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LOOKING FORWARD, HONORING THE PAST Stewart Middle School unveils renovations
KOREAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF SERVICE
Save the date for KWA’s anniversary celebration – Oct. 14
ANGELS IN DISGUISE.
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By Jackie Fender jackie@tacomaweekly.com PHOTO COURTESY OF TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
“Oohs” and “ahhs” echoed through the hallways of Stewart Middle School during the unveiling of the newly renovated facility that dates back to the 1920s and hadn’t seen a makeover in decades. The school is now state of the art, not only in technology and educational design, but also in retaining the historical features that made the school a landmark gathering place in
the neighborhood. Built in 1924, Stewart reopened midway through the school year after the first significant renovation in its history. Undergoing about $68 million in renovations and upgrades, the school remains a point of pride in the district thanks to the $500 million bond voters approved in 2013 that is bringing massive changes and renovations to every school in the district. The work is being done with the needs of students, now and in the future, but also with
an eye on history. That dedication led to the City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission honoring Tacoma Public Schools last month for its commitment to preservation, including recent historic renovations of Washington Elementary School and McCarver Elementary School as well as at Stewart. Stewart’s interior now provides spaces for a modern educational program that focuses on collaboration and See STEWART / page A9
BOY SCOUT TROOP HONORS VETERANS Flags were placed at the headstones of local veterans at the New Tacoma Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day
Monumental shifts and big dreams are sometimes born of humble beginnings. The Korean Women’s Association was founded by Kim Nam Hui in 1972. She, the Korean wife of an American serviceman, and a few other immigrant wives came together to share meals and support one another as they navigated through the unknown territory of their new community. Their first fundraisers and outreach included selling favorite Korean foods to other immigrants living at Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. It wasn’t long before KWA became an organization providing a broader spectrum of services, from transportation needs to translation services and support to the women suffering from domestic violence. As their website tells it, it was in 1979 that the
See KWA / page A9
PUYALLUP VETERANS HONOR THEIR OWN ON MEMORIAL DAY
PHOTO BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER
KEYNOTE. PHOTO BY MATT NAGLE
IN HONOR. Tribal Veterans
By Matt Nagle matt@tacomaweekly.com
PHOTO BY DANIEL BEERS
OLD GLORY. The New Tacoma Cemetery was decorated red, white, and blue by By Daniel Beers For Tacoma Weekly
Local Boy Scout Troop 248 joined forces with the New Tacoma Cemetery on Thursday, May 25, to plant American flags beside each veteran’s headstone for this year’s Memorial Day. Members of the troop, their families, Cub Scouts, as well as volunteers from the community gathered for a short ceremony and a quick bite to eat before installing around 2,500 flags to honor those who have served the country. Each year, the Scouts and the folks at the cemetery have added a little something
extra to their ceremony prior to installing the flags. This year’s ceremony began with a few words by 94-year-old Bill Baker, Navy veteran from WWII. Baker spoke briefly about his time in the Navy during those tumultuous years. He also spoke about his recent visit to Washington, D.C. and how seeing the memorials had changed his outlook about his time in the service. “I left a vet and came home a hero,” he recalled. Following Baker’s inspiring words, Vietnam vet Tom King stepped forward to say a prayer for those that had fallen in See FLAGS / page A9
Just like Memorial Day commemorations happening across the country on May 29, the Puyallup Tribe held its own memorial event that day as well as is tribal tradition. Led by Puyallup Tribal veterans, the moment of reflection and gratitude took place under sunny skies at the Warrior Wall of the Puyallup People that was officially dedicated just two years ago. Also present among the assembled family and friends of the Puyallup Tribal veterans were members of VFW Post 2224 in Puyallup, led by Commander Paul Herrera, who is also a sergeant on the Puyallup Tribal Police Force. See TRIBE / page A9
HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEDICATES LATEST MEMORIAL By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
Several hundred people, including veterans and families of the fallen, gathered on Monday for Tacoma Historical Society’s annual Memorial Day Observance at Tacoma’s War Memorial Park at Sixth Avenue and MacArthur Street to witness the dedication of two new memorials to honor Pierce County’s war dead. The monuments bear the names of the 226 Pierce County citizens who lost their lives during combat during the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War. A shortage of the specific size of granite, however, led to the delay of the actual monuments, which will ultimately stand six feet tall. Those will arrive later this summer so the monument company crafted scale models for use in the dedication ceremony, a fact that went largely unnoticed by those who gathered to honor the names listed on them, not marvel at grandeur. The monuments stand sentinel on the flanks of the World War II monument that anchors the park that overlooks the Narrows See MEMORIAL / page A9
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SO. 60TH AND BELL STREET After so long, we have to assume that Percival our beloved Pothole Pig has simply vanished. However, there are still potholes in the city that need attention, so we simply – and sadly – must hire someone to handle his workload. We decided to give the candidates a trial run to see how they do in the field. This week Carter the Crater Gator gave it another shot by finding a crater that would make Percival proud. But frankly, Carter might just not have the celebrity power to take on such a high-profile role. What are your thoughts? We have other candidates in the works that we might try out: Charles the Chuckhole Chicken and Blighty the Blight-Seeking Beaver, but several people voiced their opinion that a permanent replacement should be one of Percival’s relatives, namely Peyton, who lives in Portland, and Perry, who lives in Parkland. And now a new candidate has entered the running with a resume from Ruddy the Road Rut Reindeer, who is a brother-inlaw of Tacoma Rainiers mascot Rhubarb. Send your thoughts to stevedunkel@tacomaweekly. com.
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One horrific August night in 1994, Johnny Robert Eggers took the life of Meeka Willingham, a Stadium High School cheerleader. He stabbed her 56 times. Eggers had a long history of criminal violence in Eastern Washington and King County, but no prior record in Pierce County. So how had he come to live in Pierce County? He was released here by the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC), which had placed him at Rap Lincoln Work Release in Tacoma. For decades, 50-bed Rap Lincoln, located just down the street from Lincoln High School, has been the only DOC work release facility in Washington specifically designed for offenders with developmental disabilities or mental illness. Rap Lincoln was one of several DOC facilities in Pierce County that operated as magnets for offenders. Violent criminals such as Eggers would offend in other counties and be released into our county. This went on for decades. Around 2001, my predecessor, Prosecutor Gerry Horne, identified the problem and called it “the crime warp.” Though Pierce County was about 15 percent more populous than Snohomish County, we were
receiving five times as many offenders from DOC. We became known as “a dumping ground.” This, of course, drove up our crime rate. In 2007 the Legislature passed and the governor signed the “fair share” bill, SB 6157, which established the legal presumption that offenders should be released back to the county of their first felony conviction, the “county of origin.” This bipartisan legislation addressed many of our fair share concerns. Rap Lincoln, however, stayed in Pierce County and continued to be the only facility in the state for disabled or particularly disturbed offenders. Focused on public safety, our Prosecutor’s Office rigorously monitors DOC to ensure compliance with SB 6157. As chair of the Pierce County Law and Justice Council, I have prioritized the issue of fair share and maintained a good working relationship with DOC. We are vigilant to avoid slipping back to the days when our county was a dumping ground. Recently I learned from DOC that Rap Lincoln will close June 30 of this year. For all of us who care about the safety of our community, this is outstanding news. After discussions with DOC, it’s my understanding that there will be a replacement facility for Rap Lincoln, but the current plan is to place the facility outside of Pierce County.
Fairness, history and common sense demand this. We have shouldered more than our fair share of the DOC burden for too long. Pierce County is the home of the Correctional Center for Women at Purdy, the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, Western State Hospital in Lakewood, and Progress House Work Release in Tacoma. We should not also perpetually host the only work release program in the state specifically designed for some of the most challenging offenders. Elected officials, leaders, and citizen groups all worked together to pass SB 6157 and stop the dumping. While transitional housing and programs are necessary to “serve as a bridge between life in prison and life in the community,” as DOC states on its website, not all the bridges should dump into one county. Pierce County is booming. Crime is down and property values are up. Public safety is the foundation for our economic growth and progress. Our continued success reducing crime and making our communities safer depends, in part, on receiving no more than our fair share of offenders. SB 6157 was a step forward, vigilant enforcement of the law has been a series of steps forward, and the closing of Rap Lincoln is a leap forward.
Bulletin Board COMMUNITY YOUTH SERVICES RECEIVES BIG GRANT FROM NORDSTROM Community Youth Services (CYS), which serves more than 6,500 homeless and at-risk youth and their families annually in South Sound, was recently awarded a first-ever grant from Nordstrom of Seattle that will directly help the programs of CYS-Pierce County. The Nordstrom Cares funding, $5,000, will help benefit the overnight shelter, drop-in center, street outreach and New Directions in Pierce County. The overnight shelter is open daily from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and has 40 beds, serving young people ages 18-24. The drop-in center is open Monday through Saturday from 1:30-8 p.m. The center is for young people 12-24. At both the overnight shelter and drop-in center, young people get access to food, drinks, showers, laundry, clothing, hygiene supplies, case management and service referrals. Street outreach is conducted five days a week and the staff offer water, hygiene supplies, snacks, service information and cold weather gear (socks, gloves, hats). Doing so draws young people into services and off the streets. In November 2016, CYS opened New Directions crisis residential center in Tacoma for youth ages 12-17 who are at-risk of or are experiencing homelessness. The center houses up to five participants at a time and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information on these programs, go to www. CommunityYouthServices.org. To donate to CYS Pierce County contact Michelle Smith by e-mail msmith@communityyouthservices.org or reach her by phone at (253) 392-5780. For more information about Nordstrom, go to www. nordstrom.com. TED BROWN MUSIC ROCKS THE SUMMER FOR YOUTH Imagine giving kids the opportunity to try living their dream for a summer? Perform on big stages and record in a professional recording studio? Well, that’s exactly what Ted Brown Music Outreach and the Live It OutLoud program do. Ted Brown Music Outreach is in its seventh year of hosting the Live It OutLoud program, an eight-week rock camp for kids ages 12-18. This popular program has risen to a new level after appointing a new director for the program, Jessica Lynne. The program now partners up with London Bridge Studios in Shoreline for their recordings and have arranged for showcases at Cheney Stadium and Point Ruston. “I am excited to be an even bigger part of this program,” says Lynne, who was a mentor in the program for three years prior to taking on the program. “I imagine what it would have been like to have an opportunity like this as a kid, and I know it would have made a huge impact on my life. This is the kind of impact we are hoping to pass on to the kids.” Lynne is a well-known name in the Northwest and has been a full-time musician herself for the past four years. “I am still actively playing more than 100 shows a year. Who better to learn from than someone who is actually out there doing it?” The program puts the participants into bands and provides them with a mentor to help guide them through the ins and outs of being a musician. They are provided with lessons and rehearsal spaces, along with clinics by some of the great Northwest’s greatest musicians and industry professionals – many of which are donating their time to the cause. The program continues to work with Art on The Ave, Jazzbones, Louie G’s and the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, supporting as many local establishments as possible. As Lynne explains, “We don’t want to change the program too much. The program has always offered an amazing opportunity for the young budding musicians. We are simply trying to improve an already successful program.” The highlight of the program is the Aug. 12 Red Carpet Award Show at the Rialto Theater, which is open to
the public. Visit the website www.liveitoutloud.net for more information. GRANT HELPS STUDENTS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO LEARNING Local Communities In Schools affiliates are pleased to announce they have received at total of $47,500 in funding for the next year from the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation to support the Communities In Schools model of site coordination, which integrates a variety of supports for students to help them overcome academic and nonacademic barriers to learning in Lakewood, Peninsula, Puyallup and Tacoma schools. Communities In Schools works directly inside schools to help those students whose ability to come to school is often jeopardized by hardships, the loss of a loved one, poverty, or lack of housing. Communities In Schools connect students with the resources they need to thrive, whether it’s helping them get new shoes or clean clothes that spark self-confidence, school supplies to help with school work, emotional support to overcome trauma, or building one-to-one relationships with a caring adult. This investment will make it possible for children living in low income households and/or are facing other academic obstacles to receive extra support to succeed in school and graduate with the skill sets needed for a bright, successful future where they can thrive. STEP INTO HISTORY WITH WALK TACOMA Did you know that many of Tacoma’s downtown buildings previously were much taller, and have had several upper floors removed? Can you spot them? Join Downtown On the Go and Tacoma Historical Society’s Deb Freedman in a guided walk on Wednesday, June 7, from 12-1 p.m. remembering the historic hotels and mercantile of Tacoma in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The one-mile walk, sponsored by Commencement Bank, will begin at Frost Park on the corner of South 9th Street and Commerce, and will stop at several key intersections in downtown Tacoma. Participants will meander through parks and pathways slightly off the beaten track, and perhaps gain some little-known insights about what they see – and don’t see. Following the walk, participants are invited to take a sneak-peak at Tacoma Historical Society’s summer exhibit, “Showtime in Tacoma: Theaters and Performers,” which opens at 919 Pacific Ave. on June 8. Register for the Walk Tacoma Historic Hotels & Mercantile Walk online at www.downtownonthego.org/go/ walking or sign-in at the event. The event is free, and all ages are welcome. This year, the Children’s Museum of Tacoma will be partnering with Downtown On the Go to provide an activity for children at all of the Walk Tacoma events to encourage families to participate. Along the route, children will have the opportunity to hunt for “Tacoma Rocks” and complete a Historic Hotels & Mercantile Walk photo bingo card. The Walk Tacoma Series, sponsored by MultiCare and the Puyallup Watershed Initiative Active Transportation COI, is a seven-event walking series held on the first Wednesday of the month, from April through September. The fun, themed walks, now in their eighth year, encourage people to enjoy downtown on foot by introducing new walking routes and sharing information about the community and its history through the guided tours. The walks are scheduled at the lunch hour or just after work to encourage downtown employees, students, and residents to walk during the day, whether it is to and from work or school, at a lunch break, or to run an errand. For more information on the full Walk Tacoma series, visit www.downtownonthego.org or look to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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UNITED WAY HONORS YOUTH DOING GOOD DEEDS By Steve Dunkelberger
to offer such a program, where students receive a varsity letter for service just like those given to athletes and musicians. United Way of Pierce County is now working with communities across the country to incorporate similar programs, using Youth United's effort as a model. The Varsity Letter in Community Service program recognizes students in grades nine through 12, who volunteered 145 hours or more of community service between April 1 and March 31. To qualify, students were required to volunteer with at least one school-related project and one community-related project. The average number of hours for this year's group was 236 hours, with the top number of hours by a single student at 1,500. The value of this volunteer time as determined by national standards set by Independent Sector is over $2.8 million. Students volunteered their time with community organizations and school activities such as the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, FISH Food Banks, YMCA, Communities in Schools, American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA, Youth United, Key Club and National Honor Society. Among those students, 14 also received Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarships of $2,000 to $2,500 for their excellence in volunteer work. Eligibility for the scholarship requires that students qualify for the varsity letter in community service, describe their most rewarding volunteer experience and demonstrate a history of community service completed throughout high school.
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United Way of Pierce County recognized some of the best and brightest youth from Pierce County schools on May 24 at Puyallup Park Pavilion for their volunteerism in their community and around the world. The 150 students from around the county were honored for tallying at least 145 hours of volunteer activities during the past year. Each student received honors from UWPC as well as a varsity letter from their respective schools for their willingness to donate their time and talent to community causes. Arden Johnson, a sophomore at Curtis Senior High School, for example, logged 182 volunteer hours, while her friend Maria Gonzalez, sophomore at Charles Wright Academy, tallied 161 volunteer hours. Both girls logged many of those hours last summer, when their church youth group at Lakewood’s St. Mary’s Episcopal Church ventured to Yakima for a mission trip. The group traveled to Campbell’s Farm, which hosts a day camp for children specifically to run a farm and organizes volunteers to assist in the community. During their trip the group prepared breakfast for the day campers and played games with them in the afternoons after volunteering during the day. They also helped families with yardwork who were either paralyzed or unable to physically do the work. Spare time was spent sorting at the recycling center so that they could use the recycled donation to raise money for the farm and
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VOLUNTEERS. Arden Johnson from Curtis Senior High School logged in 182 volunteer hours while Maria Gonzalez from Charles Wright Academy tallied 161 volunteer hours.
preparing food and sorting fruit that would later go to food banks. Other activities included organizing clothes so they would be ready to donate to shelters and cleaning out a storage space and making it ready to be used as a nursery for the school center.
Days started around dawn and ran well into the evening. Since its inception in 2002, the number of students receiving varsity letters in community service has grown each year. Pierce County is the first county in the nation
Courage360 expands services to Bethel community By Heather Giron Fritts Courage360 CEO
Local nonprofit Courage360 is honored to announce that we have begun delivering services in Spanaway. In the interest of building a healthy community, Courage360 has joined United Way of Pierce County’s strong network of organizations to implement proven strategies and best practices that respond to the problem of persistent poverty, financial instability, and low-wage stagnation among families when it pilots its Bethel Center for Strong Families.
THE NEED AND PARTNERSHIP The reality facing thousands of unemployed and low-wage workers is that a job is not always enough. Working families continue to struggle toward a brighter future. Even among those who are employed, many families are faced with monthly expenses that exceed their income. Without room to build a savings cushion, financial stability is precarious at best. An unanticipated car breakdown, an illness in the family, or a cut in hours at work, can all push a family to financial crisis. To prevent such crises, Courage360 is partnering with United Way of Pierce County, Bethel School District, Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department and Sound Outreach to pilot a Center for Strong Families at the Bethel Family Support Center. A Center for Strong Family model consists of 1.) access to income supports; 2.) employment services; and 3.) financial coaching, all of which Courage360 delivers and will strengthen with their partner Sound Outreach, which will enhance the coaching one step further into financial counseling. Financial counseling will provide
additional resources that include review of credit reports with dispute to credit report errors; creating realistic budgets, and both short and long-term financial goalsetting with access to banking supports. Courage360 is honored to partner with United Way of Pierce County and join with current Centers for Strong Families led by the Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region and Sound Outreach.
COURAGE360’S PROVEN PROGRAMS POSITIONED TO PILOT CSF IN SPANAWAY In 2016, clients entered Courage360’s Employment Services Continuum with an average monthly income of $472. For those who gained employment after completing the programs, they increased their average monthly income to $1,853 – an increase of 391 percent. Courage360’s suite of services includes an in-depth assessment to identify and address a family’s needs and provide access to income supports; intensive job preparedness and soft skills training alongside job leads, internships, mock interviews and ongoing employment services to support not only obtaining a job, but advancing careers. In addition, the Center for Strong Families will provide financial workshops and coaching to enhance financial literacy so that individuals, many who are parents, can better understand and manage household budgets, control expenditures as wages increase, repair credit, and more. CENTERS FOR STRONG FAMILIES The Center for Strong Families will be housed within the Bethel Family Support Center and on the grounds of Challenger High School (18020 B St. E., Spanaway). Services will mirror the proven model commonly
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MORE THAN NAMES The nation has lost 1.3 million of its best and brightest to combat since the Revolutionary War that ended with the creation of the United States of America. About half of that total fell during the Civil War, a conflict to safeguard against the nation becoming split North against South over the barbarity of slavery that claimed a full 2 percent of the nation’s populace. For comparision, World War I claimed 116,000, or .1 percent, of American lives. The 405,000 soldiers and seamen who died during World War II made up .3 percent of the population, while the 36,000 who died in the conflict in Korea represented .03 percent. The war in Vietnam claimed .03 percent of the nation with its 58,000 war dead. The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan left a combined 7,222, or .002, of Americans dead. So few people serve in the active military in the United States, a fact largely lost in Puget Sound, where so many soldiers, airmen and sailors call home at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Bremerton. But of the nation’s 320 million residents, only 1.2 million serve in the armed forces. That’s just .004 percent of the population. The honored members of America’s war dead are the elite among the elite for giving their “full measure of devotion� to their country when the nation called them to action in its defense. One in 50 of those soldiers who served their country during war died in that service. Their sacrifice should never be forgotten or taken for granted. Block letter names on granite slabs in parks and common areas represent more than just the honored dead en masse. They were individuals. They were sons and daughters. They were wives and husbands. They were fathers and mothers. They were friends with their own hopes and dreams and aspirations that were given up for the protection of others. Certainly, they did not venture into harm’s way with plans of death. But they all knew it was a possibility if not a probability. Yet they went anyway. They ran toward the sound of machine guns and mortar rounds. They flew, sailed or marched toward danger when every fiber of their human nature told them to find safety elsewhere. And they didn’t come home.
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, (Re: “City, port start talks for Tideflats review,� TW, May 18) Our descendants will inherit the environment we leave them, and the Tideflats will be an integral element of that environment. I’ve observed the Puyallup Nation as a leader in planning for one’s descendants, and that the Port of Tacoma commissioners tend to embrace the philosophy of increasing the Port’s revenue whenever it’s feasible to do so, and for as long as possible. While both their efforts may be applauded, the Puyallup Nation is considering the port’s options at a higher, more objective level, and is far more than just another stakeholder in these planning discussions: they clearly should be a partner. Alex Macdonald University Place
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TRUMP’S RECKLESS BUDGET CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO BECOME LAW By Sen. Maria Cantwell
completely eliminating the Direct Subsidized Loan Program.
When you ask people in Washington what their biggest concerns are, they’ll point to skyrocketing housing costs, Puget Sound clean-up, congested transportation infrastructure, and rising medical costs. President Donald Trump’s budget proposal does not put forward reasonable solutions to any of these problems. Instead, the Trump budget attacks the very programs that address these critical issues, making deep cuts to agencies like the EPA, HUD, and DOT, while permanently cutting and capping the Medicaid program. This budget shows a callous disregard for the problems that keep Washingtonians up at night. Further, the lack of resources dedicated to Western priorities such as water projects like the Yakima Basin Water Plan, salmon conservation, critical agricultural assistance for farmers and ranchers, public lands programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and wildfire prevention demonstrates a clear lack of understanding of the economic and environmental issues that affect Western states. Selling off our public infrastructure and raising Bonneville Power Administration rates only adds additional insult to injury. President Trump’s budget is also a threat to Hanford workers, the Tri-Cities, and the Columbia River. We must have full funding for Hanford cleanup – especially after the recent tunnel collapse. Any cuts would be not only irresponsible, but would undermine the federal government’s moral obligation to clean up Hanford. This administration’s reckless budget cannot be allowed to become law, and I intend to fight for a budget that moves every corner of our country forward. How will President Trump’s budget proposal affect Washington?
PUGET SOUND CLEAN UP
MEDICAID
President Trump’s budget proposal would directly imperil healthcare for 1.7 million Washingtonians who get their health insurance through Medicaid, including about 600,000 Washingtonians who are covered thanks to the Medicaid expansion. Specifically, the budget proposal would cut $610 billion from Medicaid on top of the Medicaid cuts contained in the House Republican passed American Health Care Act (AHCA). In Washington, Medicaid is a lifeline for children, working families, seniors, young adults, people with disabilities, and veterans. Medicaid expansion in Washington has cut the uninsured rate, reduced uncompensated care, and yielded state budgetary savings.
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
President Trump’s budget proposal fails to address the aging infrastructure challenges facing Washington. The budget would eliminate a key transportation infrastructure program known as TIGER grants and means a $500 million cut to infrastructure. Washington has had 16 projects benefit from TIGER funding since 2009 and has several immediate projects which could qualify. West Vancouver Freight Access, the US-395 North Spokane Corridor, Tacoma LINK light rail expansion, the South Park Bridge replacement, Mukilteo multimodal ferry terminal, and the Mercer Corridor redevelopment are all examples of key Washington projects benefiting from TIGER funding.
HOUSING
President Trump’s budget proposal completely ignores the homelessness and affordable housing crisis in Washington. Under the budget proposal, nearly $800 million would be cut from housing assistance, meaning approximately 6,128 families in Washington would lose access to housing vouchers, further exacerbating our homelessness crisis. The proposal will hinder Washington’s ability to address the affordable housing crisis by cutting funding for public housing improvement projects by $1.8 billion, including $21.2 million in Washington as well as completely eliminating the HOME Investment Partnership program, which provided nearly $19 million to Washington communities to build affordable housing last year.
EDUCATION
President Trump’s budget proposal dismisses the education challenges faced by Washington, and puts higher education out of reach for many. Specifically, the budget proposal eliminates the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which provides $16.5 million to assist more than 15,000 Washington children through before-school, after school, and summer learning programs that serve urban, suburban and rural areas across the state. The budget also guts federal support for higher education, cutting $1.2 billion from federal student aid by eliminating the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and reducing Federal Work-Study, which could mean a loss of more than $13,406,455 for Washington students. Additionally, the president’s budget proposal further burdens the more than 800,000 Washingtonians with federal student loan debt by
Washington’s economy depends on a healthy Puget Sound and it is one of the more important waterways in the United States. Yet President Trump’s budget eliminates the Environmental Protection Agency’s program to clean up Puget Sound, putting at risk Puget Sound’s health, Washington’s $30 billion maritime economy, coastal economies, salmon and orca population, and the shellfish industry. Through EPA’s Puget Sound Geographic Funding Program, state and local stakeholders receive an annual $28 million to target the environmental decline that both Puget Sound and the Columbia River Basin have experienced. The elimination of those funds would have dramatic impacts on the state’s economy and Puget Sound’s health, making this program both an environmental and economic imperative.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
President Trump’s budget proposal turns a blind eye to areas more prone to disasters and emergencies, like Washington’s coastline or inland forests. The proposed gutting of some $37 million from the NOAA’s tsunami detection and forecasting programs endangers Washington’s coastal communities, which straddle the tsunami and earthquake-inclined Cascadia Subduction Zone. Inland Washington fares little better, with 50 percent of funding for FEMA’s pre-disaster mitigation grants on the chopping block. These grants help communities proactively plan for disasters like the wildfires that have plagued Central and Eastern Washington in recent years.
SALMON RECOVERY
President Trump’s budget proposal is catastrophic to salmon recovery, putting at stake our multi-million dollar maritime economy and thousands of fishing-related jobs. Specifically, the budget proposal eliminates the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF), which has provided $65 million for efforts to facilitate the recovery of Pacific salmon populations and the commercial, recreational and Tribal fisheries that rely on them. As of last year, PCSRF grants have funded 12,800 projects to restore more than 1,100,000 acres of essential fish habitat and restored more than 9,500 miles of streams. The Pacific salmon fishery is the third largest in the United States and without this critical funding there could be irreversible damage to the Pacific salmon population and the ecosystems they rely upon.
INNOVATION
President Trump’s budget proposal disregards the important role Washington research institutions play in securing America’s status as the world’s innovation hub. Cuts to the National Science Foundation research grant budget will severely impact the ability of Washington research institutions and universities to fund valuable research in science, technology, engineering and math fields. In the previous fiscal year, NSF provided 489 awards totaling approximately $150 million to 40 institutions in Washington.
RURAL WASHINGTON
President Trump’s budget proposal takes away the federal tools rural Washington communities need to thrive. The SRS program, which helps fund schools and police forces in areas that have been hit hard by decreasing timber production, will be completely eliminated. Programs that provide clean water, distance-learning, and building construction for rural areas are also entirely cut from the budget proposal.
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)
President Trump’s budget proposal would hamper Washington’s position as world leader in medical research and innovation. Specifically, the budget proposal would cut $5.7 billion – about 20 percent – from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In fiscal year 2015, Washington organizations received $917 million in grants from the NIH. The budget’s NIH cut would be devastating to organizations like the University of Washington, Washington State University, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the Benaroya Institute at Virginia Mason.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN LOW-INCOME AREAS
President Trump’s budget proposal pulls the rug out from under Washington’s most needy citizens. The proposal entirely eliminates the Community Development Block Grant program, which targets funds to low-income areas to stimulate local economies. Last year, the grants brought $51 million into high-need Washington communities to improve infrastructure, build affordable housing, provide meals to needy children, and promote economic development. Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit that delivers hot meals to 2.4 million senior citizens every year, is funded in part by the Older Americans Act and Community Development Block Grant funds. Trump’s budget would slash the federal programs that helped deliver 2,990,497 meals to 55,312 seniors in Washington in 2016.
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PUYALLUP TRIBAL IMPACT Supporting the Economic Growth of Our Community
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Federal, regional, state and local leaders gathered with the Puyallup Tribal Council to officially cut the ribbon on the Tribe’s new state-of-the-art Salish Cancer Center (SCC) in the spring of 2015. Joining in on the event were (back row from left): former Fife Mayor Tim Curtis; former Congressman Norm Dicks and Puyallup Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Larry LaPointe; (front row from left) Puyallup Tribal Council Members Marguerite Edwards and Sylvia Miller; Puyallup Vice-Chairwoman Roleen Hargrove; Senator Maria Cantwell; Puyallup Chairman Bill Sterud; Gov. Jay Inslee; then Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen; Congressman Denny Heck; and Puyallup Tribal Council Members David Bean and Tim Reynon.
The most urban of Native American tribes, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians continues to be a critical component of the South Sound economy. As Pierce County’s sixth largest employer, a donor to a broad range of charitable organizations, and a major funder of housing, roads, education and environmental projects, the Puyallup Tribe stands as a model for taking care of not only its
own membership, but sharing its wealth among the broader community as well. The Puyallup Tribe is one of the largest employers in Pierce County. With a payroll of more than 3,100 people that work in the Tribe’s businesses, government, economic development corporation, school, and health and housing authorities – approximately 70 percent of whom are non-Native –
employees enjoy competitive wages and benefits. In 2015 the Tribe spent over $491 million. This spending supports communities by providing good wages and generous benefits to individuals, and through purchases of goods and services from local suppliers, vendors, contractors, construction companies and more.
From sponsoring local charities, non-profit organizations, social welfare projects and events that may otherwise suffer or cease to exist, to protecting the environment, funding crime prevention, city improvement projects and healthcare, the Tribe maintains its commitment to honoring its destiny as “the generous people,” the meaning of the Tribe’s very name “Puyallup.”
PARTNERING TO ENHANCE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Partnering with local jurisdictions to improve local transportation over the past seven years, the Tribe has spent more than $40 million on transportation projects and traffic safety services in neighboring areas. These are largely done in collaboration with state and local governments to benefit the region’s growing traffic infrastructure, which helps everyone. Projects range from lighting and safety improvements to bridges and reconstruction projects, providing hundreds of jobs to local engineers, tradesmen, environmental and cultural resource consultants, construction contractors, and the like. Examples of the Tribe’s expenditures over the past seven years to completed and ongoing projects include: 30TH STREET SAFETY PROJECT, TACOMA Paving, lighting, ADA access, replacement of sidewalks on both sides of 30th Avenue from Portland Avenue to R Street, and one side of 31st Avenue, including relocation
of public utilities. Permitted through the City of Tacoma. The project was completed spring of 2013. 31ST STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, TACOMA 31st Street was a failed road that has received repavement, curb and stormwater facilities, street trees, and relocation of public utilities. Permitted through the City of Tacoma. The project was completed in summer 2015. EAST ROOSEVELT/EAST WRIGHT STREET IMPROVEMENTS & MAINTENANCE WORK The Tribe committed $15,000 to replace a failing section of Roosevelt that was important for access to the Tribal Health Clinic. A new asphalt overlay was applied, alongside curb improvements and alleyway paving. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & COLLABORATION WITH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS I-5 HOV Project, Tacoma and Fife: Tribal staff has
worked with WSDOT regarding HOV improvements on I-5. East Side Community Projects: Tribal staff is working with the City of Tacoma with respect to long-range transportation planning involving several city streets. Additional Transportation Planning and Administration: Tribal staff works in collaboration with a number of federal, state and local government agencies to plan and administer transportation projects in the region. Inspection Services: The Puyallup Tribe pays for City of Tacoma inspectors for road project oversight; fees to exceed $100,000. Port of Tacoma Emergency Response ITS Study: The Puyallup Tribe has committed $75,000 to partner with the City of Tacoma, Port of Tacoma, and local port businesses to study emergency vehicle response in the Port of Tacoma tide flats area to address safety concerns and increase local police & fire response.
TRIBE, WSDOT PARTNER TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY In keeping with their mutual agreement reached in 2014, the Puyallup Tribe and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continue to partner on WSDOT’s HOV construction project on Interstate 5 on the Puyallup Indian Reservation. The agreement provides that work will be conducted in a manner respectful of the Tribe’s lands and treaty rights. For example, in late 2015 WSDOT crews focused on several excavation activities with the Tribe’s archaeological monitors present during the work. The agreement further conveys several parcels of land to the Tribe to offset the lost use of lands on which the Tribe has given WSDOT easements for the project. A right of first refusal gives the Tribe an opportunity to purchase additional lands. The agreement deals particularly with replacement of Interstate 5 bridges across the Puyallup River, as the bridges are more than 50 years old and would not withstand the impact of a serious earthquake. The new bridges will provide a much greater degree of safety in such an event, and the HOV lanes will improve transportation significantly in the area. In addition to providing room for one HOV lane on this portion of I-5, as part of this project WSDOT will also rebuild the northbound I-5 Puyallup River Bridge to make it straighter and wider than the existing bridge; improve the I-5/Portland Avenue interchange; and repave all the lanes of northbound I-5 within the project limits. Construction of the first bridge shafts for the new northbound I-5 bridge over the river has started near State Route 167, and work on the new ramp bridge from northbound I-5 to SR 167 is also progressing. Part of the agreement is to protect the fishery habitat and resource and to preserve Tribal members’ opportunity
to fish, a right guaranteed by the Treaty of Medicine Creek. To accomplish those goals, WSDOT has focused its work in the Puyallup River at times other than fishing season and fish migration periods. The work will use construction methods that minimize impact on the resource. With the project to rebuild the bridge will come in-water work in the Puyallup River that WSDOT is keeing tribal fishermen informed of. This work includes monitoring equipment for water quality to be placed in the water to meet water quality standards for the river established by the Tribe and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The placement of floating booms will outline an 80-foot channel for boats and behind the booms temporary work platforms will be constructed on both sides of the river. Isolation casings for the in-water bridge piers will also be installed. STATE ROUTE 167 In 2015, Gov. Jay Inslee formally signed a transportation package that will flow $16.2 billion toward roads and transportation routes around the state for the next 16 years. On the roster of projects slated for those dollars is the final leg of State Route 167 that would provide a roadway between the distribution and warehouse hubs of Kent and Auburn to Port of Tacoma waters. The Tribe is working with the state and other partners to ensure that the project remains a top priority and again remains respectful of the Tribe’s lands and treaty rights. The funding package includes $1.85 billion to continue the SR 167 roadway, which currently ends just short of the waterway. The roadway had been first pondered back in the 1970s. Construction started in the 1980s only to stall ever since. It was called a “top priority” for lawmakers for the last generation only to go unfunded year after year
A computer-enhanced image of what I-5 will look like after the new northbound bridge is complete. Note that both northbound and southbound I-5 traffic will temporarily be shifted onto the new northbound bridge while crews demolish and rebuild the southbound bridge.
for the last 25 years. The Tribe, Port officials, business groups and transportation boosters have lobbied for the roadway as a way for the state to be competitive for international shipping traffic, which could avoid transportation delays found through the Puget Sound by routing cargo through Canadian ports and eventually route larger ships through the Panama Canal. Washington is the most tradedependent state in the nation, with 40 percent of jobs related to international trade. Pierce County is the most trade-dependent county in the state, so any threat to that industry raises alarms for businesses and lawmakers alike. The project will receive $2.5 million between now and 2017 and then ramp up to a peak of $395 million between 2021 and 2023 during the main construction period with a final $200 million between 2029 and 2031 to finalize the work. Washington State Department of Transportation estimates a completed SR 167 could fuel job growth to the tune of $10.1 billion.
For more information about the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, visit www.puyallup-tribe.com.
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Don’t duck and cover – come out for Duck Daze fun
It’s time to get out your quackers and practice your waddle
PHOTOS BY CITY OF UNIVERSITY PLACE
University Place’s 17th annual Duck Daze parade and festivities will take place on June 3 at 10 a.m. beginning at the corner of 27th Street and Bridgeport Way and proceeding south to 37th Street before ending at Market Square. The procession of bands, scout troops, businesses and other proud “ducks” will be just part of a day of special events in University Place. Following the parade, check out the hot rods on display in front of the Civic Center as part of the annual UPTown Cruisin’ Association and American Legion Post 138 Car Show. Admire vintage, classic, hot rod, tuner, modern cars and maybe a few motorcycles. And be sure to stick around to see the trophy presentation at 2:30 p.m. In previous years, the UPTown Cruisin’ Association has donated proceeds from the event to fund the clock in Homestead Park, scholarships for students from Curtis High School interested in the automotive industry,
Families Unlimited Network and U.P. Community Supported Parks & Recreation programs, the American Legion Service Officers fund to help local veterans in need and the U.P. Veterans Flag Plaza project. Drive-ins are welcome and no reservations are required. The entry fee is only $20 per vehicle and applications are available through the City of U.P. website at www. CityofUP.com. Any business interested in sponsoring a trophy can contact Bob Schwartz at (253) 381.6453 or Charlie Maxwell at (253) 246.9876 for information and an application. The UPTown Cruisin’ Association is a group of local car enthusiasts whose only purpose is to put on the best car show in University Place. There are no membership fees other than helping with the Car Show. Anyone interested can contact Schwartz or Maxwell at the above numbers. When you’re done checking out the hot rods, stop by
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Headquarters, Station 31 for an open house, where young and old can check out the station’s fire engines and cool equipment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, temporary tattoos and a watermelon eating contest. There will also be life-saving helmet and life jacket fittings for children (child must be present). Please have cash to pay for the fittings, which will be $14 for life jackets, $7 for bike helmets and $10 for multi-sport helmets. Visitors to the fire station can give back to the community by bringing non-perishable food donations for local food banks or by taking a few minutes to donate blood in the Blood Mobile. For the latest news on the Duck Daze parade and festivities, as well as an application for parade and car show participation, please visit www.CityofUP.com. You can also check out the City of U.P. on Facebook at Duck Daze Festival for up-to-the-minute updates.
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The proceedings were begun with a prayer from Puyallup tribal member Larry Reynon, who served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966 at Thule Air Force Base in Greenland. His prayer expressed deep appreciation for all veterans “who gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country free,” as Reynon stated it. Puyallup Tribal veteran Michael Sisson emceed the event. “I’m grateful to be here and to have served,” he said. “I’m grateful that we have this wonderful memorial and that Tribal Council did this for all of us veterans.” Several Puyallup Tribal Council members took part in the ceremony. Vice Chairman Larry LaPointe, a veteran of Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps, welcomed all to the reservation. “This is the 149th Memorial Day, which used to be called Declaration Day until President Johnson signed the Memorial Act and it became Memorial Day in 1971,” he said. Councilmember David Bean thanked the Puyallup Tribal veterans for “your vision and tenacity and patience in bringing this (Warrior Wall) to life. I want to thank you for your service and your invitation to celebrate this day as we honor those who have given their lives to protect our homelands, our freedoms, our rights to free speech and assembly and all that we enjoy today as members of the Puyallup Tribe and the United States. These people who gave their lives, let’s make sure they did not do so in vain and that we continue to defend those civil liberties for future generations.” Giving a special shout-out to the men and women of VFW Post 2224 for being there, Councilmember Annette Bryan asked them to stand for a round of applause. She then
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Bridges on Tacoma’s Westside. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Teresa Burgess served as the Memorial Day West End event's keynote speaker. She entered active duty in 1982 and earned her pilot wings in April 1984. Burgess then joined the Washington National Guard in 1993 and became the second command chief warrant officer for the Washington Army National Guard. She said such monuments and observations are important for society to have, particularly since military service is not as commonplace in America as it is in other countries. “So few have donned the
asked for the Puyallup Tribal veterans to stand as she raised her hands to them along with the assembled crowd. “Thank you for all of your service and all that you do for the Puyallup Tribe – the powwows, the dinners, the conferences – for carrying our flags for us in a good way and for mentoring our young people. It is an honor to be here honoring you today.” Councilmember Tim Reynon also noted the children present and how good it was to have them there. “It’s so nice to see these young people here listening to the things that are being shared today as we remember the sacrifices our ancestors and relatives have made so that we can enjoy the rights and freedoms of this country. I express my gratitude and love to you and your families.” When it came time to read the names of Puyallup Tribal Veterans who have crossed over, Puyallup veteran Jim Young gave it a personal touch. “I want to personalize these names,” he said. “Like a lot of our Indian families, they had nicknames and I’m going to try to give the nicknames of the ones I do know.” Drums were struck once for each name read. At the end, Jim Young expressed gratitude for any and all Puyallup Tribal veterans who weren’t on the official list. “There are other names that were probably never presented, and we wish to honor all of these other veterans.” Puyallup veterans then stepped forward to lay a wreath in memory of their fallen comrades and all those who served bravely and selflessly. This was followed by a rifle salute and a touching rendition of “Taps” on a bugle. Finally, all the Warrior Wall flags flying at halfmast were raised to the sky. Afterward everyone was invited to the EQC’s Bridge Nightclub to share in a nice afternoon lunch together. uniform and accepted the risks,” she said. Commanding General of the 593rd Sustainment Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Brig. Gen. John F. Haley said that while it is proper to honor fallen soldiers listed on the monuments, it is also important to remember that each name was a person, a life given in service to a grateful nation. “They were real people with real families and real lives,” he said. The society dedicated the World War II monument, bearing the names of Pierce County’s fallen military in 2007, and added the World War I monument in 2011, along with a Medal of Honor memorial and a remembrance bench. More information is available at www.tacomahistory.org.
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the service of their country. The Boy Scout Honor Guard then presented an American flag for retirement, with the sound of “Taps” playing in the background. Scoutmaster Dave Matzen, who has helped organize events like this for more than 20 years, thought that flag retirement was a good opportunity for an event like this. “There’s a huge demand to retire flags,” explained Matzen. “There are hundreds, if not thousands, of flags in just Pierce County that are to be retired, but there’s not anywhere to retire them at.” Once the ceremony was over, the group of about 80 people spread out around the cemetery to make sure each
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discussion rather than fixed spaces with desks in rows in front of the podium. Tables and chairs are on rollers that allow classrooms to be rearraigned in minutes into U-shapes or circles, in parallel rows for student debates or clusters for group projects and other learning styles that allow students to think, create, discover, impart and exchange ideas rather than just memorize facts and figures. The thrust of modern learning is to create problem solvers and critical thinkers who know how to apply the knowledge they learn rather than just pass tests. “It’s not just sitting at a desk and listening to a teacher sitting at the front of the room,” Director of Planning and Construction Rob Sawatzky said. Touch screens have replaced chalkboards to best use modern technology for 21st-century learners. One of the most noticeable changes can be found in the school’s auditorium where the floor was leveled and telescoping theater seats were installed to create a common area that serves as both a student dining area and
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organization received its non-profit status and first grant from the State of Washington. The next year, services were expanded to other Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants and refugees. Known for their unique ability in helping those whose dreams were thwarted by language and cultural barriers, word of KWA’s crosscultural compassion spread quickly. Forty-five years later, KWA is a thriving non-profit that provides a plethora of services to a population that is often disenfranchised. I connected with KWA Communications Manager Anna Izenman and Event Coordinator Jody Matthews to discuss the upcoming 45th anniversary celebration approaching this fall and to gain more insight about what the Korean Women’s Association is all about. Matthews began by saying, “What’s so difficult is the name doesn’t speak right to the heart of what we do. It’s an uphill battle. The 45 years speaks to the strength and character of the ladies who founded it and is a testament to what we have achieved since then.” Izenman goes on to say, “Ultimately our mission is to help the underserved to be on their feet and make their way through a new community by helping them navigate everyday life when English is a second and sometimes third language. We do this a number of ways, everything from connecting them to resources to filling out paperwork or finding a place to live.” Though there are other organizations with a similar availability of provided services, one thing that sets KWA apart from the rest is that they provide translation services for up to 40 languages. Six alone are reflected during their regularly schedule courses. This fact reflects the dedication KWA pays to their commitment to providing aid for multilingual and multicultural communities. Among their services they also host a domestic violence shelter to help women and children. Izenman says that due to language barriers, these vulnerable populations
veteran’s final resting place was fitted with an American flag. Alejandro Cordero, 16-year-old sophomore and one of the Scouts in Troop 248, summed up why he was there to help in just a few words. “I just feel pride,” he said, “and I like taking the time and putting the flags down on each and every one of these markers. I feel honored to do this.” “It’s inspirational,” added Matzen. “And to see the veterans being recognized this way is very emotional to me.” New Tacoma Cemetery Family Services Advisor and co-organizer of the event, Pamela Maddess, explained that the flags are there not just for the veterans, but also for those who come to honor them. “Cemeteries are for the living,” she said. “And so if there’s ever that desire to come and support those who’ve come before us, to say thank you to veterans, to do something like that, this is the
performance space at the heart of the campus. The library looks into the balcony overlooking the commons, creating an informal setting for exchanging ideas and thinking. The outdoor plaza overlooks the track and field, creating a sunny, safe place for students to play and socialize before, during and after school. The renovations have transformed the school from a tired facility in disrepair to one that feeds a new energy and vitality in the staff and students, who had been relocated to Hunt during the renovations. Stewart had been failing, ranking in the bottom 5 percent of the state in 2010, Principal Zeek Edmonds said, noting that he arrived four years ago and big changes started immediately that included replacing half of the staff even before repairs started. The school is now in the bottom third of the state but set to hit the middle mark by the end of the year. The renovated learning spaces will boost that ranking above that in the years to come, particularly with the rise of partners such as the YMCA, Metro Parks of Tacoma, sports clubs and community groups that use the fields and gathering spaces for their programs. “People want to be a part of it,” Edmonds said. “When we talk about partners, we talk about people who are here and invested.” often have difficulty communicating and this is where KWA strives to help them escape those situations. The elderly population also benefits with KWA’s meal program. Five locales throughout Pierce and King Counties serve two hot meals a week. Seniors and their spouses can enjoy not only a hearty meal but connection as well. Izenman says, “These events aren’t just a meal. People come to congregate, play bingo, sing karaoke and even line dance. It’s a time to socialize.” Matthews continues, “Isolation is an enormous problem with the elderly, even more so for immigrants. We are excited to offer the opportunity and everyone at KWA feels the same way at the end of the day.” The scope of social services KWA provides is immense and even includes home care, hospice and end of life care. With more than 1,400 supervisors, regional managers and caretakers, KWA provides care to hundreds of those in need including low income, disabled, elderly and veterans. The 45th anniversary celebration isn’t due to occur until Oct. 14 but is already shaping up to be an insightful celebration of an impressive and inspiring journey. Festivities will include keynote speakers like Mayor Marilyn Strickland and a museum-styled display highlighting KWA milestones and the women who sparked the movement by first supporting each other to what their vision has evolved into today. With 45 years of social services provided, KWA is focusing on outreach to enlighten the general public to what they are all about and why these services are so important to support. It’s especially during times like these, with the current politic climate, when many are frightened when undertaking the immigration process that we, as a community, show up and lend a helping hand or word of encouragement. Learn more about the Korean Women’s Association at kwacares. org. KWA’s 45th anniversary celebration on Oct. 14 will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. For more information or to explore sponsorship options, contact KWA at event@kwacares.org or call (253) 538-8369.
place where they’re welcome to do it.” Matzen makes no attempt to hide his own pride when it comes to the boys in his Troop. “We read so much about bad kids,” Matzen said. “And here we have these kids out here doing something that’s positive. There are 40 kids on their own time; they’re not forced out here. People need to see that teenagers in general are good kids. People don’t see that very often.” Troop 248 currently has about 25 scouts and is celebrating its 90th year, making it one of the older Boy Scout Troops in the country. It was originally founded by George Curtis (of Curtis High School) in 1927.
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Once upon a time, Tacoma had an ugly reputation for being a dirty city – even giving off its own smell that became notorious as “the aroma of Tacoma.” Adding to this, tourist traffic was low, crime was high and it seemed that Tacoma didn’t matter because Seattle was just a short drive away. This all changed in recent years, as Tacoma has made a stunning comeback and is now one of the most beautiful and livable cities on the West Coast. Tacoma is back on the map and no one wants to return to those dark and dreary days.
ways and the potential for gas truck accidents in our neighborhoods or at the plant. Moreover, we would face potential risks to our health, the environment and our wallets for something PSE has yet to prove utility customers need.
THE HISTORIC DANGERS OF LNG
The construction of an LNG plant would require a large capacity natural gas pipeline to be constructed through the heart of the city of Fife, another booming city that lies right on the Interstate 5 corridor through Pierce County. This should deeply concern local residents considering historic on-site accidents that have occurred involving or related to LNG: r On Oct. 20, 1944 in Cleveland, 128 people died when an East Ohio Natural Gas Company’s LNG tank ruptured and exploded. LNG spilled into the city’s sewer system, vaporized and turned into a gas, which exploded and burned. r On Oct. 6, 1979 in Lusby, MD a pump seal failed at the Cove Point LNG facility, which released natural gas vapors that settled into an electrical conduit. The gas vapors ignited when a worker switched off a circuit breaker, causing an explosion that killed one worker and severely injured another.
The extinction of salmon throughout Puget Sound is upon us.
PUYALLUP TRIBE: “NO LNG!”
Among the most ardent Tacoma boosters is the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, which has been a forward thinking and financially generous leader in keeping Tacoma beautiful. The Tribe’s active protection of this area’s pristine waters, the salmon and all natural resources has benefitted the entire region. The Tribe vigorously opposes the prospect of an LNG plant being sited in the metropolitan Tacoma area. Not only would the plant be placed right on the Tribe’s reservation, it would mar Tacoma’s great scenic beauty, put natural resources at risk and endanger the lives of everyone who lives and works here in the event of a catastrophic LNG accident.
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r On Jan. 19, 2004 an explosion at Sonatrach LNG facility in Skikda, Algeria killed 27 people and injured 56. Three LNG trains were also destroyed. The massive hydrocarbon gas explosion was ignited when a steam boiler that was part of an LNG liquefaction train exploded near a propane and ethane refrigeration storage site. A report from a U.S. government inspection team cited that a leak of hydrocarbons from the liquefaction process initiated the domino effect of explosions. r On April 7, 2014 a “processing vessel” at a Williams Co. Inc. facility near the small town of Plymouth, Wash., exploded, spraying chunks of shrapnel as heavy as 250 pounds as far as 300 yards. The flying debris pierced the double walls of a 134-foot LNG tank on site, causing leaks. Five workers were injured, and local responders warned that vapors from the leaks could trigger a more devastating, second explosion. A county fire department spokesman said authorities were concerned a second blast could level a 0.75 mile “lethal zone” around the plant.
Puget Sound Energy is in the final permitting stages of the proposed LNG plant even though at this point PSE lacks any customers for LNG. The proposal started after the private utility company landed a contract with Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) to provide ships with cleanerburning LNG rather than diesel, but TOTE has since put those plans on hold, announcing in a news release that the company does not have an exact date for when it will retrofit its ships to use LNG. In other words, PSE wants to build a plant without a customer.
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Also among its plans, PSE wants to form a for-profit subsidiary to handle the commercial sales of LNG to TOTE and other yet-to-be-determined customers while also storing the LNG for its utility customers to use during extreme weather conditions. Transporting LNG for local ratepayers presents the threat, and the inherent risks, of tanker trucks on our road-
A catastrophic LNG explosion could ignite the entire Port of Tacoma.
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TACOMA SPARKLES STATE TITLES HIGHLIGHT PREP FINALES
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PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS
BUCKLE DOWN. (top) Rainier's center
fielder Leonys Martin has been solid at the plate and electric in the outfield for Tacoma this season. (bottom) Tacoma first baseman Dan Vogelbach has been up and down between Tacoma and Seattle this season. While he has been with the Rainier, Volgelbach has delivered, batting .281, with five doubles, six home runs, while drawing 23 walks. Tacoma will return to Cheney Stadium on Monday, June 4, for a seven-game home stand.
RAINIERS KEEP PACE DESPITE A SLIP, TACOMA STILL IN LEAD MIX By Josiah Rutledge Tacoma Weekly Correspondent
PHOTOS BY BY ALAN MCFARLAND
THE BIG SHOW. (top-left) Curtis junior Lexi Ellis stands above the crowd after breaking the 4A state meet triple jump
record. (top-right) Wilson senior Elijah Jones competed in the 100 and 200 and finished fifth in the 3A long jump. (midleft) Stadium senior Ben Yokoyama took fourth in the 3A shot put. (middle) Lincoln senior Brandin Porter finished sixth in the 3A shot put and third in the discus. (mid-right) Lincoln freshman Amiyah Johnson finished ninth in the 3A 800 and ran a leg on the sixth-place 4x400 relay team. (bottom-left) Lincoln sophomore Marcus Williams finished second in the 3A 300 hurdles and fourth in the 110 hurdles. (bottom-right) Wilson junior David Njeri finished third in the 3A triple jump, third in the 110 hurdles and sixth in the 300 hurdles. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com
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he weather could not have been better over the Memorial Day weekend, as Tacoma’s finest high school athletes took to their respective state tournaments and put in some spectacular performances. While there were no Tacoma teams in the state boys’ soccer or baseball tournaments, the excellence going on at other tournaments around the state of Washington more than made up for it. When it comes to 4A golf, they should think about renaming the championship trophy after the Bellarmine Prep Lions. Year after year, the Lions have captured individual state championships, as well as team titles and this year was no different. Bellarmine’s Joe Highsmith topped the boys’ field with two rounds of 67 to take the individual crown by three strokes. Teammate R.J. Manke finished in 10th (68-78), while
Joe Allen placed 17th (74-76) and Clay Thatcher took 34th (77-77). The total result for the boys was another 4A state team title with a total of 107.50 points. Gonzaga Prep was a distant second with 87.50 points, with Kamiak coming in third with 74 points. The Bellarmine Prep Lady Lions may not have garnered an individual title, but their team performance was one for the record books. Bellarmine’s Julia Bordeaux finished third with scores of 75 and 73. Morgan Bentley finished in ninth (75-79), Molly O’Brien claimed 13th (78-77), Elle Ferreira took 18th (81-78), Clair Hill and Maddy Kokich both finished tied for 23rd with dueling scores of 161. Rounding out the Bellarmine finishers were Jessica Zelasko in 27th (80-82) and Serena Lee in 41st (83-93). Not only did the Bellarmine girls pummel the rest of the 4A field, they more than doubled the team score of their closest competitor. With a total score of 163.75, Bellarmine claimed yet another state championship, with
Camas (67.75 points) and Kamiak (61.50) finishing a distant second and third. In the 3A boys golf tournament, Stadium’s David Sibbett finished in 17th place with scores of 75-76. Wilson’s Colin Cavanaugh finished in 42nd with scores of 77-83. Other local placers include Charles Wright’s Gyan Bains who finished sixth in the 1A boys’ competition with scores of 72-78. Annie Wright’s Abbiy Givens claimed third place in the 1A/2B/1B tournament with scores of 82-86, while Charles Wright’s Aalia Gomez finished 19th (92-96). Life Christian’s Matthew Lee placed sixth in the 2B/1B competition with scores of 80-78. The Stadium girls’ fastpitch team ran into a brick wall at the 3A state tournament in Lacey. Mt. Spokane and Lake Washington proved to be much too potent for the Tigers, who finished their fantastic season with an 18-6 record. While no Tacoma schools claimed
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The Tacoma Rainiers have faced a distinct challenge over the last few weeks. They’ve been forced to simultaneously deal with a grueling schedule (having wrapped up a stretch of 16 games in 14 days) and loss of personnel, with many players (particularly pitchers) summoned north to Seattle to fill in for the many injured Mariners. That challenge appears to have finally taken a toll over the last week or so; although the team’s play hasn’t been terrible by any stretch, with a 5-5 record over their last 10 games. It hasn’t been enough to hold off the Reno Aces, who overtook the Rainiers in the Pacific Coast League Northern standings on Saturday and currently hold a onegame lead. Returning home to Tacoma after an eight-game road trip in Omaha and Iowa (during which they posted a 4-4 record), the Rainiers started off well in a four-game set against the Fresno Grizzlies, with Tyler Cloyd spinning five shutout innings and the Rainier bats getting to big right-hander David Paulino early with a four-run first inning which saw Dan Vogelbach and DJ Peterson collect a two-run home run and a 2-RBI double, respectively. Vogelbach picked up a third RBI in the second inning with an RBI single to right field that plated Leonys Martin. In addition to Vogelbach (2-4, HR,3 RBI, BB), second baseman Mike Freeman (2-4. R, BB) also collected multiple hits and extended his PCL hitting streak (which was interrupted twice by Major League call-ups) to 11 games. With his five scoreless frames, Cloyd extended his scoreless streak to 12.2 innings, spanning his first three starts with Tacoma after having his contract purchased from the independent Atlantic League, and picking up his first win of the season in the 8-0 rout. Game two against Fresno didn’t start off quite as well, with southpaw Dillon Overton allowing a two-run homer to Tyler White in the first inning. Left-fielder Tyler O’Neill stole the show from the fifth inning on, however, tying the game at 3-3 with a 2-RBI double in the bottom of the fifth and providing the eventual winning run with a solo shot to left center. Kyle Hunter turned in 3.1 innings of scoreless relief to earn the win (his second, 2-0), and Jean Machi tossed a clean ninth inning to earn his fifth
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Sportswatch SOUNDERS U23 TAKE TWO VICTORIES OVER LONG WEEKEND
The Sounders U23 team traveled to Victoria, British Columbia to take on the Victoria Highlanders on Friday, May 26. The team turned right around and hosted the TSS Rovers after the travel day on Sunday, May 28. The results favored the young men in green with the Sounders U23 taking six points from the two weekend games. After a beautiful drive and ferry ride into Victoria Island, the Sounders U23 played the Victoria Highlanders at the University of Victoria on Friday night. The Highlanders were sitting at 1-0 after dispatching Lane United in their home opener the week prior by a score of 4-1. The game started quickly when Sounders U23 central defender, Sam Jones, headed a corner from Adam Jones at the Highlander net. The ball just missed crossing the line. The Highlanders returned with a direct game putting the Sounders U23 under pressure and forcing goalkeeper Cam Frost to be honest on set pieces. The two teams entered half time knotted at 0-0 in the physical match. With the start of the second half, the Sounders U23 started to pepper the Highlander net with both Jones and Macca King ringing shots off the cross bar. Finally, in the last 10 minutes of regulation time, Derek Johnson got down the line and crossed the ball to a surging Will Bagrou, who put the ball into the net but the goal was ruled offside. With more attempts at goal, Conner Antley broke through after a Johnson pass and found Jones at the top of the 18-yard box. Jones hammered a shot that deflected off a Highlander defender and rolled into the Highlander net. The final score would remain 1-0 with the Sounders U23 taking the win. A quick trip back to Seattle with a second weekend game on tap, the Sounders U23 faced the newest addition to the PDL NW Division, the TSS Rovers. The game started at 5 p.m. at Starfire Stadium following an S2 tie to Sacramento Republic. The game started with the Sounders U23 in charge and creating chances. Captain Trevor Jensen finally finished off a great ball played in from Johnson to take the game into half time at 1-0 Sounders U23. The second half saw more Sounders U23 fireworks and TSS goalkeeper, Andrew Hicks, was busy denying the Sounders U23 attackers goal-scoring opportunities. After a corner from Adam Jones, Sergio Rivas attempted a shot on target and Cory Keitz helped the ball on. Nathan Aune finished off the play to take the game to 2-0 for Sounders U23. Rivas wouldn’t be denied on the day after a clever dribbling display from second-half substitute, Stian Sandbekkhaug. The newcomer dribbled into the left side of the field, cut the ball back and slotted Rivas, who hammered home goal number three for the Sounders U23 team. The game would end 3-0 in favor of Sounders U23. After a short week of training, the Sounders U23 (3-10) will head to Oregon to face Lane United on Friday, June 2, and will then return to play Portland Timbers U23 on Sunday, June 4 at North Thurston High School in the annual game hosted by Black Hills FC. Sounders U23 tickets and information can be found at www. soundersu23.com.
SOUNDERS WOMEN OPEN SEASON WITH A ROAD WIN IN B.C.
The Sounders Women traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia to open the 2017 Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) season on Friday, May 26 at Windsor Secondary School. The Sounders Women took down North Shore Girls Soccer Club by a score of 3-2 to win the opener. NSGSC got on the board first with a goal from Allyson Dickson at the five-minute mark. The game went back and forth throughout the first half as the teams found their form early in the WPSL season. Maddy Schultz finally struck for the Sounders Women at the 45-minute mark, just before the half, to send the teams into the locker rooms tied at 1-1. As the second half got underway, the Sounders Women struck early as Nia Gordon hammered home a second goal to give the Sounders Women the advantage. Almost immediately following the goal, NSGSC would not be denied and Aman Shergill found the back of the net. The game stayed knotted at 2-2 until a late winner from Schultz sealed the victory for the Sounders Women. On Friday, June 2, the Sounders Women open their home schedule at Sunset Stadium in Sumner versus the Issaquah Gunners. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Come see the future of women’s soccer. Tickets and the complete schedule can be found at www.sounderswomen.com.
POINT RUSTON TO HOST WORLD WATER SKI RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The world’s fastest water skiers will converge on the Puget Sound this summer for the 20th World Water Ski Racing Championships. It’s all a part of the SunFest Watersports Festival on Saturday, July 29 and Saturday, August 5 at Point Ruston, which is free to attend. The world championships are conducted every two years and was last held in Wellington, New Zealand in 2015. The last time the world championships were conducted in the U.S. was 2003 in Long Beach. This summer, the competition comes to Point Ruston with its panoramic views of the South Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainer.
“This international event is taking place on our very own shoreline for everyone to enjoy, regardless if you are a water skiing fan or not,” said Phedra Redifer, regional parks attractions manager for Metro Parks. “This event is just a continuation of our collaborative efforts that help us bring such unique and exciting events to Tacoma.” The World Water Ski Racing Championships will showcase 180 high-performance athletes and powerful boats from Australia, Belgium, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Austria, Spain, and the United States. The competition consists of four races held over a 10-day period. Races are circuits between 30 to 60 minutes long. Points are awarded for each race and the worst score is dropped from the total. This sport combines extreme speed, strength, endurance and determination. Fifty international teams will participate in six different classes – men, women and juniors. Each team consists of a driver, observer and skier behind specialized tow boats capable of speeds of more than 100 miles per hour (thanks to custom engines throwing off 1,600 horsepower). Skiers ride on a large, single water ski with the tow rope wrapped around their backs to stabilize them. Along with the World Water Ski Racing Championship, the SunFest Watersports Festival will include a hyperlite wakeboarding event, airchair demonstration, and skydiving demonstrations from world renowned skydiver, Luke Aikins. There will also be local food, live music, beer gardens, a family fun zone, and areas to meet the teams. The land side portion of the event will be produced by local specialty event planning company, Festivals Inc., which produces large-scale events like the Bite of Seattle and the Taste of Tacoma. SunFest will benefit Ben’s Fund, founded by Seahawks General Manager John Schneider and wife Traci, in partnership with Families for Effective Autism Treatment, which provides financial assistance with services specifically related to autism spectrum disorder treatments. For more information on the World Water Ski Racing Championships or the SunFest Watersports Festival, head to www.wwsrc2017.com.
PACIFIC LUTHERAN ROWERS PUT IN A FINE SHOWING AT NATIONALS
The Pacific Lutheran University women’s rowing team’s varsity eight closed out the 2017 NCAA Division III Championships on Saturday, May 27 finishing second in the Petite Finals to place eighth overall at Lake Mercer in West Windsor, N.J. The Northwest Conference champion and fifth-ranked Lutes charged out to an early lead in the Petite Finals, owning a two-second advantage at both the 500- and 1,000-meter marks before ultimately surrendering the lead and finishing the 2,000-meter race in six minutes, 50.146 seconds. Thirteenth-ranked Washington College edged the Lutes for the win in the Petite Finals, crossing the line in 6:48.582. “We will always race hard to the last stroke and we did that today and over the course of the weekend and I’m proud of the team,” said PLU head coach Andy Foltz. Saturday’s race was a rubber match between the Lutes and Shorewomen with both crews winning a head-tohead race the day before. Washington College edged PLU in the preliminary heat to open the championships before the Lutes countered with a victory over the Shorewomen in the repechage race. “We have so much youth on this team and the success this young team had this year has been impressive. The 2V battling all year long and getting second place at WIRAs, they’re going to grow by leaps and bounds over the next few years and same with the 3V that showed grit and pride all year and what being a Lute is all about.” The race concluded a successful 2017 season for PLU that saw the squad win both the Lamberth Cup and NWC title for the second consecutive year. “We had an alumna from ‘88 watching and she was so proud to see us in action and competing and putting on a good show. When it comes down to it, the last two races we’re talking halves of seconds, minuscule bits. We’ll take that into the offseason and work on those areas and we’re going to be back next year in Sarasota and try to put together our best races.”
PLU’S OTEY EARNS THE ELITE 90 AWARD FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
For the second time in her career, Pacific Lutheran University student-athlete Sydney Otey is the recipient of the Elite 90 award for NCAA Division III Women’s Rowing Championship. “I’m so honored and humbled to represent PLU athletically and academically at the national level,” said Otey. “Rowing and academics have been so integral to my time at PLU, and neither would’ve been the same without the other. I’m incredibly thankful for my teammates, coaches, professors, friends, and family for being such a big part of the experiences that this award represents.” The Elite 90 award recognizes the student-athletes who have reached the pinnacle in competition at a championship level, and has also achieved the highest academic standing amongst their peers. Otey is a double major in sociology and Hispanic studies and will teach in Mexico as part of the Fulbright Scholars program upon graduation. Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above who have participated in their sport for at least two years with their school. They must be an active member of the team, traveling and a designated member of the squad size at the championship. All ties are broken by the number of credits completed. Otey is one of just 34 individuals from Division III to secure the Elite 90 award at least twice since the 2009-10 academic year.
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save. Joining O’Neill with solid impressive hitting performances were Tyler Smith (3-4, RBI) and Danny Muno (4-4, R). Notably not recording a hit was Mike Freeman, snapping his 11-game PCL hitting streak. The penultimate contest against the Grizzlies started slowly for both teams, with right-handers Andrew Moore (for Tacoma) and Mike Hauschild (for Fresno) taking turns putting zeroes on the board for the first four innings. Moore would blink first, in the end, allowing a two-run homer to Preston Tucker, but he was bailed out when Hauschild allowed two runs of his own in the form of a bloop single off the bat of Zach Shank to tie the game at two apiece. Relievers Ryan Kelly and Dean Kiekhefer combined for an ugly eighth inning for Tacoma, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks, handing Kelly the loss in his first decision of the season. Kiekhefer, who began the season with just one run over his first 9.2 innings, has hit a rough patch as of late, allowing four runs over his last 4.1 frames, raising his season ERA to a still-respectable 3.21. On a positive note, Mark Lowe tossed a scoreless frame in mop-up duty. After an atrocious beginning of the season in which he posted a 13.50 ERA over his first 9.1 innings, this outing gave Lowe a scoreless streak of 7.1 innings, during which opposing batters hit just .045 against him. This game proved to be the last that Mike Freeman (0-4, BB) would play in a Rainier uniform, as he was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Freeman played just 41 games in Tacoma, during which he posted a .323 average with 24 RBI, 27 runs, and four home runs while logging time at second and third base. Farewell, Mr. Freeman! Also claimed off waivers by the Dodgers was right-hander Chris Heston — who was expected to start the next day. Left in a pitching predicament by the loss of Heston (who the team apparently expected to clear waivers), the Rainiers were in quite a bind. The bullpen had been taxed heavily, and the reinforcements from elsewhere in the Mariners organization wouldn’t be arriving until game time. As such, manager Pat Listach made the unusual (but probably necessary) move of handing the ball to closer Machi to start the game. Machi tossed two scoreless frames, which gave southpaw Lane Ratliff (fresh off his flight from extended spring training) time to get loose and toss two scoreless innings of his own. Ratliff’s outing, in turn, gave Nathan Bannister, freshly flown in from Class-A Modesto, time to prepare for his outing as the de facto starter, tossing five innings. Bannister’s outing, while acceptable given the circumstances, wasn’t nearly as effective as those by Machi and Ratliff, as he allowed five runs over his five frames, though he struck out seven. On the other side of the ledger, the Rainier offense struggled to get
much quality contact (or really, much contact at all) against flame-throwing right-hander Francis Martes, who fanned nine over 5.2 innings, allowing two runs (one earned). They had much more success, however, against Ashur Tolliver, whom they tagged for three runs on three hits and a walk over 0.2 innings. Knotted at five through nine innings, extra frames were on tap, and Nick Hagadone came on to pitch the 10th for Tacoma. Hagadone, a Sumner High School graduate who has had moderate success in a multi-inning role for Tacoma, suffered just his second real blow-up of the season, allowing three runs on four hits, including a two-run homer by Colin Moran. The Rainiers rallied in the bottom of the 10th, plating two runs and putting the potential tying and winning runs on base with no outs, but fell short when Steve Baron grounded into a double play Martin struck out on a foul tip, sending Fresno home with a split in the four-game series — the first split at home for the Rainiers this season. Heading to Salt Lake City to take on the Bees, Rainier pitching was bitten by both the long ball (with starting pitcher Chase de Jong allowing three) and the stolen base (Salt Lake baserunners terrorized de Jong, Ryan Kelly, and Emilio Pagan, along with catcher Tuffy Gosewisch, to the tune of five steals on five attempts), despite the fact that the Bees are last in the PCL in home runs and the Rainiers ranked above average entering the game in terms of gunning down opposing baserunners. No Rainier recorded multiple hits or RBI, but Tyler O’Neill did crush a solo HR, his fifth of the year. Falling 8-4, this was the first time this season the Rainiers lost three straight. After the game, two Rainiers were called up to the big club, the first of which was reliever Ryne Harper, who had posted a 1.89 ERA and 11.4 K/9 over 18 innings with Tacoma, using a nasty curveball to fan nearly a third of the batters he faced, after spending four seasons in Double-A between the Mariners and Braves organizations before making his Triple-A debut this season. The second? Listach, who was summoned to help out the Major League staff for a few days, leaving Denny Hocking at the helm for Tacoma for the final three games against Salt Lake City. Though it saw Tyler Cloyd’s scoreless streak come to a halt, Hocking’s first game at the helm for Tacoma was a success nonetheless, as every hitter in the Rainier lineup notched at least one hit, and Vogelbach, O’Neill, Muno, Peterson and Shank each turned in multi-hit performances in route to a 15-hit outing by Tacoma. With a four-run seventh inning, the Rainiers secured a comefrom-behind-victory over Salt Lake City, snapping their three-game losing streak. In contrast to the great hitting performance of the night before, game three against the Bees was a pitcher’s duel through and through, with Dillon Overton tossing five innings of one-run ball for Tacoma and Alex Klonowski more than matching it with 5.2 innings of his own one-run ball. Still tied at one entering the ninth inning, Tacoma put the potential goahead run in scoring position with a double by Muno,
but they were unable to drive him home. Leading off the ninth for Salt Lake City was former Rainier and Mariner Dustin Ackley, who singled and eventually came around to score the winning run on a double by CJ Cron, giving the Bees a walk-off victory. Filling the 5-6-7 spots in the Rainier lineup, Muno, Peterson and Andrew Aplin each turned in multi-hit performances, combining to go 6-12, with Aplin’s solo HR providing the night’s only offense for Tacoma. Looking to help the Rainiers end their skid (having lost four of their last five) entering their first day off in two weeks, right-hander Andrew Moore took the mound in a Tuesday matinee and was brilliant, allowing only four hits and needing just 97 pitches to turn in eight scoreless innings. Provided run support by a three-run homer off the bat of Peterson, Moore picked up his second win in a Rainier uniform and third of the season. Moore now owns a 3.03 ERA in Triple-A and a 2.54 between Double- and Triple-A on the season. After a brutal stretch that saw no days off and two doubleheaders in a two-week period, the Rainiers got a much-needed off day on Wednesday. They’ll kick off the month of June with a four-game set in Fresno, where they’ll once again take on the Grizzlies.
UP WITH THE BIG CLUB:
The Mariners have faced some tough competition over the last week or so, taking on the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies, first-place teams in the NL East and NL West, respectively, along with the Boston Red Sox, who sit three games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East, but boast the third best record in the American League. The Mariners were unable to pull off series wins against Washington or Boston, but were able to at least grab one win in each series. They’ve taken the first two games from Colorado, however, and look poised to go for the series win with James Paxton taking the hill in his return from a forearm injury. Paxton began the season in historic fashion for Seattle, setting a new franchise record for longest scoreless streak to begin a season.
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Twenty-three-year old outfielder Chuck Taylor just won’t stop hitting for Double-A Arkansas. Entering with a .360 average, Taylor raised it even further over the last seven days, going 12-27 to raise his season average all the way to .369. Taylor’s .469 OBP not only ranks first in the Texas League, but by a whopping 32-point margin over second place — the same as the margin between the 10th and 24th best in the league. In fact, his mark is more than 100 points higher than the 12th best in the league. Taylor ranks fifth in the league in walk rate, but his batting average is at least 120 points higher than any of the four who rank ahead of him. Over a quarter of his batted balls have been line drives. He’s played in 40 games this year, and failed to record a hit in just five of them. He’s failed to reach base in some capacity just one time. We don’t know when, and we don’t know how, but we can’t wait to see this on-base machine in Tacoma.
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Local Restaurants NORTH PEARL FARMERS MARKET OFFERS FRESH ACTIVITIES The North Pearl Farmers Market, kicking off Sunday, June 4 from 1-5 p.m., will open with two new programs, Kids Club and Food for Thought, thanks to grant funding by the City of Tacoma. The Kids Club program, open to children 3-13, will feature producerelated activities that touch on healthy eating, sustainability and financial literacy. The activities, which range from produce scavenger hunts to painting with produce, will allow kids to become familiar with produce that may look “weird.” “We hope to embolden kids and their parents to try new things, both at the market and at home,” says Market Chair Juel Lugo. The project is modeled after the wildly successful Chehalis Farmers Market, and will also incorporate a financial learning component. The program expects to see close to 250 children over the course of the 13-week market season. At the conclusion of an activity, kids will be given $2 tokens that they can spend at farmer booths (produce, flowers, plants) at the market. The project’s programming is a collaboration between the Market, Farmer Frog and the Children’s Museum of Tacoma’s outreach program
“Learn to Play.” The Children’s Museum of Tacoma will also be gifting kids that participate in 10 of 13 markets a year-long membership for them and their family at the “Playful” level. The Food for Thought program is a collaboration with Tacoma literary non-profit Creative Colloquy helmed by Director Jackie Casella.
A shorter version of the project ran in 2016, however this year the local author line-up is being vetted by CC and features a wide range of authors from children’s to history and all the genres in between. While the June line-up is already set, the Market is still accepting interested authors for the other two months. Selected au-
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thors will have a reading at the market and will be selling their books at a booth as well. “Our goal was to connect local authors with local readers. There just aren’t many places that support local authors and we feel strongly that their presence enriches the wider community,” says Bethany Maines, Food for Thought grant coordinator. Grant funding for both projects is through the City of Tacoma’s Innovative Grant Program and was approved by the West End Neighborhood Council. After a successful trial market in 2016, North Pearl Farmers Market will run a longer season this year at 13 weeks from Sunday, June 4 through Sunday, Aug. 27. The location remains the same: the parking lot of Mitchell’s BBQ at 5033 N. Pearl St. (also a generous sponsor of the market). The market is operated by volunteers and supported by the Ruston-Pt. Defiance Business District. The market booth and the infamous octopus mascot Mr. Wigglesworth will be at the Pierce Transit opening at Tollefson Plaza on June 2 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. giving out $1 market tokens while they last. Visit www.explorenorthpearl. com and www.facebook.com/NorthPearlFarmersMarket.
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a team title in track and field, there were several athletes who put together incredible performances under the perfect conditions athletes were presented with at both Mount Tahoma Stadium for the 4A/3A/2A state track and field meet and Eastern Washington University for the 1A/2B/1B contests. Lincoln junior James Mwaura crushed the field in the 3A boys’ 3,200-meter run. Mwaura sizzled to the finish line in a time of 9:11.10, nearly a full 15 seconds faster than the runner-up. Mwaura also finished third in the 1,600-meter run, finishing just over a second behind the winner with a time of 4:17.00. Wilson junior Parker Stachler finished eighth in the 3,200 (9:34.25) and 10th in the 1,600 (4:27.48). Curtis junior Lexi Ellis broke the 4A girls’ triple jump record with a leap of 41’-08.25” to capture the state championship. Ellis broke the 24-year-old record of River Ridge legend LaShonda Christopher. Curtis junior Saudia Heard took home the silver in the event with a leap of 40’-01.75”. Ellis also finished fifth in the long jump (17’-11.50”), with Heard capturing third in the 100-meter hurdles (14.67). Curtis junior Izaiah Fields edged a tight field in the boys’ 100-meter dash with a time of 10.55 seconds. Bellarmine freshman Kelee Ringo made a big splash at the state meet with a third-place finish (10.58), while Curtis junior Taj Moffett finished fifth (10.73). The team of Fields, Moffett, Seth Joyner and Marlon Jones won the boys 4x400 relay in a blazing time of 41.97. Bellarmine Prep finished in fifth (43.16). Fields (21.50)
would also claim third in the 200-meter, with Ringo taking fourth (21.52). Wilson junior David Njeri put in a solid day at the 3A meet. Njeri finished third in the 110-meter hurdles (14.73), third in the triple jump (45’-09.25”) and sixth in the 300-meter hurdles (39.55). Lincoln sophomore Marcus Williams claimed second in the 300 hurdles (38.23) and fourth in the 110 hurdles (14.80). Lincoln senior Brandin Porter finished third in the 3A boys’ discus (160’04”) and sixth in the shot put (53’-02”). Stadium senior Ben Yokoyama finished fourth in the shot put with a mark of 54’-08.75”. Wilson’s Carl Brooks III finished seventh in the discus (146’-08”). Mount Tahoma sophomore Maleke Pate finished fourth in the 3A long jump with a leap of 22’-04), with Wilson’s Elijah Jones coming in fifth (22’-00.75”). Lincoln sophomore Sa’Naya McAfee claimed fourth in the 3A girls’ 300 hurdles (45.33) and ran a leg for the sixthplace 4x400 relay team (4:05.18) along with freshman Amiyah Johnson, junior Keteya Woodroff and sophomore Jendayi Jones. Bellarmine Prep junior Spencer Fischer finished third in the 4A boys’ 1,600 (4:14.26) and fifth in the 800meter run (1:54.56), with senior teammate Cameron Wyman claiming sixth (1:54.62). Junior Ian McDougal claimed sixth for the Lions in the shot put (53’07). On the girls’ side, Brittany Rogers finished sixth in the 400-meters for Bellarmine (58.98). The Bellarmine boys finished second in the 4A team competition, with Curtis a close third. The Curtis girls finished in sixth place. The defending state champion Lincoln boys finished in a solid fourth, followed by Lakes in sixth, Bonney Lake in seventh and Wilson in ninth.
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After a successful 2016 season that saw the Tacoma Tsunami capture the U19 Division II state rugby championship, the organization felt it was time to move up to the top level. What followed was a 7-1 season, capped by a 41-18 thumping of Liberty on Saturday, May 27 at Pat Ryan Field in Seattle to capture the 2017 U19 Division I title. The future of rugby in Grit City is looking fantastic.
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elcome back, Faith Hill! Tim McGraw, the singer’s husband, has swung through the area a few times in recent years, including a stop at last summer’s Washington State Fair; but before country’s reigning power couple returned to the Tacoma Dome with its new Soul 2 Soul tour on Saturday, May 27, nearly a decade had passed since local fans had gotten to see Hill live. The current tour is the sequel to the couple’s original Soul 2 Soul trek, which visited the T-Dome in June 2007, en route to becoming the highest grossing country tour in history with 1.1 million tickets sold. There were notable differences in their setup right off the bat: they have abandoned the “in-the-round” format from a decade ago, with the stage in the center of the arena, a highly underrated but pricey configuration. Still, their setup was fairly spectacular, with a captivating laser show and closeups and other visuals projected onto an IMAX-sized screen behind them. (That screen might have been the year’s biggest had U2 not broken the record earlier in the month at CenturyLink Field.) The couple got things started with a fun cover of Aretha Franklin and George Michael’s ‘80s pop hit “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” and then alternated back and forth for a medley of their hits. McGraw sang lead on “Felt Good On My Lips” and his party anthem, “I Like It, I Love It,” and Hill stepped up for “The Lucky Ones” and “The Way You Love Me.” Between songs, they engaged in a little quirky banter, as when they joked about who had won the staring contest that followed their duet on “Break
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TROLLEY LAUNCH Pierce Transit, in partnership with the City of Tacoma, Point Ruston, Metro Parks Tacoma, South Sound Together, Port of Tacoma and Travel Tacoma will launch Pierce Transit’s Downtown to Defiance trolley service at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Tollefson Plaza, 1548 Pacific Ave. The service will be available through Sept. 3. The first 50 people in attendance will receive an ORCA transit card, loaded with an electronic purse worth $10, plus a commemorative lanyard. This new service will run from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between downtown Tacoma and destinations along Ruston Way and at Point Defiance Park, including Point
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POWER COUPLE. Faith Hil and Tim McGraw brought their Soul 2 Soul tour to Tacoma Saturday. It was Hill’s first appearance here in a decade. See more photos online at www.tacomaweekly.com
First.” “I won outright, legitimately,” McGraw joked, during a playful back and forth. “The Russians were not involved,” he added (a throwaway joke that drew particularly loud cheers from
some corners of the room.) McGraw and Hill got their own solo sets, of course, with Hill proving herself to be the more dynamic performer: Her vocal range is impressive, and the fury
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BABY CHICKS Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has been celebrating the birth of two new penguin chicks that were born last week. A 5.3ounce chick was born on May 23, followed by a 3.9-ounce chick on May 25. “They both look great and were quite active during their physical examinations,” said zoo veterinarian Kadie Anderson. Anderson carefully examined each chick for overall body condition and energy and hydration levels to assess their health. The hatchlings’ mom and dad are named Pink and Red,
‘WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE” In these times of terrorism and cultural divisiveness “The Women of Lockerbie” is a play that eloquently explores fear, terror, and humanity’s reactions to it. Inspired by a true story and written in the structure of a Greek tragedy, this is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate. Act 1 Theatre will present the play at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3, at Puyallup’s Liberty Theatre, 116 Main St., Puyallup; www.act1theatre.org.
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with which she whipped her hair during the buildup to Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart” hinted at a future in metal if this whole country thing doesn’t work out. McGraw’s part of the show featured a fun, mostly a cappella rendition of Bruce Springsteen’s “Hungry Heart” and “Humble and Kind,” the tolerancethemed ballad that wraps up 2015’s “Damn Country Music” album. Then, after the couple had reunited, they performed “Speak to a Girl,” the lead single from the couple’s forthcoming album; and each singer ventured into the crowd for one of their hits, “Mississippi Girl” for Hill and “Something Like That” for McGraw. Soon after, the couple made a dramatic return, rising out of the stage and sitting face-to-face for “I Need You,” a ballad they ended with a crowd-pleasing kiss. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill set list (May 27, 2017, Tacoma Dome): “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me” (Aretha Franklin & George Michael cover); “Felt Good on My Lips” (Tim McGraw); “The Lucky Ones” (Faith Hill); “I Like It, I Love It” (McGraw); “The Way You Love Me” (Hill); “Like We Never Loved at All” (Hill); “Break First”; “Telluride”; (begin Faith Hill solo set) “Free”; “This Kiss”; “Breathe”; “Wild One”; “Stronger”; “Piece of My Heart” (Janis Joplin cover); (begin Tim McGraw solo set) “Angry All the Time”; “One of Those Nights”; “Real Good Man”; “Hungry Heart” (Bruce Springsteen cover); “Shotgun Rider”; “Humble and Kind”; “Live Like You Were Dying”; (Faith Hill returns) “Speak to a Girl”; “It’s Your Love”; “Mississippi Girl” (Hill solo, goes into crowd); “Something Like That” (McGraw solo, goes into crowd) Encore: “I Need You.”
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PING! PING! PING! The Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show is coming up, from June 9 to 11 at Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Commerce St. The show features more than 400 pinball and arcade machines dating from the 1950s to today, tournaments, world record high score attempts, vendors, seminars, guest speakers, raffles and prizes. This convention draws more than 4,000 collectors, players and fans of classic coin-op games. Hours are noon to 11:30 p.m. June 9, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. June 10 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11. Single-day tickets are available for $10 to $30, weekend passes for $30 to $65; www.nwpinballshow.com.
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Photos by Bill Bungard Paul Allen debuted his new Upstream Music Festival in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood from May 11 to 13; and among the performers were (L-R from top) the Morning After (drummer Anna Seymour shown); Tacoma’s Cody Raymond; Emily McVickers; singer-songwriter Maiah Manser; rapper Porter Ray; and Tacoma-bred indierock band Motopony featuring Daniel Blue. Later last month, on Friday, May 26, Tacoma family indie-rock band Pig Snout (lower right) helped christen the new Sluggo Taproom & Kitchen, located at 409 E. 26th St.; (253) 272-1047 for info on that venue.
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EXHIBIT FROM NATIONAL Culture Corner A GUIDE TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS OF TACOMA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME COMES TO WSHM Goings on this Week in Tacoma:
“The Women of Lockerbie” Remaining shows: June 2 and 3, 7:30 p.m. Also a 2 p.m. matinee June 3. The Liberty Theater, 116 W. Main, Puyallup In these times of terrorism and cultural divisiveness there is a play that eloquently explores fear, terror, and humanity’s reactions to it. In this play, a mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland looking for any remembrance of her son lost seven years ago in the bombing of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victims’ families. Inspired by a true story and written in the structure of a Greek tragedy, this is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate. Info: www.act1theatre.org. “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” June 2-18, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tacoma Little Theater, 210 N. I St., Tacoma
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THE SPOILS. Seattle Seahawks’ Lombardy Trophy, from Super Bowl XLVIII, is part of the “Gridiron Glory” exhibit at WSHM. By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com
Confession time: I am a self-professed creature of habit, allowing many of my enthusiasms to be governed by the turning of the seasons. Classical music and dark beer are for winter. Baseball and bicycles are for summer. Football is definitely a thing of autumn. The Memorial Day weekend opening of the Washington State History Museum’s football exhibit, “Gridiron Glory,” therefore struck me as odd. Why open a football show at the beginning of summer? It did not take long among the artifacts, exhibits and media installations from the history of “America’s favorite sport,” however, to set me in an appreciative mood. “Gridiron Glory” is a travelling exhibit comprised of materials from the National Football Hall of Fame (based in Canton, Ohio) and WSHM is its only stop in the Pacific Northwest. It will be on view through Sept. 10. Some 6,000 square feet of the museum’s space is given over to the show, which is divided into a number of distinct sections: “The Pioneers” pays homage to the early days of the sport; “The Great Players” zeroes in on legends of the game like Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown, Joe Namath and Lynn Swann; “The Dynasties” has displays that run decade by decade showing mementos associated with the dominant teams of each era, beginning with the Chicago Bears of the 1930s to the mid 1940s; “The Road to Equality” explores the opening of the sport to nonwhite players and the entry of African Americans into the ranks of the coaching staffs of NFL teams. “Football in the Media” and “Football as a Way of Life” examine the role that football plays in pop culture and in the everyday lives of its fans. A number of movie screenings, panel discussions and other special events are scheduled to coincide with this exhibit: Friday Football Flick: “Brian’s Song” June 23, 7 p.m. Flash back to the 1970s with this classic true-to-life tale of friendship and bonding between NFL players in the face of heartbreaking circumstances. Starring James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. Rated G, but bring your tissues. Pay what you can; concessions will be available for purchase. Football 360: An All-Angles Look at the NFL Experience June 29, 7 p.m. WSHM presents a panel discussion exploring what it’s like to be part of the NFL. Learn about getting drafted, the team experience, trading, and refereeing. Included with museum admission, or $5 for program-only admission. 2-Pint Conversion July 13, 7 p.m. Adults-only tailgate-style party at the History Museum. Tickets include two beverages from a local craft brewery, a collectible beverage cover, indoor lawn games and other fun activities, plus an opportunity to explore the exhibit. $15 advance registration, $20 at the door. Check back here for registration information. Admission fee includes entrance to the exhibits and activities, two football-themed beers, and a commemorative beer cover.
“Champions” takes a look at championship games via objects and images associated with memorable events. Meanwhile, “The Great Moments” utilizes multiple screens, arranged in-the-round, to show the moments themselves as they were captured by film and video. “Records are Made to be Broken” exhibits specific artifacts associated with record-breaking moments in the history of the sport. “The Science of Football” shows how science and technology have played a role in the evolution of the game. Finally, “Hometown Team” is a section entirely devoted to the Seattle Seahawks. Visitors can have a peek into the lockers of Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman. There is a section on the Seattle players who have been enshrined in the Hall of Fame. There is a jewel-encrusted Seahawks Super Bowl ring as well at the Seahawks’ championship Lombardy trophy from Super Bowl XLVIII (this trophy will only be on display through June.) “Gridiron Glory” has something for everyone, no matter their level of interest in football. There are funky old jerseys; strange, early helmets; ornate, antique trophies and even the peculiar, hoof-like kicking shoe of Tom Dempsey, a player who was born without toes on his feet, yet was a great kicker. Some of the artifacts have a status that approaches that of holy relics. There is, for example, a splintered, eightinch portion from one of the goalposts of the “greatest game ever played.” Visitors can communicate via the coach-to-player helmet system or experience an authentic instant replay booth. “Gridiron Glory” runs through Sept. 10 at WSHM, at 1911 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma. For further information visit www.washingtonhistory.org or call 1 (888) 238-4373. Friday Football Flick: “Invincible” July 28, 9 p.m. Gather in the museum’s outdoor amphitheater for “Gridiron Glory” exhibition trivia. Then, get inspired by the true story of Vince Papale (played by Mark Wahlberg), a lifelong football fan and bartender whose wildest dream comes true when he becomes a Philadelphia Eagle. Rated PG. Pay as you can, concessions available for purchase. Gridiron Gauntlet Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This youth activity day will test kids’ skills through the same athletic activities used to test future NFL pros. The event kicks off at the History Museum at 10 a.m., and the activities are held on-site at the History Museum and at the University of Washington-Tacoma’s Y Student Center. Each kid athlete will receive a “player profile” card to record their scores. Drop in anytime during the event to participate in the free activities. Partners include YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. To the Limit: Health and Safety in a High-Impact Game Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Join WSHM for a panel discussion focused on the evolution of safety in sports, particularly football. Included with museum admission, or $5 programonly admission.
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Journey into the Wild West, 1890 in this classic story of good versus evil, law versus the gun, one man versus Liberty Valance. A tale of love, hope, and revenge set against the vicious backdrop of a lawless society. When a young scholar from New York City travels west in search of a new life, he arrives beaten and half-dead on the dusty streets of Twotrees. Rescued from the plains, the town soon becomes his home. A local girl gives him purpose in a broken land, but is it enough to save him from the vicious outlaw who wants him dead? He must make the choice: to turn and run or to stand for what he believes, to live or to fight; to become the man who shot Liberty Valance. Info: tacomalittletheatre.com. Crafts of the Past: Sheep to Shawl June 3, 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma Historical crafts and skills come to life during the popular Crafts of the Past series at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. This is the sixth year of the program, which features modern practitioners of 19th century artistic traditions sharing the methods and materials of their work. Heather Kibbey has been spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, and tatting for more than 40 years. Guests will see her at work and have the opportunity to try their hand at using drop spindles or weaving on a loom. Heather is a regular volunteer at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum and often mentors other volunteers. On Saturday, guests will also get to see how the whole process begins – with the shearing of sheep – thanks to visiting sheep and Elaine Thompson from Blackberry Patch Farms. Info: FortNisqually.org.
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TRIBUTE EVENTS TAKING SHAPE FOR FALLEN BASSIST, JASON LOCKING By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com
Tacoma’s indie-rock community lost one of its most beloved members on Sunday, May 28, with the passing of Jason Locking who played bass in several local bands, including Archibald Leach, Pioneers West, Gold Teeth and, most recently, Old Foals. He died peacefully in his sleep following a 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 44. Locking is survived by his mother, Marilyn Locking, and his long-time partner, Jayme Fisher. Friends and loved ones remember him for his positive attitude and a concern for others that he maintained despite his own discomfort. “Jason did not let his diagnosis define him, and throughout his fight he continued to do what he loved; cooking for friends, playing music and spreading positivity throughout the community,” Fisher writes in his obituary. Guitarist Justin Tamminga formed Old Foals last year with Locking and drummer Josh Kilpatrick, motivated greatly by his long-time friend’s need for a distraction. Tamminga said that he and Kilpatrick were going through stressful life changes at the time,
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R.I.P. Jason Locking performing with Old Foals at last year’s Music and Art in Wright Park Festival.
but Locking’s plight made them realize “we have nothing to complain about. We’re physically healthy, and our friend is over here withering away with pancreatic cancer. He would call me while he’s in pain, and while he was in the hospital, and ask me how I’m doing. That’s who he
was for us. He was worried about other people, until the last. If he loved you, he loooooved you.” Private services will be held for close friends and family. However, a number of public fundraisers and tribute shows have also taken shape over the last few days.
s “Banger for a Brother” was originally scheduled for Memorial Day at Tsunami Tattoo, 3213 S. 38th St. The event – scheduled before Locking’s death – has been extended, and local artists will be doing tattoos in exchange for $50 donations, with proceeds going to
the Locking family. Call (253) 476-4053 for further details. s “Power Week: Love for Locking” has united several local businesses that will donate a portion of their sales over the next few days. Participants include Locking’s former employer, Top of Tacoma Bar & Grill – located at 3529 McKinley Ave. E. – on Sunday; Peaks & Pints Taproom, 3816 N. 26th St., on Monday; the Parkway Tavern, 313 N. I St., on Tuesday; The Red Hot, 2914 Sixth Ave., on Wednesday; and nearby North End Social Club, 3013 Sixth Ave., on Thursday. s Spun Clay Arts Studio & Gallery – located at 1307 Martin Luther King Jr. Way – will host “Let’s Go Elbows Deep for JLo and JFish” from 2 to 5 p.m. on June 9. Participants will learn how to create their own clay sculptures, and food, beer and wine will be served. That event will be followed by a tribute concert featuring Mirrorgloss, Pig Snout and Ravyn Rady. Organizers are asking for a $50 donation for the “Elbows Deep” event and $10 for the barbecue and concert, which will start after 5 p.m. All proceeds will go to Locking’s survivors; (253) 347-3457 for further details.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: GUNS N’ ROSES
Guns N’ Roses – featuring Axl Rose, Saul “Slash” Hudson and Seattle boy Duff McKagan from the original lineup – will bring their “Not in This Lifetime” tour back to Washington on Sept. 3, this time to the Gorge Amphitheatre in Gorge. British rock duo Royal Blood will add support this time around with a 7:30 p.m. start. Tickets are on sale now with prices starting at $75. Visit www. ticketmaster.com for more details on that and these other upcoming shows, except for where otherwise noted. Find our review of the Guns N’ Roses’ August performance at CenturyLink Field online at www. tacomaweekly.com. • Maxwell: 8 p.m. June 20, Showare Center, Kent, $56 to $96; www.showarecenter.com. • Cedric the Entertainer: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. June 23 and 24, Tacoma Comedy Club, $45 to $65; www.tacomacomedyclub.com. • Taste of Tacoma: 11 a.m. June 23 to 25, Point Defiance Park, free; www.tasteoftacoma.com.
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• Brew Five Three: 1 p.m. Aug. 5, Broadway, between 9th and 11th streets, $10 to $25.
• Tacoma Pride (formerly Out in the Park): noon to 5 p.m. July 8, Pacific Avenue, between 7th and 9th streets, free; www.tacomapride.org.
• Metallica with Avenged Sevenfold and Gojira: 6 p.m. Aug. 9, CenturyLink Field, Seattle, $55.50 to $155.50.
• Cheech & Chong: 8:30 p.m. July 22, Emerald Queen Casino, $35 to $80.
• Terri Clark: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Pantages Theater, $29 to $69; www.broadwaycenter.org.
• Bruno Mars: 7:30 p.m. July 24, Tacoma Dome, $45 to $125.
• Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with The Lumineers: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Safeco Field, Seattle, $49 to $149.
• Brian Regan: 8 p.m. July 28, Pantages Theater, $62.50; www.broadwaycenter.org. • Ed Sheeran: 7:30 p.m. July 29, Tacoma Dome, $36.50 to $86.50. • Kendrick Lamar with Travis Scott and DRAM: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Tacoma Dome, $35 to $96. • Green Day: 7 p.m. Aug. 1, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $41.50 to $81.50. • Lady Gaga: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, Tacoma Dome, $46 to $251. • Matt Braunger: 8 p.m. Aug. 3 to 5, 10:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5, Tacoma Comedy Club, $10 to $28; www. tacomacomedyclub.com.
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IMPROVISATIONAL COMIC ACTORS BRING TLT STAGE TO LIFE EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY
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SINGER-SONGWRITER JOAN OSBOURNE WILL PERFORM THE MUSIC OF BOB DYLAN STARTING AT 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, AT BROADWAY CENTER’S RIALTO THEATER. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE WITH PRICES RANGING FROM $39 TO $59; WWW.BROADWAYCENTER.ORG.
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FOOLS. (clockwise from upper left) Dalton Elliott, Steve Smith, Josh Hird, Melia Wilber, Maria Aragon, Esa Hakkarainen, Katie Hohenstein-Van Etten. (Liz Favreau, Laramie Lundy and Andre Hill not shown.) By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com
An art form like improvisational comedy requires its practitioners to possess a unique set of skills. In addition to needing the means to act out a variety of characters, they also need an ability akin to that of a writer, to be able to weave a story from nothing but their own fertile imaginations. And they have to be quick-witted enough to invent their stories on the fly. There is no time for reflection and rumination here; the audience is waiting! On top of all that, they need their comedic talent: a sharp sense of humor married to a keen sense of timing. The form dates at least as far back as the Commedia dell’Arte of Renaissance Italy. As it is currently practiced, however, the form traces its roots to acting and comedic techniques generated in certain urban centers, most notably Chicago. (It was a group of Chicago-based improv comedic actors that formed the original cast of Saturday Night Live. Other notables from the Chicago improv works include such beloved entertainers as Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey and Steve Carell.) Tacoma has a group of improv comedians in its midst. Called Fools Play Improv, the group performs at Tacoma Little Theatre the fourth Saturday of each month at 10:30 p.m. Josh Hind is the group’s leader, facilitator or instigator. He introduces the other “fools� (and apprentice fools) and explains what is to transpire at the start of the evening’s entertainment. The Tacoma group works in long-form improv, in which the group comes up with a series of scenes that link together into a cohesive story (that’s where narrative skills come into play).
During the May 27 performance, the group came up with two stories of approximately 35 minutes each. For the first, a member of the audience shouted out a word and that word was used to get the juices flowing and to provide the seed for the story that unfolded. The second piece was generated spontaneously by the performers themselves. The word from the audience member was “superhero.� The “fools� proceeded to perform a story in which capes and spandex become the rage of an insular corporate social group. One character is perpetually behind the trend line and keeps getting caught flatfooted and ends up losing his client’s money when he invests everything in spandex. The whole contraption of “Superheroes� was a marvel to watch. A high wire act pulled off with panache as the “fools� worked together to invent and build a story and characters, doing so with hilarious alacrity. The second story, “Puppies and Babies� (given its title after the fact – again by a member of the audience), involved an arson fire perpetrated by an Irish detective who assigns the unit’s dumbest cop, “Dumb Dave Davis,� to the case in the hopes that it won’t be solved. The group is somewhat fluid, with a core group and others who may or may not appear on given nights. The May 27 show combined the talents of nine different comedians. In addition to Hind, there was Dalton Elliott: wiry and fearless, who got the ball rolling in “Superhero.� Esa Hakkarainen, rubbery and bombastic, is prone to erupting into characters who have funny accents and flashy mannerisms and make some of the funniest parts of the show.
Katie Hohenstein-Van Etten is active and inventive. In one story, she made herself into a corporate schmoozer and in the next she became a dogged fire inspector. Liz Favreau has a talent for introducing oddball elements into the story, putting interesting kinks into the machinery. Steve Smith is also able to blend in elements that come out of left field. The rest the of cast, Melia Wilber, Maria Aragon, Laramie Lundy and Andre Hill, ably keep up the pace and add their own measure of leaven to the mix. The result is akin to the alchemy achieved by a group of musicians; each one proves vital in the creation of the amazing performance that can only unfold live on stage. “Fools Play Improv� takes to the stage again on June 24. Alcoholic beverages, other refreshments and concessions are available and can be taken into the theater to be enjoyed during the performance. According to Hind, things look promising for the group to renew its contract to continue on at TLT through next year. Fools Play Improv is a wonderful, wild ride – thoroughly enjoyable. You’re sure to be hooked after just one experience of the show. For further information on Fools Play Improv, visit foolsplay.net.
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THE VALLEY: Symptoms (punk) 9 p.m.
AIRPORT TAVERN: Funk Jam Friday, 9 p.m., NC G. DONNA LSON’S: Little Bill Engelhart & Rod Cook (blues, jazz) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Dedset, Enloe, Descent (rock) 8 p.m., $6-$10 GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Chapter 5 (dance) 9 p.m., NC KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: Nothing Sounds Good, Watch Rome Burn, Tremor Cats, Sapless (rock) 8 p.m., $10, AA REAL ART TACOMA: Backbone, Exorcism, Dust Moth, Gravewitch (metal) 8 p.m., $7, AA STONEGATE: Maxx Wattz (rock) 9 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Tony & The Bologna Ponies, The High Rollers (rock) 9 p.m., $7 TACOMA COMEDY: Auggie Smith (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $16-$22, 18+ early show UNCLE SAM’S: Clone-a-palooza tryouts (rock) 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
METRONOME: Trusty Sea Creatures, Sam Bogle, Big Sky Mind (indie-pop, folk) 4 p.m., NC, AA AIRPORT TAVERN: Strangely Alright (power-pop, alternative) 9 p.m., NC G. DONNA LSON’S: Little Bill Engelhart & Rod Cook (blues, jazz) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Booboolala CD release with Power Laces, Haiku, DJ Torbjørn, Decent at Best (funk, soul, reggae, pop) 8 p.m., $10-$15 GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Chapter 5 (dance) 9 p.m., NC KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: The Led Zeppelin Experience, Dire Fire (classic rock covers) 8 p.m., $15, AA REAL ART TACOMA: “Pause for the Causeâ€? benefit show with Almond Roca, Don James, Boss Ghetto, Bobby Slicce and more (hip-hop) 6 p.m., AA THE SPAR: Jesse James and the Mob (rock) 8 p.m., NC STONEGATE: S.O.B. Band (blues) 9 p.m. THE SWISS: Kry (rock covers) 9 p.m. TACOMA ARMORY: Defiant Requiem Foundation presents “Verdi at TerezĂnâ€? (classical) 7:30 p.m., $20-$50, AA TACOMA COMEDY: Auggie Smith (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $16-$22, 18+ early show UNCLE SAM’S: Cancer benefit for Cindi, 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
STONEGATE: Groovin’ Higher Jazz Orchestra (jazz) 5 p.m., NC
DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Jazz and blues open mic, 5 p.m., NC, AA NEW FRONTIER: Bluegrass jam, 4 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: The Drunk Show (comedy) 8 p.m., $10$16, 18+ THE SPAR: Mark Dufresne (blues) 7 p.m., NC
MONDAY, JUNE 5
G. DONNALSON’S: Jazz and blues open mic, 5 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Rockaraoke (live band karaoke) 7 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Chuck Gay (open mic) 7 p.m., NC
TUESDAY, JUNE 6
DAWSON’S: Billy Stoops (acoustic jam) 8 p.m., NC
ANTIQUE SANDWICH CO.: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3, AA DAVE’S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: James Haye (blues) 7 p.m., NC, AA METRONOME: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., NC, AA NORTHERN PACIFIC: Stingy Brim Slim (blues) 7 p.m., NC, AA ROCK THE DOCK: Dustin Lefferty (open mic) 8 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY: New Talent Tuesday (comedy) 8 p.m., NC, 18+ THE VALLEY: Anthony Estrada Jam (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
THE VALLEY: Post Nothing (punk, hardcore) 9 p.m.
DAWSON’S: Linda Myers Band (R&B, blues, jazz) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: James Haye (blues) 7 p.m., NC, AA NEW FRONTIER: Open mic, 8 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC: Open mic, 7:30 p.m., NC, AA STONEGATE: Leify Green (open mic) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Comedy open mic, 8 p.m., NC, 18+
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
DAWSON’S: Billy Shew Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Rod Cook (blues) 7 p.m., AA KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Comfort and Call (rock jam) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Dan Soder (comedy) 8 p.m., $10-$16, 18+ TACOMA ELKS: Casanova (dance) 6:30 p.m., $6-$10 UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (rock, blues) 7 p.m.
OBIT (93 MIN, NR) Fri 6/2: 2:00, 4:15, 6:35, 8:45, Sat 6/3Sun 6/4: 11:45 AM, 2:00, 4:15, 6:35, 8:45, Mon 6/5: 2:00, 4:15, 8:45 Tue 6/6-Thu 6/8: 2:00, 4:15, 6:35, 8:45
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Coming Events TW PICK: DEFIANT REQUIEM: VERDI AT TEREZÍN Sat., June 3, 7:30 p.m. Tacoma Armory, 715 S. 11th St. Praised by the New York Times as “Poignant...a monument to the courage of one man to foster hope among prisoners with little other solace,” “Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín” is an extraordinarily beautiful and moving concert/ drama that commemorates the courageous Jewish prisoners in the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp during World War II who performed Verdi’s “Requiem” 16 times, as an act of defiance and resistance to their Nazi captors. “Defiant Requiem” is a complete live performance of Verdi’s “Requiem” interspersed with historic film, testimony from survivors and narration that tells this tale of audacious bravery. The performances feature the University of Washington Symphony Orchestra, University of Washington Chamber Singers and University Chorale, Symphony Tacoma Voices, and members of the Seattle Jewish Chorale, as well as soprano Kimberly Giordano, mezzo-soprano Sarah Mattox, tenor Eric Neuville, and bass-baritone Clayton Brainerd. Actors Adrien Gamache and Tadd Morgan speak the words of imprisoned conductor Rafael Schächter. It will be conducted by Maestro Murry Sidlin, president of The Defiant Requiem Foundation and creator of this powerful concert/drama. Price: $50 premium seating, $35 general admission, $20 students and seniors (prices include all service charges.) Info: www.broadwaycenter.org; the Broadway Center Box Office, or at (253) 591-5894. Also visit at www.defiantrequiemfilm.com. ‘THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE’ Fri., June 2, 7:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT Sat., June 3, 7:30 p.m. Sun., June 4, 2 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma Journey into the Wild West 1890 in this classic story of good versus evil, law versus the gun, one man versus Liberty Valance. A tale of love, hope, and revenge set against the vicious backdrop of a lawless society. When a young scholar from New York City travels west in search of a new life, he arrives beaten and half-dead on the dusty streets of Twotrees. Rescued from the plains, the town soon becomes his home. A local girl gives him purpose in a broken land, but is it enough to save him from the vicious outlaw who wants him dead? He must make the choice: to turn and run or to stand for what he believes, to live or to fight; to become the man who shot Liberty Valance. There will be a special “pay what you can” performance on Thursday, June 15. Tickets for that performance will be available beginning Wednesday, June 7 in person or over the phone. Ages: Recommended for ages 13 and up and contains strong language and violence. Price: $24 adults; $22 seniors 60+/ students/military); $20 children 12 and under) Info: www.tacomalittletheatre. com, (253) 272-2281. Group rates are available for 10 or more, and special flex passes for 6 are only $130. ‘PIRATES OF PENZANCE’ Fri., June 2, 8 p.m. Sat., June 3, 8 p.m. Sun., June 4, 2 p.m. Lakewood Playhouse,5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. SW, Lakewood This production of “The Pirates of Penzance” will place you in the center of a Gilbert & Sullivan musical presented with just the right dose of the humor of Monty Python and a dash of Warner Brothers cartoon fun. Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious, hopeful farce follows young Frederic, an orphan who has mistakenly been apprenticed to an ineffectual but raucous band of pirates. He disavows the pirates’ way of life and falls for the beautiful Mabel. Frederic’s melodious tones win over the heart of Major General Stanley’s songbird daughter, Mabel, but when the Pirate King discovers General Stanley has lied about being an orphan to keep the pirates from stealing all of his belongings and carrying off his bevy of beautiful daughters. KARAOKE WITH DJ NO PANTS Fri., June 2, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Acme Tavern, 1310 Tacoma Ave. S. Sing your heart out with a great crowd, a fun host and
a good sound system. Great drinks and food. Ages: 21+ Price: no cover. Info: (253) 222-6864; www.facebook. com/acmetavern LOUNGE FRIDAYS AT THE SOCIAL BAR AND GRILL Fri., June 2, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Social Bar and Grill, 1715 Dock St. Lounge Fridays at The Social Bar and Grill with DJ Nelson Estrada. Ages: 21+ Price: no cover. Info: (253) 442-0874; thesocialbarandgrill.com MOVIE NIGHT AT LEAN BODY LIFESTYLES Fri., June 2, 6-8 p.m. Lean Body Lifestyles, 711 St. Helens Ave., Suite 201 We’ll be screening the documentary film “Embrace: One Woman’s Journey to Inspire EveryBODY.” Ages: 13+ Price: Free. Info: (253) 678-5403 BROWNS POINT LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER’S COTTAGE TOURS Sat., June 3, 1-4 p.m. Browns Point Lighthouse Park, 201 Tulalip St. N.E. The Browns Point Lightkeepers’ Cottage and other Museums will be open for docentled tours. Times are 1-4 p.m. Tours will continue through Oct. 7 or by special appointment. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 927-2536; www.pointsnortheast.org EDIBLE GARDENS WORKSHOP SERIES: COMPOSTING BASICS Sat., June 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Metro Parks Tacoma, 4702 S. 19th St. Explore the basics of successful vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest‚ from seed to table. This free monthly workshop series is held at five locations around Pierce County. Ages: All ages. May not be suitable for very young children. Price: Free. Registration required. Info: (253) 798-4133; www.piercecountywa.org/ediblegardens FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS Sat., June 3, 8-9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Ave. S. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have experienced difficulties in life as a result of the way we used to eat. Price: Free. Info: (253) 3108177; www.foodaddicts.org FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING Sat., June 3, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Weatherly Inn, 6016 N. Highlands Pkwy. Done with spring cleaning? Bring your documents to be shredded safely and securely by Lemay Mobile Shredding. Coffee and treats provided. Price: Free. Info: weatherlyinn.com ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICA Sun., June 4, 3-5:30 p.m.
Backstreet Tango, 3505 S. 14th St. Argentine Tango Practica is a tango experience that is between a lesson and a milonga, so you can practice the skills you already have, and to ask questions and receive advice. All skill levels are welcome. Ages: 16 and above. Price: $5. Info: (253) 3048296; backstreettango.com DREAM-LIKE SELF; A MEDITATION COURSE Sun., June 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1501 Pacific Ave. S. In this day course, Gen Kelsang Wangpo will teach how we can recall and apply these profound teachings throughout our day and transform our life and experiences with wisdom. Everyone is welcome. Ages: Suitable for all ages (however the meditations may not be appropriate for smaller kids) Price: Class fee is $20. Members, students, seniors and unemployed have reduced pricing. Info: (360) 754-7787; www.meditateinolympia.org/tacoma HISTORIC OLD ST. PETER’S CHURCH INVITES YOU TO WORSHIP Sun., June 4, 10-11 a.m.; 5-5:40 p.m. St. Peter’s Church, 2910 N. Starr St. Tacoma’s first and oldest church St. Peter (est. 1873) invites you to experience Holy Communion every Sunday at 10 a.m. (Sunday School during school year). At 5 p.m. we offer traditional evening prayer services. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 2724406; www.oldstpeters.org SOUTH TACOMA FARMERS MARKET Sun., June 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St. This lively Sunday market, located in the heart of the MetroParks STAR Center and SERA Campus, brings the best of our local harvest to the South Tacoma community. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-7077; www.tacomafarmersmarket. com ARTIST OPEN HOUSE AT STADIUM HIGH SCHOOL ART SOCIETY Mon., June 5, 5-7 p.m. Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, 401 Fawcett Ave. Please join Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital as we celebrate and support local talent. We will have light bites and beverages for you to enjoy. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 274-0225; www.facebook.com/pg/MetVetPets/events DROP-IN HELP WITH WORKSOURCE Mon., June 5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 2-4 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. WorkSource employment experts help you with your specific questions about all things employment-related‚
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resumes, unemployment claims, job coaching and interview prep. Ages: Adults. Price: Free. Info: (253) 5483304; www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar
Dancers can start on any Sunday, no need to wait for the start of another series. Stop by for a complimentary class. Ages: 16 with guardian and up. Price: $10 per class, 8 classes for $40, 10 classes for $70. Info: (253) 3048296; backstreettango.com
TACOMA MOUNTAINEERS Mon., June 5, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Catholic Community Services, 1323 S. Yakima Ave. Tahoma Center Gallery is presenting photographs of cities, shorelines, starlit nights, deserts, mountains, and floral still lives from the Tacoma Branch of the Mountaineers. Price: Free. Info: (253) 502-2617
IF CARS COULD TALK Tues., June 6, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LeMay‚ America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D St. If cars could talk, they might just share stories we never imagined. Each month, our speaker will pick a car and offer a fascinating peek into its history. Ages: All. Price: $10$18. Info: (253) 779-8490; www.americascarmuseum.org
BIBLE DISCUSSION: THE LETTERS TO TITUS AND TIMOTHY Mon., June 5, 1-2 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. All are welcome for a discussion of the The Letters to Titus and Timothy, led by Pastor Martin Yabroff of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. No background required. Open discussion and practical applications. Price: Free. Info: (253) 564-4402; saintandrewstacoma.org
LINE DANCING Tues., June 6, 6-8 p.m. Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way Beginners and intermediates can get on the dance floor for fun and exercise in this sevenweek program. Beginners meet on Tuesdays, intermediates on Thursdays. Price: $45 for sevenweek session. Info: (253) 3833900; funtimelinedancing.com KNIT TOGETHER Wed., June 7, 3:30-5 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Learn to knit, improve your knitting or just knit with us. All skill levels and ages welcome. Supplies provided. Ages: All ages . Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304; www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar
BRING YOUR OWN BAG ORDINANCE: BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE Tues., June 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St. The new law goes into effect on July 12, and affects all retail businesses in Tacoma. Attend this evening event to learn about the required changes and to get resources to help your employees and shoppers. Price: Free. Info: (253) 591-6439; www. cityoftacoma.org/shoppingbags
MIKES MOVIE RIFF-OFF Wed., June 7, 7-11 p.m. Acme Tavern, 1310 Tacoma Ave. S. We’ll play the movie, some better than others, and you text your comments which appear on the movie screen. Is it a movie night or a comedy night? You decide. Ages: 21+ Price: No cover. Info: (253) 222-6864; www.facebook.com/acmetavern
ARGENTINE TANGO ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS Tues., June 6, 7:30 p.m. Backstreet Tango, 3505 S. 14th St.
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NOTICES TO: Donna Joseph and Eugene Joseph Case Name: A., A Case Number : PUY-CW-CW-2017-0010 Nature of Case: Child/Family Protection PetitionADJUDICATORY HEARING SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING A Child/Family Protection has been filed regarding the above-named child. YOU ARE HERBY SUMMONED to personally appear before the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for a FORMAL ADJUDICATORY HEARING and date, time and location below: DATE: July 6th , 2017 TIME: 10:00 am LOCATION: 1451 EAST 31ST ST., TACOMA WA 98404 At the formal adjudicatory hearing the petitioner must prove that the allegations raised in the child/family protection petition are more likely true than not and that the best interests of the child will be served by continued Court intervention. The Court will either find the allegations of the child/ family protection petition to be true or dismiss the child/ family protection petition, unless continued to allow the presentation of further evidence. If you do not respond to the petition within 20 days or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find you in default and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps you must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. A copy of the Petition and Advisement of Rights is available at the Court Clerk’s office. You may call Puyallup Tribe Children’s Services for more information about your child. The telephone number is 253680-5532. DATED this 5 day of May 2017 For more information, please call the Puyallup Tribal Court Clerk at 253-680-5585. TO: Albert Comns Jr.
Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2014-0042 Nature of Case: Guardianship of a Minor Child SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed asking the Court to appointed the above-named Petitioner(s) to be guardian(s) for T-S JR, P, a minor child under PTC 7.12 (Guardianship of Minors Code). YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear at a guardianship motion hearing in this Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation at: DAY: Monday DATED: July 10th , 2017 TIME: 2:30 PM LOCATION: 1451 EAST 31ST ST., TACOMA, WA 98404 The guardianship hearing is private and closed. Only those persons the Court finds to have a legitimate interest in the proceedings may attend. The Court will hear testimony to determine whether guardianship is in the best interest of the child and the Tribal community. The Court will consider all guardianship reports submitted for review. All parties shall be given the opportunity to contest the factual contents and conclusions of the guardianship reports. Any party may file recommendations regarding the guardianship with the Court at least 10 Calendar days before the hearing. You also have the following rights before the Court: 1. The right to be present before the court; 2. The right to present written and oral testimony; 3. The right to subpoena witnesses; 4. The right to submit relevant evidence to the Court for consideration; 5. The right to counsel at our own expense and effort; the court has a list of attorneys who are admitted to practice before the Puyallup Tribe; and 6. The right to appeal a final decision in this matter. If you do not appear at the hearing or file a written response to the petition within 20 days from the date of this notice, the Court may enter an order in your absence. OT
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IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON
IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON
Elisa Barlet, Petitioner, v. Jessica Ann Cayou Respondent, The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court. In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing. If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition. This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act.
In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:45 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.
NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0006 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing
Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez, Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court, 1451 East 31st Street, Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585
IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON
NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0007 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing
WSFC, Petitioner, v. Richard Cayou, Respondent,
In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing. If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition. This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act. NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court. Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez, Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court, 1451 East 31st Street, Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585 NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0006 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing
v. Laura George Respondent, The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court. In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing. If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition. This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act. NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court. Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez, Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court, 1451 East 31st Street, Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585 TO: Albert Comns Jr.
Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2014-0041
Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2014-0040
Nature of Case: Guardianship of a Minor Child
Nature of Case: Guardianship of a Minor Child
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed asking the Court to appointed the above-named Petitioner(s) to be guardian(s) for T-S JR, P, a minor child under PTC 7.12 (Guardianship of Minors Code). YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear at a guardianship motion hearing in this Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation at: DAY: Monday DATED: July 10th , 2017 TIME: 2:30 PM
The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court. In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing. If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition. This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act.
WSFC Petitioner, v. Laura George Respondent, The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court. In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing. If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition. This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act. NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court. Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez, Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court, 1451 East 31st Street, Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585
LOCATION: 1451 EAST 31ST ST., TACOMA, WA 98404 The guardianship hearing is private and closed. Only those persons the Court finds to have a legitimate interest in the proceedings may attend. The Court will hear testimony to determine whether guardianship is in the best interest of the child and the Tribal community. The Court will consider all guardianship reports submitted for review. All parties shall be given the opportunity to contest the factual contents and conclusions of the guardianship reports.
NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0009 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing
Any party may file recommendations regarding the guardianship with the Court at least 10 Calendar days before the hearing.
Any party may file recommendations regarding the guardianship with the Court at least 10 Calendar days before the hearing.
You also have the following rights before the Court: 1. The right to be present before the court; 2. The right to present written and oral testimony; 3. The right to subpoena witnesses; 4. The right to submit relevant evidence to the Court for consideration; 5. The right to counsel at our own expense and effort; the court has a list of attorneys who are admitted to practice before the Puyallup Tribe; and 6. The right to appeal a final decision in this matter.
You also have the following rights before the Court: 1. The right to be present before the court; 2. The right to present written and oral testimony; 3. The right to subpoena witnesses; 4. The right to submit relevant evidence to the Court for consideration; 5. The right to counsel at our own expense and effort; the court has a list of attorneys who are admitted to practice before the Puyallup Tribe; and 6. The right to appeal a final decision in this matter.
WSFC, Petitioner, v. Laura George, Respondent,
If you do not appear at the hearing or file a written response to the petition within 20 days from the date of this notice, the Court may enter an order in your absence.
If you do not appear at the hearing or file a written response to the petition within 20 days from the date of this notice, the Court may enter an order in your absence.
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NOTICE PURSUANT JUDGMENT
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IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON
The guardianship hearing is private and closed. Only those persons the Court finds to have a legitimate interest in the proceedings may attend. The Court will hear testimony to determine whether guardianship is in the best interest of the child and the Tribal community. The Court will consider all guardianship reports submitted for review. All parties shall be given the opportunity to contest the factual contents and conclusions of the guardianship reports.
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NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0007 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing
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Abandoned Vehicle Lakewood Towing Inc. #5002 9393 Lakeview Ave SW Lakewood, Wa 98499 Ph. 253-582-5080 Auction 06152017 Date 06/15/2017 View @ 1 pm Auction Starts @ 2 pm In accordance with RCW 46.55.130 Lakewood Towing Inc. will sell to the highest bidder. See complete listing @ lakewoodtowing.com or posting at our office
WSFC, Petitioner, v. Richard Cayou Respondent,
Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez, Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court, 1451 East 31st Street, Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585
WSFC Petitioner,
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IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON
NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.
IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON
NOTICES
If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition.
Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez, Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court, 1451 East 31st Street, Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585
Case Name: T-S JR, P
DAY: Monday DATED: July 10th , 2017 TIME: 2:30 PM
The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.
This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act.
Case Name: A, E
YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear at a guardianship motion hearing in this Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation at:
WSFC, Petitioner, v. Laura George Respondent,
NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:15 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.
TO: Albert Comns Jr.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed asking the Court to appointed the above-named Petitioner(s) to be guardian(s) for T-S JR, P, a minor child under PTC 7.12 (Guardianship of Minors Code).
NOTICES NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0008 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing
NO. PUY-CS-CS-2017-0016 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing
The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.
Case Name: Y, W
NOTICE PURSUANT JUDGMENT
NOTICES
IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON
The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court. In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing. If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition.
WHEN A PARTY AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT IS SOUGHT FAILS TO APPEAR, PLEAD, OR OTHERWISE DEFEND WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED, AND THAT IS SHOWN TO THE COURT BY A MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT OR TESTIMONY, THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER OF DEFAULT AND, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO THE PARTY IN DEFAULT, ENTER A JUDGEMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT.
WHEN A PARTY AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT IS SOUGHT FAILS TO APPEAR, PLEAD, OR OTHERWISE DEFEND WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED, AND THAT IS SHOWN TO THE COURT BY A MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT OR TESTIMONY, THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER OF DEFAULT AND, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO THE PARTY IN DEFAULT, ENTER A JUDGEMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT.
This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act.
Copies of the Petition and this summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 1451 E. 31st St., Tacoma WA 98404
Copies of the 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.
If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 680-5585.
Dated May 22, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez, Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court, 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585
NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:45 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.
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