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CELEBRATE! Tacomans came out in force to celebrate the opening of the new Water Flume Line Trail at a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 29.

TACOMA EXPANDS TRAIL SYSTEM WITH WATER FLUME LINE TRAIL By Derek Shuck

vehicles to get around Tacoma. The latest milestone of this project was the completion of phase two of the Water Flume Line trail, which restored portions of the 130-year-old trail from South 76th Street to South Tacoma Way. “It provides the city with an alternative to motorized vehicle use. There’s not only an air quality benefit, there’s a health benefit, there’s a u See TRAIL / page A8

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s the City of Destiny continues to grow in population, traffic is an issue of increasing importance. Luckily, it is an issue that’s not being ignored. A part of battling the congestion problem is developing a “spine” of interurban trails throughout the city for non-motorized

“It provides the city with an alternative to motorized vehicle use. There’s not only an air quality benefit, there’s a health benefit, there’s a congestion benefit, so more people can take alternate modes of transportation and we don’t have to continue to expand street capacity.” – City Assistant Division Manager Dana Brown

PUBLIC FORUMS ARE FOCUS OF FUTURE 911 HUB LOCATION By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com RENDERING COURTESY OF CITY OF TACOMA/METRO PARKS TACOMA

POOL. People’s Community Center is set to add an aquatic center and fitness options at a cost of $6 million.

HILLTOP POOL BREAKS GROUND OPENING SET FOR LATE 2016

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Metro Parks Tacoma and the City of Tacoma hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to mark the beginning of a major renovation of People’s Community Center adding an aquatics facility to Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood. “This goes to prove that partnerships work to bring to back a valuable asset to this community,” said Park Board President Tim Reid. The renovations will cost about $6 million and add a swimming pool and aquatics center at the community center, located at 1602 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

“After seven years of hard work, the community is thrilled to have this pool returned to this neighborhood.” – Council Member Lauren Walker The city-owned center was built in the 1960s and is operated by Metro Parks Tacoma. The facility operated as a small community center starting in the late 1960s and was called the Malcom X Center in the early 1970s before it u See HILLTOP POOL / page A9

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POLICE SEARCH FOR SUV: Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County is offering a $1,000 cash reward for information identifying the driver of an SUV that nearly hit three children. PAGE A3

The location of the future home of the new South Sound 911 has narrowed to two potential sites, with the preferred option of a former industrial site in Fircrest and an alternative in Tacoma. Public meetings will outline the details of the sites for the agency that handles emergency calls and records. South Sound 911 formed after Pierce County voters authorized the county-wide communications agency project four years ago as part of a 0.1 percent sales tax increase to fund the consolidation of six disparate 911 centers to create a regional emergency communications radio network. All 41 cities, towns and fire districts in the county are participating in the consolidated agency. The public safety u See 911 / page A6

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EVENT WELCOMES KEYNOTE SPEAKER APOLO OHNO By Derek Shuck Derek@tacomaweekly.com

Every year, Goodwill holds a luncheon event to give the organization a chance to reflect on the past and lay out a clear vision for the future. This year was no exception, as CEO of Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region Terry Hayes spoke on the past, present and future of the company, with the help of keynote speaker Apolo Ohno on May 5 at the Tacoma Convention Center. “This year some 10,000 people with disabilities

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Bulletin Board OLD COOTS ON SCOOTS HOLD SPAGHETTI FEED Local motorcycle group “Old Coots on Scootsâ€? will be holding their annual spaghetti feed benefit at Dave’s of Milton, located at 1502 11th Ave. in Milton, on May 15. Old Coots on Scoots is a nation wide program, with the Edgewood chapter being the 50th established. Dozens of riders come out every second Saturday for meetings to not only ride together, but to find out what they can do to help out in the community. “We want to project bikers in a good way. We’re not Sons of Anarchy, we’re more like Sons of Arthritis,â€? member Mark Prendergast said. The feed will begin at 5 p.m. with the food being served at 6 p.m. Entry is $14 for a single ticket and $25 for a couple. All proceeds will go to the community of Edgewood and Milton in the form of helping families in need. “There’s a lot more need than there are resources to give back, and were just trying to do what we can,â€? Prendergast said. For more information, visit www.oldcootsonscoots50. com. TACOMA CELEBRATES PUGET SOUND IN MAY The City of Tacoma is teaming up with more than 750 organizations across the region to celebrate Puget Sound Starts Here month. During the month of May, a calendar of events offers activities to help residents experience the benefits of living near the Puget Sound and engaging in Sound-healthy behaviors. Local events in Tacoma include: ¡ Workshops on composting, worm bins, rain barrels, rain gardens and more: Weekends at the EnviroHouse (3510 S. Mullen St.). For more information and to preregister, visit cityoftacoma.org/envirohouse. ¡ Puget Creek Restoration Society Stormwater Symposium: Tues. May 12, from 5-8 p.m., at the Center for Urban Waters (326 E. D St.) ¡ Puget Sound Starts Here Family Fun Day: Sat. May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Foss Waterway Seaport (705 Dock St.) ¡ Puget Sound Starts Here with the Tacoma Rainiers: Sun. May 31, game time 1:35 p.m., at Cheney Stadium (2502 S. Tyler St.) Other ways to get involved include: ¡ Apply for a Make A Splash Grant for a reimbursement of up to $4,000 to complete a project to help prevent stormwater pollution. Applications are due Friday, May 22. ¡ Visit the EnviroHouse , complete the Puget Sound scavenger hunt, and take home a Puget Sound Starts Here themed prize. ¡ Choose to use a professional car wash or wash your car on grass or gravel to keep suds off the streets and keep oil, heavy metals and toxic chemicals out of Puget Sound. Visit pscarwash.org for more tips. Puget Sound Starts Here Month raises awareness and empowers residents to make a difference. Learn more at PugetSoundStartsHere.org. ‘EYES OF THE TOTEM’ SLATED FOR SCREENING In 1927 H.C. Weaver Productions of Tacoma released the silent film “Eyes of the Totem.â€? It was one of three films the company produced between 1924-1928. All three had been considered permanently lost for decades. In 2014 “Eyes of the Totemâ€? was recovered. Lauren Hoogkamer, Historic Preservation Coordinator for the City of Tacoma, was researching film history for a possible preservation film series when she came across an amazing find: “Eyes of the Totemâ€? was in the archives of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. “Eyes of the Totemâ€? was directed by W.S. Van Dyke and stars Wanda Hawley and Tom Santschi. The cast and production of the film is professional and impressive. See the credits at IMDB: www.imdb.com/title/tt0017858. Many historic sites in and around Tacoma make an appearance in the film (including the Winthrop Hotel, Annie Wright School, Thornewood Castle and Union Station). Tacoma’s totem pole (now in Fireman’s Park, but originally located south of the Tacoma Hotel) plays a lead role. Soon after H.C. Weaver Productions released “Eyes of the Totem,â€? “talkiesâ€? killed silent film as an investment and the only film studio in the Pacific Northwest, at that time, closed permanently. Not long after that the company’s three films were thought to be lost forever; “pulpâ€? films, such as these, were considered for quick market consumption and too costly to preserve. The other two films by H.C. Weaver Productions, “Hearts and Fistsâ€? (1926) and “The Heart of the Yukonâ€? (1927), are still lost. Hopefully, with the attention garnered via the restoration of “Eyes of the Totem,â€? they too will be recovered. A team was created – in conjunction with Michael Sullivan of Artifacts Architectural Consulting and The Tacoma Historical Society – with the goal of bringing the film back to Tacoma. The plan is to restore and re-release “Eyes of the Totemâ€? at the Rialto Theatre this fall. For more information on the project, team, and future showings, visit “The Eyes of the Totemâ€? website at www. eyesofthetotem.comwhere you can view the trailer and video documentaries regarding the film’s historic context and Kickstarter campaign. HISTORY MUSEUM COMMEMORATES ST. HELENS ERUPTION If you lived in Washington on May 18, 1980, you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when Mount St. Helens erupted, causing widespread devastation to areas of our state and dropping ash around the world. This year marks the 35th anniversary of that day, and the Washington State History Museum will commemorate the event with a collection of special guest speakers you don’t want to miss. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, artists, authors and volcanologists will share their experiences of the eruption and knowledge of the volcano today. The culmination of the “Living in the Shadows: Volcanoes of Washingtonâ€? exhibit, which closes May 17, the “Year of the Volcanoâ€? commemoration is a chance for many of us to revisit a life changing moment in our shared history and a chance for those who weren’t here during the eruption to learn more about the event. Speakers include: ¡ Atlatl expert Larry Nelson, who will discuss the atlatl in the Living in the Shadows exhibit and how the weapon was used by ancient tribes ¡ Mount St. Helens icon Andre Stepankowsky, the reporter whose coverage of the eruption and the mountain itself has spanned decades ¡ John Ewert, Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS-Cascades

Volcano Observatory Visitors can also participate in a volcano-themed scavenger hunt through the museum and will have an opportunity to discuss the eruption and their own personal experiences from May 18, 1980 over refreshments. Containers of ash from the eruption, jewelry made from the ash, and many other souvenirs of the eruption and the Living in the Shadows exhibit, including a limited edition “Year of the Volcano� commemorative poster designed by Native American artist Jeffrey Veregge, are available for purchase in the Museum Store.

THEATERS TEAM UP FOR SEASON CLOSERS For the first time in both of their histories, the South Sound’s two oldest theatre companies are teaming up and exchanging their managing artistic directors for the closing shows of their respective seasons. Lakewood Playhouse’s Managing Artistic Director John Munn will be directing Tacoma Little Theatre’s musical “Cabaret,� the final show of their 96th season opening on May 22. Tacoma Little Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director Chris Serface will be directing Lakewood Playhouse’s musical “Drood: The Mystery of Edwin Drood,� the final show of their 76th season opening on May 29. “We want to show everyone that we are truly a ‘Community of Theatres’ in the South Sound,� Munn said. “Over the years there has always been the perception that all of the local theatres are competing with one another and that simply is not the case. I grew up at Tacoma Little Theatre and discovered Lakewood Playhouse soon after. I have been proud to be a director at TLT for two decades and to have worked under the supervision of five managing artistic directors and I can honestly say that working with Chris as my “M.A.D.� on ‘Cabaret,’ and feeling the wonderful positive energy that he and his staff have brought to the theatre, that Tacoma Little Theatre truly feels like home again.� “Having John come to TLT has been a great experience,� Serface stated. “We both believe strongly that theatre begets theatre, and that by switching places we are giving new cast, crew and audience members to work and see different individuals.� In addition to their own theatres, Munn and Serface have been teaming up quite a bit with Jon Douglas Rake and Tacoma Musical Playhouse over the last year. They resurrected free theater nights last October and were able to showcase each of their upcoming seasons. It was a huge hit and they hope to repeat it again this year. They also offered a free ticket to the season ticket holders of each of the other theatres in the hopes that they would be able to experience the rich tapestry of shows being woven by the three theatres. “We all have such a strong love of our community and a great respect for what each theatre create,� Serface said. HEALTH DEPT. ISSUES WARNING ON E-CIGS Although the popularity of e-cigarettes continues to grow, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department encourages consumers to proceed with caution. Much about the relatively new technology remains untested, unproven and unregulated – and use by youth under 18 is rising sharply. Use of e-cigarettes, or “vaping,� is touted as a way to avoid the negative health effects of smoking regular cigarettes. E-cigarettes and their paraphernalia are unregulated, meaning no standards exist for labeling or what they contain, which can include potentially toxic chemicals. “The amount of misinformation about e-cigarettes is troubling, but we also are extremely concerned about the sharp rise in e-cigarette use among youth,� said Director of Health Anthony L-T Chen, MD, MPH. According to Washington’s 2014 Healthy Youth Survey, e-cigarette use is now at a rate similar to marijuana use among Pierce County 10th graders. One in five is using these substances – double the number who smoke cigarettes. Those under 18 are prohibited from purchasing e-cigarette products. But enforcement of this regulation is not funded in Pierce County, and many stores are selling these products regardless of a buyer’s age. Nicotine is harmful to youth because it is addictive and impacts normal brain development. E-cigarette juices come in a variety of flavors such as chocolate and cotton candy that are meant to appeal to kids. “These days, stores on every street corner are advertising and selling e-cigarettes and e-juice,� said Chen. “The stores and manufacturers want youth to think that these products are cool and safe. They are not.� For accurate, up-to-date information about e-cigarettes, see www.tpchd.org/ecigarettes. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR LEMAY EVENT America’s Car Museum (ACM) has announced that Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, will be a presenting sponsor at the fourth annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival: The MEET at ACM on Aug. 22. Indian Motorcycle has a history dating back to 1901 with current models such as the Chief and Scout, and the new Roadmaster. As the featured brand, guests can expect to see a wide cross section of Indian motorcycles from the early 1900s through the end of the Springfield era production in 1953. The latest generation of Indian motorcycles, backed by Polaris Industries in 2011, continues the tradition of quality, power and style that kept Indian Motorcycle a household name for over a century. “Indian has a rich heritage of two-wheeled American freedom and respect both our history and the future of the brand,� said Julie Elepano, Indian Motorcycle marketing manager. “This event brings together fans of this brand and the long and stunning history of motorcycling so we are naturally proud to be part of the coming weekend.� Visitors to the Vintage Motorcycle Festival can expect to see more than 325 vintage motorcycles from the early 1900s through to 1990. There will also be other motorcycle brands on ACM’s Haub Family Field along with vendors of riding gear, helmets and OEM accessories. During the award ceremony at the Vintage Motorcycle Festival, ACM will raffle a Willow Green and Cream 2015 Indian Chief Vintage, which features a 111 cubic-inch “Thunder Stroke� v-twin motor and traditional Indian Motorcycle trimmings, including leather seats and saddlebags, laced wheels, valanced fenders, fringed leather saddle bags and the brand’s traditional War-Bonnet front fender light. Net proceeds from the Vintage Motorcycle Festival will benefit the Hagerty Education Program at America’s Car Museum, which provides hands-on training and a pathway to careers in automotive restoration for young adults. Raffle tickets are available at the Museum for $20 each or in bundles of six for $100, and the winning ticket will be drawn at The MEET on August 22. For more information on the event, visit www.vintagemotorcyclefestival.com. see More bulletin board iteMs at tacoMaweekly.coM

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POLICE SEARCH FOR SUV THAT BARELY MISSED CHILDREN By David Rose

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Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County is offering a $1,000 cash reward for information identifying the driver of an SUV that nearly slammed into three children as they stepped onto a school bus DAVID ROSE in Graham. The SUV has chrome wheels and is possibly a GMC Jimmy or Oldsmobile Bravada but investigators don’t know for sure. The incident was captured on the Bethel School District bus surveillance camera. It occured at 8:07 a.m. on April 24 near the intersection of 224th Street and 124th Avenue. With its lights flashing and STOP paddles out, the bus pulled up to the stop and opened the doors to allow the students to board. Then as the children start to run toward the bus, a white SUV whizzed

between the kids and the bus, barely missing them. Detectives have not identified the SUV driver at this time. You can see video of the SUV at http://www.catch-

TACOMA MAN CHARGED IN RAPE OF TWO WOMEN By Heather Songer Special to the Tacoma Weekly

Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist has charged a Tacoma man for raping two women within days of each other. Police were able to identify the defendant, Kenny Washington, 45, through DNA and video surveillance. “These were brazen and brutal rapes,� said Lindquist. “The defendant is off the streets now and we intend to keep him off the streets.� On May 4, Lindquist charged Washington with three counts of rape in the first degree, two counts of kidnapping in the first degree and two counts of felony harassment. Washington pleaded not guilty and is being held in the Pierce County Jail in lieu of $10 million bail. Washington attacked the first victim on March 14 as she walked home near St. Joseph’s Hospital. He pulled her into his car and threatened to kill her if she

resisted. The woman tried to talk Washington out of hurting her, but he told her that he just got out of the penitentiary and nothing she could say would “give him a conscience.� Washington raped the woman and then let her go. Three days later, on March 17, Washington attacked the second victim as she walked along the 3200 block of East D Street. He dragged her to his car, punched her in the face and drove her to another location. Washington threatened her with a metal object and ordered her to comply. After raping the woman, he drove her back to where he abducted her. While Washington was distracted, the victim jumped from the moving car and ran to a neighbor’s house for help. Tacoma Police detectives used video surveillance to identify Washington and his vehicle. DNA samples collected during the first victim’s exam were entered into the national database, which confirmed Washington was the attacker.

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CHANCE ENCOUNTER SAVES STRAY PUPPY We’ll never know why the 6-month-old lab mix decided to wander onto Gwen Noble-Wold’s doorstep but thanks to that fateful decision, he’s now receiving life-saving care for a highly contagious and often deadly disease. The puppy, whom Noble-Wold named Jackson, is being treated for the parvovirus at the BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospital in Tacoma. Dr. Katie Rawlings, an emergency veterinarian with BluePearl, said the puppy is still very sick. But because of Noble-Wold’s intervention, there’s reason for optimism. Noble-Wold said she had never seen the puppy before the day he turned up on her front porch, exhausted and emaciated, without a collar or microchip. But when she opened her door, he walked right in the house. The trouble began that night, when Jackson started vomiting. Noble-Wold brought him to BluePearl, where he was diagnosed with parvo. Because dogs with parvo must be monitored around the clock, treatment is expensive. While BluePearl is discounting the cost of care, the price of treating Jackson will still be at least $3,000. Noble-Wold said she didn’t really hesitate to pay, although money is tight after launching her own catering business last year. “I know financially it doesn’t make sense, but my heart just told me that I had to do it,� said Noble-Wold. To help defray some of the cost and to cover any potential complications, Noble-Wold has set up a GoFundMe site (www.gofundme.com/t2tfn4). “Even though we don’t know him very well, we already love him,� said Noble-Wold.

Attitude is everything. How someone defines a glass as being either half full or half empty makes all the difference in the world. Two men learned that life lesson the hard way. Patrol officers were driving around Hilltop on April 29 when they spotted a 32-year-old man riding a bike while wearing ear buds but no helmet. The officers watched as the man crossed an intersection diagonally without looking for oncoming traffic. That’s when they activated their emergency lights. The man stopped long enough for the officers to get out of their car before he then started peddling away, saying “all this for no helmet.� It is illegal to ride a bike without a helmet, after all. The officers tracked the man through the neighborhood as he ducked between houses before entering one. He was arrested inside without incident. The officers later learned that the man had three warrants for his arrest. Another man with an attitude that might need correction was arrested April 30 after he called 911 dispatchers several times, yelling “you’re dead, good luck.� Dispatchers traced the call to a pay phone outside a coffee shop along Tacoma Avenue. Two officers spotted the man still holding the phone. He began walking away before officers advised him that he was under arrest. He fought against them putting him in handcuffs, but the officers eventually wrestled on the steel bracelets. He told them “I’m sorry man. I shouldn’t have made those calls. I was just upset.� The man had two outstanding warrants for indecent exposure. Compiled by Steve Dunkelberger

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RAIL. Freighthouse Square will be home to the Amtrak station once renovations are complete now that design plans have been approved. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

Plans to move Tacoma’s Amtrak station to co-locate with Sound Transit’s Sounder trains at the century-old Freighthouse Square are moving forward now that designs have been changed to better present the former warehouse’s role in Tacoma history. The design was created by a working group of city and state officials, historians, architects and transportation boosters after a previous design raised eyebrows. “There are a lot of folks interested in different parts of this building,� said Washington State Department of Transportation Rail Capital Program Manager David Smelser. The building will have glass walls and transparent doors that can be angled to provide for a canopy for the plaza outside. The design will also enable people to walk from end to end of the former Milwaukee rail warehouse turned shopping and eatery spot without strolling through

the Amtrak station. The Amtrak station will take up 10,000 square feet of Freighthouse Square with a 700-foot-long passenger platform. The current Amtrak location nearby, which was built in the 1970s, has to move because trains are preparing to be diverted from Burlington Northern Santa Fe rails that run along the waterfront to tracks currently used by Sounder trains. The shift is part of the $89 million Point Defiance Bypass project that will mean faster and safer rail service along tracks that run from Oregon to British Columbia. The new route will save about seven minutes for trains from Tacoma to Portland. Amtrak’s Cascades route runs between Eugene, Oregon and Vancouver, British Columbia with four trains daily going in each direction through the station. Amtrak’s “Starlight� runs through twice a day, one in each direction between Los Angeles, California and Seattle. About 125,000 passengers flow through the station each year. That growing traffic will get a boost with the addition of two Cas-

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PUYALLUP TRIBAL IMPACT Supporting the Economic Growth of Our Community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVES PRESENTED FOR COUNTY FERRY SYSTEM Pierce County Ferry riders are invited to learn about potential alternatives developed as part of the ferry system’s Waterborne Transportation Study at a May 14 public meeting on Anderson Island. Alternatives regarding schedule changes, fare policies and ridership are being evaluated as part of the study. For example, changes such as operating direct runs to Anderson Island and Ketron Island, offering a reservation system, increasing the number of trips on the five-trip Value Pass, and introducing a new fare class for small cars are being considered. Current and future funding sources are also being discussed, as well as influencing behaviors of riders, such as increasing carpooling. “We are focused on identifying changes that would meet our riders’ current and

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communications center will house operations from six consolidated and collocated 911 centers, as well as administrative and public services, a total of 250 employees, most of whom work various shifts to provide 24-hour emergency services, seven days a week. The new buildings required for the consolidated effort was slated to cost $70 million, but current projections put construction cost at about $62 million. The consolidated effort is projected to save taxpayers millions by removing the need for redundant services and increase communication between agencies. “The savings will come from efficiencies and economies of scale when we combine what were previously six separate and independent operations,� South Sound 911 Executive Director Andrew E. Neiditz said. “The ‘do-nothing’ option would be to keep operating six public safety answering points or dispatch centers with police and fire communications managed separately. This option was rejected resoundingly by the voters in

future needs while also considering the financial sustainability of the system,� said Deb Wallace, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities airport and ferry administrator. “This meeting is a chance for our riders to learn about the options we are exploring and provide feedback to help us create a preferred alternative.� The May 14 meeting will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Anderson Island Elementary School, 13005 Camus Rd. There will be a formal presentation about the study, the results of two surveys taken by ferry customers and Anderson Island and Ketron Island property owners on how they use the ferry, and potential changes to service and fare policies. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit informational booths and speak with staff from the Public Works and Utilities

November 2011, with their strong support of a 25-year tax increase to achieve ‘inter-operability’ in public safety communications.� The agency’s preferred site 2119 Mildred St. W. in Fircrest was selected from a list of 10 sites after several months of study. The nine-acre parcel is approximately three acres larger than is needed, so the building might be home to other government buildings through future partnerships. However, South Sound 911 is working with Fircrest to possibly develop the extra land into retail or other commercial space with the public safety communications center serving as the anchor development. The SS 911 buildings will be a “hybrid campus� of two buildings and parking for employees and visitors. One of the building, spanning some 55,000 square feet, will house dispatch operations and a municipal emergency operations center. A second building, of about 25,000 square feet, will house administrative offices and a public counter for services that range from fingerprinting to the processing of concealed weapon applications. The hybrid campus approach calls for a stand-alone backup facility in the event South Sound 911 was unable to operate

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an effort to stop the project. Controversy over that project that trickled into South Sound 911 project, even though they are separate agencies, Neiditz said. More people are asking specific questions about the project than first expected. Some of those questions involve the siting of the buildings themselves. The agency looked at locations in Fife and Puyallup for example, but they were ruled out because of their proximity to any potential lahar flow if Mount Rainier erupts of if the area floods. One location across from the Pierce Transit Headquarters on South Tacoma Way is still mentioned as a logical site, but it was also ruled out because it sits in the “clear zone� of McChord Fields flight line. Federal agencies discourage high-density projects near airfields. “There is a lot of interest from the community about the public safety communications center and the mandate of the November 2011 election,� said Neiditz. “If we can help remind everyone of how we got to this point and dispel some myths and confusion about the project, I’m confident we will get to the place where we need to be, so that we can efficiently handle the emergency communication needs

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SOUTH SOUND 911 DISCUSSIONS: May 11 at 7 p.m. — Bonney Lake Public Safety Building, 18421 Veterans Memorial Dr. E., in Bonney Lake; May 14 at 6 p.m. — Graham Fire & Rescue Station No. 94, 23014 70th Ave. E., in Graham; May 19 at 5:30 p.m. — Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St., in Gig Harbor; May 20 at 7 p.m. — Tacoma Fire Department Station No. 16, 7271 6th Ave., in Tacoma; May 26 at 6:30 p.m. — STAR Center (Voyage Studio), 3873 S. 66th St., in Tacoma; June 3 at 12 p.m. — Carr’s Restaurant & Catering, 11006 Bridgeport Way SW, in Lakewood. More information available online at southsound911.org.

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Big ShiPS Are Bringing BIG WATERFRONT CHANGES By Don C. Brunell The Longshoremen’s work slowdown snarled West Coast ports for nine months is over, leaving behind bitter memories and billions in economic damages. But the global trends that foreshadowed that port disruption remain. Big container ships are coming to Washington ports, and they are behemoths. Stand one upright and it would be taller than the Empire State Building. A decade ago, the world’s largest container ship sailing into the ports of Seattle and Tacoma carried 9,600 20-foot containers – enough to hold 1.3 million color TVs or 50 million cell phones. Today’s ships carry nearly 20,000 containers. The widening of the Panama Canal will make these mammoth vessels even more attractive to shippers looking to save fuel and cut costs. But their massive size requires deeper moorages and docks capable of unloading containers much quicker. That means automation. Ports must install larger cranes and state-of-the art computerized cargo-handling systems. Today’s benchmark is the world’s most efficient port in the United Arab Emirates, which moves an average of 138 containers per ship per hour. Comparatively, the Port of Los Angeles moves 80 per hour. The difference is port officials at Jebel Ali invested heavily in automation and technology to serve the megaships, including a

new $850 million container terminal. The ports of Tacoma and Seattle are the third-largest container gateway in North America. Martin Associates estimates that the two ports’ marine cargo operations supported more than 48,000 jobs in 2013, generating nearly $4.3 billion in economic activity. If the farmers and manufacturers who ship products through those ports are factored in, port activities impact 443,000 jobs in Washington. In order for them to compete in the years ahead, our state legislature authorized the ports of Seattle and Tacoma to form a port development authority. The authority will allow them to rebuild docks and invest in advanced technology. Other states have formed those development authorities. The Georgia Ports Authority, which owns and operates the Port of Savannah, is spending $1.5 billion over the next decade to install taller cranes, add storage capacity and invest in a cuttingedge computer system that connects trucks with containers much quicker. Georgia is spending another $120 million on road improvements near the port to move containers more rapidly to highways. Washington needs to make the same type of investments to ease the traffic gridlock along waterfront roads and highways. While much of the focus is on container traffic, there is another subtle shift occurring in our region. There is an increase in shipments of bulk cargos – wheat, potash, coal and petroleum

products – where the competition even pits smaller Washington ports such as Vancouver, Longview and Bellingham with nearby British Columbia. For example, Asian countries seeking to curb greenhouse gas emissions want to buy cleaner coal from Montana and Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. China and India are rapidly expanding their electric power grids, and while they are installing more wind turbines and solar panels, they still need coal to generate power. Greater amounts of cleaner American coal will be coming through Washington. They will either be shipped from Vancouver, B.C. or loaded on ships at Cherry Point or Longview. Port activities generate 194,000 jobs in our state. Whether we enhance or lose those jobs depends on how we prepare for the big ships and subtle shifts to more bulk cargo. The simple reality is we can’t ignore world trade tends. The big ships are coming. The question is, will they dock in Seattle or Tacoma or head north to Canada or pass us by sailing through the Panama Canal to U.S. ports on the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic seaboard? Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at TheBrunells@msn.com.

Complaining about what city officials should do to make the city better is as Tacoman as the potholes, chocolate-covered almond brittle and colored glass artwork. Griping of things done, or left undone, is a pastime that rivals a Rainiers baseball game. And we do it well. There is a lot to gripe about but not as much as there once was. Tacoma is no longer the “gritty city� of industrial soot that mixed with the “Tacoma aroma� that made life here once unbearable. The city is on the rise. Sure, there is still work to do, and the city will fumble some opportunities, but it will also capitalize on others to the betterment of everyone. Look back over the last generation of what Tacoma was versus what it has become. Museums and eateries have replaced boarded up eyesores and toxic waste sites. Colors have replaced the gray of neglect. People around the nation talk about Tacoma without mention of police tape circling crime scenes. Downtown streets have life after the work-end whistle blows. Bands play, people dance, actors act, chefs sizzle slabs of meat in kitchens that serve full tables and walkers snap “postcard photographs� of the city’s landmark sites and cityscapes. We have not “arrived,� but we are racing forward rather than strolling along or crawling backward to the dark days of the 1980s and 1990s. Rather than coasting on past successes, you could play a part in Tacoma’s revival. Not only should you be active in city politics but also willing to take on your neighborhood projects. The city is not a whole as much as it is a collection of neighborhoods bound together by a shared area code. Do your part. More than 30 neighborhood groups have gathered to spruce up their homes and streets by providing free access to trash collection points provided by the city’s Solid Waste Management. Community cleanup dates run through the summer and will be occurring in every part of the city. Donate just a few hours this summer to cut back bushes or patrol for litter or discarded junk that gets created from our disposable modern living. Clean your street before you ask “the city� to do its part. Beyond the improvements and local pride community cleanups provide, neighbors bond through idle chatter during breaks. Neighborhoods become communities. Friends are made and projects planned. Problems are solved. The city benefits, and you benefit. We all benefit together more than what good we can do alone. Do your part, and visit cityoftacoma.org/ cleanup.

CORRECTION The April 28 article “Season Opens For Farmers Markets with Eastside Location, Low-Income Options� contained incomplete information. The Fresh Bucks program is a city-wide program that includes the year-around Proctor Farmers’ Market, which was the first site in Pierce County to offer the matching program to low-income shoppers. The USDA/FINI (United States Department of Agriculture Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive) grant will support a fouryear collaborative partnership between MultiCare, the Proctor Famers’ Market and the Tacoma Farmers’ Markets to provide SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) buyers with extra buying power by providing matched dollars for their farmers market purchases. Tacoma Weekly apologizes for the error.

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By Cheryle Hoskins Bigelow She wheeled herself into the dining hall at a local church followed by a couple of street mates. Unfortunately, our three hungry guests were late for the complementary meal I was helping my church mates serve to people in distress. I told her I was dishing up the last serving of chicken with biscuits for her. “No,� she said, “give me a little bit and give the rest to them,� gesturing toward her companions, a man and a woman. I assured her we still had sandwiches, salad and dessert available (cookies from Costco and home baked cupcakes – you could tell by how carefully they were frosted) but I did as she asked. I divided her share out of respect for the compassion she had exhibited. My fellow volunteers mentioned she was a veteran of homelessness

so later when she rolled back up to the serving window of the kitchen, I listened carefully to what she was saying about feeding this population in our community. Looking at the bits of vegetables swimming in the bottom of the salad bowl, she said, “The vegetables need to be cut much smaller because many of us have dental issues.� She opened her mouth to show off her one tooth to make her point. Since I was the salad spinner that day, I made a mental note of her comments and decided to skip the carrots altogether next time – I had tried to chop them into small pieces – or maybe grate the carrots into thin slivers. “Also, homeless people like hamburger better than chicken because they can get chicken sometimes but not beef.� New to me was hearing a person referring to themselves in fellowship with other homeless people.

“We don’t like macaroni and cheese or sandwiches,� she continued, spitting, “We need protein and carbohydrates,� using the proper name for what I call “carbs.� Did she mean meat and potatoes? I appreciated the teaching moment. Is it the taste of macaroni and cheese that some street people dislike or since it is relatively easy and inexpensive to prepare? Or maybe they find it on their plates too often at free community dinners. I also had a flashback to a vision of the many boxes of macaroni and cheese I have fed my grandchildren (at their request) and that I have donated to food banks and missions over the years. Cheryle Hoskins Bigelow is a Tacoma native who relocated to Sequim. She is a freelance writer and is also a contributing columnist for Seniors Sunset Times.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Someone from Tacoma Weekly dropped off a dozen copies at our office; what appeared to look like an attempt to create some desire to increase circulation. I saw some Daffodil parade pics (which my wife and I attended) in the April 17 issue, so I grabbed a copy to relive the moment of the parade. I went through your paper and got to the editorial page and saw the cartoon of the bus following Hillary. This childish depiction reminds one of how one sided the mainstream media is. When Sarah Palin ran as vice president a few years back, the mainstream media sent thousands of reporters to Alaska and literally tore Sarah and her family apart, looking into every minute detail of her personal and family life to discredit her. Nothing, nada was inferred in the mainstream media about this overt character assassination by the mainstream media of a potential vice

president. Nothing of interest was ever unveiled other than normal family issues we all go thru. The cartoon of the Fox bus chasing Hillary, inferring that Fox News is a bunch of conspiracy hate mongers and goons and are somehow harassing poor Hilary, is such an immature farce that we can’t imagine the publisher and editor allowing this to be published. Hillary has plenty of skeletons in the closet. Fox News does not need to do anything to discredit Hillary. She does it to herself. It reminded me of why I (and obviously many others) stopped subscribing to the mainstream newspapers long ago. I sure won’t be picking up any more Tacoma Weekly papers. If I see any future distributions show up where I can get my hands on them, they are in the trash where they belong. Good night TW. *ERRY AND *ANN #ELSKI s 4ACOMA 7!

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congestion benefit, so more people can take alternate modes of transportation and we don’t have to continue to expand street capacity,� City Assistant Division Manager Dana Brown said. The trail has been a project since 2008, with phase one curating three miles of the historic trail to modern Class 1 bikeway standards, including a 10-foot asphalt path with two feet of crushed rock shoulders. Two more phases are currently planned for the trail. “We basically rehabilitated this section,� Brown said. “(Pierce County Council Member) Connie Ladenburg really stepped up and made the funding come about for phase one. We saved our pennies and we were able to construct phase one. Once we had phase one, funding mechanisms had changed and then we started getting grant funds for the later phases. Phase one helps to fill sections that couldn’t be completed on phase one. Phase one and two ended up being threeand-a-half miles long all on metro Tacoma Water property.� Phase three and four are in the process of being funded via grant dollars, and work on the next phase will get started later this year. The next two phases look to expand the trail

even further to C Street and South Tacoma Way, while the remaining project phases will restore the entire six-and-a-half mile trail which will provide the only trail linking South Tacoma with the downtown, Tacoma Dome area and the Thea Foss Waterway. Of course, the Water Flume Line trail is just one of many trails being developed throughout the city. Though the trail itself is important as a “spine� for other trails to connect to and make a non-motorized highway trail, allowing citizens to safely travel all around Tacoma without the use of a car, the trails would connect to important locations like transit centers. Projects also include a Prairie Line Trail that will cut diagonally through downtown, with the University of Washington-Tacoma already completing a section on their property. “We have other trails that will connect, including a plan that will connect Tacoma to the city of Lakewood as part of their Flett Creek wetland area, we also want to take this opportunity to take this trail and go west towards Chambers Bay,� Brown said. The opening of the trail is a major accomplishment for Tacoma, putting the city well on its way to being a pedestrian friendly city. “It’s not just a transportation system or recreational opportunity; it has the amenities for all types of uses. Whether ADA or kids on bikes, you don’t have to be a pro biker to get around in Tacoma,� Brown said.

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BUSINESS LEADERS CALL FOR BETTER WAGE SOLUTION Tacoma business leaders are calling on Tacoma’s Mayor Marilyn Strickland to convene a citizen process to develop a compromise on the minimum wage issue. Such a process, they say, will result in an increase that respects the relative strength of the Tacoma economy. Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber President and CEO Tom Pierson announced the Chamber recently commissioned a public opinion survey regarding the proposed minimum wage increase in Tacoma. He said the results show it is not just the business community that is concerned about the size of the increase. “Citizens want to see an increase in the minimum wage, but many expressed concern that a move to $15 was just too extreme and could harm our local economy,� he said. “That’s why we think it is best for everyone to develop

a compromise the whole city can support.� Pierson said if the current proposal passes and immediately increases the minimum wage to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, 2016, it would give Tacoma the highest minimum wage in the state and the entire country. He pointed out that Seattle is increasing the minimum wage in steps over a period of four to seven years, depending on the size of the business. Currently, their minimum wage is $11 an hour. “Many of my members could support an increase in the minimum wage, but we don’t think our economy is strong enough for an increase that is so much higher than what Seattle has today. We would like to see all the sides come together and develop a package that reflects what is best for Tacoma,� he said. Pierson said their survey, con-

ducted by DHM Research, shows voters in Tacoma strongly support a minimum wage increase, but they find the size of the proposed increase to $15 too extreme. He said it was clear there would be much more support for a smaller increase phased in over time. “When polling was done in Seattle regarding the proposed move to $15 an hour, there was overwhelming support in excess of 65 percent. In Tacoma the support was below 50 percent, suggesting if there is not a compromise, there is a real chance no increase will pass. We can take the uncertainty away by building a compromise proposal that has the support of a vast majority of Tacoma residents,� he said. Pierson added that Mayor Strickland is absolutely the right person to convene a group to forge a fair compromise.

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became the People’s Center in 1978, when the city added fitness options that included a pool. The pool was open until 2008 when it was closed for structural concerns. The additions will include a threelane lap pool, passive swimming area and bench, an indoor spray pad, a current channel, a vortex and a lily pad walk as well as new restrooms and changing areas, two party rooms and basketball hoops. “After seven years of hard work, the community is thrilled to have this pool returned to this neighborhood,

said Council Member Lauren Walker. “I could not be happier.� The project is being funded by $5.34 million from Tacoma, $1.74 million in Metro Parks bonds, and a $485,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The project is set to open by late 2016 under Tacoma-based Construction Enterprises & Contractors. With a focus on fitness and after-school programming, this Hilltop location is a central point in the community. A community celebration Thursday, May 7, marked the project’s groundbreaking and allowed people a chance to look over architectural drawings and talk with the project team. Construction will begin this week.

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and disadvantages will get help at Goodwill. An additional 1,200 people with barriers to employment will work at Goodwill as their first or second chance, and 3,000 people will be placed in jobs in our region. Getting people retrained and to work is what it is all about,� Hayes said. “There are no shortcuts for our team. In order to be successful, Goodwill needs to ‘work out,’ and by that I mean change and innovate in two major ways.� Hayes said the first way to innovate is to reinvent job training and placement programs, which include finishing the freshman year of new program “Inside Out,� a transition support program that helps offenders prepare for re-entry to our communities. In the six months since the program began, it has had a 100 percent retention rate, meaning every single person the company has placed is still working at their respective jobs. The other big Goodwill program includes a number of initiatives helping veterans. This includes a team up with the industry for Heating Air-Conditioning and Ventilation Training and Placement with 40 regional companies offering veterans an opportunity. Goodwill is doubling down on their efforts with at-risk youth due to their REACH center partnership. An implementation of new social media strategies will help the center help over 3,000 at-risk teens this year. Goodwill has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and Home Ownership for Tacoma and the company’s youth build program trainees are currently building three houses for low-income families. “Goodwill doesn’t put a band-aid on a problem; they work with retail revenue and other donations such as [the luncheon] (average $1,500 per person assisted) to provide a hand up, not a hand out. Our job training and opportunities are designed to get people onto a career track; a first job is something that is not a dead end,� Public Relations Specialist George White said. With a vision laid out for the future, keynote speaker Apolo Ohno spoke on his history in the Olympics and how committing to a vision and goal allowed him to achieve the impossible. “Within those problems lie skill and opportunity and a hunger to succeed, and oftentimes we have to give these kids and these people the chance to do something. If we can give them the tools, they can meet us half way and when we do there is no limit to what can be achieved,� Ohno said. Goodwill’s additional areas of innovation include the retail area of Goodwill, as they unveil “the store of the future� this summer on 38th street. “It will have an updated look, something we haven’t done in about 12 years,� Hayes said. The store will have a new merchandising approach to appeal to the modern consumer, including a streamlined layout and easier shopping experience. “Every donation counts; every individual who donates to Goodwill helps us put people to work,� Hayes said. “It really is the first step in the process of changing lives, so innovations and change are essential to our success. “ For more information about goodwill, its stores or its programs, visit www.goodwillwa.org.

Local Restaurants LAURA’S BAYVIEW BAR AND GRILL HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF By Derek Shuck derek@tacomaweekly.com

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of; Peanut butter and Jelly Christo. A deep-fried dessert featuring the classic sandwich ingredients as well as strawberry sauce and ice cream. “That’s the kind of fun stuff I want to create,� Lyon said. Lyon sees cooking as an opportunity to have a personal connection to the customers, a way for the citizens of Tacoma to get to know her a little better. “It’s an opportunity to give Tacoma my food, I had the opportunity to work in Seattle at great restaurants, but I live in Tacoma. I like cooking for my friends. That’s what makes cooking worthwhile,� Lyon said. With a new executive chef and the weather beginning to climb into the 70s, it’s the perfect time to explore Laura’s Bayview Bar and Grill. The view that gives the restaurant it’s name is perfect for a romantic evening or just some

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THE RAINIERS, RHUBARB, SONICS GUY AND SUNSHINE

PHOTOS BY RAIMUNDO JURADO

TAKE ME OUT. (top) Tacoma’s Stefen Romero takes a big cut. Romero is batting .281 with 4 HR and 15 RBI

through 26 games. (left) Sonics Guy Kris Brannon loves his Rainiers and also has a message for the NBA. (middle) One of the best views in all baseball. (right) Fans were lined up outside Cheney Stadium an hour before the game to get their mits on a free Tacoma Cubs retro hat. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

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n Sunday, May 3, I headed down to Cheney Stadium for what was bound to be a sunburnt, yet rewarding day at the ballpark. The Tacoma Rainiers had just won their third straight game, it was a throwback weekend, which meant the first 1,000 fans at the stadium would be getting a free 1960’s Tacoma Cubs hat and I was meeting up with one of the Puget Sound’s morerecognizable individuals. Most folks know Kristopher Brannon as the “Sonics Guy” around these parts. He began appearing over six years ago at sporting events, concerts, festivals and ribbon cuttings throughout the Seattle and Tacoma metro region. Sometimes it seems as though your event hasn’t quite made it yet until Brannon comes rolling through in his Seattle Sonics gear, smiling and holding up his signature “Bring ‘em Back” Sonics sign. Taking in a ballgame with Brannon is an exercise in picture taking, with yours truly acting as the designated picture taker. Children flock to this big teddy bear of a man, with the signature afro and pick in his hair, along with a shock of gray lending a feeling of authority to his presentation. I’ve sat at many Tacoma watering holes the past few years and tipped a few back with Brannon, but hanging out with him in a crowd, such as a baseball game, was a wholly different and enjoyable experience. He’s a big, tall man but soft-spoken and easy to approach. And that’s what he wants you to do. Come up and talk with him, because he’s on a mission. Whether the NBA returns to Seattle next year or in 40, Brannon is bent upon reminding anyone and everyone about what it was all about and what we are missing without the Sonics taking care of business on the hardcourt. The Rainiers put together a fun and

feisty game against Fresno, falling in the end by the score of 6-5. I’m still looking for my first win in-person this season at Cheney, but no matter what, I’ll keep coming back because each game is a new and fun experience. They’re doing it right over there. After the game, I decided to hit Brannon with the dreaded 20 Tacoma Weekly questions and he didn’t bat an eye. If you see this big guy out and about, don’t hesitate to walk up and get a high five and a photo. There doesn’t look to be any quit in the Sonics Guy, let’s see how he does with the 20. TW - Where were you born? Where’d you grow up and go to school? SG – I’m a local boy all the way, born in Lakewood, raised in Tacoma. Went to Downing, Truman and Wilson TW - As a kid, what kind of sports were you involved in? SG - Loved a lot of sports. My favorites memories are playing basketball (of course) and baseball with my grandfather. TW - Do you remember going to Cheney Stadium as a kid? SG - I sure do. Some of my best memories growing up as a kid was watching a Tacoma Tigers baseball game with my grandfather. You could usually get free tickets at Stock Market Foods and as an adult in the old stadium, me, my buddies and my grandfather in the cheap seat bleachers. “Lovable section X,” we called it. TW - What do you think of the new stadium versus the old? SG - The old one was a stone tomb, but I liked the bleachers and the roof. The modern stadium is simply amazing. They’re very different but I saw good things in both. TW - What started your love affair with the Seattle Sonics? SG - As a little kid, I remember them winning the NBA championship

in ‘79. Then I was hooked. TW - What are some of your earliest memories of the Sonics? SG - Them winning the championship. Several years later my grandfather taking me to games at the Tacoma Dome. I still remember those ugly orange Cavs uniforms. TW - Name your all-time starting five Sonics. You may have up to two wild cards or reserves. SG - This is a tough one, but I’d have to say Jack Sikma, Gus Williams, Fred Brown, Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton. Reserves, let’s go with the X-Man and one of the last men to be a player/coach, Lenny Wilkens. TW - Most folks well-versed about the Sonics leaving town fiasco think the team was basically stolen from Seattle. Do you agree? SG - Howard Schultz said “owning a team is a public trust” and then proceeded to sell them to someone who he knew was going to move them. The main blame falls on Schultz, Seattle Mayor Nickels and Commissioner David Stern. TW - The Sonics have been gone for 7 NBA seasons now. Do you sometimes wake up and think it was all just a bad dream? SG - Not so much anymore. The first year I did, but now that I’m working with people to get a team back and I wear Sonics gear every day and with people talking to me every day as well, I feel inspired. TW - Being one of the most international cities in America, doesn’t it make sense that the NBA would be itching to get a team back up here? SG - Yes, it should. TW - Do you think the cold rhetoric about Seattle from retired NBA Commissioner David Stern has carried over u See RAINIERS / page A13

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GLOVING IT. (top) Bellarmine’s Ben

Johnson got the win after giving up just one run in six innings of work on the mound. (middle) Matt Ogard went 2-2 and beat the tag at the plate. (bottom) Brock Gagliardi went 2-3, with a double and 2 RBI as the Lions beat Yelm at home 4-2 on May 1.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF PICTURE COMING INTO FOCUS By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

Most of the Tacoma high school regular season sports are wrapping up their final games and the local playoff picture is becoming clearer by the day. Several local teams have already sewn-up berths into the district playoffs and a few of them look like they might have what it takes to make it all the way to their respective state tournaments. In baseball, the Bellarmine Lions have fought through a tough season and find themselves with the fifth and last seed to the district tournament out of the 4A Narrows league. The Lions (5-7 Narrows, 9-11 overall) have several strong arms on the mound, a talented group of infielders and some pop at the plate. Bellarmine will open district play on May 12 at Kent’s Art Wright Field at 4 p.m. Their opponent will be either Decatur, Tahoma or Curtis in a loser-out contest. Wilson has secured the fourth seed to districts from the 3A Narrows and will host a home game of sorts at Heidelberg. The Rams (9-5, 11-7) will face a battle-tested Bonney Lake (15-5) squad on May 9. First pitch is set for 10 a.m. The Foss Falcons grabbed the sixth and last

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SPORTSWATCH

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SOUNDERS U23 TRIALISTS FALL TO SEATTLE UNIVERSITY IN EXTRA TIME

The Sounders U23 men’s soccer team has begun training for its 2015 PDL season. With the college players set to arrive in the coming weeks, the game versus Seattle University on Sunday, May 3 served as an opportunity for players to make the Sounders U23 roster. A lively game early, Sounders U23 goalkeeper Paul Christensen was busy in the air pulling in crosses. Seattle University would break the ice before the half as a defensive miscue allowed freshman Ibrahima Drame to dribble across the top of the 18-yard box and fire a shot through players into the back of the net. In the closing minutes of the first half, Sounders U23 forward Derek Johnson was in clean behind the defense with an on rushing goalkeeper from Seattle University. Johnson chipped the goalkeeper but missed the goal ending the half with Seattle University up by a goal. The second half saw the Sounders U23 team pressing to find a goal with four shots in the first five minutes but the score stayed at 1-0 for the Redhawks. Nick Prasad directed traffic well for Seattle University under the pressure being applied. The Sounders U23 team finally found the back of the net with 25 yard laser from Joey Gjertsen. With the score leveled at one for both teams, both coaches opened up the benches to look at players. As the new trialists entered the game, the game got more physical and the officiating staff worked to make sure the game was consistent. John Monroy received his second yellow card within 10 minutes of entering the game and the Sounders U23 team was forced to play the last 15 minutes of the game down a man. With no time on the clock, Seattle University found a ball behind the defense and finished what would be the winning goal in the game. The game between the Sounders U23 and Seattle University men’s team was played at the Muckleshoot Tribal School. This exciting opportunity for both clubs was further enhanced when both head coaches were presented with an honorary woven basket and handmade blanket from Tribal Chairperson Virginia Cross. “Today was a great start to our training season as we prepare for the PDL season. Players got to know each other through the game and we learned a lot about who may be able to play with the players we have coming in,” explained Darren Sawatzky, Sounders U23 head coach, “The opportunity to play at Muckleshoot and to be accepted there for this match was incredible.” The Sounders U23 team plays at the Bellingham Hammers Friday, May 8 at 7pm at Civic Stadium. The team then comes back for the final pre-season match up against South Sound FC at 2 p.m. on May 17 before opening the 2015 PDL season versus Calgary Foothills on May 24 at Sunset Stadium. Tickets and the schedule can be found at SoundersU23.com.

LUTES CLINCH 30-WIN SEASON WITH 5-1 SENIOR DAY WIN

Pacific Lutheran scored three runs in the first inning and hardly looked back as the Lutes clinched the fourth 30-win season in program history with a 5-1 Senior Day victory over George Fox Sunday, May 3 at PLU Field. With the win, Pacific Lutheran concluded the regular season with a 30-12 record. The Lutes are ranked 21st in the latest d3baseball.com national poll and No. 1 in the most recent NCAA Div. III West Region rankings. PLU reached 30 wins for the fourth time in team history, with all four 30-win seasons coming in the last nine years. The 2007 team set the team record with 35 wins, while the 2009 squad won 31 and the 2010 team won 30. Collin Nilson put on a Senior Day show with his seventh home run of the season, finishing the day with two hits, three runs batted in and two runs scored. Landon Packard scored a run for the Lutes, while Jacob Clements drove in a run and reached base twice via walk. Cory Nelson pitched a gem in his first start since 2013 and only the second start of his PLU career, tossing eight innings of one-run ball while striking out eight and walking one. He improved to 5-2 this season, while Garrett Brown tossed the final inning for the Lutes. Taylor Dunn fell to 2-6 for George Fox after allowing five runs in only 4.1 innings. Michael Hirko and Tom Zarosinski pitched the final 3.2 innings for the Bruins, while Eli Skiles drove in George Fox’s lone run of the day and finished with two hits. Pacific Lutheran got on the board early with three runs in the bottom of the first. Curtis Wildung batted leadoff in his final home game for the Lutes and opened the inning with a walk. One out later, Landon Packard reached on a fielder’s choice that advanced Wildung to second. Nilson singled up the middle to score Wildung from second. Tyler Thompson loaded the bases after being hit by a pitch, Ben Welch reached on an RBI infield single and Clements drew a bases-loaded walk to bring in PLU’s third run of the inning. George Fox cut the lead to two in the top of the fifth. Kadyn Nannini led off with a single, advanced to second on a bunt and scored on Skiles’ single to center. The Lutes got that run back and added another in the bottom of the inning when Nilson crushed a 1-1 pitch over the wall in left for a two-run homer. That was more than Nelson would need, as the teams combined for two hits the rest of the way. The game wrapped up the 2015 PLU Tournament and included a special dedication of the Kittilsby Press Box in honor of former PLU baseball coach, sports information director and athletic administrator Jim Kittilsby. The Lutes also honored seniors Nilson, Wildung, Kit Banko, Chris Bishop, Dominick Courcy, AJ Konopaski, Jake Otness and Bo Pearson prior to first pitch.

NWC CHAMPION LUTES GARNER LEAGUE-BEST EIGHT ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS

Seven Pacific Lutheran baseball players earned AllNorthwest Conference honors, while head coach Geoff Loomis was named Coach of the Year for the third time as

the NWC released its all-conference awards Friday, May 1. Pacific Lutheran, ranked 21st in the latest d3baseball. com poll and first in the West Region rankings, won the Northwest Conference regular-season title in 2015 with an 18-6 record. The Lutes clinched the outright title by two games over Linfield and Whitworth, PLU’s third conference crown since 2007. Five Lutes earned first-team all-conference recognition. Senior closer AJ Konopaski claimed first-team honors for the third straight season after leading the league – and ranking second in the nation – with 10 saves this season. He became PLU’s first first-team All-American last season and this season became PLU’s all-time career saves leader while also becoming only the sixth player in NCAA Div. III history to reach 30 career saves. Seniors Collin Nilson and Chris Bishop each moved up to the first team after receiving honorable mention last season. Nilson ranked second in the conference with six home runs and 25 runs batted in while tying teammate – and fellow first-teamer – Tyler Thompson for sixth with a .567 slugging percentage. Bishop tied for the league lead with six wins during conference play, while his 48 strikeouts ranked third and his 2.56 earned run average ranked seventh. Thompson batted .361 with a .407 on-base percentage and .567 slugging percentage during conference play and tied for fifth in the league with four home runs. Landon Packard earned first-team recognition as a sophomore second baseman. His .373 NWC batting average ranked ninth in the conference, and he ranked sixth in on-base percentage (.451) and eighth in slugging percentage (.554). He tied for third in the NWC with 13 walks and tied for fifth with 22 runs. Kyle Rossman joined the PLU pitching staff for his sophomore season and earned second-team all-conference honors after ranking fifth in the league in earned run average (1.99) and fourth in wins (5) and innings pitched (58.2). Ben Welch received honorable mention after compiling a .312 batting average, .418 on-base percentage and .409 slugging percentage during the conference season. The sophomore shortstop led the league with 95 assists on defense. Loomis received Coach of the Year honors for the third time in his PLU coaching career. He also received the honor in 2007 and 2009 after leading the Lutes to conference titles in each of those seasons.

TACOMA’S HOT TICKETS MAY 7 - 17 THURSDAY, MAY 7 – SOCCER South Kitsap vs. Bellarmine Bellarmine HS – 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 – SOCCER North Thurston vs. Foss Mt. Tahoma Stadium – 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 – SOCCER Mt. Tahoma vs. Lincoln s Lincoln Bowl – 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 – SOCCER Capital vs. Wilson s Stadium Bowl – 7:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 8 – FASTPITCH Bellarmine vs. Wilson s Wilson HS – 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 – BASEBALL Wilson vs. Bonney Lake Heidelberg Field – 10 a.m.

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SATURDAY, MAY 9 – BASEBALL Foss vs. Auburn Mountainview Osborne Field – Enumclaw – 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 – BASEBALL Lower Columbia vs. TCC TCC Minnitti Field – 1 & 4 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 11 – SOCCER Olympia vs. Bellarmine s Bellarmine HS – 4 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 11 – SOCCER Wilson vs. Mt. Tahoma Mt. Tahoma Stadium – 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 12 – BASEBALL Bellarmine vs. TBD Art Wright Field – Kent – 4 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 12 – BASEBALL PHOTO BY ERNIE SAPIRO

GAVRONSKI TO MAKE IT FOUR MAIN EVENTS IN A ROW AT BATTLE AT THE BOAT 101

For the fourth time in as many chances, a Battle at the Boat show will see hometown favorite Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski (17 1 1, 11KOs) in their main event slot. Coming off of an incredible night celebrating their 100th show, Battle at the Boat 101 will take place Saturday, May 30 at the Emerald Queen Casino. Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski has been on a roll as of late. The talented Tacoma native has won three fights in a row and has earned himself a reputation as one of the top fighters on the West Coast today. Across the ring from Gavronski will be the always dangerous Tyrell “Hollywood” Hendrix (11 6 2, four KOs). This fight will be a rematch from their thrilling 2011 bout that resulted in a draw on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights. Hendrix is as tough as they come, willing to fight anyone, anytime. He consistently fights top level challengers, with his last five opponents having gone a combined 62 1. Gavronski will look to keep his winning streak alive fighting once again in his own backyard. Also featured on the card will be two incredible five round contests, featuring some of the most exciting up and coming fighters in years. Virgil “Black Mamba” Green (10 3, 3KOs) of Vancouver, Washington will be looking to extend his win streak against heavy handed Toppenish, Washington native Marcelino Pineda (5 1, five KO’s). Pineda has proven himself a true knockout artist, with his latest win coming in brutal fashion during Battle at the Boat 100 in March of this year. Look for these two talented welterweights to give the crowd a potential “Fight of the Night” candidate. Also going five rounds will be the extremely talented Ray “Lightning Jr.” Lampkin (7 0, 1KO) making his long awaited return to the I 5 showroom against undefeated Yakima native Andres Reyes (3 0). Both fighters will put their perfect records on the line in what’s sure to be a show stopping bout from the opening bell. Battle at the Boat 101 will take place on Saturday, May 30 at 7 p.m. at the Emerald Queen Casino and is brought to you by Brian Halquist Productions. Tickets are on sale now through the Emerald Queen Casino box office as well as all Ticketmaster locations. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets early, as this event is expected to sell out. For more information, please visit www.halquistproductions.com as well as the Battle at the Boat Facebook page.

TACOMA BAPTIST HURLER TOSSES NO-HITTER TO END SEASON

After struggling through a regular baseball season with only three home games, Tacoma Baptist visited Chief Leschi on Monday, May 4 to close out the year and it proved to be their most memorable performance of the season. Sophomore pitcher Josiah Rutledge struck out seven batters on his way to a no-hitter as the Crusaders won 12-2. After the first inning, Rutledge went to a three-ball count only one time before senior Jonny Van Parys snagged a fly ball for the final out of the game. The Crusaders missed a playoff berth by one game. It was also the fourth no-hitter that Head Coach Randy Rutledge has managed during his career; but the first as a Dad. “He came home from throwing a no-hitter and immediately changed a poopy diaper,” said Coach Rutledge. “What a great kid!”

Salt Lake vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 6:05 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – SOCCER Kitsap Pumas vs. FC Tacoma 253 Mt. Tahoma Stadium – 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – BASEBALL Salt Lake vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 14 – SOCCER Wilson vs. Auburn Mountainview Stadium Bowl – 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 14 – SOCCER Fife vs. Liberty (Issaquah) Franklin Pierce HS – 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 14 – SOCCER Franklin Pierce vs. TBD s Fife Stadium – 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 14 – BASEBALL Salt Lake vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.

PHOTO BY RAIMUNDO JURADO

FRIDAY, MAY 15 – BASEBALL Salt Lake vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 5:05 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 1:35 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 – SOCCER South Sound FC vs. Sounders U23 Sunset Stadium – Sumner – 2 p.m.

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SOUTh SOUnd FC keePS nOTChing rOAd winS

PHOTO BY JUSTIN GIMSE

By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

South Sound FC notched its second road win of the season with a physical, and sometimes brutal, 3-2 win over the Seattle Stars FC on Sunday, May 3 at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila. The win keeps the Shock at the top of the Evergreen Premier League standings, along with the Vancouver Victory FC, who has also started the season 2-0. It is becoming clear that nearly every opponent in the EPLWA has become a fierce rival of the Shock. Last season it was Seattle that tripped South Sound up near the end of the season, ultimately costing the Shock the league championship. There was no love lost between the two teams at Starfire as several hard fouls resulted in a bevy of yellow cards. While the play was rough, both sides kept themselves in check and stopped short of any fighting and its usual result; a red card ejection. After threatening several times, Seattle scored first 35 minutes into the first half as the Shock defense got drawn up closer to midfield than they should have. Seattle snuck a pass past them and cashed in with a one-on-one goal by Anderson Dias against South Sound goalkeeper Chris Kintz. It was a disjointed first half for the Shock and it appeared they would be heading into halftime down a goal until Seattle was called for a hand ball in the penalty box shortly before time had expired. SSFC captain Micah Wenzel blasted the penalty kick into the back of the net and both sides went into halftime tied at 1-1. “It definitely felt good to get the equalizer going into half time,� said Wenzel. “We were off in the first half and couldn’t figure out how to break them down going forward. We’d have lots of possession from our 30 to their 40 or so - midfield possession - but they were content to just pack it in and defend and not chase us. “A little half time chat helped sort that.� After head coach Adam Becker let his team have it at halftime, the Shock came out with a fire in the second half, dominating the time of possession and physically sticking it to Seattle. The Shock would take the lead ten minutes into the second half as newcomer Kellan Brown took a feed from Colton Ronk and slipped it into the goal. South Sound new led 2-1 with 35 minutes remaining in the match. Eighteen minutes later Brandon Madsen redirected a shot by Brown into the back of the net and the Shock found themselves with a little bit of breathing room. It wouldn’t last long though as the Stars were awarded a penalty kick just four minutes later. Seattle’s Alexei Mardari nipped the inside of the left post, barely out of the reach of a diving Kintz. The Shock now led 3-2 with just 13 minutes remaining. Ten minutes later, Kintz came through for the Shock, making the save of the game on a header attempt by Seattle that looked to be a sure goal. Moving from his right to his left on a cross pass, Kintz got a few fingers on the ball just as it was about to sail between the posts for the tie. Instead, the Shock ran off the remainder of the clock and took home the win. South Sound has four more road games before hosting their first home match against Wenatchee FC on May 23 at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood. First kick is set for 7 p.m. South Sound will also face the Sounders U23 in what should be an exciting friendly match on May 17 at Sunset Stadium in Sumner. First kick is set for 2 p.m.

PHOTO BY JUSTIN GIMSE

MAJeSTiC. Chambers Bay offers up some of the most gorgeous golf course views found

anywhere in the world. Don’t let the beauty fool you however. It’s also one of the toughest courses the USGA will ever hold a tournament at.

Three U.S. OPen hOleS ThAT will TeST The beST By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

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e asked the United States Golf Association what they thought would be the two most dangerous holes at Chambers Bay during the 2015 U.S. Open. The executive director of the United States Golf Association, Mike Davis, did us one better and offered up three holes that could spell disaster for the tournament field. Below is Davis’ response in full. Mike Davis: This golf course is a unique challenge – there’s something interesting happening on every hole. But there are three holes that I think will be big difference makers. No. 10, par four, 436/473 yards - Visually, this may be the most spectacular hole, playing as it does between the two biggest dunes on the course. The player’s club choice from tee requires thought. A shorter tee shot can be played to a very wide fairway, but then requires a longer uphill second to a long and narrow green that is set diagonally. Being aggressive off the tee with a driver eases pressure on the second shot but the landing

area narrows considerably as it moves toward the hole. Miss the fairway in that zone, and it’s almost certain bogey. The shot into the green can be semiblind from certain angles: all the player will see is the top half of the flagstick when the hole location is closer to the back of the green. No. 15, par three, 123/167/246 yards - When we held the 2010 U.S. Amateur here, there was a lot of excitement around this downhill hole. Appearing late in the round, and offering such a wide range of yardages off the tee, this solid par three could be the beginning of some exciting finishes – or the start of some nervous lurches toward the house. The back left portion of the green accepts a long shot well for when we set the tee back. And then the far right side of the green is better for an aggressive wedge shot when we move the tee up. It has the potential to be different every day: perhaps a tough par, perhaps the kind of birdie a player can’t afford to miss if he’s going to stay in the hunt. No. 18, par four or five, 525 or 604 yards - This is a bigdrama hole, designed to play as both a par four and a par five

for the U.S. Open. The par will change day to day. It’s fitting that this may end up being the most pivotal hole on the course. When played as a long par four, there’s a wonderful risk/reward calculation for players playing down the left side of the drive zone. They’ll need about 285 to carry the left bunker in order to hit the downhill slope on the fairway that will significantly propel the ball down the fairway. A safer play down the right will leave a much longer shot into the green. When played as a par five, the hole sets up with a completely different drive zone. The aggressive play off the tee is down the right side but requires a long carry over a large diagonal bunker. If the player executes properly he will be left with a better angle in order to possibly try for the green in two shots. If the player lays-up short, he must avoid a very penal “pit� bunker about 120 yards from the green. The closing hole has the most undulating green on the course and will surely see some significant shifts in scoring. All in all, this hole is a real test for mental stamina, as well as physical abilities, no matter what the par will be.

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3A Narrows seed and will face some state-level competition in their district opener. On tap for the Falcons (4-10, 7-13) will be the 3A South Puget Sound League champions from Auburn Mountainview (17-1). The teams will square off on May 9 at Osborn Field in Enumclaw. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. Three softball teams are advancing to districts. The Lincoln Lady Abes showed some grit taking the fifth seed from the 3A Narrows. The Lady Abes (5-9, 6-11) will face Auburn Mountainview (9-4) on May 22 at Sprinker Fields in Spanaway. First pitch is set for 12 p.m. All games are double-elimination at Sprinker. The Wilson Lady Rams will be the sixth seed from the Narrows and will face Enumclaw (16-0), the champions of the 3A SPSL. The game is set for 2 p.m. on May 22 at Sprinker. Six teams from the Sprinker district tournament will advance to the state tournament. The Bellarmine Lady Lions have a chance to advance to districts if they can get through the 4A Narrows play-in tournament. The Lady Lions (3-7, 4-11) will face Yelm (6-5, 11-6) at the RAC in Lacey on May 13 at 1 p.m. With the addition of two new soccer teams to the boys 3A Narrows league, Tacoma will only be sending one team to districts this season instead of last year’s three. The Wilson Rams have two games remaining on the schedule and are currently holding down the third seed in the standings. If it holds, the Rams (6-2-4, 7-2-5) will play Auburn Mountainview (8-6) at Stadium Bowl on May 14. First kick would be at 5 p.m. If the Rams slip to fourth place, they will face Sumner (10-5) at Auburn Mountainview on May 14 at 7 p.m. The Bellarmine Lions boys soccer team is taking it all the way to the wire in the 4A Narrows. After sweeping first place Gig Harbor for the season, the Lions can take the league championship if they win their final two games against South Kitsap and Olympia. Both contests are at home on May 7 and May 11. If the Lions (7-1-2, 8-1-2) can take the 4A Narrows crown, they will play at Mt. Tahoma Stadium on May 16 at 1 p.m. While the opponent for that match is still up in the air, win or lose, the Lions will advance to the state tournament if they win the Narrows. If Bellarmine finishes in second place, they will play at Stadium Bowl on May 14 at 7 p.m. against an opponent from the South Puget Sound League.

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to the new NBA administration? SG - The new commissioner hasn’t been the most encouraging so far, but the jury is still out. You’d think the new commissioner would want to make his own path. So a team up here should be a no-brainer. TW - We’ve got the billionaire. We’ve got the land and location pretty much sewed-up. What is there that doesn’t look appealing to the NBA? SG - I don’t think the decision is a judgment on Seattle, so much as the NBA policy newly found of not moving teams and being against expansion. TW - Walk us through the day where you woke up and decided to wear Sonics gear every day from now on? SG - I was just so mad that the team was gone. I wanted to do something, so eight months after they left I went with my buddy to a Tax Day rally at the state capitol with my “Save Our Sonics� sign. I brought my own protest to the protest. I got two radio mentions and appeared on some website articles. So as more

people got curious, it just took off from there. TW - What did your family think? SG - At first my family probably thought I was crazy, but now people come up and talk to me when take my mom shopping. So I can say it’s turned around. TW - You’ve obviously spent time at a ton of events throughout the Puget Sound, cultivating the “Sonics Guy� persona. How do people respond to you now compared to when you first started on this journey? SG - When I first started, the horrible way the Sonics left, people really let me have it. They yelled at me, a lot. Now that we almost got a team back and people feel it’s closer, people seem to think of me as a friend even if they’ve never met me. TW - Have you ever had people react negatively toward you and harass you? It probably doesn’t hurt to be over 6-5 in those situations. SG – In the past, I’ve had people get in my face, and let me have it, but only words, nothing physical. My size probably helps. TW - What are a few experiences

that really stand out for you since becoming “Sonics Guy�? SG - I’d have to say when people who I don’t know come up to me and talk to me like an old friend and tell me their Sonics stories. Also when people at an event now say its an event because I showed. TW - You’re constantly being asked to take pictures with folks all over the place. If you had to guess, how many photos have you been in now? SG - I couldn’t even count at the first few events I did, but once I started getting over 100 at multiple events I stopped counting. I’m just honored when someone uses that photo as their Facebook profile picture. TW - What’s the scenario that needs to happen for the Sonics to return to the NBA? SG - For the NBA to realize they will make a lot of money and right a wrong. TW - What happens if Seattle remains Sonic-less for decades? Will you find and anoint a new, younger Sonics Guy? SG - Are you interested? As long as one of my arms works, I’ll still hold a sign.

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Hear the thunder, smell the blood

at Centerstage’s ‘For All That’

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WAR. Centerstage’s “For All That” brings the World War I experience to Dumas Bay Center. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

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he trenches of World War I have long grown over with grass or been filled with earth carried in place by a century of erosion of their makeshift walls. But their legacy remains in the sparks of radical nationalism around Europe. The horrific “war to end all wars” did not hold to its naive promise to make conflict obsolete. The millions of deaths were in vain. Soldiers knew that then, but they went “over the top” of the trenches to their certain death anyway. It was their duty, so they did it. Centerstage is premiering “For All That” – written by Artistic Director Alan Bryce and directed by Eleanor Rhode – which tells their story with a hauntingly beautiful score and masterfully simple staging. Every name on the playbill, from the actors to the starkly used light by designer (Christina Barrigan) to the stage designer (Craig Wollam) to the costumer (Janessa Styck) to the choreographer (Amy Johnson) gave their full measure to craft the original play. The play follows the lives of a group of friends on Scotland’s Isle of Lewis just as war dawns to call the Seaforth Highlanders to the service of “king and country.” One Highlander, Donald (played by Cooper HarrisTurner) even leaves as night falls on his wedding night to Mairi (Katherine Jett). Only his brother – Andrew, played by Joshua Williamson - remains behind as a conscientious objector, making him a social pariah in the farming village void of young men. The duty-bound men are quickly trained about trench warfare, with focuses on hand-to-hand combat and how to twist a bayonet to free it from the chest of its victim. The drill sergeant breaks them down to then piece them back together to become efficiently patriotic death machines. The newly minted soldiers itch for a fight. Then battle comes at the Somme, France in 1916. Soldiers are called to leap from their trenches only to fall before machine gun fire. England lost 60,000 soldiers in a single day. The battle lasted more than four months.

More than a million lives were lost. Some 70,000 simply vanished from the Earth, nothing of their bodies remained during the weeks upon weeks of shelling. If a soldier’s body remained intact, their minds did not, giving the world the term “shell shock.” Malcolm (Randall Scott Carpenter) is one Highlander so afflicted and pays for his “ailment” with his life at the trigger fingers of a firing squad after he refuses to go “over the top” one more time after having to kill a German soldier face to face during a trench fight. The war ends and no men return, leaving their wives and family to rebuild their shattered lives and find meaning in the meaninglessness of battle. Each story–from the blissfulness of farm life to the challenges of training to the fear caused by battle to the jubilation of marking survival with a visit to Paris to the sole death of a mortally wounded soldier to the personal pilgrimage a war widow in search of purpose she hopes to find at her husband’s unmarked grave–hits its mark courtesy of an amazing collection of period-inspired songs. The music (by John Forster and Joshua Zimmerman) covers the spectrum of emotions borne from war. “For All That” is part musical love story, part war diary and part historical tome. It’s as if “All’s Quiet on the Western Front” and “Cabaret” had a gothic love child. It’s dark. It’s beautiful. It’s gut turning. It’s spellbinding. It’s simple. It’s ponderous. It’s complex. It raises unanswerable questions while brilliantly avoiding to provide conclusions. Audiences are simply churched through the emotional meat grinder and left to their own thoughts as the curtain falls. This is a must-see show if such an absolute statement exists. “For All That,” by Alan Bryce and John Forster, runs at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays through May 24. Special Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. are set for May 16 and May 23 at Centerstage Theatre, at Dumas Bay Center, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd. in Federal Way. Each show has an author talk one hour before opening, which is well worth the early arrival. Tickets are $10 for children, $25 for military and

students and $30 for general admission. Call (253) 6611444 or visit centerstagetheatre.com for more information or for tickets.

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE SHORT FILMS See the results of this year’s annual filmmaker competition hosted by The Grand Cinema at the 253-Second Short Film Viewing Party. Teams were given four criteria and 72 hours – with films due on Sunday, May 3 - to create a film lasting 253 seconds. Creators of the top two films will win $500 each, with additional prizes for best films and for audience members. Be the first to watch the premier of these short films and join in Pierce County’s biggest film event of the year. Friday, May 15, 7 p.m. Tickets $10 advance, $15 day of. Info: www. grandcinema.com.

TWO AMIT PELED Enjoy a lovely day with cello virtuoso Amit Peled and members of the Tacoma Symphony’s cello section. Peled is

acclaimed as one of the most exciting instrumentalists on the concert stage today. Brunch included then be sure to see him later that night on stage, in the season finale concert “The Planets.” Tickets: $100. Hosted by Margaret & Steven Thorndill benefiting Tacoma Symphony. Call (253) 272-7264.

THREE JOHN LENNON Fans of John Lennon will want to check out Krab Jab Studio in Seattle (5628 Airport Way S., Ste. 150) for “Lennon,” a multi-artist tribute to the late and beloved icon. The exhibit features artists Tim Bruckner, Alfred Paredes, Michael

Defeo, James Shoop, Colin Pool, Kristine Pool, Conny Valentina and Dan Chudzinski, with photography by May Pang. Opening reception is Saturday, May 9, 6-9 p.m., with an Artist Talk at 7:30 p.m. Bruckner and Pang will be in attendance.

FOUR BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY The kings of swing, made famous by their notable singles “Go Daddy-O,” “You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight” and “Mr. Pinstripe Suit,” are known for their swinging styles of the 40s and 50s complete with Rat Pack lingo and zoot suits. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s fusion of classic American sounds from the jazz, swing, Dixieland and bigband traditions makes for an irresistible celebration. Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Rialto Theater. Info/tickets: www.

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FIVE NORTHWEST SINFONIETTA Taiwan is the focus of Northwest Sinfonietta’s new concert, featuring the U.S. premieres of two Ta i w a n e s e compositions arranged specifically for its chamber orches tra. MAE LIN Ta i w a n e s e violinist Mae Lin will perform the quintessential Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s 7th Symphony led by one of the Sinfonietta’s new artistic partners Eric Jacobsen. This season-finale concert is one you won’t want to miss! May 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Rialto Theater. Info/tickets: www. BroadwayCenter.org.

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Senior art student show caps PLU gallery’s 2014-15 season

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Museum of the Week: Tacoma Art Museum

1701 Pacific Ave. Tues.–Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Late-Night Thursdays: Every Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (through June 25); Free Third Thursday 5-8 p.m. www.tacomaartmuseum.org Tacoma Art Museum is a public-spirited institution with nationally recognized exhibitions and innovative educational programs. Named by USA Today as one of the “Top 10 Great Places to See Art in Smaller Cities,” the museum has developed a reputation for presenting art in a thought-provoking yet accessible manner with a strong commitment to Northwest art through its acquisition and exhibition programs. Founded in 1935, the museum has strong roots in the community and anchors Tacoma’s lively downtown university and museum district. MAY

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JUG HEAD. Ceramic artist Travis Gendron draws upon folk traditions to make satirical statements. Shown here are “Folk Ways 1 and 2.” By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

The 2015 Senor Exhibition is underway at Pacific Lutheran University’s art gallery (which is housed inside Ingram Hall, PLU’s art building). For the university’s graduating art students, this show is a last hurrah before they venture out into the wild and wooly world beyond the walls of the academy. The show is the culmination of the University Gallery’s 201415 season. Among the highlights of the show are the products coming out of the ceramics department such as the sculptures of Cindy Luckie or the fine, woodfired vessels of Zachary Gosteli. Especially eyecatching are the folksy jugs and pots by Travis Gendron. Facial features that recall the work of “funk” potters like Clayton Bailey animate Gendron’s pots. The creation of face jugs has a long tradition in American folk art. Gendron uses some of these to make acidic,

satirical statements about his experiences with the military. The PLU painters are also firing on all cylinders. Katie DePreker’s splashy images of vacations and memories are oozing with nostalgia. Rebekah Laflin is at her best with still life paintings that combine flowers and sea life. An octopus embraces the vase of flowers and clown fish hover above. Madeline Ballou paints enlarged portions of the skeletons of aquatic creatures that are spread out over configurations of several canvases. In the print arts, one encounters Ariana Judson’s lion faces, Colby Klingele’s meditations on butterflies and metamorphosis, and Taylor Cox’s letterpress book that is stretched out along the back wall of the gallery. Molly Schryver’s black and white portraits of wise-seeming people are the only photographs in the show. Via the camera, Schryver seeks to peer into the soul of her sitters and excavate lost legacies.

Finally, there are examples of works by the graphic designers. Most enjoyable among this lot are the whimsical beer bottle labels by Rachel Althauser and a set of playing cards by Nick Mann. Chelsea Dimas produced a self-portrait booklet that is reproduced in several sizes and shapes. Cady Smith did a set of flyers that highlight the lives and achievements of people involved in the struggle for gay rights. Jessica Gunns seems to do temporary table and party installations that are to be viewed via a computer monitor set up in the gallery (although it was blank while this reviewer was in the gallery). Andre Tacuyan produced digital work that is visible on an iPad. It appears to be a redesign of the student ID card. The PLU 2015 Senior Exhibition thus runs the gamut; from handcrafted folk art to digital ephemera. The show runs through May 24. For further information visit www.plu.edu/ gallery.

This week’s events:

May 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Western American Art and Native American Representation

Join TAM staff for a facilitated discussion about representations of Native Americans in art. We will focus on “Art of the American West: The Haub Family Collection” as well as contemporary works by Native American artists in the museum’s collection.

May 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mother’s Day Brunch with Georgia O’Keeffe

Delight Mom with flowers, brunch and Georgia O’Keeffe: Invite your mom to a delicious brunch buffet and to see the gorgeous Southwest paintings in “Eloquent Objects: Georgia O’Keeffe and Still-Life Art in New Mexico.” Moms will receive the first mimosa on the house and an “Eloquent Objects” poster. Optional copy of the exhibition catalogue available (signed by the author and gift-wrapped – limited signed copies available). Online reservations are sold-out. Call for availability: (253) 272-1898. $35 ($30 member), children 5 and under get in free. Price includes: brunch, museum admission, tax and gratuity. Add-ons: Giftwrapped copy of the exhibition catalogue signed by the author (limited signed copies available) for $55; gift-wrapped note card set (12) featuring O’Keeffe’s “Jimson Weed” painting for $13.95; gift-wrapped note card set (10) featuring various works from TAM’s new Haub Family Collection of Western American Art for $12.95. Mother’s Day Brunch Menu Made-To-Order Omelet Station Ham, Cheddar, Onions, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Red Bell Pepper; add Southwestern flavors with Chorizo and Jalapeno. Cornbread with Prickly Pear Jelly Brighten up your cornbread with this fruit of the desert; a delicious unique flavor and beautiful magenta color. Southwest-Seasoned Roasted Red Potatoes Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Center-Cut Maple-Cured Bacon and Fresh Sausage Links Sweets: Elegant desserts and fresh fruit

May 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Flower Arranging Workshop

Learn the art of flower arranging just in time for Mother’s Day. During this workshop, participants will learn basic composition skills, how to build upon arrangements, and what types of flowers to incorporate for specific designs. Each participant will make one bouquet and be allowed to take that bouquet home the same day. Supplies including flowers will be provided. You may bring a vase if preferred. Participants will be instructed on how to make a small to medium size bouquet.

MAY 29 & 30 AT 7PM Get ready for the energizing, live performance by The Bar-Kays. Vibrant costumes and chart-topping musical talent with hit singles like “Soul Finger” are just a part of what’s in store with this funkomatic group! Don’t miss out on their dynamic sound for only $20 admission per person in Club Galaxy with your Players Club card. Entertainment subject to change without notice. Must be a Players Club member to participate. Membership is free! Management reserves all rights.

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How much do you know about Luke Bryan? By Ernest A. Jasmin

Bryan tour stops have benefited his charity, which is called … A) … The Luke Bryan Farm Tour Scholarship. B) … The Luke Bryan Bass Fishing Conservation Fund. C) … The Luke Bryan Greyhound Rescue Society. D) … Suntan City, a 501 (c) 3 for fans recovering from spring break-related melanoma.

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So far it’s been another monster year for Luke Bryan who recently topped the Billboard 200 with his new album, “Spring Break … Checkin’ Out.” He’ll deliver all his big hits on May 16 when he and opener Randy Houser take over the Tacoma Dome with the Kick the Dust Up tour. To mark the occasion, we thought we’d test your fandom with a quiz about country’s hunk du jour. For answers, check the Editor’s Choice section on our web site, www.tacomaweekly. com.

3. Bryan wrote this hit song before he himself became known for performing. A) Toby Keith’s “Who’s Your Daddy?” B) Tim McGraw’s “Indian Outlaw” C) Blake Shelton’s “Hillbilly Bone” D) Billy Currington’s “Good Directions” 4. His fan club is called _____________ because _______________. A) The Jamboree Jedis … his name is Luke and he’s a huge “Star Wars” fan. B) The Nut House … he grew up on a peanut farm. C) The Party Crashers … of his hit “Crash My Party.” D) Bryan’s Battalion … he’s amassed so many followers in recent years.

1. Luke Bryan hails from what Southern town? A) Dothan, Alabama B) St. Augustine, Florida C) Leesburg, Georgia D) Winchester, Kentucky 2. The singer’s birth name is actually … A) Thomas Luther Bryan

5. Onstage, Bryan is known for …

A) … always wearing his lucky, black Stetson. B) … making an entrance on a giant, mechanical bull. C) … starting encores with his twangy remake of Ludacris hit “Area Codes.” D) … giving fans the vapors with his Magic Mike-like rump shakin’. 6. Finish the lyric: “I’m a little drunk on you ...” A) “... so be my Valentine.” B) “... and that Boone’s Farm wine.” C) “... and high on summertime.”

D) “... ‘cause you’re just so fine.” 7. Which of the following is not an element of the good time Bryan describes in “That’s My Kind of Night.” A) Doing donuts in his Ford F-150. B) Catching some catfish to fry up. C) Ambiance provided by Conway Twitty and T-Pain. D) Catching a buzz and gettin’ some love. 8. Proceeds from previous

9. Bryan’s ballad “Drink a Beer” always tugs at the heart strings in concert. It’s about … A) … his hard-fought triumph over alcoholism. B) … the aftermath of a tornado that demolished parts of his hometown. C) … his brother, Chris, dying in an auto accident. D) … his first girlfriend who went missing on a rafting trip in Alaska. 10. Bryan and fellow country star ___________ have matching shoulder tattoos in honor of hunting gear

and apparel company, Buck Commander. A) Dierks Bentley B) Trace Adkins C) Jason Aldean D) Taylor Swift 11. Finish the lyric: “Shake it for the birds, shake if for the bees ...” A) “... I’ll watch that derriere till I cannot breathe.” B) “... girl you lookin’ good, I’m rollin’ up my sleeves.” C) “... shake it for the squirrels that kick it in the trees.” D) “... shake it for the catfish swimmin’ down deep in the creek.” 12. Recently, Bryan was named Entertainer of the Year by who? A) People’s Choice Awards voters. B) The Academy of Country Music C) MTV’s Video Music Awards D) The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: PITBULL The man born Armando Pérez but now better known as Pitbull will headline the final concert announced this week for the Washington State Fair. The hip-hop/reggaeton artist – who is known for “Timber,” “Time of Our Lives,” “Gasolina” and other hits – is scheduled to take over the grandstand in Puyallup at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27. Tickets are $65 to $100 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. They may be ordered in person that day until 2 p.m. at Washington State Fair’s Box Office, located at Ninth Ave. SW and Meridian St.; by calling (888) 559-3247 or by ordering online at www.thefair.com/concerts.

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Here are a few more hot tickets coming up this spring and summer with more info available at www.ticketmaster.com except where otherwise noted. • Paul Wall with Neema206, Leezy and Richie Acevedo: 8 p.m., May 14, Jazzbones, $20; www.jazzbones.com. • Luniz: 8 p.m., May 30, Jazzbones, $15; www.jazzbones. com. • Dana Carvey, Kevin Nealon and Dennis Miller: 7:30 p.m., June 16, Tacoma Dome, $35.50 to $99.50. • KUBE Summer Jam featuring T.I., Tech N9ne, Action Bron-

son and more: noon, June 20, White River Theatre, Auburn, $19.33 to $75. • Gordon Lightfoot: 8:30 p.m., June 26, Emerald Queen Casino, $20 to $60. • Taste of Tacoma: 11 a.m., June 26 to 28, Point Defiance Park, free; www.tasteoftacoma.com. • Van Halen with Kenny Wayne Shepherd: 7:30 p.m., July 5, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $56.50 to $156.50. • Imagine Dragons with Metric: 7 p.m., July 31, Tacoma Dome, $26.50 to $56.50. • Brew Five Three with Duffy Bishop and Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band: 1 p.m., Aug. 8, Broadway Center, $10 to $30; www.broadwaycenter.org. • KISW’s Pain in the Grass with Slipknot, Lamb of God and Three Days Grace and more: 2 p.m., Aug. 23, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $32 to $72 or four for $99. • Bumbershoot with Faith No More, Neko Case, Hozier and more: Sept. 5 to 7, Seattle Center, $65 to $99 daily or $149.50 for three-day passes with special VIP packages also available; www.bumbershoot.org. • The Who with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 27, KeyArena, Seattle, $35.50 to $135.50.

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PAINT AND GROOVE THE NIGHT AWAY AT LIFE IN COLOR: BIG BANG. THE HEDONISTIC EDM SHOWCASE WILL TAKE OVER THE TACOMA DOME AT 8 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 8 WITH A LINEUP THAT INCLUDES DIPLO (IN PHOTO), LAIDBACK LUKE, BRO SAFARI AND BRANCHEZ. TICKETS ARE $56, AND YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO ATTEND; WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM.

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THE BAND. Grieve the Astronaut is (from left): Ben Beman (bass),

Raymond Hayden (keys, synthesizer, vocals), Calissa “Cali” Knox (second keys, backing vocals) and Chris Tussing (drums). By Matt Nagle matt@tacomaweekly.com

Maurice the Fish Records CEO, music producer and singer/songwriter Ray Hayden is involved in an exciting new project with several area musicians that promises to offer something new and different to the listening masses. The newly-formed Grieve the Astronaut consists of Hayden on lead vocals and keyboards, Chris Tussing (drums), Ben Beman (bass) and Calissa “Cali” Knox (second keys, backing vocals.) The group is busy working on its very first CD, tentatively due out this summer. Funded through a Kickstarter campaign, it will be a concept album with an accompanying concert experience that goes beyond performing songs to presenting a complete artistic vision. “What you’ll hear on the album, that’s what you’ll see live, just like ‘Dark Side of the Moon,’ that kind of thing,” Hayden said, describing the music as a marriage between Coldplay and Pink Floyd. He said each song on the album will bleed into the next to offer a seamless journey for the ears and mind, with spoken pieces by Nebojsa “Solo” Solunac, a former NASA research pilot, guiding the listener as the voice of “The Astronaut” – the hero that provides hope for the hopeless. There will be other voices as well, such as those of children, to add even more texture and meaning to the music. “This whole project just keeps changing – nothing is set in stone. We’re allowing it to come and it’s morphing,” Hayden said. “We want people to hear this album and walk away feeling inspired.” There is an interesting story behind the band’s name, as this name is the foundation for the whole music concept. As Hayden describes it, for more than 50 years the space program was part of everyday life for Americans all over the country. It captured the imaginations of adults, while children grew up dreaming of one day becoming an astronaut. As children we are encouraged to embrace our dreams under the philosophy that anything is possible. However, that era of outer space fascination has ended, and the children are all grown now, their dreams of space travel gone the way of other childhood fantasies – a certain loss of innocence that

will never be found again. Hope remains, though, to rekindle our dreams and those of new generations as evidenced by “The Astronaut” – the hero, admired and idealized for his courage that inspired us then and can inspire us today to keep reaching for new heights in our everyday worlds and in the bigger picture of life itself. “At some point, as we grow up, we are encouraged to follow more conservative paths,” Hayden said. “Grieve the Astronaut is a metaphor utilizing the loss of the importance of our space program in the United States to reflect the same loss.” Among the seasoned players that make up Grieve the Astronaut is 17year-old Knox, who stands out as an up-and-coming young musician and singer. While she has had less time on stage playing live than the rest of the band, her impact on the group is considerable as is her skill on the keyboard. In fact, the very first song on Grieve the Astronaut’s CD will be played by Knox, a piano instrumental that will take the hook from every song on the album and put it all together into an overture. “The very first thing listeners will hear on the album will be Cali’s playing,” Hayden said, which is a big deal for Knox given that she was a fan of Hayden’s long before she met him in person, having come across one of his CDs at a bookstore one day. “I just loved the cover because it had a piano on it,” Knox said, “and there was a piano in the bookstore so I took it over there and it inspired me to write a song about it. I took the CD home, listened to it and loved it. It’s just awesome. I’d listen to it all the time.” About a year later, Knox’s dad Carl Knox met Hayden at Smokey Joes in Fife and he took one of Hayden’s albums home for his daughter. “When she first found his album, he became one of her top two or three favorite artists,” Carl Knox said, “and when I brought Ray’s album home, her eyes got big and it was great.” Cali said she was amazed at her dad’s find. “I saw the name Raymond Hayden and I was like, ‘oh my gosh, what if it’s the same one?’ I put it in the CD player and said, ‘oh my gosh, it is the same one!’” Knox and Hayden met, immediately hit it off and

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B SHARP COFFEE: Dan Duval Quartet (jazz) 8 p.m., $5, AA CULTURA EVENT CENTER: Cultura Live: Latin Edition (Latin) 9:30 p.m. DAWSON’S: Fingertips (Motown, R&B, blues) 9 p.m., NC GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Chapter 5 (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Ayron Jones & The Way, SweetKiss Momma, Jack Rainwater (rock) 7:30 p.m., $8-$13 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: Perfect By Tomorrow, Mystic Arrows, Seedless (reggae) 8 p.m., AA METRONOME: Jeanlizabeth (folk, Americana) STONEGATE: Rumble Underground (rock) 9 p.m., NC THE SWISS: The Hipsters (rock covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Jon Lovitz (comedy) 7:30, 10:30 p.m., $25-$40, 18+ early show TACOMA DOME: Life in Color: Big Bang with Diplo, Laidback Luk, Bro Safari, Branchez (EDM) 8 p.m., $56, 18+ THE TOWN: Swan 45, Mandamus, This Ends Now, Saint Helen (rock) 8 p.m., $6 UNCLE SAM’S: Rock Band 3 night and jewelry show, 8 p.m. UNCLE THURM’S: SASS with Shelly Ely (blues) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA

SATURDAY, MAY 9

DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Sinatra at the Sands with Jim Kerl’s Swing Session and Joey Jewell (Frank Sinatra tribute) 6:30 p.m., $10 NEW FRONTIER: 40 Grit (bluegrass jam) 3 p.m., NC O’MALLEY’S: Comedy open mic, 8:30 p.m., NC THE SPAR: Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps (blues) 7 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Bobby Hoffman (rock) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Jubal’s Drag Show (comedy) 8 p.m., $10, 18+

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B SHARP COFFEE: Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps (blues, R&B) 10 p.m., $10, AA JAZZBONES: Rockaroke (live band karaoke) 9 p.m., NC THE TOWN: Corey Wild’s Big Blues Jam (open jam) 8 p.m., NC

TUESDAY, MAY 12 B SHARP COFFEE: Peeled Banana Comedy Show, 7:30 p.m., NC, AA

ANTIQUE SANDWICH CO.: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3, AA DAVE’S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Ha Ha Tuesday with Jon Schieszer and Davey Wester (comedy) 8:30 p.m., $5 STONEGATE: Leanne Trevalyan (acoustic open mic) 8 p.m., NC

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PANTAGES: Tacoma Symphony Orchestra presents “The Planets” (classical) 7:30 p.m., $19-$79, AA

B SHARP COFFEE: Phantoms of Soul with SB Slim (blues) 8 p.m., $5, AA DAWSON’S: Fingertips (Motown, R&B, blues) 9 p.m., NC DOYLE’S: Twang Junkies (country) 9:30 p.m., NC GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Chapter 5 (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Stay Grounded, Positive Rising, Da Beckoning Band (reggae) 8 p.m., $10 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: Zombie Jihad, Charlie Drown and the Machine, Church of Hate (metal, industrial, rock) 8 p.m., AA RIALTO: Tacoma Youth Orchestra presents “From Distant Shores” (classical) 7 p.m., $8-$18, AA THE SPAR: Driving Sideways (acoustic rock) 8 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Rumble Underground (rock) 9 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Kry (rock covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Jon Lovitz (comedy) 7:30, 10:30 p.m., $25-$40, 18+ early show UNCLE SAM’S: Hambone Blues Band (blues) 8 p.m.

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B SHARP COFFEE: Mighty Mouth Blues with the Rhythm Tramps and Billy Stoops and the Dirt Angels (blues, Americana, rock) 7 p.m., $10, AA CULTURA EVENT CENTER: Hempfest tryouts (rock) 7 p.m., NC

THE SWISS: Kareem Kandi (jazz open mic) 8 p.m., NC

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

THURSDAY, MAY 14 JAZZBONES: Paul Wall, Neema206, Leezy, Richie Acevedo (hip-hop) 8 p.m., $20 CHARLEY’S: Blues jam with Richard Molina, 8 p.m., NC DAVE’S OF MILTON: Open jam, 8 p.m., NC DAWSON’S: Billy Shew Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Billy Stoops (open mic) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Josh Wolf (comedy) 8 p.m., $10, 18+

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TW PICK: MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH WITH GEORGIA O’KEEFFE May 10, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave. Invite your mom to a delicious brunch buffet and to see the gorgeous Southwest paintings in “Eloquent Objects: Georgia O’Keeffe and Still-Life Art in New Mexico.” Moms will receive the first mimosa on the house as well as an “Eloquent Objects” poster. An optional copy of the exhibition catalogue will be available as well (signed by the author and gift-wrapped; limited signed copies available). Price: $35, $30 members; free for children under 5. Info: (253) 272-4258 DAN DUVAL QUARTET AT B SHARP COFFEE HOUSE May 8, 8 p.m. B Sharp Coffee House, 706 Court C Dynamic jazz featuring Dan Duval (vibes), Steve Yamasaki (saxophone), Trent Leurquin (bass) and Nonda Trimis (drums). From bebop and swing to Latin and blues the music is melodic and creative with talented inspired improvisation. A unique instrumentation sharing a fresh sound. Price: $5. Info: (253) 2929969 DISTINGUISHED WRITERS SERIES May 8, 7 p.m. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave. This monthly meeting features a reading with a local writer followed by an open mic for all poets. Sign up at

6:45. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-8801 NORTHWEST PLAYWRIGHTS ALLIANCE: ‘BOOTLEG’ May 8, 7:30 p.m. Studio 3, 901 Broadway Broadway Center for the Performing Arts and Northwest Playwrights Alliance present “Bootleg,” a play reading by Olympia playwright Bryan Willis. “Bootleg” is set in 1927 outside Olympia at Cooper Point, a hotbed for moonshining. It’s a play about love and honor and people trying to survive in a world that’s changing faster than they are. Price: $8. Info: (253) 591-5894 BLUE STAR FAMILIES BOOKS ON BASES May 9, 10-11:30 a.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Come and enjoy Building Mad-

ness and a Blue Star Families Books on Bases spring event. Kids will receive a free book while supplies last. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304 DAISY DAY AT THE TACOMA NATURE CENTER May 9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tacoma Nature Center Join a special day just for Daisies at the Tacoma Nature Center. Your senses will be your detective tools as you explore the world around you. Discover the many ways that animals communicate and survive in the wild with games to test your own senses, a scratch ‘n’ sniff gift to make, and a visit with one of our animals. Daisies who are bridging to Brownies can earn their first badge, the Senses Badge. Price: $12; adults free. Info: (253) 591-6439

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS May 9, 8-9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Ave. S. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have experienced difficulties in life as a result of the way they used to eat. Through shared experience and mutual support, they help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction. Our program of recovery is based on the 12 Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. We make use of AA principles to gain freedom from addictive eating. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins at FA meetings. Membership is open to anyone who wants help with food. Price: Free. Info: (206) 979-0866

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ARGENTINE TANGO ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS May 10, 12-1 p.m. Backstreet Tango, 3505 S. 14th St. Join this group for an Absolute Beginner Level Class. The studio was built with the sole purpose of teaching only authentic social Argentine Tango. You will learn the basic elements for this wonderful dance by certified professional instructors. Dancers can start on any Sunday; no need to wait for the start of another series. Stop by for a complementary class. Price: $40-$70. Info: (253) 304-8296

Get advice on topics such as how to develop and launch an effective job search strategy, resume, cover letter and application assistance, interviewing tips and more. No registration required. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304 INTERNET FOR BEGINNERS May 12, 6:30-8 p.m. Summit Library, 5107 112th St. E. Learn the basics of the Internet, including navigating a web page, using a search engine, applying search strategies and evaluating online information. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3321

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP May 11, 6:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family 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 memory loss. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month, from 6:30-8 p.m., at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, downstairs. Price: Free. Info: (253) 564-4402

LEGO & BUILDING MADNESS May 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Use the library’s Legos, straws and connectors, blocks and more to construct fabulous contraptions. Duplos and other blocks are available for the little ones. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304 ALEC CLAYTON BOOK LAUNCH May 13, 7 p.m. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave. Join in on celebrating the release of “Visual Liberties,” the last book of Alec Clayton’s “Freedom Trilogy.” The novel follows the lives of three characters trying to find their way in the world of art. Passages will be read by local actors Scott C. Brown and Syra Beth Puett. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-8801

JOB LAB May 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Need help with a job-finding question or issue? Find one on one help for your job search from WorkSource employment professionals.

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WITCHY WOMAN HOROSCOPES Christina Wheeler has been studying astrology for the past 22 years and runs The Nearsighted Narwhal on Sixth Avenue in Tacoma with her partner, Ossain. She loves combining her writing and craftiness to make zines and has one out now called Gypsy Grimoire Magickal Herbs & Spells available at her shop. She also heads the committee for the Sixth Avenue’s Dia de los Muertos parade. Contact her at thenearsightednarwhal@gmail.com for any questions or just to chew the fat about the stars.

ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) Your business/career/job weighs heavy on your mind, and you focus with laser-like intensity on all aspects of it. Now is the time to act responsibly and organize any part of your life that is disorganized or not functioning effectively. Be patient and listen to someone who loves you. You may learn something.

regard of your home or others impeding or controlling your environment will make you snap. It’s time to rise into your natural place of leadership and take the initiative to define your home, your parental relationships, and your life. Don’t let anyone tell you what to do. This is your life and you can live it how you wish.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) The big picture is right in front of you right now. You have the capacity to fully rearrange it to your own liking. There’s never been a better time to be more practical about your future. Taking charge of your life and how you view things will lead you down the path of satisfaction and happiness. No time like the present.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) There’s a hearty chance that life is getting away from you at the moment and that you will be throwing yourself wholeheartedly into tasks to get your mind off of your situation. While getting work done is swell, separating out the cause and effects of your problems is quintessential. Also, try not to respond in such a businesslike manner when people pour their hearts out to you. Show your heart.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) Life can’t always go the way we want or plan. Sometimes the proverbial wrench is thrown in to teach you lessons and kickstart personal growth. Look for the blessings even in your most difficult times. You will eventually pull through and be an even stronger, wiser person afterward. Trust the process. CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) There is great potential for growth within a relationship this week. In love or not, people you are involved with in partnerships, business, or love may need your guidance. There are rules that need to be set, boundaries erected, understanding waiting for you and someone else. Keep your ears open and a positive attitude. LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) It’s time for an about-face with your health and schedule. There are things that you’ve been overindulging in, time you’ve been wasting. We are all guilty of this, but the moon is pushing you toward an opportunity to be more productive, more organized, and more patient. Let it. Gain back control of your day. VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) You may be one of the only signs of the zodiac that believes that most of your work is actually play. There’s no one like you that receives such an ego boost from working. It is how you define yourself. Still, there are so many opportunities that you have to do something outside of your little work box. Go get your toes wet in the ocean. Do something exciting. You only live once. LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) Crack that whip, Libra. A lackadaisical

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Now is not the time to be frivolous, especially with financial matters. Careful planning when it comes to budgeting, expenditures, and retirement is required from you at this time. There are also matters of self-esteem brought around and it’d do you some good to realize just how much of an asset you are, not only to your community but to your inner circle. You are valuable. Don’t forget it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) There may be two sides of you this week – the side of you that is spontaneously emotional and the side of you that locks it down because you hate messy displays of emotion. Too much of one or the other will leave you unbalanced. Learn to accept your full emotional spectrum and be thankful you have things in your life that provoke emotional responses. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) There’s a mysterious air to you this week and others are bound to notice it. You may be scheming on a business arrangement or planning on spontaneously quitting your job soon without warning. Whatever is happening, there are changes abound and you’re not about to let anyone know. Expect a look of surprise on people’s faces when you emerge from your cocoon. PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) If you’re not heavily focusing on your goals for the future, the moon will nudge you into it this week. Future plans, especially including friends or causes, are being splayed out before you and all you need to do is choose what exactly you want. Easier said than done. My advice would be to go with your gut instinct. It’ll never do you wrong.

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NOTICES TO: Leo I. Charles Case Name: WSFC vs. CHARLES, Leo I Case Number: PUY-CS-FC-2015-0016 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. Your Initial Hearing set for the 20th day of May, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. has been rescheduled. You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on the 26th day of May, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

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TO: CLAUDIA ANCHETA & DONALD GEORGE IV

TO: Martha Wyeng In RE: L., T.

YOU are hereby summoned to appear in the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for Continued Initial Hearing on the 23rd day of June, 2015 at 9:00 am If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGEMENT. TO: Michelle Hutchins and Michael Zollner

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In the Welfare of: Z., L. DOB: 11/10/2013 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-008

YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

In the Welfare of: C-G, T DOB: 04/30/2009 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-0017

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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. TO: JEREMY COLLINS In the Welfare of: C, N. DOB: 06/01/2004 Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0034 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Rescheduled Initial for Termination of Parental Rights Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a Rescheduled Initial Hearing on the 20th day of July, 2015 at 10:00 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. TO: EUGENE JOSEPH In the Welfare of: N.J DOB: 12/29/13 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2013-0052 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Continued Adjudication Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a Continued Adjudication Hearing on the 1st day of JUNE, 2015 at 10:00 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.

TO: Maria Ann Carrillo and Curtis Rashad Haskins In the Welfare of: C., D. M. DOB: 11/05/2006 Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0049 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404.

TO: JESSICA CAYOU In the Welfare of: P.C. DOB: 04/18/2015 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-0043 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Continued Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a Continued Initial Hearing on the 15th day of June, 2015 at 2:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint. TO: EUGENE JOSEPH Sr. and DONNA JOSEPH In the Welfare of: J, N. DOB: 12/19/13 Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0044 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 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a Initial Hearing on the 10th day of August, 2015 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.

YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an ADJUDICATION Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is locateda at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an ADJUDICATION Hearing on the 13TH day of JULY, 2015 at 11:00AM If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

To Sean Fritz; In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of Pierce. Sean Fritz, Petitioner v. Ashley Tolliver, Respondent; Pierce County Cause No. 10-5-00271-1. The Respondent has filed a Petition for Modification of the Parenting Plan. You are here by summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 24th day of April, 2015 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Petition of the Respondent, Ashley Tolliver, and serve a copy of your response upon the undersigned attorney for Respondent, Ashley Tolliver, at her office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Petition, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. Laura M. Groves, Attorney for Respondent, 1008 Yakima Ave, Ste 201, Tacoma, WA 98405.

VOLUNTEERS Smile Looking for volunteers who want to share the passion of reading with a struggling reader! All-Star Readers is held Monday and Wednesdays 3:45-5:00 at Arlington Elementary School now through mid-June. Contact Lori Ann Reeder, Program Manager at lreeder@tacoma.k12.wa.us or 253-5711139 for specifics and to get started.

Build Success

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

Math or Reading Help Wanted!

Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers at Sherman Elementary School on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM. Tutors are also needed at Mt. Tahoma High School with Algebra in the Math Boot Camp on Monday or Thursdays afterschool. This program is designed to help students improve their math skills/grades before the semester ends on 1/23. Please contact Trisha Tracy @ 5713843 or ttracy@tacoma.k12. wa.us for specific information.

Build a Brighter Future. Help a Student Read Dedication and tireless

efforts are making a difference in our community. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers or to assist in the Homework Club at Fern Hill Elementary School on Wednesdays from 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.

VOLUNTEERS Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care Needs Volunteers

Looking to have a positive impact on your community this year? Invest a few hours per week to support our patients and families. Read a book, listen to life stories, give caregivers a few hours to rest and renew. Apply your listening skills and compassion in a meaningful role as a Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care volunteer. Comprehensive training and on-going support are provided. Join our caring and professional team to change lives-especially your own. Training starts soon. Call 1—855—534—7050 to learn more or log onto www.chifranciscan.org and click on Hospice and Palliative Care under “Our Services”

Food Bank We are a local food bank on the east side of Tacoma, WA and are powered strictly by volunteers. We provide much needed food and other basic household items to people in need on a weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better. Donate as much or as little of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and we’ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Contact Enzi 253-212-2778. Volunteer Math Tutor Tacoma Community House is looking for volunteers to help adults improve their basic math skills. Classes are Monday through Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm. The commitment is for one class weekly but we would love to have your assistance any day if you are available. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or a kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information.

Volunteer Classroom Assistants Looking for a rewarding experience? Help adult students improve their basic reading and writing skills. Classes are Monday through Thursdays 2:004:00 pm. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information. Help a Child Improve Reading One-on-one support makes a huge difference in an elementary student’s ability to overcome reading challenges. As a Read2Me Tutor, you can be that person who makes a difference. The Tacoma School District and the Tacoma Community House are partners in this endeavor and we are on the lookout for committed tutors for grades 1-3. Call Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 for more information. Hospice Volunteers Needed To Provide a Special Kind of Caring Franciscan Hospice needs volunteers with helping hands and open hearts to support terminally ill patients in homes and nursing homes in our community. As part of the Franciscan Hospice care team, you will provide companionship and support to patients and their families in a variety of ways. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and support for this lifeaffirming work. There is a volunteer training starting soon. For more information, call us at (253) 534-7050.

EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY FISH FOOD BANK Seeking volunteers to staff Thursdays from 3:30pm 6:30pm and/or Saturdays from 11am-2pm . Those interested contact Community Coordinator, Kate Wright at 253-826-4654 Address: 3505 122nd Ave E Edgewood

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

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A Student Needs You. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 9-12 grade at Foss High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, English, Geometry and Trigonometry on Monday and/or Wednesdays. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Tiffynee Terry-Thomas @ 5717380 or xx for details.

Jessie Jessie is looking to rule your roost. Like many animals who pass through our doors, the 5-year-old female can be characterized as shy at first glance. Give her a few minutes, though, and Jessie is soon purring up a storm, crazy for cuddles and pets. So attached is she, that she’ll do best with a family that spends quite a bit of time at home. Dear Jessie simply doesn’t like to be alone. Need more of an incentive? We’ve waived Jessie’s adoption fee, so there’s nothing standing between you and our resident sweetheart. Fall in love today — #A496565

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Covered, well-lit riding arena. 12’x12’ Stalls. Full care. Riding Lessons. Horses for Sale. $400 per month. (253) 606-4994

FOR SALE HUGE ANNUAL YARD SALE! ST. ANN CHURCH, 7015 S. PARK AVE., TACOMA MAY 28 & 29 FROM 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. MAY 30 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

Incredible opportunity to own a well maintained duplex plus an 1800+ sf shop/office! Just a few blocks from Pierce College and near shopping. 3 bedroom, 2 bath units with over 1200 sf each. Ideal for an owner/user, hobbyist, mechanic or a great place to store your cars, boats, equipment or? in the detached shop. Plenty of room to park your RV also. GSI does not include the full shop potential income, only the office portion. Only a short distance from historical Steilacoom and the waterfront! Mark Hulen 253.761.8888 Better Properties North Proctor mark@betterproperties.com

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3720 S Alaska St. 3 beds 1 bath 1,391 sqft. Adorable vintage craftsman w/original woodwork, finishes & attention to detail throughout! Picture perfect with hardwood flrs, fireplace, coved ceilings, large din rm & spacious, bright kitchen w/upgrades & stainless steel appliances. Remodeled bath w/high ceilings, dressing room & closet, 2 bedrooms upstairs, one on main. Dry basement large enough for bed/bath & family room. Fenced bkyd is like a private oasis with mature landscaping & room for entertaining & gardening & garage. MLS # 750464 $189,000

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11425 Madera Cir SW, Lakewood

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

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OLD TOWN $499,950 Amazing development potential with this unique Old Town property! City has given final plat approval for 4 lots on this prime 3 acre piece. Big views possible from all lots in this great neighborhood, tucked back & out of the way. Walk to the historic Old Town district with its coffee shops, wine bar & restaurants.; then stroll down to the waterfront & enjoy the gorgeous Puget Sound setting with walking paths, public docks, shoreline restaurants & more! MLS# 332653

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

1116 N. Jackson $175,000 2 parcels : Build your dream home with a gorgeous view of Narrows Bridge and Puget Sound. The property is being sold as one to maximize the building envelope and open space but see what works best for you. Build on one lot, sell the other or build on the whole lot, there is so much opportunity here! (MLS # 612161)

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6027 S. Lawrence 3 Beds, 1¾ Bath, 1855 SqFt. Beautiful turn of the century Dutch Colonial home completely updated with character galore. Hardwood floors, foyer, banister staircase, large living & dining rooms, high ceilings, large remodeled kitchen, separate utility rm, 3 bedrooms up w/loft for possible 4th bedroom. Updated electrical & plumbing, new windows, tank less water heater, heat pump, insulated floors, oversized bathtub, security system. Fully fenced back yard w/large deck, sprinkler system, 2 car garage w/ upgraded electrical. MLS # 730787 $179,000

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

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

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

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Excellent business opportunity! The owners of “Sure to Rise Bakery,” located in Cashmere WA, are looking to retire. This business has been operating for 65 years and has supported our family since we bought it in 1985. We do both wholesale and retail out of our Front Street location. We own the building and all equipment. Please call 509-548-4788 for more information. NOW LEASING 4008 S. Pine 2100 SQ. FT. Completely remodeled w/over 200k in high end upgrades. 10 offices, private exits, shared executive conference room, kitchen w/dining area, lots of storage, and 15 parking stalls. One office could be used as apartment for out of state clients. ADA Accessible. Mall & 38th Street Exit.

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

12706 Pacific Hwy SW. Lakewood WA 98499 $120,000 This is a commercial raw land the seller will lease or sale the property can be fenced completely for someone to store equipment or ??. 6000 Sq/ Ft, .14 Acres commercial property tucked away between commercial vacant land. Abutting the Sound Transit RR. Pacific Hwy has a high traffic count. Close to all services and freeway. Seller will look at leasing the land and possibly fencing the perimeter. Owner contract terms available.

Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308

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Black Tie Finished yet, Comfortable & Casually Elegant. Named Most Beautiful home in its class. Controlled access, gated & walled community of Madera. The ultimate in seclusion yet near world class amenities. Stylish interiors, warm colors, kitchen that rivals Elle Décor magazine w/ marble, new custom cabinetry, professional appliances, woods & neutral colors, open concept living, flexible floor plan, bed/office on main floor, manicured grounds, unique spaces. Quality. Location. Style. Timeless. MLS# 726788 $699,500 Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

OFFICE BUILDING WITH 6 SUITES, Close to Wright’s Park, ideal for Attorneys or Professional use. Asking Price $599,000, Terms. Suites are also available for Lease. LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR RESTR./LOUNGE Business for sale. $189,000 & size, 4,100 sq. ft. GIG HARBOR CHINESE RESTR., same owner 26 yrs., $40,000 Huge reduction

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

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SAME OWNER: BARTENDING ACADEMY OF TACOMA, Since 1959, Very profitable, Training provided. VERY PROFITABLE GROCERY STORE/DELI/BAKERY/MEAT MARKET. La Huerta International Market #2 at 5605A Pacific Ave.Business For Sale, $275,000, Annual Gross Sales, Seller Financing.

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June 6, 8:30pm

June 26, 8:30pm

July 11, 7pm

I-5 Showroom $35, $45, $60, $65

I-5 Showroom $20, $35, $55, $60

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

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

You must be 21 to enter the casino. Management reserves the right to change any event or promotion. Tickets available at the EQC Box Offices. EQC is not responsible for any third party ticket sales.

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