253. In addition to “We Art Tacoma,” Channel 253 offers a variety of Tacoma-related podcasts:
“NERD FARMER” “Nerd Farmer” is hosted by 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year Nate Bowling. It’s about universal issues and questions told through a local lens.
Tacoma artists will make presentations on the social practice arts projects that they created to activate the Tacoma Mall area this summer. This is in conjunction with the City of Tacoma’s Public Art: Public Action artist training program, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. The presentations take place Nov. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Room B, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Ten-minute presentations will be given by: Jasmine Brown, Terese Cuff, Gwen Jones and Joel Cuplin, Maria Jost, Nori Kimura, Matamatanonofo Porter, Robb Sanchez, Alexander Schelhammer, Francesca Siena and LaQuita Thurman. The event is presided over by Asia Tail, arts program coordinator at the Office of Arts and Cultural Vitality. For information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/1663103737128339.
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“CITIZEN TACOMA” Host Jenny Jacobs and producer Doug Mackey talk with candidates for office, elected officials, and activists to help you be a more empowered and informed citizen of Tacoma. “INTERCHANGEABLE WHITE LADIES” Two teachers who have been called “interchangeable” by their students share their perspective on how white folks can do anti-racist work, confront their privilege and be better allies. “FLOUNDERS B-TEAM” This is a South Sound soccer fan podcast covering the Sounders and the new season of S2 in Tacoma. “CROSSING DIVISION” On this show, we talk about the things that divide us and, hopefully, cross that division. Rotating hosts guide on what’s happening in the news and share their thoughts on issues in Tacoma, the South Sound, and Washington state. For more information, visit www.channel253.com.
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HILARY SCOTT’S ‘DON’T CALL ME ANGEL’ IS CREAMY AND BITTERSWEET
Night Life TW PICK OF THE WEEK: Moberly Grape with The Jerry Miller Band and the Jim Basnight Band Moberly Grape with The Jerry Miller Band and the Jim Basnight Band will reprise their show from last summer at Jazzbones (2803 6th Ave., Tacoma) on Friday, Nov. 16, 8-10:30 p.m. The reunion show at Jazzbones will bring two legendary bands of separate decades together on the same stage. Jerry Miller of the 60s band PHOTO BY JIM BASNIGHT Moby Grape will perform in cahoots with Jim Basnight of the 80s punk pop group the Moberlys. For information visit www.facebook.com/events/183875902512806
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Released just last month, “Don’t Call Me Angel” is Hilary Scott’s twelfth studio album. The Puget Sound-area singer/songwriter captures the nature of relationships, from the messy to the blissful.
BY DAVE DAVISON dave@tacomaweekly.com
Hilary Scott is a Puget Sound area singer/songwriter who you’d probably categorize as country. Her newly released album, “Don’t Call Me Angel,” however, gets beyond country and into blues and soul for some crossover appeal. Co-produced with Grammy Award-winner Johnny Lee Schell, this is Scott’s 12th studio album. Over the course of its 10 tracks, the album serves as a showcase of Scott’s vocal talent. Her voice goes down as smooth as cream soda. There is more here than sugary soda pop, however. The easy nectar of her voice is spiked with lyrics that deliver a shot of reality. While every song on “Don’t Call Me Angel” is a love song, none of them is of the straightforward “I love you, you love me,” variety. The characters within the songs are flawed human beings. When authentic love is found, it comes as a surprise or as a gift, despite all the wreck and ruin of a careworn existence. In some of the songs, the love affair has gone sour. In others, the relationship is compared to a long, empty road trip through the middle of nowhere. Something about Scott’s vocal delivery is reminiscent of Olivia Newton John of the early 1970s, on albums like “Let Me Be There” and “If You Love Me, Let Me Know.” Incorporating more blues and soul than some of Scott’s previous records, “Don’t Call Me Angel” features a variety of musical instrumentation to augment the easy stride of Scott’s voice. Scott herself plays piano, acoustic guitar and ukulele. Josh Schilling plays bass and electric guitar. Scott’s husband AJ Gennaro is the band’s percussionist. Mike Finnigan, who played organ for Jimi Hendrix, contributes some wonderful Hammond organ playing on several of the tracks. Co-producer Schell also played guitar and accented at least one of the songs with a cigar-box mandolin. The cigar-box mandolin is used on the album’s title track, a sort of funeral song in which a departed woman is singing to her lover, telling him that she does not want to be idealized. She wants him to remember her with all of her flaws. “Don’t call me angel…,” she sings. “I never looked good in white, I’m only human.”
The following track, “Not Used to Being Used To,” is narrated by a person who has not been fortunate in any of his/her previous relationships and is taken by surprise when there comes a partner that hangs on and won’t let go. A similar theme is evident in the next song, the lovely “You Will Be Mine.” Here the narrator recounts all of her unpleasant traits and sings praise for her lover whose devotion is steadfast through thick and thin. The lover-who-knows-me-betterthan-I-know-myself is back in “Make it Right.” In this soft, lilting melody, the narrator appreciates the unselfish and understanding nature and intuitive ability of her mate. “You know how to do wrong and get it right,” she sings. Later this phrase is turned into, “I know when I do wrong, you’ll make it right.” With “Heartless,” the tone changes with a good old-fashioned song of heart break after a relationship has ended. This is followed by “Unlove Story,” a jaunty, salad-days air accompanied by ukulele. Here, Scott plays the single woman waiting for love to come along as she watches other lovers and their little moments of affection. “Moon and Back” is a bleak depiction of two people stuck in a relationship that is empty, yet they can’t seem to get out of it. “I love you to the moon and back,” goes the beginning. “But is that really very far? I’ve almost put that many miles on my earthbound car.” “In Time” is a seize-the-day admonition, accompanied by a guitar that mimics the mechanical working of a clock. A cover of Prince’s “Kiss” is sung by Scott in a sweet and minimal style, accompanied by a skeletal guitar – as if the player were strumming a spider web woven of pure silver thread. The album ends with “Here I Am,” which sees the return of the flawed narrator, who is swept off her feet when love was unlooked for and unexpected. Listening to “Don’t Call Me Angel” is a sweet and sour experience (in a good way). Scott’s creamy vocals flow through the whole thing. A variety of great instrumental music enriches the brilliance of the affair, yet the songs themselves can be brightly bittersweet. To explore more of Hilary Scott and her music, visit www.hilaryscott.com.
AIRPORT TAVERN: Eric McFadden (rock) 8 p.m. ALMA MATER: Hobosexual, Thunders of Wrath (rock) 8 p.m. ALMA MATER, HONEY: Israel Heredia (flamenco guitar) 7 p.m. BLEU NOTE LOUNGE: Norma Owens (jazz, blues) 7 p.m. BLUE OCTOPUS: Luke Walstead (singer/ songwriter) 7 p.m. CRESCENT MOON GIFTS: Monthly Drum Circle (participatory percussion) 6:30 p.m. JAZZBONES: Kryboys (rock) 9 p.m. LOUIE G’S: Washed in Black, Outshined, Stargazer, Nevermind (tribute bands) 7 p.m. ODD OTTER: Stephanie (singer/songwriter) 8 p.m. PACIFIC BREWING: The Buddy System (indie) 8 p.m. PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, LEE HANSEN RECITAL HALL: Camas Wind Quintet (classical) 3:40 p.m. THE PLAID PIG: Sharky Waters, The Dignitaries, The Knob, Big City After Dark (rock) 9 p.m. THE SWISS: Afrodisiacs (70s funk, soul) 9 p.m. TACOMA BREWING CO.: Robin Dalynn and Take 7 (open mic) 7:30 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Michael Yo (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. THE VALLEY: Drawn and Quartered, Oxygen Destroyer, Effluvia, Large Marge (metal) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10
AIRPORT TAVERN: The Fun Police, The Rusty Cleavers, Shotgun Kitchen, Joan of Art (rock) 9 p.m. BLEU NOTE LOUNGE: Pete Kirkland and the ETC Band (R&B) 8 p.m. DOYLES: Velocity (fusion jazz) 9 p.m. DUNAGAN BREWING: Curlew’s Call (Celtic, maritime) 9 p.m. JAZZBONES: LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends (rock) 8 p.m. LOUIE G’S: American Wrecking Co., Invasive, Bleed the Stone (rock) 8 p.m. THE PLAID PIG: The Meatbeaters, LeadFed Infants, Having Issues, Communal 40 (rock) 9 p.m. REAL ART TACOMA: The Requsite, Chief State, Citysick, Cliffside Drive, Dusty Cubby (indie) 7:30 p.m. ROCK THE DOCK: Rockin Aces (rock) 8 p.m. THE SPAR: Denny Blaine (rock) 8 p.m. THE SWISS: Spazmatics (spastic rock) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Michael Yo (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. TACOMA DUTCH EMBASSY: OmTara (spacey groovy yoga and meditation music) 4:30 p.m. URBAN ELK: Ian Ayers, Brett Cummings (indie) 8 p.m. VINO AQUINO WINERY: Dave Hannon (singer/ songwriter) 7 p.m. THE VALLEY: Voodoo Death Gun, ArtrA, Shade of Memories (metal) 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11
ALMA MATER: Champagne Sunday, The W Lovers (rock) 6:30 p.m. DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (blues) 8 p.m. MARINE VIEW CHURCH: LaVon Hardison Quintet (jazz) 5 p.m. ODD OTTER: Open Mic Sunday with Stephanie (open mic) 7 p.m. THE SPAR: Red House (blues) 7 p.m. STONEGATE: Country Music Jam (jam) 8:30 p.m. THE SWISS: Blues Jam (blues) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Mike Cronin (comedy) 7:30 p.m. TACOMA DOME: Joe Walsh and Friends (rock) 6 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Final Notice with Bob Evans (country, rock, bluegrass) 7 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND: KILWORTH MEMORIAL CHAPEL: Music of Resistance (stories and organ performance) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
METRONOME: Open Mic (open mic) 7 p.m. SLAVONIAN HALL: Korean Traditional Music (Korean) 7 p.m. SOTA: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra (jazz) 7 p.m. STONEGATE: Blues Jam with Roger Williamson (blues) 8 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY New Talent Tuesday (comedy) 7:30 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: SOB Band (jam) 7 p.m., NC THE VALLEY: Rock n’ Roll Magic (rock) 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
COURT HOUSE SQUARE: Mindful Flow, Ambient Cello (meditation music) 7:30 p.m. JAZZBONES: Live It OutLoud All Ages Jam (rock) 6 p.m. STINK CHEESE AND MEAT: B Sharp Jazz Jam (jazz) 7 p.m. STONEGATE: The Blu Tonez (blues) 8 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY Open Mic (comedy) 7:30 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox, DBC Rock Jam (jam) 7 p.m., NC
Thursday, Nov. 15
PLAID PIG: Cloneapalooza (rock) 8 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: Stand-Up Science (comedy) 7:30 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (rock, blues) 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 16
ALMA MATER: Laura Veirs, Whitney Ballen (singer/songwriters) 8 p.m. BLEU NOTE LOUNGE: Michael Powers (jazz guitar) 7 p.m. BOSTWICK CAFE: Jakob Jess (singer/songwriter) 5 p.m. DAWSON’S: The High Rollers Band (rock) 9:30 p.m. JAZZBONES: Moberly Grape, Jerry Miller Band, Jim Basnight Band (rock) 8 p.m. O’MALLEYS: Shady Day (Celtic) 9 p.m. PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, EASTVOLD AUDITORIUM: University Jazz Ensemble (jazz) 8 p.m. THE PLAID PIG: Noisem, Blame God, World Peace, Gun, Pustulous (metal) 8 p.m. STEEL CREEK: James Otto (country) 7:30 p.m. THE SWISS: Radio 80 (new wave, rock) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Heather McDonald (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. TACOMA DOME: Twenty One Pilots (pop) 7 p.m. UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, SCHNEEBECK: Symphony Orchestra (classical) 7:30 p.m. THE VALLEY: Pops Spoiler and his Deadbeats, Fregoli Disorder, Robert Stevens and the One Armed Man (rock) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17
ALMA MATER: Uncle Bonsai (folk pop) 8 p.m. DOYLES: 322 (fusion jazz) 9 p.m. HARMON TAPROOM: My Guilty Pleasure (rock) 8 p.m. JAZZBONES: Doctorfunk (funk) 8 p.m. LOUIE G’S: Def Leppard, TATT tributes (rock) 8:30 p.m. PANTAGES: Symphony Tacoma (classical) 7:30 p.m. THE PLAID PIG: The Generators, Noi!se, Acid Teeth, Ten Pole Drunk (rock) 9 p.m. REAL ART TACOMA: Tacocat, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Cat Puke, Baja Boy (indie) 8 p.m. ROCK THE DOCK: The Elevators (rock) 8 p.m. THE SPAR: Mr. Blackwatch (rock) 8 p.m. STONEGATE: 1984 (rock) 9 p.m. THE SWISS: Sonic Funk Orchestra (funk) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Heather McDonald (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. TACOMA DOME: Fleetwood Mac (rock) 8 p.m. THE VALLEY: Vanilla, Dedset, Kali Mah (rock) 9 p.m.
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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Dear Barb, What are the benefits to turmeric? I am looking for spices with a healthy anti-inflammatory agent without taking oral supplements. Signed, Seeking Healthy Herbs Dear Seeking Healthy Herbs, The biggest claim to fame for turmeric is an effective anti-inflammatory. It doesn’t taste that great by itself (I speak from experience) but add it on any type of meat or soups with other spices, along with salt and pepper, and you don’t even taste it. Turmeric will also detoxify the liver and thins the bile. Thinning of the bile allows your intestines to “flow more freely.” This rids toxic waste quickly from our bodies and that’s a good thing! Some recent studies have shown that turmeric can also be used as an effective treatment for some depressive disorders. Other spices with similar healthy elements are cinnamon, garlic, cayenne peppers, black pepper and cloves. Use high quality spices, preferably certified organic, or use fresh turmeric and ginger root. The best part is that turmeric’s blood sugar balancing act can help with sugar cravings and that’s a big plus – so start spicing it up! 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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Justin Timberlake Tacoma Dome dates rescheduled Unfortunately, as a result of bruised vocal cords, promoter Live Nation has announced that the Justin Timberlake performances scheduled for the Tacoma Dome on Monday, Nov. 12 and Tuesday, Nov. 13 have been postponed until Sunday, Feb. 10 and Monday, Feb.
11, 2019. Scheduling updates: Feb. 10 – tickets for the previously scheduled Nov. 12 performance will be honored at this show. Feb. 11 – tickets for the previously scheduled Nov. 13 performance will be honored at this show.
t Fire and Ice From page 13 Choose a tile, sun catcher, or pendant. $29 per workshop/$26 for members. Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Shop Talk with Erika Sanada
Visiting artist Erika Sanada will share her ideas, creative processes, and invite guests to ask questions that promote greater/deeper understanding of the work she’s created during the week. Dec. 9
Students of Paul and Phyllis Twedt will perform during their annual Holiday Musicale at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Give fused glass art a try. Design your own fused glass tile or magnet. $29 per PHOTO COURTESY OF MUSEUM OF GLASS workshop/$26 for members. MOG’s “Festival of Fire and Ice,” which runs through Dec. 31, features events for visitors of all ages, including crafts projects for the kids. Dec. 15-16 Be a glass artist
Try your hand at mosaics. Use your imagination to create your work of art by assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials. Saturday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16, 12-5 p.m. $29 per workshop/$26 for members. Make your hand-blown glass ornament. Feel the heat of the Hot Shop floor when you create your own glass holiday ornament. Hilltop Artists will guide the process. Must be 12 years of age to participate. Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16, 12-5 p.m. $60 per ornament/$45 for members. Space is limited. Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Coffee with a Curator
Join Miranda Belarde-Lewis for an exclusive, private tour and discussion of the museum’s newest exhibition, “Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight.” Ticketed event: $25/$10 for members.
Dec. 26-28 Winter Bonanza: Make Your Own
Create your own glass ornament, snowman or paperweight in the MOG Hot Shop in celebration of the season. Hilltop Artists will be ready to help you create the item you choose. Participants will be picking colors and shaping their piece. Must be 12 years of age to participate. $60/$45 MOG member. Dec. 29 Kids Design Glass
Join the winning child and their family as they watch their design come to life in the Hot Shop. Dec. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fire and Ice Demonstrations
MOG’s all-star Hot Shop team will create Arctic animals from molten glass. How closely do they resemble the animals you see on film? Come watch the fun and creativity of this new glassmaking challenge.
Dec. 20, 5-8 p.m. Third Thursday
Tack fuse a snowflake – $12 per snowflake or $20 for two snowflakes. Glassmaking demonstrations: students from Hilltop Artists in Residence will provide glassmaking demonstrations throughout the evening. Film screenings: Enjoy holiday films for all ages in the theater.
Dec. 31 Drums of the New Year
Dec. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fire and Ice Demonstrations
Make your own unique “conehead” hat and noisemaker to celebrate the New Year.
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Join Walt Lieberman as he discusses the history of glass, with visual support from the Hot Shop team. This session is focused on Venetian glass.
Join Walt Lieberman as he discusses the history of glass, with visual support from the Hot Shop team. This session is an introduction to glass and glassmaking.
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MOG’s all-star Hot Shop team will create Arctic animals from molten glass. How closely do they resemble the animals you see on film? Come watch the fun and creativity of this new glassmaking challenge.
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dissolves into a floral maze of vines, blossoms, birds, and animals of the Central American jungle. This show is an embarrassment of riches in the number and quality of original art submitted by Arreguin. The idea behind the show is interesting. Instead of being a straightforward display of the work of two artists, it wants to function as the story of the older style of learning in which a master and a student are interlocked. The master is supposed to pass the torch to his protégé, like a Jedi knight teaching his apprentice the ways of the Force. Is this Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, or is this more like Batman and Robin: a superhero and a self-appointed side-kick? Will the student here ever
Drum in the new year with the high school drum line. Back by popular demand, you will be energized by this entertaining performance from our local talented drummers. There’s talk there may be two schools competing in a “drum off.” Dec. 31, 12-5 p.m. Countdown Coneheads
MOG is located at 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. For more information, visit www.museumofglass.org. rise to becoming an equal of the master? Or is he always going to be the faithful admirer? The model presented here seems to run counter to what has been the Western art tradition, in which the artist is supposed to play the part of the heroic individualist, seeking – almost above all else – to strike out on his or her own and forge a totally new and original path. In my own view, that mode of art-making, as a fetishizing of individualism, has its own problems. “In the Shadow of the Master” presents a welcome alternative to the individualist model and shows that art can come from a place of collaboration and community. Somehow, though, this exhibit seems tepid in making the point. Its brilliance is in showing off the work of Arreguin and that alone makes it worth a visit to TCC’s charming art gallery. For more information, visit www.tacomacc.edu/ tcc-life/arts-culture/the-art-gallery.
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SCANDINAVIAN HOLIDAY BAZAAR Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scandinavian Cultural Center, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Dreading going to the mall for your holiday shopping? On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Scandinavian Cultural Center and friends, the Danish Sisterhood, together offer a lovely pre-holiday shopping experience with handcrafted, unique and lovingly used items. Info: www.plu.edu/scancenter or www.facebook.com/events/479582175858113
SANTA PHOTO EXPERIENCE Throughout November, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tacoma Mall, 4502 S. Steele St., Tacoma It’s Santa photo time! Reserve your FastPass and skip the line to see Santa by visiting www.santasfastpass.com/scheduling/9lnszz1Z:tacoma-mall. BALLROOM DANCING Mon., Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m. STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St., Tacoma Ballroom dancing every Monday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. with live music. Ages: Adults. Price: $6. Info: www.metroparkstacoma.org/star, (253) 404-3939 STAND FOR OUR SOUND Thurs., Nov. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Pacific Seas Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind fall fundraiser – a cocktail party full of local food, cocktails, great company and an inspiring program, all while getting an up close and personal look at the animals that call Puget Sound home. Help support Citizens for a Healthy Bay in our work to achieve a future where contaminated sites are history, the air you and I breathe is clean, our waters are healthy and full of life, industry protects the environment and provides well-paying jobs, and everyone can afford healthy and happy lives. Ages: Adults. Price: Individual tickets start at $75. Info: https:// healthybay.ejoinme.org/tickets METRO PARKS BLOOD DRIVE Tues., Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Metro Parks Tacoma Headquarters, 4702 S. 19th St., Tacoma A community partnership with Bloodworks Northwest is making it more convenient for you to give the blood that’s needed at Tacoma-area hospitals. When you donate, you’re saving lives! Reserve your donation time at https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal/GroupLanding. aspx?s=400A. STORY HOUR Wed., Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to noon W.W. Seymour Conservatory in Wright Park, 316 S. G St., Tacoma Children will have fun learning about nature and plants with Bonnie Beaudoin through short stories, craft and science projects. Book: “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen with a crayon resist moon picture art project. Ages: All ages. Price: suggested donation $3. Info: (253) 404-3975. COLLECTIONS SELECTIONS: JACOB LAWRENCE Wed., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (recurring event) Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma Jacob Lawrence, one of Ameri-
ca’s most celebrated artists, moved to Seattle from New York in 1970. Shortly thereafter, in 1972, Lawrence was commissioned by the State Capital Museum to create a set of narrative paintings about the saga of pioneer George Bush, the first African American pioneer to settle in the Evergreen State. For preservation purposes, these paintings are rarely on view; come and appreciate them in the gallery. Ages: All ages. Price: $11-$14. Info: www.WashingtonHistory.org; (253) 272-3500 RIDE THE BUS WITH SHON SYLVIA Thurs., Nov. 15, 11:45 a.m. Ride the bus with Metro Parks Executive Director Shon Sylvia and tour the new Eastside Community Center. This event, open to the public, is a chance to learn about your community, ask questions, and have a conversation with a local leader. All participants will receive a loaded ORCA card and other commuter items. Schedule: 11:45 a.m. – As a group, we will gather at the Downtown On the Go Shop on S. 11th between Pacific Ave. and Commerce at 11:45 a.m. and ride a Pierce Transit electric bus on route 41 to Eastside Community Center. 12:58 p.m. – After a tour of the center, participants will return on route 41 leaving S. 56th and Portland Ave. 1:25 p.m. – Arrive downtown at S. 10th and Commerce This event, sponsored by the Puyallup Watershed Initiative Active Transportation Community of Interest, is part of the Downtown On the Go Ride Tacoma series. These events give community members a chance to ask questions and hear from decision makers while riding on our regional transportation system. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: www.DowntownOnTheGo.org ‘THE VETERANS DAY PROJECT’ Fri., Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Sun., Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 201 N. I St., Tacoma Tacoma Little Theatre presents a special part of its 100th anniversary season by honoring our veterans and the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Created and directed by Beau M.K. Prichard, “The Veterans Day Project” is the culmination of 10 years of work involving almost 30 actors, a half-dozen writers, and consultations with a number of veterans. It tells the stories of American combatants over the last 100 years via letters written home. In private words directed at home front loved ones, this play is told in the words of the airmen, sailors, soldiers and Marines as they share their personal wartime experiences. These letters are based on historical people and events, but the characters on stage are fictional amalgams, rather than
strictly factual portrayals. Ages: Please note that violence is not portrayed on stage in this show, but it is discussed frankly and sometimes explicitly, along with some other strong language. The show also includes one loud sound effect. It is recommended for ages 13 and up. Price: $15 per person, free for veterans. Info: www.tacomalittletheatre. com, (253) 272-2281. ‘VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE’ Fri., Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Sun., Nov. 18, 3 p.m. Theater on the Square, 915 Broadway, Tacoma Families are crazy...funny. This one quibbles about the relationships – and dysfunctions – among siblings. Vanya and Sonia have never left the confines of their childhood home in Bucks County, Penn., while their sister Masha has travelled the world as a successful actress. When Masha returns with her 20-something boy toy Spike, the household is thrown into utter chaos as the siblings are suddenly forced to confront longheld rivalries, regrets, and the sudden possibility of escape. Inspired by the work of Anton Chekhov, Christopher Durang (one of the comedic giants of Broadway) uses this play to comment on age, entitlement, and social media; all in the presence of overwhelming, ridiculous comedy. A poignant and raucous play that is pure joy from start to finish. Plays through Nov. 25. Ages: Adults. Price: $19, $29, $42. Info: www.TacomaArtsLive.org; (253) 591-5890 VETERANS BAZAAR Sat., Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Christian Church of Tacoma, 602 N. Orchard St. This fall bazaar features more than 40 vendors selling a wide variety of merchandise, among other fun things planned for the day. There will be lots of arts and crafts for sale, Native American beadwork, Mary Kay, LuLaRoe and Scentsy, embroidery, books, jewelry, keepsakes, cosmetics, housewares and kitchen gadgets, foods, home décor…the list goes on. There will be giveaways for adults and children, a “Children’s Corner” with activities and games to keep little ones occupied while parents shop (no babysitting, though), and veterans will receive a necklace in the shape of the U.S. flag or United States while supplies last. In honor of our veterans, a “Missing Man Table,” also known as the “Fallen Comrade Table,” will be set up as a place of honor in memory of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members. A short memorial service will be given at 9:30 a.m. paying honor and respect to all veterans. Ages: All ages. Info: www.facebook.com/bandgsponsoredevents; www.bngsponsoredevents.com
LINCOLN DISTRICT STREETSCAPE RIBBON CUTTING Sat., Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to noon Yakima Festival Street, South 38th Street and South Yakima Avenue After years of planning, community involvement and construction, the City of Tacoma is ready to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lincoln District Streetscape Project. The community is invited to attend this celebratory event. The program will include speeches by Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, District 4 Councilmember Catherine Ushka, and more. Event attendees can also tour public art and enjoy exciting performances. The streetscape is the cornerstone of the Lincoln Revitalization effort. Construction took place along South 38th Street, from South J Street to South Fawcett Avenue; as well as along South G Street between South 37th and South 38th streets, and on South Yakima Avenue between South 37th and South 39th streets. Key features of the streetscape include roadway, sidewalk, public art and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. Ages: All ages. Info: cityoftacoma.org/LincolnStreetscape; LincolnProject@ cityoftacoma.org; (253) 591-5174
INTERFAITH CELEBRATION OF GRATITUDE Tues., Nov. 20, 7-8 p.m. First Christian Church of Tacoma, 602 N. Orchard, Tacoma Join us as we come together in peace and community at Thanksgiving to reflect on gratitude and compassion. For more than a quarter of a century, this annual gathering has brought together people of many faith traditions. The service may include choirs and participants from the Bahá’í, Buddhist, Roman Catholic, Center for Spiritual Living, The Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Sufi, and Unitarian Universalist faith traditions. A reception and fellowship time will follow the service. Ages: All ages. Info: (253) 426-1506, Info: sandyw@associatedministries.org
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Legal Notice Superior Court of Washington for Kitsap County 18-4-00882-18 Probate Notice to Creditors In the Matter of the Estate of Charles H. Irwin, Deceased THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: Nov. 11, 2018 Stephanie L. Hall, Personal Representative Jeff Tolman Law, PLLC By: Jeffrey L. Tolman WSBA #8001 Attorneys for Personal Representative Address for mailing and service: 18925 Front Street NE PO Box 851 Poulsbo, WA 98370
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PuyalluP Tribal CounCil
KeeP your Promise! Tribal Council members contact information: Bill Sterud
bill.sterud@puyalluptribe.com
(253) 389-1807
Annette Bryan
annette.bryan@puyalluptribe.com
(253) 341-2429
David Bean
Earlier this year, the Puyallup Tribe and Tacoma Weekly made a mutual decision to part company. To cover their outstanding debt to us, the Tribe made an offer to pay their outstanding balance, which we accepted. Now, three months have passed without the payment being made. This hurts our small company and the employees who work here.
(253) 389-0362
We love the Tribe, and want to keep working with them – the Tribe needs us. We are grateful to the Puyallups for the past 18 years of partnership and stand ready to continue supporting them.
Tim Reynon
You Can Help
david.bean@puyalluptribe.com
(253) 370-6935
Sylvia Miller
sylvia.miller@puyalluptribe.com
tim.reynon@puyalluptribe.com
(253) 312-1157
James Rideout
james.rideout@puyalluptribe.com
(253) 221-3742
Anna Bean
a.bean@puyalluptribe.com
(253) 389-4318
Please take a moment to contact any or all of the Puyallup Tribal Council members listed here and tell them to keep their promises, pay their bills and help the Tacoma Weekly continue to be the vital community resource that is has been for more than three decades.
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