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Kauai, we love you like a mango By Kathleen Merryman

Christmas a couple months ago. That begged the question: “Why aren’t you people everywhere here? You’re the ones with the polar vortex. How come you didn’t put an escape plan in place last June? Did you ever consider that you might not have a football team in the playoffs, and you might need to recover out of town? Or off the continent?”

Had you gone to any pool at any resort on Kauai last month, it’s a fair bet you would have found a Washingtonian there. “You people are everywhere,” one Midwesterner told me in the hot tub at Kapaa Shores around

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12TH MAN IN PARADISE. From Waimea Canyon to Hanalei Bay, you could find a wise Western Washingtonian in any clump of Kauai tourists.

Not that I actually said that. I’m almost ashamed I thought it. It was not, after all, in the Aloha spirit. If you are all Aloha, you don’t brag on your region’s superior vacation planning. If someone wants to cut a hole in a lake to fish instead of surf-casting at Kehaka, that’s fine. Baffling, X See KAUAI / page A5

Metro Parks gathers support for Eastside center STUDY UNDERWAY TRIBAL INPUT WANTED MODELED AFTER STAR CENTER By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

More than 75 community members attended an open house this month that focused on plans to build a state-ofthe-art community center on Tacoma’s Eastside. Metro Parks Tacoma officials started a feasibility study in October to find ways to build and run a community center in response to neighborhood residents who wanted a way to provide healthy, safe activities for local youth in the neighborhood. The study aims to address service gaps and community needs in the areas of health and recreation activities, social gathering spaces, and educational and cultural opportunities. The study is well underway and set for completion this spring through a partnership among the City of Tacoma, Metro Parks Tacoma, Tacoma Housing Authority and Tacoma Public Schools. The effort gained a rallying cry of sorts with the 2011 shooting death of Billy Ray Shirley, a teen from Tacoma’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 new, 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 the building will cost about $30 million X See EASTSIDE / page A5

ECONOMY IMPROVING EVER SO SLOWLY SHIPPING VOLUMES EXPECTED TO GROW BY 3 PERCENT

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ARIES March 21 – April 19 This year starts out full of festivities filled with friends and fun times. Your energetic partner sparks your fire! Things go well as long as they don’t get too competitive. The full moon in Capricorn on the 15th is lucky for you.

LIBRA September 23 – October 22 Enjoy your burst of popularity as you swing from partner to partner. This wildly creative and fun-filled time brings many social occasions. The Full Moon on the 15th is favorable for your career or work situation. Dress for success!

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SCORPIO October 23 – November 21 This will be an action packed, intense New Year. You do a lot behind the scenes, yet you are not as recognized as you would like. Keep up the good work. Rewards come in due time. The Full Moon on the 15th brings luck and prestige.

April 20 - May 20 Make a fresh start by letting go of old, bad habits. Start the New Year as you plan to finish it- intense, prosperous and full of growth. The Full Moon on the 15th could put you in touch with friends and family who respect you. GEMINI May 21 – June 20 Make only the resolutions you plan to keep, be intense and diligent. The Full Moon on the 15th may bring you money or that gift you have resisted asking for. Stop fidgeting, this year promises more stability and security. CANCER June 21 – July 22 The New Year keeps intense relationship sparks flying. The Full Moon on the 15th is very lucky for you, so try to look your best. Pamper yourself. Spend some time at the gym, spa or take a yoga or meditation class. LEO July 23 – August 22 It is an intense New Year, full of good intentions. You may find that lost item. Keep a low profile. Enjoy private moments. The Full Moon on the 15th finds your heart generous and kind. Indulge in random acts of kindness. VIRGO August 23 – September 22 This New Year’s scenario could bring in a changing partners dance. Don’t feel insecure, you have the power to make you and your partner happy. The Full Moon on the 15th could bring you an important new relationship.

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Pacific Lutheran University Economics Professors Martin Wurm and Neal Johnson will talk about the Pierce County Economic Index for the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s annual Horizon Forecast several times on Channel 12 in Tacoma and Channel 21 around Pierce County. The show will air: 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jan. 17; 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 18; 1 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 19; and 4 p.m. Jan. 20. The presentation is also available at TacomaChamber.org.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day provides an opportunity to reflect on human rights issues, and Tacomans are encouraged to join the conversation about racial equity on Monday, Jan. 20 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, room 315 and 316 (1500 Broadway in downtown Tacoma). Participants will discuss the following prompts: ¡ Imagine two years from now, what would have taken place for

Tacoma to be recognized for its effort to create opportunities for racial equity? ¡ What would you have contributed? “Six months ago 250 people gathered to discuss race relations following the Trayvon Martin verdict, and it seems fitting, as a we approach the anniversary of that case and reflect on Dr. King’s vision for racial equality, that we gather together to continue the dialogue,â€? said Victoria Woodards, City of Tacoma

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Center and Maddison 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 road riddled with holiness, 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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URBAN GRACE CHURCH HOLDS MLK EVENT Martin Luther King, Jr. Redeeming the Prophetic Vision Interfaith Service and Celebration will be held on Sunday, Jan. 19 at Urban Grace Church, 902 Market St., 2:30-4 p.m. Once again C. Rosalind Bell, local playwright, will be featured with a presentation of a newly created dramatic piece for the occasion. As well, music of the civil rights era will be featured. The event aims to recognize the prophetic vision of Dr. King with a program that has an edge of social justice in its message. On this, the eighth year of its existence, the celebration will honor Dr. King’s birthday with a keynote speech by Dr. Dexter Gordon, professor of African-American studies at University of Puget Sound. Awards will be presented for individual long-term service toward social justice. A reception will follow with a resource fair and refreshments. The event is sponsored by The Conversation, Associated Ministries and Urban Grace Church. The Conversation is a group of people who meet weekly. Seven years ago the planning committee for the event composed this statement: “Our mission is to recapture, reinvigorate, and redeem the prophetic vision of Reverend, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We want to present his vision with its sharp, searing insight with the context of everyday life, in contrast to what we see as an ongoing effort to render it as benign, anemic, antiseptic, allusive, and static. We want to bring it back to the streets, to the people, where it started, where it belongs.� For more information visit www.conversationtacoma.blogspot.com or call the church at (253) 272-2184. LAKEWOOD HOLDS 11TH ANNUAL MLK CELEBRATION Lakewood’s 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be held on Saturday, January 18 at the Sharon McGavick Conference Center from 10 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to attend the celebration. Admission and parking are free. The theme for this year’s celebration is “The Dream Begins, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.� The event features a wonderful variety of talented performers to include: The Total Experience Gospel Choir, The Prairie Bells, trumpeter Morris Northcutt, the Lakes High School Choir, the Chang Hee Suk drummers, the Grace Chapel Choir, the Freedom Dancers and many more outstanding performers! There will also be a reading by the winner of the Clover Park School District Martin Luther King essay contest. Welcome remarks will be given by the Mayor of Lakewood. Featured speaker is Dr. Nancy Bristow, Professor of History, University of Puget Sound. Additional guests include representatives and displays from the Buffalo Soldiers Museum, the Philippine Scouts and the Tuskegee Airmen. Mark Jan. 18 on your calendar and be sure you don’t miss this outstanding event of music, dancing, song, history and more. For more information contact Jo Ethel Smith at (253) 584-4673 or Dennis Higashiyama at (253) 589-2489. The Sharon McGavick Conference Center is located at the Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd., Lakewood. ;,4769(9@ /64,3,:: *(47 7,940;;05. 796*,:: 79676:,+ The City of Tacoma Planning Commission is seeking public comment on proposed land use regulations concerning a Temporary Homeless Camps Permitting Process. The proposal would amend the Tacoma Municipal Code, Chapter 13.05 Land Use Permit Procedures and Chapter 13.06 Zoning, to add regulations for a permit review process for temporary homeless camps run by religious organizations. A public hearing by the Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 1st Floor of the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St. Public input is welcome at the hearing and/or in written comment by Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. State law, RCW 36.01.290, grants broad authority to religious organizations to host temporary homeless camps for individuals experiencing homelessness on their private property. The City of Tacoma has not had a religious organization propose such a camp since the state law passed in 2010, but wants to have regulations in place should this occur in the future. The proposed amendment would regulate temporary homeless camps to protect general public health and safety as well as the safety of camp residents. For more information, please visit www.cityoftacoma. org/planning and click on “Temporary Homeless Camps�, or contact John Harrington, Planning and Development Services, at (253) 279-8950 or jharring@cityoftacoma.org. TACOMA AND FUZHOU WIN AWARD Tacoma and Fuzhou have won Sister Cities International’s 2014 U.S.-China Sister Cities Award in the “Economic Development� category. The U.S.-China Sister Cities Awards recognize the accomplishments of outstanding U.S.China sister city programs and their contribution in building strong people-to-people ties between the two countries. Since signing the sister city agreement in 1994, Tacoma, Washington and Fuzhou have conducted frequent economic and trade exchanges. During the years, Tacoma has sent many trade delegations to attend the annual Cross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade in Fuzhou. Fuzhou has also sent delegations to attend the various economic and trade events in Tacoma, like Tacoma World Trade Expo and Tacoma Business Exhibition. The Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government, the City of Tacoma, and the Port of Tacoma also came together for the Fuzhou-Tacoma Pilot Trade Project. A joint U.S. and Chinese judging panel selected Tacoma and Fuzhou as the winners from a competitive pool of U.S.China sister city program applicants. The U.S.-China Sister Cities Awards are awarded in

Deputy Mayor. “Racial equity and human rights are important issues for us to discuss and examine as a community.� The conversation will be facilitated by the City of Tacoma Human Rights Commission, Tacoma Urban League, Black Collective, Tacoma Ministerial Alliance, and the NAACP. Attendance is limited to 200 people. Free holiday on-street parking is available. For more information, contact Diane Powers at dpowers@ cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5042.

several categories including Best Overall, Longest Relationship, Community Involvement, Youth, Arts & Culture, Economic Development & Trade, Most Innovative, and Outstanding Individuals. Award winners will be honored at a special Awards Ceremony on March 27 during the 2014 U.S.-China Sister Cities Conference, in Washington, D.C. The Conference, jointly hosted by Sister Cities International and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, will bring together hundreds of business leaders, government officials, and citizen diplomats from the U.S. and China. The Honorary Host Committee for this Conference includes General Colin L. Powell, as well as several Governors, Members of Congress, and Mayors from around the country. Conference sessions will provide exciting opportunities for U.S. and Chinese cities to learn about strengthening exchanges and business engagement through informative sessions from industry leaders. For more information on the 2014 U.S.-China Sister Cities Conference, visit www.sister-cities.org/USChina.

/630+(@ +<0 ,5-69*,4,5; 5<4),9: (9, 05 The results are in from the recent Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DUI enforcement campaign conducted from Nov. 27, 2013 through Jan. 1, 2014. In Pierce County, 389 motorists were stopped and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), and statewide, law enforcement officers arrested 2,723 drivers for DUI. Last year in Pierce County, during the same time period, officers on routine and extra patrols arrested 543 people for DUI. In Pierce County, the Bonney Lake, Fife, Fircrest, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, Sumner, Tacoma and University Place Police Departments, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department and the Washington State Patrol participated in the extra DUI patrols, with the support of the Tacoma-Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force. The extra patrols were funded by a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. The holiday season is an important time for these patrols, given the number of holiday festivities that often involve alcohol. These and all extra patrols are part of Target Zero – striving to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. For more information, visit www.targetzero. com. Additional information on the Washington Traffic Safety Commission can be found on the website, www.wtsc. wa.gov. .,; /,37 >0;/ (--69+()3, *(9, (*; Need help enrolling in affordable health insurance? Washington State certified in-person assisters will be available to help walk you through the enrollment process at these times and locations: Lakewood Pierce County Library (6300 Wildaire Rd. S.W.), Jan. 30, 1-5:30 p.m., call (253) 548-3302 to register Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library (13718 Pacific Ave. S.), Feb. 4, 2-6 p.m., call (253) 548-3304 to register South Hill Pierce County Library (15420 Meridian E.), Feb. 11, 2-5:30 p.m., call (253) 548-3303 to register University Place Pierce County Library (3609 Market Pl. W., Suite 100), Mondays on Jan. 13 and 27; Feb. 3, 10 and 24; March 3, 10, 17 and 24; 4-6 p.m. and Thursdays on Jan. 16, 23 and 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27; March 6, 13, 20 and 27; 4 - 6 p.m., call (253) 548-3307 to register. These free events are made possible through a partnership with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and Pierce County Library System. Find more information at www.piercecountylibrary.org, search site: ACA *644<50;@ *655,*;065: .9(5; 2,,7: 20+: :40305. Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children (LDCC) in Parkland is doing their part to make a positive impact in Pierce County for low-income children with unmet dental needs. Thanks to a grant from Pierce County Community Connections, as many as 4,000 additional children will have access to regular dental care at the Parkland clinic’s updated facility. LDCC received $350,000 of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds from Pierce County for the capital improvements. With offices in Parkland, South Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Bremerton, LDCC clinics provide affordable dentistry services and educational programs for children of low-income families. “We are thankful for the funding award from Pierce County,� said Mary S. Jennings, DDS, Dental Director at the Parkland clinic. “The expanded office will help us serve even more children.� The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides CDBG funding to Pierce County. Community Connections administers funding through a competitive process, accepting applications, making awards to qualified projects, and monitoring projects throughout the process. “The Federal funding is key to making improvements to housing and expanding opportunities for low-income residents,� said Corey Lew, Housing and Community Development manager. “Our investment in Lindquist Dental is an example of how we can use CDBG dollars to make an impact in Pierce County,� he stated. LDCC has served the Puget Sound region for 77 years. In 2012, LDCC provided approximately 34,000 patient visits throughout the organization. The expanded Parkland clinic will be able to offer 9,000 additional dental appointments annually for children ages 0 thru 18. “We never turn a child away because they can’t pay for our services,� said President and CEO Carolyn McDougal. “With help from Pierce County and our other dedicated partners, we can continue providing healthy smiles to Puget Sound children in need.� For more information about LDCC visit www.lindquistdental.org. To learn more about CDBG funding and other programs offered by Pierce County Community Connections, visit www.piercecountywa.org/cc.

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Long-haul driver Lester Harvel had just dropped a load off in Tacoma on May 14, 1991 and was headed south on DAVID ROSE I-5 near Kalama when his semitruck crashed into another one that had stopped for some road-

way construction. Harvel, 26, was burned in the crash beyond recognition and so was his passenger, a woman who has never been identified. Over the next 23 years, WSP detectives have worked to learn who she was. For almost a decade, Detective Greg Wilcoxson has spent a decade on the case and says, “We do not believe that he X See REMAINS / page A5

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You would have to be living under a rock, presumably from a broken up city road, to not know that Tacoma has issues with street repair. With Proposition One’s failure last fall, it’s looking like it will be a long time before roads get their due repairs. Many Tacoma residents, like North 27th Street’s Paula Varner, are fed up with the poor condition of their neighborhood roads. “As a taxpayer, never is a long, long time to wait,� she said. Varner, who has lived on the same stretch of road between Lawrence and Warner for 30 years, said she has never seen the city do any serious work on her street. About 15 years ago, an old neighbor, Jose Collazo, would go around town to find road repair crews. After begging to get materials from them, he would return to the neighborhood to repair potholes himself. “Very quietly, our street just sort of stayed repaired,� Varner said. However, after Collazo passed anyway, no one picked up the slack and the road fell into serious disrepair. “It has more pieces than a sophisticated jigsaw puzzle,� Varner said in a letter to the Tacoma Weekly. About a year ago, being fed up, Varner called the city asking about road repairs. She said she

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was told that due to the makeup of her street, probably nothing would ever happen with it due to the costs. She said she was then told to call the North End Neighborhood Council because she was told they had access to grants. She said that when she called the council, she was told they in fact don’t have access to grants and suggested Varner and her neighbors pool their funds to repair the streets themselves. “I don’t have to ask my neighbors how they feel about that. I don’t take it as very

friendly, either,� Varner said. The city has constantly shown up to repair potholes. However, the holes just return, wider and worse off than before. “I don’t remember it ever being surfaced or an attempt to make this whole street much better, other than a little patch here or there, then usually three or four weeks or a month or two later, all the patches have broken out,� Bryan Phill, another resident of the street for the past 30 years, said. While Proposition One

promised to repave certain roads, Varner’s street was not on the shortlist for repair, meaning that pass or fail, the condition of the street would not change. Elaine Lemke, a resident who has been a part of the neighborhood since 1956, cannot remember any work being done on the road. “The only work that’s ever been done has been filling holes,� Lemke said. To make matters worse, Varner’s street is extremely narrow, with not enough room for parking. Furthermore, larger trucks, which can barely fit through the road, use it as a shortcut to get to main streets, tearing up the road even more. The narrow street, busy traffic and poor condition of the road combine to create a situation that worries the entire neighborhood. “Motorcycles or small children on bicycles, if some of these [potholes] were hit, I’m not saying you’ll fall in and never be seen again, but serious damage could be done,� said Caroline Frye, leader of the block watch in Varner’s neighborhood. While Varner’s street is not on the list of road re-pavements for the 2014 year, the neighborhood is hoping that the squeaky wheel will get the grease. “As a neighborhood, not just one person but the whole neighborhood, we need to contact councilmen and women,� Varner said. “Hopefully it won’t take until they get tired of us.�

locals, because they face drunken driving charges on top of their splitting headaches. That is the official tally from the increased DUI patrols around Pierce County between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day that included officers from the Washington State Patrol, Pierce County Sheriff ’s Department, Bonney Lake, Fife, Fircrest, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, Sumner, Tacoma and University Place. The added patrols were part of the state’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Drunken driving charges not only increase insurance rates but tally thousands of dollars in court costs, fines and attorney fees of about $10,000. Robbing is never a good idea, but sometimes robbers have bad luck on top of their poor decision making. Such is the case with one robber who approached a man and his friend along the 900 block of Upper Park Street. At first he stole cigarettes, put a gun against the victim’s chest and demanded his valuables. Instead of his wallet and watch, the victim punched the robber in the face. The man was later able to identify the robber, who now faces a list of charges as well as a sore jaw. The gun turned out to be a .380-caliber semiautomatic pistol that had been reported stolen. Compiled by Derek Shuck

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n a hot and sunny Aug. 28, 2011, an historic event took place in Tacoma that did real justice to Pierce County’s honored legacy of being the car cruising capitol of the Northwest in the fabulous ‘50s. It was the 60th reunion of the guys and gals who made Busch’s Drive-In their second home back in those carefree days, and their coming back together more than half a century later brought out a record attendance of 238 participants and thousands of spectators. Row upon row of glistening vintage vehicles sparkled in the sunlight at Griot’s Garage, as owners/collectors brought out their best for all to see and admire. Lincoln High School also had a special place in spirit among all the goings-on, with its former students there in force to take their rightful place in the storied annals of Busch’s Drive-In. It was they who made the drive-in the center of West Coast cruising known throughout the land, and it is also they who are helping to bring this history back for current and future generations to get involved and take pride in. It was due to the efforts of organizer Walt Kaplin, Tacoma native and long time sports and vintage vehicle activist (and of Stadium High’s class of ’54) that the reunion was such a success. Now he’s busy planning for this coming August, when Tacoma will again be at center for many festive vintage vehicle events happening for all of Pierce County. On Nov. 25, 2013, Mayor Marilyn Strickland signed a formal proclamation Kaplin wrote declaring August 2014 to be Vintage Vehicle Appreciation Month. It states, in part: â€œâ€Śwe encourage all community-based organizations, religious communities, civic organizations and government agencies to utilize this month to raise awareness of our rich vintage vehicle history and its positive impact on the community.â€? (See proclamation at right.) “This is a first for our beloved city, thanks to Mayor Strickland,â€? a grateful Kaplin said, adding that in the coming months he would be announcing some of the special

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T-TIME. (Top) Marty Pendress (left) has been

working on the Model-T since last May in the hopes of helping teach Harold Feaster (right) how to drive it. (Bottom) The restored Model-T is nearly identical to the one from Feaster’s childhood, even matching the color. By Derek Shuck Derek@tacomaweekly.com

activities and events planned for the month. The Busch’s reunions have come together every year since that first one in 2011, and the day before the 63rd annual reunion this past August, Kaplin announced the establishment of the Pierce County Rod & Custom Car Association and Pierce County Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame. The advisory board/ committee is made up of what many consider the best of the best in Tacoma’s vintage vehicle history: Kaplin, Ken Bradford, Gary Dinwiddie, Bob Jasper, Chuck Johnson, Vern LaCourserie, Jr., Jimmie Olson, Dick Page, Harry Schaffert

and Jim Walden. Together, these men have more than 600 years of collective experience in the hobby. While at the 2011 Busch’s reunion, this reporter (with Kaplin’s invaluable assistance) met some of these legends – Page, a longtime custom car builder; Jasper, a multi-talented upholsterer; and Johnson, who was president of Tacoma’s oldest car club, The Toppers of Lincoln High School founded by Chuck Traaen in 1951. Founders Jimmy Olson of the Kings Men and Jim Walden of the Demonos car club were generous with their time and comments. In fact, the reunion X See AUTO / page A5

For the past 15 years, Clover Park Technical school students have had the opportunity to help restore a 1927 Model-T. Being a project for so long, the car has become a mainstay in the restoration program’s garage. An oddity in a garage full of newer cars, the antique served as a side project for over 100 students throughout the years, until today. With help from the Tacoma Model-T Club, the project that has been 15 years in the making should be completed within the week. The car was donated by Harold Feaster, who graduated from the Clover Park Technical College in 1947, where many of the skills he learned in the vocational program came in handy during his time in the National Guard. In repayment for these valuable skills, Feaster donated the car to the school in the name of Dr. Fred Miner, the person responsible for the creation of the Clover Park Technical College and one of Feaster’s instructors while going through the program. Model-Ts hold a particular soft spot in Feaster’s heart, having fond memories from riding in the car with his uncle in Missouri as a child. “I just wanted to give Clover Park some experience in Model-Ts,� Feaster said. Purchased for around $350, the car arrived in boxes to the school, where current instructors Wayne Bridges and Greg Richards quickly got to work on it with the intention of one day teaching Feaster how to drive the car. With delays, hiccups and finances getting in the way, the car has slowly come together over the past 15 years, with more than 100 students putting thousands of hours of work into the car. The instructors thought they were ready to start it last May, but learned some unfortunate news from a member of the local Model-T club, Marty Pendress, who revealed the car wasn’t quite as ready as they had hoped. “We could not have gotten it done without Marty’s help,� Bridges said “We would have started it and it would have destroyed itself.� Luckily, Pendress was more than willing to offer assistance, and since then has helped restore the car to near completion. The Model-T Club has also chipped in with donations, paying for all the glass on the vehicle and the exhaust manifold. With the manifold recently replaced, Feaster may be given a chance to drive the Model-T very soon, provided Bridges can teach him how to drive the car. “This car does not drive like a normal car,� Bridges said. “The first Model-T that I drove I actually crashed it into my garage door.� With the completion of the project, the staff of Clover Park hopes Feaster will be able to drive the car in several local parades, showing off the hard work and history of the program. Bridges and Richards are both Clover Park alumni, making the project one that hits close to home for the school including that the car was even purchased from one of Bridges’ old instructors. Once completed, the car will remain with the college as a showcase for the school’s restoration program. “A lot of history here, just in Clover Park’s educational program,� Feaster said.

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was dating her, reason being he had a girlfriend back in the Missouri area to our understanding.� Harvel started his trip in Missouri and somewhere along the line picked up the unauthorized passenger. She was buried in an unmarked grave at the Longview Memorial Park and Cemetery in Cowlitz County. Investigators say some clues at the scene of the accident indicate she may have been Native American. On Jan. 8, after a blessing from Puyallup Tribe Cultural Director Connie McCloud and other Puyallup tribal members, and financial support from Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County and Washington’s Most Wanted, her remains were exhumed in hopes of getting DNA from her bones. This could lead to her identity and to a family who has likely been looking for her all this time. Det. Wilcoxson says, “This is somebody’s sister, somebody’s daughter who has been unidentified now for over 20 years as a result of a motor vehicle collision and the Washington state patrol would like to identify who this person is so we can notify the family.� The remains will now begin an arduous journey, stopping first in King County for facial reconstruction by a forensic anthropologist then moving on to the University of North Texas for DNA extraction and entry into several databases in hopes of finding a match or a relative. “Once the facial reconstruction is complete, we hope to get that picture and information out to as many people as we can,� said WSP Detective Sergeant Moate. “Although this was not a criminal case, we were determined to identify this young lady and do everything we could to get her home. We are hoping this is the final step toward that goal.� According to Pierce County Detective Ed Troyer, “With this new technology we will do more of these in the future to help families find closure.�

W Kauai From page A1 but fine. But that woman was correct. We were everywhere on the Garden Island, and probably still are. We of the Great Northwet (CQ) shift onto Kauai as if it were our second home, the one with ‘ulu and mango trees in the yard instead of apples. ‘Ulu, in case you were wondering, is breadfruit. The trick is to let it ripen until it falls off the tree, nab it before the bugs do, then eat it when it is soft. The scientists at the Breadfruit Institute on Kauai think it may solve world hunger. I think it makes lots of ants happy, and that the Koloa Rum Co. should try to distill it into vodka. Kauai, like our green and fertile land, is all over the farm-to-table trend, with microbreweries, restaurants that list the farms and towns where their greens, lamb, fruit and beef grew up. People arrive half an hour early for the farmers

markets, and the farmers are staging more markets to meet the demand. We recognize that exercise in sustainability, honor it with our tourist dollars and build daydream schemes that convert us into locals. We test out the other islands, but we come back to Kauai, our sweeter, slower county (CQ) cousin, the one who, as Tony the gardener said, leaves the light on for us. It’s not that the island is free of care. It has plenty. Our children and grandchildren live there, and tell stories of treacherous landlords, expensive everything, battered vehicles, fickle tourism, neighborhood druggers and big rains. The island can kill you without any human help at all – the coconut to the head, the rip tide, the slippery rock, the flash flood. But it is drenched in Aloha, the culture of getting along in a place where the only way out is an airline ticket. If you make trouble on Kauai, you’re going to get caught, or at least earn

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and could be funded in part through a parks bond if plans move forward as well as through partnership contributions and grants. Talks are also in the works to see if the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is interested in participating in the funding partnership since it is located just outside of the Puyallup reservation land and would serve many Native Americans in the community. “I think that they should be part of this process,� Tacoma City Councilmember Marty Campbell said. 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 in South Tacoma Way, the proposed facility would be home to a collection of offerings as well as provide a community gathering place. “It will be a very extensive complex,� Campbell said. 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 all depends on funding not only for the construction of the building but also the ongoing operational costs. “It is really about sustainability,� Metro Parks Project Manager Shon Sylvia said. “We want to look at this comprehensively so we know up front what everything will cost and what is needed in that community. It is certainly part of our strategic plan to have a center in that area.�

the stink eye. So you try not to make trouble. You try to make friends. You cherish the best of your friends as ohana – family. You cultivate patience and practice planning. You are nice, even to strangers. And you pick a mellow soundtrack. Like the one-bridge Tacoma Narrows, Kauai is a guaranteed traffic jam twice a day. At the choke points it switches from three to two lanes and sticks. You can wait so long so often that you can begin to recognize the inmates gardening, playing volleyball or having a picnic at the county jail, which is barely fenced. The cars aren’t going anywhere, and neither are the prisoners. The radio suits the situation. Rent a car, and the music is almost always set to Island 98.8, an ambling mix of slack key, reggae and ska. “Trust in God and Listen to Your Mama,� The Shival Experience sings about twice an hour. Otherwise, you’ll end up in that situa-

tion, playing volleyball. If you don’t heed the “No Ice in Paradise� song, you might end up in the tough jail, by the courthouse in Lihue, or worse, in a contract prison in Texas. If you stay good, you could get Kauai’s most steady job, on the Kuhio Highway’s three-lane stretch: Picking up the traffic cones that create two northbound lanes for the commute, then, later in the day, switching them to make the two southbound lanes. Nobody honks. If you are waiting to enter the road, someone will let you in, and you’ll return a shaka wave. It’s a small island. If you’re mean to a motorist,

PCEI will grow by 1.8 percent in 2014, following growth by about 2.5 percent in recent years. The growth will be fed by an increase of 4,600 jobs. That compares to the addition of 3,900 jobs in 2013. Those jobs will drop the local unemployment rate to 7 percent, down from its high of 11 percent in 2010. The local employment levels at the end of 2014 will be roughly what they were in 2006. The trickle down effects of those jobs will bring increased retail spending, which is predicted to grow by about 4 percent. That level of spending will total about $5.9 billion in 2009 comparative dollars and be down from the retail high point in 2007, when spending hit $6.4 billion. More jobs and higher spending don’t directly translate into high paychecks however, since personal income, which grew by 2.2 percent in 2013, will only grow by 1.9 percent in 2014. But the cumulative, slow pay increase will bring per capita income past its pre-recession peak. A solid indication of the strength of the local economy can be found on the tideflats, since trade activities make up 43,000 family-wage jobs in Pierce County and 113,000 jobs across Washington. Terminal operations in Tacoma provide a gateway to Asia and Alaska for everything from retail items to automobiles. Total container volume grew by about 8 percent in 2013, but is expected to be flat through 2014, with just 3 percent growth driven largely by automotive imports, according to the Horizon forecast.

you might run into them on the way back up or down. You don’t want that rep. You want to be like the big man with two little dogs in a white Ford pickup. He saw us trying to stuff a new Schwinn beach cruiser into a small rental car in the Kmart parking lot. “Want me to take that for you? Where you going?� He asked. “The dogs are barking ‘cause they like you.� We were headed north. He was headed south. He left with our thanks then circled back. He’d take it north for us after his errand, he said. We would have taken him up on it but we got the handlebars in as we were about to say yes, and mahalo.

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There was a new story, like a kukui blossom, every day. The Foodland checker, the librarian, the massage therapist, the Cap’n. Andy’s pitchman, daughters’ friends, all living aloha, all treating us as ohana, all inviting us to return the attitude. “Drop Baby Drop� was our radio soundtrack from Kapaa to Wailua to the airport at Lihue.�I love you like a mango,� The Manao Company sang. We believed them, and grinned like pineapples. We of the chilly Northwest have a lot to learn from Kauai’s warmth. That’s why so many of us keep going back for refresher courses.

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TOP UPCOMING MATCHUPS GIRLS BASKETBALL

Jan. 20 – Wilson vs. Cleveland 12:30 p.m. – Bellevue College Rams look for revenge at King Holiday Hoopfest after last year’s loss.

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Jan. 22 – South Kitsap @ Wilson Tower Lanes – 3 p.m. Rams get tough test against Wolves, who sit at 10-0, before postseason.

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Jan. 24 – Curtis @ Todd Beamer – 7 p.m. The second meeting in two weeks between SPSL 4A South contenders.

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Jan. 25 – Tacoma City Championships 9 a.m. – Bellarmine Prep High School Bellarmine Prep plus five Tacoma public schools battle it out.

LINCOLN’S QUICK STARTS WIN OUT OVER WILSON Abes’ highly-ranked wrestlers shine

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Fletcher (top), pictured at the regional meet last year, moved to 16-2 on the season with a win over Wilson’s Cole Hansen. By Jeremy Helling jeremy@tacomaweekly.com

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DRAWING CONTACT. (Top) Wilson forward Alphonso Anderson (10) drives toward the rim as Foss’

Roberto Gittens tries to deny him. (Left) Wilson’s Jamal Welch (left) gets a hand up as the Falcons’ Sam Dabalos-McMahon (10) tries to put up a shot. (Right) The Rams’ Keun Thompson (22) tries to get past Foss forward Olashawan Miller. By Jeremy Helling jeremy@tacomaweekly.com

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ilson has the target on its back, and knows it will get the best shot from every team it faces. The Rams’ latest test came against crosstown rival Foss, as Wilson overcame a huge third quarter by the Falcons’ Ar’Mond Davis to pull away for a 72-58 win at home on Jan. 10 to move to 11-0 on the year. “I’m really proud of them finally stepping up in the fourth quarter and securing a win,” said Wilson head coach

Dave Alwert. “We got the steals we needed, really locked up on the defensive side, and made the extra pass on the offensive side. It gave us easy lanes.” The Rams’ Jamal Welch – who finished with a team-high 19 points and 10 rebounds – scored nine points in the first quarter as Wilson shot out to a 17-10 lead. Alphonso Anderson extended it to 23-12 with a layup with 6:26 until halftime, and Wilson led 31-19 at the break. But Davis – who was just 1-for-9 from the field in the first half – drained three three-pointers and had 17 total

points in the third quarter to keep the Falcons in it. Anderson came up with a steal and fed Keun Thompson for a layup to give the Rams their largest lead to that point, at 42-27, with 3:30 left in the third quarter. But Davis responded with back-to-back threes, and his rebound and three-point play with 1:39 left in the period pulled the Falcons within 45-38. Davis finished with a game-high 31 points and added 12 rebounds. “We knew Ar’Mond was going to get hot in the second half,” Welch said. X See BASKETBALL / page A9

If there was one word to describe Lincoln on the wrestling mats this year, it certainly wouldn’t be timid. The Abes were aggressive early and often against Wilson on Jan. 9, winning 10 of 12 matches to take a 64-9 win over the Rams at home. “Our mentality is you don’t wait for action to happen, you bring the action,” said Lincoln senior captain Aliyas Fletcher, ranked seventh in the state in 3A at 220 pounds. “We do what we do, so they have to change their game plan and wrestle our match.” Fletcher made quick work of Wilson’s Cole Hansen, shooting out to a 12-1 lead before getting a pin with six seconds left in the first round. The Abes’ B.J. Hawthorne, ranked No. 7 at 182 pounds, gained a 15-6 lead over Chris Vowell before getting a pin midway through the second round. But the match of the night was between the Abes’ Jeremy Lukosh – ranked tenth at 195 pounds – and the Rams’ Tanner Colburn, who advanced to state at 220 pounds last year. The back-and-forth match wasn’t decided until Lukosh’s escape and takedown midway through the third round, as he held on for a 15-8 win to move to 17-1 overall on the year. Lincoln was coming off a win at the Franklin Pierce Cardinal Classic the previous weekend, in which Lukosh, Hawthorne, Fletcher, Robert Mathews, Marcus Wiley and Murad Vagabov all claimed individual titles. Mathews pinned Wilson’s Cyrus Volk in the third round at 138 pounds – moving to 15-3 overall on the year – while Wiley followed with a late reversal and pin to outlast the Rams’ Malcolm Martin at 145 pounds. Vagabov – filling in for ninth-ranked Keidrick O’Bannon at 170 pounds – pinned the Rams’ Kuran Paul early in the second round. “Every match is about us getting more mat time, more experience, so that at the end of the year we’re peaking at the right time,” said Lincoln head coach Ed LaCross. The Rams had their bright spots, as 152pounder Alex Gore won 11-5 over the Abes’ Leonel Acosta, and sophomore Tyler Ferris – younger brother of graduated star Jake Ferris – pinned Lincoln’s J.J. Saili in the third round at 285 pounds. “This was a big win for him,” said Wilson first-year head coach Josh Dickerson of Ferris. “I expect a lot of good things to come.” Lincoln senior Julian DeLeon charged out to a 14-3 lead over Jake Johnson before getting a pin late in the second round, and fellow senior Tommy You pinned the Rams’ Thien Tran in the first round at 120 pounds. Abes sophomore Solomon Sok got a pin of Wilson’s Alex Fasthorse midway through the 126-pound bout. The win put the Abes at 5-0 in Narrows 3A dual matches this season.

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Charles Wright took a quick break from league play, but stuck to the same formula that has gotten it into contention in the Nisqually 1A. The Tarriers applied pressure early and often, forcing Tacoma Baptist into countless turnovers as Charles Wright pulled away for a 40-24 win on Jan. 11. It was the fourth time in nine games this season that the Tarriers have held opponents to under 30 points. “Defensively we made a lot happen,� said Charles Wright head coach Kate Rue. “We got

a lot of turnovers, and came up with steals. Pushing the ball and filling the lanes kind of got us back into our flow.� The Tarriers held the Crusaders scoreless for over four minutes at the start, getting a 6-0 lead on a driving layup by sophomore point guard Majestic Moler. Tacoma Baptist committed eight turnovers in the first quarter alone. Moler was a catalyst on both sides of the ball all game, finishing with a team-high five steals while adding 13 points and five assists. “She brings a lot of energy and makes things happen,� Rue

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said. Senior guard Vanessa Davis – who finished 8-for-15 from the field for a game-high 19 points – helped increase the Tarriers’ lead to 16-4 with four early points in the second quarter. But the Crusaders’ defense stiffened up as well, holding Charles Wright scoreless for more than four minutes and cutting it to 16-10 at the break on a jumper by sophomore Ashley Brooks. The Tarriers began pulling away at the end of the third quarter, taking a 24-12 lead on another driving layup by Moler. Tacoma Baptist continued to try to find

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offense with leading scorer Sarah Zeitler, but the senior forward was the focus of the Tarriers’ defense. Zeitler finished just 4-for-15 from the field and tied for a team high with nine points while adding eight rebounds. “They’re a great team,� said Tacoma Baptist head coach Josh Narayan of Charles Wright. “They had the stamina and we didn’t, and they kind of pulled away.� Brooks – who also tallied nine points for the Crusaders – nailed a three-pointer at the end of the third quarter to pull back within 24-15, but that was as

close as Tacoma Baptist would get. Moler continued to penetrate the Crusaders’ defense, and her three-point play midway through the fourth quarter gave Charles Wright a commanding 35-19 lead. Shoni Pritchett was a force in the middle for the Tarriers, finishing with six points and a team-high nine rebounds. Charles Wright moved to 8-1 overall on the year, and sits in second place in the Nisqually 1A league with a 4-1 mark. Tacoma Baptist dropped to 6-4 overall on the year, but has barely begun their league season, as they sit at 1-0 in the SeaTac 2B league.

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Stadium won six events and Wilson won five others at the annual All-City Boys Swimming Meet on Jan. 11 at Foss High School. The Tigers started the meet with a win in the 200-yard medley relay, as Noah Willers, Kyle Marr, Michael Marr and Sam Hoag finished in a time of 1:49.58. Each member of that also took an individual victory, as Willers won the 100-yard butterfly, Michael Marr won the 200-yard individual medley, Kyle Marr claimed the 100yard freestyle and Hoag won the 100-yard breaststroke. The Marrs teamed with Willers and Seamus Grant to finish the meet by winning the 400-yard freestyle relay in a time of 3:37.85. Wilson, meanwhile, was helped by Alex Gayvoronski’s win in the 50-yard freestyle and second-place finish in the 100yard freestyle. He also teamed with Jesse Gayvoronski, Cody Dodge and Austin Lawrence to win the 200-yard freestyle relay in a time of 1:37.27. Dodge won the 200-yard freestyle, Conner Schell won the 100-yard backstroke and Chris Harkness won the 500-yard freestyle for the Rams. Foss’ Ryan Waller earned a second-place finish in the 100yard breaststroke and teamed with Mitch Greer, Carlos Navarro and Ben Sipes to take fifth in the 200-yard medley relay in a district-qualifying time of 2:03.77. Greer took third in the 500-yard freestyle and fourth in the 50-yard freestyle.

KOVAR AND OKOLI TO SOUNDERS

On Jan. 9, Seattle Sounders FC announced the signing of two stars from the Sounders U-23 to MLS contracts, midfielder Aaron Kovar and forward Sean Okoli.

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BREATHTAKING. Stadium’s Noah Willers won the 100-yard butterfly and swam a leg of the Tigers’ victories in the 200-yard medley and 400-yard freestyle relays at the All-City Meet.

Kovar and Okoli are the sixth and seventh Sounders U-23s to sign with Major League Soccer clubs. They will join DeAndre Yedlin as Sounders U-23 alumni currently suiting up for the Sounders’ first team. Kovar was the Gatorade Washington State Player of the Year in 2011 and earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors in his first season at Stanford in 2012. “I feel honored to be part of this club,� Kovar added about signing with the first team. “I’ve been a fan since I was 10 years old going to USL games with my dad. I’m excited to be part of my hometown club, to meet all my teammates and get ready for the preseason.� Okoli played two summers with the Sounders U-23 during his time at Wake Forest. The striker scored nearly a goal every other game for the U-23s. A native of Federal Way, Okoli graduated from Todd Beamer High School,

where he scored 19 goals with 14 assists as a senior. “I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time,� said Okoli. “I can’t wait to play at CenturyLink in front of all of the fans. I am excited to help the team win games, score goals and really get my career started.� Kovar and Okoli were the first Sounders FC Academy players to appear in a MLS Reserve League game for Sounders FC. Kovar played the final nine minutes and Okoli played the final 12 minutes in a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers on May 30, 2011.

RAHEEM WINS AT EMERALD QUEEN

Zahir Raheem continued his dominance fighting under the Halquist Productions banner on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights on Jan. 10 at the Emerald Queen Casino. Raheem (35-3, 21 KOs) won by unanimous decision, 99-91, 99-91, 97-93 over Bayan

Jargal (17-5-3, 11 Kos) to become the new World Boxing Organization NABO junior welterweight champion. Raheem was nearly untouchable throughout the 10 round bout as he controlled the tempo of the fight with a steady jab and a solid left hook to the body. The first fight of the night featured heavyweights Lateef Kayode (20-0, 16 KOs) and Jonte Willis (9-8-1, 3 KOs) in a scheduled six-round heavyweight bout. In the sixth round, Kayode earned a technical knockout victory and improved his record to 2-0 in the heavyweight division. The main event featured a scrappy battle between junior lightweights Juan Antonio Rodriguez (26-4, 23 KOs), who was fighting in the United States for the first time, and Yenifel Vicente (25-1-2, 17 KOs). After eight rounds, the judges came to a majority draw, scoring the bout 77-75, 77-75, 76-76 in favor of

The Tacoma Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams earned solid victories over South Puget Sound at home, then fell to first-place Clark on the road last week. The Titan women topped South Puget Sound 67-58 on Jan. 11, as Alexus Grant tallied 20 points, Tyanna Barton had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Jordan Stewart tallied 12 points, four steals and five assists. The Titans scored 26 points off the Clippers’ 20 turnovers. The men followed with a 63-51 victory over the Clippers, as Anthony Harper notched a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Titans limited South Puget Sound to just 21 percent shooting from the field in the first half as they took a 30-15 lead. But the road was much tougher at Clark on Jan. 13, as the women began with an 89-47 setback to the Penguins. Stewart had a team-high 13 points and Barton contributed 11 points and seven rebounds, but 33 turnovers by TCC contributed to 33 points for Clark. The men then fell 88-75 to the Penguins, allowing Clark to shoot 60 percent from the field in the first half and take a 43-23 lead. The Titans responded by shooting 54 percent and scoring 52 points in the second half, but it wasn’t enough. Terrell Lewis was 10-for16 from the field for a game-high 25 points, while Anthony Harper had 13 points, Marquis Blackwell added 12 points and Isaiah Flynn had seven points and eight assists for the Titans. The losses left both squads with a 2-3 mark in division play, as they host Lower Columbia on Jan. 18, with the women’s game at 3 p.m. and the men following at 5 p.m.

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tuce, tomato, onion and ranch dressing. Not too hot, not too spicy; just a blend of flavors. It’s delicious! Choice of fries, potato salad, coleslaw or cottage cheese. $10.49 The Crispy Chicken Salad – diced crispy chicken, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese and croutons all tossed together with salad mix and the Poodle Dog’s classic ranch dressing. $10.79 full size/ $9.29 lighter size. Popular items from the Harvest Menu have also stuck around, like the Fireside and Harvest omelet. The changes instituted by Amner and his staff have already had an effect, as profits are up greatly from this time last year he said. “We want to be clean, friendly and serve quality food,� Amner said. The Poodle Dog has lounges that can serve anywhere between 15 and 150 people. and is open from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 a.m. to 11p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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out fellow junior guard Dayton Pascua, Crusaders leading scorer Brandon Stoehr – who averages over 20 points per game – was held scoreless for the first 14 minutes before his quick back-to-back baskets that cut it to 30-20 with 1:30 until halftime. But Gorman responded with a rebound and put-back with 40 seconds left to regain a 34-20 lead. Gorman scored eight of his 16 points in the second quarter, and snagged 11 rebounds. “Sometimes we forget he’s in there,� Francis said. “When we get him going, it kind of helps (the other team) respect him, and they can’t cheat out on our shooters.� Gorman added six more points inside in the third quarter, and Mills capped a 14-5 run to start the period with a three-point play with 4:26 remaining to make it 48-27. The Crusaders used a furious 19-6 run to stay in contention, cutting it to 61-49 on Tommie Brazile’s three-pointer with 2:25 left

in the game. But Griffin delivered the final blow for the Tarriers, draining his fifth three-pointer of the game to give Charles Wright a comfortable 64-49 advantage. Stoehr finished with 15 points for Tacoma Baptist, while Ben Cooksley had 13 points and seven rebounds and Brazile added 12 points and a team-high eight rebounds. The nonleague victory helped the Tarriers move to 6-3 overall on the year, as they sit in third place at 3-2 in the Nisqually 1A league. Tacoma Baptist dropped to 6-4 overall, with an 0-1 mark in SeaTac 2B play.

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GILBERT GOTTFRIED IN CONCERT 8 p.m. Jan. 23, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Jan. 24 and 25 Tickets are $15 to $25 TacomaComedyClub.com By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

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he squinty expression. That grating voice. You know Gilbert Gottfried, one of MTV’s most iconic pitchmen from the ‘80s; perhaps better known for his voiceover work and as the most depraved teller of the notorious Aristocrats joke in recent years. (Look it up, if you dare.) Gottfried is back on the road headlining Tacoma Comedy Club for five big shows, from Jan. 23 to 25. So we caught up with him to talk about his career, controversies and, strangely enough, horror writer Stephen King. Here are the highlights. Tacoma Weekly: I’ll start with the pressing, hard-hitting questions your fans want to know about. For example: which bird voiceover are you most proud of, the Aflac duck or the parrot in “Aladdin?” Gilbert Gottfried: I’m gonna go with the parrot in “Aladdin” because Disney doesn’t have the high moral outrage of an insurance company. I guess Disney is more sleazy, underhanded and creepy, not like a high-class insurance company. TW: You are, of course, eluding to something I just learned recently. I didn’t realize your gig there had ended in controversy. What happened? Gottfried: George Carlin once said it’s the duty of a comedian to find out where the line is drawn and deliberately cross over it, and that’s what I was doing. I was the first one to do jokes about Sept. 11, and I got in trouble on the Emmys for doing jokes about the (Pee Wee) Herman masturbation thing. I’ve been in loads of trouble. So when the tsunami hit (the 2004 Indian Ocean tragedy) I just treated it like I treat everything else. I’m not one of those people who believe tragedy plus time equals comedy. Within a year I saw people doing jokes about tsunamis and stuff; and if they think it’s OK then what you’re saying is, “I waited a year, so screw those people, and that makes me a good person.” So I started doing the jokes … and I found out

on the Internet that they had fired me. TW: Really? Gottfried: So what they did was they fired me, got loads of press off it, hired a guy to imitate my voice for less money – thus bringing closure to a horrible tragedy. TW: I think Howard Stern has outed you as having a different voice from the one we know, and there are even old “SNL” clips from before you got super mainstream. How did you develop your stage personae? Gottfried: You know, when I’m offstage I sound just like Bing Crosby. As a matter of fact, I’m very much like Bing Crosby because I do Christmas specials, and then when I get home I beat my kids. (He cracks up.) TW: Whoah! Too soon. Just kidding.

TW: I know I do. Gottfried: (Laughs) That was being advertised as the show that would knock (Johnny) Carson off the air, and it did. It just took 30 or so years later, and Carson was in fact off the air and even dead. So the show “Thicke of the Night” was really powerful. It didn’t work right way, but it put that germ in there. Then these people from MTV were at Catch a Rising Star (comedy club in New York). They wanted somebody to do spots for them. I didn’t even know what it was, and so I went in and I auditioned. I just started improvising. The next thing I know, I’m watching TV and these spots are running, and they’re calling me the head of MTV. People are stopping me in the street. That

George Carlin once said it’s the duty of a comedian to find out where the line is drawn and deliberately cross over it, and that’s what I was doing. Gottfried: It’s like asking anybody in any line of work, “Hey, there’s a certain way you pronounce things, and a certain way you hold your coffee cup. How did that come about?” That’s what it’s like to me. I’ve been doing it so long. TW: So it was a gradual evolution. And you were a teenager when you started out. Gottfried: Yeah, I was 15, and I haven’t written a new joke since then. I still do jokes about “Bonanza.” TW: You really came into people’s consciousness because of those spots on MTV in the ‘80s. What do you remember from those days? Gottfried: I had done “Saturday Night Live,” but that was the worst time to be on “Saturday Night Live” because it was right after the original cast left. Even before we got on the air people were saying, “This is an outrage. How dare they continue ‘Saturday Night Live’ with different people?” Now they change the cast in between commercial breaks. So that didn’t work out, and then I followed it with “Thicke of the Night.” I was one of their resident cast of zanies; “Thicke of the Night,” starring Alan Thicke. I’m sure everyone has a box set of that show in their library.

was the first really good exposure and major break I got. TW: Were there times you thought of giving up because you had those bad experiences before your big breakthrough? Gottfried: No, I stupidly trudged on. I think what kept me going in the business was my lack of realism; like, there was a lack of reality that kept me going. Now when people tell me, “Oh, I’m a struggling comic” … the first thing that pops into my head is, “What the hell are you doing? You can get a job in a super market. It’s secure.” TW: Your memoir came out a couple of years ago now, I think. Gottfried: Yes, “Rubber Balls and Liquor.” TW: Are there any stories that didn’t make the cut because you wanted to protect the not so innocent. Gottfried: Gee, I wish. (He laughs heartily.) That big orgy I had with Janis Joplin, I had to leave out. I don’t know. I guess if I left stuff out I’ll save it for if they’re stupid enough to give me another book deal. TW: There are several blurbs on the book, most of them from comedians. Then there’s Stephen King. Are you friends with that guy?

art critics Matthew Kangas and Deloris Tarzan Ament, researcher Patricia Svoboda and B2 curator Gar y Boone. Jan. 18, 1-3 p.m., $10 general admission, $5 for students w/ID, at BY ZOE DUSANNA UW-Tacoma William W. Philip Hall, 1918 Pacific Ave. RSVP and tickets available at http://b2finearts. com/events.shtml.

seminars and more, Jan. 23-26 at the Tacoma Dome. This year’s show is a “one-stop” opportunity to meet exhibitors providing a wide range of products and services for the home and garden. Show hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Info: http://www. otshows.com/ths.

Gottfried: No, we out and out cheated there. Stephen King had written an article about the most annoying commercial he’s ever watched. I once was hired … to do a commercial called Shoedini. It was a shoehorn on a stick. It had a retractable handle, so you didn’t have to bend over that far to use the shoehorn to slip your shoes on and off. TW: I’m guessing this is before you broke big. Gottfried: No, no, never underestimate waving a check in my face. People were telling me not to, and I didn’t care. But for anyone who laughs at this product, in the commercial they show you these poor, pathetic old people trying to put their shoes on and falling over – maybe to their deaths. Now there’s a lot of those naysayers who might go, “Oh, why don’t these old people just sit down?” But I don’t deal with those doubting Thomases. TW: I’ve gotta go on eBay and see if I can get a Shoedini now. Gottfried: I don’t think you’ll be able to find the actual Shoedini because no one would give up a product like that. It’s too valuable. TW: What’s your act like these days? What can we expect when you get to Tacoma? Gottfried: What you can expect is that I’ll get up on stage and, after about 3 ½ minutes, you’ll turn to the people you’re with and go, “Whose idea was it to go see Gilbert Gottfried?” TW: Well, that’s not promising. Gottfried: In fact, a lot of people when I perform start going, “Gee, he was at his peak with that Shoedini commercial.” TW: So you can just watch that instead. Gottfried: Yes, that was my “Citizen Kane,” and it was all downhill after that. TW: So what’s coming up for you in 2014? Gottfried: I’m hoping they bring back “Murder, She Wrote” so I can play a suspect. TW: You know, the odds for that are not that bad. Didn’t they just do a remake of “Ironside,” but it’s Blair Underwood? Gottfried: Oh yes, it’s just gotten worse and worse for Ironside. Not only is he confined to a wheelchair, but he’s become black on top of it. He just can’t cut a break. Follow comedian Gilbert Gottfried @realgilbert

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Tacoma Little Theatre starts 2014 with Harper Lee’s literary classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” brought to life on stage. Runs Friday, Jan. 24 until Sunday, Feb. 9. Friday and Saturday showings are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. This show is recommended for all ages. Info: www.tacomalittletheatre.com.

TWO VERB B2 Fine Art Gallery and venue host partner UW-Tacoma present VERB featuring a 20-minute talk about the Northwest modern art movement by Deloris Tarzan Ament, followed by a panel discussion “Northwest Modern Art Movement – A Relevance Remembered : Zoe Dusanne (1884-1972) with authors/

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FOUR POLAR PLUNGE Take a dip in the icy waters at Owen Beach in Pt. Defiance Park on Feb. 22 and be a part of the “coolest” event of the year. Join the fun, help raise funds and win prizes all in support of Special Olympics Washington. All proceeds collected by plungers benefit Special Olympics Washington and the 10,000 athletes across the state. Each individual must reach the fundraising minimum of $75 to participate. Contact: Mary Do at mdo@sowa.org or (206) 362-4949.

The next Art+Science Salon in Tacoma will present a talk by David Craig, professor of biology, and Andries Fourie, associate professor of art, a Willamette University team who created an art exhibit based on their research of the people and ecology in the Cacadu region of South Africa. The talk will take place on Jan. 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by mingle time, at Kittredge Art Gallery on the University of Puget Sound campus.

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Jan. 20: Free admission to Washington State History Museum on MLK Holiday

Downtown Tacoma’s Washington State History Museum and the KeyBank Foundation have partnered to offer free admission on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The museum has organized special programming to honor the late civil rights leader. “Becoming Bridges” invites visitors to join in the American story of the struggle for human and civil rights in the United States. It provides a multimedia theatrical journey where the words of Dr. King, Langston Hughes, and other authors, activists, and human rights pioneers are brought to life. This includes the story of Ruby Bridges, the first grader who helped integrate Louisiana schools in the 1960s. The program will begin at 3 p.m. The museum will also play continuously the film “Tacoma Civil Rights Project: Remembering Our Past, Reshaping Our Destiny,” produced in partnership with the Tacoma Civil Rights Project.

Ongoing Exhibits: Hands at Work: Photography by Summer Moon Scriver and the stories of Iris Graville as collected from master craftsmen, musicians, artists, and workers from around the Pacific Northwest. On display until May 4, 2014

David Douglas: A Naturalist at Work: Learn of David Douglas’ interactions with native

tribes and fur traders of the Columbia country. Explore a unique scientific legacy, including his namesake, the Douglas fir. Exhibition links geography, science, art, and cultural history. Extended until May, 2014

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FOUR SEASONS. Jennifer Steinkamp’s “Shimmering Tree” installation is on display in TAM’s premiere exhibition space. By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

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he clock is ticking. Time is running out for Tacoma art viewers (you know who you are) to make their way to the Tacoma Art Museum to have a look at Jennifer Steinkamp’s enthralling digital exhibit called “Shimmering Tree.” The entire space of the Annette B. Weyerhaeuser gallery (the museum’s “big room”) is empty except for a viewing couch and a table with some books devoted to the theme of the four seasons. One wall of the space functions as a screen onto which is projected Steinkamp’s gigantic, computer-generated, animated tree. While the exhibit is called “Shimmering Tree,” the tree itself is named “Mike Kelly.” It is meant as homage to, or a kind of symbolic portrait of, Steinkamp’s

mentor. The huge, silvery tree twists and sways like a sea creature caught in a fickle current. It is peaceful, simple and silent. Neither too busy nor too static, it is a wonderful focus for a pleasant spell of meditation. Over the course of the 11-minute cycle, the tree goes through four seasons: the pink blossoms of spring, the green leaves of summer, the orange leaves of fall and the skeletal defoliation of winter. Based out of Los Angeles, Steinkamp has been a practitioner of digital arts since the 1980s. An early adopter of digital media, she hopped aboard the bandwagon before there was a bandwagon. Her work has been exhibited around the world. In Tacoma the exhibit has enjoyed a relatively short run. It opened Nov. 9 and will close Jan. 26. It is, however, one of the best things currently residing within the museum’s walls. For further information visit www.TacomaArtMuseum.org.

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Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave. Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.) Info: www.tacomaartmuseum.org

Buffalo Soldier Museum 1940 S. Wilkeson St. Wed. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: www.buffalosoldierstacoma.org

Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Info: museumofglass.org

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 407 S. G St. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.rain.org/~karpeles/taqfrm.html

LeMay Car Museum 2702 E. D St. Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.lemaymuseum.org

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: FortNisqually.org

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LeMay shows off ‘VeeDub’ Exhibit By Derek Shuck derek@tacomaweekly.com

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ver since Volkswagen of America was established in 1955, the brand has held a special place in the heart of American culture. With the popularity of Volkswagen exploding in the 1960’s, it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t have a special place in their heart for the brand. The LeMay Car Museum is celebrating this heritage by putting on a 25-car “VeeDub: Bohemian Beauties� exhibit Jan. 11–April 11. “It seems like everyone I’ve talked to has a Volkswagen story,� Collection Manager Renee Crist said. Crist’s own Volkswagen story involves buying a “Bug� when she was 17. She still has the car to this day, and it is featured in the display. The event features cars donated by collectors, restorers and even some from Volkswagen of America. Bugs, buses, FormulaVee race cars and even a dune buggy are all on display at the museum. The exhibit had its grand opening on Jan. 11, with the donors unveiling their respective car, followed by a special movie marathon showing of the 1969’s “The Love Bug,� 1977’s “Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo� and 2005’s “Herbie: Fully Loaded� throughout the rest of the day.

PHOTO BY DEREK SHUCK

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three cars donated by Volkswagen of America to the exhibit. Produced during wartime, the car features no chrome, as the material was used in the war effort. The Volkswagen was originally designed by Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the Porsche car company. The exhibit features a 356 A as homage to Ferdinand and his work with Volkswagen. “What’s nice about, especially the owners, is they’re all families. It seems they’re all involved with the collecting of this car,� Crist said.

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The museum’s knack for tapping into “Volkswagen stories� led to many of the cars in the exhibit having a fascinating history. A military couple that took their Bug all over the world retired and restored it when they settled down. A father modified a Bug to be a replica of Herbie the Lovebug for his son, who loves the films. When the car was donated to the exhibit, it was given in the name of the son. “The cars just put a smile on your face,� said LeMay chief curator Scot Keller, whose own Volk-

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asm people have for the brand. “The cars just put a smile on your face,� Keller said. With over 100 nominations, the LeMay staff had quite a time picking the best of the best. “We literally sat down for hours and reviewed pictures and write-ups and discussed the different variations of the cars,� Keller said. Narrowing down the cars was a three-month process that presented a lot of difficult decisions. “It’s just an embarrassment of riches,� Keller said. The LeMay car museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week and admission is $14 for adults, $8 for children. Visit www. lemaymuseum.org.

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Out the Map,” “Closer to Fire” and other fan favorites on Jan. 10. By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

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n Friday, the Indigo Girls headlined the first major show of 2014 at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater; and nearly three decades into their partnership, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers reminded fans why they are among the most beloved and influential folk-rock acts of their generation. The duo was backed by a three-piece supporting band that included standout fiddle player Lyris Hung, whose frenzied solos especially galvanized “Go” later in the set. Ray and Saliers also got a little help from local friend and occasional collaborator Brandi Carlile, a Maple Valley resident who’s a pretty big deal in her own right. Carlile – best known for “The Story,” “Turpentine” and other cult hits – made a low-key entrance, singing backup on the night’s second selection, “Ozalline,” a song she’s done many times with the Indigo Girls. She wasn’t formally introduced until much later, but was immediately recognizable by anyone who’d seen her headline the Woodland Park Zoo or one of her sold-out sets at Benaroya Hall with Seattle Symphony. The Indigo Girls’ early set included “Love of Our Lives,” “Fill It Up Again” and “Get Out the Map,” among other fan favorites; but it was marred by a persistent, grating buzz that emanated from the Pantages sound system. “This song should drown it out.

You won’t even notice it,” Saliers joked before the duo launched into acoustic rocker, “Land of Canaan.” Fortunately, a roadie showed up to fix the problem in time for the duo’s death penalty protest song, “Faye Tucker,” which was among the most affecting numbers of the night. Ray’s voice trembled with conviction as she snarled lyrics lamenting the 1998 execution of Texas inmate Karla Faye Tucker: Well mercy could prove us But nothing would move us To rise above just being cruel “Yikes!” she joked afterward. “It doesn’t matter how dark the song is, it’s still fun to play.” Seattle Seahawks jerseys were plentiful on the eve of the ‘Hawks big playoff matchup with the New Orleans Saints; and Saliers couldn’t pass on the opportunity to suck up to local football fans. She took her cue as Sully, the band’s lovable, schlubby guitar tech, passed her the mandolin she’d play on “Lay Your Head Down.” “Sully thought I was going to drop the mandolin. That made me think of a football analogy,” Saliers said, coyly. “We’re big Seahawks fans,” she added, drawing easy applause. “You have got an incredible team.” In keeping with the football theme, the duo called a couple of “audibles” toward the end the show, adding the “Go” and “Cold Beer and Remote Control” on the fly. The latter – a fan favorite the Girls recorded with Sheryl Crowe for their “Come

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PARENTS NIGHT OUT Sat., Jan. 19, 6-9 p.m. Children’s Museum of Tacoma Bring the kids to the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, where organizers will entertain them in a safe and fun environment. Info: www.playtacoma. org/programs

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Steve Tarry (left) plays George, Brynne Garman (right) plays Martha and Niclas R. Olson (behind) plays Nick in Lakewood Playhouse’s production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolfe.” Now thru Feb. 2 Lakewood Playhouse George and Martha face off as one of theatre’s most notoriously dysfunctional couples in Albee’s hilarious and provocative masterpiece. They are joined by an unwitting young couple invited over for an unforgettable night of cocktails and crossfire. Info: www.lakewoodplayhouse.org ‘SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL’ Now thru Feb. 9 Tacoma Musical Playhouse “SHOUT! The Mod Musical” travels in time from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women. Info: www.tmp.org CRAIG GASS LIVE Sat., Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. Pantages Theater Gass is a funny man standing at the crossroads of superstardom – or sitting on the bus stop of professional oblivion. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org

PRESCHOOL PREVIEW Sat., Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Various locations Looking for the ideal preschool for your child? Dozens of local preschools will gather under one roof in an effort to make your preschool search easier. Find participating preschools at www.metroparkstacoma.org/calendar/index. php?cid=3171. MINI MAESTROS: PETER AND THE WOLF Sun., Jan. 19, 2:30 p.m. Rialto Theater/Tacoma Symphony Orchestra Prokofiev’s timeless favorite

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Mon., Jan. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center Join the celebration featuring Human Rights Champion Awards, keynote speaker Eric Boles (president of Gamechangers, Inc.), South Sound MLK Mass Choir, the PLU step team and much more. Free admission. Info: cityoftacoma.org/mlk. TED BROWN MUSIC UKE ‘AN JAM Wed., Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. Ted Brown Music, 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. A free ukulele jam session every Wednesday evening. Bring your ukulele and get ready to meet and connect with other uke players from the Puget Sound area, and have lots of fun too! Info: www.tedbrownmusic.com/ eventsgigs/events-calendar TACOMA HOME & GARDEN SHOW Thurs.-Sun., Jan. 23–26 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tacoma Dome

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MINI MAESTROS: FIDDLER ON THE HOOF Sun. Jan. 26, 2:30 p.m. Schneebeck Hall, University of Puget Sound The Tacoma Symphony Orchestra String Quintet introduces the instruments from the violin family: the violin, viola, cello and double bass. Perfect for kids – babies/toddlers get in free. Info: www. broadwaycenter.org

Features over 750 exhibitors, “The Renegade Gardener,” the popular Vintage Market, spectacular gardens, aroundthe-clock “how-to” seminars and more. Info: www.otshows. com/ths ‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’ Jan. 24-Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre Wide-eyed Scout is fascinated with the sensitively revealed people of her small town but, from the start, there’s a rumble of thunder just under the calm surface of the life here. Info: www.tacomalittletheatre.com

CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTIONS Tues. Jan. 28, 9–10:30 a.m. Mary Bridge Center for Childhood Safety, 1112 S. 5th St., Tacoma Have your child’s car seat inspected by the experts. Info: www.multicare.org/mar ybridge/center-childhood-safety

BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Fri., Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. Pantages Theater The characters of Jake and Elwood Blues live again to jump, jive and entertain you with American blues and soul music. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org

JUDY COLLINS WITH PASSENGER STRING QUARTET Fri., Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. Pantages Theater See this living legend who for more than 50 years has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs and a firm commitment to social activism for decades. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org

FAMILY NATURE WALK Sat., Jan. 25, 10 a.m. Wapato Park Explore Tacoma’s parks during this free naturalist-led walk. Discover amazing plants and animals and how they adapt to the seasons. Info: www.tacomanaturecenter.com

COMEDY OPEN MIC Every Thursday, 9 p.m. Triple Play Sports Bar, 3829 6th Ave., Tacoma The Happy Thursday Comedy Open Mic is a weekly standup comedy open mic hosted by comedian Kareem Walters and featuring some of the best rising comics and established headliners. Info: www.tripleplaytacoma.com

2014 RESOLUTION RUN Sat. Jan. 25, 9 a.m. Steilacoom High School, 54 Sentinel Dr., Steilacoom This 10 Mile/10 K Race is second in the 40th Annual Resolution Run Series with Fort Steilacoom Running Club. Run one or run the series. All courses are USATF certified. Info: www.runfsrc.com

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ARIES March 21 – April 19 This year starts out full of festivities filled with friends and fun times. Your energetic partner sparks your fire! Things go well as long as they don’t get too competitive. The full moon in Capricorn on the 15th is lucky for you.

LIBRA September 23 – October 22 Enjoy your burst of popularity as you swing from partner to partner. This wildly creative and fun-filled time brings many social occasions. The Full Moon on the 15th is favorable for your career or work situation. Dress for success!

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SCORPIO October 23 – November 21 This will be an action packed, intense New Year. You do a lot behind the scenes, yet you are not as recognized as you would like. Keep up the good work. Rewards come in due time. The Full Moon on the 15th brings luck and prestige.

April 20 - May 20 Make a fresh start by letting go of old, bad habits. Start the New Year as you plan to finish it- intense, prosperous and full of growth. The Full Moon on the 15th could put you in touch with friends and family who respect you. GEMINI May 21 – June 20 Make only the resolutions you plan to keep, be intense and diligent. The Full Moon on the 15th may bring you money or that gift you have resisted asking for. Stop fidgeting, this year promises more stability and security. CANCER June 21 – July 22 The New Year keeps intense relationship sparks flying. The Full Moon on the 15th is very lucky for you, so try to look your best. Pamper yourself. Spend some time at the gym, spa or take a yoga or meditation class. LEO July 23 – August 22 It is an intense New Year, full of good intentions. You may find that lost item. Keep a low profile. Enjoy private moments. The Full Moon on the 15th finds your heart generous and kind. Indulge in random acts of kindness. VIRGO August 23 – September 22 This New Year’s scenario could bring in a changing partners dance. Don’t feel insecure, you have the power to make you and your partner happy. The Full Moon on the 15th could bring you an important new relationship.

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Want bragging rights & the ability to name drop? Hans Grohe, Duravit, Kohler, & Porcher to name a few... Then this is the house for you-high end everything & custom touches galore. Need this spelled out in layman terms? Fabulous, fantastic & close to hip 6th Ave Biz District, this 4 bed, 2.5 bath home has natural, original woodwork, is an entertainer’s dream, and is ready for new owners... Leave your hammer at your old houseWKLV RQH LV ÀQLVKHG DQG ÀQLVKHG ZHOO , PLJKW DGG Welcome! $368,000

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MT. RAINIER VIEW $125,000 Beautiful Level Buildable Site! Located off of Ray Nash Drive NW, this 1.25 Acres of natural setting and mature Evergreen trees is perfect to build your dream home and enjoy the Country Lifestyle! Peek-a-Boo View of Mt. Rainier. Just minutes away from sought after Schools, Uptown Gig Harbor Amenities, Restaurants, WA-Hwy 16, Hospitals, Boat launch/water activities, tennis courts & Kopachuck State Park! Electricity is available at corner.

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LANDMARK “BBQ INN� reduced Restaurant/Lounge Huge Price Reduction - For Sale For $510,000 (R.E. $485K) Bus. $25K. Bldg. has been completely remodeled for a sports bar and grill. RURAL LIVING: Restaurant/ Lounge in Ashford, WA- Price for business, $105,000 with $25,000 down. Price for the real estate, $390,000 with $75,000 down. Owner’s contract includes a 3 B/R house, laundromat, restr./lounge bldg. on 3.4 acre, commercial zoned parcel. priceced redu

HIGH GROSSING, VERY PROFITABLE COFFEE SHOP CAFE FOR SALE $95,000 High trafic Count location, owner will accept $25,000 down payment. priceced price redu

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“UNDISCLOSED� BEAUTY SALON In Puyallup, Great Location, $20,000 Cash. O’CALLAHAN’S PUB & GRILL IN KEY CENTER Business is for sale for $300,000 with $100,000 down, High gross sales. Saler will also consider leasing the space

COLLISION CENTER Same owner 15 yrs. Retiring, 6621 So. Tacoma Way. $130,000 with terms to qualified buyer - some training provided at o cost to buyer.

CALL RICHARD PICTON or ED PUNCHAK 253-581-6463 253-224-7109

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