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Seattle businesses seriously consider their options of moving to Tacoma By Andrew Fickes
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A unanimous vote by Seattle City Council to approve a scaled-down head tax starting next year – equaling $275 per employee, per year for for-profit companies grossing $20 million annually – woke up Tacoma business leaders and sparked an overt reaction in the form of a 30-second video posted by the TacomaPierce County Chamber on Facebook. The video message directly targets Seattle-based companies toying with the idea of setting up shop in the South Puget Sound, and touting the South Puget Sound’s businessfriendly climate and no-tax-on-jobs policy. The video, posted on Facebook on May 16, has since attracted 23,000 views and 304 shares (https:// business.facebook.com/tacomapiercecountychamber/videos/1762752867094150). It represents the first volley at Seattle, and was a precursor to Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, on May 22, convening a press conference to announce to the region that the county is open to business and to publicly propose the creation of a county-wide family-wage jobs credit of at least $275
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Community activists and organizers often use Citizens Forums to not only address council but to keep informed with other neighborhood issues in other neighborhoods around the city. By John Larson
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itizens Forum, a monthly opportunity for the public to speak during Tacoma City Council meetings, has been under review for the past few months. For years, the council has allotted time once a month for the public to speak about
items not on that evening’s agenda. In general, citizens are to discuss topics over which the council could act upon. An occasional speaker will speak about issues outside the council’s jurisdiction, such as United States foreign policy. Such detours are generally tolerated, but the increasingly unruliness of Citizens Forums in 2017 caused the council to take action. Profanity and personal attacks against council members led
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to the council cancelling the forum for January. For the past four months they have been held at a later point in the meeting, after the unfinished business on the agenda. The council awarded a contract to Center for Dialog and Resolution, in the amount of $25,000, to study the forums and offer recommendations on how to make them more effective. The local organization u See FORUM / page A7
SIX TACOMA NEIGHBORHOODS TARGETED FOR TAX BREAKS AS ‘OPPORTUNITY ZONES’ By Steve Dunkelberger
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Governor Jay Inslee has designated six Tacoma neighborhoods “Opportunity Zones” under a federal program that encourages private investment by providing tax benefits to people who invest in jobcreating ventures within the targeted areas. Tacoma’s “Opportunity Zones” are located in the Hilltop, Old City Hall, Tacoma Mall-Nalley Valley, the Brewery District, the Lincoln and East Tacoma neighborhoods. The designations came through an effort by Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development office, Pierce County, the Tacoma-Pierce Economic Development Board, and the Puyallup Indian Tribe. The current and would-be business owners and developers with eyes on these neighborhoods could receive special federal tax breaks for reinvestments in these traditionally disadvantaged or economically distressed neighborhoods as another way to increase local employment and business activity “We are pleased to receive these designations,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “The location of six Opportunity Zones in Tacoma will offer a boost u See ZONES / page A6
TACOMA MALL OWNER PLANS FOR FUTURE OF COMPLEX
Celebration of Nancy Davis’ life postponed
The celebration of life for Nancy Davis, originally scheduled for Sunday, June 3, has been postponed to allow time for her family to process the loss of its matriarch and to settle her affairs. Davis, the “Champion of the Eastside” and Tacoma’s disenfranchised communities in general, passed away quietly at her home on April 26. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Metro Parks Foundation to establish a scholarship fund in honor of Nancy Davis. The Tacoma Weekly will announce the date and time of the celebration as those details are determined.
RENDERING COURTESY OF TACOMA MALL
The retail hub is primed for a makeover to stay current with shopping trends and expectations. By John Larson
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The owner of Tacoma Mall has plans for the future that take into account changes in the retail landscape and consumer spending habits. These could bring in new stores and restaurants, and the return of movie screens to the complex. Charles Davis is senior vice president of development west for Simon Prop-
erty Group, which owns the mall. On May 29 he met with Tacoma City Council’s Economic Development Committee to share ideas about redevelopment. Davis presented some information on the changing retail industry. Some large chains are struggling as a result of taking on too much debt. He said in general retailers are optimistic. Simon malls on average have a 95 percent occupancy rate. Simon
has invested in some retailers, such as Aeropostale. It now has control over 12 Sears stores, including the one at Tacoma Mall. The store is targeted for demolition. Plans call for replacing it with several retail stores ranging in size from 10,000 to 30,000 square feet. The current Sears store is 162,000 square feet. Davis said the trend for department stores is to reduce their size. A movie u See MALL / page A6
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VIEWER TIPS LEAD DEPUTIES TO WANTED CHILD RAPIST By David Rose
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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. If you’ve got any ideas, please send them to jgimse@tacomaweekly.com
Deputies say wanted sex offender Ryan Tyas didn’t even look like the same person when they tracked him down after the convicted child rapist was featured on DAVID ROSE “Washington’s Most Wanted.” The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says “Washington's Most Wanted” viewer tips to Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County directed deputies to some woods off 130th Street Northwest in the Gig Harbor area. They found the 42-year-old living in a tent and arrested him on May 24.
“He had shaved his head and face, changed his appearance so he knew we were looking for him but the multiple calls led us to where he
was and we were able to get him into custody," said Pierce County Sheriff's Det. Ed Troyer. Tyas had reportedly been traveling around Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana since January and had just recently returned to the Gig Harbor area. He was booked into the Pierce County jail on his warrant for failure to register as a Level II sex offender after he was convicted of two counts of child molestation in the first degree and one count of rape in the third degree. Tyas is “Washington’s Most Wanted” capture #992 thanks to tips from viewers. “Washington’s Most Wanted” airs every Friday at 11 p.m. on Q13 Fox and Saturday night at 9:30 on JOEtv and 10:30 on Q13 Fox.
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The number of Washington residents packing up and moving from Seattle to Tacoma for better prices on housing has been on the rise. Between that and the growth of the University of Washington-Tacoma, there is a demand for affordable, well-located housing in Tacoma. The university dorms – Court 17 at Market Street – are regularly at capacity. Consequently, many students have sought housing close to campus, but outside of the dormitory. Cathy Reines, president and CEO of Koz Development, explained that this is why her company decided to break ground last September on a micro-unit complex right outside of the university’s city footprint. They chose the location, she explained, to complement Court 17. Reines said that it is meant to provide a housing option for students who didn’t want to live in a dorm, or couldn’t due to a lack of available rooms. The complex is made up of 104 separate micro-units, or small studio apartments. It was engineered to cater to the needs of students and young professionals. Depending on whether you choose a street-level apartment or one with a view of the waterfront or Mount Rainier, the price will fluctuate between approximately $850 and $900 a unit. They wanted an efficient, yet reasonable option for
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students who wish to live outside of the dorms, so utilities are marketed as one of their top-selling points. Sewage, electricity, water, personal wi-fi, etc. are included in the initial rent. Cathy Reines said that Koz Development is “happy to offer housing students wanting to live near campus,” and that they view this as a “great win-win for everybody” involved. They are hoping to be open in the fall, but by winter quarter at the latest, and are launching a website for leasing most likely in the next 30 days so that if students want to reserve a room, it’s available for them. Koz Development is also working on two more apartment developments in Tacoma. Their new program on Puyallup Avenue is set to begin breaking ground in 30 days. While it is additionally set to provide student housing as well, it will not just be made up of studio apartments. They are constructing larger apartments in the hope of attracting families to live in the building. Since it is near a street car stop, it is set to be far more mixed demographically, rather than being primarily composed of college students. Koz’s other project is on Martin Luther King Jr. Way, set to begin construction in early 2019. Like the project on Puyallup Avenue, it is likely to see more diverse demographics and even young families living in the building.
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Frustrations over Tideflats, inaction in subarea plan process mark one-year anniversary By Steve Dunkelberger
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The City of Tacoma is preparing to dive into the multiyear subarea plan of the Tideflats without the Port of Tacoma’s support or funding, after a year of inaction on even determining how the process would work or what other governments would be “partners” versus “stakeholders.” Tacoma wants the Puyallup Tribe as a partner since much of the Tideflats fall within the reservation and any developments on the working waterfront must be done in “collaboration” and “consultation” with the tribe under the decades-old Land Claims Settlement. The port wants to add a seat at the planning table for Pierce County because of the regional significance of the industrial waterfront to commerce as well as to be consistent with its reading of the Land Claims Settlement. In rough terms, that would put the debate of the city and the tribe primed to champion more environmental restrictions, with the port and county siding more on job creation through looser restrictions. Tacoma City Council adopted a resolution last May to kick off the subarea planning process for the Tideflats. Press announcements from the city and port mentioned collaboration and partnership and transparency of the process soon followed. Some people even questioned the rationale of having interim regulations against new fossil fuel developments in the Tideflats since the subarea plan would tackle such issues and would only take a short time. Then the politicking started. Nothing substantive has happened since. Nothing. Well, patience has run thin, prompting the city to ponder just going it alone. A decision on what happens now could come as early as this week. “This is all about making the port a vibrant and viable place,” City Councilmember Ryan Mello said. “I don’t know why they don’t want to get down to work. We have
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Rising interest of the future of the Tacoma Tideflats in recent years prompted the City of Tacoma and Port of Tacoma to agree, in theory, to do a subarea plan for the working waterfront. A year has passed since that process started with little action because no one can agree on the rules.
given them a long time to talk about these issues. They have been dancing around this for a year now.” The announcement from a year ago outlined the issues and planned partnership between the city and the port to co-fund a subarea plan for the Tideflats and that starting u See SUBAREA / page A7
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MAN CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING ATTEMPTS SUICIDE IN JAIL
On Tuesday, the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office charged Christopher Fitzpatrick, 39, and Maria Counts, 29, with rape, kidnapping, and possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of Lily Christopherson, 15. Fitzpatrick, a convicted sex offender, was ordered and held on $2,000,000 bail. Counts is being held on $500,000 bail. Meanwhile, Christopherson is still missing. “There’s nothing more important than protecting our children,” said Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. “And there are no crimes more serious than those against our children.” In a new development, the Pierce
County Sheriff’s Department confirms that within hours of his arraignment, Fitzpatrick tried to commit suicide in the Pierce County Jail. “About 4 p.m. Tuesday while in the shower, Fitzpatrick was handed a towel. He tore it in half and tried to hang himself from the door,” said Sheriff’s Department Spokesman, Detective Ed Troyer. “A corrections deputy intervened and he was taken to the hospital.” Fitzpatrick is expected to recover and stand trial in July. On May 9, Lily’s mother, Lena Winters, called Bonney Lake Police to report her daughter was missing. That same day, Fitzpatrick and Counts met Lily at the Federal Way Transit Cen-
ter. The evidence indicates she was drugged, raped, photographed nude, and pimped out to at least two men. After a $5,000 reward was offered in the case, police found and arrested Fitzpatrick at a home in Lakewood. Counts was arrested at a Tumwater motel. Anyone who has seen Lily Christopherson or knows where she can be found, please call the Bonney Lake Police Department or 911. “The world of sex trafficking is seedy and it’s dangerous,” Lindquist said. “It’s important we find Lily.” Charges are only allegations and a person is presumed innocent unless he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
TWO MAGELLANIC PENGUIN CHICKS HATCH AT ZOO “Pink” and “Red” now have two hungry mouths to feed. The Magellanic penguin parents, known by the colors of the bands on their wings, welcomed two chicks in their burrow at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium earlier this week. Zookeepers and a veterinarian gave them their wellchick examinations. Zoo head veterinarian Dr. Karen Wolf carefully examined each chick for overall body condition and energy and hydration levels to assess their health. “They look healthy and in good condition and were very active during their physical examinations,” said Wolf. The chick hatched on May 21 weighed 5.4 ounces, and the chick hatched on May 22 weighed 4.3 ounces, Wolf said. “Pink and Red are very attentive parents,” said staff biologist Amanda Shaffer. The parents take turns brooding the chicks, keeping them warm with a special patch on their abdomen that allows the chicks contact with their skin, Shaffer said. The new little family of four is on exhibit in the Penguin Point habitat at the zoo, but spotting the chicks will take patience. They’re safely hidden under one of the parents while they’re being kept warm during the day, coming out occasionally for feeding. The parents feed the chicks a slurry of regurgitated fish after the adults have
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HOUSING’S GETTING WILD
By Laurie Jinkins
As more people talk to me about affordable housing, I’ve realized it’s not just one problem. It means different things for different people. For homeless people, for example, it means we need more beds in shelters and totally free apartments. After all, 60 percent of the homeless have no source of income (according to Pierce County’s 2018 “Point in Time” study). They simply can’t pay anything, but they need a place to live. From another rung of the ladder I hear about young families trying to buy their first house. With the median sale price of a house almost $300,000 in Tacoma, it’s hard. Not many families have $30,000 or more for a down payment. And the competition for houses is fierce. When these families can’t buy, they rent. And because middle class families can pay a pretty high rent each month, rental prices have been going up. This makes it harder for lower income people to afford apartments and rental houses. Sounds impossible, doesn’t it? It’s frustrating for sure, but we actually can make progress. There are likely more solutions at the local level than at the state level. Ways the State can help include putting more money into the Housing Trust Fund to help developers create more low-income housing, investing in infrastructure (sewer and water) in developable areas in exchange for developers creating affordable housing, investing in more civil legal aid to help those faced with evictions and considering allowing local governments more flexibility around rent control and eviction standards.
State solutions can complicate things though. Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA) says counties have to push growth into zones, in cities and suburbs, in order to protect farmland and wilderness. We all want to protect farmland and wilderness – at least I do – but then where do we put new homes? In the cities and suburbs. As the affordable housing problem gets worse, we’re hearing more and more about “densification,” which is planning-speak for putting more homes into the same amount of space. Tacoma’s Proctor Station is a prime example. On a block where I used to get spare keys and teriyaki, there are now 150 apartments and a dozen shops. That’s density! A lot of people in the neighborhood – including some of my friends – didn’t like the idea of a six-story building, and I have to admit, I have mixed feelings. But maybe because I work with laws like the GMA, I understand the trade-offs we have to make. If I want to buy local fruits and vegetables at the grocery store or the farmers’ market, we have to protect farm land. If I want to hike and camp, we have to protect wilderness. And unless we build a wall around Pierce County, people will keep moving here. But big apartment buildings aren’t the only way to densify our neighborhoods. There are less dramatic steps we can take. Smaller lots, for example. In Tacoma, the standard lot size in most residential zones is 5,000 square feet. That’s actually a lot of space, especially if a one-story house is 2,000 square feet, or a two-story is 1,500. By allowing construction on smaller lots, we can increase the number of houses without sacrificing the single-family character of our neighborhoods. And
people like me who don’t want big yards won’t have to care for them. Allowing duplexes is another way to increase density without tall buildings. Many cities – Denver, for example – routinely mix duplexes with single-family homes, without hurting property values. A lot of Denver duplexes sell for almost $1 million a side. Not bad for a shared wall! Several Pierce County cities encourage “detached accessory dwelling units” (DADUs); Tacoma is studying the concept. A DADU is separate from the main house and is essentially a second, smaller house on the same property. DADUs are often homes for family members who need to be nearby but don’t need constant supervision, like an aging parent or disabled adult child. DADUs can also provide rental income for low-income seniors or be a guest house for visitors. And of course, local government can insist builders include affordable units when they put up large apartment buildings. Or – like Seattle – cities can tax big employers to pay for affordable housing. I guess the point is that every solution brings a new problem. Most of us don’t like change, and none of us likes to be told what to do. But if we’re going to welcome thousands of new people and be a good home for the folks already here, we need denser neighborhoods. I’m ready to help make them as great as the neighborhoods we already have.
with pay as high as $100,000 or more. There is no question about the gravity of Seattle’s homelessness. A PSBJ study estimated the region is spending more than $1 billion on homelessness. Homelessness is a universal issue in which cities vying for Amazon’s HQ2 face. In Seattle, a 2017 homeless census showed just under 12,000 compared with 4,100 in Dallas, according to data collected by Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance. (Dallas is believed to be on Amazon’s finalist list). But railing against Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and large employers does not solve the problem. It only exacerbates it and leads to “anti-business” and “job killer” labels, which are hard to shed. Just ask officials in Massachusetts. In the early 1970s, Massachusetts became known as “Taxachusetts” because of its high taxes. Commonwealth leaders embarked on a long road to change that perception. According to the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MBPC) in 1977 that state had the nation’s third highest level of state and local taxes as a percent of personal income – 13.8 percent. “Since the late 1970s, tax policy in the Commonwealth has changed dramatically,” MBPC reported. In 1980, a statewide proposition reduced property taxes and then in the 1990s, the state significantly reduced income tax rates. As a result, between 1977 and 2011, Massachusetts
reduced taxes more than all but one other state and dropped the percentage of state and local taxes as a percent of personal income to 10.8 percent. The more friendly business climate made a huge difference. GE, frustrated with Connecticut’s high taxes and stifling regulations, moved its corporate headquarters to Boston in 2016. Joe Brennan, president of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), said, “If there’s one single takeaway from General Electric’s decision to relocate its headquarters, it’s that Connecticut’s policymakers cannot view it as an isolated case. The conditions that led to this decision exist for many companies in Connecticut.” “That constant cycle of budget deficits followed by tax hikes, coupled with growing costs, continue to undermine business confidence,” Brennan concluded. While corporate headquarters moves are problematic, closures, businesses deciding to build elsewhere, and people losing their jobs are much more harmful. The bottom line is investors don’t want to locate where they are unwanted or can’t afford to operate. Unfortunately, as Massachusetts learned, bad labels are written with indelible ink that fades slowly.
Laurie Jinkins is a public health official from Tacoma who serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 27th district.
BAD LABELS TOUGH TO SHED By Don C. Brunell
The battle in Seattle over the city council’s imposition of a head tax on large companies is generating disparaging labels that local elected leaders likely will come to regret. As a mayor, the last things you want are “anti-business” or “job killer” red letters stamped on your city’s investment opportunity portfolio. A head tax is a “job killer” because it discourages companies from hiring full-time employees and encourages employers to replace people with computers and machines. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ), businesses in Seattle already pay the highest taxes in the area. A City of Seattle report obtained by the Journal found that a hypothetical company with 200 full-time employees and $100 million in taxable gross revenue would pay $419,000 in Seattle compared to Bellevue ($189,600) and Redmond ($22,400). Then the city council just unanimously approved an annual $275 per full-time employee assessment to fund homeless programs and affordable housing. The tax, which would raise $237 million over five years, is now the subject of an employer-led referendum to abolish it. It would cost Amazon an estimated $11 million annually. Amazon is looking for a second corporate headquarters (HQ2) outside of Seattle. It is worth $5 billion and could be bigger than the original head office. Dallas Business Journal reported it could employ 50,000 people
Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.
WHO IS KIM YONG-CHOL?
By Mel Gurtov
General Kim Yong-chol is arriving in New York to discuss North Korea’s denuclearization with top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, whom Kim has met twice. The meetings promise to be difficult because Kim has a reputation as a tough negotiator who is very familiar with intelligence and weapons issues. Kim may also have been behind the so-called Cheonan incident in 2010 – the apparent torpedoing of a South Korean navy corvette that resulted in the loss of 46 sailors. The U.S. sanctioned Kim in 2014, reflecting the widespread belief, rejected by Pyongyang and Beijing, that North Korea was responsible for the sinking. Kim Yong-chol has a long resume that reflects the breadth of his experience and the reasons Kim Jong-un chose him to represent North Korean interests at this crucial time before the planned Trump-Kim summit. Most importantly, Kim Yong-chol worked on intelligence
for about 30 years, including as director of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, the North Korean equivalent of the CIA. He also rose in the Korean Workers Party hierarchy, eventually becoming a vice-chair of the KWP Central Committee and a member of its important Military Affairs Commission. But what may be most notable about Kim Yong-chol is that he has served – and survived – all three members of the Kim dynasty. Thus, Kim Jong-un clearly deems Kim Yong-chol entirely trustworthy. Moreover, Kim Yong-chol has extensive experience negotiating with the South Koreans, including the comprehensive 1992 North-South joint declaration that pledged both countries not to “test, manufacture, produce, receive, possess, store, deploy or use nuclear weapons” and not to “possess nuclear reprocessing and uranium enrichment facilities.” Most recently, Kim was among the North Korean leaders who met with South Koreans when they issued the Panmunjom Declaration on inter-Korean relations and
the nuclear issue. A fair assumption is that Kim Yong-chol will spell out the conditions under which North Korea would embrace “complete, irreversible, verifiable denuclearization,” the official U.S. position. He will no doubt insist on establishing a step-by-step framework for dismantlement or, possibly, some other arrangement for dealing with North Korea’s nuclear arsenal. And at each step, Kim presumably will want to know what the U.S. is prepared to offer in the way of firm security assurances, starting with an official renunciation of the John Bolton “Libya model” that Pompeo has now invoked to deal with Iran. The New York meetings will therefore either pave the way for a substantive agreement at the summit in Singapore or become another roadblock to ever holding one. Mel Gurtov, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University.
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TACOMA LINK EXTENSION UTILITY RELOCATIONS TO START SOON
overhead. TPU promises communication and coordination will occur to prepare residents for planned outages. Sound Transit officials report work will be done in the city right-of-way. Should utilities foresee any impact on residents, utilities will make timely notifications. Utility companies are reporting that work will likely start in June with the first utility doing work being CenturyLink. Sonja Bert, a spokeswoman for Tacoma Public Utilities, said the three utilities won’t be doing work concurrently so to avoid crossover and a significant disturbance to streets. Bert said TPU’s start date for work is completely conditional on when CenturyLink and Puget Sound Energy starts and complete their work. Bert said TPU is funding $1 million in-kind in engineering for the project and is preparing its system for Sound Transit’s overhead wire system. “We’re replacing wood poles and stringing new wire so Sound Transit can install its facilities,” said Bert. According to Bert, utility work must be completed by October 1. TPU’s portion will be carried out over the course of approximately 60 days. In total, TPU will replace 32 poles and touch a total of 40, which includes the relocation of poles. The new poles will be about 10 feet taller than the original, in order to accommodate the height of Sound Transit’s line. Todd Briner, spokesman for CenturyLink, said the project-scope set of drawings is in for permit to City of Tacoma, and once the permit is approved, a notice announcing specific dates, times, and locations for the work will be distributed to the public. CenturyLink will be moving underground ducts and will be reconstructing underground utility vaults, as well as placing additional ducts for pathways to provide future services once Sound Transit’s line is fully built out. Briner said he anticipates CenturyLink’s work will start sometime in June.
By Andrew Fickes
andrew@tacomaweekly.com
Sound Transit is on target to begin construction this fall on the 2.4-mile extension of Tacoma Link to the Hilltop neighborhood, which will include the development of six new stations and the relocation of the Theater District station, and the expansion of the operation and maintenance facility on East 25th Street. Scott Thompson, Sound Transit spokesman, said the regional transit organization plans to award a construction contract in July. On May 14, financing for the Hilltop Link Extension project was made complete with a $75 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration Small Starts program, thanks in large part to the advocacy of Washington’s congressional delegation, including key proponents Senator Patty Murray and House Representative Derek Kilmer. Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards expressed her gratitude for representation by Murray and Kilmer, and the strong relationship they forged with the FTA to make the grant possible. “Expanding Tacoma Link to the Hilltop will provide our current residents and commuters from other areas with more ways to get to and from downtown and fuel our continuing economic growth,” said Woodards in a written statement, who also serves as a Sound Transit board member. “Tacoma will continue to attract more and more people and jobs in the coming years. The expanded Tacoma Link system will improve transportation around the city and connect riders with regional light rail, Sounder trains and bus service at the Tacoma Dome.” Before construction begins in the fall, Sound Transit will be working closely with third-party utility contractors through October to relocate utilities located on the street and underground. The three utilities involved comprise CenturyLink, Puget Sound Energy, and Tacoma Public Utilities. CenturyLink will be moving underground duct bank and conduit; PSE will relocate underground gas lines; TPU will be moving power poles and, in some areas, replacing existing power poles with a taller design and installing new distribution lines
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This locator map indicates in Tacoma where CenturyLink, Puget Sound Energy, and Tacoma Public Utilities will conduct its work.
Tacoma bridges: functionally obsolete vs. structurally deficient By John Larson
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As work continues on street repairs funded by two voter-approved measures two years ago, Tacoma has a number of bridges in need of improvement. The city’s Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining 43 bridge segments across 37 bridges. The federal government requires all bridges more than 20 feet long to be inspected at least every other year. Nine of these are classified as “functionally obsolete” and seven as “structurally deficient.” The first term is used to describe a bridge that no longer meets current design standards in terms of roadway width and vertical clearance. A bridge in this category is not necessarily unsafe. As federal design standards change, a bridge may be placed in this classification if it was built using older standards. This includes the Puyallup River Bridge (two segments), the I-705/Schuster Parkway ramps (four segments), the East 34th Street Bridge over State Route 7, the South 48th Street Bridge and the Murray Morgan Bridge. The second term is used when the load carrying elements are in poor or worse condition. This does not necessarily mean a bridge is on the verge of collapse. This category includes the Puyallup River Bridge (four segments), East 11th Street Bridge (two segments) and the East 34th Street Bridge near Pacific Avenue. Of these bridges, the Puyallup River Bridge is weight restricted and partially
funded for replacement. A 2014 structural evaluation led to a reduction of the maximum vehicle weight to 10 tons, closing it to most truck traffic. In 2014 the city did a structural evaluation of the East 11th Street Bridge. This resulted in the city closing it to all vehicles and pedestrians. Public Works Director Kurtis Kingsolver said it is uncommon to close a bridge to both. “We never like to see a bridge get to the point that it needs to be closed.” The East 34th Street Bridge underwent a routine inspection in 2017. It is deemed structurally deficient due to some erosion on the west side, but is open to all traffic. The Puyallup River Bridge was closed on May 21, a closure expected to last nine months. The first phase of this project began in March with a pole line near the bridge being undergrounded. The second phase includes demolition and replacement of three spans west of the Puyallup River to Portland Avenue. Funding comes primarily from two federal grants. The Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee provided $15.6 million and the Surface Transportation Program provided $12.2 million. This will replace two segments and partially replace a third. Two state grants were used. The Department of Commerce provided $6.9 million and the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board provided $5 million. This leaves four segments in need of work. “Right now, I cannot see that being funded in the foreseeable future,” Kingsolver remarked.
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per new job generated after Jan. 1, 2019. The jobs credit in unincorporated Pierce County will be available to those businesses generating at least five new familywage jobs, each paying $65,000 annually, in 2019. Each city in the county will have the autonomy to establish the one-time credit in a specific manner unique to that community. Councils in those jurisdictions will make final approval of the one-time credit. City of Tacoma has made no grand gesture that it would create a specific jobs credit, citing a plethora of other credits already available to qualifying businesses. “While I am not proposing any new credits … Tacoma has a history of incentivizing the creation of family-wage jobs, and businesses that create these types of jobs in Tacoma can already qualify for up to four different credits,” explained Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards. To start, an employer can receive a $500 B&O tax credit every year for five calendar years if they add an additional full-time position to their workforce; pay that new employee a family wage, at minimum, as defined by the Washington State Employment Security Department; and keep that new position at least five calendar years. Should an employee leave that position, the employer has up to three months to refill it without any reduction in the credit. Subsequently, should the employer qualify and receive the B&O tax credit then they also will receive up to three additional tax credits valued at up to $1,500 every year, for five calendar years. Employers can call the city’s tax and license auditor at (253) 591-5252 to find out what additional credits they can receive. Tom Pierson, president and CEO of the chamber, said he has heard nothing specific from Seattle-based businesses since the distribution of the video. Two undisclosed companies have told Pierson they’re making plans to move their operations from Seattle to Tacoma by 2021. “I’ve heard before and after the video of companies that want to move but aren’t making it public yet,” said Pierson. Bruce Kendall, presPHOTO COURTESY OF TACOMAident and CEO of the PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER Economic Development Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Tacoma-Pierce Chamber President and County, has publicly said CEO Tom Pierson his phone has been ringing off the hook since Seattle City Council passed the head tax. It’s now widely known in business circles that companies in Seattle who have, for years, been passively looking into the possibility of moving to Tacoma and the South Sound are now seriously weighing their options. “(The head tax represents) the last straw,” said Pierson. “I think we will be seeing a lot more movement in the coming months, and in the coming years. This isn’t something that will happen overnight.”
theater of approximately 40,000 square feet is also envisioned. A theater once was in this part of the mall, where the Krispy Kreme now stands. It was demolished in 2002. Davis said discussions have taken place with a theater operator that would have a range of food and beverage options, something available elsewhere in the Puget Sound. “This is something we find is missing in this marketplace,” Davis remarked. Plans call for sprucing up the northern entrance to the mall from Steele Street, including landscaping and a roundabout just west of Sears. Just south of the roundabout would be five spaces for shops or restaurants, ranging from
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3,235 to 9,160 square feet. Davis noted the south side of the mall is now home to many restaurants such as Cheesecake Factory, which he said is doing very well. He noted some restaurant operators have expressed concern about the increase in minimum wage. Ideally, Simon Property Group would like to begin demolishing the
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to our local economy, help us create living-wage jobs, and facilitate additional development and investment.” The Treasury Department has not released specific details about which tax breaks will be offered to investors but investing in these areas will result in deferment or elimination of federal taxes on their capital gains fot a span of up to 10 years. The details will be out in the late summer and fall. “As we gather more specifics about what this means for Tacoma, we will be reaching out to the development and investment community to determine next steps,” said acting Community and Economic Development Director Kim Bedier. Needless to say, these Opportunity Zones will further incentivize investing in these neighborhoods to continue development already underway. “These designations will strengthen our communities by encouraging capital investment as we work to bring sustainable growth to Tacoma,” said City Manager Elizabeth Pauli. The six zones in Tacoma were
Sears store in the first quarter of 2019. Davis was asked about how brick and mortar stores are faring in an era of online shopping. He said both forms of shopping complement each other, noting that several businesses that began as online only now operate stores in shopping malls. “This is an evolutionary
among a slate of 139 neighborhoods in 36 counties around the state to receive the Opportunity Zone designation. “Opportunity Zones have the potential to provide a much-needed boost to communities and target development projects, strengthening the local economies and creating jobs,” said Inslee. The program was a bipartisan proposal in Congress incorporated into in the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, allowing the governor of every state to designate up to 25 percent of eligible census tracts as Opportunity Zones. Investments made through special funds in these zones will be able to defer or eliminate federal taxes on capital gains. To qualify for Opportunity Zone status, a census tract must have had a poverty rate of at least 20 percent and a median family income of just 80 percent of the median income of the surrounding areas. A total of 555 census tracts in Washington met the eligibility criteria, though only 139 could receive the designation following an impartial selection process led by Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib and Treasurer Duane Davidson. “The Opportunity Zone program
process.” On the east side of the property, plans call for improved pedestrian connections adjacent to new retail spaces. He is unable to reveal names of any future tenants at this time. He said Simon is making an aggressive push to add retailers, including local and regional chains.
is an innovative way to attract private investment into struggling communities. This has real potential to boost economies in geographic areas that today feel bypassed by Washington’s overall prosperity,” Davidson said. The new program is just one of the latest business-boosting efforts Tacoma can use, particularly for historically distressed areas of the city that also include energy efficiency credits and tax breaks for targeted development types such as affordable housing projects. “Tacoma has a history of incentivizing the creation of family-wage jobs, and businesses that create these types of jobs in Tacoma can already qualify for up to four different credits. These credits – which can total up to $1,500 per year – can be claimed for up to five years for each qualifying job created,” Woodards said. “Ultimately, as the Puget Sound region as a whole evolves and grows, Tacoma and Pierce County benefit. I will continue to pursue cooperative and collaborative strategies with other cities and counties throughout the area to ensure that the Puget Sound region remains a desirable place to start or grow a business.”
Pam Roach holds election: Voters say “NO” to Annexation Communities should be protected against aggressive county actions. In this case, the county was moving to have the Points annexed to Tacoma without informing me or the residents.
Thank you to Sheriff Paul Paster (left) and Assessor Mike Lonergan (right) for describing changes in public safety and taxes that annexation of the Points to Tacoma would bring. Answer: It was a “wash” on both.
Ballot counters. (Below) Pam’s favorite ballot!
I believe the people have a right to be heard BEFORE county actions are taken. That’s why I held a vote-bymail advisory election. Ballots were counted by citizens. Ballot openers.
MESSAGE: VOTERS AT THE POINTS WANT TO RETAIN THEIR UNIQUE IDENTITY AND REJECTED ANNEXATION TO TACOMA. “ Thanks for all who helped. I will do all I can to make your voices heard!” Councilwoman Pam Roach
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ELECTION RESULTS
Should Annexation Occur?
Undecided – 6% Yes – 14% No – 80%
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solicited public input by several methods. These included informal phone and in-person interviews, online surveys and e-mail correspondence. Executive Director Maralise Hood Quan has spoken to the council at the start of the last several forums. A graphic facilitator, Tim Corey, was on hand at three of the forums and three community focus groups to capture the comments on large sheets of paper. An observation form was created and provided to members of the public. They were asked to observe and provide their opinions on the rules of participation compared to what they saw in the room. At each forum and focus group, a verbal summary of what was expressed was provided to the audience. According to a report Hood Quan presented the city in May, residents who care about their city generally have the following in common: they understand not all petitions will receive a response; they appreciate follow-up from council and staff; they need clear information about how local government functions; they want to know how public comment is utilized by the council when making
decisions; they believe Citizens Forum is important for participatory democracy; and they expect differing views and appreciate hearing from other members of the public. The findings of the project will be presented to the council at the end of June. Center for Dialog and Resolution staff will meet with council members to discuss conflict dynamics and explore the impact on implementing recommendations on city resources with the city manager and her staff. Recommendations and implementation will be examined during a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Former Councilmember Lauren Walker Lee offered up a resolution late last year that would have moved Citizens Forum out of city hall. Her plan called for the city to host five council-district forums on issues affecting that part of Tacoma, as well as four citywide forums on issues facing the city as a whole. A primary topic discussed during recent Citizens Forums has been plans by Puget Sound Energy to build a liquified natural gas facility on the Tideflats. John Carlton is a member of Redefine Tacoma, a group opposing the facility. He is opposed to moving the forums to other locations, in part because the council chambers is equipped with television cameras and the meetings are televised on TV Tacoma. “That is a really important part
of getting our voice out,” he remarked. He noted members of Redefine Tacoma have been able to connect with others who share their concerns, such as representatives of the Puyallup Tribe, while at the council chambers. Carlton said he was treated differently when testifying before Seattle City Council on the same topic. No bell went off when a speaker hit their allotted time limit. He was able to go about two minutes past his limit as the council allowed him to continue. Seattle is more dialogue oriented, he added. “They actually addressed the issue.” At the last Citizens Forum, Mayor Victoria Woodards had to leave the meeting early so Deputy Mayor Anders Ibsen had the gavel. Carlton said Ibsen addressed some issues brought up, such as pedestrian safety and displaced renters, but did not address liquid natural gas, the topic most speakers commented on. Carlton said he spoke to Ibsen after the meeting and Ibsen said he could not comment on that topic for legal reasons. “No wonder we are frustrated,” Carlton said. Woodards briefly addressed the topic during the May 22 council meeting. She said the council wants residents to feel that they are being heard and respected. “We think Citizens Forum is important.”
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the process would just require the formality of an inter-governmental agreement and the selection of a consultant to shepherd the process through the review and public hearing process. Those agreements were never signed. A contractor never hired. Public hearings never held as port and city staff shuttle negotiation terms back and forth as the months passed. “The port has turned it into this huge thing with a whole lot of poison pills, and they know they are poison pills,” Mello said, noting that the port wants the subarea plan to go directly to the City Council for debate rather than through the usual process of being first reviewed for recommendations by the city’s Planning Commission. That, Mello said, would allow the port to dictate how the city makes zoning decisions. “At the end of the day, there is only one authority, and that is the City Council. The City of Tacoma is not going to cede its land-use authority to anyone.” “Some in the community are asserting that the Port of Tacoma is opposed to having the Puyallup Tribe participate in the subarea planning process as a partner organization,” Port Commission President Don Meyer wrote to the city, outlining the port’s position. “I write you today to assure you those assertions are false. The port stands ready to support and participate in the Tideflats subarea planning process. …
LNG plant rendering.
We acknowledge the city plays a primary leadership role in the comprehensive plan adoption process. Yet, if the plan is developed in a way that any of the four governments could not live with, it would be a failed effort. That outcome would likely tie up the plan in litigation and challenges for years.” Meyer’s letter then goes on to suggest that the city host a meeting of two representatives from the city, port, tribe and county to discuss basic questions about the subarea plan process, including which governments will play which role, how decisions would be made, what’s the projected budget and how an advisory group of stakeholders be selected. The year-long stalemate doesn’t bode
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well for what was supposed to be a process that was presented as one that would be transparent, collaborative and efficient. “I definitely didn’t think the process would be quick, but I didn’t think that even getting an agreement would take this long,” Citizens for a Healthy Bay Director Melissa Mallot said. “This is frustrating. The city should just move forward. They could do the subarea plan by itself. This is something that the community is absolutely hungry for.” While the Tideflats certainly has county-wide, if not regional and state, impacts, Washington Environmental Council Puget Sound Program Director Mindy Roberts said that adding the county to the decisionmaking table would further bog down the
process as well as set up clear winners and losers before the process even begins. “That shifts the discussion with who gets the benefits and who pays the penalties,” she said, noting the lower life expectancy between people living near the Tideflats and those in other parts of the city. “This is going to be messy,” Roberts said. “The subarea plan process will be messy.” Ideally, the plan would start without a cloud of suspicion and controversy in the wake of the now-dead methanol plant and the ongoing protests about Puget Sound Energy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant under construction without all of its required permits, she said. But the year of inaction only makes that room-temperature discussion less likely. “My fear is that this is already being set up for some behind-the-scenes discussions,” Roberts said, noting that the port’s demand of adding the county to the roster of planning partners is akin to stuffing the ballot box and then calling for a vote by an agency that has a less-than sparkling environmental history. “Frankly, we are still cleaning up the mess of decisions that the port made that were not in the best interest of the community.” A subarea plan is meant to craft a vision of the area with clear zoning rules and procedures that will calm nerves and streamline processes because there would be a driving framework for future development and uses for the working waterfront. “We need to have that discussion otherwise we are just going to keep having these whack-a-mole conversations,” she said.
Peter Moss – Transformative Change Democracy as a Fundamental Value and Practice in Early Childhood Education:
Epiphany Early Learning on the Epiphany Church Campus
Saturday, June 9, 2018 8:30am - 4:30pm
Event will be held in the Great Hall room located on the second floor of the Epiphany Parish Hall building on the Epiphany Church campus
1805 38th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 Peter Moss is Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Provision, University College, London, UK. Much of his work has been cross-national, and he has led a European Commission Network on childcare and an international network on parental leave.
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(Top-left) Franklin Pierce goalkeeper Noah Carver was nearly flawless in the 2A state semifinals. (Top-right) Cardinals' sophomore Alex Smith helped lead a defense that gave up just 14 goals in 23 games. (Second-left) Franklin Pierce has a bright future with players like sophomore Richard Soeum in the mix. (Second-right) Curtis senior Taj Moffett closed this gap in the 4A 1x00meter relay to nab a second-place finish for the Vikings. (Third-right) Curtis senior Lexi Ellis finished her prep career with two state titles, and a silver finish. (Bottom) Lincoln senior James Mwaura will go down as probably the greatest boys' distance runner in the history of Tacoma. By Justin Gimse
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igh school championship weekend drew to a dramatic close for many student athletes and teams from around the Tacoma area. State titles were won in several sports, as well as events in track and field. There were also some near-misses and heartbreak to go along with those monumental wins. Before we bid adieu to the school year, let’s take a look back on how things wrapped up for the participants hailing from the City of Destiny. It’s getting near the point where they might have to begin thinking about renaming the 4A girls golf state championship trophy after the Bellarmine Prep squad. After taking care of business, yet again, the Lady Lions captured their ninth team state championship. With 186 points, Bellarmine left all the other teams in the dust. Second-place Camas was a full 81 points behind the Tacoma squad. Bellarmine was led by a state gold medal from Montgomery Ferreira, and a silver from Julia Bordeaux. Rounding out the team scoring were Ell Ferreira and Jessica Zelasko, both finishing in ninth place, with Morgan Bentley closing it up for Bellarmine in 12th place. While the Bellarmine boys didn’t repeat as champions, they put in a fine showing, finishing in fourth place. Jordan Lee was the highest finisher for the Lions, placing fourth overall. Clay Thatcher finished 16th, and Bage Lau finished in 31st place. Stadium’s David Siblett finished 38th in the 3A competition, with Wilson’s Jackson Stokes not far behind in 41st place. On the girls’ side, Stadium’s Anastacia Johnson finished in 16th place, while Wilson’s Brooklyn Grant came in at 36th overall. In 2A golf, Fife’s Maya Nguyen finished 17th, with teammate Hannah Hiat finishing in 35th. Fife’s Riley Loen finished 31st in the boys’ field, with teammate Cole Van Duyn finishing 42nd. Franklin Pierce’s Connor Delano finished 41st. u See TITLES / page A14
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UPCOMING TACOMA GAMES AT CHENEY STADIUM THURSDAY, MAY 31 - 7:05 P.M. VS. SALT LAKE BEES FRIDAY, JUNE 1 - 7:05 P.M. VS. SALT LAKE BEES SATURDAY, JUNE 2 - 5:05 P.M. VS. SALT LAKE BEES SUNDAY, JUNE 3 - 1:35 P.M. VS. SALT LAKE BEES
Rainiers remain in the division hunt By Justin Gimse
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The Tacoma Rainiers return home for a quick five-game home stand against the Salt Lake Bees following a short, but solid, series in Las Vegas. Despite a bevy of roster moves dictated by the Seattle Mariners, the Rainiers find themselves just a stone’s throw out of first place in the Pacific Coast League’s Pacific Northern Division standings. As of this issue, the Rainiers are 27-26 on the season and trail the Fresno Grizzlies (3122) by just four games. With a total of 16 games scheduled at Cheney Stadium in June, the Rainiers not only look to be in good shape to remain in the hunt for the division title, but they could close the gap. Two big roster moves went down in the
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Sportswatch TACOMA AREA PREP SCORES SOCCER 4A BOYS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 SKYLINE - 1, SUMNER - 0 PASCO - 2, EASTMONT - 1 SATURDAY, MAY 26 PASCO - 1, SKYLINE - 0 (CHAMPIONSHIP) SUMNER - 6, EASTMONT - 1 (THIRD PLACE) 3A BOYS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 ROOSEVELT - 6, REDMOND - 0 GARFIELD - 3, LAKESIDE - 0 SATURDAY, MAY 26 GARFIELD - 2, ROOSEVELT - 1 (CHAMPIONSHIP) REDMOND - 4, LAKESIDE - 1 (THIRD PLACE) 2A BOYS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 COL. RIVER - 1, FRANKLIN PIERCE - 0 BURLINGTON-ED. - 1, HIGHLINE - 0 SATURDAY, MAY 26 COL. RIVER - 2, BURLINGTON-ED. - 0 (CHAMPIONSHIP) HIGHLINE - 3, FRANKLIN PIERCE - 0 (THIRD PLACE) 1A BOYS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 OVERLAKE - 3, SEATTLE ACADEMY - 0 WAHLUKE - 1, ROYAL - 0 (SO) SATURDAY, MAY 26 OVERLAKE - 3, WAHLUKE - 0 (CHAMPIONSHIP) ROYAL - 2, SEATTLE ACADEMY - 1 (THIRD PLACE) FASTPITCH 4A GIRLS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 (FIRST RD.) JACKSON - 10, KENTWOOD - 0 PUYALLUP - 4, UNIVERSITY - 2 NEWPORT - 8, ROGERS - 3 CAMAS - 12, MOSES LAKE - 1 MONROE - 8, TAHOMA - 0 RICHLAND - 11, AUBURN MTN - 4 AUBURN RIV. - 8, EASTLAKE - 6 CENT. VALLEY - 7, EASTMONT - 4 FRIDAY, MAY 25 (SECOND RD.) JACKSON - 4, PUYALLUP - 0 CAMAS - 7, NEWPORT - 0
MONROE - 9, RICHLAND - 4 CENT. VALLEY - 20, AUBURN RIV. - 4 FRIDAY, MAY 25 (LOSER OUT) KENTWOOD - 11, UNIVERSITY - 6 ROGERS - 14, MOSES LAKE - 4 TAHOMA - 3, AUBURN MTN. - 1 EASTLAKE - 16, EASTMONT - 0 AUBURN RIV. - 8, KENTWOOD - 7 RICHLAND - 14, ROGERS - 9 NEWPORT - 10, TAHOMA - 6 PUYALLUP - 10, EASTLAKE - 4 SATURDAY, MAY 26 JACKSON - 6, CAMAS - 0 MONROE - 1, CENTRAL VALLEY - 0 JACKSON - 6, MONROE - 3 (CHAMPIONSHIP) SATURDAY, MAY 26 (LOSER OUT) CAMAS - 5, RICHLAND - 0 CENTRAL VALLEY - 9, NEWPORT - 1 CENTRAL VALLEY - 5, CAMAS - 2 (THIRD PLACE) 3A GIRLS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 (FIRST RD.) REDMOND - 3, YELM - 0 MT. SPOKANE - 1, STADIUM - 0 EDMONDS-WD. - 6, BAINBRIDGE - 4 BONNEY LAKE - 8, JUANITA - 0 KELSO - 5, BLANCHET - 0 SNOHOMISH - 5, GIG HARBOR - 3 GARFIELD - 6, KAMIAKIN - 1 MARYSVILL-P - 6, PRAIRIE - 2 FRIDAY, MAY 25 (SECOND RD.) MT. SPOKANE - 6, REDMOND - 5 BONNEY LAKE - 4, EDMONDS-WD. - 2 SNOHOMISH - 5, KELSO - 0 MARYSVILLE-P - 4, GARFIELD - 2 FRIDAY, MAY 25 (LOSER OUT) YELM - 4, STADIUM - 0 BAINBRIDGE - 9, JUANITA - 4 GIG HARBOR - 14, BLANCHET - 3 KAMIAKIN - 9, PRAIRIE - 5 YELM - 5, GARFIELD - 2 BAINBRIDGE - 6, KELSO - 1 GIG HARBOR - 11, EDMONDS-WD. - 10 REDMOND - 13, KAMIAKIN - 11
YELM - 3, MT. SPOKANE - 2 REDMOND - 12, MARYSVILLE-P - 2 YELM - 6, REDMOND - 5 (THIRD PLACE) 2A GIRLS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 (FIRST RD.) SELAH - 5, LAKEWOOD - 1 W.F. WEST - 10, WHITE RIVER - 0 PT. ANGELES - 13, SEDRO-W - 3 WOODLAND - 6, CHENEY - 0 NO. KITSAP - 9, EAST VALLEY - 6 SEHOME - 12, FIFE - 0 RIDGEFIELD - 7, OLYMPIC - 4 ELLENSBURG - 5, LYNDEN - 3 FRIDAY, MAY 25 (SECOND RD.) W.F. WEST - 11, SELAH - 1 WOODLAND - 12, PT. ANGELES - 3 SEHOME - 12, NO. KITSAP - 0 ELLENSBURG - 1, RIDGEFIELD - 0 FRIDAY, MAY 25 (LOSER OUT) LAKEWOOD - 8, WHITE RIVER - 5 SEDRO-W - 10, CHENEY - 6 EAST VALLEY - 6, FIFE - 5 LYNDEN - 14, OLYMPIC - 6 RIDGEFIELD - 11, LAKEWOOD - 1 SEDRO-W - 15, NO. KITSAP - 0 PT. ANGELES - 19, EAST VALLEY - 3 SELAH - 11, LYNDEN - 1 SATURDAY, MAY 26 WOODLAND - 10, W.F. WEST - 1 ELLENSBURG - 12, SEHOME - 2 WOODLAND - 5, ELLENSBURG - 1 (CHAMPIONSHIP) SATURDAY, MAY 26 (LOSER OUT) RIDGEFIELD - 8, SEDRO-W - 1 SELAH - 6, PT. ANGELES - 4 W.F. WEST - 13, RIDGEFIELD - 6 SELAH - 12, SEHOME - 5 W.F. WEST - 17, SELAH - 3 (THIRD PLACE) BASEBALL 4A BOYS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 RICHLAND - 11, FEDERAL WAY - 0 SKYVIEW - 3, WENATCHEE - 1
SATURDAY, MAY 26 BONNEY LAKE - 3, MT. SPOKANE - 2 SNOHOMISH - 3, MARYSVILLE-P - 1 BONNEY LAKE - 8, SNOHOMISH - 5 (11) (CHAMPIONSHIP)
SATURDAY, MAY 26 RICHLAND - 5, SKYVIEW - 2 (CHAMPIONSHIP) FEDERAL WAY - 13, WENATCHEE - 5 (THIRD PLACE)
SATURDAY, MAY 26 (LOSER OUT) YELM - 5, BAINBRIDGE - 1 REDMOND - 7, GIG HARBOR - 4
3A BOYS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 KELSO - 5, EDMONDS-WD. - 4
UNDEFEATED SUPER WELTERWEIGHT PRIMED FOR BATTLE AT THE BOAT 116 Primed and ready, knockout specialist Steven Villalobos is anticipating big things for himself when he steps back into the ring. The super welterweight will look to remain undefeated when he faces Jose Leon in a scheduled five-round semimain event at Battle at the Boat 116 on Saturday, June 9, at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. “Fans should expect a star to be born,” the 26-year-old Villalobos said. “I’m making a statement and I will be victorious.” Highlighting the six-bout card will be a 10-round main event between undefeated fighters Giovanni CabreraMioletti (11-0-0, 3 KOs) and Elijah Pierce (8-0-0, 7 KOs). Tickets are available through the EQC box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Preliminary bouts will start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Villalobos enters the bout with a stellar 7-0-1 record with six of his victories coming by knockout. His most recent KO came in his last fight on March 25 when he needed just 2 minutes, 48 seconds to hand Luciano Hernandez Garcia his first career setback. It marked the sixth time a Villalobos contest failed to get out of the first round. Villalobos’ lone non-victory came in his Battle at the Boat debut on Nov. 18, 2017 when he fought to a split draw against Eduardo Torres. One judge scored the fiveround bout 49-45 in favor of Villalobos, while another had Torres as the 48-46 winner. The third judge scored the bout a 47-47 draw. Villalobos and Leon (6-2-1, 5 KOs) have somewhat of a history together despite never fighting. The two were scheduled to meet in Idaho on May 24 but the fight was cancelled after a dispute regarding the weight couldn’t be resolved. “Training has been going great. Camp has been perfect,” said Villalobos, who was named the best fighter at the Las Vegas Golden Gloves Regional tournament in 2016 after defeating a three-time national Golden Gloves champion. “I’m full of energy and ready to go for the opponent that is going to be in front of me. I’m on weight.
SOUTHRIDGE - 11, EASTSIDE CATH. - 5 SATURDAY, MAY 26 SOUTHRIDGE - 11, KELSO - 6 (CHAMPIONSHIP) EASTSIDE CATH. - 10, EDMONDS-WD. - 0 (THIRD PLACE) 2A BOYS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 ELLENSBURG - 4, W.F. WEST - 0 MOUNTLAKE TERR. - 7, W. VALLEY - 3
MAY 30 – JUNE 25 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 – BASEBALL Salt Lake Bees vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 26 ELLENSBURG - 2, MOUNTLAKE TERR. - 1 (CHAMPIONSHIP) W.F. WEST - 12, WEST VALLEY - 0 (THIRD PLACE)
THURSDAY, MAY 31 – BASEBALL Salt Lake Bees vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.
1A BOYS TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 KING’S WAY - 4, CASHMERE - 0 FREEMAN - 13, CEDAR PARK CHR. - 1
FRIDAY, JUNE 1 - BASEBALL Salt Lake Bees vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 7:05 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 26 FREEMAN - 6, KING’S WAY - 2 (CHAMPIONSHIP) CASHMERE - 6, CEDAR PARK CHR. - 3 (THIRD PLACE)
SATURDAY, JUNE 2 - BASEBALL Salt Lake Bees vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 5:05 p.m.
2B TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25 TRI-CITIES PREP - 11, KALAMA - 6 BREWSTER - 7, ADNA - 1 SATURDAY, MAY 26 TRI-CITIES PREP - 14, BREWSTER - 7 (CHAMPIONSHIP) ADNA - 5, KALAMA - 4 (THIRD PLACE) 1B TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, MAY 19 ALMIRA-C-H - 2, POMEROY - 0 COLTON - 2, EVERGREEN LUTH. - 1 SATURDAY, MAY 26 ALMIRA-C-H - 8, COLTON - 4 (CHAMPIONSHIP)
I’ve been ready since the last time he dropped out.” Residing in Burlington, Villalobos trains out of the Renton-based Tenochtitlan Boxing Gym. “I’ve always had like three or four trainers so I wanted all their styles,” Villalobos said, “defense, footwork and to be an aggressive, but smart fighter and that’s what I get with (trainer) Paco (Reyes) in Renton.” Tenochtitlan Boxing Gym could have a big night on June 9 as Villalobos is one of three of its fighters appearing on the card. The gym will also have Cris Reyes (2-0-0, KO) taking on a debuting Bryce Gonzales and Jorge Linares (3-1-0, 3 KOs) facing Antonio Neal (4-8, 3 KOs). Both bouts are in the 139-pound weight division. Battle at the Boat 116 will feature the VIP experience with third row seats being discounted to $75 per ticket. All fans seated in in the VIP section (rows 1-3) will have an exclusive access point and a dedicated server to help create a true VIP experience. Battle at the Boat 116 is brought to you by Brian Halquist Productions. For more information, please visit www.halquistproductions.com and the Battle at the Boat Facebook page. TACOMA/PIERCE COUNTY VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED The Tacoma-Pierce County Volleyball Officials Board is in need of individuals who are interested in officiating middle school, junior high, senior high, college, and recreation department volleyball matches throughout Pierce County. Line judges are also needed for local high school matches. A comprehensive training program scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 21, Sunday, Aug. 26 and Monday, Aug. 27, is offered for all new officials and the opportunities to advance in the organization are extensive. For students, retirees, or former athletes looking to re-connect with a sport, officiating high school and middle school sports is also an excellent way to earn some extra income and provide a great service to the teams. Registration is due no later than Thursday, Aug. 9, so please contact us immediately. For additional information on becoming a volleyball official, please visit our website attpcvob.com and contact Marc Blau at (253) 677-2872 or mhblau@comcast.net.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 - BASEBALL Salt Lake Bees vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 1:35 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 3 – SOCCER Sounders U23 vs. Calgary Foothills Sunset Stadium – 2 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 3 - SOCCER Washington Premier vs. Capital FC Washington Premier Complex - 2:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 9 - BOXING Battle at the Boat 116 Emerald Queen Casino - 7 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 10 – SOCCER Sounders S2 vs. OKC Energy Cheney Stadium – 1:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 - BASEBALL Omaha vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 7:05 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 - SOCCER Sounders U23 vs. Calgary Foothills Sunset Stadium, Sumner - 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 14 - BASEBALL Omaha vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 15 - BASEBALL Omaha vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 7:05 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 16 - BASEBALL Iowa vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 5:05 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 17 - BASEBALL Iowa vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 1:35 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 17 - SOCCER Lane United vs. Sounders U23 Sunset Stadium, Sumner - 2 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 17 - SOCCER Washington Premier vs. Blackhills FC Washington Premier Complex - 2:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 17 - SOCCER Washington Premier vs. Seattle Stars Washington Premier Complex - 5 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 18 - BASEBALL Iowa vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 6:05 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 19 - BASEBALL Iowa vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 6:05 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 25 - BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium - 6:05 p.m.
SEATTLE SEAWOLVES HOST ANOTHER SOLD-OUT MATCH
The new Seattle Seawolves professional rugby team finished up their regular season home match slate with a 55-26 thrashing over NOLA Gold on Sunday, May 27, at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila. The Seawolves have sold out every single home game this season, and if the trend continues, they could be hosting what would likely be a sold-out playoff game in a month. After five matches, Seattle sits atop the standings of Major League Rugby with a 4-1-0 record. Seattle’s postseason fortunes will rest upon their final three road games against the Houston Sabercats, Austin Elite and the Glendale Raptors. It’s becoming quite apparent that the sport of rugby is gaining in Puget Sound popularity at an incredible rate.
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TACOMA ATHLETES CLAIM TITLES AND RECORDS AT STATE TRACK MEET By Carli Ricker
Tacoma Weekly Correspondent
On Saturday, May 26, Mt. Tahoma High School hosted the final day of the 2A, 3A and 4A track and field state championships. From all over Washington, crowds gathered to watch and support some of the state’s top athletes. At the end of the three-day spectacle, Tacoma athletes captured state titles, records and even top national marks. From the 2A class, Tacoma was represented by two athletes from Henry Foss High School. Khalia Craig placed fifth in the javelin with a best throw of 132-4 feet. Foss’ second competitor was long jumper Reece Martin, who took second with a leap of 21-05 feet. Martin was just over an inch behind the winning jump of 21-06.25 by Iyan Maju of Bellingham. In class 3A, Lakes’ sprinter Dorien Simon took three state championships. Simon’s first win came in the 100meter dash, where he finished with a time of 10.56 seconds (the fastest 100 time throughout all classifications). Next, he ran the anchor leg for the winning 4x100-meter relay (41.68) with teammates Alex Dangtuw, Marquees Wade and Cody Roe. To wrap it up, Simon won the 200meter dash with a time of 21.50 seconds. Woodrow Wilson High School also had several competitors at the podium throughout the tournament. David Njeri competed in four different events, including races as well as field events. Njeri placed fifth in both the long jump (21-10.25) and triple jump (45-7.5). On the track, Njeri took second in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.56, and eighth in the 300-meter hurdles (41.25). Other Wilson student athletes excelled in field events. Josiah Vaiolo claimed the state championship in the shot put with a mark of 55-01.25 feet. Carl Brooks III took second in the discus with a mark of 159-11 feet. At the triple jump pit, Amaya Mahmoud finished in sixth place with a leap of 35-8.5 feet. Also in class 3A, Lincoln’s James Mwaura not only set a state mark in winning the state championship in the 3,200 meters, but claimed a new national record. Mwaura ran the event in eight minutes and 46.87 seconds, beating the previous state record from 2014 (8:55.11), held by Joe Hardy of Seattle Prep. The national record (8:48.62) formerly belongs to Dustin Horter from Ohio. As Mwaura crossed the finish line for his second title of the meet (first in the 1,600), the entire stadium broke out in applause as they watched the senior finish his final high school race. Curtis High School had an impressive showing in the class 4A relays. The Viking girls took second in the 4x200-meter relay with a time of 1:41.44. The Curtis boys claimed second in the 4x100 with a time of 42.19 seconds, with a final push by senior Taj Moffett. The Viking boys placed fifth in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 3:26.49 minutes. However, it was at the triple jump pit where Curtis showed where they really dominate. Led by Lexi Ellis, the Vikings took four of the top-five podium spots. Ellis became a back-to-back triple jump champion by beating her own personal and state records with a jump of 43-06 feet. Saudia Heard (40-09.25) and Rieko Wilford (386.75) took second and third respectively, while Olivia Emanuel (37-02) rounded out the Viking triple jumpers with a fifth-place finish. In the team standings, Tacoma schools did fairly well. From the boys’ class 3A, three Tacoma-area schools placed in the top-10 teams. Lincoln finished third with 42 points, followed by Lakes with 38 points. Wilson landed in sixth place with 35 points. Both the Curtis boys and girls finished in the top-10 as well. The boys finished in seventh place with 30 points, while the girls captured 50 points to put them in third place. Here’s to next year’s meet and the new records and championships waiting to be claimed.
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The Curtis girls’ track and field team had a very strong showing at the 4A state track and field championships. The Vikings would go on to score 50 points on the team side, finishing in third place with 50 points, and just one point behind second-place Issaquah. (top) Curtis freshman Rieko Wilford crosses the finish line as the anchor of the Vikings’ second-place 4x200-meter relay squad. Wilford would also finish third in the triple jump. (second-left) Fife junior Emily Rohrer ran the anchor leg for a second-place finish in the 2A 4x100-meter relay. (second-right) Curtis senior Saudia Heard splashes into the pit. Heard’s second-place finish in the triple jump gave her three silver finishes, as well as a gold in her high school career. (bottom) Curtis junior Olivia Emanuel took home fifth-place in the triple jump.
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A STELLAR WEEKEND AT THE RACES
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(Top) Fife junior sprinter Emily Rohrer was just .10 seconds shy of the 2A state track meet record in the 100-meter dash, where she finished in second place. The Trojan clocked out at 12.05 seconds. Meanwhile, Renton’s Faith Richardson tied the meet record, winning the event in 11.95 seconds. Washington senior Imani Keyes finished in fifth place. (Second-left) Lincoln sophomore Amiyah Johnson (left) and junior Patience Mwaura (right) compete in the 3A 3,200-meter finals. (Second-right) Bellarmine senior Libby Engelland finished 10th in the triple jump. (Third-left) Lincoln junior Marcus Williams Jr. finished second in the 300-meter high hurdles. (Third-right) Wilson junior Amaya Mahmoud finished sixth in the triple jump and helped the 4x200 relay take fifth. (Bottom) Lincoln junior Sa’Naya McAfee finished fifth in the 300-meter hurdles.
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Charles Wright had a strong showing in the boys 1A competition, finishing in fifth place in the team standings. Jahan Bains nearly won a state title for the Tarriers, finishing in second place, while teammate Jacob Boseley finished in 39th position. On the girls’ side, the Tarriers finished eighth in the team competition. Charles Wright’s Aalia Gomez finished in 11th place, with teammate Madelyn Yeh coming in at 38th. The Annie Wright girls finished second in the 1B/2B/1A team standings. Nina Ye finished in fourth place, while teammate Abby Givens finished in seventh for Annie Wright. Life Christian’s Caleb Dunn finished 17th in the 1B/2B field. Lincoln’s Melina Nguyen finished one of the best seasons that a Lincoln tennis player has had in the modern era. After dropping her first match, the Lady Abe strung together three victories to claim the fifth-place trophy in 3A singles. Stadium’s Garret Merz and Leyton Peterson put together a strong doubles showing, taking home the seventh-place trophy for 3A boys. Bellarmine Prep’s Jackson Kelley and Alex Collie put in a fine showing in the 4A tennis doubles competition with a fourthplace showing. Charles Wright’s Cole Har-
rington and Micah Wibowo captured the third-place trophy in the 1B/2B/1A boys’ doubles competition. Teammate Raghav Agrawal finished with the sixth-place trophy. On the girls’ side, Charles Wright’s Zoe Rose finished third in the 1B/2B/1A singles, with teammates Grace Jung and Kate Jung finishing third in the doubles competition. The Curtis girls’ water polo team ended a run of four-straight state championships by the Gig Harbor Tides. Continuing the strong water polo tradition at Curtis, the Vikings blazed through the state field, knocking off Bainbridge Island 19-4 in the first round. The Vikings then toppled Newport by a score of 14-3 in the semifinals. The championship was a grinder, with neither squad’s offense being able to get on-track. In the end, Curtis outlasted the Tides, taking the title with an 8-5 victory. One of the finest distance runners ever to come out of the city of Tacoma completed his high school career in style at the 3A state meet at Mt. Tahoma Stadium. Lincoln’s James Mwaura claimed the gold medal in the 1,600-meter run, and then went out in style two days later. Mwaura finished the 3,200-meter run with a time of 8:46.87, which broke the state record, as well as a national mark. Mwaura will be taking his talents to Gonzaga University next season. The Lincoln boys finished third in the 3A team competition, with a strong showing coming in from the Wilson Rams in sixth place. Wilson’s Josiah Vailo cap-
tured the shot put championship with a mark of 55-01.25. It was also another fine state showing by the Rams’ David Njeri, who finished second in the 110 high hurdles, fifth in the long jump, fifth in the triple jump and eighth in the 300 hurdles. Carl Brooks heaved the discus 159-11 feet to claim second place. On the girls’ side, Amaya Mahmoud finished sixth in the triple jump, while the girls 4x200-meter relay squad finished fifth. On the boys’ side, Lincoln’s Marcus Williams had a strong showing, finishing third in the 110 high hurdles, and second in the 300 hurdles. Teammate Mykel Campbell nearly won the high jump, finishing second with a mark of 6-05 feet. On the Lincoln girls’ side, Sa’Naya McAfee finished fifth in the 300 hurdles and eighth in the 400-meter dash. Teammate Elizabeth Frazier finished eighth in the 100meter dash, while the girls 4x400-meter relay squad finished seventh. Stadium’s Boaz Gillespie finished third in the 3A boys’ 400-meter dash with a time of 49.93 seconds. Mt. Tahoma’s Jackie Lewis claimed eighth in the girls’ 200-meter dash. The Curtis girls had a big showing with girls finishing in third place in the team standings. The Viking boys finished in seventh. The combination of Lexi Ellis and Saudia Heard completed an incredible run of finishes at the state meets over the past four years. Ellis broke her own state triple jump record, winning the 4A title with a leap of 43-05 feet. Ellis finished her high school career with two gold medals and a silver. Heard finished in second place to give her three silvers and a gold over her four years. Curtis’ Taj Moffett finished second in the long jump with a mark of 22-08.25 feet. Teammate Marlon Jones finished third in the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.99 seconds. The Curtis boys’ 4x100 relay team finished second, while on the girls’ side, the 4x200 relay squad also claimed a silver medal. After shocking the field last season,
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past week for Tacoma. Unable to shake himself out of his funk at the plate, the Mariners designated infielder Taylor Motter for assignment. Now available on the market, Motter was nabbed by the Minnesota Twins on Monday, May 28. The loss of Motter and his anemic bat should probably be a plus for the Rainiers, allowing for another up-and-comer to step in and get more plate time. It also helps that Seattle has, yet again, sent first baseman Daniel Vogelbach back to the Rainiers. Vogelbach went 1-for-5 in his recent stint with the Mariners. To be honest, you’ve really got to feel for the guy. He has yet to get a solid run of games in the big leagues to see if he can find his Major League Baseball groove at the plate. Here’s hoping that Vogelbach can bounce back and return to the monster form he was showing for the Rainiers, prior to his recent call-up to the Mariners. Let’s get caught up on the previous week of Rainiers’ baseball. On Wednesday, May 23, the Rainiers hosted the El Paso Chihuahuas for a matinee game at Cheney Stadium. Six strong innings from Ariel Miranda were just what Tacoma needed in the 5-4 victory in front of 5,521 fans. While there were no long balls, the Rainiers were powered by doubles from Cameron Perkins, Zach Vincej and Danny Muno. The following day, the Rainiers looked to cap their home stand with a victory before heading out for a short road trip. The Chihuahua weren’t in a giving mood though, dropping the Rainiers by a score of 3-2. Starting pitcher
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the Fife Trojan girls’ team one-upped themselves in the 2A competition, winning the team title with 45 points. The Trojan boys finished fifth in the team standings. Emily Rohrer finished second in the 100-meter dash, while the 4x100 relay claimed second, the 4x200 relay finished third, and the 4x400 relay finished eighth. Fife’s MJ Ale finished second in the boys’ shot put and discus. Franklin Pierce’s Tyrell Edge captured the championship in the 2A 110 high hurdles and 300 hurdles. The Cardinal boys finished 12th in the team standings. On the small school side, the Life Christian girls’ relay team was nearly flawless. The Eagles’ squad of Tamia Ramos, Susan Hurdelbrink, Amanda Hamel and Landyn Lovelady won the 2B state championship in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays, while finishing third in the 4x400 relay. Lovelady also finished second in the 300 hurdles. Evergreen Lutheran’s Ryan Circelli won the 1B boys’ shot put. Chief Leschi’s Kahea Baker nearly won the 2B boys’ discus with a second-place mark of 14104 feet. Teammate Honor McKenney finished eighth for the Warriors in the girls’ 100-meter dash. The Franklin Pierce boys’ soccer team finally met their match in the 2A state semifinals on Friday, May 25, at Sunset Stadium in Sumner. The Cardinals entered the match undefeated and faced a 21-0-0 foe in Columbia River. Franklin Pierce would be playing without the 2A South Puget Sound League’s best player when Gilbert De La Luz suffered a season-ending injury in the state quarterfinals. On the other side of the ball, the Cardinals would be trying to score against a squad that had given up just nine goals on the season. In the end, Columbia River had a little too much speed for Franklin Pierce. However, the Cardinals pushed the eventual state champions to the limit, allowing the Chieftains just a single goal, despite numerous opportunities in the 1-0 loss. The Cardinals would go on to finish fourth in the 2A tournament.
Rob Whalen put in five solid innings, striking out seven El Paso batters, while giving up just two earned runs. However, the Tacoma bats couldn’t get it together, knocking around just six base hits, including a solo home run by Vincej. Tacoma would hit the ground running in Las Vegas on Friday, May 25. Starting pitcher Casey Lawrence secured his third win of the season with five innings of work. Lawrence struck out four Vegas batters, while giving up three earned runs. The Rainiers played long ball with home runs by Motter, Seth Mejias-Brean and Perkins to drive the 8-6 victory. The bats came alive for Tacoma the following night, with the Rainiers driving in 11 runs on 12 hits. Starting pitcher Christian Bergman got his fourth win of the season on six innings of work. Home runs by Chris Herrmann, Mike Marjama, Vincej and Mejias-Brean accounted for six of the Tacoma runs. After several rough outings, Tacoma finally got a solid start from pitcher Roenis Elias. The veteran pitched 6.2 innings of scoreless baseball. The Tacoma bats were electric, knocking around 16 hits on their way to a 10-4 victory at Las Vegas’ Cashman Field. The boys from “Sin City” would get a little revenge on Tacoma before bidding the Rainiers farewell. Las Vegas defeated the Rainiers by a score of 10-2 on Monday, May 28, and followed it up with a tight 4-3 victory the next day. Rainiers’ fans will be served up a fireworks treat following Tacoma’s game against Salt Lake City on Friday, June 2. With the weather beginning to take a turn for the better, it’s time to start planning some outings to Cheney Stadium. If the recent trend continues, this summer is going to be a race to the finish.
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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 Saturday, June 9, 1:30-4 p.m. SOLIDARITY DAY AT NORTHWEST DETENTION CENTER Northwest Detention Center, 1623 E. J St., Tacoma
Join NWDC Resistance outside the detention center to connect with families visiting loved ones inside and to show GEO that we’re still watching and still fighting. Info: nwdcresistance.org or facebook.com/events/12927 2717940781/ Sunday, June 10, 9 a.m. OCEAN FEST BEACH CLEAN-UP Jack Hyde Park, 1741 N. Schuster Pkwy., Tacoma Come help protect our oceans by cleaning up a Tacoma beach. Kick off Tacoma Ocean Fest (11 a.m.-4 p.m., June 10) with a beach clean-up co-hosted by Surfrider, Citizens
for a Healthy Bay and Eco-Pride. Enjoy free coffee. Please bring gloves and a bucket. Info: tacomaoceanfest.org or facebook.com/events/7258 83257801745/
Sunday, June 10, 1-3 p.m. FOREST MINDFULNESS Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma 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. Hepp will give a series of place-based
invitations to connect to your senses, to yourself, and to others. Participants interact in 20-30 minute periods of reflective and imaginative interaction. Gain a deeper appreciation of the many living and non-living things in Point Defiance through moving slowly, and mindfully, through the trails. Participants should dress for the weather, and bring snacks and water for this outdoor program. Ages 10 and older. Meet at the Rhododendron Garden Pavilion. Fee: $20 per person. Registration opens May 23. Info: pointdefiancepark.org or facebook.com/events/205 787880205160/
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Tacoma Ocean Fest
NEW FREE FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE AND PROTECT THE OCEAN Arts, sciences and water fun come together at the Foss Waterway Seaport June 10
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brand-new festival will take Tacoma’s waterfront by storm on June 10 by bringing together arts, sciences and water sports to help the city celebrate the ocean, learn about its threats and get inspired to protect it. Held on the internationally-celebrated World Oceans Day weekend, Ocean Fest is a free festival at the Foss Waterway Seaport that features local and international artists, filmmakers, musicians, dancers and even an aerialist to highlight the beauty and fragility of the ocean and its creatures – especially those in the Salish Sea/Puget Sound. Artists include Shelton eco-sculptor Barbara de Pirro with “Kelp Forest,” a giant installation of ghostly strands of woven white reclaimed plastic bottles, and Hawaii surf photographer Mike Coots, a surfer, shark attack survivor and shark advocate. Coots’ breathtaking images will headline an exhibit that highlights the beauty of sharks, and speaks out against the barbaric finning that is sending many species close to extinction. Keynote speaker Annie Crawley, a Seattle-based international underwater filmmaker and environmentalist, will have stunning ocean imagery on the walls and screen. Local youth will see their poetry and film honored as part of the Ocean Fest Youth Story Contest, and the Seaport’s own science and history exhibits will be on view. Other artists include Gretchen Yanover (electric cello), soprano Erin Calata, singer/songwriter Kim Archer, Jeff Brahe on mbira (an African thumb “piano”), Tacoma City Ballet’s “Whale Song,” T.U.P.A.C. dancers performing West African-ballet fusion, flamenco artist Marisela Fleites,
Samoan dancers and Deanna Riley on aerial hoop. A film stage will loop local ocean-themed short film. There will even be scuba virtual reality, courtesy of Cascade Game Foundry. All artists are from around Puget Sound. The “learn” and “protect” components of the festival will be along the esplanade, where 25 booths will feature local and regional non-profits, government agencies and individuals who work to protect our waters. These include Citizens for a Healthy Bay, Surfrider Foundation, NOAA Fisheries, Puget Sound Partnership and science departments from the University of Puget Sound, University of Washington-Tacoma and more. Ken Campbell, a Tacoma kayaker, will bring a craft he made from recycled plastic bottles. All of these knowledge-vendors will offer festival-goers a chance to learn about the ocean environment and the threats to its health, such as plastic and chemical pollution, overfishing and climate change. Fun hands-on activities like beach-in-a-box, looking at plastics through microscopes, crafts and games will underscore the environmental message. Finally, down on the dock will be a chance for festivalgoers to have fun on the water, with paddleboards, kayaks, rowboats and even a dragon boat available to try out. As founder and director, I think that this is a unique festival for Tacoma. The goal is to make people think differently about the ocean, and to care enough about it to change what they do. It could be as simple as giving up plastic straws, or driving less. The ocean needs our help – and it will take all of us. That’s what Ocean Fest is about – inspiring our imagination and empathy through the arts, informing us through science, and showing us how to take action. And just having fun on the water! I was inspired to create the festival by my 13-year-old
ONE SPACEWORKS INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, June 5, 6 p.m. Franke Tobey Jones, 5340 N. Bristol St., Tacoma Start a business, inspire the community, create art – Spaceworks will help you grow with training and technical support. Learn more about four Spaceworks programs and services including “Artscapes,” “Incubator,” “Special Projects” and “Co-working.” Info: facebook.com/events/224523434549 0350
TWO KITE DAY Wednesday, June 6, 1:30 p.m. Saint Patrick Catholic School, 1112 N. G St., Tacoma Kite Day was born from an idea that art teacher Emily Keller had to create an event that would incorporate art into a school community event. “I love the idea of taking advantage of a beautiful spring day, and having every student that I see in the art
room create something that brings together a sense of the artistic and a (somewhat) functional item,” she said. Building kites envelops the concepts of creating in three dimension and, for the older kids who are tasked with trying to follow more specific instructions, to create a kite that is properly engineered so that it will fly. All kites will be tied with a teal ribbon in remembrance of Mrs. Donna Breikss, a beloved teacher who passed away this year. Info: facebook.com/ events/210639733075317
THREE NEON: SPACEWORKS’ FUNDRAISER Friday, June 8, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Alma Mater, 1322 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma Spaceworks’ third annual fundraiser will feature local music, art, dance party and, of course, silent and live auctions with fundraising auctioneer Laura Michalek. Join the effort to strengthen our community and create opportunities for artists and
son, an avid swimmer, diver and environmentalist. It’s hard to know what any one person can do to help save the ocean. But getting people to care about it through a festival is something I could do. In addition, the Ocean Fest day will begin with a beach cleanup from 9-10 a.m. on the beach at Jack Hyde Park, 2201 Ruston Way, Tacoma. South Sound Surfrider Foundation, Citizens for a Healthy Bay and Eco-Pride are partnering on the clean-up. They’ll take collected trash to the festival for a surprise activity. Festival-goers are encouraged to bike, walk, take transit or paddle into the festival, and afterwards are invited to “paddle out” down to the Museum of Glass, where partner festival 70-48 will kick off its long-distance human-powered paddle race that evening. Tacoma Ocean Fest is supported by a City of Tacoma Make a Splash grant and a Sustainability Small Grant, as well as a SPARK grant from the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. The Foss Waterway Seaport is the venue host sponsor, and Tacoma Sunrise Rotary is sponsoring the Youth Ocean Story Contest. Other in-kind sponsors include The Grand Cinema and Round Table Pizza. Partners include Tacoma Public Libraries, Waka Waka Studios and Write253. For more information, see tacomaoceanfest.org. WHAT: Tacoma Ocean Fest – free to the public WHEN/WHERE: 9-10 a.m. Beach clean-up at Jack Hyde Park, 2201 Ruston Way, Tacoma; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ocean Fest at Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St., Tacoma
creative entrepreneurs. Dance into the night at Alma Mater’s outdoor patio and bar surrounded by surreal synths and awash in glowing color. Musical performers: Mirrorgloss, Chromatography, Baloogz, Pacman Art Cars and DJ Olivia Phaze. The evening includes games, raffles, cake walk, no-host bar (featuring local cocktails, beer and wine), 80’s inspired cocktail dress code, dance party with live music and DJ. Info: spaceworkstacoma.com
FOUR STUDIO AND STORYTIME AT TAM Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma On the second Saturday of every month (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Tacoma Art Museum hosts Studio and Storytime for children ages 2-8 and their families. See art activities at bit. ly/TAM2sat. Studio activity is free; story time in the galleries is free with admission. Visit bit.ly/TAMhours for more info.
FIVE CHALK ART SATURDAYS AT FROST PARK Every Saturday through August, noon to 1 p.m. Frost Park, corner of South 9th Street and Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma Tacoma’s concrete-rich Frost Park has long played host to members of the public who come each week to create chalk art on the many surfaces that the park has to offer. For several years, Fridays at lunchtime has been the day when folks would get together for the fabled “Frost Park Chalk Challenge.” Now the event has moved to Saturday so that more people will be able to work the event into their schedules. Every Saturday from May through August, come to Frost Park and use some of the chalk on hand (or bring your own) to make your own temporary masterpiece. Help revive and reclaim our city through art. This is an all-ages artistic event. The organizers will be adding more and more to this event over the summer so stay tuned and see you there fellow chalkies. Info: facebook.com/events/829772507206181
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Tacoma welcomes newest weekly art and vintage markets
Formerly known as Tacoma Flea Market, La Paloma Marketplace has rebranded and launched a threelocation market series that reflects not only the character of each neighborhood location, but showcases the very best of the Tacoma arts community. Local vendors include handcrafted jewelers, weavers, painters, fashion designers, vintage dealers and more. La Paloma Proctor is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is located on North 27th Street (near Alegre Bakery and the post office). Nestled within a charming, historic neighborhood, La Paloma Proctor is family friendly, eclectic and inviting. Spend the morning perusing a curated collection of handcrafted home goods, accessories, jewelry, children’s wear and more from local artisans, crafters, and “mama” makers. Opening day for this market is Saturday, June 2 and it runs through October. La Paloma Point Ruston is Taco-
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La Paloma Market place will open regular markets for local vendors of arts and crafts and other goods in three locations.
ma’s premier weekly evening market. Twinkling lights, the sounds of the sea, summer breezes, and a canopy of stars set the scene for La Paloma’s signature Waterfront Night
Market, which evokes the feel of a romantic European bazaar. Spend the evening listening to strolling musicians while shopping for the loveliest wares from local artisans.
Located in the covered pavilion at Point Ruston, this market runs from 5-9 p.m. every Thursday evening. Opening day for La Paloma Point Ruston is Thursday, June 14. Finally, La Paloma Pearl Street is a monthly market with unique atmosphere. Casual and eclectic, this market is a patchwork of goods, exhibitors and artists located just up the road from Point Defiance Park, at the future home of Central Co-op on Pearl and N. 45th Streets, this market will be open the second Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Opening day for La Paloma Pearl is Sunday, June 10. Complete details for each market and participating vendors can be found at www.lapalomamarketplace. com. La Paloma Marketplace’s mission is to uplift, inspire, and promote the unique and hardworking artisans, crafters, junkers, pickers, collectors, curators, and creative small-business owners that call this area home and to do so in context of a quality shopping experience.
Several concerts coming to Vashon Center for the Arts
Vashon Center for the Arts, a collaborative and community-based organization, provides a center for the arts on Vashon Island, initiates quality arts experiences for all ages and creates opportunities for artists to perform and exhibit their work. The Vashon Center for the Arts has several musical events upcoming next weekend: Local Music Series: The Allison Shirk Band Friday June 8, 8:30 p.m. Allison Shirk is a singer-songwriter/guitarist whose music blends her Texas country roots with her love for vocal jazz and rock. She has a soothing voice that draws you in with its sincerity and soulfulness. The Allison Shirk Band includes Tony Mann on keys and vocals, Doug Pine on guitar and vocals, Chuck Keller on bass and vocals, and Wesley Peterson on drums and vocals. The evening will feature Shirk’s new original songs plus some cover tunes. The music will be rich with vocal harmonies and inspired solos from these impressive backing musicians. Shirk’s two albums will be for sale as well as other merchandise. VCA is excited to host this series of local musicians performing at the Katherine L White Hall in partnership with Vashon Events, and generously sponsored by John L. Scott. All ages. Free admission. For more on these shows and on the VCA, visit vashoncenterforthearts.org.
Gary Stroutsos: “Remembering the Songs” Saturday, June 9, 2 p.m. This flute performance and exhibition, called “Remembering the Songs,” is a music and lecture performance based around the same-titled documentary film and musical album. The project provides a unique look at the musical traditions from Zuni, Navajo and Salish communities and the importance of songs to these people. The program includes screening of a 30-minute documentary and a live performance of storytelling and music by Gary Stroutsos. Following the concert, a Q&A, reception and viewing of Gary’s one-of-a-kind, hand-made Native American traditional cedar wood flutes will be held. Members $10, seniors $12, general $14, students 18 and under free.
Franz Liszt Concert and Music History Lecture with Michael Tracy Sunday, June 10, 4-6 p.m. Join Vashon resident, musician and musicologist, Michael Tracy for a multi-media presentation on Franz Liszt that includes a lecture, slide show and a live piano performance. In just 10 years of touring Franz Liszt would be the first pianist to play a concert from memory, play a solo recital, champion other composers’ works and amass a fortune from concertizing, a first in the history of music. Tracy will be joined by Mark Salman at the piano. Salman has been hailed as a “heroic vir-
Dance Theatre Northwest’s ‘In the Spotlight’ slated for June 2
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Dance Theatre Northwest holds its spring concert June 2.
Dance Theatre Northwest will present “In the Spotlight,” its spring concert and annual school recital, on June 2 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium in Tacoma. Both professional level and student dancers of all ages will present a series of dances ranging from classical ballet to Broadway style jazz and musical theater guaranteed to delight audience members of all ages. DTNW’s Katharine Neumann, Oceana Thunder, Emma Young, Phoebe Holland and Fancy Williamson, along with guest artists, will be featured in traditional classical ballet pieces as well as innovative new works created and staged by Melanie Kirk-Stauffer, artistic director, Bonnie Calvert and Katherine Neumann. Neumann, DTNW principal, instructor and choreographer has been featured in “The Nutcracker,” “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Paquit” and “The Sylvia Pas De Deux.” Neumann joined the company as an apprentice member in 2004 after performing for several
years with the Jr. Dance Ensemble. Calvert joined DTNW as an experienced instructor and a former student of the Royal Academy of Dance in Arizona. She has worked as a private tutor for ballet students for Royal Academy of Dance Examinations and has also taught group classes in ballet technique, character, modern dance, stretch and strength classes, ballet vocabulary, ballet history, and musicality for dance. Kirk-Stauffer, currently Artistic Director, is the principal trainer and choreographer for DTNW. She has a history of having produced and directed numerous successful shows for family audiences. Mount Tahoma High School is located at 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma. Tickets for “In the Spotlight” range from $11 for children to $26 for adult, reserved center seating and can be purchased via www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3423351?cookie_ header=1. For more information, call (253) 778-6534 or visit www.DTNW.org.
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Allison Shirk plays a free concert at Vashon Island’s VCA June 8, one of several upcoming music programs.
tuoso”, and “a dazzling performer.” He performed in “A Chopin Celebration” – a series of three recitals celebrating the composer’s 200th birthday in 2010 – and in five recitals in honor of Liszt’s 200th birthday in 2011. Salman recently released a recording of the late Schubert sonatas and “Chopin’s Intimate Art: The Mazurkas.” Salman, a native of Connecticut, began his studies at age eight and made his first recital debut at eleven. A graduate of The Julliard School, he also studied at MIT for two years concentrating on chamber music and composition. Salman lives and teaches in Seattle. $14 VCA member, $16 senior/student, $18
Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show comes to convention center
The 2018 Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show will take place June 8-10 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St., Tacoma. The annual event, now in its eleventh year, features: over 400 pinball and arcade games from the 1950s to the present; five pinball tournaments and over a dozen satellite pinball tournaments leading up to the show where you can win prizes, weekend passes, and tournament entries. The Northwest Show draws over 4,000 collectors, players and fans of classic coin-op games. Some of the top national and local vendors and sponsors are connected with the show. Participants have the opportunity to try world record high score attempts. There will be tons of raffle items, prizes and merchandise. Win a pinball or arcade game each day the show. You will encounter dozens of one-of-a-kind homebrew games, whitewoods, prototypes, rare games and the debut of newest games from pinball and arcade manufacturers. The Tacoma venue offers a nice modern air conditioned convention center with two hotels within a block of the venue, situated near bars, restaurants and in a town with a dozen microbreweries, many within walking distance. The Northwest Pinball and Arcade show features one of the best seminar and speaker lineups of any show, run by our topnotch video and audio team.
Friday June 8 2-3 p.m.: Butch Peel and David Thiel on the “Making of Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball.” 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dave Okert and David Shoemaker “LED vs. Incandescent Bulbs - Learn the difference!” 5-6 p.m. Rich Lint and Kendra Smith from This Old Game “Reproduction Art - Buyer Beware!” 7-8 p.m. Clash of Champions: Robert vs. Raymond. Hosted by Chase Nunes of GeekGamer.TV and Ashley Weaver. Saturday June 9 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dave Okert, David Shoemaker and Victor Tan dive into “Williams WPC Basics” 2-3 p.m. Dave Okert and David Shoemaker “WPC GI Problems: How to Save That Expensive Board” 3-4:30 p.m. Pinball artist Greg Freres. 5-6 p.m. Ever want to start collecting pinball and arcade games? 8-9:30 p.m. Dwight Sullivan and Corey Stup invite you to come play “The Feud Without the Family” Sunday June 10 1-2 p.m. Closing Ceremony for the 2018 Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show. Show Hours Friday, June 8: 12-11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: www.nwpinballshow.com
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A GUIDE TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS OF TACOMA Upcoming in the visual arts in downtown Tacoma: “UWT Art Show”
Saturday, June 9, 7-10 p.m. 733 Arts, 734 Pacific Ave., Tacoma UWT Photography Club presents the UWT Art Show. Mark your calendars and come through to 733 Arts. The event will showcase photography and paintings from students and locals and will feature live dance performances and spoken word performances. DJ Marvelous will be spinning some tunes. Live music will be performed by Hannah Cho, Charlie Cash, SeaanBrooks, Kay’Bee and others. Come join the recognition and highlighting of the arts and creative based clubs at the University of Washington, Tacoma campus. Tickets $5 advance, $7 at door. Info: www.facebook.com/events/181731492660618
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Saturday, June 9, 2-5 p.m. Minka, 821 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
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Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes will perform at Tacoma’s New Frontier Lounge on June 8. Fuentes is both a scholar and a master pratitioner of the art form.
her craft is not unusual, and Fuentes says that it is typical that most artists spend years studying in Spain in order to master their art. When Fuentes became a mother Savannah Fuentes cares about the at twenty, a couple years after she began future of flamenco in the Northwest, and her study of flamenco, the idea of movyou should too. Fuentes is a Seattle-based ing to Spain was put on hold. But that is dancer who will be bringing her brand of something that for Fuentes, she never felt culture-conscious, traditional, and movwas entirely necessary for her. “When she ing flamenco performances to Tacoma got older I was able to go… and then took on June 8 at The New Frontier Lounge. another break when I was getting her into Fuentes, who has been studying and percollege, but I went there many times and I forming within this art form for the better liked it and all the great shows and all the part of twenty years (with no plans of great things, but I had the realization that stopping anytime soon) is a wealth of for me personally, and for other people it knowledge when it comes to the topic of is what they need, but for me personally, flamenco. now I can set up my whole life there and I For those of you who do not know, would miss Seattle, to be honest with you. flamenco is a Spanish style of dance that, But I still love it and I’m sure I will still according to Fuentes, is fairly “mysterigo there many more times.” ous” when it comes to discovering its From speaking with Fuentes, it seems exact origins. She says this not with a lack that her love for Seattle and the region of information, but because she knows is partly intertwined with the idea that enough to understand that the origins are there is a crucial education process taknot so simply defined. “We have all this ing place in the Northwest, which she mix happening from the Arabic, and the intends to be a part of. When asked if it is East Indian, and the Jewish people liventirely appropriate for a casual audience ing there, and then, in about 1000 AD, member to enjoy flamenco with none of the Romani people leave India and start the cultural knowledge, or if she believes their migration and many of them settle the two are intrinsically woven together, in Southern Spain, so it’s kind of like Fuentes takes a stance, “That’s an importhis thing was forming, and then when tant question.” She says, “I want this to the Roma people showed up… and met come out right, but I do think you should up with these other cultures this thing care about the culture. People like to dress was born, or reborn.” She says the first up in big outfits and flowers in their hair flamenco was most likely around 1850, but we have to remember that all of those but the culture is much older. The singing, things come from a culture, and a culture which she says is what most flamenco artof oppressed people, and this is what they ists love about flamenco “first and forewore and who they were, so when you most,” is something that for a long time put on that outfit; in some ways, I don’t was passed down orally, and was not writapprove of it. I choose not to dress that ten. Typical flamenco performances will way, to dress as a Romani woman, I am feature a dancer, a singer, and a guitarist. an American and I choose to take things These performances can be passionate, in my own direction.” Fuentes believes emotional, thrilling, and as Fuentes said it is best to stay away from anything that while describing the origin, “mysterious.” could lead to the stereotyping of any Fuentes, being of Puerto Rican descent culture, but stresses you can express a has cultivated a vast appreciation for culture and respect it without exploiting it Spanish culture, and says flamenco was for entertainment purposes. something she was drawn to as a teenager. While this is far from her first trip to She has visited Spain many times and New Frontier Lounge, when asked what expects she will go “many more times” she hopes the people of Tacoma will take to continue to learn more about this art away from this upcoming performance form. That dedication to the heritage of Fuentes says, “I hope they come with their hearts open and leave with their hearts full.” “Feria, An Evening of Flamenco” takes place June 8, 8 p.m. at the New Frontier Lounge, 301 E. 25th St. Tickets are: student $15 general $22 VIP reserved seats $35. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3442848. For more information, call (253) 572-4020 or visit thenewfrontierlounge.com. For Flamenco guitarist Pedro Cortes comes from a family of more on Fuentes, Spanish Gypsy guitarists. He will play the intricate music that visit www.savanFuentes dances to. nahf.com. By Rachael MacAulay For Tacoma Weekly
Minka is having a popup on June 9 for longtime Tacoma jeweler and adventuress, Cheryl de Groot, Tacoma maker Blackburn and Jacqui (who goes by just one name), a jewelry designer working in polymer clay. De Groot is a true original. She was a welder on board a ship back in the day, and also regularly rode cattle roundup. Her life experiences, including roaming the wilds of Kodiak, Alaska, come through in jewelry designs combining mixed metals with materials such as porcupine quills and horsehair. Blackburn has a North End shop featuring hip, contemporary home accessories such as paint-splattered shoulder bags, embroidered shirts made from reclaimed Army wear, and stitched-fabric beach balls, all made right here in Tacoma. Jacqui is a young artist who makes the coolest, sculptural widgets-to-wear out of colorful polymer clay.
“Inflatable Mountain”
Guy Hundere exhibit at Minka Through June 30 The rich visual language of algorithms is the basis for “Inflatable Mountain,” a mind-bending series of prints by San Antonio-based artist Guy Hundere. “I didn’t work from a specific landscape, but I was inspired to make landscape art since I’ve grown exhausted by conceptualism and find great contentment from staring at the horizon,” he says. “Time I spent on Vancouver Island had a large effect on this work. I’d been reading Paolo Soleri’s book on how matter can transform into spirit, and his notion of ‘esthetogenesis.’ Not everyone can visit the mountain, so for urban [dwellers] I’ve presented the ‘inflatable mountain,’ a convenient and portable space for transcendental experience.” The result is a world of intense colors, intricate topography and voluptuous contours. Hundere’s work has been shown extensively in the United States and Europe. Info: (253) 961-5220 or www.minkatacoma.com or www.facebook.com/ minkatacoma.
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‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’
LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE STAGES PERENNIAL FAVORITE
PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSTON
(left photo) Audrey (Jennifer Redston) and Seymour (Niclas Olson) pose with the midsized version of Audrey II. (right photo) Orin (Will Johnson) gets a little too much gas as the mad dentist. Seymour looks on as the dentist wears his “special nitrous oxide mask.” The Lakewood Playhouse production of “Little Shop of Horrors” runs through June 24.
By Dave R. Davison
dave@tacomaweekly.com
“Little Shop of Horrors,” an Off-Broadway hit of the early to mid 1980s – and now the production that culminates Lakewood Playhouse’s 79th season – is very much a creature of the decade that birthed it. The retro, rock and roll musical synthesizes much of 1980s pop culture, including that decade’s nostalgia for the culture of the 1950’s and early 60s. During the final decade of the Cold War, in which the world was perpetually perched on the precipice of nuclear annihilation, television shows like “Happy Days” and “Laverne and Shirley” exemplified the fondness for the innocence of the post war years. In tandem with the infatuation for post WWII Americana was a fascination for vintage sci-fi “creature features” (and the art work thereof) like “The Blob” and “The Creature from the Black Lagoon.” 1980s bands like the B-52s captured a tongue-incheek edginess of it all by rehashing the hokey vibe of 50s and 60s pop images and styles. The female members of the group sported beehive hairdos and miniskirts and their surfer-style music incorporated science fiction and retro-pop cultural themes. The late 1970s and 80s were also the time when puppetry began to break out of the realm of children’s entertainment and make its way into entertainment forms with broad based appeal. Jim Hensen’s “Muppets” had their own hit television show and puppet-based characters were major parts of many fantasy and science fiction movies; from Yoda and the Ewoks of “Star Wars” fame to the Skeksis, Mystics and Gelflings in “The Dark Crystal.” “Little Shop of Horrors,” the creation of writer Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken (who would go on to collaborate on Disney musicals like “The Little Mermaid,” Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin”) was a potent compilation of the above ingredients. Built on the framework of a B-grade sci-fi creature feature movie (the 1960 movie also called “Little Shop of Horrors”) the creators came up with a musical score using early 60s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown. The female cast members are decked out in retro-hair styles and miniskirts. The musical spoof and celebration of nostalgia for post war America (perhaps an ironic nostalgia that was meant to fly in the face of the Reagan administra-
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By Barb Rock DEAR BARB, So, the old saying you are what you eat is probably very true. I see that you write a lot of articles about diet and eating healthy. I recently transitioned to what I’m hoping will become a very healthy diet and my question is this. If you are what you eat how long does it take your body to make the transformation from a poor diet to a good diet, from a high sugar diet to a low sugar diet. I love your articles and I hope I get one of your free books. Signed: A big transitioning fan DEAR TRANSITIONING FAN, I am delighted that you read my column and you’ve probably noticed that many questions are about diet and health. It is a big concern for most people, and it should be. Bad diet and eating habits only last for short term but unfortunately catch up with us as we age and our metabolism slows down, even for the most active or high energy athlete. Simply lacking Vitamin B12 will cause symptoms such as depression and extreme fatigue. I would suggest you make an effort to include a multiple vitamin as a backup to
tion’s backward-looking stance), ran from 1982 to 1987, becoming the then third-longest running show in OffBroadway history and its biggest money maker. The show has been part of the canon of shows that circulate on the community theater and school theater circuit ever since. The Lakewood Playhouse production, directed by Chris Serface (who is also the managing artistic director at Tacoma Little Theatre), features great performances of acting, singing and dance choreography. Now rigged with updated sound and lighting, Lakewood Playhouse is able to pull off a seamless production of this technologically challenging musical. Blake R. York’s set design, featuring a rotating flower shop, sets the mood for the fantastical, down-beat, comical tragedy. The rapidly growing, ever-hungry, sentient plant, Audrey II, whose transformation from a potted baby to a behemoth monstrosity, proves to be endlessly captivating as a series of puppets are used to represent the growth stages of the vegetative beast. The Lakewood Playhouse production stars Niclas Olson as Seymour and Jennifer Redston as Audrey. The multi-talented Olson adapts and directs plays for his own New Muses Theater Company and does lights at Tacoma Little Theater. In “Little Shop,” he exhibits not only his acting skills – his portrayal of Seymour, a nerdy New Yorker, is reminiscent of Harrison Ford’s portrayal of Branch Rickey in the film “42” —but also demonstrates that he is an accomplished vocalist as well as an ablebodied puppeteer. Redston, meanwhile, is an import from the UK where she attended the Guildford School of Acting. She combines lush, satiny vocals with a New York accent to craft a sumptuous musical performance, which is reminiscent of Cindy Lauper at her most lyrical. Clad in high heels and short skirts, Redston’s rendition of Audrey, the stripper and shop girl, is like a combination of Betty Boop and Bettie Page. She exudes the vulnerable sexuality of the damsel in destress that is characteristic of B-grade “creature feature” films. A revelation of this production is the performance turned in by Gig Harbor High School senior Will Johnson, who plays Orin, the sadomasochistic dentist – among other roles. Exuberant and charismatic, Johnson seems perpetually on the brink of cracking himself up – a sensation that spills out into the audience, who are clearly
add to any plan to insure you’re getting good nutrients and micronutrients every day. Vitamin B-12 and all the B vitamins play an important role in digestion. Without B vitamins you can’t convert carbohydrates (bread, pasta, potatoes, rice) to sugar so your body is able to use them for energy. It also helps metabolize proteins and fats. This doesn’t mean you should take large doses of vitamin B-12 in hopes of boosting your metabolism. But you can see how just one component missing can affect everything else in your body. A few foods packed with Vitamin B-12 are eggs, chicken, salmon, swiss cheese, beef liver, turkey, lamb, beans and most leafy green vegetables. How long does it take to switch from eating badly to eating healthy? It will take as long as you are willing to practice it until it becomes normal and without any conscious thought. A typical example of that would be if you were talking on the phone when you suddenly realized you were really hungry at home and began slicing an apple to snack on without any conscious thought. Compare that with reaching for a bag of potato chips or worse without any thought. To make a transition to eating differently and removing sugar from your life you must: 1. Want different 2. Choose different 3. Do different. It really boils down to one big factordelayed gratification. It’s shifting away from what feels normal or comfortable or tasty to you. It now requires expanding your food options and choices that have never been explored before. The slower and more aware you are of every aspect of this change in your new eating habits, the more successful you will be in becoming the new you! The Marshmallow Test is a perfect example of your endeavor. The world’s lead-
delighted by the delight that Johnson takes as he careens into the personas of his various characters. With a wet snarl and well-oiled ringlets, Johnson launches into his main tune, “Dentist!” Another standout is Eric Clausell, who first draws attention as a wino that sings the baritone parts in the opening songs and who later performs the vocal parts of the huge, speaking plant Audrey II. Clausell is coming off a tour de force, one-man performance as Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in the recent Broadway Center production of “Thurgood.” Tim McFarlan, as Muchnik, the proprietor of the skid row flower shop, demonstrates that he is capable of great things with his flawless performance. Antoinette Nicole Bridges, Joelle Craft and Brittany Griffins function as a sort of big-haired Greek Chorus, helping to narrate and make commentary on the goings on as the play progresses. Here and there, Griffins gets to highlight the sultry vocal power that made her performance as Gertrude McFuzz in TLT’s recent production of “Seussical” so memorable. Dubbed a “horror-comedy-rock-musical,” “Little Shop of Horrors” features some catchy songs like “Somewhere That’s Green,” “Suddenly, Seymour” and “Call Back in the Morning.” The various vocalists often have lyrical lines that merge into harmonious and soothing streams of sonic silkiness. Seemingly designed as unadulterated entertainment and spectacle, there is nevertheless the old Faustian tale of the deal with the devil buried in the soft and fluffy center of this masterful, musical monstrosity. Audrey II brings fame and fortune to the downtrodden Seymour. But the plant can only grow when given human blood and it needs more and more as it gets bigger and bigger. Seymour’s dilemma is whether or not to hang on for the ride or to get out before he gets in any deeper than he already is. Embedded in all the glitz and humor is a setting of grinding poverty and urban blight. There are suggestions of domestic violence and animal abuse, which are meant to accentuate the sinister nature of the villain, but which also give the affair a dark and dreary patina. Overall, however, this is a well-crafted piece of theatrical art. “Little Shop of Horrors” runs through June 24. For scheduling, ticketing and other information call (253) 588-0042 or visit www.lakewoodplayhouse.org.
ing expert on self-control, Walter Mischel did this well-known test. A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one marshmallow now or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? Walter Mischel discovered when he revisited his marshmallow-test subjects as adolescents, that teenagers who had waited longer for the marshmallows as preschoolers were more likely to score higher on the SAT, and their parents were more likely to rate them as having a greater ability to plan, handle stress, respond to reason, exhibit self-control in frustrating situations and concentrate without becoming distracted. They later tracked down 59 subjects, now in their 40s, who had participated in the marshmallow experiments as children. The researchers tested those subjects’ willpower strength with a laboratory task known to demonstrate self-control in adults. Amazingly, the subjects’ willpower differences had largely held up over four decades. In general, children who were not successful at resisting the marshmallow all those years ago performed poorly on the self-control task as adults. Delaying gratification is critical for a successful life and a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of self-worth. It’s just a mind thing and it takes practice. Willpower is something called a “hot-and-cool” system. The cool system is cognitive in nature. It’s essentially a thinking system, providing rational about sensations, feelings, actions and goals — reminding yourself, for instance, why you shouldn’t eat the marshmallow. While the cool system is reflective, the hot system is impulsive and emotional. The hot system is responsible for quick, kneejerk responses to certain triggers — such as popping the marshmallow into your mouth without considering the long-term implications. If this
framework were a cartoon, the cool system would be the angel on your shoulder and the hot system, the devil. Expect to fail, but don’t set yourself up for failure. If you are purchasing sweets without thinking at an event you’re attending or ordering at a restaurant, out of habit for what you want to eat instead of what you need to eat; this only shifts the blame right back on you. It’s not your birthday every day so stop living your life and eating like it is! It’s not a celebration if it happens every day either! One salad yesterday doesn’t give you permission to order a hot fudge sundae because it’s (fill in the excuse) day! Change your thinking and your actions will follow. Slow results or quick it’s entirely up to you. Remember, you move in the direction of your most dominant thought. What you focus on eating is what you’ll eat. Your body will follow your brain and what you tell it. For example: One cookie in the morning means no more cookies the rest of the day. Set boundaries and stick to them. The push and pull of temptation is real. The payoff or reward must be worth it. Remind yourself often why you are resisting and begin charting in a journal everything you eat every day. This helps identify your triggers. You can’t change a problem if you don’t identify a problem. You can see how critical it is to teach self-discipline and self-control in our eating at a very young age. You can also see how easy it is to fall away as adults due to all the temptations available to enjoy and the lack of practiced willpower. You can do this transition fan! 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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‘THE REBEL SHOW’ AT JAZZBONES TO CELEBRATE AMERICANA MUSIC ACROSS THE BOARD
TW PICK OF THE WEEK: JAZZ LIVE AT MARINE VIEW: On Sunday, June 10 at 5 p.m., Jazz Live at Marine View will wrap up the current season by featuring a powerhouse vocalist from the Bay Area, Kenny Washington. Emulating the classic styles of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan and infusing colors of Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, Washington’s free, playful approach, with more than a fouroctave range, is awe inspiring. His tone on ballads is liquid, his scat is rapid-fire, passionate, melodious and inventive. Appearing with him at Marine View are four of the pillars of the Northwest jazz scene: Anton Schwartz on saxophone, Marc Seales on piano, Michael Glynn on bass and D’Vonne Lewis on drums. Don’t miss world-class jazz in the beautiful confines of Marine View. Marine View Church is located at 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma (up past Brown’s Point.) For more information call 253-229-9206 or visit www.
Friday, June 1 THE SWISS: Mud on My Bra, Hostile Makeover USA, Shagnasty (fem rock) 9 p.m.
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Jazzbones, a popular restaurant and concert spot on 6th Avenue, has been around since 2000. Rachel Hogan, the current owner, has described it as a “destination music spot.” From large bands to local bands, karaoke nights and ballet, Jazzbones covers pretty much everything. It may have opened up initially as a blues and jazz club, but Hogan states that it now “caters to everybody who loves music.” On June 9, an Americana show will hit the stage of Jazzbones. “Rebel,” a summer launch show, is comprised of some incredibly talented musicians, including Jessica Lynne, Massy Ferguson and Andrew Landers. Lynne is a country artist originally from Denmark – not a place exactly known for its country music. She discovered the genre while home sick as a child. When she saw Garth Brooks and other 90s country legends on her television, she fell in love. Since country music was not accessible in Denmark, she would pay music
PHOTO COURTESY OF JESSICA LYNNE
Jessica Lynne performs at Jazzbones’ “Rebel” show June 9.
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shops to import country albums from the United States and taught herself how to write and play the music by listening to them. In particular, she would listen to music from her hero Gary Burr and dissect his songs to discover why she loved them. She described it as a “self-study by looking at the greats.” She later moved to the U.S. in order to play country music professionally. She took lessons from Davey French, a member of the band Everclear. Lynne chose Jazzbones as a location in part due to her ongoing nonprofit work there. She works in coordination with Jazzbones as part of the Ted Brown Music Outreach and she additionally produces music for kids every month at Jazzbones. Lynne will be performing the “Rebel” show at Jazzbones with her new band. Because of the change in her band’s lineup, her sound has significantly shifted. There are more elements of rock, more vocal harmonies and a big gospel sound. This harkens back to her childhood, where she used to sing in gospel choirs in Copenhagen. For Lynne, country music is first and foremost about storytelling. It is about weaving a narrative and including an audience of people into the experience. She explained that, in this show, all of the artists fall under the umbrella of Americana. She described Andrew Landers as “100 percent Americana.” As an artist, his “songwriting is absolutely captivating,” she said, and that he is a “storyteller through and through.” Massy Ferguson is a rock band from Seattle. Lynne recounted getting to see them perform at the Triple Door on Union Street in Seattle, gushing about their sound and energy. Lynne also discussed the Tacoma music scene in general. She explained that, in contrast to many other cities, music in Tacoma “isn’t competition,” but rather “collaboration,” thriving and “growing a positive direction.” She explained that working with someone like Hogan enforces that. Jazzbones serves as a prominent and vital music destination in Tacoma. The “Rebel” show on June 9, and its inclusion of artists from different cities, really proves that. Jazzbones is located at 2803 6th Ave. For more information, call (253) 3969169 or visit www.jazzbones.com.
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MARINE VIEW JAZZ
SPACEWORKS
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KITE DAY
SUBAREA PLAN
FLAMENCO
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
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JAZZBONES
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ALMA MATER: Big Business, Mos Generator, Kyberox (rock) 8 p.m., $12-$15 ALEGRE BAKERY AND GELATO: Cara Francis (singer/songwriter) 7 p.m. BLEU NOTE LOUNGE: Kool Bubba Ice (comedy) 7 p.m. EMERALD QUEEN BRIDGE NIGHTCLUB: Nite Crew (dance tunes), 9 p.m. JAZZBONES: Randy Oxford’s All-Star Slam (blues) 8 p.m. LOUIE G’S: Mas Tequila, Wicked Garden (tribute bands) 8 p.m., AA REAL ART TACOMA: The Home Team, Marrowstone, Regress, Honest Lago, Dream Ring (alternative, indie) 7 p.m. THE SAFE HOUSE: Cape Nowhere, Echo Ravine, Milwaukee Snow Gang, Heather’s Sweater (punk) 6 p.m., AA TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Tom Rhodes (comedy) 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Symphonic Band Concert (classical) 7:30 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: The Remedy (rock) 7 p.m. THE VALLEY: Coma Figura, Personal Trainer, Clyde Villain (pop, rock, soul) 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 2
JAZZBONES: Folsom Prism (Johnny Cash tribute) 8 p.m.
AIRPORT TAVERN: Funk Jam (funky jam session) 9 p.m. EMERALD QUEEN CASINO: Brian McKnight (soul) 8 p.m. EMERALD QUEEN BRIDGE NIGHTCLUB: Nite Crew (dance tunes), 9 p.m. LOUIE G’S: Dirty Dirty, Watch Rome Burn, Of the Heavy Sun (psychedelic grunge punk rock) 8 p.m., AA O’MALLEY’S IRISH PUB: The Common Names, Moose Light Kingdom (rock) 9 p.m. REAL ART TACOMA: True Crew, WZMO (rock) 7 p.m. ROCK THE DOCK: Rockin Aces (rock) 8 p.m. THE SAFE HOUSE: Tremor Cats, Strawberry Rocket, White City Graves, Bailey Ukulele (punk) 6 p.m., AA THE SWISS: Kryboys (rock) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Adam Ferrara (comedy) 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. TEMPLE BETH EL: Leonard Bernstein at 100 (classical, music theater) 7 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Mojo Madness (rock) 7 p.m. THE VALLEY: Oleg Noleg, China Davis, Bitter Ex Lovers (rock) 8 p.m.
THE SWISS: Altai, Sweet Bay Blues, Tun the Band, The Lightning Kings, Rece Jay Band (blues) 4 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Adam Ferrara (comedy) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Final Notice with Bob Evans (country, rock, bluegrass) 7 p.m.
Monday, June 4
THE SWISS: Open Mic Night (open mic) 7 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Bartlett on bass (jam) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 5
JAZZBONES: Nappy Roots (hip hop) 8 p.m.
METRONOME: Open Mic (open mic) 7 p.m. THE SAFE HOUSE: Erik Anarchy, PDX, North by North (punk) 6 p.m., AA STONEGATE: Blues Jam with Roger Williamson (blues) 8 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: New Talent Tuesday (comedy) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: SOB Band (jam) 7 p.m., NC
Wednesday, June 6
OLD TOWN PARK: Champagne Sunday (pop, rock) 6:30 p.m.
STONEGATE: Open Mic with Justin McDonald (open mic) 9 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic (comedy) 8 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox (jam) 7 p.m., NC THE VALLEY: Bradley Palermo, The Royal Pain, Adam France, Steven Cole Smith (acoustic) 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 7
UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, SCHNEEBECK CONCERT HALL: Musical Theater Performances (pops, classical) 4 and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 3
THE VALLEY: Hilltop Rats, Burn Burn Burn, Dust Mob, Phantom Racer, The Famished (punk) 5 p.m. JOHNNY’S DOCK: Little Bill Trio (blues) 5 p.m. STONEGATE: Country Music Jam (jam) 5 p.m.
BOB’S JAVA JIVE: Jeff Taylor, Mateen Stewart (comedy) 8:30 p.m. LOUIE G’S: Leify Green (open mic) 7 p.m., AA ROCK THE DOCK: Open Mic with Dustin (rock) 8 p.m. STONEGATE: Power Rock Jam (rock jam) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY CLUB: Brad Williams (comedy) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (rock, blues) 7 p.m.
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Coming Events TOP PICK: ‘MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH, & I’M IN THERAPY!’ Through June 24 (see website for times) Theater on the Square, 901 Broadway, Tacoma “My Mother’s Italian My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy!” is Steve Solomon’s smash hit New York comedy inspired by his hilarious and dysfunctional multiethnic family and all the people in his life whose sole purpose is to drive him into therapy... and they succeeded. One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts Prozac, you don’t have to be Italian or Jewish to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache! Starring actor/comedian Peter Fogel. Tickets: $39, $49, $59. For schedule and information, call (253) 591-5894 or visit www.broadwaycenter.org.
‘MACBETH’ Fri., June 1, 7:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT Sat., June 2, 7:30 p.m. Sun., June 3, 2 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St. Tacoma Little Theatre closes its 99th season with William Shakespeare’s classic. Macbeth is a brave and loyal Thane to King Duncan. After hearing a prophecy that he will become king himself, Macbeth is overcome by ambition and greed. Bolstered by the prophecy and his wife’s encouragement, he kills King Duncan and takes the throne. Afterwards, Macbeth’s guilt, fear, and paranoia lead him to commit even more murders to secure his power. His confidence in the prophecies eventually leads to his downfall and he is overthrown and killed by those he has wronged. Director Pug Bujeaud’s thrilling new adaptation brings us into a world as if World War I had never ended. Plays through Sunday, June 17. Special “Pay What You Can” performance on Thursday, June 14, with tickets available beginning Wednesday, June 6 in person or over the phone. Ages: 12 and up. Price: $24 adults; $22 seniors 60+/students/military); $20 children 12 and under. Info: www. TacomaLittleTheatre.org; (253) 272-2281 ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ Fri., June 1, 8 p.m. Sat., June 2, 8 p.m. Sun., June 3, 2 p.m. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood “A simple love story of a boy, a girl and a man-eating plant!” The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it – blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. A Lakewood Playhouse premiere! Special showings at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 31 (pay what you can night) and 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 7 (“pay what you can” actor’s benefit). Parental advisory: This musical comedy is very true to the original film’s macabre sense of humor. The plant will devour many people... and did we mention there is a very, very sadistic dentist? Because he’s a monster, too! Prices: $30 general admission; $28 military and seniors; $25 students/educators. Info: (253) 588-0042; www.lakewoodplayhouse. org
‘MY FAIR LADY’ Fri., June 1, 7:30 p.m. Sat., June 2, 7:30 p.m. Sun., June 3, 2 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave. Lerner and Loewe transform George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion” into this musical theatre classic. When aristocratic professor Henry Higgins takes in Cockney pupil Eliza Doolittle on a bet, he gets far more than he wagered. Featuring “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live” and “The Rain In Spain.” Plays through June 10. Price: Adult $31; senior (60+), student, military $29; child (12 and under) $22; groups of 10+ $27. Info: (253) 565-6867; tmp.org BLUE STAR MUSEUMS Fri., June 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Ave. Organized through a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and Department of Defense, Blue Star Museums offers free admission to military members and their families at thousands of museums across the United States. Ages: Birth-12 years old. Price: Pay as you will. Info: (253) 627-6031; playtacoma.org BODY AND BRAIN: MINDFUL MOVEMENT Fri., June 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ruston Meal Site at Point Defiance/Ruston Senior Center, 4716 N. Baltimore St. Classes will incorporate stretching, tapping, breathing and meditation activities to release tension and increase the energy in your body. Price: Free. Info: (253) 756-0601 to sign up THIRD ANNUAL SPRING FLING VENDOR FAIR Sat., June 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fawcett Elementary School, 126 E. 60th St. Dozens of vendors, arts and crafts, sports cards and memorabilia. Food trucks, throw a pie at a teacher booth, raffle, door prizes. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 571-4700; facebook.com/ events/149414215761170/ ARTISTS GARAGE SALE Sat., June 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave. More than a dozen local artists and craftsmen are cleaning up their studios and offering supplies at bargain prices to fellow “makers.” A sample of items for sale: fabrics (silks, woolens, cottons, burlap), notions, buttons and beads, embroidery threads, paper, card stock, canvas and paints, kimonos, vintage fashion and shoes. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-8801; kingsbookstore.com
MODEL RAILROAD SHOW AND MARKET Sat., June 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Freighthouse Square, 430 E. 25th St. From as early as the mid1820s railroad history is almost as old as our country itself. We couldn’t have become the America we know today without our railroads. One thing that connects all model railroaders is the love of trains and history. Ages: All ages. Price: $6 for adults and free for kids. Info: (425) 442-9642; facebook.com/ events/435219780262304/ HONEY STUDIOS GRAND OPENING Sunday, June 3, 1-6 p.m. Honey Studios, 7902 27th St. W., University Place Owner Taylor Honey is looking forward to sharing her dream with friends and family, and for new friends, she would love to meet you and show you around the studio located in the cute Bavarian-looking building next to the Pine Cone Restaurant on 27th Street in University Place. She offers all kinds of photography services, from senior pictures to weddings to boudoir and everything in between. She even specializes in fantasy portraiture (turning little girls into fairies and fun things like that). So come by and introduce yourself, have some wine and explore the studio, meet some new friends, maybe get a raffle ticket and win a gift basket or portrait session. Everyone who books a session during the event will receive exclusive promotional discounts of 25 percent or more. If you don’t have a date in mind, that’s okay. You can buy a gift card for your discounted package price and still get the discount if you book within three months of purchase. Please invite your friends/family. Ages: All ages welcome. Info: www.facebook.com/HoneyStudiosOfficial; taylor@happilyeverhoney. com; (253) 267-0584. SABOR FLAMENCO DANCE SHOW Sun., June 3, 5-7 p.m. Tacoma School of the Arts Theatre (SOTA Theatre), 1117 Commerce St. The company will share many new pieces, including a flamenco guaguanco. Musicians include Tony Antonio M. Gomez on percussion, Alejandro Fleites on guitar and vocals, Ashley Cook on clarinet, John Bussoletti on guitar, Marena Lear, singer and flamenco singer Samir Osorio. Ages: All ages. Price: $15. Info: (253) 617-0818; eventbrite.com/e/ sabor-flamenco-annual-showcase-tickets-45443462620 LEMAY DRIVER’S ED – MODEL T Sun., June 3, 9:30 a.m. LeMay Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St. E. You are going to love learning about the “Tin Lizzie” history, maintenance, tips and tricks, and then a road test
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where you can actually drive a Model T yourself, apply what you learned and see what makes it so special. Ages: 16+ Price: Course fee $175. Info: (253) 272-2336; lemaymarymount.org/marymount-drivers-education
TOYTOPIA Sun., June 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave. The museum’s expansive fifth floor galleries will become a magical land of big toys where you can play all day with the world’s largest Etch-A-Sketch, a life-size doll house, a human-scale Monopoly car, and much more. Ages: All ages. Price: $14 adults; $11 seniors, military (with ID); youth/ students, ages 0-5 free. Admission for Historical Society members is always free. Info: (253) 272-3500; washingtonhistory.org/visit/ wshm/exhibits/toytopia
THE MANY MYSTERIES OF MEDICAID Mon., June 4, 12 p.m. Pierce County Annex, 2401 S. 35th Street Learn what Medicaid can do, who can benefit, the limitations and drawbacks and the consequences of drawing on its benefits. Ages: All. Price: Free; No RSVP required. Info: (253) 798-4600; PierceADRC.org WORD: TEMPLATES Tues., June 5, 2:30-4 p.m. Summit Library, 5107 112th St. E. Learn the tools and principles of basic visual design in Word by modifying a template. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3321; piercecountylibrary.org/calendar
BIBLE DISCUSSION – GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK Mon., June 4, 1-2 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. Bible discussion – the Gospel according to Mark, led by Pastor Martin Yabroff. No background required. Open discussion and practical applications. Price: Free. Info: (253) 564-4402; saintandrewstacoma.org
GRIT CITY FLOW – TUESDAYS Tues., June 5, 6-7 p.m. Wapato Park, 6500 S. Sheridan Ave. Inspired by our city, this six-week series combines sequences in which each pose builds on the next, creating a unique cardiovascular full body workout. Ages: 18 and up. Price: $60 supporter, $50 sustainer, $40 community. Info: (253) 501-6780; beyogawild.com/collections/ series/products/grit-cityflow-a-six-week-yoga-seriestuesdays
DROP-IN HELP WITH WORKSOURCE Mon., June 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 2-4 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. WorkSource employment experts help you with
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No: 18-7-00220-34 Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency) (SMPB) (Optional Use) Dependency of: TARYN LEE D.O.B.: 02/03/2004 To: ANGELINA LEE, Mother A Dependency Petition was filed on March 12, 2018; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: June 22, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court, 2801 32nd Avenue SW, Tumwater, Washington 98501. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.050(5). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in your absence. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 360-725-6700 or 1-888-822-3541. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to HYPERLINK “http://www.atg. wa.gov/DPY.aspx” www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx. Dated: __________________, by Linda Myhre Enlow, Thurston County Clerk.
RE: Minor S.T.S..S. dob: 12/15/2016 MAY BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM MEMBERSHIP IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS for failure to meet the eligibility criteria in the Constitution. This notice is given under Article II of the Puyallup Tribe’s Constitution and Bylaws and its Enrollment Code. You have the opportunity to submit, to the Enrollment Office of the Puyallup Tribe, and information or explanation you would like the Tribe to consider. If you wish to have that information considered by the Enrollment Committee and the Tribal Council, you must provide that information to the Tribe’s Enrollment Office at 3009 E. Portland Ave., Tacoma, WA 98404 no later than 30 days after the THIRD publication of this notice. Thank you, Barbara Richards Director of the Puyallup Tribe’s Enrollment Department Superior Court of Washington County of Pierce In re: Marriage | domestic partnership Petitioner EDWARD HINDS NO: 18-3-01349-5 Summons Served by Publication And Respondent YOLANDA RAYNETTE HINDS Summons Served by Publication To Yolanda Raynette Hinds- the other party has asked the Court to End your Marriage or domestic partnership. Name Change Change the name of the Respondent You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the Deadline: *No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and * The court may approve the request in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. Fill out a Response on this form FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Pierce County 930 Tacoma Ave S. Tacoma WA 98402 Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this summons or his/her lawyer fills out below EDWARD HINDS April 5, 2018 The following address 34414 28th Place SW Federal Way WA 98023 Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce
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TO: Leanne Krewson Case Style: Re: K.,E Case Number: PUY-PC-CV-2018-0005 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 June 26th, 2018, at 9:00 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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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 (253722-5686) or Linda (253722-5691) at Lutheran Community Services for more information & an application
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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 7983789 or Email Kgavron@ co.pierce.wa.us. Or visit www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=1302
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.
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We are looking for passionate applicants for open positions on our volunteer Boards and Commissions. Openings are on the Arts Commission, Parks Board, Tree Board and Youth Commission. Applications are accepted year round, but first review will be 3/24/17. Online Application: www. cityoffife.org/getinvolved.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: VOLUNTEER MORE, TWEET LESS CHI Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care has some great ways for you to serve the community and make meaningful connections. Those near the end of life need help with living. If you have 1-4 hours a week to read to someone, listen to their stories, run errands, make phone calls, or welcome people to our hospice facility, then we have several opportunities for you. Join us in the new year for trainings scheduled in January and March. Log onto www.chifranciscan. org and click “hospice and palliative care” in the “our services” tab to learn more. Or call James Bentley at 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.
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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 253-212-2778.
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NW Furniture Bank Volunteers needed. “NWFB helps restore hope, dignity and stability in our community by recycling donated furniture to people in need.” Tuesday-Saturday Truck Volunteers Needed9:00 am-2:00 pm. Truck volunteers ride along in the truck, deliver furniture to clients and make residential and corporate pickups; they are an essential part of the NWFB Team. To volunteer contact us at info@nwfurniturebank.org or call 253-302-3868.
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