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DAFFODIL QUEEN’S CORONATION 2016 PRINCESS EMILY OLIVER OF SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICIALLY PROCLAIMED QUEEN

FOR THE SENECALS, EACH DAY OFFERS ANOTHER CRACK AT BEATING BREAST CANCER

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Oncologist Frank Senecal and his personal-trainer wife Mary, here with their dog Grace, combine forces to dedicate their lives helping people with cancer. By Larry LaRue larry@tacomaweekly.com

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QUEEN IS CROWNED. Emily Oliver of Spanaway Lake High

School won the crown at Coronation and will hold her title for the remainder of the 2016 Festival year. By Savannah Fry Special to Tacoma Weekly

week full of sunshine and warm spring weather preceded the 80th annual Daffodil Festival Coronation on April 3 at the Pantages Theater in downtown Tacoma. Queen’s Coronation is an annual celebration of the young women in the current year’s Daffodil Festival Royal Court, where the queen is chosen to serve as figurehead of the Festival and the Royal Court for the remainder of the Festival year.

Princess Shayla Chandler, from Fife High School, couldn’t contain her enthusiasm for the night’s events to get underway. “We’re all ready, we’re all excited!” For princess Tiauna Bill, from Chief Leschi High School, coronation was just more evidence in itself of all the work they have done since being crowned. “Coronation means that one of us 23 amazing princesses will become the queen, and that queen will be a solid representation of our servant hearts and the work that we do,” she said.

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NWIW GOES SILENT WHEN PORT ASKS FOR A TALK ABOUT LEASE

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methanol plant will learn if the Port of Tacoma will modify the company’s 30-year lease.

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FORUM ON PROPOSED BAG BAN REVEALS GROWING FRUSTRATIONS

“No amendment to extend the feasibility period is under development,” according to the Port of Tacoma. “No further action is expected until the commission holds a special public meeting scheduled April 25.” The three-phase lease between Port

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PLANT. At a commission meeting on April 25, backers of the proposed

to allow NWIW to work on community outreach and technical review. No company official spoke at the meeting, prompting Port commissioners to call for another meeting so company officials could state their case about why the extension is needed and how long it could be.

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Tacoma residents made good use of a formal platform to butt heads over the city’s proposed ban on plastic bags at a public forum on March 29. The event, held at the Tacoma Public Library’s downtown location, was an opportunity for citizens to review the draft ordinance and discuss its implications in a personal context, and drew a vocal crowd with a clear split in opinion. “I’m very tired of seeing Tacoma considered a last place to be able to get with these things,” said Seamus Mahoney, part of the roughly half of attendees who supported the ban. Tacoma is one of the few remaining cities in the Puget Sound region that haven’t instituted some sort of ban or restriction on singleuse plastic bags in grocery stores, and the tug-of-war between different interest groups and between government and residents has heated up in the city in recent months. “My concern is government overreach,” said Mark Conelly, a north Tacoma resident, echoing growing concern from the opposition about the actions of a city council that seems

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University Place Mayor Javier Figueroa wants to wait and see what happens during the “pause” for a proposed methanol plant on the Tacoma tideflats before he calls for a council study session on the possible regional impacts the plant might have. “I decided that we need to wait to see more information on the table,” he said. We still don’t know what route it is going to take in terms of comment.” He is not the only one waiting for more information, and the clock is ticking. Port of Tacoma Commissioners won’t get their questions answered about why the besieged Northwest Innovation Works methanol conversion plant wants an extension of a “feasibility period” phase of the lease, or even how long of an extension the China-backed company wants. Company officials aren’t talking. They reportedly don’t have time to state their case before the vote on April 25. The Port held a study session on March 30 regarding the concept of an extension

Frank Senecal met Mary when he was a medical resident in a Seattle hospital and she was a nurse there. He thought she was beautiful, admired her passion for the job and her love of patients. She had a boyfriend, another on emergency back up and wasn’t all that impressed with Senecal. “Finally, one day he asked me out again and I thought, 'I might as well get this over with' and we went to dinner,” Mary said. “We stayed up talking until 4 a.m.” Six months later, they were married. That was 1982, and the Senecals almost never stay up talking until 4 a.m. That’s when they get up, now. Senecal is one of the Northwest’s most respected doctors of oncology and hematology. He’s headed the oncology department at St. Joseph’s Hospital, maintained

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POTHOLE OF THE WEEK

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

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Bulletin Board CITY LANDSCAPES ALONG BRAZILL STREET The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department have begun work to replace the rocks along Earnest Brazill Street, adjacent to the Tacoma Public Library parking lot. The new landscape design will include a mix of grasses, trees, shrubs and some rocks to create a beautiful streetscape in the public right of way. The project is anticipated to be completed by April 8. The landscaping is part of the City’s commitment to beautify the area after placing rocks last summer in an effort to improve public health and safety in the public space. COMMUNITY MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS COUNTY FACILITIES Want to learn more about possible facility solutions that Pierce County is exploring? Residents can attend community meetings during April to hear about a concept under consideration that may provide improved facilities for some County employees, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and South Sound 911. At the meetings, representatives from the three agencies will preview the concept proposal and residents can ask questions. “While this is still just a concept in the due diligence phase, we believe this will prove to be an innovative solution with many benefits to all three partner organizations, as well as the communities we serve,” said Rick Talbert, County Councilmember and Tacoma Pierce-County Health Department Board member. The meetings are scheduled for the following dates and times: • Monday, April 11 at Cottesmore of Life Care in Gig Harbor (2909 14th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor), 6-7 p.m. • Monday, April 18 at Pierce County Environmental Services Building (9850 64th St. W. in University Place), 7-8 p.m. • Thursday, April 21 at Lakewood City Hall (6000 Main St. SW in Lakewood), 7-8 p.m. Speakers from Pierce County, the Health Department and South Sound 911 will discuss the building concept, timing, funding and other details. The proposed concept includes razing the existing Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and the Sound View buildings, as well as the old Puget Sound Hospital. Pierce County would purchase an existing building at 3615 Pacific Avenue to house the Health Department and Pierce County’s Community Connections group. The Health Department would be a tenant in the Countyowned facility. Once the Health Department has relocated, South Sound 911 would build a new office on the vacant land to combine its employees currently working in five separate locations. The highlights of the concept under consideration are: • The County would eliminate a costly lease; • The Health Department would vacate a building in need of significant upgrades and repairs and remain in a location familiar and convenient to its customers and clients; • South Sound 911 would be able to move forward and build a new public safety communications center; • Some complementary work of the Health Department and Community Connections would better serve its customers; and • The community would no longer have to deal with the crime associated with the abandoned hospital. If the concept moves forward, the proposed project would eventually face a Pierce County Council vote. More information about the concept may be found at www.piercecountywa.org/hcb.

CHICK-FIL-A CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY, DONATES TO MARY BRIDGE The Chick-fil-A restaurant at 38th and Steele streets is celebrating one year with an anniversary party on Saturday, April 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Cheney Baseball Stadium. Chick-fil-A food and birthday cake will be provided at the event, and guests will be able to enjoy music, carnival games, face-painting, a petting zoo, a balloon artist and more. The Chick-fil-A “Eat Mor Chikin” Cow and Baby Cow will be making appearances at the celebration, and guests will also have the chance to win prizes. Admission is $5 and guests can purchase tickets at Chick-fil-A at 38th and Steele. Once inside, all food and activities are free. One hundred percent of ticket sales will benefit Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma. “Our Chick-fil-A team is thankful for the support the people of Tacoma have given us since we opened,” said Lynnae Schneller, franchise Operator of the Chick-fil-A at 38th & Steele. “We look forward to celebrating with our community while benefitting a terrific cause.” LIFE CENTER SETS OUT TO FEED 100,000 IN HAITI After a bustling Easter celebration, a local congregation is inviting the community to give back this weekend. Life Center Church launched its “Meals for Haiti” campaign on April 2-3, with a goal of providing 100,000 meals for impoverished children in Haiti. Life Center is partnering with Mission of Hope, a nonprofit organization that serves Haiti – where two out of three people live on less than $2 a day. Standing before a packed house of worshippers on Easter Sunday, Pastor Dean Curry extended an invitation to help pack meals for 100,000 children in desperate need. “These are lives that are in severe need of food, shelter, clean water, and a chance for a future,” explains campaign-coordinator Alexis Donnelly. “Jesus calls us to care for the poor, the widows, and the orphans. Serving in Haiti gives us the chance to show the love of Jesus by meeting real needs for our brothers and sisters.” More information can be found at http://lifecentertacoma.com/events.

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CALLING ALL LOCAL FILMMAKERS The Grand Cinema’s annual Filmmaker Competition is just around the corner. Thirty-one teams have 72 hours to create a short film lasting no longer than 253 seconds starting on Thursday, April 21 at the kick-off event in The Grand’s lower lobby. There are only a few spaces left, and registration is available exclusively at the box office of The Grand at 606 S. Fawcett Ave. Registration is $40 per team, offering teams four tickets

to the screening party plus chances to win several cash prizes. All completed films will screen at the 253 Short Film Party to compete for the $500 Jury Award and Audience Choice Award and the opportunity to screen their work at the Northwest Film Forum’s Local Sightings Film Festival. Individual filmmakers, actors, and stylists are also encouraged to join us at the challenge kick off on April 21 to network and see if teams need additional support in their various roles of expertise. Find more details about this year’s competition online at www.grandcinema.com/253-short-film-competition.

ADVISOR EXPLAINS CHANGES TO SOCIAL SECURITY Delayed Retirement Credits. Restricted Application. File and Suspend. Earnings Test. For those close to retirement who are unschooled in the Social Security system, it’s best to get a qualified consultant for help maximizing lifetime Social Security income before selecting a claim option, says Mark Stimpson of Mark A. Stimpson Inc., a Federal Way insurance and financial advisor professional who specializes in retirement and tax planning. Stimpson has 40 years of experience and is an NSSA Advisor certified by the National Social Security Association, a nonprofit dedicated to Social Security education. Folks who reached age 62 by the end of 2015 are still permitted to file a Restricted Application at their Full Retirement Age says Stimpson. “For people who were not age 62 by the end of 2015, the Restricted Application is no longer available.” Stimpson says taking Social Security too early, or not coordinating spousal benefits can result in a married couple losing up to $100,000 in lifetime benefits. Last November, President Obama signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, which increases the federal debt limit while it phases out two powerful and popular Social Security claim strategies – Claim and Suspend and Restricted Application. These strategies help couples maximize their benefits by coordinating spousal benefits. These are the single largest changes to the Social Security Citizens Freedom to Work Act of 2000, which first enabled most of the File and Suspend and Restricted Application strategies that are being removed by the current budget agreement, says Stimpson. A married couple can still wait until the age 70 and earn the maximum Delayed Retirement Credits (DRCs) on each spouse’s individual benefits. By waiting to age 70 to collect, monthly benefits grow eight percent per year, or 32 percent in total by age 70. This increase is permanent. “If you have longevity in the family, your health prognosis is good and you have adequate income to live on until age 70, this is part of the strategy to maximize Social Security earnings,” says Stimpson. The File and Suspend strategy allows for the payment of spousal benefits while the wage earner suspends his or her own benefits. Thus, a wife could collect a spousal benefit while the husband’s benefits have been suspended. Of course, the husband’s benefits will grow eight percent per year. Both of these strategies are only available upon reaching Full Retirement Age, which is age 66 for folks born between 1943 and 1954. The Restricted Application strategy allows a spouse to collect a spousal benefit without touching his or her own benefit. Thus a husband could file a Restricted Application to collect a spousal benefit, allowing his benefit to grow eight percent per year to age 70. Folks reaching their full retirement age by April 30, 2016 may still file and suspend their benefit to allow for the payment of spousal or children’s benefits off of their record. The deadline to actually file and suspend is April 29, 2016. Baby boomers still need to review the coordination of benefits between a husband and wife to determine the best time to take worker and spousal benefits, says Stimpson. Even with the changes, folks should not ignore the coordination of spousal benefits, says Stimpson. Higherincome earners might consider taking benefits prior to age 70 to allow for the payment of spousal or children’s benefits earlier. “A professional advisor can help individuals with their unique situations,” Stimpson says. Lastly, he urges future retirees not to forget that Social Security may be a joint lifetime benefit. “Do not make this decision lightly,” says Stimpson For more information about Social Security claim changes in the Tacoma area, contact Stimpson at markastimpson@hotmail.com or (253) 217-4726, ext. 5. The NSSA Advisor program is taught by Premier Social Security Consulting of Cincinnati, which educates professional advisors across the nation on the Social Security program. Premier awards NSSA Advisor accreditation to advisors who take the course and pass an assessment. For information about the NSSA Advisor certificate program, go to www.nationalsocialsecurityassociation.com. BLINN TO RUN FOR PIERCE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Municipal Court Judge Grant Blinn has announced that he will run for Department 8 of the Pierce County Superior Court, which is being vacated by Superior Court Judge Brian Tollefson. Tollefson has served the people of Pierce County since 1989 and recently announced his retirement. Blinn has been endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans, judges, community leaders and attorneys from every field of practice. Blinn is currently the Municipal Court judge for Lakewood, University Place, Steilacoom and DuPont. Prior to taking the bench, Blinn served over 17 years as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney handling child abuse, domestic violence and homicide cases. He was a member of the Tacoma Police Department’s Child Abduction Response Team and was named “Deputy Prosecuting Attorney of the Year” by the Pierce County Sheriff ’s Department in 2009. He served on the Board of Trustees for the TacomaPierce County Bar Association in 2012 and 2013. He earned his law degree from Seattle University School of Law when it was still located in Tacoma. As part of his public safety background, Blinn was an elected Fire Commissioner for the University Place Fire Department and West Pierce Fire and Rescue, and served on the South Sound 911 Policy Board. He is active in Clover Park Rotary and has served as an advisory board member of the Boys and Girls Club. He also has an extensive record of volunteer service in the community. Blinn and his wife, Katie, have been married for over 18 years. They live in University Place and have three children in elementary school. When he is not at work, Grant enjoys backpacking and fishing with his family, and Cub Scouts with his son. see more bulletin boArd items on PAGe A3

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HUNT iS ON FOR bURGLARY ANd id THEFT SUSPECT By David Rose

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The hunt is on in Pierce County for accused burglary and identity theft suspect Sarah Isakson. She is accused of using credit cards taken from a woman’s purse that was stolen out of her garage on 148th DAVID ROSE Street East in the Orting area on Feb. 21. Detectives say the 30-year-old Isakson was seen on surveillance cameras at stores in the Bonney Lake area on the same day as the burglary making $2,500 worth of purchases with four of the victim’s cards. "We really want to get her caught. We know she's not acting alone, but when we disrupt these rings of people that are doing multiple types of property crime, it takes a big dent out of crime because they're doing it on a daily basis to supply a drug habit or to get cash for any other purposes,” said Det. Ed Troyer. Lakewood Police say Isakson was also stopped by loss prevention officers at Walmart on Bridgeport Way West after she

hid cosmetics in her chest pocket. Pierce County Prosecutors have charged her with burglary in the second degree, theft in the third degree, identity theft in the second degree and possession of stolen property in the second degree. Isakson is white, 5 feet, 9 inches tall, 160 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you know where deputies can

Bulletin Board COUNTY OFFERS RESOURCES FOR EARLY STAGE MEMORY LOSS Individuals and families dealing with memory loss or facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s are typically filled with anxiety, fear and confusion. It’s a time when the sky can seem to be falling in. But there is hope, there are resources and there are people who can help. Pierce County Community Connections Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) is hosting “Oh My Gosh – Now What?” a six-part series of discussions for families and individuals. The series will be led by Kris Sawyers-Dowling and Jessica Gerrard, two case managers with Aging and Disability Resources who specialize in providing practical help to families coping with memory loss. The focus will be on the initial journey of memory loss through Alzheimer’s and other Dementias and covers the warning signs and symptoms, managing behaviors, the disease progress, legal concerns, financial issues and local resources. The schedule for “Oh My Gosh – Now What?” is: • April 11 – “What is Dementia? What are the warning signs?” • April 25 – “How does the disease progress? What should I expect?” • May 9 – “How do I start the conversation? How do I cope with

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the shock?” • May 23 – “What are the typical moods and behaviors? How do I manage them?” • June 6 – “How do I pay for care? What are the legal things I should do? • June 20 – “Where can I turn for help? What are the resources I can rely on?” All sessions will be held Monday evenings from 6-7 p.m. at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr. SW in Lakewood. Sessions are free and open to all. People can attend any or all of the discussions. No RSVP is required. “Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States,” said Aaron Van Valkenburg, manager of Aging and Disability Resources. “It is also the only cause of death in the top ten in America that cannot be prevented or slowed. Most families notice subtle behavior changes that lead to doctor visits that lead to a formal diagnosis. This series is especially for families at the beginning stage of the journey or who simply want to be better informed.” For additional information about the series call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at (253) 798-4600.

find her, Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County will pay you a cash reward of up to $1,000. Call the hot line anonymously at 1 (800) 222-TIPS. This is one of the cases featured this weekend on “Washington’s Most Wanted” Friday night at 11 p.m. on Q13 FOX and Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. on JOEtv and 10:30 p.m. on Q13 FOX.

JURY CONVICTS KILLER IN 2006 COLD-CASE MURDER A jury convicted Brandon Lee Farmer, 30, on April 1 of murder in the first degree for the 2006 shooting death of Velma Tirado, 45. In 2014, Tacoma Police Department cold-case detectives received a tip that led to Farmer’s arrest. Farmer is scheduled to be sentenced on April 14 at 1:30 p.m. in room 411 of the County-City Building in Tacoma. “Another success story for justice from our coldcase project,” said Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. “Collaboration between the Tacoma Police Department, Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, and our office has resulted in several convictions with more to come.” On Aug. 27, 2006, Farmer and his friend, Dusty Titus, picked up Tirado, who was working as a prostitute in downtown Tacoma. They drove to a nearby alley, where Tirado performed oral sex on Farmer in the front seat of the vehicle. At some point, Farmer and Tirado transitioned to the open doorway of the truck. When they finished the sex act, Farmer drew a revolver and shot Tirado in the head. Farmer and Titus fled the scene. No suspects were identified in the initial investigation and the case was referred to the Tacoma Police Department’s Cold Case Unit. In October 2014, TPD Detective Gene Miller received a phone call from investigators in California. Titus told them he was the driver of the truck involved in Tirado’s murder. Miller and FBI Special Agent Terry Postma interviewed Titus, who identified Farmer as the shooter. Farmer then admitted to Miller that he was present during the murder. Farmer was extradited back to Washington from West Virginia, where he was in custody on unrelated charges.

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Miss Thick and Thin Mobile bouTique LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR CHASES HER DREAM OF PROVIDING AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FASHIONS TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE PUGET SOUND IN TACOMA’S FIRST MOBILE FASHION BOUTIQUE.

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Tacoma native Lovetta Porchia is the founder of Tacoma’s first mobile clothing store, Miss Thick and Thin Mobile Boutique. Opened in August 2015, Miss Thick and Thin Mobile Boutique is a family-run business that first started with a storefront in Lakewood. Porchia heard repeatedly from her customers that the location was too far or not in an ideal and accessible location. From hearing these comments time after time, the idea of a mobile boutique was born. Porchia decided the fashion truck was the way to go because having the burdens of a brick-and-mortar storefront limited her business in accessibility for customers, but also because of the overhead of rent, utilities and other expenses that come with a storefront. Lowering these expenses through making a one time purchase of the truck and then having her brother-in-law help build and design the inside of the mobile boutique has made it possible for Porchia to offer affordable fashions to customers all across the Puget Sound. Porchia’s sisters Toni Walker and Michelle Redic have helped her in the creation of this unique retail clothing business as well. Porchia’s business is not only a unique venture in the mobile aspect but also that Miss Thick and Thin Mobile Boutique caters to plus-size fashions. “The style of the clothes I sell are new age,” Porchia said. “I chose to make my boutique for plus-size women because I saw that other plus-size stores didn’t really

have a lot of different styles of clothing to choose from. I wanted to change that through the opening of Miss Thick and Thin Mobile Boutique to keep my clients in style with all that is new and fresh in fashion.” Porchia has always had a passion for clothing and styling the wardrobe of others and now she is able to provide stylish clothing to customers all across the Puget Sound in her mobile store. Miss Thick and Thin Mobile Boutique is a seasonal boutique and opened April 2 at Bob’s BBQ Pit at 911 S. 11th St. Miss Thick and Thin Mobile Boutique is the perfect place to shop for local fashionistas who are looking for an unique and easily accessible shopping experience with a fashion forward guide like Porchia. If you are interested in shopping at Miss Thick and Thin Mobile Boutique but unable to make it to a location where Porchia is, you can book a party for yourself and five or more of your closest friends and she will bring the mobile boutique to you along with cheese and wine to have a shopping party – a fun service that allows shoppers to enjoy good company, fun fashions, great personal styling from Porchia and some tasty treats in a convenient location for the clients. To book a shopping party at Miss Thick and Thin Mobile Boutique, contact Porchia on her Facebook page. The boutique embodies the dream of pursing your passion while also providing a great service for Tacomans and locals around the entire Puget Sound. “I am passionate about my fashion

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of Tacoma and NWIW was first signed in 2014. The first â&#x20AC;&#x153;feasibility periodâ&#x20AC;? phase was set to span 18 months so the company could do environmental reviews and gain permits for what would be the largest natural gas-tomethanol plant in the world. The $3.4 billion plant would then ship the methanol to China to make plastic as a way to control that countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth of coal-fired power plants. The company already received one extension and is now asking for another. NWIW pays $8,000 a month in rent for the 125-acre site on the tideflats during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;feasibility periodâ&#x20AC;? that ends May 1. Those payments jump to $270,000 a month under the current lease because the plant would enter the â&#x20AC;&#x153;construction phase,â&#x20AC;? although no actual building would be allowed to start since the company hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even started the environmental process that was supposed to have already been done by now. The company even called for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pauseâ&#x20AC;? to the process to determine what environmental issues a study would address in February, citing community outcry about the high level of power and water the facility would use as well as the impacts to public safety and the environment that a gas plant would have on the region. The plant would use 10.4 million gallons of water a day. The community outreach to answer questions, and praise the benefits the plant would bring, have so far included a promotional video that included embarrassed and apologetic public officials promoting a project they told critics they were neutral about, missed meetings and less-than-responsive answers to community questions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This kind of rank incompetence makes you wonder how serious they really are,â&#x20AC;? said Eric de Place, policy director of the progressive environmental research nonprofit Sightline. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just seem to step on a rake over and over again.â&#x20AC;? The outrage drew thousands of public comments as well as formal letters of opposition from a growing number of government agencies and environmental groups such as the Puyallup Tribe, Federal Way, Des Moines, Normandy Park and other governments and environmental groups such as the Green River Coalition and Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition. Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 27th District Sen. Jeannie Darneille has raised statewide concerns as well. Citizens have launched two Tacoma-only initiative drives to call for a public vote for high water use permits in efforts to kill the proposed plant at the ballot box.

Initiative 6 would be on the November ballot if the effort gathers enough signatures, while Charter Amendment 5 could be on the ballot in 2017. The initiative calls for a public vote, but could be overturned by a majority vote of the City Council after two years, which is how the city charter is currently written. Amendment 5 would change the charter so that an override could only come by a vote of the people. Signatures for both are being gathered now. Amendment 5 needs 5,559 signatures. Initiative 6 requires 3,160 signatures. Petition backers hope to collect all the signatures for Initiative 6 and Amendment 5 by June 15. Signature gathering is currently going on for Amendment 5, which has a final deadline of Sept. 1. Absent are any answers from NWIW about environmental impacts, environmental groups and activists are reviewing the environmental review of another plant the company is proposing for Kalama, which would be about half of the size as Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The more they dive into that study, the more questions they have. Ponder one environmental impact, for example. The company says the plant is needed to fight global warming since alternatives would create more greenhouse gases to feed the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demand for plastics. And the plant would bring 1,000 family-wage jobs to the area while its being build and 260 jobs when it beings operation. But here is the rub. The Tacoma refinery plant would require more electricity than what Tacoma Public Utility could readily supply â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enough power for 320,000 homes. That would mean TPU would have to buy power on the open market wholesale. That could affect rates for everyone. But the added demand could mean a coal-fueled plant in Centralia, that is shutting down production, and set to close in 10 years, could step up production or even continue operations after 2025. That would mean that a coal-fired plant in the region would fuel a plant in Tacoma to keep China from increasingly using coal plants that pollute its air. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that is totally possible. No one has really talked about that,â&#x20AC;? said de Place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then the project doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look so â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;green,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; does it?â&#x20AC;? Efforts to seek comment about plans on how TPU would provide power to the methanol facility were not successful. But those plans would be outlined in the environmental review process if it continues. So here we are two years after the lease was signed and construction was set to start, yet the review hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even started because of delays by NWIW. And company officials now want an extension for an unknown time, for unknown reasons, because they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet their own deadlines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The longer this goes on, the worse it gets,â&#x20AC;? de Place said.

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RemembeR, They know whaT They aRe Doing Back in 2014, Northwest Innovation Works entered into a 30-year lease with the Port of Tacoma with plans to build and operate a natural gas-tomethanol plant at the port-owned site of the former Kaiser Aluminum plant along the Blair Waterway. The Chinese-backed company had first planned to have done all of the environmental reviews and permit filings to actually start construction this summer of what would be the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest methanol plant. But one milestone came and went, so company officials filed for an extension of its lower-rent feasibility period to allow more time for environmental review and permits. Little work toward that process actually happened. The company pays just $8,000 a month during the feasibility period, an amount that will jump to $270,000 a month May 1 without an extension or lease revision. NWIW hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even said how long it would like the extension to run. Remember, they know what they are doing, so we should all relax. Information is forthcoming. Then public hearings filled to beyond capacity time and again as people raised significant and substantial concerns regarding a potentially explosive plant being located at essentially sea level, in a lahar zone, along an earthquake fault and with potentially thousands of residents and tideflat workers in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;blast zone.â&#x20AC;? Remember, they know what they are doing, so we should all relax. Information is forthcoming. Then concerned citizens raised questions about the environmental impacts caused by the huge amount of water and power the plant would use and what â&#x20AC;&#x153;proprietary blendâ&#x20AC;? of chemicals would flow into our waterways just to make methanol so that it could be shipped to China to make plastic. Remember, they know what they are doing, so we should all relax. Information is forthcoming. NWIW then called for a pause in the process that would simply determine what issues would be studied in any environmental review because of citizen and governmental outrage against those plans. The formal call for a pause was a one-line sentence sent from an iPhone that contained a typo. Remember, they know what they are doing, so we should all relax. Information is forthcoming. Just disregard that the rather extensive environmental review and permitting process was supposed to be finished by now. And it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even started. Company officials were planning a community outreach effort to provide the thousands of people with raised eyebrows, and often raised fists, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;facts,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;scienceâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;transparencyâ&#x20AC;? during this undefined-length-of-time pause. What the company has actually provided was silence and missteps that included release of a video where â&#x20AC;&#x153;neutral and impartialâ&#x20AC;? elected officials praise the glories of the international partnership behind the plant. Emails to NWIW either go unanswered or responded to by mysterious, unnamed â&#x20AC;&#x153;mediaâ&#x20AC;? email accounts. Remember, they know what they are doing, so we should all relax. Information is forthcoming. A community forum about methanol involved a company-backed specialist who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t or wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t answer basic questions about the impacts the plant would cause. A Port of Tacoma study session last month on the extension of its low-rate rent so it can regroup drew citizens on short notice. No company officials even attended to explain why they need an extension and how long one would be needed. Remember, they know what they are doing, so we should all relax. Information is forthcoming. The waiting needs to end. The Port of Tacoma should not give the company any concessions, let alone concessions without any answers. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions and inactions caused the lag of the environmental review process. Citizens played by the rules. The port commission played by the rules. It upheld its side of the lease. NWIW must do likewise. Its officials signed a lease that called for a lease rate jump to kick in at the end of the month. They stumbled and stumbled and stalled and called for a pause. Maybe paying a quarter of a million dollars a month will prompt the response time for answers. With a $3.4 billion project on the line, NWIW can afford it or just walk away to pollute some other regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water. We prefer the latter, but could stomach the former until the proposed plant dies under the weight of protests, lawsuits and environmental scrutiny that further discussions would most certainly bring. Remember, they know what they are doing, so we should all relax. Information is forthcoming. It is possible that a company that has never built a thing, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t manage a calendar, and makes public relations gaffs time and again can responsibly and safely build and operate a facility that has never been constructed before. Remember, they know what they are doing, so we should all relax. Information is forthcoming.

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chinA: bRoken Rice bowLS, StifLed voiceS By Mel Gurtov

Amidst the economic downturn in China, two developments that are not â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the human interestâ&#x20AC;? stand out: rising unemployment among workers in state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and repression of criticism of the party-state leadership. China, no different from any other large country, has a multitude of domestic problems, but those two are especially worrisome in that they have the potential for significant unrest. And for the Chinese leadership, social instability always raises red flags. Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakneck economic expansion has finally slowed, as it surely had to after so many years of double-digit growth. During that span, the leadership has largely delivered on increasing income, alleviating poverty, opening overseas markets, allowing people to get rich, and widening the circle of private enterprise. But at the same time, these dramatic changes in post-Mao economy have also produced large-scale official corruption at every level of government, widening household income gaps, worsening of air and water quality, a huge influx of rural people into cities, and reduced employment opportunity for educated young people. In the economic reform era, SOEs have been a weak link â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often too big to fail, but also too expensive to keep subsidizing. Now that official thinking has turned to a version of supply-side economics, steel and coal SOEs are a prime target. Overproduction is being met by substantial layoffs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; estimates run anywhere from 2 to 3 million workers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and reduced or withheld wages. Other inefficient, debt-burdened SOEs may face new restrictions on their activities, though closing them down is as much a political as an economic issue. Strikes and labor protests

are already accelerating; in 2015 they reportedly doubled (to around 2,700) compared with 2014, leading the government to actions designed to disrupt labor organizing. Simultaneously, Xi Jinping has also further concentrated power in his hands and spread his words and image far and wide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so much so that some people believe he is styling himself after Chairman Mao, whose cult of personality dominated Chinese politics for more than a quarter century. Elevating the great leader has been accompanied by a crackdown on lawyers and journalists, jailing or house arrest of prominent online critics, censorship of newspaper articles deemed offensive to the party leaders, and warnings about embracing Western ideas. Xi recently paid a personal visit to the three major state-run news outlets to insure conformity with the party line. As the China Times intoned, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is necessary for the media to restore public trust in the party.â&#x20AC;? The two trends are closely connected in that the legitimacy and longevity of the party-state depend above all on maintaining social stability â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wei wen. As Deng Xiaoping said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;stability overrides everything.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The stability maintenance regime is Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hybrid approach to suppress undesirable elements in the social order,â&#x20AC;? Dali Yang has written. But wei wen can be risky when the economy is being deregulated, as the strikes and protests show. Cracking down on critics of the regime on charges such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;provoking troubleâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;illegal contentâ&#x20AC;? makes a mockery of the official commitment to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;rule of lawâ&#x20AC;? and raises fears of a return to the era of â&#x20AC;&#x153;democratic dictatorship.â&#x20AC;? And if high-profile people with well-connected backers are among the victims of a

crackdown, party leaders could find themselves in a serious predicament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where there is oppression, there is resistance,â&#x20AC;? Mao once said. And so there has been, though not of the sort that threatens regime stability. A prominent financial newspaper, Caixin, publicized the fact that one of its articles had been censored. When a real estate tycoon with millions of followers of his blog came under party assault for his sharp criticism of the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authoritarianism, and had his blog account expunged, a number of prominent journalists and scholars jumped to his aid. An employee of Xinhua, the official news agency, wrote a letter protesting that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freedom of expression has been violated to an extreme degree.â&#x20AC;? The letter got plenty of attention online before the authorities, of course, took it down. Xi Jinpingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evident effort to build his reputation as a no-nonsense leader may win applause in foreign affairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as the tough line he has taken on the South China Sea dispute â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but at home it seems destined to meet with a rising backlash. Chinese politics isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t freewheeling like Taiwanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but neither is it the tightly controlled society of Chairman Mao. Workers and professionals alike have more room than ever before to express their discontent. While â&#x20AC;&#x153;forbidden zonesâ&#x20AC;? remain and party apparatchiks function as usual, China is now a wired society, and everything from ordinary complaints to mass protests can go ballistic in an instant. China is a long way from falling apart; but enforcing â&#x20AC;&#x153;stabilityâ&#x20AC;? is likely to prove increasingly difficult. Mel Gurtov, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University and blogs at In the Human Interest.

Letter to the Editor

The meThanol planT is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DeaTh by a ThousanD CuTsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dear Editor, The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest methanol plant is being proposed for the Tacoma tideflats. It was sized to use all of our available water and all our available electricity. It also uses all of our available clean air. The plant had to be modified because they could not stay under the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards. This required using more electricity instead of fossil fuel for their process. This switched the GHG emissions out to the generating plants at other locations that burn natural gas or coal. It spread higher emissions around the state and region instead of concentrating them all here. The reason that this is important is that not only is there a methanol plant being built here in Tacoma, but two more are planned â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for Kalama, Wash. and St. Helens, Ore. Individually these plants are designed not to exceed the environmental regulations, but they will use up to the allowable emissions at each site. This spreads the emissions around the region even more. The cumulative impact has not been examined. If you were to look at all the new sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by the methanol plants, the list is quite long. It is not only the three methanol plants. The generating plants that are required for the large electrical demand also need to be included. These generating plants, which burn natural gas and coal, will generate large amounts of GHG. The last source, which is mostly forgotten, is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;frackingâ&#x20AC;? wells. These fracking wells will provide the natural gas for both the methanol plant and the generating plants. These fracking wells leak natural gas, which is

primarily methane. Methane is 86 times more harmful than CO2 for global warming and even small leaks become more meaningful than some of the emissions from combustion. The combination of all these GHG sources gives a much different view than just looking at one new plant by itself. This combination is the actual total that is created by the methanol plants and what they should be held accountable for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Death by a Thousand Cutsâ&#x20AC;? was an Imperial Chinese form of torture. It also refers to a business that fails over time due to the accumulation of small mistakes or the failure of a plan as a result of a cumulative chain of events. Our region is getting cut multiple times. No single cut is fatal, but the cumulative total will have a drastic effect. It is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;share the pain planâ&#x20AC;? at all the sites impacted. (The methanol plants, the power plants and the fracking wells.) Tacoma will get the largest cut, but everyone in the region will get to share the pollution spewing from the many other sites. I hope it is not a slow death by a thousand cuts. Steven Storms Tacoma, WA Note about the author. Steven Storms has a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) and was a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). He had nearly 40 years experience working in heavy industry with a good portion in the energy and environmental fields. He retired as the Project Director of Process Evaluation. He is also past Chairman of the Puget Sound chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).

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Produce. Sterino Farms Produce Market opened its doors on April 1, allowing shoppers to purchase a wide variety of fruits and veggies. The selection of

fruits at the Produce Market includes items that may not be available at local grocery stores, like Tayberries, a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry, seen here. By Derek Shuck derek@tacomaweekly.com

Sterino Farms has been a mainstay of the Tacoma-Fife-Puyallup area for nearly 100 years, and on April 1 the market doors opened once more for another season of fresh farm products at this unique produce market. Sterino Farms gives customers the opportunity to buy produce that was pulled right from the garden that same morning. “There’s nothing fresher than having lettuce that was cut that morning and on the dinner plate that night,” Sterino Farms employee Tom Robin said. The history of the farm began in 1923, when founder Michael Sterino purchased 15

acres in Fife to grow raspberries, blackberries and pie cherries. In 1974, his grandson, Jack Sterino, purchased 20 acres of farmland across the street from the original land after the construction of Interstate 5. Eventually, the farm grew by more than 100 acres, establishing a popular fruit stand that didn’t close its doors until 2006. In the early 90s the business relocated to its current Puyallup location, 6116 52nd St. E., covering 35 acres of land. Today, Jack Sterino works with his son Jake to continue the family business into its fourth generation. In addition to these personal-sized veggies, Sterino’s also stocks local markets from Canada to Portland. Produce is collected in the morning to be delivered to stores up and down the coast by

the afternoon. “We feature local products like Puyallup valley jams, honey pies from Covington and ice cream from Tillamook. Once we get going throughout the year, we grow heads of red and leaf green lettuce, pumpkins, squash, zucchini, cabbage, celery, red cabbage, an array of berries, raspberries, gold berries gooseberries, fennel and corn, beans, things like that,” Robin said. The wealth of experience at the farm has given way to a system that allows fresh produce to be harvested daily, something that has helped the farm to thrive for nearly a century. “One of our mottos is ‘field fresh,’ and there’s nothing fresher than what [Sterino’s] has been doing for 100 years,” Robin said. Robin is confident that even if visitors have

never bought farm fresh food before, not only will they be amazed at the selection at the Sterino Market but they will also be blown away at money they will save. “They’ll be amazed at the prices,” Robin said. With such a wide selection, Robin ensures there will be employees to help shoppers navigate the produce selection process while Sterino Farm will remain open through the spring, summer and fall. Expect to see plenty of pumpkins in October and Christmas trees in December before the market closes its doors again for the winter. Sterino Farms Produce Market is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Visit sterinofarms.com or call (253) 9228945 for more information.

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PUYALLUP TRIBAL IMPACT Supporting the Economic Growth of Our Community

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

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

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

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

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

SUPPORT FOR OUR NATIVE COMMUNITY

As a method of preventing substance abuse, the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority organized a drum-making gathering outside the Tribal Youth and Community Center. The drum is a sacred instrument that brings people together and offers a connection spiritually, and a connection with Native culture and identity. “Drum Assisted Therapy” research has shown that drumming improves mental health and spirituality and is beneficial in treating substance abuse disorders. The drum symbolizes the heartbeat of the Mother, and the songs that are sung with drumming are sacred and relate to Native American ancestry, stories and traditions. Even the drum itself offers a connection to the spirit of the animal and the cedar used to create the drum.

To the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the word “community” means more than its own membership circle. With more than 4,800 Puyallup tribal members locally and across the country, and an Indian population of over 24,000 in the tri-county area, the Puyallup Tribe takes great pride in continuing its ancestral ways by caring for Native American people across the board. HEALTHCARE Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) has seen many accomplishments this past year. Below are just a few of the top news stories of 2015. New Construction/Remodel. It was a year of major renovation as PTHA added a two-story, 10,000-square-foot wing to the Takopid building and remodeled existing departments. Community Health moved into its new space both upstairs and down. Pediatrics added six additional exam rooms. Referral Services, Patient Benefits, Patient Accounts, Security and Member Services all moved into their new spaces. And Medical saw a huge improvement with expanded exam room space. Self-rooming. An exciting change at PTHA was the start of self-rooming, where patients now checkin and receive instructions on locating their specific exam room. This process eliminates waiting room time, provides easier access to services and better care as the health services come to the patients. Pharmacy. PTHA has been working over the past few years on improvements in pharmacy workflow. Wait time is now averaging less than two and a half

minutes for medication pick up. Medical School Residency Program. This program has first, second, and third-year medical school student residents. The residency has allowed PTHA to expand capacity, offering primary care physicians to many patients that were previously urgent care only. The addition of Osteopathic manipulation has been a huge success. The residency has allowed growth in the capacity for obstetrical (OB) care at PTHA. In the past year, PTHA has not referred out one OB patient due to capacity issues. Events. Puyallup tribal members enjoyed days dedicated specifically for them during School Days, Healthy Ways and the four Honoring Our Elders days throughout the year. Mental Health Month was celebrated in May at Cheney Stadium as the Puyallup Tribe community enjoyed a Tacoma Rainiers game and participated in a Guinness Book of World Records attempt to bring awareness to mental health. Treatment Center alumni celebrated recovery during the annual Alumni Picnic at Chief Leschi School. ELDERS Elder care is a top priority for the Tribe, with nearly $5.2 million spent last year on elder care services. The Tribe’s beautiful House of Respect Elders Center – a $13 million facility opened in 2009 – stands as testament to the Puyallups’ deeply held reverence for their elder membership. The center, located on a historically significant site above the Puyallup River, offers a variety of health and recreational options for Puyallup elders over 45 years old.

YOUTH The Tribe works to proactively instill positive values in its young members as early as possible through several important means: s Puyallup Tribal Community Center – This 34,000square-foot-facility includes a 15,000-square-foot gymnasium and other areas for youth activities. The facility also accommodates gatherings for meetings, weddings, funerals and cultural activities. The Tribe partners with Junior Achievement to offer financial education to the youth which is now held at the Tribal Community Center for two weeks during the summer. s Chief Leschi Schools – Providing a Nativefocused academic environment for children in prekindergarten through high school, Chief Leschi Schools serves Native American students from more than 60 different tribes with current enrollment of approximately 1,030 students. As one of the largest Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools constructed in the nation, the 200,000square-foot school is intended to be a model for Native American programs around the country. s Grandview Early Learning Center – During 2014, Grandview Early Learning Center served 137 families and 243 children, providing quality and culturally appropriate early childhood care for Native children in the community. Education opportunities within the Tribe don’t stop there. For its members seeking higher education after high school, or their general equivalency degree (GED), the Puyallup Tribe ensures that funding is available for tuition assistance, books, tutoring and more. HOUSING The Puyallup Tribe and the Puyallup Nation Housing Authority (PNHA) strive to provide safe, sanitary, and comfortable homes for Puyallup tribal members, their families, and other Native Americans living in the Puyallup Nation’s service area. During 2014, the Puyallup Tribe spent over $3 million providing housing assistance to more than 150 households. The recently completed Longhouse project in Tacoma added a total of 20 new tribally owned and operated units and have operated at full occupancy from their completion. During 2014, the Housing Authority served 147 individuals. After a couple of years, during which there was a freeze on Section-8 vouchers, the Housing Authority began issuing vouchers again in 2014 and has the funding in place to issue and sustain 40 households. The Puyallup Nation Housing Authority has a total of 37 single-family homes that are being purchased or rented; 70 apartment units; and eight duplex units. All units are kept fully occupied and few vacancies occurred during 2014.

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

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Princess Tiauna also emphasized that these kinds of relationships and experiences wouldn’t be possible without the support of the communities they serve. “The experiences that have led up to the queen’s selection are filled with not only moments that we’ve impacted Pierce County, but the moments that Pierce County has opened our eyes, and allowed us to have experiences that we wouldn’t have had, if we weren’t on the Royal Court.” This is the second year this prestigious event has taken place at the Pantages Theater, just a stone’s throw away from the Tacoma Parade route. This grand venue and historical Tacoma landmark is just another demarcation of the significant ties the Daffodil Festival has to the Pierce County community, with many notable community and civic leaders in attendance. Many daffodilians, the supporters and members of the Daffodil Festival, were seated in the audience and were easily identified by their yellow jackets. A large number of Royalty alumnae were present as well, seated in a cheering section right next to where this year’s Royalty sat in the brief time they didn’t spend on stage. However, for Princess Lillie Williams, from Stadium High School, the most important people in the audience weren’t any of those noted and notable groups in attendance. “I think I am most

excited to see my family at coronation,” she said, “because they will see the growth that I have gained from Daffodil.” “They see me every day, and life goes on, but for them to see me in a new light, and how much I have developed as an individual, is something I’m really excited to show them!” Coronation’s host of the past several years, KING 5 News’ Chris Egan, was not able to attend this year due to his coverage of the Husky Women’s Basketball game; however, Jamie Gregory, Major Gifts Officer for the Wesley Home Foundation, was able to step in, alongside past Daffodil Princess and President of Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce Shelly Schlumpf, to fill the emcee positions. Speeches given by the Princesses, each no longer than one minute in length, were oriented around this year’s Festival theme of “Fun in the Sun,” chosen by Festival President Debbie Wood. Many discussed charitable projects they had been a part of – ranging from summer camp counseling, to mission trips – and reflected on how warmth can be spread with a smile and service, rather than just the Spring weather. For Princess Jessica Nguyen, from Henry Foss High School, her speech was so important to her that she decided to change it. “I wanted it to come straight from the heart of who I am as a princess,” she said. “I wanted it to be about what I love and what I’ve grown to love: being a part of Daffodil.” Each princess then answered the impromptu question of how her

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to be bent on passing the ban despite weak public support. After months of surveys and deliberation, the reviewed ordinance will be presented to the City Council's Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee on April 27, but a number of Tacomans are worried that the committee will proceed with its own agenda regardless of public response to its action. Phil Rozenski, Policy Chair of the American Progressive Bag Alliance, touched on this in a statement, saying “It would be very insulting to Tacoma citizens if the city council surveyed their constituents, found out they were clearly against this proposal, and then completely ignored them.” Johnson, sales manager and co-owner of "Poly" Bag, L.L.C, a packaging supply store serving the Tacoma area, agrees. “The city council has a responsibility to follow the will of the people,” he said. “That’s what they’re there for.” Johnson has been a consistent voice of opposition to the ordinance, speaking with city council at length about the plan, and he raised the issue of inefficiency as a key point against it. “We’re worried about our water. If you have reusable bags and you’re washing them frequently, guess where all that additional detergent and phosphates and wastewater goes? Right into the watershed and right into Commencement Bay. If you’re against the methanol plant, you definitely don’t want a bag ban in the city.” Johnson, who pointedly professed to having been an “addition to Tacoma’s tax revenue pool for 35 years,” suggested that the city’s environmental goals are noble, but that a bag ban is a misguided way to achieve them. “With education and with stronger litter laws, and actually making it hurt like they say they do, we can address this issue without hurting our small businesses and our most vulnerable low- and fixed-income residents,” he said. “We can come together to find a better solution than this. Bag the ban.” Other opponents were less in favor of the sort of compromise Johnson is in favor of; a few suggested that the ordinance had the effect of a small group of people forcing residents to modify their behavior for a goal that might have negligible impact. City Council member Ryan Mello criticized this sort of thinking in a statement he made regarding the ban as a whole, saying “This is a classic example of our single-use, throw-away society, with very little regard for the impact to natural resources and external costs.” He also stated his intent to “help bend the curve of a throw-away society and reduce our

solid waste and recycling costs,” sharing the sentiment of many of the ban’s proponents. “You’re using something that’s literally going to be around forever – because it doesn’t biodegrade,” said Mahoney, “once, twice, three times if you’re an amazing reuser.” Skyler McVaugh agreed, saying that the small change in behavior is a small price to pay in the face of environmental disaster. “Let’s be completely honest, it’s not that much money,” he said, referring to the five cent cost that stores would be forced to charge customers who wished to buy paper bags at the point of purchase, either because they had forgotten their reusable bags or because they lacked any in the first place. McVaugh is the chapter treasurer for Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit that works to protect and preserve the oceans and beaches. “When it comes down to it, I think we should all feel happy that we can afford that five cents increase in order to protect the environment,” The overall impression, even among opponents, was one of agreement with the intended larger purpose of the ordinance, but not with its methods. “I’m totally in support of the spirit of this ordinance, of the intent of the Sustainability Committee,” said Phyllis Harrison, “and I think everybody basically wants a clean environment.” Harrison has a long and storied account with the city, and now co-owns The Art Stop and LeRoy Jewellers downtown. “I think this has been rolled out with very little input from the public, the approach to implementation seems to be very punitive. I think we need to find a better way to make it happen.” “I think the way to implement this is to bring stakeholders around the table,” she said. Contributing to the controversy and confusion is a seemingly untouched divide between actual public opinion and its perception by the City Council. Although a recent survey showed that only 48 percent of respondents were in favor and 42 percent were against the proposal, Christine Cooley, Chair of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission, argues that recent surveys conducted at public library sites demonstrated a different number: 83 percent were in favor of the city outlawing plastic bags. All of this informal polling has done little to change staunch opinions, and hasn’t increased confidence in the city government’s ability to handle the issue to democratic standards. As resident Cheryl Kopec suggests, it may be time to crystallize the public’s opinion and take a more official approach to the research. “Why don’t we have a vote of the citizens of Tacoma and see what the citizens really want?” she said. “Put it on the ballot.”

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his own practice and was one of the 2008 founders of the South Sound Care Foundation. Mary remains an oncology nurse, working full time in her husband’s practice until the children began arriving with regularity. Once the couple had their fifth child, Mary cut back at work – to two days a week. That’s the way the Senecals roll. They don’t shed responsibilities, they add them. Ten years ago, Mary went back to school to become a personal trainer and now works out of the Morgan Family YMCA. Among the classes she holds there is one for cancer patients. And on Friday, she has a breast cancer survivor support group. “We started in 2005, originally with 15 women. It's more a support group than a class, and over the years we've lost three members, added others,” she said. “We've learned without faith, this is all there is. The women in the group have stayed strong together.” Senecal, meanwhile, is on the frontlines of an innovative cancer study now 2 ½ years in. Funded by the University of Washington and other groups and grants, it involves the biopsy of different areas of the body from volunteer patients. “Those biopsies are then DNAanalyzed, and we look for genetic alterations,” Senecal said. “We’re looking for the Achilles heel of cancer, and if we find it, we can try to block its growth.” As important as the testing is, perhaps the more impressive aspect is that hundreds of oncologists around the world participate in the study. “We put the information we have on the Cloud so experts around the world can see it. Someone in Finland may see something and realize he's dealt with something similar and reach out to us,” Senecal said. Since late 2013, 14 women have taken part in the research, all of them Stage 4 breast cancer patients. They volunteer without false hope. “They’ve all been aware that we weren't likely to be able to cure them. Many of them have had their lives extended without losing quality of life,” Senecal said. “There's a lot of altruism in this from their perspective. They take part in hope that what we learn may help someone

else later.” The study has contained the most difficult aspect of Senecal’s career – death. Options for cancer treatments have grown since he began practicing in Tacoma in 1985. Some cancers can are cured with regularity. Many are not. Senecal’s work with breast cancer patients is proof enough. “When a patient begins to fail and I know there's nothing else I can do, it's time to help them plan the end of life. There are a lot of tears – sometimes I'll have formed close relationships with them,” he said. “You can beat yourself up, second-guess everything you tried or didn't try. Most times, it's the patient who allows you to heal – their gratitude, their grace. That and my faith get me through. “People with faith are more at peace with death. No particular denomination, but faith in God.” Senecal’s relationship with patients can be unique. “One day I came home and he’d shaved his head,” Mary said. “I shaved my head to feel what so many of my patients felt, and I just decided not to let it grow back. Now, I don't know if it would,” Senecal said. Hair wouldn’t have time to grow on Senecal. His day begins at 4 a.m. with a visit to the YMCA to work out. From 5:30 to 9 a.m., he’s in meetings and conference calls, either for his practice or the CARE study. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Senecal sees patients. If he’s lucky, he’s in bed before 9 p.m. so he can start over the next morning. Leisure time? “Frank likes to read,” Mary said, laughing. “He’s always reading some magazine …” The Senecal household is now down to one son, a cat and dog, and they plan on downsizing this spring. In May, they’re expecting their first grandson. He’ll have to hit the ground running to keep up with grandpa. “I’m healthy and trying to balance being an older doctor with wisdom to share, with overstaying my welcome,” Senecal said. “I’d like to work until I’m 70.” If he does, so will his wife. “I’m nothing without Mary,” he said. Know someone with a good story to tell? Tell Larry about it at larry@tacomaweekly.com

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SAFE! (top) Pacific Lutheran junior Thalen

Masada hits the dirt to score a run on a Linfield wild-pitch. PLU would need it as they ended up winning 5-4. (bottom) Sophomore pitcher Marissa Miller continues her excellent season. The Puyallup native has racked up an 8-5 record and 2.24 ERA in 112.2 innings pitched, with 60 strikeouts.

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pparently there have been reports of loud booms around the Tacoma area recently. While most locals are used to the thunderous noises that often come from the direction of Joint Base LewisMcChord, there’s a pretty good chance the sound has been emanating from the cozy confines of our own Cheney Stadium this week. With the Tacoma Rainiers season about to kick off, the crack of the bat and the pop of baseball in a leather glove will quickly become one of the favorite sounds in the area until the boys of summer wrap up the season in early September. Like many baseball fans, it’s hard to get out to as many games as one would really like. There have been many late summers where I have found myself lamenting my procrastination, having missed so many games early in the season that I’ve tried to squeeze in just about every home ballgame left on the schedule. Frankly, it’s nearly an impossible task, but luckily the Rainiers stack enough games in the calendar that a fan should have ample opportunity to take in a few, a dozen or even several dozen games before the season ends. Minus the possibility of some rainouts, the Rainiers will host 72 games this season at Cheney Stadium. Here is hoping that this season more closely resembles last u See RAINIERS / page A15

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DIAMOND TIME. (top) Watching players take bat-

ting practice is pretty close to being a kid in a candy store. (mid-left) Second basemen Ed Lucas joined Tacoma after having a solid 2015 season with the Round Rock Express where he hit .316. (mid-right) After spending spring training in Peoria, AZ, several Rainiers showed up to workouts with stocking hats, to protect them against the frigid 54 degree Tacoma temperatures. (bottom-left) Shortstop Chris Taylor returns to Tacoma to try and fine-tune his swing, and get back to the Mariners. (bottom-right) Catcher Mike Zunino takes some cuts. When the big catcher connects with the ball, it sounds like nothing else around Cheney Stadium.

With just eight games remaining on the regular season schedule, the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes are doing their best to stay in the hunt for a Northwest Conference playoff berth following a four-game split at home against rival Linfield on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday April 3. The Lutes now sit in third place with an 11-9 NWC mark, and 19-11 overall. The top four teams in the NWC standings advance to the league tournament for a shot at an NCAA Division III tournament spot. If the final stretch of games is anything like the first two-thirds of the season, PLU fans should buckle up for a roller coaster ride with these sluggers. The Lutes have won as many as eight games in a row this season, while also stringing together a run of four losses. The last 10 games have seen PLU win one and then lose one. Needless to say expect the unexpected. In the first game of the series, the Lutes had fallen behind 4-2 before getting back into the game in the bottom of the fourth inning. A walk by Becca Sorensen was followed an RBI hit by Emily McConnell, bringing home Sorensen and closing the score to 4-3. Two innings later, Sorensen was at it again, tagging a double and working her way to third base on a ground out by Thalen Masada. McConnell went to work again, slapping a single up the middle and bringing Sorensen home to tie the game. The Wildcats looked to rally in the seventh inning, loading the bases with just one out. However, Marissa Miller had found her groove within the pitcher’s circle and forced two Linfield groundouts and the threat was ended. Deadlocked at 4-4, the game moved into the eighth inning and it would end quickly. With two outs already on the scoreboard, and no runners on base, Nichole Schroeder pounded a low 3-1 pitch over the left field wall for her fifth homerun of the season, giving the Lutes a thrilling 4-3 walk-off win. The Wildcats would claim revenge in the second game, controlling the flow from beginning to end with a 7-0 victory. The teams would meet again for another doubleheader the following afternoon. To open game three of the series, Miller was a force to be reckoned with as she pitched her ninth complete game of the season, leading Pacific Lutheran to a 10-2 win in six innings after giving up just five hits to Linfield. The offense made it easy on Miller early as the Lutes knocked in five runs in the first inning, while a total of seven players registered hits in the contest. Game four swung the Wildcats’ way as the Lutes were stung by three costly errors in the top of the seventh inning and Linfield broke a 3-3 stalemate to push one run across home plate. PLU was unable to answer in the bottom of the seventh and both teams would have to settle for a split on the weekend. Linfield remains second in the NWC standings with a 10-8 league mark, but have played two fewer games than the Lutes

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SPORTSWATCH

RAINIERS WELCOME 17 NEW FACES WITH 2016 TRIPLE-A ROSTER The Tacoma Rainiers today announced their 2016 Opening Day roster ahead of the club’s season-opener this Thursday, Apr. 7 against the Albuquerque Isotopes. Outfielder Boog Powell headlines a 25-man roster comprised of eight returning players and 17 newcomers. Powell, ranked as the No. 9 prospect in the Mariners organization by Baseball America, makes his Tacoma debut after coming to Seattle as part of a six-player trade from Tampa Bay in early November 2015. Through 61 games with Double-A Montgomery last season, Powell hit .328 with 13 extra base hits and 22 RBI, earning a Southern League Mid-Season All-Star selection. Joining Powell in the Cheney Stadium outfield this summer is Stefen Romero, who hit his way into the Rainiers record books in 2015. Romero’s 37 doubles with Tacoma last season were the eighth most in a single campaign in franchise history, while his 79 RBI moved him into 15th place on Tacoma’s career leaderboard. Daniel Robertson and Dario Pizzano round out the Rainiers Opening Day outfield group. Robertson hit .265 in 60 games with Pacific Coast League rival Salt Lake in 2015, while Pizzano makes his Triple-A debut in his fifth professional season. Left-handed pitcher James Paxton’s Major League experience anchors the Rainiers starting rotation, having recorded 30 starts with Seattle over the last three years. The former fourth-round pick put together a 3.90 ERA in 13 starts with the Mariners last year while striking out 7.5 batters per nine innings pitched. He is flanked by right-hander and Redmond, Washington native Adrian Sampson, who closed out 2015 with seven starts for the Rainiers. Right-handers Cody Martin and Joe Wieland will also slot into Tacoma’s starting rotation. Both Wieland and Martin sport sub-3.60 career minor league ERAs over 235 combined appearances and an assortment of Major League Among those making their Triple-A debut is lefthanded pitcher Paul Fry, who was named the Mariners Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Year in 2015 after combining to go 4-5 with nine saves and a 2.03 ERA in 50 games The Rainiers pitching staff is completed by righthanders Jonathan Aro, Casey Coleman, Justin De Fratus, Mayckol Guaipe, Steve Johnson, Blake Parker, and Donn Roach, along with left-hander David Rollins. Five of the six infielders on the Rainiers Opening Day roster have combined for 644 games of Major League experience, led by 232 games from Mike Baxter. PCL regular Efren Navarro has spent all or parts of the last five years with Salt Lake, hitting .316 with 199 extra base hits and 307 RBI. Shawn O’Malley and Chris Taylor return to the Rainiers infield in 2016 and are joined by Ed Lucas and Triple-A rookie Tyler Smith. O’Malley and Taylor both hit over .295 for Tacoma last season while combining for 71 RBI and 36 stolen bases. Behind the plate the Rainiers will be represented by catchers Mike Zunino and Steven Lerud. In limited action with Tacoma last year, Zunino hit .317 with three home runs and eight RBI. Lerud notched time in 60 games with Triple-A Syracuse in 2015, driving in 23 runs while throwing out 32.7 percent of attempted base stealers. The 2016 Tacoma Rainiers Opening Day roster can be seen in action at Cheney Stadium this Thursday, Apr. 7 as the club opens a four-game series with the Albuquerque Isotopes. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. All tickets, group outings, and suite packages for the team’s 2016 campaign are available for purchase in-person at the Cheney Stadium Box Office, online at www. tacomarainiers.com, or over the phone at (253) 722-2027. The most up-to-date news and notes about the Rainiers throughout the season can be found by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) and liking the team on Facebook.

lineup in Cruz, 2B Robinson Cano, and 3B Kyle Seager. Their rotation featured American League Cy Young Award runner-up Felix Hernandez, as well as Hisashi Iwakuma, who himself was only one year removed from finishing third in Cy Young balloting. Surrounding their core of all-stars were several young players oozing with breakout potential. Brad Miller, with his rare combination of power and speed at the shortstop position was seen as a future star. Mike Zunino already possessed elite defensive skills behind the plate, and flashed plus power with 22 home runs in 2014, the most by a catcher in a single season in franchise history. In the rotation, Taijuan Walker and James Paxton looked prime to reach their ace potential. The bullpen, led by closer Fernando Rodney, had been the best in baseball the year prior, giving manager Lloyd McClendon ample options in the late innings. Steamer, one of the most accurate baseball projection systems, protected the Mariners to finish behind only the Boston Red Sox in the American League. However, once the season began, the cracks began to show. Miller, Walker and Paxton were unable to take the projected step forward. Zunino took a step backward, batting a cringe-worthy .176 before being demoted to Triple-A Tacoma. The bullpen that had been such a weapon the year prior began to crumble. Even the allstar core wasn’t immune to the effects of the nightmarish season: Hernandez and Cano posted seven-year worsts in earned run average and batting average, respectively, and Iwakuma’s injuries limited him to 129.2 innings. The club stumbled its way to a 76-86 record, allowing 70 runs more than it scored. This year’s team comes with substantially less hype, partially due to the failures of 2015. Despite the lack of hype, the new front office, led by former Angels GM Jerry DiPoto has managed to improve the team in several key ways. Many statisticians argue that the most important offensive statistic is on-base percentage. Not only do you have to have runners on base to score runs, but it also corresponds to a team’s ability to avoid making outs. Under the leadership of former GM Jack Zduriencik, the Mariners finished in the bottom third of the American League in OBP eight seasons in a row from 2008-2015. DiPoto has taken steps to remedy that problem, signing veterans Norichika Aoki and Chris Iannetta, who own career OBPs of .353 and .351, respectively. The pitching staff received a significant boost with the acquisitions of LHP Wade Miley and RHP Nathan Karns. Miley, who spent the first four seasons of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks before being traded to the Boston Red Sox last winter, is known for his durability, having thrown at least 190 innings in four straight seasons, and his ability to keep the ball on the ground with his sinker-slider mix. Karns, on the other hand, is noteworthy for his strikeout ability, averaging 8.9 strikeouts per 9 innings in his rookie season with Tampa Bay last season. He complements his rising fastball with a power curve and a developing changeup. His primary issue to this point in his career has been a tendency to give up a few too many long balls, a flaw that should be masked to an extent by Safeco Field, one of the most home run suppressing stadiums in professional baseball. Though Logan Morrison was somewhat of a fan favorite at first base, he was never able to deliver the offensive production contending teams expect out of their first basemen. Gone is Morrison, traded to Tampa in the deal that brought Karns to the Pacific Northwest, and Adam Lind was acquired to fill the void. Lind has one big, glaring, hole in his game: against left-handed pitching, he struggles to match even the offensive production of a typical pitcher. Against right-handers, his numbers are comparable to some of the premier hitters in the game (career .293 average vs RHP). The obvious solution is to platoon him with another first baseman who fares better versus left-handed pitching. To fulfill this role, DiPoto signed South Korean slugger Dae-Ho Lee, who hit .282 with 31 HR in his final season in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, where he played four seasons, after a 10-year career in the Korea Baseball Organization. During the 2010 KBO season, Lee hit a home run in nine straight games – the longest streak in any professional baseball league, a record once held by the Mariners’ own Ken Griffey Jr (8). A hidden improvement for the Mariners comes at third base, with 28-year old Kyle Seager. This may seem like a strange statement, given that Seager was with the team last year and his numbers were similar to what they had been previously, but looking below the surface reveals several key improvements Seager made in 2015: he cut his strikeout percentage from 18 percent in 2014 to 14 percent in 2015, and improved his average against left handed pitching from .242 to .297. The key advantage this year’s team holds over its predecessor is that, while it still has plenty of young players with breakout potential (speedy SS Ketel Marte has emerged as a potential fixture at the top of the order, and Paxton, Walker and Zunino are all still with the organization, though Zunino and Paxton will begin in the minors), it doesn’t rely on them to nearly the same degree, instead relying on established veterans such as Lind, Aoki, Iannetta and Miley. These veterans provide a better foundation for the young breakout players to add to, as well as taking pressure off of them. The team no longer needs them to become stars, only contributors. After a nightmarish 2015, the Mariners look primed to take a step forward this season. The extent of that step is yet to be determined, but it’s not unreasonable to think they could meet last year’s lofty expectations. Could this be the team that finally ends the playoff drought Mariners fans have endured for the last fourteen seasons? – By Josiah Rutledge

MARINERS QUIETLY AMONG THE MOST IMPROVED MLB TEAMS On Dec. 4, 2014 the Mariners agreed to a 4-year, $57 million contract with OF/DH Nelson Cruz, fresh off of a major league leading 40 home runs for the Baltimore Orioles. Coming off of a surprise 87-win 2014 season that saw the team fall one win short of the postseason on the final day of the regular season, the hype for the 2015 Mariners was through the roof. They had three all-stars in their

TWO LUTES NAB NWC ATHLETE OF THE WEEK HONORS After a week of strong play on the softball and baseball diamond, two Pacific Lutheran performances pick up Northwest Conference Student-Athlete of the Week honors. Marissa Miller earned softball pitcher of the week for the second time this season after going 3 and 1 with a no decision in five starts for the Lutes. The sophomore pitched 10 innings over two games on Sunday, April 3 allowing only nine hits while facing 24 batters. She now sits third on the NWC strikeout list with 60 for the season. Cole Johnson was a key part of a Lute offense that out scored opponents 44 to 26 during the Lutes annual spring break trip to California. Johnson batted .588 with 10 hits and six RBIs during the four games.

TACOMA’S HOT TICKETS APRIL 9 – APRIL 16

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 – BASEBALL Puget Sound vs. Pacific Lutheran Pacific Lutheran – 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 – BASEBALL Puget Sound vs. Pacific Lutheran Pacific Lutheran – 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 – BASEBALL Puget Sound vs. Pacific Lutheran Pacific Lutheran – 12 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 – FASTPITCH Mt. Tahoma vs. Foss Heidelberg Park – 3:30 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 – BASEBALL Capital vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma HS – 4 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 – BASEBALL Stadium vs. Bellarmine Bellarmine HS – 4 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 – BASEBALL Foss vs. Lincoln Heidelberg Field – 4 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 – FASTPITCH Rainier vs. Tacoma Baptist Cirque Fields – 3 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 – SOCCER Olympia vs. Bellarmine Bellarmine HS – 4 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 – SOCCER Wilson vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma HS – 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 – SOCCER Capital vs. Lincoln Lincoln Bowl – 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 – SOCCER Timberline vs. Stadium Stadium Bowl – 7:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 – BASEBALL Lincoln vs. Foss Foss HS – 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 – BASEBALL Central Kitsap vs. Wilson Wilson HS – 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 – FASTPITCH Mt. Tahoma vs. Wilson Wilson HS – 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 – BASEBALL Bellarmine vs. Stadium Heidelberg Field – 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 – FASTPITCH North Beach vs. Chief Leschi Chief Leschi HS – 3 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 – FASTPITCH Foss vs. Stadium Peck Field – 3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 – SOCCER Mt. Tahoma vs. Foss Mt. Tahoma HS – 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 – SOCCER North Thurston vs. Lincoln Lincoln Bowl – 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 – SOCCER Central Kitsap vs. Wilson Stadium Bowl – 7:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 – FASTPITCH Central Kitsap vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma HS – 4 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 – FASTPITCH Port Angeles vs. Wilson Wilson HS – 4 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 – SOCCER Gig Harbor vs. Stadium Stadium Bowl – 7:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 – BASEBALL Spanaway Lake vs. Life Christian Heidelberg Field – 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 – BASEBALL Wilson vs. Stadium Heidelberg Field – 6 p.m.

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DYDDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WAVE OF MUTILATION WIPES OUT SKAGIT VALLEY ROLLER GIRLS

PHOTOS BY TRAVIS TIGNER

FLAT TRACK COMBAT. (top photo) Sailors vs. Pirates: Jammer Nuke Ulele, in black tights through a pair of Sailor blockers. (bottom left) DYDD's Polly

Pocket Knife (in gray tak top) flies through the air as she gets past blockers of the Skagit Valley Roller Girls. (bottom right) DYDD's Penny Tration (star on helmet) sets up to muscle her way through three Skagit Valley blockers. By Dave R. Davison

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n April 2, the Dockyard Derby Dames, Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flat Track Roller Derby league, hosted their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock the Dockâ&#x20AC;? roller derby event at the Pierce College gymnasium in Lakewood. It was the fifth bout of DYDDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th season, the penultimate home event before the May 14 championship that will bring the whole ball of wax to a close. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock the Dockâ&#x20AC;? was a double header. In the first contest, skaters from DYDD teams were combined into two squads for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sailors vs. Piratesâ&#x20AC;? exhibition. Billed as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fan participationâ&#x20AC;? bout, folks from the crowd were able to pay to alter the course of events on the track. This was a light-hearted, carnival affair featuring several score swaps in which the leaders became the underdogs. There were dance offs, in which skaters from each side danced, and the audience, by applause, determined which team got 5 points for the best dance. During one jam, the two jammers were required to skate backwards. During another, all of the skaters had to go counter clockwise, a tricky reversal of the normal direction. Sometimes individual skaters, like the

tall and powerful Nuke Ulele, were made to switch teams. There was a jam in which there were no penalties and mayhem reigned â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the Pirates latched onto the jersey of the Sailorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; jammer and was pulled around the track. The bout was the roller derby version of a Saturnalia in which the rules of normality are suspended. Money raised during the event went to the Pierce County AIDS Foundation. The nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main event was a bout between the Skagit Valley Roller Girls and the Wave of Mutilation, DYDDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of all-stars. This was Skagit Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first WFTDAsanctioned bout in the history of this young team (founded in 2012,) and was also the first contest of their season. (Various roller derby leagues have different schedules. Some are starting new seasons while others are bringing their current season to a close.) The Wave of Mutilation came on like a tsunami in a show of total domination of their derby sisters from the north. The final score was 481 to 38 in favor of DYDDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wave, which functioned like a well-oiled machine on both offense and defense. Wave skaters took lead jammer position in more than 90 percent of the jams and thus were in control of the scoring throughout the bout. Further, the Waveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blockers were almost brutally effective in keeping Skagit Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jammers from scoring. DYDD jammers seemed to glide thought the pack with ease while Skagit Valley jammers were kept bottled up or were knocked about like rag dolls. Being so lopsided, the bout lacked any drama and instead became an opportunity to observe the tactics of DYDD skaters, who used booties and bodies to stymie

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Skagit Valley skaters, while at the same time, working to open portals for their own jammers to fly through. Spectators also had opportunity to study the distinctive styles of DYDD jammers. Spry, slender Polly Pocket Knife, for example, was able to tip toe and dance along the inside line and slice her way through formations of opposition blockers. Slainbow Brite, on the other hand, circled the track with a graceful swiftness and would then pick her way through the pack with acrobatic spins and sideways moves that exhibited superb balance on the skates. Penny Tration was possessed of a more muscular style, relying on strength and stability to lean in and deflect opposing blockers that were trying to nudge her off track. Nine Inch Snails flew clear and then weaved and dodged through the pack while Alienator sometimes zigzagged through and sometimes had to squeeze through formations of blockers. If the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock the Dockâ&#x20AC;? event was more cerebral than exciting, it proved entertaining nevertheless. Hopefully the scope of defeat will not deter the Skagit Valley squad from their determination to forge themselves into a force to be reckoned with among the roller derby teams of Western Washington. The DYDD can now look forward to the May 14 season finale, in which the Femme Fianna will contest the Trampires for the DYDD 2016 championship. Keep posted for further news. For those new to roller derby and thinking of attending a roller derby event, know that these are family friendly gatherings in which the skaters exhibit good sportsmanship throughout. The bout program comes with a basic rundown of the rules. Reading these and then keeping an eye on the jammers, the skaters with a star on their helmets, is sufficient to be able to follow and appreciate the action on the track. The sport is simple enough to understand quickly, yet complex enough that there are plenty of strategies and tactics to watch and learn. The Tacoma areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other roller derby league, the JBLM Bettie Brigade, is hosting a home bout April 23 at Rollin 253. For further information on Dockyard Derby Dames visit www.dockyardderbydames.com. For information on JBLM Bettie Brigade visit www. bettiebrigade.com.

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t Lutes From page A12

PHOTO BY ROCKY ROSS

CRACK! Pacific Lutheran junior outfielder

Amanda Hartley takes a cut. Hartley is currently batting .318 for the season.

PHOTO BY JUSTIN GIMSE

ACTION! Signs of life, rather than gallons of rain water, in the Tacoma Rainiers’ dugout is a welcome sight for any local baseball fan.

t Rainiers From page A12

season as far as the weather is concerned. It was a spring and summer for the ages in the Puget Sound area and baseball fans felt that cold, wet, lonely feeling of walking out of Cheney because the game had been called just twice the entire season. As far as the record keepers around here were concerned, they couldn’t find another season with so few rainouts. This season, our Tacoma club will have quite a different look about it. Local fans are going to see a bevy of new faces on Opening Night, April 7, as the Rainiers roll out 17 new roster additions, with just eight players returning to the City of Destiny. While it has been, and is going to be, difficult for many fans to say goodbye to some of their favorite players, at least the Rainiers have offered up an ample supply of replacements to get behind, and frankly, this squad looks powerful and exciting. Tacoma manager Pat Listach enters his second season as the skipper, while former Major League Baseball slugger Scott Brosius will handle the hitting coach duties, along with Lance Painter directing the pitching staff. Watching Listach and his coaches run the team through drills at the recent Tacoma Rainiers’ Media Day, it became very clear that not only were the players loose and enjoying themselves, but the coaching staff really looked like they love what they are doing. Of course, we’re talking about men playing a kids’ game, so what’s not to love, right? One of the best things about getting out to a game early is taking in batting practice. Watching the players tagging and spraying balls all over the field, and sometimes up and over the fences, is akin to watching a three-point contest in basketball. You almost begin willing the players to hit a long one out of the park for you, and occasionally they’ll do just that. One of the players that had some surprising, left-center field pop in batting practice was outfielder Boog Powell. A newcomer to the Seattle Mariners’ organization, Powell enters the batter’s box looking like an average sized player, and then the ball begins to leap off of his bat. Powell is an early leader in the “who’s going to be my new favorite player?” sweepstakes since the departures of Jesus Montero and Jabari Blash. If the Mariners play well enough and don’t make too many call ups, don’t be surprised if Powell gives local baseball fans a season to remember in the field and at the plate. If you shut your eyes, or turn your back, there is one player on Tacoma’s roster that delivers a sound unlike the rest of his mates when he connects with the ball. Catcher Mike Zunino returns to

Tacoma for another season attempting to refine his swing and correct his penchant for striking out. If he can get his batting work dialed in, don’t expect to ever see Zunino in the minors again. He has that much physical ability and should play 15 years in the majors, if he can clean up his bat issues. Zunino is one of the strongest players to come through the Mariner’s organization in quite some time. He’s been known for crushing long, towering home runs. I don’t know about the rest of the fans, but I’d sure love to see the guy take a run at that wall in center field. It’s a whopping 425 feet to the wall in center and then it rises 29 feet in the air. It takes a mammoth, rocket shot to clear it and has been accomplished just once in an actual game when Tacoma’s A.J. Zapp crushed a 505-foot bomb over the wall on Sept. 1, 2004. Baseball has been played at Cheney Stadium since 1960, and it’s been done once. Perhaps this summer will be another scorcher and a player like Zunino gets a hold of the right pitch and we’ll witness the kind of homerun that pretty much is a once in a lifetime moment. Come on Zunino, don’t let us down. One of the hallmarks of Tacoma Rainiers baseball is just how fan friendly the organization has become. Did you know that every Friday night home game is followed by a fireworks show? I don’t know how much the Rainiers fork out for all of those shows, but with nine Friday night games on the schedule this season, that’s got to be a ton of money and it all happens for the fans. The first Friday night game is actually the second game of the season on April 8. The season opening homestand runs from April 7 through April 14. As it stands right now, the weather forecast for the homestand looks fantastic, so keep your fingers crossed, but remember to bring an umbrella in the car. The Puget Sound has become wellknown for its excellent breweries and the Rainiers capitalize on that with their “Northwest Brew Wednesdays.” Seven Wednesdays dot the schedule and each night is hosted by a different area brewery. The first brew night will be April 13 hosted by Schooner Exact. Other brew nights will be hosted by Iron Horse Brewery, Fish Brewing, Silver City, Seven Seas, Harmon and No Li. The kicker is the $5 price for the selected, delicious beers of the night. Be smart and line up an Uber, cab or designated driver for the night. Possibly the most highly-anticipated weekend of the season is “Throwback Weekend.” The Rainiers don the uniforms of yesterday’s Tacoma franchises and lucky fans leave the park with a new, throwback baseball cap. This season Tacoma will hit the field for one game as the Tacoma Giants and another as the Tacoma Tigers. The first 1,000 fans to the park will score one of the coveted caps.

so far this season. PLU’s Kathryn Hatlen currently sits in second in the NWC standings with 29 runs batted in and six homeruns. Schroeder has knocked in five homeruns and is currently third in RBI (25) and tied for fourth in the batting race with a .415 average. Elli Rassbach is second in the NWC with 10 wins on the season, while Miller is tied for the save lead with three and second in strikeouts thrown with 60. Up next for the Lutes is a four-game road trip to face first-place Whitworth in Spokane on April 9 and 10. The Pirates boast a 14-6 NWC record and are 22-9 overall. PLU will wrap up the regular season with a four-game, home-and-away tilt against crosstown rival Puget Sound. The Lutes will host the first two games on Saturday, April 16, followed by two games on Sunday at UPS.

Mark your calendars now, order up your tickets and plan on getting in line early. It’s always worth it when you can sport that throwback cap the rest of the year and your friends ask you where you got it. Every game on a Saturday has two specials. Silver Bullet Saturdays are one of the best ticket packages around. For $20, fans get a ticket to the R-yard above the left field fence, a special t-shirt and their first Coors Light. I’m not kidding. You get all that for twenty bucks. The second special for Saturday is for the kids as they get to run the bases after the game. Kids also get to run the bases following Sunday afternoon games. Speaking of the kids, Tuesday, April 26 is “School Days” at the park. A special

11:35 a.m. start time is a great way to play hooky from work and when your boss asks about it, you can always answer “it was for the kids.” Four big annual games return this season. July 17 will be the return of Pink at the Park, as fans can win special gameworn Tacoma uniforms in a silent auction, with all the proceeds going toward the Carol Milgard Breast Center. July 21 is First Responder’s Night. July 29 is Paint the Park Purple Night for University of Washington alumni, while July 30 is Color Cheney Crimson Night for Washington State University alumni. Make sure to hop over to TacomaRainiers.com to check out the entire schedule and to purchase tickets.

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run to the hills: iron Maiden comes to tacoma next week

PHOTO BY JOHN MCMURTRIE

METAL GODS. Iron Maiden – featuring Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Dave Murray and Nicko McBrain – will headline the Tacoma Dome on April 11.

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he Tacoma Dome has had local appearances by iconic metal acts locked down for several months, with Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath among the ones dropping by since 2014. And if the genre has its own Mount Rushmore, the next band would definitely be on it too. Classic, British outfit Iron Maiden will drop by on April 11, to rile fans up with “Run to the Hills,” “Wrathchild” and “The Trooper,” among other classics that are sure to be on the set list. Opening act The Raven Age will warm the crowd up at the unusual start time of 7:50 p.m., and tickets are still available, with prices ranging from $36.95 to $86.95; www.ticketmaster.com. In anticipation of next week’s show, we compiled this list of 10 things you may not know about Maiden.

1. Bassist Steve Harris founded the band in London on Christmas Day 1975, its name inspired by the 1939 film adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic adventure novel, “The Man in the Iron Mask.” 2. Harris is the only original member still in the

band, which went through several lineup changes during its early days. Maiden’s original singer was Dennis Wilcock, who wanted to pattern the band after Kiss, followed by Paul Di’Anno, who was sacked in 1981 for being unreliable.

Bruce Dickinson auditioned later that year and went on to become one of metal’s most iconic singers. But even his stay hasn’t been permanent; Blaze Bailey took over for a stretch when he wasn’t in the band, from 1994 to 1999.

3. Mascot, Eddie the Head, was created by artist Derek Riggs and has appeared on all of Maiden’s album covers since the band’s self-titled debut in 1980. His first stage version was a simple mask that drooled fake blood on then drummer Doug Sampson, but since then Eddie props have only gotten more theatrical and over-the-top. Don’t be surprised to see a 15-foot-tall version of the guy ambling around stage with a laser on Monday. 4. Producer Martin Birch was shaken up when he was involved in a car accident during the recording of Maiden’s 1982 album, “The Number of the Beast.” Already rattled by the incident, he received a repair bill for 666 pounds, but he refused to pay until his mechanic added another pound. 5. Among the band’s most reliable source material is classic literature with cuts inspired by Edgar Allen Poe (“Murders in the Rue Morgue”), Joseph Conrad (The “Heart of Darkness”-inspired “The Edge of Darkness”), and the myth of Icarus and Daedalus (“Flight of Icarus”), among others. 6. One of those literary references is to renowned Tacoma author Frank Herbert. Some copies of the 1983

album “Piece of Mind” list the final track as “Dune,” a song originally named after his iconic novel. However, the admiration was not mutual. After seeking permission to use the title, the band was informed that “Frank Herbert doesn’t like rock bands … especially bands like Iron Maiden,” according to Mick Wall’s biography “Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills.” The song is now known as “To Tame a Land.”

7. The band got its own video game, “Ed Hunter,” in 1999. In it, players shoot their way through levels inspired by the band’s album covers. 8. Last year’s “Book of Souls” album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart after selling 75,000 copies in its first week, making it Maiden’s biggest debut to date. 9. Actor and comedian Graham Chapman – best known for his work with oddball comedy troupe, Monty Python – made his final starring appearance in the 1988 video for Iron Maiden’s “Can I Play with Madness.” He died after battling cancer the following year. 10. Dickinson has had a commercial pilot’s license since the ‘90s, and he has been flying his band’s custom Boeing 757, Ed Force One, on the current tour. It’s not clear whether he’ll be in the cockpit this weekend, though. Last month, Rolling Stone reported that Maiden’s plane was damaged after it colliding with a tow truck in Chile.

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE SAVE KPLU A fund-raising concert will be held on Thursday, April 14, at G. Donnalson’s to raise funds for the campaign to save KPLU-FM (88.5). The University of Washington announced plans to buy the station from Pacific Lutheran University last year, meaning substantial changes to KPLU’s programming, but are allowing time for potential local buyers to step in. The Save KPLU fund-raising efforts have currently raised nearly $3 million of the $7 million needed to buy the station by June 30, according to KPLU. Thursday’s concert will feature the everpopular Kareem Kandi Band and members of the KPLU staff starting at 6 p.m. A percentage of proceeds up until 11 p.m. will be donated to the cause. See www.kplu. or/save-kplu or www.gdonnalsons.com for further details.

TWO “UPRIGHT CITIZENS” TOUR Remember these names: Ryan Hitchcock, Josh Brekhus, Kale H i l l s , Ta m a r Stevens. They’re the touring comics headlining the Blue Mouse Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 8. The Upright Citizens Brigade TourCo brings the best improv comedians from the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade Theatres in New York and Los Angeles to new audiences all around the country. The UCB Theatre - founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh - has been home to some of the biggest stars in comedy today. University of Puget Sound’s student improv group Ubiquitous will open the show. General admission tickets are $8; tickets.pugetsound.edu.

THREE MALA MAKING A mala is a string of beads used to count

prayers or mantra recitations. For Buddhist practitioners, a mala is a precious and meaningful object because malas, or prayer beads, are used when reciting mantras and in other Buddhist practices. Learn how to make them and the symbolism behind malas according to the NKT lineage at 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center. If you have special beads of your own you would like to use, feel free to bring them. Workshop admission is $15; www.meditateinolympia.org.

FOUR “SCARLET PIMPERNEL” Witness the stage adaptation of Emma Orczy’s swashbuckling, turn-of-the-century novel, “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” at 8 p.m. Friday, April

8, at Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave. Back by popular demand, the play features music by Fran Wildhorn and a powerful story of love and heroism for the ages; www.facebook.com/ TacomaMusicalPlayhouse.

FIVE GRAY SKY BLUES The ninth annual Gray Sky Blues Music Festival will take over the Harmon Pub and Swiss Tavern downtown following the Daffodil Parade, around 12:30 p.m. This year’s performers include headliner Lightnin’ Willie & The Poorboys, Little Bill & The Bluenotes, the Memphis AllStar Jam Band, the Rafael Tranquilino Band and more. Admission is free at the Harmon, but there is a $10 cover at the Swiss. Check page B5 or visit www.southsoundblues.com for further details.

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Photos by Bill Bungard (Clockwise, top two rows) Sotaria, Cody Raymond & The New Favorites, Stephanie Anne Johnson and Whitney Monte were among acts that played the Music Against Methanol show at Jazzbones on March 25, protesting Chinese-backed plans to build a $5.2 billion facility on Tacoma's tideflats. (Third row) Regional reggae favorite Clinton Fearon headlined Jazzbones on April 2, two days after Heart tribute act Heart to Heart played Lakewood's Great American Casino. (Clockwise, bottom two rows) Among the celebrity drummers that participated in this year's Woodstick showcase on April 3 at the Emerald Queen Casino were Alan White of Yes, Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Billy Idol), David Garibadli (Tower of Power), Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth), Mark Shulman (Cher, Foreigner), Longineau Parsons III (Yellowcard), Jeff Mills (Nitewave, Powercell) and Jeff Kathan (Paul Rodgers).

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Two of Tacoma Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visual art instructors are currently showing off their work at TCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastic art gallery. Marit Berg and Melinda Liebers Cox teach two-dimensional art, including drawing, painting and printmaking, made in a variety of media. Both artists exhibit a mastery of their various materials and both seem to revel in representational art â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mostly images of various types of critters. Both artists also tend to work in series, picking a theme and pursuing it with a spirit of exploration. Two of Bergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest series are of particular interest. One is a set of fairly large-scale relief prints (they look to be linoleum prints) of hares and rabbits. Four species are presented, set in their own particular native environments. The rabbitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survival trait of blending into its habitat is thus emphasized. Each image is formed from a complex density of strokes cut into the printing block. The animal subject is central to each, but it does not stand out from its surrounding field. These are beautifully made and conceived examples of the printmakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art. Another of Bergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s series, made just this year, is a set of oil-on-panel paintings of Halcyon Kingfishers, a

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The landscapes in Edvard Munchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work have long been understood to reflect his psychological and emotional states, a correlation that remained consistent even as his style changed over the course of his career. One frequently recurring motif in Munchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and art is the sea, both coastal settings and the many fjords carved in the Norwegian landscape. IMAGES COURTESY OF TACOMA ART MUSEUM

"European Hare," relief print by Marit Berg.

long-beaked bird associated with the sea. Inspired by the Greek myth of Alcyone and Cyex, Berg depicted each of the twelve species of these Kingfishers that are found in tropical parts of Asia and Africa. The set of colorful paintings make for a brilliant frieze that runs along one of the gallery walls. Each painting includes a solar orb. Bergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the exhibit also includes more paintings and some examples of her etchings. Liebers Cox is a great draftsman in addition to being a painter. In her half of the exhibit, there are exam-

"It's Lola's Lucky Day! On the Cowboy Trail," mixed media by Melinda Liebers Cox.

ples of her skill in graphite, color pencil and charcoal. Along the back wall there is a beguiling collection of small pictures done in gouache. This is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;PostWar Ceramic Dog Seriesâ&#x20AC;? featuring small, ceramic dogs that are posed with various objects to make still life compositions. Some of these feature silhouettes of aircraft as a kind of background wallpaper. These small-scale paintings gain visual power through force of numbers. 16 of them are being exhibited in the current show. Another of Liebers Coxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s series is also centered on dogs. A set of six, mixedmedia images features the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yellow lab, Lola. The title of each of these begins with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lucky Day!â&#x20AC;? Each picture shows something that Lola loves to do: Having a play date, going to a water park, going to the beach, etc. These have a humorous charm and exude the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fondness for the four-pawed members of the family. Both artists are scheduled to give gallery talks on their work. Liebers Cox will have delivered hers by the time this article goes to print. There is, however, still time to catch Bergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk, which is scheduled for April 13 an 12:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marit Berg and Melinda Liebers Coxâ&#x20AC;? runs through May 6. For further information visit www.tacomacc.edu/campuslife/thegallery or call (253) 460-4306.

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April 9, 6-9 p.m. Edvard Munch and the Sea Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Opening Celebration Best known for his iconic â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Scream,â&#x20AC;? TAM invites you to expand your understanding of Norwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous artist and master printmaker, Edvard Munch. Revel in Munchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deeply personal relationship with the sea and its symbolism in his work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as a solitary subject, a backdrop for summer holiday makers, or as a dramatic reflection of intense emotions. Enjoy hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, a cash bar, lively music, and a photo booth. This rare exhibition is organized in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of the founding of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, celebrating its Norwegian roots.

April 10, 2-4 p.m. Collectors Conversation: Sally Epstein

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SPRING FAIR COMES TO PUYALLUP By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

From music to monster trucks, diving dogs to dancing horses, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to find it during the Washington State Spring Fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festive, four-day run which kicks off at 2 p.m. April 14 at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. The Spring Fair will expand by about four acres along its southwest side this year providing lots more space for rides, food booths and livestock displays. New at the Fair this year are the Timber Works Lumberjack Show, which will feature flannel-clad lumberjack athletes competing at ax throwing, log rolling and more; the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids Can Cookâ&#x20AC;? show, during which celebrity chef Dianne Linderman shares tips from her series of childrensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cookbooks; and the inaugural Boat Bash, a demolition derby with cars dragging boats that is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, April 17. Among returning attractions this year will be the Northwest Livestock Show and Sale, during which 4-H and FFA students will showcase steers, hogs and lambs theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve raised and, of course, lots and lots of new baby animals.

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DUCKY. Visitors to the four-day Washington State Spring Fair can look forward to livestock shows, racing pigs, flying dogs, monster trucks, demolition derbies, music and more. The annual event runs April 14 through 17.

Also back are the Swifty Swing Racing Pigs, which will make a mad dash daily for the first prize, an Oreo cookie, daily at Fountain Plaza. The everpopular Dock Dogs competition will be held daily by the Red Gate, with aquatic hounds rac-

ing plunging into a 27,000-galloon tank in a quest to find out which one can catch the biggest air. Or if twisted, metal mayhem is more your forte, you can head to the Fair grandstand and bask in the thunderous rumble of the Monster Truck Show and Slam-

fest Demolition Derby. Music is always a big part of the Washington State Fair experience, of course. While the fall edition is known for bringing some of the biggest names in pop, rock and country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the likes of Tim McGraw,

Alan Jackson and Train this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Spring Fair is a great place to tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headliners on the way up thanks to the showcase Seattle country station KMPSFM (94.1). Joe Nichols, Justin Moore and Dierks Bentley are among the current big shots that KMPS has brought to the Spring Fair since 2002. Headlining the Fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Showplex Stage this year is country troubadour Jordan Rager, who is best known for "Feels Like One of Themâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southern Boy,â&#x20AC;? his new single with Jason Aldean. Ragerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will start at 7:30 p.m. on April 15, and it is free with fair admission. The Fair is open from 2 to 10 p.m. April 14, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on April 15 and 16 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 17. Discounted Spring Fair tickets are available through Wednesday at the South Hill Mall and select Fred Meyer, Safeway and Albertsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stores. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.thefair.com. Prices for adults and children aged 6 and older are $6.50 to $7.50 in advance or $8 to $10 at the the Fair itself, which is located at 110 Ninth Ave. SW., in Puyallup. Admission is free for children ages 5 and younger.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: GUNS Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ROSES Put those rumors about Axl Rose joining AC/DC on pause (for now). Against all odds, the mercurial rock star is back with Guns Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roses, the band that made him a household name in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not talking the scab team lineup heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been hitting the road with in recent years. Last week, Guns announced its massive Not In This Lifetime tour, which will take over Seattleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Century Link Field on Aug. 12. Joining Rose from the classic lineup that night will be bassist and Seattle boy Duff McKagan and guitar hero Saul â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slashâ&#x20AC;? Hudson, a cigarette dangling from his lips as he peers through a seemingly impenetrable veil of curls. Watch out, people. Hell may be freezing over. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 8, with prices ranging from $45 to $250. Visit www. ticketmaster.com for more info on that and these other hot tickets except where otherwise indicated. Aimee Mann with Billy Collins: 7:30 p.m. April 22, Pantages Theater, $29 to $79; www.broadwaycenter.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ Life in Color: 8 p.m. May 21, Tacoma Dome, $40 to $80.

â&#x20AC;˘ Dustin Lynch: 8 p.m. April 27, Emerald Queen Casino, $30 to $75.

â&#x20AC;˘ Neko Case, K.D. Lang and Laura Viers (case/lang/ viers): 6 p.m. June 30, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, $49 to $124; www.ticketfly.com.

â&#x20AC;˘ Jo Koy (live taping): 7 and 9:30 p.m. April 30, Moore Theatre, Seattle, $34.50; www.stgpresents.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Hillsong United: 7 p.m. May 9, Showare Center, Kent, $32.50 to $99.50; www.showarecenter.com.

â&#x20AC;˘ Buddy Guy: 7:30 p.m. May 25, Pantages Theater, $34 to $110; www. broadwaycenter.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Arsenio Hall: 7:30 p.m. June 4, Pantages Theater, $19 to $69; www.broadwaycenter. org. â&#x20AC;˘ Craig Robinson: 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. June 5 and 6, Tacoma Comedy Club, $37.50 to $52.50; www.tacomacomedyclub.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Brian Posehn: 7:30 p.m. June 9 to 11, 10:30 p.m. June 10 and 11, Tacoma Comedy Club, $15 to $24; www.tacomacomedyclub.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Slipknot with Marilyn Manson and Of Mice & Men: 6:30 p.m. June 11, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $30 to $72.

â&#x20AC;˘ Paradiso Festival: June 24 and 25, Gorge Amphitheatre, George, $199. â&#x20AC;˘ Mark Lanegan: 8 p.m. July 8, Neptune Theatre, Seattle, $28.50 to $31.50; www.stgpresents.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ Vans Warped Tour featuring Falling in Reverse, Newfound Glory and more: 11 a.m. Aug. 12, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $39.50. â&#x20AC;˘ Snoop Dogg with Wiz Khalifa, Jhena Aiko and more: 7 p.m. Sept. 2, White River Amphitheatre, $26 to $70.75, on sale at noon Friday, Feb. 8. â&#x20AC;˘ Tim McGraw: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup, $85 to $350. â&#x20AC;˘ Carrie Underwood: 7 p.m. Sept. 8, KeyArena, Seattle, $45.50 to $75.50.

â&#x20AC;˘ Warren G: 7:30 p.m. May 20, Temple Theatre, $15 to $40.

â&#x20AC;˘ Rob Zombie with Korn and In This Moment: 6:30 p.m. July 27, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $25 to $69.50.

â&#x20AC;˘ Fiestas Patrias featuring Voz de Mando, Proyecto X and more: 5 p.m. Sept. 18, Washington State Fair Events Center, $10 to $30, on sale 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9; www.thefair.com.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Dierks Bentley with Tucker Beathard: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Washington State Fair Events Center, $65 to $100; www.thefair.com.

â&#x20AC;˘ Modest Mouse with Brand New: 7:30 p.m. July 30, KeyArena, Seattle, $31.99 to $51.99.

â&#x20AC;˘ Def Leppard with REO Speedwagon and Tesla: 7 p.m. Oct. 1, Tacoma Dome, $29.50 to $125.

â&#x20AC;˘ Billy Gardell: 8:30 p.m. May 14, Emerald Queen Casino, $25 to $60.

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TW PICK OF THE WEEK:

GET READY TO ROCK OUT TO “LAGRANGE,” “TUSH” AND “SHARP DRESSED MAN” AS BEARDY TRIO ZZ TOP TAKES OVER THE EMERALD QUEEN CASINO’S I-5 SHOWROOM AT 7 P.M. ON SUNDAY, APRIL 10. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE WITH PRICES RANGING FROM $70 TO $185; WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM.

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Double Creature is a hot, new garage duo that’s picking up steam in Tacoma, but its personnel – singer-guitarist Alex Tapia and drummer Phil Harty – will be familiar from a couple of other bands that have been popular in recent years. The duo will headline at 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Magoo’s Annex, 2710 N. 21st St., and then share a bill with Big Wheel Stunt Show and Sky Giants at 9 p.m. on April 16 at the Valley Pub, 1206 Puyallup Ave. Both shows are free, and leading up to them we caught up with Tapia to break down he and Harty’s new sound. TACOMA WEEKLY: When and how did this band get started? TAPIA: So Phil Harty and I had been playing under the band name RowHouse for a couple of years off and on, and we had just revamped the set. We started adding new material to it, and the new material just deviated enough from the RowHouse thing that it was worth changing the band name and giving it a fresh face. Plus, you get tired of a band name after time. It’s just fun to have something newer and cooler. TW: Who came up with the name? TAPIA: “I did. I was just putting words together that I thought sounded cool, but it wound up being relevant. We’re the two faces of this hydra. It is one animal, and Phil and I are the heads. TW: For a minute you were also in a band called Wild Berries (with Aaron Berryhill, Kevin McCann and Chelsea Reed.) Was that on the RowHouse continuum? TAPIA: It kind of was. We added new members and started recording Aaron Berryhill’s material. Aaron and I are (like) twins, but 10 years apart. A lot of our material is garagey, with kind of a bluesy punk-rock sort of base. So we started building a band around that. Then that train wrecked and fell apart.

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DUO. Double Creature headline an April 8 show at Magoo's Annex.

Double Creature stuff start to get going? TAPIA: Maybe about six or eight months ago. We had developed just enough material that we never played as Rowhouse. So it was a totally new set, and we put all the RowHouse material to rest.

laborative process, there’s a lot of freedom. There are no wrongs. It’s a total change from how I’ve composed or how I’ve worked with musicians. It’s opened my mind to the power of chaos to create something that is beyond control.

TW: How would you compare and contrast what you’re doing now versus RowHouse? TAPIA: It’s got more dark undertones, and it’s beastly. It’s a little more ferocious.

TW: So what are your plans for the rest of this year? TAPIA: We’re working on a record or putting out some high-class singles. We wanna start pushing the boundaries, gettin’ out of town – playing in Seattle, playing in Olympia. I like the idea of playing college towns ‘cause it’s always a ton of kids who wanna get rowdy. But we gig as often as we feel like it. Not too often; I mean, we don’t want it to get too old. I’m in it for a good time, and as soon as it stops being fun then kiss off, you know.

TW: Are you the primary songwriter, or do you two work the songs out together? TAPIA: I brought some material to the act. Then, after that, Phil and I just started collaborating – I mean truly collaborating – and coming up with material that was amazing. We get done playing, and we’re both wide-eyed looking at each other like we just conjured some spirits. There’s no other way to say it. You’re looking at each other like, “What did we just do? How did we just create that?” It’s moving.

TW: If I remember your sound correctly, you guys veered in kind of a Velvet Underground direction. TAPIA: Yeah, kind of like fuzzy, late ‘60s garage.

TW: It’s just the two of you. I’m guessing that after your last band experience that might free you up a bit. TAPIA: In the col-

TW: But that, as you said, didn’t work out. TAPIA: No, it was just a bunch of band fights and all that sort of grubbiness. It took less than year to get tired of it, and it really just kind of exhausted itself.

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B SHARP COFFEE: Kareem Kandi Band (jazz) 8 p.m., $5-$10, AA CULTURA: DJ Mauro, DJ Leo (Latin dance) 10 p.m. G. DONNALSON’S: Good Vibes Trio (jazz) 8 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Decade X (pop) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Rick Estrin & The Nightcats (blues) 8 p.m., $15 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Theo Von (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $16$22, 18+ early show UNCLE SAM’S: The Sober Band (rock) 8 p.m. THE VALLEY: Twink the Wonder Kid, Little Donuts, Fun Ladies (alternative, Hall & Oates tribute) 8 p.m., NC

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 EMERALD QUEEN: Keith Sweat (R&B, soul) 8:30 p.m., $30-$65

B SHARP COFFEE: Knucklehead (rock covers) 8 p.m., NC, AA CULTURA: DJ Mauro’s White Party: Latin Style (Latin dance) 10 p.m. DOYLE’S: The Cold 102s (blues) 9:30 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Sundae + Mr. Goessl (vintage pop, “cowboy jazz”) 8 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Decade X (pop) 9 p.m., NC HARMON: Gray Sky Blues with Little Bill & The Bluenotes, Rafael Tranquilino Band, Linda Mysers Band (blues) 12:30 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Doctor Funk (soul, funk, R&B) 8 p.m., $10 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC REAL ART TACOMA: Children of Seraph, Static, Odyssian, Inert Confinement (metal, rock) 7 p.m., $5, AA THE SPAR: Bluemeadows (rock covers) 8 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Gray Sky Blues with Lightnin’ Willie & The Poorboys, Amber Sweeney and more (blues) 1 p.m., $8-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Theo Von (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $16$22, 18+ early show TACOMA DOME: Bass Academy with Adventure Club (EDM) 6 p.m., $48, 18+ UNCLE SAM’S: Michael Hershman (jazz) 8 p.m. UNCLE THURM’S: S.A.S.S. featuring Shelly Ely (blues) 8 p.m., NC, AA THE VALLEY: Nolan Garrett, The Celestials (rock, pop, blues) 8 p.m., NC

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THE VALLEY: Jerkagram, Joseph, Muck (prog-rock, math-rock) 8 p.m., NC ANTIQUE SANDWICH CO.: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3, AA B SHARP COFFEE: Peeled Bananas (comedy open mic) 7 p.m., NC, AA DAVE’S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC DAWSON’S: Doug Skoog and Brian Feist (blues) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Ha Ha Tuesday with Brad Upton and Michelle Westford (comedy) 8:30 p.m., $5 NORTHERN PACIFIC: Stingy Brim Slim (blues) 7 p.m., NC, AA ROCK THE DOCK: Dustin Lefferty (open mic) 8 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Leanne Trevalyan (open mic) 8 p.m., NC

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

REAL ART TACOMA: Matthew the Animal, Cityscapes, LTTRS, Nick Finney, Greater Division (alternative, indie-rock) 6 p.m., $5-$10 DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC EMERALD QUEEN: ZZ Top (rock, blues) 7 p.m., $70-$185 JOHNNY’S DOCK: Still Got It Band (rock) 5 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Bluegrass Sunday, 3 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC: Geriatric Jazz (jazz) 11 a.m., NC, AA

THE SWISS: Mirror Gloss, Seaside Tryst (indie-pop, dance) 9 p.m., NC

ANTHEM COFFEE: Live Roots (open mic) 5 p.m., NC, AA CULTURA: Ladies Night Out (top 40 DJ) 10 p.m. G. DONNALSON’S: Kareem Kandi Band (jazz) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Kurt Metzger (comedy) 8 p.m., $10-$16, 18+

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O’MALLEY’S: Comedy open mic, 8:30 p.m., NC PANTAGES: Tacoma Symphony, Tacoma Youth Symphony “Thank You Tacoma” (classical) 2:30 p.m., NC, AA THE SPAR: Ted Dorch Quartet (blues) 7 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Puget Sound Music For Youth (teen jam) 1 p.m., NC, AA TACOMA COMEDY: Rodger Lizaola (comedy) 8 p.m., $10-$16, 18+ TACOMA DOME: Jeff Dunham (comedy, ventriloquism) 3 p.m., $47, AA

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COMING EVENTS

TW PICK: THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL Fri., April 8, 8 p.m. Sat., April 9, 8 p.m. Sun, April 10, 2 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave.

The Scarlet Pimpernel is an action adventure show based on the famous 20th-century novel about the French Revolution: The battle for Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Ages: Rating: G. Price: $22-$31. Info: (253) 565-6867

DAN DUVAL GOOD VIBES TRIO Fri., April 8, 7:30-11 p.m. G. Donnalson’s, 3814 N. 26th St. Good Vibes Trio at G. Donnalson’s, featuring vibraphone, sax and bass. The trio performs a mix of jazz and blues with a bit of swing, plenty of Latin and some bebop as well. Ages: All ages welcome. Price: Free. Info: (253) 761-8015 ‘VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE’ Fri., April 8, 8 p.m. Sat., April 9, 8 p.m. Sun., April 10, 2 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict

the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha. This Tony Award winning play is recommended for ages 12 and up. Price: $24-$20. Info: www.tacomalittletheatre.com or (253) 272-2281 SPROUT SMART Fri., April 8, 11 a.m. WW Seymour Conservatory, 316 G St. S. Kids will have fun and grow during our Sprout Smart program. Drop into the Conservatory between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to decorate and plant a seed house and create a plant portrait using botanical-based paints. Price: $3. Info: (253) 591-5330 AGAPE SPRING BAZAAR Sat., April 9, 11 a.m. Agape Senior Group Activity Center, 3640 S. Cedar St. Suite U A spring bazaar featuring Japanese food items such as Obento Box, Takoyaki, Japanese Style Breads and more. Price: Free. Info: (253) 212-3957

DANCE CONTINUUM Sat., April 9, 7:30 p.m. Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park Ave. S. A stunning collection of original dance works showcasing the versatility and artistry of student performance and talent featuring student, faculty and guest choreography. Price: $8; $5 seniors & alumni; $3 18 and under. Info: (253) 535-7580 (PLU1) BUFFALO SOLDIERS MUSEUM Sat., April 9, 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Buffalo Soldiers Museum, 1940 S. Wilkenson St. Learn about American History 1866-1944 and the Buffalo Soldiers, the name given to these men because of their service, honor and devotion to the United States. Price: Donations accepted. Info: (253) 272-4257 ‘THANK YOU TACOMA’ FREE CONCERT Sun., April 10, 2:30 p.m. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway More than 40 high school musicians from Tacoma Youth Symphony Association (TYSA) will perform side-byside with a similar number of adult musicians from the Tacoma Symphony orchestra during a first-time-ever concert presented jointly by the two organizations. Price: Free. Info: (253) 591-5894 ARGENTINE TANGO INTERMEDIATE CLASS Sun., April 10, 2 p.m. Backstreet Tango, 3505 S. 14th St. Come learn at the only studio in town build specifically for the purpose of providing

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options available for individuals and families who need some form of long term care. Ages: All. Price: Free; No RSVP required. Info: (253) 548-3304 PAINTINGS BY GERRY SPERRY Tues., April 12, 9 a.m. Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. Gerry Sperry’s lush paintings vibrantly capture the winding roads, shadowed forests and the sun drenched rolling hills and valleys of the Pacific Northwest. Price: Free. Info: (253) 292-2001

MEDITATION & MODERN BUDDHISM: WEEKLY CLASS Mon., April 11, 7-8 p.m. Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1501 Pacific Ave S. Meditation is becoming more popular, but many people have many questions. How do we get a qualified practice started? How do we make use of our practice? What can meditation do for me? These are some of the most common questions. Price: $10. Info: (360) 7547787

CITIZEN SCIENCE INVASIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING WORKSHOP Wed., April 13, 1 p.m. Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St. If you are recreating and/or working on public lands and are interested in participating in our program and/or would like to learn more about invasive plants, you are invited to attend one of our upcoming training sessions. Price: Free. Info: (253) 591-6439

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TACOMA YOUNGER ONSET CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Mon., April 11, 6:30-8 p.m. Skyline Presbyterian Church, 6301 Westgate Blvd. Caring for someone with younger-onset memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family younger-onset caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with younger-onset memory loss. Price: Free. Info: (253) 905-9269

EFN RECOGNITION BREAKFAST Wed., April 13, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Historic 1625, 1625 South Tacoma Way Please join Emergency Food Network in honoring individuals and businesses for their dedication to helping hungry children, adults and seniors in Pierce County. Price: $30. Info: (253) 441-6537

OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE Tues., April 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Learn about the many

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Christina Wheeler has been studying astrology for 22 years. She was born and raised in Tacoma. If you’d like to chew the fat about astrology or purchase a customized horoscope or natal chart, please contact her at tinathehyena@gmail.com.

ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) The insatiable yearning for stability in your domestic life is starting to come to a head. Whatever is up in the air for you right now is taking a serious toll on you. If you need to wait for others to decide on a stable situation for you, maybe it’s time for you to back out to preserve your own sanity.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) Just when you think that you can count on something, it may be getting pulled out from under you. Likewise, just when you think you’ve written something off, you find it to be a dependable source of security. Relationships are up and down. Make no promises until you feel absolutely secure.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) You are well within your right to stand up for yourself in terms of getting what you need to make your life more stable. Even if it is something that may seem out of character for you to ask for, if it’s something you require to make you feel secure, don’t take no for an answer.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Options are presenting themselves for a very enduring, stable, secure relationship. Stability is something that you crave but be sure that you are fully ready for it so there will be no sabotaging a great situation down the road. If you are ready for it, embrace it wholeheartedly.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) Intuition plays a huge part in decisionmaking right now and, though it may be your nature to decide on the fly, you really need to take a step back and weigh out your options before proceeding. This can be applied to everything from relationships to last wills and testaments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Get ready to hunker down on your health and your job. Both of these areas of your life have been begging for some attention to detail and now is the time to put the full force of your will into it to see some positive changes. Prepare yourself for a lot of healthy changes.

CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) Relaxing with your friends in a comfortable setting is where it’s at right now. Somewhere you can kick your feet up and be yourself with those that you’ve known for a while is a great place to be. Use this time as a refresher and reminder that your friends are just that good.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) If you felt as though you couldn’t count on your childhood home to bring about the kind of security that you needed at the time, you may be compensating for it by putting the extra effort in to be secure now. Either that or you are providing a secure home for someone else. Say hi to your mom.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) You may find yourself heading out for a trip that promises some relaxation. You may be the last to admit it but you are in dire need of some time to yourself where you can regroup and recharge. Because you work harder than most, you need this time more than most.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) You may be butting heads with people in efforts to maintain your comfortable surroundings. If you find yourself more stubborn than usual to the point where it’s not even making sense to you, take a step back and ask yourself why you’re fighting so hard and if it’s really worth it.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Stabilizing relationships and refueling the passion and loyalty is on the agenda. Children play a huge role in your security, so be prepared to spend some time with them to reconnect with that side of yourself. Art therapy may also come in to play. Plan on working with your hands.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) You may have had a tough go of things at work but the part where you can relax into it is coming up. Stability and financial security are taking precedent over everything else in your life lately. Prepare yourself to work dutifully until you achieve this goal of yours.

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IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS FOR THE PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERCATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON NICOLE HAMILTON, Petitioner, Case No: PUY-CV-DISS-2016-0034 Vs. SUMMONS TO RESPOND IN A CIVIL ACTION VINCENT PAUL FEGURGUR HAMILTON Respondent. The Plaintiff has filed a civil complaint against the Defendant in this Court. The Respondent has the right to legal representation in this case. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. The Respondent must respond to this civil complaint within twenty (20) days after being served. The Respondent must respond by serving a copy of a written answer on the Plaintiff and by filing this written answer with this Court along with an affidavit of service. The Respondent ‘s failure to respond may result in a default judgment, and the Plaintiff may be granted what is asked for in the civil complaint.

Nature of Case: Parenting Plan YOU ARE HEREBY summoned to appear and respond to the Civil Complaint/Petition filed by the above named Petitioner in the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, located at 1451 E 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. An Initial Hearing is scheduled at the abovenamed Court on May 19, 2016, at 1:30 pm. You must respond in writing to the civil complaint/petition within twenty (20) days after the date of the first publication of this summons. You must serve a copy of your written answer on the Petitioner and file with this Court an affidavit of service. Failure to file a written response may result in a default judgment entered against you. The parties have the right to legal representation at their own expense and effort. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. Copies of the Civil Complaint/Petition and this Summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 1451 E. 31st St., Tacoma, WA 98404. If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 680-5585. TO: Johnnie Davis and Elysha Brooks

NOTICES Notice is hereby given that Chinook Landing Marina will hold a public auction on April 16, 2016, 12 p.m. Location: Chinook Landing Marina, 3702 Marine View Drive, Tacoma WA 98422 The purpose of the auction is to sell the following property (vessels are sold AS IS): Vessel Name: Salty Dawg Registration #: WN 6152LH Vessel Description: 1989 Bayline 2588 Ciera Last Known Owner: Shawn Cunningham Last Known Address: 141 SW 143rd St. Burien WA 98166 Amount Due to Chinook Landing Marina: $1,541.93 Vessel Name: Registration #: Hull ID # CBA-40031 Vessel Description: 1959 40’ Chris-Craft Conqueror Last Known Owner: Ken & Gina Cavish Last Known Address: 933 16th Ave Ct SE Puyallup WA 98372 Amount Due to Chinook Landing Marina: $6,648.94 Vessel Name: Christina Registration #: WN 6616 MB Vessel Description: 1978 32’ Pearson 323 Last Known Owner: William Nicholls Last Known Address: PO Box 2107 Yelm, WA 98597 Amount Due to Chinook Landing Marina: $3,662.20 (253) 627-7676 Fax (253) 779-0576

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING No. 15-4-06297-0 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: EDWARD BISTER IV, Deceased. 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 an 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 or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. 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(3); or (2) four months after the date 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 1.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: March 25, 2016 Personal Representative: Edward Bister III Attorney for Personal Representative: Theresa Petrey Address for Mailing or Service: Mailing: Theresa Petrey c/o The Law Office of Theresa Petrey PO Box 1341 Ellensburg, WA 98926

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In the Welfare of: D. K. DOB: 12/06/2002 Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2016-0012 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1451 EAST 31ST STREET TACOMA, WA 98404.

DATED this 14th day of March 2016

You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on the 20th day of June, 2016 at 9:30 AM.

TO: Johna Birdwell

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

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Case Style: Per Capita Case Number: PUY-CV-PC-2013-0295 Nature of Case: Per Capita YOU ARE HEREBY summoned to appear and respond to the Civil Complaint/Petition filed by the above named Petitioner in the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, located at 1451 E 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. A review hearing is scheduled at the above-named Court on Monday, May 16, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. You must respond in writing to the civil complaint/ petition within twenty (20) days after the date of the first publication of this summons. You must serve a copy of your written answer on the Petitioner and file with this Court an affidavit of service. Failure to file a written response may result in a default judgment entered against you. The parties have the right to legal representation at their own expense and effort. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. Copies of the Civil Complaint/Petition and this Summons are available at the Court Clerk’s Office located at 1451 E. 31st St., Tacoma, WA 98404. If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk’s Office at (253) 680-5585. TO: Ron Zollner In the Welfare of: Z. A. DOB: 08/16/2010 Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2016-0009 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing for Termination of Parental Rights in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1451 EAST 31ST STREET TACOMA, WA 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing for Termination of Parental Rights on the 23rd day of May, 2016 at 10:30 AM. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

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.

MEET BISSELL AND HOOVER! Featured Pets Bissell and Hoover are cute as can be, with sweet temperaments to match. Hoover, for one, does best when his sister is at his side, and eventually embraces the lapdog mentality when completely comfortable. Bissell, however, is more immediately sociable, seeking attention and taking treats gently. Together, the Chihuahua pair are irresistible, and would complement a family with older kids just fine. Bissell: #A505938. Hoover: #A505937 Visit us at 2608 Center Street in Tacoma www.thehumanesociety.org

VOLUNTEERS AmeriCorps Opportunity: Employment Case Manager/Job Developer Tacoma Community House is seek an outgoing, enthusiastic, and motivated professional that is passionate about assisting low-income community members on their journey to self-sufficiency. This professional position is responsible for assisting people in need of employment. The case manager/job developer will provide career counseling, employment & training information, job search skills, workshop facilitation, job placement/follow-up, and referral to other community resources. The case manager/job develop will assist in facilitation of our Employer Advisory Board and will also develop and implement 3 financial fitness events. Contact Arrie Dunlap at (253) 383-3951 or adunlap@ tacomacommunityhouse. org for more information. AmeriCorps Opportunity: Read2Me Program Specialist Tacoma Community House seeks an AmeriCorps member to assist in the Read2Me Program in local elementary schools. Read2Me is a one-on-one adult/student reading program for struggling first, second, and third grade readers. Duties include recruiting volunteers, producing a monthly tutor newsletter, facilitating bimonthly tutor workshops, tracking attendance for both students and volunteer tutors, researching best practicing best practices for tutoring strategies and tutor training and tutoring a student in each of the four schools. You must be 18-25 years of age at the start date of service (Sep 1, 2016-Jul 15, 2017). Contact Karen Thomas at (253)-383-3951 or kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information. Tacoma Memory Loss Zoo Walk Needs More Volunteers The Early Stage Memory Loss (ESML) Zoo Walk has become so popular that we are in need of two more volunteers to walk with us at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium once a week. We are looking for individuals who enjoy the company of elders to accompany our group of people with ESML and their care partners for a morning walk through the zoo followed by refreshments at the café. LCSNW pays entry fees for the zoo; participants and volunteers are responsible for their own refreshments. For more information and a volunteer application, contact Linda McCone at 253-722-5691 or lmccone@ lcsnw.org. New Year’s Resolution: Volunteer for Hospice You decided you want to volunteer your time, connect with others, and make a difference. All of that is possible volunteering with Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care. You can help us in many ways. Make a phone call, hold a hand, arrange some flowers, run an errand, or listen to life stories. Our comprehensive training includes access from your computer or portable device for your convenience. Our next training begins March 12th. To learn more or reserve your spot call 253-534-7050.

Great Volunteer Opportunity Make friends, have fun and help seniors with simple tasks. You’ll make a big difference by helping people maintain their independence. This is volunteering, not caregiving. Volunteers must be 55 or older, low income, serve 15 hrs/wk and live in Pierce or Kitsap Counties. Drivers are especially needed. Benefits include hourly tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement. For information call Julie at Lutheran Community Services, Senior Companion Volunteer Program, (253) 722-5686. Build Success Many middle school students need your help with math homework and preparing for tests and quizzes in our after school program on Tuesdays at Baker Middle School. Be a part of their successful transition to high school by helping them with math now. Please contact Jenna Aynes at jaynes@tacoma.k12. wa.us or 253-571-5053 or Lori Ann Reeder lreeder@tacoma.k12. wa.us or 253-571-1139 for specifics.

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

The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 9-12 grade at Oakland High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, Basic Math and English Monday - Friday. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Leigh Butler @ 571-5136 or lbutler@ tacoma.k12.wa.us for more information. A Student Needs You. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 9-12 grade at Foss High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, English, Geometry and Trigonometry on Monday and/or Wednesdays. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Tiffynee Terry-Thomas @ 571-7380 or xx for details.

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