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UNITY. Mayor Marilyn Strickland and City Council member Marty Campbell (at right), along with various Lincoln business owners, cut the ribbon on the new office.

LINCOLN DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PROJECT OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF CITY LEADERS CUT RIBBON ON THE PROJECT'S SATELLITE OFFICE By Derek Shuck Derek@tacomaweekly.com

n 2014, Tacoma City Council created a plan to further develop the South Tacoma and Lincoln District Neighborhoods. On Dec. 3, the project kicked off the with the ribbon cutting of the Lincoln District Revitalization Project Satellite Office, located at 750 S. 38th St. The office is meant to serve as a central hub of activity for the project and also acts as community outreach, as citizens can visit the office to find out more information about the various projects designed to revitalize the Lincoln District via neighborhood entryway, roadway,

NEW OFFICE TO SERVE AS A FORM OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH

“It became about ‘how do we improve the quality of life in this neighborhood? How do we make this a destination?’ That’s how this really came about.”

– Mayor Marilyn Strickland

sidewalk and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. Local business owners are hopeful that these improvements will help attract shoppers from outside the district. “I’m really excited about the project,”

said Chey’s Couture Closet owner Taveya McKellar. “It’s going to bring a lot more appeal from the outside and our goal is to bring more people inside, so if we start with the outside and what it looks like, that will draw attention from the outside.

My clientele is great, but I want more walk-ins. I want more people who are driving by to stop in and check it out.” While the project was originally envisioned as simply repairing roads in the area, the longer the city looked at the district the more they decided something bigger could be done “It became about ‘how do we improve the quality of life in this neighborhood? How do we make this a destination?’ That’s how this really came about,” Mayor Marilyn Strickland said. According to the city, all these improvements will be used to: promote an economically thriving business district that provides access and support to u See LINCOLN / page A9

DRAFT LINK DESIGN PROJECTS LOSS OF PARKING SPACES ALONG ROUTE By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

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BILLBOARDS. The city is preparing to enforce the billboard rules that prompted a lawsuit and a host of groups tasked with developing recommendations.

CITY SCRAPS BILLBOARD RECOMMENDATIONS PLANS UNDERWAY TO ENFORCE CRACK DOWN By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

City officials are preparing a strategy to start enforcing billboard rules that have been on the books but not largely enforced for more than a decade. City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s recommendations to the city council this month came after reviewing recommendations from the Planning Commission, a Community Working

Group and staff-developed alternative. None of those plans, he said, went far enough to limit billboards around sensitive areas of the city. “I believe wholeheartedly that the city has reached, in good faith, all its obligations under the standstill agreement,” he said, noting that enforcement will start next year, although the amortization schedule could still mean many billboards could remain for years. u See BILLBOARDS / page A6

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Tacoma City Council members could vote as early as Dec. 15 on what the city should do with the municipally owned Click Network. PAGE A6

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Tacomans got a look last week at the draft plans for the expansion of the Link light rail line from Commerce Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 19th Street. An open house on the project, which is about a third of the way through the design phase, allowed people to provide their thoughts on the engineering work done so far. Most of the questions – and the sticky notes people were asked to use for their comments – mentioned concerns about where drivers would park to take the light rail service since no parking structure lies along the route and more than 60 parking spaces are projected to be lost. “It’s a concern,” said Mario Lorenz, president of both the Hilltop and 6th Avenue Business Districts. “It u See LINK / page A4

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WARMTH. Nathaniel Jensen originally took

over the sock drive in 2013, and this year he is looking for a repeat of his success.

LIFE CHRISTIAN STUDENT LAUNCHES SOCK DRIVE FOR THE HOMELESS By Derek Shuck Derek@tacomaweekly.com

You can never be too young to start making a difference in the world. Just ask 16-year-old Nathaniel Jensen, a student at Life Christian who spent the 2013 holiday season collecting socks for the homeless population in Tacoma and is once again taking the reins of the operation this year. Jensen took over the sock drive when the Tacoma Fire Department announced it would cease doing the annual drive a few years ago and instead focus on u See SOCK DRIVE / page A9

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

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Bulletin Board COME TALK ABOUT DESIGNS FOR PARKS ALONG FOSS WATERWAY Metro Parks Tacoma and Foss Waterway Development Authority are working together on designs for Foss Waterway Park and Central Park sites. Come and give your input about designs at a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. at Metro Parks Headquarters board room, 4702 S. 19th St. For more information, visit www.theafoss.com or call Kristi Evans at (253)305-1054/Kristie@tacomaparks.com. HELP CREATE A VISION FOR TACOMA Help create a Vision for Tacoma by reflecting on Tacoma’s past and following its storyline, re-told by historian Michael Sullivan at the Downtown On the Go Friday Forum on Friday, Dec. 11 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the University of Washington Tacoma (Tacoma Room GWP 320). Read Sullivan’s “Vision” articles available on the Downtown On the Go website at www.downtownonthego.com/ engage/friday-forums before attending the forum, and join the discussion with Sullivan. The discussion will be led by Dr. Mark Pendras, Associate Professor in Urban Studies at UWT. Together we will reflect on Tacoma’s past as we discuss a vision for Tacoma and its transportation system. Transportation has been a key element in Tacoma’s development and landscape. The railroad, port, and streetcars helped layout the foundation of our city. Transportation should remain a key element in the city’s development, but it may look different as we move into the future. The event is free and open to the public. The forum at UWT is accessible by Pierce Transit routes 1, 41, 53, 400, 500, and 501 and Tacoma Link. On-street bike parking is available. For details and to RSVP visit the Facebook event. Downtown On the Go’s Friday Forums are a chance to learn about transportation issues and opportunities in Tacoma, discuss real challenges facing downtown commuters and residents, and hear about new ideas in the transportation world. Thanks to BLRB Architects for sponsoring the quarterly Friday Forum series. EXPERTS GATHER TO DISCUSS SMOKING CESSATION While our state celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the passage of the Smoking in Public Places Act, we have work ahead of us in making it easier for people to kick the smoking habit all together. Health experts in Washington agree tobacco users need better access to cessation resources to make healthier choices. Improving access to smoking cessation resources is the focus of the 16th annual Tobacco-Free Alliance of Pierce County (TAP) Summit. The summit is free to the public and comes as tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. The theme is “Tobacco Cessation: Raising the Grade in Washington.” The American Lung Association gives Washington an F grade for access to cessation services. With improvements in cessation resources, experts believe this grade can become an A. They will discuss strategies for doing just that at the summit on Dec. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the La Quinta Inn & Suites in Tacoma. While cessation efforts need work, Washington has made progress in clearing the air. The American Lung Association gives our state an A for smoke-free air. Washington’s Smoking in Public Places (SIPP) law has been in effect for 10 years. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Director Anthony L-T Chen, MD, MPH, will give the opening remarks. Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson will give the keynote address. An expert from the American Lung Association will discuss how Washington can raise its grade, and authorities in tobacco cessation will take part in panel discussions. Learn more about the summit from TAP’s Facebook page. COUNTY COLLECTS RECORD NUMBER OF GIFTS FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Thousands of children will soon experience the joy of Christmas, thanks to the Pierce County community. Residents packed empty shoeboxes with small items like toys, school supplies and hygiene items for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse that sends gifts to children living in difficult situations around the world. Pierce County volunteers and residents contributed to the Tacoma Operation Christmas Child Area Team collection of more than 14,240 shoebox gifts for the project this year, a record over last year's area collection of 13,044 gifts. For those who missed National Collection Week, you can still get involved. Through the Samaritan's Purse website, you can virtually "pack" a shoebox, allowing anyone with a computer or mobile device to provide a tangible gift to a child a world away. At samaritanspurse.org/buildonline, visitors can select a child's age and gender, shop through an online selection of culturally relevant gifts, and finish by uploading a photo and writing a note of encouragement to the child who will receive it. After the shoeboxes are packed and sent by the Operation Christmas Child team, participants can discover where in the world their gifts will be delivered. It is a convenient yet meaningful way to join in a project that brings hope to children in need. The virtual-packing tool also offers participants the option to challenge friends to participate or the opportunity to share the gift of giving through a shoebox gift card. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories. In 2015, Operation Christmas Child hopes to deliver gifts to another 11 million children. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call (253) 572-1155 or visit samaritanspurse. org/occ. TRAFFIC COMMISSION, UBER JOIN FOCES FOR TARGET ZERO PROGRAM The holiday season is nearly upon us, and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) would like to remind Washingtonians to plan ahead and use alternative transportation after drinking alcohol or using marijuana during celebrations. This year, WTSC is partnering with Uber to help end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030 as part of the Target Zero initiative. Bars and restaurants across the state will be featuring antiDUI materials and encouraging patrons to take a safe ride home. In areas where Uber is available, the company will also be offering riders $20 off their first trip as part of the effort, with the promo code RIDESAFEWA. Additionally, Uber has recently launched UberEVENTS, which will enable companies to arrange safe rides for their employees throughout the holiday party season and beyond. Preliminary Fatality Analysis Reporting (FARS) data shows more than 500 traffic deaths so far in 2015, nearly 100 more reported deaths than this time last year.

“We have seen an unfortunate increase in traffic deaths this year,” said Darrin Grondel, WTSC director, “By encouraging people to plan ahead over the holiday party season, and to ensure a sober ride home, we hope our state will experience zero traffic deaths in December and through the New Year.” “We’re committed to providing safe, reliable transportation for Washingtonians year-round, and we’re proud to join forces with WTSC to help prevent traffic casualties this holiday season,” said Brooke Steger, General Manager of Uber Washington. “We want to make it easy for people to leave their keys at home and also give them the peace of mind that they’re not putting others at risk.” Extra DUI enforcement patrols statewide began Nov. 26 and will end Jan. 1. In Pierce County, on Saturday night, Dec. 12, the Fife Police Department will host a multi-agency "Night of a Thousand Stars" DUI emphasis patrol. Along with the Washington State Liquor Control Board, a Home Safe Bar team, including command staff from the Fife and Fircrest Police Departments, will visit bars early in the evening to ensure that bartenders and servers are doing their best to uphold Washington's alcohol laws. The team will make return visits to any bar at which an arrested driver says he or she was drinking. "We know in Pierce County that drivers have been increasingly stepping up their game to not get behind the wheel if they've been drinking or drugging. As officers on the road, we see more designated drivers and people who celebrate the holidays by arranging ahead of time for a rideshare company to drop them off and pick them up. We're counting on the trend continuing," says Kevin Farris, Sergeant with the Fife Police Department and Law Enforcement Liaison for the Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force, which is sponsoring the event on the Dec. 12. In Pierce County, the Bonney Lake, Dupont, Fife, Fircrest, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Milton, Puyallup, Steilacoom, Sumner, Tacoma and University Place Police Departments, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Liquor Control Board will be teaming up and participating in the extra patrols, with the support of the Tacoma-Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission embraces Target Zero – striving to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030, but we can’t get there without you. Driver Sober and be part of our Target Zero Team. Remember, drunk, drugs or high, it’s a DUI. For more information, visit www. targetzero.com.

FOOD CONNECTION TO HOST FREE TAX PREPARATION SITE One of the benefits of the new space that St. Leo Food Connection will be moving is the ability to offer additional services to clients. With enough volunteer support, the Food Connection hopes to partner with the IRS and Sound Outreach to host Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program where trained volunteers will offer free tax preparation for clients during the tax season. This will enable them to file for eligible tax credits so they get the return they deserve. One volunteer is needed to serve as the site coordinator, and two to four people to volunteer as assist clients with tax preparation. Training is provided. You don't need to be an accountant to volunteer with this program. Sound Outreach will be providing training for both the Site Coordinator and the Volunteer Tax Preparers. Please contact Kevin Glackin-Coley for more information at keving@ foodconnection.org. COUNTY PASSES RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STEPPING UP INITIATIVE The Pierce County Council has passed a resolution announcing support for the national “Stepping Up” initiative. The program will be employed to reduce the number of people with mental illness in the Pierce County jail. The county plans to convene a team that includes the Sheriff, mental health professionals and multiple agencies to develop and execute a strategy that will result in a measurable reduction in the number of people in jail who suffer from mental illness. The resolution was introduced by Councilmembers Connie Ladenburg and Derek Young. “The initiative will provide the resources we need to help our residents with mental illnesses,” said Ladenburg. “We are fortunate to live in a community that demonstrates its concern for people with mental health issues and recognizes that solutions will come from working together.” Jails across the nation serve an estimated two million people with serious mental illness each year – almost threequarters also have substance abuse disorders. Recognizing the need for local involvement, the National Association of Counties, the Council of State Governments Justice Center and the American Psychiatric Foundation have joined together to create the Stepping Up initiative. Reducing the cost for housing inmates with mental illnesses and removing the stigma of mental illness are two additional goals of the Stepping Up initiative. Pierce County spends an average of $1.5 million each year to provide mental health services in the county jail. “While this initiative will undoubtedly save taxpayers money, to me it’s about justice,” stated Councilmember Young. “Mental illness isn’t a crime. It’s time we stopped treating it like one.” A national summit is scheduled next year in Washington, D.C. to advance county-led plans to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jail. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY ACADEMY OPENINGS The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is looking for interested citizens to attend its winter Community Academy program. The University Place academy begins Jan. 13, 2016 and will meet each Wednesday evening from 6:30-9:30 p.m. for 10 weeks. The South Hill academy begins Feb. 23, 2016 and will meet each Tuesday evening from 6:30-9:30 p.m. for 10 weeks. The academy is an opportunity for participants to learn first-hand about law enforcement in Pierce County and to meet the Sheriff and other department members. The course seeks to familiarize the public with all aspects of the Sheriff's Department and provides insight into the practices of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. The class covers topics such as the law, patrol procedures, use of force, detectives, narcotics, K-9, domestic violence, hiring and training, and more. Field trips are scheduled to the 9-1-1 Communications Center, Pierce County Jail, and Sheriff’s headquarters. Pre-registration is required and applications are accepted on a first come first served basis until the class is filled. At this time there are openings. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. You can register online or print and mail in the application. For more information visit the Sheriff’s Community Academy webpage. More information on the class will be sent once your application is received. see more bulletin boarD items on page a8

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BAd SAntA roBS PArklAnd gAS StAtion At gunPoint NEEDS MORE THAN A LUMP OF COAL AS PUNISHMENT By David Rose Correspondent

Any crook that sullies Santa’s good name to commit a crime deserves more than just being on the naughty list. He needs to be locked up in jail. Pierce County Sheriff ’s DAVID ROSE detectives are hoping you can identify an armed robber who wore a ski mask with the image of a Santa beard and a mustache on the face when he held up the Union 76 gas station in the 10500 block of South Steele Street in Parkland on Nov. 12. The bad Santa, armed with a black handgun, ordered the customers and an employee to put their cell phones on the counter then demanded cash from the register at gunpoint. He took the money and fled the gas station on foot without even a, “Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas!” to anyone. Detectives say he is black, approximately 5-foot-8 and 180 lbs., wearing a black, quilted jacket, dark blue jeans, gloves and the Santa ski mask. It’s one of numerous

recent armed robberies detectives are trying to solve. “It’s that time of the year, the holiday season, and when these times of year come around, unfortunately thefts and robberies pick up. That’s why we want to try and stop these particular robberies, because together there are about 25 of them. These people are armed and they have guns and a lot of them are just young girls that are victims, so we want to make sure these guys get

caught before somebody gets hurt,” said Pierce County Sheriff’s Det. Ed Troyer. If you have any information on the identity of the bad Santa armed robber, call Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County at 1 (800) 222-TIPS. All calls are anonymous and there is a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. This is one of the cases featured on Washington’s Most Wanted Friday night at 11 p.m. on Q13 FOX.

MAn chArged in FiFe douBle hoMicide On Dec. 7, Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist charged Brett Ashdon Dollens, 22, with two counts of murder in the first degree for shooting 23-year-old Daniel Miller and 22-year-old Charissa Dobbins to death in their Fife home. The homicide appears to be drug related. Dollens pleaded not guilty and is being held in lieu of $2 million bail. “Dealing hard drugs is a dangerous business with some dangerous people,” said Lindquist. “We will hold the defendant fully accountable.” On Dec. 3, 2015, a man called 911 to report that he found two of his friends dead inside their home. Pierce County Sheriff ’s deputies arrived and found both victims in the living room with gunshot wounds to the head. The friend told deputies that Miller was a heroin dealer and

had recently accused Dollens of stealing drugs from him. Another witness told detectives that Dollens had spoken about robbing Miller and explained that he would use a revolver because it would not leave shell casings behind. Detectives located Dollens later that night. He told them that he went to Miller’s home earlier that day to settle his dispute with Miller. Dollens told the detectives that he physically fought with Miller and the gun went off during the struggle. According to the medical examiner, Miller and Dobbins died from gunshot wounds to the head, fired at close range. Neither victim suffered defensive wounds. Charges are only allegations and a person is presumed innocent unless he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Twelfth man merchandise is more popular than ever, and can probably make you pretty rich, if you know where to sell it. Inside a private business that you have no contract with probably isn’t the place. On Dec. 7, a man decided to open his own little shop in a 38th Street grocery store by approaching customers and asking them if they wanted to buy some Seahawks gear. Management didn’t quite agree with this approach, and called officers to ban the man from the store. When the man spotted Tacoma police, he became a super spy and decided to hide behind a display. When the officer turned the corner, the man was running down an aisle, trying to avoid detection. It didn’t work. The officer soon caught up to the man to ask him about his bizarre business practices. The man felt he had the right to be inside the store, but officers explained to him that a private business can have him removed from the location. This is exactly what happened when officers issued him a ban of one year from the store. Compiled by Derek Shuck

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is always a concern. But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if it is avoidable. I guess it is just something we are going to have to deal with.â&#x20AC;? The current, 1.6-mile route runs from the Tacoma Dome Station through downtown to Commerce Street. The expansion would add 2.4 miles from Commerce to Stadium Way and up Division Avenue to MLK with a terminus at 19th Street. The end station would actually be at 18th Street since about half of the block from 18th to 19th would be used for the trains to shift from one set of tracks to another. The switchback is basically a big Y with a station in the middle. People would disembark at 18th Street while traffic waited behind the train. The train would then move forward to another platform for the driver to stop and go to the opposite side of the train and wait for a green light to advance to the other side of the station for people to board. Initially estimates projected a loss of about 50 parking spaces along the route, but that number has grown to 68. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a challenge to fit everything into a footprint without rebuilding everything,â&#x20AC;? design engineer Rick Mannega said. The Y design at MLK and 19th would remove 22 parking spaces. Another 10 parking spaces would disappear from MLK and 11th Street, another 14 spaces from MLK and 6th Avenue, another 10 from Tacoma and North 1st and another eight at Stadium Way and South 7th. No parking spaces are projected to be lost around Stadium Way and South 4th. Changes at the Theater District station could bring the total to 68. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the project is only at preliminary design, the numbers are likely to change as project design moves forward to final,â&#x20AC;? Sound Transit spokeswoman Kimberly Reason said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How much is too early to tell: current projections are the maximum number of parking spaces that could be lost.â&#x20AC;? City and Sound Transit staffers will now talk about all the

comments, which also included hours of operation and train frequency, in hopes of finding solutions. Parking will certainly be among those discussions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frankly, that is the reason we have these open houses,â&#x20AC;? City Planner Ian Munce said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to hear those types of comments and feedback.â&#x20AC;? One possible solution is to stripe the roadway around the stations to mark off 20-foot parking spaces to promote more efficient parallel parking, which could â&#x20AC;&#x153;createâ&#x20AC;? parking spots by cutting down on large gaps between vehicles. Grants will cover complete landscaping along the route, which will look much like the redesign of Pacific Avenue a few years ago. That work could yield more parking spaces as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking at a full rebuild,â&#x20AC;? Munce said. A combination of grants and Sound Transit dollars will fund the expansion of the route itself. The City of Tacoma, for example, received word that it was awarded a $15 million Transportation

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LINK. The stations along the Tacoma Link expansion route from Commerce to Martin Luther King Jr. Way will mean a loss of parking spaces around the stations.

Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or TIGER, grant. Sound Transit is contributing $50 million from the voter-approved ST2 tax revenues, and then $75 million will come from Federal Transit Administration Small Starts funding that is part of President Barak Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 budget proposal to Congress.

Trains currently run every 12 minutes during the day and serve about a million riders a year. Trains will run every 10 minutes when the extension opens. Final design work, as well as the design and naming of the stations themselves, will be done next year with public meetings in the works throughout the process.

The design of this expansion will be done as Sound Transit does work to draft ST3, which could extend the line further. One project on the list is to extend the line out from 19th and MLK to Tacoma Community College, which would require another redesign of that station since it would no longer require the Y-shaped switchback.

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Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, "what did you get?" Much less frequently asked is, "what did you give?" Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially when it's backed up by your actions. However, the most valuable presents are those that aren't sold in stores. When you give your love, your time, help someone in need, aid another in solving a problem or overcoming an obstacle, you give something priceless. The true spirit of the holidays is giving. When you give, you receive. You can get anything in life you want by helping enough others get what they want. But only if you give without expecting anything in return. The impact of giving isn't limited to just the holiday season, it's something that has value all year. The power of giving is often underestimated. When you give unconditionally, you don't just impact the recipient; you start a chain reaction. By brightening the life of one person you also affect all those who they then

touch. No gesture of giving or kindness is too small. Holding the door open at a store, helping someone carry groceries to their car, letting another car in front of you, saying please and thank you, and saying hello to a stranger you pass on the sidewalk, are some of the many things you can do daily. For family and friends, your time is one of the most precious gifts you can offer. Are you there for others when they need you? Do you offer a hand without being asked? Do you help out when asked? Too often, people get caught up in their own desires, thus losing sight of the needs of others. A person who tries to get through life by looking out for himself or herself first is invariably frustrated. Often this person views life as a competition to determine who can accumulate more. On the other hand, those who are concerned for the well being of others are happier, more content and more satisfied. By giving without expecting, they in turn receive the things they need. Giving is a simple concept that works every time it is applied. There will be people who don't appreciate what you do, but it doesn't matter. You are giving without anticipating

anything in return. Besides, there will be many more who are thankful for your efforts. If you don't treat others well, buying a gift won't compensate for your behavior. The recipient might like what you give them but it won't make up for your actions. You can't bribe someone to forgive the way you treat them with a present. The best gift you can receive is the joy of making someone else happy. Being unselfish is a wonderful way to live. When you give with no ulterior motives, your actions are seen as genuine. Should you expect something in return, your behavior is always suspect. We all know people who do nice things only when they want something in return. Make giving a daily routine. Don't start and end with the holiday season. Every day is a good day to do something nice. When people feel good due to your actions, you can't help but feel happy yourself. And that is priceless. The most significant action you can take is having a positive impact on the lives of others. Bryan Golden is the author of "Dare to Live Without Limits." Contact him at Bryan@columnist.com or visit www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com.

AbUNdANt SALmON RUNS ARe eARLY chRIStmAS PReSeNt Don C. Brunell Pacific Northwest fishermen have good and very good news this Christmas. The good news is timely releases of stored water from reservoirs like Lake Roosevelt behind Grand Coulee Dam kept stream levels up and water temperatures down. That helped young salmon migrate to the ocean and adults return home to spawn. Overall, 2.3 million mature salmon passed through Bonneville Dam, making it the second-strongest year on record for the entire Columbia Basin. The return numbers were positive upstream as well. According to the East Oregonian, Pendleton, a record number of fall Chinook salmon swam past McNary Dam just south of the TriCities to spawning grounds at Hanford Reach, the Snake River and Yakima Basin. In total, more than 456,000 were counted, breaking the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous high of 454,991 set in 2013. Above the reservoirs, however, the record low mountain snow pack â&#x20AC;&#x201C; less than 10 percent of normal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a dry spring and summer took its toll. Unseasonably low and warmer water all but decimated some endangered Snake River sockeye. The good news is fisheries biologists were able to release 600 hatchery sockeye into Idahoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redfish and Pettit lakes to spawn naturally. Those lakes are important indicators of healthy salmon runs. In 1992, only a single male sockeye salmon,

dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lonesome Larry,â&#x20AC;? managed to swim 900 miles from the mouth of the Columbia River to Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth Mountains. By 2010, the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game reported that 1,300 sockeye returned to Redfish largely thanks to restoration efforts. The Columbia and its tributaries are important to our Northwest way of life, where farming and fishing have historically been major parts of our economy. Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dept. of Commerce reports our state's 39,500 farms grow and ship 300 different crops, ranking second in the nation. Food and beverage production supports 131,000 jobs in Washington State, which is the leading producer of apples, sweet cherries, pears, raspberries and hops in the United States. Washington is well known for aerospace and high tech manufacturing, but too often, the economic impact of fishing is lost. The stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reported 800,000 fishing licenses were sold and anglers collectively spent 10 million days fishing this year. Fishermen buy boats, fishing gear, fuel, beverages and food, especially in rural areas. WDFW estimated that commercial and recreational fishing supported an estimated 16,374 jobs and $540 million in personal income in 2006. More importantly, our economic opportunities increase when fish returns are plentiful. The American Sportsfishing Association (ASA) figures that for every 100,000 pounds

landed there are 210 recreational and 4.5 commercial fishing jobs created. The good news is tempered by reality. Just as agricultural production is cyclical, so is fishing. However, Pacific Northwest electric ratepayers have invested billions over the last 30 years to modify dams, restore habitat, improved water quality and increase salmon and steelhead runs. Those investments are paying off. For example, the Bonneville Power Administration is encouraged by the success of recent projects at McNary Dam where they divert juvenile fish into bypass channels to provide better protection from predators. Fortunately, this year river managers were able to apply the knowledge and experience they have gained over the last decades. They released enough water into rivers, particularly the Columbia and Snake, to keep tugs and barges moving and supply enough water for fish, farmers, households, business, industry, boating and community water systems. That has been good for our state, particularly many rural communities that depend on agriculture and fishing for their livelihoods. While salmon restoration is a work in progress, the 2015 returns are a nice Christmas present! Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular in recent years as alternatives to traditional cigarettes, cigars and pipes because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produce the stinky and cancer-causing smoke of combustible tobacco products. The electronic devices heat flavored liquids and allow users to gain their nicotine fix that produces a mostly water vapor cloud instead of smoke. The new rules fold e-cigarettes into the same rules as traditional cigarettes as a way to cut the popularity of them with teenagers as well as to protect the public from any ill effects of secondhand vapor exposure. But the question of those effects has yet to be even researched properly. The liquid used in these battery-powered devices contains various levels of nicotine for former smokers to step down as a way to become nicotine free or to feed their nicotine craving without most of the side effects of cigarettes. The liquid also comes in a variety of flavors that range from everything from tobacco to bubble gum. The existence of those candy flavors makes it an easy target for health officials to say vape companies are targeting children and teens. There actually may be some truth to that. A survey concluded that one in five Pierce County 10th graders have tried e-cigarettes. That popularity is two times the rate of teens who have tried traditional cigarettes. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has enacted rules to forbid vaping in public and workplaces as well as restrict vape products to adults and requires the juice to be sold only in child-resistant packages. It makes sense that there should be rules to keep vape products out of the hands of teens. It also makes sense that the health department takes up the issue since state lawmakers failed last year to pass state-wide rules. But the piecemeal approach creates a patchwork of rules that vary widely around Washington, causing confusion and enforcement quandaries. Thus far, Pierce, Clark, Grant, King and Snohomish counties have cracked down on e-cigarette uses through slightly different rules. Some of the rules make sense. Teens shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vape just like they shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t smoke. Adults should be left to make their own decisions. Retailers should safeguard their products from being accidentally swallowed by children, while still being able to sell their products to their adult customers. A few points of the new rules seem overreaching, however. Vaping is still a relatively new industry with little oversight as to product purity and nicotine potency. None of that is addressed in the new rules, which should be addressed at the federal level. Forbidding vape customers from using the product in vape shops that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have ventilation systems, which in effect outlaws â&#x20AC;&#x153;hybrid storesâ&#x20AC;? that sell vape products along with beer or sodas and requiring a $375 license, seems a bit over reaching.

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COUNCIL SET TO DECIDE CLICK’S FUTURE Following TPU boarD’s enDorsemenT oF boTh leasing anD all-in oPTions By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

Tacoma City Council members could vote as early as Dec. 15 on what the city should do with the municipally owned Click Network, a 17-year-old fiber optic network that provides Click Cable TV directly to its customers and wholesale Internet access through three private vendors that provide services to customers. Two options are currently under consideration. The first option is called “privatization” and would lease the telecommunications system from TPU to a private company. The second option is known as “all in” and would require updating the system to offer gigabit speed Internet access, cable television and telephone service in head-to-head competition with other telecom companies. The Tacoma Public Utilities Board, a five-member board of city-appointed Tacoma residents, had recommended to the council to accept a 40-year lease deal offered by Wave Broadband. The lease deal came out of talks to make Click profitable, despite being created to piggyback on a fiber-optic telecommunication network TPU needed for smart meters and its own communications system. TPU abandoned those smart meter plans, however. Officials then recalculated the operational costs of the network in a way that has Click bearing 96 percent of the cost. That recalculation shows Click is costing more than $7 million a year over its revenue. Click had been bearing 75 percent of the costs under the ground rules under which Click was created. Critics have said the “losses” are just an accounting scheme to sink the network, and that Click is actually making money. The running “losses” prompted TPU to research ways of making Click pay for itself under the new proportionality. That research included talks with Wave, which in turn offered earlier this year to lease the network for $2 million a year for 40 years and vows to maintain the network. News of that lease proposal prompted Tacoma-based Rainier Connect to match that offer and also vow to provide low-income Internet access plans. Wave matched that.

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University Place-based Stewart and Sons Computer Services As those lease offers flowed through hearings and study sessions, plans of an “all in” option bubbled up when the City Council wanted more information about alternatives. The bundling of phone, cable and gigabyte Internet services under a municipal system, according to TPU projections, would cost $31. 6 million over five years. It would start turning a profit after eight years. TPU’s board considered both options on Dec. 3. They endorsed both plans in split votes, with board member Mark Patterson voting yes on leasing the system as well as voting yes on endorsing the city keep the system and upgrade it to provide phone, cable and Internet services. Board members Monique Trudnowski and Woodrow Jones endorsed leasing the network as the best option to cut costs and keep ratepayers – including those in Tacoma’s surrounding suburbs – from higher utility bills that could come by continuing to spent money on Click. Board member Karen Larkin and board chairman Bryan Flint endorsed the “all in” idea, likening it to the visionary decision 100 years ago for Tacoma to form what is now TPU by purchasing the privately run Tacoma Light and Water Co. from Charles Wright in 1893 for $1.75 million. TPU now has an annual budget of $1 billion, employs 1,343 people and generates $569 million in operating revenue, according to its 2014 annual report. It also provides some of the lowest utility rates in the region and has solid bond ratings. The split, and contradictory, recommendations are only advisory. TPU is a department of the City of Tacoma, leaving the City Council to decide whether to follow either of the board’s recommendations or draft another option.

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More than 30 people talked at the TPU board meeting and largely spoke about the civic pride they have about Click, the Internet as a de facto utility, on par with water, power and sewer and the economic impact a robust city-owned cable, Internet and phone system could create. “This industry is not a level playing field,” Wade Stewart, of University Place-based Stewart and Sons Computer Services said, noting large companies swallow smaller ones, only to raise prices and cut customer service. “Today, we live in the information age, and the Internet is not a passing fade.” Others blamed TPU managers for any accounting losses with Click. “This is an asset that has been undervalued by our Tacoma Public Utilities,” Dale Nelson said, noting that other cities envy the options and services Tacoma has by operating its own fiber optic network. “We need to hold on to this treasure.” None liked the idea of leasing the network. Just two speakers said the system should be leased to a local company rather than a national firm if leasing is the only option. No speaker endorsed the original plan of leasing to Wave the TPU board originally recommended to the City Council that started the discussions about Click’s future in the first place. They feared higher cable bills and poor customer service that are commonplace complaints with large telecom companies. Those complaints were used to support the creation of Click in the first place, when the city had a single cable provider 15 years ago. “Large Internet Service Providers are parasites, and I don’t use that term lightly,” computer science professor Adam Smith said. “They will nickel and dime us as much as they can.”

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Metro Parks/EFN collection bin locations: Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE; Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St.; Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St.; Portland Avenue Community Center, 3513 Portland Ave.; Point Defiance Marina, 5912 N. Waterfront Dr. (inside the tackle shop); Point Defiance Visitors Center, 5715 Roberts Garden Rd. (inside Point Defiance Park); W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S. G. St. (in Wright Park); Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 S. 19th St.; Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Center, 1602 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Way; and STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St. All locations except STAR Center will collect from November through January. STAR Center will begin collecting for EFN in December (and for PHISH Food Bank in November).

FRANCISCAN OPENS PROMPT CARE AT ST. JOSEPH CHI Franciscan Health provides Tacoma residents greater access to health care when they need it with the opening of Franciscan Prompt Care at St. Joseph. This new clinic offers walk-in care for patients seven days a week without an appointment for treatment of common illnesses like flu, fevers, migraines and allergic reactions as well as minor injuries such as sprains, cuts and scrapes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know there are times when patients canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get into to see their doctor right away and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sick enough to go to the emergency department,â&#x20AC;? said Korina Tanner, MD, medical director of prompt care for CHI Franciscan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our prompt care clinics offer access to a provider during the week and on weekends at a time that works for you. We believe our new prompt care clinic at St. Joseph will fill a vital need for Tacoma residents.â&#x20AC;? The new prompt care clinic will offer 12 examination rooms, one triage room, a procedure room, digital X-ray, lab services and onsite parking for patients. The clinic opened to patients on Monday, Dec. 7. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic is located at 1812 S. J St., Ste. 120, in downtown Tacoma across the street from the emergency department at St. Joseph Medical Center. To contact Franciscan Prompt Care at St. Joseph you can call (253) 428-2200 or visit us online at www.chifranciscan.org/promptcare

CITY FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BLOCK GRANTS The City of Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community and Economic Development Department has released a Notice of Funding Availability for 2016-2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. CDBG funding is available under the following categories of service activities: 1.) Housing Assistance: Residential Repair, Rehabilitation and Preservation Assistance to Single-Family Homeowner Occupied Households 2.) Economic Development: Assistance to Microenterprises 3.) Public Improvements/ Public Facilities An application for funding, as well as a funding information packet, are available online at cityoftacoma.org/ conplan under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funding Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;? section. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 and can be submitted to the TacomaFIRST 311 Customer Support Center (Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 243) or the Community and Economic Development Department (Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 900). All applications must be time and date stamped. Applicants for funding in the public improvements/ public facilities category must submit a supplemental form in addition to an application. Those with questions, and those who are applying for funding in the public improvements/public facilities category and need a supplemental form, can contact Jacinda Howard at jhoward@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5221 or Cathy Morton at cmorton@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5763.

METRO PARKS, EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK TEAM UP FOR FOOD DRIVE The holiday season can be hard for people struggling with finances and related issues. In the spirit of giving, Metro Parks Tacoma and the Emergency Food Network (EFN) are working together to collect food donations through Jan. 31, 2016. EFN collection bins will be placed this month at community centers, Tacoma Nature Center, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory and other locations throughout the district. Each bin is able to hold more than 40 gallons of food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Metro Parks attractions and community centers are natural gathering places during the holidays,â&#x20AC;? said Tim Reid, president of the Metro Parks Board of Commissioners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tacoma is a generous community, and we hope that placing collection bins at our facilities throughout the community helps bolster donations to EFN and increases resources for those in need.â&#x20AC;? Donations to food banks usually fall after the holidays, so Metro Parks will continue its collection for EFN through Jan. 31. Donors are asked to provide canned foods and dry goods with shelf life. Proteins, such as peanut butter and beans, are among the most-needed foods. EFN has helped ensure Pierce County residents have a reliable food supply since 1982. The organization provides 15 million pounds of healthy, nutritious food each year to more than 60 food banks, hot meal sites and shelters for distribution to low-income families and individuals.

FRATERNITY EARNS COMMUNTY SERVICE AWARD The City Events and Recognitions Committee will honor the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lota Mu Lambda chapter with the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award during the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 18. The event will begin at 11 a.m. in the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center (1500 Broadway). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their activities in Tacoma have been truly exceptional and are reflective of Dr. Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to honor the dignity and rights of every person,â&#x20AC;? said Committee Chairwoman Erin Lee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our event theme in 2016

is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Changeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and we gave special consideration to those whose work focused on elevating young men of color as assets in our local community.â&#x20AC;? The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award strives not only to recognize and encourage excellence in community service activities carried out by an individual, organization or group, but also seeks to encourage similar efforts by others who may want to serve in the community. It is presented each year during the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration before a crowd of 2,000 and 3,000 attendees. For more information about the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, visit cityoftacoma.org/mlk, email MLK@cityoftacoma.org or call (253) 573-2523.

TACOMA SYMPHONY COACHES STUDENT MUSICIANS Student string musicians at Mount Tahoma High School are receiving weekly coaching sessions with members of the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, thanks to a new cooperative arrangement between the TSO and Tacoma Public Schools. Under the rubric of "TSO2U," the Symphony is holding eight-week residencies in three Tacoma high schools during the school year, starting with Mount Tahoma. Individualized coaching and attention from adult professionals can have a major impact on young musicians, stated TSO Executive Director Andy Buelow. The cooperative effort that led to TSO2U is bringing that level of attention to students at Mount Tahoma in a way that complements their work within its existing music program. In order for a student to progress, he or she needs a well-rounded music program that includes private lessons, participation in a school or community youth orchestra program, and individualized attention from his or her school orchestra or band teacher. Without this, a young musician can become discouraged and give up. But for students from financially challenged family backgrounds, this level of attention can be hard to come by. Many cannot afford private lessons or community youth orchestra tuitions. Most of their ability to progress musically comes to depend, disproportionally, on their school music program. A single school music instructor may find it nearly impossible to meet this need. In October, TSO Associate Concertmaster Gwendolyn Taylor and Assistant Principal Bass Anna Jensen began weekly visits to Mount Tahoma High School, where they are working with the students as coaches and clinicians in cooperation with band instructor Leo Altimiranda. The optimal way to hold the instrument, proper bow and finger placement, and correct hand position-elements that are essential to a student's musical progress-these are a few of the areas in which they are providing guidance. Their visits include working with students separately and in sectionals. They actively demonstrate technique as well as listening to the students' playing and providing feedback. Gwens a violinist and I play double bass, Anna explains. "Between us, we can cover both ends of the string spectrum and everything in between."

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collecting toys for children in need (an equally worthwhile venture). But being a young man who knows a thing or two about taking on responsibility (heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grown up in a family of fire fighters), Jensen decided to organize the drive himself and got his classmates at Life Christian involved, as well. The reasoning behind the mission is simple: people need to stay warm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fire department was going to stop doing it and I felt like it should still be going on. People should get socks if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have them,â&#x20AC;? Jensen said. The drive this year will run from Dec. 10 to Jan.7, and collection boxes can be found at any of the fire stations around the city (see sidebar). In 2013,

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see things evolving when they get ideas and say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hey this would be a good idea, this is what I would like to see,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? councilmember Marty Campbell said. The first part of the project will be improvements on 38th Street from Tacoma Avenue South to Thompson Street, which will include higher power lines to allow for more development, redone sidewalks and intersections and greening up the area with more plant life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a very physical, obvious presence something

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The Fife Police Department and Fire Department, along with Santa Claus, will be running through Fife handing out holiday cheer in December. There will be three Santa Runs at three different locations: DATE: December 12th TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: From the railroad tracks South DATE: December 13th TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: From the railroad tracks to I-5 DATE: December 19th TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Everything north of I-5, including Fife Heights

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3-of-5 from beyond the arc. In addition to his 20 points, Saunders also added three assists and two steals. Carlos Mancasola tallied 16 points, while both Kohl Meyer and Keith Shattuck each chipped in 13 points. Meyer pulled down seven rebounds and Shattuck recorded eight. Andre Lewis and Kyle King each finished with nine points. Puget Sound (4-4) shot 41.7 percent from the field, while the Wildcats (0-10) shot 37.8 percent. The Loggers were 7-for-31 (21.2 percent) from beyond the arc. The team outrebounded Portland Bible 51-34. The Loggers reached 50 rebounds for the first time since they pulled down 52 at George Fox last season (Jan. 25, 2014). Matthew Martin led all scorers with 24 points for the Wildcats. Puget Sound will next host the number one ranked team in the nation, Augustana, on Friday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m.

TACOMA’S HOT TICKETS DEC. 11 - 22

FRIDAY, DEC. 11 – BASKETBALL Girls – Wilson vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma HS – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 11 – BASKETBALL Boys – Central Kitsap vs. Foss Henry Foss HS – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 11 – BASKETBALL Boys – Spanaway Lake vs. Curtis Curtis HS – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 11 – BASKETBALL Boys – Mt. Tahoma vs. Wilson Wilson HS – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 11 – BASKETBALL Boys – No. Thurston vs. Lincoln Lincoln HS – 7 p.m.

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PACIFIC LUTHERAN MEN EXTEND PROGRAM’S BEST START IN NEARLY 50 YEARS Dylan Foreman had his fourth straight 20-point performance as the Pacific Lutheran men's basketball team extended its best season start since 1965 with a 68-61 nonconference victory over Northwest Tuesday, Dec. 8. Once again, free throws proved key as the Lutes ended a five-game series losing streak against Northwest. PLU shot 85 percent (17-of-20) from the stripe, while Northwest made only eight of 16 free throw attempts (50 percent). The win improved PLU's overall record to 7-1, matching the 1965-66 squad's record through its first eight games. That team was the Lutes' last to reach 20 wins. Foreman led the way offensively again for the Lutes with 20 points. Foreman shot 6-of-14 from the field and was a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line. Brandon Lester complemented Foreman's effort with 16 points of his own and is shooting 90 percent from the free throw line on the season. Tuesday was no different, as Lester made five of his six shots from the free throw line. "It’s a big part of my game," Lester said. "Coaches have been stressing getting to the hole. They are free points so you have to be good at them, especially in crunch time." Bryce Miller grabbed 11 rebounds for the Lutes, and he was one point shy of a double-with nine points. He also finished with a team-high four assists in 34 minutes. Jared Christy gobbled up nine rebounds and had seven points in 26 minutes off the bench. The bench contributed to the win by adding 19 points the final score, with Kyle Sawtell and Garth West each scoring six points. Consecutive nine-point PLU runs midway through the first half gave the Lutes control of the game with a 30-17 lead, and PLU took a 37-24 advantage into halftime. The lead reached as many as 15 points in the second half before an 11-point Northwest run made it close down the stretch. But PLU took care of business at the free throw line to put the game away, converting eight of 10 free throws in the final three minutes. The Lutes shot an efficient 46.6 percent (13-of-28) in the first half and limited Northwest to a 24.3 percent shooting mark (9-of-37). The Eagles' second-half push came on 46.7 percent shooting (14-of-30), while the Lutes dropped to 30.0 percent (22-of-58) to finish the night at 37.9 percent. PLU finished the night with nine more made free throws (17-to-9) and nine more rebounds (47-to-38) than Northwest. The Eagles' Michael Dupree led all scorers with 23 points, while Ben Tucakovic posted a doubledouble with 16 points and 11 rebounds. On Friday, Dec. 11, the Lutes travel to Olympia for a 6 p.m. nonconference game against Evergreen. – By Christian Bond, PLU Sports Information Student Writer PACIFIC LUTHERAN WOMEN PULL AWAY FOR 69-55 WIN IN NWC ROAD OPENER The Pacific Lutheran women's basketball team rebounded from Tuesday's overtime defeat to knock off Willamette 69-55 in the Lutes' Northwest Conference road opener Saturday night at Cone Field House. "Our team's ability to show resiliency and shake off Tuesday's close loss was very impressive," PLU head coach Jennifer Childress. "I am very proud of them!" The Lutes jumped out to an early 14-4 lead and held off Willamette for the remainder of the quarter to take a 21-12 lead into the second quarter. Willamette turned things around with an 11-2 run to start the second quarter to even things up at 23. Both teams traded scores from then on out until the halftime buzzer sounded with the score still tied 30-30. After Willamette started the third quarter with a quick four points and threatened to claim momentum, Samantha Kelleigh responded for the Lutes with her first of three second-half three-pointers. That sparked a 10-point PLU run that Kelleigh capped with another three, and the Lutes took a five-point lead into the final quarter. Megan Abdo opened the fourth quarter with a threepointer as part of an 11-point PLU run that put the Lutes up 10 with just over seven minutes remaining. The Lutes out-scored the Bearcats 21-12 in the fourth quarter – just as they had in the first – to pull away to the 14-point win. "Our unselfish demeanor and extra passes got us some real open looks down the stretch," Childress said. "Megan proved once again that she is a tough competitor." Abdo finished with a game-high 20 points to go with seven rebounds and four assists, while Kelleigh finished with 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals for the game. Fourteen different Lutes saw court time in the game, as PLU shot 45.2 percent (28-of-62) overall and went 8-of-9 from the free throw line. The Lutes also forced 22 Willamette turnovers. "Tonight our depth and the rotation of fresh players was really to our advantage," Childress said. "We were able to sustain pressure for 40 minutes." The Lutes improve to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play after handing Willamette its second loss of the regular season (4-2) and first NWC defeat (1-1). PLU will be back on the road to take on Northwest Friday, Dec. 11, before returning home for a showdown with Evergreen Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. - By Jake Bilyeu, PLU Sports Information Student Writer PUGET SOUND MEN GET BACK TO .500 WITH BLOWOUT OF PORTLAND BIBLE Timmy Saunders scored a career-high 20 points as the Puget Sound men's basketball team defeated Portland Bible College 91-56 in the Memorial Fieldhouse on Monday, Dec. 7. Saunders, a freshman, was 8-of-10 from the field and

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NARROWS ALL-LEAGUE FOOTBALL Player of the Year - Davis Alexander, QB, Gig Harbor Offensive Player of the Year- David Woodward, ATH, Olympia Defensive Player of the Year - Kale Wong, DB, Gig Harbor Lineman of the Year - Brett Thompson, DL, Olympia Coaching staff of the Year - Gig Harbor First team offense: QB - Daylon Matthews, Yelm. RB - Ahmad Lewis, Bellarmine; Scott Gunther, Olympia. WR - Kyle OlsonUrbon, Gig Harbor; Noah Samsen, Gig Harbor; Blake Wilcoxen, Bellarmine; Kaleb Lunderville, Yelm. OL - G. Paul Gicewicz, Bellarmine; Sean Reemts, Gig Harbor; Alex Emery, Gig Harbor; James Gunther, Olympia; Camren Bowes, Timberline. First team defense: DL - Amir Matheny, Olympia; Nate Young, Gig Harbor; Blake Torgerson, Bellarmine; Connor Jost, Gig Harbor. LB - Erik Glueck, Bellarmine; Clay Markoff, Olympia; Jarryn Bush, Timberline; Alex Bouterse, Gig Harbor. DB - Cameron Sterino, Bellarmine; Keyell Davis, Gig Harbor; David Woodward, Olympia; Christian Reed, Olympia. First team special teams: Kicker - Vernon Parker, Yelm. Second team offense: QB - Hunter Wendling, Stadium. RB - Jamon Chambers, Stadium; WR - Cory Condon, Gig Harbor; Izaijha Byrd, South Kitsap; Max Novak, Stadium; Chris Barnes, Timberline. OL - Bailey Elder, Stadium; Tim Piland, Yelm; Jagher Beresheim, South Kitsap; Jacob Miller, South Kitsap; Chris Maynard, Olympia. Second team defense: DL - Alu Taito, Stadium; Tyler Losch, Yelm; Jaelen Bush, Timberline. LB - Bo Longmore, Gig Harbor; Shane Lincoln, Stadium; Nic Blanco, Yelm; Chandler Smith, Bellarmine; Zaiden Hernandez, Olympia. DB - Joel Jones, Olympia; Nathan Marin, South Kitsap; Peter Finley, Yelm. Second team special teams: Punter - Kyle Olson-Urbon, Gig Harbor; Nolan Souza, South Kitsap. Return - David Woodward, Olympia; Noah Samsen, Gig Harbor. Honorable Mentions: Bellarmine Prep: Christian Moore, QB; Brock Gagliardi, LB; Bryce Bendixen, K; Lance Joseph, DB; Josh Hanigan, OL. Stadium: John Blasco, OL; Jared Dominguez, TE; Jalen Scott, DB; Ben Yokoyama, OL; Bernard Tauaese, DL. 3A NARROWS ALL-LEAGUE FOOTBALL Player of the Year - AJ Ruffin, Wilson Offensive Player of the Year - Dionte Simon, RB, Lincoln Defensive Player of the Year - Kendal Yaegle, DB, Central Kitsap Lineman of the Year - Kameron Smith, OL, Lincoln Coaching staff of the Year - Lincoln First team offense: QB - Alex Motonaga, Wilson. RB - Isaiah McGee, Central Kitsap; Colton Paller, Shelton. WR - Zach Smith, Capital; Tony Archie, Lincoln; Alvin Johnson, Lincoln. OL - Max Salcedo, Capital; Ezekiel Sayavong, Lincoln; Reece Wood, Central Kitsap; Peter Veis, North Thurston; Michael Huskey, Shelton. TE - Dawson Krog, Central Kitsap. First team defense: DL - Tatanie Lee-Borland, Wilson; David Ainuu, Capital; Xavier Baines, Lincoln; Jackson Potts, Foss. LB Ryan Bungman, North Thurston; Jared Gearhart, Capital; TeShawn Seu, Lincoln; Tanner Colburn, Wilson. DB Alika Sarono, Central Kitsap; Darien Williams, Lincoln; Montre Brown, Wilson; Zachary Sibley, North Thurston. First team special teams: Kicker - Van Soderberg, Capital. Punter - Van Soderberg, Capital. Return - Zach Smith, Capital. Second team offense QB - Adrian Allen, Mount Tahoma. RB - Willie Broxton Jr., Capital; Elijah Jones, Wilson. WR - Brandon Morgan, North Thurston; Kyle Kimball, Shelton. OL - TJ Hazen, Wilson; Nick Maiava, Mount Tahoma; Jackson Potts, Foss; Darren Srorr, North Thurston. Second team defense: DL - Taylor Toney, Shelton; Tyler Roach, North Thurston. Li Lovelace, Foss. LB - Jeffrey Williams, Lincoln; Shayne Carpenter, Mount Tahoma; Gavin Utley, North Thurston; Tanner Rhodes, Shelton. DB - Mushawn Knowles, Lincoln; Skyler Ross, Shelton; Bijan Washington, Capital; Ira Branch, Mount Tahoma. Second team special teams: Kicker - Alek Greenleaf, Wilson. Punter - Alek Greenleaf, Wilson. Return - DeAndre Sincere, Central Kitsap Honorable Mentions: Henry Foss: Demetrius Crosby, DB; Malik Luscious, DL; Sedaris Fletcher, RB; Carl Phillips, OL; Reily Potts, OL. Lincoln: Alijah Sokimi, LB; Marcus Wiley, WR; Quazzel White, OL; Tausaafi Salevao, DL; Zavier Heubner, DB. Mount Tahoma: Jason Williams, FS; Sua Liufau, LB; Keenan Wade-Herrera, RB; Irasia Fua, LB; Siloi Tuialuuluu, WR.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 – BASKETBALL Girls – Shelton vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma HS – 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 – BASKETBALL Girls – Capital vs. Lincoln Lincoln HS – 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 – BASKETBALL Boys – Central Kitsap vs. Wilson Wilson HS – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18 – BASKETBALL Boys – Olympia vs. Stadium Stadium HS – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18 – BASKETBALL Boys – Foss vs. Lincoln Lincoln HS – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18 – BASKETBALL Boys – No. Thurston vs. Wilson Wilson HS – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18 – BASKETBALL Boys – Capital vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma HS – 7 p.m.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 18 – INDOOR SOCCER Olympic Force vs. Stars Reserves Tacoma Soccer Center – 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19 – BASKETBALL Girls – Tahoma vs. Lincoln Lincoln HS – 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19 – BASKETBALL Girls – Curtis vs. Wilson Wilson HS – 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 22 – BASKETBALL Girls – Hazen vs. Lincoln Lincoln HS – 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 22 – BASKETBALL Girls – Bishop Blanchet vs. Wilson Wilson HS – 7 p.m.

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LAdy RAmS oPen SeASon Looking Like contendeRS

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ReAdy. (left) Senior Kiara Knox is arguably the most athletic female basketball player in the city of Tacoma and a returning member of the 2015 Tacoma Weekly All-City Team. (middle) Another All-City returnee, junior Josie Matz looks quicker and more explosive than ever. (right) Senior Erica Hamlin could be the "X-Factor" for the Lady Rams, as she is a capable defender, rebounder and scorer. (below) Junior guard Kiara McMillan looks calm and confident in her third varsity season with Wilson. By Justin Gimse

Gonzaga Prep led 46-42 going into the fourth quarter. Both teams fought tooth and nail in the fourth quarter as Wilson tried to hang on while trailing by as many as seven points with four minutes remaining in regulation. After trimming the lead, and trailing by just one point, Matz stepped to the free throw line with 12 seconds remaining and coolly sank two free throws, giving the Lady Rams a 60-59 lead. Gonzaga Prep (0-3) was unable to get off a shot in the waning moments as Wilson’s defense held strong for the win as time expired. Matz would lead all scorers with 24 points, while Knox and senior Erica Hamlin added nine points apiece. It was a rough trip to Tacoma for Gonzaga Prep, as they fell 47-38 to Bellarmine Prep the night before. Two days later, the Lady Rams would travel to North Thurston and proved to be difficult visitors once again. After a shaky first quarter that ended with a slim 14-13 Wilson lead, the Lady Rams ran away with the game, hammering North Thurston 80-32. Hamlin led all scorers with 25 points, while Knox added 16. Junior Kiara McMillan chipped in with 13 points and Matz finished with 11 points. Next up for Wilson (3-0) is crosstown trip to face the T-Birds from Mt. Tahoma (0-2) on Friday, Dec. 11, followed by a home game against the Curtis Vikings (2-2) on Saturday, Dec. 19 and a home game against Bishop Blanchet (2-0) on Tuesday, Dec. 22 before taking the holidays off.

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Last March, the Lady Rams of Woodrow Wilson High School walked off the court at the Tacoma Dome following a grueling 3A Hardcourt Classic consolationround loss to Arlington in a game pretty much every one present knew they should, or could, have won. Instead of playing one more day for a trophy, the Lady Rams’ dominant season came to a close. It all had an unfinished feel to it. It just felt like the 3A Narrows and West Central District champions hadn’t really done their thing at the state tournament; except they were so close. In their two games at the Hardwood Classic, Wilson lost to eventual state runner-up Cleveland in a 53-50 nail-biter, and dropped another three-point 59-56 loss to Arlington the following day. There seemed to be so much left for this 21-6 team to do, but it was all over and the only thing to do was look toward the next season. A new season has brought back many familiar faces and if the early-season is any indication as to where the Wilson Lady Rams’ minds are at, you could say that they’re already in “take no prisoners” mode. The Lady Rams began the season Wednesday, Dec. 2 with a crosstown visit to Bellarmine and the outcome was rather surprising, considering that the Lions are sporting a team that looks like a favorite to win the 4A Narrows league. Wilson

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PUYALLUP TRIBAL IMPACT Supporting the Economic Growth of Our Community

State, local and Puyallup tribal officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 18, 2015 for the next Interstate 5 project in Tacoma that will create a new bridge over the Puyallup River and reconstruct the I-5/State Route-167 interchange, commuter lanes and increase access to tribal properties. Pictured here are (left to right): Puyallup tribal member David Duenas; State Representative Hans Zeiger (R-25); Tacoma Deputy Mayor David Boe; Puyallup Tribal Chairman Bill Sterud; State Secretary of Transportation Lynn Peterson; Hamilton Construction President Scott Williams; WSDOT Olympic Region Administrator Kevin Dayton; and Kierra Phifer with U.S. Senator Patty Murray’s office.

Considered among the most urban of Native American tribes, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has grown to be a critical component of the South Sound economy. As Pierce County’s sixth largest employer, a donor to a broad range of charitable organizations, and a major funder of housing, roads, education and environmental projects, the Puyallup Tribe stands as a model for taking care

of not only its own membership, but sharing its wealth among the broader community as well. The Puyallup Tribe is one of the largest employers in Pierce County. With a payroll of more than 3,200 people that work in the Tribe’s businesses, government, economic development corporation, school, and health and housing authorities — approximately 70 percent

of whom are non-Native — employees enjoy competitive wages and benefits. In 2013, the Tribe spent more than $461 million. This spending supports communities by providing good wages and generous benefits to individuals, and through purchases of goods and services from local suppliers, vendors, contractors, construction companies and more. From sponsoring countless local

charities, non-profit organizations, social welfare projects and events that may otherwise suffer or cease to exist, to protecting the environment, funding crime prevention, city improvement projects and healthcare, the Tribe maintains its commitment to honoring its welldeserved reputation as “the generous people,” a reflection of the meaning of the Tribe’s very name “Puyallup.”

SHARING THE WEALTH Puyallup Tribe keeps communities strong The breadth of the Tribe’s giving has long been a model for how people in communities should take care of people in communities. For years, the Tribe has given critical funds to thousands of organizations throughout Western Washington, employing a careful, thoughtful approach when choosing its donation recipients. During the 2014 fiscal year, the Puyallup Tribe contributed more than $2.5 million from its charity and general funds into the local community with donations to various charities and organizations such as hospitals, healthcare and medical research, schools, food banks, literacy programs, job training…the list goes on. Again and again, the Puyallup Tribe’s generosity comes shining through, and 2014 was certainly no exception. This past summer the Tribal Council made its final payment on a $1 million commitment to MultiCare Health System, presenting $200,000 on July 10 to MultiCare CEO Bill Robertson and Foundations of MultiCare Vice-President Sara Long. Thanks to the Tribe’s contribution, the once over-crowded emergency departments of Tacoma

Community partners help the Tribe do good works for those who need them the most. Here, Pierce County Sheriff’s Detective Ed Troyer volunteers at a Christmastime giveaway the Tribe sponsored in 2014, giving out cups of hot chocolate and steaming soup.

At a Puyallup Tribe Christmastime giveaway for the homeless, Puyallup Tribal Council Member Sylvia Miller (in yellow) helps a giveaway visitor pick out gloves and warm hats.

Native American education and research at the university. “This grant from the Puyallup Tribe will help address one of the greatest barriers faced by Native people today – the lack of information and abundance of misinformation the public has about tribes and tribal people,” said Sharon Parker, UWT’s assistant chancellor for equity and diversity. “As the work of this grant ripples out, students, faculty and staff will share in a great communal experience with roots much deeper than the 25-year history of UWT.” And in December, the Puyallup Tribe gave Northwest Harvest $250,000, the food bank’s biggest donation this year. Presented during KING 5 television’s annual Home Team Harvest event, this donation puts the Tribe at the $1 million mark in donations to Northwest Harvest, Washington’s statewide hunger relief agency. “Since 2011, the Tribe has been our largest contributor each year,” said Dee Christoff, director of donor relations. “A significant percentage of our budget every year is raised right around the holidays, and we have to make it last, so a large gift like this really helps us to get through our entire year.” More Christmastime donations were given as well in 2014 – $125,000 to Toys for Tots and $125,000 to Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County. The Tribe’s donation is the largest sinIn keeping with their namesake legacy as “the generous people,” in December 2014 the Puyallup Tribe of Indians gave generously to the University of gle gift to these entities, marking the Washington-Tacoma. Pictured here are (holding check, from left) Kenyon Chan, Interim Chancellor at UWT, and Puyallup Tribal Council Members Marguerite Edwards and Sylvia Miller. Behind them are (from left) Joshua Knudson, Vice Chancellor-UWT Advancement; Michael Tulee, Native American Educator-UWT third year the Puyallups have given this Office of Equity & Diversity; Puyallup Tribal Council Member Tim Reynon; Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud; Puyallup Tribal Council Vice Chairman Larry LaPointe and Puyallup Tribal Council Member David Bean. amount of financial support. General Hospital and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital expanded from a small footprint to spanning the length of an entire football field, including both end zones. Continuing its longstanding tradition of supporting higher education, the Tribe made its largest grant to date to the University of WashingtonTacoma - $275,000 that will go toward enhancing

For more information about the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, visit www.puyallup-tribe.com.

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HOW LONG SHOULD YOU WAIT TO SEE “STAR WARS?” Take this quiz before making plans By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away (in fact, you are in it right now), a movie trilogy came out of nowhere to blow the minds of every nerdy Gen-Xer on a planet called Earth. Before “Star Wars,” they had never seen such a spectacle on the big screen. There were laser swords, moon-sized spaceships and goons with sweet armor. It was a universe where man could fly at light speed and a giant slug could somehow build up a successful loan sharking operation. And in that universe lived Darth Vader, one of the most menacing villains of all time. Make fun of that CPAP he's hiding in his armor, and he'll force choke you, son!

1. True or False: Stormtroopers all wear white armor. 2. The troopers depicted in the prequels are cloned from the DNA of … a. Obi Wan Kenobi b. Count Dooku c. Darth Maul d. Jango Fett e. Emperor Palpatine 3. In “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” we learn that Obi Wan sharpened his Jedi skills under the tutelage of ______________. a. Qui-Gon Jinn b. Yoda c. Darth Sidious d. Mace Wendu e. Idris Elba 4. This tusked, kangaroo-like creature with life-saving guts appears in “Star Wars Episode VI: The Empire Strikes Back.” a. Jawa b. Bantha c. Tauntaun d. Ewok e. Dewback 5. Who saves the day in the “New Hope” trash compactor scene? a. Chewbacca with a large, metal pole. b. R2D2 by hacking into the Death Star's garbage disposal system. c. Luke who discovers he has Jedi telekinesis. d. Han Solo by blasting a transformer. e. C3-PO who finds the kill switch. 6. Which of these is not a Jedi power we've seen in the “Star Wars” films? a. Telepathically choking out incompetent employees. b. Light-saber swatting blaster fire like some sci-fi Barry Bonds. c. Planting suggestions in the minds of Imperial dummies (probably resulting in them getting force-choked later for screwing up their mission). d. Falling from great heights without being injured. e. Teleporting rapidly to confuse unsuspecting foes. 7. Which of the following is not a “Star Wars” bounty hunter? a. Boba Fett b. IG-88 c. Max Rebo d. Bossk e. Momaw Nadon (aka Hammerhead)

8. In “Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones,” ____________ inexplicably goes from being queen to senator? a. Padmé Amidala b. Leia Organa c. Asajj Ventress d. Oola e. Pris 9. The 1978 “Star Wars Holiday Special” united Bea Arthur, Jefferson Airplane and Lumpy the wookiee in a campy train wreck of a variety show that's mostly noteworthy for introducing this popular character. a. Jabba the Hut b. Yoda c. Lando Calrissian d. Nute Gunray e. Boba Fett 10. Princess Leia hails from this planet, which is why Grand Moff Tarkin uses it for Death Star target practice. a. Tattooine b. Hoth c. Dagobah d. Alderaan e. Bespin 11. Who issues this warning? “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” a. Obi Wan Kenobi b. Yoda c. Ben Skywalker d. C-3PO e. Darth Vader 12. A surprisingly plausible theory has gone viral suggesting this bumbling character may secretly be a Jedi or Sith. a. Watto b. Wicket the Ewok c. Jar Jar Binks d. R2D2 e. Fodesinbeed Annodue 13. Conspiracy theories also abound about this character which director J.J. Abrams has intentionally shown little of in the “Force Awakens” trailers. a. Luke Skywalker b. Yoda c. Lando Calrissian d. Chewbacca e. Nien Numb

Nothing could dampen the nerds' enthusiasm for all things “Star Wars,” not tribes of teddy bears, not mediocre prequels and especially not adulthood. We're talking the Beatles of sci-fi movie franchises; and as you read this, fans are on Fandango reserving their spots for opening day of “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.” On Dec. 18, there will be 5,873 screenings of the movie in Pierce County, give or take, but that still may not be enough. So we came up with this quiz to test who is worthy and who should give up their spot for someone with the better nerd credentials. (Hey, you can wait a week. Just stay off of Facebook for the love of God!!!) Warning: This quiz contains spoilers from three decades ago.

14. In one of the more anti-climactic scenes from the “Star Wars” films, ____________ gets gobbled up by a belching sarlacc. 15. Which “Cheers” cast member appears as a Rebel Alliance pilot in the original trilogy? (Hint: He was keynote speaker at this year's Tacoma Film Festival.) a. George Wendt b. Ted Danson c. Woody Harrelson d. John Ratzenberger e. Rhea Perlman 16. In “The Empire Strikes Back,” a frustrated Leia calls Han Solo … a. “… a scruffy-looking nerf herder.” b. “… a self-centered Wookiee scratcher.” c. “… an ill-tempered Jawa slapper.” d. “… an unwashed Bantha catcher.” e. “... an imbalanced Ewok stalker.” 17. James Earl Jones provides Darth Vader's iconic voice, but the guy in the suit is actually Scottish actor … a. Peter Mayhew b. David Prowse c. Christopher Lee d. Sean Connery e. Ewan McGregor 18. Which of these minor characters has a fish face? a. Salacious B. Crumb b. The Rancor c. Kit Fisto d. General Grievous e. Admiral Ackbar 19. Which of these characters is in no way dismembered by a light saber? a. Luke Skywalker b. Jango Fett c. Darth Maul d. Darth Vader e. Emperor Palpatine 20. Who fires first in “A New Hope,” Han Solo or Greedo? Bonus question: Every character name on this quiz belongs to a real person or alien from the “Star Wars” universe except for two (not counting questions about actors.) Visit TacomaWeekly.com for the answers.

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE KIDS FREE AT NW TREK Get outdoors and spend the day with nature at Northwest Trek. Through Dec. 31, up to four children (ages 12 and younger) will be admitted free with each general adult admission (cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion). Enjoy a Discovery Tram Tour through the free-roaming area and spot animals like Willow the moose calf, deer, elk, bighorn sheep and trumpeter swans, all from the comfort of a heated tram. Meet animals up close at a Trailside Encounter, stroll along five miles of paved nature trails through the beautiful forest, and indulge in ice cream treats, popcorn, sandwiches and more at the Forest Café. Info: www.NWTrek.org.

TWO HOLIDAY (TV) SPECTACULAR In a nostalgic night reminiscent of classic

holiday television specials, the exciting variety show “Ye Olde Merry Holiday (TV) Spectacular,” taped live before the studio audience, is filled with humor and heart. Enjoy a diverse array of songs, dances, stories and comedy that will bring the spirit of the holidays to life. This show is perfect for a holiday party, outing with the whole family, and just about everyone – whether young or old, naughty or nice, you’ll be laughing and singing along with true holiday spirit! Dec. 18, 19, 20 at Theatre on the Square. Info: www.BroadwayCenter.org.

THREE CHRISTMAS REVELS Puget Sound Revels builds community through the arts using traditional music, dance and drama drawn from many cultures, offering theater productions, seasonal celebrations and educational opportunities for all ages. The 2015 Christmas Revels has a Nordic theme with singing,

dancing, colorful folk costumes, humor, Hardanger fiddle, nyckelharpa (Swedish string instrument), trolls, stories drawn from the “Kalevala,” the great Finnish folk epic in which you’ll meet Vainamoinen who heroically (and hilariously) rescues the sun and moon from mean-spirited Louhi. Plays Dec. 19, 20, 22, 23. Info/tickets: www.pugetsoundrevels.org.

FOUR SANTA VISITS LEMAY Be on your best behavior because Mr. and Mrs. Claus are making a stop at the LeMay Museum. Hop in a 1906 Cadillac Model K Tulip touring car

for a unique photo op with Santa. Photos are included in museum admission. Receive a free slot car voucher for the ACM Speed Zone and listen as Mrs. Claus reads stories to children. Check the museum website for the hours that you can meet the popular couple at ACM. Info: www.americascarmuseum.org.

FIVE ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

Long a holiday tradition in the Stadium district,Tacoma Performing Dance Company’s “Nutcracker” features designer backdrops to enhance this lavish production with over 100 dancers in three acts, with many varied and exotic costumes to make for a visual feast for the eyes. The ballet debuts with four performances on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Info: Info/tickets: www.tacomaperformingdance.org.

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TAM GRAPPLES WITH DEPICTIONS OF NATIVE AMERICANS By Dave R. Davison

A GUIDE TO CULTURAL EVENTS OF TACOMA

Museum of the Week: This week at Museum of Glass DEC

2015

dave@tacomaweekly.com

The Tacoma Art Museum's recently opened exhibit "(Re)Presenting Native Americans" is one of several shows currently on display in the new Haub wing of the museum. Financed by the Haub family, this portion of the museum was built to host shows from the Haubs’ large collection of art of the American West, much of which is depictions of cowboys and Indians. In dealing with the latter, depictions of Native Americans, TAM seems to be in something of a quandary. Most of the paintings of Native Americans from the Haub collection are done by non-Natives. We are in a racially charged social climate dealing with issues like use of Native American mascots, the Black Lives Matter movement and Donald Trump’s recent call to ban entry of Muslims. How then is TAM to display these pictures without being offensive? TAM’s response is to frame the show as a lesson in how one group of people conceives of another and for what ends. Some of the paintings in the show are done by artists that had not actually been to the American West and had little or no contact with Native Americans. Carl Ferdinand Wimar, for example, painted “Captive Charger” (1854) – an image of a group of Plains Indians stealing a horse – in Germany before ever having traveled to the United States. Junius Brutus Stearns’ 1851 “The Meeting of Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison at Vincennes” has all the gravitas of a heroic moment equal to the signing of the Declaration of Independence or Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon; yet Tecumseh is inaccurately depicted wearing a feather headdress, a feature of the Plains Tribes that came to signify “Indianness” among non-Native artists. Many of the artists imagined Native Americans as tragic figures, standing in the sunset glow or the twilight of a once flourishing culture rapidly becoming eclipsed by the domination of Euro-American economic, religious and social ways of thinking and being. The prime example of this kind of eulogy painting is Fredric Remington’s “Conjuring Back the Buffalo,” in which a warrior stands in anguish lofting a buffalo skull above his head. Work by Native artists is brought in from outside the Haub collection in order to even things out somewhat – to show something of how Native Americans depict themselves. Included in this latter group is a small work by our own local genius Shaun Peterson, a member of the Puyallup Tribe and the man behind the making of the “Welcoming Figure” that stands across the street from the museum.

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

Fire and Ice Festival

This winter, fire and ice come to Museum of Glass. Museum of Glass is in the midst of its Fire and Ice Festival comprising events that last through Dec. 31. Kick off the winter season with activities and events that keep you and yours happy and engaged! Visitors are invited to celebrate the holidays with a variety of festive and family-friendly activities featuring the twin earth elements. See snowmen come to life in the Hot Shop, hand-craft holiday mementos, feel the heat from a fire dance performance, and “let it go” with a “Frozen” sing-a-long.

Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m. Family Day: Winter Luminaries

Brighten up the winter evenings with your own snowman luminary! Artist Jennifer Adams will help you create a Mason jar lantern to keep you warm and cheerful on the coldest of nights. Paul and Phyllis Twedt will hold their annual Holiday Musicale student recital in the Grand Hall throughout the day. Visitors can also enjoy this performance on Dec. 13.

Dec. 17, 5-8 p.m. Third Thursday: Snow Queen Spectacular PHOTO COURTESY OF TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Frederic Remington (American, 1861 1909). "Conjuring Back the Buffalo," circa 1889. Oil on canvas. Image Overall: 35 x 20 in. (88.9 x 50.8 cm) Tacoma Art Museum, Haub Family Collection, Gift of Erivan and Helga Haub, 2014.6.100

The star of the show is no doubt John Nieto’s “Plains Warrior with Breastplate,” a big, modern portrait done in lush color. Nieto draws upon his Native ancestry and combines that with love of color used by Henri Matisse. The questions of identity and depiction at the center of the show are not easily resolved. Identity is such a fluid and slippery thing, yet so much of our attitudes and behaviors are rooted in how we conceive of ourselves and of others. The question of who we are and who we are not is a matter of boundaries that are forever shifting. Kudos to TAM for highlighting the issue, but this exhibit seems so amorphous and murky that it does not shed much enlightenment on the matter. The show is a hodge-podge of images done in a variety of styles of people from a wide variety of tribes and time periods that the poor viewer is reduced to the simple exercise of simply viewing the paintings as paintings and appreciating them on their own merits. The show tries to pose a huge question, but in that regard one leaves just as perplexed as when one came in. “(Re)Presenting Native Americans” runs through 2016 for further information visit www.tacomaartmuseum.org.

Winter is not complete without a visit from Elsa, Anna, Olaf and the rest of the “Frozen” gang! Bring your family to belt out the chart-topping “Let It Go” during a “Frozen” sing-a-long in the Theater. Free to all.

Dec. 17, 5-7:45 p.m. Snowflake/Star Fusing Workshop

Feel inspired by the magic of winter in a holiday fusing workshop! Design your own snowflake or star using glass shards, stringers, and frit that perfectly catch the light. $12 per person/$20 for two. Call (253) 284-4719 to reserve your space.

This week at Lemay America’s Car Museum DEC

2015

2702 E. D St., Tacoma, WA 98421 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Info: www.lemaymuseum.org

During December bring a new, unwrapped toy donation to Santa’s Castle Toy Drive and receive $2 off ACM admission!

Dec. 11 Opening of New Exhibit: American Muscle – Modified Madness

Back by popular demand…with a twist…based on the enthusiastic response we’ve received from thousands of visitors, the American Muscle exhibit has been extended with an entirely new set of muscle cars in American Muscle – Modified Madness. Modified Madness is about “restomod” muscle cars from 1964 – 1972 that have been contemporized in appearance and/or performance.

Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa at ACM Santa and Mrs. Claus are driving in to ACM this holiday season to upgrade their ride! Join the Claus family for a photo op in a 1906 Cadillac Model K Tulip Touring Car. Kids receive a free slot car voucher for the ACM Speed Zone! Santa photos are included with ACM admission as a digital download. Santa returns weekend of Dec. 19 & 20.

THE GAME IS ALWAYS ON AT STOGIE’S! EVERY FOOTBALL THURSDAY

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH UFC Fight 10.00 a seat

(253) 252-2083

SEAHAWKS SUNDAYS Great appetizers and drinks!

THURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY!

Pizza and a Pitcher of Beer for $11.00

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CREATIVE COLLOQUY RELEASES SECOND VOLUME OF LITERARY ANTHOLOGY The Tacoma website and writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; group Creative Colloquy released a new literary anthology this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creative Colloquy Volume Twoâ&#x20AC;? ($22, Creative Space) showcases prose, poetry and artwork from 24 local contributors, and it is available at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books, Nearsighted Narwhal and online at www.amazon.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Volume Two is the cumulative efforts of Creative Colloquy and the writers and artists of the South Puget Sound to forge a community platform where everyone is welcome to share and enjoy the art of storytelling,â&#x20AC;? writes founder Jackie Fender. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of our mission, we attempt to explore a wide variety of subjects, styles and abilities within writing. As evidence of that, within these pages you will find pirate love, a Caterpillar mustache, and cities, described as ex-boyfriends.â&#x20AC;? Creative Colloquy was launched in February 2014, and most activity centers around the bi-weekly publication of new works online at www.creativecolloquy.com and monthly contributor readings, on the third Monday of each month at B Sharp Coffeehouse downtown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we near our two-year anniversary â&#x20AC;Ś we are looking to elevate CC to the next level,â&#x20AC;? Fender writes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since inception weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve continued with the biweekly online posting of stories, as well as our annual print review and even production of an audio collection reminiscent of old time radio shows, called Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Massacre, at the Narwhal.â&#x20AC;? Ernest A. Jasmin, Tacoma Weekly

PHOTO COURTESY CREATIVE COLLOQUY

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: ANUHEA

Hawaiian singer-songwriter Anuhea is headed back to Jazzbones on Dec. 23 where sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll showcase reggae-infused pop from her self-titled debut, 2012â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Loveâ&#x20AC;? album and a her new holiday EP, â&#x20AC;&#x153;All is Bright.â&#x20AC;? Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have support from Paula Fuga with music starting at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $25 and available online at www.ticketfly.com. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for more details on these other upcoming hot tickets, except where otherwise indicated. â&#x20AC;˘ Ben Union with Nolan Garrett and Cody Raymond: 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Jazzbones, $15 to $20; www.jazzbones.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Pink Martini: 8 p.m. Jan. 15, Pantages Theater, $34 to $110; www.broadwaycenter.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ Justin Bieber: 7:30 p.m. March 9, KeyArena, Seattle, $122.

â&#x20AC;˘ Jeff Dunham: 3 p.m. April 10, Tacoma Dome, $27. â&#x20AC;˘ Aimee Mann with Billy Collins: 7:30 p.m. April 22, Pantages Theater, $29 to $79; www.broadwaycenter. org. â&#x20AC;˘ Rihanna with Travis Scott: 7:30 p.m. April 26, KeyArena, $26.50 to $147. â&#x20AC;˘ Selena Gomez: 7:30 p.m. May 13, KeyArena, $60.50 to $126.

â&#x20AC;˘ Brian McKnight: 8:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Emerald Queen Casino, $40 to $95.

â&#x20AC;˘ Buddy Guy: 7:30 p.m. May 25, Pantages Theater, $34 to $110; www.broadwaycenter.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ Ralph Porter: 8 p.m. Jan. 24, Tacoma Comedy Club, $10 to $14; www.tacomacomedyclub.com.

â&#x20AC;˘ Andrea Bocelli: 7:30 p.m. June 1, KeyArena, Seattle, $75 to $365.

â&#x20AC;˘ Black Sabbath with Rival Sons: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Tacoma Dome, $49.50 to $150.

â&#x20AC;˘ Dixie Chicks: 7 p.m. July 8, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $76 to $136.

â&#x20AC;˘ Demi Lovato with Nick Jonas: 7 p.m. Aug. 21, $25.95 to $85.95.

â&#x20AC;˘ Brad Paisley with Eric Paslay: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Tacoma Dome, $29.75 to $65.

â&#x20AC;˘ Brit Floyd: 8 p.m. July 15, WaMu Theater, Seattle, $32 to $56.95; on sale at 10 a.m. on Dec. 4.

â&#x20AC;˘ Marvel Universe Live: 7 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 1 and 5 p.m. Feb. 28, Tacoma Dome, $28 to $80.

â&#x20AC;˘ Kenny Chesney with Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion: 5 p.m. July 23, CenturyLink Field, $21 to $250.

â&#x20AC;˘ Josh Groban with Sarah McLachlan: 7 p.m. Aug. 23, Chateau Ste Michelle, Woodinville, $75 to $149.50.

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Local bandleader Rich Wetzel and an expanded version of his Groovin’ Higher Orchestra are bringing “A Big Band Christmas” back to the Temple Theatre next week. The show, which revolves around Christmas classics as arranged by renowned jazz composer Stan Kenton, will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16. “One of our favorite Christmas albums is that Stan Kenton Christmas album for a variety of reasons,” Wetzel said, referring to 1961’s “Kenton’s Christmas.” “Like a lot of his music, it was really that whole merging of classical and jazz. They used to call it a neophonic jazz orchestra, adding French horns to it, adding timpani and chimes – things you’d normally associate with classical music. Then the music, certain parts of it, would be very classical in its nature and then shift into real hard, swinging jazz and go back and forth. That was always the appeal of it. It was so different from anything we had heard in terms of a big band Christmas album – really thick and layered with tuba and all the extra horns and everything else.” The show has evolved over the last decade and a half, since Wetzel and the Groovin’ Higher Orchestra first debuted it at Jazzbones. This year’s performance will be divided into three sets and include appearances by a few heavy hitters from around the region. The first set will focus on instrumental arrangements of classic carols, the likes of “O Tannenbaum,” “The 12 Days of Christmas” and “O Holy Night,” from

Kenton’s Christmas charts. The second set will include appearances by two of Tacoma’s most popular singer-songwriters. Stephanie Anne Johnson, an alumnus of NBC-TV’s “The Voice,” and Steve Stefanowicz, aka “the Human Jukebox” (of Smilin’ Jack, Blind Ambition and Too Many Cooks fame) will join the orchestra singing “Sleigh Ride,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” among other holiday favorites. For the final set, the orchestra will return to instrumental material, with an emphasis on arrangements by big band leader Tom Kubis. Through the course of the evening, GHO will also perform classics as performed by Bing Crosby, Michael Buble and Harry Connick, Jr. “I feel incredibly blessed that this is the best lineup of musicians I’ve ever had for this show,” Wetzel said. “Every single chair I’ve got a monster player, including on bass trombone. I’ve got one of the alumni of Stan Kenton. Bud Parker played with Stan Kenton, and he’s going to be playing bass trombone for us. He lives in Seattle, and he heard I was doing this show.” Tickets for next week’s performance are $50 and are available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com). We also have four pairs to give away. Tweet your favorite Christmas song with the hashtag #bigbandchristmas and we’ll pick random winners by Monday, Dec. 14. It is a dinner show, and the price of admission includes a three-course meal catered by the Landmark Convention Center. Dress code is “Christmas cocktail party,” there will be an open bar, and you must be 21 or older to attend.

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ANTIQUE SANDWICH CO.: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3, AA B SHARP COFFEE: Peeled Bananas (comedy open mic) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA DAVE'S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC DAWSON'S: Brian Feist and Doug Skoog (blues) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Ha Ha Tuesday with Kirk McHenry and Rachel Leigh (comedy) 8:30 p.m., $5

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 TEMPLE THEATRE: “A Big Band Christmas” with Rich Wetzel's Groovin' Higher Orchestra (jazz, Christmas) 7 p.m., $50, AA

DAWSON'S: Linda Myers Band (R&B, blues, jazz) 8 p.m., NC HARMON TAPROOM: Open mic with Steve Stefanowicz, 7 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC: Open mic, 7:30 p.m., NC, AA STONEGATE: Dave Nichols' Hump Day Jam, 8:30 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Comedy open mic, 8 p.m., NC, 18+ TOWER BAR & GRILL: Michelle Beaudry (jazz guitar) 4:30 p.m.

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DAWSON'S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC JOHNNY'S DOCK: Still Got It Band (rock) 5 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Bluegrass Sunday, 3 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC: Geriatric Jazz (jazz) 11 a.m., NC, AA O'MALLEY'S: Comedy open mic, 8:30 p.m., NC THE SPAR: Jim King and the Southsiders (blues) 7 p.m., NC

THE SWISS: Barleywine Revue (country, bluegrass) 8 p.m., NC

B SHARP COFFEE: Keith Henson Jazz Octet (jazz) 8 p.m., NC, AA CHAPEL HILL PRESBYTERIAN: Tacoma Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's “Messiah” (classical) 7:30 p.m., $25-$45, AA CHARLEY'S: Blues jam with Richard Molina, 8 p.m., NC DAVE'S OF MILTON: Open jam, 8 p.m., NC DAWSON'S: Billy Shew Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON'S: Al Gord (jazz piano) 8 p.m., NC, AA KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Iliza Shlesinger (comedy) 7:30 p.m., $15$20, 18+

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TW PICK: DTNW’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ Sat., Dec. 12, 2:30 & 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 13, 4 p.m. Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th St. With all the wonderful sights and sounds that “The Nutcracker” brings, one you will surely enjoy is the performance by Dance Theatre Northwest’s guest dancer Cameron Packham (seen in photo with dancer Oceana Thunder). Packham grew up in Portland, Ore. where he began dancing at the age of five. Introduced to all forms of dance, his love of ballet PHOTO BY MAX ZAKHAROV remains center stage. You’ll be amazed at Packham’s performance as a principal dancer in this year’s Dance Theatre Northwest’s production of “The Nutcracker.” Free parking and handicap accessible! Price: Adult $22-$26; children and seniors $11-$13 Info: www.DTNW.org or (253) 778-6534 ‘TREASURE ISLAND’ Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 10-12, 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. “Treasure Island" is a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At the center of it all are Jim Hawkins, a 14year-old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. Price: $10-$15. Info: www.lakewoodplayhouse.org or (253) 588-0042 ‘BALULALOW’ – SONORO WOMEN’S CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 1 Fri., Dec. 11, 8 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N. K St. Sonoro Choral Society presents The Sonoro Women’s

Choir in “Balulalow,” the celebration of Christmas concert at Christ Episcopal Church. Featured is “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten with special guest harpist Cassie Reinbolt, as well as beloved Christmas favorites and audience caroling. Price: $26. Info: (253) 383-1569 ‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’ Fri., Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself. Price: $20-$24. Info: (253) 272-2281

GINGERBREAD HOUSES Fri., Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Make and decorate your own gingerbread house. All supplies provided. All ages welcome; children under 6 with adult. Register @ piercecountylibrary.org/calendar. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304 TACOMA JUNIOR YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT Sat., Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Urban Grace, 902 Market St. The Tacoma Youth Symphony Association presents the Tacoma Junior Youth Symphony and the Tacoma Youth Brass Ensemble in their first concert of the season. Price: $10-$17. Info: (253) 857-3716 MIXXEDFIT CLASS Sat., Dec. 12, 9-10 a.m. STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St Created and founded by Lori Chung. MixxedFit is a people-inspired dance fitness program that is a mix of explosive dancing and boot camp toning. Price: $5; free for members. Info: (253) 404-3939

‘CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG’ Sun., Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Flemings children’s book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Richard and Robert) of “Mary Poppins” fame, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find Truly Scrumptious. Price: $22-$31. Info: (253) 565-6867

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with a parent or caregiver. Price: Free. Info: (253) 292-2001 LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: DOWNTOWN TACOMA Wed., Dec. 16, 12-12:35 p.m. Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1501 Pacific Ave. S. Through meditation we learn to reduce stress and improve our mindfulness and concentration. This in turn makes us more relaxed, flexible and effective. Price: $5. Info: (360) 754-7787

MONDAY EDITION BOOK GROUP Mon., Dec. 14, 6 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library All are welcome to join this free book discussion group. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. This month we read “The Invisible Man” by H.G. Wells. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304

BYZANTINE ICONOGRAPHY AND MANUSCRIPT IMAGES Wed., Dec. 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Catholic Community Services, 1323 S Yakima Ave. Pamelia Pruitt-Colvin and Kathy McKee are exhibiting their work in the sacred art of iconography, using the Ancient Byzantine egg tempera technique. The style is based on techniques taught by Russian masters. Price: Free. Info: (253) 502-2617

ARGENTINE TANGO LESSONS Tues., Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m. Cultura Event Center, 5602 S. Washington St. Learn to dance Tango in the style of Argentina, where Tango was created. Learn the art of connection and moving with another person in this incredible and versatile dance. Beginning class at 7 p.m., intermediate at 8 p.m. with two hours of classes and practice for all levels. Price: $8.50-$12; $13.50-$20 couples. Info: (253) 222-0105

EXCEL: FORMULAS Thurs., Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Learn all about formulas, including math functions, how to update results automatically, and calculate monthly payments. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304 RESUME RESOURCES Thurs., Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Build a resume employers want. Learn computer skills for writing and submitting a resume. Register at a Pierce County Library or online at: piercecountylibrary.org/calendar. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304

BABY TIME AT TACOMA MAIN LIBRARY Tues., Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m. Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. Join us for one-on-one lap time with bouncing rhymes, a short story, songs and group play. These activities enhance development of language and sensory skills. Program is for babies (ages birth-2)

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Christina Wheeler has been studying astrology for the past 22 years. She writes, creates, laughs too loud, and owns a store called The Nearsighted Narwhal in Tacoma, WA. If you ever want to chew the fat about astrology, contact her at tinathehyena@gmail.com.

ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) A little bit of impatience goes a long way for you. There may be a general attitude of optimism coloring your perspective, and that can make you see things in an entirely new light. Your need for personal space and not feeling bogged down makes itself known. Appreciate your loved ones, even if from a distance.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) Your normal optimistic temperament is heightened and – after being a recluse for the past few weeks – you’re ready to climb out of your shell and sparkle like the diamond that you are. Small talk and a great yearning to get gone are high on your priority list. Interact until you’ve had your fill and leave smiling.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) Unexpected happenings are hastily penciled in to your schedule, but your breezy attitude toward them help you get over the hurdles. There may be some attraction toward intellectual pursuits or traveling freely on a whim. More thought is being put in to your sensuality and others take notice. Be like the wind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Your ironclad values and thought processes turn from negativity to positivity this week. Instead of assuming the worst, optimism sneaks into your thoughts unbidden. This will do wonders for your outlook, as times have been tough for you lately. Perhaps learning to look for the good will be a new trend.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) Now is the time to grab your partner’s hand and whisk them off on a grand adventure. All the good feelings flood in as you realize just how important this person is to you and your wellbeing. There are lessons to be learned on this journey and your partner will be teaching the course. Try to remain an apt pupil.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Being the great centaur of the zodiac has its benefits. Right now you are in your element and people take notice of what a force to be reckoned with you really are. Confidence in your abilities is at a high point but do take care to not boast too much, even if you are more capable than most.

CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) One of the greatest lessons in life is to learn to be taught, and this week opens that case up for you. Working with the myriad details is also on the to-do list, but you manage to do so with a smile on your face. It’s much easier to learn through doing, and you do it with great vigor and painstaking attention to detail.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) You may be feeling a little off kilter as you feel drawn to the spiritual side of life but can’t help but intellectualize it at the same time. Some things simply defy explanation, no matter how much we want to believe there is one to be had. Try to simply experience something spiritual without too much thought.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) Learning a craft or trade seems attractive to you. There is a whole world of possibility out there for you, so many things to learn, that sometimes it can seem overwhelming to make a choice. But your eyes will twinkle and a rush of goodwill and optimism will flood in and your choice will become clear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Friends take on the spotlight in your life at this time. There is no greater teacher than those that mirror ourselves, so look forward to learning something new about yourself through example. Travel may also be on the itinerary, especially with a group. Don’t forget to buy a novelty souvenir.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) Right now there is much to be learned through your childhood experiences and from your mother figure. Perhaps standing in her shoes – or stead – will help you to gain a much-needed perspective right now. Any resentments you harbor are best dealt with head on so that you both can heal.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) You will likely be throwing yourself into study this week, either through schooling or simply because there is something that you feel compelled to learn. You feel confident about the direction your career is heading to, and that amplifies your ambitions. Heed the lessons that can’t be taught from a book.

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In Re: The Application for a Representative Payee for: M, K Case Number(s): PUY-CV-PC-2015-0087 YOU are hereby summoned to appear in the 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 Initial Hearing on Tuesday February 16, 2016 at 9:30am. 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. IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE PUYALLUP TRIBLE OF INDIANS FOR THE PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON PUY-CV-PR-2015-0024 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: Capoeman, Robert Anglius PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present such claims in writing, with proper vouchers, to the Administrator of the Estate, at the address stated below, within 90 days in accordance with P.T.C. 8.0.4.340. DECEDENT: Robert Amglius Capoeman December 17, 2014

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TO: Earl Youell Jr. In Re: Benita Ochoa vs. Earl Youell Jr. Case Number(s): PUY-CV-PO-2015-0165 DV YOU are hereby summoned to appear in the 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 Thursday January 07, 2016 at 11:00am. 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: Lalaina Ancheta & William Comenout In the Welfare of: A-C, L DOB: 06/18/2012 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2015-0036 In the Welfare of: A-C, O DOB: 11/01/2014 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2015-0037 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Continued 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 a Continued Initial Hearing on the 8th day of February, 2016 at 2:30PM. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint. TO: JACQUELINE D. SALYERS & WRIGHT Jr.

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In the Welfare of: W., K DOB: 04/27/2013 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-0094 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Continued 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 a Continued Initial Hearing on the 4th day of February, 2016 at 1:30 PM. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

NO: 15 3 01763 1 In re the Marriage of: David C. Wood Petitioner, And Catherine J Wood Respondent. To the Respondent: The petitioner has started an action in the above court requesting: That your marriage be dissolved You must respond to this summons and petition by serving a copy of your written response on the person signing this summons and by filing the original with the clerk of the court. If you do not serve your written response within 20 days (or 60 days if you are served outside of the state of Washington) after the date this summons was served on you, exclusive of the day of service, the court may enter an order of default against you, and the court may, without further notice to you, enter a decree and approve or provide for the relief requested in the petition. In the cast of a dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, the court will not enter the final decree until at least 90 days after filling and service. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before an order of default or a decree may be entered. Your written response to the summons and petition must be on form: WPF DR 01.0300, Response to Petition (Marriage) This form may be obtained by contacting the clerk of the court at the address below, by contacting the Administrative Office of the Courts at (360) 705-5328, or from the Internet at the Washington State Courts homepage: http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms If this action has not been filed with the court, you may demand that the petitioner file this action with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this summons. Within 14 days ager you serve the demand, the petitioner must file this action with the court, or the service on you of this summons and petition will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. One method of serving a copy of your response on the petitioner is to send it by certified mail with return receipt requested. This summons is sued pursuant to RCW 4.28.100 and Superior Court Rule 4.1 of the sate of Washington. Dated 05-07-2015 Kevin Stock-Pierce County Clerk930 Tacoma Avenue South #110 Tacoma WA 98402

“New Year’s Resolutions: Volunteer more, do something with my time, get to know somebody new, be happy.” You can get started on these New Year’s Resolutions right away by volunteering for Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care. Help us make phone calls, welcome people at Hospice House, or help someone run errands. Our retraining includes home-based video training for your convenience. Our next training begins Jan. 9th. To learn more or reserve your spot, call 253-5347050 or toll free 1855-534-7050. Great Volunteer Opportunity

Make friends, have fun and help seniors with simple tasks. You’ll make a big difference by helping people maintain their independence. This is volunteering, not caregiving. Volunteers must be 55 or older, low income, serve 15 hrs/wk and live in Pierce or Kitsap Counties. Drivers are especially needed. Benefits include hourly tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement. For information call Julie at Lutheran Community Services, Senior Companion Volunteer Program, (253) 722-5686.

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Looking for volunteers who want to share the passion of reading with a struggling reader! All-Star Readers is held Monday and Wednesdays 3:455:00 at Arlington Elementary School now through midJune. Contact Lori Ann Reeder, Program Manager at lreeder@tacoma. k12.wa.us or 253571-1139 for specifics and to get started. Build Success Many middle school students need your help with math homework and preparing for tests and quizzes in our after school program on Tuesdays at Baker Middle School. Be a part of their successful transition to high school by helping them with math now. Please contact Jenna Aynes at jaynes@tacoma.k12. wa.us or 253-571-5053 or Lori Ann Reeder lreeder@tacoma.k12. wa.us or 253-571-1139 for specifics. Build a Brighter Future. Help a Student Read

Dedication and tireless efforts are making a difference in our community. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers or to assist in the Homework Club at Fern Hill Elementary School on Wednesdays from 4-5 PM. Please contact Judy Merritt @ 571-3873 or jmerrit@tacoma.k12. wa.us for specific information.

Help Students Graduate. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 9-12 grade at Oakland High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, Basic Math and English Monday - Friday. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Leigh Butler @ 571-5136 or lbutler@ tacoma.k12.wa.us for more information.

A Student Needs You. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 9-12 grade at Foss High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, English, Geometry and Trigonometry on Monday and/or Wednesdays. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Tiffynee Terry-Thomas @ 5717380 or xx for details. Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care Needs Volunteers Looking to have a positive impact on your community this year? Invest a few hours per week to support our patients and families. Read a book, listen to life stories, give caregivers a few hours to rest and renew. Apply your listening skills and compassion in a meaningful role as a Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care volunteer. Comprehensive training and on-going support are provided. Join our caring and professional team to change lives-especially your own. Training starts soon. Call 1—855— 534—7050 to learn more or log onto www. chifranciscan.org and click on Hospice and Palliative Care under “Our Services” Food Bank We are a local food bank on the east side of Tacoma, WA and are powered strictly by volunteers. We provide much needed food and other basic household items to people in need on a weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better. Donate as much or as little of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and we’ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Contact Enzi 253-212-2778.

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NW Furniture Bank Volunteers needed. “NWFB helps restore hope, dignity and stability in our community by recycling donated furniture to people in need.” Tuesday-Saturday Truck Volunteers Needed- 9:00 am2:00 pm. Truck volunteers ride along in the truck, deliver furniture to clients and make residential and corporate pickups; they are an essential part of the NWFB Team. To volunteer contact us at info@ nwfurniturebank. org or call 253-3023868. Ayusa International SeeksTacoma Host Parents for High School Exchange Students

Ayusa International, a 30-year-old nonprofit that promotes global learning through the hosting of high school foreign exchange students, is seeking parents/families in Tacoma to host for the upcoming 20132014 school year. Ayusa students are 15-18 years old and come from more than 60 countries around the world including Brazil, Japan, Germany, Ecuador, France, Peru, Morocco, China and Spain; they are all proficient in English. For more information, please visit our website: www. ayusa.org

South Sound Outreach is offering free tax preparation for those who make $50,000 or less. To schedule an appointment call 253.593.2111 or visit our website at www. southsoundoutreach.org. 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. Join us in changing lives! Changing Rein Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, a nonprofit, offers 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: Volunteer Coordinator at 253370-1429 or volunteer@ changingrein.org.

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MEET CHATA! Chata is definitely a homebody, preferring couches and beds to battling the elements, making for a perfect snuggler on these chill December nights. She’s also a hit with kids who don’t mind giving rubs and scratches aplenty, though no cats for this Pit Bull Terrier mix. Indoors, she’s prim and proper, displaying model behavior and seldom barking unless startled. Outdoors, she is a little bit of a tenderfoot, doing her best to avoid puddles, mud, or squishy ground. And she’s going to need a bit of training. The 7-year-old is very strong and curious when she comes across other dogs on her walks, and will require a strong person to hold her leash. Give Chata the gift of home, hearth, and happiness this holiday season — visit today! #A496306

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