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acoma’s 4th of July extravaganza will be back to thrill the masses again this year. The volunteers who are part of the non-profit organization that presents the annual Freedom Fair, its air show and fireworks over Commencement Bay, will not be stopped. They are not letting slow-to-materialize sponsorships and donations prevent the aircraft and fireworks from flying
high into the sky. “It is a decades-old tradition for thousands of people to stroll along the Ruston Way Waterfront among 200 options that create two miles of smiles on Independence Day,” said Gary Grape, who has been an organizer of this event for more than 15 years. “They enjoy stopping at the restaurants, food and beverage booths, beer gardens, arts and crafts vendors, car show, pole vault event, kids’ fun zone, commercial
exhibits, and six live entertainment areas that complement the air show and fireworks. It’s the wide variety of entertainment options and the beautiful setting that helped get the Tacoma Freedom Fair named one of the 10 “World’s Best” fireworks events by the Travel Channel.” Once again it’s that time of year for the Tacoma Freedom Fair’s 4th of July Air Show. For decades an annual aerial ballet has played out u See FAIR / page A11
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Renovations of Pierce County’s Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant have increased sewer capacity that should keep up with the county’s population growth until 2040. The project was the largest capital improvement project in Pierce County history. The $342 million project lasted four years and increased the plant’s capacity by 15 million gallons a day, to 44 million gallons per day, and nearly doubled the plant’s footprint from 49 acres to 89 acres. The Pierce County sewer system collects wastewater from a 117-square-mile area with a population of 294,000 people in University Place, Lakewood, DuPont, Steilacoom and a portion of Tacoma. It also serves the unincorporated communities of Parkland, Spanaway, Midland, South Hill and Frederickson. “Our treatment plant is vitally important to future economic growth throughout Pierce County,” said Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier. “Well maintained infrastructure supports our communities and ensures our ability to live, work and play.” u See WASTEWATER / page A11
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Thea Foss Waterway was buzzing with activity all weekend, June 15-18, as people from far and near came to see the world’s largest rubber ducky and all the tall ships that floated majestically on the water. With the festival centered on the waterways of Tacoma, those opposed to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant slated for the Tideflats took the opportunity to make their voices heard about the need to protect clean water and our area’s natural beauty. See more photos in City Life, pg. B2.
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HELPING. A Discovery Primary School kindergar-
tener wanted her sixth birthday to be special and set out to help the homeless. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
Jacquelyn Carson can be proud of her daughter Jayelle, a kindergartener at Discovery Primary School. She had asked Jayelle a few months ago about ideas for her sixth birthday. Carson expected a party with her friends that would likely include a bouncy house or a few rounds of bowling. Nope, not for Jayelle. After a day or so of thinking and pondering and reflecting, she said she wanted to get her friends together to spend an afternoon making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to then hand out at the homeless encampment known as the u See DISCOVERY / page A11 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tacomaweekly TWITTER: @TacomaWeekly
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A convicted child predator is wanted in Pierce County. David Thomas is a level 3 sex offender – the worst of the worst DAVID ROSE and highest risk to reoffend. He’s failing to register as a sex offender, a crime that’s not new to him one bit. “Our suspect has been convicted of not registering before, so he knows better,” said Pierce County Detective Ed Troyer. “In this particular case we have two different convictions. One where the victim was 11 and one where the victim was 14 years old, while he was an adult, so this is somebody who should
61ST AND A 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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and hold him accountable. He also failed to participate in sex offender treatment.” He’s been busted for failing to register as a sex offender four times. This will be his fifth once he’s caught and convicted. Thomas is Native American and goes by the nicknames “Boo Coo,” “Long Water” and “Two Moons.” He’s 44 years old, 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 250 pounds. He’s inked with a ton of tattoos, including two horses on his neck with a woman’s eyes below them. If you know where deputies can find this high-risk child predator, Call Crime Stoppers of TacomaPierce County at 1 (800) -222TIPS. It is anonymous and there is a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest.
LAKEWOOD MAN CHARGED WITH 2015 COLD CASE MURDER The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office charged David Gallegos, 30, on June 15 with murder in the second degree for the stabbing death of Danny Guerin, 36. Gallegos stabbed Guerin multiple times for no apparent reason as Guerin sat in his car in a Lakewood park. “Citizens solved this murder mystery,” said Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. “Kudos for those who came forward for the good of our community” On Aug. 27, 2015, at approximately 10:44 p.m., officers responded to a parking lot next to the Seeley Lake Park in Lakewood for a possible homicide. A civilian had called 911 to report that he had been driving through the lot when he came upon a male lying on the ground who appeared to have been stabbed and killed. Officers found the victim, later identified as Guerin, on the ground next to his truck. An extensive investigation produced no real leads and the case went cold. No one with a motive to kill Guerin was identified. Early this month, an individual, B., contacted law
enforcement to report that his friend, Gallegos, had confessed to committing the murder. B. and a second friend of the defendant, S., were interviewed by detectives. S. reported that he had been driving with the defendant when Gallegos suddenly stated that he wanted to tell S. something he had never told anyone. Gallegos stated that he had done “some bad stuff at the Seeley Park” about two years earlier. He explained that he was sitting in some bushes on a bad high when he saw a car pull into the lot. He was hearing voices in his head and thought the driver was following him so he ran up on the driver and began stabbing him. He said the driver had no chance. On Tuesday, S. agreed to work with police and record a conversation with Gallegos. Gallegos admitted his role in the stabbing and was arrested on June 14. If convicted Gallegos faces nearly 25 years in prison. Bail is set at $1,000,000. Charges are only allegations and a person is presumed innocent unless he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Bulletin Board ‘DOT COMPLICATED’ AUTHOR TO KEYNOTE CHAMBER EVENT Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Emmy nominee and founder/CEO of Zuckerberg Media, Randi Zuckerberg, will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural South Sound Summit. Zuckerberg, author of New York Times best seller “Dot Complicated,” will speak on “Trends Impacting Your Business Now.” The South Sound Summit will draw 1,000 attendees from across the south Puget Sound region with inspiring speakers, practical business solutions and expert advice for businesses of all sizes. The Oct. 30 half-day event in Tacoma will take place at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center and will offer programming designed for attendees ranging from frontline employees to C-suite level executives. “We are very excited to have such a huge powerhouse come to the inaugural South Sound Summit,” said Tom Pierson, CEO/president of Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber. “Randi Zuckerberg is an iconic giant in the digital world but her entrepreneurial prowess and spirit are something that will benefit the entire community!” FREE WALKS THIS SUMMER LEAD FAMILIES THROUGH NATURE
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The Tacoma Nature Center offers a rotating series of weekly walks Saturdays at seven different parks. At Point Defiance Park, guided walks now take place monthly and will be conducted weekly in the summer. All are free and last about an hour. While many of us are comfortable and familiar with manicured Metro Parks landscapes, fewer enjoy the option of hiking along the unpaved trails that wander through the woods and around waterways. Guided nature
walks offer an introduction to some of those lesserknown spots and at the same time highlight the efforts of volunteer habitat stewards who are essential to their maintenance. Brianna Charbonnel, Tacoma Nature Center education program coordinator and certified interpretive guide, leads many of the walks and has been doing so for about five years. She tries to tailor each outing to the interests of participants, often including both toddlers and senior citizens. Some walkers carry children in backpacks or infants in carriers. “We rarely walk more than a mile in an hour,” she said. In spring, chatter typically focuses on rebirth: the bright new greens, the flowers, breeding and babies. At Wapato Park, Charbonnel may point out red wing blackbirds courting near the cattails, where nests are hidden from view. It’s not uncommon to observe turtles basking on floating logs or mother ducks rounding up what seems like legions of ducklings at various park sites. A walk through Oak Tree Park takes visitors through a dense stand of Washington’s only native oak tree: the Garry oak, also called Oregon white oak, and known by the scientific name Quercus garryana. Also seen at this South End park in spring are trillium flowers, plus native prairie species such as blue camas and chocolate and fawn lilies. It’s best to wear sturdy walking shoes regardless of the hike, but secure footing is especially important when negotiating steep trails, such as those in McKinley Park and Wapato Hills. Expect to hear a bit of history when visiting McKinley Park, one of the city’s oldest. Over the past decade, its volunteer stewards, the Friends of McKinley Park, have removed the English ivy, Himalayan blackberries and other invasive plants that once cloaked the hillside and turned it into a point of neighborhood pride. A walk at Wapato Hills takes visitors back in geologic time. The hill is a drumlin, a remnant of the ice age, a pile of dirt and debris left behind by a retreating glacier. On top, there’s also a wetland – a seasonal marsh – with recently constructed boardwalks that improve access. At Point Defiance Park, Park Ranger Mary Krauszer gathers with walkers monthly at the rhododendron garden and takes off into the forest from there. Expect encounters with all kinds of low-growing native plants, such as ferns, salal and Oregon grape, in the shadow of massive old-growth firs. Family Nature Walks take place rain or shine, so be sure to dress appropriately. Because of the terrain, the walks are not recommended for wheelchairs, strollers or children under 3. SEE MORE BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS AT TACOMAWEEKLY.COM
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PUYALLUP TRIBAL COUNCIL WELCOMES ONE INCUMBENT, ONE NEW MEMBER
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THE FULL COUNCIL. (Front row) Sylvia Miller, Chairman Bill Sterud and Annette Bryan; (back row) Tim Reynon, Vice Chairman Larry LaPointe, James Rideout and David Bean. By Matt Nagle matt@tacomaweekly.com
It was standing room only in the Puyallup Tribal Council Chambers on June 15 as tribal community members gathered for the official swearing in of two council candidates who came out winners of the 2017 election – Tim Reynon and James “Jim Jim” Rideout. With the scent of burning sage perfuming the air, the Tribe’s Culture Director Connie McCloud stepped forth to offer a blessing to get things started. Then Council Chairman Bill Sterud addressed the crowd, making a point to acknowledge and thank those candidates who didn’t win a seat at Council this election round but still put themselves out there to offer themselves to their tribe. “I’d like to thank the other candidates that were part of this,” he said. “It’s hard to put your heart and soul, your dreams, your reputation out to the world, and I want to thank them for being part of this process.” The chairman also spoke highly and warmly of Marguerite “Maggie” Edwards, whose run for re-election didn’t result in her winning, but still continued her commitment to want to serve her tribe as she has done for decades. “I want to thank Maggie (Marguerite Edwards) for her many years of service as we move into this new future. I feel really good about it,” Sterud said. Councilmember Tim Reynon also spoke good words
about her. “I want to acknowledge Maggie and her many years of service. She has done a lot of good for our tribe. When you see her, embrace her and thank her for all that she has done.” When it came time for the swearing in, Reynon and Rideout took the oath of office: “I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I shall preserve, support and protect the constitution of the United States and the constitution and bylaws of the Puyallup Tribe to the best of my ability so help me God.” Then both were invited to share a few words. As an incumbent having served for the past three years, Reynon spoke first, thanking the elders and ancestors who gave everything to their tribal community. “We got here on the backs of legends, people who have gone before us. I’m just so grateful for them and all of our elders and the outpouring of support that we felt throughout the campaign and the past three years,” he said. “Serving in these positions, you don’t always know whether your service is acceptable to the tribal community, but you folks came out in record numbers and you said we accept your service and we appreciate your work. For that I say thank you. I am just so humbled by that support.” He gave a call for unity, and looked with excitement to what’s ahead for the Puyallup Tribe. “Now that the election is over it is time for us to move forward. We must come together and work together to continue to do what we said we would do, and that’s
work together to build that brighter future for our tribe and our families and future generations. You folks have the answers that will solve all of our issues, and I look forward to hearing from you and learning from you.” Rideout, too, expressed much gratitude. “Today is an historical day. But it’s not for me – I want for nothing. It’s for our people. It’s always been about the people with me. My children know that. My relations know that... and community members know that,” he said. “It’s the highest of honor to stand in this position today. I don’t want to let anybody down and I’m going to give it my absolute best.” He spoke of his deceased niece Jacqueline Salyers, a young Puyallup tribal member and mother of four who was shot down – while pregnant – by Tacoma police in early 2016. He was especially honored to have two of her children there from South Dakota to take part in the swearing in. “It’s a very tough day to know that we lost one of our own. I had to reach to my dad and ask him what would you do? How would you fight? It came to me – go to the people. You all came together and I thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Rideout said. “Jacqueline’s life mattered. She will transform this tribe with all the love of my family right back to you. Just like I gave to the kids and the kids give back to me, let’s keep on giving to one another. Let’s change how we speak and how we react with one another. Let’s embrace that love and unity.”
NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION CHOOSES DAVID BEAN AS VICE CHAIRMAN By Matt Nagle matt@tacomaweekly.com
Puyallup Tribal Council member David Bean was sworn in on June 20 as vice chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA). He will serve out the rest of the one-year term of the former vice chairman then be up for full re-election at NIGA’s next national conference. Nominated by NIGA at-large board member and Spokane Tribal Council member Greg Abrahamson, the vote among the NIGA board for Bean was unanimous. “I am almost without words,” Bean said in appreciation. “It was a surprise and is an incredible honor to be recognized in this way by the NIGA board.” Composed of tribal leaders from around the U.S., NIGA is an inter-tribal association of 184 federally recognized Indian tribes. Their mission is to protect and preserve tribal sovereignty and the ability of tribes to attain economic selfsufficiency through gaming and other forms of economic development. NIGA operates as an educational, legislative and public policy resource for tribal policy makers as well as the public on issues related to Indian gaming and tribal community development. Located on Capitol Hill and working directly with federal agencies, members of Congress and the Trump administration, NIGA works to ensure that the special status of tribes is recognized and protected when issues affecting tribal sovereignty arise. Bean has been a NIGA board member since 2009. He then became the gaming co-chair for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, which automatically made him the Northwest delegate for NIGA.
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TAKING THE OATH. Puyallup Tribal Councilmember David Bean (at podium)
was sworn in by NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. (left) with others in attendance including (back row from left) Washington Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ron Allen, NIGA Secretary Paulette Jordan, NIGA Treasurer Andy Ebona and Suquamish Tribe Chief Legal Counsel Ryan Ramirez. There to celebrate the moment with Bean were his fellow tribal members Nancy Shippentower (to his right) and Emerald Queen Casino manager Frank Wright (behind him).
He said his new role as vice chairman will let him continue promoting everything positive and opposing anything negative for Indian Country. “Because casinos are a big part of tribes’ economic development, we need to be on the front lines of anything impacting that positively or negatively,” he said. Bean said that when his current term is up and it comes time for re-election, he
will turn to his elders. “For me traditionally, I would seek permission from my elders to run for that position. I’m happy to fill the role in the interim but going forward I would be talking to my elders in the community to do this full position.” Bean emphasized that it would be impossible for him to do this work alone, expressing much gratitude for the team
effort comprised of the Puyallup Tribal Council, the hardworking staff at the Tribe, and the lawyers and lobbyists in Washington, D.C. that work on behalf of the Puyallups. “It’s important to note that this would not be possible without the full support of the Puyallup Tribal Council, the community and my family,” he said. “Our tribal council sets the legislative priorities and they have confidence in me to carry out those priorities on behalf of the tribe when it comes to members of congress and the administration. “I’m just going to continue keeping my sleeves rolled up and working for the Puyallup Tribe and Indian Country. I feel incredibly blessed to have this honor bestowed on me by council and community.” Idaho House Rep. Paulette Jordan is NIGA Secretary. She said Bean was nominated unanimously by the board of prominent NIGA leaders for a reason. “Councilman Bean is the most exceptional leader I’ve had the privilege of working with. Whether it’s working with our U.S. President or local city officials, he is fighting for security and protection of the people. His passion for his people continues to inspire me and now having been sworn in as vice chair of the NIGA, he will serve all of Indian Country with even greater capacity,” she said. “There is no one more suited to take on this role for our association that comprises the level of responsibility, ability to communicate and build support for our policies that protect our greatest interests than Councilman David Z. Bean. I count myself fortunate to work alongside him on the Hill and wherever else may be, to ensure that our future continues to grow and prosper as our ancestors had dreamed.”
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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.
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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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DEVELOPER PREPS FOR GROCERY STORE IN FIFE By Steve Dunkelberger
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A full-service grocery store could be coming to Fife sooner rather than later. Fife City Council has authorized the $1.25 million sale of about four acres of unused city land at the southwest corner of 70th Avenue East and 20th Street East to a developer who has plans for a grocery store on the property. Jeffrey E. Davis, with Davis Development Services, LLC, has plans for an 11,000-square foot retail store that will sell meat, fresh produce, dairy, frozen foods and other miscellaneous foods and sundries found in standard grocery stores of similar size. Chain grocery stores are often upward of 45,000-square-feet, while more boutique grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s are often about half the size of their larger siblings, so the offerings at the new location will be more selective than those commonly found in larger locations. But the addition brings grocery offerings to Fife outside of Tahoma Market, which opened in 2013. The next closest grocery stores are the Fred Meyer on River Road and the Milton Alberson’s, which reopened in late 2016 after
it had been closed for a year when it was bought by Haggen’s, which later went bankrupt. The Davis project will be a development of two commercial buildings at the location. One building will be a retail complex of 20,200 square feet, with about half of the space dedicated to the grocery store and other associated retail uses. It is a two-story, concrete “tilt-up” commercial building fronting 20th Avenue East. Current concept designs show the second building will consist of a onestory building that will span 48,000 square feet that will be used for production, warehouse, distribution, wholesale and limited retail operations that will face 70th Street East. The sale is contingent on the company obtaining the proper permits for development and construction by the end of the summer. Davis is no stranger to Fife. The company partnered with LBA Realty to develop a 29-acre site in Fife into the $40 million Portside Industrial Center in 2015. That development includes six buildings that total about 500,0000 square feet of commercial space that also include walking paths, benches and a retention pond located at the front of the park.
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here are many reasons why women might choose to get their workout from a women’s-only gym boutique. Beyond not wanting to do warm-up stretches in front of a crowd because of concerns with gawking, an allwomen’s gym can simply feel safer. Maybe someone has a history of abuse, or maybe she has personal body issues and doesn’t want to feel judged, or maybe she’s just tired of going to the gym where past experience suggests men have failed to wipe down equipment after they sweated all over the treadmill or weight machines. Passionate about helping women improve their lives, group fitness instructor and personal trainer Trudy Neill from Beach Bound Fitness knows all these concerns intimately. That’s part of the reason she opened her boutique gym for women where she teaches beginning and advanced weight training, nutrition and flexibility for those who want one-on-one advice with no distractions. Another reason Neill opened her fitness business is because she walks her own talk. Both she and her husband escape the unpredictable weather here in the Pacific Northwest and they travel abroad every six months. If Neill is not exposing her beach body abs, forearms, biceps and triceps in the Caribbean, she might be basking on a beach in Mexico or Hawaii. Her lifestyle is why she named her business Beach Bound Fitness and her boutique-size gym has an easygoing, comfortable vibe like a beach hut with woodstyle floors and tropical plants. It also offers all the equipment needed for a complete workout. Neill earned her personal training certification and her food nutrition specialist credentials from the International Sports Science Association. She worked in retail most of her career but a personal trainer of hers had encouraged her to pursue her own personal trainer
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certification and Neill is not looking back. As of August, Neill will have been running her own studio for a year. Most of her customers have come from face-to-face interaction but Neill said she also does social networking and she posts fliers at local businesses. One thing’s for sure, there’s a lot less grunting, crashing and general tomfoolery at Beach Bound Fitness than what is observed inside a larger, more commercial gym. Beach Bound Fitness provides small group fitness classes for up to six women and Neill also offers individual training sessions that last 30 minutes. Small group boot camp sessions can last 45 minutes and are high-energy events that
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END OF SCHOOL BRINGS SUMMER STRESSES FOR MANY FAMILIES
The bell rang for the final time of the school year this week marking the beginning of summer breaks for thousands of youth and their families.While for some that means family trips, carefree days at splash parks and afternoons flying kites at neighborhood parks, the end of school brings stress and uncertainly for far too many people. About 60,000 children in Pierce County schools receive free or reduced breakfasts and lunches during the school year, but that stream of nutritious food largely goes away once school ends for the year. That means already cash-strapped families face higher grocery bills on top of any added childcare costs while children aren’t attending school until classes start up again. Metro Parks Tacoma helps to fill the gap by providing a roster of free playground activities and meal programs at its neighborhood parks. The Tacoma Public Library has free summer reading and learning programs to provide ways to not only offer structured activities for children and teens, but also to battle the “summer slide� in learning. Other organizations and groups do their parts to provide entertaining and educational activities for everyone and expense-saving options for those most in need. Metro Parks’ summer activity program at six parks around the city runs through Aug. 25 and includes free meals to any child on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at noon. Each day, meals will be provided until 1 p.m. or until supplies run out as well as include staff-led games, sports activities and crafts to keep minds active and engaged during the summer. The locations for summer activities and meals are Franklin Park, Portland Avenue Park, South Park, Verlo Playfield, Wapato Park and Wright Park, while South End Recreation and Adventure and Titlow Park will have meal-only programs. But we can all do something. Emergency Food Network and food banks, for example, can always use donations of food and household supplies to help families make ends meet. Parents and guardians – or friends of people with children – can share free and low-cost activity ideas. Employers and co-workers can help out by being flexible when it comes to scheduling hours for working parents. We can all do something to survive the “care-free summer� until school starts in the fall.
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, (Re: “Trump’s reckless budget cannot be allowed to become law,� guest editorial by Sen. Maria Cantwell, TW June 2) Thanks to Sen. Maria Cantwell for her guest editorial, bringing us up to date on the pitfalls for Washington in President Trump’s proposed budget. It is a very comprehensive expose of the many cuts affecting all areas of life in Washington, but I am especially concerned with the cuts to Medicaid. She made it very clear that so many people – 1.7 million people in Washington – get their health insurance through Medicaid, but also the cuts would endanger programs for children, people with disabilities and veterans. In addition to this attack on Medicaid is the attempt at this time in the Senate to do a work-over to the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which includes changes to Medicaid coverage. They are trying to pass this without adequate debate or hearings as a replacement for the Affordable Care Act. Senator, please keep working for a budget that will keep not only Washington but the whole nation on a healthy, upward path. Phyllis Bjorkman Tacoma, WA
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SEARCHING FOR WORDS THAT UNITE US
By Don C. Brunell
Two days before last year’s presidential election, Frank Luntz walked away from a CBS “60 Minutes� focus group leaving people uncontrollably screaming at one another. He couldn’t stop it. Nobody could. America’s political frustration has boiled far beyond anyone’s ability to listen and find common ground. Our country’s polarization now is to the point where people are shooting one another. Luntz is the best in the business. He is a pioneer in the field of communications and public opinion research. While at Association of Washington Business (AWB), we hired Luntz to help us find the words, phrases and tones that unified people. His books, especially “Words that work: It’s not what you say, it’s what people hear,� were popular with our members. AWB brought him back for another presentation in May. Luntz underscored his belief that people must carefully choose their words and listen. “I wish our politicians and our business leaders asked the people who follow them to imagine a better future because that would be a direct appeal to a life better than we are living today,� he told AWB. Words, such as imagine, inspire dreams. However, people must put down their bullhorns, stop mean-spirited character attacks, and check their facts before posting statements on the Internet. As a country, we have reached a tipping point. If the recent shooting at a baseball field just outside of Washington, D.C. isn’t a wakeup call and the juncture where people are willing to set aside their rage and begin listening, we’re really in trouble. It is one thing for members of Congress to read about constituents being shot, but it hits home when it happens to their colleagues. The ability to express our opinions is a constitutionally guaranteed right and is the foundation of our democracy. Heated political debate has been around since the beginning
of our nation and sometimes, unfortunately, that rage has been violent. (The example is the Burr–Hamilton pistol duel between the former Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and sitting Vice President, Aaron Burr, on July 11, 1804 at Weehawken, N.J.). Even the emotionally charged Watergate incident leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974 was pale in comparison to what is happening today. At the time, I was an aide to a Montana Republican on Capitol Hill. Each morning we would link up with a Maryland Democrat’s staff in the cafeteria to talk, listen and figure out how to resolve issues. There was a commitment to respect, civility and decency that is missing today. We learned from one another. However, Luntz told AWB: “In fact, it’s like the Wild-Wild West where you can say and do anything because there is no one to hold you accountable.� People come with a set of eyes and ears and one mouth. Through the generations, our parents taught us to respectfully listen and research our facts before spouting off. Many parents went a step further telling us to walk a mile in another person’s shoes before passing judgment. Our leaders must dial down the rhetoric and thoughtfully address the issues concerning Americans. We must quit personalizing differences and rationally share ideas on ways to solve problems. We need to use words that bring us together and get beyond the “quick draw� reactions on Facebook and Twitter that antagonize us. News commentators can help set the tone if they get beyond their obsession to talk over one another even though it may drive up viewer ratings. Experts, like Frank Luntz, should not be driven off stage. They are the folks who can bring us together. Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.
NEGOTIATIONS, COMPROMISE NECESSARY TO PASS STATE BUDGET
By Rep. Laurie Jinkins As most of you know, the Legislature is in the middle of a second special session to pass a new two-year budget for our state. Because control of the Legislature is divided (Republicans hold the Senate, Democrats hold the House), negotiation and compromise are necessary to come +*/,*/4 up with a budget that can pass both chambers. Unfortunately, time is running out. The current fiscal period ends on June 30, and if a budget agreement isn’t reached by then, state government will shut down. That’s because by law, the state can’t spend money without a budget in place. A shutdown – even for a few days – would have very real, very harmful consequences for families, communities, and our economy. Nearly every state service would be impacted in some way. When I’m not working as a legislator, my job is in the public health sector. For the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, a shutdown would be devastating. It would affect critical front-line staff like public health nurses. Even if we avoid taking the state off this cliff – and I remain hopeful we can avoid it – a lot of agencies, vendors, and employees (and their families) are experiencing stress and uncertainty right now. The ripple effects of this uncer-
tainty are harmful to our state. The only way a budget passes is if everybody – Democrats and Republicans – shows up at the negotiating table, willing to work. We’ve had two months since the end of the regular session, and although the House Democratic negotiating team has been in Olympia every day and asked the Senate Republicans to sit down, dig in, and negotiate the full budget multiple times, the request has not yet been accepted. To be clear, I don’t expect either the current House or Senate versions of the budget will pass. I do expect that we will sit down at the negotiating table, compromise, and come to agreement on a budget that provides Washingtonians the services we expect and deserve. And while compromise is necessary, I’m also committed to work 24/7 to ensure the budget represents our state’s values. This means fully funding our K-12 schools without harming the most vulnerable in our communities. I still believe we can get this done. But the clock is ticking. If you have concerns or questions about the state budget, or a potential government shutdown, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We’re all in this together. In-person or by mail: PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA, JLOB 308, 98504-0600; e-mail and call: Laurie.Jinkins@leg. wa.gov; Olympia: (360) 786-7930; District: (253) 593-2033. Laurie Jinkins is a public health official from Tacoma who serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 27th district.
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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 who 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 more than $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.”
SALISH CANCER CENTER A place where healing begins On April 7, 2015, the ribbon was officially cut at the grand opening of the Salish Cancer Center (SCC). Housed in the Puyallup Tribal Integrative Medicine building in Fife, SCC is a non-profit venture of the Puyallup Tribe and is the first tribally-owned cancer center in Indian Country and the United States. This state-of-the art facility combines conventional cancer treatment (chemotherapy) and integrative oncology (naturopathic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Native healers and acupuncture) to create a truly modern oncology practice. As the indigenous keepers of the Puyallup Tribe Indian Reservation, the Puyallup Tribe has a strong ancestral bond with nature and creation, and this is reflected in the type of care SCC patients receive – focusing on the mind, body, and spirit using lifestyle, nutrition and botanical medicine that blends quite well with modern oncology practices and produces a foundation for providing innovative cancer treatment. At the ribbon cutting, Washington Governor Jay Inslee praised Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud and the entire Tribal Council for making their vision for SCC a reality. “This is such a delightful day, not just for the Puyallup Nation, but for the state of Washington, because this is a center that is going to embrace health for the entire state of Washington and the Puyallup Nation all at the same time,” he said. “To me, it is a real achievement to
know that the first tribally-owned and operated oncology center in the United States is right here in the Puyallup Nation. This is something for the whole state of Washington to be very proud of.” The SCC care team is delighted to have medical oncologist Dr. Eiko Klimant on board as medical director, as he joined the team just this year. This spring, Dr. Krisstina Gowin, medical oncologist from Mayo Clinic in Arizona, will also be joining the SCC care team. “My goal is to create a meaningful experience for the patient and their caregivers, which includes creating conditions and finding therapies to help assure the best possible outcome for each individual patient,” Dr. Klimant said.
Puyallup Tribal Member David Duenas offered up a Sundance song of sacrifice and honor at the Salish Cancer Center ribbon cutting.
Dr. Klimant was most recently the Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia. He is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine, as well as hospice, palliative medicine and integrative medicine. He has extensive clinical experience in the management of pancreatic, breast, lung and brain cancers. Dr. Klimant is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Physicians and the Society for Integrative Oncology. He is fluent in English, German and French. At SCC, Dr. Klimant works within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered cancer care. “The integrative care model puts the patient at the center. Patients’ needs are addressed on multiple levels, including innovative scientific cancer treatment, spiritual and psychological support, naturopathic medicine and an individualized nutritional program,” he said. While a cancer diagnosis can be the most frightening thing a person has to face and is often all consuming for patients and their care providers, SCC stands as a mighty protector and healer for those who have been told there is nothing more that can be done. “It’s a battle against this disease, only now our warriors are our doctors, nurses, lab technicians and people who are in the health profession world,” said Puyallup Chairman Bill Sterud. “Our warriors are going to be armed with the best medicine that can be, whether it exists now or down the road. This is not about making money – this is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to the saving of lives.” Learn more at www.SalishCancerCenter.com.
For more information about the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, visit www.puyallup-tribe.com.
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Pierce County Council members, local state legislators, and Public Works staff held tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony of sorts last Wednesday. But instead of the standard red ribbon and scissors, Planning and Land Services Director Dennis Hanberg tore a stream of toilet paper. Dammeier and County Council Chairman Doug Richardson then flushed a ceremonial toilet before receiving tours of the plant. “Thousands of people will flush their toilets and not have to think anything else about it,” Dammeier said. Ground work for the project began in 2010 with construction beginning in 2013. Work ran nonstop for four years, except during a one-month hiatus during the U.S. Open in 2015. Minor construction work will likely run through early 2018, but the plant is functionally completed. The work upgraded all components of the plant, some of which dates to the early 1980s, when the plant was first built. Improvements include added capacity, increased odor control, new utility tunnels, new electrical systems and new on-site laboratory. New and upgraded
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GOOD POINT. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier talks about how investment in public infrastructure projects draws businesses to the area.
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in the skies over Ruston Way. This year brings some returning favorites and some new performers as well from up and down the West Coast. From high performance aerobatic airplanes, veteran air show pilot and performer John Mrazek, along with his Harvard Mark IV and his Pussycat II, will dazzle audiences, spectators or anyone watching with a spectacular aerial ballet. With lots of noise, smoke and skill, Mrazek’s aerobatic performance will bring the entire air show crowd to a standstill. For a beautiful turbo-jet aerobatic and formation display, he will be joined by his son Richard, both flying L29
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“Compound” along Tacoma’s Portland Avenue, a collection of about two dozen tents that is at the center of Tacoma’s emergency homelessness declaration. That idea then set the gears in motion that led to the addition of personal hygiene kits to also be handed out since food stamps do not include personal hygiene products. “I thought that was interesting, but that was her wish,” Carson said. Jayelle’s random act of kindness prompted talks with people at Emergency Food Network and city officials that led to the idea of purchasing small jars of peanut butter and plastic spoons and go to one of the farms to get some fruit. Valley Farms donated bananas. An online fundraising effort raised $770 in two weeks, more than $200 beyond the goal. Jayelle’s birthday came and went on June 9 with preparations to hand out food and toothbrushes. She also gave out baskets to the local fire station. The family spent
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Delfins. Richard also flies a graceful aerobatic display in a Yak 18 T. Get ready for a different kind of performance as Will Allen, the “Rock ‘n’ Roll Air Show Man,” puts on a show that is a combination aerial display and rock concert. Using state-of-the-art broadcasting equipment, Allen is able to sing and announce live from the airplane in a way never done before.In addition to Allen and Mrazek, Greg Howard, Vicky Benzing, the Cascade Warbirds, Renny Price, Ken Hildebrandt, Historic Flight Foundation and The Juranich Brothers will be dazzling the thousands of spectators along the shores of Puget Sound Don't miss this exiting afternoon of aerial skill that kicks off at 1:30 p.m. The Freedom Fair is presented by a community-based, volunteer-driven, non-profit 501 C (3) organization called
Father’s Day last weekend buying toothbrushes at discount stores and then handing them out with the food donations. “The journey will not end there,” Carson said. “There is a farm here called Mother Earth and they grow food specifically for the homeless. We will be volunteering some time here.” Rather than raising money to simply donate, Jayelle wants to be active with helping homeless people. “She wants to have that personal time doing it,” Carson said. “She always feels so bad for the people on the side of the road.” She often hands out water bottles when she sees panhandlers from her car seat while stopped at intersections. Emergency Food Network provides 14.8 million pounds of healthy, nutritious food annually to 68 food pantries around Puget Sound, hot meal sites and shelters for distribution to families and individuals in need. More than 1.3 million visits were made to food banks in Pierce County each year. The “Help Jayelle Feed the Homeless” project can be found on GoFundMe.
of at a sanitary landfill. “This project will allow the county to grow while keeping our sewer rates as some of the lowest in the region,” said Hanberg. “This expansion supports our goal of providing high quality wastewater treatment to best serve our customers and the environment in which we live.” The completed project was $11 million under budget and was done with 1.3 million hours of construction work without an injury. M.A. Mortenson Co. served as general contractor while Brown and Caldwell was the lead designer. EC Electric was the electrical contractor and construction manager, while Prospect Construction and Carollo Engineering served as leads for the disinfection project. About 350 trade construction and electrical workers were on-site during the renovations. Funding for the renovations came primarily through a series of bond sales. Each bond has a 30-year payback period. Additional funding comes from a $60 million Department of Ecology loan, connection charges for new developments, state grants, and monthly rates collected from sewer customers. The plant remains closed to the public until the final work is completed, but public tours will return in the fall to showcase the state-of-the-art facility.
the Tacoma Events Commission. It is independent of the City of Tacoma. Commission members volunteer and work all year to prepare for the annual event. Grape said, “We have to rely on the generosity of the community to help meet the financial and staffing needs required to produce one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the United States. This year is no different. In fact, the need has increased. Sponsors and donors are in short supply. We are asking business people and private citizens to help keep the air show and the other 4th of July traditions alive to step forward. We are taking a leap of faith to commit to presenting the Freedom Fair this year. The bills will be paid from the support received right up to the day of the event with the donations dropped in buckets at the gate.” Visit www.FreedomFair.com for details on how to donate or call (253) 507-9357.
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DONATION. Jayelle Carson visited firefighters to drop off baskets before gathering more donations for the homeless residents of “the Compound” last weekend.
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A HEALTHY SEATTLE CLUB WILL HELP TACOMA
PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS
TACOMA’S TOPS. (top) Bellarmine senior
forward Kyle Casey was the 4A SPSL Offensive Player of the Year. (bottom) A 3A PCL First-Teamer, Mt. Tahoma senior forward Nestor Rodriguez kicks it into overdrive.
TACOMA WEEKLY 2017 ALL-CITY BOYS SOCCER TEAM By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com
Had the planets and stars been in a little better alignment this spring, there’s a decent shot that Tacoma would have seen several of its high school teams crash the party at the boys’ state soccer tournament. As the regular season wound down, and five of the six big Tacoma schools sent teams into the district round of the playoffs, hopes were high that Grit City was going to witness something historic. When the final whistle blew, on the final soccer match that included a Tacoma team, it all felt like a fantastic movie production that ran out of money at the end and had to curtail what was set to be a sensational finish. Hopes and aspirations were high for the city’s top teams, but in the end, you’ve got to throw records aside and just play the game. The Stadium Tigers won the 3A Pierce County League title and smashed their way into the 3A state tournament with a remarkable 17-0 record. With the chance to host two straight state tournament games, should they win the first, Stadium found themselves bounced out of the tourney in the final seconds of their match with West Seattle. A questionable substitution turned into an immediate goal for the visitors at Mt. Tahoma Stadium, and if you listen very carefully, you may still hear the echoes of “What?” still floating around the stands. Bellarmine Prep entered the district tournament with high hopes and a team stacked with talent. A feisty Mt. Rainier club stood in the way of a state tournament berth, and a flat outing by the Lions let the underdogs sneak away with a 1-0 victory. Mt. Tahoma and Wilson entered the final round of the district tournament needing just a win to advance to state, but it wasn’t going to happen for the hometown boys. The week prior saw the Lincoln Abes defeat Timberline in the opening round of districts, marking the first boys’ soccer playoff victory in the modern era for the Rail Splitters. To celebrate the outstanding play by Tacoma’s finest soccer players this season, the Tacoma Weekly put together a list of the best of the best players from around the city. We then created two fictitious soccer all-star clubs and then drafted players to each team from the pool of talent. In doing so, we believe we have created a better representation of Tacoma’s talent compared to the usual firstteam, second-team, honorable mention format most other outlets have employed for decades.
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TYLER STREET BOYS. After a four-game swing south to visit the first-place Reno Aces, the Tacoma Rainier's will return home for an eight-game home stand. The Rainier's will begin a four-game set against the Las Vegas 51s on Monday, June 26, at 7:05 p.m. Tacoma will then host the Albuquerque Isotopes starting with a 7:05 p.m. opener on Friday, June 30, which will also include a fireworks show following the final out of the ball game. Tickets are still available for the Triple-A All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 12. The Triple-A Home Run Derby will take place on Monday, July 10. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com
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t’s been a wild season so far for the Tacoma Rainiers and their faithful baseball fans. After two straight seasons of surprisingly solid weather early in the season, the Rainiers have stepped out onto the field for some chilly and wet contests at Cheney Stadium. Of course, if it was just the weather offering up a difficult road for the Rainiers, that wouldn’t be all too bad. The real stinger this season has been the constant fallout from a Seattle Mariners club that can’t seem to roll out
a consistent lineup from week to week. Sometimes it feels as though someone is coming up from the Rainiers, or being sent back down, on a daily basis. One thing is for certain, the rapid influx and exit of players at Cheney Stadium has kept the Rainiers’ uniform staff on their toes the entire season. As of this issue of the Tacoma Weekly, the Rainiers sit at a respectable 37-33. While that number isn’t quite as awe inspiring as last season’s march toward a Pacific Coast League Northern Division crown, it’s still very impressive, considering the constant upheaval to the roster. Tacoma is nearing the midpoint of the season, and so far, the number
of player transactions is staggering. In just 70 games, Tacoma has seen a totally of 180 player moves. A few weeks back we joked that the Rainiers were on their way to a 400-transaction season, and we were trying to be a little outrageous. At the current rate, Tacoma may fall short of that 400 number, but they’re certainly making a pretty good run at it. Whether a player is being called up to Seattle from Tacoma, or being sent down, that’s a single transaction. There are also trips to the disabled list, player claims off the waiver wires, trades and outright releases that factor into the u See RAINIERS / page A14
F - Max Hilger, Bellarmine, sr. F - Angel Herrera, Lincoln, jr. F - Jackson Snyder, Stadium, jr. F - Nicolas Ottenburgs, Foss, sr. M - Nick Vipond, Bellarmine, sr. M - Paul Wadsworth, Stadium, sr. M - Raul Ramirez, Mt. Tahoma, sr. D - Tommy Martin, Bellarmine, sr. D - Felix Angel, Mt. Tahoma, sr. D - Ronaldo Roldan, Foss, sr. GK - Sean Carlin, Bellarmine, sr.
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F - Kyle Casey, Bellarmine, sr. F - Nestor Rodriquez, Mt. Tahoma, sr. F - Logan Barker, Stadium, sr. F - Alex Comfort, Bellarmine, sr. M - Ethan Streun, Wilson, sr. M - Michael Winne, Stadium, sr. D - Kendall Burks, Stadium, jr. D - Sean Lane, Bellarmine, sr. D - Nick Rhode, Wilson, sr. D - Alex Tolas, Stadium, sr. GK - Ryan Naylor, Stadium, sr.
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Sportswatch 4A SOUTH PUGET SOUND LEAGUE ALL-LEAGUE BASEBALL Most Valuable Pitcher: Michael Newstrom, Puyallup, sr. Most Valuable Player: Michael Spellacy, Puyallup, sr. Coach of the Year: Casey Adcox, Sumner FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Jake Roten, Emerald Ridge, sr.; Derek Downey, Olympia, sr.; Gabe Smith, Sumner, sr.; Peter Allegro, Bellarmine Prep, jr.; Ayden Ruminski, Rogers, soph. Catcher: Jake Gehri, Sumner, jr.; Kleus Spacher, Rogers, sr.; Tyler Wheeler, Graham-Kapowsin, jr. First Base: Carter Wallace, Puyallup, sr.; Sammy Abbott, Curtis, sr. Second Base: Matt Benjamin, Emerald Ridge, sr.; Grant Sherrod, Sumner, soph. Shortstop: A.J. Morioka, Curtis, sr.; Kolby Force, Rogers, sr. Third Base: DeShawn Johnson, Emerald Ridge, sr. Outfield: Mosiah Liu, Emerald Ridge, jr.; Zack Larson, Puyallup, sr.; Dusty Garcia, South Kitsap, jr.; Thomas Wheeler, GrahamKapowsin, jr.; Connor Filleau, Sumner, jr.; Tallon Yerbury, Puyallup, sr. Designated hitter: Jordan Duenas, South Kitsap, jr.; Ryan Teague, Puyallup, sr. Utility: Gavin Grant, Puyallup, jr. SECOND TEAM Pitcher: Jack Horn, Curtis, jr.; Jack Owens, Curtis, fr.; Noah Fenz, Puyallup, sr.; Jayden Low, South Kitsap, sr. Catcher: Alex Garcia, South Kitsap, jr.; Brendan Nee, Olympia, jr. First Base: Kyle Van Hout, Sumner, jr. Second Base: Eric Peterson, Puyallup, jr. Third Base: Ben Wilson, Sumner, jr. Outfield: Henry Search, Puyallup, sr.; Conner Seaton, South Kitsap, sr.; David Richards, Bellarmine Prep, jr.; Tyson Rainwater, Sumner, sr. Designated hitter: Cody Bentley, Emerald Ridge, jr. HONORABLE MENTION Pitcher: Jacob Duerte, South Kitsap, soph.; Kyler Barton, Rogers, jr.; Taylo Derouin, Bellarmine Prep, jr.; Zach Johnson, Olympia, soph. Catcher: Brady Hinkle, Puyallup, jr.; Brandon Silowka, Emerald Ridge, sr. Second Base: Chris Mills, Bellarmine Prep, soph. Shortstop: Kevin Flannery, Olympia, soph. Third Base: Jerrit Chenier, South Kitsap, sr. Outfield: Scott Gunther, Olympia, sr.; Kyler Stancato, Curtis, fr.; Alex Fraser, Sumner, jr. 4A SOUTH PUGET SOUND LEAGUE ALL-LEAGUE FASTPITCH Co-most valuable players: Natalie Joyner, Puyallup, sr.; Rachel Wicker, Rogers, fr. Co-most valuable pitchers: Kennedy Robillard, Puyallup, sr.; Chelsea Smith, Bellarmine Prep, jr. Coach of the year: Tony Batinovich, Puyallup FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Stacia Cermak, South Kitsap, jr.; Kristen Johnson, Rogers, sr. Catcher: McKenzie Schwan, Bellarmine Prep, sr.; Maddy Besaw, Puyallup, sr. Infield: Kasey Woodruff, Curtis, jr.; Lauren Hatch, Rogers, jr.; Raigan Barrett, Rogers, fr.; Sophia Bjerk, Puyallup, jr.; Megan Ditty, Puyallup, so.; Brooke Fesenbek, Olympia, jr. Outfield: Syd Williams, Curtis, jr; Georgiabelle Benning, Rogers, sr.; Alexis Gojkovich, South Kitsap, jr.; Meg Sullivan, Bellarmine Prep, sr.; Maddy Glasoe, Rogers, jr. Utility: Ana Culver, Rogers, jr. SECOND TEAM Pitcher: Gracie Dawes, Rogers, fr. Catcher: Gabby Ginnis, Curtis, so.; Ariel Clark, Rogers, jr.; Kaylee Simpson, Sumner, fr. Infield: Taylor Dawes, Rogers, sr.; Haley McMasters, Bellarmine Prep, so.; Mikayla Carlson, Bellarmine Prep, so.; Sophia Canton, South Kitsap, sr.; Hailey Lasmanis, Olympia, sr.; Abi Profitt, Sumner, jr.; Angel Prewitt, South Kitsap, sr. Outfield: Madi Buhl, Rogers, sr.; Kaira Miller, Rogers, sr.; Taylor Simpson, Sumner, so.; Destiny Conerly, Puyallup, so.; Sarah Heaton, Graham-Kapowsin, jr. Utility: KJ Ulrey, Puyallup, so. HONORABLE MENTION Bellarmine: INF Abby Jacka, so.; OF Taegan Takayoshi, sr. Curtis: INF Riley Reyes, sr. 4A SOUTH PUGET SOUND LEAGUE ALL-LEAGUE BOYS SOCCER Offensive player of the year: Kyle Casey, Bellarmine Prep, sr. Defensive player of the year: Tommy Martin, Bellarmine Prep, sr. Coach of the year: Peter Voiles, Sumner FIRST TEAM Forwards: Kyle Casey, Bellarmine, sr.; Ethan Carlson, Puyallup, jr.; Grant Larson, South Kitsap, jr. Midfielders: Josh Lee, Curtis, sr.; Zack Ecklund, Curtis, sr. Alex Whiting, Curtis, sr.; Brayan Torres, Puyallup, sr.; Dane Helle, Puyallup, so.; Stephen Murray, Sumner, sr.: Nick Phillips, Sumner, sr. Defenders: Tommy Martin, Bellarmine, sr.; Kahlil Bredesdon, Olympia, jr.; Quinn Dick, South Kitsap, jr.; Jared Butler, Sumner, so.; Ryan Griffith, Sumner, jr. Goalkeepers: Matteo Delguidice, Olympia, sr.; Max Mahaffey, Sumner, sr. SECOND TEAM Forwards: Alex Comfort, Bellarmine, so.; Joriah Gorden, Curtis, sr.; Jonny Wise, Curtis, sr.; Jacob Hurter, Emerald Ridge, sr. Midfielders: Jacob Baker, Graham-Kapowsin., sr.; Kolby Johnson, Puyallup, sr.; Nick Mejia, Rogers, sr.; David Mansfield, South Kitsap, jr. Defenders: Riley Benjamin, Emerald Ridge, jr.; Paursa Kamalian, Graham-Kapowsin, sr.; Blake Nelson, Puyallup, sr.; Waki LoGerfo, Puyallup, sr.; AJ Downey, Rogers, so. Goalkeepers: Sean Carlin, Bellarmine Prep, sr.; Josh Williams, Graham-Kapowsin, fr. HONORABLE MENTION Forwards: Max Hilger, Bellarmine Prep, sr.; Gavin Anderson, Emerald Ridge, so.; Cole Baker, Graham-Kapowsin, so.; Jacob Ostrowski, South Kitsap, sr. Midfielders: Nick Vipond, Bellarmine Prep, sr.; Archie Caldwell, Curtis, jr.; Justin Hamilton, Graham-Kapowsin, sr.; Logan Oyama, Puyallup, fr.; Eduardo De La Cruz, South Kitsap, so.; Alec Labarge, Sumner, so.; Owen Silver, Sumner, sr. Defenders: Sean Lane, Bellarmine Prep, sr.; Ryan Walton, Emerald Ridge, jr.; Colin Manners, Graham-Kapowsin, jr.; Jackson Harville, Rogers, sr.; Alston Sorley, South Kitsap, sr.; Tyler Vamvas, South Kitsap, sr. 3A PIERCE COUNTY LEAGUE ALL-LEAGUE BASEBALL Most valuable player: Matthew Gretler, Bonney Lake, jr. Coach of the year: Mike Olson, Bonney Lake FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Kennedy Cook, Stadium, sr.; Ty Preece, Spanaway Lake, sr.; Kaiden Hammond, Bonney Lake, jr. Catcher: Brock Gagliardi, Wilson, sr. First base: Cam Campbell, Bonney Lake, sr. Second base: Jovince Taijeron, Bethel, jr. Shortstop: Charlie Larson, Wilson, jr. Third base: Robby Pogue, Bonney Lake, sr.; Nick Misley, Spanaway Lake, sr. Outfield: Luke Norvell, Stadium, sr.; Alex Motonaga, Wilson, sr.; Michael Dilworth, Stadium, sr.; Josh Trujillo, Spanaway Lake, jr.
Designated hitter: Nick Rasmussen, Bethel, so. Utility: Kennedy Cook, Stadium, sr. SECOND TEAM Pitchers: Michael Dilworth, Stadium, sr.; Josh Sivonen, Wilson, jr.; Jackson Murrell, Lakes, sr.; Austin Friis, Bonney Lake, so.; Catcher: Peyton Brock, Bonney Lake, jr.; Dawsen Kaaiwela, Spanaway Lake, so. First base: Avery Martin, Wilson, jr. Second base: Braydon Tressler, Bonney Lake, jr. Shortstop: Odin Kentfield, Stadium, so.; Adam Shook, Spanaway Lake, so. Third base: Cameron Jems, Stadium, so. Outfield: Caleb Ford, Lincoln, sr.; Tyler McClain, Bonney Lake, jr.; Garrett Reed, Bethel, sr. Designated hitter: Andrew Yi, Stadium, jr.; Riley Teed, Bonney Lake, sr. Utility: Orion Stinson, Mt. Tahoma, so. HONORABLE MENTION Pitchers: Ethan Salscheider, Wilson, fr.; Luke Bladow, Lakes, sr.; Brody Chapman, Stadium, so.; Austin Music, Lincoln, sr.; Luke Norvell, Stadium, sr.; Caden Gatchet, Bonney Lake, jr.; Chase Norris, Bonney Lake, sr.; Catcher: Will Willsey, Lincoln, sr. First base: Dylan O’Connor, Stadium, fr.; Tyler Williford, Mt. Tahoma, so.; Kyle Hobson, Bethel, jr. Second base: Tyler Murphy, Stadium, sr.; Justin Newsome, Spanaway Lake, sr. Shortstop: Solomon Moi, Mt. Tahoma, so.; Rafi Mbuja, Lakes, fr.; Jamie Saathoff, Bethel, so.; Sean Colyer, Lincoln, sr. Outfield: Aiden Gaffney, Stadium, sr.; Nick Bondurant, Lakes, jr.; Bryce Bailey, Wilson, so.; Adam Fahsel, Bonney Lake, jr.; Gavyn Tinsley, Bonney Lake, jr. 3A PIERCE COUNTY LEAGUE ALL-LEAGUE FASTPITCH Player of the year: Brooke Nelson, Bonney Lake, so. Pitcher of the year: McKenna Braeglemann, Stadium, fr. Coach of the year: Andrew Sage, Bonney Lake FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Madi Emery, Lakes, so. Catcher: Hailee Hagins, Bonney Lake, so. Infield: 1B Kayla Washington, Wilson, sr.; 1B Joey Ahern, Bonney Lake, sr.; SS Jessica Clark, Bonney Lake, jr.; SS Syraiyah Armendariz, Spanaway Lake, sr.; 1B Marissa Fenton, Stadium, sr. Outfield: Emery Norwood, Stadium, sr.; Raelyn Kimmel, Bonney Lake, jr.; Ele Quintanar, Bonney Lake, sr. Utility: Gabby Jones, Bonney Lake, so. SECOND TEAM Pitcher: Carmen Miller, Spanaway Lake, so. Catcher: Meri McElligott, Stadium, fr. Infield: Kiani Turner, Wilson, sr.; Sophia Struna, Bethel, so.; Arielle Holmes, Lakes, sr. Outfield: Ashley Herick, Bethel, fr.; Baylee Blau, Lakes, so.; Rime Clark, Spanaway Lake, so. Utility: Cami Colglazier, Stadium, jr. HONORABLE MENTION Pitcher: Kately Kass, Wilson, sr. Catcher: Lexi Holmes, Lakes, jr. Infield: Shauntel Berry, Lincoln, fr.; Ghionna Porreca, Bethel, sr.; Nicola Fish, Bethel, jr.; Shelby Welfringer, Bonney Lake; Lelei Alefaio, Lakes; Outfield: Kate Nelson, Stadium, so.; Alexis Goshong, Wilson, jr.; Jessica Holubosky, Bonney Lake, so.; Sherenity Williams; Demaris Best, Spanaway Lake, so.; Utility: Kaelyn Barnwell, Stadium, jr.; Jen Rankin, Spanway Lake, fr.; 3A PIERCE COUNTY LEAGUE ALL-LEAGUE SOCCER Offensive player of the year: Paul Wadsworth, Stadium, sr. Defensive player of the year: Kendall Burks, Stadium, jr. Coach of the Year: Ryan Kolowinski, Spanaway Lake FIRST TEAM Forwards: Nestor Rodriguez, Mt. Tahoma, sr; Logan Barker, Stadium, sr. Midfielders: Paul Wadsworth, Stadium, sr.; Devon Castro, Spanaway Lake, sr.; Raul Ramirez, Mt. Tahoma, sr.; Tate Hamlett, Bonney Lake, sr. Defenders: Felix Angel, Mt. Tahoma, sr.; Nick Rhode, Wilson, sr.; Kendall Burks, Stadium, jr.; Darrian Rivers, Spanaway Lake, sr. Goalkeeper: Jacob Castro, Spanaway Lake, jr. SECOND TEAM Forwards: Angel Herrera, Lincoln, jr.; Jackson Snyder, Stadium, jr.; Juan Munoz, Bonney Lake, sr. Midfielders: Ethan Streun, Wilson, sr.; Michael Winne, Stadium, sr.; Oscar Cerna, Spanaway Lake, jr. Defenders: Alex Tolas, Stadium, sr.; Kasual Waters, Bethel, jr.; Alex Stevenson, Bonney Lake, jr.; Carlos Aleman, Lakes, sr. Goalkeeper: Ryan Naylor, Stadium, sr. 2A SOUTH PUGET SOUND LEAGUE ALL-LEAGUE BASEBALL MOUNTAIN DIVISION Player of the year: Wes Nixon, Fife, sr. Coach of the year: Shane Nixon, Fife Team sportsmanship – Foss FIRST TEAM Pitchers: Eli Graham, Fife, jr.; Benjamin Wheelock, Franklin Pierce, sr.; Clayton Parfitt, Washington, jr. Catcher: Kevin Nakamura, Fife, sr. Infield: Chase Anderson, Fife, sr.; Reis Carter, Washington, sr.; Joe Flanigan, White River, so.; Gavin Knapp, Fife, so.; Kyle Bastrom, Washington, sr. Outfield: Riley Paulino, Fife, so.; Judah Graham, Fife, fr.; Ethan Bailey, Franklin Pierce, so.; Braden Fjeld, White River, sr. Designated hitter: Paul Recardo, Franklin Pierce, sr. Utility: Jordan Anderson, Fife, jr. SECOND TEAM Pitchers: Gavin Knapp, Fife, so.; Riley Paulino, Fife, so.; Adan Wright, Washington, sr. Catcher: Manny Celis, Washington, jr. Infield: Eli Graham, Fife, jr.; Brock Keller, White River, so.; Max Jinjika, Fife, so.; Brady McNally, White River, fr.; Mikey Wells, Franklin Pierce, jr. Outfield: Jayman Stokes, Franklin Pierce, jr.; Josh Porter, Foss, sr.; DeAngelo Barajas, Lindbergh, so.; Malik Gregory, Washington, sr. Utility: Donald Scott, Foss, sr. HONORABLE MENTION Fife: Kyle Gallagher, sr.; Jake Lewis, jr. Foss: Eugene Hua, jr. Franklin Pierce: Taylor Myers, jr.; Connor VanNatta, sr.; Brayden Harriman, sr.; Jamar Robinson, jr. Washington: Victor Pittenger, sr.; Keandre Willis, sr.; Isiah Dickey, sr. 2A SOUTH PUGET SOUND LEAGUE ALL-LEAGUE FASTPITCH MOUNTAIN DIVISION Player of the year: Ashley Long, White River, sr. Pitcher of the year: Maddi Pipitone, White River, jr. Coach of the year: Brandon Walker, White River FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Nicole Burns, Fife, sr. Catcher: Delaney Sager, Franklin Pierce, fr. Infield: Megan Vandegrift, White River, jr.; Kaitlynn Gain, Fife,
TACOMA’S HOT TICKETS JUNE 26 – JULY 16 MONDAY, JUNE 26 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 6:05 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 27 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 6:05 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 29 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 30 – BASEBALL Albuquerque vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 1 – BASEBALL Albuquerque vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 1 – BASEBALL TSS FC Rovers vs. Sounders U23 Sunset Stadium, Sumner – 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 2 – BASEBALL Albuquerque vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 1:35 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 3 – BASEBALL Albuquerque vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 7 – SOCCER OSA FC vs. Sounders Women Sunset Stadium, Sumner – 5 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 7 – SOCCER Victoria Highlanders vs. Sounders U23 Sunset Stadium, Sumner – 8 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 8 – SOCCER Twin City Union vs. SSFC Women Washington Premier Complex – 1 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 8 – SOCCER Olympic Force vs. SSFC Men Washington Premier Complex – 3:30 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 10 – BASEBALL Triple-A Home Run Derby Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 – BASEBALL Triple-A All-Star Game Cheney Stadium – 6:05 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 13 – BASEBALL Fresno vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 14 – BASEBALL Fresno vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 15 – MMA CageSport MMA Emerald Queen Casino – 7 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 15 – BASEBALL Fresno vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 16 – BASEBALL Fresno vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 1:35 p.m. sr.; Kylie Omeli, Washington, jr.; Katy Cook, Franklin Pierce, fr.; Alexys Jaskari, Fife, jr. Outfield: Megan Cash, White River, jr.; Robyn Fietz, Fife, jr.; Noelle Mills, White River, so.; Tina Carterman, Washington, jr. Utility: Makiya Thomas, Washington, sr. SECOND TEAM Pitcher: Lia Evans, Lindbergh, fr. Catcher: Rachel Lewis, Fife, jr. Infield: Erica Taula, Foss, sr.; Kathy Le, Foss, jr.; Peyton Wallen, White River, so.; Sam Cushman, White River, fr.; Victoria Herrera, Evergreen, so.; Outfield: Blanca Vielma, Foss, so.; Naomi Sparks, Foss, fr.; Michelee Mojarro, Evergreen, jr.; Baylee Fontana, White River, sr. Utility: Courtney Cooper, Franklin Pierce, jr. HONORABLE MENTION Fife: Selena Valenzuela, sr.; Bella Robertson, sr. Foss: Bella Gonzalez, so. Franklin Pierce: Loma Shelton, so.; KaeSee Wheelock, so.; Kiersten Buffaloe, jr.; Lindsay Russell, fr. Washington: Ariyanna Pyles, jr. 2A SOUTH PUGET SOUND LEAGUE ALL-LEAGUE BOYS SOCCER MOUNTAIN DIVISION Most valuable player: Alex Kirtsov, Lindbergh, sr. Goalkeeper of the year: Noah Carver, Franklin Pierce, jr. Coach of the year – Ryan Johnson, Lindbergh FIRST TEAM Forwards: Omar Carrillo, Fife, jr.; James Farrell, Lindbergh, sr.; Desire Katameya, Foster, sr. Midfielders: Axel Mejia, Fife, sr.; Gilbert De La Luz, Franklin Pierce, jr.; Joel Ramos, Lindbergh, sr.; Hiep Nguyen, Lindbergh, sr. Defenders: Ronaldo Carrada, Franklin Pierce, so.; Armando Jimenez, Foster, sr.; Josh Nelson, Lindbergh, sr.; Decker Vasquez, Evergreen, jr. Goalkeeper: Alex Sifuentes, Lindbergh, sr. SECOND TEAM Forwards: Nicolas Ottenburgs, Foss, sr.; Richard Soeum, Franklin Pierce, fr.; Joaquin Soto, Evergreen, jr. Midfielders: Rylan Ellis, Washington, fr.; Ceu Bik, Foster, jr.; Branislav Graus, Evergreen, jr.; Drew Cowden, Lindbergh, fr. Defenders: Ronaldo Roldan, Foss, sr.; Dylan Carver, Franklin Pierce, so.; Efren Alfaro Sanchez, Washington, jr.; Raymond Albrecht, Lindbergh, sr. Goalkeeper: Peyton Hilliard, Washington, jr.
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mix. For fans bringing their support to Cheney Stadium, it can become quite the challenge to keep up with who is suited up. The shocking injury situation for the Seattle Mariners looks like it may be finally easing up. Tacoma has recently welcomed Seattle’s Felix Hernandez for three starts and a start by the Mariners’ Hisashi Iwakuma. Out in the field, Rainiers’ fans have had the pleasure of seeing Seattle rookie sensation Mitch Haniger wear the baseball cap with the signature “R” on it, as well as superstar Jean Segura recently. Speaking of Hernandez, the Mariners’ ace pitcher had a bumpy start to his rehab assignment. Hernandez was unable to get the amount of work in that Seattle was looking for, so they ran him out to the Cheney Stadium mound another two times before recalling him back to Seattle. In his first outing on Tuesday, June 6, Hernandez lasted just two innings, giving up five earned runs on four hits and two walks to the Reno Aces. After hitting 50 pitches in the second inning, and a long Rainiers’ stanza in the bottom of the inning, Tacoma would go to the bullpen and Hernandez would have to wait for his next chance. On Sunday, June 11, Hernandez took the mound against the Las Vegas 51s and “the King” looked quite a bit like his old self. Hernandez would take a no-hitter into the fifth inning before giving up a walk and a double, giving up a single run. Hernandez would finish with 64 pitches, while giving up just one hit, one earned run and one walk. Felix also had five strikeouts. The outing was good enough to earn Hernandez the victory, which would be his 11th in his brief Tacoma Rainier career. On Saturday, June 17, Hernandez would make his final rehab appearance with the Rainiers, and he put on quite the show for the 6,968 in attendance at Cheney Stadium. The Mariners’ ace rolled up 87 pitches in his six innings of work, giving up just four hits, while striking out eight Salt Lake batters. The Bees would fail to score a run against Hernandez, and the King would earn his second Tacoma victory within a week, giving him 12 now for his career. Hernandez is scheduled to take the Safeco Field mound for the Seattle Mariners on Friday, June 23, against the blazing Houston Astros. Iwakuma didn’t fare as well in his first rehab start on Monday, June 19, against Salt Lake. The veteran gave up four earned runs on four hits and two walks in just two innings of work. If Hernandez’ first rehab outing is
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starts as he worked through a rehabilitation assignment. While his first start was a short-lived groaner, his following two starts were nearly stellar. Hernandez will make his return to the Seattle Mariners on Friday, June 23, when the M's host the AL West leading Houston Astros for a 7:10 p.m. start.
any indication or trend, fans should expect a solid performance from Iwakuma in his next start. Tacoma currently sits seven games behind the Reno Aces (45-27), who look like they are trying to run away with the division title already. However, a seven-game deficit can be erased in a single week in the wild world of Triple-A baseball. If Seattle can solidify and get healthy for an extended run, expect an upswing in the performance from the Rainiers. After an important four-game road trip against Reno, the Rainiers will return home for an eight-game home stand beginning on Monday, June 26, against Las Vegas
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SONICS GUY: ROB LIND ON ICONIC BAND’S COMEBACK, FUTURE By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com
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acoma’s most emulated garage-rock band, the Sonics, will return to Seattle for the first time since the outfit celebrated the release of its critically acclaimed “This is the Sonics” album at the Moore Theater and Easy Street Records in 2015. The band — featuring sax player Rob Lind from the classic 1960s lineup — will perform “The Witch,” “Psycho” and other high-octane classics as headliners of Elysian Brewing’s Search Party. The event will kick off at 2 p.m. July 1 at Seattle Center and also feature supporting acts Thunderpussy, Black Pistol Fire and the Struts. In anticipation, we caught up with Lind, who discussed the departures of band mates Jerry Roslie and Larry Parypa, returning to the studio and the odds his band will ever play its hometown again. TACOMA WEEKLY: You guys disappeared for four decades; and now, coming up in December, is the 10th anniversary of your first comeback shows (at New York’s Cavestomp Festival.) What stands out most about this run as the Sonics, version 2.0? ROB LIND: Back in the ‘60s, if we went to Eugene, Oregon and then went to Salem the next night, we considered that being on tour. We thought we were hot stuff, you know; then we’d get in the car and drive three hours and be home. When we started going to Europe for a month and things like that, that was all new terrain for us, and we really had to learn how to do that. We’ve been doing a month-long tour of Europe at least once or twice a year since then, and we’ve done Australia twice. We did Japan and New Zealand. At this point, 10 years later, I would have to say that we’re combat veterans. We’re a pretty experienced touring band now. TW: Sixty years in, and you’re finally hitting your stride. LIND: (He laughs.) We’re slow learners, I guess, Ernest. Eventually we’ll get there. TW: How would it have been different getting to do all this stuff at 25? LIND: I’ve thought about that in the past. What if there was no Vietnam War, and I didn’t have to go? What if the band stayed together, we kept playing and doing all that stuff? Nineteen sixty-seven was about when we stopped playing. What happened was we missed all the influences that could have polluted us. ... We missed all the Bill Grahamlike shows and psychedelic (rock.), We missed folk-rock and 12-string guitars and all that stuff. We started back up right where we were in 1966. It’s like we were freeze dried; add water in 2007, and here’s the Sonics. TW: I started noticing Larry and Jerry missing from the promo photos a
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`PAIN IN THE GRASS Seattle’s KISW-FM (99.9) will take over Auburn’s White River Amphitheatre on Saturday, June 24, for its annual Pain in the Grass showcase. On the main stage this year will be Korn, Stone Sour, Baby Metal, The Pretty Reckless, Yelawolf, Radkey, Islander and Ten Miles Wide. Doors open at 1 p.m., and tickets are still available with prices ranging from $19 to $136. Find the full lineup and other details online at www. kiswpaininthegrass.com.
TWO FUN WITH OZOBOTS The public is invited to have fun with Ozobots at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, at
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SAX APPEAL. Rob Lind will perform with influential Tacoma garage-rock band, the Sonics, on July 1 at Seattle Center. few months ago. When exactly did they leave the band, and what were the circumstances? LIND: It started about two years ago with Jerry. We did a five-week European tour, and it killed us. It was really hard on us, and it was even worse on Jerry because of his health issues. So when we came back we did one show in Central America, and that was Jerry’s last show. TW: What city was that in? LIND: It was in San Juan, Costa Rica. We could see it coming on. We could see the effect it was having on Jerry, and it wasn’t good. We were all actually relieved when he said, “I can’t do it any more.” He asked me, “Can I still keep writing? Would you guys be interested in me the next time we go in the studio?” I said, “Jeez, Jer. Of course.” I’ve known
Tacoma Public Library’s Moore Branch, 215 S. 56th St. Using different color markers to draw, these mini robots can be programmed to follow commands. Par ticipants can channel their ideas into reality: racetracks, puzzles, mazes, obstacle loops, battlefields. This event will be filmed, and Ozobot Kits will be provided by Washington State Library; www. tacomalibrary.org.
him since we were 15. Up until he quit playing in the Sonics, I never played in a rock n’ roll band — and I’ve played in several – that Jerry wasn’t in. Larry’s health was fine. He just doesn’t want to tour any more. The way Larry came to a conclusion, was we had been contacted by Robert Plant’s organization as he was in the middle of a tour. I can’t remember who was opening for him (but) they couldn’t complete the tour for whatever reason, and he had five more shows to go. So they called us. TW: That’s a big deal. LIND: So we went up to Toronto and hooked up with Robert and his band, played five shows and finished it in New York. Well, about a month or two later the phone call came in, and he and his people had set up a tour of the entire South
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. Not only are four gardens and one working farm featured on the tour, a stop — the historic Mukai Farm — will open its doors to ticket-holders to exhibit the first stages of the renovation of the original Japanese gardens and farm. As in the past, the gardens include works by local and regional artists, and host scheduled speakers and music. Tickets cost $30; www. vashoncenterforthearts.org/garden-tour
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THREE VASHON GARDEN TOUR Tacoma gardening enthusiasts will want to hop on the ferry this weekend to visit the Vashon Center for the Arts Garden Tour, which will be held from 10
SLUG FEST Eatonville’s Northwest Trek will celebrate one of the Northwest slimiest and misunderstood creatures with Slug Fest, which will go on from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. The annual event celebrates the Pacific banana
and Southeast. ... We did the whole tour with Robert. Then, when we came back from that, we got an offer to go to Australia for three weeks, and that drove Larry out of the business. He said, “I’m not going to Australia.” At that point, we got Evan (Foster of the Boss Martians) and moved on from there. Larry was just fed up with it. He didn’t want to stay in another hotel room. He didn’t want to get on another airplane, and I understand that feeling. TW: But it sounds like the door is open to them when it comes to recording. LIND: Most definitely. We’ve been talking to our public relations people about what would be better; to do an EP, to do a full-length album, to do a single. We’ve got a good single we’re sitting on
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slug, a critter that helps out by breaking down organic matter and returning its nutrients to our soil. Activities this weekend will include making slug crafts, tours on trams that have been decorated with tentacles and human slug races, for which contestants put on a special suit and slither their way down a soapy, slimy raceway. Northwest Trek admission is $9.25 to $22.25 or free for kids ages 2 and under; www.nwtrek.org.
FIVE ATOMIC COMICON The fifth annual Atomic Comicon will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 23, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at the Tacoma Public Library’s Main Branch, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. The free event will feature panels, crafts, gaming (including Pokémon drop in play), Lego displays, local vendors and, of course, cosplay. Visits www.tacomalibrary.org to learn more.
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WEEKLY REWIND
Photos by Bill Bungard A fleet of stunning vessels invaded Tacoma’s Foss Waterway from June 15 to 18 for the Festival of Sail. Among its attractions were the Lady Washington, a 112-foot replica of an 18th century warship that has appeared in “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and “Star Trek: Generations,” among other motion pictures; the Virginia V, the last of the steam-powered ferries that made up Puget Sound’s Mosquito Fleet, which taxied locals across the water before the launch of the Washington State Ferry system; and the world’s largest rubber duckie, which was both adorable and massive at a whopping 61-feet tall. He was also an ideal backdrop for one of the biggest flurries of gratuitious selfies the City of Destiny has ever seen. Even comedian Christopher Titus (bottom right) acknowledged the awesomeness of duckie as he worked out new material during his three-night stand at Tacoma Comedy Club, from June 15 to 17.
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Patrick Seifert is fighting to end the veteran suicide epidemic as this Olympia veteran’s advocate brings his message nationwide By Matthew Carlucci “Why isn’t this being talked about? Why hasn’t war been declared on veteran suicide? It’s shameful.” Patrick Seifert’s voice intensifies. “It’s not visible. PTSD isn’t a missing limb. It isn’t a scar, it isn’t a big burn mark. PTSD is one of those things that is invisible. A lot of people don’t think that you are broken unless you look broken.” The numbers are daunting but bold leaders like Seifert are working every day to make sure we recognize and end the veteran suicide epidemic. After the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 2012 Suicide Data Report, it is commonly stated that we lose 18-22 veterans to suicide every day. While there is plenty of discussion to be had around the data in the report and the context of these numbers, the plain and simple reality of the continuous stream of veteran suicides has Seifert on a mission “Anything I can do to keep these veterans busy, I’m doing it. We do veteran yoga, during the summer we have a barbeque series, and whenever we can go to the capitol and fight for legislation we are doing that,” he said. Seifert operates Rainier Xpress in Olympia. Until the closure of the medical cannabis market in July 2016, Rainier Xpress operated as a cannabis dispensary, and home base for the veteran support and advocacy non-profit Twenty22Many.
While they can no longer provide access to cannabis and support programs like the “PTSD Pen” (Seifert donated thousands of dollars worth of vape pens to people with PTSD and asked them to journal about their experiences), Rainier Xpress is still living out the mission of Twenty22Many. Every Saturday they host an educational speaker with topics ranging from managing aggressive behavior, to hemp, self defense, and advocate etiquette. On Wednesdays upward of 20 people come to do arts and crafts with Seifert, his wife, and three children. They spend every other weekend outside cleaning the streets of Olympia, a program for which they received the “volunteers of the year” award from the city. As he settles into his hotel room in Washington, D.C., Seifert shares about his upcoming plans for the National Medical Cannabis Unity conference hosted by Americans for Safe Access. He will be speaking to members of Congress in support of the CARERS Act, holding a live press conference on the capitol grounds, and is sitting on a panel that includes PhDs and MDs. “I used to try to write my speeches but I get too nervous, so I just go up there with a few bullet points. Usually I find my way through it and get a good message across,” he said. Visit www.twenty22many-olympia.org to learn about upcoming events and how you can play a role in ending the veteran suicide epidemic.
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A TANGIBLE PIECE OF THE MOMENT ART BY TWEED MEYER AT THE SWISS
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A GUIDE TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS OF TACOMA Goings on this Week in Tacoma: Atomic Comicon 2017 June 23, 1-5 p.m.; June 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma Info: www.tacomalibrary.org/browse_program/atomic-comicon-2017 Come celebrate the fifth anniversary of Tacoma’s free Comicon, celebrating fandoms, reading, comics and geek culture! All ages. Events include: • Panels • Hands On Activities • Cosplay • Workshops • Crafts • Legodisplays and build zone • Gaming • Local vendors and artists’ alley.
A Servant of Two Masters June 23 through July 9, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. The Dukesbay Theater, 508 6th Ave., Tacoma Info: www.NewMuses.com/A-Servant-of-Two-Masters.html PHOTO COURTESY OF TWEED MEYER
VISUAL MUSIC. Tweed Meyer’s pastel painting of the band Loose Gravel and the Quarry was made live during a performance at the Swiss. By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com
When I look at a painting by local artist Tweed Meyer, I always see more than a little kinship with the great post-impressionist/proto-expressionist Vincent Van Gogh. The kinship goes deeper than just a stylistic affinity. I get the strong sense that, like Van Gogh, Meyer gets an emotional charge from places and people. Her gift is that she is effective in her ability to channel this emotional perception into a visual depiction through her paintings and drawings. A small show of Meyer’s work is running at the Swiss Restaurant & Pub. Unfortunately, time is running out to view the show, which is scheduled to come down at the end of this month. The exhibit, a handful of large, pastel drawings on the back wall of the main dining area, is a sampler of some of Meyer’s “live paintings.” They portray some of the local bands like Loose Gravel and the Quarry and the Twang Junkies. For two decades, Meyer has been attending performances of local musicians and spoken word artists with her paint box in tow. She works live during the performance, seeking to depict the performers in a way that captures more than just a visual likeness. Her expressionistic, gestural way of working is evocative of the essence or tone of the music and the atmospherics of the experience. This vein of Meyer’s work is an outgrowth of the concept of plein-air painting, in which a landscape painter sits outside to paint straight from the subject. Here, the artist is trying to capture the look and feel of the musicians and their music. A prime example of Meyer’s live music painting is a big pastel of the aforementioned Loose Gravel. The lines are easy and lucid. The figures of the musicians are made of blotches of fluid color. The central, bearded figure, Steve “Loose Gravel” Luhtala, is shown wearing his hat and wielding his guitar, which seems oversized in the picture, perhaps to emphasize the
big role of the instrument in the performance. The group’s bass player is also at the front, while the other musicians are in the background, along with the Swiss Tavern’s emblem of a white cross on red ground (which indicates that this picture was made during a performance at the very venue where it now hangs on display). In the room with the stage is an oil painting that Meyer made of the ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. In addition to Meyer’s portrayals of performances, she is also a great painter of local forests, shorelines and gardens. Viewing one of these, one gets a sense of what might have resulted had Van Gogh lived and worked in our neck of the woods instead of the French countryside. Meyer’s paintings have a folksy feel as well; a textured, vibrant presence unhindered by the fussiness of technique of an academically trained artist. Meyer is the real deal, a painter who paints not so much because she chose to, but because she did not have a choice in the matter. It seems more that she was driven to do so in order to express the great pulsing, living, breathing vitality that she felt all around her. For further information on Meyer, visit her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ tweed.meyer. She is generous in posting a constant stream of her paintings and keeping fans informed of her upcoming shows.
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New Muses Theatre Company presents Carlo Goldoni’s 1746 classic of Italian theater, “A Servant of Two Masters.” Laugh. Love. Laugh some more. New Muses is ecstatic to be bringing Goldoni’s hilarious farce to the stage. This rollicking comedy follows the adventures of Trufaldino, a servant, as he tries to fulfill the requests of two masters at the same time. Throw in a love story, some disguises, and a heaping handful of silliness for the perfect comic night at the theater. Seating is limited and advanced purchase is highly recommended. Tickets: $15 Now in their eighth season, New Muses Theatre Company has produced works ranging from classics like “The Importance of Being Earnest,” “Hamlet” and “Doctor Faustus” to contemporary works by Neil Labute, Stephen Sondheim, and Michael Frayn. Dedicated to producing intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience, New Muses balances their trademark re-interpretations of classic works with contemporary plays and challenging works featured in the one-night-only staged reading series. New Muses is excited to continue residence in Tacoma’s Dukesbay Theater for the entirety of the 2016-17 mainstage season.
Alec Clayton retrospective June 28 through Aug. 10, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on days the college is open. Tacoma Community College, Building 4, 6501 S. 19th St., Tacoma Info: www.tacomacc.edu/campuslife/thegallery Alec Clayton is an artist, author, art reviewer and theater critic working in the South Sound area. Tacoma Community College is hosting a retrospective exhibit of Clayton’s art that runs June 28 through Aug. 10. The Gallery at TCC is a place where students and the surrounding community can find artistic expression in all mediums, and from all world cultures and historic eras. With a unique exterior that seems to change from every angle and naturally lit, unique display spaces, The Gallery is a perfect venue for special exhibitions, lectures, readings, and our rotating collections.
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here which is “Leaving Here” with Eddie Vedder singing lead on it, and we’ve contemplated releasing that. TW: We’ve gotta talk about that. That’s something you’ve recorded already? LIND: It’s off the live album, “The Sonics Live at Easy Street.” Eddie came up and did “Leaving Here” with us (from the) “This is the Sonics” studio album. We found out that Pearl Jam occasionally plays it live, so Eddie was real familiar with it. We never rehearsed with him. He did a great job. Eddie is a wonderful guy and a good peformer. So it’s on that album, and we haven’t made a decision, but we thought maybe we’d make that the subject of an EP; maybe make that a single. TW: I remember talking to you about the “8” EP (released in 2011) and how you thought it was OK but didn’t really capture your sound. Since then, you released “This is the Sonics.” How well do you think you hit the mark with that one? LIND: Our manager at the time, Bryan Swirsky, said, “If you guys are gonna do an album, you need Jim Diamond to produce.” I didn’t know who that was. I had to Google him. He worked with Jack White, and he worked with the Dirtbombs and all that stuff; he was from Detroit. So we said OK. Well, this guy Jim flew out.
We did a week of rehearsals (and) he said, “What I wanna try and do here is capture the fire and the energy that you guys had on those first two albums without doing direct copies.” He kept our nose to the grindstone in terms of being honest. ... So I totally credit that album to Jim. He lives in France now. I’m trying to figure out if I can afford to bring him over from France. I don’t want to do another album without Jim being involved. He did things we’d never seen before. TW: The Pantages show (the band’s only performance in Tacoma since 1966) was in 2012. I’ve heard through the grapevine you guys weren’t totally happy with how that all came together. I wonder what the odds are of you playing Tacoma again, back where it all started? LIND: I used to go to that theater as a little boy to watch monster movies. My mom used to give me money to ride the bus, and I’d ride the bus downtown to go see “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” So it was kind of cool. The problem with that — and I don’t want to cast aspersions on somebody who’s no longer with us — was Buck (former manager and Etiquette Records co-founder Ormsby.) He was running short of cash; and he didn’t have enough money to advertise it correctly. He didn’t have enough money to pay us. It’s the only show we’ve played since 2007 that we didn’t get paid for. The reason for it was our own manager set it up. I don’t say that to ham-
PHOTO CREDIT: BOBBI BARBARICH
THE SONICS. The legendary Tacoma band’s current lineup includes (L-R) Freddie Dennis on bass
and vocals, Evan Foster on guitar, Dusty Watson on drums, Rob Lind on sax and Jake Cavaliere on keys and vocals.
mer Buck. He bit off more than he could chew. We’d have to have a professional promoter doing advertising and the radio stations and so forth, but I’d love to go back and play in Tacoma again. We just kind of got our fingers burned on that one. TW: I floated the idea by Jerry that it would be cool if you played Tacoma Armory, given what that venue meant during the first run of the band. LIND: Well, that was a big place to play back in the ‘60s. We were pretty impressed when we got to play the Armory. Yeah, I’d love to go back and do that again. But like I said, it would have to be professionally done.
TW: When you’re back in this area (Lind lives in North Carolina) are there things that you make a point of doing? Do you have time to visit people? LIND: When I do have time, I definitely do that because my entire family’s up there. I know you know Kathlyn Neal, my niece (formerly a member of Tacoma garage-rock band, The F---ing Eagles.) My other nieces and nephews all live up there. My grandson, Jason Kertson, is up there. He’s a fabulous guitar player. As a matter of fact, I think he’s gonna be with me at that show. So I do see him and his mom and my brothers. TW: Tell me about the event you’re playing at Seattle Center. LIND: It’s for the Elysian
Brewing company, and they do a big outdoor show at Seattle Center. We’re playing in Vancouver, Canada, and then we’re coming down and playing Bellingham. We tacked that on at the end of it. The girls, Thunderpussy, are playing the show; and I heard from an interviewer the other day they’re doing real well in the Pacific Northwest lately. We met the girls in Iceland. We were there to do the Iceland Airwaves festival last year, and we were staying at the same hotel; and so, in the morning we’d always end up in the lobby with the girls, chatting about music and going places. They’re nice girls, and I look forward to seein’ ‘em again. It’ll be a lot of fun.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: REGGAE ON THE WAY We now know the lineup for Tacoma’s newest summer festival, Reggae on the Way, which will take over South Tacoma Way, near the Airport Tavern, starting at 3 p.m. on July 30. The event will feature performances by Common Kings, Ballyhoo, Tribal Theory, Stay Grounded, Positive Rising and Anuhea (shown.) The event is open to all ages, and tickets are available now for $35 plus service charges. See www.dannopresents.com for more info. Visit www.ticketmaster.com to learn more about these other hot tickets, except for where otherwise noted. • 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. • Art on the Ave: 11 a.m. July 9, Sixth Avenue business district, free; www.on6thave.org/art-onthe-ave. • Lynyrd Skynyrd: 8 p.m. July 20, Emerald Queen Casino, $75 to $350. • Cheech & Chong: 8:30 p.m. July 22, Emerald Queen Casino, $35 to $80. • Bruno Mars: 7:30 p.m. July 24, Tacoma Dome, $45 to $125. • 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. • Brew Five Three: 1 p.m. Aug. 5, Broadway, between 9th and 11th streets, $10 to $25. • Metallica with Avenged Sevenfold and Gojira: 6 p.m. Aug. 9, CenturyLink Field, Seattle, $55.50 to $155.50. • Terri Clark: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Pantages Theater, $29 to $69; www.broadwaycenter. org.
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• Music and Art in Wright Park: noon Aug. 12, Wright Park, free; www. mawptacoma.com. • George Thorogood & The Destroyers: 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Emerald Queen Casino, $35 to $80. • Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with The Lumineers: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Safeco Field, Seattle, $49 to $149. • Hilltop Street Fair: 11 a.m. Aug. 26, Martin Luther King Way, between South Ninth and 13th streets, free
• Glass Animals: 8 p.m. Sept. 16, WaMu Theater, Seattle, $37.50. • Modest Mouse with Built to Spill: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Washington State Fair, $58 to $85; www. thefair.com. • Coldplay with Tove Lo and Alina Baraz: 7 p.m. Sept. 23, CenturyLink Field, Seattle, $25 to $413. • Scorpions with Megadeth: 8 p.m. Sept. 30, Tacoma Dome, $65 to $365. • Imagine Dragons: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, KeyArena, Seattle, $66.50 to $99.50.
• Nickelback with Daughtry: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Washington State Fair, Puyallup, $80 to $100; www.thefair.com.
• Lauryn Hill with Nas: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10, WaMu Theater, $78.50 to $524.
• Tom Arnold: 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2, Tacoma Comedy Club, $25 to $33.
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BON APPETIT. Tasty grub – a lot of it served on a stick – will be in great supply this weekend at Point Defiance. By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com
With the arrival of summer, it’s time to head over to Point Defiance for some alligator on a stick. More than 225,000 noshers are expected to bring their appetites to the Emerald Queen’s annual Taste of Tacoma celebration as it takes over the park from Friday to Sunday, June 23 to 25. This year’s festival will showcase dozens of local food vendors, breweries and musical performers from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Visit www. tasteoftacoma.com for a full menu and schedule of performers. Meanwhile, here are five things you should see, hear, do and – of course – eat at this year’s festival. South Sound Bites: This new attraction will allow festival-goers to sample specialties from some of the area’s most buzz-worthy restaurants – the likes of Stanley and Seaforts, Miyabi Sushi and Casco Antiguo – while also supporting a good cause. For $16, participants can load their plates with five mini entrees, everything from Hawaiian poke to chocolate-slathered Belgian waffles. Proceeds will benefit Emergency Food Network, which will also be on site collecting nonperishable food donations to feed local families in need. Tickets will be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Step up your kitchen game: TV Tacoma’s Amanda Westbrooke will return for a fifth year to host cooking demos at the Taste Cooks stage. Among the chefs providing pointers this year are Derek Bray from The
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JAZZBONES:Tigerhawk, Dust Mob, Power, Millhouse, Sidetracked (punk, hardcore, alternative) 9 p.m., $6-$10
AIRPORT TAVERN: The Sunday Bump (soul, funk, jazz) 9 p.m., $5 DOYLE’S: Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (soul, jazz, funk) 9:30 p.m., NC GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Nite Crew (dance) 9 p.m., NC KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: LocoMotive EP release (rock) 6 p.m., $10, AA THE SPAR: Alki Jones (rock, Americana) 8 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Red (classic rock) 9 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Nitewave (‘80s covers) 9 p.m., $10 TACOMA COMEDY: Cedric the Entertainer (comedy) 6, 8:30, 11 p.m., $45-$65, 18+ early shows TACOMA DOME: Roger Waters (classic rock) 8 p.m., $55$200, AA UNCLE SAM’S: Nothing Sounds Good (rock) 8 p.m. THE VALLEY: Do Normaal, Bod (rock) 8 p.m., $5
GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Cambodian night (Cambodian pop) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: The Dales (roots-rock) 6 p.m., $12; DJ Quincy James, DJ Baloogz (DJ) 9 p.m., $10-$12 NEW FRONTIER: Bluegrass jam, 4 p.m., NC REAL ART TACOMA: Pictures of Vernon, Quieter, Median, Marrowstone, Regress (pop-punk, emo, alternative) 6 p.m., $7, AA THE SWISS: Kareem Kandi Band (jazz) 5 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Last Call Comedy Showcase (comedy) 8 p.m., $5-$10, 18+
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Coming Events TW PICK: 7TH ANNUAL SAMOA CULTURAL DAY AND WEEK Fri., June 30 to Sat., July 8 June 30: Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Commerce St., Tacoma July 8: Harry Lang Stadium at Clover Park High School, 11023 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood Audiences will be greeted with a warm “Talofa!” at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s (APCC) seventh annual Samoa Cultural Day, a day of festivities that celebrate and honor the Samoan people. Thousands from all around the region will gather to enjoy traditional village singing and dances, cultural displays, arts and crafts, games, authentic cuisine, and much more. This free family-friendly event opens with a parade of Samoan organizations from all over Washington, followed by the customary Ava Welcome Ceremony. There will also be a variety of retail vendors and informational booths for people to visit. Samoa Cultural Day on July 8 is the last day of a week-long series of cultural events beginning with the Tatau (Tatoo) Festival at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center on June 30. The rest of the week’s schedule includes: the Cricket League Championship Game, Community Prayer Service, Youth Gospel Night, the Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Youth Move It! Day, and the Samoa Community Dinner. The Samoan people make up the largest Pacific Islander group in Washington, and Asia Pacific Cultural Center is proud to host this event each year for people to share and experience their unique customs, traditions, and history. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: For a complete list of events, visit www.apcc96.org or call (253) 383-3900 ‘PIRATES OF PENZANCE’ CLOSING WEEKEND Fri., June 23, 8 p.m. Sat., June 24, 8 p.m. Sun., June 25, 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 Gilbert and Sullivan’s 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, an “ingenious paradox” may prevent disaster. Ages: All ages. Info: www.lakewoodplayhouse. org; (253) 588-0042 ‘A SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS’ Fri., June 23, 8-10 p.m. Dukesbay Theater, 508 Sixth Ave. #10 This rollicking comedy follows the adventures of Truffaldino, a servant, as he tries to keep pace with two masters at the same time. Throw in a love story, some disguises, and a heaping handful of silliness for the perfect comic night at the theater. Price: $15. Info: (253) 2545530; www.NewMuses.com ANGEL OCASIO’S COMEDY Fri., June 23, 2-3 p.m. Tacoma Public Library – South Tacoma, 3411 S. 56th St. Ocasio brings a high energy, very funny one-man variety show to Tacoma Public Library. This wonderfully interactive performance combines physical comedy, jokes, juggling, object balancing, comedy magic and impromptu comedy situations. Ages: Grades K-5. Price: Free. Info: (253) 617-7809; www. tacomalibrary.org ATOMIC COMICON 2017 Fri., June 23, 1-5 p.m. Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. Come celebrate the fifth anniversary of Tacoma’s free comicon, celebrating fandoms, reading, comics and geek culture. Ages: All ages. Info: (253) 292-2001; www. tacomapubliclibrary.org JOB CLUB Fri., June 23, 1-3 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. This casual-yet-informative group meets to share employment tips. Receive support in
your job search and learn from other job seekers. Coffee provided. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304; www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER Sat., June 24, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St. With the release of hit movies like “Intolerable Cruelty,” “Barbershop,” “Be Cool” and “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events,” Cedric the Entertainer parlayed a career as one of the top standup comedians in America into a steadily growing resume as an actor, and has proved his worth as a true Hollywood heavyweight. Ages: 7:30 p.m. show 18+ 10:30 p.m. show 21+ Price: $45-$65. Info: (253) 2827203; www.tacomacomedyclub.com/events/16020 CASINO ROYALE Sat., June 24, 7-11 p.m. Tacoma Mountaineers, 2302 N. 30th St. Emergency Food Network’s Ambassador Board hosts its fourth annual Casino Royale fundraising event, with all proceeds benefiting EFN. Your $50 ticket includes two beer/wine tickets, appetizers and $1,000 of “funny money” for gambling. Cocktail attire requested. Price: $50. Info: (253) 584-1040; www.efoodnet.org/event/casino-royale-2017/ FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS Sat., June 24, 8-9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Ave. S. Through shared experience and mutual support, we help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction. Price: Free. Info: (253) 3108177; www.foodaddicts.org PT. RUSTON PRESENTS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Sat., June 24, 5-7 p.m. Point Ruston Grand Plaza, 5005 Ruston Way Summer on the Waterfront will be full of live music with weekly concerts from some of the area’s best groups. This week: James King and the Southsiders. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 759-6400; www.pointruston. com/point-ruston-summerconcert-series-2017 NORTH PEARL FARMERS MARKET Sun., June 25, 1-4 p.m. Antique Sandwich Company, 5102 N. Pearl St. The North Pearl Farmers Market is located in the stunning area between Pt. Defiance Park and the Ruston Waterfront, offering fresh produce, flowers, plants, artisan crafts and delicious locally made to-go items. Ages: All ages. Price: Free.
Info: (253) 209-5112; www. explorenorthpearl.com NEW SPANISH WORSHIP SERVICE Sun., June 25, 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 101 E. 38th St. We are offering a new Spanish worship service for the community. All are welcome to this new outreach, which will use the same format as our English service. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 4740525; www.blctacoma.org EXOTICS AT AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM Sun., June 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. LeMay – America’s Car Museum, 2702 E. D St. Exotics@ACM – Seductive Supercars will focus on the crème de la crème of exotic cars that embody the world’s best designs, technology and performance. Ages: All ages. Price: $10-$18 children 12 and under free. Info: (253) 779-8490; www.americascarmuseum.org ARGENTINE TANGO ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS Sun., June 25, 12-1 p.m. Backstreet Tango, 3505 S. 14th St. Join this group for an absolute beginner level class. The studio was built with the sole purpose of teaching only authentic social Argentine tango. Ages: 16 with guardian and up. Price: $10 per class, 8 classes for $40, 10 classes for $70. Info: (253) 304-8296; backstreettango.com BABY STORY TIME Mon., June 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Gig Harbor Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W. Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. Ages: For ages 0-24 months, accompanied by an adult. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3305; www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar POTTERY CLASSES AT THROWING MUD GALLERY Mon., June 26, 6-8:30 p.m. Throwing Mud Gallery, 2210-2212 N. 30th St. Learn the art of creating pottery on the potters wheel, hand building techniques and decorative and functional pottery in our clean and spacious studio. Ages: 16+ Price: $210 + price of tool kit. Info: (253) 254-7961; throwingmudgallery.com/pottery-classes THE LIVING HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY Mon., June 26, 7-8 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1315 N. Stevens St. Dr. Heracles Panagiotides is a guest lecturer. This week’s topic is “The Heresies of the Christian Church in the 5th, 6th, and 7th centuries.” Ages: All ages.
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DROP-IN HELP WITH WORKSOURCE Mon., June 26, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 2-4 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. WorkSource employment experts help you with your specific questions about all things employment related resumes, unemployment claims, job coaching and interview prep. Ages: Adults. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304; www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar
VEGAN BOOK CLUB Tues., June 27, 7-8:30 p.m. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave. Join King’s Vegan Book Club, coordinated by The South Sound Vegan Meetup Group. The book club is open to anyone interested in a vegan diet, vegans and vegan-curious alike. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-8801; www.kingsbookstore.com/event/veganaug
EXPLORE YOUR WORLD: MICROSCOPES Tues., June 27, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Ever wonder what a butterfly wing looks like up close? How about plant cells? Come explore the world around you by examining slides using real microscopes. Drop in anytime during this event. Ages: Ages 3 and up. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304; www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar
EASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET Wed., June 28, 3-6 p.m. Salishan Family Investment Center, 1724 E 44th St. Discover this little gem of a market in the heart of East Tacoma’s Salishan community. You will find an abundant selection of local fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey and mushrooms. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-7077; www. tacomafarmersmarket.com CLAW OPEN SWIM Wed., June 28, 7:30 p.m. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave. Join the Cartoonist’s League of Absurd Washingtonians for their monthly Open Swim. Participants will draw a word from the fez and incorporate that into their drawing. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-8801; www. kingsbookstore.com/event
IPAD BASICS FOR 50+ Tues., June 27, 2-4 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Struggling with a new iPad tablet? Get to know your device with this class aimed at mobile computing beginners. Please bring your iPad and Apple ID login information to class. Ages: Adults 50+ Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304; www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar
MIKE’S MOVIE RIFF OFF Wed., June 28, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Acme Tavern, 1310 Tacoma Ave. S. Galaxy of terror, a movie night where you berate, mock and interject on the classiest trash cinema has to offer. All you need is a phone capable of texting, your wit and your comments will appear live on the movie. Ages: 21+ Price: No cover. Info: (253) 503-6712; www.facebook.com/
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM Tues., June 27, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Free lunch at the Parkland/ Spanaway Library Monday through Friday. Sponsored by Franklin Pierce Schools,
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Abandoned Vehicle Lakewood Towing Inc. #5002 9393 Lakeview Ave SW Lakewood, Wa 98499 Ph. 253-582-5080 Auction 06292017 Date 06/29/2017 Sign in & View @ 12 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 DANIEL A. BROWN, State Bar No. 155181 THE LAW OFFICES OF LARRY H. PARKER, INC 350 San Antonio Drive Long Beach, California 90807-0948 (562) 427-2044 Fax (562) 490-9855 Attorneys for Plaintiff Henry Garcia SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF KERN
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NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0001 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION, TACOMA, WASHINGTON WSFC Petitioner, v. Crystal Thomas Respondent,
CASE NO. BCV-16-102267 COMPLAINT FOR PERSONAL INJUIES
The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.
HENRY GARCIA; Plaintiff,
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.
v. RUI XIE aka RUI RUI; FOX RENT A CAR, INC.; and DOES 1 through 100, Inclusive, Defendants.
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.
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This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act.
1. At all times herein mentioned, plaintiff Henry Garcia was is a competent adult residing in the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, California. 2. At all times herein mentioned, defendant Rui Xie aka Rui Rui was and is a natural person residing in the City of Lakewood, County of Los Angeles, California. 3. Plaintiff Henry Garcia is unsure of the legal capacities of defendant Fox Rent A Car, Inc., whether corporate, dba, partnership, joint venture of otherwise, and will seek leave to amend this complaint at such time as same is discovered or will disclose same through discovery. 4. The true names and capacities of the defendants sued herein as Does 1 through 100, inclusive, are unknown to plaintiff who therefore sues said defendants by such fictitious names. Plaintiff Henry Garcia is informed and believes and thereon alleges that each of the defendants herein designated as a Doe is legally responsible in some manner for the events and happenings herein referred to and caused injury and damages to plaintiff as herein alleged. 5. At all times alleged herein each defendant was the agent and employee of each of his codefendants, and in doing the things herein described was acting within the scope of his authority as such agent and employee. 6. At all times material herein Highway 43 was and is a public highway in the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, State of California. 7. On or about December 18, 2014, plaintiff Henry Garcia was a passenger in a vehicle on Highway 43 at or near its intersection with7th Standard Road, and at the same time and place defendants, and each of them, so negligently owned, controlled, repaired, entrusted, maintained and operated an automobile as to cause it to, and it did, become involved in an accident or collision, injuring and damaging plaintiff as hereinafter described. 8. At all times set forth herein defendants, and each of them, were the owners of their aforementioned automobile, and at all times herein referred to said vehicle was being used and operated with the knowledge and consent of said owners. 9. As a cause of said conduct of defendants, and each of them, plaintiff sustained personal injuries which caused and will continue to cause pain, discomfort and physical disability to plaintiff, general damage in a amount according to proof which is good faith is believed to be an amount within the jurisdictional limits of this court. 10. As a further cause of said conduct of defendants, and each of them, plaintiff employed and will employ in the future physicians, surgeons and others for examination, treatment and care, and thereby incurred and will incur medical and incidental expense, the exact amount of which is unknown at this time and plaintiff will offer proof thereof at the time of trial. 11. At the time of the described improper conduct of defendants, and each of them, plaintiff Henry Garcia was gainfully employed for compensation, and as a further cause of defendants conduct, and each if them, plaintiff has been and in the future will e deprived of earnings, the exact amount of which is unknown at this time, and plaintiff will offer proof thereof at the time of trial. WHEREFORE, judgment is prayed for against defendants, and each of them, as follows: 1. General damages according to proof; 2. Medical and related expenses, past and future, according to proof; 3. Loss of earnings, past and future, in a sum according to proof; 4. Loss of income from impaired earning capacity, past and future, according to proof; 5. For prejudgment interest pursuant to Civil Code 3291; 6. Costs of suit incurred herein; and 7. For such other relief as may be appropriate. Dated: September 16, 2016 DANIEL A. BROWN, A Member of THE LAW OFFICES OF LARRY H. PARKER, INC. Attorneys for Plaintiff Henry Garcia
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT, URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, LLC, FORMERLY KNOWN AS URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., Plaintiff v. ESTATE OF SANTA JIMENEZ, an estate; ESTOROBERTO JIMENEZ, an heir; JENARO M. JIMENEZ, an heir; JOSE LOUIS JIMENEZ, an heir; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SANTA JIMENEZ, heirs, Defendants. Case No. 15-2-00163-5 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS: JENARO M. JIMENEZ; RAUOL JIMENEZ; and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SANTA JIMENEZ: The date of first publication in this matter is June 23, 2017. If you fail timely to appear and answer, for want thereof, plaintiff(s) will apply to the court for relief demanded in the complaint. This is a judicial foreclosure of a deed of trust in which the plaintiff requests that the plaintiff be allowed to foreclose your interest in the following described real property: LOT 2, BLOCK 10, JESKE ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 37, RECORDS OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON. NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense in writing, and serve a copy upon the person signing this Summons within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons if served in the State of Washington, or within sixty (60) days if served outside the State of Washington or if you are a United States government defendant, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where Plaintiff is entitled to what it asks for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before a judgment may be entered. You may demand that the plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this Summons. Within 14 days after you served the demand, the plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this Summons and Complaint will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. The Washington State Bar`s web address is http://www. wsba.org. This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Malcolm Cisneros, A Law Corporation, Nathan F. Smith, WSBA #43160, Nathan@mclaw. org Attorneys for Plaintiff 2112 Business Center Drive, Second Floor, Irvine, CA 92612, P: (949) 2529400, F: (949) 252-1032 PUBLISH: June 23, 2017, June 30, 2017, July 7, 2017, July 14, 2017.
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Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any Person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: 06/23/2017 Deborah Jae Kendall
TO: Albert Combs Jr. Case Name: T-S JR., P Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2014-0040 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 the 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 hearing in this Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation at: DAY: Monday DATE: July 10, 2017 TIME: 2:30 p.m. 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 your 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. NOTICE PURSUANT TO PTC 4.08.250 – DEFAULT JUDGMENT 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 JUDGMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT. 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.
TO: Albert Combs Jr. Case Name: Y, W 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 the 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 hearing in this Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation at: DAY: Monday DATE: July 10, 2017 TIME: 2:30 p.m. 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 your 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. NOTICE PURSUANT TO PTC 4.08.250 – DEFAULT JUDGMENT 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 JUDGMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT. 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.
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3 BED 2.5 BATH 1680 SF. BED, 1 BATH 575 REMODELED SF. GREAT 2 3 BED 2.5 1BED, 1 BATH 600SF. 2 BATH 1300SF. YOUR HOME MUST SEE!! FANTASTIC 2 VALUE IN THIS NICE 1 BEDBEDROOM PLUS DENUNIT RAMBLER W/ NEW AWAITS THREE BEDROOM STORYYOU!!! HOME, 3 BEDROOM ROOM UPPER AVAILABLE CARPET, HARDWOOD IN BEDROOMS RAMBLER GATED COMMUNITY 2.5 BATH IN ON A CORNER LOT. IN THE PACIFICFLRS OAKS APTS.
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Better Properties UP/Fircrest
We’ll answer your questions like how long it will take to sell your home, what a contingent sale is and what to expect when it comes to closing!
PUYALLUP TACOMA TOWNHOUSE
BATH 2274 830SF. SF. 2 STORY W/ 23 BED BED2.51.5 BATH COZY 3 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, UPPER LEVEL CONDO UPSTAIRS IS WITHIN OPEN LOFT, AND LANDING AREA SHORT DISTANCE TO CHAMPERFECT FOR A WORK BERS BAY STATION.
Sergio Hernandez
Learn about the selling process! This class will teach you what to expect from your real estate agent when you sell your first home. Learn about what it takes to prepare your home for sale, how to improve buyer traffic and what you can do to show your house!
Certified Arborist PN-7495A
$500 job minimum
EATING ESTABLISHMENT WITH BEER & WINE - Same Owners last 9 years, great location, Business price $285,000, terms avail.
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OFFICE BUILDING WITH 6 SUITES, Close to Wright’s Park, ideal for Attorneys or Professional use. Asking Price $519,000, Terms. Suites are also available for Lease.
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LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR price reduction RESTR./LOUNGE ON 6TH AVE. Business for sale. $149,000 $110,000 OR LEASE the space, 3,300 SQ. FT. for $4,000 Month. SUCCESSFUL, LONGTIME ESTABLISHMENT. Manufacturer of Award Ribbons and Rosettes with large wholesale customer base. (Local and out of state business) Business is for sale. $60,000 Plus inventory. NON-FRANCHISE COFFEE SHOP & DELI. Great Location. Business for Sale, $100,000. Owners’ Terms Available.
RICHARD PICTON 253-581-6463 or ED PUNCHAK 253-224-7109
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