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SOUND TRANSIT TRESTLE PROJECT CHUGS ALONG By Steve Dunkelberger

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Sound Transit is replacing the wooden single-track railroad trestle east of Freighthouse Square with a concrete double-track structure that will allow for added trips of Sounder commuter trains as well as the added Amtrak trains that now run along the Point Defiance route at the waterfront. Construction on the new trestle is scheduled to begin in 2015 and be complete by 2017. The current half-mile trestle dates back 100 years and will be removed to make way for the new structure that will span South 26th and East G u See TRANSIT / page A3

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IMPROVEMENTS. Plans to construct a train trestle to provide faster train passage through Tacoma’s downtown are facing the final design phase.

PORT OF TACOMA ROAD DATES BACK TO 70S, SET FOR REDO

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Tacoma’s tideflats is set for a redesign and reconstruction to make the road last for a predicted 50 years. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com PHOTOS BY DEREK SHUCK

KID POWER. Sixth graders from Keithly Middle School not only raised $1,000 for Noah’s Pet Project, but also donated several bags of food to the non-profit.

SIXTH GRADERS GIVE BACK TO ANIMALS IN NEED By Derek Shuck derek@tacomaweekly.com

ixth graders at Keithly Middle School recently got an opportunity to give back to their local community when they raised over $1,000 for the only free veterinary clinic in Pierce County, Noah’s Pet Project. The kids presented the check to the organization on Dec. 14, and the money went to help people like Ann Lemieux, who was in bad shape just a few years ago. Her twoyear-old lab, Trip, has just been diagnosed with Hip Displacement, an odd diagnosis for such a young dog, and an expensive one at that. Without constant care from a veterinarian, Trip would not have a long life. Luckily, Lemieux discovered Noah’s Pet Project, located at 1624 Tacoma Ave. S. and open on the second Sunday of every month. “Trip wouldn’t be around today without this place. It really is amazing,” Lemieux said. The project helped Trip get back on

Noah’s Pet Project has been a Pierce County mainstay since 1998. Though it has been housed in several different locations, the volunteers’ drive to help animals in need has kept it active for over 15 years. track, and Lemieux was so impressed and grateful that she now volunteers at the clinic that doesn’t just offer animal care, but also attempts to educate owners about their pet’s health needs. Noah’s goal is to provide preventative and/or occasional health care for pets of low income and elderly residents of Tacoma and Pierce County. However, Noah’s Pet Project can’t do it all themselves, and that’s where the sixth graders of Keithly Middle School came in. The 250 students worked hard on a fundraiser to donate to a non-profit organization that they got to pick. When the

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votes came in, the overwhelming choice was Noah’s Pet Project. “We had a list they could vote on and for 11-year-olds animals are a big thing with them. In advisory class we teach certain skills and one of them is respect that shows you care about others and this is one way that they show about pet owners and pets that need a little bit of help,” coordinator Tracy Fort said. The middle school students were able to raise $1,000 for the project, all of which goes to medicine and other vital supplies for u See GIVING / page A4

The City of Tacoma and the Port of Tacoma are in the final stages of prep work to reconstruct a 1.2 mile stretch of Port of Tacoma Road. The potholed and crumbling roadway hasn’t received any TLC since the 1970s, so a complete reboot is in the works. “Port of Tacoma Road is more than an arterial through the Tideflats. It is the gateway for international commerce, jobs for our local economy and an integral component in what makes the Pacific Northwest competitive in today’s global market,” said Port of Tacoma Commission President Clare Petrich. “The City of Tacoma and all of the funding partners recognize the importance of this project. We acknowledge and appreciate their support of this statewide economic development project.” The project is expected to cost $9.2 million and last 50 years. The concrete layers will be 10 inches thick, for example, to handle the added load of heavy truck traffic for decades. The roadway is significant because it serves as the main truck route into the tideflats’ industrial and cargo-handling areas, a fact that creates a construction scheduling challenge

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‘K’ and 3rd Street Tacoma has a tremendous pothole problem, and the city knows it. During the past couple of years, the city has acknowledged this issue by spending millions of dollars in major arterial repairs with the council’s “pothole initiative.” And in 2010, routine maintenance by Tacoma’s Grounds and Maintenance Division completed street repairs on 229,638 square feet of road. In 2011, the city repaired about 150,000 more square feet of roads riddled with holes, and continued those efforts in 2012. And while that may sound like a lot of ground, new holes pop up – or return – each and every day, which means a pothole-free road might never exist in Tacoma. With the help of our readers and our dedicated Pothole Pig, we will continue to showcase some of the city’s biggest and best potholes through our weekly homage to one of T-Town’s most unnerving attributes. Help the Pothole Pig by e-mailing your worst pothole suggestions to SaveOurStreets@tacomaweekly.com. Potholes in need of repair can be reported to the City of Tacoma by calling (253) 591-5495.

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Bulletin Board TACOMA TRUCKING COMPANY HONORS FALLEN MILITARY Trucking played an essential role in the Wreaths Across America (WAA) annual wreath-laying event Dec. 13, which honors America’s fallen military. Every year, professional truck drivers donate their time and motor carriers donate their trucks and fuel to deliver the wreaths. Interstate Distributors was proud to have a special send-off from its yard in Tacoma for two of its driving teams. Behind the wheel, and in the passenger seats of two brand new Kenworth T680s, were husband-and-wife driver teams that had served in the country’s military, making them ideal choices to pick up and deliver donated wreaths in the WAA program sponsored by the Truckload Carrier’s Association (TCA). According to Marc Rogers, Interstate’s president and CEO, it was the first time the company had participated in the program but it won’t be its last. “It is really a special program, and with our emphasis on hiring veterans, plus our proximity to Joint Base LewisMcChord, we felt the need to volunteer our equipment and drivers for this special project,” said Rogers. “We will never forget our military’s sacrifices. We would like to thank all our Interstate veterans and their families for their service and patriotism in honoring our fallen heroes.” Each Kenworth featured a special graphics wrap donated by Kenworth Truck Company to help commemorate the WAA program. The graphics focused on the theme of “Honoring Our Heroes” with a silhouette of military figures in a waving American flag. Team drivers Rick and Donna Fogt, who have been with Interstate since 2003, drove a matte black tractor to Columbia Falls, Maine. After their arrival, they joined a caravan of 60 big rigs traveling to Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. where wreaths were laid on each gravesite by volunteers. “I’m so honored for us to represent Interstate,” said Donna, who served six years in the Army. “This opportunity is a dream come true.” Allen and Patricia Erwin, who joined Interstate in April 2012, were the other team, driving a signature green tractor to Kansas City, Mo., where they picked up donated wreaths to deliver to the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Allen served six years in the Army National Guard. His father and step-father also served. The extent of Patricia’s service was that of a military “brat” awaiting the safe return of loved ones from maneuvers and deployments. Patricia’s father and step-father served in the military. “It is an honor to represent Interstate during the Wreaths Across America event. We consider it a privilege for us to be able to donate our time to be of service to those who have served us so well. It is both an honor and a privilege to be able to represent those military dependents who are unable to place wreaths at the resting place of their loved ones themselves.” Patricia Erwin said. Sponsored by the TCA, close to 240,000 wreaths were laid at Arlington National Cemetery alone this year, which covered every grave marker at the cemetery. Last year, more than 540,000 remembrance wreaths were placed in all 50 states. Eighty trucking companies volunteered their services. To learn more about Wreaths Across America, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. 15 NOW TACOMA GATHERING SIGNATURES 15 Now Tacoma has issued a citywide invitation to join campaign organizers and head out to area shopping centers and grocery stores to begin gathering signatures. The effort needs approximately 3,100 valid signatures to get the initiative on the ballot. There will be a brief training on the signature gathering rules, voter registration, and how to answer frequently asked questions about the minimum wage. Coffee will be provided. IBEW Hall, 3049 S. 36th St. in Tacoma, just west of South Cedar Street, on Saturday, Dec. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Like “15 Now Tacoma” on Facebook for updates on events. Contact 15nowtacoma253@gmail.com or call Sarah at (253) 9738153 for more info. 15 Now Tacoma is endorsed by: Pierce County Central Labor Council, South Sound Jobs with Justice, Tacoma A. Philip Randolph Institute, Pierce County Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, The Harry Bridges Club, and Coffee Strong. HELP MONKEYSHINES RING IN THE YEAR OF THE RAM Monkeyshines began in 2003 when a group of anonymous artists in Tacoma banded together to produce glass balls and medallions emblazoned with the Year of the Monkey logo. Two-hundred pieces of artwork were hidden throughout the city to encourage our community members to get out and explore our beautiful city. The artists have been creating glass gifts for 11 years, and this year, the Year of the Ram, marks the final cycle of the 12-year Chinese New Year calendar. The artists would like to fill the city with glass gifts, and with help, they will be able to hire local artists to produce over 1,000 pieces of glass. For every donation of $100 or more, Monkeyshines will thank you with an exclusive 2015 Year of the Ram candle cup (pictured above). The cups will be available in January for pick-up at Creative Forces in the Hotel Murano Tacoma. Let’s help make this amazing community event happen for the final year of the cycle. Donations are gratefully accepted through the Monkeyshine Project PayPal account. TAKE ONLINE SURVEY, HELP TACOMA’S CREATIVE COMMUNITY Are you an artist or engaged in creative pursuits? Do you lead an arts or cultural organization or creative business? Do you need affordable space to live, work, create, rehearse, perform, or conduct business? If so, you are invited to take a comprehensive online artist market survey that will help the city and local developers understand the needs of the creative community in Tacoma. The goal is to maintain and develop new affordable space for living, working and creating in Tacoma. Data from the survey will show the need, build support, help secure funding, and assist developers and creative space providers like Spaceworks Tacoma to help them make decisions that best benefit creative use within existing and future developments. Your input and a large response are critical to the project’s success – help spread the word! Take the survey at CREATIVESPACETACOMA.ORG by Feb. 9, 2015. You’ll even get a piece of original letterpress art created by Jessica Spring, while supplies last. This survey is a partnership between the City of Tacoma, The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, and Artspace with generous support from JPMorgan Chase. The survey is being conducted by Artspace, the nations’

leading non-profit developer of affordable artists’ live/ work spaces. Artspace has been hailed by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ford Foundation and others as an inspiration for the emergent creative placemaking movement. For more than 30 years, Artspace has brought its expertise to more than 200 cultural facility planning efforts from coast to coast.

COUNTY DISTRIBUTES UNCLAIMED ASHES AT SEA Due to an excess of cremated remains, the Pierce County Medical Examiner scattered the unclaimed ashes of deceased individuals at sea on Dec. 18. “Many of these cases go back decades and by law we have to do everything we can to try and find the next of kin,” said Dr. Thomas Clark, who has served as Pierce County’s medical examiner since 2010. “However, many of the leads have been completely exhausted and either no friends or relatives can be found or are they not interested in claiming the remains. We’re left storing them indefinitely and that practice has become unsustainable.” The Medical Examiner’s office arranged to use the Pierce County Sheriff’s patrol boat to carry the cremated remains of 23 people to an undisclosed location on the waters of Puget Sound. (By law, the ashes must be within three miles of the state’s shoreline.) Clark’s office has employed chaplains Larry and Dianne Huffman of West Pierce Fire & Rescue to say a few words, after which the names of each individual were read aloud before the ashes were scattered. “We deal with death every day in our office, and always in the most respectful and professional manner,” Clark said. “Regardless of the circumstances, it’s our duty to ensure that – as fellow human beings – they are treated with dignity.” Among those whose ashes were scattered were several whose remains were found in newly-purchased and rented homes, on the steps of a church, on a stranger’s porch, in the back of a pickup truck, on the side of the road, and in a store parking lot. The medical examiner’s office has listed the names or details of each individual whose ashes were scattered on its website, www.piercecountywa.org/ medicalexaminer. Any individuals who are confirmed by the Medical Examiner’s office to be U.S. military veterans are entitled to interment in a veteran’s cemetery, and such arrangements are made. TLT REDEFINES ITS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH Tacoma Little Theatre is taking a key step in redefining its educational mission, with the trial of a new program that will be part of its upcoming production of Simon Levy’s stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” Teachers can use the performing arts a relevant tool to enliven their classroom curriculum. This is an essential component of every performing arts company’s mission. Tacoma Little Theatre (TLT) produces educational programming in the form of special weekday performances reserved specifically for schools. These productions are taken from its main stage season. Such programs come with curricular materials to assist the teachers in connecting their class time focus with the in-theater experience. For TLT’s production of “The Great Gatsby,” these materials will be realized in an exciting three-dimensional format available to educators and members of the community. TLT is partnering with Seanchai Library, an organization specializing in spoken word presentations of literature in immersive virtual environments, to create a computer simulation based on ‘The Great Gatsby.’ This simulation will be accessible to the general public via the Internet, and will feature interactive links to resource materials on the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the influences reflected in the featured work. It will also spotlight TLT itself, showcasing its 97-year history of building community through creating theater. “Our patrons are always interested in the stories behind the plot,” said TLT Managing Artistic Director Chris Serface. “The themes and cultural influences that drive the plays. We want to blow the box completely open and make this kind of information available to more than just educators. I want to make it possible for anyone who wants to see the play to explore the literature fully to enhance their play-going experience.” Serface added, “I am excited to see what Seanchai Library will create for us.” With the download of a free viewing program, EXPLORE Gatsby will be an Educational Study Guide brought to three-dimensional life. Patrons will walk through the world of Fitzgerald’s novel using an avatar, and click on objects that link to information about the period and social issues the work. They can also participate in discussions, and enjoy live presentations of the source text by accessing EXPLORE Gatsby from the comfort of their homes. For more information visit www.tacomalittletheatre. com/gatsby.php, email tlt@tacomalittletheatre.com, or call the box office at (253) 272-2281. PIERCE TRANSIT TO ADD 16,000 NEW SERVICE HOURS At its regular meeting on Dec. 8, Pierce Transit’s Board of Commissioners approved the Agency’s 2015 budget as presented with 4,000 new service hours included in the $160.7 million dollar budget. The Board also unanimously approved a staff proposal to add 12,000 additional annual service hours to address capacity issues on the Route 1, improve weekend service and some targeted weekday frequency. The proposal brings the total annual increase for 2015 to 16,000 service hours, and the Agency’s total service hours to 443,000 hours by June 2015. The Board also approved Planning staff’s recommendation to allocate the new hours as follows: About 6,000 hours to restore Weekend span of service so that customers can get to and from weekend work and activities and make connections to regional and local service. About 6,000 hours to improve weekday frequency on Route 1 to address capacity issues, and during the peak on routes 402 and 500 to improve connections for commuters About 4,000 hours already in the 2015 budget for the new Route 4 – combines Routes 204 and 410 into one super route traveling along 112th Street so that customers have a one seat ride from Lakewood to South Hill Mall Transit Center/Pierce College Puyallup. An innovative strategy for funding the additional service hours included the use of excess reserves from outer years, elimination of certain capital expenditures, elimination of vacant positions and, if necessary, the issuance of debt to finance future capital purchases. A budget amendment incorporating the additional hours and revenue and expense adjustments will come before the Board at its March 2015 meeting. see more bulletin boarD items at tacomaweekly.com

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DEADLY CRASH LEADS TO SEARCH FOR SUSPECT By David Rose Washington’s Most Wanted - Q13 Fox

Amber Hettinger says she can’t rest until she knows what happened the night her husband, a 21-year-old JBLM soldier, was killed in Tacoma and she won’t stop until her family has some kind of DAVID ROSE closure. Tacoma police say Logan Hettinger was killed when he lost control of his Ford Mustang on the night of Aug. 21. Witnesses told police they saw the Mustang and an unidentified white car racing down Hosmer Street before the Mustang lost control and slammed into a tree. Hettinger was killed. The driver of the white car never stopped. “He destroyed a family,” Amber said of the other driver. “The guilt should be eating away at him every, single day. I feel like

I don’t have closure because this person is out living their life while my life stopped. My husband’s life stopped, our whole family’s life stopped. I believe something more happened that night, and we don’t know. The only person that knows something is the other driver and Logan,” she said.

DECEMBER IS NATIONAL IMPAIRED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH

he holiday season is here, and as you prepare for festivities with family and friends, the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office wants to remind all drivers that it’s dangerous to drive after drinking or drugging. You should choose your role ahead of time: will you drink and drug or will your drive? Remember, even if you only have a little bit to drink or smoke a small amount of marijuana, and think you’re “okay to drive,” you could still be over the legal limit. It’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, or a THC blood content of 5 nanograms per milliliter or higher. And for most people, it doesn’t take much to reach that level. You don’t have to be falling-down drunk or high as a kite to be too impaired to drive. The state-wide Target Zero campaign aims to spread awareness about driving under the influence and eliminate DUI deaths by 2030. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a terrible killer on our roads, and this time of year is especially dangerous due to holiday celebrations and frequent parties. Approxi-

mately 50 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities in Pierce County involve an impaired driver. “Since 2009, increased DUI emphasis patrols in Pierce County have reduced fatal DUI crashes by 35 percent,” said Misdemeanor Division Chief Tim Lewis. “In essence, 45 lives were saved, and those people are able to spend another holiday season with their families and friends.” Keep these tips in mind to avoid a DUI and keep our roads safe: s %VEN ONE DRINK CAN IMPAIR YOUR judgment and reaction time, and increase the risk of getting arrested for driving drunk or having a crash. s )F YOU WILL BE DRINKING OR SMOKing marijuana, do not plan on driving. Plan ahead; designate a sober driver before the party begins. s 7HEN YOU KNOW YOU LL BE DRINKing or drugging, leave your keys at home or give them to someone else. s )F YOU HAVE BEEN DRINKING OR drugging, do not drive – even a short distance. Call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member or use public transportation. Remember, it is never okay to drive after drinking or drugging.

Logan is survived by not only his wife and daughter but also his parents and siblings in Missouri. If you know anything about this deadly crash, call an anonymous tip into Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County at 1 (800) 222-TIPS. All calls are anonymous.

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streets and crossover tracks. Other improvements include building an expanded passenger platform to accommodate Amtrak passenger trains, making minor street repairs, relocating some utilities, replacing retaining walls at both ends of the bridge and upgrading the railroad signals. One feature of the project includes an extended platform for Amtrak passengers to Tacoma officials wanted as a way to avoid impacts on nearby streets. This new platform would be up to 16 feet wide to allow for waiting passengers, their luggage and carts as well as safety features. It isn’t needed for Sounder service, so funding for it would require additional grants and partnership dollars. The total price tag so far is $62 million and will be paid largely through the 2008 voter-approved “Sound Transit 2” ballot measure and grants. In 2013, Sound Transit received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s TransPORTATION )NVESTMENT 'ENERATING %CONOMIC 2ECOVery program and a $9.1 million grant awarded by the Puget Sound Regional Council that allowed officials to fast track the project. It had been slated for 2023. Doing the work earlier allows the tracks to be ready for the opening of the new Amtrak Station at Freighthouse Square. This updated schedule accommodates three additional Sounder south line round trips and the completion of the Washington State Department of Transportation Point Defiance Bypass Project to shift passenger trains to tracks along South Tacoma Way to free up the waterfront tracks for the increasing flow of cargo trains.

If you’re thirsty and looking for a drink, make sure your destination isn’t a place you’re banished from for the next 100 years. On Dec. 13, a woman was so thirsty she couldn’t bother to check if the 72nd Street Winco she was getting a quick drink from was the same Winco she had been trespassed from over the summer. Turns out it was, and she still has about 99 years before she’s actually allowed back on the premises. Police were called to escort her from the store and she was released on the scene. A man on 84th Street had a confrontation with his neighbor when she asked him to turn the radio down. After some banging on the wall, the man decided he would resolve the situation by approaching the complaining woman’s apartment with his baseball bat and hit her with an open-ended slap. When the woman’s wife called the police, they approached the man, and he claimed that the woman had actually attacked him, pointing to a tiny scratch on his arm. When several inconsistencies in his story appeared and the cops compared the scratch to the woman’s obviously red and stricken face, the man was arrested for simple assault. Compiled by Derek Shuck

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RemembeRINg OUR fAlleN WITH CHRISTMAS WREATHS By Don C. Brunell Christmas is a difficult time for anyone grieving for a lost loved one. It is especially painful for Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military families whose son, daughter, spouse or parent was killed in action this year. Normally, the fallen are remembered on Memorial Day in late May, but thanks to a Maine family and thousands of donors and volunteers, nearly half a million wreaths are laid on the tombstones of our fallen soldiers, sailors and airmen during the Christmas holidays. The panoramic view of the Arlingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rolling hills with the white grave markers perfectly aligned with wreaths perfectly placed is breathtaking. Here is how it started. When Morrill Worcester was a 12-year-old paperboy for the Bangor Daily News, he won a trip to Washington, D.C. His visit to the Arlington National Cemetery made an indelible impression that stayed with him throughout his life. Years later, Worcester realized that he could use his family business to honor the hundreds of thousands of veterans laid to rest in Arlington. Morrill and his wife Karen, owned the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine. Founded in 1971, Worchester is a family-owned company that is now run by second-generation family members. The company, which grows balsam fir in its forests, has become one of the

largest wholesalers of holiday balsam products providing fresh Maine wreaths, trees and centerpieces. Wreaths Across America sprang from a gesture in 1992 when Morrill and Karen Worcester shipped their surplus wreaths to Washington, D.C. where, with the help of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, they were placed on headstones in an older section of the Arlington National Cemetery. After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, interest in the project grew. In fact the Pentagon, which was struck by a jetliner on that day, is within eyesight of Arlington. In 2005, when Wreaths Across America appeared on the Internet with a panoramic photo of thousands of snow-covered wreaths on Arlington headstones, interest and donations skyrocketed. Wreaths Across America is a privately funded charity that accepts no government money. As part of the project, truckers volunteer to haul the wreaths and veterans and other volunteers place them on the tombstones at Arlington and more than 800 state, national and local cemeteries and 24 veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cemeteries overseas. Each one is carefully placed and secured to the grave marker, often with family members assisting. In Washington State, for example, Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver collects funds for the program and volunteers placed the wreaths on veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; graves on Dec. 13. Brad Carlson, whose family owns

and operates Evergreen, says it is a very solemn and emotional event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see moms, dads, spouses and children really suffering from their loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss and this helps them know that others care and remember. It is very moving and something you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget.â&#x20AC;? More than half of the charityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wreaths are placed at Arlington National Cemetery, forming a rolling sea of crisp dark green fir branches with red bows. This year, the wreaths help highlight the 150th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery. It was dedicated in 1864 on the 624-acre estate of General Robert E. Lee, who resigned his U.S. Army commission to lead the Confederate Army in the Civil War. Today, more than 400,000 veterans are buried there. Morrill Worchester told the Bangor Daily news his first trip to Arlington National Cemetery helped him remember those who gave everything to keep America free. Today, Wreaths Across America program helps us remember as well. The wreaths provide some comfort to family and friends of those who lost their lives because they know their loved ones have not been forgotten. Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently 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.

ThIS TIme, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fRee SPeechâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cANNOT PRevAIl By Laura Finley Like many in the U.S, I normally consider myself a staunch advocate of free speech and against most forms of censorship. I agree with a previous U.S court of appeals decision that determined a Facebook â&#x20AC;&#x153;likeâ&#x20AC;? was constitutionally protected free speech. As a long-time anti-domestic violence activist, though, I am deeply concerned about the use of social media to harass and abuse others. A decision in favor of Anthony Elonis in Elonis v. United States, expected in summer 2015, will have potentially grievous implications for the safety of persons in abusive relationships. Elonis was convicted of making threats against his estranged wife, Tara, and also later an FBI agent. He was sentenced to 44 months in prison. He utilized his Facebook page to issue a series of disturbing rants after his wife left him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one way to love ya, but a thousand ways to kill ya, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to rest until your body is a mess, soaked in blood and dying from all the little cuts. Hurry up and die bitch.â&#x20AC;? Concerned that Elonis would act on these threats, Tara sought and obtained a restraining order for her husband to cease posting threatening or harassing comments and to cease contacting her directly or indirectly. Elonis persisted posting this comment three days after the court hearing: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did you know that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illegal for me to say I want to kill my wife?â&#x20AC;? he wrote, explaining, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, it was okay for me to say it right then because...Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just letting you know that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illegal for me to say that.â&#x20AC;? A week later, he posted this: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fold up your protective order and put in your pocket. Is it thick enough to stop a bullet?â&#x20AC;? Carrying on, Elonis posted

the next day that he intended to â&#x20AC;&#x153;make a name for himself â&#x20AC;? with â&#x20AC;&#x153;the most heinous elementary school shooting ever imagined. Hell hath no fury like a crazy man in a kindergarten class. The only question is...which one.â&#x20AC;? It was that post that got the attention of FBI agent Denise Stevens, who then visited Elonis at home. He posted this after she left: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little agent lady stood so close. Took all the strength I had not to turn the bitch ghost. Pull my knife, flick my wrist, and slit her throat. Leave her bleedinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from her jugular in the arms of her partner.â&#x20AC;? Elonis maintains that he was merely exercising his free speech rights in the same fashion as have many musicians, most notably rap artist Eminem, whose lyrics have expressed fantasies about killing his ex-wife. At issue is whether the judge erred in telling the jury that they should determine whether Elonisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; posts were true threats by using a â&#x20AC;&#x153;reasonable personâ&#x20AC;? standard. In his appeals, Elonis has contended that the jury should have been asked to determine whether Elonis himself actually intended for his words to be threatening, not whether any reasonable person might believe them to be. His attorney notes that Elonis posted disclaimers on his page expressing that he did not intend to threaten his wife, merely to express himself and to entertain. Federal prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald and domestic violence advocates, disagree. They note that the fact that Elonis posted the remarks after Tara obtained a restraining order and posted them without restrictions shows that he was trying to send her a powerful message. Without a doubt, the most lethal time in an abusive relationship is when the victim attempts to end it, as Tara did by first leaving Anthony and

then obtaining the restraining order. All of the lethality assessments used by police and domestic violence advocates include questions about the frequency and nature of prior threats. Further, Cindy Southworth, vice president of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, noted that â&#x20AC;&#x153;we have stalking statutes all over the country that are based on a reasonable person versus proving the intent of the stalker or abuser.â&#x20AC;? A survey conducted by the Safety Net Project at NNEDV found 90 percent of domestic violence programs had victims seeking help for online or digital threats. A 2013 study by the Urban Institute found more than a quarter (26 percent) of youth in a relationship reporting that they had experienced some form of cyber dating abuse in the prior year. Additionally, social media posts have been introduced as evidence in numerous court cases, in particular those regarding domestic violence and stalking. So far, comments and questions from the justices suggest that they may be learning toward interpreting Elonisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; posts as threatening, with Justices Ginsburg and Alito noting the difficulty of â&#x20AC;&#x153;getting into the mindâ&#x20AC;? of someone who posts something on social media. Although free speech is an important human right, decades of knowledge about the cycle of domestic violence and warning signs of potentially lethal behavior should indeed prompt the Court to rule against Elonis. To do otherwise undermines all that we know about abusive behavior and puts victims in serious jeopardy. Laura Finley, Ph.D., teaches in the Barry University Department of Sociology & Criminology and is syndicated by PeaceVoice.

Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Councilmember Ryan Mello are championing a mandatory policy that would require all workplaces within the city to offer at least three days of paid leave each year. This sick leave would be earned at a rate of an hour for every 40 hours worked. The time off with pay could be used for personal sick leave, illnesses of family members or loved ones, medical procedures and for cases of domestic violence filings after six months of employment. The drivers behind the idea are to keep people from having to work while theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sick out of fear of being fired or having to decide between caring for an illness and paying a power bill. The policy would also help lower the public health risks of restaurant workers spreading the flu or other contagious illnesses while clocking into work to serve food to customers while they are sick. Healthy Tacoma is a federation of human rights and minority groups, labor unions, business owners and workers that is working to build support for a stronger proposal that would require a week of paid leave under the idea that most people with contagious illnesses can spread their infections for up to a week after first showing symptoms. Their working proposal calls for businesses with more than 10 employees to provide an hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a cap of 40 hours of sick leave, while larger companies would have higher caps, topping off at 108 hours for firms with more than 250 employees. Similar plans have been approved in Seattle, Portland, New York City, Washington, DC and the entire state of Connecticut. About 40,000 workers around Tacoma, mostly in hospitality jobs in restaurants or hotels have no paid-time-off benefits. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two out of every five workers in the city, which is the national average. A report on San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ordinance concluded that few businesses saw profits drop from the added cost of providing paid sick leave and that most workers didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end up using all the sick leave they had accrued. Business groups and restaurant associations are opposing the plan because they feel the new requirement would hurt businesses with added costs and regulations in an economic environment that is already tough for businesses to turn profits in. Studies in other cities have found that dishwashers and back office workers are much more likely to use their paid leave than servers and bartenders who have direct contact with customers, who receive most of their income from tips. That truth shoots a bit of a hole in the argument that mandatory sick leave would prevent the spread of contagious illnesses. Many restaurant workers will just go to work anyway. People get sick. Children miss school because of fevers. Having to decide between caring for them or working to pay bills isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fair. But life isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fair. The solution to every social or economic unfairness shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to fall on employers. No business has a deep pile of cash to fund all the inequalities of the world. Any mandatory workplace policy change should require extensive and local analysis of its impacts. That hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened. Tacoma should only pass policies based on detailed data and diverse perspectives, not just emotions surrounding sick children of restaurant workers and speculation. If the data shows a mandatory sick leave policy rather than one based on incentives wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cripple small businesses and actually solves a known problem, then so be it. Best guesses donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make good policy.

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SOMETHING FAST AND SPECIAL GOING ON AT TACOMA BAPTIST

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

RAM SLAM! (top) Senior guard

Dominique Hammond is already making it happen for Wilson. (bottom) Junior David Jenkins brings the experience and talent to the Rams and sets the tone for the team.

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

CRUISE-ADERS! (top) At 5-11, sophomore Rachel VanLiew gives Tacoma Baptist some size to go with the speed. (left) Junior Ashley Brooks can fill up the basket. (right) Do not get in the middle of this. (bottom) Freshman Brooklyn Pascua goes up for two, junior Jennifer Brooks boxes out.

NEW-LOOK WILSON RAMS JUST KEEP ON WINNING By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

f the early season is any sort of example, it looks as though there could be some surprises and raised eyebrows when the dust settles on the basketball season at Tacoma Baptist High School this year. Girls head coach Josh Narayan’s squad is young, athletic and fast. They have absolutely no qualms about shooting the ball and are now sitting pretty with a 4-1 record coming out of the gate. Meanwhile, boys head coach Rich Hamlin returns to the program to a team that maybe has the look of being an overachiever. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Crusaders hosted league-rival Chief Leschi for a girls and boys doubleheader and both Tacoma Baptist squads were firing on all cylinders. Playing in the difficult Pacific 2B league means every game is a must win for these teams if they want to entertain hopes of making it into the post-season. The girls’ game started out a little bit rough. With both teams being quick and defensive-minded, missed shots, turnovers and steals were the name of the game as neither team lit up the scoreboard. The Crusaders went on a mini-run to end the first quarter to close with a 12-4 advantage. The second quarter would be a different story as Tacoma Baptist found its groove and started turning steals and rebounds into fast-break points. After giving up a three-pointer early in the period, the Crusaders went on a 20-4 streak that blew the game wide-open. Tacoma Baptist would enter halftime with a 34-11 lead. The third quarter was much of the same. Juniors Ashley and Jennifer Brooks dictated the flow of the game for Tacoma Baptist as sophomore center Rachel VanLiew cleaned up the

It’s surprising how different a team can look in just nine months. Just last March, the Wilson Rams were concluding their run into the boys’ 3A state basketball tournament with a very respectable fifth-place finish. It looked like the foundation had been set for a serious run this season and even state championship talk. That talk could still be out there, but these Rams certainly look like a new team from a year ago. They’re fast, they can shoot, and they’re going to frustrate offenses with their high-pressure defense. Head coach Dave Alwert has a few new faces on the court this season and the big surprise is who isn’t on the court. During the off-season, Alphonso Anderson, a Tacoma Weekly All-City first team selection moved up north and transferred to state powerhouse Garfield. The talented 6-foot-7 big man was already getting looks from NCAA Division I schools, but he’ll be getting them with another team from here on out. Another missing face this season is point guard Ivy Smith, Jr. The Tacoma Weekly AllCity first team selection has taken his talents to the equally impressive, state powerhouse better known as Rainier Beach. What was destined to be an amazing inside-outside, one-two punch for the Rams is long gone and from the looks of it in this young season, that business is old news and forgotten with these Rams. On Friday, Dec. 12 Wilson traveled to Mt.

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PhoeniX riSing! (top) Ben Fodor (aka Phoenix Jones) was dominant on his feet. When Tyson Cunningham took their battle to the canvas, it swung his way. (left) Julian “Juicy J” Erosa was a machine in the cage and captured the SFL America lightweight title in brutal fashion over hometown Harrison Bevens. (right) Erosa shows off even more of his skills after capturing the belt. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

he recent move by Brian Halquist Productions to join forces with Super Fight League America for mixed martial arts events at the Emerald Queen Casino is proving to be a fantastic decision. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the second fight card under the new promotion was entertaining from the start, and the two title-bout main events were heart-stopping battles that put a charge into the crowd at the EQC Showroom that I haven’t witnessed this past year. A total of nine contests, including a women’s match made up the bill, and all but a couple of the bouts were very solid, and some spectacular. The biggest buzz in the room was for the first of the two title fights. While many folks around the Puget Sound know about the Seattle Superhero by the name of Phoenix Jones, most are unaware that he’s an accomplished MMA fighter when entering the cage with the name his folks gave him: Ben Fodor. After an electric amateur career, Fodor would enter the night with a 4-0 record in his SFL America welterweight title fight against Enumclaw’s favorite U.S. Marine: Tyson Cunningham. But let’s start from the top, shall we? To kick off the night in the 135-pound division, the hard luck kid from Ellensburg, Alex Eastman, would square-off with Sean Gee, from Portland, who was making

his professional debut. While Eastman has shown a degree of heart in his previous fights at the EQC, he’s ended up on the short-end of each and entered the fight with an 0-4 record. Gee looked nothing like a rookie in the cage. He tossed Eastman around in the first round, delivered some “ground and pound” and looked hellbent on making it a short night for Eastman. In the second round, after taking a succession of knees to the midsection, Eastman went low for a takedown of Gee. It backfired as Gee worked his way on top of Eastman again and literally pummeled him into submission as the referee jumped in to stop the fight. It was a good start to the night. The 205-pound division second bout turned out to be a bit of a groaner. Marysville’s Thomas “Tiny” Hoeper brought his 0-1 record into the ring against Tacoma’s Nate Cook (0-2) and the two pretty much kept each other from doing what they wanted for three rounds. Hoeper could not handle Cook’s standup attacks, so he spent the better part of three rounds clinging to Cook, while trying to slap an occasional choke hold on his smaller opponent to no avail. Hoeper won a unanimous decision, meanwhile Cook’s entrance music of James Brown’s ‘It’s a Man’s World’ was probably the best part of the fight. The crowd was ready for the third fight as another Tacoma fighter entered the cage in the 185-pound division. Mike “The Juggernaut” Devose (1-1) would face an EQC regular in Trent “Titan” Tyler from Elma. It was a quick one. There was no tap of the

gloves in this bout as Tyler rushed Devose at the opening bell and took over the direction of the fight. Tyler took Devose to the ground and at the 2:41 mark of the first slapped a “guillotine” choke hold on Devose, who quickly tapped-out. The crowd was still reeling a bit from the previous fight, so Tyler only received a smattering of applause. It would mark the turning point of the night though for the fans as the next bout would feature a women’s match, which is always a crowd favorite. Susy Watson traveled down from Abbotsford, British Columbia to make her pro debut against Jenny Liou of Moscow, Idaho in the 125-pound division. The fight was probably the third best of the night as the two exchanged punches, knees and solid ground attacks throughout. Watson did her best to maneuver Liou into a choke hold a few times, but was unable to get her arm underneath her opponent’s chin. Meanwhile, Liou made the most of her opportunities and out-pointed the newcomer for a unanimous decision that the crowd absolutely loved. The fifth bout was quick and nasty. Spanaway’s Woo Johnson (2-1) was ready to make short work of Josh LaGrange (2-6) from Yreka, Calif. As soon as the opening bell sounded, Johnson was all over LaGrange. Somehow, the long, lanky fighter made it through the first round. It would not happen for him in the second round. Johnson rained hammer fists and elbows down on a bloodied LaGrange until he actually submitted verbally.

I was informed by some MMA fans afterward that LaGrange had written some disparaging remarks about Johnson on social media the prior week and that the fighter with the nickname “Why so Serious?” had taken it all very seriously. It was certainly a fierce and brutal whipping. Remember, some things are best left unsaid on the Internet. The next match would pit Kent against Puyallup and the crowd seemed equally behind both fighters. Albert Tadevosyan (3-0) would square-off with Taki Uluilakepa (2-1) in the 170-pound division. Both fighters hold the distinction of owning very difficult last names to type. The two fighters employed knees to their opponent’s thighs more than I have ever seen in person and I’m pretty sure both sets of thighs did not want to walk anywhere on Sunday morning. Taki had a point deducted in the third round for grabbing onto the cage and it really cost him when the judges ruled the fight a unanimous draw. Even with the point deduction, the fight was very hard to call either way. A draw seemed fitting. Next up before the main events was Jason Novelli (4-0) against Jason Gray (2-0) in the 155-pound division. Novelli entered the ring to Lil Jon’s “Turn Down for What” and I have to admit, the song gets me fired-up. I was ready for this night to drop the hammer. Novelli was longer and taller, while Gray was very muscular and compact. Gray’s strategy of a ground game would end up backfiring as Novelli u See MMA / page A9

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The Puget Sound womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team is ranked 24th in the latest D3hoops.com poll. The Loggers crack the top 25 for the first time this season after receiving 20 votes the previous week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the most votes for a team not in the rankings. The Loggers most recently beat Evergreen State, 65-62, on Dec. 10. Puget Sound (8-0) is one of 16 teams in the top 25 to remain undefeated. A trio of Loggers average more than 12 points per game so far this season: Katy Ainslie (13.1), Amanda Forshay (12.6), and Emily Sheldon (12.2). Overall, Puget Sound is scoring 71.4 points per game. The Loggers look to push their win streak to nine games when they host Cal Lutheran on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 4 p.m.

DEC. 19-28 FRIDAY, DEC. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BASKETBALL Men - NW Indian vs. UPS UPS Fieldhouse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North Beach vs. Chief Leschi Chief Leschi Gym â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Willapa Valley vs. Tacoma Baptist Tacoma Baptist HS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:45 p.m.

LINCOLN STANDOUT JUSTISS WARREN DECIDES ON UW HUSKIES

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, Lincoln Abe senior Justiss Warren announced via his Twitter account that he has committed to play football at the University of Washington next fall. The Tacoma Weekly All-City linebacker selection helped lead Lincoln to its best season in the modern football era with an 11-1 record. The Abes came up a touchdown short against eventual 3A state champion Eastside Catholic in the state quarterfinals. From Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @jusstiswarren Twitter feed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Coaches, Great Environment, Great Academics, and Winning tradition on the rise, Honored to be committed to The University of Washington.â&#x20AC;?

FRIDAY, DEC. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Olympia vs. Stadium Stadium HS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Boys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North Beach vs. Chief Leschi Chief Leschi Gym â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No. Thurston vs. Wilson Wilson HS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Capital vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma Gym â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Boys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Willapa Valley vs. Tacoma Baptist Tacoma Baptist HS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BASKETBALL Women â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cal Lutheran vs. UPS UPS Fieldhouse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Boys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ocosta vs. Life Christian Life Christian HS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Boys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lakeside vs. Stadium Stadium HS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; INDOOR SOCCER Arlington vs. Tacoma Stars Tacoma Soccer Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BASKETBALL Women â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cal Lutheran vs. PLU PLU Gym â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clover Park vs. Stadium Stadium HS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kentlake vs. Wilson Wilson HS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS BASKETBALL Girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Foss vs. Lincoln Lincoln HS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m.

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The Tacoma Stars and Wenatchee Fire were separated by just two points in the standings and it was even closer on the scoreboard, a 4-4 halftime standoff Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex. Then the right move allowed the right player to turn the match on its head. When the smoke had cleared, Derek Johnson of the Stars had scored five goals and added an assist in a 12-6 Tacoma triumph. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s display earns him Western Indoor Soccer League Player of the Week honors for the fourth week of WISL play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At halftime, (General Manager and acting Head Coach) John Crouch asked us to clean up our movement and to be more precise in our running,â&#x20AC;? Johnson tells WISLnews.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As soon as that happened space opened which allowed me to go at them. Also, John made a slight change to our rotations which allowed me to have more shifts in the second half.â&#x20AC;? Johnson felt like it was his moment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think an attacker can sense when a game is going to provide opportunities to score. The important piece is being prepared to finish those opportunities. I told John Crouch at halftime that I felt I could score several goals in the second half. Our assistant coach, Alejandro Charif, could also sense it. He encouraged me at halftime and told me I could take over the game.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had Derek on a three-man line in the first half but realized it was important to get he and Jamael Cox on the field more consistently to create more attack danger,â&#x20AC;? says Crouch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also pointed out some opportunities for our players tactically that would help create attack.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just what happened. After scoring a goal in the first half and also assisting on a PJ Vargas goal, Johnson added one in the third quarter and then a hat trick in the fourth quarter to propel Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run-away win. Kyle Danielson and Jamael Cox scored two each alongside Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outburst. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had great preparation from training under Darren Sawatzky (during the week),â&#x20AC;? Johnson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our successful passing and combination play was a result of what Darren coached all week long. On the field, Joe Jarzynka played a fantastic ball off the boards for one of the goals. Danny Minniti had great vision on our power play for his assist. All three of our target forwards were huge in this game too. I could always rely on Vince McCluskey, Chris Raymond and Kyle Danielson to hold the ball up top for me.â&#x20AC;? Johnson has pretty-much grown up with the Stars, playing for the PASL version while he was still in high school (Franklin Pierce) and then also in college (Pacific Lutheran.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was definitely a game I will not forget anytime soon! It reminds me a lot of a six-goal game I had a few years ago. They were both very attacker-friendly games. However, with the score tied at halftime, my performance in Wenatchee was probably more important for my team.â&#x20AC;? Johnson also scored five in a match for the South Sound Shock back in 2013. John Crouch has seen Johnson mature as a player over the years. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one constant is his strong work ethic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a special place in my heart for Derek as he embodies so much of what I believe in for successful players,â&#x20AC;? says Crouch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is a hard worker and a physical specimen of strength, speed and scoring danger. Derek has been at the center of the soccer I have organized in the area. The South Sound FC U20/U23 team started with Derek and a team he built the year prior and has grown into so much more with the building of the EPLWA and consistent trips to the U23 USASA National Tournament.â&#x20AC;? Speaking like a surrogate soccer-father, Crouch concludes: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there were a player Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see be rewarded for the heart and work rate he has, and all-out constant effort to be a pro, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d put Derek Johnson at the top of my list.â&#x20AC;? The Stars return home to the Tacoma Soccer Center on Saturday, Dec. 20 to face the Arlington Aviators in WISL action at 7:30 p.m. ~ By David Falk

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On Saturday, Dec. 13 the Lady Rams took first place in the eighth annual Tower Classic with a pin total of 3545. Wilson finished well ahead of second-place Wenatchee who finished with 3420, followed by Eastmont in third with 3082. Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shannon Bailey placed third and Kaytee Denune placed second fourth individually. The high-powered Lady Rams followed up the Tower Classic title on Dec. 16 with their 10th victory of the season by defeating the Foss Falcons 7-0 and remaining undefeated on the year. Bailey paced Wilson with two strong games of 179 and 204.

Five Pacific Lutheran football players received firstteam recognition and 12 total Lutes were honored as the Northwest Conference released the 2014 all-conference football teams. Wide receiver Kyle Warner earned first-team honors for the third consecutive year after ranking second in the conference in touchdown receptions (12) and receiving yards (757). He finished his PLU career third all-time in receiving touchdowns (32), fourth in receiving yards (3,205) and seventh in total receptions (189). Quarterback Dalton Ritchey earned his second firstteam honor after claiming second-team recognition last season. Ritchey picked up NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the week honors three times in 2014, as the dualthreat quarterback ranked second in the NWC in rushing touchdowns (12), third in rushing yards (803) and passing touchdowns (19) and fifth in passing yards (1,637). His 2,440 yards of total offense in 2014 rank 10th in PLU history, making him the first PLU player to post three of the top-10 total offense seasons in school history. He ranks fourth all-time in both passing yards (6,537) and total offense (8,140). After winning the NWC rushing title in 2013, Niko Madison became the first PLU rusher since 1999 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and fourth overall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to rush for more than 1,000 yards when he tallied 1,026 yards on 128 carries with 11 touchdowns for the Lutes. He finished second in the NWC in yards and tied for third in touchdowns. His yardage total ranked second in the conference, while his 8.0 yards-per-carry average led the league as he repeated as an all-NWC firstteamer. His 2,196 career rushing yards rank sixth in PLU history. Offensive guard Tevon Stephens-Brown repeated as a first-team all-conference honoree in 2014 after starting all nine games for the Lutes and anchoring a PLU offensive line that allowed only 13 sacks and paved the way for 2,309 rushing yards. Greg Hibbard earned his third allconference honor, moving up to the first team in 2014 after claiming second-team honors each of the previous two seasons. Hibbard started all nine games in the PLU secondary, compiling 32 tackles and a pair of interceptions. He compiled 110 return yards on those two interceptions, the third-most of any player in the league, and scored one touchdown on a 43-yard return against Whitworth. Six Lutes earned second-team honors. Tight end Lucas Sontra ranked third on the team with 13 receptions for 142 yards, while his four touchdown grabs ranked second on the squad. He claimed honorable mention in 2013. Senior offensive linemen Parker Browning and Zach Phelps each earned second-team recognition after solidifying the offensive line along with Stephens-Brown. Browning is a repeat second-team honoree. Defensive back Connor Cummings earned all-conference honors twice, repeating his 2013 feat of second-team recognition on defense and honorable mention recognition as a kick returner. Cummings tallied 38 tackles and led the Lutes with eight broken up passes, while returning 17 punts for 139 yards and returning 16 kicks for 365 yards. Linebacker Joel Teats earned second-team honors after leading the Lute defense with 67 tackles and 9.5 tackles for-loss. His six sacks tied for fourth-most in the conference. Defensive lineman Doug Sullivan also garnered second-team honors with 23 tackles, including 6.5 for-loss, and 4.5 sacks. Cody Tupen received honorable mention on the defensive line after tallying 4.5 sacks and an interception to go with 26 tackles. Pacific Lutheran concluded the 2014 season with a 7-2 record and placed third in the Northwest Conference with a 5-2 record.

THREE LOGGERS NAMED TO NCSAA ALL-WEST REGION

Three Loggers earned National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-West Region honors. Junior midfielder Amalia Acorda-Fey earned All-Region First Team while senior defender Liz Blonden and senior forward Robin Vieira received Second Team honors. The trio of Loggers helped the team win their 13th consecutive Northwest Conference Title while also earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament. The Loggers finished the season with a 16-4-1 overall after record reaching the second round in the post season for the eighth time in school history. Acorda-Fey, a native of Seattle, ranked second in the NWC in goals (nine) and third in points (21). She was named NWC Offensive Player of the year this season, and she makes the NSCAA All-Region First Team for the second-consecutive year. Blonden, also a Seattle native, helped anchor a Logger defense that allowed only 11 goals through 21 games this season. Blonden tied for second on the team and third in the conference in assists with five. She was named to the All-NWC First Team earlier this year. Vieira, from Seattle as well, was second in the NWC in points with 23. Her nine goals tied for second in the conference and first on the team. Vieiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five assists tied for second on the team and third in the conference. Like Acorda-Fey and Blonden, Vieira was also named to the All-NWC First Team this season.

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the attack for the remainder of the round and Cunningham would go to his corner bloodied. The fourth round opened with Cunningham going for a takedown and Fodor wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t budging. Instead, he rapidly delivered several elbows to the side of Cunninghamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head and the former Marine somehow made it through the barrage to get Fodor on the ground. The referee restarted the two fighters standing up shortly after and Fodor connected with some heavy shots. Both fighters looked gassed, but were delivering every drop they had. Fodor looked like he won the fifth round and the final outcome was going to be close. One judge scored it for Cunningham 49-45, while the other two judges scored it 47-47 for a split-decision draw; a very rare outcome in mixed martial arts. The Enumclaw folks werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly happy, and neither were the Seattle/Phoenix Jones fans. However, the crowd ultimately gave the two fighters a huge and lasting applause after the fight. With the microphone in hand in the ring, Fodor told the crowd that his opponent had â&#x20AC;&#x153;beat the hell out of me. Give it up for Tyson Cunningham.â&#x20AC;? Cunningham responded with â&#x20AC;&#x153;We beat the hell out of

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would ultimately slip an arm triangle choke on Gray, and the bout was stopped 4:10 into the first. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the best fight of the night, but it was entertaining. It was now time for the title bouts. It was Seattleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ben Fodor (aka Phoenix Jones) versus Enumclawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tyson Cunningham for the SFL America welterweight (170-pound) championship belt. The showroom was buzzing. Cunningham let it be known that he was going to try and work Fodor to, and on, the ground and not give any opening for Fodorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand-up attack game. Both fighters gave as good as they got in the first two rounds, with Cunningham winning each by an eyebrow. The third round would be huge in the end of this five-rounder. Fodor was successful with several strikes and then flipped the book on Cunningham, taking him down and attempting a choke hold. After fighting out of it, Cunningham was prone on his hands and knees and Fodor kicked him in the head. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a no-no in MMA, and it cost him a point. Despite the lost point, Fodor would continue on

t Tacoma Baptist boards and altered or blocked shots. The team seemed to have one gear for the game and it was called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go.â&#x20AC;? Tacoma Baptist outscored the Lady Warriors 22-8 for the period and ended the third quarter with a commanding 56-19 lead. The fourth quarter was played under a running clock and the Crusaders would only muster two points against Chief Leschiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11, but the damage had been done long before. Tacoma Baptist would take the victory 58-30. Jennifer Brooks led all scorers with 19 points, while her sister Ashley added 11. Freshman Brooklyn Pascua scored 12 points. Chief Leschi (0-7) were led by seven points apiece from Keyanna Blue and Shaiana McCloud The boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game that followed was supposed to have been a slugfest, but it ended

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up looking more like the girls game. The two teams traded baskets for what was an exciting first quarter as the Crusaders took a 19-17 lead to end the period. However, Tacoma Baptist turned it on in the second quarter, while the Warriors just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy a basket. Every good looking shot seemed to rim out for Chief Leschi and it was certainly frustrating for the visitors. The Crusaders entered halftime with a big 42-25 lead. While Chief Leschi kept up with Tacoma Baptist in the third quarter, the damage had already been done in the second. The Crusaders outscored Chief Leschi 24-19 in the third and extended their lead to 22 points with a 66-44 advantage going into the final quarter. The Crusader lead grew to 34 points on a rebound and put back by sophomore

each other.â&#x20AC;? It was very true. When they schedule the rematch of this fight, any fight fan would be a fool to miss it. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all been warned. In the last fight of the night, the SFL America lightweight (155-pound) championship was on the line. Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harrison â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wolverineâ&#x20AC;? Bevens would have his hands full with Yakimaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Julian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juicy Jâ&#x20AC;? Erosa. There was no touching of the gloves at the beginning of this one and it looked like the crowd might be in for a war. Bevens would be giving up four-inches to Erosa and you could really see it as Erosa had an easier time tagging Bevens with punches and kicks. It was a solid first round and the fight still looked wide-open. Erosa would capture the championship belt in the second round in brutal fashion. After sending Bevens sprawling toward the cage with a smashing left hook, Erosa charged Bevens just as he regained his footing and caught him square in the face with a flying knee. The referee stepped in and stopped the fight as Bevens lay on the mat. It was an awesome and shocking ending for a title fight and even though the Tacoma favorite went down, the crowd showed its appreciation for the win by Erosa. Noah Leaman and then Chief Leschi closed strong outscoring Tacoma Baptist 14-3 to end the game. The 83-60 Tacoma Baptist victory was certainly a surprise for both teams, as it looked though Chief Leschi might have a slight advantage coming into the game. The Crusaders record improved to 3-2 and 2-1 in the Pacific 2B league, while Chief Leschi dipped to 4-3 and 1-2. Senior all-star Dayton Pascua pouredin 36 points for the Crusaders, with sophomore Jake McGehee adding 19 and Leaman scoring 16 while manning the paint. Senior Juan Ramirez and sophomore Yaholah Gower each led Chief Leschi with nine points. Twelve Chief Leschi players scored in the game. Tacoma Baptist will celebrate its Alumni Night on Friday, Dec. 19, as it hosts Willapa Valley. The girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game starts at 5:45 p.m. and the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game begins at 7 p.m.

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Tahoma to take on the rebuilding Thunderbird squad. What began as a close contest ended up becoming a runaway as Wilson just ran away with the ballgame and a 91-63 victory. Wilson went back and forth with the T-Birds in the first quarter. Mt. Tahoma took an early 8-6 lead and the teams traded baskets in a fast and loose opening period. With just a tick left on the clock, Mt. Tahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tyler Smith caught an inbound pass in the air and before landing, launched it toward the hoop for a three-pointer a the buzzer that electrified both crowds. Wilson led 18-17 at the end of the quarter. Mt. Tahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavon Shelley opened the second quarter by hitting a free throw and tying the game. Shelley would miss his second attempt, gather in his own rebound and was fouled. Two successful free throws later and Mt. Tahoma had the lead again at 20-18. The Thunderbirds would flirt with the lead all the way to 25-22 before the Rams put the pedal to the metal and took over the game. Wilson would go onto outscore Mt. Tahoma 25-8 to finish out the second quarter as they ramped-up their half and full-court defense, forcing the Thunderbirds (0-5) into bad decisions that turned into quick points for the Rams. Wilson would lead 47-33 to go into halftime. As the third quarter started, it was clear that Wilson was not going to let up on the gas. The Rams took a 21-point lead at 4:15 off a smooth runner in the lane by senior Dominique Hammond. It was 77-48 at the end of the third quarter and many folks in the gym were wondering if Wilson was going to flirt with the 100 mark. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to happen as head coach Dave Alwert dipped into his bench and tempered the flow of the game. It still looked like 100 points was a possibility at the 3:08 mark when Wilson led 88-52. The Rams put more pressure upon the breaks and only put up another three points to close-out the game for the 91-63 Narrows 3A victory. The new-look Rams (3-0) are already garnering votes across the state in the Associated Press rankings and entered in eighthplace in the 3A top-ten.

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PHOTOS BY BILL BUNGARD

MAGICAL STRINGS. Renowned violinist Geoffrey Castle will bring his Christmas show to Tacoma on Dec. 19.

Violinist promises ‘cliché-free’ concert By Ernest A. Jasmin

tradition everywhere we go.” Castle described the show as being built around songs that predate the commercialization of Christmas with many hristmas concerts are among the most predictselections coming from “Underhill’s Angel,” his holidayable things in the world. You’re bound to hear themed album from 2008. some “Silent Night,” and “Little Drummer “A lot of these songs come from that Northern European Boy.” Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” has tradition,” he said. “Christmas goes back 2,000 years, and been a given since Tacoma boy Bing Crosby rode it to the there was music the whole time. … These songs are 200, top of the charts in the ‘40s. 300, 400 or 800 years old, and we’re bringing them up into But violinist Geoffrey Castle promises a holiday clichéthe present and updating them with modern arrangements.” free evening when his popular Celtic Christmas show Supporting Castle on his mission is a large cast of makes its Tacoma debut on Friday, Dec. 19, at the Temple regionally renowned musicians and dancers. Castle’s core Theatre. band consists of keyboard player Eric Robert and drum“This show will be 100 percent ‘Grandma Got Run Over mer Darin Watkins of Vicci Martinez Band fame, and By a Reindeer’ free,” he said. Steve Boyce, a bassist who “Whatever it is you have in “Whatever it is you have in your has shared the stage with B.B. your mind as a preconceived King, Chuck Berry and James notion for what a violin does mind as a preconceived notion Brown, among other legends. and what a Christmas show for what a violin does and what a “It’s sort of a rock, jazz is about, prepare to have and blues rhythm section those preconceived notions Christmas show is about, prepare playing music that’s 250 completely blown away.” years old with new arrangeto have those preconceived notions Castle is a master of the ments, lots of energy and six-string, electric violin who completely blown away.” a new kind of feel,” Castle honed his chops working as a said. “It’s based a lot on – Geoffrey Castle improvisation, but also it’s a street musician in his native New York. He migrated to fresh take on these beautiful, the Northwest where he has been a member of Children of old songs that really lend themselves to reinterpretation.” the Revolution and his own Geoffrey Castle Band. Several guests will rotate into the show including the Recently, Castle was voted the second best local musician Puget Sound Firefighter’s Pipe and Drum Band, the Seattle in King 5’s annual Best of the West poll. “I beat Eddie Irish Dance Company, singer and multi-instrumentalist Vedder!” he declared, laughing heartily. “I beat all kinds of Beth Quist and Tacoma native Jessica Lynn. people. The only person I couldn’t beat was Macklemore. “She and I got to be friends doing gigs around the area I’m gunnin’ for him next year.” and she’s phenomenal,” Castle said. “She’s a rising star in Increasingly, Castle has become known for his Celtic country music, and she’s gonna be joining us for a song or Christmas shows, which he started seven years ago in Kirktwo as part of the show. The big surprise is Beth Quist’s land; and, this holiday season, he’s been taking his unique voice. People who’ve never heard Beth Quist sing are going brand of Christmas cheer on the road from Pullman to Anato be in shock.” cortes, Everett to Moses Lake. The show will start at 8 p.m. at Temple Theatre, which “We’re all over the place, and every person who sees it is located at 47 St. Helens Ave. Tickets are $15 to $25 and comes back the next year,” he said. “So it’s become a real may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

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White of Yes at a previous Celtic Christmas show (top.) Beth Quist will perform in Tacoma.

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at Museum of Glass this December. MOG will transport you to the tropics with leis for members on every visit, Hawaiian treats in the café, fire dancers and a drawing for a Hawaiian vacation. With breathtaking exhibitions by local and international artists, fun activities for the entire family and exciting action in the Hot Shop, there’s something for everyone at MOG. Info: www.museumofglass.org.

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FIVE SANTA VISITS Celebrate the holiday season with friends and family at LeMayAmerica’s Car Museum (ACM) Dec. 20 and 21 with a visit from Santa Claus. His sleigh arrives at the Museum on Dec. 20, and 21 11 a.m. and departs at 3 p.m. After visiting with Santa, guests are invited to enjoy the many exhibits ACM offers, and the Family Zone is geared to car-lovers of all ages for playful engagement and learning at five different stations: Road Trip, How Cars Work, Take the Wheel, Built for Speed, Share Car Stories and Designs. Info: www.lemaymuseum.org.

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POPULAR TRIO DELIVERS NEW LP By Ernest A. Jasmin

ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

The promise of Tacoma’s Trees and Timber was evident on last year’s debut EP, “Electric Gypsy Lovechild,” a brassy collection power-pop jams with just a hint of Bavarian influence, toward the end on the oom-pah powered “Hello, My Name Is Love.” That’s also the title of the band’s new, full-length album for Swoon Records; and the trio – singer-guitarist Joe Baker, bassist Gwen Lewandoski and drummer Paul Rybicki – will celebrate with a dual release party with Seattle’s the Jilly Rizzo on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Valley, among Tacoma’s newest rock spots, located at 1206 Puyallup Ave. We caught up with the band’s founding couple to get the skinny. Tacoma Weekly: Congrats on the new album. When and where did you make it? Joe: We started recording at Earwig (a popular studio in Seattle) around October of 2013 with Don Farwell and came in about four more weekends, through May. It was vastly different from the EP, which was all done over the course of a single weekend. This time, we got to play around a lot more, messing with arrangements and bringing people in to overdub whatever we could think of to add. TW: How would you compare and contrast the new songs with your previous EP? Joe: Almost everything on the LP was written since Paul joined. We’ve probably started leaning a little more “power” on the power-pop scale compared to the EP; and I think we write a little better now. Gwen: We also have a much, much better drummer. In every way. TW: What can you say about the forces

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PROMISING POP. Joe Baker, Gwen Lewandoski and Paul Rybicki are

Tacoma’s Trees and Timber. They release their new LP Dec. 20 at The Valley.

that shaped the new CD and the direction you went in? Joe: It was really collaborative. Don Farwell has gotten to know us a lot better and knows what we want, sometimes before we do. Anyone that came in to add something had pretty much free-reign to be imaginative. Ian Price (of Naturebot fame) really rose to the occasion and came up with one amazing idea after another. Kelly Erb and Jonathan Deschamps, too. (They played violin and trumpet, respectively.) Of course, Dick Rossetti (of the

Jilly Rizzo) spent some time in there and helped us flesh out a lot of songs. We could tell him what we were going for, and he would immediately know how to get there. We barely finished saying “Phil Spector” before he had a second drum kit set up to add to “Future History.” Afterward, knowing it would be released through Swoon, on vinyl, affected the mastering process and how we sequenced the tracks. You have to think more about time constraints per side – blah blah blah. TW: I’m pretty sure I’ve heard you guys play a few of these cuts, though I didn’t know the song titles at the time. Which ones are you having the most fun playing? Gwen: We play about four songs as a medley during our live set and don’t really breathe in between ‘em. We power through them and build ‘em up and end it all very abruptly with the last beat of “Believe in Soon.” By that point, I feel like we’ve got our point across. TW: One of my favorite new songs is “Stop F-ing it Up.” I could definitely see a call and response thing developing with that one. What inspired that track? Gwen: Oh, you know, that song is just sort of an ode to the terrible people that wreak havoc in our lives. We all have at least one! Maybe they’re a s----- old friend. Maybe you’re related to ‘em. Hell, maybe the awful person is yourself, and you’ve got nobody else to blame. It’s written for the miserable folks that can’t help but to crush

happiness and bring you down. TW: What’s your process like in general? How do songs typically take shape? Joe: It’s hard to say. There are so many different ways to write a song, and we try them all. Sometimes it starts with a bass melody, sometimes a riff, sometimes it’s a song we decide is (terrible) but has one part we want to keep, so that turns into a whole new song. Really the only typical thing is to keep it short and sweet and melodic. It has to be catchy. Plus, you have to know when its not working so you can just move on. Sometimes it makes it all the way to rehearsal before we find out from Paul that we’ve written some garbage. Which is great, actually. We all trust each other’s opinions, and it keeps our standards high. TW: Is there an up side and down side to collaborating with your spouse? Joe: Well, I don’t really have a spouse, but I suppose you’re talking about Gwen, who I have not yet made an “honest woman” of. TW: Oops, I thought you were married. No pressure. Joe: The upside is we can do it any time we please and anywhere we want. The downside is if you come up with something that really sucks, you’ll be told in no uncertain terms. You get pissed, you have a fight then you wonder why you were trying to defend something that was not worth defending. I guess that’s an upside in a way. Gwen: We’ve got in bad fights over songs and I’ve ended up sleeping on the couch or locking Joe out of the house for a couple hours. It hasn’t happened many times, but it has happened a few. TW: Your release show is close to Christmas. You throwing any holiday songs in the mix? A little “Father Christmas,” maybe? Gwen: We ain’t giving away any secrets! Come down to the Valley and find out first hand. TW: Do you have any special holiday traditions in the Lewandoski-Baker household? Gwen: Both our parents are split up and some are remarried, so we end up driving all over and seeing everyone. It really does make it four times as fun; and they’re all getting signed records for Christmas, whether they like our particular brand of rock n roll music or not. TW: Where can people find the new album, in case people want to give the gift of local music this holiday season? Joe: They can order the vinyl, which comes with a digital download, at www. store.swoonrecords.com; and we’ll have them at our shows, of course.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Water Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artist shows new work at MOG By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

It seems like the Museum of Glassâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lightness of Being â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New Sculpture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Howard Ben TrĂŠâ&#x20AC;? just opened and now it is about to leave. In fact, the show opened last September. It closes, however, Jan. 4 so there is not much time to get in to see this one man exhibit by the artist who created the iconic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water Forest,â&#x20AC;? the troubled set of bronze and Plexiglas columns that stands outside the museum. The works in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lightness of Beingâ&#x20AC;? bear a family resemblance to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water Forest.â&#x20AC;? The main sculptures are seven tall, vertical forms that resemble elegant columns or exotic pillars. These are composed of cast glass and bronze. Ben TrĂŠ describes these as a forest, but they are only a forest in the way that ancient temples with all their refined columns were meant to mimic a sacred grove. Indeed, the beauty of the shapes, curves and rich materials of these columns gives the gallery space a sacred feel. It is like standing in an secret Hindu temple or under the pleasure dome of Kubla Khan. Some are fluted, some are ribbed and some employ an arabesque line. Some look like legs removed from enlarged versions of federalist or other neoclassical furniture. The cast glass has a rough texture and bubbles trapped in the glass draw the eye to the upper portions where the bubbles were frozen in time as they tried to rise. The bronze parts of the columns are done in a variety of patinas, some warm and some dark. Ben TrĂŠ enjoys the combination of glass with metals. Glass absorbs light and metal reflects it. The

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Model Train Festival Dec. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan. 1

While Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elves produce a lot of train sets each holiday season, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold a candle to the quality and scale of the ones on display each year at the Washington State History Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Model Train Festival. The event showcases model train displays designed and assembled by model train enthusiasts across the state. The displays occupy every floor of the museum and include the largest permanent model train layout in the state. (Closed Dec. 24 & 25.)

Photos with Santa Dec. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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History Museum Exhibits: PHOTO COURTESY OF MUSEUM OF GLASS

LYRICAL. Columnar sculpture of cast glass and bronze by Howard Ben TrĂŠ.

works are forever in a state of flux, depending upon the light conditions in which they are encountered. Originally from New York, Ben TrĂŠ has a history with the Pacific Northwest. He attended college in Oregon where he was originally biology major. One night he was attracted by a fiery glow coming from a small building on campus. It was a rudimentary glassblowing studio. Watching the glass artists at work, Ben TrĂŠ got hooked. He went on to become a pioneer in casting glass in large molds. He was part of the

early days of the Pilchuck glass school. The tall works in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lightness of Beingâ&#x20AC;? are said to evoke a sense of the human form with heads, shoulders, hips and footings. The show also includes a number of smaller works that are vessels of light. Some of the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drawings and designs, from which the three dimensional works originate, are included. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lightness of Beingâ&#x20AC;? runs through Jan. 4. See it while you still can. For further information, visit museumofglass.org.

Time Intrusionator Through Jan., 2015

Who will be the next Keeper? Could it be you? Enter the fabulous-miraculous world of Ernest Oglby Punkweiler and journey to unexpected places in time. Enter through the Teapot Curiosity Shop, the tiny-but-extraordinary empire of The Keeper. Based on a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story of the same name, this exhibit allows you to explore along with young Ernest and â&#x20AC;&#x153;intrusionateâ&#x20AC;? in time. The secret to success? Bring your camera and your imagination!

Pomp & Circumstance: The Clothing of Transformation Through June 21, 2015

From cradle to grave, the milestones in our lives are represented by clothing that signifies a transformation. Whether we are being baptized, getting married, winning a prestigious award, or joining a secret society, we create often elaborate garments that become heirlooms and collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items. These garments are cherished by those who wore them, and they show how not only we transform within our own lives, but also how our culture transforms over time. Explore the Pomp & Circumstance behind the Clothing of Transformation.

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PHOTOS BY KATE PATERNO-LICK

FROG AND TOAD. (Left photo) Rachel Fitzgerald (Toad) and Coleman Hagerman (Frog) from â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Year With Frog and Toad - The Musical.â&#x20AC;? (Right photo) The Squirrel family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Year With Frog and Toadâ&#x20AC;? is a co-production of the Lakewood Playhouse and The Lakewood Institute of Theatre Department.

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TW PICK OF THE WEEK: REGIONAL BLUES FAVORITE STACY JONES AND HER BAND WILL DELIVER TUNES FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM, “CAN’T DO NOTHIN’ RIGHT,” AT 8 P.M. FRIDAY, DEC. 19 AT JAZZBONES. TICKETS ARE $7 TO $10; WWW.JAZZBONES.COM.

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CLASSIC ROCK. Jasper Wilson will deliver smash hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s during his “comeback, farwell” show Saturday at Johnny’s Dock. By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

Jasper Stevens can relate to Michael Corleone in “The Godfather: Part III.” “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in,” Al Pacino’s character famously gripes. Stevens – a local musician who specializes in hits from rock’s golden age – was pretty sure he was done with performing until the folks at Johnny’s Dock twisted his arm and talked him into giving it another go, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20. “I think this is my fourth appearance at Johnny’s Dock; and, unless I can be talked out of it, this will probably be my last appearance, period,” Wilson said on Tuesday. “I told everybody I was retired as of last year when I performed around Christmas at Johnny’s, primarily because I’ve been doing it for a while now and it’s getting a little bit old as far as setting up and breaking down. But they talked me out of it one more time, so I’m calling this my comeback/farewell performance.” When Wilson started playing in bands as a teen growing up in Griffin Georgia, Elvis mania was spreading like the plague, and his sets reflect a heartfelt nostalgia for that era. “People growing up in that era remember those songs from proms and they’re a big part of their life,” he said. “They sing along and seem to know all the words when I play these songs, so it’s good to see. But younger people seem to enjoy ‘em, too, because they like a lot of the old rock n’ roll.

I just think they’re songs that’ll never die.” Saturday’s event is free and coincides with the Tacoma Yacht Club’s annual Lighted Boat Parade, which will drift by the venue towards the end of Wilson’s set. Johnny’s is located at 1900 E. D St., in Tacoma. Meanwhile, here are a few favorites that are bound to show up on Wilson’s set list this weekend. The Ventures “Walk, Don’t Run”: “I do a lot of Ventures. ‘Walk, Don’t Run’ was the very first instrumental of it’s kind, I believe, that had that sound that the Ventures produced, which was incredible. It went to No. 2 on the charts, and for good reason. Everyone just enjoyed hearing that sound.” Jerry Lee Lewis “Great Balls of Fire”: “There’s just so much

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TW PICK: ‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’ Plays Dec. 19, 20 and 21 Tacoma Youth Theatre, 924 B Broadway,

The Christmas Pageant is a holiday tradition at the Bradley’s Church, but this year things are going to be different. The pageant’s longtime director has broken her leg and it’s up to Mr. Bradley to direct the pageant. To make matters worse, the horrible Herdman children show up and take over the pageant – just in time to ruin Christmas. Fortunately, the spirit of Christmas prevails and the Bradleys, along with the terrible Herdman Children, create the best Christmas Pageant ever. Featuring some of Tacoma’s most talented young artists, Barbara Robinson’s holiday play is laugh out loud funny, heartfelt, and promises to fill everyone in the family with holiday spirit. The show runs just under an hour – perfect for the whole family. Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/969987 LITTLE PRINCESS Fri., Dec. 19, 8 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave. The classic heartwarming story of the real magic made by a loving heart. When Sara Crewe’s father goes bankrupt, Sara is reduced from enormous wealth to terrible poverty. Price: $20$29. Info: (253) 565-6867 STACY JONES BAND Fri., Dec. 19, 8-10:30 p.m. Jazzbones, 2803 Sixth Ave. Stacy Jones won the 2011 female vocalist of the year by the WBS. Price: $7-$10. Info: (253) 396-9169 ‘SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL’ Fri., Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 North ‘I’ St. This musical, with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, is adapted from the 1970 film “Scrooge” that starred Albert Finney and Sir

Alec Guinness. The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Price: $15-$25. Info: (253) 272-2281 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat., Dec. 20, 9-11:30 a.m. Portland Avenue Community Center, 3513 E Portland Ave. Metro Parks Tacoma invites you to come celebrate the most wonderful time of year at Portland Avenue Community Center. Bring your whole family for breakfast and meet Santa. Families will be able to enjoy breakfast, arts and crafts and take a picture with Santa. Price: $25 family; $7 person, $3 photo. Info: (253) 591-5391

MAKE YOUR OWN ORNAMENT Sat., Dec. 20, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. Hilltop Artists will be in the Hot Shop ready to help you create your own ornament. Participants will be picking colors, shaping and blowing. Perfect for a unique gift or decoration. Price: $50; $45 members. Info: Reservations required: (253) 284-4719 CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Sat., Dec. 20, 11 a.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave. Enjoy this classic Peanuts special on stage. Charlie Brown, repelled by the commercialism he sees around him, tries to find out the true meaning of Christmas. The whole gang is there including Snoopy, Lucy and Linus. Price: $10. Info: Reservations required: (253) 565-6867 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG Sun., Dec. 21, 4-6:30 p.m. Bethany Presbyterian Church, 4420 N. 41st St. All are invited to come to Bethany Presbyterian Church to sing-along and/or play your favorite Christmas carols and music. Bring your voice, your harmonica, your guitar, piano music, etc., your friends, and your family for an evening of music and holiday fun led by Erin Cronshaw, singer and choir director. Hot chocolate and cookies follow the sing-along. Price: Free. Info: (253) 752-1123 CHRISTMAS IN THE BIBLE Mon., Dec. 22, 1-2 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. Discussion of what the Bible says about Christmas and its meaning for

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Russian “The Nutcracker,” creating a glorious production filled with dancing, music, grand scenery and lavish costumes. Price: $19-$69. Info: (253) 591-5894

NATIVE ART EXHIBIT Mon., Dec. 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tahoma Center Gallery at Catholic Community Services, 1323 S. Yakima Ave Andrew Morrison’s artwork represents four seasons, four directions, medicine wheel, sacred circle, and the journey of all Native American souls. This body of work is called “stop hit technique.” Will Victor Foulkes is a Tsimshian artist and his medium is ink on paper. He uses no pencils or erasers; some of his designs are influenced by the tribal stories of the Northwest Coastal Tribes. Price: Free. Info: (253) 502-2617

CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE AND CHILDREN’S PAGEANT Wed., Dec. 24, 4 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. All are welcome. Sing carols, remember the meaning of Christmas, and share Christmas Communion. Price: Free. Info: (253) 564-4402 JINGLE BELL RUN Wed., Dec. 24, 10:30 a.m. Wright Park, 316 S. G. St. Come enjoy a much-deserved break while the kids burn off energy at the Jingle Bell Run, the final race in the 2014 Run the Parks series. This holiday event is a family favorite and a great way to spend active time outdoors during the busy holiday season. A costume contest will reward the best holiday-themed costumes in these categories: best ugly sweater, best overall costume, best group/family costume and best dog costume. Price: $10 advance; $20 day of race. Info: (253) 305-1022

ZOOLIGHTS Tues., Dec. 23, 5-9 p.m. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St. Every holiday season, the zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland. See beluga whales, elephants, owls, reindeer, dinosaurs and other dazzling attractions during this one-of-a-kind event featuring over 500,000 lights, 3-D light displays, a carousel and more. Price: $7.50 advance; $9 at the gate; free for children 2 and under. Info: (253) 591-5333

HILLTOP ARTISTS 20TH ANNIVERSARY Thurs. Dec. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. This is an exhibition showcasing the impact of glass art on the lives of youth, the Hilltop neighborhood and beyond. It will include glass objects, images and videos. Price: $10; $8 seniors, military & students; $4 children 6-12; free for children under 6. Parking garage $2.50 hr. Additional free parking is available on Dock St. Info: (253) 284-4750

THE NUTCRACKER & THE TALE OF THE HARD NUT Tues., Dec. 23, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway This season Tacoma City Ballet celebrates its 31st production of “The Nutcracker & The Tale of The Hard Nut.” This timeless holiday classic first presented in 1892 in St. Petersburg, has entertained generations for over a century. Now, told in its entirety, “The Tale of The Hard Nut” is presented alongside the traditional

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ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) Expect the unexpected as this week may be filled with festive holiday surprises or disappointments.The New Moon guides your career and business sector, bringing opportunities to network with the right people. This is a good time to sign contracts or close a business or financial deal.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) The New Moon on Sunday may bring you into full focus of your current living situation. This will turn you into an organizing machine whose main goal is to de-clutter your home, office and personal life. Get rid of objects, old believes and technology that may be holding you back.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) Try to maintain balance in all situations, as it may be hard to deal with opposing energies during the holidays. Other’s emotions may be sensitive and filled with conflicting perspectives or twisted viewpoints. The New Moon on Sunday spearheads a new project or business venture.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) You may have great intentions of buying really nice gifts for others this holiday, yet end up buying for yourself instead. To avoid this create a goal and set spending limits. The New Moon helps you to set an enlightening personal goal. Take a class, webinar or online course.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) Don’t second guess yourself. Allow your intuition to guide you through the holidays. Shake off any negative comments or opinions by maintaining your positive and upbeat look on life. The New moon offers help to reorganize and restructure your financial resources and savings plan.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Don’t take on more than you can handle. Ask for assistance or delegate when help is needed. Set limits and be practical with your holiday spending. Shop with a friend that will help ease the desire to overspend. Avoid impulsive online purchases for cheap trinkets or useless items.

CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) Your zone of shared finances remains in the spotlight. The New Moon on Sunday highlights investment strategies for partnerships or collaborations. This is a chance to brainstorm new ideas and ways to make things even better. Enjoy holiday festivities in your uniquely charming way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Listen to an important message or special guidance that may come from one of your dreams. The New Moon this weekend urges you to initiate action and change for the New Year. You have been busy working hard lately so take some time off to relax, recharge and enjoy the holidays.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) Don’t be too proud to ask for help when you need it. Maybe the solution is to join forces or collaborate to accomplish more. Be open and honest with your desires and needs from loved ones during the holidays. A coworker or relative may be jealous of you; try to treat them with kindness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Connections with others that were disruptive can become productive during the New Moon’s influence this weekend. You may need to take a break from social interactions to review your priorities and regroup your thoughts. Relax and let others pamper you during the holidays.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) You may be impatient or discouraged with your current progress. Take things in stride by keeping your focus on the big picture. Work on your personal happiness or business plan instead of wasting idle time. This New Moon may bring new romance or a sizzle to an old flame.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) You have been busy pushing ahead with your goals and plans for the future. Take time during the holidays to relax and enjoy the festivities with family, friends and coworkers. The New Moon enhances your networking skills or business prospects. You may move into new social circles.

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NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON, CHAPTER 61.24,ET.SEQ. Document Title: Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor: Katreace K. Moore Grantee: Muckleshoot Housing Authority LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 3 and 4, Block 42, Sterling Addition, according to the Plat recorded in Book 9 of plats, page 70 in Pierce County, Washington. A complete legal description is stated below on this page. ASSESSOR TAX ACCOUNT PARCEL NO: 7915000582 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on Friday, the 2nd day of January, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., inside the main entrance of the Pierce County Superior Courthouse at 930 Tacoma Avenue south in the City of Tacoma, Washington sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to wit: Lots 3 and 4, Block 42, Sterling Addition, according to the Plat recorded in Book 9 of plats, page 70 in Pierce County, Washington Which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust, dated July 1,2008 and recorded on July 3, 2008, under Pierce County Auditor’s No. 200807030678 from Katreace K. Moore, as Grantor to Ticor Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Muckleshoot Housing Authority. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation Secured by the Deed of Trust.

NOTICES TO: PAULA E. WAYNE In the Welfare of: J.E. T-W DOB: 08/13/2005 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2013-0045 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a _ Initial Hearing on the 23rd day of February, 2015 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: Cecilia M. Shorty

III. The default for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: Monthly payments: $22,532.43 Late fees: $860.64 Property insurance: $756.00 Property taxes: $5,960.60

FOR THE MATTER OF: Schaaf Mark D. vs. Shorty Cecilia M.

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IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal of $279,863.79, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 1st day of October, 2012 and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 2nd day of January 2, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by December 22, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before December 22, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after December 22, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus cost, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address: 9107 East G. Street Tacoma ,Washington 98445 By both first class and registered mail on the 29th day of May, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the dale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidation the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO ANY OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against grantor under the deed of trust (owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide the tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursuer mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSERLOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

The Petitioner has filed a Civil Petition for Custody against the Respondent in this Court.

The Respondent must respond to this Civil Petition within twenty (20) days after being served. The Respondent must respond by serving a copy of a written answer on the Petitioner and by filing this written answer with this Court along with an affidavit of service. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, in the matter of which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter. YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Tuesday the 3rd day of February 2015 at 9:00 a.m. for an Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. DATE: this 9th day of December 2014. In the matter of the Estate of Bettie Rose James In the Tribal Court of Puyallup Tribe of Indians for the Puyallup Indian Reservation Probate has been established for the Estate of Bettie Rose James, Case NO: PUY-CV-LOA-2014-0078 The above identified Case Number is notice of Probate of the Deceased Bettie Rose James. Puyallup Tribal Probate Code 8.04.340, Notice to Creditors against Bettie Rose James and to the Tribe for presentation of their claims against the Estate, unless it is determined by the Court that the Estate is exempt from the claims of creditors. Bettie Rose James 3602 E. Portland Ave. Tacoma, WA 98404 All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present such claims in writing with proper vouchers to the Administrator of the Estate listed below. A hearing for Motion to Probate Estate is set for February 3, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Puyallup Tribal Court, 1638 E. 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Claims against the Estate of Bettie Rose James may be sent to the administrator of this Estate, Andrew James 3602 E. Portland Ave. Tacoma, WA 98404 TO: RYAN O’LOUGHLIN FOR THE MATTER OF: IN RE: M. O. CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-NC-2014-0195 The Petitioner has filed a Civil Petition for name change against the Respondent in this Court. Both the Petitioner and Respondent have the right to legal representation in this case. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. The Respondent must respond to this Civil Petition within twenty (20) days after being served. The Respondent must respond by serving a copy of a written answer on the Petitioner and by filing this written answer with this Court along with an affidavit of service. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, in the matter of which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter.

•The statewide foreclosure hotline recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-Free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm •United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-Free: 1-800-569-4287 Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?we bListAction=serch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dec • The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819http://nwjustice.org/whatclear DATED 8/18/14 BS&G, INC., Trustee By Mark A. Rowley, President c/o Garvey, Schubert & Barer1191 Second Avenue, 18th Floor Seattle, Washington 98101-2939 Telephone: (206) 464-3939

A Child/Family Protection Petition has been filed on March 12, 2014. You are hereby summoned to appear for an Adjudication Hearing in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Adjudication Hearing on Thursday the 19th day of February, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. 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. WHEN A PARTY AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT IS SOUGHT FAILS TO APPEAR, PLEAS 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, WITHOUYT FURTHER NOTICE TO THE PARTY IN DEFAULT, ENTER A JUDGMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT.

TO: ROSETTA THOMAS In the Welfare of: M-T, L DOB:06/04/2014 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2014-0028 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an DISPOSITIONAL Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a _ DISPOSITIONAL Hearing on the 22ND day of JANUARY, 2015 at 9:00AM If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

TO: CECILIA M. SHORTY & FATHER OF CHILD “JOHN DOE” In the Welfare of: L R. S. DOB: 05/23/2013 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2014-0051 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a _Initial Hearing on the 9th day of February, 2014 at 9:00am If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

TO: Hector Gutierrez Case Name: S., C.I & S.S D.O.B. 11/29/04 & 04/15/2008 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2013-0039 & PUY-GJV-2013-0038 A Guardianship petition has been filed on September 16, 2013. You are hereby summoned to appear for a Continued Initial Hearing in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a Continued Initial Hearing on Monday the 9th day of February, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. 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. WHEN A PARTY AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT IS SOUGHT FAILS TO APPEAR, PLEAS 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, WITHOUYT FURTHER NOTICE TO THE PARTY IN DEFAULT, ENTER A JUDGMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT.

YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Tuesday the 20th day of January 2015 at 10:30 a.m. for an Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. DATED this 15TH day of December 2014. TO: CECILIA M. SHORTY & UNO MAGPIE

The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission:

TO: Sylvia Carrillo and Damontay Whitaker Case Name: C-W.K D.O.B. 7/23/13 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2014-0010

NOTICES

CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-CUST-2014-0142

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following:

NOTICES

In the Welfare of: D. L. M-S DOB: 10/25/2005 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2014-0050 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on the 9th day of February, 2015 at 9:00am If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

TO: Sylvia Carrillo and Damontay Whitaker Case Name: W.A D.O.B. 5/21/2008 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2014-0009 A Child/Family Protection/Petition has been filed on March 12, 2014. You are hereby summoned to appear for an Adjudication Hearing in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Adjudication Hearing on Thursday the 19th day of February, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. 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. WHEN A PARTY AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT IS SOUGHT FAILS TO APPEAR, PLEAS 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, WITHOUYT FURTHER NOTICE TO THE PARTY IN DEFAULT, ENTER A JUDGMENT GRANTING THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE COMPLAINT.

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VOLUNTEERS Math or Reading Help Wanted! Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers at Sherman Elementary School on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM. Tutors are also needed at Mt. Tahoma High School with Algebra in the Math Boot Camp on Monday or Thursdays afterschool. This program is designed to help students improve their math skills/grades before the semester ends on 1/23. Please contact Trisha Tracy @ 571-3843 or ttracy@tacoma.k12. wa.us for specific information. Build a Brighter Future. Help a Student Read Dedication and tireless efforts are making a difference in our community. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers or to assist in the Homework Club at Fern Hill Elementary School on Wednesdays from 45 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 912 grade at Oakland High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, Basic Math and English Monday - Friday. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Leigh Butler @ 571-5136 or lbutler@tacoma.k12. wa.us for more information. A Student Needs You. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 912 grade at Foss High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, English, Geometry and Trigonometry on Monday and/or Wednesdays. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Tiffynee Terry-Thomas @ 571-7380 or xx for details. Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care Needs Volunteers Looking to have a positive impact on your community this year? Invest a few hours per week to support our patients and families. Read a book, listen to life stories, give caregivers

a few hours to rest and renew. Apply your listening skills and compassion in a meaningful role as a Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care volunteer. Comprehensive training and on-going support are provided. Join our caring and professional team to change lives-especially your own. Training starts soon. Call 1—855—534— 7050 to learn more or log onto www.chifranciscan. org and click on Hospice and Palliative Care under “Our Services”

Food Bank We are a local food bank on the east side of Tacoma, WA and are powered strictly by volunteers. We provide much needed food and other basic household items to people in need on a weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better. Donate as much or as little of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and we’ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Contact Enzi 253-212-2778. Volunteer Math Tutor Tacoma Community House is looking for volunteers to help adults improve their basic math skills. Classes are Monday through Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm. The commitment is for one class weekly but we would love to have your assistance any day if you are available. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or a kthomas@ tacomacommunityhouse. org for more information. Volunteer Classroom Assistants Looking for a rewarding experience? Help adult students improve their basic reading and writing skills. Classes are Monday through Thursdays 2:00-4:00 pm. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information. Help a Child Improve Reading One-on-one support makes a huge difference in an elementary student’s ability to overcome reading challenges. As a Read2Me Tutor, you can be that person who makes a difference. The Tacoma School District and the Tacoma Community House are partners in this endeavor and we are on the lookout for committed tutors for grades 1-3. Call Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 for more information.

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

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

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

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

1116 N. Jackson $214,000

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

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

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

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

7901 164th St E., Puyallup

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

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$399,000

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

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

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3720 S. Alaska $195,000 Coved ceilings, hardwoods, large rooms, covered outdoor living space w/ gorgeous gas fireplace, trex decking & patio for entertaining. And the kitchen? Slab granite, walk in pantry, breakfast bar and dining area all adjoining the great room. HUGE bonus room upstairs, a den on the main AND the home backs to dedicated greenspace- no one will be building behind you... Gotta love the privacy.

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2001 N Cedar St.

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

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

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

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5414 S Junett St., Tacoma

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

Affordable Comfort $45,000

253-536-1930

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

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 4008 S. Pine

HOMES

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

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Sergio Hernandez

$599,000 (253) 431-2308

Sergio@betterproperties.com

Businesses Opportunities

4 Sale with Owner Contract LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR RESTR./LOUNGE Business for sale. $189,000 & size, 4,100 sq. ft. GIG HARBOR CHINESE RESTR., same owner 26 yrs., $50,000 Huge reduction

PORT ORCHARD, DOWNTOWN

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

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

3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1391 SqFt, 0.14 Acres: Adorable vintage craftsman w/original woodwork, finishes & attention to detail throughout! Picture perfect with hardwood flrs, fireplace, coved ceilings, large din rm & spacious, bright kitchen w/upgrades & stainless steel appliances. Remodeled bath w/high ceilings, dressing room & closet, 2 bedrooms upstairs, one on main. Dry basement large enough for bed/bath & family room. Fenced bkyd is like a private oasis with mature landscaping & room for entertaining & gardening & garage. Easy access. MLS# 698945

Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308 Sergio@betterproperties.com

SAME OWNER: BARTENDING ACADEMY OF TACOMA, Since 1959, Very profitable, Training provided. TAVERN, w/cocktails, Pulltabs, Mineral Lake, Mineral, Wa., EZ terms, Seller Financing

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

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