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THE YEAR AHEAD A LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD FOR TACOMA IN 2015 By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

rom a Warhol flower on the Tacoma Dome roof and dramatically increasing graduation rates among the city’s high schools, to the medical marijuana debate and paid sick leave for Tacoma workers, 2015 is shaping up to be an exciting year in the news. Here are our top picks for stories to watch out for in the New Year.

2015 COULD BE THE YEAR FOR TACOMA WORKERS

EASTSIDE SET TO BE GOVERNMENT HUB Pierce County’s decision to give a boost to the Eastside by replacing the shuddered Puget Sound Hospital with a consolidated administrative complex could be just the thing for the neighborhood. Pierce County mothballed the former hospital in 2010 and put it up for sale. The sluggish economy and rising repair costs at other government offices prompted County Executive Pat McCarthy to seek other uses for the site. Born from that need came her proposal for a new home for the county offices, creating efficiencies in staffing and service-delivery as well as providing convenient “one-stop shopping” for people who use county services. The Pierce County Council is scheduled to vote in January on the terms of the lease-to-own agreement, which is

still being developed. But the direction is clear. County offices are planning a new complex that will cost $90 million and span 300,000 square feet of offices for about 1,300 county employees, including the Pierce County Health Department. Although costs of the nine-story building are still in flux as design plans are finalized, the County could come close to breaking even on the first day of occupancy, based on the amount of money to be saved on rented office space and other efficiencies allowed by the consolidation of offices as early as November 2016. That change would bring thousands of workers and government-services seekers to the neighborhood.

acoma City Council is pondering a mandatory policy that would require all workplaces within the city to offer at least three days of paid leave each year that could be used for personal sick leave, illnesses of family members or loved ones, medical procedures and for cases of domestic violence filings after six months of employment. A group of workers and unions say that three days of leave isn’t enough and call for a stronger proposal that would require a week of paid leave under the idea that most people with contagious illnesses could spread infections for up to a week after first showing symptoms. Their working proposal calls for businesses with more than 10 employees to provide an hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a cap of 40 hours of sick leave, while larger companies would have higher caps, topping off at 108 hours for firms with more than 250 employees. Similar plans have been approved in Seattle, Portland, New York City, Washington, D.C. and the entire state of Connecticut. Business groups and restaurant associations are opposing the plan because they feel the new requirement would hurt businesses with added cost and regulations in an economic environment that is already tough for businesses to turn profits. The ongoing debate about paid leave is also occurring at a time when voters could decided to make Tacoma one of the highest paid minimum wage cities in the nation. That would happen if labor groups gather enough petition signatures to put an initiative on the ballot slated for November.

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The City of Tacoma’s community working group that is tasked with drafting recommendations regarding the size and location of billboards within the city is methodically gathering information in presentations before the real work begins. The council-appointed group is made up of community members, advertising specialists and industry officials in a way that is meant to be balanced and informed about the pros and cons of billboard advertising through rounds and rounds of presentations and discussions before any recommendations are crafted. The 18-member group first met in September,

with bi-monthly meetings set through February. Draft recommendations would then go to the city’s Planning Advisory Board for another round of reviews before heading to the City Council next summer. The working group process is a way for the city and Clear Channel to resolve their ongoing battle regarding billboards, which is still chugging its way through the legal process. Clear Channel wants fewer limits on billboard sizes and locations, while residents want tighter restrictions to protect their scenic views and control “visual pollution.” The city is now home to 318 billboards at 173 locations.

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Division and ‘L’ Street Tacoma has a tremendous pothole problem, and the city knows it. During the past couple of years, the city has acknowledged this issue by spending millions of dollars in major arterial repairs with the council’s “pothole initiative.” And in 2010, routine maintenance by Tacoma’s Grounds and Maintenance Division completed street repairs on 229,638 square feet of road. In 2011, the city repaired about 150,000 more square feet of roads riddled with holes, and continued those efforts in 2012. And while that may sound like a lot of ground, new holes pop up – or return – each and every day, which means a pothole-free road might never exist in Tacoma. With the help of our readers and our dedicated Pothole Pig, we will continue to showcase some of the city’s biggest and best potholes through our weekly homage to one of T-Town’s most unnerving attributes. Help the Pothole Pig by e-mailing your worst pothole suggestions to SaveOurStreets@tacomaweekly.com. Potholes in need of repair can be reported to the City of Tacoma by calling (253) 591-5495.

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Bulletin Board TENT CITY TACOMA HOLDS PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT Tent City Tacoma (TCT) is dedicated to providing a fresh, safe and tested interim option for the city’s homeless population. On Jan. 5, the group will hold a public information event where the community can learn about the TCT project, hear how the model works in Seattle, hear reports from several host churches, the next forward steps, how you can help with funding and supplies and how to join the TCT development team. The event will be held at First United Methodist Church, 621 Tacoma Ave. S., 4-5:30 p.m. Tent City Tacoma was formed in January of 2013 by some folks who were involved in the camp set up in the park at S. 21st and Pacific by some activists from Occupy Tacoma. While the initial “campers” were activists addressing income inequality and other large social issues, it didn’t take long before homeless folks began to show up and join the camp. With the help of activists and other supportive community members, that group grew to about 75 people with individual tents, kitchen facilities, portable toilets, wash stations, community gathering areas, media tents, etc. This self-organized and self-governed community lasted for four months and, when asked by the owners of the property, WSDOT, to vacate the land, all the structures were removed and the site was cleaned up in a peaceful, respectful manner. A few months later, some of the people who had lived at and helped administer the camp raised the following issue within an Occupy Tacoma meeting: could it be possible to replicate that safe-and-secure place for homeless people somewhere else in the city, with community approval and support? The activists who had homes returned to them when the camp disbanded. The homeless residents who had for a brief period of time experienced a safe, secure and empowered community returned to their daily scramble to find places to sleep, food to eat, and ways to deal with their basic hygiene needs. Some returned to shelters but those are very temporary solutions which, though much improved over conditions not too many years back, still don’t address many of the needs of homeless folks. Some of our members had lived in a few of the Tent Cities in Seattle and felt it was time for Tacoma to provide that option here at home. Thus Tent City Tacoma was launched and a team began meeting independently of the continuing Occupy Tacoma group to make this vision a reality. Over the past year or so, a small group of dedicated people have created an online presence, written documents to be used by the camp residents and host institutions, started outreach to some of the local religious organizations and worked with the City of Tacoma’s Planning Department to hammer out new code language to cover Temporary Homeless Camps. The RCW (Washington State laws) gives religious organizations the right to host these temporary homeless camps with minimal restrictions from the City. We are now in a position to create our first legally-permitted and regulated but self-organized community for some of our homeless neighbors. All that work has brought us to the point of needing the help of those who have property, supplies and funds which are required to help this vital “city within the city” become a reality. What would that help look like? The City Planning Department has identified a list of over 40 religiously owned or controlled properties within Tacoma city limits that meet the criteria they have set for host sites. There are others that didn’t appear on that list but which we have confirmed are appropriate for a tent city. Hosting a Tent City Tacoma on a church-controlled site involves a 3-4 month stay at any one time. Churches which have a good experience hosting this “mobile community” often choose to have it return on a regular basis. Church leaders who want to know more about the experience of hosting will be put in touch with congregations which have an extended “track record” they are happy to share. Congregations that don’t have the land available can still help by (1) raising money for initial set up and ongoing expenses, (2) organizing donations of food and other needed materials (tents, pallets, etc.), (3) volunteering time and effort to set up the camps, (4) doing outreach to the surrounding community, and (5) raising awareness of the dire situation we face regarding our growing homeless population. So what’s the next step? Those who are moved to help our development team are invited to join it. It meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 4 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 621 Tacoma Ave S (enter under the First Tower sign). Those congregations open to considering the ministry of hosting Tent City are invited to contact the development team so that two or three members can come to talk with their leaders. The team has a brief PowerPoint presentation on the need, how we plan to address it and some of the concerns that often come up regarding homeless camps. The team can be reached through its website at tentcitytacoma. net, by email at tentcitytacoma@gmail.com, by phone at (253) 882-7577 or on Facebook (TentCityTacoma). This is the story to date. It will continue until the urgent need is being met as best this great Tacoma community can. UNIVERSITY Y STUDENT CENTER OPENS AT UWT With a swiftness born of dedication, construction on the University Y Student Center has been completed and the facility opened to the public on Jan. 1. UW Tacoma and YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties will host a community celebration and grand opening on Jan. 6. The project, designed by McGranahan Architects and constructed by Mortenson Construction, moved quickly, with less than a year between the issuance of the building permit in December 2013 and owner occupancy in December 2014. “The momentum behind the project speaks volumes about the commitment of UW Tacoma and the YMCA. We knew from the beginning what our collaboration could bring to the community, and we were determined to do what we could to get there,” said UW Tacoma Chancellor Kenyon Chan. “UW Tacoma is a natural partner and we are thrilled not only to serve the students, faculty and staff of the University, but to create a community asset that serves to strengthen Tacoma,” said Bob Ecklund, president and chief executive officer of YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties. The University Y Student Center is a one-of-a-kind facility. The building was built and is owned by UW Tacoma and will be operated by the YMCA. It houses a large, wellequipped health and fitness center, and also office, meeting and social space for UW Tacoma students. With this mix of uses, the facility simultaneously reaches into the heart of campus life and bridges out to the community. It’s not just the mix of uses that sets the Center apart. Students voted to increase their student fees to fund a portion

of the building and operational costs. As part of the partnership, the YMCA will extend the benefits of membership to all registered UW Tacoma students. This means students, many of whom are commuters, can use not just the University Y, but any YMCA facility in Pierce & Kitsap counties. And the University Y will be open to all local Y members, whether or not they are students. Jocelyn Patterson, president of the Tacoma campus’s student government, said, “When the University Y opens, we feel we won’t just be enhancing the student experience, but strengthening our connection to the community. We are excited by this new adventure, and can’t wait to see what it brings not only for our campus but for the city of Tacoma.” The impetus for this unique collaboration emerged almost simultaneously in the two organizations. At UW Tacoma, Cedric Howard, the vice chancellor for student enrollment and services, commissioned a campus facility study in 2008. The top recommendation was the creation of a student union. In that same year, “community and business leaders challenged the Y to reach outside our walls and further into the community to deliver our healthy living and youth development programs,” said Bob Ecklund of the Y. The catalyst that drew the two organizations together was UW Tacoma’s late chancellor Debra Friedman. She served as chief administrator of Arizona State University’s downtown Phoenix campus from 2008-2011, as planning for a student union attached to an existing Y facility was underway. “When Chancellor Friedman joined UW Tacoma, she brought with her a vision for what we could do together. With the University Y complete, her vision will impact the community for years to come,” said Ronn McMahon, the Y’s senior vice president for strategic advancement and collaborations. Rai Nauman Mumtaz, president of UW Tacoma’s student government during 2010-11, said, “This building was a multi-year and multi-million dollar process. It was truly a collaborative effort that has already brought – and will continue to bring – the greater Tacoma community together. Once the University Y Student Center opens, our community will be even stronger.”

OPERATOR SELECTED FOR YOUTH CRISIS CENTER The City of Tacoma and Pierce County have selected Community Youth Services, through a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, as the operator of a planned Youth and Young Adult Crisis Center and Emergency Shelter. The City and County are working together to address youth homelessness. According to the most recent Point-inTime Count that was conducted in January 2014, throughout the year nearly 500 youth and young adults in Pierce County are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including “couch surfing.” Access Point for Housing has identified over 300 unaccompanied youth and young adults who are in need of housing and critical support services. “The crisis center and emergency shelter will fill a gap in service that currently exists in Tacoma and Pierce County for our youth,” said Pamela Duncan, City of Tacoma human services division manager. “We know this is an important service that is vitally needed in our community.” The City and County have partnered to select an operator and provide funding for the purchase, rehabilitation and ongoing operations of the Center. The youth and young adult crisis center and emergency shelter is still in the planning phases. Community Youth Services, a youth service organization based in Olympia will work with the City and County to locate a site and prepare for Center operations. The partners will begin a search for a center location in the first quarter of 2015. “Community Youth Services brings over 40 years of experience working with youth and young adults in crisis,” said Tess Colby, Pierce County housing, homelessness and community development division manager. “We look forward to partnering with this agency to bring much needed services to vulnerable youth and young adults.” TACOMA STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM YOUTH ACADEMY The Washington Youth Academy celebrated the graduation of students from the Tacoma area during commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20. The students who have completed the program include Tacoma students Audre’Ana Fomby-Stewart, Marcos Armendariz, Shamontae Clark, Irvin Collins, Christopher Derewlanka, Giovanni Echaniz, Aliyah England, Austin Fuaga, Isaac Grant, Shamayam Johnson, Heidy Morales, Justice O’Neal, Bradley Paima-Barker, Syrus-Ray Rayno-Lincoln, Joanna Richardson, Williams Seng, Andre Stephens, Kayla Terry, Celeste Trujillo as well as Joshua Rogers of Lakewood and Kyle Minott of University Place. These students were among 144 graduates who will all return to high school to get their diploma or seek an alternative path to finish their high school education, such as a GED or by joining Running Start. The class is the largest to graduate from the Youth Academy since welcoming its first class in January of 2009. This year’s cadets donated more than 11,000 hours of service to the community with an estimated value of $273,000 to the community. The mission of the Washington Youth Academy is to provide a highly disciplined, safe and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and employment potential and become responsible and productive citizens of the State of Washington. The Washington Youth Academy is a division of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. Established under authority of both federal and state law, the WYA is a state-run residential and post-residential intervention program for youth who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out. The free program places cadets in a 22-week intensive residential phase. For the following year, the youth receives intense mentoring and placement followup. The school is in Bremerton, but anyone from around the state can apply. A Test of Adult Basic Education found that cadet skill levels increased an average of 2.3 grade levels by the end of the 22-week program compared to when the cadets entered the program. Remarkably, 132 of the 144 cadets achieved the maximum eight credits students could receive from their stay at the academy. Only 29 of the cadets who entered the program had enough credits to be classified as seniors. Today, 108 graduates of the program have the credits needed to be classified as seniors. “This journey is not about their past; it’s about their future,” Washington Youth Academy Larry Pierce said at graduation. More than 1,300 students have gone through the program since its inception. For more information, visit the new website http://mil. wa.gov/youth-academy. Videos of cadet speeches and pictures available at www. facebook.com/WashingtonYouthAcademy. SEE MORE BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS AT TACOMAWEEKLY.COM

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RISK, TRUST AND RESTRAINT By Paul Pastor Pierce County Sheriff

When we raise our right hand to swear our oath of office as a peace officer, we enter a realm of risk. Two risks are the most serious. The first risk is that we will PAUL PASTOR have force used against us and will be seriously injured or killed in the context of carrying out our duties. The second risk is that we will use force and injure or kill another person in the performance of our duties. Both risks are real. Both carry tremendous costs for individuals, families and the entire community. Both often occur in the same incident. The first risk is often acknowledged. The second risk is more subtle and complex. These risks surrounding use of force can be mitigated with the proper application of strong ethics, policies, training and equipment. These risks can also be reduced by strengthening trust between law enforcement and the community. Unfortunately, these risks can never be completely eliminated. The number of officers killed in the line

of duty due to hostile action is trending up this year after a two-year decline. This risk of injury or death accompanies us whenever we report for duty, answer 911 calls, intervene in disputes and arrest those who commit crimes. But the other more subtle risk also accompanies us on a daily basis. Many of those outside of the law enforcement family may not fully count the costs of this risk but the costs are high. The daily work of law enforcement involves making difficult moral choices in situations that are often quick, chaotic and unpredictable. Our greatest challenge is to make good choices balancing a variety of ethical and legal issues often without the advantage of time for deliberation, an opportunity to consult with others or the advantage of all the information we would like to have. Sometimes we make the wrong choices. Most often this is due to lack of information, misreading of cues, or just plain fear. We are aware that if we make wrong choices those choices can devastate communities and agencies. But what is remarkable is how seldom this takes place. What is remarkable is how day-after day, shift-after-shift, 24/7 people in law enforcement act ethically and legally and

FUGITIVE TO BE ARRAIGNED ON MURDER CHARGE On Dec. 22 Michael Clifford Boisselle, 34, was arraigned on the charge of murder in the first degree. In August, Boisselle shot Brandon Shane Zomalt, 30, to death in a South Hill home. He later disposed of evidence in Auburn. Boisselle was charged in September, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives took Boisselle into custody Dec. 21 at a South Hill home. “Detectives stayed on top of this case and persisted until the defendant was in custody,” said Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. On Aug. 13, 2014, an off-duty federal agent noticed a fire on the side of Peasley Canyon Road in Auburn. He extinguished the fire and discovered it was fueled by bloodied carpet, clothing and towels. Boisselle was standing near the fire and fled in a dark SUV when he saw the agent. Samples of the blood were sent to the Washington State Patrol’s crime lab, where DNA analysis identified the blood as belonging to Zomalt. Friends

and family had not seen or heard from Zomalt for weeks. On Sept. 1, Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a South Hill home to perform a welfare check. In the garage, they found Zomalt’s severely decomposed body. Flooring missing from the home matched the flooring that was found burning in Auburn. Detectives determined the home was rented by Boisselle, and Zomalt had been temporarily staying there. Boisselle told witnesses that he shot Zomalt because he was frustrated with him and didn’t want him to stay at his home any longer. Boisselle told his mother that he needed to get out of the area immediately and that she would not hear from him again. The Pierce County Medical Examiner determined died Zomalt from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and head. Charges are only allegations and a person is presumed innocent unless he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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make the right choices. Even when we act within the law and within ethical standards in using lethal force, there are costs that attend its use: substantial costs to families and communities but also costs to the officer involved. The taking of a life, even when legal and ethical, eats a bit of your soul. Whatever the outcome of the investigation into the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., we should remember the fact that most interactions and arrests that take place every day do not end in violence by the officer or by the citizen. In most instances, trust and restraint operate to bring about a non-violent outcome. Trust and restraint are what we should aim for. But trust and restraint are a two way street. Both sides need to be invested. Otherwise things don’t work. The late Yale Professor Albert Reiss said it best: “Ultimately, a civil police depends upon a civil community. But the police are in a unique position to impact the civility of the community.” It falls to law enforcement to take the initiative in the area of trust and restraint. It falls to the community to meet law enforcement half-way and help mitigate the risks we face.

FULLER SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CABBIE KILLING On Dec. 19 Jaycee Fuller, 37, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing cab driver Mohamud Ahmed. Prosecutor Mark Lindquist and Deputy Prosecutor Erika Nohavec tried the case, arguing to the jury that Fuller was motivated by financial desperation and his anger toward immigrants. On March 8, 2009, Fuller attempted to rob Ahmed and killed him by slitting his throat and stabbing him in the liver. Ahmed was a refugee from Somalia who came to the United States in search of a better life. Police found Ahmed dead outside of his cab. At the murder scene, police found a Keg restaurant cap. Ahmed’s blood was outside the cap, and the defendant’s DNA was inside the cap. The defendant testified, denying the killing and professing revulsion at the sight of blood. In closing argument, the defendant, representing himself, spoke for nearly four

hours. He argued that the evidence was circumstantial and people were out to get him. In a 20-minute rebuttal, Prosecutor Lindquist called this “the unluckiest man alive” defense. The jury deliberated for approximately an hour before convicting the defendant of premeditated murder in the first degree. At sentencing, Mr. Ahmed’s uncle spoke about the irony of his nephew escaping the violence of Somalia only to be murdered in his new country. He said Mr. Ahmed’s family and friends were now relying on the United States legal system for justice. Prosecutor Lindquist, arguing for a high end sentence of nearly 30 years, said, “This was a savage, up-close crime.” The defendant, arguing for low end, referred to himself as the real “victim.” Judge Culpepper, who presided over the trial, imposed a mid-range sentence of 25 years.

We all know that the texts you get while driving can wait until you get home, but one man’s definition of home was a little odd. A police officer was called to D Street on Dec. 10 when a car kept parking in various driveways on the road. The officer found the vehicle and driver parked at a house and approached the vehicle, where the driver admitted it wasn’t his house. The man claimed he had been parking in driveways to respond to text messages because he didn’t want to do it on the road and he felt the shoulder was too small. The officer ran a records check and discovered the man had a warrant out for his arrest, he was promptly arrested and booked into Fife Jail. A man riding his skateboard on 21st Street attracted officers’ attention when he began peering into parked car windows with a flashlight as he rode by them on Dec. 11. Suspicious, the officers stopped the young man, who then became very uncooperative. He began filming the officers with his cell phone and became very upset when they confiscated his skateboard, which could be used as a weapon. The young man’s tune changed when it was discovered he had an arrest warrant out for assault. He was transferred to the Puyallup Police department for booking. Compiled by Derek Shuck

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EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER Funding Metro Parks Tacoma officials started a feasibility study in 2013 to find ways to build and run an Eastside community center in response to neighborhood residents who wanted a way to provide healthy, safe activities for local youth in the neighborhood. The community had rallied for their neighborhood after the 2011 shooting death of Billy Ray Shirley, a teen from Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eastside neighborhood who had been outspoken about the need for healthy, safe activities for local youth. The center, if it is built, might be named in his honor. The community has faced the loss of a library branch, the closure of schools and the shuttering of the Boys and Girls Club in recent years, while also facing a flood of new residents. The proposed location for the 50,000-square-foot center is a patch of land by First Creek Middle School as a way to leverage recreational offerings already at the school. It is estimated that the building will cost about $30 million and funded in part through a parks bond, partnership contributions and grants. The center is expected to serve residents around the Eastside in a footprint that covers a quarter of the city. Much like the 30,000-square-foot STAR Center on South Tacoma Way, the proposed facility would be home to a collection of offerings as well as provide a community gathering place. About half of the building would be an aquatic center to replace the aging Eastside pool, while the rest would be for other activities that could range from social and medical services provided by nonprofits or government agencies to recreational rooms and meeting spaces. The specifics about offerings and timeline depend on funding not only for the construction of the building but also the ongoing operational costs.

SALMON NEED BETTER RIVERS Years of declining funding combined with a current $2 billion state budget deficit in the face of rising costs and mandates for more funding for education are going to squeeze out efforts to clean our rivers and boost salmon production. Projected hatchery closures to cover Fish and Wildlifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s projected budget cuts would mean a loss of more than 30 million salmon and steelhead annually. The cuts would come as just the latest in a long line of cuts that total more than

$50 million in recent years. Production of wild salmon continues to drop. That is not acceptable, morally and legally since the state is obligated to follow federal law and uphold treaty commitments made between the United States and local Native tribes. Toss in the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of funding to repair the Clarks Creek dam system at the price of hundreds of thousands of salmon deaths caused by the crumbling system, and there are serious troubles ahead.

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Washington lawmakers have some big decisions in the works, considering they have to come up with billions of added dollars just to get out from under the contempt of court order a judge issued for failing to adequately fund public education. Toss in the need for additional funding for roads, bridges, environmental cleanups and programs, and the political battle to get everything funded becomes almost unimaginable. Then there is the almost complete lack of

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POT RULES SET TO CHANGE City officials are working on a plan that would shut down medical marijuana operations that do not have the required licenses or fail to get the city and state licenses within three months of their lack of proper documentation. Action could come next summer. The city is operating under interim rules that expire in May, but permanent rules are working their way through the hearings process. The working proposal would require pot shops to be located in commercial, industrial and downtown areas, away from residential neighborhoods and more than 1,000 feet from parks, schools, transit centers, court houses, drug rehabilitation centers, other pot operations and jails. Additional rules include a line that all marijuana-related operations, whether for medical or recreational use, comply with the laws. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unlicensed marijuana operations that have been summarily suspended under this option would be provided a hearing within three business days of that suspension. If that suspension is upheld, an appeal can be made to the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hearings Examiner, and the operation must remain closed during the appeal process,â&#x20AC;? city documents state. If marijuana dispensaries are closed because they lack legal standing, patients would still have access to marijuana at any of the five state-licensed retail marijuana locations open in Tacoma or be able to legally grow their own plants. Three more pot shops are in the state

and local licensing process. The state is no longer taking applications for new retailer, producer and processor licenses, however. Marijuana is legal, following the passage of Initiative 502, but possession of more than one ounce of it, the production and delivery of marijuana (including medical marijuana) is still illegal in Washington if done without a proper state license. Tacoma is home to 56 unlicensed operations that operate in the legal gray area of medical dispensaries and are less regulated than retail pot shops, which are reportedly being undercut by the less regulated operations. There had been hope by city officials around the state that Washington lawmakers would streamline the taxing, quality control and security rules for medical marijuana operations that recreational outlets must follow. No such streamlining has occurred, creating a twotiered and confusing morass of troubles. Expect heated debate over this one.

WARHOLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TACOMA DOME FLOWER Tacoma City Council is set to start looking for ways to put an enormous flower designed by Andy Warhol on the roof of the Tacoma Dome now that a test strip to see how well the design would weather determined that it could work. But it would be expensive, something the city might have trouble floating to residents. Warhol designed the flower print as part of his formal proposal to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call for artists to decorate the Tacoma Dome in the 1980s. The city opted for another design, which ultimately failed and created the default â&#x20AC;&#x153;artâ&#x20AC;? the wood-framed dome has now. The notion of covering up the current blue and white scheme with Warholâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flower had been

on the shelf for years and got new life last spring. Crews put a test strip up five months ago to see if the cold and rain and street grime from nearby Interstate 5 would make the design unsightly or if it would even stay in place. The results were mixed. The decal wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t peeling off and the seams kept water from leaking under the material, but the dark colors were already fading. The seams were significantly collecting dirt. A recommendation by staffers was to fund a cleaning every six months at a cost of $150,000 on top of the $2 million installation cost. That cost could be covered by donations since the city isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t flush with cash to cover the whole bill.

RACE RELATIONS IN TACOMA While the grand jury decision last fall to not indict Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson following the fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown sparked often hostile protests around the nation, Tacomans chose to walk and talk. Police around the nation, including Seattle, wear riot gear and fire tear gas to control protestors, but Tacoma officers helped block traffic so local protesters would be safe dur-

ing their uphill march in rush hour traffic. Tacoma Police Chief Don Ramsdell and Mayor Marilyn Strickland led the march, which was organized by Deputy Mayor Victoria Woodards. The protests around the nation have silenced, but discussions continue. Make no mistake. Racism, structural and individual, exists and Tacomans want it gone. Forums are in the works to step toward that day.

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PUYALLUP TRIBAL IMPACT SUPPORTING THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF OUR COMMUNITY

The Puyallup Tribe’s donation of $200,000 to Northwest Harvest will help keep food on the table for countless struggling families.

Considered among the most urban of Native American tribes, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has grown 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 3,300 people

– 74 percent of whom are non-Native. Working in the Tribe’s businesses, government, economic development corporation, school, and health and housing authorities, these employees enjoy competitive wages and benefits. In 2012, the Tribe spent over $445 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. Even during the recession, the Tribe increased employment and funded substantial vendor purchases and construction projects,

keeping many businesses afloat and people employed. As the country continues to recover from past economic woes, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians leads the way locally. From sponsoring dozens of local charities, nonprofit 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 health care, the Tribe maintains its commitment to honoring its well-deserved reputation as “the generous people,” a reflection of the meaning of the Tribe’s very name.

Millions in funding for local governments

Washington State Patrol was approved to receive $75,000 to help mitigate trafﬁc safety impacted by casino patrons.

Each year, the Puyallup Tribe distributes 2 percent of its gaming revenue from its two Emerald Queen Casino locations to local governments. Over the years, the Tribe has provided millions of dollars to fund vital projects and services, from police and fire to road and traffic improvements. Decisions on how to distribute this money are made by the Community Contribution Committee, which consists of representatives of the Puyallup Tribe; the cities of Tacoma, Puyallup and Fife; Pierce County; and the Washington State Gambling Commission. Last year’s approved distribution was for $1.9 million and was awarded as follows: The City of Fife was approved to receive $850,000, an amount determined by an interlocal agreement between the City and the Tribe.

This money will help fund a broad array of cityprovided services and infrastructure improvements. The City of Puyallup was approved to receive $30,000 for River Road safety and capacity improvements. The City of Tacoma was approved to receive $851,549 to help cover police, fire department and city attorney’s costs concerning casino-related calls. Pierce County was approved to receive $148,051 for emergency management services. This covers the cost of assigning county employees to assist the Tribe in preparing to deal with natural disasters. Washington State Patrol was approved to receive $75,000 for costs associated with mitigating traffic safety issues on state highways impacted by casino patrons.

Partnering to improve local transportation Partnering with local jurisdictions to improve local transportation, in the past six years the Tribe has spent more than $35 million on transportation projects and traffic safety services in neighboring areas. These are largely done in collaboration with state and local governments to benefit the region’s growing traffic infrastructure, which helps everyone. Projects range from lighting and safety improvements, to bridges and reconstruction projects, providing hundreds of jobs to local engineers, tradesmen, environmental and cultural resource consultants, construction contractors and the like. Examples of the Tribe’s expenditures over the past six years to completed and ongoing projects include: 30th Street Safety Project, Tacoma Paving, lighting, ADA access, replacement of sidewalks on both sides of 30th Avenue from Portland Avenue to R Street, and one side of 31st Avenue, including relocation of public utilities. Permitted through the City of Tacoma. The project was completed spring of 2013. 31st Street Rehabilitation Project, Tacoma Funds will go towards repavement, establish curb and stormwater facilities, street trees, and relocation of public utilities. Permitted through the City of Tacoma, the project is in the design and engineering phase and began

in summer 2014. Wilkeson Hatchery Access Roads Project Rehabilitation and stabilization of an unpaved road critical for fisheries access. Amenities include paving the road, building retaining walls, fencing and lighting. Project was completed fall 2013. Grandview Avenue/East R Street Construction Project, Tacoma This project involved construction of an access road off of Grandview Avenue for the Grandview Learning Center due to safety concerns related to increased traffic projections, and includes installation of a storm water conveyance system from Grandview Avenue to 32nd Street. In 2009, activities related to this project included prelimi- Workers construct an access road off of Grandview Avenue for the Grandview Learning Center. nary engineering, design, NEPA, works in collaboration with a number Tribal staff has worked with WSDOT right of way and completion of of federal, state and local government regarding HOV improvements on I-5. plans for the access road. The stormwater agencies to plan and administer transconveyance has been installed, and the • East Side Community Projects: Tribal portation projects in the region. staff is working with the City of project was completed in September 2012. • Inspection Services: The Puyallup Tacoma with respect to long-range Tribe pays for City of Tacoma transportation planning involving sevTransportation Planning and inspectors for both the R Street and eral city streets. Collaboration with State and Local Grandview projects, fees to exceed • Additional Transportation Planning Governments $100,000. and Administration: Tribal staff • I-5 HOV Project, Tacoma and Fife:

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PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

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SO LONG! (top) The Puyallup Nation Kings were nationally recognized as one of the best amateur teams in the land. (left) Pacific Lutheran fielded its best baseball team in years, finishing with a 25-14 record, good enough for second-place in the NWC. (right) The Pierce County Bengals peaked at the right time and snatched the WWFA championship trophy from the Kings in the title game. (below) Dehonta Hayes (#2) and Jordan Kitna (#3) helped lead the Lincoln Abes to their best season in the modern football era. By Justin Gimse

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n March of 2014 I took over as sports editor at the Tacoma Weekly. My predecessor, Jeremy Helling, had been at the top of his game for over three years and felt he needed a change. It was a baptism by fire my first few weeks as I tried to figure out what direction we were going to point this ship and some weeks it still feels like day one. Sure, I have had a few jobs over the years that have put a few more coins in my pocket, but none of them have been nearly as challenging, exciting and rewarding as this endeavor. Writing about sports in my own hometown is a dream come true and I feel blessed and thankful for it every day. As we pull the curtain on an exciting 2014 year in Tacoma sports, let’s take a quick look back on some of the more notable happenings that went down. JG – First off, let’s get the really important stuff out of the way. I grab a Coke and some popcorn before the start of every game. Concession stands that don’t offer popcorn should be ashamed of themselves. Everyone loves popcorn and they’re usually all out of it by the end of the night. In my opinion, the tastiest popcorn served up is at Wilson and Fife High School games. I don’t know why it’s so different there, but it beats the pants off all others. Take note, others. Make some calls. JG – I’ll go to my grave believing the Lincoln Abes (11-1) had the second-best football team in 3A this season. They gave eventual champion Eastside Catholic everything they could handle in the quarterfinals and then some. Eastside absolutely destroyed all-world defending champion Bellevue in the title game. Bellevue wasn’t that impressive in the semifinals either. Under the lights and comfy, cozy wooden roof of the Tacoma Dome, I’m certain the Abes would have beaten Bellevue like a drum. JG – The Bellarmine girls volleyball team went 23-0 on their way to their third-straight 4A state championship. They call that a “dynasty” folks. It’s anybody’s guess as to what next year will look like for the Lady Lions. All-state players Reghan Pukis and Claire Martin are moving on to the University of Las Vegas and Washington State University, respectively. The most challenging bit of business will be replacing head coach Jody DeGroot, who decided to hang up her whistle after such an amazing run at Bellarmine. JG – You can never go wrong taking a date out to a night of women’s roller derby. The Dockyard Derby Dames are into their ninth season now and often pack the Pierce College gym out to standing-room only. It’s a fun, family friendly environment, and they also have a beer garden. The Marauding Mollys, Trampires and Femme Fianna return to action at Pierce College on Jan. 10. JG – I wasn’t a fan of the Seattle “superhero” Phoenix Jones, and I’m still undecided about all that business. I was expecting the guy behind the mask, Ben Fodor, to deliver a ho-hum performance at the recent Super Fight League America II at the Emerald Queen Casino. I thought he was there due to his previous superhero fame and I couldn’t have been more

Kiara McMillan has made big improvements to her game since last season. (bottom) Senior Capri Morrow is one of the coolest customers you will find on a basketball court. Ice water in her veins.

NARROWS LEAGUE HOOPS STRONG AT THE MIDPOINT By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

off. Fodor looked like a seasoned veteran with speed, power and serious mixed martial art chops. Keep your eye out for the Fodor versus Tyson Cunningham rematch that should happen in 2015. It was my fight of the year for 2014. JG – Before I start to run out of space, let me take a moment to get after the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association a little bit. The cities of Tacoma, Spokane and Yakima would surely love to see the Washington state basketball tournaments go back to the 16-team format. They’ve cut the amount of schools, families, lodgers and eaters to these destinations in half. Putting a larger profit before the hopes, dreams and lifetime experiences of these kids is shameful in my book. JG – I can name about 3,500 fans at Sparks Stadium this fall that wouldn’t mind seeing Pacific Lutheran not schedule powerhouse Linfield for the Lutes’ homecoming game ever again. Why not schedule the University of Puget Sound and give some life to an old rivalry? JG – Speaking of Lutes and Loggers, the PLU women’s soccer team lost their last two games of the season, knocking them out of first place in the NWC. Puget Sound captured the league title and went on to the second round of the NCAA Div. III tournament. Despite having a nearly duplicate record and splitting wins with the Loggers in the regular season, PLU was snubbed by the NCAA selection committee. Shame! JG – The TCC Titans baseball team reached rare heights for northwest community colleges last spring. The Titans won 27 games in a row at one point and went as high as 18th in the national junior college rankings. For whatever reason, baseball teams from up here are usually ignored in the national picture. TCC finished the season 39-8 and were just two wins shy of the NWAC championship game. I’m looking forward to seeing what head coach Ryan Mummert has up his sleeve in 2015, because last year’s team was supposed to have been a rebuilding year. JG – I received some nice messages and also a little bit u See YEAR REVIEW / page A12

The Narrows basketball landscape is starting to take shape as the teams close in on the halfway mark of the regular season. Tacoma is well represented with several boys and girls teams doing well, while a few are obviously in the midst of some serious rebuilding. Let’s see how things are bouncing for the 3A and 4A Tacoma Narrows league basketball teams so far this season. The Bellarmine Prep girls’ team is looking like a possible state title contender. With plenty of height and a suffocating defense, the tenth-ranked Lady Lions (3-0 Narrows, 8-1 overall) are looking stronger every week. The Bellarmine boys (1-2, 5-3) went through a rough patch to start the season, but have spunoff four straight wins and are still within view of the top of the 4A league standings. Just above the Bellarmine boys in the 4A league standings is Stadium (2-1, 4-5). The Tigers have lost some tough non-league games, but they pulled-off a big one when they beat 3A Foss 74-68 early in the season. Look for Stadium to stay in the playoff mix the entire season. The Stadium girls’ team (0-3, 3-5) has had a tough start and looks to be in a rebuilding year. The Foss boys are sky-high at the moment. They are currently unranked in the AP topten, but don’t expect that to last long. The Falcons (3-0, 7-1) travelled to Palm Springs over the holidays to the Maxprep Holiday Classic, winning three straight games over Downey, Dana Hills and La Quinta. Foss faced Brentwood School in the championship game after this issue went to press. On the flip side, the Foss girls are struggling to score points and are currently winless on the season (0-3, 0-5). Lincoln has some new faces on the boys’ team and they seem to know about the Abes winning tradition. The 3A tenth-ranked Abes (3-0, 7-1) recently travelled to the prestigious Mission Prep Christmas Classic and came home with the Consolation Championship. Lincoln lost the opener to Marin Catholic 67-66 and then ran off three straight wins over Pasadena, Elko (NV) and Centennial (CA). The Lady Abes (2-1, 5-3) are looking

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The gridiron days are long gone, now Joe Jarzynka has Taken his game To The sTars

LEFT PHOTO BY WILSON TSOI / RIGHT PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE JARZYNKA

STAR POWER! (left) Joe Jarzynka in the foreground, makes up the 253 Crew with Tacoma’s Raphael Cox (#3) and Cam Vickers (#5). (right) With his daughter Madi in his arms, Jarzynka was honored as a “Husky Legend” on Oct. 10, 2009 at Husky Stadium. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

he Tacoma Weekly recently caught up with former Washington Huskies football legend Joe Jarzynka. While his days of dazzling punt returns are long gone, Jarzynka is still making the most of every opportunity and is now a defender for the Tacoma Stars indoor soccer team. We hit Jarzynka with 20 questions and he didn’t flinch. Here’s how it went down:

TW - Hi Joe, why don’t you tell the readers who you are, where you were born and where did you grow up? JJ – “I’m Joe Jarzynka; 5-7, 165 pounds. I was born in Muskegon, MI and grew up in Adrian, MI - a small town in the SE part of the state near Ann Arbor and Detroit. My family moved to Gig Harbor in 1990 when I was 14 years old, where I went to the old Goodman Middle School and then on to Gig Harbor High.” TW - You were a standout football player at Gig Harbor high school and the Pierce League MVP, but you also had a great love for soccer growing up. Tell us about that. JJ – “I have played soccer since I was six or seven, but in the small town where I lived, the only opportunity to play was at the YMCA, which I did, until my, and a few friends’ Dads, started the first club soccer team in Adrian. After attending Indiana University Soccer Camp and an ODP tryout, it became clear to me how a lack of exposure to the real game had left me with ground to make up to others in my age bracket. “In Michigan, there was no youth football. Everybody played football when you entered the eighth grade, and I was chomping at the bit even though I was small. At the end of seventh grade year, I was 4-11 and about 80 pounds. I just happened to move to Washington the summer before that opportunity came. “Once in high school, as a freshman, the chain was finally cut and I got after it. It was a lot of fun. Football offered that opportunity which not many other sports offered. You could let go and give in to those competitive primal instincts that you are forced to suppress in other sports. “I still continued to play high-level, club soccer, both during the football season as well as through the summertime, and had an opportunity to play both with and against some of the most tal-

ented players this region has produced. “By the time I had to make a decision about what to play in college, and where I would go, there were more opportunities on the football field than the soccer field. Plus, to an 18 year old kid, the idea of playing sports in front of 75 to 85,000 people was pretty alluring.”

TW - Many people around these

parts remember you as a fan favorite as a University of Washington Husky football player. What made you think that a guy with your stature could make it at the highest level of college football? JJ – “Honestly, the thought that there was any reason at all why I shouldn’t be able to achieve that never even entered my mind. I decided I wanted to go to the University of Washington for academic and social reasons, so I didn’t really seriously entertain alternatives. Plus, If you prove yourself on the field over and over again, nobody can keep you off it.”

TW - Do you remember the first time you got into a game at UW? What about the first time you touched the ball? JJ – “I, along with everyone in my class except for Olin Kruetz, redshirted as true freshman. As a redshirt freshman, I started on the kick return team as a returner due to a last minute adjustment, and started on the punt return team as the guy rushing the punt from the edge. I played in every game I was eligible for through my entire career. “I didn’t get to touch the ball until we played the Apple Cup in Pullman at the end of my redshirt freshman year. Dave Janoski had a foot injury and Jerome Pathon was tired (I’m kind of joking). I caught the ball on our 40 or so, in front of dozens of high school friends and family that attended WSU, shook the first couple would-be tacklers, and 40 yards later, when I thought I was home free, I was snagged by the tip of my shoe by the last WSU defender.” TW - A new head coach came in before your senior season by the name of Rick Neuheisel. There’s many fans that put him in their dog house immediately because they didn’t see Jarzynka on the field as often. Briefly let the readers know how a First-Team Pac-10 selection from the year before was overlooked so much. JJ – “I’m sure there are lots of reasons why that went south. When you’re the smallest guy on the field at all times, and facing scrutiny from even your own coaches, you learn very quickly that if you don’t believe in yourself with every ounce of life that you have, nobody is. I

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think, since he didn’t really know any of us individually, that he made some false assumptions about me that he couldn’t let go of. I didn’t have four more years to convince a new set of coaches that, yes, the smallest guy on the field is your best option.”

TW - Did you ever think about taking your football skills to the Canadian Football League? JJ – “Yep, I had an agent, and we explored every opportunity. In retrospect, I think I should have focused on being a kicker.” TW - Now that football was out of the picture, when did you start getting more serious about soccer, or has it always been there? JJ – “I played to have fun and stay in shape, but I can’t shake the drive to be as competitive as I can be, regardless of what that means. I had ankle surgery in 2006 or so, and didn’t play for a couple of years. As I played more and played harder, I ended up playing with, and against players that are involved in soccer leagues that I had no idea existed. My good friend, John Crouch, hatched the brainchild to start a soccer club, mostly focused around semi-pro indoor in the Premier Arena Soccer League - but also including summer outdoor tournaments. The focus reached a whole new level at that point 4 years ago, but this year I’ve reached a height of fitness and skill that I haven’t had in a long, long, time and I love it.” TW - Tell us about your experience

with John Crouch and his South Sound FC outdoor team. JJ – “John Crouch has done more to further the sport of soccer in this region than anybody else I know. If it weren’t for him, I and dozens of others in the area, may never have had the opportunities we’re getting today. Competition at the highest level one is capable of is therapy. It’s become an essential part of my life. “

TW - Who were some of your favorite soccer players when you were younger? Who are some now? JJ – “My biggest source of soccer exposure was a VHS tape of top World Cup goals as of 1988 or something like that. As you can imagine, it was full of Pele clips and other classic goals, but Diego Maradona was the man at that time, and was the only player I really knew and paid attention to on the international soccer scene.

“Today, I am drawn to those players that are either truly gifted, or those that leave no questions on the table as to how bad they want to win, and how hard they’re willing to work in order to achieve that. And while I can certainly appreciate some style and showmanship, those that perform at the highest level, and then act as if they expected it of themselves and their teammates, are always going to be tops on my list. Lionel Messi epitomizes pretty much everything I work to teach my kids on a daily basis. Christiano Ronaldo is easy to make fun of, but if you really watch him play he’s amazing and has earned, and continues to earn, everything he’s been given.”

TW - You know, it’s often a big surprise to people when they’re told “Husky Legend” Joe Jarzynka is now a Tacoma Star. You’ve got the most recognizable name on the Stars roster for folks around the Puget Sound. How does that make you feel? JJ – “To even be associated with this brand is absolutely a badge of pride to me, and when I see all the talented young players (and old ones, sorry Aaron Anderson), all I can think about is having an opportunity to compete, and to prove that I’m capable of playing with these guys. While my name may still be recognizable, and I love the fact that I’ve earned so much love from this region, I remain somewhat anonymous to many of my teammates (they’re really young), and I’m perfectly OK with that.” TW - What made you decide to laceup the shoes and try out for the Tacoma Stars and have you always been attracted to the indoor soccer game? JJ – “John Crouch, and those that I’ve met through him, have really sparked my love for indoor soccer. It’s just a little different, and it is fun to watch even if you don’t think you’re a soccer fan. I was one of the original members of South Sound FC, and proud of it!” TW - Your team is fast becoming the frontrunner of the Western Indoor Soccer League and many consider the club to be the best indoor team in the Puget Sound, regardless of league affiliation. How does it feel to be running with such a group of players? The talent on the roster is quite exceptional. JJ – “I chuckle to myself everytime I’m with these guys. They’re amazing. I’ve learned an enormous amount just by watching the guys on my team that are 10-15 years younger than me. When u See STARS/ page A12

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Johnson now leads all WISL scorers with 11 goals. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s played just three league matches for the Stars. Some might see Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;El Tigreâ&#x20AC;? (The Tiger) flair and goal celebration roll as cocky, but that really isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t his nature. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got big smiles for all of his fellow Starsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; successes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Derek is a hard-working, young player for the Stars but he has experience at this level,â&#x20AC;? Sawatzky concludes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Derek knows what it takes to score goals indoors and he is an incredible team-mate willing to do the work for others while accumulating stats.â&#x20AC;? Story by David Falk, GoalWa.net

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What a year it has been for Derek Johnson. He was in the starting line-up back in late April when the South Sound FC Shock made their debut in the Evergreen Premier League. He spent a few months in Sweden with IFK Stockaryd/RĂśrviks IF. He returned and made the squad for Seattle Impact FC of the Major Arena Soccer League. He was one of 22 players to resign from that squad due to operational and moral issues. Now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landed back with the Tacoma Stars who are helping launch the Western Indoor Soccer League. Johnson was with the PASL Tacoma Stars as a teenager. So, how to commemorate the year? How about back-toback WISL Player of the Week honors for the 22-year-old? That is just what has happened after Johnson scored 5 goals in Wenatchee on Dec. 13 and backed that performance up with 4 more goals on Dec. 20 as Tacoma hosted the Arlington Aviators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Derek wants to take soccer to the highest level he can,â&#x20AC;? says Darren Sawatzky, who as head coach of the Tacoma Stars and the Sounders U23 of the PDL has been around Derek for quite some time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had some opportunities this past summer and fall to take his game to the next level and you are seeing that experience in his game here with the Stars.â&#x20AC;? The Tacoma v. Arlington match was one where the visiting Aviators thought it was best to defend first. This challenged the Stars to be both patient and creative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Derek took advantage of a team sitting in from the start,â&#x20AC;? says Sawatzky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every opening is a chance to shoot when teams defend near their goal and Derek was clinical in his execution.â&#x20AC;? Johnson put the Stars up with a blast from the left side in the first quarter. He kept on scoring a bit later when he found a loose ball, this time to the right of the Arlington goal, and he smashed it past Arlington goalkeeper Erik Cruz. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third goal was a measure in effort and determination. Again he intercepted a loose Arlington pass at the top of the penalty box. This time he worked right and the ball bounced up, catching between his legs. Johnson hopped, brought the ball along, and then made a deft touch to himself before firing back across the goal and into the net. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth goal wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as climactic. It came on a dribbler tapped in from the left post near the wall.

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hell from readers following my coverage of the 91-0 Lincoln defeat of Mt. Tahoma. Some folks thought I gave the game a fair shake, while others felt I was being a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lincoln apologist.â&#x20AC;? I stand by my observation that the game was an anomaly and one of the craziest things Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever witnessed and was not one team running up the score on the other. Lincoln would have scored 140 points, had they wanted to run the score up. Deal with it. JG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Watching the Wilson girls soccer team battle Enumclaw to a scoreless tie in the district playoffs was an exhilarating, edge-of-your-seat experience. However, watching the Lady Rams in tears after losing the match by missing their final two penalty kicks was heartbreaking. That young team should be a contender next fall. JG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always enjoyed watching boxing on television. Taking in a night of fights at the Emerald Queen Casino is so much better. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe I missed out on this experience for decades. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to Battle at the Boat 99 on Jan. 9. JG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tacoma is turning into a hotbed for semi-pro/amateur football. The Pierce County Bengals and Puyallup Nation Kings were the cream of the crop in the Western Washington Football Alliance last season and put it all on the line in two

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Darren Sawatsky agreed to coach our squad, hard work, fierce defending, coachability, and personal commitment to the highest level of competition became valuable attributes once again. Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking my language! He has helped me to develop the skills I need to match my feet to my head and my heart. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a work in progress, but the guys are really tolerant of me.â&#x20AC;?

TW - At the age of 37 your muscles and bones arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as young as they used to be. How are you keeping up with these younger players? Any special routines to help take care of your body?

smashmouth games. The Kings (12-1) held off the Bengals 24-21 to capture the regular season crown. A few weeks later, the Bengals (10-2) turned two second-half interceptions into a championship trophy as they upset the Kings 21-9. Throw in the tough Puget Sound Outlaws and this coming spring looks like a fine time for some WWFA football. JG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I forgot that indoor soccer is one of my most favorite things in the world. The Tacoma Stars have returned with a new league (Western Indoor Soccer League) and are dazzling fans down at the Tacoma Soccer Center with a 6-0 start this season. Lots of local sons make up the roster and the action is enough to make regular soccer haters have a good time. Try it out. The Stars host Yakima United on Jan. 3 and the Olytown Artesians on Jan. 10. Bring the kids. JG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One of the stranger experiences I had this year was my trip with the South Sound FC to Vancouver for the final game of the Evergreen Premier League (EPLWA) season. With a win coupled with a loss by Spokane later in the evening, the Shock would win the inaugural league championship. SSFC handled Vancouver and then found out that Spokane had won and taken the trophy a couple of hours later while eating dinner. It was an odd place to get such news. The tacos lost their flavor quickly and a quiet ride home followed. If you enjoy the Seattle Sounders, you should take in a Shock game or two out at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood this spring.

JJ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I listen to what Erik Waterland at One to One Physical Therapy says. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most intelligent, knowledgeable, dedicated PT Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever met. And as a former collegiate soccer player, he knows the game and how it affects our body. I have the athleticism and physical tools (when fit , of course) to do some good things, but I have to work twice as hard and play twice as smart as the young guys in order to remain competitive.â&#x20AC;? TW - Tacoma Stars

coach Darren Sawatzky really seems to know how to push a teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s buttons and get them to excel. What kind of coach is he compared to what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had before. JJ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best coaches know what drives their players and how to get

it out of them. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always observing and they see everything - most of all what you do when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the ball at your feet or in your hands. He sees beyond the ball. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good.â&#x20AC;?

TW - What can fans expect to see when they attend a Tacoma Stars game? Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role? JJ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have worked hard to instill a culture of selfless soccer - super fast action, ultra technical ball control, intelligent play and a drive to punish any team that comes into our arena. You will love it way more than you think you will.â&#x20AC;? TW - How long have you been a Tacoman now? What are some of your favorite things about the City of Destiny?

Every SSFC match I covered in 2014 was absolutely exciting. Do yourself a favor and get out there in 2015. JG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After a legendary run heading the Bellarmine football program, head coach Tom Larsen decided to retire from the job after another successful season with the Lions. Since 2010, Larsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams have consistently been in the hunt for a state championship. Bellarmine made it to the quarterfinals in 2011 and 2014, the semifinals in 2010 and 2013 and the championship game (a loss to Skyline) in 2012. Larsen passes the reins to his offensive coordinator Brian Jensen. Bellarmine should bounce back quickly with the experienced Jensen at the helm. JG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I never thought that I would find myself thick in the middle of Evening Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best of Western Washington competition this fall. I was realistic and knew all the big names at their big newspapers were going to pass myself and the Tacoma Weekly by at some point during the six or seven weeks of voting. They never passed us and it was because so many of you readers took the time to go over to KING 5 and put in a vote for this Tacoma boy. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and the weight of that little certificate in the Dollar Store frame will certainly remind me of how awesome this job is and how great a responsibility it is to bring this community the best sports coverage that I can muster. I look forward to sharing an awesome 2015 with all of you.

JJ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;My wife, Jen, and I moved to an apartment in UP in 2001 or 2002. We bought our home in Proctor 10 years ago and have watched the neighborhood be reborn with young families. My favorite thing about Tacoma, and why I so proudly stand behind this city, is the general attitude of its people. We, as members of South Sound FC and the Tacoma Stars, are proud of our hardworking, workmanlike attitude. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep this chip on our shoulder, thanks anyway.â&#x20AC;? TW - Name your three favorite places to eat in Tacoma. JJ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;La Fondita Mexican Restaurant in Proctor. Asado Steak House on 6th Avenue. Katie Downs pizza.â&#x20AC;? TW - Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most

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strong as well and will challenge for a state run, if not a Narrows title. Mt. Tahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girls are the bright spot over in the south end. The Thunderbirds (2-2, 5-3) have fielded a competitive team that just might be able to stay in the middle of the Narrows pack. Although they are stocked with seniors, the Mt. Tahoma boys are a new team and have swung between hard-fought, close games and some blowouts. Look for the T-Birds (0-3, 0-10) to play spoiler before the season is over though. The Wilson boys and girls look like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to fight for the league title and a run at the state tournament. The fifth-ranked boys (4-0, 7-1) have adapted quickly to a new-look lineup. Other than a disappointing loss to third-ranked Bellevue, the Rams look like they have what it takes to make some noise. The Lady Rams (4-0, 6-2) are at the top of the 3A Narrows and their two losses have been against top-ten 4A squads and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the end of it. Wilson will travel to topranked Bishop Blanchet on Jan. 2. There are four huge games in the next week that will shake-up the 3A Narrows. The Lincoln boys travel to Foss on Jan. 2. Wilson visits Lincoln on Jan. 7 and Foss travels to Wilson on Jan. 9. The Lady Abes visit the Lady Rams on Jan. 7.

important thing to you in your life right now and why? JJ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;My wife, Jen, and our two kids, Madelin (Madi, 8) and Fisher (Fish , 6) are very important to me, and all of my professional efforts are made with the desire to provide full and rewarding lives for all of us. I love to play golf and go fishing. I play guitar and a few other stringed instruments. Soccer has very much become a healthy focus in my life. The benefits of an organization like this reach far beyond a chance to play good soccer. The guys, the mutual sacrifice shared between teammates, the thrill of victory! I love it all and I hope I never grow up.â&#x20AC;?

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IN 2015 By Ernest A. Jasmin

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ast year, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Fleetwood Mac were among the big names to drop in on Tacoma in 2014; but already the New Year seems poised to eclipse the old with big events coming up featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, chart-topping pop and country stars and some of the biggest names in comedy. So, without further ado, here are 20 happenings you can mark on your calendar for the first half of this new year.

Cedric the Entertainer

8 p.m. Jan. 17, Emerald Queen Casino Cedric Antonio Kyles – a.k.a. Cedric the Entertainer – has been a comedic force for two decades, with a resume that includes appearances in the “Barbershop” flicks, “The Kings of Comedy” and on ABC-TV’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Housekeeping at his hotel might want to double up on rubber gloves, though, after his hilarious-but-gross cameo in Chris Rock’s new hit flick, “Top Five.” Tickets for his Tacoma stop are $30 to $75, but few if any remain; www.ticketmaster.com

Peking Acrobats

3 p.m. Jan. 17, Pantages Theater This Chinese troupe performs breathtaking feats rooted in 2,000 years of history and tradition - dazzling displays of contortion, flexibility and control, Tickets are $19 to $49 and are available through Broadway Center’s website, www.broadwaycenter.org.

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN. Willie Nelson, shown performing at the

Puyallup Fair at 2010, will headline the Emerald Queen I-5 Showroom later this month.

“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles”

7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Pantages Theater The longest-running, most successful Beatles tribute in the world will come to Tacoma, a spectacular multimedia event that will include “Hard Day’s Night,” “Come Together,” “Let It Be,” “Hey Jude” and other classics. Tickets are $29 to $85; www.broadwaycenter.org.

An Evening with Danny Glover

7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Pantages Theater Danny Glover – the actor best known for his appearances in “The Color Purple,” “Witness” and, of course, “The Lethal Weapon” series – was originally scheduled to appear in November, but the show had to be moved after he accepted a role in a new Diego Luna film, called “Mr. Pig.” Tickets are $19 to $49. There will also be a meet-andgreet before the show, at 6 p.m. Admission to that is $40; www.broadwaycenter.org.

Willie Nelson

8 p.m. Jan. 29, Emerald Queen Casino The Redheaded Stranger is a lot more gray these days, at age 81; but set staples “Always on My Mind,” “All the Girls I’ve Loved Before” and “Whiskey River” never get old. After hearing Toby Keith sing “I’ll Never Smoke Weed with Willie Again” at the Washington State Fair in September, we contemplated staking out one of Tacoma’s new pot shops in hopes of a chance encounter. Then we realized he probably travels with a pretty big stash of his own. Tickets are $65 to $175; www.ticketmaster.com.

Patton Oswalt

8 p.m. Jan. 30, Pantages Theater Patton has become one of America’s hottest stand-up comics, between voicing Remy in Disney’s “Ratatouille” and releasing popular comedy albums, “My Weakness is Strong,” “Finest Hour” and “Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time.” Tickets to his Pantages show are $38; www.broadwaycenter.org.

Adonis Puentes

7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Rialto Theater Sure, the President recently softened travel restrictions to Cuba; but you don’t have to travel that far to hear one of this generation’s most critically acclaimed salsa “soñeros.” Puentes – a Grammy and Latin Grammy Award nominee – will perform tunes from his latest album, “Sabor a Café,” with backing from his all-acoustic Voice of Cuba Orchestra. Tickets are $19 to $39; www.broadwaycenter.org.

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COUNTRY DIVA. Miranda Lambert will take over the Dome a few months after husband Blake Shelton.

Gabriel Iglesias

8 p.m. Feb. 6, Tacoma Dome There’s no doubt Iglesias is one of the most successful names in comedy; Forbes listed him at No. 9 on its list of top-earning comics after the host of Comedy Central’s “Stand Up Revolution” raked in $11 million in 2013. Now America’s favorite “fluffy” comedian is bringing his new, 70-stop Unity Through Laughter Tour to Tacoma. Tickets to see him at the Dome range from $35 to $65; www.ticketmaster.com.

Miranda Lambert

7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Tacoma Dome Lambert will take over the T-Dome just months after hubby Blake Shelton headlined there; and Tacoma’s men might want to be extra nice to their ladies before they get a

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THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE NO SUN FUN RUN

On Jan. 17 come rain, hail, sleet, or snow, the 5K No Sun Fun Run will take place no matter what weather our South Sound winter provides. The Nathan Chapman Trail provides a flat, paved, stroller friendly route.The run is non-competitive and is recreationally timed. All ages and abilities are welcome. A special 1-mile course is available for $5. A $20 day of event registration is available at the start/finish of the run at Heritage Recreation Center, 9010 128th St. E. in South Hill with check in starting at 7:30 a.m. and the run at 10 a.m. Info/registration: (253) 798-4177 or www.piercecountywa.org/parks.

TWO ALICE ROTHCHILD The Tacoma chapter of Jewish Voice for

Peace is bringing Alice Rothchild to Tacoma on Jan. 13 at King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., 7:15 p.m. for a showing of her film “Voices Across the Divide,” Set in the context of Alice being raised in an American Jewish Zionist home, the focus of the film is interviews with Palestinian Americans, most of whom were expelled in 1948 and/or 1967 and became refugees, and several of whom are the children of refugees. Hear more about her life during the Q&A after the film.

THREE INDOOR SOCCER Boys and girls ages 4-7 can play soccer inside with this Pierce County Parks and Recreation indoor soccer program. The

fee for the program is $45 per participant, register Jan 5-30. Registration, practices, and games are held at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW in Lakewood. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. For more information or to register call 253-798-4177 or on line at www.piercecountywa.org/ parks.

of a Chinese festival. Jan. 17, 3 p.m. at Pantages Theater. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org.

FIVE PRINCESS PARTY

FOUR PEKING ACROBATS Experience the spellbinding feats rooted in more than 2,000 years of history and tradition. The Peking Acrobats dazzle PHOTO BY TOM MEINHOLD with breathtakPHOTOGRAPHY ing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. Their feats include trick cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and daring maneuvers atop a pagoda of chairs. With stunning costumes and authentic music, this is family fun with the feel and pageantry

Princesses in training are cordially invited to attend this special party just for you on Friday, Jan. 9 from 7-9 p.m. The party is held at the Environmental Services Bldg., 9850 64th St. W. in University Place. The fee per participant is $13 and pre-registration is required by Jan. 2. For more information or to register call (.253) 7984141 or on line at www.piercecountywa. org/parks.

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VICCI MARTINEZ. Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite singer-songwriter will headline a benefit for Centerforce on April 18 at Broadway Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rialto Theater.

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QUIET STORM. Smokey Robinson thrilled Motown fans at the Emerald Queen Casino last year, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back at that venue next month.

few ideas from her rabble-rousing hits â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keroseneâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gunpowder and Lead.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Broken Heartâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; her Grammynominated hit, written by Mortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brandy Clark â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is also sure to be a set highlight. Justin Moore, RaeLynn and Jukebox Mafia will open, with tickets set at $36.75 to $51.75; www.ticketmaster.com.

Northwest Sinfonietta with Three Divas

7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Rialto Theater The three divas on display at the Rialto will be sopranos Megan Chenovick and Kristin Vogel and mezzo Melina Pyron. The concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; built around the works of Mozart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will also be the final show for music director Christophe Chagnard who will be leaving Northwest Sinfonietta after 23 season. Tickets are $20 to $60; www.broadwaycenter.org.

Smokey Robinson

8:30 p.m. March 6, Emerald Queen Casino At 74, Robinson made a case for being the sexiest senior citizen on Planet Earth last year as he got Emerald Queen patrons in the mood with a set that included â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quiet Storm,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tears of a Clown,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ooo Baby Babyâ&#x20AC;? and other Motown hits. Tickets for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show are $50 to $100 and going fast; www. ticketmaster.com.

Above & Beyond

7 p.m. March 21, Tacoma Dome Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljam Ă¤ki â&#x20AC;&#x201C; London-based trio better known as Above & Beyond â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will bring its psychotropic dance sound to the Dome. Fans will be excited to hear cuts from the new album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Are All We Need,â&#x20AC;? which will be released on Jan. 20. Tickets are $53; www.ticketmaster.com.

Amy Schumer

8:30 p.m. March 21, Emerald Queen Casino Schumer honed her chops on reality TV, finishing fourth on the fifth season of NBC-TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last Comic Standingâ&#x20AC;? and second on Comedy Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reality Bites Back.â&#x20AC;? These days sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known as the namesake for that networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hit show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inside Amy Schumer.â&#x20AC;? Tickets are $40 to $100; www.ticketmaster.com.

Maroon 5

7:30 p.m. March 28, Tacoma Dome And you thought Dan + Shay made Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ladies swoon in 2014. Just wait till they get a load of Adam Levine, the guy People Magazine dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;sexiest man aliveâ&#x20AC;? a year and change ago. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take a break from coaching on NBC-TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Voiceâ&#x20AC;? so he and his band mates can deliver â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Love,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moves Like Jaggerâ&#x20AC;? and other smash hits to the adoring masses. Magic! And Rozzi Crane will add support FREE Winter Health Fair with tickets ranging from $46.50 to $122; www. Hilltop Regional Health Center 1202 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma ticketmaster.com.

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Vicci Martinez

7:30 p.m. April 18, Rialto Theater Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite singer-songwriter will play one of her biggest shows to

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SASQUATCH! Hannibal Burress at Sasquatch 2014, several weeks before comments in his standup act lead to a deluge of rape allegations against comedian Bill Cosby. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup will be released next month.

date, a benefit for Centerforce, a nonprofit group that helps connect people with disabilities with work. Martinez is sure to perform material from her new album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live from Jazzbones 2,â&#x20AC;? and perhaps some of the experimental pop sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been working on with DJ Phinisey and members of Goldfinch. Tickets are $19 to $69; www.broadwaycenter.org.

An Afternoon with David Sedaris

3 p.m May 3, Pantages Theater The popular, Grammy Award-winning humorist and best-selling author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barrel Fever,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nakedâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Explore Diabetes with Owlsâ&#x20AC;? returns to Tacoma. Tickets are $29 to $85; www.broadwaycenter.org.

Tacoma Guitar Festival

9:30 a.m. May 17, Tacoma Dome This inaugural event promises to be a guitar fanaticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream with more than 150 vendor booths, musical performances and guitar workshops led by industry experts. Local musicians will be able to buy, sell or trade stringed instruments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just

guitars, but also mandolins, ukuleles and more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and related gear. Tickets are $10 and available through Ticketmaster.

Sasquatch! Festival

May 22 to 25, Gorge Amphitheatre Not many festivals can get away with selling pricey, four-day passes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $350 this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; months before the event, with not a single act announced. But Sasquatch is often more about the experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; soaking up the Columbia River Gorgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scenic vistas, dancing the night away to Boyz Noize â&#x20AC;&#x201C; than it is about the big names playing the main stage. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup included Queens of the Stone Age, Foster the People, M.I.A., De la Sol, Hannibal Burress and former Tacoma girl Neko Case. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be unveiled next month; www.sasquatchfestival.com.

Northwest Folklife

May 22 to 25 This event has showcased the evolving folk and ethnic traditions of the Pacific Northwest since 1972, and organizers are looking for performers to play this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, which is free to attend. Applications can be found online at www.nwfolklife.org.

Nickelback

7:30 p.m. June 20, Gorge Amphitheatre Nickelback is a little divisive, to say the least. But Vancouver, BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest rock export is still sure to pack the scenic Gorge, touring in support of its new album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Fixed Address.â&#x20AC;? Tickets are $54 to $74; www.livenation. com.

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CULTURE CORNER A field guide to the museums of Tacoma Part I Buffalo Soldier Museum

1940 S. Wilkeson St. Wed. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: www.buffalosoldierstacoma.org The museum’s mission is to educate, preserve, and present the history and outstanding contributions of America’s Buffalo Soldiers from 1866-1944 and the African American soldiers and airmen who fought in WWII 1941-1945. The mission is achieved through educational programs, historic research, youth outreach programs and exhibits. The museum creates and disseminates knowledge about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and their service and contributions.

Collins Memorial Library

University of Puget Sound 1500 N. Warner St Info: www.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/collins-memoriallibrary/ Collins Library hosts many exhibits and as a permanent collection of artwork.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: FortNisqually.org Fort Nisqually is a living history museum where volunteers and staff in period clothing, demonstrate the crafts of the 19th century and engage visitors in historic dialogue. Discover what life was like in the 1850s at Fort Nisqually, the region’s premier living history museum. This Hudson’s Bay Company trading post was the first non-Native settlement on Puget Sound.

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SNEAK PEEK. Wlise Konscek’s surrealist peep holes are one of the new Spaceworks installations that opened New Years Eve.

Five new Artscapes installations are currently on display in the old Woolworth storefront windows (corner of 11th & Broadway), and the Tacoma Post Office Building display cases (1102 A St.). The projects debuted during Tacoma’s First Night celebration on New Year’s Eve. The artists selected for this round include Barbara De Pirro, Jennifer Chinn, Elise Konscek, Anastasia Zielinski and a group exhibition titled “GENERIS 01T: ZIP CODE” curated by Susan Surface. This marks the 14th round of commissioned exhibitions brought to the public by Spaceworks Tacoma. Here are details on each installation: On the corner of 11th & Broadway, a large Woolworth window is bustling with golds, silvers, shimmering fabrics and shattered mirrors by artist Anastasia Zielinski. Since relocating to the Pacific Northwest, Anastasia has been focused on creating worlds through texture and color, transforming spaces with paper, fabric and found objects. She states: “I am more interested in producing an experience than a product. I understand the world through light, color, texture and surface and explore these elements equally in my work. I aspire to make work that instigates a moment of pause from the everyday and creates a sense of joy.” In the next window down, Barbara De Pirro displays an evolving installation comprised of a series of sculptural forms, each representing a metamorphosis, a transformation from the humble into the exceptional. As nature creates life cell by cell, so De Pirro creates these sculptures. Reclaiming hundreds of plastic bottles, she begins by hand cutting each into individual shapes; stitching, threading and weaving them together until a multifaceted, organic structure takes shape.

The pair of northernmost Woolworth windows on Broadway includes an interactive installation by Elise Koncsek inviting viewers to peek inside a series of glowing peepholes at the secret worlds inside. “Come take a sneak peek into my imagined worlds of surreality. Who lives here? Which way is up?” asks Elise. The Woolworth window facing Commerce Street features a group exhibition titled GENERIS 01T: ZIP CODE including text by Hozoji Matheson-Margullis, with photography by Evan Soto and Michael Vahrenwald. This exhibition is curated by Susan Surface, who recently organized a group show (Oct. 2014) in Brooklyn titled “GENERSIS 01b: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION” that intentionally included artists from Brooklyn and Tacoma. More information at www.generis.com. Finally, in the Tacoma Post Office Building display cases are vibrant abstract paintings and zoologically inspired drawings by Tacoma artist Jennifer Chinn. The paintings are from a series titled “My Dreams Are Blue” about which she states: “Dreams are ethereal; the harder I try to remember them the quicker they slip from my grasp. I may remember vague shapes or perhaps a theme, but in the end it is like reaching through water into a field of distortion for small bits of meaning and folly…and yet I always try…” The drawings are from a series titled “Micro Zoo” about which Jennifer states: “The zoo is a place we go to see the unusual. Elephants, tigers and bears surprise us with their exotic presence. MicroZoo turns scale on its head, magnifying micro terrestrial alien beasts for your viewing pleasure.” Current installations are on display through April 16. For further information visit: www. spaceworkstacoma.com/projects/installations.

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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

407 S. G St. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.rain.org/~karpeles/taqfrm.html Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum offers an ideal environment for the exhibit of original papers of historic importance. The primary sources of history displayed in the museum provide the means for increasing the cultural literacy of the population that the museum serves. Exhibits which are always admission free, are normally on display for three months at a time.

LeMay America’s Car Museum

2702 E. D St., Tacoma, WA 98421 Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.lemaymuseum.org America’s Car Museum (ACM) spotlights America’s love affair with the automobile. Featuring a nine-acre campus, with a four-story museum as the centerpiece, ACM is one of the world’s largest auto museums and attractions when it opened in June 2012. ACM is designed to preserve history and celebrate the world’s automotive culture. The spacious facility houses up to 350 cars, trucks and motorcycles from private owners, corporations and the LeMay collection which amassed a Guinness Book record of more than 3,500 vehicles in the mid-‘90s.

Museum of Glass

1801 Dock St. Wed.-Sat.,10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Info: museumofglass.org The Museum of Glass provides a dynamic learning environment to appreciate the medium of glass through creative experiences, collections and exhibitions.

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ROD MAN: A SUPER HERO OF COMEDY By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

First things first: It’s “Rod Man,” not Rodman, as some mispronounce comedian Rod Thompson’s alias. “It’s Rod Man, first and last name,” he joked last week, speaking in a laid back Atlanta drawl that might remind some of Outkast’s Andre 3000. “Yeah, I’m a superhero of comedy.” Rodman wasn’t a household name before he won the last season of NBC-TV’s “Last Comic Standing” but that may soon change. He has long been a staple of the national comedy circuit, known for his quirky, observational style and a unique, bewildered delivery. This month, he’s on the road in support of his new stand-up album, “That Good Funny, vol. 1,” and he’ll headline a three-night, five-show stand at Tacoma Comedy Club on Jan. 15, 16 and 17. In anticipation, he took a few minutes to talk about what he’s been working on since the show, his connection to that other Rodman; you know, the guy who may or may not have both Michael Jordan and Kim Jong-Un on speed dial. Then he explained why he’s on the warpath about baby bjorns. Here’s some of what he had to say. Tacoma Weekly: Until I learned your real name I always assumed your last name was just Rodman. When did people start calling you “Rod Man?” Rod Man: Since I started comedy (at Atlanta’s) Uptown Comedy Club in ’95. That was the name I signed up to go onstage ‘cause I used to wear these jerseys onstage all the time. I had a Dennis Rodman jersey. I had a Deion Sanders jersey. I had a Braves jersey, a Greg Maddux jersey. I just went with “Rod Man” ‘cause I was a fan of the Worm (Dennis Rodman’s alias) at the time. He threw on a dress and he went crazy and started dying his hair and all that craziness; but when he was a Piston I was like, “Ah, he’s a hustler. I like that.” TW: And you say you were a fan of the Worm. Rod Man: Yeaaah, the North Korea Worm, I don’t mess with that Dennis Rodman. But back in the Pistons days (with) John Salley, Isaiah Thomas, that was cool. I had a ’91 Bulls jersey, too. TW: Maybe they could send that Rodman to fix things over in North Korea. Rod Man: The hackin’ situation? I knew somethin’ was goin’ wrong when I seen him over there all the time. I said, “We gonna have problems with North Korea.” It’s only a matter of time ’til Kim Jong and them do somethin’. He was givin’ away

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COMIC RELIEF. Rod Man will appear at Tacoma Comedy Club Jan. 15 to 17. American intel, I believe. He knew everybody’s passwords. TW: It all starts with givin’ away the secret of the triangle offense, I guess. Rod Man: There you go. TW: So I’ve seen you over the years, and you’ve got one of the more distinct deliveries in comedy. How did you develop your stage personae? Or maybe that’s just an exaggerated version of how you talk. Rod Man: I think it is an exaggerated version of how I talk. If I had a microphone with me all day long you’d be like, “Aw, he really talks like that.” (He laughs.) TW: You kind of do. Rod Man: People always say, “Do you really talk like that?” I’m like, “Yeah, it’s my voice.” I’ve always been kind of a storyteller, so I call my comedy “that good, funny conversational comedy.” It’s just like bein’ at a barbecue or a cookout, I’m just among strangers. I’m up there observing things we all know about, like the self checkout (lane.) That’s like a big bit for me now. You know, we’re all employees at the grocery store now. TW: When did you first realize you were funny, and maybe you had a future onstage?

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Rod Man: I was a funny kid. … It was always something I knew, (that) I wanted to perform. I used to try to write songs, but I couldn’t sing. So that did not go well, and I would tape ‘em on this little cassette tape. My mama was like, “You need to have yo ass onstage.” I had seen Richard Pryor and George Carlin, Seinfeld and Bill Cosby and people on TV, but I didn’t know where to go locally to do it. Then ... I saw Chris Tucker on “Def Comedy Jam,” and he said he started in Atlanta. I started looking into Atlanta comedy clubs, and there was Uptown Comedy Club. TW: That’s where you’re from, right? Rod Man: Yes, yes, well hometown is Villa Rica, Georgia – the City of Gold. That’s a little further down the street, but I was raised in both of them – Atlanta and Villa Rica. TW: How old were you when you got started? Rod Man: I went to the comedy club ‘cause I wanted to impress my girlfriend at the time, so I went when I was like 18. They wouldn’t let me drink, but that was my hangout on a Tuesday night. So I watched before I went onstage. Then I think I

started at 21 goin’ real hard. TW: What was your standup like when you started out? Did you kind of gradually develop into what we see on TV? Rod Man: I always look at it like my comedy is still a work in progress. I’m not a finished product; but yeah, I think startin’ out I was super, super nervous. I still get nerves now, but as I look at some early stuff I’m like, “Man, I don’t even know how people understood me, ‘cause I don’t know what I’m talkin’ about right now.” (He laughs.) I was funny early, though. I knew I had something different to offer. I knew my voice was a little different, so I just wanted to develop that. TW: More recently, people watched you on “Last Comic Standing.” You’re a veteran but is there anything you learned or took away from that experience? Rod Man: What I took away was that the business of comedy is more than just gettin’ onstage. It’s working different disciplines, like we did improv. We did sketches, so you had to learn to work with other comedians. We had to write every day, so it helped my writing a lot. So I’m sharper now. I don’t get to talk to Jay Leno every day or Howie Mandel, so it

was a chance for me to see successful comedians at work, and what kind of wisdom and advice they have to offer us. I started on the urban side, but I always knew my comedy would play anywhere. So being on that show I knew (exuberantly) “I’m in America’s living room.” I had to take out certain things that may not play because you’ve got standards and practices on TV. You might say this word instead of this word. It just made me sharper, man, and more appreciative of the art of comedy. TW: What about your act that you’re bringing to Tacoma? What kind of stuff are you riffin’ on? And what can people expect if they’ve never seen you before? Rod Man: Well, I like the word riff ‘cause my comedy is jazzy. I always try to see what’s goin’ on in the city first and then just go from there. But if you like me on TV, you’re gonna really like me live. Just whatever’s goin’ on in the world. We might talk about North Korea. We might talk about how all these men are goin’ around with the little baby bjorns on now, lookin’ like man kangaroos. Are you noticin’ this? Are you a father? TW: No, I’m not. You won’t see me wearin’ one of those. Rod Man: Yeah, I’m not understanding this whole thing. It’s gotten out of control, and we need to get this back under control. You’re not pregnant, and that baby can be carried in your arms. TW: Just use your hands. Rod Man: Yeah, use your hands! You ain’t gotta let ya baby dangle like that with his feet all out. I seen a dude in the urinal the other day with the baby all on the front, talkin’ to the baby. I was like, “If that baby knew what you were puttin’ it through right now, it would not be happy with you.” TW: It would be offended. Rod Man: It would be totally offended! TW: What are you workin’ on, and what do you have comin’ up? Rod Man: We’re workin’ on the hour DVD special. So you’ll see parts of that when I come there, just gettin’ ready to tape that for next year. And also, part of winning the show was a development deal, so we’re workin’ on bringin’ a sitcom to TV, in your livin’ room every week. TW: Do you have a premise yet? Rod Man: I can’t really speak on it; but, yeah, we have a premise. We’re meeting with people who can help me with that premise, and hopefully we’re moving that premise forward ‘cause everybody’s on board. For information visit www. tacomacomedyclub.com or www. rodmancomedy.com.

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Rosa Clemente, black Puerto Rican community organizer, journalist and former Green Party vice presidential candidate, will speak at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at University of Puget Sound this month. The event, marking the university’s 29th year of honoring King’s legacy, will start at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Schneebeck Concert Hall on campus. The celebration is free and everyone is welcome. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bronx-born entrepreneur and hip-hop activist Rosa Clemente will headline a program including messages from Puget Sound community members, live music from members of the college’s Jazz Band and the presentation of the Keep Living the Dream Award to a student leader. Clemente, named one of the “Top 50 Hip-Hop Activists” by Red Eye Magazine in 2002, has been living up to that title for more than a decade. She has advocated for youth and justice on both sides of the microphone, covering Hurricane Katrina as a journalist and co-hosting the New York radio show Where We Live, as well as giving interviews to CNN, Democracy Now radio and National Public Radio. She has written for outlets including The Black World Today and The Final Call, and she has been quoted in Village Voice and The New York Times, among other media. “I am not Spanish . . . I am not Hispanic. My ancestors are not descendants of Spain, but descendants of Africa. I

define my existence by race and land,” she wrote in a blog featured in Huffington Post in 2013. “Being Black is my racial identity. . . . My Blackness is one of the greatest powers I have.” Clemente decries the chasm between Latinos and blacks and the antiblack sentiment in America that has contributed to this. She tries to draw communities together and to empower young people. She has presented at more than 200 venues on topics including “AfricanAmerican and Latino/a Intercultural Relations,” “Hip-Hop Activism” and “Women, Feminism and Hip-Hop.” A graduate of University at Albany, SUNY and Cornell University, Clemente was the vice presidential running mate of 2008 Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney in 2008. Earlier she developed the media consultancy and speakers bureau Know Thy Self Productions, which has produced three major hip-hop activism tours, with performers including rapper M1 of Dead Prez, activist Fred Hampton Jr., hip-hop singer Mystic and comedian Dave Chappelle. Clemente’s academic work as a doctoral student focuses on national liberation struggles in the United States. She is also currently writing a novel about the Young Lords civil rights movement in Chicago and the legacy of youth resistance. The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, Associated Students of the University of Puget Sound

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E-BOOKS AND E-READERS Mon., Jan. 5, 5-6 p.m. Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave. Discover the e-readers compatible with Pierce County Library’s e-book resources and learn to download and install the software needed to get started. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3306

SUMMIT OLYMPUS INFO SESSION Thurs., Jan. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. People’s Community Center, 1602 S. MLK Jr. Way Learn more about Summit Public School Olympus, a free public charter high school coming to Tacoma next fall. Applications are now open. Price: Free. Info: (253) 591-5321

IPAD BASICS FOR 50+ Tues. Jan. 6, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pierce County Library – Parkland/Spanaway, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Get answers to your questions about using your iPad and learn some tips to get the most out of it. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304

CELEBRATE RECOVERY NARROWS Thurs., Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m. Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, 7700 Skansie Ave., Gig Harbor Every person has some degree of a hang-up or habit, depression, shame, co-dependency, a chemical or behavior addiction and/or any other action that has an effect on relationships. Dealing with this can be hard, if not impossible on your own. Celebrate Recovery Narrows is a Christ-centered program and is a great place to come to find healing, support and acceptance while you work through the effects of these difficult challenges. Learn how the 12 steps can help you gain more freedom & joy in your life. Price: Free. Info: (253) 853-0291

RELAX, RECOUP, RENEW! Tues. Jan. 6, 7 p.m. Pierce County Library – Parkland/Spanaway, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. This event involves certified experts to discuss massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and the benefits of stretching. Complimentary chair massages available in limited quantity. Price: Free. Info: (253) 5483304 WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA Wed., Jan. 7, 6 p.m. Harmon Brewery & Restaurant, 1938 Pacific Ave. Every Wednesday night try your best

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HERB GODDESS HOROSCOPE Kerri Bailey is a horticulturist and a certified herbalist. She makes custom blends and consults at Ubiquitous Journey (www.UBJourney.com) on 6th Avenue. Kerri owns two businesses – the online herb store www.HerbalElements.net and a water garden store inside Alpine Nursery in South Hill (www.AlpineGrows.com) called The Pond Pad (www.ThePondPad.com). She writes blogs on gardening, ponds, natural health and herbal remedies and teaches classes through Free University (www.FreeUNW.com).

ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) Your new year starts off full of high fire energy, full of creative ideas and a long to-do list. Remember to keep your focus and be persistent in order to keep your fire fueled for the long term. Brainstorm and delegate to keep your bases covered at all times. This may be an eye-opening year.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) Deeper desires for material security and luxuries may motivate your ambitions for 2015. Because of this you attract others with like minds to you. With all of this magnetism guiding your destiny something special may happen that you create through a social network or business group.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) Exciting new changes are coming your way for 2015, which may even lead to a new career or life direction. Change may seem scary at times but know that it is necessary for growth, which is a good thing in itself. Zero in on your personal passions to bring your dreams closer to fulfillment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) 2015 will be a powerfully lucky year filling you with passionate energy to accomplish your deepest desires. You may experience increased levels of intensity and focus, enabling you to start and finish projects. Respect your physical limitations and take great care of yourself.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) Emotional relationships bloom in 2015 as you learn to cherish those most important to you. Excitement and passion fill the air that you bask in. Just remember to balance your responsibilities with desires. This captivating year may bring a new level of personal growth and maturity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Praise is warranted when it is due. This is the year that you will be acknowledged for your actions in your career and social life. Rewards and respect for hard work will be in the spotlight. Take care to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. A hidden truth will reveal itself.

CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) The new year starts out with an intensive focus on career goals and personal plans for long term fulfillment. Sometimes you may feel like a fish out of water by the challenging events that occur but your heightened sense of instinct and intuition will guide you more than ever before.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) This is the year when you learn to be your own best friend rather than your worst enemy. 2015 is also a year of great change or many minor ones. Trust your gut so you don’t go too far too fast, ruining the natural synchronicity. Look for important messages in dreams and coincidences.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) Are you feeling lucky? The power of the four elements will guide you through a fantastic and abundant new year. Earth gives you a practical approach, Water allows for sensitivity, Air develops diplomatic tactics and Fire ignites your passions. Be grateful and use these gifts wisely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) This is your year that you get control over your dominion. 2015 will be a year filled with lucky coincidences and unexpected good fortunes. Your public sector is on fire illuminating you into the spotlight. Many personal goals will be accomplished if you ask for help where it is needed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) This year will bring you opportunities to bring partners or family members together. You have a unique chance to make things “right” or into balance. Amplified good luck and fortune will come your way if you pay attention to messages. Travel is in your future so start making plans.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) Unexpected opportunities open doors for you in 2015. A bigger, better, new you is on the horizon. Be grateful for this transformation and all the good luck that will be coming your way. Remember to give yourself enough attention and to maintain a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.

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NOTICES TO: ROSETTA THOMAS In the Welfare of: M-T, L DOB:06/04/2014 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2014-0028 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an DISPOSITIONAL Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a DISPOSITIONAL Hearing on the 22ND day of JANUARY, 2015 at 9:00AM If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, 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.

TO: JADE WARD FOR THE MATTER OF: LANDRIE, CHRISTOPHER v. WARD, JADE CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-CUST-2014-0139 The Petitioner has filed a Civil Petition for Custody against the Respondent in this Court. Both the Petitioner and Respondent have the right to legal representation in this case. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. The Respondent must respond to this Civil Petition within twenty (20) days after being served. The Respondent must respond by serving a copy of a written answer on the Petitioner and by filing this written answer with this Court along with an affidavit of service. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, in the matter of which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter. YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Thursday the 28th day of January, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. for an Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. DATE: this 22th day of November 2014. TO: RYAN O’LOUGHLIN FOR THE MATTER OF: IN RE: M. O. CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-NC-2014-0195 The Petitioner has filed a Civil Petition for name change against the Respondent in this Court. Both the Petitioner and Respondent have the right to legal representation in this case. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. The Respondent must respond to this Civil Petition within twenty (20) days after being served. The Respondent must respond by serving a copy of a written answer on the Petitioner and by filing this written answer with this Court along with an affidavit of service. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, in the matter of which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter. YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Tuesday the 20th day of January 2015 at 10:30 a.m. for an Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. DATED this 15TH day of December 2014.

NOTICES TO: IWALANI MCCLOUD FOR THE MATTER OF: LAIRD, KELANI vs. MCCLOUD, IWALANI CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-DISS-2014-0155 COMES NOW the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, by and through its own motion, and orders the scheduled Initial Hearing set for the 8th day of January, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. be rescheduled to Thursday January 22, 2015at 2:30 p.m. due to Judge’s unavailability. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, in the matter of which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter. YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Thursday the 22th day of January, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. for an Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.

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VOLUNTEERS Math or Reading Help Wanted! Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers at Sherman Elementary School on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM. Tutors are also needed at Mt. Tahoma High School with Algebra in the Math Boot Camp on Monday or Thursdays afterschool. This program is designed to help students improve their math skills/grades before the semester ends on 1/23. Please contact Trisha Tracy @ 571-3843 or ttracy@tacoma.k12. wa.us for specific information. Build a Brighter Future. Help a Student Read Dedication and tireless efforts are making a difference in our community. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers or to assist in the Homework Club at Fern Hill Elementary School on Wednesdays from 4-

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Help Students Graduate. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 912 grade at Oakland High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, Basic Math and English Monday - Friday. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Leigh Butler @ 571-5136 or lbutler@tacoma.k12. wa.us for more information. A Student Needs You. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities

VOLUNTEERS In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 912 grade at Foss High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, English, Geometry and Trigonometry on Monday and/or Wednesdays. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Tiffynee Terry-Thomas @ 571-7380 or xx for details.

Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care Needs Volunteers Looking to have a positive impact on your community this year? Invest a few hours per week to support our patients and families. Read a book, listen to life stories, give caregivers a few hours to rest and renew. Apply your listening skills and compassion in a meaningful role as a Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care volunteer. Comprehensive training and on-going support are provided. Join our caring and professional team to change lives-especially your own. Training starts soon. Call 1—855—534— 7050 to learn more or log onto www.chifranciscan. org and click on Hospice and Palliative Care under “Our Services” Food Bank We are a local food bank on the east side of Tacoma, WA and are powered strictly by volunteers. We provide much needed food and other basic household items to people in need on a weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better. Donate as much or as little of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and we’ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Contact Enzi 253-212-2778. Volunteer Math Tutor Tacoma Community House is looking for volunteers to help adults improve their basic math skills. Classes are Monday through Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm. The commitment is for one class weekly but we would love to have your assistance any day if you are available. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or a kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information. Volunteer Classroom Assistants Looking for a rewarding experience? Help adult students improve their basic reading and writing skills. Classes are Monday through Thursdays 2:00-4:00 pm. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information.

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VOLUNTEERS Become a Senior Companion today! Volunteers help frail or disabled seniors stay in their own home and maintain their independence. Activities include running errands, providing transportation or simply being a friend. Hourly stipend and mileage reimbursement provided. Requirements: must be 55+, serve at least 15 hours a week and be low-income. Drivers are especially needed currently. For more info call Julie Kerrigan, Program Director: 1(800) 3358433, ext. 5686 Help furnish hope to those in need! NW Furniture Bank Volunteers needed. “NWFB helps restore hope, dignity and stability in our community by recycling donated furniture to people in need.” Tuesday-Saturday Truck

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Portland Ave Community Center Senior Programs We need a volunteer to host programs Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-12, & 1-2:30 pm at Portland Ave Community Center Senior Programs. Volunteer will be calling Bingo and doing some extreme crafting, gardening during spring & summer and into fall. If interested call Bonnie @ 253-2781475 Monday- Friday 8:30-4PM.

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“Ty” Ty is one sweet and handsome guy! He is a very loveable 12 year old lilac point who is hoping for a home where he has somewhere comfy and quiet to curl up. Ty does love attention once he is comfortable, and especially being scratched on his head- you can hear his deep purr right away. He is super soft and mellow and in the right home, he would make a perfect rainy-day companion. While unsure of his surroundings, he enjoys sleeping in his box with a big smile on his face, occasionally showing his curious side. Ty was surrendered by his owner who was unable to care for him anymore. We would love a home for him with someone to keep him company, but more important a home without young children.

Visit us at 2608 Center Street in Tacoma www.thehumanesociety.org

Metro Animal Services Pets of the Week 1200 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374 253-299-PETS www.metroanimalservices.org

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Classifieds Stephanie Lynch

HOMES

2711 Henry Road N

6711 36th St Ct NW, Gig Harbor

Duplex 14624 51st Av Ct NW

2212 N Ferdinand St Tacoma

We are now experiencing a sellers market which brings more money when selling your home. Call me today if you are thinking about selling for your free market analysis and learn how I will sell your home for the most dollar to you!

Let me help! Call today.

253.203.8985 www.stephanielynch.com President’s Award Recipient 2008-2013

REPRESENTING BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS Proven Results Experienced Integrity High Service Standards

FOR SALE BY OWNER: $164,444 4322 South G St, Tacoma 98418 4 bed, 2 bath, well cared for 1476 sq ft single family home s Breakfast nook made from real tree knot wood s Detached garage s Newly finished hardwood floors s New carpet throughout s Fresh paint s Fireplace pellet insert s Master bedroom w/ fully remodeled bathroom s Mother-in-law addition attached to back of house w/ full size bathroom equipped w/ full handicap safety bars. Separate entrance. s Quiet neighborhood close to schools, bus stops and zones, I-5 freeway

NEW CARPET

NEW PAINT

NEW FLOORS

NO RENT TO OWN, LEASE OR OWNER $5,000 CONTRACT!

Toward Buyers Closing Cost

253-678-0045 PROPERTY

PROPERTY

OLD TOWN $499,950 Amazing development potential with this unique Old Town property! City has given final plat approval for 4 lots on this prime 3 acre piece. Big views possible from all lots in this great neighborhood, tucked back & out of the way. Walk to the historic Old Town district with its coffee shops, wine bar & restaurants.; then stroll down to the waterfront & enjoy the gorgeous Puget Sound setting with walking paths, public docks, shoreline restaurants & more! MLS# 332653

Call Dave Peterson, Managing Broker at Better Properties N Proctor for more information. 253-222-8480 or davepeterson@betterproperties.com.

FOR RENT

North Tacoma Office Space for Rent. 800 sq. ft. Heat and Air Cond.Paid. 253-380-0805

CONDOS & HOMES NORTH TACOMA

TACOMA

630 N PROSPECT ST #1

2305 S 74TH ST #10

$875

$585

2 BED 1 BATH 750 SF. RENOVATED 2 BED CONDO HAS NEW APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERS, AND W/S/G INCLUDED

1 BED, 1 BATH 600 SF. UPPER 1 BED UNIT INCLUDES EAT IN KITCHEN, COVERED BALCONY, LAUNDRY ONSITE AND W/S/G

NORTH TACOMA

DUPONT

1006 N YAKIMA AVE #8

2085 BOBS HOLLOW LN. #B

$1395

$1350

2 BED, 1 BATH 870 SF. NORTH END CONDO HAS SS APPLIANCES, JACUZZI TUB, WASHER/DRYER AND COVERED PARKING.

3 BED 2.5 BATH 1377 SF. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME INCLUDES ALL APPLIANCES, NEW CARPET, ATTACHED GARAGE AND MORE

SPANAWAY

NORTH TACOMA

5708 209TH ST E

509 N YAKIMA AVE #206

$1395 3 BED, 2.5 BATH 1802 SF. STUNNING HOME HAS HUGE MASTERS SUITE, FAMILY ROOM, LARGE KITCHEN, FENCED YARD AND MORE.

$825 2 BED 1 BATH 950 SF. NORTH END SECOND FLOOR APT HAS ALL APPLIANCES, DINING AREA, $25 FOR W/S/G AND BASIC CABLE.

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Professional Management Services

HOMES

Manufactured Home. 48 X 24 Model “Cottage” by Silvercrest. Two bedroom, two bath. Nice dining area with built-in dining hutch and nice sized kitchen with lots of cabinets. Stove and fridge are like new. Washer and dryer included. New Heat Pump/air conditioner. Living room has beautiful new shades for the windows. New sunroom built on back of the home. Located in small, well-kept, 55-plus Mobile Home Park. Large lot with low monthly rental for the lot ($352.50). Wheelchair ramp for the front door. Home is very clean- move in ready.

253-536-1930

5414 S Junett St., Tacoma

Two separate living quarters- upstairs has 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen and laundry room; lower level has one bedroom, shower, toilet and sink, living room and large kitchen. Laundry possible on either floor (back porch main floor) or lower level. Great rental property or MIL unit or just a home with lots of space- you decide. Quick commute. New carpet, newer windows, Fresh paint, coved ceilings, electricity to garage with new openers. Welcome home.

MLS# 684398 $149,950

Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

3 Bed, 1 3/4 Bath. 1,356 sq ft. Open floor plan & vaulted ceilings highlight this handsome rambler on a park-like corner lot in Artondale. Kitchen features an island, new smooth-top stove & convection oven, tile countertops & bay windows. Family room with fireplace is perfect for entertaining as is the large deck & fenced backyard. The master suite, one of three newly carpeted bedrooms, has French doors to the deck and a remodeled ¾ bathroom. 30-yr roof installed in 2005. 10 mins to schools, shopping, recreation & SR-16 MLS# 573155 $257,500

Absolutely Charming, Mediterranean Style, custom built North Tacoma view home. Enjoy Commencement Bay view from Mstr Br balc. Inside feat. incl. Marble floor entry, St. Steel Appl, Gran. counttops, Cust. built Hickory cab. + Beaut. Brazilian Cherry hardwood floor, Bay windows. Mstr suite w/ FP & Lrg bath+steam shower, Cali closet. New Energy Efficient heating. Cent. vacuum, new paint in & out, new carpet, Finished Bsmt w/ kitchen. Close to Schools, Parks, Freeway, Hospitals & Waterfront. $623,000.

Gil Rigell Better Properties N. Proctor (253) 376-7787

Debbie Houtz Better Properties 253-376-2280

16 N SALMON BEACH $349,000 Welcome to this uniquely Northwest home in the waterfront community of Salmon Beach! Featuring main living area on the 2nd floor, the home boasts an amazing panorama stretching from the Narrows Bridge(s) to Pt Defiance. Open concept great room with living/dining/kitchen laid out with views like crazy! 1500 sq ft of deck space gives you lots of room for gardening, entertaining or just relaxing in the SW exposure, with spectacular sunsets, the Olympic Mtns, marine activity & wildlife galore... MLS# 690309

Call Dave Peterson, Managing Broker Better Properties N Proctor 253-222-8480 or davepeterson@betterproperties.com

10 N SALMON BEACH $409,950 3 bed, 1 3/4 bath. 1,650 sq ft. Welcome to the unique Salmon Beach community! You are literally minutes from the hustle & bustle of town, yet totally in another world. When you descend the stairway to “the beach”, your cares melt away as you breathe in the salt air & take in the sights & sounds of nature - whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, otters, seagulls, eagles, herons & more. Literally 12 hours of summer sunshine on your deck that enjoys southwestern exposure. MLS# 646183

Call Dave Peterson, Managing Broker and long-time Salmon Beach resident Better Properties N Proctor 253-222-8480 or davepeterson@betterproperties.com

3578 E F St. $105,000

1116 N. Jackson $214,000

7901 164th St E., Puyallup

Coved ceilings, hardwoods, large rooms, covered outdoor living space w/ gorgeous gas fireplace, trex decking & patio for entertaining. And the kitchen? Slab granite, walk in pantry, breakfast bar and dining area all adjoining the great room. HUGE bonus room upstairs, a den on the main AND the home backs to dedicated greenspace- no one will be building behind you... Gotta love the privacy.

MLS# 682588 $306,995

Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

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p Very clean duplex with mirror units- 2 bed, 1 bath each, both with individual washer/dryer in unit. Rents not at current value- seller is just super nice- great tenants- keep em or live in one side and rent the other or whatever you wish- it is your choice. HUGE lot- 3.81 acres.

MLS# 647460. $248,000 Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800 11717 10th Ave E

3 bed, 2 bath. Great air quality and “Green” building materials. Elegance at your feet with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout! Special touches include.. closet organizers in every closet, Manabloc Plumbing, Zero VOC paint. Eco-friendly yard with native plants and 2 car garage. Ideally located close to freeways, shopping...

MLS# 658008 $229,000

Better Properties N. Proctor Pam (253) 691-0461

Wonderful turn of the century home w/ lovely upgrades AND original charm: New underground power, sewer & waterlines w/ new plumbing, new panel & wiring in home. Soaring ceilings & built-ins add character. MLS# 526817. $258,000

Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

2001 N Cedar St.

Exceptional Craftsman lives beautifully. Welcoming front porch, beautiful hardwoods and classic built-ins. Stunning kitchen w/Granite, Viking stove and a Apron sink that steals the show! Lovely yard with Arborvitae trees that provide just the right amount of privacy to relax and rewind. New sewer line, panel and YES a 2car garage! Perfect location: short walk to UPS or Proctor. Great Schools: Lowell, Mason and Stadium. $480,000 MLS# 655057

Better Properties N. Proctor Pam (253) 691-0461

1617 N. Division Classic 1920’s craftsmen charmer in the heart of North Tacoma. Hardwood floors, Wood burning fireplace, formal dining room w/ French doors open to patio. Lots of windows & natural light, large kitchen, huge master bedroom suite with walk-in closet. New double pain windows, updated electrical, new icynene insulation, built in storage, unfinished 650 square foot basement with utility & laundry. Walk to restaurants, schools, parks. You will love being an owner in the historic GreyGables! MLS # 643110. $153,500

Heather Redal (253) 363-5920 Heatherredal@gmail.com

3007 N. 19th Tacoma

$399,000

HOMES

Affordable Comfort $45,000

CALL 253.922.5317

2 parcels : Build your dream home with a gorgeous view of Narrows Bridge and Puget Sound. The property is being sold as one to maximize the building envelope and open space but see what works best for you. Build on one lot, sell the other or build on the whole lot, there is so much opportunity here! (MLS # 612161) Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308

This home is completely remodeled and move-in ready with a massive, fenced backyard. U p d a t e d plumbing & electrical. New carpet, paint, moldings, doors. New kitchen with hickory cabinets, range, dishwasher. 12 by 14 covered deck. Huge Outbuilding for storage, alley access. ( MLS # 582500) Heather Redal (253) 363-5920 Heatherredal@ gmail.com

Sergio@ betterproperties. com

Beautiful Craftsman i w a l k i n g pr distance to Univ. w of Puget Sound. Completely ne remodeled. Hand scraped bamboo floors, renovated kitchen with custom granite counter tops and island, stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry & millwork throughout, formal living, dining room, den/study, butlers pantry. 3 bedrooms upstairs w/full master bath. Fin. basement features spacious family room/ full bath & utility area. New electrical & plumbing. ( MLS # 686944)

Heather Redal (253) 363-5920 Heatherredal@gmail.com

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 4008 S. Pine Completely remodeled w/over 200k in high end upgrades. 10 offices, private exits, shared executive conference room, kitchen w/dining area, lots of storage, and 15 parking stalls. One office could be used as apartment for out of state clients. ADA Accessible. Mall & 38th Street Exit.

MLS# 663155 Sergio Hernandez

$599,000 (253) 431-2308

Sergio@betterproperties.com

Businesses Opportunities 4 Sale with Owner Contract LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR RESTR./LOUNGE Business for sale. $189,000 & size, 4,100 sq. ft.

LAKEWOOD CAFE/LOUNGE Seller is very motivated, price is now $57,000

GIG HARBOR CHINESE RESTR., same owner 26 yrs., $50,000

SAME OWNER: BARTENDING ACADEMY OF TACOMA, Since 1959, Very profitable, Training provided.

Huge reduction

PORT ORCHARD, DOWNTOWN Food & Beverage, annual gross sales, approx. $1,300,000, excellent net. Owner selling real estate & the business for $850,000, terms avail., same location over 100 years.

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RICHARD PICTON or ED PUNCHAK

Another price reduction

TAVERN, w/cocktails, Pulltabs, Mineral Lake, Mineral, Wa., EZ terms, Seller Financing

253-581-6463 253-224-7109

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