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MultiCare donation to Habitat for Humanity is win-win for affordable housing

FINALISTS SELECTED TO TEMPORARILY FILL COUNCIL SEAT

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acoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and MultiCare Health System are taking an innovative approach to building affordable housing for low-income families.

MultiCare has decided to donate four single-family houses on property near Tacoma General Hospital to the Tacoma-Pierce County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a long-time partner of the health organization. The four properties – purchased years ago for the purposes of making room for additional facilities – are deemed no longer valuable, but to Habitat for Humanity the historic homes are significantly valuable to fulfilling its mission of serving low-income families.

Habitat for Humanity is on the fast-track to renovate each of the homes, and put each of them on the market. Proceeds from the sale will support the construction of an 11-single-family home Habitat for Humanity development planned for the Midland area, with construction scheduled for 2019. If all goes as planned, the first renovated property – this one located at 417 S. M St. – will hit the market sometime in May, according to Maureen Fife, chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity.

manager, renovations will include taking out a bedroom on the upper level to create a master suite with a private bath. Taggart’s team will also install new plumbing, electrical, new windows, and a new heatpump system. An open-concept kitchen will be created and the house’s original hardwood floors will be retained.

“We plan to (retain) as much of the original house as we can,” Fife

The roster of 26 people who applied to temporarily serve on the Tacoma City Council while District 2 council member Robert Thoms serves a six-month deployment in Afghanistan is now a list of nine finalists, one for each sitting councilmember.

The finalists will now face interviews next week to outline how they would be best to serve the city’s District 2, which spans Tacoma’s North End, downtown and the Tideflats.

Thoms wants business owner Russ Heaton to serve in his absence. Mayor Victoria Woodards is in favor of Sitecrafting CFO and Tacoma Pierce County Chamber Executive Board Member Allen James “AJ” Gordon. Deputy Mayor Anders Ibsen nominated startup manager and housing and transportation booster Justin Camarata. Councilmember Chris Beale forwarded former Tacoma Fire Chief Ron Stephens, while Councilmember Keith Blocker supports technology executive adjunct faculty member at Pacific Lutheran University Bradd Busick. Councilmember Lilian Hunter is in favor of psychotherapist Janey Mattson and Councilmember Conor McCarthy supports nonprofit fundraiser/campaigner Sarah Rumbaugh.

Councilmember Ryan Mello supports retired business executive and consultant Ann Locsin, while Councilmember Catherine Ushka supports Tacoma Schools Communications Director Dan Voelpel.

The council will now interview the nine finalists at noon on March 6 during a televised broadcast of the City Council’s regular study session. Each of the finalists will have three minutes to introduce themselves to the council at large followed by five minutes of council questions on candidates’ qualifications for the position.

The council will then likely make the appointment decision at that night’s regular council meeting, two days after Thoms leaves for deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan as part of Operation Resolute Support.

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(Left) Tara Bayudan, a MultiCare volunteer, shovels out debris from the property at 407 S. M St. in Tacoma. (Right) Steve Crawford, a retired industrial worker, takes out the exterior of the bathroom with a crowbar in the house at 407 S. M St. in Tacoma.

Fife said the nonprofit is incredibly grateful for MultiCare’s gift.

“It will be a gift that launches a neighborhood, and we’re excited about it,” she said.

After a heavy snowfall the night before, a crew of volunteers on Thursday, Feb. 22 helped with the beginning stages of home renovation. Fife said the property at 417 S. M St. is a two-story with four bedrooms and one bath built in 1910.

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The Tacoma Dome Link Extension, scheduled to open in 2030, will add 9.7 miles of new rail between Federal Way and Tacoma.

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The first set of four cranes arrived from China over the weekend and are now being offloaded at the Port of Tacoma’s Pier 4 terminal on the Blair Waterway.

The 295-foot tall cranes tower to 434 feet when the booms are extended. That’s taller than Tacoma’s Wells Fargo Plaza building, but shorter than the Space Needle. The port points out that the cranes stand taller than city-crushing monster Godzilla. u See CRANE / page A8

By 2030, Sound Transit plans to extend Link Light Rail from the Federal Way Transit Center to the Tacoma Dome. Called the Tacoma Dome Link Extension, Sound Transit plans to build another 9.7 miles of track, but the question that must be answered as part of the planning process is what route the extension will take.

This is where community residents living along the route, and who will ultimately become future users of the service, play a significant part. Sound Transit is seeking out individuals passionate about rail service and active in their respective communities to apply to serve on u See LINK / page A7

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Police warn of ‘smash and grab’ car prowler driving Chevy Trailblazer

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After appearing on the side of area milk cartons for months and months, we’ve come to the realization that our beloved Percival, the Pothole Pig, is not coming home to us. The celebrated swine has either found a new life somewhere else, or perhaps became a delicious and nutritious part of someone’s breakfast at some point.

Whatever the case, we will miss him and be forever in his debt as his dedication to the City of Destiny led to so many nasty potholes being filled.

This week, Carter the Crater Gator found another impressive road divot to stretch out in.

To be honest, we’ve had a difficult time with this critter. He can’t get over the fact that he’ll always be second-fiddle when compared to Percival, and frankly, he’s been getting a little snarky. While we’ve let him know that his replacement could waddle through the front door of the Tacoma Weekly office at any moment, the toothy sourpuss has countered with his own threat of “pulling a Percival” and disappearing.

With this in mind, we are still in the process of trying out new pothole seeking varmints.

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Tacoma Police are on the lookout for a Black Chevy Trailblazer being driven by a “smash and grab” thief. Detectives say that on Feb. 2 DAVID ROSE around 10 a.m., he parked next to Kelly Lane’s SUV in the 3500 block of South 15th Street then busted out her passenger side window. Lane’s husband had stopped to pick her up to take to the airport. The thief stole her luggage.

“Luckily my passport was in my purse, but they got copies of my airplane tickets. They got $2,800 worth of gift certificates to Fairmont hotels. They got StubHub tickets to a soccer game out of the country. They got all my jewelry for the trip,” said Lane. Officers say it’s a crime of opportunity.

“The car alarm went off and it alerted the individual, but they

were so fast. These folks have these crimes down to seconds and if you actually give them a minute, they’re going to probably take off with your car too. But, in this situation the car alarm did go off. It alerted the owners and they’re able to go outside and just see the aftermath of their car being broken into and their luggage gone,” said Officer Shelbie Boyd with Tacoma Police.

“The video wasn’t great. You can tell the make of the car, the model of the car, but you can’t tell

the license plate. You really can’t see the individual. You can tell the car has some things about it that stand out. It’s a dark-colored Chevy Trailblazer and the rims don’t match and there’s maybe some damage on it and a luggage rack,” said Officer Boyd.

Crime Stoppers of TacomaPierce County is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for tips that lead to the arrest and charges of the car prowl suspect who is believed to have targeted other victims.

TEENS CHARGED FOR FIRING GUN IN SCHOOL The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Maximino Dominquez Tovar, 17, and Dontae Akira Bell, 19, with reckless endangerment and possessing dangerous weapons on school grounds. Tovar was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree and aiming or discharging firearms.

“Guns, schools, and juveniles is a dangerous mix,” said Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. “We want our schools to be safe.”

Shortly after 11 a.m. on Feb. 26, Tacoma police responded to a report of a possible shot being fired in the basement of the Oakland Alternative School. The Dean of Students reported that she was halfway up the short set of stairs leading from the basement when she heard a loud “pop.” There were several students in the basement area, one of whom found a spent bullet on the floor.

A review of the school surveillance system showed Tovar, Bell and another student exit the bathroom on the first floor above the area in the basement where the bullet was found. A witness reported that it smelled liked gunpowder in the bathroom.

According to interviews of Tovar and Bell, Bell asked Tovar and the third student to come with him to the bathroom. Bell showed them a handgun telling the other two students it was not loaded. Bell said that he found the gun near the side of the road. He handed the gun to Tovar, who indicated he was not very familiar with firearms. Tovar was playing with the gun and put his finger on the trigger.

He pulled the slide on the firearm, which then discharged, sending a round through the floor. Tovar handed the gun back to Bell and quickly left the bathroom.

Bell stated that he fled the school and got rid of the gun by giving it to a friend at the bus stop. Police were able to locate the friend, who was a juvenile and not allowed to possess firearms, and recover the semiautomatic pistol along with a 30- to 32-round magazine.

Bell was released on his own recognizance with electronic home monitoring. Tovar was ordered held in secure detention until his next court date in March.

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Shawn Morgan was sentenced on Feb. 23 to 60 years to life in prison for sex crimes with multiple child victims. After deliberating for less than a day last December, a jury found Morgan, 45, guilty of five counts of rape of a child in the first degree and five counts of child molestation in the first degree.

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iman represented the state at trial.

“Nothing is more important than protecting our children,” said Prosecutor Mark Lindquist.

On Nov. 24, 2015, while at a rehabilitation facility, Kierra Hall, 27, told her counselor that she and Morgan sexually assaulted Morgan's son. Hall said Morgan also had child pornography in his trailer. Hall

believed the children in the pornography appeared to be between 2 and 13 years old. Including Morgan’s son, there were three victims in this case.

In September of last year, Hall pleaded guilty to three counts of rape of a child in the first degree and one count of child molestation in the first degree. She is expected to be sentenced next month.

Bulletin Board WOODARDS APPOINTED VICE CHAIR OF NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES COUNCIL Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards has been appointed vice chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2018 Council on Youth, Education, and Families. This council guides and oversees the work of NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education, and Families. Additionally, it fosters peer-learning and networking opportunities for elected municipal leaders; stimulates effective leadership on behalf of children, youth and families; and elevates the voices of city and youth leaders in broader discussions of the needs of youth, children and families.

“I am honored to serve on this national council that helps elevate the voices of children, youth and families, and shines a light on the actions we can invest in at the local level to support the populations who are the future of our communities,” said Woodards.

For more than two decades, Mayor Woodards has been known as a passionate civic leader throughout Tacoma. She served for seven years as a citywide member of the Tacoma City Council, and began her first term as mayor on Jan. 2.

“During her tenure on the Tacoma City Council, Mayor Woodards emerged as a strong voice for city leadership on issues of equity and opportunity through her engagement with NLC,” said Clifford M. Johnson, executive director of NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education, and Families. “We look forward to supporting her work as Tacoma’s new mayor, and benefitting from her insights in this NLC leadership role focusing on children, youth and families.”

NLC is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000

cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. More information about the NLC is available at nlc.org.

YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER TRANSITIONS TO BEACON SENIOR CENTER On March 1, drop-in center services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness will transition from its current location at 15th Street and Tacoma Avenue to the Beacon Senior Center (415 S. 13th St.), where overnight shelter services for 18 to 24 year olds experiencing homelessness are also being provided. It is a City priority to identify the permanent location for drop-in center and overnight shelter services in 2018.

Drop-in center services available to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness at the Beacon Senior Center include counseling, educational support, and access to clothing and toiletries. These services will be managed by Community Youth Services and available Monday through Friday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Services for seniors, over the age of 60, will continue at the Beacon Senior Center as usual during the day.

These services are co-managed by the Korean Women’s Association and Greater Destiny Church, and available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Doors open at 9 p.m. for overnight shelter services at the Beacon Senior Center on a first-come, first-served basis for 18 to 24 year olds experiencing homelessness who need a place to stay overnight. These services will be managed by Community Youth Services and available seven days a week, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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FIGHT OVER MUSHROOMS LEADS TO FATAL STABBING The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office charged Jordan Boshears, 22, and Addison Bishop, 26, with murder in the second degree for the death of Tyler Zimmerman. Zimmerman, 27, was stabbed in the back after a drug deal involving mushrooms went bad.

“This is an unusual and tragic case,” said Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. "But buying and selling illegal drugs can be a dangerous business.”

On Feb. 21 officers responded to a residence on South Fawcett Avenue in Tacoma following 911 reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival officers found Zimmerman lying on his back in the front yard. First responders determined that he had a stab wound to his back. Zimmerman

was transported to the hospital, but died from his injuries.

Officers contacted the witness who called 911. He initially said Zimmerman was a friend of his and that Zimmerman had been at his house that evening.

Zimmerman invited Bishop to the house as well. Bishop arrived with Boshears. The witness said Zimmerman and Bishop began arguing over the drug deal. The argument turned into a physical altercation between Zimmerman and Bishop, and Boshears fled the residence. The physical altercation spilled into the front yard. Zimmerman, according to the witness, said, “Ow, what did you hit me with? What did you hit me with?” Zimmerman then collapsed.

Detectives learned, after examin-

ing cell phones, that the witness and Zimmerman had contacted Bishop and Boshears in an effort to purchase mushrooms for $300. The witness told detectives the he and Zimmerman gave Bishop and Boshears the $300, but they did not want to go through with the drug deal once they saw the mushrooms. He said he wanted the money back and gave the mushrooms back to Bishop, but Bishop would not give the money back and the fight ensued.

Bishop and Boshears were arrested and both provided video recorded statements about the drug deal and the stabbing.

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PROSECUTOR CHARGES THREE JUVENILES AFTER THREATS AGAINST THREE SEPARATE SCHOOLS The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office charged three juveniles, 12, 15, and 17 years old, on Feb. 26 with felony harassment for making threats against their schools.

“Any threat to the safety of our children must be taken seriously,” said Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. “This is especially true in the current environment because shootings sometimes occur in clusters.”

On Feb. 23, police responded to report of threats made by a 17-year-old student to shoot up Spanaway Lake High School. Police contacted the student who called 911. He reported that he was on the school bus when the 17-yearold respondent allegedly said, “You might not want to come to school on Monday, because I am going to shoot up the school.”

The respondent denied making threats, but police reviewed surveillance video and he can be heard talking about shooting up the school.

In a second, separate case on Feb. 24, Tacoma Police were called to investigate a series of threats against students at Lincoln High School that had been posted on Snapchat. One post showed the respondent, 15, with a gun.

Another post consisted of a photograph of the respondent with text over it saying, “If I am a school shooter I’ll go after the people I hate and then go rampaging.”

A concerned parent later shared the Snapchat posts on Facebook wanting to ensure that the school and local community were aware of the respondent’s threats. The

following day, Tacoma Police officers were able to locate the respondent and place him in custody. The respondent told police that he had been depressed the day he made the posts and that he was responding to some threats he had received at school.

In a third case at Truman Middle School, the respondent is just 12 years old. The student had been suspended from school because of incidents that began on Feb. 2. He had made threats to cause harm, and based on a school investigation, suspension was imposed. Within a day or so, the respondent reportedly asked others on Snapchat if anyone had a gun. This was reported to the school, and the respondent was expelled.

On Friday, Feb. 23, multiple students contacted school officials with reports of additional threats made by the respondent. The threats were made on Instagram to two accounts used by the respondent. Students reported the respondent posted the picture of a semi-automatic gun. He also stated that he was going to shoot up the school on Monday.

Police contacted the respondent and detained him. He stated that he never threatened to shoot up the school.

All three youths were ordered held in secure detention while their cases proceed.

Charges are only allegations and a person is presumed innocent unless he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

BURGLARY & ASSAULT

During the assault the victim was able to arm herself with a pistol and fired one shot into the ceiling of her garage; the suspect fled. The victim described the suspect as a white male in his 60’s (depicted in the sketch). He was seen wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt and smelled strongly of cigarette smoke.

Four days before the assault, a relative of the victim confronted a suspicious man on the victim’s property that may be the same suspect. The man was in his 60’s, heavy set, 6’1” tall, and had a scraggly beard, glasses, and dark graying hair.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF OFFICE OF ARTS & CULTURAL VITALITY

City of Tacoma has taken plain traffic boxes on select city blocks and turned them into art. This one at South 72nd Street and Pacific Avenue was wrapped in a design created by Kathleen Mitchell.

Expedia names Tacoma one of America’s most artistic towns

By Andrew Fickes

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Expedia, one of the world’s most well-known travel company brands, recently released its second annual “Most Artistic Towns in America” list and, not surprisingly, Tacoma made the cut.

“It’s fantastic,” said Michael Sweney, chair of the Tacoma Arts Commission. “It recognizes that this city really is on the move.”

Sweney, who has served on the 15-member commission for 10 years and is in his third year as chair, said Tacoma has been going through a renaissance over the past 10-15 years, and the arts are a significant part of that.

Amy McBride, arts administrator in the City of Tacoma’s Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality, said Expedia got it right when it mentioned the City’s launch of ArtFull Tacoma in 2016 and the five-year strategic plan this establishes for long-term investment in art institutions, projects, and initiatives like expanding the arts to underserved communities in the city. “(Expedia) recognizes how we’re doing a comprehensive approach,” McBride said.

McBride said ArtFull Tacoma takes a comprehensive

approach at making equity investments and filling the gaps where the arts are lacking; looking at community partners and how the City can partner with them to spread the arts; how to increase public arts in the community; and being responsive to the needs of the community and intentionally nourishing all who do art here in the community.

Sweney, who is also the program manager for the Washington State Arts Commission public art program, said that what is remarkable about Tacoma is its welcoming approach to artists coming to the area wishing to make a difference.

“There is no competition among artists and creative economies in Tacoma,” Sweney said.

Sweney said Tacoma is witnessing a large movement of artists coming to live here, many of them leaving Seattle for more affordable living.

“I’ve known a lot of artists who have left Seattle, because they can’t afford their spaces anymore,” Sweney explained. “They’re looking for a community of artists and urban spaces. Tacoma has a rich history of the arts, and a quirky vibe that resonates with artists.”

Sweney said a significant goal of the Commission and the Office is maintaining affordable living spaces for artists and fostering those that are designed as live-

work spaces.

One significant focus this year includes training a new cohort of local artists on how to create public art and the process to apply to do public art projects.

“It’s up to us to provide the structure and the context to empower them to enter that space,” McBride said.

“Several years ago we found that previous graduates were able to compete in other artistic avenues outside Tacoma. (The training) helps them to build their portfolio and allows them to have the proper knowledge to be competitive.”

Another focus this year is on fostering partnerships with private industry. One example is partnering with the private developer of Tacoma’s Town Center to create public art projects in the space and help anchor the area at 21st and Jefferson.

“There are more opportunities for the artist community to connect with each other,” McBride said. “We’re at such an important time that there is so much amazing energy, so it’s really about how can we focus our efforts the best to help people grow and make a living here.”

McBride said Expedia’s mention of Tacoma is simply validation.

“It always feels good to say we’re going in the right direction,” she said.

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House budget cuts property taxes, addresses state’s regressive tax system

By Rep. Laurie Jinkins

The 2018 legislative session is winding down in Olympia. By the time this column goes to print, there will only be about a week left to go. But with final budget negotiations happening between the House and Senate, it feels like things are ramping up.

Both chambers have to agree on and pass the budget before the clock runs out on this 60-day session. In evennumbered years, legislators pass a supplemental budget, which makes corrections and technical fixes to the twoyear budgets passed in odd-numbered years. The House passed its budget this week; the Senate last week.

There’s a lot in the House budget I’m excited about: the increased funding for our public schools, the investments in our mental health system, and the strengthening of our state’s safety net.

I also love the Tacoma-specific provisos in this budget, which would improve health and quality of life for residents of Tacoma and Pierce County. Transit centers across Tacoma and Pierce County would get digital signs providing real-time updates of bus arrivals and departures. An air quality study at the Port of Tacoma would distinguish the emission sources of a toxic air pollutant.

A program to increase immunization rates and implement more health screenings, interventions and referrals by providers would address preventable hospitalizations (Pierce County has the highest preventable hospitalization rate in the state). A pilot program to identify and support families at risk would aim to decrease the number of children in Pierce County removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. And UW-Tacoma would begin a

pre-law program for South Sounders who are interested in pursuing a legal career.

What I love most about this budget, though, is something that will help working families not just in Tacoma, but across the entire state. The House budget provides both short- and long-term property tax relief while also addressing our state’s regressive tax code.

Last year, in order to generate the necessary revenue to fully fund our public schools, legislators passed a budget that included a property tax increase. Like many of my Democratic colleagues, I wasn’t a big fan of this option, but it was the only one Republicans, who controlled the state Senate, would agree to. Many of you have noticed that increase in your property tax bills this year.

Higher property taxes hurt working families and those on fixed incomes the most. At the same time, our state already has the most regressive tax system in the entire nation. The bottom fifth of Washington’s income earners pay nearly 17 percent of their income in taxes, while those at the very top pay only around 2 percent.

Since coming to the Legislature in 2012, I’ve been pushing to do what 42 other states already do: institute a capital gains excise tax. That way, everyone pays their fair share for our schools. This year, with Democrats controlling both chambers of the Legislature, there’s an opportunity to both lower property taxes and address our upside-down tax system.

The short-term solution in the House budget is a $1 billion property tax reduction thanks to extra revenue that has come to the state in this past year. But it’s not a sustainable, long-term solution.

That’s why the budget also includes an excise tax

on capital gains, which would affect only the wealthiest individuals in our state.

Here’s how it would work: If someone sells corporate stocks or bonds and reports that sale to the federal government, they will also owe the state a 7 percent tax on those gains. The revenue the state takes in from this excise tax would go directly into reducing future property taxes, lowering increased property taxes by about half.

Here’s what is exempt from this capital gains tax: retirement accounts (including IRAs and 401ks), single-family residences, condominiums, and duplexes/ triplexes, ranching livestock, and the sale of agricultural lands or timber. It also exempts the sale of a qualifying family-owned small business if the business grosses less than $20 million in the previous year.

Bottom line: if you’ve never paid a federal capital gains tax, you’re probably never going to pay the state capital gains tax.

To put it in perspective, an estimated 48,000 Washington tax filers would pay the capital gains, versus the 2.3 million Washington households looking at increased property tax bills this year.

After eight years in Olympia, this could finally be the year I see a capital gains tax make it all the way through the Legislature. I’m proudly supporting this long-term property tax relief that also makes our tax code a little more fair for working families in Tacoma and across the state.

their peers in reading benchmarks. THA is a wonderful illustration of, “it takes a village.”

Here is the troubling news: 83 percent of rental housing in Tacoma is not affordable to very lowincome households. According to federal standards, housing is considered to be affordable when the cost of housing plus utilities equals no more than 30 percent of household (gross) income. Rents are up 8 percent in the last year and for the low income, are reaching 50 percent of the household income. To afford a two-bedroom apartment in Tacoma requires a full-time wage of $21 per hour. There is a waiting list of thousands to receive housing assistance in the form of vouchers from THA. THA’s funding has not increased in a number of years.

Tacoma’s rising rental market is costing THA $600,000 more each year to serve the same number of households and they are still only able to serve a small fraction of the 20,000 needy Tacoma households that need assistance.

Although employment numbers are increasing, many of the jobs are minimum or low-wage jobs. THA is trying to make some tough choices in how to respond to all of the new challenges they are facing. They can reduce the value of the rent subsidy further, they can redirect vouchers to higher-income households who cost less to serve, they can redirect money from other programs to pay for rental assistance (reduce development projects, supportive services, and education efforts), or they can maintain rental subsidy levels but serve fewer households. All of these options will result in harm to those in need and undoubtedly will result in more families moving into homelessness.

There are a number of federal programs that provide services for our local affordable housing efforts. Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) programs specifically benefit and support local housing authorities. These programs include rental assistance, self-sufficiency for individuals and families, supportive services for residential living and job readiness and job training.

The HOME program preserves affordable rental housing for lease by low-income tenant households and creates affordable homeownership opportunities.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds minor home repair services that may be required for the health and safety of the low-income homeowners. CDBG provides for the acquisition of housing for the special needs population.

Pierce County’s Housing and Homelessness Program manager has often said, “We don’t have a homeless problem…we have a housing problem.” I couldn’t agree more. The president recently proposed to cut the above programs I have highlighted. Fortunately, Congress has not let that happen, but it does tell us that what happens in Washington, D.C. can have a serious effect on what we are able to do locally. It is getting to be harder and harder for many of us to be able to afford housing. We all need to contact our representatives in D.C. and tell them to continue to protect these programs.

Laurie Jinkins is a public health official from Tacoma who serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 27th district.

It’s everyone’s duty to help protect affordable housing programs

By Connie Ladenburg

I heard some troubling news the other day that will have a detrimental impact on our community. First, I want to share some wonderful things about an organization in our community that accomplishes wonderful feats every day.

Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is our largest affordable housing developer in the region. Their core mission is to house people in need by building, buying and rebuilding housing that they then turn around and rent. THA helps to finance and develop housing for nonprofit organizations that share its mission. Additionally, they help households pay rent on housing they lease from private landlords.

THA does all of this very well.

They are more than a developer. THA serves about 11,500 of Tacoma’s more than 200,000 residents, providing solutions to people in need. They want people to succeed, “not just as tenants, but…as parents, students, wage earners and builders of assets.” They have programs to help people build their assets, receive education and prosper. By leveraging private funds, THA was able to provide $36 million in construction funds to renovate nine buildings and provided more than $1 million to help with housing programs in unincorporated Pierce County. THA and Tacoma Public Schools also formed a partnership that provides homeless families with elementary school age students housing assistance. More than 119 children have been served by this program and often outperform

Connie Ladenburg is a member of the Pierce County Council. Read her blog at https://blog.co.pierce.wa.us/ connieladenburg.

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Economic Development Board’s 2018 annual meeting is March 8

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Loren Cohen and his father Mike Cohen, both of Point Ruston LLC, accept the 2017 Golden Shovel award from Bruce Kendall (far right), president and CEO of the EDB, and Kari Scott, 2017 EDB board chair.

By Andrew Fickes

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Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development Board’s annual meeting for 2018 is fast-approaching, taking place March 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center.

The question is which Pierce County project or impactful person will receive the coveted 2018 Golden Shovel award. The 2017 winner was Point Ruston, which has had tremendous impact on the region and Tacoma’s evolving waterfront. Also announced at the meeting will be the list of the Excellent 10, 10 projects that were worked on or were completed in the previous year and that had significant impact on the region.

“We have decided to turn our annual meeting into a celebration of what’s going on in the South

Sound economy,” said Jenn Adrien, vice president of communications at the EDB. “We are expecting between 500-550 people. So far, 150 people are registered with the ConnexMe app, which will allow people to connect with each other directly before the event, respond to polls and surveys, and allow guests to send questions to the panelists.”

This year’s panel is called “Innovation Works” and is focused on the active part that technology and innovation play in Pierce County’s growing economy.

“What’s unique about this event is that a panel of world-class innovators – who’ve never before shared a stage – are coming together to discuss how what they do in their respective fields lays the foundation of a healthy economic development ecosystem for our region,” said Bruce Kendall, president and CEO of the EDB. Panelists include Andrew Fry, director of industry partnerships at UW-Tacoma’s Institute of Technology;

Debbie Lee, CEO of Tool Gauge and Supply; Dona Ponepinto, CEO of United Way of Pierce County; and Carla Santorno, superintendent of Tacoma Public Schools. The moderator of the panel will be Tom Layson, managing editor and producer-host of KBTC’s “Northwest Now.” Adrien said a prize will be at each table, so guests have a one in 10 chance of winning a prize.

“This is known to be a real fun event,” Adrien said.

“The event title of ‘annual meeting’ does not give it credit for the fun, upbeat event that it is and to the hard work of people making Pierce County successful. This is really about those projects across the entire county that make the county tick, makes it successful, brings it vibrancy, and makes it a place where we not only want to live but work as well.”

For more information about the meeting and to register, visit edbtacomapierce.org/march8.

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PROCESS TO DETERMINE FUTURE OF CLICK INCHES FORWARD

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Tacoma City Council received an update on the process that will, at least hopefully, determine the future of the municipal Click Cable TV and broadband system during the Tuesday study session.

The working timeline is to have a draft agreement between the city and consultant CTC Technology & Energy by late March to then issue a Request For Information in April. That call for ideas will take about a month and provide the city with information and ideas gathered from telecommunications companies, nonprofits and other government agencies on how partnerships with them would work and how any possible agreement would fulfill the 12 goals the city and Tacoma Public Utilities have for Click’s future, namely the promotion of Internet service through accessibility and affordability, net neutrality and stewardship of a public asset.

That first RFI step is basically a formal way of brainstorming ideas from interested parties. Requests for Proposals – more formal and detailed than general concepts – could then be developed from the possible partnership ideas outlined in that more general call for ideas. Those would then be considered by the TPU board and the City Council for further action.

Running on a parallel track to this process is one being handled inhouse by TPU to determine costs, possible pitfalls and benefits of spinning off Click to its own public utility. There is also the eventual selection of a new TPU chief executive officer process that is playing out. And then there is the lawsuit over the legality

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Outspoken public support for Click Cable TV network swelled in 2015 when talks of leasing out the municipal network bubbled up and later died. Now Tacoma City Council and Tacoma Public Utility Board will issue a call for proposals about how best to use the system.

of Click’s finances, which have been calculated at an operating loss of about $6 million a year that have been covered

by TPU’s general operations. The lawsuit claims that accounting shuffle constitutes a gift of ratepayer money to a non-utility function and wants Click to pay back $21 million, the ledger value of the fiber optic network. A partial summary judgement hearing is set for March 2. A trial is set for late June.

The future of Click has been an issue of starts and stops for years. TPU formed Click 21 years ago as a way to fully use the $200 million fiber optic cable system that the utility said it needed at the time to install “smart

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the Tacoma Dome Link Extension Stakeholder Group.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 6.

“We want them to make a recommendation of the preferred alignment for the project that we will present to our elected leaders group,” said Curvie Hawkins, project development director for the extension project. “It’s an 18-month process. They will meet six to eight times through mid-2019, and so they will play an important role in developing the preferred alternative.”

Summer 2019 is when Sound Transit will work toward having the stakeholder group give a recommendation to the elected leadership group. The elected leadership group is comprised of jurisdiction mayors which are Fife, Federal Way, Milton, and Tacoma, a representative of the Puyallup Tribe, as well as board members from Sound Transit located within the southern corridor. The

elected leadership group will take recommendation from the stakeholder group and in turn give its recommendation to the Sound Transit Board of Directors.

The stakeholder group will be made up of 20-25 members, depending on the number of applicants. The first meeting will be March 28.

“There won’t be an interview process,” Hawkins said.

“There will be an internal review. The elected leadership group will ultimately approve all the stakeholder group members.”

Hawkins said Sound Transit prefers membership on the stakeholder group to be diverse. Persons of color and women, for example, are encouraged to apply. Those who apply also must be fully committed to the process from March through spring 2019.

“We want them to participate fully,” Hawkins said.

“We also (want them) to have a little understanding of public transportation and mobility. You will be representing the community that you’re associated with, and we want them to provide information back to their community.”

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All those changes led to two competing bids by private companies to lease Click in 2015. Those efforts then stalled under calls for a broader discussion of the use and potential future of the municipal network as a provider of “all in” services that would make Click a competitor to private companies that provide telephone, Internet and cable television services. A consultant determined that expanding the network to bundle those services would be financially risky, so recommended a general call for ideas.

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The cable television industry isn’t without its own set of changes. The rise of “cord cutters,” who opt out of cable television packages and just use streaming services, have also altered Click’s operations, at least in the minds of policy

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said. “This will be a great uplift for the neighborhood.”

Three people on the volunteer crew on Thursday are MultiCare staff. Tara Bayudan, a postsurgical certified nursing assistant at MultiCare’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, was helping with the removal of ceiling beams and the clearing out of cabinets and debris from the property at 407 S. M St. “It’s nice giving back to the community,” said Bayudan, who once volunteered for the Red Cross in her home country of the Philippines before joining MultiCare in January 2017. “I used to help my dad at my home in the Philippines. He is a handyman.”

MultiCare has been a supporter of Habitat with volunteers since 2012. Good Samaritan has

world well into the future. The terminal is operated by Husky Terminal and Stevedoring through at least 2046.

For comparison, the largest ship to call in Tacoma is the Zim Djibouti, which has a capacity of 10,000 cargo containers, known as TEUs or 20-foot equivalent units. The retooling along the South Harbor will create one contiguous berth that could simultaneously serve two, super-post-Panamax container ships that have the capacity of 18,000 containers each. The new cranes can lift containers 165 feet above the pier and reach out to a

provided volunteers since 2013. MultiCare and Good Samaritan collectively average three volunteer days per year and roughly 30-35 people annually.

Meanwhile, Steve Crawford, a retired industrial worker, said the opportunity to volunteer for Habitat is a satisfying return to his roots. During high school, Crawford discovered a passion for home construction as a laborer in a framing crew.

The opportunity Habitat provides him, he said, is unmatched.

“I love this work. It’s great!” he said. “I love the philosophy behind it.”

After the house at 417 South M Street goes on the market in May, Fife said the other three properties, including one at 1216 South 4th Street and one at 1218 South 4th Street, will soon follow.

Fife said this spring will be an opportune time to enter the housing market with these newly renovated offerings.

“We want to take advantage of when people are really looking,” she said.

span of 24 containers. The current cranes only have an outreach of 18 containers.

The cranes were manufactured from European components at Shanghai’s Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. through a competitive bid process. No container cranes are currently manufactured in the United States. They arrived Friday afternoon on the Zhen Hua 28, a specially retooled former tanker. The cranes were wielded to the ship’s frame to safely cross the Pacific Ocean with such a high center of gravity.

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He is a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He had just won reelection in November.

The last appointment process to fill a council vacancy occurred last year, after then Councilmember Victoria Woodards stepped down to concentrate her efforts on running for mayor and to avoid triggering the city charter rules on term limits. Her council seat was an at-large position, which drew 55 applicants from around the city.

The council ultimately selected former Councilmember Lauren Walker Lee to serve out the term because of her familiarity with the council and the city’s issues as well as her pledge not to run as the incumbent when the term ended.

The list of people who had also applied for appointment to the position were: John Cameron, Phil Cowan, Bruce Dougherty, Suzanne Dowell, Kory Edwards, Christopher Gruber, Jenny Jacobs, Angela Jossy, Jeff McInnis, Rob McNair-Huff, Tim Pavolka, Daniel Pike, Rebecca Stith, David Thomsen, Dorian Waller, Megan Warfield and Twylia Westling.

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Bulletin Board CONTINUED FROM PAGE A2 Outreach events hosted by Neighborhood and Cwommunity Services Department staff are scheduled to take place on Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Beacon Senior Center.

Community members will have the opportunity to gather more information and ask questions.

Information about the City’s efforts to connect individuals who are experiencing homelessness with the services they need is available online at www.cityoftacoma. org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=93744.

VINTAGE TACOMA POSTCARDS ADDED TO ONLINE ARCHIVE Metro Parks Tacoma has added more than 500 new images to its online catalog: vintage park postcards acquired from collector Eric Swanson in 2010.

These are unique views of seven of Tacoma’s historic parks, dating back to the 1890s. Some include notes written by past park visitors.

The online postcard catalog provides images and detailed descriptions of each card.

“The Swanson postcard collection is full of hidden gems with these images,” said Curator of History and Culture Claire Keller-Scholz. “Now the public has a chance to see their parks in a totally new way, getting to see how places like Lincoln Park used to look before the freeways were built.”

Postcard collector Eric Swanson grew up hearing stories about Tacoma’s past from his father; the collector always appreciated and was curious about “what was.”

In 1999, while a student at Curtis Junior High School, he discovered his first postcard on eBay, and was immediately hooked.

“Postcards allowed the stories I had heard to take on another dimension, answering questions as well as adding new mysteries until the next piece of the puzzle could be obtained,” he said. “The images were a true, fixed, glimpse into the past.”

Driven to complete the collection, Swanson found images not only online, but also at antique and ephemera shows, antique stores, malls, and through occasional trades with private collectors. Over time, he developed a mission: to bring these pieces of history together and return them to Tacoma from elsewhere around the country and, in some cases, the world. Ultimately, he amassed more than 500 postcards depicting historic park scenes.

In October 2010, Swanson arranged to sell 474 postcards of Tacoma’s historic parks to Metro Parks Tacoma for its permanent archival collection. Historians for Metro Parks had previously been granted permission to use some of the images, but the 2010 acquisition included rare images and postcards wholly new to Metro Parks.

“This collection is fun because it shows us a little of how people viewed Tacoma’s parks through the years,” said Keller-Scholz. “This is especially true of the ones that were mailed. They also show how well-traveled these simple Tacoma postcards could become.”

The online catalog also includes selections from Metro Parks Tacoma’s “Art and Artifacts” collection, featuring detailed descriptions of artwork, historic structures, and unique park elements from sites throughout Tacoma.

Go online to view the postcards park by park at http:// metroparkstacoma.pastperfectonline.com/photo or randomly at http://metroparkstacoma.pastperfectonline.com/ randomimages.

JUDGE VERHEY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT After more than 25 years on the bench, Judge Elizabeth E. “Betsy” Verhey has announced that she will not seek re-election to the Tacoma Municipal Court this year, and will retire at the end of her term on Dec. 31.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Tacoma and Pierce County, and I have worked hard to promote the resolution of cases in a fair, efficient, and timely manner,” said Verhey.

After graduating magna cum laude from Central Washington University in 1981, Verhey came to Tacoma to attend the University of Puget Sound School of Law, graduating in 1984. She practiced law from 1984 to 1993 in the law firm of Griffin, Imperiale, Bobman & Verhey, becoming a full equity partner in 1987. In 1993, she was appointed as full-time court commissioner in the Pierce County District Court and in 1995, she was appointed to the Tacoma Municipal Court to fill a vacant position. Verhey has run for election successfully since that time.

Verhey is a member of the Washington State Bar Association (judicial status) and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. She has served as a board member for the District and Municipal Court Judges Association (DMCJA) and has served on numerous committees, including the DMCJA Education Committee, the Presiding Judges Education Committee, and as the DMCJA liaison to the District & Municipal Court Managers Association (DMCMA). She has also served as an elected pro tem judge for the Pierce County Superior Court and as the presiding judge for the Tacoma Municipal Court.

Verhey is active in the Tacoma community, and has served on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Catholic Women’s Club, and the Children’s Home Society of Washington. She is a frequent speaker at local schools and serves as one of the judges in the “We the People” State Competition.

In 1995, Verhey coordinated the development of the City of Tacoma Community Service Work Crew, which allows participants to work off their fines and costs on weekdays and weekends. In 1998, she developed a relicensing calendar that coordinated with the Pierce County Superior Court Drug Court and Dependency Court to help participants regain their driver’s licenses. She then evolved this calendar into a comprehensive Tacoma Municipal Court Relicensing Program, both of which operate to this day. In addition, she presides over the designated Substance Abuse Court, the Mental Health Calendar, and the developing Therapeutic Mental Health Court.

CAPITAL BUDGET FUNDS COMMUNITY POOL IN FIRCREST The state Senate passed its supplemental capital budget, which includes projects that would benefit the 28th Legislative District.

“The capital budget contains funding for great community projects,” said Sen. Steve O’Ban (R-University Place). “It is important that we invest in local projects that make a positive and lasting difference in our community.”

This capital budget would provide the city of Fircrest $750,000 for the construction of an outdoor public pool

to replace the current pool that was built in 1962. The current pool has had several problems, including an unlevel deck and aging mechanical equipment. Building a new pool would fix these problems and provide more amenities. The project is anticipated to take about 16 months to complete.

The budget also would provide more resources for mental health, as Western State Hospital would receive $27 million for two additional forensic wards.

The supplemental capital budget updates the 2017-19 capital budget passed earlier this session.

SENATE TRANSPORTATION BUDGET ADDRESSES COUNTY TRAFFIC The state Senate passed its supplemental transportation budget on Feb. 23, providing additional funding for local projects.

The budget includes an amendment offered by Sen. Steve O’Ban (R-University Place) that would direct the Department of Transportation to come up with a strategy to address the vulnerabilities to the South Sound when there is a catastrophic incident, such as last December’s closure of I-5 caused by the fatal Amtrak train derailment.

As a member of the Senate Transportation Committee, O’Ban moved for the inclusion of language to address solutions to Pierce County traffic congestion and emergency management concerns regarding routes away from natural disasters and incidents similar to the Amtrak derailment. The amendment also looks at what transportation investments would benefit the economic development of the area.

“This analysis comes at a critical time,” said O’Ban. “We need to find ways to relieve traffic, create routes to escape disasters and benefit our local economy.”

The supplemental budget also provides $400,000 for rail noise mitigation and to enhance safety south of the rail crossings at 19th Street and 6th Avenue in Tacoma.

Instead of trains blowing horns in an unfocused manner before and after the intersection, horns will be mounted at the road/rail crossings and focus their warnings directly at pedestrians and motorists. The city of Tacoma is analyzing safety and noise mitigation and this funding will complement that effort.

“This funding will improve safety and reduce train noise in populated areas of our community,” said O’Ban. O’BAN REQUESTS TASK FORCE TO PREVENT MASS SHOOTINGS Sen. Steve O’Ban (R-University Place) has requested a proviso to the 2018 supplemental operating budget for funding to create a legislative task force to prevent mass shootings.

The task force would develop strategies for identifying and intervening against potential perpetrators of mass shootings, educate the public about the availability of extreme risk protection orders, and report on recommendations to prevent these tragedies.

As ranking member of the Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee, O’Ban hopes the task force will pay special attention to mental health issues, which are the common link to most of the recent mass shootings, school safety, and strategies used in other states to identify and intervene in time to avert mass shootings.

“We cannot keep wringing our hands and do nothing to stop mentally ill perpetrators of mass violence,” O’Ban said. “The horrific Parkland, Florida massacre is typical of many before it; students, school officials, family members, neighbors, social media users, law enforcement and even mental health professionals knew the perpetrator was mentally unstable, a high risk, and owned a firearm.

We need to gather smart people in a room, develop a plan to identify potential perpetrators, and prevent as many of these senseless killings as possible.”

In the budget request, members of the task force would include representatives from the state Senate and House of Representatives, institutions of higher learning, prosecuting and criminal defense attorneys, the Attorney General’s office, Washington Association of Counties, American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, Washington State Patrol, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and family members of victims of mass shootings.

SCHOOL DISTRICT SELLS PARCELS FOR COTTAGE HOME DEVELOPMENT Tacoma Public Schools is considering selling 19 parcels of unimproved property located at East D Street and East 80th Street in Tacoma to Green Harbor Communities LLC. This property is a collection of parcels located to the south of the area commonly known as Blueberry Park. The district is working with Metro Parks to transfer ownership of the remaining five parcels.

The developer, Green Harbor Communities, plans to construct “green-built” cottage homes while preserving environmentally sensitive areas. Common amenities such as walking trails, play areas and community gardens will be incorporated into the final layout of the development.

Tacoma School District No. 10 will hold a public hearing to take testimony regarding the sale of the following parcels to Green Harbor Communities LLC at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the School District’s Central Administration Building, 601 S. 8th St., Tacoma, in the fourth floor auditorium. Time is subject to change and can be confirmed by calling (253) 571-3322.

Written public comment can also be submitted (received by March 6) to planning@tacoma.k12.wa.us or mail to: Tacoma Public Schools, Planning and Construction Department, 3223 S. Union Ave., Tacoma WA 98409.

Following the hearing, the board will consider a resolution authorizing the sale of the 19 parcels to Green Harbor Communities LLC as part of their regular school board meeting, pursuant to RCW 28A.335.

Anyone having questions regarding the property or the public hearing may contact Strategic Program Analyst Alicia Lawver at (253) 571-3322 or alawver@ tacoma.k12.wa.us.

COUNTY COUNCIL DISCUSSES PROHIBITING DRUG INJECTION SITES Pierce County Council will introduce legislation within the next month that would prohibit drug injection sites in unincorporated Pierce County. This legislation comes as follow-up to a proviso sponsored by Councilmember Jim McCune and adopted by the Council in the 2018 Budget. The proviso prohibits the expenditure of funds to any drug injections sites.

The Council will be modeling the legislation after Snohomish County’s Ordinance No. 18-014. County residents are encouraged to contact their County Council Representative to provide input on drug injection sites.

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ALIVE AND KICKING TACOMA STARS ONE STEP FROM PLAYOFFS

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PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

(Top) Junior Foss guard Micah Pollard has become a force to be reckoned with for the Falcons. If Foss is going to bring home the big trophy again, Pollard is going to play a big part in getting it here. (Middle) The shot!

Lincoln freshman Jocelyn Wyatt knocked down this baseline three-pointer to lift Lincoln over Bethel in the regional round. (Bottom) Life Christian freshman Omari Maulana was one of the top newcomers to the Tacoma hoops scene this season. The co-MVP of the 2B Pacific League will be in Spokane for the big tourney.

By Justin Gimse

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he Tacoma Stars are beginning to make these lateseason playoff runs a new part of Puget Sound soccer tradition. For the third year in a row, the Stars’ playoff fortunes will come down to the final week of the Major Arena Soccer League’s regular season. After defeating the Ontario Fury by a score of 8-6 on Friday, Feb. 23, the boys from Tacoma find themselves holding those fortunes in their own hands this time around.

After needing a regular-season ending Ontario loss to keep their playoff hopes alive last season, the Stars and their fans went into their final game rather deflated after the Fury sealed their own playoff berth with a victory the night before. This season the situation is similar, but not the same.

Both teams are now 10-11 on the season, with one match remaining on their respective schedules. Tacoma knocked off the Fury in three of their four matches this season, so the Stars own the first and foremost tiebreaker in case of a season-ending tie. Ontario will host MASL Pacific Division champion San Diego Sockers (17-3) on Thursday, March 28, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario at 7:05 p.m. The game can be streamed live on the MASLtv Youtube channel.

Should the Fury pull off an upset of the Sockers (which they have already accomplished this season), the following night’s match at the Accesso ShoWare Center in Kent will be for all the marbles. It will be Fan Appreciation Night as the Tacoma Stars host the dangerous Kansas City Comets at 7 p.m. Of course, if the Fury loses to the Sockers, they will be eliminated and the

PHOTOS BY KAYLA MEHRING

(Top-left) Danny Waltman continues to dazzle fans and frustrate opponents. The former Bellarmine Lion and Washington Husky has put together some outstanding performances this season. (Top-right) Joey Gjertsen is not only a member of the Wilson High School Hall of Fame, but he’s also the all-time leading goal scorer at Evergreen State College.

(Second-left) The return of Berto Palmer from the injured list could not have come at a better time. (Second-right) Speedster Joseph Cairel has shown flashes of brilliance this season. (Third-left) Teammates celebrate former Stadium Tiger Jamael Cox’s hat trick. (Third-right) Chase Hanson gets into it from the bench. (Bottom) Danish import Philip Lund has had a breakout rookie season for the Stars. The former Seattle Sounder has scored 16 goals and added three assists this season.

Stars will secure a postseason berth for the second time in their three full seasons in the MASL. When the dust eventually settles on the regular season, the team that emerges as the second seed from the Pacific Division will have a monumental task ahead of them, should they hope to advance to the MASL Western Conference finals. Awaiting either the Stars or the Fury is the 14-time indoor champion San Diego Sockers.

For the record, the last time the Tacoma Stars defeated the San Diego Sockers in a playoff series was in 1987. It was also the first

time the Sockers had lost a playoff series. If the chips fall the right way, perhaps it’s time for the Stars to start yet another new tradition if they can just get a ticket to the playoffs.

To get to this point, the Stars had to bounce back from a pretty healthy drubbing at the hands of Ontario on Thursday, Feb. 15, in California. The Fury hit the gas pedal in the second half and handed Tacoma a 9-4 defeat.

Tacoma would answer the bell the following night with a 5-3 victory at Turlock to keep themselves within striking distance of the Fury.

The final match between Ontario u See STARS / page A13

Prep basketball’s biggest show now begins

By Justin Gimse

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The long road to the state basketball tournaments has finally come down to the home stretch.

After months of battle and a postseason filled with twists and turns, the buses will now be pulling into parking lots in Tacoma, Yakima and Spokane to offload the best basketball teams in the state.

It’s finally showtime. Throw the polls and rankings out the window. The time for do-overs and second chances are in the rear-view mirror.

Win a few games in a row, and your team could be bringing home a state championship trophy.

After the regional round knocked out the Bellarmine Prep boys, as well as the Fife girls, the Tacoma area will be sending 12 teams to the state tournaments. Let’s take a look at what these teams will be facing underneath the big spotlight.

The Bellarmine Prep girls (20-5) kicked off the 4A Hardwood Classic at the Tacoma Dome with a contest against the University Titans (178) from Spokane. The Titans made their way through a brutal league and boast a very tall roster. Six University players are listed at six-feet or taller. Bellarmine is going to need sharp work from their guards and a big performance from allstate center Shalyse Smith.

Whichever team makes it out of this exciting u See BASKETBALL / page A13

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TACOMA HOOPS SOLID IN REGIONAL ROUND MARCH 2 – MARCH 17 FRIDAY, MAR. 2 - BASKETBALL 3A Boys/4A Girls - Semifinals Tacoma Dome - 3:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 2 - BASKETBALL 3A Boys/4A Girls - Semifinals Tacoma Dome - 5:30 p.m.

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

(Left) Lincoln senior Anthony Braggs Jr. will need to step up large for the Abes if Lincoln is going to advance through a monstrous field in the 3A tournament.

(Top-middle) Lincoln senior Kondalia Montgomery could be the X-factor for the Lady Abes. (Top-right) The Lady Abes aren't afraid to mix it up on the floor. (Mid-bottom) Lincoln freshman Sharayah Johnson will get her first taste of action in the Tacoma Dome. (Bottomright) The Foss defense will be the key to defending their 2A title in Yakima.

FRIDAY, MAR. 2 - INDOOR SOCCER Kansas City Comets vs. Tacoma Stars Accesso ShoWare Center - 7:35 p.m.

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SATURDAY, MAR. 3 - BASKETBALL 3A/4A State Hardwood Classic Tacoma Dome - 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 2 - BASKETBALL 4A Boys/3A Girls - Semifinals Tacoma Dome - 7:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 2 - BASKETBALL 4A Boys/3A Girls - Semifinals Tacoma Dome - 9 p.m.

STATE REGIONAL BASKETBALL RESULTS (RPI RANK IN PARENTHESIS) 4A BOYS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 GONZAGA PREP (1) - 80, SUNNYSIDE (8) - 44 RICHLAND (4) - 86, DAVIS (5) - 61 LEWIS & CLARK (9) - 59, BELLARMINE (16) - 34 (OUT)

2B BOYS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 KITTITAS (1) - 76, BREWSTER (8) - 37 ADNA (4) - 51, MORTON WP (5) - 50 FRIDAY HARBOR (13) - 51, OROVILLE (12) - 32 (OUT)

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 ENUMCLAW (7) - 51, SKYVIEW (2) - 44 FEDERAL WAY (6) - 75, UNION (3) - 65 GLACIER PEAK (10) - 50, SKYLINE (15) - 49 (OUT) KAMIAK (14) - 41, KENTWOOD (11) - 38 (OUT) CURTIS (13) - 68, BOTHELL (12) - 48 (OUT)

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 ST. GEORGE’S (2) - 72, TOUTLE LAKE (7) - 48 LIBERTY (6) - 45, TOLEDO (3) - 42 LIFE CHRISTIAN (9) - 82, ORCAS ISLAND (16) - 53 (OUT) WHITE SWAN (15) - 63, TRI-CITIES PREP (10) - 59 (OUT) COLFAX (11) - 78, CROSSPOINT (14) - 33 (OUT)

3A BOYS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 RAINIER BEACH (7) - 77, O’DEA (2) - 67

1B BOYS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 SUNNYSIDE CH. (1) 55, AC-HARTLINE (8) - 36 YAKAMA TRIBAL (4) - 56, POMEROY (5) - 50

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 GARFIELD (1) - 88, WILSON (8) - 54 LINCOLN (3) - 56, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC (6) - 53 KELSO (4) - 58, TIMBERLINE (5) - 51 PRAIRIE (9) - 65, ARLINGTON (16) - 54 (OUT) MT. SPOKANE (15) - 72, MARYSVILLE-P (6) - 67 (OUT) STANWOOD (11) - 64, KAMIAKIN (14) - 57 (OUT) SEATTLE PREP (13) - 60, NO. THURSTON (12) - 51 (OUT)

2A GIRLS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 WF WEST (2) - 56, LYNDEN (7) - 43 BLACK HILLS (9) - 59, LIBERTY (16) - 41 (OUT) SATURDAY, FEB. 24 EAST VALLEY (1) - 75, WHITE RIVER (8) - 62 WAPATO (6) - 58, BURLINGTON-ED. (3) - 38 ARCH. MURPHY (5) - 50, PT. ANGELES (4) - 36 WASHOUGAL (10) - 55, FIFE (15) - 38 (OUT) NO. KITSAP (11) - 52, RENTON (14) - 42 (OUT) EAST VALLEY (13) - 55, PROSSER (12) - 45 (OUT) 1A GIRLS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 NOOKSACK (9) - 57, PT. TOWNSEND (16) - 26 (OUT)

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 MUCKLESHOOT (2) - 75, TACOMA BAPTIST (7) - 68 ODESSA (6) - 55, CEDAR PK. CHRISTIAN (3) - 31 TAHOLAH (9) - 73, RIVERSIDE CH. (16) - 57 (OUT) NASELLE (10) - 66, PATEROS (15) - 48 (OUT) TULALIP (11) - 66, POPE JOHN PAUL II (14) - 57 (OUT) MR LUTHERAN (13) - 57, GARFIELD-PALOUSE (12) - 57 (OUT)

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 LYNDEN CHRISTIAN (1) - 57, MERIDIAN (8) - 25 CASHMERE (2) - 70, LAKESIDE (7) - 43 LA SALLE (3) - 47, LA CENTER (6) - 32 MEDICAL LAKE (5) - 72, ZILLAH (4) - 51 SEA. CHRIS. (10) - 63, SEA. ACADEMY (15) - 61 (OUT) FREEMAN (14) - 50, MONTESANO (11) - 30 (OUT) CLE ELUM (12) - 44, BELLEVUE CHRIS. (13) - 36 (OUT)

4A GIRLS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 MOSES LAKE (4) - 71, WOODINVILLE (5) - 66 UNION (16) - 48, TODD BEAMER (9) - 37 (OUT) KENTLAKE (10) - 42, ROGERS (15) - 25 (OUT) LEWIS & CLARK (12) - 55, GLACIER PK. (13) - 36 (OUT)

2B GIRLS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 DAVENPORT (2) - 50, ST. GEORGE’S (7) - 43 WAHKIAKUM (3) - 63, WHITE SWAN (6) - 56 COLFAX (5) -62, NAPAVINE (4) - 56 MABTON (10) 49, LAKE ROOSEVELT (15) - 38 (OUT)

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 CENTRAL VALLEY (1) - 54, CAMAS (8) - 17 EASTLAKE (2) - 65, LAKE STEVENS (7) - 49 KENTRIDGE (3) - 68, BELLARMINE (6) - 34 UNIVERSITY (14) - 73, SUNNYSIDE (11) - 65 (OUT)

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 ILWACO (1) - 60, LA CONNER (8) - 28 LIFE CHRISTIAN (9) - 67, ORCAS ISLAND (16) - 29 (OUT) TRI-CITIES PREP (11) - 55, FRIDAY HARBOR (14) - 24 (OUT) BREWSTER (12) - 66, MOSSYROCK (12) - 50 (OUT)

1A BOYS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 FREEMAN (2) - 57, CASCADE CHRISTIAN (7) - 42 KING’S (16) - 57, LAKESIDE (9) - 35 (OUT) MONTESANO (14) - 61, LA CENTER (11) - 48 (OUT) MT. BAKER (12) - 70, NACHES VALLEY (13) - 59 (OUT)

3A GIRLS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 GIG HARBOR (2) - 53, PRAIRIE (7) - 34 KAMIAKIN (4) - 73, SEATTLE PREP (5) - 57 BELLEVUE (9) - 50, KELSO (16) - 33 (OUT) MT. SPOKANE (14) - 52, PENINSULA (11) - 48 (OUT)

1B GIRLS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 SUNNYSIDE CH. (4) - 62, MV CHRISTIAN (5) - 31 ENTIAT (9) - 78, RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN (16) - 17 (OUT)

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 LYNDEN CH. (1) - 91, NEWPORT (8) - 71 ZILLAH (3) - 69, NORTHWEST (6) - 51 ROYAL (4) - 68, BELLEVUE CHRISTIAN (5) - 61 KING’S WAY (15) - 71, WAHLUKE (10) - 67 (OUT)

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 LINCOLN (1) - 49, BETHEL (8) - 48 WEST SEATTLE (6) - 56, GARFIELD (3) - 53 STANWOOD (10) - 80, LYNWOOD (15) - 60 (OUT) SHORECREST (13) - 43, CLEVELAND (12) - 36 (OUT)

2A BOYS FRIDAY, FEB. 23 FIFE (10) - 70, BURLINGTON-EDISON (15) - 49 (OUT) RENTON (11) - 58, CLOVER PARK (14) - 49 (OUT) SATURDAY, FEB. 24 LYNDEN (1) - 73, WF WEST (8) - 46 SELAH (2) - 75, COLUMBIA RIVER (7) - 69 FOSS (3) - 56, PULLMAN (6) - 44 MARK MORRIS (4) - 66, ML TERRACE (5) - 48 NORTH KITSAP (9) - 68, CHENEY (16) - 50 (OUT) LIBERTY (13) - 60, WEST VALLEY (12) - 55 (OUT)

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 COLTON (1) - 78, MT. RAINIER LUTH. (8) - 17 (OUT) POMEROY (2) - 52, AC-HARTLINE (7) - 42 NEAH BAY (3) - 52, SELKIRK (6) - 43 TAHOLAH (10) - 65, NW YESHIVA (15) - 55 (OUT) YAKAMA TRIBAL (14) - 64, RAINIER CHR. (11) - 36 (OUT) COLUMBIA ADV. (13) - 52, CLALLAM BAY (12) - 43 (OUT)

HARDWOOD CLASSIC OPENING ROUNDS 4A GIRLS @TACOMA DOME WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 UNIVERSITY VS. BELLARMINE PREP - 9 A.M. (GAME 9 - LOSER OUT) KENTLAKE VS. LAKE STEVENS - 10:30 P.M. (GAME 10 - LOSER OUT) LEWIS & CLARK VS. WOODINVILLE - 12:15 P.M. (GAME 11 - LOSER OUT) UNION VS. CAMAS - 2 P.M. (GAME 12 - LOSER OUT) THURSDAY, MARCH 1 G#9 WINNER VS. MOSES LAKE - 9 A.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#10 WINNER VS. CENTRAL VALLEY - 10:30 A.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#11 WINNER VS. KENTRIDGE - 12:15 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#12 WINNER VS. EASTLAKE - 2 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) 4A BOYS @TACOMA DOME WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 KAMIAK VS. UNION - 3:45 P.M. (GAME 9 - LOSER OUT) GLACIER PEAK VS. SKYVIEW - 5:30 P.M. (GAME 10 - LOSER OUT) CURTIS VS. DAVIS - 7:15 P.M. (GAME 11 - LOSER OUT) LEWIS & CLARK VS. SUNNYSIDE - 9 P.M. (GAME 12 - LOSER OUT) THURSDAY, MARCH 1 G#9 WINNER VS. RICHLAND - 3:45 PM. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#10 WINNER VS. GONZAGA PREP - 5:30 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#11 WINNER VS. FEDERAL WAY - 7:15 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#12 WINNER VS. ENUMCLAW - 9 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) 3A BOYS @TACOMA DOME WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 STANWOOD VS. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC - 9 A.M.

(GAME 9 - LOSER OUT) MT. SPOKANE VS. O’DEA - 10:30 P.M. (GAME 10 - LOSER OUT) SEATTLE PREP VS. TIMBERLINE - 12:15 P.M. (GAME 11 - LOSER OUT)

(GAME 10 - LOSER OUT) EAST VALLEY (YAK.) VS. PT. ANGELES - 12:15 P.M. (GAME 11 - LOSER OUT) BLACK HILLS VS. WHITE RIVER - 2 P.M. (GAME 12 - LOSER OUT)

PRAIRIE VS. WILSON - 2 P.M. (GAME 12 - LOSER OUT)

THURSDAY, MARCH 1 G#9 WINNER VS. ARCH. MURPHY - 9 A.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#10 WINNER VS. EAST VALLEY (SPOK.) - 10:30 A.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#11 WINNER VS. WAPATO - 12:15 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#12 WINNER VS. W.F. WEST - 2 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS)

THURSDAY, MARCH 1 G#9 WINNER VS. KELSO - 9 A.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#10 WINNER VS. GARFIELD - 10:30 A.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#11 WINNER VS. LINCOLN - 12:15 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#12 WINNER VS. RAINIER BEACH - 2 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) 3A GIRLS @TACOMA DOME WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 MT. SPOKANE VS. GARFIELD - 3:45 P.M. (GAME 9 - LOSER OUT) STANWOOD VS. PRAIRIE - 5:30 P.M. (GAME 10 - LOSER OUT) SHORECREST VS. SEATTLE PREP - 7:15 P.M. (GAME 11 - LOSER OUT) BELLEVUE VS. BETHEL - 9 P.M. (GAME 12 - LOSER OUT) THURSDAY, MARCH 1 G#9 WINNER VS. KAMIAKIN - 3:45 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#10 WINNER VS. LINCOLN - 5:30 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#11 WINNER VS. WEST SEATTLE - 7:15 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#12 WINNER VS. GIG HARBOR - 9 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) 2A GIRLS @YAKIMA SUNDOME WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 NO. KITSAP VS. BURLINGTON-ED - 9 A.M. (GAME 9 - LOSER OUT) WASHOUGAL VS. LYNDEN - 10:30 A.M.

2A BOYS @YAKIMA SUNDOME WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 RENTON VS. PULLMAN - 3:45 P.M. (GAME 9 - LOSER OUT) FIFE VS. COLUMBIA RIVER - 5:30 P.M. (GAME 10 - LOSER OUT) LIBERTY VS. MOUNTLAKE TERR. - 7:15 P.M. (GAME 11 - LOSER OUT) NO. KITSAP VS. W.F. WEST - 9 P.M. (GAME - 12 - LOSER OUT) THURSDAY, MARCH 1 G#9 WINNER VS. MARK MORRIS - 3:45 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#10 WINNER VS. LYNDEN - 5:30 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#11 WINNER VS. FOSS - 7:15 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) G#12 WINNER VS. SELAH - 9 P.M. (WINNER TO SEMIFINALS) *FOR ADDITIONAL STATE BRACKETS, VISIT WWW.WIAA.COM

SATURDAY, MAR. 3 - BASKETBALL 4A Boys State Championship Game Tacoma Dome - 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 3 - BASKETBALL 4A Girls State Championship Game Tacoma Dome - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 3 - BASKETBALL 3A Boys State Championship Game Tacoma Dome - 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 3 - BASKETBALL 3A Girls State Championship Game Tacoma Dome - 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 9 - BOYS SOCCER Boys - Lewis & Clark vs. Wilson Stadium Bowl - 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 10 - SOCCER Boys - Lewis & Clark vs. Stadium Stadium Bowl - 11 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 10 - SOCCER Boys - Clover Park vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma Stadium - 1 p.m.

MONDAY, MAR. 12 - SOCCER Boys - Washington vs. Lincoln Lincoln Bowl - 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAR. 13 - FASTPITCH Mt. Tahoma vs. Curtis Curtis HS - 4 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAR. 13 - FASTPITCH Lincoln vs. Washington Washington HS - 4 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAR. 13 - SOCCER Boys - Foss vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma Stadium - 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAR. 13 - SOCCER Boys - Mt. Rainier vs. Wilson Wilson HS - 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAR. 13 - SOCCER Boys - Mercer Island vs. Stadium Stadium Bowl - 7:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 14 - FASTPITCH Puyallup vs. Stadium Browns Point Elementary - 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 14 - FASTPITCH Mt. Tahoma vs. Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce HS - 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 15 - FASTPITCH Highline vs. Lincoln SERA Complex - 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 15 - SOCCER Boys - Bethel vs. Lincoln Lincoln Bowl - 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 15 - SOCCER Boys - Lakes vs. Stadium Stadium Bowl - 7:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 16 - FASTPITCH Mt. Tahoma vs. Foss Heidelberg Fields - 4 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 16 - SOCCER Sounders FC 2 vs. Portland Timbers 2 Cheney Stadium - 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 17 - BOXING Battle at the Boat 115 Emerald Queen Casino - 7 p.m.

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IN FOCUS: REGIONAL BASKETBALL

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

(Top-left) Fife senior Cooper Schelbert (12) and junior Malachi Afework (11) put the trap on Burlington-Edison. The Trojans hammered the visitors in the regionals by a score of 70-49. (Top-middle) The Life Christian Eagles are happy to have sophomore center Keegan Bitow-Woods back from a broken foot. (Top-right) Lincoln senior Anthony Braggs Jr. goes up strong for two. (Second-left) Foss seniors Demetrius Crosby (2) and Maxime Miller held Pullman to just 44 points in the regional round. (Second-right) Lincoln freshman sensation Julien Simon has become the sort of utility player that head coach Aubrey Shelton needs to make the Abes' engine purr. (Bottom-left) Life Christian junior Noah Robinson will bring some solid state experience and an improved game to the tourney in Spokane. Much of the Eagles’ hopes will depend on his play. (Mid-bottom) Fife senior Lavelle Alexander puts up a wild shot in the paint. (Bottom-left) Foss junior Christian Barnes is one of the spark plugs for the Falcons.

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and the Stars was dubbed a “must win”for Tacoma, and the folks at the front office weren’t kidding around. A victory would give Tacoma a leg up on the Fury, while a loss at home would shelve Tacoma's playoff hopes for the season. With both teams needing the victory, one of the best, young rivalries in the Major Arena Soccer League was dialed up to 11 for this match.

Tacoma came out firing after the opening whistle, putting the Fury on their heels, and also on notice that this game was going to be a slugfest. If Ontario was going to entertain thoughts of sewing up a playoff berth on the Stars’ home turf, they were going to have to match Tacoma’s intensity. After several near misses in the early going, former Wilson High School standout Joey Gjertsen found the back of the net on a feed from Cory Keitz. Tacoma led 1-0 with just over nine minutes remaining in the opening stanza.

Ontario would buckle down for the remainder of the first period, keeping

Tacoma to just one goal, despite several opportunities for the Stars.

After the start of the second quarter, it would only take two minutes for Tacoma to add another goal. Since joining the Stars 11 games ago, veteran indoor stud Nick Perera has been a scoring machine for Tacoma. He made it 2-0 for Tacoma off an assist from Gjertsen. Just under three minutes later, Perera added another goal off an assist from Philip Lund to make it 3-0 for Tacoma with 10 minutes left in the second quarter.

In his 11 games with Tacoma, Perera has scored a whopping 19 goals, while dishing out eight assists for a total of 27 points. Adding in his early-season stint with the Syracuse Silver Knights, Perera has racked up 33 points on the season.

Ontario would get on the scoreboard off a blast by Adrian Perez to make the score 3-1 with eight minutes left in the first half. Tacoma would answer three minutes later when former Stadium High School ace Jamael Cox got an assist from Keitz for his first goal of the night. The teams entered halftime with Tacoma holding a 4-1 advantage.

The Fury would strike just 40 seconds

t Basketball From page A10

first-round game will get the unenviable task of facing a Central Valley (24-0) squad in the quarterfinals that may be one of the best in state history. However, many thought the same about Central Valley last year at the Tacoma Dome, before Bellarmine stopped them cold.

The 4A Curtis boys (18-7) dropped the hammer on Bothell by a score of 68-48 in a loser-out regional matchup to punch their ticket to the Tacoma Dome. Now, the Vikings will go at it in another loser-out, first-round contest at 7:15 p.m. against the Davis Pirates (20-3) from Yakima. This looks like one of the best opening matchups of the 3A or 4A tournament. The winner will face a Federal Way squad (25-1) that is still stinging from being upset in the 4A WCD district tournament. The Eagles are scary and dangerous. Curtis has their work cut out for them.

Lincoln’s Lady Abes earned a first-round bye as the top-ranked team in the 3A RPI standings. It took late threepointer to put the Lady Abes over the Bethel Braves in their regional matchup. Now, Lincoln awaits either Prairie (21-4) or Stanwood (17-6). Lincoln defeated Prairie in the district semifinals by just two points. A rematch could be spectacular in the 5:30 p.m. quarterfinals on Thursday, March 1. The Lady Abes look like they have what it takes to make a serious run at the big trophy on Saturday.

The Lincoln boys have also earned a first-round bye after their 56-53 victory over Eastside Catholic in the regional round. While the Abes look like a legitimate contender for the 3A throne, the field is absolutely stacked. The Abes will face either Timberline (19-6) or a Seattle Prep squad (17-10) that has wins over top-ranked Garfield and Rainier Beach this season. Lincoln will face

one of the two at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 1. A quarterfinal win would setup a likely matchup against Rainier Beach (19-6). However, there is another Tacoma team that is hoping to have a say in this.

Wilson’s Rams looked like they were in serious trouble at the end of the district tournament. Washington’s coaches named Wilson’s Emmitt Matthews Jr. the 3A state player of the year on Monday, Feb. 26. A week prior, it looked as though Matthews would be out for the state tournament with a busted non-shooting hand. To the surprise of everyone, Matthews suited up for the Rams in their loss to Garfield in the regional round. While the Rams may have lost, they had already punched their ticket to the Tacoma Dome as the eighth-seed in the RPI. Buoyed by the return of their superstar, don’t be surprised if Wilson rallies around Matthews and makes some serious noise under the lights. The Rams (20-6) will face Prairie (20-6) in the first round at 2 p.m. The winner will face Rainier Beach on Thursday at 2 p.m.

The defending 2A state champions are making a return trip to the Yakima SunDome. With a first-round bye, the Foss Falcons (20-4) will await either Liberty (21-4) or Mountlake Terrace (22-3) for a quarterfinal matchup at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons rolled a talented Pullman squad by a score of 56-44 in the regional round to earn the bye. There’s a good chance that Foss could face some familiar foes from last year’s state tournament. Don’t be surprised if the Falcons face Selah (22-1) in the 2A semifinals. The top-four teams in 2A look fantastic. It should be an incredible fight to the finish for the eventual champion.

Over the past two seasons, there has been only one 2A team that has defeated Foss. The Fife Trojans (21-5) accomplished the feat in the 2A WCD district semifinals.

Now, the Trojans find themselves with an opening-round contest against Columbia River (19-5), following a con-

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into the third quarter off a solo shot from Juan Gonzalez to tighten the score at 4-2 Tacoma. Just over two minutes later, Cox would strike again off a feed from Robert Palmer to make it 5-2 Tacoma with about 12 minutes remaining in the third quarter.

It would take eight minutes before either team found paydirt again, and this time it was Keitz getting another point off of a goal of his own. With another assist from Gjertsen, Tacoma would take their 6-2 lead to the end of the third quarter.

Ouday Belhadj would get another one back for Ontario just over a minute into the fourth quarter to keep the Fury within striking distance, trailing 6-3.

Tacoma’s Raphael Cox would get into the scoring mix three minutes later off a feed from Perera to make it 7-3 Tacoma with just under 11 minutes remaining in the match.

Jamael Cox would complete the journey toward his first hat trick of the season off an assist by goalkeeper Danny Waltman to make the score 8-3 Tacoma with a little more than five minutes left in the game. Despite giving up two goals after pulling their goalkeeper for a sixth attacker, Ontario would catch fire in the

waning moments and added three goals to make it interesting. However, there wasn’t going to be enough time left for Ontario’s comeback, and the Stars celebrated like a team that had been hit with a new lease on life.

Over their three years facing each other, Tacoma and Ontario have had some very physical matches together, resulting in quite a few penalties. Even though this match was a high-energy affair, both teams kept their cool to the tune of just two penalties being called over the 60 minutes of play.

The hat trick by Jamael Cox earned him a spot on the MASL Team of the Week. Five Stars have now earned the weekly honor this season with Alex Megson, Alain Matingou, Waltman and Perera garnering kudos from the league.

Tacoma finishes out the regular season on Friday, March 2, at the Accesso ShoWare Center against the Kansas City Comets. First kick for Fan Appreciation Night is set for 7:35 p.m. Tickets are available at www.tacomastars.com. Should Tacoma secure a berth into the MASL playoffs, they will be hosting the San Diego Sockers on Thursday, March 8.

vincing 70-49 beatdown of Burlington-Edison in the regional round. The first-round winner will face Lynden (18-6), the RPI’s top-ranked team, in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Life Christian will be fielding two teams at the 2B Hardwood Classic at the Spokane Veterans Arena. The boys (22-4) face a Brewster squad (20-4) that may be reeling after two consecutive thrashings at the hands of top-ranked Kittitas. The Coyotes whipped the Bears by a score of 96-60 in the district finals, and then humbled Brewster again in the regional round with a 76-37 beatdown. The Eagles made short work of Orcas Island in their own regional contest by a score of 82-53. Head coach Mark Lovelady has a healthy team that is really cooking right now. The opening round winner will have their hands full in the quarterfinals against second-ranked St. George’s (24-0).

The Life Christian girls (17-5) will face La Conner (204) in the opening round. The Eagles crushed Orcas Island 67-29 in their regional contest to punch their ticket to Spokane. Life Christian and La Conner look evenly matched.

The winner will face a juggernaut in second-ranked Davenport (19-4). Both Eagle squads will have to put in some serious work to return to Tacoma with some state hardware.

Tacoma Baptist is one of the darkhorse teams in the 1B boys’ field. The Crusaders (22-5) will face Naselle (18-6) in the first round at 10:30 a.m. in Spokane. A victory earns a quarterfinal matchup with top-ranked Sunnyside Christian (23-1). Don’t be surprised if Tacoma Baptist brings one of the six trophies back to Grit City.

Mt. Rainier Lutheran also has two teams in the 1B tournament. On the boys’ side, the Hawks (19-10) will face a difficult Pomeroy squad (20-3) in a first-round matchup.

The winner will face Odessa (23-3) in the quarterfinals. The girls (21-4) will do battle with Entiat (20-2) in the openinground nightcap game at 9 p.m. The winner will then face second-ranked Pomeroy (19-5) in the quarterfinals.

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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 March 4, March 10, April 8, 1 p.m.

FOREST MINDFULNESS Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma (meet at the Rhododendron Garden Pavilion) Learn to slow down and experience the forest in a new way. Led

by Certified forest therapist Julie Hepp, this program is designed to take participants slowly and intentionally through nature. The guide gives a series of place-based invitations to connect to your senses, to yourself, and to others. Gain a deeper appreciation of the many living and non-living things in Point Defiance by moving slowly, and mindfully, through the trails. Ages 10 and older. Fee: $20 per person. March 10 session is tailored to families and is $20 for family of four.

Info: www.facebook.com/events/1787354911566703/

March 8 and 9 PLU’S 2018 SYMPOSIUM: MIGRATION Pacific Lutheran University’s Anderson University Center Human migration has been referred to as the “defining issue of this century.” Come to the 2018 Wang Center Symposium on migration. This two-day symposium will focus on an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural understanding of human mobility. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who has been at the forefront of national debates on immigration, will give the opening keynote at 8:15 a.m. on March 8. This event is free. All are welcome.

Info: www.plu.edu/wang-center-symposium/

Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m.

SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK PRESERVE PLANTING PARTY South Prairie Creek Preserve (register on website for directions) Volunteers are needed to continue planting another 3.5 acres with more than 2,200 plants at the South Prairie Creek Preserve, site of a major salmon habitat improvement project soon to get underway.

Come be part of this important salmon and wildlife project. A large-scale salmon habitat project is in the works for this property and restoration planting of the site is underway now, in advance of construction scheduled for next summer. Pierce Conservation District will be planting more than 700 native trees and shrubs along a tributary that leads to South Prairie Creek. Tools and light refreshments provided.

Info: piercecd.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1256&month=3 &year=2018&day=10&calType=0

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‘THURGOOD’

BROADWAY CENTER’S ONE-MAN PLAY EXAMINES THE EVENTFUL LIFE OF U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

By Dave R. Davison

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ach year, Tacoma’s Broadway Center for the Performing Arts has striven to include theatrical works that examine issues of social justice and civil rights. Examples include August Wilson’s plays about the African American odyssey.

In January, the Broadway Center produced a touring show that reached more than 24,000 Tacoma-area students. Called “11 Days in the Life of Dr. King,” the performance chronicled Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy through 11 spoken word and poetry vignettes that were accompanied by dance, shadow play and historic images.

Broadway Center’s latest offering is an incandescent production of George Stevens, Jr.’s one-man play “Thurgood,” a verbal tour of the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American United States Supreme Court justice.

The play was first shown in 2006, when it starred James Earl Jones.

Broadway Center’s production of the play is performed in Tacoma’s Theater on the Square (915 Broadway).

Eric Clausell stars as Thurgood Marshall. Clausell is a gifted and multitalented actor who has performed in musicals ever since his childhood in New York City. He moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2012 and has been involved in the local performing arts scene ever since. “Thurgood” requires its actor to possess wide range and depth in order to flesh out the role. Clausell presents Marshall as a man of brilliance, humor and compassion who relentlessly exerted all of his time and effort to obtain justice under the law.

The audience witnesses an old man who becomes young and vigorous as he relives the story of his long and eventful life. It is a remarkable performance.

Up there on the stage, all by himself, Clausell keeps the audience so engrossed that the hour and 45-minute performance flows seamlessly by.

The play is presented as an address that Thurgood Marshall, now a retired United States Supreme Court justice, is giving to an audience at his

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Eric Clausell stars in Broadway Center’s production of George Stevens Jr.’s “Thurgood” a one-man play that examines the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American justice of the United States Supreme Court. The play continues through March 3.

alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C. As he recounts his life, the old man sets aside his cane and becomes transformed into a young student, a civil rights lawyer, a circuit court judge, a solicitor general of the United States and, finally, a Supreme Court justice. Marshall comes to life as very engaging char-

ONE WEST AFRICAN DANCE CLASS Tuesday, March 6, 7 p.m.

Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center, 734 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

West African Dance Class, with Etienne Capko, captures love, joy, sorrow, courage and all other emotions that can be expressed through rhythmic movement. Join TUPAC every Tuesday, as they move the heart and soul through West African dance.

Originally from Beni, Capko is the director and lead choreographer/dancer of Gansango Music and Dance. Capko has been building his repertoire of traditional and modern dance for more than 30 years. As director of Gansango Music and Dance, Capko leads the company’s work with dozens of public libraries, schools and independent arts agencies locally and nationally to make performances of dance and music from Africa available to a wide range of audiences. For information, visit tacomaupac.org.

acter. The audience quickly warms to the tale, engaged from the start by Marshall’s earliest reminiscences of a family with “distinctive names and extreme stubbornness.”

Marshall’s telling of his journey is sprinkled with memorable quotes like: “The law is a weapon if you know how to use it,” or “a lawyer

TWO DRAWING NIGHT AT SLATER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Tuesday, March 6, 6 p.m.

Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound, Thompson Hall Room 295, Tacoma

Join us for an evening of sketching an unusual part of our collection — the pickled critters. Alcoholic specimens include reptiles, amphibians, fish, bats and some invertebrates. If there are any particular species that you would like to draw, e-mail us with your request. Please bring your own supplies. With artists’ permission, we may also ask to scan some of your works to be used in our promotional materials.

This event is for visitors 15 years and over.

Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP by commenting the Facebook page or by e-mailing slatermuseum@pugetsound.edu.

For information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/2021675231421237/

THREE TRIPOD SHOW

Friday, March 9, 7 p.m.

who isn’t a social engineer is a social parasite.”

One comes away from the play not only engrossed and entertained, but also a whole lot more knowledgeable. It is as if some of Marshall’s smarts rub off just from listening. There is a ton of information delivered smoothly and easily. As an audience

Feast Arts Center, 1402 S. 11th St., Tacoma

March 9s Tripod will feature Mark Monlux showing images of his Monster cards, Jori Adkins showing her Historic Tacoma Buildings Coloring Book, and Chris Bivins sharing his newly published book of the alphabet. Tripod Slide Shows are held monthly on the third Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. They are not really “slides” but are images shown on a digital projector.

Organized by Lynn Di Nino, this entertainment is free. For information, visit www. facebook.com/events/148392969179568/

FOUR PSYCHIC ARTS FAIRE

Saturday, March 10, noon-5:30 p.m.

Mystic Sanctuary, 8415 Steilacoom Blvd.

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Come and enjoy a day of readings, energy work, crafts and adornments. Grab a cup of tea and seek

member, you will become conversant with things like the Supreme Court decision Plessy v. Ferguson, the 1896 Supreme Court decision that the Southern states used as the basis of their segregation policies and Jim Crow laws.

You will become familiar with the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which insures full rights of citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the United States. You will also learn how Marshall and his fellow NAACP lawyers crafted a strategy to prove that “separate but equal” is a farce.

The pinnacle of their achievement was the ruling of the Supreme Court in the Brown v. Board of Education case, which Marshall argued as a lawyer before the court.

Marshall also took on Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who refused to enforce Harry S. Truman’s executive order to desegregate the military, and recounts a harrowing escape from a lynch mob in Tennessee. Marshall was made a circuit court judge under President John F. Kennedy and was named solicitor general and finally Supreme Court justice by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Throughout the play, Marshall maintains a steadfast belief in the law, which is the power of reason over ignorance and prejudice. There is a sense that if you make a logical case, others must concede the correctness of it or show themselves to be outlaws – disrespectors of the very laws that they claim to be upholding.

The Broadway Center production features a somewhat Spartan set, which is presided over by a huge, three-dimensional flag in the background.

The flag is all white, the stars and stripes standing out not by color but by relief. This prop is symbolic of the edifice of white America that Marshall was up against, but, more practically, it also functions as a screen for projected images of historic photographs that illustrate the stories that Marshall is telling.

The second weekend of the two-week run of “Thurgood” is coming up: March 1-3 with showings at 7:30 each evening with the addition of a 3 p.m. matinee on March 3. For further information, visit broadwaycenter.org.

out your favorite reader and their wares.

There will be tarot and oracle readers, crystal and astrology readings, angel readers, throwing the bones, psychometry, mediumship, energy workers and much more. For information visit www.mysticshoppe.com.

FIVE TACOMA GO CLUB Sunday, March 11, 3 p.m.

TerraCrux Games, 760 Commerce St., Tacoma

Come and learn to play Go. The purpose of the Tacoma Go Club is to foster knowledge and appreciation of the game and art of Go in the United States of America through publicizing the game of Go; to encourage and assist in game activities and education; to promote tournaments, seminars, professional tours, congresses and improvement of individual game skills throughout the region and nation; and to encourage intercultural and international goodwill through related activities. For information, visit www.facebook.com/Tacoma-GoClub-165349400149672/

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ART NEWS ROUNDUP PLU Theatre and Dance presents musical adaptation of Shakespeare comedy ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ The Pacific Lutheran University Theatre and Dance Department is presenting a musical adaptation of “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” the William Shakespeare comedy. This production is an installment of the department’s Spotlight Series of performances. The performances take place on the Eastvold Auditorium Stage in PLU’s Phillips Center. Showings are March 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18 at 2 p.m.

In the PLU production, the king and his best buds decide at their five-year college reunion to swear off women; that is, until four beautiful, clever girls from their past show up. The performance contains mild adult content.

This musical version of the story features songs by Michael Friedman, book adapted by Alex Timbers.

“Love’s Labour’s Lost” is one of Shakespeare’s early comedies. It

follows the King of Navarre and his three companions as they attempt to forswear the company of women for three years of study and fasting, and their subsequent infatuation with the Princess of France and her ladies. The play draws on themes of masculine love and desire, reckoning and rationalization, and reality versus fantasy.

The historical personages portrayed and the political situation in

Europe relating to the setting and action of the play were familiar to Shakespeare’s audiences. Scholars suggest that the play lost popularity as these historical and political portrayals of Navarre’s court became dated and less accessible to theatergoers of later generations. The play’s sophisticated wordplay, pedantic humor and dated literary allusions may also be reasons for its relative obscurity, as

compared with Shakespeare’s more popular works. “Love’s Labour’s Lost” was staged rarely in the 19th century, but it has been seen more often in the 20th and 21st centuries, with productions by both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, among others. It has also been adapted as a musical, an opera, for radio and television and as a musical film.

“Love’s Labour’s Lost” features the longest scene, the longest single word ‘honorificabilitudinitatibus’, and the longest speech in all of Shakespeare’s plays.

Tickets for Spotlight Series performances are $10 general admission; $5 for 60+, military, alumni and students.

Call (253) 535-7411 to purchase with cash/credit/debit. You can purchase your tickets online at www. eventbrite.com/e/loves-labours-losttickets-37506072673?aff=es2.

PAULA POUNDSTONE HITS PANTAGES MARCH 9 Paula Poundstone brings her brand of comedy to Tacoma’s Pantages Theater on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians.

With smart, observational humor and a spontaneous interaction with a crowd that has become the stuff of legend, she swings on stage like a jazz musician. Without a plan.

Without a net. There’s a disarming ease in her craft, an immediate sense that she’s so quick on her feet you need never worry about the possibility of something going wrong.

Poundstone is the star of several HBO specials. Her razor-sharp wit and impeccable timing makes for a perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the weekly comedy news quiz, “Wait, Wait...

Don’t Tell Me!” Also an author, she just released her second book, “The Totally Unscientific Study Of The Search For Human Happiness.”

Tony and Emmy Award-winner Lily Tomlin described the book as “A remarkable journey. I laughed. I cried. I got another cat.” The book landed at #1 on Amazon Best

Sellers lists in Hardcover, Kindle, Audible and on the Billboard Top 10 Comedy Chart.

Poundstone is known for never doing the same show twice. When asked about Paula, “Wait, Wait” host Peter Sagal replied, “Paula Poundstone is the funniest human being I have ever known. Everything she does, thinks, or says is hilarious.” Audience members often leave her shows complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and wondering if the random people she talks to are plants. Of course, they

never are.

Poundstone is the winner of an American Comedy Award for Best Female Standup Comic and is recognized on Comedy Central’s list of The 100 Best Standup Comics of All Time.

She voiced the character Forgetter Paula in Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out,” winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Her commentaries appear on CBS Sunday Morning and guest appearances include Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Carson Daly, Nerdist with Chris Hardwick. She is the first woman, in its then 73rd year, to share the dais with the president and perform standup comedy at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. She is included in innumerable lists, documentaries and literary compendiums noting influential standup comedians of our time.

Tickets go for $19, $32, $49 and $62. To purchase tickets and get more information, call (253) 5915890 or visit www.broadwaycenter.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/443/-/paula-poundstone.

Prom Night

PHOTOS BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

The Swiss Restaurant and Pub played host to Seattle-based Prom Date Mixtape on Saturday to provide all the Gen x music of the 1980s, from Blondie and Madonna to Wang Chung and the Cure.

Less than Private Eyes

PHOTOS BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

Tacoma’s own Little Donuts, the premiere all Filipino Hall and Oates cover band, took the Zodiac Supper Club to capacity Friday night.

LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE UNVEILS NEW LOGO The Lakewood Playhouse made a number of announcements at this year’s Season Reveal and Fun-Raiser on Feb. 18, including unveiling its first new logo in more than 20 years.

The logo was designed through a unique collaboration between the graphics department at Clover Park Technical College, instructed by Daryll Owens, and with local artist and Lakewood Playhouse resident poster designer James Stowe, who served as a mentor to the students and gave them firsthand knowledge of working in the field as a freelance artist. Stowe also served as the “representative” for the “client” that they were designing the logo for — The Lakewood Playhouse — giving them the educational opportunity of experiencing a realistic simulation of how the advertising market would respond to their efforts.

The students were given the guidelines that the logo must be visually striking, but simple, and yet capture the immediate recognition of what Lakewood Playhouse presents as well as reflect its 80-year history.

John Barger, a student at CPTC, rose to the occasion and captured the deeply-rooted, community based past of the Playhouse while presenting a clear representation of what it is accomplishing today. Barger also designed another logo that would serve as the official “banner” of LP’s upcoming landmark 80th anniversary season, which starts in September 2018.

“We love the classic, retro feel of these designs,” Managing Artistic Director John Munn commented, “but we also love the clean and elegant lines that capture our vision for the theatre’s future. We can’t wait to share it with our theatre family throughout the area and beyond.”

The new logo has already made its appearance online and will begin to appear on posters and programs during Lakewood Playhouse’s South Sound premier of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” which opens on March 30.

The Lakewood Playhouse was founded in 1938 and has established itself with theatre that is both intimate and epic. The theatre is located within the Lakewood Towne Center, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood. For further information about the new Lakewood Playhouse logo, please contact the box office at (253) 588-0042 or make any e-mail queries to John Munn, managing artistic director, at jmunn.lakewoodplayhouse@gmail.com.

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A CENTURY OF SHUTTERBUGS: Culture Corner TACOMA PHOTOGRAPHERS A GUIDE TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS OF TACOMA 1872-1972 Upcoming Theatrical Events:

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TACOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENS NEW EXHIBIT

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On March 1, the Tacoma Historical Society opened its newest exhibit, “A Century of Shutterbugs: Tacoma Photographers 1872-1972,” accompanied by an online database of the same subject.

The exhibit will be on display through June 23 at the Tacoma Historical Society Museum, 919 Pacific Ave. in the historic Provident Building. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, or by appointment. Admission is free and donations are welcomed.

Photographs capture memories, while preserving details of people and places for future generations. Tacoma Historical Society’s newest exhibit honors the photographers who recorded vital glimpses of Tacoma’s first century — through their lives, their equipment, and their work.

Developed by Ron Karabaich and Deb Freedman, the exhibit features a variety of historic cameras, equipment and photographs. Many were donated to Tacoma Historical Society by Karabaich, known for his work as a photographer, collector and proprietor of Old Town Photo. The exhibit includes a full-sized “selfie” back drop, adapted by Chris Fiala Erlich from a vintage Tacoma postcard.

The exhibit helps fulfill a final wish of the late Dr. Caroline Denyer Gallacci, noted historian and author. In 1995 Dr. Gallacci presented her partner, Ron Karabaich, with the results of her meticulous research — a notebook of information about Tacoma photographers and studios. Painstakingly culled from city directories, her findings included dates of operation, addresses, and key individuals spanning the years 1872 through 1955.

One of her wishes before her death in July of 2016 was to see the information shared in some way.

Dr. Gallacci’s detailed catalog, expanded through 1972 to include more than 450 photographers and studios, is now available as a searchable database

on the THS website: www.tacomahistory. org/original-research.

The site also includes a chronology of Tacoma candy manufacturers and will soon host a growing database of Tacoma’s many champions of civil rights and social justice. Development of the online databases was supported by a generous grant from the Lindberg Family Foundation.

Tacoma’s first photographer, Anthony Carr, captured construction work on his father Job’s cabin. Several early photographers were hired by the Northern Pacific Railroad to promote the young territory. They found creative ways to transport their equipment — on barges that floated from town to town, and even on railroad cars. Later photographers established studios that operated in Tacoma for decades, preserving images of families, buildings, city views — and even falling bridges — that historians today dissect for clues.

Women were active in the field of photography — from working with their spouses to operating their own studios.

The most well-known, Virna Haffer, used photography to create art, experimenting with light and shadows. She was influenced by her apprenticeship with Harriet Ihrig during her teens. “I was surprised to learn of an even earlier female photographer, Hattie King, who took views in Tacoma in the early 1880s,” said exhibit curator Deb Freedman.

“Although her work is represented in several museums in the Northwest, very little biographical information was available. We’ve been able to learn that she was born Harriet Feenendall in Minnesota in 1861. She lived nearly her entire adult life in Tacoma.” David Martin will present a program about Haffer on March 12. Additional programming will follow throughout the spring. Visit the Society’s website for a current schedule: www. tacomahistory.org.

METROPOLITAN BALLET OF TACOMA SPRING REPERTORY CONCERT COMING TO STADIUM HIGH SCHOOL The Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma’s spring repertory concert, slated for March 9, 7:30 p.m. and March 10, 1:30 p.m., presents choreography from Gregory Dawson (of Alonzo King’s “Lines”) and many other works. The performance runs the gamut from classical ballet to lyrical hip hop to contemporary with a Romeo and Juliet-disco to boot. There is something for everyone in this show. The dance performance takes place at the Stadium High School Performing Arts Center.

Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma (MBT) is dedicated to the passionate pursuit of excellence in art of ballet and dance in an atmosphere that nurtures the physical and spiritual development of individual dancers.

Established in 1986, MBT offers professional training in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz and ballroom dance. In addition to its staff, MBT dancers are provided the opportunity to study with a variety of professional guest artists and choreographers. MBT has brought master teachers from companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Alley Dance Theater, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Orlan-

do Ballet, New York City Ballet, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Kirov Ballet and Oregon Ballet Theatre to the community.

MBT provides quality ballet instruction for all ages and levels of development. Its studio offers training that will help prepare aspiring young dancers who desire to pursue dance as a profession, as well as recreational opportunities for those who simply want to discover and celebrate the joy of movement.

General admission tickets are $15.

For ticketing and other information, call (253) 472-5359 or visit metropolitanballetoftacoma.com.

March 9-April 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Pay what you can performance March 22, 7:30 p.m., Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma “Jesus Christ Superstar,” directed

by Lexi Barnett and musically directed

by Leischen Moore, is the fifth show of Tacoma Little Theatre’s 99th season. The Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece fills the stage with music and dance.

It seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent ‘60s, should have at its center a social and political rebel.

Jesus’ meteor-like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ’s final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thoughtprovoking edge and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, “Jesus Christ Superstar” illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.

“Jesus Christ Superstar” is a 1970 rock opera with music by Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started as a concept album before its Broadway debut in 1971. The musical is sung-through, with no spoken dialogue. The story is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’s life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. It depicts political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Iscariot and Jesus that are not present in the Bible.

The songs were first written and conceived as a concept album, before the musical was created and staged. On the original album, the part of Jesus was sung by Ian Gillan, with Murray Head as Judas, Michael d’Abo as King Herod, Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene, and Barry Dennen as Pilate.

The musical opened on Broadway in 1971. It starred Jeff Fenholt as Jesus, Ben Vereen as Judas and Bob Bingham as Caiaphas. Dennen and Elliman played the roles that they had sung on the album. The show closed on June 30, 1973 after 711 performances.

A film adaptation of “Jesus Christ Superstar” was released in 1973 and was the eighth highest-grossing film of that year. The film, directed by Norman Jewison, was shot in Israel and other Middle Eastern locations. Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson and Yvonne Elliman were each nominated for a Golden Globe Award for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene, respectively. Bob Bingham (Caiaphas) and Barry Dennen (Pilate) also reprised their roles.

Tacoma Little Theatre’s production features: Bruce Haasl as Jesus Loucas T. Curry as Judas Allie Milburn as Mary Rico Lastrapes as Simon Christopher Sweet as Peter DuWayne Andrews Jr. as Pilate Aleks Merilo as Caiaphas Karen Christensen as Annas Andrew Fry as Herod James Klarich as Priest Joseph Woodland as Priest George McClure as Priest Caiti Burke as Apostle/Soul Girl

Melanie Gladstone as Apostle/ Soul Girl Jill Heinecke as Aspotle/Soul Girl Jaden Downing as Apostle Carl Frank as Apostle Sydney Lenoch as Apostle Shauntal Pyper as Apostle Mary Thornton as Apostle Barrett Vandiver as Apostle Madison Watkins as Apostle Randon Welch as Apostle Julia Wyman as Apostle

For information, visit www.tacomalittletheatre.com.

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COME DISCOVER AND BUY KILLER COMICS AT DESTINY CITY ZINE SYMPOSIUM The Destiny City Zine Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2-6 p.m. at two venues: Destiny City Comics and King’s Books, both of which are located at 218 St. Helens Ave. in Tacoma. The symposium is free and open to the public. For more information visit destinycitycomics. com.

Come meet local artists who make comics. These independent writers and artists can’t wait to sell you their latest zine or other concoctions. Destiny City Zine Symposium is a seasonal event where Destiny City Comics and King’s Books offer space to artists to sell their wares to art lovers and hopeless, comic-collecting addicts. Hang out with someone that made a comic you’ve never heard of. Make someone’s day by purchasing their comic with cash.

PARTICIPANTS ENLISTED THUS FAR INCLUDE: BRANDON LEHMANN

Lehmann is a comic book illustrator, graphic novelist, illustrator and musician.

He is locally known for some of his work with Seattle Weekly.

Info: bobbymono.com COLLEEN FRAKES

Colleen Frakes is a Xeric and Ignatz Award-winning cartoonist living in Seattle.

Her autobiographical comic “Prison Island” was about her life as a member of the community of prison personnel and their families that lived on McNeil Island.

Info: www.tragicrelief.com VAGINER THINGS CLUB

Pro feminine/anti masculine gifts and zines.

Info: etsy.com/shop/VaginerThingsClub ARCHIVE SIX

80s/early 90s. When he was about 7 years old he won a complete set of 1990 Marvel superhero cards at a Cub Scout meeting.

His young mind was blown away by the art, the myriad of different heroes and villains, and their relationships with one another.

He quit Cub Scouts the following day. His obsession with these characters grew as he spent hours drawing their strange costumes and exaggerated poses and acting like he was the Silver Surfer or Sabertooth with his cousin. The two eventually started making up our own characters and meticulously drawing out all of their abilities and demeanors. Shortly after this Koehler was introduced to skateboarding and was again blown away by the artwork that emblazoned the bottoms of decks. The rules were loose and it felt like the artists were able to push the limits further, resulting in grotesque, satirical and tongue-in-cheek graphics. It sent his mind face first into an art-fueled feeding frenzy.

Additionally, growing up watching weird cartoons and horror movies, endlessly reading anything on folklore and mythology, and living part time in his imagination helped Koehler to create his own world of strange people and creatures.

He let them interact however they wanted, based on their character, their struggles and their mythologies. Koehler paints life into his characters and sets them free to explore, build homes, cause trouble, make art, work, fight, start cults, play games, create and worship gods and develop into whatever they choose.

Info: mrkoehler.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF ARCHIVE SIX

Rachelle Abellar, of Archive Six, presides over a display of the small press and zine distributor’s wares.

Knowles is the author of such titles as “Dog or Dracula,” Major Marvelous,” “Stick Guy Comics,” “Chum Bucket” and others.

Info: instagram.com/kalenknowlescomics

production company located in Tacoma.

The philosophy of the proprietors is to have fun and to take care of people.

Jennevieve Schlemmer has an extensive background in sculpture, public art and fiber arts. Her main love, however, is drawing.

She loves to play board games and role playing games and enjoys the novels of Guy Gavriel Kay and Iain M. Banks. You can find more of her work at Jennevieve.com.

Trevor Redfern has been programming and gaming since the day his dad brought home a C-64. He loves games of all styles from hearts to chess to Axis and Allies. He also enjoys composing music and drinking too much coffee.

Short Leg Studio wouldn’t be Short Leg without its original short leg, Oskar the Corgi. He is mascot, muse and companion that always keeps everyone smiling.

Info: shortlegstudio.com

MARC PALM

MASHA FIKHMAN

KALEN KNOWLES

Palm is an illustrator, designer, cartoonist, curator and organizer based in Seattle.

Most of his interests lie within one or more of these following subjects: film, animation, toys, illustration, painting, graphic design, concept design, collectibles, comics, erotica, absurdism, surrealism, science fiction, entomology, biology and books.

Info: marcpalm.carbonmade.com

For Real Surreal Club was founded in 2015 by Masha Fikhman and Michael Koehler. As two artists seeking the mystical and surreal in everyday life, they sought to bring that aesthetic out of their daydreams and into the home.

Together they create mystical relics, each one with their own cosmic back story.

For Real Surreal hopes to offer a uniquely mystical line of products that are not only practical but also fun for your home.

Info: instagram.com/mashafikhman

Archive Six is a small press and zine distributor based in Seattle. It was originally set up to distribute personal work but eventually expanded to include work centered around important topics like art, social justice, feminism, women of color, intersectionality, fat activism and survival.

The distro is run by Rachelle Abellar, a graphic designer, fat activist, self-care advocate and cat lover. She works at the Tacoma Weekly by day and rocks a long reach stapler by night.

Archive Six is a reference to an episode of “Doctor Who” titled, “Bad Wolf.” The Game Station (formerly known as Satellite Five) is a space station in Earth’s orbit circa the year 199,909, and Archive Six is where records were kept referring to contestants being transmatted into game areas. A female programmer heads to Archive Six to discover more about the Ninth Doctor but the Controller forbids it, stating that “Archive Six is out of bounds.”

The distro was named Archive Six because the literature and merch carried explores, critiques, and celebrates topics that are considered “out of bounds” when it comes to mainstream media. Info: archive6. com

Moondust Darling is a tarot reader and new age spiritual explorer whose zines include “Annoying Tarot Euphemisms” and “All My Friends are Aries.”

“As a tarot reader,” says Darling, “I’ve come to learn that certain cards cause people to react in certain ways. When we see something that makes us uncomfortable, sometimes we try to spin our reactions and make it lighter, brighter, kinder, or more easily digestible. In this sassy little zine, I cover some of my least favorite tarot euphemisms, and explore why I take issue with watering down hard cards.”

Info: moondustdarling.storenvy.com Dan received her bachelor of fine arts in digital art and animation from Digipen Institute of Technology and has been working as an artist ever since. She loves film, comic books and games.

Info: www.aimeedan.com

With Monkey House Studio, you will find coloring pages that begin a journey of the imagination. Each surrealist, sci-fi and steampunk-inspired image hints at a larger story, but the story, like the artwork, is left incomplete. As you complete the art by adding color, create a story for the image. Write it down. Have fun with it. How does the tale end? How does it begin?

Info: monkeyhousestudio.wix.com/ home

MICHAEL KOEHLER

SHORT LEG STUDIO

JULIE BALDOCK

Koehler grew up in Pittsburgh in the late

BRING IT TO BARB

Answering your questions on mental health, relationships and life issues

By Barb Rock DEAR BARB, How can you spot a chronic liar? Are there obvious signs I can watch for? I am sick of being the naïve person.

Signed, Very Wary of Liars DEAR WARY, Chronic liars will try to say certain phrases that are giveaways to their deceit. If you are armed with this list of five common indicators, you won’t fall prey to believing them.

None of us tell the truth 100 percent of the time, but white lies to save someone from having hurt feelings are one thing; deception with the intent to conceal important information is another. I might also add that omission of information is deceit as well, so don’t be fooled.

MOONDUST DARLING

AIMEE DAN

Short Leg Studio is an arts and game

The police have the benefit of lie detectors and detectives are trained to recognize deception. You, on the other hand, are less well equipped to know when someone is trying to make a fool out of you, or lie to you. Look for these signs in the language and body language from the person you suspect of lying.

The first phrase is “to be quite honest with you” — this is support for a story that is clearly a lie whereas people who don’t feel defensive don’t feel the need to say this.

The second signal is they will often tell you far too much detail as a result of trying to make their story seem realistic and cover their tracks.

The third is that a liar will automatically deny any wrongdoing, even if they weren’t accused of it yet.

The fourth is that they avoid ownership and accountability — liars try to explain themselves in the hopes that you will believe them. As a result, they use the personal pronoun “I” less often as they tell their story.

The last revealing sign is that liars will speak in short sentence fragments that don’t give a complete answer. They are trying not to reveal too much information.

There are also obvious, non-verbal cues that someone is lying, which you can observe according to psychologists at UCLA.

DOES THAT LOOK INFECTED TO YOU?

Oddball drawings.

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MONKEY HOUSE STUDIO

Baldock’s poetry is an active reminder

1. Frequent face touching, hair twirling, or picking at skin or nails 2. Sustained eye contact without looking away while they speak 3. Fidgeting, moving frequently and nervously 4. Feet pointed toward the door or away from you.

Sadly, compulsive liars bend the truth about issues large and small and many take great comfort in it. Lying feels right to a compulsive liar. Telling the truth, on the other hand, is difficult and uncomfortable.

Like any behavior that provides comfort and an escape from discomfort (i.e., alcohol, drugs, sex), lying can become addictive and hard to stop. For the compulsive liar, lying feels safe and this fuels the desire to lie even more.

Making matters even more complicated, compulsive lying is often a symptom of a much larger personality disorder, which only makes the problem more difficult to resolve. If compulsive lying is not addressed it can easily ruin one’s reputation as well as his or her relationships.

Compulsive lying can be dealt with through counseling or therapy. But like any addictive behavior (and/or personality disorder), getting someone to admit they have a problem with lying is the difficult part. They are also busy lying to themselves. Unfortunately, getting

that we can emerge victorious at any time in any place. She has the ability to unfold a moment so evocatively you may believe you’re with her when the words dissolve.

Baldock has been doing spoken word for 20 years, but keeps a low profile when it comes to the Internet. (Big Brother is watching, after all.)

Y COMICS

Y Comics is an independently owned and operated comic book publisher and seller based out of Seattle. They bring fresh new characters, amazing featured artists, and the latest in printing techniques to the game.

Proprietor Bill Coulombe is a comic book enthusiast who turned it into a fulltime job. He has always had a passion for comics, even as a child. With years planning, writing and preparing, he has now put together his very own company, Y Comics, which is inspired by such artist as Alan Moore, Stan Lee and Grant Morrison.

Info: www.ycomics.net BLUE CAT CO.

Blue Cat brings family-friendly comics that are inspired by Abrian Curington’s stories, images, tunes.

“I write fun stories about people figuring out where they belong in a vast world of magic,” says Curington. “I also showcase the worlds of others.”

Info: bluecatco.com RHODORA JACOB

These comics made by Hannako Lambert and Rhodora Jacob are now on shelves at Phoenix Comics in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The titles are “Lonely Stars” and “Oni Street Beats.”

Jacob is planning a gorilla comic drop for Bwitch Zine: an all-girls/transgender magazine to help empower female artists.

Info: Rhododo.com or www.instagram. com/rhododoodle ONE PERSON’S TRASH

One Person’s Trash is a print literary journal with a web presence whose mission is to tell homeless stories. The prose and poetry center around the experience of homelessness and the content is chiefly contributed by the homeless, formerly homeless, and people whose professional and personal lives intersect with the homeless.

One Person’s Trash launched its first issue May 22 of 2017 and aims to publish at least four times a year.

Info: www.onepersonstrash.org

someone to recognize that he or she has a problem usually requires hitting rock bottom first. If rock bottom never happens, the behavior never changes.

Don’t be complacent and allow others to lie to you when you discover it. Call them on it. Catching them and rebuking them could be the best thing for them.

Most of us know at least someone in our past who should have been called on their lying or their behavior long ago, but we simply roll our eyes.

The early years of childhood permissiveness and tolerating bad behavior and lying is what will manifest into bad behaving adults and liars. You cannot deny we are instinctively creatures of habit. I must convey the importance and lasting effect that parents can have on young children by demanding good behavior as well as honesty from their youngsters at an early age. When they are grown, they will thank you for having high expectations. My motto: Actual consequences are the only thing that changes behavior!

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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PLU GUITAR FESTIVAL FEATURES WORKSHOPS AND CONCERTS Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce the eighth annual PLU Guitar Festival on Saturday, March 10, featuring classical guitarist Paul Galbraith and fingerstyle jazz guitarist Sean McGowan.

This full day of hands-on classical and jazz guitar workshops and concerts features PLU guitar faculty members Elizabeth CD Brown and Dr. Stephen Howland alongside exciting guests. Festival participants will have the opportunity to perform with the Jazz and/or Classical Festival Guitar Orchestras, with music available in advance. All events take place at Pacific Lutheran University, in the Mary Baker Russell Music Center, with concerts held in the exquisite Lagerquist Concert Hall. All-inclusive price: $60 (general), $50 (senior) and $30 (students, grades 6+). The 2018 PLU Guitar Festival is supported in part by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, the Seattle Jazz Guitar Society, the Rosewood Guitar and Sound Island.

MULTIPLE GRAMMY AWARD WINNER HOWARD LEVY will be the University of Puget Sound Jazz Band’s guest artist on Thursday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Schneebeck Concert Hall on campus. Levy is an acknowledged master of the diatonic harmonica, a superb pianist, innovative composer, recording artist, bandleader, teacher, and producer. A resident of Chicago, he regularly performs across the United States and internationally. Equally at home with jazz, classical music, rock, folk, PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND Latin, and world music, Levy brings a fresh lyrical approach to whatever he plays. Advance tickets are $12, and available at the UPS Information Center, online at tickets.pugetsound.edu, and by phone (253) 879-3100. Presented by ASUPS Performing Arts.

Friday, March 2

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (in Lagerquist Concert Hall unless otherwise noted): 9:30 a.m. – Registration opens, lobby 9:50 a.m. – Brief welcome and introduction 10 a.m. – Classical Guitar Orchestra Workshop and Rehearsal, Elizabeth CD Brown. This hands-on class will introduce the festival classical guitar orchestra piece for beginners through advanced players.

11 a.m. – Jazz Guitar Ensemble Workshop and Rehearsal, Stephen Howland.

This hands-on class will introduce the festival jazz ensemble piece for beginners and advanced players. Electric and acoustic instruments are okay.

1 p.m. – Guitar Ensemble Concert.

This concert features the classical and jazz ensembles that rehearsed in the morning. This event is open to the public and will be streamed live by the PLU School of Arts and Communications.

2:30 p.m. – Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar Essentials, Sean McGowan, MBR 322. In this workshop, we will explore the fundamental techniques of finger style jazz guitar including walking basslines and comping, chord voicing and substitutions, single-note and chordal improvisation, as well as extended techniques such as artificial harmonics and right-hand fretting.

3:45 p.m. – Classical Guitar Session, Paul Galbraith, MBR 306. Grammy award winning guitarist Paul Galbraith will do a talk-demo on Haydn, showing Haydn sonatas and talking about Haydn’s importance for the guitar repertoire.

5 p.m. – Faculty Concert. Admission is included in the festival registration, or tickets may be purchased separately.

Featuring PLU guitar faculty Elizabeth CD Brown and Stephen Howland, as well as guests Paul Galbraith, Sean McGowan and Elliot Turner. Mary Baker Russell Music Center: Lagerquist Concert Hall.

Tickets: $8-general, $5-senior, $3-alumni, complimentary-18 and under. This event is open to the public and will be streamed live by the PLU School of Arts and Communications.

To register, call the PLU Music Office

TW PICK OF THE WEEK:

Paul Gallbraith

PHOTO COURTESY OF PLU

at (253) 535-7602. For information, visit www.plu.edu/music/workshops/guitarfestival.

GUEST FACULTY: Paul Galbraith Internationally renowned as a brilliant innovator of the classical guitar, Paul Galbraith has been working since the 1980s towards expanding the technical limits of his instrument, besides augmenting the quantity and quality of its repertoire.

Galbraith plays a unique eight-string guitar, which he developed in 1993 together with legendary luthier, David Rubio. On this instrument, Galbraith has recorded a series of highly acclaimed albums.

Galbraith’s individual approach to guitar technique stems from an idea he had in 1984 to free the right arm from holding, or resting on, the instrument.

The resulting freedom enables an unencumbered flow between movement and sound. Galbraith continued to develop and refine his new-found playing position until, by 1987, it had evolved into the cellist’s posture he is associated with today. For more information, visit: www. paul-galbraith.com.

Sean McGowan Sean McGowan is a fingerstyle jazz guitarist who combines many diverse musical influences with unconventional techniques to create a broad palette of textures within his compositions and arrangements for solo guitar.

McGowan is an avid arts educator and currently serves as an associate professor of music and the guitar program director at the University of Colorado-Denver. He earned a DMA in guitar performance from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and has conducted workshops at colleges throughout the country. For more information, visit www.seanmcgowanguitar. com or www.youtube.com/user/seanmcgowanmusic.

The Red Elvises rock Jazzbones

JAZZBONES: Get Dead, Hilltop Rats, My Life in Black and White, Good Touch, Millhous (punk, rock) 9 p.m., $8-$12 EMERALD QUEEN BRIDGE NIGHTCLUB: Chapter 5 (dance tunes), 9 p.m.

KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, LAGERQUIST CONCERT HALL: Choral Invitational (choral) 8 a.m.

REAL ART TACOMA: Sam Bogle, Holy Pinto, Fantastic Fogman, Andie L., Ayden (Indie, alt rock) 7:30 p.m., $7-$10 THE SAFE HOUSE: Chili Mutiny, Circle Twerks, The Gerbil Turds (punk) 6:30 p.m.

THE SWISS: Kry (rock) 9 p.m.

TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Gary Gulman (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, SCHNEEBECK HALL: UPS Symphony Orchestra (classical) 7:30 p.m., NC THE VALLEY: Billy Stoops and the Dirt Angels Hambone Wilson (rock) 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 3

ROCK THE DOCK: Whoopi Cat (rock) 9 p.m.

AIRPORT TAVERN: Platinum Spandex (80s music) 9 p.m., $8 DOYLE’S PUBLIC HOUSE: The Cold 102s (rock) 9 p.m.

EMERALD QUEEN BRIDGE NIGHTCLUB:

Chapter 5 (dance tunes), 9 p.m.

JAZZBONES: Kry (rock) 9 p.m.

KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC O’MALLEY’S IRISH PUB: Primary Pulse, Better Daze (rock) 9 p.m.

THE SAFE HOUSE: Ten Pole Drunk, Dead Sonics, Bitter ExLovers (punk) 6:30 p.m.

THE SWISS: Sonic Funk Orchestra (funk) 9 p.m.

TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Gary Gulman (comedy) 7:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, SCHNEEBECK HALL: UPS Wind Ensemble (classical) 7:30 p.m., NC THE VALLEY: Method 13, Monsters Among Gods, Saint Helen (metal) 8 p.m.

VINO AQUINO WINERY: Mihkel Teem, Vanessa Dawn, Ben Beckett, Rice Man (comedy) 7:30 p.m.

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, LAGERQUIST CONCERT HALL: Mu Phi Epsilon Scholarship Concert (classical) 5:30 p.m.

STONEGATE: Country Music Jam (jam) 8:00 p.m.

TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Steve Jessup (comedy) 8 p.m.

UNCLE SAM’S: Final Notice with Bob Evans (country, rock, bluegrass) 7 p.m.

Monday, March 5

THE SWISS: Open Mic Night (open mic) 7 p.m.

UNCLE SAM’S: Bartlett on bass (jam) 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 6

AIRPORT TAVERN: The Lowest Pair, Forest Beutel (banjo pickin’ crooning) 7 p.m.

DAWSON’S: Leanne Trevalyan (acoustic jam) 8 p.m., NC FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Tacoma TotemAires Barbershop Chorus (barber shop) 7 p.m.

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

ROCK THE DOCK: Bingo (it’s a game) 7 p.m.

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

THE SWISS: Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz (trivia) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: The Comedy Voice (comedy) 8 p.m., 18+, NC TACOMA URBAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: West African Dance with Etienne Capko (African) 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday, March 7

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, LAGERQUIST CONCERT HALL: Regency Voices (choral) 8 p.m., $10 DAWSON’S: Linda Myers Band (R&B, blues, jazz) 8 p.m., NC JOESEPPI’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE: Robin Miller-Richardson (piano and vocals) 5:30 p.m.

KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 8:30 p.m., NC ROCK THE DOCK: Karaoke (hit & miss musicianship) 9 p.m.

STONEGATE: The Blu Tonez (blues) 8 p.m.

TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic (comedy) 8 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox (jam) 7 p.m., NC

Thursday, March 8

THE SAFE HOUSE: Klondike Kate, MDC, SDS, The Sky Rained Heroes (punk) 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 4

THE SWISS: South Sound Ladies Rock Camp Showcase (popular) 6:30 p.m.

DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Electric Bluegrass, 4 p.m., NC PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, LAGERQUIST CONCERT HALL: Ian Quinn (Organ) 3 p.m., $10-$17

THE AGAVES GRILL: Ed Taylor Band (jazz), 6 p.m.

DAWSON’S: Billy Shew Band

(open jam) 8 p.m., NC KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 8:30 p.m., NC ROCK THE DOCK: Open Mic with Dustin (rock) 8 p.m.

STONEGATE: Power Rock Jam (rock jam) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Dana Gould (comedy) 8 p.m.

UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (rock, blues) 7 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, SCHNEEBECK HALL: UPS Jazz Orchestra (jazz) 7:30 p.m.

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Coming Events TOP PICK: ‘JAVA TACOMA: COVFEFE IS FOR CLOSERS’ Sat., March 3, 7:30-9 p.m.

The Dukesbay Theater, 508 6th Ave., Ste. 10 About once a year, something unique happens in Tacoma theatre. A situation-comedy for the stage about three life-long friends who meet every day at a Tacoma coffee house, will tickle our collective funny bone for a seventh time. Price: $10, registration required.

Info: (253) 350-7680; facebook.com/events/ 1748621118503055

‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’ Fri., March 2, 8 p.m.

Sat., March 3, 8 p.m.

Sun., March 4, 2 p.m.

Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood Amanda Wingfield strives to give meaning and direction to her life and the lives of her children, though her methods are ineffective and irritating. Tom seeks escape in alcohol and the world of the movies and Laura, handicapped, has receded more and more into herself.

A drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty, and one of the most famous plays of the modern theatre. A Lakewood Playhouse premier directed by South Sound theater veteran Michael O’Hara. Plays through March 11. Ages: Suitable for all ages, but parental guidance is suggested. Price: $26 general; $23 military and seniors; $20 students/educators.

Info: www.lakewoodplayhouse.org; (253) 588-004 DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY PARTY Fri., March 2, 10:30 a.m.

Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 114th birthday. Join us for stories, crafts and other fun activities. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304; piercecountylibrary.org/calendar PRINCESS PAINT: LITTLE MERMAID Fri., March 2, 2-4:30 p.m.

Uncorked Canvas, 711 St. Helens Ave., Ste. 202 Uncork your creativity – no experience necessary.

We will guide you through every step of the painting.

Price: $40, must register.

Info: (253) 432-4052; facebook.com/events/ 2064806863844858 “PLAYDATES” – TOYS FROM THE WSHS COLLECTION Fri., March 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave. “PlayDates” celebrates some of the most popular toys in America through a look into the collections of the Washington State Historical Society. Decades of fun are represented through play-sets, games, and things that “go.” Ages: All ages Price: $14 Adult, $11 Seniors/youth/student/military (with ID), children 0-5 free, WSHS members aways free. Info: (253) 272-3500; washingtonhistory.org DRAGON ‘FLEAS’ MARKET Fri., March 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

5503 Wollochet Dr. N.W., Gig Harbor A grand and diverse collection of treasures will be for sale. Collectibles, antiques, jewelry, books, small furniture, housewares, sporting goods, garden items and so much more. Exciting raffle events will be held twice a day. Ages: All ages. Price:

Free at attend. Info: (253) 225-0144

ENAMELED PINCH POTS Sat., March 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, 3833 6th Ave. These small decorative bowls are rich and elegant, giving the appearance of folded fabric. Starting with copper tooling foil, Jean will show you how to form the flat copper into a bowl shape. Price: $95 plus $20 materials. Info: (253) 227-1694; facebook.com/ events/528389427560836 DANCE FOR SINGLE PEOPLE OVER 40 Sat., March 3, 8-11 p.m.

AmVets Post 1, 5717 S. Tyler St. Join our singles dance and dance to classic rock music. Enjoy our huge dance floor and meet other singles who like to dance.

Price: Free. Info: (253) 472-2552; facebook.com/ events/333616837150279 ROSE PRUNING DEMO Sat., March 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St. Consulting rosarians from the Tacoma Rose Society and Metro Parks staff will demonstrate rose-pruning techniques and share information on how to care for roses and get them ready for the growing season.

Price: Free. Info: (253) 591-5328; facebook.com/ events/171739416883575 EARRING DESIGN WITH MICKI LIPPE Sun., March 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, 3833 6th Ave. Learn to push your design skills with award-winning jeweler Micki Lippe. Through lectures, demonstrations and hands on help, Lippe will help you to improve your ability to think outside of the box, and get to a new place in your own sense of design. Price: $100. Info: (253) 2271694; facebook.com/events/ 2391095684249429 GUA SHA FUNDAMENTALS Sun., March 4, 2-6 p.m.

Northwest Academy For The Healing Arts, 201 N. Yakima Ave. Hands-on workshop for massage therapists’ continuing education. Gua sha provides instant and lasting pain relief and can be easily integrated into a massage session.

Beautiful handmade copper gua sha tools will be for sale at workshop. Price: $85 + gua sha tool. Info: (253) 572-9284; facebook.com/ events/296260987445116 CATHOLIC MASS Sun., March 4, 7 p.m.

Saint Patrick Catholic Church, N. 12 and J St. Not a morning person?

Gone all weekend at a soccer tournament? Are you a late night prayer? Saint Patrick Catholic Church

will celebrate Mass at 7 p.m. for all our night owls.

Join us for this exciting new worship experience. Price: Free. Info: (253) 3832783; saintpats.org

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW Mon., March 5, 1-2 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. No background required.

Open discussion and practical applications at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Price: Free. Info: (253) 564-4402; saintandrewstacoma.org DROP-IN HELP WITH WORKSOURCE Mon., March 5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 2-4 p.m.

Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. WorkSource employment experts help you with your specific questions about all things employment-related — resumes, unemployment claims, job coaching and interview prep. Ages: Adults. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304; piercecountylibrary.org/calendar SOURCES, CITATIONS AND COCOA Mon., March 5, 12:151:15 p.m.

UW-Tacoma Library, 1900 Commerce St. Need help finding sources or formatting citations as you wrap up your winter quarter projects? Join us in the Snoqualmie Building foyer for these special drop-in hours.

Price: Free. Info: (253) 6924440; facebook.com/events/ 2007163142645600 TRIVIA TUESDAY Tues., March 6, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Mix, 635 St. Helens Ave. Come out and join us for our third installment of Trivia Tuesday. This month’s hosts are your White Knight and Miss Debutante 24, Robert Foxx VanHelsing Star, and Ventura Starr.

The topic: Star Trek. Price: No cover. Info: (253) 383-4327, facebook.com/ events/142629343096277

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ARGENTINE TANGO ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS Tues., March 6, 6:307:30 p.m.

Backstreet Tango, 3505 S. 14th St. You will learn the basic elements for this wonderful dance by a certified professional instructors. Dancers can start on any Sunday; no need to wait for the start of another series. Stop by for a complimentary class. Ages: 16 years of age and up with guardian. Price: $40 for your first eight classes, first class is complimentary. Info: (253) 304-8296; backstreettango.com

CHANNELING FOR THE WRITER Wed., March 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Crystal Voyage, 3802 S. Cedar St. Feeling frustrated with words? Transform your writing onto a higher plane with channeling. Discover new ways to tap into your inner voice and translate those messages into deep, meaningful thoughts on paper.

Price: $10. Info: (253) 272-4367; facebook.com/ events/141339709998711 WEEKLY BOOK GROUP Thurs., March 8, 6:309:30 p.m.

Crystal Voyage, 3802 S. Cedar St. Book discussion group with CJ Mortinson. Thursday Spiritual Book Group: “Women, Food and God: An unexpected path to almost everything” by Geneen Roth. This book is not just for women; men are also welcome. Price: $10 each week, cash at door.

Info: (253) 272-4367; facebook.com/events/ 1798557290185904

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Wed., March 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.

Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support?

Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support. Price: Free. Info: (253) 9223221; asiapacificculturalcenter.org

EDIBLE GARDENS: STARTING FROM SEEDS Thurs., March 8, 6-8 p.m.

Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Explore the basics of successful vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest– from seed to table. These free monthly workshops are held at locations around Pierce County. Ages: All ages. May not be suitable for very young children. Price: Free.

Registration required. Info: (253) 798-4133; piercecountywa.org/ediblegardens

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS OPEN PLAY Wed., March 7, 6:30-9 p.m.

Tacoma Games, 3013 6th Ave. Setting and character level may vary with rotating DMs. Seating is limited.

See store for details. Price: Table fee $5. Info: (253) 301-2137; facebook.com/ events/123677991716254

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GRLS STUDIO BOOK CLUB Tues., March 6, 7-9 p.m.

GRLS Studio, 728 Pacific Ave. Join us for our monthly women’s book club at GRLS Studio. Light refreshments provided. New members are always welcome (even if you didn’t read the book). Price: Free. Info: facebook.com/ events/892320807589514 USING TECHNOLOGY TO STAY CONNECTED Tues., March 6, 1-3 p.m.

FND Insurance, 2405 N. Pearl Street, Ste. 2 Technology is a great way to stay connected to friends and family. Find out how you can use social networking sites and video chat services to keep in touch. Price: No cover.

Info: (253) 302-5579; facebook.com/events/ 1466667493455036

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WSU Extension 4-H STEM Extension Coordinator (2 positions). WSU Youth and Families has an opening in both Pierce and King Counties. This posting will be used to fill 1 position in each county. Please indicate your county preference in your application materials.

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Notices

Notices NO. PUY-CS-CS-2017-0044 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON

ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE Northwest Towing, at 2025 S 341st Pl, Federal Way on 3/6/2018.

In compliance with the RCW46.55.130. at 3:00 p.m.

Viewing of cars from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Registered Tow Number 5695.

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Shelia Pelt

Petitioner,

v.

Galen Yallup Jr.

Respondent,

The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.

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

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

This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act.

ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE Fife Towing, Fife Recovery Service & NW Towing, at 1313 34th Ave E, Fife on 3/8/2018. In compliance with the RCW46.55.130 at 11:00 a.m. Viewing of cars from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Registered Tow Numbers 5009, 5421, 5588.

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NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for April 4, 2018 at 9:45 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.

Dated January 24, 2018 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585

TO: Leanne Krewson

TO: Leanne Krewson

Case Style: Re: K.,M

Case Style: Re: K.,A

Case Number: PUY-PC-CV-2017-0108

Case Number: PUY-PC-CV-2017-0111

Nature of Case: Per Capita

Nature of Case: Per Capita YOU ARE HEREBY summoned to appear and respond to the Civil Complaint/Petition filed by the above named Petitioner in the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, located at 1451 E 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

A(n) Initial Hearing is scheduled at the above-named Court on April 10th, 2018, at 10:00 AM You must respond in writing to the civil complaint/ petition within twenty (20) days after the date of the first publication of this summons. You must serve a copy of your written answer on the Petitioner and file with this Court an affidavit of service.

Failure to file a written response may result in a default judgment entered against you.

The parties have the right to legal representation at their own expense and effort. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court.

Copies of the Civil Complaint/Petition and this Summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 1451 E. 31st St., Tacoma, WA 98404.

If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 680-5585.

TO: Leanne Krewson Case Style: Re: K.,A Case Number: PUY-PC-CV-2017-0109 Nature of Case: Per Capita YOU ARE HEREBY summoned to appear and respond to the Civil Complaint/Petition filed by the above named Petitioner in the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, located at 1451 E 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

A(n) Initial Hearing is scheduled at the abovenamed Court on April 10th, 2018, at 10:00 AM You must respond in writing to the civil complaint/petition within twenty (20) days after the date of the first publication of this summons. You must serve a copy of your written answer on the Petitioner and file with this Court an affidavit of service.

Failure to file a written response may result in a default judgment entered against you.

The parties have the right to legal representation at their own expense and effort. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court.

Copies of the Civil Complaint/Petition and this Summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 1451 E. 31st St., Tacoma, WA 98404.

If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 680-5585.

TO: Leanne Krewson Case Style: Re: M-K.,A Case Number: PUY-PC-CV-2017-0110 Nature of Case: Per Capita YOU ARE HEREBY summoned to appear and respond to the Civil Complaint/Petition filed by the above named Petitioner in the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, located at 1451 E 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

A(n) Initial Hearing is scheduled at the abovenamed Court on April 10th, 2018, at 10:00 AM You must respond in writing to the civil complaint/petition within twenty (20) days after the date of the first publication of this summons. You must serve a copy of your written answer on the Petitioner and file with this Court an affidavit of service.

Failure to file a written response may result in a default judgment entered against you.

The parties have the right to legal representation at their own expense and effort. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court.

Copies of the Civil Complaint/Petition and this Summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 1451 E. 31st St., Tacoma, WA 98404.

If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 680-5585.

YOU ARE HEREBY summoned to appear and respond to the Civil Complaint/Petition filed by the above named Petitioner in the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, located at 1451 E 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

A(n) Initial Hearing is scheduled at the abovenamed Court on April 10th, 2018, at 10:00 AM You must respond in writing to the civil complaint/petition within twenty (20) days after the date of the first publication of this summons. You must serve a copy of your written answer on the Petitioner and file with this Court an affidavit of service.

Failure to file a written response may result in a default judgment entered against you.

The parties have the right to legal representation at their own expense and effort. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court.

Copies of the Civil Complaint/Petition and this Summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 1451 E. 31st St., Tacoma, WA 98404.

If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 680-5585.

IN THE COURT OF THE PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS WILLIAMS, RITA, Petitioner, vs.

YOUNG, DONALD, Respondent.

NO. PUY-CV-PO-2017-0142 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The COURT OF THE PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS to: DONALD A. YOUNG. (Respondent) YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear on TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.., At the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, 1451 East 31st St, Tacoma, WA 98404 and respond to the petition filed against you pursuant to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Protection and Anti-Harassment Civil Code (PTC ch. 7.16). If you fail to respond, an order of protection will be issued against you for one (1) year from the date you are required to appear. A temporary order of protection has been issued against you, restraining you from the following: (contact the court for a complete copy of the Temporary Order) (1) You are restrained from causing petitioner or any of the minor children residing with petitioner any physical harm, bodily injury, assault including sexual assault, and from molesting, harassing, threatening, or stalking the same.

(2) You are restrained from coming near or having any contact whatsoever with the parties, in person or through others, direct or indirectly.

(3) You are further restrained from entering the petitioner’s residence, school or place of employment.

A copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and ex parte order for protection has been filed with the clerk of this court.

DATED January 9, 2018 Jamey LaPointe-McCloud, Court Clerk

TO: Leanne Krewson Case Style: Re: M-K., M Case Number: PUY-PC-CV-2017-0112

Nature of Case: Per Capita YOU ARE HEREBY summoned to appear and respond to the Civil Complaint/Petition filed by the above named Petitioner in the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, located at 1451 E 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

Notices NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0052 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON WSFC

Petitioner,

v.

Jonathan Bazan Sr.

Respondent,

The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.

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

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

This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act. NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for March 28th, 2018 at 9:45 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.

Dated February 26, 2018 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585 NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0051 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON WSFC

Petitioner,

v.

Madeline Brown

Respondent,

The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.

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

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

This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act. NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for March 28th, 2018 at 9:30 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.

Dated February 26, 2018 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585 To John Doe: Cause no: 17-304-205-5 In regard to guardianship of D.J.F and R.J.F (born 5/30/17) Nature of Case: Guardianship of minor children Michael Maurice Greenhouse Alicia Cassandra Greenhouse Vs Shontelle Monique Greenhouse John Doe SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION YOU ARE HERBY SUMMONED to appear on WEDNESDAY March 7, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

Location: 930 Tacoma Ave S., Tacoma, WA 98402.

Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce room 100 Day: Wednesday Date: March 7, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

This is an adequate cause hearing. You have the right to lawyer at your own expense.

Wanted WANTED:

Old Post Cards, Photo Albums, Menus, Shipping, Railroad, Airplane Automobile Items, Old Pens, Watches, Costume Jewelry, Quilts, Toys, Musical Instruments, Native American and Any Small Antiques.

(253) 752-8105

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A(n) Initial Hearing is scheduled at the abovenamed Court on April 10th, 2018, at 10:00 AM You must respond in writing to the civil complaint/ petition within twenty (20) days after the date of the first publication of this summons. You must serve a copy of your written answer on the Petitioner and file with this Court an affidavit of service.

Failure to file a written response may result in a default judgment entered against you.

The parties have the right to legal representation at their own expense and effort. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court.

Copies of the Civil Complaint/Petition and this Summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 1451 E. 31st St., Tacoma, WA 98404.

If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 680-5585.

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Volunteers WANTED: PIANO PLAYER Tacoma Banjo club is looking for a piano player to play 20’s 30’s & 40’s Music. This is a very rewarding and fun activity for a person. The group performs at retirement centers, puyallup fair, private events, senior care centers. This is a volunteer position. We have about 20 Banjo players and two piano players that share performances. If you are interested to be apart of this great and fun group please contact Gary Hauenstein at 253 686 2413.

THE FIFE MILTON FOOD BANK WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS SUPPORT IN 2017. LOCAL BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTED A LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD PLUS OVER $24,000 WHICH ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE FOOD TO MORE THAN 1,900 FAMILIES (7,300 CLIENTS) WITH OVER 129,000 POUNDS OF FOOD. WE HAVE 54 VOLUNTEERS WHO LOGGED MORE THAN 4,000 HOURS THIS YEAR. THE FOOD BANK IS SPONSORED BY ST. MARTIN OF TOURS CHURCH AND IS LOCATED BEHIND THE CHURCH (2303 54TH AVE. E., FIFE).

Volunteer to help an Isolated Elder Make a difference in someone’s life! Senior Companions and Senior Friends are volunteers whose friendship helps seniors maintain their independence through regular visits and assistance with errands.

Senior Companion volunteers must be 55+, low-income and serve 15 hrs/week to receive a tax free stipend. Senior Friend volunteers must be 18+ and serve 2 hrs/ month – no stipend.

Eligible volunteers will pass a background check and attend training before being matched with an elder needing your help. Call Sarah (253-722-5686) or Linda (253-722-5691) at Lutheran Community Services for more information & an application VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES NEEDED FOR RESIDENTS IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES The Pierce County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, assertive, and skilled communicators to be volunteer ombudsman. As a LTC Ombudsman, you will visit an assisted living community or a skilled nursing community, working to ensure that resident rights are being protected and helping residents resolve problems they are unable to solve on their own. Volunteer ombudsman are trained and certified and dedicate 4 hours a week or 16 hours a month. Ongoing support, case staffing, team-meetings, and trainings are provided each month. For more information please call 253 798-3789 or Email Kgavron@co.pierce. wa.us. Or visit www. co.pierce.wa.us/index. aspx?NID=1302 Wanted: Volunteers for groceries.

The Empowerment Center currently has a limited number of openings for volunteers in our food bank. These positions will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Come volunteer and receive free groceries! El Shaddai Christian Ministries/The Empowerment Center, 4340 Pacific Ave., Tacoma WA 98148.

For more information contact us at 253-677-7740.

City of Fife Needs You! We are looking for passionate applicants for open positions on our volunteer Boards and Commissions. Openings are on the Arts Commission, Parks Board, Tree Board and Youth Commission. Applications are accepted year round, but first review will be 3/24/17. Online Application: www.cityoffife. org/getinvolved.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: VOLUNTEER MORE, TWEET LESS CHI Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care has some great ways for you to serve the community and make meaningful connections. Those near the end of life need help with living. If you have 1-4 hours a week to read to someone, lis-

ten to their stories, run errands, make phone calls, or welcome people to our hospice facility, then we have several opportunities for you. Join us in the new year for trainings scheduled in January and March. Log onto w w w. c h i f r a n c i s c a n . org and click “hospice and palliative care” in the “our services” tab to learn more. Or call James Bentley at 253538-4649 #PROJECTFEEDTACOMA There are about 2,000 homeless in Tacoma and about 1.000 beds.

Many are families with children. Please help #PROJECTFEEDTACOMA to provide some basic necessities. All items donated will go directly to people on the street.

PROJECT FEED TACOMA is 100% volunteer.

This is a true grass roots organization and they really need your help. For more information and to find more go to www. projectfeedtacoma.org.

Can you help with some urgent needs as winter approaches? Here are some suggestions and a huge THANK YOU! Needed: Warm Socks for Men, Women and Children; Warm Hats; Gloves; Peanut Butter and Jam/Jelly; Crackers, Chips and non-perishable snacks; Individually wrapped granola bars or protein bars; cookies; lotion; lip balm; tampons and sanitary napkins; wipes; soap, shampoo and conditioner; gallon sized freezer bags. A BIG THANKS TO THE COPPER DOOR FOR ALLOWING PROJECT FEED TACOMA TO COLLECT DONATIONS THERE. Help hard-working families by volunteering with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)! Provide free income tax preparation to low and moderate income households.

Locations throughout Pierce County.

Day, evening and weekend hours available (February to April 2017). Volunteers can serve as tax preparers, quality reviewers, greeters, or interpreters (for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired tax payers).

Free training provided.

Learn more and apply online at www.VolunteerTaxHelp.org.

Volunteer meals on Wheels Driver Seeking a volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver.

Delivers frozen meals once a week in the Pierce County area, mileage reimbursement.

Must have a clean background check, WA driver’s license, car insurance and food handlers card. Call front desk for more info: 253-272-8433

Food Bank Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank on the Eastside of Tacoma, WA is powered strictly by volunteers. We provide much needed food and other basic household items to people in need on a weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better.

Donate as much or as little of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and we’ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer.

Contact 253-2122778.

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