tacomaweekly

Page 1

FREE s Friday, November 30, 2012

HILLTOP SANTA

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

A7

A9

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

B1

TACOMAWEEKLY 24 YE A R S O F SE R V I C E BE C A U S E CO M M U N I T Y MAT T E R S

CITY BUDGET NOW FACES A VOTE NEXT WEEK By Steve Dunkelberger

stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

All of the formal workshops and study sessions for the city’s budget that covers the next two years are done. It is now a

matter of a vote set for Dec. 4. Tacoma City Council already approved the creation of a Transportation Benefit District that will now charge $20 for annual car tab renewals to fund $3.4 million in street repairs and the end of an exemp-

tion for non-profit hospitals that will raise another $5.5 million for city services. A saving grace was an actual drop by 5 percent in the health care premiums for city workers that had been projected to rise 12 percent. That shift means a savings of $3.5

million. But staff reductions and cuts are still in the works. Cuts of about 15 percent have been laid out for each department as the city faces down a $63 million projected General X See BUDGET / page A8

WHAT’S RIGHT WITH TACOMA

PHOTO BY JOHN LARSON

BUS DISCUSSION. Pierce Transit will

field fewer buses starting in early 2013 as it looks for ways to cut its services by about half, including the end of weekend bus routes and the elimination of several programs.

PHOTO BY KATHLEEN MERRYMAN

UNREELING. Sue Evans shows off the soon-to-be obsolete 35mm film equipment in The Blue Mouse’s projection booth.

The Grand, Blue Mouse leap to digital (whether they like it or not) By Kathleen Merryman Te c h n o l og y is stalking the mouse and the elephant, and it is up to us to save them. The Blue Mouse Theatre and The Grand Cinema, with its elephant logo, are old school Tacoma favorites, down to their homemade, hand-me-down vibe. They, unlike the multiplexes, still show 35mm films on projectors – and that is the problem. Those projectors are about 10 months from obsolescence. Studios already have gone digital, and soon will stop putting their movies on film. If independent movie houses do not upgrade to digital, they will have no movies to show. Those digital systems cost about $75,000 each. That is a big bite for The Blue Mouse, with one screen. The bill for The Grand, with four screens and a more complex set-up, will be $344,000. Now both theaters are depending on fans, patrons and different strategies to raise the money to stay in business. Tacomans have run The Grand and Blue Mouse outside of the corporate realm. That has meant that the nonprofit Grand has brought art-house movies and film festivals to town while the privately owned Blue Mouse is thriving as one of the nation’s oldest neighborhood movie houses. John Hamrick opened The Blue Mouse, named for a club in Paris, in 1923 with “The Green Goddess.” It prospered, changed hands, and prospered a little less as it wore out. It was The Bijou when its previous owner was about to give up on it and sell it for any use at all. A consortium, assembled by Proctor merchant Bill Evans, bought, refurbished and reopened it under its original name in 1994. It is now on the

“It said, ‘if you don’t switch, we won’t even license films to you.’ We don’t have a choice.” – Blue Mouse Manager Sue Evans on a letter the theater received from 20th Century Fox National Register of Historic Places. That consortium has never taken a penny on their investment, said manager Sue Evans (no relation to Bill), and The Blue Mouse is Tacoma’s only neighborhood theater playing secondrun flicks and selling tickets for about half the price as the chains. Every Saturday night it shows “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with performances by The Blue Mouseketeers, Come the holidays, there is the “It’s A Wonderful Life” benefit, with Santa, for the FISH Food Bank. The Blue Mouse is a Proctor neighborhood tradition that brings folks in from all over town. Sue Evans, who moved up from popcorn server in the movie biz, has managed what she calls “The Mouse” for nearly 18 years with impressive frugality. Her husband, Dave, does maintenance jobs for free. Those bright blue seats? She got them from a corporate theater that went out of business, hauled in volunteers to clean them and saved about $40,000. In 18 years, she said, she has saved $100,000 to invest in a new roof, repairs and an accessible bathroom. There is no way, she said, that she can come up with $75,000 by fall. That is why, when she saw the digital switch coming, she hoped it would slow down. “Most of us knew the change was coming, but most of us didn’t think they’d stop making prints,” she said. Then came the letter from 20th

Fort supporters A6

GUN AND DONE: Chief says internal affairs review underway regarding Hilltop incident. PAGE A6

Zip to it A8

Pothole Pig ...............A2 City Briefs ................A3

Century Fox. “It said, if you don’t switch, we won’t even license films to you,” she said. “We don’t have a choice.” Evans opted to raise the $75,000 through Kickstarter, a website that gathers pledges for creative projects. People pledge credit card donations and, if the project reaches its goal by the end of the campaign, those pledges get processed. If the project does not make goal, the pledges are not cashed in. She posted the pitch on the site Nov. 19 and started working the movie crowds and contacts to contribute. By Nov. 27, The Mouse had $26,862 in donations. Evans has sweetened the process with incentives, including free tickets, popcorn and pop, as well as prints of a watercolor of the building. She is optimistic. Over at The Grand, so is manager Philip Cowan. Built in an old Odd Fellows hall, The Grand opened as a for-profit art house in the 1990s, and failed. In 1997 volunteers raised the money to buy it and run it as a non-profit. Fans can buy memberships, which give them free parking and popcorn and the satisfaction of contributing to the theater. Cowan launched a more traditional campaign focusing on that base. He invited them to special showings of films and started each show with a pitch for donations. X See DIGITAL / page A8

Transit failure unlikely to open streetcar discussion By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

The failure of the Pierce Transit sales tax hike outlined by Proposition 1 by less than a single percentage vote earlier this month means the cash-strapped bus agency is now working on the specifics of how to downsize to meet its projected budget. There is also no plan afoot to place a similar package before the voters anytime soon. “There was no discussion about going to the voters again in 2013,” said Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, chair of the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners. Those discussions could come at the board’s December meeting, but the agency is now working on what bus routes to end or cut back and when to make those changes through a series of cuts starting early next year. It will also look at backing legislative changes that could allow for other revenue models for bus services that could include wider tax authority or state funding at a time when it faces reducing service to levels it had in the 1980s. “This is going to be in phases,” Strickland said. “It is not like we are going to cut services after the first of the year.” Even if another transit package gets discussed, Fife City Councilmember and Commissioner Glenn Hull will not back it. “I can tell you right now that I won’t support it,” he said. “Two times was enough.” What is also in the works are talks between suburban cities about finding ways to fund commuter-only services from their cities to job centers in the region rather than funding a full slate of bus routes during work days that are not generally used by residents of the area because they are at work. Other cities could even see the reduced bus routes and opt out entirely, which could shrink the transit district again. “I fear that there just aren’t going to be enough hours to go around,” Hull said, noting that Fife generates about $4 million a year in sales taxes for the transit agency and only will likely have a single route down Pacific Highway under the reduced schedule. The timeline of cuts is a touchy subject since the federal grants that flow to the agency require public hearings and outreach programs toward low-income and minority groups since those folks are going to be the most affected by the route cuts that will translate to an agency that will provide about half of its current bus services. “Assuming no new funding is secured, Pierce Transit must implement our reductions by spring 2014,” transit spokesman Lars X See TRANSIT / page A8

Season starts A9

Sports ......................A9 A&E ....................... ..B1

Holiday ballet B5

Make A Scene ........ B7 Calendar ................. B8

Look for daily updates online! tacomaweekly.com

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/tacomaweekly

Two Sections | 24 Pages

:LJ[PVU ( ‹ 7HNL ‹ tacomaweekly.com ‹ -YPKH` 5V]LTILY

1964

 â€¨â€ŠHhUuRrSsTt

 â€¨â€ŠFfLlOoOoRr

 â€¨â€Š SsHhIiFfTt

 â€¨â€ŠSsPpEeCcIiAaLl

Pothole pig’s

POTHOLE OF THE WEEK

By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

74th 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 road riddled with holiness, and is continuing those efforts well in to 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. Tacoma Weekly’s Pothole Pig “Perceval� gained his name after one of King Arthur’s legendary Knights of the Round Table. Perceval is the earliest recorded account of what has gone down in legend as the “Quest for the Holy Grail,� a mythical golden chalice used by Jesus during Last Supper that is believed to have special powers. Our Perceval Pig, however, is on an endless quest for the “perfect pothole� and runs into many along his adventures through 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.

The 1960s were a time of change for much of American society. Racing was not spared the winds of change. Innovations, often through simple trial and error, found their way onto race tracks around the country. Such is the case of the 1964 Hurst Floor Shift Special, which has been called the strangest car to ever compete in the Indy 500. Resembling a torpedo with a sidecar, Smokey Yunick’s car was among the first to pay serious attention to aerodynamics. It was powered by the four-cylinder Offenhauser engine, which sat in the center of the fuselage. The driver hung out in his own pod on the left side of the car. After practice laps at more than 150 mph, driver Bobby Johns was taking

PHOTO BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

some final qualification runs on what would have been his first Indy 500 when he spun out and hit the retaining wall, which deemed it too unsafe to

drive. It never raced again. It ended up in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum and is on loan to LeMay: America’s Car Museum.

;HJVTHÂťZ ÂşMYVU[ WVYJOÂť ZL[ [V NL[ HU HY[PZ[PJ THRLV]LY By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

Artists from around the nation are vying for the $185,000 gig to create a “gateway artwork� for the south entry to downtown Tacoma at Pacific Avenue and South 26th Street.

This effort is being done to spruce up the nearby Sound Transit train crossing that was created to extend service to South Tacoma and Lakewood. This site is framed by the Pacific Avenue train bridge and a landscaped berm that elevates to meet

Gloria Patri, et Filio et Spiritui Sancto

ST. MARY’S

CATHOLIC CHURCH Traditional Latin Mass

Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 AM Confessions before Mass

High Mass First Sunday of the Month 8:00 AM & 11:30 PM

Christmas Eve Ladies and girls, please wear modest dress and head covering in church. Men and boys, dress shirt and slacks, no casual wear.

City Glass and Upholstery

Midnight Mass Carols/Readings 11:30 PM Mass at Midnight

the rail line overpass. “Because this is a national call, we expect to see well over 100 applications for this opportunity,� Cultural Arts Specialist Naomi Strom-Avila said. “There is no set cap on how many can apply but we’ve seen 100 to 160 applications for other national calls around this budget.� Those artist resumes of previous works will then be reviewed by a panel of residents, community and business folks and artists, who will select between three and five finalists for further review. “Those finalists are then interviewed by the panel and an artist or artist team is selected for the project,� Strom-Avila said. “This is a request for qualifications versus a request for proposals. We set it up this way because we strongly believe that anyone (including our own residents) selected for a public art commission needs to know more about the area, the needs of the

community, details about the site and construction, etc‌ before they can throw down a random idea. This research takes a lot of time but is very important to developing a relevant concept and one that can be embraced by the community because the artist has done his/ her due diligence in working with the community to come up with the proposal.â€? Once an artist is awarded the contract, the process follows several phases that include reviews by Sound Transit, which is the backer of the work under Sound Transit’s Public Art Program. “There is quite a lot of back-and-forth between artist and community representatives to refine concepts/proposals,â€? StromAvila said. The deadline for submitting the applications is Dec. 17. The review will come after the first of the year. Installation will begin in the spring of 2014.

Canzler Tree Service Locally owned and family operated since 1965 We don’t MEET your expectations - we EXCEED them! Canzler Tree Service does it all - and does it RIGHT! WINDSAIL REDUCTION/CROWN REDUCTION

Trees can become hazardous when the crown (top) of the trees becomes thick and heavy or the trees have too many limbs to allow wind to pass through. We can selectively remove limbs and thin the crown to allow wind to pass through and greatly reduce the possibility of your trees blowing over.

TOPPING/VIEW TRIMMING

REMOVAL

Dead, damaged, diseased or unsightly trees can cause problems or diminish the value of your property. Trees growing too close to structures, blocking desired sunlight or causing a lot of mess may also be reasons to consider removal. We will safely and professionally remove and clean up undesired trees and bushes without damaging property or landscaping.

STUMP GRINDING

Get a $50 rebate when you buy 5 windows and doors, and a $10 rebate on every additional window and door. "$ ( ") $ ( *"& "*) *! &&", () (. . ' ("& ( * '( , (. 1 , +) &./ *.$ "& 0 '&* "*'/ '' $ 0 '( $*( 0 (" ) -"& '-) & ''() .'+ +. '( .'+( )"& $ %"$. !'% ( & ) &+ (.

Hurry! The Get $50 Anniversary Celebration only lasts until January 31, 2013!

Call for a FREE estimate! Visit Our Showroom! City Glass & Upholstery ZZZ FLW\JODVV QHW ‡ 253-272-1366 7DFRPD $YHQXH 6RXWK ‡ 7DFRPD :$

Our machine is self propelled and will fit though a 36� gate, so we can get to most stumps even in difficult spots. We can grind stumps 12-14� below the surface so that you can plant another tree, bush, or grass.

TRIMMING

We can enhance the aesthetic value of your property by trimming or pruning trees, bushes, fruit trees, etc. Limbs or foliage over houses, other structures, or wires can be removed or cut back to protect your roof, utility lines, or to allow more light in the yard.

Topping can be a viable option when windsail reduction is not desired or a view is in jeopardy. The fact remains that topped trees do not blow over (at least until large new tops grow up—generally 1520 years), unless there is a systemic problem (root rot, disease, etc). Topping, however, will promote rot at the top of the tree over a period of time, can reduce the life span of a tree, cause the limbs to grow oversized, and upper limbs may grow upward to form new tops which will not be well attached. This process takes a long time and the trees will be safe for at least 15-20 years. They can be trimmed back or re-topped when they become a problem. We are not rabid “anti-toppers� as some are—but we will give you honest advice if we feel another option may be better.

STORM CLEAN-UP

When disaster strikes we will be there to remove trees from houses or clean up from storm damage. We do not believe in bilking customers or insurance companies just because they are in a bind, we want you to be happy and call us back if you are ever in need of other services.

The highest quality work, performed promptly and at competitive prices.

THINNING

Thinning will enhance the health and beauty of your trees. Often when trees become too thick, foliage in the middle dies off or limbs become too heavy and crowded. Dead, damaged, crowded, and inverted limbs are removed to allow wind to pass through and to allow more light on the remaining foliage.

Up a tree? Don’t monkey around!

(253) 531-7510

-YPKH` 5V]LTILY tacomaweekly.com :LJ[PVU ( 7HNL

Police Blotter 4(5 -(;(33@ :/6;

A Tacoma man was fatally shot as he sat in his pickup truck in the parking lot of a convenience store on Nov. 18. The shooting happened near the intersection of South 56th and Lawrence streets. The victim then drove two blocks away, where his vehicle went into a park. Neighbors found the man and called police. He was taken to Tacoma General Hospital, where he died. Video surveillance shows two young men in the parking lot who ran away.

-0./; (; )09;/+(@ 7(9;@

A man was arrested on Nov. 18 by officers who responded to a disturbance at a birthday party. The incident happened in the 800 block of South Vassault Street. They found a 14-year-old boy with a cut. He was treated at a hospital and released. A 21-year-old male was arrested for investigation of second-degree assault. Police report he had been fighting two juveniles.

(**<:,+ 7047 :<99,5+,9:

A man accused of trafficking in underage girls for sexual purposes turned himself in at Pierce County Jail on Nov. 17. Jevante McCray and an acquaintance have been charged with second-degree human trafficking and multiple counts of promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor. They are accused of exploiting girls as young as 13.

0440.9(5;: *65-965; 7630*,

A large group of Somali immigrants tried to prevent police from placing children in protective custody on Nov. 16. The incident began with a child abuse case. That child was removed by Child Protective Services (CPS). In the course of the investigation, it was determined that six other children in the home were in danger. Officers returned to the home and learned the family was visiting relatives and friends in the 5600 block of North 37th Street. Officers went there to pick up the children. They were confronted by many people who became hostile and prevented them from taking the children. The officers called for back-up. One adult and two juveniles were arrested for resisting arrest and obstructing justice. The children are in CPS custody.

*/(:, ,5+: 05 :6<5+

A car chase on Nov. 16 ended with a vehicle plunging into Puget Sound. The incident began in University Place, where police spotted a stolen car. When they tried to pull the car over, the driver sped off. It led officers from University Place and Fircrest west on South 19th Street before going into the water near Narrows Marina. A man and woman in the car swam to shore and were taken into custody.

City Briefs LEMAY EXTENDS FOOD DRIVE

LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) has announced that it will not hit the brakes on its “Drive Down Hunger” initiative this year. Instead, thanks to strong community participation and response, North America’s largest auto museum will continue to offer discounts to visitors who bring two or more non-perishable food items during December. All proceeds go to Northwest Harvest, one of Washington’s leading food bank distributors. “Public response has been tremendous, so we’re extending the campaign through the end of the year,” said David Madeira, ACM president and CEO. “The need for assistance in Tacoma is high, so please join us, spread the word and encourage your friends and family to Drive Down Hunger by bringing food to America’s Car Museum.” People can drop off non-perishable food items in ACM’s lobby between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Participants who donate two or more items will receive $2 off ACM admission, and kids (12 and under) with two or more canned goods will get in free. For more information on ACM’s Drive Down Hunger program, visit www.lemaymuseum.org.

*6<73, */(9.,+ >0;/ >692,9:» *647 ;/,-;

A Tacoma couple has been charged with one count of felony theft each for collecting workers’ compensation benefits illegally. Jamie S. Beroth, 63, and her husband Lawrence J. Beroth, 67, own Beroth Drywall. Mrs. Beroth collected $100,664 in benefits from March 2009 through July 2011 on a workplace injury claim for a shoulder injury. Mr. Beroth also received $123,094.02 in time-loss benefit payments from August 2009 to October 2011 for an industrial injury. Both claimed they were unable to work during this period. The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) stopped benefit payments after an investigation determined that both Mr. and Mrs. Beroth had been working at their drywall company ever since the alleged injuries occurred. The Beroth’s were arraigned on Nov. 15 in Pierce County Superior Court. They pled not guilty. “We discovered that Mrs. Beroth continued to work at Beroth Drywall after her injury, actually preparing and submitting her husband’s injury paperwork to L&I,” said Greg McPherson, an investigator in L&I’s Fraud Prevention and Compliance Program. “We also took videos of Mr. Beroth working at his drywall business during the time he was receiving benefits and claiming he could not. The video shows him submitting bids, purchasing and hauling supplies, preparing for and working the jobs he received.” Each felony count against the couple carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. The total amount of restitution the court could order them to repay is $223,758.31, which is the amount of time-loss benefits that

they collected illegally. Whatever the outcome of the criminal case, the Beroths will not continue receiving benefits and will be asked to make restitution.

5(33,@ =(33,@ *65:;9<*;065 <7+(;,

The rainy season began with a deluge, but work continues nonetheless on the I-5/SR 16 Eastbound Nalley Valley project. There will be traffic changes over the next few months as work continues First, work is almost completed on the temporary detour for eastbound SR 16 traffic through Nalley Valley. The bridge deck on that structure is now poured and crews are doing final work to ready it for traffic. In December (details to be forthcoming), eastbound SR 16 traffic will be switched from the original eastbound viaduct onto this temporary structure. Immediately after that switch takes place, crews will begin demolishing the original eastbound viaduct. Remember the three-month closure on the northbound I-5 exit to the Tacoma City Center earlier this year? A mirror closure will occur early in 2013 in the southbound direction. That ramp closure is scheduled to begin sometime in February. It will be more noticeable, because the southbound I-5 exit to South 38th Street will be closed, a main route to the Tacoma Mall, Costco and other businesses in that area. During the closure, traffic will be directed onto the exit at South 56th Street.

-09:; 50./; (7796(*/,: ¶ .,; 05=63=,+ 56>

First Night, Tacoma’s ubiquitous New Year’s Eve arts event, is ramping up. Here are two great ways to get involved – sign up to volunteer, or apply to be an artist vendor in an indoor exhibition space at Broadway Plaza in the heart of downtown. On Dec. 31, thousands of people from all around the area fill the streets of the theater district for a rousing evening of arts, music and entertainment. Venues virtually overflow as we start out the New Year as a community. Volunteers make a huge part of the success of this annual event, and First Night would love to have your help for the big night Dec. 31. In appreciation, volunteers and their families will receive free access to all events on Dec. 31, and they will be guests of honor at a volunteeronly party in February. This year, staff will be organized by The Warehouse, a local production company with several years of experience creating cool events throughout Tacoma. Interested in helping out? Fill out the “Volunteers” form at www.firstnighttacoma.org and organizers will keep you in the loop of trainings and upcoming volunteer events. First Night is an awesome showcase for artists and crafters during the holidays. In order to provide indoor vending space to artists, Angela Jossy (she of Art Bus fame) has secured a plum exhibition space at 1127 Broadway (former home of the Seven Muses Gallery) for the First Night Festival. It’s an excellent location with a big glass storefront for great visibility from the street.

Vendors must supply their own tables and chairs. Wall display space will be available upon request. The space is well lit, and there are power outlets in the building for vendors wishing to bring their own lighting. The room can accommodate about 15 vendors, says Jossy (but she is looking into securing other indoor spaces for vendors, too). No tents will be allowed inside the space. For those who want to set up outside, Jossy is working on securing a power supply – stay tuned. These spots are sure to fill up fast so fill out an application (conveniently available in both Word and PDF form) at www.firstnighttacoma.org. Jossy says, “I’m working on several big projects right now, and this is just one of them. So despite my best intentions I might not have time to accommodate last minute requests. And if anyone wants experience in event management and to volunteer to assist me in some of this stuff, please let me know!” For more information contact Angela.jossy@gmail.com.

SENIORS INVITED FOR /630+(@ */,,9

Point Defiance Village, an independent senior living community in Tacoma, has issued an invitation to all members of the community, especially seniors, to join in celebrating the holiday season and bringing good cheer to neighbors with events, activities and seminars. Three merry events are on tap: Karaoke and Happy Hour on Nov. 30 at 3 p.m.; Annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.; and Sunday Night at the Movies on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Each event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, or to learn more, call (253) 759-8908. Point Defiance Village is located at 6414 N. Park Way in Tacoma; visit www.pointdefiancevillage.com.

MORE CITY BRIEFS AT TACOMAWEEKLY.COM

#1 WHEN IS A GUN NOT A GUN?

APPARENTLY WHEN TPD OFFICERS SAY IT ISN’T A CRIME TO USE ONE TO FORCE CHILDREN TO THE GROUND

#2 2012 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

CO-MVPS RETURN IN NARROWS 3A, BELLARMINE LOADED IN 4A

#3 NOVEMBER 21ST WEEKLY MIXTAPE #4 SOUTH TACOMA MIGHT GET ‘NEW’ COMMUNITY CENTER, OF SORTS #5 POTHOLE OF THE WEEK

:LJ[PVU ( ‹ 7HNL ‹ tacomaweekly.com ‹ -YPKH` 5V]LTILY

BATTLE SAUCES of the

Thursday, December 13, 2012 ‡ 4-8pm 2207 0QTVJ 2GCTN 5VTGGV 6CEQOC 9# 98406 † (253) 761-5555

BIMBO'S VS JOSEPPI'S

JERRY ROSI

JOE STORTINI

2TQEGGFU DGPG¿V %TKOG 5VQRRGTU CPF %JCTNKG¶U &KPQUCWT KP the OGOQT[ of %JCTNKG CPF $TC[FGP 2QYGNN

The KEQPKE $KODQ¶U UCWEG KU DCEM #HVGT DGKPI NQEMGF up KP a %KV[ of 6CEQOC XCWNV the RCUV FGECFG the 4QUK HCOKN[ JCU DQWIJV DCEM the $KODQ¶U PCOG CPF NGICE[ Joe 5VQTVKPK a 2KGTEG %QWPV[ KEQP CPF RTQRTKGVQT of ,QUGRRK¶U 4GUVCWTCPV KU TGCF[ to VCMG QP the HCOQWU $KODQ¶U 5CWEG KP a JGCF to JGCF DCVVNG ONE NIGHT ONLY

17 7 Tickets KIDS

$

$

† #NN RGQRNG JQNFKPI a VKEMGV YKNN be a LWFIG to FGVGTOKPG who the YKPPGT YKNN be. † 5KNGPV #WEVKQPU &QQT 2TK\GU CPF 4CHÀG 6KEMGVU CTG RCTV of the GXGPV

Special thanks to our sponsors:

† )TQWR 6CDNGU #XCKNCDNG † 2TG 5CNG 6KEMGVU #XCKNCDNG CV ,QUGRRK¶U QT QPNKPG at $TQYP2CRGT6KEMGVU EQO MG[YQTF ³5CWEG $CVVNG´ † &KPPGT KPENWFGU 2 RCUVC FKUJGU 5CNCF $TGCF 5VKEMU CPF &GUUGTV

AWARDS FOR † $GUV 2CUVC 5CWEG † %TQYF (CXQTKVG † .QECN %GNGDTKV[ (CXQTKVG † -KFU (CXQTKVG † (QQF ETKVKEU EJQKEG

OPINION

-YPKH` 5V]LTILY ‹ tacomaweekly.com ‹ :LJ[PVU ( ‹ 7HNL

Our View

City leaders deserve a cookie for budget-dogging

(but they might have to share it)

EDITORIAL CARTOON BY CHRIS BRITT á CBRITTOON@GMAIL.COM

Guest Editorials

What are we doing to our children? By Don Brunell The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) recently reported that, if Congress fails to avert the “fiscal cliff � by the end of December, six million jobs will disappear over the next two years, sending the unemployment rate soaring to near 12 percent. NAM says companies are bracing now for the fallout by laying off workers, leaving jobs vacant and postponing major purchases. “Fiscal cliff � is the popular shorthand term used to describe the conundrum the federal government will face at the end of 2012 when the terms of the Budget Control Act of 2011 are scheduled to go into effect. Among the changes triggered at midnight on Dec. 31, 2012 are the end of last year’s temporary payroll tax cuts, resulting in a 2 percent tax increase for workers, the end of certain tax breaks for businesses, shifts in the alternative minimum tax that will mean higher income taxes, the end of the Bush tax cuts from 2001-03, and the implementation of taxes related to President Barack Obama’s health care law. In addition to those tax increases, we will see an automatic 9.4 percent cut in the defense budget and more than 1,000 other government programs, including Medicare. William H. Gross, founder of the investment firm Pimco, argues that, if Congress does not reach a deal soon to

avert the fiscal cliff, rating services and global creditors may desert the United States in favor of “other nations more focused on breaking our long-term habit of debt addiction.� How addicted to debt are we? According to CBS Money Watch, in 1791, our entire national debt was $75 million. Today, we borrow that much every hour. The national debt, which has increased by half in just the last three years, now stands at more than $16 trillion – that is $135,773 per taxpayer. How much is $16 trillion? If you paid out one dollar every second, it would take you 496,000 years to pay off our $16 trillion debt. Our addiction to debt has long-term consequences for our children and grandchildren because they will pay the bill for our generation’s irresponsibility. David Walker, former comptroller general of the United States under President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush, and head of the Government Accountability Office from 1998 to 2008, compares the present-day United States to the Roman Empire in its decline. Walker says the federal government is on a “burning platform� of fiscal deficits, swelling Medicare and Social Security costs, the enormous expense of a prospective universal health care system and overseas military commitments. On CNN, he said the United States is “underwater to the tune of $50 trillion in long-term obligations.�

A key immediate problem is the astronomical costs associated with the Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare. The new federal health care reform law will cost $1.7 trillion over 10 years, create approximately 50 new government agencies, offices or commissions and make it more expensive for businesses to employ workers. American health care costs are already ballooning – outstripping our tax revenues by an ever-increasing amount. When you add the interest payments on our rising federal debt, by 2035, total federal spending, including interest, approaches 35 percent of the United States economy. Premera Blue Cross President and CEO Gubby Barlow believes health care costs no longer threaten just company budgets – they now threaten the entire economy. United States health care spending averages $9,000 for every man, woman and child. By 2020 after the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented, officials estimate costs will rise to $14,000 per person. Walker hit the nail on the head asking, “Isn’t it about time for the president and Congress to be leaders rather than laggards?� Somebody must pay for all of this borrowing. That somebody is our children and grandchildren.

Let’s face it: Tacoma City Hall’s financials were less than rosy this time last year. And they got worse the more digging officials did. But they kept digging, knowing full well that more troubles came with each shovelful of spread sheets and ledgers that showed widespread cross-departmental loans, money shifts and account juggling that used one-time revenues to pay for ongoing expenses. The practice spanned decades as a way to cover “structural deficits� in the budget. It worked well when the economy was booming. It didn’t when the markets crashed and the city just kept spending. That shell-game practice, and the failure to make cuts earlier in the downturn, is at the heart of the $63 million projected shortfall heading into budget discussions this year. Rather than continue to live in a fantasy world, the City Council pulled back the curtain, dismantled the parlor trickery and hired a new Wizard of Oz to fix it. The yearling City Manager T.C. Broadnax seems to not only have faced that challenge but has built community support for City Hall in the process. Out went budget briefings about fund transfers and hopeful spending plans based on convoluted economic forecasts. Entering from stage left came community budget forums around the city and department-bydepartment grilling about efficiencies, manager-toworker ratios and job descriptions as each department faced 15 percent cuts to make the biennial budget balance. Toss in City Council members who punched, jabbed and slashed at the spreadsheets like the documents owed them money, and the budget is set for a vote. The status quo of one computer printer to every three workers was over. That ratio is now one to eight. Documents are printed double-sized only if they are printed at all. Council lunches are long gone. Potholes will go unfixed. Cops and firefighters will face tough times. But they will do their duty and keep Tacoma safe to the best of their abilities. The sky will not fall. Sure, the budget isn’t pretty. No one got what they wanted. A budget isn’t a budget without everyone crying for more funding. But the numbers are what the numbers are. The day of living within its means is dawning on City Hall. The budget is set to face a vote Dec. 4. But the work has already been done. The ledger lines have been worked and reworked, picked and prodded, sliced and diced as well as plated for the community to digest. While there is little time for milk and cookies to celebrate the end of a difficult process since there is still much more work to do and challenges to face in the coming year, a milestone has been passed. A budget that spends less than it takes in is about to be put to bed. But maybe, just maybe, council members can have a cookie when the budget becomes law. Whether the cookie is a rum raisin, an oatmeal fudge or classic chocolate chip, they deserve it. But they might have to share one rather than buying a plate full. It is budget season after all.

Don Brunell is president of the Association of Washington Business.

Why do Washington voters hate democracy? By Bill Johnston Washington voters moved in some truly progressive historical directions this past election. We voted to let gay citizens of our state live and love as they wish and get married if they want. We voted to legalize marijuana. This drug is far less dangerous than booze and cigarettes but its criminalization has cost our state billions of dollars in law enforcement, lawyers, the courts and prisons and destroyed the lives of thousands of otherwise law-abiding citizens. Not only will the destructive enforcement stop but now marijuana will be regulated and taxed and badly needed revenues will start coming into our anemic state treasury. Not to mention the many medical uses; the drug has potential to mitigate and provide relief for many illnesses. We voted for President Barack Obama in big numbers and generally voted to reject a political party that has come to reflect greed, racism, sexism, oligarchy and a just plain mean-spirited approach to politics. But Washington voters made two very bad decisions. We voted to approve Initiative 1185, a measure to require a two-thirds vote on any tax increase by the Legislature and Initiative 1240, putting the state on the road to charter schools and turning them into business

ventures for vulture capitalists. Of the two bad decisions Initiative 1185 is by far the worse because it is a knife into the heart of democracy itself. The honest title for this initiative should have been “Initiative to kill democracy in Washington State.� Because that is what it is – period! My dictionary defines democracy as: “Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy allows people to participate equally – either directly or through elected representatives.� Under Initiative 1185 one-third of the Legislature will hold the power. Equality? Hardly not. Does this sound like democracy to you? When a minority – in this case legislators representing only one-third of the state’s population – control the economic agenda for all of us that is not democracy! Unbelievable as it is to me this antidemocratic farce has been passed now five times! Yet the state’s progressive community, responsible this year for some of the most liberal legislation passed in the country, has not been able in five elections to explain or defend basic democratic concepts to the voters! At least part of an answer lies in the liberal political establishment’s commitment to “special interest� political issues and organizing around

those issues only. Democracy just has no constituency on the American left. The liberal philosophical commitment to “individual fetishism� factors into this because after all democracy is at its core about “community,� which liberals often view as “the mob.� But...but... sputter the liberals “We are challenging the two-thirds minority rule in court!� And indeed they are... after 12 years with little enthusiasm! As usual the argument against the super majority from the liberals is overly legalistic and confusing to the general public. The battle for democracy in Washington ultimately must be won in the court of public opinion, not with pontification of lawyers. The success of the initiatives on marijuana and gay marriage should make that abundantly clear. Voters must be educated and understand issues they come to support. The case against the super majority must be argued clearly and simply in the public forum. Initiative 1185 is a dirty and under-handed attack by the plutocracy on majority rule – an attack on equality plus an attack and reputation of democracy in our state. But once again, as we have seen so many times in the past, Washington Democrats, liberals and their progressive allies are bringing a library book to a knife fight! Bill Johnston is a Tacoma resident.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I recently have become acquainted with law enforcement’s tactics when working with homeless young adults in the transitional housing program that I case manage. I do not appreciate the way homeless youth are treated and continually victimized by the police department. When young adults enter my transitional housing program, they often have negative histories on their criminal record. Some are more serious, including theft and misdemeanors; but others include ‘illegal camping,’ criminal trespassing in state parks and loitering, which are sometimes referred to as ‘quality of life’ citations. We want these young adults to be productive members

of society, and yet we tack petty criminal charges on their records and state, “Well, you need to get a job.� How do we expect them to get a job with petty criminal charges on their record? Even minor criminal charges deter employers from hiring them. So I ask, why doesn’t law enforcement stop bullying homeless young adults with charges of ‘illegal camping’ and start referring them to social service agencies that can help them becomes the “productive� members of society we want them to be? Is it easier to tack a petty charge on someone’s record than to make a difference in the life of someone who needs societal inclusion, compassion and empathy? Sara Martell, Tacoma

Pierce County Community Newspaper Group, LLC

2588 Pacific Highway, Fife, WA 98424 ‹ -(?! 7\ISPZOLY! John Weymer / jweymer@tacomaweekly.com 5L^Z +LZR! news@tacomaweekly.com 4HUHNPUN ,KP[VY! Matt Nagle / matt@tacomaweekly.com :[HMM >YP[LYZ! John Larson / jlarson@tacomaweekly.com Kate Burrows / kburrows@tacomaweekly.com Steve Dunkelberger / stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com Kathleen Merryman / kathleen@tacomaweekly.com Ernest Jasmin / ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com :WVY[Z ,KP[VY! Jeremy Helling/ jhelling@tacomaweekly.com 7HNPUH[PVU! Tim Meikle / tim@tacomaweekly.com; Kim Pyle, Dave Davison, Tammy Vince Cruz >LI +L]LSVWLYZ! Cedric Leggin, Ed Curran 7OV[VNYHWOLY! Rocky Ross *VU[YPI\[PUN >YP[LYZ! Karen Westeen, Steve Mullen, David B. Hardt, Dave Davison (K]LY[PZPUN! Rose Theile / rose@tacomaweekly.com Nicole Boote / nicole@tacomaweekly.com

Tacoma Weekly is interested in what is happening in our community. Please send your news and story ideas to the above address or e-mail us at news@tacomaweekly.com. Tacoma Weekly welcomes letters to the editor, your opinions and viewpoints. Anonymous letters will not be published. Tacoma Weekly reserves the right to edit letters for length, content and potentially libelous material. Please send them to above address or e-mail us at letters@tacomaweekly.com.

Subscriptions are available for $52 per year.

E-MAIL US @6<9 6705065: Tacoma Weekly welcomes your opinions, viewpoints and letters to the editor. You can e-mail us at news@ tacomaweekly.com. Please include your name, address and phone number when submitting your letter.

:LJ[PVU ( ‹ 7HNL ‹ tacomaweekly.com ‹ -YPKH` 5V]LTILY

=VS\U[LLYZ ]VPJL JVUJLYUZ HIV\[ -VY[ 5PZX\HSS` By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

Fort Nisqually was the main topic of interest of local residents who attended the Nov. 26 Metro Parks Commission meeting. The commission heard testimony from a number of people during the meeting, the main topic of which was the agency’s $105.3 million budget proposal for 2013/14. Fort Nisqually is a museum where volunteers and staff dress in outfits of the 1850s and demonstrate day-to-day living of the era. Located in Point Defiance Park, it is a recreation of the trading post established by the Hudson’s Bay Company in DuPont. The granary and factor’s house from the original location were moved to Point Defiance. John Simpkins said he has volunteered at Fort Nisqually as a blacksmith since 1982. He said the ratio of volunteers to staff at the attraction is the highest in the parks system. Claire Keller-Scholz of South Tacoma said she has volunteered at Fort Nisqually since her childhood. It helped spark her interest in history, a subject in which she recently completed her master’s degree. She urged the commissioners to maintain adequate staffing at the facility. Heather Kibbey, a Key Peninsula resident, said she and other volunteers consider their service to be important. “We always look forward to coming back,� she said. Kibbey brought up two issues she feels hurts attendance. One is ticket prices, which she said have doubled recently. Kibbey said she often sees park visitors enter Fort Nisqually, only to turn around and leave when they find out the cost of admission. Lack of advertising is another concern. She said many area residents are unaware of the events that take place at Fort Nisqually. “That is another piece that would draw people to the fort.� Lisa Wilson of Puyallup said she meets many people who are unaware that Fort Nisqually exists. She mentioned efforts of the Works Progress Administration to re-create Fort Nisqually during the Great Depression. Wilson said she would not want to see her generation allow it to go into decline. Karen Hass is president of the board of Heritage League of Pierce County. She lamented cuts in staff hours at Fort Nisqually and noted her board submitted a letter to the commission on this subject. Chris Berryman of Lakewood said he opposes cutting staff hours. He said the dedicated employees help the volunteers bring life to the fort. Commissioner Tim Reid said he received 30 e-mails from citizens, all on the topic of Fort Nisqually. He told the audience that the facility is not in danger of closure. “It will be there.� Commissioner Erik Hanberg mentioned his former job as director of Grand Cinema, which like Fort Nisqually operates with numerous volunteers. He expressed concern about the small size of the staff at Fort Nisqually.

>OLU PZ H N\U UV[ H N\U& <UHUZ^LYLK X\LZ[PVUZ YLTHPU

7HYLU[Z Z[PSS ZLLR HUZ^LYZ HZ [V ^O` [OL JHZL VM H THU MVYJPUN JOPSKYLU [V [OL NYV\UK H[ N\UWVPU[ KVLZUÂť[ ^HYYHU[ L]LU H WVSPJL YLWVY[ I\[ HSSLNH[PVUZ VM [OLT RPJRPUN SLH]LZ ^HYYHU[Z [OYLH[Z VM HYYLZ[ By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

More than a month has passed since a man forced a gathering of pre-teen girls to the ground with what they thought was a gun. Tacoma Police Department officers, after their brief investigation, concluded the man didn’t commit a crime. Other officers said kicking the man’s leaves the following day might have been, however.

THE BACKGROUND

The twisted story started when a handful of children, between the ages of 11 and 15, were playing tag within 50 yards of their homes at the corner of South 16th and Ainsworth Streets at about 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 27. A man living at the opposite corner rushed out of the home with what the children described as a long-barreled rifle. He was holding it with both hands by his hip. “Get on the f---ing ground, get on the f---ing ground,� the children and witnesses said he yelled. Three of the girls dropped to the ground where they stood, which was across the street from the man’s house. Several minutes passed with the children lying face down on the sidewalk at gunpoint while the man cursed at them as his arms shook with his finger on the trigger. He then began backing up while still pointing the gun at the children as they remained on the ground. A flurry of 911 calls then prompted five officers to respond. Emergency dispatchers logged the call at 11:18 p.m. The first car arrived at 11:21 p.m., according to the only known record of the case. Two officers talked to the children and their parents, they then walked over to the suspect’s house and were apparently refused entry into the house to question the man. A woman inside the house apparently said the gun the man pulled on the children was “just a bb gun� and refused to answer further questions. The officers returned to the house where the victims were gathered and told the parents that no crime was committed. No arrest. No police report would even be filed. The case was closed. The investigation took 10 minutes, 911 records show. The only official report found in the case was a transcript of officer Steve Storwick’s notes to dispatchers: “Spoke with callers, who stated the male (neighbor) thought they were breaking into his car and presented a pellet gun and told them to get on the ground, when the male discovered that the subjects were teenage girls, he went back in his home. No crime, no assault. Mother of teenagers

PHOTO BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

.<57605; A group of pre-teens posted signs in the right-of-way by a

man’s house because he threatened them with a gun. Police responded with threats of arresting one of the children’s parents for allegedly kicking leaves in the man’s yard. The leaves complaint was documented in a police report, while the gun-point threats were not.

was explained situation. Mother contacted neighbor prior to our arrival.�

IS KICKING LEAVES A CRIME?

The story gets complicated after the children and apparently several neighbors posted handmade signs the following morning on the right-of-way outside the man’s house in an effort to get the justice they felt was denied them by police. Two officers, identified as Keith O’Rourke and Matt Verkoelen, came knocking that evening and spent twice as long investigating the posting of the signs and alleged kicking of leaves into the man’s yard than the officer who looked into the intimidation with a fire arm the previous night. “I couldn’t believe how they were treating me,� one of parents, Jamey Voorhees Carter Rivera said, noting that the officers told the children to “shut up� and not to interrupt their investigation about the placement of signs on public property. She was apparently threatened with arrest for the “leaves incident,� while there is no record of the man facing possible arrest for waving a gun at children. She was given an incident number, 12-302-0856, for the allegations about the leaves and for trespassing on his property. She denies any leaf kicking or trespassing. Tacoma Police Department spokesman Mark Fulgum put in a “chop-chop order� of clearing a media request to review the incident report, making it available in a matter of hours instead of the 15-day review period. He even hand delivered it. While there is no police report, or

mention of the gun threats from the previous night, there is also no word yet if Rivera will be fined for trespassing or kicking leaves. The investigation into the leaves being kicked took officers 124 minutes to clear, according to the dispatcher’s log. The 911 caller, Danielle F. McClenahan, is apparently the woman at the alleged gunman’s home who talked to police the previous night. She said that the leaf incident was likely in retaliation, but she called it “a stick,� instead of a gun, which contradicts her previous statement that the man held a bb gun. McClenahan told officers she “didn’t think this ‘little incident’ would become such a big deal and now she is afraid to contact them to resolve it.� She says she also found broken bottles on her doorstep, inferring the children put them there. McClenahan, however, declined to seek criminal charges against Rivera or her 15-year-old daughter, who is listed in the report in “hopes of resolving this issue civilly and without further incident.� The three-paragraph incident report, written by Verkoelen and assisted by O’Rourke, stated that they contacted Rivera about not trespassing on McClenahan’s property or face charges. Rivera was “extremely defensive and argumentative the entire time,� Verkoelen wrote, who also noted that Rivera and McClenahan were advised of their rights about seeking anti-harassment orders against each other. Rivera retorts that she believes Verkoelen and O’Rourke downplayed the gun threat and focused more of their time X See QUESTIONS / page A8

Networking | Computer Repairs Data Recovery | Virus Removal

Granite & Tile World of Canyon Construction

www.gnti.com

Your Complete Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Company

Seattle: 206.569.4684 Tacoma: 253.267.6727 Toll Free: 1.888.822.4255 support@gnti.com 3DFLÂżF +Z\ ( 6XLWH & Ask about our FREE computer classes! )LIH :$

We Specialize in Granite, Marble, Quartz and Tile & Stone Setting 5602 S. Adams St. Tacoma, WA 98409 G^Ăš[]2 *-+! +0+%,*0, www.granitetileworld.com

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED SINK FROM OUR STOCK! FREE UNDERMOUNT

Come see our showroom!

Johnny’s Dock 3PBEB@AM #BGG>KL ,HG=:R MAKHN@A %KB=:R IF

14

$

95

-HM PBMA :GR HMA>K H??>KL ,BGBFNF ;>O>K:@> INK<A:L>

Famous Burgers and Fries ‡ :H JULQG RXU RZQ ORZ IDW EHHI HYHU\ PRUQLQJ ‡ 2XU EXQV DUH EDNHG IUHVK QLJKWO\ XVLQJ RXU RZQ UHFLSH ‡ )UHVK FXW IUHQFK IULHV DQG FRQGLPHQWV ‡ )5(( &RNH ZLWK PHDO -XVW PHQWLRQ WKLV DG ‡ )5(( ,FH &UHDP FRQH IRU 7RWV ‡ 6HQLRU GLVFRXQWV

253.267.7002

6RXWK WK 6WUHHW ‡ 7DFRPD :$

Simmons Coin Operated Laundry

Olympia Home

Open Seven Days a Week, 8am-10pm 601 North K Street, Tacoma

in Lakewood

An Adult Family Home The Olympia Home Provides: $ #

$ #

$ ! # ! "

$ " !

$

253-380-4509 www.Lakewoodafh.com

-YPKH` 5V]LTILY ‹ tacomaweekly.com ‹ :LJ[PVU ( ‹ 7HNL

6UL THU JVU[PU\LZ OPZ TPZZPVU [V ZWYLHK *OYPZ[THZ QV` Santa makes his annual visits to Hilltop By Matt Nagle

PHOTO BY CEDRIC LEGGIN

:(5;(Âť: /,37,9: Santa (a.k.a. Tom Reynolds) has several helpers

around Tacoma to assist him in his work. Tacoma icon Sam Daniels (left) of Sam & Terry’s Barber Shop is opening up his shop this year for Santa to visit with children. Dawnie Wood (right) is a Tacoma business owner who has, with her own money, purchased 500 new toys and 600 candy canes for Santa to hand out to little ones.

holiday season, starting with letters of invitation to philanthropists, sports figures, celebrities and political leaders locally and across the country – from President Barack Obama and the First Lady, to Oprah Winfrey, Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Gov. Christine Gregoire, and teams like Seattle Sounders and Seahawks. The goal is to attract attention to the efforts of Tacoma’s Hilltop Santa and hopefully score a visit by some noteworthy people. This year Reynolds received a big surprise when a hand-signed letter arrived to him from First Lady Michelle Obama. While she will not be able to pay a visit this year, she sent him words of encouragement: “Thank you so much for the commitment you have shown to your community. Our strength as a country and our ability to responsibly shape our future depends on passionate Americans who dedicate themselves to improving their home communities. Your example of service shows once again that each of us can make a difference for those

around us. Thank you again for all that you do.� Another pleasant surprise came when Gregoire’s office wrote back saying the governor could not attend, but that her South Puget Sound representative Veronica Marohn will be there on her behalf. Reynolds says he’s already laying plans for next year, when he will expand his outreach. “I’m going to, Lord enabling me, to have food boxes for 40-50 families. I’ll have toys too, thanks to Dawnie. Families need this – some dads don’t have jobs and some moms don’t either, and kids have to have something to show them, ‘Don’t turn around and look behind you; you need to go forward and don’t ever look backwards.’� He’s also looking to do a winter coat/hat/gloves drive next year and perhaps find one particularly deserving family to take shopping for winter clothing and such. Those who’d like to help out with donations or any other assistance are invited to tell Santa about it in person at his upcoming appearances.

DAYCAR E & BOA R D IN G

A healthy dog is a Happy Dog! Bring in this coupon to receive 10% off Dog Boarding over the Holidays! expires 1/10/13

A Meet and Greet with your dog is FREE! Call to set up a meet and greet today!

253-476-7853

www.happydogsouthsound.com #' ! B FPbWX]Vc^] Bc } CPR^\P F0 ('# (

h s a B HOUSE

OF

MATTHEW

Oakland High School student Lelan Smith By Kathleen Merryman

Lelan Smith’s father is a pretty smart guy. “My dad says the two ways to be healthy are to keep your head warm and to keep your feet warm,� Smith said. Simple as that sounds, poverty complicates the formula. Smith is a student at Oakland High School, where the students’ lives can be complicated indeed. At 17, Smith has PHOTO BY KATHLEEN MERRYMAN a 2-year-old daughter. 7<; ( :6*2 05 0; At Oakland allows her Oakland High School’s to build her schedule clothing bank, Lelan around that responsi- Smith models socks that bility, and her goal of don’t match. It’s in style, getting a diploma, a job she said. and her own place. It does the same for students in equally difficult circumstances. Some work full-time jobs so they can stay housed. Some couch surf. Some have no home or enough food, and not a penny for clothes. For all of them, Christine Lucy of Communities in Schools runs a clothing bank stocked with shoes, jeans, school wear, work clothes and not enough coats, hoodies and socks. On Nov. 26, she had one basket of white cotton socks, some of which came in used. New, warm socks are a rare thrill in the clothing bank. That is a shame, Smith said. About this time of year, when it is raw and wet, some of her friends start to get cold feet, and then they start to get sick. When that happens, they miss school, and their grades, and graduation dates, slip, messing up lives that already are hard enough to manage. Socks – warm feet – could prevent some of that, Smith said. But the supply is short and the young people, especially the poorest, are proud. It is a form of selfdefense. “If you ask for something, people around you think you’re needy,� Smith said. “They don’t want people to know. They don’t want other kids to make fun of them. You shouldn’t have to ask for it if you don’t have shoes or socks.� That is the luxury Tacoma’s Sock Drive hopes to meet: To have enough socks on hand that getting a new pair is no big thing. All a teacher, aide or lunch lady would have to do is notice a kid with cold feet. It is not that hard. “Are your socks wet?� not, “Do you need new socks?� the staffer could ask. Then, “Let’s go to the sock stash and get you a dry pair.� With enough socks, we can make warm feet that easy. We can do it by dropping new socks in the bins at Tacoma Municipal Building, all fire stations and all police substations. We can take new socks to any Tacoma Public School and the administration building and see how happy we make the office staff. If you would like to have a poster and collect socks for the drive, please e-mail me at kathleen@tacomaweekly.com.

Your Neighborhood Pet Store for 21 Years!

$/.‰4 &/2'%4 4/ (!6% ! ,)44,% 3/-%4().' 5.$%2 4(% 42%% &/2 9/52 "%,/6%$ 0%43 7% (!6% ')&43 &/ 2 !.$ 9/52 &2)%.$‰39/52 0%4 0%43

PRESENTS

DAY P R E -H OALIL M U S IC

XII II XII

SILENT AUCTION DINNER

DECEMBER 02, 2012

AMVETS HALL 6RXWK 7\OHU 6WUHHW ‡ 7DFRPD :$ ˜ 4 1 ( ' 5 5 + 1 0 # . . ; % # 6 ' 4 ' & & + 0 0 ' 4 +0%.7&'& +0 10#6+10 4+%' ˜ $2 0 00 + 0 # & 8 # 0 % ' ˜ $3 0 00 # 6 6 * ' & 1 1 4

63(&,$/ 3(5)250$1&( %< *HRIIUH\ &DVWOH DQG WKH *HRIIUH\ &DVWOH %DQG Expires November 30, 2012.

PROFILE #2

kathleen@tacomaweekly

matt@tacomaweekly.com

For the third year in a row, Santa Claus is making a special visit to Hilltop this holiday season, offering free toys and free photos with the Jolly Old Elf (a welcome option to the pricey photos with Santa at the mall). On Dec. 7 and 8 he’ll be at the Basket Nook, 1007 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and on Dec. 22 he’ll be at Sam and Terry’s Barber Shop, 1110 S. 11th St., from noon to 4 p.m. Bring your own camera and take as many photos as you like. Good little boys and girls are invited to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him their Christmas wishes, and in exchange Santa will give each child a brand new wrapped present and a tasty candy cane – thanks to the generosity of Tacoma businesswoman Dawnie Wood, owner of Dawnie Wood’s Automotive Restoration Parts at 455 St. Helens Ave. (Ste. D). In 2010 longtime Hilltop resident Tom Reynolds was inspired to don a Santa suit to give children and their parents/caregivers Christmas cheer free of charge – a real blessing to families whose funds may be tighter than ever this time of year. “I will do this for however long the man upstairs lets me,� Reynolds said. “It’s the reason for the season. Without God there would be no Christmas. That’s the way I’ll always feel, so it’s probably my calling to do this.� With his real whiskers and bright, new Santa outfit he fits the part perfectly. Reynolds said he also wants to assure the children that there are people out in the broader community who love them and want them to have a Merry Christmas. This is why he spends the bulk of the year planning for his December role as Santa – that and for the chance to experience the joy of helping others. “It’s the gratification of seeing the smiles on the kids and the parents’ thankfulness.� Last year, and again this year, Wood stepped forward to help Reynolds with his merry mission by purchasing 500 toys with her own money, then gathering up her friends and family for a wrapping party after Thanksgiving, again at her own expense. She has also donated 600 candy canes and a $100 gift card to Toys R Us that will be raffled. Reynolds said Wood’s spirit of giving makes his efforts have far more of an impact on the little ones whose faces light up when they see that Santa has presents for them. Reynolds starts networking and organizing for his Santa appearances about 10 months in advance of the

Put A Sock In It!

CALL 253.301.0508

Christmas themed collars for dogs and cats, leashes, toys and bells

25% OFF Holiday treats and biscuits

25% OFF Holiday cookies 2/$4

Specially marked Christmas Clearance items

50% OFF

#/-% /. ). !.$ 3!9 †() ‡ 9/5‰,, &%%, 7!2- &5::9 Tacoma: 2405 North Pearl (Westgate) *

Gig Harbor: Olympic DR NW (Olympic Village) *

Spanaway: "'!& ! ( ) *

:LJ[PVU ( ‹ 7HNL ‹ tacomaweekly.com ‹ -YPKH` 5V]LTILY

APWJHY KH` H[ ;^V-P]L;YLLZ ,_WLYPTLU[ ^P[O JHY ZOHYPUN +LJ HZ ]VS\U[LLYZ JOH\MML\Y ZOVWWLYZ OVTL ^P[O [OLPY [YLLZ

W Budget From page A1

Fund shortfall that will mean more than 200 fewer jobs linked to city hall. The City of Tacoma’s proposed budget for 2013-14 has 3,545.7 authorized positions in all the funds within the city’s financial structure. That is a drop of 326.3 positions, although only about 200 are paid for through the General Fund. The biggest impacts of those cuts will be felt by the closing or downsizing of fire stations, the shuffling of police duties away from proactive activities to beat patrols and smaller selections at library branches. Oh yeah, and the mushrooming of even more potholes around the city as the Public Works Department will be cut by 45 percent under the proposed budget plan for 2013-14, from $231 million under the current budget to about $104 million. The cuts translate to the loss of about 80 positions from a department that once had a payroll of about 250 people.

W Transit From page A1

PHOTO BY BETHANY SPEIER/MILK MAN MEDIA

HOLIDAY CHEER. TwoFiveTrees volunteers will

chauffeur customers (and their trees) home for free in shiny new Zipcars on Dec. 1. By Kate Burrows kburrows@tacomaweekly.com

TwoFiveTrees may only be a few years old, but this holiday tradition has quickly become a much-loved addition to downtown Tacoma, transforming the usually deserted Tollefson Plaza into a winter wonderland. This year, organizer Justin Mayfield is raising the bar yet again by partnering with Zipcar Inc. to help shoppers who use public transportation or opt to go carless. On Dec. 1, volunteers will be chauffeuring customers and their trees home for free in one of Tacoma’s own Zipcars if they choose to walk or use public transportation. Mayfield also serves as executive director of Local Life, an organization aimed at promoting walkable, desirable and unique neighborhoods, and sees car sharing as an important aspect of this mission. “This is an opportunity for Tacomans to experiment with car sharing for free,� Mayfield said. “Zipcar provides a great option for people who choose to walk, but use a car only when they really need it. They don’t have to worry about insurance, maintenance, or gas – they pay the hourly fee and they’re done.� The Zipcar program landed in Tacoma in September, with six cars parked throughout downtown, and four in other parts of the city. These cars are located in on-street parking spots easily accessible by public transportation. “We feel this program is providing something necessary for a local way of life, and they’re doing some great things,� Mayfield said. TwoFiveTrees is also partnering with Northwest Leadership Foundation’s Proteen initiative, bringing volunteers on board to help out throughout the season. The organization will receive 50 percent of the profits from tree sales throughout the year. The organization works with at-risk teens, providing mentorship, activities and overall guidance to local youth. “They’re having a great time so far, and they’ve brought a great sense of community to TwoFiveTrees,� Mayfield added. For more information about TwoFiveTrees, visit www.locallifetacoma.org.

Tacoma’s Fight Shop

<XgTS <PacXP[ 0acb Bd__[XTb } 9Xd 9Xcbd 6X } 9dS^ 1^gX]V } 5XVWc BW^_b } 0[[ C>? =0<4 1A0=3B

>=;H <0ACI0; 0ACB BC>A4 I= C0C><0!

"'$! B %%cW BcaTTc } !$" !!! %"&# } fff cPR^\PUXVWcbW^_ R^\

Erickson said. “The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will have a special work session in December to consider the timing of the reductions. There will be many opportunities for the public to learn about the plans and make comments before they are finalized and officially adopted by the Board. That would likely happen in the first half of 2013.� Leading up to the failed ballot measure to increase the sales tax from .6 percent to .9 percent to fund bus and transit programs, Pierce Transit saw a year of declining revenues and a shrinking of its boundaries when a handful of Pierce County cities opted out this summer. That call for more money came only after Pierce Transit cut nearly $111 million from its budget since 2008 by cutting special event services, selling surplus properties and eliminating one out of every five positions. Pierce Transit depends on sales tax revenues

W Digital From page A1

The Grand, he said, will have to spend $344,000 to put digital systems into each theater. One will have 3-D, which costs more than the basic $75,000 package. A surprising number of art films, including Werner Herzog’s “Cave of Forgotten Dreams,� are coming out in 3-D, he said. Another projection room will retain a functional 33mm projector for

W Questions talking about the leaves and signs. They did, after all, spend two hours investigating the case, while Storwick only spent 10 minutes looking into the “man with a gun� call the previous night. She complained to TPD brass about how the officers accused her and belittled her daughter. Sgt. Pete Habib told her there apparently would be an investigation. “That no formal report

burn  ban  enforcement  has  begun. SIGN UP FOR ALERTS.

Pierce County doesn't meet federal health standards for certain kinds of air quality. During winter, wood smoke is responsible for much of the problem. Burning during a burn ban can result in fines.

Text "pierceburn" to 31 31 31 to know when it's ok to burn.

About 71 of those job losses will come in the division tasked directly with maintaining streets. But there will be other cuts. The Tacoma Municipal Court, which handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, however, will see a budget increase of about $100,000 to $9.7 million even as it cuts two positions. The rise comes from an increase in contract services such as technology technicians, attorney fees and jury costs. The court had been paying jurors $12 a day and now will pay $16 since that is the rate Pierce County pays out and passes on to Tacoma when it pulls jurors from the county pool. “We have no control over those costs,� Judge Elizabeth Verhey said. The court’s new online payment system will cost more in the short term as well but eventually will free up a processor position to work on the two-month backlog already clogging up the notification system for licensing changes. The court is also looking to begin alternative sentencing options such as home monitoring and litter

crews to avoid jail sentences for nonviolent offenders. The city’s Information Technology Department, which will have its budget cut by 10.9 percent to $55.2 million, is several years into an effort to cut costs through the use of recycled paper, setting the printers to make double-sided documents and mothballing unused printers. Some 26 positions will be cut from the 132-worker department. The city also once had a printer for every three employees and is now down to one for every eight workers through the use of printer-fax-copier equipment. None of these cuts have come without people having their say. The city has had workshops for each department as well as a roster of community forums on the budget in general. City records show that 156 residents attended at least one of the neighborhood forums. Most of the speakers during those forums talked about the need to avoid cuts to police, fire and street repairs while also avoiding higher taxes and fees, which is an impossible task with a shortfall of Tacoma’s size.

for 71 percent of its operations, so with four years of declining sales tax, Pierce Transit will have to cut service by 53 percent. As Pierce Transit cuts bus routes, others see the ballot defeat as an opportunity to restart public discussions about a streetcar system around Tacoma. One of those streetcar backers is Tacoma attorney Eric Bjornson. He led an effort two years ago to put a streetcar measure to local voters that was turned down because the city did not have a Transportation Benefit District required to fund the project. But now it does. Tacoma City Council is moving forward with a TBD to charge $20 on car tabs as a way to raise $3.4 million every two years to fund road repairs as a way to chip away at its $800 million of needed improvements. “Now is the opportunity to step back from two back-to-back failures and finally take streetcar extension seriously,� Bjornson said. “Sound Transit has been collecting tax from Tacomans since 2008 for matching funds for streetcar/ LINK extension with nothing to show for it. Even after the Pierce Transit mea-

sure failed, twice, even when they were able to literally choose the people who would vote on the matter with 10 times the campaign of the anti folks it still failed. What might pass is a Tacoma measure. However, that would require Pierce Transit to shrink to the size of Tacoma or for Tacoma to pick up the tab and backfill Pierce Transit.� Money from Tacoma’s TBD is already earmarked for street repairs, however, and is far less than what would be needed to fund a streetcar system. Its borders only cover the city of Tacoma, so mingling transit dollars and TBD revenues would be extremely complicated. “I don’t want to blend the conversations,� Strickland said, noting that the transit board’s efforts now are focused on ways to cut bus routes and services that balance the agency’s budget with the least impact to the thousands of low-income and disabled riders who depend on it for their only way to get to work or medical treatments, while knowing full well those impacts will likely be dramatic. “That is the heartbreaking part of it.

vintage films, like those in the Grindhouse series. That will be complicated, and raise costs. “Our hope is to get one-third of our overall goal from grants, and the rest coming from donations,� Cowan said. It looks good, with about $20,000 in so far. “We have done a mailing to all our members, and donations are coming in,� he said. “We also have a trailer, which we are playing in front of all our movies.� The Grand has built a reserve fund that supports good programs, like film

festivals, that do not pay for themselves. “If we have to dip into our reserves a bit to finish out a screen, we could,� Cowan said. “We’d hate to do that.� Still, it is an option that only comes with a history of good management, of listening to the viewers. The Grand and The Blue Mouse operate that way and have become a true gift to Tacoma. It is good to see Tacomans recognizing that, and doing right by them in return. In Tacoma, we can put money down that technology will not kill the mouse and the elephant.

From page A6

was filed after the incident on Saturday is to me pure negligence,� parent Ashley Rivera wrote to Tacoma Police Department One Sector Commander Lt. LeRoy Standifer. “The fact none exists has allowed (the neighbor) to spin his story, telling anyone who will listen that he was holding nothing but ‘a stick’ – the story that was told to us by Officers O’Rourke and Verkoelen (who incidentally also told us they had ‘read the report’) – and contrary to his original statement that it was a pellet gun. With no formal record, we are rendered essentially powerless, and are left with the feeling that a Caucasian home owner on Hilltop can point a weapon at whomever he pleases, with no consequence.� The girls who were forced to the ground are all mixed race. One is African American and white. One is Southeast Asian, and the third is white and Korean, although the other children playing tag that night were all white. The gunman is white as is McClenahan.

STILL SEEKING CLOSURE

Jillian Moore, a witness to one of the ongoing incidents since then, also contacted police and got a response, one of only two police records on the case known to exist. “Someone that displays the type of behavior that you described needs immediate contact with the police at a minimum,� Standifer wrote her. “When you witness these types of occurrences,

please dial 911, so that officers can be dispatched to resolve issues. For your personal safety do not make contact or approach individuals acting irrationally to ‘look after them.’ If you would like to talk about this issue further do not hesitate to call my office.� Follow up e-mails to Standifer went unanswered, however. Attempts to interview Standifer or the other officers involved in the case have not been successful either, even after there have been reported cases of the man showing unusual behavior such as looking into the windows of his victim’s home and yelling obscenities at people from his truck before speeding off. Parents and neighbors aren’t the only one seeking answers. Police Chief Don Ramsdell said the department’s “Blue System� of internal affairs is now looking into the situation in hopes of getting some community resolution. The department had first denied there was an internal investigation. “There is obviously a neighborhood dispute here,� he said. “We don’t want to let things fester. It’s an unfortunate situation. We are open and ready to get this resolved.� As to the specifics of the lack of a police report for the original “man with a gun� call, Ramsdell said “I don’t know what happened. I wasn’t there. We have to rely on the officers at the scene to make that decision. They have to make that decision with the best information they have at the time.� The “leaf kicking� report partnered with the dispatch

log, however, does create a fuller picture of the events during that weekend, he said. Councilmember Marty Campbell, who is the cochair of the city’s Public Safety, Human Services and Education Committee, wants answers as well. He and City Manager T.C. Broadnax will meet to make sure policies and procedures were followed. The WTH moment for Campbell was reading about police officers being turned away at the door because the suspect apparently didn’t want to talk to them. “It’s at that point, when I look at it and go, in my mind, there should have been a discussion with the suspect,� he said. Several attempts were also made to contact the man, who is relatively well known in Tacoma. Tacoma Weekly is not identifying him because he has not been charged with a crime and is not listed as ever talking to police. However, he is no stranger to the legal system. A background search of public records suggests the 37-year-old man has faced 15 different driving, domestic violence and malicious mischief charges dating back to 2007 and involving incidents in Tacoma, Spokane, Lakewood, Pierce and Whitman counties. The most recent local cases were domestic violence and threatening bodily harm in 2009. Those Tacoma Municipal Court charges were dismissed with prejudice, which means they will not be refiled. A 2012 case involves a failure to file a change of address with the Department of Licensing.

Sports

TACOMAWEEKLY.com

(33 *0;@ VOLLEYBALL TEAM

A10 X

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012

SECTION A, PAGE 9

/0./ :*/663 .093: )(:2,;)(33 79,=0,>

Wilson primed for another 3A run

PHOTO BY ROCKY ROSS

36(+,+ 96:;,9 Reigning Narrows

League 3A MVP Tia Briggs (33) returns to lead a talented Wilson team aiming for another deep run in the playoffs.

LIONS LOOKING TO 4(2, /0:;69@ Win over Auburn sets up title showdown By Steve Mullen Correspondent

H

aving seen a team that ran the veer offense the week prior in Gonzaga Prep, the Bellarmine Prep Lions at least had an idea of what they might see on Nov. 24. The Auburn Trojans also brought a myriad of looks to their offensive approach, which helped them prepare to a degree. Despite giving up 314 yards of offense, the Lions limited Auburn’s number of big plays – while coming up with many of their own – and held on for a 21-19 win in the state 4A semifinals at the Tacoma Dome, as they await defending champ Skyline and quarterback Max Browne on Dec. 1 at the Dome. “Credit the team for believing in each other,” said Lions head coach Tom Larsen. “It was a great win.” The Trojans gave the Lions an early preview of what they were to see for the rest of the night with a 10-play, 64-yard drive for an early 6-0 lead on a one-yard run by Harold Lee. As they have been doing all season long, the Lions responded with a long drive themselves – this one covering 79 yards in nine plays – culminated by a one-yard sneak from Sefo Liufau with 3:20 left in the first quarter for a 7-6 lead. Both defenses took over in the second quarter, but there was one exception – a 66-yard touchdown strike from Liufau to Drew Griffin that gave Bellarmine a 14-6 lead at halftime. “We saw the play opening up and Sefo put it right on me,” said Griffin. It was a breakthrough for the Lions, as their offense had gone three-and-out in four of the previous five possessions. Meanwhile, the Trojans’ offense got back into gear as Jacob Waldo scampered 38 yards into the end zone to cut the Lions’ lead to 14-12 midway through the third quarter. Threatened with surrendering the lead again, Bellarmine responded in the fourth quarter when Liufau hit Garrett McKay for a 21-yard touchdown and a 21-12 lead. But before fans could find their seat again, the Trojans’ Darnell Hagans found a crease and sprinted 70 yards for the score and the deficit was again cut to two with 6:27 left to play. But Liufau led the Lions on a 12-play, 66-yard drive – with Bellarmine converting on three third-down conversions – to run out the clock and send the Lions to their first state championship game since 1928. “It was tough, and we had to stay disciplined against that offense,” said linebacker Jacob Salazar. “I’m so excited and can’t wait for next Saturday night. Let’s get to work.” “This is a testament to the great community we have at Bellarmine Prep, and the excitement is going to be unbelievable on campus all week long,” Larsen added.

By Jeremy Helling jeremy@tacomaweekly.com

After last weekend’s all-city jamboree and the first few non-league games have taken place, local girls basketball squads are beginning to get a look at how their seasons might go, and who will be some of their key players. The beginning of the season is always a time for optimism, and we spoke with local coaches to see how their teams are coming together this year.

WILSON

The Rams return four starters off a squad that advanced to the state regional playoffs last year, and will look to build off that success this season. Headlining the group is senior center Tia Briggs, the reigning Narrows 3A MVP, and all-league first-team senior guards Kaysha Fox and Bethany Montgomery. “At least early on, there’s a mature level of responsibility about them,” said head coach Michelle Birge. “The veterans are very strong. They’re very focused and very determined this year.” Senior guard Carsen Stanley adds to the experience in the starting lineup, and Justina Laney and Salina Bradford will contribute as well. The Rams will also feature some talented youth, as Birge noted that sophomore forward Kapri Morrow and freshman guard Kira Knox should force their way into the rotation.

LINCOLN

The Abes return a trio of solid starters, including leading scorer and all-league secondteam wing/post Precious Hunkin, as the senior will be expected to lead the squad again. Joining her will be all-league honorable mention point guard Ki’Renee Armstrong and junior post Breneya Johnson, who will have Lincoln aiming for a postseason spot. Head coach Cal Jean-Lloyd noted there also is a solid group of young players, including freshman post Tamia Braggs, who should contribute quite a bit. Jean-Lloyd also noted that with the leadership of the veteran players, the group has bonded quickly, is very coachable and will focus on the little things to be successful. “If you play tough defense and make the freebee (baskets) and make the layups, you’re going to give yourself a chance in every game,” Jean-Lloyd said. “That’s where I’m going to keep our focus.”

FOSS

The Falcons will be relatively small in size and numbers, but do return some experience in senior post Shelondra Harris and senior guard Pawarisa Onmun. Junior post Gina Leber also returns to give the Falcons a solid starting group. “One of their biggest strengths is going to be that they trust each other,” said Falcons head coach Jeff Ptolemy. “The core group here is really on each other’s side. That’s really going to help.” Ptolemy noted the work ethic of the group as a whole is solid, and sophomore Marilyn Thai is a solid ball handler and should be in the mix at point guard.

MOUNT TAHOMA

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

:7,,+ (5+ 76>,9 (Top) Bellarmine Prep’s Drew Griffin (10) outruns

Auburn’s Darnell Hagans to the end zone on a 66-yard touchdown catch to put the Lions up 14-6. (Middle) Lions linebacker Michael Ota (23) takes down Trojans running back Kieo Buchanan. (Bottom) Bellarmine Prep running back Lou Millie (12) plows over a host of Trojan defenders.

=0:0;! >>> ;(*64(>,,23@ *64 , 4(03! :769;:';(*64(>,,23@ *64

The Thunderbirds look to again be guardheavy, returning seniors Tanisha Lopez and Ashley Keyes – a slasher who can drive to the rim. Junior Shakira Ruffin has good ball skills and can hit from three-point range, while junior Jea’Ohnna Lee and freshman Leah Brooks add

X See BASKETBALL / page A11

:LJ[PVU ( ‹ 7HNL ‹ tacomaweekly.com ‹ -YPKH` 5V]LTILY

TACOMAWEEKLY (33 *0;@ =633,@)(33 ;,(4

,_WLYPLUJLK KVTPUHU[ V\[ZPKL OP[[LYZ SLHK [OL ^H` TITA AH-HEE – SENIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – LINCOLN GRACE BOUFFIOU – SENIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – LIFE CHRISTIAN TIA BRIGGS – SENIOR – MIDDLE BLOCKER – WILSON SOJOURNAH CHANNEL – JUNIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – WILSON ALIYAH CHARECTOR – JUNIOR – SETTER – MOUNT TAHOMA KATY DEGROOT – SENIOR – SETTER – BELLARMINE PREP KATHERINE JOYCE – SENIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – BELLARMINE PREP LANI KALALAU – SENIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – ANNIE WRIGHT KELSIE MAY – SENIOR – LIBERO – BELLARMINE PREP JOHNNISE MOORE – JUNIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – LIFE CHRISTIAN COURTNEY SCHWAN – JUNIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – BELLARMINE PREP ALEXIS SLATER – SENIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – WILSON NATALIE SNYDER – JUNIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – TACOMA BAPTIST KYLIE THORNTON – JUNIOR – LIBERO – FOSS TABI WEBB – SENIOR – OUTSIDE HITTER – STADIUM

By Jeremy Helling

who tallied 197 kills on the year and added 327 digs. Teammate Tia Briggs earned a selection after totaling 121 kills and 29 blocks up front, while the Rams’ Alexis Slater had 112 kills and a team-high 35 blocks on the year. Mount Tahoma junior Aliyah Charector was a utility player of sorts this season for the Thunderbirds – totaling 147 assists, 37 blocks and 47 digs – in proving that she can contribute offensively and defensively. Lincoln senior Tita Ah-Hee was a consistent player for the Abes, averaging 3.9 kills and 3.4 digs per set this season while also getting 93 percent of her serves in play. Foss junior libero Kylie Thornton thrived on the defensive end, playing in all but one set this season and averaging 4.4 digs per set. Stadium, meanwhile, was led by outside hitter Tabi Webb, who contributed in every phase for the Tigers – totaling 71 aces and 21 blocks while averaging four kills and 4.7 digs per set. Annie Wright senior Lani Kalalau earned the Emerald City League MVP this season, leading the Gators to seventh at the 1A state tournament and putting up a team-high 245 kills and 241 digs this season, while adding 51 aces. Life Christian also made noise in reaching the 1A state meet for the second straight year, as the Eagles were led by the

jeremy@tacomaweekly.com

T

here was a Tacoma flavor in nearly every volleyball playoff bracket this fall, suggesting that there was not a shortage of local talent. And there wasn’t. We present our annual All-City Volleyball Team by highlighting 15 of the top players in the city limits, looking at some of their achievements this season. The group is led by four selections from the 4A state champion Bellarmine Prep Lions, who went an impressive 22-1 on their way to the title. Narrows League MVP Courtney Schwan backed up an incredible season with a dominant postseason, tallying 168 kills and 86 digs in the district and state meets to lead the squad. Senior teammate Katherine Joyce was another force up front, as the first-team all-league outside hitter had 34 kills at the state meet, while senior Kelsie May was a defensive mainstay all season for the Lions and had 38 digs in the four state matches. Setter Katy DeGroot rounds out the Lions’ honorees, as the senior helped the Lions tally 164 assists at the state meet and was key defensively and at the serving stripe. Wilson made another run to the district playoffs thanks to a trio of dominant players, including junior Sojournah Channel,

LOCAL BOYS

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

9,(*/05. /0./ (Above)

Mount Tahoma junior Aliyah Charector was a versatile player for the Thunderbirds this season, using setting skills while also contributing greatly defensively. (Right) Wilson senior outside hitter Alexis Slater was solid close to the net this season, tallying 112 kills while also becoming an imposing blocking presence.

impressive play of junior Johnnise Moore and senior Grace Bouffiou. Tacoma Baptist made a run to the 2B district playoffs this year, as junior Natalie Snyder tallied 153 kills and 45 digs on the season to lead the way.

NOW OPEN

DAILY UNBEATABLE QUALITY

Fresh Christmas Trees Extra Thick

Fresh Centerpieces

Garland

1-Candle & 3-Candle

Beautiful

Wreaths

Noble Fir $

1999

$

44 Years Of Unbeatable Quality To You!

2999

Your choice 3-8ft. (red bottom)

(yellow bottom) -2012 w/coupon. Expires 12-07

Chips & Salsa

per foot

Plantation Grown

Plantation Grown

DOUGLAS FIR

SWEET & SASSY

99¢

-2012 w/coupon. Expires 12-07

012 w/coupon. expires 12-07-2

Full Line of

Pla nta tio n Grow n

Trees

Natural & Flocked 2 ft to 16 ft. Fresh Cut Weekly!

MPDBMCPZTHJHIBSCPS DPN

4 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU!

7 DAYS

A WEEK r UI "WF 5BDPNB 8B 9AM-9PM r 4UFJMBDPPN #MWE 48 We have Tacoma r $PSOFS PG )XZ UI 'FEFSBM 8BZ & Lakewood’s Largest 4FBST 1BSLJOH -PU

Selection of Green & r +VTU CFGPSF 1VSEZ #SJEHF Flocked Christmas Trees $PSOFS PG 1VSEZ %S )XZ

High Priced Internet

Gotcha Down? High Speed Internet Service Powered by Click! Network will Brighten your Day! s 5P TO -BPS K #ONNECTION s %MAIL !DDRESSES INCLUDES SPAM lLTERING WEBMAIL

s -" 0ERSONAL 7EB 3PACE s .EWSGROUP !CCESS As Low As $24.95 s !LWAYS #ONNECTED a Month s .O 0HONE ,INE 2EQUIRED

Rent Modem

Zyxel P-971M Cable Modem ONLY $6.00 a MONTH! s FREE $ATA *ACK )NSTALLATION s FREE .ET 6ENTURE /NSITE 3ETUP

3640 S. Cedar St., Ste. E, Tacoma New Customers only. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at residential locations. Valid with Residential 1 plan only. Service requires approved cable modem. Regular price $32.95/mo. Call for complete details!

-YPKH` 5V]LTILY ‹ tacomaweekly.com ‹ :LJ[PVU ( ‹ 7HNL

W Basketball From page A9

to the depth at guard. Junior Rejie Wright brings experience in the post, but the Thunderbirds will be fairly undersized and will look to rely on forcing turnovers. “We’re going to have to be a little bit better on the defensive end because we have a height disadvantage against everyone,� said head coach Calvin McHenry.

),33(9405, 79,7

The Lions graduated some key seniors, but will still have plenty of skill and depth, led by senior allleague second-team guard Sydney Swofford and senior post Ionna Price. Junior point guard Jasmyne Holmes is a solid floor general, and sophomore Claire Martin’s 6-foot-3 frame should dominate in the middle. Junior Kelsy McElroy adds to the depth at guard, and multi-sport standout Courtney Schwan returns to the team and adds size in the frontcourt. “We’re still going to be an attacking type of team, but I think our strength lies in the half court now,� said head coach Kevin Meines. “Our size is going to cause problems for people.� Meines noted that sophomore Shelby Gavigan and freshman Jayana Ervin are youngsters who should contribute as well.

STADIUM

The Tigers will look for leadership from four-year varsity player Carli Hallis, who is a great rebounder and shot blocker in the post. Senior guard Nerissa Williams also returns, and junior guard Angela Yun will help form a solid backcourt. The Tigers have solid varsity experience, as junior

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

05:0+, 79,:,5*, Stadium senior Carli Hallis (left) and Tacoma Baptist junior Sarah Zeitler (right) will be key players in the post for their respective squads this season.

guard Amber Longrie, junior guard Jordan Sallee, junior forward Shaya Murray and senior forward Kallie Broughton are a deep supporting cast. Head coach Mark Stewart added that freshman Kristi Williams is making a push to see serious time at guard. “We’re hoping that we are prepared for every defense we could face,� said Stewart, adding the key will be “getting easy baskets and getting the ball inside.�

LIFE CHRISTIAN

The Eagles should feature a good blend of experience and youth, as senior Grace Bouffiou will lead the squad from the wing, and junior Johnnise Moore also returns at the post.

But a trio of quickly improving sophomore guards – Taylor Boles, Maddy Long and Katie Anderson – will provide skill and athleticism on the outside as the team looks to build on a district playoff appearance. “We’re going to have a more balanced offense,� said head coach Robert Normandeau. “Last year we didn’t have much inside play.� Normandeau added that a strong summer will hopefully springboard a solid season, and that freshman point guard Carli Ricker and freshman post Courtney Youngblood are quickly getting into the mix as well.

;(*64( )(7;0:; The

Crusaders

had some attrition for various reasons and are small in numbers, but will rely on 6-foot junior post Sarah Zeitler, who is skilled in the middle. Also returning is senior guard Becca McDonald, who is quick and will

look to guide the offense. But the team will be young in areas, as freshman guard Ashley Brooks, freshman wing Jennifer Brooks and freshman post Jane Cooksley are promising but will need to gain valuable

experience. “They’ve got to develop,� said head coach Josh Narayan. “It will take a little bit of time. (But) I think we really will surprise some people in the league. I’ve got smart kids.�

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS DECEMBER 9, 2012 2:30 PM RIALTO THEATER Deck the halls with silver, gold and brass as Tacoma Concert Band presents their first holiday concert in many years. Featuring Dawn Padula, mezzo-soprano and voice professor at the University of Puget Sound. Tickets starting at $16 Call 253-591-5894 or visit broadwaycenter.org

have

+$ % &# #+)1 )*( * ! ) .&+( ! #*! ( &## ( *& ", .&+ *! % /*) .&+ - %* * '(" *! * ) ). &% .&+( - ## * Q

&(',"%0 % ' * &#-& ( ,(* + ( 1 .#+#,+ ' "(+)#, % (. * !

Q

&(',"%0 )% ' )* &#-& " +& *, " %," )% ' (* ,( 0 + ('(&0

Q

* + *#),#(' *-! (. * ! ('. '# ', & #% (* * %#. *0 ( )* + *#),#('+

Q

#,' ++ )*(!* & 3 !0& & & *+"#) , '( #,#(' % (+,

Q Q

#+#(' (. * !

Q

* . ',#. (. * !

Q

"(-* '-*+ .# %#'

Q

%%' ++ )*(!* & & *! ' 0 (. * ! , "(& ' /" ' 0(- ,* . %

Q Q

' &(* / " . ' , %#+,

& /% &+* " +$ % '# % ") (" !* &( .&+ ## *& ) ! +# % "% !&$ ''&"%*$ %* &( *& /% % " ! &(!&& $ *"%

3,1#2 0'** tyrv -',2 -1"'!) 0@ -4@ sp 2 r .@+@

#,,7`1 vrv @ '** 0) 0@ #!@ s 2 qp @+@

!'n! #"'! * #,2#0 rrp qu2& 4#@ @ @ 3'2# #!@ u 2 qp @+@

& 2 ) & 0+ / $

" # * . ', ! ''- % '*(%%& ', , + * * 0

Humana is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. Limitations, !-. 7+#,21A ," 0#120'!2'-,1 + 7 ..*7@ $ 7-3 0# +#+ #0 -$ /3 *'n#" 2 2# & 0+ !#32'! * 11'12 ,!# 0-%0 +A .*# 1# !-,2 !2 2&# 0-%0 + 2- 4#0'$7 2& 2 2&# + '*Q-0"#0 .& 0+ !7 5'** !--0"', 2# 5'2& 2& 2 .0-%0 +@ &# #,#n2 ',$-0+ 2'-, .0-4'"#" '1 0'#$ 13++ 07A ,-2 !-+.*#2# "#1!0'.2'-, -$ #,#n21@ -0 +-0# ',$-0+ 2'-,A !-,2 !2 2&# .* ,@ 1 *#1 .#01-, 5'** # .0#1#,2 5'2& ',$-0+ 2'-, ," ..*'! 2'-,1@

-0 !!-++-" 2'-, -$ .#01-,1 5'2& 1.#!' * ,##"1 2 1 *#1 +##2',%1A ! ** qQxwwQxvxQpwyv H B wqqJA x @+@ 2- x .@+@A 1#4#, " 71 5##)@ Applicable to Humana Gold PlusÂŽ H J .* ,1B qpsvQqusA rpqrQpsqA pssA psuA psy@ ? #"'! 0# #,#n!' 0'#1 + 7 #,0-** ', 2&# .* , -,*7 "30',% 1.#!'n! 2'+#1 -$ 2&# 7# 0@ -,2 !2 3+ , $-0 +-0# ',$-0+ 2'-,@ pptpU

s

!!#.2#"

:LJ[PVU ( 7HNL tacomaweekly.com -YPKH` 5V]LTILY

Fife ty 2012

en t

s

Ci

of

d a i y l v o E H Breakfast with Santa

(Ages 12 mos +) Theme: Miracle on 54th Street. You are cordially invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with Santa. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in holiday activities and visit with Santa about their Christmas wish list. Children must attend with one parent or responsible adult. Don’t forget to bring your cameras for a picture with Santa! Must pre-register. DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 TIME: 9 – 11 A.M. Breakfast is served from 9:15

A.M. -10:15 A.M.

"-/\Ê* ,/ * /-Ê{ÊEÊ1*Êfx°ääÊUÊÎÊEÊ1 ,Ê ,

Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa Santa trades in his sleigh for a fire truck! Come celebrate the season with the Mayor and Santa as they use some holiday magic to light Õ«ÊÌ iÊÌÀiiÃÊ ÕÌà `iÊ vÊ ÌÞÊ > °Ê ÀiiÊ« Ì ÃÊ with Santa, cookies/hot cocoa. DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 / \ÊÈ\ääÊ*° °ÊqÊÇ\ääÊ*° ° " / " \Ê Ê /9Ê

The City of Fife & CLICK! Presents: Elf Movie goers of all ages, wishing to get in the holiday spirit, V iÊ ` Ü Ê Ì Ê Õ L >Ê }Þ Ê Ê iVi LiÀÊ Ì Ê Ü>ÌV Ê °Ê Wear your pajamas and bring a sleeping bag and pillow to watch the movie, (bring your own seats/blankets to sit ®°Ê*Ài Û iÊ>VÌ Û Ì iÃÊÃÌ>ÀÌÊ>ÌÊÈ\ÎäÊ«° °Ê> `ÊÜ Ê V Õ`i\Ê frosting and decorating gingerbread men cookies, coloring, and different games and activities. A concessionaire will be present to sell dinner and movie going treats.

/ \Ê , 9]Ê ,ÊÇ / \Ê / 6 / -Ê-/ ,/Ê /ÊÈ\ÎäÊ*° °ÊUÊ "6 Ê /ÊÇÊ*° ° LOCATION: COLUMBIA JUNIOR HS GYM

"-/\Ê , Ê -- " t +1 -/ " -\ÊÓxÎ ÓÓ ä ää

Santa Run / iÊ viÊ* ViÊ i«>ÀÌ i ÌÊ> `Ê/>V >Ê ÀiÊ i«>ÀÌment Station 12, along with Santa Claus, will be run }Ê Ì À Õ} Ê viÊ > ` }Ê ÕÌÊ `>ÞÊ V iiÀÊ Ê icember. There are three dates of the Santa Run to encompass all areas of the city: Saturday, Dec. 8th - South of RR tracks to Levee Rd. Sunday, Dec. 9th - South of I-5 to North of RR tracks Saturday, Dec. 15th - North of I-5 TIME: STARTING AT 10 A.M. EACH MORNING

City Life

American Art Co. show

B4

TACOMAWEEKLY.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012

SECTION B, PAGE 1

¶How to train your dragon· PHOTO BY LISA TOMSETTI

Live spectacular brings over-the-top spectacle of fantasy and high-flying dragons to Tacoma Dome By Matt Nagle matt@tacomaweekly.com

I

t’s not often that one gets to see life-sized, fire-breathing dragons soaring overhead, but that’s exactly the type of thrilling sights in store at Dreamworks’ “How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular” coming up Dec. 6-9 at Tacoma Dome. The last time such a reptilian extravaganza thundered through the Dome was at the totally awesome “Walking with Dinosaurs,” the number one grossing world tour of 2010 that immersed audiences into a prehistoric world created through wondrous technology and the dreams of visionary creators made real. “How To Train Your Dragon” was conceived and brought to life by these same storytellers at DreamWorks Animation and Global Creatures, and the production had a stellar reception at its launch in Australia and New Zealand. Just as “Walking with Dinosaurs” received rave reviews from fans and critics alike, the same holds true for “How to Train Your Dragon” – it shows every sign of being a visual feast audiences will remember for a long time to come. The show features more than a dozen dragons, some with wingspans of up to 46 feet and all with their own unique personality and charm, even the scary ones – but not so

scary that little ones will be frightened, as the show is perfect for all ages. Some of the dragons weigh more than one and a half tons and take up to three people to operate. An epic adventure full of wonder and laughter, there has never been a production like this on any stage anywhere in history. “‘How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular’ is an extraordinary re-imagining of the story that breaks new ground in visual storytelling,” said Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer of DreamWorks Animation. “The early reception to the show has been phenomenal.” Whether you’re nine or 90, the technologically advanced artistry showcased in “How to Train Your Dragon” seems to appeal to everyone. Those who have seen the Academy Award nominated movie of the same name will be familiar with the basic storyline. The epic adventure is as engaging as the visual spectacle as it tells the heartwarming tale of a boy named Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t fit in with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. In the far away land of Berk, Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he befriends an injured dragon named Toothless that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view, one in which Vikings and dragons

PHOTO BY JEFF BUSBY

STUNNING. (Top) Young Viking Hiccup (seen here played by Rarmian

Newton) flies atop his dragon pal Toothless. (Above) The “flagship” of the dragon species, Nightmare is the most visually scary dragon of them all.

u See DRAGON/ page B6

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE ART FOR THE HOLIDAYS Original and locally made art makes a memorable holiday gift. On Dec. 1, Proctor Art Gallery (3811 N. 26th St.) will have its annual Holiday Open House event from 2-6 p.m., featuring refreshments, entertainment along with original miniatures and small paintings under $100 and special holiday card packs by Tacoma artists, with all proceeds going to Northwest FISH Food Bank. Over at Throwing Mud Gallery (2212 N. 30th St.), more than 70 artists have their handcrafted contemporary crafts available for sale – lots of pottery and jewelry, wood bowls, hand painted glassware, candles, soap, Christmas ornaments, Tacoma playing cards and free gift wrapping for most items…and cookies!

TWO WINE & SONG The festive annual Wine & Song benefit event is next on the calendar for Classical Tuesdays in Old Town, 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 in the lounge of the beautifully refurbished Connelly Law Offices in Old Town (2301

N. 30th St.). Two fine musicians are back by popular demand: soprano Christina Kowalski and pianist Denes Van Parys will perform a delightful and stirring set of songs by Romantic Era composer Franz Schubert, the prince of song. The music will be followed by a lavish offering of finger foods – savories and sweets – and tasty wines. Enjoy a convivial evening in Old Town and help support Classical Tuesdays, now in its eighth season! $25 tickets available at Bayview Optical (2217 N. 30th St., #106) and at the door. More info: (253) 752-2135.

THREE FRANCISCAN POLAR PLAZA It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Tacoma with the opening of Franciscan Polar Plaza ice skating rink. Kids of all ages can also take a camel ride

and play a historical Victorian game. $5 suggested donation for entry.

FIVE

every Saturday through Jan. 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tacoma Art Museum’s Plaza and pick out your Christmas tree at Two Five Trees on Tollefson Plaza. For more information, visit www.PolarPlaza.com.

FOUR VICTORIAN HOLIDAYS W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory in Wright Park presents its annual Victorian Holiday Celebration on Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff and volunteers will be dressed in beautiful Victorian costumes ready to answer questions, serve refreshments and take donations of socks, mittens and/or cash for YWCA. Santa will be on hand for holiday wishes and photos ($15). Kids can listen to children’s stories frequently throughout the day, take part in a fun craft

‘SOUNDS OF THE SEASON’ Tacoma Symphony Orchestra Music Director Harvey Felder has once again assembled a variety of musical styles and sounds – from carols to popular holiday melodies, from pops to classics – sure to please all ages at “Sounds of the Season” Dec. 2 at 2:30 p.m. This special performance at the Pantages Theater will include music by the orchestra; songs to spotlight guest soloist Maria Valenzuela; and works showcasing the Tacoma Youth Chorus plus a caroling medley where the audience can sing along. Get tickets at www.tacomasymphony.org.

Section B • Page 2 • tacomaweekly.com • Friday, November 30, 2012

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH • 11:30-1:30PM • FREE pictures with Santa at the Garfield Book Co (Pets Welcome 12:30-1:30) • We ask for a donation of non-perishable food item(s) for the •

• • •

Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry Follow the map to participating Garfield Merchants. Find the mystery history question inside. When your answer sheet is complete, take it to Getting Personal Imprinting (307 Garfield St) to redeem your photo and be entered into a drawing for a beautiful Garfield Street Gift Basket! Enjoy live Carolers compliments of Trinity Lutheran Church Soft opening of Garfield Street History Museum (See a rare Pearl Harbor artifact display in honor of Pearl Harbor) Complimentary Hot Cocoa for Kids 12 and under at NPCC

• FREE parking at 414 Garield Street & Garfield Book Company

SHOP THE COMPETITION, THEN

COME SEE US!

12169 Pacific Ave Parkland, WA 98444 253-539-5818 • mattressranch.com

Ernest P. Petersen DVM, PhD, DABVP

Complete Line of Hobbies & Crafts

Mark A. Peterson DVM

Parkland

Animal Hospital of Parkland

(253) 531-8111

402 Garfield Street • Tacoma, WA 98444 CLIP THIS VALUABLE COUPON

Reyna’s

Mexican Restaurant

#

Buy one dinner Live Spanish Music in the a.m. entree and two 411 Garfield St., beverages at regularr Kids ea t for PLU District price and receive (Parking across the $8.00 off the second $ 95 street at 414 Garfield) dinner. Hou Hours: rs: Valid Mon thru Sun. Coupon may not be combined with any other offer. Exp. 12/31/12. 2/31/12. Op o Open en M Mon.-Sat. 11-10 NOT VALID ON GARFIELD STREET FAIR DAY. S d 112-9 Sunday

8

$

00 off

516 GARFIELD STREET SOUTH TACOMA (PARKLAND), WA 98444

(253) 537.4191

†t¢ DINEMARZANO.COM

1

Join us in our Beer Garden!

538-2368

Goodbye Garfield Call for a list of Foreclosed homes

Collison Realty, LLC

WE’RE MOVING O OPEN JANUARY 2013

550 5503 03 STEILACOOM BLVD SW W L LAKEWOOD, WA 98499 O ne n e block east off Bridgeport rt rt One

TACOMA TROPHY 12/24/12 - Last Day at 307 Garfield Street

253-301-2075 M-F 9am-5pm Sat. 10am-12pm Custom Photo Gifts • Awards • Laser Engraving Business & Social Printing • Promotional Items Invitations • Business cards & more.

10% OFF Personalized Gifts

With coupon. Not valid with any other offers. Exp. 12/24/12 PROUD MEMBER OF GO LOCAL TACOMA

Since 1965

REALTOR

*ULIE #OLLISON s WWW #OLLISON2EALTY COM s *ULIE#OLLISON COMCAST NET

Elizabeth’s Holistic Health

Day Spa & Wellness Center

LOSE 20-25LBS, LOOK YEARS YOUNGER AND FEEL GREAT! Join Elizabeth’s Holistic Health Spa for an Ultimate Weekly Wellness Retreat! s #LASSES START *ANUARY TH s 2360 4/$!9 AS CLASS SPACE IS LIMITED s 2EGISTRATION IS &2%% WHEN YOU PRESENT THIS AD COUPON

&OR -ORE )NFO 6ISIT %LIZABETH (OLISTIC (EALTH 3PA &2%% 3AMPLES AND $RAWING ON $ECEMBER

Elizabeth’s Holistic Health Spa

(253) 537-2377 www.elizabethsholistichealth.com

Providing Gentle Professional Health Care For Your Pets 12212 Pacific Avenue S.

Tacoma, WA 98444 (253) 536-1505 www.AHofP.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, November 30, 2012 • tacomaweekly.com • Section B • Page 3

Goodwill Tacoma opens new Indie bands make music high-end boutique Nov. 30 for the holidays

PHOTO COURTESY OF BCPA

BARE. Sibling songsters Noah Gundersen and Abbey Gundersen will perform a capella

COURTESY OF TACOMA GOODWILL

CLASSY. Tacoma Goodwill has had a lot of designer-label clothing and apparel coming through its doors so it’s opening a specialty shop. By Kate Burrows kburrows@tacomaweekly.com

After seeing a steady stream of designer-quality labels come through their stores, Goodwill officials were inspired to make a change. Tacoma Goodwill is opening its first upscale boutique, Blue, in the Proctor District featuring designer apparel, shoes and home décor. Revenues from items at Blue will be used to fund Goodwill’s job training and placement services for people with disabilities and disadvantages in the community. Brands such as Coach, Lucky, Ugg, Juicy Couture and more are expected to grace the shelves at Blue. The store officially opens on Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. “This store will have a more upscale, modern flare to it,” said Public Relations and Communications Manager Amanda Bedell. “It’s really chic,

but the difference between Blue and the normal Goodwill stores is that it will be much smaller, because we’ll have those unique items that are often hard to find in other locations.” Brand-name and highend products donated to Goodwill stores throughout the region will be sent to Blue. “This is a new concept, but it’s been in the works for quite a while,” Bedell said. After scouting locations throughout Tacoma, the Proctor District was

chosen based on its high foot traffic and extensive shopping options. “We were looking for the right combination of location and walkability to make the right match, and we thought Proctor was a beautiful area that would welcome a store like Blue.” The profit from this store will stay local and benefit those in need throughout the community. “This gives us another revenue stream that will benefit people in the community,” Bedell added. Thurs.-Sun. Evenings Flexible times and days available for Groups Price: $15 Mention Ad for $2 Off Group Rates Available

Guided 90 minute Walking Tours of Haunted Old Downtown Tacoma

!

Book Now for the Holiday Season tacomaghosttours@hotmail.com tacomaghosttours.tumblr.com 253-759-3015

!

In the spirit of the can’t-miss Cathedrals: Tacoma series of alternative music concerts, the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts is presenting BARE Tacoma, a special holiday concert and a cappella evening featuring singers from many local indie bands. This first show (of what is hoped to become an annual holiday tradition) will feature Shenandoah Davis, Sean Nelson (of Harvey Danger), Tacoma School of the Arts choir, Noah Gundersen, Le Wrens, Luke Stevens, Goldfinch, Colin Reynolds, Elk & Boar, Hannalee, Eternal Fair, and more. They’ll be singing their own songs, covers and holiday classics without instruments – a cappella and bare. BARE Tacoma invites you to see some of your favorite vocalists from the region’s

indie music scene put away their instruments and simply sing for you. Get ready for clear, pure beauty in the warm acoustics and welcoming space of historic Immanuel Presbyterian, a North End church for 124 years. This Mission-style church, laden with stained glass is the (unorthodox!) site of one of Tacoma’s most compelling new music series, Cathedrals: Tacoma. Show is Dec. 7 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 901 N. ‘J’ St.. Show is at 8 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 each. Buy them at www.broadwaycenter.org or at the Pantages Box Office, 9th and Broadway. Presented by the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with Immanuel Presbyterian Church. (Tacoma Arts)

2#64+16 .+/175+0' 5'48+%'

24 Hour Service 7EDDING s !NNIVERSARY s "IRTHDAY s 0ROMS s 'RADUATIONS &UNERALS s 2OUND 4RIP !IRPORT 3ERVICE s #ORPORATE

(OLIDAY 0ARTIES s !LL /THER 3PECIAL /CCASIONS

253-848-7378 www.patriotlimo.net

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Section B • Page 4 • tacomaweekly.com • Friday, November 30, 2012

Big Beer Fest to feature 60 beers that pack a punch By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

The Tacoma Craft Beer Festival has a new, winter counterpart, the Big Beer Festival. It’s set to take place on Feb. 16 at Petrich Marine Dock (1118 E. ‘D’ St.) and tickets will go on sale through Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets. com) on Dec. 1. Organizer Bennett Thurmon says the festival’s name refers to beers that are “big in flavor and big in character.� And if your euphemism detector just went off it’s because we’re talking about brews that are a minimum of 6 percent alcohol by volume. The event will be divided into two sessions, one from noon to 4 p.m., the second from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thurmon estimated Big Beer Fest

will feature 60 beers from 20 regional vendors, many familiar from the fourth annual Tacoma Craft Beer Festival, which was held on Sept. 1 at Tacoma’s 21st Street Park. The new festival list is still being finalized, but Thurmon said likely participants will include Tacoma’s Harmon Brewing Co. and Engine House No. 9; Bremerton’s Silver City Brewery; Graham’s M.T. Head Brewing Company; Seattle’s Full Sail Brewing Company and Deschutes Brewery from Portland. Advance tickets will be $20, which includes a 5.5 oz. commemorative taster glass and six tasting tokens. Additional pours will cost $1.50 each. Admission will go up to $25 the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit YWCA, and you can find updates on the Tacoma Craft Beer Fest website, www.tacomacraftbeerfest.com.

FILE PHOTO

CHEERS! New festival to showcase 60 local “big beers� comes to Tacoma in February.

Ferguson displays versatility of style and subject in new exhibit By John Larson jlarson@tacomaweekly.com

Seattle-area artist Michael Ferguson displays his versatility in his new exhibit “Impressions� at American Art Company. Many of the paintings are the Northwest nature scenes he is known for, while others show him venturing into urban areas for his inspiration. Ferguson is adept at using acrylic and oil paint. His brush strokes can be light or heavy in either medium. “Kachess View,� which depicts a mountain lake, and “Seahurst Logs,� a beach scene, are both oil paintings on boards. Ferguson uses heavy brush

strokes on both. “Cascade Lush� is an acrylic painting on canvas. It depicts a creek with pale blue water. The rocks are purple and pink, while the trees have green branches with hints of purple. “Box Blanket� is a departure from the nature scenes that are Ferguson’s typical subject matter. It is a still life work, acrylic on board. Odd-shaped red and green apples rest on a table with flowers behind them. “Three Waves� is an acrylic on board piece that depicts two waves of green water crashing onto the shore. In the distance is an ominous gray cloud. Brush strokes of orange and blue add color to the

7DFRPDÂśV 0RUQLQJ 6KRZ

ocean. “Rialto Logs� is a beach scene in acrylic on board. Large rocks jut upward from the ground along the shore. They are brown, with hues of green, purple and orange. The logs and other objects on the beach have an odd, almost vague, appearance. Along one wall are several small, oil on board paintings. Here we see Ferguson depart from the nature scenes for some urban scenes of Tacoma. “Alling Park� depicts a park in the city, while “11th Street Bridge� shows the structure on Thea Foss Waterway as seen from the south. Boats docked at the marina in the foreground have a hazy appearance. A large piece that takes up an entire wall is “5 O’clock Moon.� The moon is at the top of this acrylic on canvas painting,

PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTIST

FRESH FOREST. “All Leaves Down� is one of the landscape paintings by Michael Ferguson on view at American Art Company through Jan. 19.

with bare red trees in the foreground. Another large work of acrylic on board is “Dandelions and Bluebells.�

/LYH /RFDO

HAPPY HOUR:

%UHDNLQJ 1HZV

7 Days a Week!

7DFRPD 7UDIILF

Enjoy our Growlers & Pizza To-Go Special on Game Days!

3-7PM & 9-11:30PM

Sunday All Day Happy Hour!

,QWHUYLHZV /LVWHQ OLYH ZHHNGD\ PRUQLQJV DP DP

Pizza and Beer Specials for Thank You for voting us Best Burger! Cougs, Huskies, Hawks

GREAT BAR FOOD SPIRITS & ROTATING MICRO HANDLES

Here again we see Ferguson using a different style, depicting the plants in bright shades of orange and bright and muted shades of green. “City Maple� is an autumn scene in acrylic on board. It depicts a red tree that has shed most

of its orange leaves to the ground. “Impressions� runs through Jan. 19. American Art Company is located at 1126 Broadway. It is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Lighthouse Laundry Wash and Dry 8 Loads in 90 Min in our big washers and dryers! Open m 8am - 9p

26th & N. Pearl • Westgate S. Shopping Center Free Wi-Fi www.LightHouseLaundry.com

www.KLAY1180.com Bookkeeping Services

for Small Businesses

Laura Winkelman H: 253.858.3779 C: 253.514.0309 lw7707@comcast.net

"/..%9 ,!+% s 4!#/-! 059!,,50 s 35-.%2

Dale L. VanDerschelden, D.D.S. & Associates

Call to Hear About Our Summer ZOOM! Laser Bleaching Special

.VanDer L schelden ,D.D.S. &Associa tes0UYALLUP s

Rainier Dental Coupon

$100 Off

ANY $ENTAL 4REATMENT OR &REE 7HITENING WITH NEW PATIENT EXAM AND 8 RAYS It’s a free take home whitening or 50% off Zoom! .EW PATIENTS MUST BE AND OLDER -UST PRESENT AT TIME OF lRST VISIT /NE PER FAMILY !SK ABOUT OUR 6ALUED 0ATIENT 2EFERRAL #ALL FOR DETAILS

www.rainierdental.com

-ERIDIAN % 3UITE +ASSIE S +ORNER

4ACOMA s

4ACOMA -ALL "LVD 3UITE

.EXT TO #HUCK % #HEESE S

"ONNEY ,AKE s 32 !BOVE 0RIME &ITNESS

3UMNER s -AIN 3TREET 3UMNER !CROSS FROM &RED -EYER

/FlCE (OURS

-ON 4H s &RI s 3AT

GET NEWS UPDATES DAILY AT

DAILYMASH UP

THE

WWW.TACOMAWEEKLY.COM

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, November 30, 2012 • tacomaweekly.com • Section B • Page 5

‘Nutcracker’ takes many shapes during the holidays By Steve Dunkelberger

In a nutshell

stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

Few traditions are as solidly placed on holiday calendars for families across America as the seasonal productions of “Nutcracker.� Local calendars are no different. Local “Nutcracker� nuts have four options this season to feed their annual habit, ranging from traditional to modern to a blend of both. The story follows Clara, who is guided by a magnificent angel on a journey into a magical dream where anything is possible through the swirling land of snow with its elegant white tutus to the mysterious land of sweets, where she is enchanted by the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Cavalier and their fascinating guests. Tacoma City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,� which runs Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 8-23 at the Pantages Theater, is the most lavish and traditional of the bunch. TCB’s production, in concert with The Northwest Sinfonietta, presents the story of Clara and The Nutcracker in the tradition of the original Peter Tchaikovsky version first performed in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, under the eyes of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. The story, scenes and choreography are as classic as the stage allows and is marking its 15th anniversary in Tacoma. “As much choreography as could be determined from historical records was also incorporated into this production,� TCB’s Leah Taff said. “Many Nutcrackers are performed in the tradition of San Francisco Ballet, which was the first company to bring the now-classic production to the United States. Because we were following the intentions of the original creation, all of our costumes were handmade, the scenery was painted to Petipa’s specifications and the set pieces and props were re-created from historical documents and Petipa’s original notes.� Directly behind TCB’s production on the traditionalist-omatic scale is Washington Contemporary Ballet’s show, which takes to the stage at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Mount Tahoma High School, while Dance Theatre Northwest takes a different spin on its “Nutcracker.� “We update our show each year to keep it fresh and exciting with some new choreography, costumes and sets,� said DTN’s Artistic Director Melanie KirkStauffer. “The performance is always presented as a bedtime story with a story teller. Our show is also slightly abbreviated – a little bit shorter than the full length classic – especially suitable for children and families. We still have the Party Scene, Growing Christmas Tree, Snow Scene and Land of Sweets with Grand Pas De Deux and Finale.� Tacoma Performing Dance Company’s production features new choreography and staging by Artistic Director Jo Emery, Amity Howell-Sloboda and Jean Milano. Costume design is by Tracy McGowen and Emilie Stevens, sets are designed by Patti Graham.

Tacoma City Ballet performs at 3 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at the Pantages Theater. Tickets are $19-$60 and available through www.TacomaCityBallet.com. Washington Contemporary Ballet’s “The Nutcracker� takes to the stage at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Mount Tahoma High School. Visit www.wcbdance.org. Dance Theatre Northwest’s production runs at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 8, and at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium. Tickets are $11-$26 and available at www.Dancetheatrenorthwest.org. Tacoma Performing Dance Company’s “The Nutcracker Ballet� will be performed at the Stadium High School Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets are $18-$22 and available at tacomaperformingdance.org. PHOTO BY CONNIE RIGGIO PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO BY MAKS ZAKHAROV

PHOTO BY CONNIE RIGGIO PHOTOGRAPHY

NUTCRACKER. Ballet companies stage it every year, with versions from traditional to modern in their retelling of “The Nutcracker.â€? (Top) TCB’s “Dance of the Flowers.â€? (Above) Katie Neumann and Chhay Mam as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier in DTN’s Nutcracker. (Right) The Cabbage Doll in TCB’s “Nutcracker.â€? Fun Facts • The music for the violin solo during the change of scenery in Act I is taken from another of Tchaikovsky’s ballet scores, “The Sleeping Beauty.â€? • The music for the coffee dance is based on the melody of a Georgian lullaby. • The music of “The Nutcrackerâ€? debuted long before the ballet. In March 1892, Tchaikovsky conducted “The Nutcracker Suiteâ€? at the St. Petersburg branch of the Musical Society. This suite became very popular and for a while was more admired than the ballet. The suite features “The Nutcracker’sâ€? most famous sequences including the “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy,â€? “Russian Dance,â€? “Arabian Danceâ€? and “Waltz of the Flowers.â€? • The score for “The Nutcrackerâ€? is not only Tchaikovsky’s most famous work but it is one of the more famous pieces in all of western music. Despite its popularity and renown, the score was not one of Tchaikovsky’s favorites. For one, he was given very specific direc-

Family DENTISTRY

Providing high-tech family dentistry with old-fashioned care

MICROSCOPE ENHANCED DENTISTRY

tions to its composition and for him, the strict guidelines sucked out all the fun. Second, the maestro’s sister died shortly before he began working on the score – more than likely that had a negative effect on Tchaikovsky’s attitude towards the commission. • The audience protest at the 1913 premiere of “The Rite of Springâ€? was so loud that neither the dancers nor the audience could properly hear the music. • Towards the end of his life, Igor Stravinsky became especially fond of the game Scrabble. • Stravinsky was romantically linked to perfume and fashion icon Coco Chanel – a relationship that is explored in the 2009 film “Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky.â€? • Stravinsky once lived in a Swiss hotel, but would not compose there unless he was sure no one could hear him – which was rare. Later, a dealer set him up with a piano in a combination lumber storage-chicken coop. It was in this yard where he composed some of his most famous works.

www.southtacomabusinessdistrict.com

J^Wda Oek \eh j^[ ikffehj e\ j^[ Iekj^ JWYecW 8ki_d[ii :_ijh_Yj Ask about our group ad rates and South Tacoma Business District Member Discount!

(+) /((#+)'-

G R E G O RY J .

PLANCICH

5 Haircuts $10 Off Foils

$

D. D. S .

Services are performed by supervised students. Open to the Public for Client Services

Price Menu starts at:

s (AIRCUT....................... $5-$10 s 0ERMS $30 s &ACIAL 7AX $5 s &OILS $29.99 s "RAIDS $30 s 2ELAXERS

Located in the Heart of Tacoma’s Old Town 2312 North 30th Street, Suite 201 Tacoma, Washington 98403 Tel. 253.272.7400 s &AX

Come follow us on Facebook

START YOUR NEW CAREER TODAY IN: s #OSMOTOLOGY s "ARBERING

s %STHETICS s 4EACHER 4RAINING

Financial Aid Available for those who qualify. Visit www.bjsbeautyandbarbercollege.com/ for more information.

s #HI 2EFORMATION $150 s 3O #AP %XTENSION $500 s -ANICURE 0EDICURE $19.99 s 3CALP 4REATMENTS $15 s 3PECIAL /CCASION 5PDO S $20

www.bjsbeautyandbarbercollege.com Tacoma

Puyallup

253-473-4320 • 5239 S Tacoma Way

253-848-1595 • 12020 Meridian E, Suite G

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Section B • Page 6 • tacomaweekly.com • Friday, November 30, 2012

P Dragons From page B1

unite in a show-stopping battle to save both their worlds. “We are excited to expand the boundaries of public expectation by creating a show that combines dynamic creatures, world class performers and incredible staging to not only thrill and intrigue, but to engage audiences on an emotional level as well,” said Global Creatures Chief Executive Officer Carmen Pavlovic. Young Hollywood actor Riley Miner, who just graduated from high school this year, plays Hiccup. Rarmian Newton shares the role; he won a Helpmann Award for his performance in the Australian production of “Billy Elliot The Musical.” Hiccup’s Viking friend Astrid, both tough and beautiful, is played by Gemma Nguyen, a third degree black belt and six time world champion in tae kwon

do. Sarah McCreanor shares the role, an accomplished actor in her own right who has starred in her own productions and performed in a range of musicals and comedy shows. Michael Cohl is the founder and chairman of S2BN Entertainment, global promoter for “How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular,” and serves as lead producer of the Broadway smash hit “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” “We’re thrilled to be setting a new gold standard for live family entertainment while utilizing the full scope and scale of the arena floor and fly space,” Cohl said. “The show delivers cutting-edge production values that tell an incredible story and create an unforgettable and magical experience. This show will mesmerize children and parents alike.” Go to www.dreamworksdragonslive. com to see amazing video clips and to learn more about the dragons and humans in the show. For ticket information visit www.tacomadome.org.

PHOTO BY TODD KAPLAN

PALS. Toothless the dragon and Hiccup show that not all dragons are to be feared.

Mickey Avalon brings twisted, glam rap to Jazzbones By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

On Mickey Avalon’s longawaited sophomore disc, “Loaded,” you’ll hear hedonistic tales of street life, ingesting copious amounts of drugs and doing the horizontal tango. Standard hip-hop fare, sure. But Avalon – born Yeshe Perl – puts a sleazy, glam twist on tried and true rap formulas, looking like a cross between Iggy Pop and Scott Weiland as he shimmies around the stage, shirtless and sweaty, spitting his salacious rhymes. Witness “the Av” for yourself on Saturday, Dec. 1 when he headlines Tacoma’s Jazzbones, topping a party hearty bill that will also include Pinkbead Federation, the Chicharones and SkyPilot. Recently, we caught up with the Los Angeles-based rapper - known for “Jane Fonda,” “Friends and Lovers” and other cult hits - to talk about his attraction to all things sleazy and why it took him 5 1/2 years to deliver album No. 2. TW: How did you develop your stage personae? Was it a conscious attempt to stand out from hip-hop cliches? Avalon: Yeah, (it’s) probably a little conscious. I grew up on rap music, but I also like rock n’ roll and probably had more of that influence. I just don’t know how to sing, really, so I don’t try to. But I always liked Iggy Pop, Rolling Stones, T. Rex, stuff like that. So I think I could fit that visually, but not really musically. TW: Up until last year you

were on Interscope, right? Avalon: Yeah, ... for most of my career. It was just taking forever to put out my second record. I just couldn’t really wait any longer, so I left. TW: What was happening with them, and how have things changed since you went over to Suburban Noize? Avalon: I was kind of stuck in limbo, and there wasn’t much I could do. If I don’t have anything to put out not only do I not have a record out, but I can’t really tour. And, for the most part, that’s how I make my money. Suburban Noize was great. They were quick and we did what we set out to do. For the third record, I don’t know if it will be on Suburban Noize. I could put it out there, but we might shop to other record labels, also - some hip indie labels or something. TW: What was the jumping off point for the newest album? Avalon: I didn’t want to fix something that wasn’t broken, so I wanted more of the same thing as the first record. ... I think the next record will probably sound more different. The first two are kind of real similar and the third one would be, probably, a little different. Musically, I don’t know, I worked with the same people. TW: I’ve read your bio, and you tell some pretty wild stories in your songs. What percentage of the things that you rap about come straight from real life? Avalon: It all comes from real life. It’s not necessarily my life. The names might not be the same, but someone’s doing

those things. If I haven’t done ‘em I’ve probably seen someone do it. There’s definitely, like, poetic license. This record wasn’t so autobiographical or anything. (But) I think I like to just play with the lowest common denominator type characters - like, the bottom of the barrel. TW: What’s so appealing about that for you? Avalon: I don’t know. I try not to be dramatic. I try to make it funny. A lot of it really isn’t that funny. (I’m) just taking something horrific and making people laugh about it, whereas if they really thought about it they’d go, “OK, that’s not really that funny.” I think most of the characters die by the end of the song and stuff. Even if I was gonna talk about some stock broker or banker or whatever, I’m sure it would still take a turn to where it would be him getting strung out and blowing his brains out. ... Even if I were to talk about normal people it would still be that kind of story. TW: So you’re just drawn to the gritty side. Avalon: Yeah, I guess unfortunately. (Laughs) But I try to live my life as good as I can just because, A, you’ll die if you live too rough. And I have a kid. I don’t know, I want her dad to be around as long as I can be. I don’t think I ever romanticize this stuff. Like I said, most of (my stories) end in tragedy. And then as far as, like, romanticizing drug use or anything like that, same thing. I never say this is something good to

Custom Hair for Custom People With 20 years of experience in the industry, your next salon experince at Hair Muse will be one set apart from the rest. Our focus at Hair Muse is LISTENING to YOUR wants and needs. Any stylist can give you what “looks best” for your features but if you can’t duplicate the look it is a failure. We take the time to teach you how to blow-dry and style your hair to achieve consistent results at home. Now that’s a Win Win!

Schedule your appointment today: 253.572.4885 Karen Zadov 253.640.5847

Trisha Dawkins 253.797.6497

Ashley McMahan 253.970.1972

19 Tacoma Ave N • Tacoma, WA 98403 We are looking for skilled positive stylists to join our team at Hair Muse. We currently have stations for lease and sell your own retail. Call 253.572.4885 for more information.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SUBURBAN NOIZE RECORDS

SLEAZE, PLEASE. Street life…drugs…sex…Avalon’s got it all.

do or anything. I’ve had lots of sad stuff happening through that kind of life. (But) I guess it’s just something I know more about. TW: So what’s next for you? Avalon: Just getting my next record out. Between one and two, there was such a long gap. But it won’t be like that again. This one will be done by the beginning of the year - probably by March or something.

Mickey Avalon in concert 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Jazzbones, 2803 Sixth Ave. $19.99 (253) 396-9160 or www.jazzbones.com

Make a Scene Your Local Guide To South Sound Music

Girl Trouble to play benefit for Hurricane Sandy relief

Eagles, the Tripwires, Less Than Equals and Sonics tribute band the New Original Sonic Sound. Advance tickets are $12 and can be ordered through Ticket Web (www. ticketweb.com).

PHOTO BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

FLABULOUS. Kurt Kendall plays sax in Girl

Trouble The band has two more big shows lined up next month – skins optional. By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

Girl Trouble is a band known for longevity and lasting appeal, having spent close to three decades carrying the torch of the local punk and garage-rock scenes. But with just five albums released in that time, and nearly a decade gone by since the last one, “The Illusion of Excitement” – prolific output, not so much. “We’re horrible, I know,” admits K.P. Kendall, the band’s frequently shirtless, go-go dancing frontman. “But I don’t feel as bad when I hear No Doubt just got their first album in 11 years out.” Well, if procrastination is good enough for Gwen Stefani, we suppose. Besides, there are signs that the quartet – also drummer Bon “Von Wheelie” Henderson, guitarist Bill “Kahuna” Henderson and bassist Dale Phillips – could mend its slackerly ways, even at this far into its career. An unusually busy stretch for Girl Trouble kicked off Thursday “LINCOLN” 155 min., PG-13 11/30: 2:45, 5:55, 9:00 12/1-12/2: 11:35 am, 2:45, 5:55, 9:00 12/3-12/6: 2:45, 5:55, 9:00 “ANNA KARENINA” 130 min., R 11/30: 3:00, 5:45, 8:35 12/1-12/2: 12:05, 3:00, 5:45, 8:35 12/3-12/6: 3:00, 5:45, 8:35 “THE SESSIONS” 95 min., R 11/30: 2:00, 4:15, 6:40, 9:10 12/1-12/2: 11:45 am, 2:00, 4:15, 6:40, 9:10 12/3-12/6: 2:00, 4:15, 6:40, 9:10 “SMASHED” 85 min., R 11/30-12/3: 4:50, 7:00 12/4: 4:50 12/5-12/6: 4:50, 7:00 “THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER” 103 min., PG-13 11/30: 2:30, 9:20 12/1: 11:55 am, 2:30, 9:20 12/2: 11:55 am, 9:20 12/3: 2:30, 9:20 12/4: 9:20 12/5-12/6: 2:30, 9:20 “THE HOUSE I LIVE IN” 108 min., NR 12/4 only: 2:15, 6:55 “UNITED IN ANGER: A HISTORY OF ACT UP” 90 min., NR 12/2 only: 2:00

606 Fawcett, Tacoma, WA

253.593.4474 • grandcinema.com

night at Tacoma’s Swiss Tavern with an opening gig for surf-guitar legend Dick Dale. The band has two more big shows next month and plans to release not one but two CDs in 2013. (Okay, one is a reissue.) And that’s not to mention “Strictly Sacred,” the Girl Trouble documentary that Tacoma director Isaac Olsen has been raising funds to make; Olsen being the guy who helmed “Quiet Shoes,” the feature-length comedy that starred the band and other local musicians back in 2010. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of what Girl Trouble has coming our way. Hurricane Sandy benefit this weekend Girl Trouble was recently tapped to play a benefit show for New York’s Norton Records that will be held Dec. 2 at the Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W. in Seattle. Like Seattle’s Light in the Attic, Norton specializes in reissuing forgotten or unheralded tunes from yesteryear, which have included material from Tacoma’s own garage gods the Fabulous Wailers and the Sonics. But much of the label’s inventory was damaged or destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. “Pretty much anything after ‘66 sucks as far as they’re concerned, unless it’s a throwback band that does garage,” Kendall says. “Me and Bill used to joke about tying (label co-founder Billy Miller) up and making him listen to ‘A Night At the Opera’ by Queen.” Sunday’s benefit will kick off at 6 p.m. with a lineup that also includes Seattle power-pop favorites the Young Fresh Fellows, Tacoma’s F***ing

Countdown to Christmas Call it a tradition in the making. The fourth annual installment of the holiday show Girl Trouble has done these last few Decembers with their garage peers, the Dignitaries, is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the New Frontier Lounge, 301 E. 25th St., Tacoma. “We play half of a Girl Trouble set,” Kendall explains. “Then those guys play an instrumental and I go off and get in this really rank, old Santa suit.” The holiday set should include some “Sleigh Bells,” done in the style of the Ventures’ Christmas album, of course. There will be some Elvis tunes, maybe some “Linus & Lucy.” (You know, that Charlie Brown song.) “I’m trying to get Bon to sing again,” Kendall says. “It’s really hard to get her to try and do it, and I love to get back on the drums, too. But I think I may have her talked into it this year to do it again.” Girl Trouble and the Dignitaries will be joined by Tacoma’s Si Si Si; w w w. t h e n ew f r o n t i e rlounge.com for the latest details. New (and old) material on the way And the rumors are true: Girl Trouble is, indeed, working on the longawaited follow up to their “Illusion” album. Kendall reports that his band has finished three-quarters of the project with Sam Olsen of Tacoma band Red Hex at the helm. “I don’t know what we’re gonna do,” he says. “We’re probably gonna end up putting it out ourselves.” A new cut the band has been playing is called “Blood Makes the Grass Grow,” its provocative title coming from a banner that cheerleaders at Washington High School made when Bon attended in the ‘70s. “This song is pretty vague and nondescript, other than that violence ensues,” Kendall says. “I would say it’s more like something that would have been on (Girl Trouble debut album) ‘Hit It Or Quit It.’ A lot of the stuff off of ‘Hit It or Quit It’ is (like) the Cramps and Gun Club (and) this is more back toward the Gun Club style.” “Hit It Or Quit It” was the first album released by Sub Pop Records back in 1989. It was only issued on vinyl and is fairly hard to find today. But Kendall says Olympia’s K Records has agreed to re-release it in CD form.

Friday, November 30, 2012 • tacomaweekly.com • Section B • Page 7

Live Music TW PICK OF THE WEEK:

THE FRIENDS OF THE HOLIDAYS BENEFIT, WHICH RAISES FUNDS TO FEED NEEDY FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS, TAKES PLACE AT THE SWISS ON DEC. 2. MARK RILEY TRIO STARTS THINGS OFF AT 2 P.M., FOLLOWED BY TAHOMA SOULS ALIVE, JUNKYARD JANE, GIN CREEK, T-TOWN ACES, FINGERTIPS AND TUMBLING DICE. THE SHOW ENDS AT 10 P.M. SUGGESTED DONATION IS $10.

FINGERTIPS

FRIDAY, NOV. 30 UNCLE THURM’S: Kareem Kandi Band (Jazz) 8 p.m., NC, AA

BACKSTAGE: 2112 (Rush tribute) 9 p.m. C.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz (Jazz) 8 p.m. DAWSONS: Rock ‘n Roll Magic (Classic rock) 9 p.m., NC EMERALD QUEEN: Notorious 253 (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Chapter 4 (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Sevens Revenge, the Juliettes, 8 p.m., $5-7 LOCHS: Genocide District, Spare Me Poseidon, We The Audience, Ashylus, Among Thieves, Contender, Prepare The Bride, Idols, Prestige, Never A Deadman, A Hope Not Forgotten, Navigator, Numbers, Repave The Skies, 3 p.m., $10 LOUIE G’S: Riot In Rhythm, Jason Kertson & the Immortals, December In Red, Amadon, 8 p.m., $10, AA MAXWELL’S: Lance Buller Trio (Jazz) 7 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Eliot Lipp, Killahs Wit Kindess, 8 p.m., $10 PARADISE BOWL: Just Dirt (Rock covers) 9 p.m. STONEGATE: Three Skinny White Samoans, 9 p.m. SWISS: Chronicle, 9 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Shandee Jam Band, 8 p.m. UNCLE THURM’S: Gary Cook (Jazz guitarist) 5:30 p.m. VARSITY GRILL: Rock-Bot live band karaoke, 8 p.m., NC

ANTHEM: Taxi Driver (Jazz) 7 p.m. DAWSONS: Tim Hall Band (Blues jam) 8 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: (Bluegrass jam) 3 p.m. STONEGATE: Bill Pease (Blues jam) 8 p.m., NC SWISS: Mark Riley Trio, Tahoma Souls Alive, Junkyard Jane, Gin Creek, T-Town Aces, Fingertips, Tumbling Dice (Blues/rock) 2 p.m., $10, AA UNCLE SAM’S: Shandee Jam Band, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 3 STONEGATE: Rafael Tranquilino Band (Classic rock/blues) 9 p.m., NC

JAZZBONES: Rockaraoke, 9 p.m. OPAL: Tim Hall Band (Blues jam) 8 p.m. STONEGATE: Acoustic couch jam, 8:30 p.m. SWISS: Palmer Junction (Blues) 7 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Billy Pease & Friends (Blues) 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 4 BACKSTAGE: Rae Solomon (Country) 9 p.m., NC

SATURDAY, DEC. 1 SWISS: Kry (Rock covers) 9 p.m.

C.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz (Jazz) 8 p.m. DAWSON’S: Rock ‘n Roll Magic (Classic rock) 9 p.m. EMERALD QUEEN: Notorious 253 (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Chapter 5 (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Mickey Avalon, Pink Bead Federation, the Chicharones, Sky Pilot, 6 p.m., $20 LOCHS: 3 Inches Of Blood, Huntress, the Hookers, A Lesson In Chaos, Beneath All Kaos, Unhailoed (Metal) 7 p.m., $12-15, AA NEW FRONTIER: Lozen, Hot Victory, Argonaut, Mosquito Hawk, 8 p.m. PARADISE BOWL: Just Dirt (Rock covers) 9 p.m. SPAR: Still Got It, 8 p.m. STONEGATE: Crosswalk (Top 40) 9 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Tyranny Theory, Tut, Devils of Loudin, 8 p.m. VARSITY GRILL: Rock-Bot live band karaoke, 8 p.m., NC

ANTIQUE SANDWICH SHOP: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3 DAVE’S OF MILTON: Tim Hall Band (Blues jam) 8 p.m. DAWSONS: Jho Blenis, Shelly Ely (Blues jam) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox (Rock jam) 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5

DAVE’S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (Blues jam) 8 p.m. DAWSONS: Crazy Texas Gypsies (Jam session) 8 p.m. GIBSON’S (STADIUM DISTRICT): Ephraim Richardson (Open mic) 7 p.m. STONEGATE: N.M.W.P. (Rock jam) 8:30 p.m., NC

THURSDAY, DEC. 6 STONEGATE: Billy Stoops, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 2 STONEGATE: Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Orchestra (Jazz) 5 p.m.

DAWSON’S: Billy Shew Band (Jam session) 8 p.m., NC PARADISE BOWL: Just Dirt (Rock jam) 9 p.m. ROCK THE DOCK: Dustin Lafferty (Acoustic open mic) 8 p.m., NC SWISS: Barley Wine Revue, 9 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (Blues) 7 p.m.

Tacoma Weekly’s Music Calendar is always available online at www.TacomaWeekly.com GUIDE: NC = No cover, AA = All ages, 18+ = 18 and older

Do you have a live show or music event coming up? Email makeascene@tacomaweekly.com for a free listing in the Live Music calendar!

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/tacomaweekly

Section B • Page 8 • tacomaweekly.com • Friday, November 30, 2012

FRI., NOV. 30 ‘JUST ONE ANGEL’ MUSIC – Do not miss the only Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, New Year’s concert event this year! Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Christine Lavin joins Northwest-based folk-pop trio Uncle Bonsai – Arni Adler, Patrice O’Neill and Andrew Ratshin – in their new antiholiday holiday concert. With the spotlight on fresh, new holiday-themed songs along with those from their own repertoires, Lavin and Uncle Bonsai deliver an exuberant concert of song you will never hear in an elevator. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Theatre on the Square. Tickets: $42.

COMING EVENTS TW PICK: FRANCISCAN POLAR PLAZA

VISIT DOWNTOWN TACOMA’S FRANCISCAN POLAR PLAZA FOR ART, ICE AND EVERYTHING NICE THIS WINTER AS THE SKATING RINK RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR OF HOLIDAY MERRY-MAKING. POLAR PLAZA, LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE TACOMA ART MUSEUM, IS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO COME TOGETHER AND MAKE MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME. ENJOY MUSIC, SPECIAL EVENTS AND MORE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TACOMA ART MUSEUM. FRANCISCAN POLAR PLAZA IS OPEN THROUGH JAN. 6.

SANTA PAWS ETC – Let Fido tell Santa what he really wants for Christmas at Santa Paws pet photos from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by SUNDogs to benefit the offleash dog park in University Place. Photos will be taken at the University Place City Hall Complex, located at 3715 Bridgeport Way W. Photos $10. Pets must be on leash. DASH CENTER FUNDRAISER HAPPENINGS – For all who desire to help DASH Center grow and continue serving youth in Tacoma/Pierce County, mark your calendars and get your tickets to attend the “Dreamgirls Gala and Fundraiser” show at 8 p.m. Gala begins at 6:30 p.m. During the catered reception, you will be entertained by some fine talent from the Tacoma area, enjoy a meet and greet with the cast, participate in a silent auction and take home a gala gift bag. Tickets for this event are $40 and proceeds go directly to the Inspiring Artists Scholarship fund and the DASH Center Theatre Capital Fund. Info: www.thedashcenter.org.

SUN., DEC. 2 ‘SOUNDS OF THE SEASON’ MUSIC – Celebrating its 21st year, the marvelous Tacoma Youth Chorus, consisting of seven auditioned youth choirs ranging from grade school to high school, will return for the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra’s annual collage of seasonal musical delights. Joining them will be vocalist Maria Valenzuela, who last performed with the TSO during its Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration in 2005. She has also appeared with Seattle Bach Choir, Choral Union, Oakland Symphony, Orlando Philharmonic, the ChampaignUrbana (Illinois) Symphony, the U.S. Navy and Air Force bands and more, including a special appearance in the Carnegie Hall celebration Merry Christmas NYC in 2007. She most recently appeared as Luisa Contini in “Nine” with Tacoma Musical Playhouse, as “Maria Merelli” in Tacoma Little Theatre’s “Lend Me A Tenor” and as a member of the Seattle Opera Chorus. The performance takes place at the Pantages Theater at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $24-$77.

class, meeting, concert, art exhibit or theater production by e-mailing calendar@tacomaweekly.com or calling (253) 922-5317.

fitness classes from 7-8 p.m. Inspired by the dances of the Pacific islands, hot hula fitness incorporates easy to perform dance moves set to the sounds of traditional Polynesian drum beats fused with funky reggae music, resulting in a modern, hip fitness workout. Hot hula fitness is a fun, new and exciting dance workout that isolates your larger muscle groups, quads and arms, providing a total body workout in 60 minutes. All ages and fitness levels will enjoy hot hula fitness. Admission: $6 (discount with APCC membership). APCC is located at 4851 South Tacoma Way. DRUM CIRCLE MUSIC – Ted Brown Music Tacoma hosts a free, all-ages drum circle every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. You do not need to have a drum to participate. For more info contact Ted Brown Music at (253) 272-3211 or visit www.tedbrownmusic.com.

SAT., DEC. 1 ‘AN EARLY AMERICAN CHRISTMAS’ MUSIC – Experience “An Early American Christmas” courtesy of Rose Ensemble and Glory Shone Around – carols, shapenote singing, European influences, lost traditions – by one of the better ancient music troupes in the country. Enjoy vocal and ensemble music that stirs deep emotions and lifts your spirit! Each performance illuminates rarely heard repertoire, bringing forward research from ancient manuscript libraries. The performance takes place at the Rialto Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39-$59.

Promote your community event,

FRI. & SAT., DEC. 7 & 8 TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLAY CLUB SALE ETC – Get your holiday gift shopping done at TCC Clay Club’s pottery sale! Event includes a silent auction of work by master potters as well as student potters. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Building 11, Senate Room.

FRI., DEC. 7 STREET CORNER CAROLING COMPETITION HAPPENINGS – The biggest single music holiday event of the season and a critical fundraiser for the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank, the Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition kicks off the month of December with a singular evening of entertainment enjoyed by more than 9,000 spectators every year. More than 1,000 carolers and dozens of caroling teams sing their hearts out on downtown Seattle street corners and in and around Westlake Center beginning at 5 p.m. The top caroling teams compete for crowd favor and prizes for the most donations raised, best choral performance, most creative team and people’s choice. Those nominated compete in a sing-off on the Figgy Main Stage. A Seattle holiday tradition, the Great Figgy Pudding is a zany, family-friendly and delightful holiday event for everyone. Caroling teams range the gamut from dancing lawyers to costumed co-workers of Seattle landmark businesses to Von Trapp-like families. The event takes place from 5-8:30 p.m. at Westlake Center and Pine Street between 4th and 7th avenues. Cost: $10 suggested donation.

SAT., DEC. 8 WINTER FAIRE ETC – Come enjoy a family day of fun at Tacoma Waldorf School. Puppet play, face painting, Snow Angel Cafe, holiday crafts, live music and local vendors. Free and open to the community; some activities cost $1-$4. Canned food donations for FISH Food Bank welcome. Tacoma Waldorf School is located at 2710 N. Madison St. in Tacoma.

SUN., DEC. 9 LET IT SNOW: FREE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL HAPPENINGS – Start your winter festivities off right with a free community festival at Tacoma Art Museum, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy dance performances by Metro Parks, musical performances from Grant Elementary School, and other great entertainment. Try your hand at print-making and create a holiday card for family and friends. Get some of your holiday shopping done at the Craft Fair or in the Museum Store, take a break with some cocoa in Relish Café, or walk across the street to ice skate at Franciscan Polar Plaza. Sponsored by Columbia Bank. Info: www. tacomaartmuseum.org. ‘HOLIDAY TRADITIONS’ MUSIC – Deck the halls with silver, gold and brass as Tacoma Concert Band presents their first holiday concert in many years. Featuring Dawn Padula, mezzo-soprano and voice professor at the University of Puget Sound. The performance takes place at the Rialto Theater at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $16-$34.

BULLETIN BOARD FLOWERS FOR TACOMA ART – “Andy Warhol’s Flowers for Tacoma” explores the context and development of flower imagery in Warhol’s career, focusing on his 1982 proposal for Tacoma Dome. Warhol’s extensive use of flowers throughout his career is represented by early illustrations from the 1950s, series of flower prints and numerous photographs made by Warhol and his circle that illustrate the artist’s fascination with the fragility and beauty of flowers. The exhibit runs through Feb. 10. Info: www.tacomaartmuseum.org. ‘DREAMGIRLS’ THEATER – “Dreamgirls,” the latest incarnation of the 1981 Tony Award-winning musical turned 2006 Academy Awardwinning film, is the opening production of DASH Center’s 2012-13 season. “Dreamgirls” tells the story of up-and-coming 1960s girls singing group The Dreams and their exciting journey through the music industry, complete with trials and tribulations. DASH Center’s

production of “Dreamgirls,” directed and choreographed by Jimmy Shields with assistance from Isiah Anderson Jr., features an amazing cast of phenomenal singers, dancers, actors and actresses. It is being staged at Charles Wright Academy’s LAPAC Theatre, 7723 Chambers Creek Road W. on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20/adults, $15/under 21. Info: www.thedashcenter.org. ‘SCAPES’ ART – Venetian artists Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana have joined forces to create “Scapes,” a dynamic and entirely new body of work at Museum of Glass. The exhibition comprises four rooms based on the Hindu belief that the universe is divided into separate spheres of existence: Earth, Space, Sun, and Moon and Constellations. The de Santillanas have interpreted elements of the Hindu cosmology in glass, creating spaces in which forms and colors correspond to physical phenomena, or the visible universe, and evoke an atmosphere of cosmic vibration. Each installation is composed of a limited, but strikingly vibrant, color palette. The exhibit runs until January. NORTHWEST ART ART – “Best of the Northwest: Selected Paintings from the Collection” is on display at Tacoma Art Museum. The works on view are some of the best from its collection of paintings by Northwest artists. It runs until March. GLASS ART MASTER ART – Museum of Glass is showcasing items created by a glass art master over the past 10 years in “Maestro: Recent Works by Lino Tagliapietra.” The Italian artist has invented numerous techniques and designs that are technically flawless and visually breathtaking, yet filled with complexity and difficulty. He is recognized around the world as the maestro of contemporary glass. The exhibition shows his evolution to larger works, bolder colors and patterns over his nearly 50 years as an artist. It runs through Jan. 6, 2013. HOT HULA FITNESS ETC – Every Monday through Wednesday, Asia Pacific Cultural Center hosts hot hula

SUPPORT GROUP ETC – Suffering from fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue? Attend this support group, which meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 4:15-5:15 p.m. at the Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities building, located at 6315 S. 19th St. The group’s mission is to improve the morale of people coping with these challenges. Its activities include face-toface encouragement, networking, sharing of resources as well as individual discoveries. CHARITY BOOT CAMP ETC – Jeff Jowers, owner and founder of Tacoma’s Ultimate Fitness Boot Camps, is hosting charity fitness boot camps every Saturday benefiting Mary Bridge Tree House. People who sign up for Ultimate Fitness Boot Camp can now donate pieces of clothing, which earns them a spot in a fast-paced, interval-style class free of charge. Info: www.tacomabootcamps.com. FREE FIRST WEEKENDS ETC – Bank of America bankcard holders and employees receive free admission to the Tacoma Art Museum the first weekend of every month as part of Bank of America’s national Museums on Us program. Info: museums.bankofamerica.com. THE VALLEY CHORALE ETC – The Valley Chorale, a soprano-alto-tenor-bass singing group, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Christ the King, located at 1710 E. 85th St. in Tacoma. If you like singing, contact Joy Heidal at (253) 848-1134 or Dixie Byrne at (253) 6775291 for more information and a personal invitation to join the group. MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT ETC – Caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held the second Monday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. Contact group facilitator Chuck Benefiel at (253) 584-3267. UKULELE CIRCLE MUSIC – Ted Brown Music Tacoma hosts a free, all-ages ukulele circle every Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. For more info contact Ted Brown Music at (253) 272-3211 or visit www.tedbrownmusic.com.

Friday, November 30, 2012 • tacomaweekly.com • Section B • Page 9

&ODVVLĂ€HGV REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT

SA

partan gency LLC

www.spartanagency.com

11139

Property Management & Rentals 253-863-6122

HOMES FOR SALE

Mobile Home For Sale. 1 Bedroom Senior Park $7900. (253) 219-6523

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

WATERFRONT North Salmon Beach Community on Tacoma Narrows, 35-feet overwater frontage leasehold property. Deck, davit & parking lot rights. $40,000. Contact Salmon Beach North: Sheri 253-879-1201

CRESCENT PARK APARTMENTS Lakewood. $495/ month 1 Bedroom Apts.. Laundry on site. Quiet Area. Good Parking. Most units, no stairs. Water, Sewer & Garbage included. Call Manager (253) 983-9383

2 PLUS 1 BATH $950 /MONTH PLUS $500 DEPOSIT NEAR I-5, WINCO, THEATER, BURGER KING, JACK IN BOX, FRED MEYER

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL

Approximately 24 feet by 52 feet. Two bedroom, 1-3/4 baths, living room, breakfast bar between kitchen and TV room and dining room with built-in buffet. Includes washer/ dryer, refrigerator, range, oven and dishwasher. Currently located on a leased site in 55 and over park of approximately 14 similar units conveniently located between Tacoma and Puyallup. Location has covered carport with shop/storage shed of 8 feet by 18 feet. Fenced backyard. $12,500 OBO. Please call 360-5844165 or 360-7051739 to arrange an appointment to view.

Tacoma, WA 98403 $289,000

43: 6423 47th St Ct W IK IH ZM <UP] 7SHJL

in Gig Harbor/Arletta area. Water and electricity available on 40th St NW. Owner/Agent may consider a trade. OAKBROOK 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on

Classic Victorian w/ the comfort of modern updates. Hardi plank siding, newer roof, plumbing & electrical. Beautiful hardwoods WKURXJKRXW PDLQ Ă RRU Great size living room w/original built-ins Ă RZV LQWR VSDFLRXV dining room off of kitchen. 3 bdrms & gorgeous full bath on QG Ă RRU )LQLVKHG family room on 3rd Ă RRU PDNHV VSDFH for everyone! Roomy but maintainable Ă DW EDFN\DUG LV perfect for outdoor entertaining. Call Today

Monica Scott 253-861-0449

43: 11321 148th Ave KPN IK IH ZM .PN /HYIVY

43: 15421 Rose RD SW IK IH ZM 3HRL^VVK

Call Mark Hulen today! 253.761.8888 )L[[LY 7YVWLY[PLZ 5 7YVJ[VY

WANTED

Evergreen Realty NW Evergreen Commercial Brokerage www.jeanbonter.com BUILDERS! 3 beautiful wooded building lots

Owners say sell!!

43: 3504 N. Monroe 5VY[O ,UK *SPURLY )YPJR -P_LY

WANTED

FACING DIVORCE? WE UNDERSTAND YOUR PROBLEM. GUARANTEED

beautiful, large lot. 2165 SQ ft. Grand entry, huge master, One owner home. $234,950.00 NWMLS # 410774

www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs is seeking an

Experienced

ADVERTISING SALES Representative

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated selfstarter with a proven record of achieving sales goals. They will demonstrate the ability to develop new business and possess excellent time management skills. Additionally, they should be able to manage all aspects of the sales cycle: prospecting, cold calling, setting appointments, performing needs analysis, presentation, negotiation, and closing, all while maintaining a high level of customer service to existing customers.

,I \RX WKLQN \RX ZRXOG EH D JRRG ÀW IRU RXU FRPSDQ\ ZH ZRXOG OLNH WR KHDU IURP \RX 3OHDVH VXEPLW \RXU UHVXPH WR HPSOR\PHQW#WDFRPDZHHNO\ FRP

LIGHTING

FOR SALE NEW!!! 7 Piece Cherry Bedroom Set Includes Dresser, Mirror, 1 Nightstand, Headboard, Rails. Plus New Mattress Set still in plastic $499 (253) 539-1600

Black Iron Canopy Bed w/Orthopedic Mattress Set. New, Still in %R[ 6DFULĂ€FH (253) 539-1600

5 Piece Pub Set Table & 4 Chairs New in Box List $1,000 Sell $350 253-537-3056 3 Piece Living Room Set New in plastic. Lifetime Warranty On Frame. $495 (253) 537-3056 Free Mattress Set with Cherry Wood Sleigh Bed Never Used. In Plastic. $380 (253) 537-3056 All New Pillow Top Mattress Set! Queen Size w/Warranty, Still in Original Plastic. Can 'HOLYHU 6DFULĂ€FH 539-1600 Full or Twin Mattress Set New Factory Sealed. Delivery Available. $120 Will Take. (253) 539-1600

All New King Pillow Top Mattress Box Set 3 Pieces. New & Factory Sealed w/Warranty.. $249. Can Deliver (253) 537 – 3056 New Adjustable Bed With Memory Foam Mattress. Wall Hugger with Warranty. $2800 :LOO 6DFULÀFH IRU 253.539.1600 New Platform Bdrm Set Includes Dresser, Mirror, Nightstand, Headboard, Footboard, Rails. Still Boxed. Retails at $2600. Will Take $850. 253.539.1600

I have 20 studio style track (Juno T295 theatrical light) OLJKWLQJ À[WXUHV a piece or $150 for the lot.. they accept standard household bulbs. Currently they KDYH QRQ à RUHVHQW halogen bulbs. Perfect condition, a little dusty, will work on a 2 circuit system track. 360-551-6626

In the Welfare of: V. B. JR., V. H. DOB: 10/20/2006 Case Number: PUY-TPR-06/12-006 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial 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 an Initial Hearing on January 3, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.720, 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 PARENTAL RIGHTS BEING TERMINATED. TO: Andraya Ashing In the Matter of: Bobby Fryberg on Behalf of B. J. F. II vs. Andraya Ashing Case Number: PUY-PO-10/12-042 DV YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

FOR SALE

Jean Bonter 253-312-2747

FURNITURE

TO: Victor Bolanos Acosta

Pierce County Community Newspaper Group

three years young. A must see. Priced to sell at $50,000.00 nwmls # 407461 Call for details.

FURNITURE

NOTICES

City of ma o Tac Jobs

FABULOUS FIRCREST COFFEE SHOP,

MISC FOR SALE 16 GAGE SHOTGUN, 4 BOXES OF SHELLS $400. .22 CALIBER NIB 17 SHOT GREENFIELD WITH SCOPE $150. .45 CALIBER ACP 3 BOXES OF SHELLS ONE POWER BALL $550. 8 BOXES 20 GAGE SHELLS $100. WURLITZER CASINO PLAYER PIANO $2,500. 4 FULL SIZE SLOT MACHINES $300. FULL SIZE SLATE POOL TABLE $300. MINIATURE LIQUEUR COLLECTION 274 BOTTLES $700. COLLECTION OF 160 HATS $100.

You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on the 20th day of December, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGEMENT. TO: Teresa Harvey In the Welfare of: H., K. C. DOB: 04/07/2006 Case Number: PUY-G-03/07-180 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for a Review 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 Review Hearing on December 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.

253.858.5447

ANTIQUES WANTED

TO: Crystal Mae Thomas In the Welfare of: T.-B. III, G. D. DOB: 12/03/2009 Case Number: PUY-G-02/12-008 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial 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.

New Overstuffed 0LFURĂ€EHU 6RID Loveseat. Still in plastic Can have for $750 (253) 539-1600

You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on January 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

Old Post Cards, Photo Albums, Menus, Shipping, Railroad, Airplane Automobile Items, Old Pens, Watches, Costume Jewelry, Quilts, Toys, Musical Instruments, Native American and Any Small Antiques. (253) 752-8105.

Absolutely New! Memory Foam Mattress Set! Can Deliver. Worth $2,000 Asking $450 (253) 537-3056

FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

OFFER ON YOUR HOME IN

24-48 HOURS. (855) 862-0399 COMMERCIAL

(253) 474-3713 OKDREAM@ HOTMAIL.COM

HOMES FOR SALE

1513 N. 7th St, 1978 Statler Doublewide.

EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

WATERFRONT

CALL 253.922.5317

253.922.5317

COMMERCIAL

www.tacomaweekly.com

Food & Beverage Businesses 4 Sale with Owner Contract

6th Ave., “Backstage Bar & Grill/ Night Club� Business is For Sale $175,000 with $75,000 down, Approx. 7,000 SF, Monthly rent is $5,500. VERY SUCCESSFUL/PROFITABLE SPORTS BAR Business is For Sale for $390,000 Terms are avail. LAUNDROMAT W/ DROP SHOP. Same location 15 years in Lakewood. Excellent lease with contract terms. $51,000 LANDMARK “BBQ INN� Restaurant/Lounge For Sale for $700,000 (R.E. $600K, Bus. $100K). Bldg. has been completely remodeled for a sports bar and grill. DOWNTOWN TACOMA\COFFEE SHOP CAFE 1,200 SF with excellent lease, $36,000, terms available.price d reduce RURAL LIVING: ASHFORD, WA- Restr./Lounge, $125,000 with $50K Down, Real E. Avail: 3.4 Commercial Acres for Future Devel., 3 BR Remodeled ice Home, laundromat. pr reduced

Find the right business for your home, garden, pet, personal service needs and more right here! PAINTING

LANDSCAPING Senior Services Landscaping, etc.

LANDSCAPING

Seasons Greetings!

Painting, Weeding, Fall Clean-up, Pruning, Gutter Cleaning. Residential. Storm Clean-up. Trees Contact Alex 253-564-5743 Free Estimates

PAINTING

ELECTRICAL

The Happy Hooker

Allied Electric Service

PAYS YOU! FOR YOUR Junk Cars

offers electric service of commercial, industrial, residential, & marine construction. Also offers CCTV, security & fire systems.

253-606-1647

www.alliedmarinecorp.com

Toll Free 1-877-272-6092 ALLIEE1963CQ

HAULING

HAULING

HAULING

HAULING

Father AND Son Hauling Serving all your hauling needs. We will haul anything at any time. NOW Free Junk Car Removal!

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

CELL

OFFICE

253-222-9181

253-671-9951

fatherandsonhauling@hotmail.com

CONTACT US

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

Phone: Mail:

Classified Display - Mondays @ 12 noon Classified Line Ads - Tuesdays @ 12 noon

253-922-5317 Fax: 253-922-5305 P.O. Box 7185, Tacoma WA, 98417

CASH FOR CARS

Advertising Representatives: VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.tacomaweekly.com

• Rose Theile, rose@tacomaweekly.com • Nicole Boote, nicole@tacomaweekly.com

Section B • Page 10 • tacomaweekly.com • Friday, November 30, 2012

NOTICES

NOTICES

Notice of Trustee’s Sale 7<9:<(5; ;6 ;/, 9,=0:,+ *6+, 6- >(:/05.;65 */(7;,9 9*> Grantor: LK Broadway, LLC Successor Trustee: Philip S. Brooke III )LULÄJPHY`! (TLYPJHU>LZ[ )HUR (IIYL]PH[LK 3LNHS! <UP[ )YVHK^H` H *VUKVTPUP\T -\SS 3LNHS VU! 7HNL (ZZLZZVYZ 7HYJLS 5V ! 7YPVY +VJ\TLU[ 9LMLYLUJL 5V ! TO: LK Broadway, LLC :[ /LSLUZ (]L :\P[L ;HJVTH >( 3PULILYY` 2LUUL` 733* :[ /LSLUZ (]L :\P[L ;HJVTH >( LK Broadway, LLC )YVHK^H` <UP[ ;HJVTH >( 3PULILYY` 2LUUL` 733* )YVHK^H` <UP[ ;HJVTH >( Donald J. Kenney -QVYK +YP]L 5, :\P[L 7V\SZIV >( <UP[LK :[H[LZ :THSS )\ZPULZZ (KTPUPZ[YH[PVU -YLZUV *VTTLYJPHS 3VHU *LU[LY 9 :[YLL[ :\P[L -YLZUV *( (KTPUPZ[YH[PVU VM [OL < : :THSS )\ZPULZZ (KTPUPZ[YH[PVU

.H[L^H` >LZ[ ,S 7HZV ;? Occupants )YVHK^H` <UP[ ;HJVTH >( Donald J. Kenney 3LTVSV :OVYL +YP]L 7V\SZIV >( LK Broadway, LLC 7HJPĂ„J /PNO^H` ,HZ[ -PML >( 3PULILYY` 2LUUL` 733* -QVYK +YP]L 5, :\P[L 7V\SZIV >( John Kenney -QVYK +YP]L 5, :\P[L 7V\SZIV >( ,]LYNYLLU )\ZPULZZ *HWP[HS 0U[LY\YIHU (]L :V\[O :\P[L :LH[[SL >(

0 56;0*, 0: /,9,)@ .0=,5 [OH[ [OL \UKLYZPNULK ;Y\Z[LL ^PSS VU [OL [O KH` VM +LJLTILY H[ [OL OV\Y VM ! ( 4 PUZPKL [OL MYVU[ LU[YHUJL VM [OL 7PLYJL *V\U[` *V\Y[OV\ZL ;HJVTH (]LU\L :V\[O PU [OL *P[` VM ;HJVTH :[H[L VM >HZOPUN[VU ZLSS H[ W\ISPJ H\J[PVU [V [OL OPNOLZ[ HUK ILZ[ IPKKLY WH`HISL H[ [OL [PTL VM ZHSL [OL MVSSV^PUN KLZJYPILK YLHS WYVWLY[` ZP[\H[LK PU [OL *V\U[` VM 7PLYJL :[H[L VM >HZOPUN[VU [V ^P[! <UP[ )YVHK^H` H *VUKVTPUP\T HJJVYKPUN [V KLJSHYH[PVU YLJVYKLK \UKLY (\KP[VYÂťZ Ă„SL 5V HUK HTLUKTLU[ [OLYL[V HUK Z\Y]L` THW HUK WSHUZ YLJVYKLK \UKLY H\KP[VYÂťZ Ă„SL 5V HUK HTLUKTLU[Z [OLYL[V PU 7PLYJL *V\U[` >HZOPUN[VU (ZZLZZVYÂťZ ;H_ 7HYJLS 5V ^OPJO PZ Z\IQLJ[ [V [OH[ JLY[HPU +LLK VM ;Y\Z[ KH[LK +LJLTILY HUK YLJVYKLK VU +LJLTILY (\KP[VYÂťZ -PSL 5V 7PLYJL >HZOPUN[VU MYVT 32 )YVHK^H` 33* HZ .YHU[VY [V ;PJVY ;P[SL *VTWHU` HZ ;Y\Z[LL [V ZLJ\YL HU VISPNH[PVU PU MH]VY VM (TLYPJHU>LZ[ )HUR HZ )LULĂ„JPHY` HUK HZ Z\JJLZZVY PU PU[LYLZ[ [V )HUR VM ;HJVTH 00 5V HJ[PVU JVTTLUJLK I` [OL )LULĂ„JPHY` VM [OL +LLK VM ;Y\Z[ PZ UV^ WLUKPUN [V ZLLR ZH[PZMHJ[PVU VM [OL VISPNH[PVUZ PU HU` *V\Y[ I` YLHZVU VM [OL )VYYV^LYÂťZ VY .YHU[VYÂťZ KLMH\S[ VU [OL VISPNH[PVUZ ZLJ\YLK I` [OL +LLK VM ;Y\Z[ 000 ;OL KLMH\S[Z MVY ^OPJO [OPZ MVYLJSVZ\YL PZ THKL HYL HZ MVSSV^Z! -HPS\YL [V WH` ^OLU K\L [OL MVSSV^PUN HTV\U[Z ^OPJO HYL UV^ PU arrears: +,3058<,5; 7905*07(3 (5+ 05;,9,:; 65 4(;<90;@! +LSPUX\LU[ \UWHPK WH`TLU[Z! +LJLTILY YLTHPUPUN \UWHPK WHY[PHS WH`TLU[ VM WS\Z WH`TLU[Z VM WYPUJPWHS HUK PU[LYLZ[ 1HU\HY` [OYV\NO :LW[LTILY H[ LHJO 05;,9,:; +<,! 0U[LYLZ[ +\L VU 7HZ[ +\L 7H`TLU[Z! 3(;, */(9.,:! (JJY\LK 3H[L *OHYNLZ 9,(3 7967,9;@ ;(?,:! +LSPUX\LU[ 9LHS 7YVWLY[` ;H_LZ MVY [OL `LHY HUK Ă„YZ[ OHSM VM PUJS\KPUN PU[LYLZ[ HUK WLUHS[PLZ [OLYLVU ;6;(3! ;VNL[OLY ^P[O PU[LYLZ[ HUK WLUHS[PLZ HJJY\LK VU [OL KLSPUX\LU[ YLHS WYVWLY[` [H_LZ MYVT HUK HM[LY [OL KH[L VM [OPZ 5V[PJL 0= ;OL Z\T V^PUN VU [OL VISPNH[PVU ZLJ\YLK I` [OL +LLK VM ;Y\Z[ PZ! 7YPUJPWHS VM [VNL[OLY ^P[O PU[LYLZ[ HZ WYV]PKLK PU [OL 5V[L MYVT [OL [O KH` VM +LJLTILY HUK Z\JO V[OLY JVZ[Z HUK MLLZ HZ HYL K\L \UKLY [OL 5V[L VY V[OLY PUZ[Y\TLU[ ZLJ\YLK HUK HZ HYL WYV]PKLK I` Z[H[\[L = ;OL HIV]L KLZJYPILK YLHS WYVWLY[` ^PSS IL ZVSK [V ZH[PZM` [OL L_WLUZL VM ZHSL HUK [OL VISPNH[PVU ZLJ\YLK I` [OL +LLK VM ;Y\Z[ HZ

VOLUNTEERS Help lift people out of poverty by volunteering with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)! Provide free income tax preparation to low and moderate income households. Locations throughout Pierce County. Day, evening and weekend hours available. Volunteers can serve as tax preparers, quality reviewers, greeters, or interpreters (for nonEnglish speaking or hearing-impaired tax payers). Free training provided. Contact Amy Allison, amya@ associatedministries.org, or apply online at www. VolunteerTaxHelp.org. Get involved with Metro Parks Tacoma’s Citizen Advisory Councils! The Business & Responsive Agency Council helps district

leadership with business SODQQLQJ ÀQDQFLDO sustainability decisions, revenue development and quality assurance. Monthly meetings focus on issues that affect the future of our park system. Visit www.metroparkstacoma. org/business-volunteer to learn more or call Brett Freshwaters, Chief )LQDQFLDO 2IÀFHU DW 253.305.1081. Brettf@ tacomaparks.com. Metro Parks Tacoma Special events bring the community together and provide families with affordable fun. Metro Parks Tacoma needs volunteers to help produce memorable events. Visit www.metroparkstacoma. org/volunteer and signup to EH QRWLÀHG RI VSHFLDO HYHQW service opportunities. To learn more, contact Roxanne Miles, Volunteer

WYV]PKLK I` Z[H[\[L ;OL ZHSL ^PSS IL THKL ^P[OV\[ ^HYYHU[` L_WYLZZ VY PTWSPLK YLNHYKPUN [P[SL WVZZLZZPVU VY LUJ\TIYHUJLZ VU [OL [O KH` VM +LJLTILY ;OL KLMH\S[Z YLMLYLUJLK PU 7HYHNYHWO 000 T\Z[ IL J\YLK I` [OL [O KH` VM 5V]LTILY KH`Z ILMVYL [OL ZHSL KH[L [V JH\ZL H KPZJVU[PU\HUJL VM [OL ZHSL ;OL ZHSL ^PSS IL KPZJVU[PU\LK HUK [LYTPUH[LK PM H[ HU` [PTL VU VY ILMVYL [OL [O KH` VM 5V]LTILY KH`Z ILMVYL [OL ZHSL KH[L [OL KLMH\S[Z HZ ZL[ MVY[O PU 7HYHNYHWO 000 HYL J\YLK HUK [OL ;Y\Z[LLÂťZ MLLZ HUK JVZ[Z HYL WHPK ;OL ZHSL TH` IL [LYTPUH[LK HU` [PTL HM[LY [OL [O KH` VM 5V]LTILY KH`Z ILMVYL [OL ZHSL KH[L HUK ILMVYL [OL ZHSL I` [OL )VYYV^LY .YHU[VY HU` .\HYHU[VY VY [OL OVSKLY VM HU` YLJVYKLK Q\UPVY SPLU VY LUJ\TIYHUJL I` WH`PUN [OL LU[PYL WYPUJPWHS HUK PU[LYLZ[ ZLJ\YLK I` [OL +LLK VM ;Y\Z[ WS\Z JVZ[Z MLLZ HUK HK]HUJLZ PM HU` THKL W\YZ\HU[ [V [OL [LYTZ VM [OL VISPNH[PVU HUK VY +LLK VM ;Y\Z[ HUK J\YPUN HSS V[OLY KLMH\S[Z =0 ( ^YP[[LU 5V[PJL VM +LMH\S[ ^HZ [YHUZTP[[LK I` [OL )LULĂ„JPHY` VY ;Y\Z[LL [V [OL )VYYV^LY .YHU[VY HUK .\HYHU[VYZ H[ [OL MVSSV^PUN addresses: 32 )96(+>(@ 33* )VYYV^LY :[ /LSLUZ (]L :\P[L ;HJVTH >( 305,),99@ 2,55,@ 733* .\HYHU[VY :[ /LSLUZ (]L :\P[L ;HJVTH >( +6<.3(: 1 305,),99@ .\HYHU[VY UK :[YLL[ *V\Y[ 5> .PN /HYIVY >( +65(3+ 1 2,55,@ .\HYHU[VY 3LTVSV :OVYL +YP]L 7V\SZIV >( I` IV[O Ă„YZ[ JSHZZ HUK JLY[PĂ„LK THPS VU [OL Z[ KH` VM 1HU\HY` WYVVM VM ^OPJO PZ PU [OL WVZZLZZPVU VM [OL ;Y\Z[LL" HUK [OL ^YP[[LU 5V[PJL VM +LMH\S[ ^HZ WVZ[LK PU H JVUZWPJ\V\Z WSHJL VU [OL YLHS WYVWLY[` KLZJYPILK PU 7HYHNYHWO 0 HIV]L VU -LIY\HY` HUK [OL ;Y\Z[LL OHZ WVZZLZZPVU VM WYVVM VM Z\JO WVZ[PUN =00 ;OL ;Y\Z[LL ^OVZL UHTL HUK HKKYLZZ HYL ZL[ MVY[O ILSV^ ^PSS WYV]PKL PU ^YP[PUN [V HU`VUL YLX\LZ[PUN P[ H Z[H[LTLU[ VM HSS JVZ[Z HUK MLLZ K\L H[ HU` [PTL WYPVY [V [OL ZHSL =000 ;OL LMMLJ[ VM [OL ZHSL ^PSS IL [V KLWYP]L [OL .YHU[VY HUK HSS [OVZL ^OV OVSK I` [OYV\NO VY \UKLY [OL .YHU[VY VM HSS [OLPY PU[LYLZ[ PU [OL HIV]L KLZJYPILK WYVWLY[` 0? (U`VUL OH]PUN HU` VIQLJ[PVU [V [OL ZHSL VU HU` NYV\UKZ ^OH[ZVL]LY ^PSS IL HMMVYKLK HU VWWVY[\UP[` [V IL OLHYK HZ [V [OVZL VIQLJ[PVUZ PM [OL` IYPUN H SH^Z\P[ [V YLZ[YHPU [OL ZHSL W\YZ\HU[ [V 9*> -HPS\YL [V IYPUN Z\JO H SH^Z\P[ TH` YLZ\S[ PU H ^HP]LY VM HU` WYVWLY NYV\UKZ MVY PU]HSPKH[PUN [OL ;Y\Z[LLÂťZ :HSL ? 56;0*, ;6 6**<7(5;: 69 ;,5(5;: ;OL W\YJOHZLY H[ [OL [Y\Z[LLÂťZ ZHSL PZ LU[P[SLK [V WVZZLZZPVU VM [OL WYVWLY[` VU [OL [O KH` MVSSV^PUN [OL ZHSL HZ HNHPUZ[ [OL NYHU[VY \UKLY [OL KLLK VM [Y\Z[ [OL V^ULY HUK HU`VUL OH]PUN HU PU[LYLZ[ Q\UPVY [V [OL KLLK VM [Y\Z[ PUJS\KPUN VJJ\WHU[Z ^OV HYL UV[ [LUHU[Z (M[LY [OL [O KH` MVSSV^PUN [OL ZHSL [OL W\YJOHZLY OHZ [OL YPNO[ [V L]PJ[ VJJ\WHU[Z ^OV HYL UV[ [LUHU[Z I` Z\TTHY` WYVJLLKPUNZ \UKLY *OHW[LY 9*> +(;,+ [OPZ [O KH` VM 6J[VILY Philip S. Brooke III, Successor Trustee >LZ[ :WYHN\L (]LU\L :\P[L :WVRHUL >( 56;0*, ;6 .<(9(5;69: ;OL N\HYHU[VY TH` IL SPHISL MVY H KLĂ„JPLUJ` Q\KNTLU[ [V [OL L_[LU[ [OL ZHSL WYPJL VI[HPULK H[ [OL ;Y\Z[LLÂťZ :HSL PZ SLZZ [OHU [OL KLI[ ZLJ\YLK I` [OL +LLK VM ;Y\Z[" [OL N\HYHU[VY OHZ [OL ZHTL YPNO[Z [V YLPUZ[H[L [OL KLI[ J\YL [OL KLMH\S[ VY YLWH` [OL KLI[ HZ PZ NP]LU [V [OL NYHU[VY PU VYKLY [V H]VPK [OL ;Y\Z[LLÂťZ :HSL" [OL N\HYHU[VY ^PSS OH]L UV YPNO[ [V YLKLLT [OL WYVWLY[` HM[LY [OL ;Y\Z[LLÂťZ :HSL" Z\IQLJ[ [V Z\JO SVUNLY WLYPVKZ HZ HYL WYV]PKLK PU [OL >HZOPUN[VU +LLK VM ;Y\Z[ (J[ *OHW[LY 9*> HU` HJ[PVU IYV\NO[ [V LUMVYJL H N\HYHU[` T\Z[ IL JVTTLUJLK ^P[OPU VUL `LHY HM[LY [OL ;Y\Z[LLÂťZ :HSL VY [OL SHZ[ ;Y\Z[LLÂťZ :HSL \UKLY HU` +LLK VM ;Y\Z[ NYHU[LK [V ZLJ\YL [OL ZHTL KLI[" HUK PU HU` HJ[PVU MVY H KLĂ„JPLUJ` [OL N\HYHU[VY ^PSS OH]L [OL YPNO[ [V LZ[HISPZO [OL MHPY ]HS\L VM [OL WYVWLY[` HZ VM [OL KH[L VM [OL ;Y\Z[LLÂťZ :HSL SLZZ WYPVY SPLUZ HUK LUJ\TIYHUJLZ HUK [V SPTP[ P[Z SPHIPSP[` MVY H KLĂ„JPLUJ` [V [OL KPMMLYLUJL IL[^LLU [OL KLI[ HUK [OL NYLH[LY VM Z\JO MHPY ]HS\L VY [OL ZHSL WYPJL WHPK H[ [OL ;Y\Z[LLÂťZ :HSL plus interest and costs.

VOLUNTEERS Manager, at 253.305.1068. Roxannem@tacomaparks. com.

Make a difference in the life of a child! The Northwest Youth Sports Alliance is looking for coaches for our developmental youth sports program. Sports vary by season. Coaches are provided general training and go through a national background check clearance process. For more information, visit www.metroparkstacoma. org/nysa or contact Roy Fletcher, Youth Sports Coordinator, royf@ tacomaparks.com or 253.305.1025. Help a Child Improve Reading One-on-one support makes a huge difference in an elementary student’s

ability to overcome reading challenges. As a Read2Me Tutor, you can be that person who makes a difference. The Read2Me program at Tacoma Community House is looking for committed volunteer tutors for grades 1-3. Starting in October, we will have sessions at Roosevelt and McCarver Elementary Schools. Call Karen Thomas at (253) 3833951 or email kthomas@ tacomacommunityhouse. org for more information. Literacy Tutor Tacoma Community House is looking for volunteers to help adults improve their reading, writing, and basic math skills. Training is provided. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor, please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or at kthomas@ tacomacommunityhouse.org.

VOLUNTEERS We need a Spanish speaking volunteer Tuesday & Thursday’s 10:3011:30 AM. Volunteer to help translate for our Latino senior population. Call Portland Ave Community Center 253-5915391 Ask for Bonnie. Leave a message if she isn’t in she will call you back. Volunteer needed to teach beginning basic computers skills for seniors. One day a week for 1 hour class 7XHVGD\ RU 7KXUVGD\ à H[LEOH for class any time between 10-2 pm. Class will start in mid-September. Volunteers will need to pass background check. Please call Portland Ave Community Center@ 253-5915391. Ask for Bonnie or leave a message and she will call you back.

Volunteer needed to get seniors up and walking. We need an avid walker that will get seniors walking for a healthier lifestyle. Tuesday or Thursday 10-11. Volunteers will need to pass background check. Please call Portland Ave Community Center @ 253-591-5391. Ask for Bonnie or leave a message and she will call you back. Join us in changing lives! Changing Rein Equine Assisted Activities and 7KHUDSLHV D QRQSURĂ€W RIIHUV equine assisted services to differently-abled individuals. Currently the program offers several volunteer opportunities. Our primary need at present is for program volunteers who work with our horses and support our riders in therapeutic and adaptive lessons. Other volunteer opportunities include: grounds maintenance and administrative/clerical work. Must be at least 14 years old to participate. Horse experience helpful, but not necessary. Training provided. For more information contact: Jacki Berreth at 253-961-7277 or volunteer@changingrein. org. The Tacoma Maritime Institute meets every 4th Monday at the Midland Community Center 1614 99th Street East Tacoma WA Potluck at 6:00, all are welcome. Meeting Starts at 7:00 CONVERSATION PARTNERS NEEDED Help adults learn to speak English! Mornings, no experience or foreign language skills needed. South Tacoma. Contact Lee Sledd, Madison Family Literacy, 253-571-1887. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you enjoy helping toddlers learn, you can help us! Seeking retired or experienced volunteers to assist in expanding our capacity and provide quality learning for busy little people. (No diaper changing!) Background check required. Contact Lee Sledd, Madison Family Literacy 253-571-1887

Meals on Wheels at Federal Way Senior Center seeks morning volunteers: One Co-coordinator, Friday and Monday; two Callers, Monday; three Packers, Wednesday; two Drivers, Thursday. To learn more, call 206-727-6250. Be a Big Brother! Becoming a Big is a fun and easy way to volunteer in your community and make a BIG difference in the life of a child. There are several SURJUDP RSWLRQV WR ÀW \RXU schedule and interests, such as meeting your Little at school, going on an outing or attending an agency-planned activity. For more information, visit www.bbbsps.org or call 253.396.9630.

INTERVIEWEES FOR A NON-PROFIT PROJECT “MEMORY COMMUNITYâ€? What It Is: We are Memory &RPPXQLW\ D QRQ SURĂ€W corporation). The Memory Community Project is a creative service to seniors. Our Goals & Objectives: To create an accessible resource that: • helps our senior citizens tell their stories • connects the young and the old • increases our understanding of those before us who help us be who we are • honors the generations before us and show our appreciation by preserving their memories • All seniors are welcome WR YROXQWHHU IRU Ă€OPLQJ WKHLU story! • At most two days of work during daytime – Day 1: pre-production meeting, and Release Form signing Day Ă€OPLQJ LGHDOO\ ZUDSSHG within half a day What we’d like you to talk about in the Ă€OP 8VH PLQXWHV RU VR to tell the most memorable story from your life, the lessons that were learned, and the wise words you want to pass along to your children/grandchildren. Compensation: a DVD in which you are the leading character, and a free upload to our website http://memorycommunity. org/ Contact: send your emails to deyung@ memorycommunity.org Or call Deyung at 253-858-2445 for scheduling a meeting. 7KH Ă€OPLQJ LV IUHH EXW donations are appreciated to help the project continue.*

Donate time and receive free groceries. Volunteers needed with skills in management, organization, clerical, food handling, warehousing, maintenance etc. and receive free JURFHULHV IURP D 1RQ 3URÀW Food Distribution Program. Older teens are welcomed to volunteer and gain valuable work experience. Contact Ms. Lee at (253) 677-7740 for further information. Knitters and Crocheters &RPH -RLQ 8V /RYLQJ +HDUWV is a group of volunteers who crochet or knit: hats for chemo, baby items, and blankets for different QRQ SURÀW RUJDQL]DWLRQV with in the community. We meet twice a month. Once on the second Tuesday, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and again on the fourth Thursday, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please join us at the WayPoint Church, 12719 134th Ave KP N, Gig Harbor. We are also in need of donations of yarn. For more information please email: lovingheartsonkp@aol. com or call Virginia at 253884—9619 Loving Hearts also meets 1pm to 3pm 3rd Thur. at Clubhouse Mobile Park Ardena Gale 4821 70th Ave. E., Fife 98424 Donate Your Car, RV or Boat. Tax Reduction. All Proceeds Go to Locale Food Bank. )UHH 3LFN 8S &DOO 7HG 475-5774 The Backpack Program of the St. Leo Food Connection is looking for a volunteer to pick up backpacks full of food for the weekend for students at McKinley Elementary and Sheridan Elementary from the Food Connection and deliver them to both schools the 2nd and 4th Thursday or Friday of each month for the duration of the school year. Volunteers must have their own vehicle and be able to commit to volunteering for the rest of the school year. This is a low time commitment way to make a big difference to kids! If interested, please contact Britani Hollis: jv@ foodconnection.org

PETS Tiny Bird Rescue Sandy 253-770-8552

Need safe farms or barns for indoor/outdoor semi-feral cats. 7KH\ DUH À[HG vaccinated and de-wormed. Ages 9 mo. & up. Leave message at (253) 298-0913

Pet of the Week

“Fredrick� Our Featured Pet, Fredrick, is a real sweetie – and just look at those whiskers! This beautiful three year old cat is cuddly, playful, and full of charm. Come visit him and see if he’s the cat for you. His number is 468867 -- and you can name your own adoption fee! What a deal!

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

Humane Society offering Free Pet Vaccine Clinic ;OL /\THUL :VJPL[` MVY ;HJVTH HUK 7PLYJL *V\U[` PZ VMMLYPUN H MYLL WL[ ]HJJPUL JSPUPJ VU :H[\YKH` +LJLTILY Z[ MYVT HT œ WT H[ [OL 7VY[SHUK (]LU\L *VTT\UP[` *LU[LY ,HZ[ 7VY[SHUK (]LU\L PU ;HJVTH +VN HUK *H[ ]HJJPULZ PUJS\KPUN YHIPLZ ^PSS IL HKTPUPZ[LYLK I` SPJLUZLK ]L[LYPUHYPHUZ 7YL YLNPZ[YH[PVU PZ not required. ;OL JSPUPJ PZ WHY[ VM H UL^ V\[YLHJO WYVNYHT ¸7L[Z MVY 3PML š ^OPJO MVJ\ZLZ VU WYV]PKPUN ZLY]PJLZ [V WL[ V^ULYZ PU \UKLY ZLY]LK ULPNOIVYOVVKZ 0[ PZ VMMLYLK PU WHY[ULYZOPW ^P[O [OL /\THUL :VJPL[` VM [OL <UP[LK :[H[LZ HUK 7L[:THY[ *OHYP[PLZ +VN V^ULYZ HYL HZRLK [V IYPUN [OLPY KVNZ VU H SLHZO HUK JHYY` [OLPY JH[Z PU H JHYYPLY 0M H WL[ V^ULY PZ JVUJLYULK HIV\[ [OLPY WL[ VY KVLZ UV[ OH]L H JVSSHY VY JHYYPLY MVY [OLT [OL` HYL HZRLK [V SLH]L [OLPY WL[ PU [OL JHY HUK YLX\LZ[ HZZPZ[HUJL MYVT H NYLL[LY -VY TVYL PUMVYTH[PVU HIV\[ [OL JSPUPJ WSLHZL JHSS 7L[Z MVY 3PML PZ H WYVNYHT VM ;OL /\THUL :VJPL[` VM [OL <UP[LK :[H[LZ [OH[ I\PSKZ O\THUL JVTT\UP[PLZ \ZPUN PUUV]H[P]L Z[YH[LNPLZ HUK MYLZO HWWYVHJOLZ KLZPNULK [V L_[LUK [OL YLHJO VM HUPTHS ZLY]PJLZ YLZV\YJLZ HUK PUMVYTH[PVU [V \UKLY ZLY]LK HYLHZ

Metro Animal Services Pets of the Week

1200 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374 253-299-PETS www.metroanimalservices.org

Herman is a sweet Nyx is a wonderful old man who still cat with amazing has a lot of pep in eyes that will stop his step! He is a you in your tracks! great listener and Come in and still loves to play meet Nyx to see and cuddle - come if he would be the see if Herman can purrfect addition to complete your family!

your family!

Currently available animals are featured on our website www.MetroAnimalServices.org

Friday, November 30, 2012 • tacomaweekly.com • Section B • Page 11

&ODVVLĂ€HGV

CALL 253.922.5317

Doug Arbogast

Now is the time to invest in Real Estate for your future!

Foreclosure & Investment Specialist

(253) 307-4055

Low interest rates + affordable prices = great investment opportunities.

Dougarbogast.com douga@johnlscott.com

Over 20 Years Real Estate Experience

Call me today‌ I am happy to help you with your Real Estate needs.

4424 6th Ave Suite 1, Tacoma, WA 98406

Whether you are a first Jennifer time home buyer, a Pacheco distressed homeowner Mortgage Loan Officer or a veteran investor, MNLS #486264 I have the tools and 253-926-4131 systems in place to help www.umpquabank.com/jpacheco you achieve your real jenniferpacheco@umpquabank.com estate goals. For qualifications contact Jenn: HOMES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE 723 S. Tyler

4717 Alameda Ave W, Univ. Place Fabulous University Place School District, 5 bdrm, 3 ba home. Deck & Yard backs to nothing but trees‌granite, stainless appl, brazillian cherry floors, upgrades galore. Exquisite and barely lived in. No disappointment here! Stephanie Lynch • 253.203.8985 www.stephanielynch.com John L. Scott • Tacoma North

HOMES FOR SALE $219,000

$429,000

HOMES FOR SALE

Classic Brick home in amazing condition with 3 bedrooms and 1.75 baths. Living rm. with newer pellet stove to keep you warm in the winter months! Retro kitchen w/newer appliances and eating nook, separate dining rm. and beautiful hardwoods! PDLQ Ă RRU EHGURRPV DQG a full bath. Basement has 1 bedroom and 3/4 bath

Commercial Opportunity! 9640 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood

HOMES FOR SALE

ZLWK VSDFH IRU ÀQLVKLQJ DQ additional rec/family room! Private, fully fenced back yard with mature landscaping and a sprinkler system! Really great house. Come see! MLS# 391728 Call Pam Lindgren 253 691-0461 for more info or for a private showing! Better Properties N. Proctor

HOMES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

Sweet Victorian! 1245 S. Adams $195,000. MLS#403341

$129,950!

Lovingly maintained Victorian on a large fully fenced lot. The charm is evident the minute you step into the entry and see the high ceilings, RSHQ VWDLUFDVH DQG EHDXWLIXO ÀU à RRUV 0DLQ à RRU has living rm., dining rm., bedroom, full bath, kitchen and utility rm. Upstairs with 2 bedrooms, and a 3/4 bath. Large windows throughout the home provide tons of light! A great location...walk to 6th Ave. and enjoy all it has to offer! Call Pam @253 691-0461 for more details or for a private showing. Better Properties North Proctor PAM LINDGREN BETTER PROPERTIES NORTH PROCTOR plindgren@betterproperties.com

Margo Hass Klein Coldwell Banker Bain

(253) 279-9949 margohassklein@cbbain.com www.margohassklein.com

“I act in your best interest, not mine. You deserve respect from the first time we shake hands to the last.�

253 691.0461

Start your business here! Zoned for residential or commercial use, this 1,000+ square foot home is conveniently located on a large corner lot on a well-traveled street. Use your imagination to transform the fully fenced backyard into \RXU UHWUHDW IURP D EXV\ ZRUNGD\ 7KH XQĂ€QLVKHG VSDFH LQ WKH EDVHPHQW KDV JUHDW SRWHQWLDO ² RU WDNH DGYDQWDJH RI DOO WKDW VWRUDJH VSDFH 7KH FDU JDUDJH RIIHUV URRP IRU SDUNLQJ RU HYHQ PRUH VWRUDJH -XVW D VKRUW GULYH WR VKRSSLQJ dining and easy freeway access.

www.REISinvest.com www.REIS4rentbyowner.com

REAL ESTATE I N V E S T M E N T

SERVICES

Property Management Receiverships Condo/Home Owners Association Management Bank REO Acquisitions Commercial Sales/Leasing

REIS

For Sale

For Rent

For Lease

Timeless,Classic Beauty APPROVED SHORTSALE 6925 Hillgrove Lane SW, $335,000 Timeless, classic beauty w/ upgrades galore, sits on estate like lawn w/ lovely landscaping. W/ 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, this gorgeous home beckons you Z FKDUP HDV\ Ă RRU SODQ 3LFN \RXU PDVWHU EHGURRP RQH RQ WKH PDLQ Ă RRU RU WDNH WKH one upstairs- the choice is yours. Huge 2 car garage w/ additional shop area- very appealing to some; spacious living room, dining room & sweet kitchen appeal to all. Newer windows, heat pump & A/C. Rumored to have once been owned by the Rockefellers... MLS# 224641 Shannon Agent Extraordinaire 253-691-1800 or shannonsells @hotmail.com Better Properties North Proctor

n

pe

FOR RENT

S&S Retail Center & Business Park $1,199,900 14113-14125 Pacific Ave Building SqFt: 22,578 253-752-9742

Discovery Place 6409 6th Ave,Tacoma $2,499,000 28,989 sq ft Mall. Majority Leased 253-752-9742

Chamber Bay Condo $900 4501 Grand Vie Dr W #107 2br 2 bath 253-752-9742

University Place Stratford Heights Apt with garage. 1, 2 or 3 bd Call 253-565-0343

www.REISinvest.com

www.REISinvest.com

www.REISinvest.com

6th Ave Office/Retail Space 4412 6th Ave Suite 5 600 sq ft 253-752-9742

www.REISinvest.com

Downtown Tacoma Office 3000 to 16,200 Sq Ft. With Parking 253-752-9742

www.REISinvest.com

$640,000 4417 6th Ave, Tacoma 253-752-9742

www.REISinvest.com

Broadway Center 206 Broadway Ave E,Seattle $1,450,000 Small Center 199,881 NOI On Land lease 253 228 0444

Olalla Farm House

$1395 14637 Starr Rd SE 3br 3 bath 253-752-9742

www.REISinvest.com

Tacoma (253) 752-9742 Kent

u

www.REISinvest.com

2br 1 3/4 bath 1100 sqft. 253-752-9742

Lakewood Office Gross Leases. 1290 to 1550 Sq Ft. Good Parking. Prestigious Gravelly Lake Dr. 253-752-9742

Office/Retail Space 3868 Center St 816 sq ft 253-752-9742

www.REISinvest.com

www.REISinvest.com

www.REISinvest.com

3725 S Orchard St. #2

$875

Gig Harbor (253) 514-6539

(253) 981-4098

u

u

DuPont (253) 207-5871

Seattle South Lake Union (206) 319-5981

FOR RENT

CONDOS & HOMES TACOMA

LAKEWOOD

3228 S UNION AVE #307

8416 PHILLIPS RD SW #57

$575 1 BED, 1 BATH 450 SF. FANTASTIC 1 BED UNIT HAS ALL UTILITIES IN RENT W/S/G, ELECTRICITY AND CABLE.

6th Ave Commercial Space

ng i d

$750 2 BED, 1 BATH 800 SF. GORGEOUS 2 BED CONDO HAS GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, SS APPLIANCES, HARDWOODS AND PETS WELCOME.

TACOMA

PUYALLUP

5406 S BIRMINGHAM #3

1916 5TH ST SE

$620

$2950

2 BED, 1 BATH 800 SF. SPACIOUS CORNER 2 BEDROOM APT HAS ALL APPLIANCES, PLENTY OF STORAGE AND W/S/G IN RENT.

5 BED 3.5 BATH 3415 SF. BEAUTIFUL HOME HAS GOURMET KITCHEN, DEN/ LIBRARY, FORMAL LIVING & DINING, LARGE REC ROOM AND MORE

TACOMA

UNIVERSITY PLACE

14406 PACIFIC AVE S #11

3318 BRIDGEPORT WAY W #202

$620 2 BED, 1 BATH 710 SF. LARGE 2 BED APT HAS NEW CARPET/VINYL, NEW STOVE/REFRIGERATOR, W/S/G INCLUDED IN RENT.

$1495 2 BED, 2.5 BATH 1831 SF. GORGEOUS CONDO INCLUDES AN AMAZING KITCHEN, LUXURIOUS MASTERS, WASHER/DRYER AND MORE.

Park52.com ¡ 253-473-5200 View pictures, discounts & more properties online.

Professional Management Services

Section B • Page 12 • tacomaweekly.com • Friday, November 30, 2012

CageSport MMA XXII

Willie K

Battle at the Boat 90

December 1, 7pm

December 15, 8pm

January 5, 7pm

I-5 Showroom, $35, $55, $100

I-5 Showroom, $20, $30, $55, $60

I-5 Showroom, $25, $40, $100

Lyfe Jennings

Keith Sweat

Air Supply

January 18, 8:30pm

February 8, 8:30pm

February 14, 8:30pm

I-5 Showroom, $20, $30, $55, $60

I-5 Showroom, $30, $40, $55, $60

I-5 Showroom, $30, $40, $60, $65

MORE Winners, MORE Often! 1-888-831-7655 • www.emeraldqueen.com EQC I-5 (I-5 Exit 135): 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma, WA 98404 EQC Hotel & Casino (I-5 Exit 137): 5700 Pac. Hwy E., Fife, WA 98424

You must be 21 to enter the casino. Management reserves the right to change any event or promotion. Tickets available at the EQC Box Offices.

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.