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POINT DEFIANCE. The above rendering shows the waterfront slice of Point Defiance set for a pedestrian bridge, spruced up entryway and stormwater facility.

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lans for the Point Defiance waterfront have changed since they were last discussed a year ago and are on display at community meetings through the spring. Metro Parks Tacoma planners will hold two more presentations on the Point Defiance Park Master Plan. A meeting on Thursday, March 26 will focus on pedestrian and vehicular circulation and parking, while a meeting on Thursday, April 23 will review the draft Master Plan before it is presented

to the Park Board for formal adoption. The meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Education Building. Meeting attendees do not need to pay zoo admission. The Point Defiance waterfront off the Pearl Street entrance, which is named Waterfront Phase I, calls for the removal of thousands of cubic yard of contaminated soil to create a parking lot as well as to provide fill dirt for the creation of an 11-acre Peninsula Park at the marina. The park will be raised about 10 feet and feature a grassy slope to the water as well as a raised plateau. The $26 million in work will also include a 20-foot-

wide pedestrian and biking bridge that will span the parking lot and connect the greater Point Defiance Park trails with Ruston Way and the waterfront Esplanade along the Foss Waterway. Backburnered are plans for retail and office developments on the site, which had been part of the discussions around the phase 2 of the plan. Soil remediation has to happen first, and samplings suggest the former smelting contamination was higher and deeper than first thought. “That was a game changer for us,” said Roger Stanton, the Waterfront Phase I project manager. “We have to understand what

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we have in the soil.” An added feature of the plan is for the City of Tacoma to install a stormwater treatment facility on the site of the park’s former Funland that will help control runoff from the surrounding 700 acres from entering Puget Sound. The part-art, part-necessity facility is much like the system recently installed at the University of Washington-Tacoma that uses gravity to trickle stormwater through filters on its way to Commencement Bay. “That is happening this spring,” said Stanton. The work is being funded by a collection u See MAKEOVER / page A6

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HOLOCAUST. The gates at Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Berlin, Germany, which read, “Arbeit macht frei,” or “work makes you free.”

PLU HOSTS 8TH ANNUAL POWELL-HELLER HOLOCAUST EDUCATION CONFERENCE By Natalie DeFord PLU Student

Children of the past, present and future will be the focus of this year’s Powell-Heller Holocaust Education Conference, with more than 200 local junior and senior high school students scheduled to take part. Attending to stories of children who fall victim to dehumanization is the goal of this year’s conference, which will be March 4-6. Contexts are of both past and present with questions of the future. Pacific Lutheran University history professor Beth Kraig, faculty planning co-coordinator, said conference planners quickly decided to focus this year’s efforts on the stories of children because

almost all remaining survivors of Nazi camps were imprisoned in their youth. “The stories of child survivors stand out as especially vital testimonies to hear today,” Kraig said. Kraig also said the faculty group was interested in addressing the issue of today’s child refugees, since a 2014 United Nations report stated that half of the 51 million refugees living outside their home nations are children. “The conference should remind and inform audiences of the past destruction and abuse of children in the Holocaust, while provoking us all to realize that children are still heavily targeted and harmed throughout the world as a result of war, human trafficking, unaddressed u See PLU / page A5

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BILLBOARDS. Discussions about the size and

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location of billboards around Tacoma will spark up again in the coming months now that the city’s advisory group has finished its report.

COUNCIL SET TO PONDER BILLBOARD RECOMMENDATIONS

COUNCIL ACCEPTS ANNEXATION PETITION, RUSTON LIKELY TO CHALLENGE BID By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

The end of potholes isn’t on the horizon anytime soon, but Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland has forwarded a plan to raise more dollars for street repairs so at least the problem would improve.

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A group of 17 residents, business owners, advertising specialists and billboard owners tasked with developing billboard regulations that would avoid legal battles has issued its advisory report to the city’s Planning Commission. The report will be the topic of City Council discussion at the March 3 study session. The creation of the billboard working group was an effort between the City of Tacoma and billboard owner Clear Channel to avoid further legal battles over billboard regulations that have dated back to 1997, when

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14th and Madison 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.” 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. 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.

12th Annual Expo Fundraiser Supports FEED Program & Harvest House Graham-Kapowsin Community Council for Learning hosts Expo ‘15

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Come out and support the community and OUR CHILDREN! Join us for entertainment, vendor exhibits, a silent auction, and more! Admission is FREE. The FEED Program and Harvest House’s backpack program is one of the ways we help families with food resources to meet the basic nutritional needs. If you would like to donate backpacks, food or money to purchase supplies, please contact Carol Wright @ 253-279-3071 or email gkccouncil@gmail.com.

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Bulletin Board CITY LAUNCHES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN The City of Tacoma’s Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability is launching a new pedestrian and bicycle awareness campaign. “This Lane is Your Lane, This Lane is My Lane” will help all road users understand the rights and responsibilities that come with having access to the right of way. This campaign will also serve to help clarify new facilities, including sharrows and green bike lanes. A “Green Lane” is green-colored pavement that enhances the visibility of a bicycle lane in places where there is a potential for conflict between bicyclists and motor vehicles. For those traveling in motor vehicles, green pavement reinforces priority to bicyclists. For bicycling traffic, green lanes offer guidance on where to position themselves in the roadway, as well a reminder to ride cautiously as green lanes are present in areas where there is higher potential conflict between motorists and bicyclists. The Federal Highway Administration considers green pavement marking to be effective in increasing awareness of bike lanes. This campaign also seeks to raise awareness of being visible at night, pedestrian rights at intersections, and what to do when encountering “sharrow” symbols. In Tacoma, new facilities, including green pavement markings, can be found along the north edge of Wright Park as part of the City’s new 13 Miles of Bikeways and Pedestrian Improvements and at the 705 entrance to Stadium Way. Watch for the campaign to roll out on Pierce Transit buses in March 2015. For more information, visit cityoftacoma.org or contact Active Transportation Coordinator Diane Wiatr at dwiatr@ cityoftacoma.org or (253)-591-5380. SAVE THE DATE: MARITIME FEST SLATED FOR JULY The only annual celebration of Tacoma’s historic waterfront will return to the Thea Foss Waterway in July this year. The 23rd annual Maritime Fest will take place at its customary location at the Foss Waterway Seaport (705 Dock St., Tacoma). This year’s festival will continue to honor the historic working waterfront and maritime trades, as well as reintroduce the public to the modern waterfront – a place that also caters to recreation and dining. Maritime Fest is a free community event for people of all ages. Familiar activities include the popular Port of Tacoma tours, toy boat building and remote control boats; and a range of boats from tugs to classic wooden boats, will be on display. Building on last year’s success, we are excited to bring back our Arts Initiatives, including a found art sculpture contest for adults, and a community-created mural on a sail for children, led once again by local artist Kate Cendejas. Other features include live music and entertainment all weekend, and free entrance to the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum. Also returning for its 11th year is the wildly popular Quick and Dirty Boat Building Contest. This contest features local teams of three who have six hours to build a boat from scratch and race it around a course. You don’t want to miss it! Sponsors for the 2015 festival include the Port of Tacoma, Belina Interiors, City of Tacoma, the Foss Waterway Development Authority, the Tacoma Arts Commission, Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, Tacoma Community Boat Builders, Tacoma Waterfront Association, the Downtown Tacoma Courtyard Marriott and many others. These organizations not only help make the festival possible, but as community business members, they also showcase the importance of the waterfront to the continued growth of the city. For more information about Maritime Fest, including parking and transportation details, please visit www.maritimefest.org. ‘LAUREATE LISTENING PROJECT’ LAUNCHES The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Poet Laureate Lucas Smiraldo are proud to announce the launch of the Laureate Listening Project. In this interactive online audio anthology, community members from Tacoma and greater Pierce County reflect on the importance of a particular place in their own life through poetry. Audio recordings of these poems, centered on the “spirit of place” theme, are linked to a Google map so users can search by a particular poet or location and listen to work inspired by the site. “Poetry is most powerful when it’s done in community,” said Smiraldo. “We have many communities in Tacoma and they don’t intersect and interconnect enough. The Laureate Listening Project is an exercise in community building and community voice.” Smiraldo worked with various nonprofit and cultural organizations including the Tacoma Public Library, Peace Community Center and Peace Lutheran Church, Northwest Leadership Foundation, The Conversation, B Sharp Coffeehouse, The Center for Spiritual Living, The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Puget Sound Poetry Connection, and Smiraldo’s own monthly event, Live at the Auricle, to record poems from a diversity of Pierce County residents. Currently, the Laureate Listening Project hosts over 55 poems. Additional poems will be added periodically. Smiraldo will host an open mic to showcase alumni of the Laureate Listening Project on March 20, 7 p.m., at B Sharp Coffeehouse (706 Opera Alley). At least 30 alumni will share their poems from the project during this free public event. The Laureate Listening Project and additional information about the Tacoma Poet Laureate program is available at cityoftacoma.org/poet. Individuals who are interested in having their short spoken works included in the project can contact Smiraldo at vanillasoul@clear.net for more information and to schedule a recording session. TACOMA ARTS COMMISSION SEEKS MEMBERS Tacoma City Council invites individuals who are knowledgeable and passionate about the literary, visual and performing arts to apply for the Tacoma Arts Commission. If you are interested in supporting, enhancing and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma, this is a great opportunity.

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The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill one At-Large position on the Commission. The Commission consists of 15 volunteer members who are appointed by the Economic Development Committee and confirmed by the City Council to serve three-year terms. Members are Tacoma residents who are arts advocates and artists. The Commission provides leadership in supporting and enhancing the arts for the benefit of the City and its residents. Its purpose is to develop, support, coordinate, sponsor, and present the arts on a year-round basis for the benefit of the residents of Tacoma. The primary responsibility of the Commission is to create policies to support the ongoing development of arts programs and projects in Tacoma. Its primary programs include the funding of artists and arts organizations to provide services for the citizens of Tacoma; oversight of the Municipal Art Program; and supporting programs such as Spaceworks Tacoma, Tacoma Arts Month and the Tacoma Murals Project. The Commission’s functions are outlined in Chapter 1.28A and 1.28B of the Tacoma Municipal Code. Meetings are held from 5-7 p.m., on the second Monday of each month, in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, Room 16 (728 St. Helens, 1st floor). Beyond monthly meetings, commissioners are asked to sit on at least one committee and one funding panel. Commissioners are also asked to periodically attend and evaluate programs produced by artists and organizations the Commission funds and are expected to attend and assist with all major programs the Commission produces. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Friday, March 13. To apply, please visit cityoftacoma.org/ cbcapplication or contact Nicole Emery at servetacoma@ cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5178, or the City Clerk’s Office, Room 11, Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402. For additional information on the Tacoma Arts Commission, please contact Naomi Strom-Avila at (253) 591-5191 or nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org.

MUSEUMS TO OPEN FOR EXTENDED HOURS Enjoying the diversity of the Tacoma Museum District just got easier. Beginning in March and extending through June, several of the museums will stay open until 8 p.m. every Thursday night with special programs to engage visitors in local culture. Not every visitor can explore the Tacoma arts and culture community during the typical 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends are increasingly taken up with family activities and other commitments. To increase access, the participating museums will offer the Thursday evening hours, as well as hands-on activities, trivia, lectures, and exhibit presentations. “Many of our visitors have asked for an opportunity in the evening to bring their families or even have a parents’ night out, but Fridays and weekends tend to be pretty busy for people,” explains Kim Ketcham, Marketing & Communications Director for the Washington State History Museum. “Staying open late on Thursdays this spring provides that extra chance for people to connect with each other and see what the Tacoma Museum District has to offer.” Many of the museums are already open until 8 p.m. on Third Thursdays and provide free admission. Free Third Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass will continue. LeMayAmerica’s Car Museum, which will also be open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays from March through June, will not offer the free admission on Third Thursdays – regular admission applies. Regular admission for all the museums applies on the remaining Thursday evenings. Participating museums and related programming include the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of Glass and LeMay-America’s Car Museum. Learn more about the Tacoma Museum District at www. tacomamuseumdistrict.org. MUSEUMS JOIN TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ART, CULTURE With the recent successful launch of the Quest EBT Card Discount at the Washington State History Museum, The Tacoma Art Museum and the Museum of Glass are joining the effort to increase public access to arts and culture in Tacoma by offering the same reduced rate of $1 per person or $2 per family to patrons presenting their Washington Quest EBT Cards at admissions. The museums of the Tacoma Museum District already participate in several free admission days throughout the year, including Free Third Thursday each month and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Those days don’t always work out for visitors, depending on transportation, illness, kids’ schedules, and other factors. The reduced admission for holders of the Quest card is an effort to make the museums even more accessible, particularly to those Washingtonians for whom price is a significant barrier. “Every family should feel they have access to the rich and diverse arts and culture attractions in Pierce County,” says Jennifer Kilmer, Director of the Washington State History Museum. “The Quest Discount makes visiting the museums more affordable, and because visitors can take advantage of it at any time, it’s also more convenient.” With the expanded offering, a family who has the Quest EBT Card could visit all three museums for a total of $6, which is less than the usual children’s admission to any of the three. And since many of the programs offered at the museums are included with the price of admissions, those same programs would be open to Quest families. This includes lectures, film screenings, the Museum of Glass’s Hot Shop, hands-on activities, some workshops and more. In another effort to make it easier to visit the museums, the Washington State History Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum, and the Museum of Glass will be open until 8pm every Thursday night from March through June as part of “Thursday Night at the Museums.” LeMay America’s Car Museum will also be open those Thursday nights, but does not offer the Quest EBT Card Discount. To receive the discounted rate at participating museums, visitors need to present their Washington Quest EBT card at admissions, much like they would with a membership card, but the EBT card cannot be used to purchase the admission. SEE MORE BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS AT TACOMAWEEKLY.COM

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PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE RECEIVES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP

On Feb. 6, at its annual Lincoln Day Banquet, the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association honored the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with the “2014 Law Firm Pro Bono Award.” The office was recognized “for outstanding leadership in establishing the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Family Law Clinic for Veterans.” The program’s volunteer attorneys and support staff provide lowincome veterans with legal services such as housing, child support and custody. Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist, Chief of Staff Dawn Farina, and Deputy Prosecutor Jason Ruyf accepted the award

for the office. “I’m proud of our office’s commitment to public service as well as public safety,” said Prosecutor Lindquist. “Our office is honored by these awards and acknowledgments.” Several Prosecutor’s Office staff members were recognized for their other achievements: Lisa Wagner, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: Marilyn Holzman Humanitarian Award for her work on behalf of the homeless in our community James Curtis, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: Service to Legal Education Award for

his work with youth in local schools Tim Lewis, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: acknowledged for his work on the Judicial Qualifications Committee Carl Hultman, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: longevity award for his 50 years as a lawyer Incoming Bar Association President John Christensen eloquently acknowledged outgoing President Dawn Farina. He praised her for her leadership, vision and hard work. “Dawn challenged us to be great. She refused to accept the status quo. As a result our bar association has never been stronger.”

TACOMA CRIME RING HITS STORES IN WHATCOM COUNTY By David Rose Washington’s Most Wanted - Q13 Fox

Detectives say the crime ring that was targeting shops in Tacoma and Gig Harbor has now also ripped off employees in Whatcom County, and they are hoping the public can help find them. Bellingham police say Dallas Bailey-Rich (in the black, short-sleeved polo shirt) and Reymond Lozano (in the grey sweatshirt) disDAVID ROSE tracted the employees while the third went to the back room and stole their wallets. They then used the stolen credit cards to buy several hundred dollars worth of gift cards at Target and Safeway. One surveillance photo shows them exiting with Daaoshara Degrate. She is no longer a blonde and has dyed her hair after being featured last week on Washington’s Most Wanted during Pierce County store thefts. Police say the group seems to be targeting businesses where only one person is working. “Women will think their purse is secure when they put it on the floor behind the counter, but when someone walks in and walks by, they can see the purse on the floor,” said Tacoma Police Department Public Information Officer Loretta Cool. The business owners in Tacoma’s Proctor District are working with police and coming up with ideas on how to keep each other informed on who’s coming into their stores. “One of the ways was to get an air horn and blow it when they start to come in,” Caldwell said. “We’ve always encouraged phone trees,” Cool said. “We’ve always encouraged people to talk about things that have happened to them so it doesn’t continue to happen.” If you know where police can find Dallas Bailey-Rich, Reymond Lozano or Daaoshara Degrate, call Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County at 1 (800) 222-TIPS. All calls are anonymous and there is a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to their arrest. Washington’s Most Wanted airs Friday night at 11 p.m. on Q13 FOX and Saturday nights at 9:30 p.m on JoeTV and 10:30 p.m. on Q13 FOX.

A criminal was thwarted not by police but by his own sleepy time schedule on Feb. 19 at Cheyenne Lp Road. While walking home, the man decided to take a little nap and, rather than pass out on the road, he decided he would simply sleep in one of the nearby parked cars. The owner of the car was understandably shocked when he noticed the sleeping visitor and called the police. When officers woke up and confronted the man, he claimed he had just gotten tired walking to his home, which was just a couple of blocks away. Police then noticed that the car’s radio was missing and the center console was open and had been rifled through. Cops asked the man how he knew the car was unlocked, and whether he had been walking around trying doors. When he couldn’t provide an answer he was arrested for vehicle prowling and transported to Remann Hall. A criminal hanging out on Feb. 18 decided to try and mark his territory any way he could. An officer approached the man when he was spotted urinating on a ramp at the transit center on Commerce Street. When the man was put in handcuffs, he began to spit everywhere, even after he was asked to stop. It was like it was his personal mission to wet the ground. The man was banned from bus transportation for one year and received a citation for urinating in public and unlawful bus conduct. Compiled by Derek Shuck

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poverty, and other injustices,� Kraig said. The conference, which takes place at Pacific Lutheran University, begins Wednesday March 4 with a 7 p.m. screening of the documentary “50 Children� in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The film is about an American couple that decides to go to Nazi Germany in order to sponsor and rescue 50 Jewish children and bring them back to the United States. Afterward there will be a discussion with the film’s director Steven Pressman. The following day, Thursday, March 5, will be full of discussion and presentation, including talks with Pressman and others who contributed to, “50 Children.� There will also be stories of other children rescues in history, as well as talk of child refugees in modern events. Discussions will include topics such as dehumanization, current antiimmigration sentiments, and how such attitudes make it hard for refugees, including children, to immigrate to the U.S. today. A complete schedule of events and other information can be found at: www.powellhellerconference.com. This is the eighth annual conference since the event was founded in 2007 with help from the Kurt Mayer Endowed Chair. This year’s event will be the first Holocaust conference to include students from public schools. On Friday, more than 200 local students, grades 8 through 12, from Keithley Middle School, Washington High School, Mt. Rainier Lutheran, as well as others, will attend a series of learning activities that focus on children and the Holocaust. The program will include interactive sessions and discussions as the students read and learn the stories of five children who lived during the Holocaust. The stories are told primarily through the writings of these children. Only one of the five survived the Holocaust. “I think that this is an easier way for the children to learn about the Holocaust because the stories are through children’s writing, which I hope will be a palpable way to learn about something traumatic,� said PLU sophomore and student host Lexi Jason. The younger students will be placed at tables with 32 PLU student hosts, arranged so that each table will have nearly all grades and schools represented. Together with the hosts, students will talk about the stories they have read and work through their feelings and questions. “I’m most excited to host the kids and find out what they know and what they want to learn about the Holocaust,� Jason said. “It is an incredibly important event in history and I think the more we talk about things that are traumatic the better we are able to understand them and heal from them.� Friday’s line-up is open to the public, and Kraig said she expects those who attend will have ample opportunity to remember the past, think about the present and be mindful of the future.

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acoma is a city of hidden gems, perhaps one of the biggest of which is Foss Harbor Marina if it’s possible for an entire waterfront to be considered a “hidden gem.� The Staff at the harbor is working vigilantly to remove the “hidden� aspect of the harbor and frequent visitors of the Foss Harbor waterway may have noticed some changes taking place at the historic location due to several projects underway that will improve the Marina for years to come. Marina Manager Ian Wilkinson hopes the upcoming improvements will continue to draw people in droves to the scenic beauty of the waterfront. “It’s nice to be a part of all these changes and to help make Tacoma’s waterfront more accessible for anyone. I think our waterfront is one of our best assets. We’ve started to see an increase in the last couple of years of people coming in from downtown; things going on have made it an interesting destination. This will help toward that goal and we’re happy to play even a small role in that,� Wilkinson said. The first project is the construction of an esplanade that will allow for easier and better access to the waterfront. Ultimately, the esplanade will connect with others to create one continuous route from the north end of the marina all the way down to Ruston, allowing Tacomans to take walks all the way down the waterfront in a uniform and comfortable manner. “The main purpose is to increase access to the waterfront, not just for tenants but for everybody in Tacoma,� Wilkinson said. The other project is the replacement of two 40-year-old sea docks that will allow for additional room for users of the dock, as well as new wave attenuators that will ensure boats will remain safe while moored.

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views in Tacoma. (Middle, above) Recent visitors to the marina may have noticed some construction in the area. Though it may look a little rough over the next couple of weeks, harbor staff is confident the changes will bring about a better waterfront for the future.

Wilkinson and the rest of the staff at the marina see the projects as an opportunity to not only expand the marina, but to reward citizens who have supported the harbor for decades. “Most importantly, we’re excited to increase the value of the product and service you receive because we’re not simply selling or renting a boat slip to a faceless name or account number. We’re providing a way of life that bring families together and creates experiences that will long outlast the boats on which they were created,� Wilkinson said. Though construction may be tearing up the docks for now, the staff promises

that the long wait will yield results that everyone can be excited about. “Thank you for your continued patience and support during this time. We promise it will be worth it,� General Manager Lori Natucci said. The current time table will see the esplanade completed by the end of March, while the sea dock replacements should be completed sometime within the next few weeks. As the weather warms up, Tacoma residents can experience a marina waterfront that is crisp and new. For more information on the Foss Harbor Marina, visit www.fossharbormarina.com.

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The IRS scandals just keep on coming. First, the agency targeted conservative groups seeking non-profit status. Originally characterized by IRS officials as a couple of rogue agents in Cincinnati, the practice was later revealed to be a politically-motivated campaign coordinated by Lois Lerner, the head of the IRS Exempt Organizations Unit. Then, Lerner’s infamous “missing� emails blocked investigators’ efforts to discover if the White House was involved. Now, the Internal Revenue Service is under fire for using federal law to seize the bank accounts of thousands of small business owners. The Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2000 gives the IRS the power to seize the bank accounts of suspected terrorists, drug dealers and other criminals. The IRS can then deposit the seized money in its Treasury Forfeiture Fund and spend it without Congressional approval. The law requires banks to alert the IRS when customers make a series of bank deposits that are just under the $10,000, the trigger point for federal reporting. The IRS then looks for patterns of deposits that may be designed to avoid detection. Sounds like a good idea, but here’s the problem. In addition to targeting criminals, the IRS dragnet entangles innocent taxpayers

who must then fight to get their money back. In August 2013, IRS agents emptied the bank account of the Mrs. Lady Mexican restaurant in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Carole Hinders, who had owned and operated the tiny restaurant for 30 years, had a clear record. In fact, the feds never claimed Hinders’ money was gained illegally. When Hinders protested that she’d get a lawyer and fight the seizure, one of the agents smugly responded, “Well, you can try.� Had IRS agents bothered to investigate, they would find the restaurant was a cash-only business necessitating frequent bank deposits. But critics say the IRS has adopted a policy of “seize first, ask questions later.� The Institute for Justice, a national property rights law firm, says the IRS seized more than $242 million from 2005 to 2012. The New York Times reports that, of the 639 seizures in 2012, 80 percent targeted innocent legitimate businesses. Even when the IRS admits they made a mistake, they keep the money, forcing business owners to go to court. Politico magazine reports the average case takes a year to complete – the longest on record took more than 6.5 years. The delay – during which the employer likely will have to borrow money to run the business and pay workers – increases the pressure on business owners to settle. Ultimately, the IRS reluctantly offers

to give back part of the money – if the business owner forfeits the rest to the IRS. The IRS admitted that it wrongfully seized almost $1 million from the business account of Navy veteran Andrew Clyde. But they refused to return it unless Clyde forfeited $325,000. Clyde sued and eventually forfeited $50,000 to the IRS to get back the rest of his money. Clyde told Congress, “I did not serve three combat terms in Iraq only to come home and be extorted by my government’s use of civil forfeiture laws . . . .� Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced legislation to prohibit the IRS from seizing funds without criminal charges and make it easier for people to get their money back. But lawmakers should add a provision making the IRS pay the legal and court fees of people who win their case. This legislation deserves bipartisan support. Small business owners have enough trouble dealing with the weak economy, high taxes and oppressive regulations. They shouldn’t have to fear that their own government will hold them hostage. Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

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By J. Michael Barrett

The national average for a gallon of gasoline is quickly approaching just $2. Drivers can mostly thank the highest level of domestic oil production in four decades – over 9 million barrels per day – for these low prices. With American energy production booming and gas prices plummeting, it’s difficult to imagine a return to the shortages that characterized the 1973 Arab oil embargo. But Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the rest of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) have recently launched a price war to force Americans back to a dependency on foreign energy. They are being aided by an outdated U.S. policy prohibiting the export of domestic crude oil. The best way for American legislators to combat OPEC’s aggression is to lift this ban. Scrapping this outdated policy will secure American progress towards energy independence. It’s easy to see why OPEC is scared. Innovative extraction techniques like hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have boosted U.S. oil production by 4 million barrels per day in just the last six years. Consequently, U.S. demand for OPEC oil has dropped to its lowest level since the Reagan administration.

OPEC can’t stand to see one of its biggest customers move toward energy independence. But the cartel might not be able to endure the self-inflicted wounds caused by rock bottom oil prices for very long. Of OPEC’s 12 member countries, only Qatar can balance its budget with prices at $60 per barrel. Six OPEC members need the price to stay above $100 to avoid fiscal ruin. By contrast, most U.S. producers still make a profit below $60 per barrel. That’s why, in late November, the governing board of OPEC decided not to cut oil production despite a global surplus of 2 million barrels per day. Instead, OPEC maintained its production levels to push prices down in hopes of driving American firms bankrupt. The cartel believes that American energy firms will break under pressure. Congress can strengthen our domestic economy while countering these plans. It should lift the ban on crude oil exports. Domestic firms could then sell oil to the many overseas buyers eager to reduce their own energy dependence, thus reducing the power of OPEC to maintain a throttle on U.S. and global oil supplies. What’s more, if U.S. producers are allowed to expand to foreign markets, they’ll be able to compensate for lower oil prices with greater total sales.

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Fortunately, the effort to repeal the ban is gaining traction. Texas congressman Joe Barton has introduced bipartisan legislation to lift it. However, some lawmakers argue that permitting crude exports might contract local oil supplies and push up the price paid by domestic drivers at the pump. They needn’t worry. In a new report, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office finds that allowing U.S. crude exports will actually save American drivers up to 10 cents per gallon of gasoline. The CBO explains that the price of gas depends “primarily on the world price of crude oil, which would decline slightly once lowerpriced U.S. crudes were available in the international market.� If Congress lifts the ban, crude exports could add 300,000 jobs and $38 billion to the U.S. economy by 2020. Congress should lift the ban on U.S. crude exports. Repealing this outdated law will lower energy prices, jumpstart the economy, and cement America’s role in the global oil market while furthering collective independence from OPEC’s oilbased price manipulations. J. Michael Barrett is former director of strategy for the White House Homeland Security Council. He is a principal with Diligent Innovations.

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Little efforts add up. Every mountain hike starts with a single step followed by another and another and another. Empty jars fill with the clinks and clanks of spare change that become vacation plans or college funds. So too for environmental stewardship. There is no one thing people can do to stop global warming, landfill dumping or pollution. There are hundreds of changes everyone can make to lower the waste they create and lessen their own impact on the world. Those changes might seem small and insignificant – because they largely are – but they can still make a difference if everyone makes them. Recycling materials that was simply trash a generation ago is now commonplace. Repurposing items to extend their useful life is now taking centerstage along with simply reducing the amount of waste heading directly to the landfill. One fewer plastic bag used to carry groceries is one fewer bag that eventually would make its way to the dump or littering the trees and bushes along the roadside. A single bag doesn’t make much difference, but a neighborhood of bagless grocery shoppers translates to tons of plastic saved from the landscape. People can learn more about what they can do at the eighth annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. The city-sponsored event is free and allows participants to discover services and products from more than 90 companies and nonprofits that address sustainability needs in the local community. Demonstrations will include everything from local food and gardening to transportation alternatives, to energy conservation, to green construction and habitat stewardship. The event will also feature workshops on Square Foot Gardening, LED lighting and Saving Our Salmon. But beyond the direct environmental causes and services, the event will tap into the theme of repurposing by offering a book-movie-music swap and Goodwill collection site for people to bring their unwanted-but-usable media to exchange with others or donate the items to Goodwill. The South Sound Sustainability Expo is presented by the City of Tacoma’s Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability, with support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Pierce County, Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union and Goodwill. For the schedule of workshops and other activities, visit SouthSoundSustainabilityExpo.org.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, On Feb. 17, with a vote of 4-3, the Pierce County Council decided to proceed with a major consolidation of county services into a new General Services Building. Here is a summary of my reasons for supporting this new building: Historical need – For over 20 years there has been a need to build a new county administration building. The operations in the current CountyCity Building have evolved from administration to justice services housing mainly courts and the prosecutors’ offices. The City of Tacoma no longer has a presence in the building except for the City Attorney’s Prosecution Division. Over the years, various County departments have been relocated to the Annex and other leased spaces. Our analysis of the Annex concludes it has exceeded its lifespan and needs an estimated $12 million in system and structural upgrades‌and that’s just to maintain the status quo. Instead, this building will now be sold. Further, we currently spend $3.2 million on leasing about 150,000 square feet of commercial office space in eight buildings spread throughout Tacoma. Good business sense – We will redirect the eight current lease payments to this new building, and the consolidation will enable us to cut 38 staff positions (saving another $4 million a year). No taxes will be raised to pay for this. We can pay for it with existing resources and the savings gained from consolidating our services, and the savings will grow over time. The current economic forecast and historically low Interest rates provide for an excellent time for this investment. Efficient delivery of services – The County’s adopted “Service Firstâ€? philosophy will be implemented in this building ensuring the efficient delivery of services by providing a “one-stop shopâ€? for customers. 19 departments and divisions will be consolidated. The new building will house approximately 1,300 employees – including about 250 from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, an independent agency that is joining the County as a tenant in the new building. Other tenants will include four departments from the Pierce County Annex and a small retail space. The building is also projected to save in utility and maintenance costs. A continued presence in downtown Tacoma – The County’s existing downtown campus, anchored by the County-City Building, will continue to house about 1,000 employees from the law and justice sectors in what will be redeveloped with existing resources over time as the Pierce County Justice Center. We recently finished an initial analysis of the 55-year-old building’s systems and life-safety upgrade needs, as well as how we could reorganize agencies in the building to improve internal efficiencies and customer service. We anticipate implementing those updates in stages. As always, please contact me if you have any comments, questions or concerns. Connie Ladenburg - District 4 Councilmember County-City Building - Room 1046 930 Tacoma Ave. S. Tacoma, WA 98402-2176 s CLADENB CO PIERCE WA US

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GRITTY. (top) Wilson got physical with the Foss Falcons in the 3A WCD semifinals the result was all Rams.

(right) Life Christian and Luke Grocott were put to the test in the 2B districts, but escaped with a thirdseed to regionals. (middle) If Foss’ Haywood Irwin is on for the Falcons, Foss can win every contest. (right) Wilson’s David Jenkins dropped 35 points on the Abes in the title game. (below) Lincoln will need some big play from Trevion Brown if it wants to advance to the Hardwood Classic. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

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t was an all-Tacoma final in the boys’ 3A West Central District tournament and the Lincoln Abes were looking to make it three in a row. The co-champs of the 3A Narrows league trailed by as many as 13 points in the third quarter but were unable to overcome a determined Wilson Rams squad led by junior superstar guard David Jenkins. Jenkins hit two free throws with 4.8 seconds remaining in the game to lift Wilson to a 77-74 victory over their cross-town rival on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Puyallup High School. Following the game, it was the first time Wilson has cut down the nets at districts in the modern era. Jenkins was an absolute beast for the Rams. The junior lit up the score board with a game-high 35 points and seemed to have a bucket or a steal to answer anything Lincoln did throughout the game. Jenkins’ co-MVP of the 3A Narrows league, senior Josiah Barsh, put up 22 points for the Abes, while junior guard, and first-team selection, Trevion Brown led Lincoln with 23 points. Early in the fourth quarter, Lincoln briefly took a 64-62 lead before Wilson regained the advantage for good. Barsh hit two free throws with 17.3 seconds remaining in the game to pull the Abes within one point at 75-74. Lincoln then got the ball back and with 12.5 seconds left, freshman Trevante Anderson hoisted a three-pointer that missed the mark and was brought down by Jenkins. After a Lincoln foul and the two free throws by Jenkins, Lincoln had one last

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TACOMA LOOKS STRONG AS LADY RAMS TAKE DISTRICTS By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

The Wilson Lady Rams have made a habit of winning games by outmuscling and outhustling the competition this season. Facing some new foes in the 3A West Central District tournament, the Lady Rams stuck with the type of game plan that drove them to a 3A Narrows title. The Lady Rams capped a successful district run with a 59-50 championship game victory over Sumner at Puyallup High School on Saturday, Feb. 21. With Sumner’s senior all-star, Jamie Lange, benched with a first quarter knee injury, it looked as though Wilson would have an easy ride to the title as they led by as many as 14 points in the contest. Each time the Lady Rams would get some distance between themselves and the Spartans, Sumner would put a run together and claw back. Sumner closed to within one point at 51-50 with three minutes left to play and it looked like all the momentum had swung the Spartans way. Wilson junior Kiki Knox followed with two missed free throws and Sumner brought the ball down the court looking to take the lead for the first time in the game. Wilson didn’t flinch on defense as they caught Sumner Annie Smith in a trap and forced the freshman into a travelling violation. On the next play, Wilson senior Kapri Morrow drilled a three-pointer from the wing to put the Lady Rams up 54-50 and they never looked back as they gave up zero points for the remaining two minutes of the ball game, even though Morrow was sent to the bench with five fouls. Morrow had a huge tournament for Wil-

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SPORTSWATCH 4A NARROWS BASKETBALL ALL-LEAGUE SELECTIONS

Boys – MVP – Bobby Moorehead, senior, Stadium. Defensive MVP – Brandell Evans, senior, Timberline. Coach of the year – Allen Thomas, Timberline. First Team – Malachi Flynn, junior, Bellarmine. Brandell Evans, senior, Timberline. Sam Gagliardi, junior, Gig Harbor. Eric Wattree, junior, South Kitsap. Londrell Hamilton, sophomore, Stadium. Second Team – Chris Drake, senior, Gig Harbor. Jarryn Bush, junior, Timberline. Christian Davis, junior, Yelm. Rex Bodoia, senior, Bellarmine. Ben Bishop, senior, Olympia. Girls – MVP – Claire Martin, senior, Bellarmine. Defensive MVP – Claire Martin, senior, Bellarmine. Coach of the year – Kevin Meines, Bellarmine. First Team – Libby Borgonia, junior, South Kitsap. Shalyse Smith, freshman, Bellarmine. Callan Russell, senior, Timberline. Jenna Randich, junior, Olympia. Sara Bowen, junior, Timberline. Second Team – Maddie Willett, freshman, Gig Harbor. Jayana Ervin, junior, Bellarmine. Shelby Gavigan, senior, Bellarmine. Kaylee Yergeau, senior, South Kitsap. McKenzie Alton, junior, Bellarmine.

3A NARROWS BASKETBALL ALL-LEAGUE SELECTIONS

Boys – Co-MVP – Josiah Barsh, senior, Lincoln. David Jenkins, junior, Wilson. Defensive MVP – Dionte Simon, junior, Lincoln. First Team – Haywood Irwin, senior, Foss. Sam Dabalos McMahon, senior, Foss. Tyler Speaks, senior, Shelton. Keun Palu-Thompson, senior, Wilson. Trevion Brown, junior, Lincoln. Second Team – Roberto gittens, sophomore, Foss. Stephon Shaw, senior, Foss. Wes Reynolds, junior, North Thurston. Travis Miller, junior, Capital. R.J. Secrest, sophomore, Central Kitsap. Girls – MVP – Tamia Braggs, junior, Lincoln. Defensive MVP – Taylor Krouse, senior, Central Kitsap. First Team – Kiaira Thomas, senior, Lincoln. Kiki Knox, junior, Wilson. Kapri Morrow, senior, Wilson. Taylor Krouse, senior, Central Kitsap. Maddie White, senior, Central Kitsap. Second Team – Josie Matz, sophomore, Wilson. Danette Brown, senior, Mt. Tahoma. Erica Hamlin, junior, Wilson. Hayley Niles, senior, North Thurston. Starr Rodenhurst, junior, Central Kitsap.

NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT SUPER FIGHT LEAGUE AMERICA III

It was a thrilling night from beginning to end as Super Fight League 37 America took the Emerald Queen Casino by storm. With only two of the eight fights going to decision, the sellout crowd was treated to five beautiful submissions and an absolutely brutal knockout. When it was all said and done, Julian “Juicy J” Erosa (14-2) and Ben “Flat Top” Fodor (5-0-1) stood above the rest, each leaving the arena with Super Fight League America gold around their waist. In the highly anticipated main event of the evening, Tacoma’s own Drew “The Eternal Fire” Brokenshire (10-3) took on Julian “Juicy J” Erosa for the SFLA Featherweight Championship in a rematch that Northwest fight fans had been waiting for since 2012. While Brokenshire was able to win a decision in their first go-round, the rematch told a different story. The roof was absolutely blown off the place when the fighters made their entrance, with each man hi-fiving their way to the cage. Once locked inside, the crafty Brokenshire got off to a hot start, landing vicious knees to Yakima native Erosa’s midsection. After having his opponent on the ropes in the second round, Brokenshire headed into the third looking confident. But Erosa remained calm, and was eventually able to use his excellent jujitsu to sink in a darce choke, forcing his opponent to tap out. The victorious Erosa then gave the crowd his signature running backflip off the cage, stamping an emphatic exclamation point on his victory. Saturday night’s co-main event wouldn’t disappoint either, as the man of many nicknames, Ben Fodor, perhaps better known as Seattle Superhero Phoenix Jones, took on undefeated challenger Jason Novelli (7-1) in a matchup for the SFLA Welterweight Championship. Despite taking the fight on just 24 hours’ notice, Novelli was ready. Using his elite wrestling skills, he dominated the first two rounds with fantastic takedowns and violent ground-and-pound. However the always-dangerous Fodor was able to weather the storm and gain a dominant position in the third round, leading to a rear naked choke submission victory. After the fight, Fodor wasted little time grabbing the microphone and letting those in attendance know what he wanted next, a rematch with fan-favorite and the only man to ever fight Fodor to a draw, Tyson Cunningham.

LOGGER WOMEN CLAIM SECOND SEED TO NWC TOURNAMENT

The 21st-ranked Puget Sound women’s basketball team beat No. 20 Whitworth, 82-78, at Memorial Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb, 14. With the win, the Loggers clinch the No. 2 seed of the Northwest Conference Tournament and will host Whitworth on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. Prior to the game, Puget Sound honored its senior class: Ashley Agcaoili, Katy Ainslie, Amanda Forshay, Hannah Lekson, Olivia Roberts, and Erin Stumbaugh. Emily Sheldon led the Loggers in scoring with 17 points, and Forshay came up one rebound shy of a doubledouble with 16 points and nine rebounds. Ainslie added 12 points in the winning effort. The Loggers held a 36-30 lead at halftime, but a 3-pointer by Roberts gave Puget Sound its first doubledigit lead, 56-46, with just over 11 minutes left in the second half. Less than three minutes later, Forshay converted on a three-point play to push the Loggers’ lead to a gamehigh 14 points, 65-51. The Pirates made a late run and came to within 80-76, but a pair of Forshay free-throws sealed the victory in the regular-season finale.

PACIFIC LUTHERAN’S SMYTHE CLAIMS NWC ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Sydney Smythe opened her Pacific Lutheran career in a big way, finishing 5-for-7 (.714) with a solo home run, two doubles and four RBI to earn Northwest Conference Softball Position Student-Athlete of the Week honors. With a pair of walks and 10 total bases, she had a .778 on base percentage and a slugging percentage of 1.429. She went 3-for-3 with a home run in PLU’s 7-2 loss to

St. Martin’s while drawing her two walks in a 5-2 setback to Northwest (Wash.). She finished the weekend going 2-for-3 with two doubles in the Lutes’ first win of the season, a 9-1 victory over Northwest in five innings. PLU Softball opens conference play on the road this weekend, traveling to Oregon to play a doubleheader against George Fox on Saturday followed by Pacific on Sunday.

LUTES ENTER NATIONAL RANKINGS AFTER SERIES WIN OVER LINFIELD

It was better late than never for Pacific Lutheran as the Lutes tied it with a run in the eighth and scored three in the ninth to claim a 6-3 win over sixth-ranked Linfield to pick up PLU’s first series win against the Wildcats since 2006 Sunday, Feb. 22 in McMinnville, Oregon. Pacific Lutheran, now ranked 23rd in the nation, had not defeated Linfield twice in a season since 2009, as the Lutes rallied back from a 3-0 loss in the series opener Saturday to earn a pair of comeback wins and claim an early edge in the NWC race. PLU improves to 8-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play, while Linfield falls to 8-3 overall and 1-2 in the NWC. Kyle Rossman started on the mound for the Lutes and limited the Wildcats to two earned runs on seven hits in six innings pitched, but PLU’s four runs in the final two innings meant he did not factor into the decision. Instead Jake Otness earned the win after throwing two shutout innings in relief, while AJ Konopaski extended his program-record career saves total to 23 with his second consecutive save. Riley Newman started and threw only 2.2 innings for Linfield, allowing one run on six hits before handing off to Joseph Stevick. Stevick threw 4.1 innings, allowing one run on three hits. Cody Walker took the loss after giving up four runs – three earned – in only 1.2 innings, and Garrett Miller came in to get the final out for the Wildcats. Collin Nilson was nearly perfect at the plate, coming up with four hits in five at bats – including a pair of doubles – and driving in four of the Lutes’ six runs. Jacob Clements scored three of those runs to go with a double for the Lutes. Tyler Thompson, Drew Oord and Curtis Wildung all tallied a pair of hits in the win, with Wildung hitting his first home of the season in the top of the ninth. PLU scored first, picking up a two-out run in the top of the first inning. Clements doubled down the left field line and came in to score on Nilson’s first single of the day. Linfield scored the next three, tying it up in the second inning on a bases-loaded fielder’s choice and combining three hits with a PLU error to score two more in the bottom of the fourth. Pacific Lutheran got one back in the top of the fifth, as Nilson’s two-out double scored Clements from first. The Lutes tied it in the top of the eighth with another two-out rally. Jacob Bockelie pinch hit and reached first after being hit by a pitch. Bo Pearson ran for Bockelie and scored from first on Oord’s game-tying double. The Lutes scored the eventual game-winning run with one out in the top of the ninth when Wildung fouled off a full-count pitch before hitting his first home run of the season. PLU added two more insurance runs in the inning. Ben Welch was hit by a pitch and advanced to second on a passed ball to set up Connor Cantu for an intentional walk. Clements reached on his second fielder’s choice of the day to put runners at the corners with two outs, and Nilson again came through with a two-out double to bring them both home for the 6-3 lead. PLU head coach Geoff Loomis earned the 300th win of his coaching career, as he now owns a 301-186-2 record in 13 seasons at the helm of the PLU program. He is 16 victories away from tying former coach Larry Marshall’s program record of 317 coaching wins. One day after setting a new PLU program record for career saves, Konopaski came back in to close out the series win for the Lutes. Pacific Lutheran hosts Pacific Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Lutes’ 2015 home-opening series. The teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. before finishing the series Sunday at 12 p.m.

PUGET SOUND’S SAVAGE AND HOLDEN NAMED ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Puget Sound baseball senior Connor Savage and men’s basketball senior Nick Holden were recently named Northwest Conference Student-Athetes of the Week. The Logger baseball team scored 29 runs in their weekend series at Lewis & Clark, as Savage hit .600 (9-for-15) from the top of the lineup. He also scored six runs and blasted his first home run of the season. Savage came up a double shy of hitting for the cycle in Puget Sound’s 15-3 win over the Pioneers on Sunday. Holden picked up his 11th and 12th double-doubles of the season against the two top teams in the NWC to earn the weekly honor for the second-consecutive week. Holden scored 29 points in a loss to Whitman, two shy of his career best. He also recorded 12 rebounds, two blocks, and a steal. On senior night against Whitworth, Holden and the Loggers nearly upset the visiting Pirates. He posted 25 points and 10 rebounds in his final collegiate game. The Puget Sound baseball team returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 28, for its home-opener against Linfield. The Loggers and Wildcats begin a three-game series with Saturday’s doubleheader at 11 a.m.

TACOMA/PIERCE COUNTY VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS WANTED

The Tacoma-Pierce County Volleyball Officials Board is in need of individuals who are interested in officiating middle school, junior high, senior high, college, and recreation department volleyball matches throughout Pierce County and south King County. A comprehensive training program is offered for all new officials and the opportunities to advance in the organization are extensive. For students, retirees, or former athletes looking to re-connect with a sport, officiating high school sports is also an excellent way to earn some extra income and provide a great service to the teams. Registration is now being accepted for the spring middle school programs in Auburn, Federal Way, Sumner, Buckley, and Enumclaw that begin in mid-April. Training sessions will be held April 7, 8, & 9 from 6-9 p.m. To sign up as an official, fees and registration forms are due no later than March 15. For additional information on becoming a volleyball official, contact Marc Blau at (253) 677-2872 or mhblau@ comcast.net.

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TACOMA’S HOT TICKETS FEB. 26 – MAR. 7 THURSDAY, FEB. 26 – BASKETBALL Women – Whitworth vs. UPS UPS Fieldhouse – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27 – BASKETBALL Boys – Seattle Prep vs. Lincoln Mt. Tahoma – Regionals – 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27 – BASKETBALL Boys – Friday Harbor vs. Life Christian Mt. Tahoma – Regionals – 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27 – BASKETBALL Boys – Sehome vs. Washington Renton HS – Regionals – 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27 – BASKETBALL Boys – Curtis vs. Union W.F. West HS – Regionals – 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASEBALL Pacific vs. Pacific Lutheran PLU – Doubleheader – 11 a.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASEBALL Linfield vs. Puget Sound UPS – Doubleheader – 11 a.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – TENNIS Men – George Fox vs. PLU PLU – 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASKETBALL Boys – Charles Wright vs. King’s Everett CC – Regionals - 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASKETBALL Girls – Lincoln vs. Bellevue Bellevue CC – Regionals - 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASKETBALL Girls – Camas vs. Bellarmine Puyallup HS – Regionals - 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASKETBALL Girls – Mercer Island vs. Wilson Mt. Tahoma – Regionals - 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASKETBALL Girls – Curtis vs. Gonzaga Prep Mt. Spokane HS – Regionals - 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASKETBALL Girls – Life Christian vs. Okanogan Wenatchee HS – Regionals – 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASKETBALL Boys – Foss vs. Bellevue Bellevue CC – Regionals - 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASKETBALL Boys – Eastside Catholic vs. Wilson Mt. Tahoma – Regionals - 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 – BASKETBALL Boys – Fife vs. Tumwater W.F. West HS – Regionals – 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAR. 1 – TENNIS Men – George Fox vs. PLU PLU – 10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAR. 1 – BASEBALL Pacific vs. PLU PLU – 12 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAR. 1 – BASEBALL Linfield vs. UPS UPS – 12 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAR. 5 – BASKETBALL State – Hardwood Classic Tacoma Dome – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 6 – BASKETBALL State – Hardwood Classic Tacoma Dome – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAR. 7 – BASKETBALL State – Hardwood Classic Tacoma Dome – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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WILSON’S PARKER-BORRERO captures gold For the girls

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

GRAPPLE! (top-left) Wilson freshman Kathleen Flanagan was bounced after two but took home some good experience from the Mat Classic. (top-right)

Bellarmine senior Carson Grisaffi earned an eighth-place finish at 160. (bottom-left) Lincoln sophomore Will Willsey has a strong future after a fourth-place showing at 220. (bottom-right) Lincoln’s favorite, B.J. Hawthorne, succumbed to fatigue and injury in the semifinals. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

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t was a mixed bag of results at the annual Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome this year for Tacoma’s schools. With a relatively small number of competitors on the boys’ side representing Grit City, it was up to the girls to get things done for Tacoma; and they had a breakthrough state championship year. Wilson freshman Flor Parker-Borrero scored a 7-3 victory over Kelso’s Mariah Horton to capture the girls’ state championship at 135 pounds. Mt. Tahoma junior Akaiyasia Sumandig scored a runner-up finish in the 100-pound division, losing in

the championship match to Elizabeth Galvez of Toppenish. Senior D.J. White from Lincoln High School pinned Leigh Lamay of Mt. Vernon in 1:41 to capture third place in the 155pound division. Stadium senior Latiana Tauaese also took home third place after an injury win over Stanwood’s Ruthie Karlberg. There were several girls that advanced out of the regional tournament for the final 16 slots at state. Mt. Tahoma junior Mylinh Phan had one win and two losses at 105 pounds. Her teammate, freshman Sam Weeks, gained some solid experience, but was bounced out after two losses. Franklin Pierce senior Malia Adams couldn’t score a victory

at the 110-pound division. Mt. Tahoma junior Olivia Miles scored a victory with two losses at 130 pounds. Wilson freshman Kathleen Flanagan was done after two losses at 155 pounds, along with Franklin Pierce junior Faith Ghramm. Stadium senior Jazmine Tegantvoort was also eliminated from the competition after two losses in the 235-pound division. The best finish on the boys’ side was turned in by Lincoln sophomore Will Willsey with a fourth-place finish in the 220pound division. Coming into the tournament, the favorite at 220 pounds was Lincoln senior B.J. Hawthorne. After three overtimes in his semifinal match against Meadowdale’s Tim

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Smith, a worn-out and injured Hawthorne was pinned and he would miss the third place and fifth place matches due to injury and take home sixth place. Bellarmine senior Carson Grisaffi took home an eighth-place finish at the 160-pound division, losing to Curtis sophomore Alex Stuart, who took home seventh. Junior Chris Jackson finished with one win and two losses for the Abes at the 113-pound division. Another favorite, Lincoln’s Jeremy Lukosh, was upset about the judge’s scoring and threw his headgear which garnered him a disqualification and bounced him from the remainder of the tournament at 195 pounds. Curtis junior Jon Bridgman defeated Decatur’s A.J. Sarno 8-7

for third-place at 182 pounds. Curtis sophomore Patrick Wheeler finished in sixth in the 113-pound division. Wheeler’s teammate, junior Riley Riffe, finished with a win and two losses in the same class. Curtis freshman Nathan Hiatt finished with one win and two losses at 106 pounds. Curtis sophomore Baylee Tran finished with a win and two losses at 132 pounds. Bellarmine juniors, Brennan Moore and Luke Yi, were both stopped after two defeats at 195 and 285 pounds. Curtis senior Elliott Villars grabbed a win with two losses, while sophomore teammate Calhoun Helmberger was bounced out after two defeats, both at 220 pounds.

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chance but Trevion Brown’s 28-footer from the wing rattled in and out of the basket and the Rams were champions. Now it’s on to the round of 16 for both teams. Before the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recently reduced the state tournament to eight teams due to cost-cutting, this round of play was known as the state tournament. Three Tacoma schools should be playing in the Tacoma Dome at state tournament, but instead they will have to slog it out for one more game at the “regional� level. The winners advance to the Hardwood Classic at the Dome and the losers go home. Tacoma owned the 3A district tournament, finishing with the top three seeds moving on to the regional round. Wilson, Lincoln and Foss spent the regular season beating up on each other and trading spots at the top of the league standings. After having lost its two games against Foss in the regular season, the Rams crashed the boards and out-muscled the Falcons for their exciting 89-83 semifinal win. Foss rebounded by handling Columbia River 60-49 in the third-place game. Even though the seventh-ranked Falcons took the third out of five seeds from the West Central District, Foss (20-6) was given a rather nasty draw into the regionals and will have to travel north to face a second-ranked Bellevue squad that went into their own district tournament ranked number one in the state. Bellevue (22-3) lost 70-56 to Rainier Beach in the finals and took their districts second seed. Foss plays Bellevue on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Bellevue College. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. Eighth-ranked Wilson (20-4) is not looking at a much easier draw, either. The Rams will host sixthranked Eastside Catholic (22-6) on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Mt. Tahoma High School. The Crusaders were the runner-up in the Metro 3A league behind powerhouse Garfield and have been near the top of the state rankings the entire season. The Rams will have their work cut out for them if they hope to advance to the Tacoma Dome. Fourth-ranked Lincoln (21-4) will also have a serious test, as they will host fifth-ranked Seattle Prep (19-7). The Abes won the district title last season and then had to face a top-caliber Bellevue squad in the regional round. Lincoln will play Seattle Prep on Friday, Feb. 27 at Mt. Tahoma High School. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. It’s not just Tacoma’s big schools that are mak-

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major playing time for the Abes. The smooth freshman will need to be at the top of his game if Lincoln hopes to advance to the Tacoma Dome.

ing a splash into the regional round. Life Christian entered the 2B District 4 tournament state title with aspirations and an undefeated record. The Eagles were tripped up in the semifinals by Toledo in a 34-32 defensive showdown, but rebounded with two straight wins to take the third seed out of districts. Life Christian (24-1) will host Friday Harbor (18-5) on Friday, Feb. 27 at Mt. Tahoma High School. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. Charles Wright (12-11) entered the post-season with a losing record but caught fire in the 1A District 3 tournament and captured the second seed. The Terriers will travel to Everett Community College on Saturday, Feb. 28 to face King’s (21-2). Tip-off is at 4 p.m. Curtis (20-6) took the third seed out of the 4A West Central District and was given no favors with their regional draw. The Vikings will travel to W.F. West High School to face 4A second-ranked Union (22-1) on Friday, Feb. 27. Tip-off is at 8 p.m.

son, averaging 22 points a game over the four victories. Knox and sophomore guard Josie Matz each averaged double figures as well and made it clear that the only way to get past seventh-ranked Wilson will be to neutralize their big-three. Wilson (20-4) will host Mercer Island (17-9) in the regional round of the state playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Mt. Tahoma High School. The night is a Wilson doubleheader as the boys and girls will both host games. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. The Islanders finished second in the KingCo league behind powerhouse Bellevue. Speaking of Bellevue, the Lincoln Lady Abes will be facing one of the most intimidating teams in the state for their regional round matchup. The third-ranked Wolverines will be hosting the Lady Abes at Bellevue College on Saturday, Feb. 28. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. Bellevue is not unfamiliar with Narrows league teams having previously defeated Wilson this season 74-61 on Jan. 19. The Lady Abes fell victim to the hot-shooting of Sumner’s Lange in the district semifinals, with 3A Narrows MVP Tamia Braggs sitting on the bench the final five minutes of the game having fouled out. Lange finished with 36 points for Sumner in their 50-44 victory. Lincoln would garner the fourth-seed from districts after a 73-64 loss to ninth-ranked Prairie. The fourth-ranked Bellarmine girls had a shot at the 4A West Central District title when they led third-ranked Todd Beamer for much of the

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first half before going into halftime trailing 37-32. Beamer would keep the Lady Lions just out of reach for the rest of the game and won the title 47-42. With the second seed, Bellarmine would still host Both teams struggled mightily as they suffered through a surprisingly inconsistent game from the referees. It was not a championship game performance by the men in stripes and it disrupted the flow of the game for both teams throughout. Luckily, both teams will advance to the regionals. Bellarmine (22-2) will host Camas (18-5), the champions of the Greater St. Helens league, on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Puyallup High School. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. The Lady Lions are still considered a strong contender for the 4A state title. Curtis (20-7) lost to Kentlake in the third-place game and it is going to make it tough on the Vikings to advance past the regional round. Curtis will travel to Mt. Spokane High School to face top-ranked Gonzaga Prep (23-0) on Saturday, Feb. 28. Tip-off for you travelers is set for 6 p.m. Life Christian (17-9) hung around long enough at the 2B District 4 tournament to come out with the sixth and final seed. With such a low seed, the Eagles went on to be paired with Okanogan (23-0), the top-ranked team in the state. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28 at Wenatchee High School. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. All winning teams will advance to the Hardwood Classic at the Tacoma Dome on Thursday, March 5.

Local Restaurants RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT: BEACH TAVERN By Derek Shuck

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ince the 1980s, many bars have tried to emulate the vibe of famous sitcom “Cheers,� but very few pull it off. One that does is classic Tacoma establishment, the Beach Tavern, located at 8612 6th Ave. Though the waterfront view is a plus, the real surprise at the tavern is what happens inside, as a group of friendly regulars take their seats in a scene that’s fairly recognizable to any “Cheers� fans. “We have more Norms and Cliffs than you can shake a stick at,� owner Dan Lean said. A lot of Beach Tavern’s reputation comes from its long history in Tacoma. Established in 1934, the Beach has had quite a few long-standing staff members come through its doors. The latest includes Lean, who has owned the establishment since 1981, with other staff members having served over 25 years. Though there have been some significant changes through the Tavern’s 80-year history, the most notable is a new focus on the food the restaurant provides. Everything the restaurant serves has heart and soul put into it, from its famous fish and chips to its sloppy hamburgers. “I don’t think there’s anything on our menu that’s just there because it has to be,� Lean said. The famous house beer-battered fish and chips are served with a side salad for $14. Meanwhile, the

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Strickland highlighted her plan for a voter-approved street fund package at her “2015 State of the City Address” on Wednesday before a crowd of $50-aplate lunch hour pep-talk seekers in the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center’s ballroom The pothole plan, however, gained the most attention. The city’s growing collection of potholes, after all, has gained regional notoriety after decades of underfunding neighborhood road repairs that will now cost upward of $500 million just

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The second annual event’s theme of “Tacoma Rising,” also spotlighted the accomplishments of 2014 that included economic growth, increased graduation rates, frank discussions about race relations in America and the city’s 2025 visioning process that prompted thousands of citizen comments. Strickland also mentioned upcoming forums about what citizens want to do with the municipally owned Click Network now that it is 15 years old, a new veteran-focused internship program for people looking to stay in the area after ending their military service and President Barak Obama’s “My Brother’s

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The battle over the future of Point Ruston took a step forward earlier this week when the Tacoma City Council approved to accept a petition by the developers of the $1.2 billion project to annex into Tacoma City limits. The more than 82-acre residential and commercial development straddles the city limits between Tacoma and Ruston, a city of 749 people. The developers have long complained about Ruston officials hampering construction by holding up permits. City officials there have countered that aspects of the planned develop-

ment have changed since the concept was approved, and therefore, should undergo the city’s public review process. Point Ruston developers challenge that content with the argument that their changes since the site plan was approved a decade ago are not substantial enough to trigger a full review. They also say that since the site is a Superfund project, their plans only must gain federal approval. That interpretation of the environmental cleanup process raised eyebrows with federal cleanup officials. Point Ruston will ultimately include a Silver Cloud Hotel, two restaurants, a grocery store, about 100,000 square feet of commercial space and residential units for 3,000 people, four times the population of the City of Ruston. Point Ruston developers opted to float an annexation bid that would mean transferring 43 acres currently within the City of Ruston into the City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council approved on a 7-2 vote on Tuesday to continue talks on the issue. Councilwoman Lauren Walker and Deputy Mayor David Boe cast the no votes. Both supported the project and wanted construction to continue, but opposed the annexation out of concerns that the ramifications of an annexation bid involving a large metropolitan city and a much smaller suburban sibling hasn’t been

fully vetted. “I’m always looking for ways to bring people together without having a big hammer,” Walker said, noting that all sides have been frustrated with the delays. Council supporters of the annexation approved the petition as a way to continue the discussion about finding ways to keep construction work on a complex site moving toward completion. They noted that there has been more progress toward clearing the deadlock since the annexation petition was filed than in the previous six months. Keeping the discussion alive, therefore, seemed prudent. “I truly think there can be a win-win-win,” Councilmember Ryan Mello said. A shift would also require Ruston to OK the idea, something that city officials there oppose. The Ruston City Council will address the petition on Tuesday and is all but certain to oppose the idea. A rejection by Ruston would kill the plan unless a state law proposed by 27th District Representative Jake Fey changes the annexation rules. His legislative district includes Ruston as well much of Tacoma. Tacoma funded about $31 million in road and infrastructure improvements needed for the development through bonds that were expected to be repaid by revenue generated from the site, so the delay of construction puts a pinch on that repayment timeline.

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SANDOVAL’S STAR KEEPS RISING By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

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os Angeles is notorious for chewing young artists up and spitting them out, a reality that local R&B singer Rock Sandoval is all too familiar with. “It’s a really harsh industry down there,” the Spanaway native said, recalling his hard knocks in the City of Angels. “I was told that I would never be a singer. I was told I didn’t have the voice for it. But, deep down inside, I was a performer at heart. I knew how to perform, and I knew how to utilize what I had.” Sandoval will be the main attraction at Tacoma’s Swiss Tavern on Saturday night, and recently he recalled lessons he learned after he headed to L.A. with his girlfriend in 2003. There he attended the Musicians Institute, hitting various auditions and open mics in his spare time. “I was really insecure,” he said. “I wasn’t comfortable in my skin in L.A. So I had to learn really quick how to develop thick skin. I’ve been told no many, many times.” His persistence did lead to brief appearances on reality TV, though, on MTV’s “Score” with Ryan Cabrera, on P. Diddy’s “Making the Band” and as a top 50 finalist on Fox-TV’s “American Idol.” “Nobody voted for me except for Paula,” he said, recalling the latter. “Randy and Simon said ... I had a good voice, but I had no image.” In the end, though, dwindling finances took their toll. “I was broke. I was sleeping on couches. I had all my (things) in my car. That was not a low point because it really changed my mentality. I figured I just needed to lick my wounds and come home. I needed a support system, and my family is in Washington, so I just needed to reboot. I’m gonna go back to L.A., eventually. But right now I’m still just kind

of building.” Sandoval’s regional profile has steadily risen in recent years. Since 2010, he’s played a number of high-profile gigs, including opening slots at KUBE-FM’s (93.3) Summer Jam and on Ladies Night Out, an old-school R&B and package tour that has showcased the likes of Ginuwine, Donell Jones and Bell Biv Devoe. Locally, the shows have been held at Kent’s Showare Center. Last summer, the singer released “Throwback,” his full-length debut CD, which has been featured on KUBE’s Sunday Night Sound Sessions. Fans can download the disc on iTunes. On Saturday, though, he and his backing band, NSB, will come equipped with even newer tunes. Sandoval released his newest EP – the raunchy “50 Shades of Red” – in a limited 100-print run that sold out right before Valentine’s Day. He and Seattle producer Lawrence “Illoquint” Wilder have already started working on the follow-up, a disc that promises to forge a new direction in his wound. “I’ve been working with him for four years,” he said. “I feel like we’re a Timberlake and Timbaland collabo, man. We’ve got that kind of relationship. “I’m trying to get away from R&B. I’m really trying to do a little bit more of a universal sound, kind of like Pharrell is getting away from hip-hop and R&B,” he said. “You were kind of hearing hints of (the new sound) on the ‘Throwback’ album; the single was very Prince-ish with elements of live instrumentation.” Saturday’s show will kick off at 9 p.m. at The Swiss, which is located at 1904 S. Jefferson Ave. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance online at www. brownpapertickets.com. Learn more about Sandoval and listen to tunes at www.iamrockysandoval.com.

WEDDING OF THE DECADES

Fife History Museum exhibit shows glimpse of past traditions throughout the ages By Mairin Amdal Special to Tacoma Weekly

It seems that some of the most defining moments of our lives are dictated by tradition. Important events, like marriage, are often conducted through an endless list of customs people feel compelled to do, regardless if they know why. However, Fife History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Wedding of the Decades,” allows visitors to find the source of these traditions, and how they have evolved today. In conjunction to this exhibit is a mini exhibit called “Love and War,” which addresses couples being separated during WWII and not being able to tell their loved ones where they were or what they were doing due to censorship procedures they had to follow. Opened on Feb. 2, this large exhibit is located in the former home of Louis Dacca, a member

of the original Fife City Council. This farmland is now the site of Dacca Park, and the home has been renovated to serve as the history museum, where the exhibits change on a regular basis. Every exhibit features legitimate wedding dresses dating from the years 1890 to 2000. In addition to the dresses, each exhibit is partnered with the various pieces of that time period to paint a picture of the time period. The idea for the exhibit was sparked by a few wedding dresses that were from a previous collection at the exhibit. “I thought it would be an excellent idea to show the decades, show the evolving tradition of not only the wedding dresses over the decades but also the characteristics of the time periods they were in. It was something different,” said Jocelyn Goldschmidt, managing

director of the museum. “It was fun researching and now being able to display the origins of traditions we are now kind of blasé about nowadays.” Currently in the exhibit, which will be up for an estimated time of about a year, there are 21 donated dresses. Paired with pictures of the original owner, rare artifacts from the era and an informative exhibit panel, the observer will have a vivid experience. From the difference in materials, the necklines, and even the color of the dresses, the values and traditions of the time period can be ascertained. The dresses range from a handmade garment made from a parachute during WWII to a traditional Japanese kimono. Each dress has its own amazing story. Some dresses were made custom for the occasion, like a handmade veil made purely from beeswax, while other dresses reflect the

struggles and circumstances of the era in which they were made. In addition to the exhibits, which will be up for approximately a year, Fife History Museum will sponsor an opportunity to experience the wedding dresses on a whole different level. The Goodwill Golden Oldies Vintage Wedding Dress Fashion Show, an opportunity to touch and see more unique and rare wedding dresses from throughout the ages in a fun setting, will be on April 25 at 1 pm. Details will be forthcoming. To take an interesting glimpse into a past of traditions and culture, stop by the Fife History Museum, located at 2820 54th Ave. E., Fife, WA 98424. Free admission. For questions or concerns, contact the museum at (253) 896-4710, or fifehistorymuseum1957@ gmail.com.

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This dress was worn by Beverly Albert when she married Richard Walsh on Feb. 15, 1947 at All Saints Church in Puyallup. The gown is made from a silk parachute that her brother had brought home during WWII. When Beverly and Richard decided to get married, Beverly’s mother (Emma Albert, whose dress is also on display in the exhbit) made the dress for her out of the parachute. The Walsh’s two daughters each wore the dress during their own weddings.

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE CHEF INTERRUPTED Author Trevis Gleason will give a free book talk and signing on March 4, 7 p.m. at the Wheelock Library, 3722 N. 26th St. His book “Chef Interrupted: Discovering Life’s Second Course in Ireland with Multiple Sclerosis” is not a book about diagnosis or coming to grips with a “new normal.” It is a celebration of life and the indomitability of the human spirit, illustrating that lifelong dreams can still be realized with a bit of gritty determination, some serious planning, a positive attitude and the ability to laugh at yourself. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. For more information visit www.tacomalibrary.org or telephone the library at 253.292.2001 ext 1220.

TWO BRIDAL SHOWCASE Sunday, March 8 will mark the second

annual Bridal Showcase at the E nvi ro n m e n t a l Services Building. 9850 64th St. W. in University Place. The event is free to the public and will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. View the facility and meet with a variety of vendors that will put their touch on your special day. A variety of photographers, caterers, DJ’s, event planners, florists and more will be on site to help you finalize your wedding plans. Info: (253) 798-4141.

THREE YOUTH SYMPHONY On Sunday, March 1 at the Rialto Theater, the Tacoma Youth Symphony will perform Aaron Copland’s “Tenderland Suite,”

William Grant Still’s “Afro-American Symphony,” Alberto Ginastera’s “Estancia Dances and Duane Hulbert in Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Concert starts at 3 p.m. Info: www.BroadwayCenter.org.

FOUR POETRY OUT LOUD ArtsWA joins other state arts agencies in partnering with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation to support “Poetry Out Loud,” a poetry recitation competition that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance. By participating in the program, students master public speaking skills and build self-confidence, while also learning how to connect with and analyze literature in new ways. Each state hosts an annual competi-

tion, culminating in a national competition among the state winners. March 7, 1-5 p.m. at Theatre on the Square. Admission is free. Info: www.BroadwayCenter.org.

FIVE MITCH REEMS

On Saturday, Feb. 28 head out to Uncle Thurms Finger Lickin’ Ribs and Chicken (3709 S. G St.) and hear some sweet soul and jazz with an edge courtesy of the band TDQ – Ted Dortch on sax, Buck England on Hammond B3 and Mitch Reems on drums/vocals. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. and plays until 10:30.

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EQC CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR

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PHOTOS BY ERNEST JASMIN

LUNAR NEW YEAR. Singers Tuan Anh and Hoang Thuy Vy at the Emerald Queen. It’s a good thing music is the universal language because I don’t understand Vietnamese - not even a little bit. Still, the language barrier didn’t detract too much from the fun on Feb. 20, when I dropped by the Emerald Queen Casino for its free Lunar New Year concert (you know, even if I didn’t get any of headliner Tuan Anh’s jokes). Festivities kicked off with the smoky, cacophony of firecrackers in the parking lot and dragon dancers winding through the casino en route to its spacious I-5 showroom. “Dragon dancers symbolize prosperity and good luck,� Emerald Queen Players Relation Host Allen Van Every explained. Patrons were hoping for a bit of luck as they lined up for envelopes stuffed with prizes - up to $1,000. Then soon they were packing the dance floor as a series of Vietnamese pop singers took to the stage for a roundrobin style performance.

Their styles varied greatly from song to song: The band got the crowd warmed up with instrumentals “Wipeoutâ€? and “Hawaii Five-O,â€? especially good choices since they were in Ventures territory; Hoang Thuy Vy delivered a mix of ballads and rump-shaking techno; and TĂłc TiĂŞn shook the room with her booming vibrato before adding a little cha-cha spice into the mix. Tuan Anh closed things out, sporting a flamboyant look that fell somewhere between Little Richard and Liberace. Part of his set was in English and it included a cover of Lobo’s “I’d Love You to Want Me.â€? He got a little choked up after a bombastic ballad he sang about Vietnam; but he finished in full-on party mode, coming off stage to mingle and dance with fans as he delivered Haddaway’s ‘90s club classic, “What is Love?â€? (Hey, I know that one, too.) – Ernest Jasmin, Tacoma Weekly

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EQUESTRIAN BREW. “A Horse of Course II” is Sandie Hawkins’ painting done with coffee on paper. By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

Not all art has to be earth shattering. Most of the artwork made in this world is done by ordinary folks who manage to produce pretty pictures and personal scenes and decorative stuff that suit their own tastes. A select few have the talent and the gumption to earn a living at art, but most dabblers in paint and pigments and drawing media – those patrons of crafts and art supplies stores – are people from all walks of life that are just seeking to express their own ideas. The Rainier League of Arts is a group of professional and semiprofessional artists that came together in 1968 and have been operating ever since. Among the founding members was Fred Oldfield, the painter of Western scenes that are so popular at the Washington State Fair each year. This group of artists puts on exhibits and participates in festivals all over the area. Their juried members’ art show, called “For the Love of Art,” is currently on display in the halls of the Puyallup Activity Center (201 W. Pioneer near the post office). Rebecca Solverson of the Tacoma Arts Commission juried the exhibit. There are paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor as well as pictures done in color pencil. Using coffee on paper, artist Sandie Hawkins did a wonderful painting of a

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Now that local country fans are finally coming down from their Miranda Lambert buzz, they need to mark their calendars for May 16. That’s the day that Country Music Association entertainer and male vocalist of the year Luke Bryan will take over the Tacoma Dome with his Kick the Dust Up Tour. He’s coming off of a big year that has seen him top the charts in the U.S. and Canada with his “Crash My Partyâ€? album and be voted favorite male country artist at the People’s Choice Awards. Randy Houser and Dustin Lynch will add support in Tacoma with a start time of 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from $39.75 to $69.75; www.ticketmaster.com. And here are 10 more big shows coming up with more info available through Ticketmaster except where otherwise noted. • Jonny Lang: 8:30 p.m. March 20, Emerald Queen Casino, $30 to $70.

• Above and Beyond with 16 Bit Lolitas: 7 p.m., March 21, Tacoma Dome, $53. • Maroon 5 with Magic! And Rozzi Crane: 7:30 p.m. March 28, Tacoma Dome, $46.50 to $122. • Vicci Martinez: 7:30 p.m. April 18, Rialto Theater, $19 to $69; www.broadwaycenter.org. • New Kids on the Block with Nelly and TLC: 7 p.m. May 6, Tacoma Dome, $51.50 to $91.50 • “SNLâ€? alumni Dana Carvey, Kevin Nealon and Dennis Miller: 7:30 p.m. June 16, Tacoma Dome, $35.50 to $99.50 • Steely Dan with Elvis Costello: 7 p.m. July 9, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $36.50 to $132. • Imagine Dragons with Metric: 7 p.m. July 31, Tacoma Dome, $26.50 to $56.50 • Sam Smith: 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Gorge Amphitheatre, $38 to $68, on sale 10 a.m. Feb. 27. • Foo Fighters with Gary Clark, Jr.: 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Gorge Amphitheatre, George, $45 to $75.

‘THE MIRACLE WORKER’ Lakewood Playhouse stages astounding rendition of the life of Helen Keller By Mairin Amdal Special to Tacoma Weekly

“Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose – not the one you began with perhaps, but one you’ll be glad to remember.� – Anne Sullivan The incredible story of Helen Keller, a girl stricken with blindness and deafness, and her motivated teacher, Anne Sullivan, strengthened by hardship as a young girl, is the epitome of courage and determination. Despite Helen’s vicious and violent nature initially, Sullivan, also previously blind as a child, is able to miraculously teach Keller within a month to communicate through signing. Battling the doubt caused by Keller’s parents, her stubbornness, and her own struggles with her past, Sullivan is finally able to break through Keller’s barrier of sight and sound – with one word. Based on the cinematic production of “The Miracle Worker� by William Gibson, Lakewood Playhouse has taken on the task of portraying the story in an intimate light. The cast, working off of each other’s emotions, adds a dynamic feel to the story and depicts the true and tedious struggles of Keller. Thanks to stage designer James Venturini, the center stage is adorned with props to make the audience feel completely engaged in the performance. Some seats are on the stage, giving the actors no room to break character. Luckily, none of them did. Although all of the actors embodied their characters with avid understanding and emotion, the focus of the play was Liberty Evans-Agnew as Keller and Deya Ozburn as Sullivan. Both actresses did not shy away from the physical and emotional demands of their roles. While there was stage violence, the emotions portrayed during Keller’s mental breakthrough was much more engaging. Although the play was lengthy, the development between Sullivan’s and Keller’s relationship, which climaxes into an unbelievable breakthrough, makes the entire play worth it. “The Miracle Worker� continues at Lakewood Playhouse until March 15, each Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There is a pay-what-youcan actor’s benefit performance scheduled for March 5 at 8 p.m. For more information or reservations, call the box office at (253) 588-0042 or go online to www.lakewoodplayhouse.org.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 27 VIRTUOSO. Mancli Jamas will play the Rialto on Feb. 27. By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

Four guitar masters will unite to showcase dynamically different yet ultimately compatible playing styles on Friday, Feb. 27, when International Guitar Night takes over Broadway Center’s Rialto Theater. The tour was founded by Bay Area musician Brian Gore and will also feature fellow Californian Andrew York, Brazilian jazz master Diego Figueiredo and Iranian steel string prodigy, Maneli Jamal with a start time of 7:30 p.m. “The idea is to bring together some of the leading minds in acoustic guitar music and to create an opportunity for collaboration across genres and across techniques,” Broadway Center Education Manager Tony Gomez said. “It creates a really exciting and lush musical experience for everyone who’s there because not only do you have the sound of different guitar traditions and instruments being played in different ways, but you also just the energy of this conversation between musicians and between different genres.” Gore is known for being an innovator in the finger style technique. “That’s when you’re playing the guitar with your fingertips and fingernails as opposed to using the picks,” Gomez explained. “The thing that is also interesting about Brian’s work is that his guitar playing is so emotionally expressive. His experience with the guitar actually started out as a form of therapy for him, so he brings a lot of his own personal emotional dimensions to his playing.” Figueiredo – primarily known for playing in the bossa nova style – is among the most talented players in the world, having won several prestigious competitions, including the

Visa Prize for Brazilian Music and the Montreux Jazz Competition. “Brazilian music and American jazz are both cousins in the larger family of the music of the African diaspora, so there’s these kind of parallel traditions around improvisation and syncopation,” Gomez explained. “But the idea is that when American jazz connected in Brazil it was like two long-lost relatives finding each other, and that especially expressed itself in bossa nova, which literally means ‘new beat’ in Portuguese. … So Diego Figueiredo comes out of that tradition.” Gomez described Jamal as a rising star who lived in his native Iran, Belarus, Germany and the United States before settling in Canada. “Maneli’s grown up in a number of different countries and moved 20 times before he finished high school, essentially,” he said. “So for him I see the guitar as something where he’s expressing this life in transit. ... So it’s kind of like his voice, the piece that carries through all that change. Musically, he has really combined fresh innovation with incredible technical skill.” York is a member of the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and he will showcase a more classical approach to guitar playing. His discography includes 10 CDs with the LAGQ; “California Breeze,” a recording for Sony Japan; three solo CDs for the GSP label; and contributions to several compilations, including Rhino Records’ “Legends

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of Guitar.” A free workshop will also be held with the featured guitarists several hours before the show, at 1 p.m. at Ted Brown Music, 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. Participants will provide and intimate opportunity to learn about the guitarists’ creative process, enjoy special selections and join in conversation with the artists. Though the workshop is free, it is recommended that your register ahead of time through Ted Brown’s web site, www.tedbrownmusic.com. International Guitar Night 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 Rialto Theater, 901 Broadway $32-$55 www.broadwaycenter.org

ANNIE WRIGHT: Masterpiece Series presents “Kokopelli” (classical) 7:30 p.m., NC-$25, AA GIG SPOT: Reign of Sun, The Trespassers (alternative) 7 p.m., $6, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Nite Crew (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Tommy Castro (blues-rock) 8 p.m., $15-$17.50 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: The Petting Zu (rock) 8 p.m., AA MAXWELL’S: Lance Buller Trio (jazz) 7 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Shrews, Killer Ghost, Milk (indie-rock) 9 p.m., NC O’MALLEY’S: Kerplunk, Enema of the State (Green Day, Blink 182 covers) 9 p.m., NC RIALTO: International Guitar Night with Brian Gore, Andrew York, Diego Figueiredo and Maneli Jamal (acoustic, rock, jazz) 7:30 p.m., $32-$55, AA THE SWISS: Kry (rock covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: James Adomian (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $15, 18+ early show TREO’S – OLD TOWN: Champagne Sunday (folk, pop) 7 p.m., NC, AA UNCLE SAM’S: Led Zeppmen (Led Zeppelin tribute) 8 p.m. UPS – SCHNEEBECK HALL: Total Experience Gospel Choir (gospel) 8 p.m., NC, AA

SATURDAY, FEB. 28 NEW FRONTIER: Eliot Lipp, Michna (electronic) 9 p.m., $5

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 TACOMA COMEDY: Neil Hamburger (comedy) 8 p.m., $14, 18+

DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Sunday Sessions with Raymond Hayden and the Monsters in the Dark, Aradia (rock) 5 p.m., $10, AA NEW FRONTIER: 40 Grit (bluegrass jam) 3 p.m., NC RIALTO: Tacoma Youth Symphony presents “Rhapsody in Blue” (Great American Songbook) 3 p.m., $8-$19, AA THE SPAR: Paul Green & The Straight Shots (blues) 7 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Billy Hoffman and the All Star Band (classic rock) 8 p.m., NC UPS – SCHNEEBECK HALL: Back to the Future with Jooeun Pak (classical) 2 p.m., $10-$15, AA

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DAVE’S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC ANTIQUE SANDWICH CO.: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3, AA JAZZBONES: Ha Ha Tuesday with Adrian McCovey and host Ralph Porter (comedy) 8:30 p.m., $5 NEW FRONTIER: Open mic, 7 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Leanne Trevalyan (acoustic open mic) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Write @ 253 benefit show (comedy) 8 p.m., $10

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 B SHARP COFFEE: Kareem Kandi (jazz) 8 p.m., $5, AA CULTURA EVENT CENTER: Sports Lingerie Model Expo, 7 p.m., $20, 18+ DAVE’S OF MILTON: Tony Daniel, Lisa Curtis, Joe Luzzi (comedy) 8 p.m., $10; Powercell (rock jam) 10 p.m. DOYLE’S: Wet City Rockers (reggae) 9:30 p.m., NC GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Nite Crew (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Tommy Castro (blues-rock) 8 p.m., $15-$17.50 LOUIE G’S: The Sunshine Wall, Nothing Sounds Good, Negative Inside (rock) 8 p.m., AA METRONOME COFFEE: Jacob Acosta, Emily Peterson (singersongwriter) 8 p.m., $8, AA O’MALLEY’S: El Norte (rock) 9 p.m., NC PANTAGES: Tacoma Concert Band presents “Oscars, Classics & Cartoons” (theme music) 7:30 p.m., $18-$36, AA THE SPAR: Once Upon a Tuesday (Americana, blues, rock) 8 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Rocky Sandoval, Leezy (R&B, hip-hop) 8 p.m., $10 TACOMA COMEDY: James Adomian (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $15, 18+ early show

DAWSON’S: Linda Myers Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: One Love Wednesday (reggae) 9 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC: Open mic, 8 p.m., NC, AA STONEGATE: Dave Nichols’ Hump Day Jam, 8:30 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Comedy open mic, 8 p.m., NC, 18+ TOWER BAR & GRILL: Michelle Beaudry (jazz guitar) 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 TACOMA COMEDY: Jimmy Shubert (comedy) 8 p.m., $10

B SHARP COFFEE: Keith Henson Jazz Octet (jazz) 8 p.m., NC, AA CHARLEY’S: Blues jam with Richard Molina, 8 p.m., NC DAVE’S OF MILTON: Open jam, 8 p.m., NC DAWSON’S: Billy Shew Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Billy Stoops (open mic) 8 p.m., NC

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TW PICK: THE STEPHANIE PORTER QUINTET Sun., March 8, 5 p.m. Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE Jazz LIVE at Marine View continues its 2015 season with the Stephanie Porter Quintet. Stephanie Porter is a premier jazz vocalist who has truly made her mark on the Northwest scene. Musically inspired at an early age, she found herself mesmerized by music and the many layers of interpretations of songs by both instrumentalists and vocalists, moved particularly by jazz and its progression of energy combined with cool. Nick Morrison of KPLU 88.5 FM describes her as “a favorite not only among jazz listeners but among jazz artists as well.” Her latest CD “How Deep Is The Ocean,” garnered extensive airplay and international praise. Joining her at Marine View will be pianist Darin Clendenin, bassist Dan O’Brien, saxophonist Mike West and drummer Steve Yusen. Price: Admission free to all ages. Info: www.marineviewpc.org; (253) 229-9206 GHOSTS IN THE BALFOUR DOCK BUILDING Fri., Feb. 27, 7-9 p.m. Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St. Foss Waterway Seaport, in partnership with Tacoma’s School of the Arts and Live Paint, invites you to an evening of ghostly tales...at night, in the dark. Just a little bit spooky...and a whole lot of fun. Attendees must be at least 9 years old. Price: $5; family of four $16. Info: (253) 272-2750 THE COTTONWOOD CUTUPS Fri., Feb. 27, 8-11 p.m. B Sharp Coffee House, 706 Court C Tacoma’s own The Cottonwood

Cutups bring McDougall to town for a rowdy night of music. Guest Nate Dybevik will open. All ages welcome. Price: $5. Info: (253) 292-9969 INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT Fri., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway Annual musical event that brings together acoustic guitarists to perform their latest compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. Brian Gore will be joined by Californian Andrew York, Brazilian jazz master Diego Figueiredo and Iranian steel string prodigy, Maneli Jamal. Price: $32-$55, Info: (253) 591-5894

COLLECTION EDUCATION MONTH Sat., Feb. 28, 3 p.m. LeMay Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St. E. The LeMay restoration shop has moved to the Marymount campus and you’re invited to check it out. Learn about the vehicles the shop has restored in the past and ask questions about the restoration process and other restoration tips and tricks. Tom Towers, LeMay Restoration Shop foreman and master restorer, will be hosting this open house. Price: $15 suggested donation. Info: (253) 272-2336

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THE TDQ BAND Sat., Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Uncle Thurms, 3709 S G St. The TDQ band with Ted Dortch on sax, Buck England on Hammond B3 and Mitch Reems on drums/vocals (soul/jazz with an edge). NC, AA

AUDITIONS FOR PRODUCTION OF ‘ANON(YMOUS)’ Mon., March 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m. University of WashingtonTacoma, 1918 Pacific Ave. Try out for this collaborative production of “Anon(ymous)” by Naomi Iizuka, a beautiful, gritty, very contemporary re-telling of the “hero’s journey,” based upon Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Seeking a company of 11 preferably ethnically and age diverse actors, ideally at least some of whom play an instrument or sing. We are also seeking production team and crew members. Auditions are region-wide, but we are committed to including at least a handful of UWT students in the ensemble of 11, and hopefully on our technical/design production team. Price: Free. Info: (206) 291-8528

‘THE MIRACLE WORKER’ Sun., March 1, 2 p.m. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. S.W. Unable to speak, hear or see since childhood, young Helen Keller discovers how to survive and thrive in the world with the help of her faithful teacher Annie Sullivan. Price: $25; $22 military; $20 seniors (60+); $19

FOUND PHOTOGRAPHS Mon., March 2, 12-5 p.m. Tacoma Community College, 6501 S. 19th St. Local artists work with “found photos” in a new show that opens with the start of Winter Quarter. Some artists create paintings or sculptures inspired by vintage photos. Others mix images with artifacts. Some artists take on

JEWELRY MAKING: STEEL JEWELRY Sat., Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tacoma Metal Arts Center, 3833 6th Ave. In this class you will learn about different types of steel and ways to incorporate it into your jewelry pieces. Hot forge a bracelet, cold forge a simple and elegant chain and address the challenges particular to soldering steel by making a simple ring. Price: $85. Info: (253) 227-1694

social issues, others take the opportunity to explore family history. Price: Free. Info: (253) 566-5000 WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA Wed., March 4, 6 p.m. Harmon Brewery & Restaurant, 1938 Pacific Ave. Every Wednesday night try your best using the knowledge you have. Price: Free. Info: (253) 383-2739 WRY TOAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB Wed., March 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Charles Wright Academy, 7723 Chambers Creek Rd. W. Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learnby-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Price: Free. Info: (253) 460-4862 PLAY TO LEARN Thurs., March 5, 10-11:30 a.m. Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S.Tacoma Way Hosted by the Children’s Museum of Tacoma for children ages six and under and their adults, parents, grandparents, neighbors, family and friends. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities and a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjoy together. Price: Free. Info: (253) 383-3900 KITTREDGE GALLERY EXHIBIT Thurs., March 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. University of Puget Sound Kittredge Gallery, 1500 N. Warner St. Works by Makoto Fujimura and Puget Sound students studying art abroad in Germany. Price: Free. Info: (253) 879-3701

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ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) You may be feeling like you’ve been giving a lot and not getting a whole lot back or that your accomplishments are being overlooked. Put some of your own energy into congratulating yourself for all that you do. You have a streak of good luck this week. Focus on mixing things up – scenery, friends, living situations and state of mind are all good areas to bring about a change.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) Has your mind been wandering more than usual lately? Too many stressful situations with no solutions in sight bombarding you all at once can do that to a person. Find your inner peace in solitude and remembering who you are when no one’s looking and before the world changed you. Rid yourself of anything non-essential. It’s time for a rebirth.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) It’s time to break out of your winter doldrums and reserve some creative playtime. This will organically funnel into hard, get-it-done attitudes later in the week. Picking up forgotten projects that are half-finished and either completing them or ridding yourself of them is a grounded action for you. If it serves you, keep it. If it doesn’t, say farewell.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) You’re emotionally connected to helping out and working for the greater good this week. You will do whatever it takes (and I do mean anything) to get the job done for those you feel are kindred spirits. Take care not to fuss and fret over the details, though. Perfectionist attitudes will only lead to disappointment. Remembering what you are working toward is key.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) Your parents may need some help from you this week. It’s time to declutter and scour your space and/or your state of mind. Maybe it’s time for an epiphany: realize that no one owns you and that you are your own person. Attain what you want most by sheer force of will. You power to achieve is heightened at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Your life’s work is calling you. Circumstances demand that you step into the shoes of the authority figure to get whatever is needed done. The planets are giving you an added endowment of strength and perseverance, so use it wisely. You will bulldoze over anything that gets in your way. You’re on fire this week. Take care that others don’t get burned.

CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) You will be of great emotional service to someone. Your natural desire to nurture coupled with Friday’s full moon in Virgo will ramp up the desire to help those around you in need. Your fortitude increases exponentially to allow for others to lean on you as needed. Go to sleep at night knowing that you do all that you can do, and that is quite a lot.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) It may be time for a new job or career path for you. Staying too long in the same place leaves you feeling cranky and bored. New experiences abound when you focus on being health conscious. Going to the newest raw food restaurant, obtaining a gym membership or buying a juicer are all beneficial. Maybe try your hand at self-publishing or finally editing that novel.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) You’ll be getting a big push to wrap up those pesky details that are always weighing on your mind. This is the time for great mental acuity and activity, so take care that what’s on your mind is what’s good and what’s healthy for you. Recognize the difference between what you own and what owns you. You’ll never be tamed so easily.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Extreme circumstances spur you to help and volunteer your time. Communicating with a loved one takes precedence. The time for letting go of something or someone you’ve been holding onto for too long is now. Be it an old flame, the manuscript you’ll never finish writing, or an outdated ideal of the afterlife, it’s time to move on. Clear it out and enjoy your new free headspace.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) Feeling like you’ve been slacking off in the fitness and health department lately? The answer to that problem relies less in overcrowded gym memberships and more in getting yourself out into nature. Take a stroll through Five Mile Drive or ride your bike around Wapato Lake. The time is ripe to be healthy. Plant your garden and sow your seeds, quite literally.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) It might be time to put some of that good ol’ elbow grease into your interpersonal relationships. Those that you feel you can truly be yourself around, not just your partner, but friends and the like are what’s important right now. Spend some time reconnecting and remembering why those connections exist in the first place. Kick your feet up and enjoy the company.

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FOR THE MATTER OF: SANCHEZ, Lupe v. SANCHEZ, Julius CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-PO-2014-0177DV

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter.

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)©; or (2) four months after the dated of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non probate assets.

TO: JADE WARD In the Welfare of: T, Y. DOB: 11/06/2004 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-0068

YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Tuesday the 31st day of March 2015 at 3:00 p.m. for a Continued Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at 253-680-5585. DATE: this 17th day of February 2015.

YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an ADJUDICATION 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.

TO: Trelice Blue-Stallworth and Daquan Stallworth

You are summoned to appear for an ADJUDICATION Hearing on the 13TH day of APRIL, 2015 at 10:30AM

A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed on February 11, 2015

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

You are hereby summoned to appear for a 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.

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: Marjorie Morales and Jerry LaPlante Case Name: A-L., A.

Case Name: S., T. Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0015

You are summoned to appear in a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing on the 9th day of April, 2015 at 2:30 pm 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: Trelice Blue-Stallworth and Daquan Stallworth

Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0019 A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed on February 17, 2015 You are hereby summoned to appear for a 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 in a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing on the 9th day of April,2015 at 3:30 pm 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.

Case Name: S., D. Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0014 A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed on February 11, 2015 You are hereby summoned to appear for a 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 in a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing on the 9th day of April, 2015 at 1:30 pm 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.

MOVING SALE

Date of first publication February 13th 2015 Personal Representative: Carla J Skog Address: 1536 S Fernside Tacoma WA 98465-1305

David T. Bonfiglio, P.C., 4356 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, David T. Bonfiglio - 014964, Phone: (480) 970-0974, Fax: (480) 947-4345, david.bonfiglio@azbar,org, Attorney for Plaintiff In The Superior Court Of The State Of Arizona In And For The County Of Pinal The Allstate Corporation, a Delaware corporation, d/b/a Allstate Insurance Company Plaintiff, v. Valerie Marie Minton and John Doe Minton, husband and wife; Black & White partnerships 1-10; XYZ corporations 1-10 and L-N limited liability companies 1-10; John and Jane Does 1-10. Defendants. No. CV201402031 Summons Daniel A. Washburn The State Of Arizona To The Defendant(s): Valerie Marie Minton and John Doe Minton, 1669 E. Verona Street, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140. You Are Hereby Summoned and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this Court. If served within the State of Arizona, you shall appear and defend within 20 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If served out of the State of Arizona - whether by direct service, by registered or certified mail, or by publication - you shall appear and defend within 30 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you is complete, exclusive of the date of service. Where process is served upon the Arizona Director of Insurance as an insurer’s attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this state, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer or plead until expiration of 40 days after date of such service upon the Director. Service by registered or certified mail without the State of Arizona is complete 30 days after the date of filing the receipt and affidavit of service with the Court. Service by publication is complete 30 days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service upon the Arizona Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete 30 days after filing the Affidavit of compliance and return receipt or Officer’s Return. Rule of Civil Procedure 4, A.R.S. §§ 20-222, 28502, and 28-503. You Are Hereby Notified that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You Are Cautioned that in order to appear and defend, you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or response upon the Plaintiff’s attorney. Rules of Civil Procedure 10(1), A.R.S. § 12-311; Rules of Civil Procedure. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least five (5) days before your scheduled court date. Signed And Sealed this date Aug 26 2014 /s/ Chad A. Roche Clerk of the Court By /s/ Rebecca Padilla Deputy Clerk. Instructions For Obtaining Copy Of The Complaint To Whom It May Concern: A copy of the Pinal County Superior Court; Case No.: CV-201402031 may be obtained by contacting David T. Bonfiglio at 480-970-0974 or writing a letter requesting a copy to David T. Bonfiglio, P.C., 4356 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

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Beach Sandals $5

Many middle school students need your help with math homework and preparing for tests and quizzes in our after school program on Tuesdays at Baker Middle School. Be a part of their successful transition to high school by helping them with math now. Please contact Jenna Aynes at jaynes@tacoma.k12. wa.us or 253-571-5053 or Lori Ann Reeder lreeder@tacoma. k12.wa.us or 253-571-1139 for specifics.

PETS Need safe farms or barns for indoor/outdoor semi-feral cats. They are fixed, vaccinated and de-wormed. Ages 9 mo. & up. Leave message at (253) 203-4608

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

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In the Matter of the Estate of: HELEN AUGUSTA SKOG DOD 12-13-14 Deceased

TO: Julius Sanchez

ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE

NOTICES

Chain Saw Art: Ram $1,000

Maytag Frontload Washer $150

Whirlpool Gas Dryer $100

Dining Table and Chairs $300

Hutch $350

Shepherd’s Crook Pole. $10 Heavy Chain $20

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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.

MLS# 684398 $147,950

Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

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

11425 Madera Cir SW, Lakewood

Black Tie Finished yet, Comfortable & Casually Elegant. Named Most Beautiful home in its class. Controlled access, gated & walled community of Madera. The ultimate in seclusion yet near world class amenities. Stylish interiors, warm colors, kitchen that rivals Elle Décor magazine w/ marble, new custom cabinetry, professional appliances, woods & neutral colors, open concept living, flexible floor plan, bed/office on main floor, manicured grounds, unique spaces. Quality. Location. Style. Timeless.

MLS# 726788 $699,500

Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

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

4820 N Shirley St. Tacoma $439,000 Currently used as non conforming triplex. Over 1/2 acre! This classic home has views of the Sound & Olympic Mountains. Many upgrades yet original woodwork and charm. Main level has large kitchen with vaulted ceiling, skylights, 2 bedrooms & full bath. Upstairs & downstairs have been converted to separate units and could be easily converted back to a fabulous 4 bedroom home. OR subdivide (3 lots? -buyer to verify) Fully fenced yard with fruit trees, RV parking, detached garage/shop.

Mark Hulen 253.761.8888 Better Properties North Proctor mark@betterproperties.com

www.betterpropertiesnorthproctor.com 10519/10521 Mt. Tacoma DR SW Lakewood $439,000 Incredible opportunity to own a well maintained duplex plus an 1800+ sf shop/office! Just a few blocks from Pierce College and near shopping. 3 bedroom, 2 bath units with over 1200 sf each. Ideal for an owner/user, hobbyist, mechanic or a great place to store your cars, boats, equipment or? in the detached shop. Plenty of room to park your RV also. GSI does not include the full shop potential income, only the office portion. Only a short distance from historical Steilacoom and the waterfront!

Mark Hulen 253.761.8888 Better Properties North Proctor mark@betterproperties.com

www.betterpropertiesnorthproctor.com

3578 E F St. $105,000

HOMES

6027 S. Lawrence

5414 S Junett St., Tacoma

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

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

1116 N. Jackson $190,000

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

MLS# 658008 $229,000 Better Properties N. Proctor Pam (253) 691-0461

3 Bed, 1 3/4 Bath. 1,356 sq ft. Open floor plan & vaulted ceilings highlight this handsome rambler on a park-like corner lot in Artondale. Kitchen features an island, new smooth-top stove & convection oven, tile countertops & bay windows. Family room with fireplace is perfect for entertaining as is the large deck & fenced backyard. The master suite, one of three newly carpeted bedrooms, has French doors to the deck and a remodeled ¾ bathroom. 30-yr roof installed in 2005. 10 mins to schools, shopping, recreation & SR-16 MLS# 573155 $257,500 Debbie Houtz Better Properties 253-376-2280

3007 N. 19th Tacoma $399,000

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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)

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

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

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

16 N SALMON BEACH $349,000

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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. Ecofriendly yard with native plants and 2 car garage. Ideally located close to freeways, shopping...

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

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

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

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

MLS# 663155

$599,000

Sergio Hernandez (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.

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

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

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

Huge reduction

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

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