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CITY TO CONTINUE RAPID GRAFFITI REMOVAL After a successful pilot of the Rapid Graffiti Removal Program in 2014, the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department will continue to partner with property owners and expand the program to more of Tacoma’s key corridors in 2015. “During the pilot program, we were able to work with participating eligible property owners to address 219 incidences of unwanted drawings or paint on properties in Tacoma, which was more than 13,500 square feet of graffiti removed,� said Allyson Griffith, the program’s coordinator.

The program focuses on helping victims of graffiti quickly remove it to help deter more criminal activity in the area. “It is important to get the graffiti removed as quickly as possible, because it greatly reduces the chances of being tagged again,� Griffith said, adding, “For property owners who have repeat incidents the program provides a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design assessment to help owners make their properties less vulnerable to graffiti vandalism.�

In 2015, the City is contracting with Goodbye Graffiti to do the rapid graffiti removal for properties on eligible key corridors.

The service is provided at no cost to the property owner, but eligible property owners do need to return a signed permission slip to the City to be able to participate in the program.

Last year, more than 1,200 property owners turned in permission slips, and this year that number is expected to increase as three areas are added to the program: Market Street – 13th to 21st, Fawcett Avenue – 9th to 25th and Broadway Plaza – 9th to 15th and the Lincoln and South Tacoma revitalization areas.

Property owners may visit cityoftacoma.org/graffiti to see if their property qualifies for the Graffiti Rapid Removal Program and to download a permission slip to participate.

E. 34th & ‘B’ Street Tacoma has a tremendous pothole problem, and the city knows it.

During the past couple of years, the city has acknowledged this issue by spending millions of dollars in major arterial repairs with the council’s “pothole initiative.� In 2010, routine maintenance by Tacoma’s Grounds and Maintenance Division comPLETED STREET REPAIRS ON SQUARE FEET OF ROAD In 2011, the city repaired about 150,000 more square feet of roads riddled with holes, and continue those efforts.

While that may sound like a lot of ground, new holes pop up – or return – each and every day, which means a pothole-free road might never exist in Tacoma.

With the help of our readers and our dedicated Pothole Pig, we will continue to showcase some of the city’s biggest and best potholes through our weekly homage to one of T-Town’s most unnerving attributes.

Help the Pothole Pig by e-mailing your worst pothole suggestions to SaveOurStreets@tacomaweekly.com.

Potholes in need of repair can be reported to the City of Tacoma by calling (253) 591-5495.

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TACOMA WATER HAS SUPPLIES TO MEET NEEDS OF CUSTOMERS AND FISH Tacoma Water has adequate water supplies to meet the needs of customers and obligations for minimum river flows to support fish, despite the statewide drought declaration on May 15.

The utility’s primary source of water is the Green River, but it’s not unusual to turn to groundwater supplies during the summer. This year, Tacoma Water will do that earlier and to a larger extent than normal to make up for the lack of snowpack and spring runoff.

Storage behind Howard Hanson Dam is critical to Tacoma’s water supply and refill of that storage was managed more aggressively this year to capture rain earlier in the season. That storage is nearly full and will continue to be managed jointly with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, tribes and resource agencies to supply drinking water in the region and supplement river flows to protect fish runs.

The lack of snow and low spring rain levels are unprecedented. To still be able to provide adequate water supplies in that situation is a result of the planning and investments made over many years in a diverse portfolio of water supply sources, enhanced storage and active conservation programs that have resulted in a significant decline in water use throughout the region.

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meets the full demonstrated financial need of graduates of Tacoma public high schools. “Puget Sound has achieved new heights in admission, academic achievement, retention, and fundraising in every year of Ron’s presidency,� said Richard M. Brooks, a Class OF ALUMNUS AND CHAIR OF THE 0UGET 3OUND BOARD OF trustees in a message to students, faculty, and staff. “By every measure, Ron is among the most dynamic, successful, and beloved presidents in Puget Sound’s history.�

Key achievements during Thomas’s tenure to date include leading the university in development of a master plan that has strengthened the cohesiveness of the campus and facilitated tremendous growth in the sciences; positioning the university as a national leader in liberal arts education and developing a stronger partnership between the college and Tacoma/Pierce County; and overseeing a soon-to-be completed fundraising campaign exceeding $125 million that has increased endowment for financial aid and supported the development of a state-of-the-art science center, a new center for health sciences, a new academic residential learning center, and an athletics and aquatics CENTER SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION IN 0RESIDENT 4HOMAS is first and foremost passionate about Puget Sound’s students, who fondly refer to him as “Ron Thom.�

In a message earlier today to students, faculty, and staff, Thomas said it is “a right and natural time for a leadership transition,� adding “I love this university, and I love this job. I deeply value working with and on behalf of all of you every day. I can honestly say the last 12 years have been the most meaningful and fulfilling of my life. I am so very proud of all that we have accomplished together to advance this extraordinary institution and to build this amazing community of people.�

Thomas and his wife, Mary Thomas, have developed deep ties in Tacoma, where Mary has served on boards for the local YWCA, Northwest Sinfonietta, Museum of Glass, and Greater Tacoma Community Foundation.

A national search for University of Puget Sound’s 14th president will commence this summer under the leadership of Robert C. Pohlad, parent of 2007 Puget Sound graduate Chris Pohlad, and chair-elect of the Puget Sound board of trustees.

PIERCE TRANSIT INSTALLS CAMERAS ON BUSES Pierce Transit continues its commitment to safety with the installation of cameras on buses. By the end of May, every bus in the active fleet will be equipped with interior and exterior cameras capable of capturing video and audio recordings. “Transit agencies around the nation have installed or are installing cameras to their fleets. Adding this technology to our fleet will help ensure a higher degree of safety to customers and employees,� said Steilacoom Councilmember Nancy Henderson, a Pierce Transit Commissioner.

This $2 million project will equip 140 buses with 10-12 cameras that will also have the capability of capturing live streams during emergency situations. The installation of these cameras will help deter vandalism and illegal activity on the bus; assist in tracking hit and runs that happen to Pierce Transit buses and support the Agency in investigating legitimate or false claims. )N A #USTOMER 3ATISFACTION SURVEY PERCENT of Pierce Transit customers said they were satisfied or extremely satisfied with the level of safety Pierce Transit provides. With the installation of cameras on buses, the Agency will continue its longstanding commitment to ensuring customer and employee safety. “Perceptions of riding the bus are often a hurdle for potential bus riders to overcome. Pierce Transit provides safe service and I hope new riders are reassured with the installation of cameras on Pierce Transit’s fleet,� said Penny Grellier, Chair of the Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group.

Cameras will not be installed on the SHUTTLE paratransit fleet, trolley vehicles or small vehicles used in circulator service such as those used for the Puyallup Connector Route 425.

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of Puyallup, will see their designs on the next two Pierce County Library System cards. Jaecklein, a 5th-grader at 'RANT %LEMENTARY WON IN THE + CATEGORY FOR HER LIVELY depiction of frogs jumping into a good book. Dammel, a home-schooled 10th-grader, won in the 7-12 category for her colorful design of a reading superhero. View the winning artwork at www.piercecountylibrary.org/kids-teens/ teachers-students/library-card-design/Default.htm.

This spring, young artists from throughout Pierce County vied for the opportunity to design a Pierce County Library card. More than 200 artists submitted creations in colored pencil, pen, paint, camera and computer-generated art for the bi-annual contest. Professional artists reviewed entries and selected 12 finalists. An online vote determined the winners. Nearly 3,000 votes were cast.

The winning designs will appear on new library cards starting in fall 2015. All ages can request the new cards.

Pierce County Library cards are always free. A Pierce County Library card offers access to more than one million books, e-books and audiobooks, streaming music, movies, TV shows and downloadable magazines as well as free museum passes, desktop and laptop computer access, homework help, job coaching and more. Get the card today at www.piercecountylibrary.org/services/librarycard/Default.htm.

PORT OF TACOMA ROAD RECONSTRUCTION OPEN HOUSE The City of Tacoma and the Port of Tacoma are holding an open house for the Port of Tacoma Road Reconstruction 0ROJECT ON 4UESDAY -AY FROM A M TO P M AT THE &ABULICH #ENTER 0ORT OF 4ACOMA 2OAD 2- 104). At this event, the project team will provide information about the schedule and components of the project, as well as how traffic will be detoured during repairs to keep terminals and businesses open.

Through a collaboration between the City and Port, GRANTS WERE ACQUIRED TO RECONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY

feet of road surface on Port of Tacoma Road between E. 11th Street and Marshall Avenue. Renovations are set to begin on Monday, June 1, on what is estimated to be a six month project timeline.

During construction, the City will post weekly schedule updates to the Port of Tacoma Road project site. The Port will also provide project updates through text and email alerts. Sign up to receive these alerts through their Subscribe to Updates webpage or via text message: 2ECEIVE TEXT ALERTS 4EXT 0/24 2/!$7/2+ TO (message and data rates apply) Receive email alerts: Text PORT ROADWORK and YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO Contact City of Tacoma Project Manager Tom Rutherford with questions or concerns at trutherford@cityoftaCITY ISSUES CALL TO ARTISTS FOR COMA ORG OR TRAFFIC BOX WRAP PROJECT The City of Tacoma invites artists living within the UPS PRESIDENT TO COMPLETE HIS TENURE IN 2016 After a distinguished career in higher education span- official city limits of Tacoma to submit qualifications to ning 34 years, University of Puget Sound President Ron create an artwork design to be reproduced as a vinyl wrap 4HOMAS ANNOUNCED -AY THAT HE PLANS TO COMPLETE HIS and applied to traffic signal boxes throughout the city. This tenure as president of the independent, national liberal arts opportunity is open to visual artists working in any medium, as long as the final artwork can be translated and digitally COLLEGE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE n ACADEMIC YEAR Widely recognized as an insightful scholar, master- reproduced on a two-dimensional vinyl wrap.

Up to 10 artists will be selected. Each artist will be paid ful writer, and skilled administrator, Thomas assumed his RESPONSIBILITIES AS 0UGET 3OUND S TH PRESIDENT ON *ULY $1,000 for an approved final design and licensing rights 2003. He will leave Puget Sound following the successful that will enable the City to reproduce the final design on implementation of a decade-long strategic plan and conclu- multiple traffic signal and/or utility boxes. The City will be sion of the single most successful fundraising campaign in responsible for printing and installation of the box wraps.

The Traffic Box Wrap Project is designed to enhance the the university’s history, raising more than $127 million for endowment, capital projects, and annual operating funds to public realm by adding works of art by local artists to public infrastructure that is often targeted by vandalism. The support students and faculty.

An inspirational and indefatigable leader, Thomas has wrapped boxes are intended to enhance neighborhood and brought Puget Sound to the fore as a leading national lib- community identity, turn ordinary spaces into community eral arts college and is known both for national leadership landmarks, and promote community dialogue. This project (in governing roles for the American Council on Educa- is an extension of the Tacoma Murals Project, which has tion, National Association of Independent Colleges and created 27 murals across Tacoma since 2010 in an effort to Universities, Annapolis Group, and National Collegiate strategically revitalize and beautify the city.

For a complete prospectus, go tocityoftacoma.org/ Athletic Association, among others) and building strong ties between the college and Tacoma, including the recently artsopps. introduced Tacoma Public Schools Commitment, which see More bulletin board iteMs at tacoMaweekly.coM

Friday, May 22, 2015 • tacomaweekly.com • Section A • Page 3

POLICE HUNT FOR HOME BURGLAR

By David Rose

Washington’s Most Wanted - Q13 Fox

Do you recognize this burglar caught on a homeowner’s surveillance camera? Tacoma police say he’s Robert Ager who goes by the nickname “Gator.” He used a pry bar to bust into the home and detectives say DAVID ROSE it wasn’t his only breakin. Officer Loretta Cool said, “Right now there are two outstanding felony warrants for his arrest. He’s already committed two burglaries, and we know that he’s pawning or selling the stolen property.”

If you know how to help Tacoma Police find “Gator,” call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS. All calls are anonymous and there is a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest.

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MAN SENTENCED TO 26 YEARS IN 2013 STADIUM DISTRICT MURDER

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JUSTICE. (From left) Defendant Andrew Boyd, Defense Attorney

Michael Clark, Deputy Prosecutor Bryce Nelson, Prosecutor Mark Lindquist and Travis Howse (victim’s son) have their day in court.

A Tacoma man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for the 2013 robbery and murder of Stadium District resident Lawrence Howse. Last week, 19-yearold Andrew Boyd pleaded guilty to first degree murder minutes before Prosecutor Mark Lindquist was to deliver opening statements in Boyd’s trial. Boyd had no prior criminal history.

“This crime rattled the sense of security many of us have in our

neighborhoods,” said Lindquist.

“The plea of guilty provides justice and closure for the community.”

The courtroom was filled with emotional family members, including Howse’s son, sister, niece and brother, who addressed the Court.

Dave Howse, the victim’s brother, thanked the Prosecutor’s Office and the Tacoma Police Department for their hard work. u See MURDER / page A7

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MAN GETS 25 YEARS FOR BURNING, KILLING GIRLFRIEND On May 15, Angel Luis Sierra Reyes, 39, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing his girlfriend by setting her on fire at their South Hill home. In April, Reyes pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree.

The courtroom was filled with Bazan’s family members, who wore t-shirts printed with her photo and nickname, “Lucy.” Bazan’s sister-in-law and niece told the judge that Bazan was a hard-working woman, who was committed to providing for her teenage son.

Prosecutor Mark Lindquist called the murder “a horrific example of domestic violence.”

On May 5, 2014, Bazan and Reyes got into an argument about their relationship. Reyes retrieved a gas can, poured the fuel on Bazan and ignited it using a handheld lighter. Bazan ran from the home and a neighbor put out the flames using a garden hose. Reyes walked out of the home,

got into his pickup truck and drove away. Bazan suffered serious burns covering the majority of her body and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

A Lakewood officer spotted Reyes’s truck a short time later and pulled him over. Reyes repeatedly ignored the officer’s commands, so the officer ordered his K-9 partner to apprehend him. The K-9 ran towards Reyes, but when the dog got close, he kicked him in the head.

After a struggle, officers were able to detain Reyes and place him under arrest.

They noticed fresh burns on his arms, so they transported him to the hospital.

In his hospital room, Reyes told a deputy that he “blacked out” with anger during the argument with his girlfriend and admitted to setting her on fire.

Thirteen days after being set on fire, Bazan died from her injuries.

Hiding in the bathroom sometimes works when you’re playing hide and seek as a kid, it doesn’t work so well when you’re an adult woman trespassed from a Pacific Avenue restaurant on May 14.

Police were called when the woman locked herself in the bathroom and remained inside for an hour. Police informed her of her arrest through the door and the fire department was called to help break it down.

Once the woman was apprehended, she was transported to Fife jail for both trespassing and resisting arrest.

If you’re going to steal beer from a gas station, do it quick and fast, don’t loiter for an hour and annoy the clerk so much that he calls the police before you even steal anything. This was the scenario on May 14 at a South Orchard street convenience store.

Police were called when a man was loitering at the location and talking to the clerk. After he was banned from the store, he returned half an hour later and stole a six pack.

The same officer was called and he quickly apprehended the man, who was transported to Fife Jail and booked for third degree theft.

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ARMED ROBBERY Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for an armed robbery of a medical marijuana dispensary.

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Section A • Page 4 • tacomaweekly.com • Friday, May 22, 2015

Our View

CHRONIC LACK OF CANDIDATES SUGGESTS DEMOCRACY IS BROKEN The campaign season is now officially underway, and while there were some 11th hour additions to the ballot, far too many races are going forward with no challengers.

Tacoma City Council member Ryan Mello has no challenger for his seat. Fife’s City Councilmembers Tim Curtis and Pat Hulcey don’t have to mount reelection races and Kim Roscoe doesn’t have a challenger for an open council seat there either. Three of the four seats on the Milton City Council have no challengers, as only Councilmember Jim Manley drew a challenger, Mary Tompkins, to keep his seat. School board slots and other minor taxing district posts around the county fair even worse.

People are simply not running for office, leaving the elected positions either unchallenged or filled with “serial politicians,� who shuffle races to keep their names active in the public debate.

Maybe voters are simply happy with their elected officials and want to support them rather than seek replacements. Or maybe they just don’t give a darn. The answer is likely, and sadly, the latter. Evidence of that can be found in the low – and often dropping – rates of voter participation when it comes to local ballot boxes.

One exception to that trend seems to be the races for the 21 positions on the Pierce County Charter Review Committee, an all-volunteer effort to draft recommendations to change the county’s governing document. That issue drew 92 candidates, some “known� politicians and some relative newcomers.

With a city population of more than 200,000, Tacoma has a large enough base of potential candidates to have a field of varied voices and views come election day. Yet it largely has the same names time and again. Unopposed races are just unacceptable.

To its credit, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber offers a Candidate Academy to prepare those interested in running on what to expect during a campaign process. But there should be more of a grassroots effort, outside of the political party machines, to cultivate civic engagement on all levels, including running for elected office.

The system now is that decisions aren’t made by the people with the best ideas or most popular views; they are made simply by the people who show up.

A full rundown of the candidates for each race in Pierce County can be found on the Pierce County Auditor’s website, co.pierce.wa.us/auditor.

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PeoPle in GlASS HouSeS

By Don C. Brunell

There’s an old saying that people living in glass houses shouldn’t throw rocks. The moral is that before criticizing others, you should make sure your own house is in order.

Companies, such as REI, supporting Gov. Inslee’s climate change legislation should heed that advice.

REI is an iconic Northwest retailer of high-end outdoor gear popular with nature enthusiasts and millennials.

REI has been a big booster of Gov. Inslee’s climate change agenda, which pits Washington businesses against one another. The company hosted the governor’s rollout of his proposals and REI officials testified in legislative hearings in support of Inslee’s cap-andtrade program.

Inslee’s original proposal targeted 130 Washington facilities – the so-called “Dirty 130� – that produce carbon emissions above a certain amount. Fuel suppliers have since been dropped from the list, paring the target list down to 80 or 90 facilities.

Under Inslee’s cap-and-trade proposal, Washington facilities on his list would be required to purchase increasingly costly allowances to continue operating.

Those allowances, which opponents call a “tax on energy,� are estimated to cost our state’s employers $1.3 billion per year in 2017, growing steadily to $2.2 billion per year by 2026.

Those new costs would put our manufacturers at an added disadvantage to foreign competitors who supply outdoor clothes, hiking-boots and tents

to companies like REI. Keep in mind that companies manufacturing in Washington today are already operating under some of the most stringent state and federal environmental laws in the world. Gov. Inslee’s proposal would essentially change the rules and create more uncertainty.

And while proponents characterize those on the list as “the state’s biggest polluters,� the targeted facilities include Boeing; the University of Washington Seattle campus and Washington State University at Pullman, and WaferTech and REC Silicon, members of Washington’s vaunted clean high-tech industry.

Taxpayers already pay to support the state universities. Under Inslee’s proposal, we would pay again in the form of higher tuition, home heating and electricity bills.

State officials haven’t said how many thousands of jobs the targeted facilities provide or how adding $1.3 billion a year to their costs could affect Washington’s unemployment rate, which remains stubbornly above the national average – with many counties suffering doubledigit joblessness.

Washington is already one of the cleanest and “greenest� states in the nation, and whatever we do will have very little impact on climate change.

Remember three-fourths of our electricity comes from hydroelectric plants, which do not generate greenhouse gases.

Still, it has been relatively easy for some large retailers to jump on Gov. Inslee’s cap-and-trade bandwagon and

testify in support of a $1.3 billion energy tax on “big polluters.� Those companies buy much of their merchandise from overseas manufacturers where many of their products are made in factories powered by coal-fired power plants.

So, it turns out those companies are big polluters as well – just not here. And they provide thousands of manufacturing jobs – just not here.

When it comes to criticizing Washington manufacturers, it’s easy to throw stones when your own interests aren’t at risk. Yes, the companies targeted by Inslee’s proposal emit carbon dioxide, but they also produce Washington manufacturing jobs. On the other hand, overseas suppliers often pay workers less, have fewer benefits, and their environmental, health and worker safety protections are weaker.

Some retailers, like Walmart, are shifting back to the USA. In 2013 Walmart committed to buying $50 billion “Made in America� products in the next decade. Success of the campaign to bring jobs home will depend on productions costs here.

Unfortunately, if Inslee’s cap-andtrade proposal doesn’t make it through the special legislative session, it may become an initiative on the 2016 ballot.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, We are parents and community members who are supporting the teachers and their walkouts across the state. We know that the budgets proposed by the House and Senate do not meet the expectations set forth in the McCleary Decision.

It has never been acceptable to ignore the will of the voters.

However, it is evident from decisions made by lawmakers that they have not met their obligations and our expectations.

Too many decades of inadequate education funding and too many budget cuts impacting teacher pay and benefits have taken a toll. The ever-increasing classroom workload, the real world issues that show up in the lives of children, and the lack of monetary and human resources should not become someone else’s problem in the future. Instead of putting off the hard work (like they’ve been doing for decades), the legislators need to address these challenges now. Teachers are on the front lines, and we depend upon them. They are shaping our future. Let’s give them the respect and pay they are asking for and deserve. Make it happen Parents and Friends for Tacoma Public Schools Vince Kueter Breeayn Douthit Kim Golding Janet Stewart Jennifer Boutell Sandi Strong Tom O’Kelley Kathy Orlando Tracy Marander Chris VanVechten Dear Editor, So here’s what I am discovering.....as a home renter.

About four months ago, my husband and I were told we would have to move in August 2015, so we have been looking for another place (we are on social security and have a very limited budget). The rent was raised shortly after the notice by $100! Since moving in, our rent has remained the same over five years. Why raise it now? Since we have to save money to move, the rent increase has made it much, much harder to save.

I have noticed that in the past four months in the rental market, rent has gone up about $175/$200 or so and more people are trying to find places to live. The competition is incredible! On top of that, every time you get serious about a place you want, the rental company/owner wants to charge $35/$80 to do background checks. I agree with the background checks, but why won’t “they� let “you� bring a copy of the same background check “they� want to charge

“you� for over and over again? To me that is really robbery!

Also, in the long run, that can really mess your credit up, providing you have good credit to start with, and it will only make your bad credit worse! You will be ending up spending all of your savings for background checks – that is if you’re NOT lucky enough to be chosen. In essence you are paying to play the lottery – not to mention that some landlords ask for a deposit first and if your report comes back with anything negative they will keep a portion if not all of your deposit for administration fees. What????

I’m not saying that all rental companies or landlords are bad and scam artists. It’s just that the bad ones, I believe, outnumber the good ones, and in the state of Washington the laws are written to protect the landlord. The tenants have to suffer the consequences.

There should also be a dollar cap on rent for what you are renting and a limit to the extra fees. Even pet deposits are getting insane! A deposit for each pet...what? There should be one flat fee for that. Heck, children and some so-called adults can do more damage for that matter. Plus with rent skyrocketing and wages staying the same, you may be forced to look for a less desirable place to live and what the heck is that? Something has got to be done! I think the bottom line is all about GREED and what people can get away with.

In Tacoma and still searching...

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Dear Editor, I’m writing about how Common Core should not be implemented in our schools. All I hear about is how Common Core is terrible for people with special needs and I have a brother who does so this is personal for me.

Common Core was written by academics and assessment exporters, many that have ties to testing companies. When an official review panel met, only a few out of the 135 members were teachers and administrators. No parents were in attendance. Experts were brought in after things were over.

The standards of the project have never been fully tested or used in any school.

The assessments that are tied to the curriculum are still being developed and they can only be given on computers that aren’t found in many schools.

No research can be found to prove the claims that Common Core makes every child college and career ready after high school. On the contrary, all accounts show that Common Core tests will be significantly harder than the current assessments. This will lead to sharp drops across the board in test scores and other statistics.

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derek@tacomaweekly.com Warm weather means green gardens for many residents of Tacoma and also a return to Tacoma’s unique brand of fertilizer. Produced by the City of Tacoma, TAGRO, short for Tacoma Grow, is made from a blend of pasteurized wastewater byproducts called biosolids and other weed-free gardening components. The material contributes to being envivonmentally friendly through the use of recycling while keeping lawns and gardens happy and healthy. “A lot of people are ok with using various animal manure as fertilizer, but when it comes to coming from humans, people have an aversion,� TAGRO Supervisor Dan Eberhardt said. “The truth is we’re almost like a gateway drug, once people try it once they can’t stop.�

All wastewater from households is treated by the City of Tacoma to separate liquids and solids. The treatment destroys any diseasecausing organisms that could be in the material.

While treated liquids are eventually returned to commencement bay after further processing, the solids get a few unique treatments with microorganisms that decompose the remains, a process that destroys harmful pathogens and erases odor. The completed process is a nutritional health bomb, ready to become TAGRO and make Tacoma green.

Modern treatment processes and strict controls on what is discharged into sewers contribute to high quality, recyclable and safe biosolids.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has labeled TAGRO as “Class A-Exceptional Quality,� the agency’s highest rating. TAGRO combines these biosolids with highly screened sawdust and other gardening elements to create the product. These elements include phosphorus, nitrogen, magnesium, potassium and sulfur, some of which are present in other fertilizers, but TAGRO puts them all together, which is part of what makes it so effective. Research at both Washington State University and the University of Washington shows that things planted in TAGRO grow taller, greener and produce more blooms than those grown in commercial or chemical products.

All these benefits come with the added benefit of helping the environment by closing the recycling loop.

Not to mention the fact that TAGRO-grown products have won 120 ribbons at the Puyallup fair since 1992. “It’s the bottom line in

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rates in Tacoma Public Schools, as Native American graduates have increased from 48 percent in 2012 to 68.2 percent in 2014. “This is the first step on a long journey,� she said directly to the graduates. “We want you to know how proud we are of you and that you take this moment and you cherish it. It’s part of a longer journey and this is a first success and we know you will follow it with many successes after this.�

Puyallup Tribal Member and Tacoma Public Schools teacher Marti Hilyard gave an inspired keynote address. “You are now becoming a member of the Indian community of adults,� she said. “You’re going from a time of being the children to the time of becoming a new status among our communities.�

She titled her address “Graduation: Happy Re-Birthday – What Will Your New Name Be?â€? She took the students through the phases of life they will experience, from youth to elder, by expressing her own personal journey. She spoke of the importance of having an Indian name, as she was not given a Native name by her tribe or family. Now as she approaches 65 and moves into the auntie/grandma stage of her life, she’s on a quest to find it. “When you become an elder, you will have to give yourself a name and I have not found mine yet but I’m looking for it because I am starting a new path. As you begin your life over again at this stage, I begin my life over again in my new stage. ‌I want you to find the passion and way of serving your people, of serving your family, of serving your heart and then you will be on the right path.â€?

She continued, “There may be times in your life where you are tempted to put aside the Native ways, or maybe you have not found all of your Native ways, because that’s only part of your family.

But it is never too late or too soon to really find that within you – your DNA – that loves Mother Earth, that can hear the words of trees and bees, that can know that dogs and horses and even flies have a language.�

Hilyard concluded her address by stepping away from the podium to

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KEYNOTE. Puyallup tribal member

and Tacoma teacher Marti Hilyard gave a loving and positive keynote address.

approach the seated students and assure them that they are not alone in the world, because they have their tribal communities that will always care about them. “I invite all of you when I see you, now that I’m becoming a grandmother, to let me be your grandmother. If you have something you need to say, I will listen. If you are at a powwow and you want to feel you belong and want someone to dance with you, I will dance with you. I will welcome you‌because I was without my tribe for a while in my life and I know the hunger of that. I would love to help you know that you belong and that you are treasured as members.â€?

Following Hilyard’s address to the students, Samantha Keesy (Northern Cheyenne), Indian Education Specialist, led the teacher recognition portion of the evening in which six of the graduating seniors gifted a blanket to that one special teacher who influenced and supported them the most.

When it came time for the presentation of the graduates, district leaders including school board members Karen Vialle and Debbie Winskill and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Josh Garcia, among others, draped an embroidered white or gold sash around the shoulders of each graduate and presented them with gifts including a drum, dreamcatcher and blanket. Bluehorse then brought the ceremony to a close appropriately with a Victory Song.

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FAMILY. Seventeen years ago, (Left to right) Amy, Blake, Caree and Chad celebrated their very first birthday

overwhelming but I was very excited,�

Lora said.

Eighteen years later, the quads are graduating from Stadium High School in just a few short weeks, and Lora has somehow survived raising four teenagers in the same household. The trick is something simple: the Kulesza siblings are simply good kids, active and involved in their school and the Tacoma community. “I’m truly blessed. They are all just amazing kids,� Lora said.

Amy is the 2015 ASB Class Treasurer, plays soccer and works as a file clerk at a law office in Tacoma. “Amy is caring; all my siblings are.

They’re protective in a good way,� Caree said.

Blake is the captain of the swim team at school, and has a job as the lifeguard at the Tacoma Lions Club. A natural leader, Blake describes himself as not quite as outgoing as his siblings, but just as caring. “Blake is literally a minute older but he still treats me like a younger brother. He’s very protective,� Chad said.

Caree runs cross-country and volunteers at Mary Bridge every weekend.

Though she’s technically the youngest of the four siblings, she displays a mature, independent attitude. “Carrie is super fierce and she’s not someone you can walk circles around. You can’t go through her – she’s a rock,� Amy said. “She’s the littlest of us, but she’s the biggest,� Chad said.

Chad is courtesy clerk at a local QFC, plays water polo and, like his sister Amy, is involved in Stadium’s ASB. He and his brother’s affinity for the water allows them to compete and push each other athletically. “Chad helps us get better at whatever we do. We’re always competing,� Blake said. “Chad is a funny. outgoing personality.

Anyone he meets just loves Chad. When we walk into QFC, you would think I was with a celebrity,� Lora said.

This constant stream of activities and jobs allows the siblings to have their own space at home, as they are rarely all sharing the same space with the exception of mornings and family dinners. “It can get pretty crowded in the morning when we’re all trying to get ready to leave and eat breakfast,� Chad said.

But those days of high school sports and teen jobs are coming to a close.

After June 4 the quads will officially be graduates of high school and on to the next journey, one they are all taking together to Northwest University in Kirkland. All four will be attending in the fall with a mix of athletic and academic scholarships. After spending their previous 18 years in school together, you’d think the Kulesza kids may want some space, but they aren’t too worried about continuing their education together. “It’s kind of cool. You could be worried but at the same time each of us are so individual, so we can manage to be on our own,� Amy said. “I’m going for the nursing program. It’s a good fit for me. I don’t want to go to a big school,� Caree said.

Amy is also interested in the nursing program, as she sees missionary work and traveling in her future.

Chad is planning to major in business administration, so he will probably be taking classes with his brother Blake, who wants to go to school for business management and administration. “All four are very hard workers. All got jobs and they just appreciate working.

They all have a good work ethic. We’re a very close family so when they all leave, it will be tough,� Lora said.

The Stadium high school graduation will take place on June 5 from 4-6 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome.

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Hines’ campaign was quickly endorsed by Mayor Marilyn Strickland and every council member expect Councilmember Ryan Mello and Ibsen.

Councilmember David Boe’s at-large position now just pits Conor McCarthy against Suzanne Skaar, since Boe announced he would not seek reelection.

Councilmember Lauren Walker, who is term limited out of office, will be replaced by Justin Leighton, Kris Blondin, Keith Blocker, Tom McCarthy, Valentine Smith or gadfly-turned-felon Robert “the Traveler� Hill, who are all vying for the open seat.

Mello is running unopposed to keep his at-large City Council seat.

The most interesting races so far have involved the flood of filings for slots on Pierce County’s Charter Review Committee, a volunteer effort to develop recommendations of changes to the county’s governmental process. Those recommendations would then go to a public vote during the November 2016 ballot. The committee of 21 will be comprised of three people from each of the county’s seven districts.

The commission consists of three nonpartisan members from each of the county’s seven council districts. The top two vote getters in the Aug. 4

primary for each of the 21 races will move on to the Nov. 3 general election to serve on the committee for six months. Only two of those 21 races have fewer than three candidates, which means those candidates automatically move on to the general election. Those races are in Tacoma’s District 2 and south Pierce’s District 3.

The other Charter Review Commission races are stocked with mixes of politically active residents and local politicos, most notably former Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg, former Auditor Cathy Pearsall-Stipek, current Pierce County Councilmember Jim McCune and state 29th Legislative District Rep. David Sawyer.

Other Tacoma races include two Port of Tacoma Commission seats. Position 1 has incumbent Don Johnson facing challenger Bruce Cook, while Position 5 has incumbent Clare Petrich being challenged by Dick Walters and Patrick A. Gallagher.

Tacoma School District has two board seats up for election. Position 2 has incumbent Catherine Ushka against Antonio Wyatt, Robert Bearden and Will Jerkins. Position 4 has the open race between Andrea Cobb facing Alisa Regala O’Hanlon and David Carnahan since Kurt Miller opted to not seek reelection.

A full rundown of the candidates for each race in Pierce County can be found on the Pierce County Auditor’s website, co.pierce.wa.us/auditor.

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for future improvements on land that is zoned for residential use. Each project for everything from traffic control to improved utility lines will still undergo individual permit reviews and hearing, however. The DRA would simply streamline the permitting process since the overall park’s design would have been reviewed and approved.

The master plan is the defining piece of the park’s future under the comprehensive Destination Point Defiance banner. The big changes at the park will include a new Pacific Rim Aquarium and significant renovations to the Rocky Shores and Polar bear exhibits at the zoo that were made possible by the $198 million parks bond package voters approved last year. Other changes at the zoo include a new environmental learning center to serve students and staff from Tacoma Public Schools’ Science and Math

Institute as well as zoo visitors.

The most noticeable changes elsewhere in the park will be along the park’s Pearl Street entrance, known as the Triangle. That site will be home to Tacoma’s Regional Stormwater Project that will filter stormwater from the surrounding community before it reaches Commencement Bay using a filtering system much like the University of WashingtonTacoma’s filtering system that seems more like an art feature than public works project. A trail and bridge project at the site will tie into Tacoma’s esplanade, providing a seamless waterfront walkway from the mouth of the Foss Waterway through Ruston Way to the park. “Citizens have given input through a variety of means these past few months, and anyone who hasn’t needs to speak up soon,� Reid said. “The

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The master plan has been in the works for years, dating back about a decade, and developed a concept plan in 2008.

That plan provided the base for the current master plan, which is remarkably similar to the park’s first master plan, developed by the firm Hare and Hare in 1911. The 2015 “update� provides for options for the added traffic flows not predicted 104 years ago, but still keeps the park’s open spaces largely untouched. “It keeps intact the major design elements that Hare & Hare envisioned in 1911 and how the community utilized the park,�

Chief Planning Manager Doug Fraser said of the proposed update. “It still meets the basic needs.�

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Just before the judge sentenced Boyd, he told him that his actions showed a “calloused indifference for human life.�

On Sept. 5, 2013, Howse was robbed and killed in his condominium parking garage. Just before the robbery, a witness on a balcony above the entrance to the garage heard Boyd or his accomplice say, “Let’s go get him.�

Based on surveillance video and witness statements, police put together descriptions of the two suspects. A recent robbery of a Tacoma Walgreens involved a suspect wearing a distinctive jacket similar to one worn by Boyd.

Jeremy Bennett was identified as the second suspect in

The master plan update includes basic improvements such as additional restrooms and picnic shelters and concession options at Owen Beach, a new fenced dog park, a new nature play area at the former Camp 6 site, and a new 11-acre park on the peninsula. Infrastructure also gets upgrades to provide for better scenic viewing experiences along Five Mile Drive. “Socially, a lot of things have changed over a hundred years,� Fraser said. “Cars are a significant impact. Activities have changed: Everything from dog parks, the Taste of Tacoma, to the multitude of walks and runs in the park.

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Circumstantial evidence indicated that Boyd and Bennett followed Howse into the garage when Howse was parking. One of the defendants pulled a gun on Howse and robbed him of his wallet, car keys and watch. Howse was shot twice in the chest, once in the heart. Under Washington accomplice liability law, both defendants were legally responsible for the murder.

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Flood pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 17 months in prison.

and a framework that has served this community so well. We need to continue to honor that vision.�

While the master plan proposes, for example, emphasizing walking trails, bicycle and pedestrian safety, it also addresses the reality that people drive to and around the park, so the flow of traffic and the location of parking lots might change. “One of the biggest concepts is to keep the intensity of cars and vehicle traffic at the edge of the park,�

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ith a foot firmly on the gas pedal, the Bellarmine Prep boys’ soccer team is in the midst of an impressive post-season run that they hope will result in a state 4A championship match close by at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on May 30. After dismantling the Evergreen Plainsmen 3-1 in their state 4A first round matchup, the Lions are looking like a serious challenger for the state title.

From the opening whistle the Lions were in attack mode and it took Bellarmine (12-1-2) just three minutes to get on the board against Evergreen at Mt. Tahoma Stadium on Tuesday, May 19. An educated guess at the time of possession for the match would probably be somewhere in the ballpark of nine to one for the Lions.

It may seem complex, but it’s all pretty simple. Bellarmine works the ball toward their opponent’s goal, and as they pass the ball around and maybe fire off a few shots or headers on goal, the backline players begin creeping up further down field and then it seems as though they drop anchor and turn the possession into target practice. With four, five and six chances at goal in one series, sooner or later, the opposition is going to crack and a ball is going to reach the back of the net.

Meanwhile, Bellarmine has taken away the offensive game plan and scoring opportunities from the opposition. If your team is playing defense solely for maybe 70 of the match’s 80 minutes, you are going to lose.

It happened to Olympia on May 11 when Bellarmine hammered them 3-0 to capture the 4A Narrows title. It happened again when they had a rematch in the district tournament on May 16 when Bellarmine throttled the Bears 5-2 for the second seed to the state tournament.

What they did to Evergreen was just plain scary.

The Plainsmen never put a serious challenge into the box for junior Bellarmine goalkeeper Dylan Zurfluh. In the waning moments of the match, Lions’ head coach Joe Waters pulled Zurfluh for sophomore Sean Carlin to get the youngster some post-season work. With less than two minutes remaining in the match Evergreen mounted their first and only threat against the Bellarmine goal. Levan Zhividze lofted a 25-yard free kick up and over Carlin, just squeaking underneath the crossbar for the Plainsmen’s only score.

It was a deserving goal, as it was a beautiful kick by Zhividze. It took Evergreen over 78 minutes and a dead-ball kick to put a goal past the Lions defense, and that was possibly the most impressive statistic of the evening.

Bellarmine opened scoring three minutes into the match when senior Luke Witker launched a long throw-in deep into Evergreen’s penalty box. After a couple of ricochets, senior Connor Thompson got a toe on the ball sending it running along the bottom edge of the crossbar. The u See LIONS / page A11

PHOTOS BY DAVID TURNIPSEED

UN-CIVIL. (top) South Sound goalkeeper

Chris Kintz rises for the save. (middle) Mo Dumbuya gets behind Kints and puts the Sounders U23 on the scoreboard. (bottom) Doug Herrick had a solid game in goal for the Sounders U23.

SOUNDERS U23 AND SOUTH SOUND FC BATTLE LIKE BROTHERS

By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

HUNTING. (top to bottom) Olympia fell victim to the Lions’

attack twice within a week. Sophomore Nick Vipond gets his head into the game. Junior Bailey Larson gets a foot on it.

The Lions celebrate after Kyle Casey (13) nets his second goal.

It was a tale of two halves as the Sounders U23 hosted the South Sound Shock on May 17 at Sunset Stadium in Sumner. What started out as a bit of a “civil war” between two clubs stocked with players familiar to each other, ended in a gritty, hotly contested 1-1 draw that left the crowd happy, but wanting more.

The match was a non-league “friendly” between the Sounders U23 of the national Premier Development League and the South Sound Shock of the second-year Evergreen Premier League. What transpired on the pitch was closer to resembling a must-win or playoff match instead of a friendly.

While both clubs are still short of their full strength, as several college players have yet to report for duty, the rosters were stocked with several of the area’s most talented players. Both squads boasted several indoor Tacoma Stars teammates, which also lent to the fun vibe of the contest.

Sounders U23 were fresh off of a 1-1 friendly road draw with Bellingham United two nights prior, while the Shock were in Bremerton the same night finishing their opening EPLWA league run of road games with a 2-0 shutout of the Olympic Force. The Shock opened league play with four straight road games and finished impressively with three wins, zero losses and one draw for a total of 10 points, good enough for an early, second-place slot in the league standings behind the Vancouver Victory (12 points).

The Shock drew first blood just 13 minutes into the first half as a scrum of players worked

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SPORTSWATCH

Swartout qualified in the javelin as the ninth-seeded athlete in the event. Each men’s event takes the top 20 qualified student-athletes, while the women’s events take the top 22 qualified athletes. Swartout’s career-best mark of 60.87 meters (199-8) at the NWC Championships placed him third in the event. That distance also ranks him fourth on the PLU javelin leaderboard in the past 30 years and is the best mark by a PLU athlete since 1998.

Swartout will compete in the javelin at the championship meet on Saturday, May 23 at 8:30 a.m.

UPS’ WHITEHALL TO COMPETE AT NCAA DIV. III TRACK MEET

PHOTO BY RAIMUNDO JURADO

TACOMA RAINIERS REACH 4,000-WIN FRANCHISE MILESTONE

The Tacoma Rainiers relied on a big inning to slip past the Las Vegas 51s 5-4 at Cheney Stadium on Monday, May 18, clinching the franchise’s 4,000th win since beginning its first season in 1960.

Tacoma tallied five runs on four hits in the bottom of the third inning to seal a second consecutive victory. Ketel Marte accounted for three of those runs after belting a three-run home run with two outs. The infielder has now homered in back-to-back games to bring his season total to two. He currently leads the Pacific Coast League with a .348 batting average.

Jesus Montero took care of the rest of the runs in the frame after delivering a two-run home run - his fifth this season. The first baseman entered Monday’s contest ranked third in the PCL behind only his teammate Marte with 48 hits so far this season.

As a team, Tacoma combined to collect five hits against Las Vegas. Outside of the homers hit by Marte and Montero, Shawn O’Malley and Stefen Romero singled, and catcher John Hicks notched a double. Outfielder Austin Jackson went 0-for-2 with a run scored and a pair of walks in the third game of his rehab appearance.

Sam Gaviglio (3-3) took care of work for Tacoma from the mound, holding the 51s to four runs on five hits in 6.0 innings of action. The right-hander walked one and struck out nine in the victory.

Logan Bawcom (2.0) and Mayckol Guaipe (1.0) combined to allow one hit and one walk through 3.0 innings of relief work. Guaipe’s performance in the ninth earned the right-hander his third save this season.

All tickets, group outings and suites packages for the 2015 season are available for purchase in-person at the Cheney Stadium Box Office, online at www. tacomarainiers.com, or over the phone at (253) 752-7707.

The most up-to-date news and notes about the Rainiers throughout the season can be found by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.

EIGHTH-INNING COMEBACK ENDS LUTES’ RUN AT NCAA REGIONALS

A historic 2015 season came to an end for the Pacific Lutheran University baseball team Saturday, May 16 as fifth-seeded Emory scored twice in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the second-seeded Lutes 7-6 in the NCAA Div. III South Regional at Loudermilk Field.

PLU ends the season with a 32-14 record, the secondmost wins in team history, and a 2-2 mark in its second trip to the regional tournament. Emory, the 2014 NCAA Div. III national runner-up, improves to 29-13 and advances to the South Regional championship game Saturday afternoon against third-seeded Birmingham-Southern.

Chris Bishop started for the Lutes on only two days of rest and pitched seven innings, shutting down the Emory offense after allowing four runs in the first to allow only one run over the next six innings. He threw 118 pitches and struck out five while allowing eight hits. AJ Konopaski took his first loss of the season after allowing two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning.

PLU scored three runs in the top of the first, as Frank Airey singled and Landon Packard and Collin Nilson loaded the bases on consecutive walks. Ben Welch hit a two-out single through the right side to score two, and Jacob Clements followed with a single through the left side to put the Lutes up 3-0.

That lead did not last long, as Emory scored four in the bottom of the inning on three hits, a fielder’s choice and a walk. But PLU bounced back with two more in the top of the second to reclaim the lead. Airey worked a full-count walk and Packard doubled to left center to put runners on second and third. Infield singles by Tyler Thompson and Welch brought both runners home to make it a 4-3 game.

The Lutes maintained that lead until the bottom of the fifth, when the Eagles strung together a double and two singles to tie it up. PLU once again took a one-run lead in the top of the seventh, with Welch starting the inning off by singling through the left side. He advanced to second on a balk and reached third on a sacrifice bunt. After a lineout picked up the second out of the inning, Connor Cantu singled to left to put PLU up 6-5.

Konopaski came in to relieve Bishop in the bottom of the eighth, looking to seal up the win with a two-inning save. After Konopaski picked up the first out, a hit batter and single through the right side put the tying run in scoring position and the go-ahead run on first. Wes Peacock took advantage of the opportunity tripling to center to turn the one-run PLU lead into a 7-6 Emory lead. Konopaski got a strikeout and a groundout to end the inning, but the damage was done.

PLU still had a chance in the top of the ninth, facing the same Kyle Monk against whom the Lutes scored four runs in the comeback victory on Wednesday. Bo Pearson was hit by a pitch and Cantu reached on a fielder’s choice to keep the tying run on first with two outs. Airey singled through the right side to leave runners at the corners, but Packard grounded out to third to end the game.

Welch finished the day with four hits and three runs batted in for the Lutes, while Airey reached base five times courtesy of three hits and two walks. Pearson also tallied a pair of hits, while Airey and Packard each scored twice. Peacock drove in four runs for Emory, while Philip Maldari tallied two hits and drove in two runs. Monk earned his 10th save of the season for the Eagles.

SWARTOUT TO REPRESENT PLU AT NCAA DIV. III NATIONALS

Pacific Lutheran University thrower Erik Swartout will represent the PLU Track & Field teams at the 2015 NCAA Div. III Outdoor Track & Field Championships at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.

Junior sprinter Allanah Whitehall will compete in the NCAA Division-III 2015 Outdoor Championships, May 21-23, at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.

Whitehall will run both the 100-meter dash and 200meter dash. Her top time of 12.02 seconds in the 100 is the 14th-best among the 22 accepted bids. The Seattle native’s best time of 24.85 seconds in the 200 is ranked 19th among 22 runners.

This will be Whitehall’s second time on the national stage during the 2014-15 academic year. She placed fifth overall and was named an All-American in the 60-meter dash (7.71 seconds) during the NCAA Division-III Indoor Championships in March.

UPS’ ZERIO NAMED ALL-WEST REGION IN DIV. III BASEBALL

Puget Sound second baseman Chris Zerio has been named to the D3Baseball.com All-West Region Second Team, the website recently announced.

Zerio, an All-Northwest Conference First Team selection, is one of the most dynamic players in the region.

The junior from Pleasanton, California, ranks among the conference’s top 10 in batting average (.365), hits (54), steals (nine), doubles, (11) and runs (32).

Zerio finished the year with an astounding 21 multi-hit games, and he collected 15 extra-base hits.

TACOMA’S HOT TICKETS MAY 22 - 31 FRIDAY, MAY 22 – TENNIS Girls West Central Dist. Tourney Sprinker Rec. Center – 12 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 22 – SOFTBALL Lincoln vs. Auburn Mountainview Sprinker Fields – 12 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 22 – SOFTBALL Lincoln vs. Enumclaw s Sprinker Fields – 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 – BASEBALL First Round State 4A Tourney Heidelberg Park – 10 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 – BASEBALL First Round State 4A Tourney Heidelberg Park – 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 – BASEBALL Quarterfinal State 4A Tourney Heidelberg Park – 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 – TENNIS Girls West Central Dist. Tourney Sprinker Rec. Center – 12 p.m.

PHOTO BY JUSTIN GIMSE

SATURDAY, MAY 23 – SOCCER Wenatchee FC vs. South Sound FC Harry Lang Stadium, Lakewood – 7 p.m.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CLOVER PARK HIGH SCHOOL

CLOVER PARK TENNIS WINS WIAA SCHOLASTICS AWARD

Clover Park High School’s Varsity Girls Tennis Team received the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA)/Dairy Farmers of Washington/ Les Schwab Tires Distinguished Scholastics Award. The girls maintained a 3.0+ team GPA for varsity participants during their competition season (spring). They received a team award as well as individual participant certificates.

Overall, the team had a 3.23 GPA and one team member had a 4.0 GPA. Varsity award winners were Crystal Chon, Ninah Irungu, Grace Kwak, Sharon Park, Susanna Park and Thandie Sacopla.

LIFE CHRISTIAN BASEBALL ADVANCES TO 2B STATE BASEBALL TOURNEY

SUNDAY, MAY 24 – SOCCER Calgary Foothills vs. Sounders U23 Sunset Stadum, Sumner – 1 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 28 – TRACK 2A, 3A & 4A State Track and Field Meet Mt. Tahoma Stadium – 3:20 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 – TRACK 2A, 3A, & 4A State Track and Field Meet Mt. Tahoma Stadium – 9 a.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 – SOCCER State 4A Semifinals Sparks Stadium, Puyallup – 6 & 8 p.m.

The Eagles of Tacoma’s Life Christian Academy continue their successful first season at the 2B level as the boys’ baseball team captured their first ever baseball league championshiop winning the Pacific 2B league. The Eagles have now advanced to the 2B state tournament. The Eagles will take their 16-4 record down to Mossyrock High School on May 23 where they will face Pe Ell-Willapa Valley at 1 p.m. The winner will play 45 minutes after the end of the game for the regional championship against the winner of the Wilbur-Creston/Toledo game.

GAVRONSKI LOOKS TO CONTINUE RUN 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, 11 KOs) 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.

Gavronski has been on a roll 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 http://www.halquistproductions. com as well as the Battle at the Boat Facebook page.

PHOTO BY RAIMUNDO JURADO

FRIDAY, MAY 29 – BASEBALL Round Rock vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 – SOCCER Lane United FC vs. Sounders U23 Bonney Lake HS – 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 – TRACK 2A, 3A & 4A Track and Field Meet Mt. Tahoma Stadium – 9:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 – SOCCER State 4A Championship Match Sparks Stadium, Puyallup – 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 – BASEBALL Round Rock vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 5:05 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 – FOOTBALL Seattle Stallions vs. Puyallup Nation Kings Chief Leschi Stadium – 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 – SOCCER Seattle Stars vs. South Sound FC Harry Lang Stadium, Lakewood – 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 – FOOTBALL Renton Ravens vs. Pierce County Bengals Sunset Stadium, Sumner – 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 31 – BASEBALL Round Rock vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 1:35 p.m.

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tAcoMA StArS AnnoUnce ticket PlAnS And rAinierS PArtnerShiP

PHOTO BY WILSON TSOI

ORBIT. The Tacoma Stars return to the ShoWare Center

in Kent for a full professional season in the Major Arena Soccer League starting in November. The game is just as exciting as it used to be in the mid-80’s when the Stars ruled the South Sound.

They’re back. Under new ownership, and partnered with the Tacoma Rainiers, the Tacoma Stars are set to reclaim their position as the Pacific Northwest’s winter destination for professional soccer.

The latest incarnation of the storied franchise opens its first full season in the Major Arena Soccer League on Friday, November 6 at the ShoWare Center. Season and Group Tickets are available now, with single game tickets expected to go on sale in October 2015.

Season tickets for the Stars’ 2015 campaign range from $150 to $250 per seat, and for a limited time, a $500 legacy membership guaranteeing lifetime admission to Stars games is available to the first 253 fans who sign up.

Leading the franchise is owner Lane Smith whose connection with soccer in the South Sound dates back to the Tacoma native’s days as a player at Lincoln High School. Smith previously partnered with Seattle Sounders FC to establish successful player development franchises, and he currently serves as lease holder and benefactor of the non-profit Tacoma Soccer Center.

Smith purchased the rights to the Tacoma Stars branding and logos in 2014, and was been instrumental in reviving the franchise leading up to its seven-game introduction to the MASL last season.

“I’m a guy that remembers the magic of the Tacoma Stars in the 1980s and KTAC Night at Cheney Stadium” said Smith. “Today, everywhere I go in Tacoma wearing Tacoma Stars gear, people come up and ask, ‘That was so fun. When are we going to get the magic back again?’ The answer for old fans that remember, and new fans looking for excitement is November 2015.”

Stars players will be directed by Darren Sawatzky in his second season as the club’s head coach. Sawatzky carries a resume featuring stints as the Director of Youth Development for Seattle Sounders FC, Head Assistant Coach for the USL Sounders, and Assistant Coach at the University of Washington. His playing career includes stops in Major League Soccer at New England, Colorado, and Dallas, along with stints in the United Soccer League with Seattle and Portland, and with Kansas City in the Major Indoor Soccer League.

In addition to his coaching duties, Sawatzky will serve as the general manager of the Stars, and is tasked with acquiring players and implementing an overall club philosophy.

“There are established teams in the professional indoor game, and in order to compete with these teams we have to build a foundation with staying power on the playing side,” said Sawatzky. “In u See STARS / page A11

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chAllenge. While thousands of golfers around the country compete for a slot at the

U.S. Open, when they get there they’ll be playing one of the most difficult golf courses in America at Chambers Bay.

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total of 9,882 entries have been accepted for the 2015 U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay in University

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The number of entries is second to the 10,127 accepted for last year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 2, and is 22 more than the 9,860 accepted for the 2013 championship at Merion Golf Club, in Ardmore, Pa. Among this year’s total are 49 players, including 11 past champions, who are fully exempt into the field (see list below).

“We are thrilled with the interest demonstrated by the 9,882 entries, the most we have ever accepted for a U.S. Open held on the West Coast,” said Diana Murphy, USGA vice president and chairman of the Championship Committee.

“That Chambers Bay, a public course which has never held an Open, could have this kind of impact proves that our national championship knows no state, regional or national bounds. We look forward to local and sectional qualifying and to conducting the 115th U.S. Open on June 18-21.”

All professionals and all amateurs with a Handicap Index not exceeding 1.4 were eligible to file entries. Local qualifying, rounds were played over 18 holes at 111 sites in the United States between May 4-21.

Sectional qualifying, played over 36 holes, will be conducted on Monday, May 25 at two international sites (Japan and England) and on Monday, June 8, at 10 sites in the United States, ranging from New York to California. This will be the 11th year with two international qualifiers, which were

established in 2005.

Twice in the championship’s history, a competitor has gone on to win the U.S. Open after going through both local and sectional qualifying. Ken Venturi (1964) and Orville Moody (1969) are the two to accomplish the feat. Lucas Glover (2009) is the most recent champion to make it into the field via sectional qualifying.

In 2014, 24 competitors made it into the field at Pinehurst No. 2 after beginning their journey in local qualifying.

Martin Kaymer, the 2014 champion, and 10 other champions are fully exempt from having to qualify for the championship. They are: Angel Cabrera (2007), Ernie Els (1994, 1997), Jim Furyk (2003), Lucas Glover (2009), Graeme McDowell (2010), Rory McIlroy (2011), Geoff Ogilvy (2006), Justin Rose (2013), Webb Simpson (2012) and Tiger Woods (2000, 2002, 2008).

Entries were accepted from golfers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 63 foreign countries.

On the last day applications were accepted, 535 entries were received including 97 in the final hour. Josh Williamowsky, a 30-year-old amateur from Bethesda, Md., submitted his entry just 21 seconds before the deadline of 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 29. Darren Ernst, a 42-year-old amateur from Trabuco Canyon, Calif., was the first entrant when entries opened on March 4.

The number of fully exempt players will increase with the inclusion of the top 60 point leaders and ties from the Official World Golf Ranking®, as of May 25 and June 15. The winners of The Players Championship (May 7-10) and u See U.S. OPEN / page A11

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ball bounced back out only to be hammered into the net by sophomore Kyle Casey.

Seven minutes later, the Lions hit pay dirt again after another long throw-in by Witker. The ball skipped to the far side of the box and was retrieved

by Elijah Wolf. The junior turned back toward the goal and punched a beautiful pass right in front of the goal just as Casey was breaking toward the net.

Casey put a perfect header past Evergreen’s goalkeeper, Enrique Bermudez. Bellarmine now led 2-0 with 30 minutes remaining in the first half.

As the half wore on, Evergreen was unable to challenge the Bellarmine goal. Meanwhile, the Lions peppered Bermudez and the Evergreen defense, narrowly missing on several goal chances.

As the second half opened, it appeared that Evergreen had changed up their game plan and came out with a little bit of fire offensively. For the first ten minutes they possessed the ball as often as they had for the first 40 minutes of the first half.

However, the Plainsmen were unable to mount any sort of attack that would break or get past the Bellarmine line of defense.

After 15 minutes, the flow of the game was back looking like the first half. Bellarmine was relentless in its attempts to score, whether they were from set pieces, throw-ins, corner kicks or just plain pandemonium. For instance, by the 27th

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for control of the ball just in front of the Sounders U23 goal. The ball broke loose out of the pack and South Sound defender Tyler John one-timed the ball, chipping it over the head of goalkeeper Doug Herrick. The Shock led 1-0 with 32 minutes remaining in the first half.

While the Shock were able to muster a bit more of an attack in the first half, the Sounders U23 were getting a few chances. Several lead passes sailed long for U23 and Shock goalkeeper Chris Kintz was there to snuff out any chance on the goal.

Just before time expired in the first half, former Wilson High School star Joey Gjertsen lofted a shot from 30 yards out that might have snuck under the crossbar had Kintz not thought better of it at the last moment, tipping the ball up and over the crossbar inches short of the goal line. South Sound would take the 1-0 lead into the half.

Sounders U23 head coach Darren Sawatzky made some important and speedy substitutions at the half and the flow of the game quickly switched toward a U23 attack. With a deeper home roster to work from, Sawatzky setup some mismatches that South Sound head coach Adam Becker was not going to be able to fully answer.

Mo Dumbuya, a rising star for the Sounders U23, immediately made his presence known making runs at the Shock goal. It finally paid off as the Gambian

minute of the second half, junior Jordan Williams had sent his third goal attempt of the half up and over the crossbar and through the football uprights.

It wasn’t good for any points, but it was rather remarkable.

The Lions struck again with seven minutes left in regulation play. As Bellarmine worked the ball into the box, junior Ryan Clark sent the ball out to the wing to freshman Reece Zurfluh. Zurfluh cut the ball back inside and sent the ball straight back to Clark, who pounded the ball into the left side of the net. Bellarmine now led 3-0 late.

After giving up the one goal to Evergreen, the Lions began another push deep into Plainsmen territory. Evergreen was whistled for a takedown foul in the penalty box and Bellarmine was awarded a penalty kick. Thompson lined up the shot and sent a low burner just outside of the left post. The Lions would have to settle for a dominating 3-1 victory and a ticket into the state 4A quarterfinals.

Thompson held a soccer ball out in front of him after the game.

“We don’t have practice tomorrow, but I’m going to be out there shooting 50 penalty kicks,” said Thompson. “I’m not going to let that happen again.”

Bellarmine will play the first-round winner between Mt. Rainier and Snohomish on the road. If the Lions get past the quarterfinal match, they will return closer to home for a semifinal match on May 29 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. First kick is set for 6 p.m. Should the Lions win, they would play for the state 4A championship the following night at 5 p.m. at Sparks. native gathered a rebound off of a save by Kintz, nearly knocking the ball out of the keeper’s gloves, and sending it into the back of the net. The game was now tied 1-1 with 32 minutes remaining in regulation play.

As the second half rolled along, the U23 pressure was a constant, but the burly South Sound defense answered with increased physical play that often left U23 attackers flustered and off the scoreboard.

The game began to get a little chippy as both sides didn’t appreciate the sort of physical match that was unfolding.

The friendly tie was nearly broken as Dumbuya made another run at the goal as the match had entered extra time. Dumbuya blasted a shot point-blank that Kintz blocked, but couldn’t grab. The rebound careened off of Dumbuya’s head and back toward the goal, just running wide outside of the right post. The play was all for naught, however, as the linesman had raised the flag and called the speedster for offsides.

As the game ended, the comradery and good sportsmanship was back in play as players hugged and smiled and walked off the field to the applause from an appreciative crowd.

The Sounders U23 begin PDL league play at home on Sunday, May 24, with a 1 p.m. first kick at Sunset Stadium against the Calgary Foothills. South Sound FC finally plays a home game against EPLWA league foe Wenatchee FC on Saturday, May 23 at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood. First kick is set for 7 p.m. For more information including tickets, youth clinics and more, go to SoundersU23.com and SouthSoundFC.com

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European Tour BMW PGA Championship (May 21-24) will also earn exemptions.

This year marks the third consecutive year and the seventh time that the USGA has accepted more than 9,000 entries for the U.S. Open. The first time was in 2005, when 9,048 entries were accepted for the championship at Pinehurst No. 2. A total of 9,086 golfers entered the 2009 championship at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. In 2010, 9,052 golfers entered the championship at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links. In 2012, the USGA accepted 9,006 entries for the U.S. Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

The 49 competitors who are fully exempt into the 2015 U.S. Open: Keegan Bradley, Angel Cabrera, Darren Clarke, Erik Compton, Jason Day, Jason Dufner, , Ernie Els, Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk, Sergio Garcia, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Russell Henley, Morgan Hoffmann, Billy Horschel, Dustin Johnson, Zach Johnson, Martin Kaymer, Chris Kirk, Brooks Koepka, Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan, Hideki Matsuyama, Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Colin Montgomerie, Kevin Na, Bradley Neil (amateur), Geoff Ogilvy, Louis Oosthuizen, Ryan Palmer, Patrick Reed, Justin Rose, Oliver Schniederjans (amateur), Charl Schwartzel, Adam Scott, John Senden, Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, Brendon Todd, Cameron Tringale, Jimmy Walker, Bubba Watson, Gary Woodland, Tiger Woods and Gunn Yang (amateur).

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order to do that you need talent, but you also need time to craft your style and philosophy into something bigger than just a quality soccer team.

“You need to be an asset to your community. No one gets into professional sports to lose so we plan on winning trophies.”

Rounding out the Stars front office is Vice President of Business Development John Crouch, a Tacoma native and owner/operator of South Sound FC - a Tacoma-based semi-pro development team.

Crouch also owns Bleach, the iconic lifestyle/clothing store on Pacific Avenue where he creates and sells unique, Tacoma-centric apparel.

With the help of Crouch and Sawatzky, Smith rescued MASL soccer last year, in the market, after taking over the now defunct Seattle Impact and immediately rebranding the team to the Tacoma Stars for the final two home games of the 2014.

Led by Team President Aaron Artman, the Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Club will function as a business and marketing partner with the Stars in 2015. Drawing from their deeply-held relationships within the South Sound, the Rainiers will assist with advertising, sponsorship sales, ticket sales and marketing as the team progresses through the launch stage.

Originally established in the 1980s, the Tacoma Stars rose to become the nation’s premiere indoor soccer team under the talent of superstars such as Steve Zungul and Preki. The Stars reached the Major Indoor Soccer League Championship Series in 1987, ultimately falling to the Dallas Sidekicks in the final game of the best-of-seven series. Other iterations of the team have existed in the Washington Indoor Soccer League and the Premiere Arena Soccer League.

Legacy Memberships, along with other season tickets packages, group outings, and suite offerings for the 2015 season, are available now. To purchase, call 1-844-STARS-TIME or visit the Tacoma Stars online at www.tacomastars.com. The most up-to-date news and notes about the Stars leading up to the start of the 2015 season can be found by following the Stars on Twitter (@TacomaStarsSC) or following the team on Facebook.

Local Restaurants RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT: MAXWELL’S

By Derek Shuck derek@tacomaweekly.com

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hile downtown Tacoma is home to many great restaurants, few combine an intimate and casual atmosphere the way Maxwell’s, located at 454 St. Helens does. With a new owner and a great location, Maxwell’s is poised to become one of the next big things in the city.

Whether you are dressing up for a night on the town or just going out for a casual dinner, any attire is appropriate to enjoy Maxwell’s food.

“It’s a nice place to come, people can come as dressed up as they want, on the way to the theater, or they can come straight from work, they’re still going to get an amazing experience, I like that idea,” owner Beti Tarantino said.

If you are looking to experience a variety of great food with atmosphere, it doesn’t get much better than Maxwell’s.

The restaurant offers a wide array of starters, including seared scallops for $17, chipotle hummus for $8 or chive and goat cheese tart for $10. Main course entrees include grilled filet mignon for $34, seared salmon for $26 and

carbonara with fresh vermicelli pasta for $17, among many others.

Maxwell’s has options for vegetarians, vegans and those that need or want to eat gluten free, as well as having a commitment to buying local ingredients.

“I wanted to make sure we do things locally sourced, seasonal and as fresh as possible, and that’s what were doing,” Tarantino said.

Not only are the ingredients sourced locally, but Maxwell’s also has several community partners, including Ice Cream Social, who helps provide dessert for the restaurant.

Maxwell’s most recent partner is the Grand Cinema for the “Grand Dinner and a Movie Menu,” a meal for two that includes two glasses of house red or white wine, a choice of wild mixed green salad, charred romaine salad or a cup of soup for an appetizer. A choice of grilled ribeye, quinoa salad, linguine carbonara or pesto peppadew chicken roulade for an entrée and a scoop of seasonal ice cream or cinnamon roll bread pudding for dessert. To top it all off, you also get two movie tickets to the Grand Cinema for a movie of your choice, it doesn’t

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None of these delicious menu items would be possible without head chef Hudson Slater, who is quickly making a name for himself as one of the finest chefs in Tacoma.

“When I bought this place, I was able to buy Hudson as well, he was a key thing,” Tarantino said.

Maxwell’s has a speakeasy theme, and the location does everything they can to advance the atmosphere. If you have a private reservation in the upstairs rooms, an old school elevator takes you to the top floor, the low lighting and décor makes the restaurant all at once feel secretive and romantic. Of course, the speakeasy atmosphere wouldn’t be complete without drinks, and Maxwell’s has plenty in store with a new cocktail menu joining their already existing selection of wines and beers. On some Friday evenings,

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Summer Festival Preview The early, outdoor part of the show will be free with performances by The Dignitaries, The Riffbrokers, Finger Guns, reunited ‘90s favorites, Squirt and more.

Then head indoors for The F-ing Eagles, Girl Trouble and The Tripwires (a super-group of sorts with veterans of Mudhoney, Screaming Trees, the Young Fresh Fellows and the Minus 5.) There will be a $10 cover charge after 9 p.m., and the schedule as been posted on the event’s Facebook page.

singer-songwriter and “The Voice” alumnus Stephanie Anne Johnson will return on the main stage; http://www. metroparkstacoma.org/foodtruckfest.

ETHNIC FEST NOON TO 7 P.M. JULY 25 AND 26 WRIGHT PARK, 501 S. I ST., TACOMA For nearly 30 years, Tacomans have celebrated the various cultures and ethnic groups that make up our community at Ethnic Fest. Last year’s globe-and-genre-hopping lineup included the twirling dancers of Esplendor Mexicano, the hula dancing Napualani Hula Halau and the funky guitar licks of Michael Powers. Festivities also include hands-on art projects, games and line dancing – not to mention all that delectable curry and soul food.

Metro Parks Tacoma is still taking applications for vendors and performers. Learn more at www.metroparkstacoma.org/ethnicfest.

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By Ernest A., Jasmin NOON TO 7 P.M. AUG. 8 More than 225,000 ravenous revelers will chow down ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com on lamb gyros, Hawaiian fried noodles and Krispy Kreme WRIGHT PARK, 501 S. I ST., TACOMA bacon burgers, among many mouth-watering options this Tacoma’s most punk-centric festival!

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The eclectic music lineup includes Stacy Jones, The Fest. Music director Jayme Fisher confirmed that Full Drive play list packed with summery songs by Will Olson Brothers Band and Sonic Funk Smith, Kid Rock and Little Big Town. Ch-Agh! Where is Orchestra. Meanwhile, on the Taste that blasted iPhone? Anyway, let’s get this summer festival Cooks stage, TV Tacoma’s Amanda season started already.

Westbrooke will give cooking demos Here are just a few local options to mark on your and local chefs will do culinary combat, calendar with a more extensive list online at www.tacowhipping up dishes from surprise ingremaweekly.com. dients, “Iron Chef ” style.

Admission is free; www.tasteoftaSOLEFEST coma.com.

2-10 P.M. JUNE 13 HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM FREEDOM FAIR 4121 HARBORVIEW DR., GIG HARBOR JULY 4 This new, family-friendly event features an eclectic THEA FOSS WATERWAY, musical lineup with Heads out the Window (psych-pop), TACOMA Rokkerbox (classic rock), Mystery Machines (punk), The Northwest’s biggest fireworks Hollers (indie-rock), the Fab3 (Beatles tribute), Alejandro display will draw 100,000-plus to a twoFleites (Cuban), Jessica Lynne (country), and The Blues mile stretch of Ruston Way Waterfront TASTE OF TACOMA Redemption (blues). Tickets are $20 a person or $35 on Fourth of July for music, air shows, per family (two adults and up to four kids.) They can be food and more, all culminating in the purchased at the Harbor History Museum, Harbor Audio, CHRIS NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY high-decibel bombast of the fireworks Tickled Pink, Heritage Distilling, 7 Seas Brewing or Moon Radio, Hilltop Rats, Criminal Code, Fantastic Anishow at 10:10 p.m.; www.freedomfair.com. online at www.harborhistorymuseum.org/events mals and Perfect Bombs will play the free, family-friendly punk-fest on Aug. 8. “There are a couple potential TACOMA PRIDE (253) DRAFT PUNK FESTIVAL reunions (but) I don’t want to spill the beans too early; but JULY 10 THRU 18 NOON TO 1 A.M. JUNE 20 there will likely be some juicy stuff next month,” Fisher VARIOUS LOCATIONS, TACOMA THE SWISS TAVERN, 1904 S. JEFFERSON promised. Not mentioned, but invited every year, are Expect Tacoma’s celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, AVE., TACOMA Tacoma garage-punk legends Girl Trouble, so we might transgendered and allied solidarity to be bigger and more The premise is pretty straightforward, and the lineup as well pencil them in as well. eclectic this year. Its most high-profile event is Out in the is killer for this new, downtown event. “It’s kind of a For updates, look up the event’s Facebook page.

Park, a block party that’s expected to draw 8,500 or more showcase of music and 253 breweries,” Swiss owner Jack to Broadway, between 9th and 11th streets, from noon to McQuade explained.

WASHINGTON STATE FAIR 5 p.m. on July 11. That will be followed immediately after Sudsy libations from 7 Seas, Harmon Brewing, Odd SEPT. 11 TO 27 by the Pride Block Party, which will be held from 5 p.m.

Otter and more will be on tap. Music will start at noon WASHINGTON STATE FAIR EVENTS until 2 a.m. at The Mix, 635 St. Helens Ave. with heavy emphasis on local garage-rock and punk.

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Celebrate the end of summer by catching some contacomapride.org certs, stuffing your face with scones – maybe hopping on that bonkers slingshot ride. Headliners at the 11,000-seat TACOMA FOOD TRUCK grandstand this year are Colt Ford (Sept. 11); Dan + Shay FESTIVAL (Sept. 12); Weird Al Yankovic (Sept. 14); Heart (Sept. 15); 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. JULY 19 Fifth Harmony with Bea Miller (Sept. 16); Terry Fator WRIGHT PARK, 501 S. I ST., (Sept. 18); Keith Urban (Sept. 19); Chris Tomlin & Toby TACOMA Mac (Sept. 20); Patti Labelle with Tacoma Symphony Some of the best eats around Puget (Sept. 21); Iggy Azalea (Sept. 22); Jake Owen with A Sound are found on four wheels, which Thousand Horses (Sept. 24); Jason Derulo (Sept. 26); and is why so many locals flocked to this Pitbull (Sept. 27). event’s third annual run last year at Find more info at www.thefair.com.

Cheney Stadium. This year’s roster hasn’t been released yet, but last year’s FOR COMPLETE SUMMER featured grub from Lumpia World, Ice MAWP FESTIVAL SCHEDULE VISIT Cream Social, Plum Burger and RJ’s Fresh and Fast among others. Tacoma WWW.TACOMAWEEKLY.COM

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7 p.m. presentation. The event is free but a $10 donation is suggested to help with the Pythian Building Preservation fund.

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In celebration of May being Historic Preservation Month in the City of Tacoma, and given the city’s recent purchase of the remaining right-of-way along the Trail at Pacific Avenue, the Knights of Pythias, Commencement Lodge #7, at 924 ½ Broadway, across from the Pantages Theater, is hosting a lecture on the “Planning History of Tacoma” on May 27. The lectures, provided by historian Michael Sullivan and architect and Deputy Mayor David Boe, will cover Tacoma’s history, the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad, the opportunity of the Olmstead Plan, the aspirations of the “City We Build Plan During WWII” to more recent urban design plans for the City of Destiny. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for anyone wishing to tour the historic Pythian building before the

JELLYFISH On May 30 and 31, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium will hold the grand opening of its new “Jellies Exhibit,” 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. They move in undulating waves. They’re mesmerizing, mysterious and colorful. Learn more about the amazing world of jellyfish in this new interactive exhibit. Info: www.pdza.org.

THREE ROGER FISHER Founding guitarist of Heart, Roger Fisher, is releasing a new album “All Told” with a live concert in Tacoma, which will be recorded for a live album. Featuring Roger

Fisher and the Human Tribe and some special guests, the set list will include Fisher’s classic hits, new arrangements of popular songs and cuts off the new album.

June 5 at Temple Theater, 47 Saint Helens Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25-$75 at Ticketmaster.com.

Learn more at http://rogerfisher.com.

FOUR AN ARTIST’S JOURNEY We all dream of an artist’s journey to fame, but what really is the artist’s journey? Stephanie Anne Johnson will share her journey – from Tacoma, to “The Voice” and beyond – through music and conversation with young

artists at Tacoma Youth Theatre, 924B Broadway, on May 23, 2-3:30 p.m. This will be a pay-what-you-can for young artists and their families, offering young artists the chance to hear from an artist actively working on her craft and explore what it takes to perform professionally.

Tickets will be available at the door starting at 1 p.m.

FIVE BLUES THEATER One Famm Music Group and Jazzbones present “Friday Night Blues Theater” at Jazzbones, May 22 featuring worldrenowned guitarist from Paris, France, Kader Sundy with Lennox L. Hones (bass), Richard Sabol (drums) and Jeffery Morgan ( ke y b o a r d s ) .

Admission $15, doors open at 6 p.m., showtime is at 8 p.m.

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Weekly Revisiting local happenings Rewind from the week that was The crossover moments were plenty during Luke Bryan’s headlining set on May 16 at the Tacoma Dome, from a surprisingly awesome cover of Maroon 5’s “Sugar,” with opening acts Dustin Lynch and Randy Houser, to Muse and Lil Jon bumper music. But mostly, the likeable Bryan showed 18,000-plus screaming fans why he’s country’s hottest commodity.

The genre’s hunk du jour hit the ground running with “Kick Up the Dust,” looking a bit like a hipster-bro hybrid, in a backwards ball cap and tight skinny jeans. Later, he showcased his sensitive side with “Drink a Beer,” his popular ballad about the loss of his brother and sister; and, by the time he finished – gyrating atop a black pickup truck during an encore that included “That’s My Kind of Night” and “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” – fans had little doubt why he’d recently landed both the CMA and ACM entertainer of the year awards. (Visit www.tacomaweekly. com for more photos and the set list.)

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SHREDDIN’. (Left) Washburn guitar signed by Paul Stanley of Kiss. (Middle) Tacoma guitarist Nolan Garrett. (Right) Assortment of unique guitars.

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TCC art students strut their stuff in new show

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Museum of the Week: Washington State Historical Museum 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402 Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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May 26, noon History Speaks: Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Balloon Bomb Attack

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HAUNTING. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Northâ&#x20AC;? is a relief print by Denise Levine.

By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

During the month of May, local colleges end the academic year with exhibits of work made by their art students. UPS and PLU are showing exhibits by graduating art seniors.

Last week, the Gallery at Tacoma Community College joined the fray with an exhibit of work by its own art students.

TCC offers instruction in graphic design, printmaking, sculpting, drawing, painting, photography and ceramics. Consequently, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gallery is packed to the gills with examples of work in an array of media made by some of the multitude of people that receive instruction by the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talented arts faculty.

Upon entry into the gallery, there is a large cluster of flyers and posters done by students of the graphic design department. Further in, viewers will encounter fantastic illustrations in pen and ink by talented draftsmen like Mikayla Stewart, whose dragons, elfin centaurs and automotive monstrosities are set against abstract patterns. There are delicate works in color pencil like Emily Barnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; picture of a pooch named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peanut.â&#x20AC;?

In photography, one meets the likes of Gerson Cabrera whose silver gelatin print of rubber duckies in an ornate birdcage has a disquieting feel.

The students working in the print shop never fail to dazzle the eye with etchings and relief prints. A star among the latter is Denise

Levineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colorful print of a row of houses that bring to mind the haunting silence of an Edward Hopper image.

Among the sculptures, the influence of the unconventional Kyle Dillehay is in evidence.

There are mixed media mash-ups and a soundproducing pile of lights and electronics: Ryan Gardnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;10110.â&#x20AC;? Jeanette Otisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friendsâ&#x20AC;? is a pair of comical, anthropomorphic frogs made of polyurethane and acrylic. Bill Christman used plastic cutlery to make elaborate, flowering plants called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fork-n-Thistle.â&#x20AC;?

The ceramics department is well represented with a rich array of vessels and sculptures. Hilary Ernestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blue rhinoceros is a whimsical critter as are the mice holding golden pieces of cheese of the sides of mugs made by Lucy Nilan. Rowena Fordeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funky little birds decorate cups and inhabit a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bird Condo.â&#x20AC;? Kazumi Divens-Cogez contributes to the zoo with a bunny-shaped jar called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harvey.â&#x20AC;? There are elegant vessels by skilled potters like Jill Rohrbaugh, Rebecca Smart, Herb Halberg, Barbara Gabriel, Laurie Scribner and Bernie Short. Jimmy McDonoughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iga-style Firebox Vaseâ&#x20AC;? has a tactile presence, as does Frank Dippolitoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magical, dark brown bowl.

Space does not allow for a discussion of all that there is to see in this show. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to get yourself down to TCC and see it for yourself. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;TCC 2015 Student Art Exhibitâ&#x20AC;? runs through June 11. For further information visit www.tacomacc.edu/campuslife/thegallery or call (253) 460-4306.

Ross Coen , author of the new book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fu-Go: The Curious History of Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Balloon Bomb Attach on America,â&#x20AC;? shares an investigation of the little-known WWII bombing campaign Imperial Japan launched against the West Coast of the United States by floating bomb-laden balloons across the Pacific Ocean, approximately 30 of which landed in Washington.

May 28, 6:30 p.m.

When the West Was Wild

From fabled gunslingers to Seattle â&#x20AC;&#x153;seamstresses,â&#x20AC;? the Northwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past is full of lively characters. Take off your hats and sit a spell for an â&#x20AC;&#x153;after darkâ&#x20AC;? gallery talk of history and tall tales about Washington in the 1800s.

For more information, contact Dave Beals, Education Program Specialist, at (253) 798-5879 or dave.beals@ wshs.wa.gov.

Ongoing Exhibits: Living in the Shadows, Through May 17

In Washington State, we live in the shadow of five active volcanoes: Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Mount Baker, and Glacier Peak. Explore the historic interaction between the people of Washington and an ever-changing volcanic landscape through native legends, scientific discovery, contemporary environmental management, and disaster preparedness.

Pomp & Circumstance, Through June 21

From cradle to grave, the milestones in our lives are represented by clothing that signifies a transformation. Whether we are being baptized, getting married, winning a prestigious award or joining a secret society, we create often elaborate garments that become heirlooms and collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items. Explore the Pomp & Circumstance behind the Clothing of Transformation.

Upcoming Exhibits: The American Soldier, A Photographic Tribute Opens June 20

THE AMERICAN SOLDIER: A Photographic Tribute, an exhibition of 116 photographs, from the Civil War to the War in Iraq, will open June 20. It will be on view until Sept. 6.

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Audience treated to Buddy Holly story at TMP

By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

A few versions of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddy: The Buddy Holly Storyâ&#x20AC;? have made their way around the region in recent years, all with a different slant on the story behind the birth of rock and roll through the rise of Buddy Holly and the Crickets in the late 1950s.

Tacoma Musical Playhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staging of the show is more revue than theatrical musical as it parades Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hits and a roster of other golden oldies. Others have played up the tragedy of the loss of a legend that was clearly on the rise, as the Kurt Cobain of his generation, while others highlight Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role as a civil rights champion. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the brilliance of live theater.

The same script can create completely different tales to tell with a director with a vision.

TMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jon Douglas Rake opted to stage a version of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? that plays into the theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength: choreography and golden voices to create a show that is toe-tappingly fun that also carries a message.

The show includes two dozen hits from Holly as well as Ritchie Valens (Anthony Deleon) and J.P. â&#x20AC;&#x153;big Bopperâ&#x20AC;? Peterson (Lance Zielinski), all who died far too young in a plane crash while on

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OH BOY! Matt McClure takes on the iconic role of Buddy Holly in Tacoma Musical Playhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.â&#x20AC;?

their way to a concert in Moorehead, Minnesota in 1959. They died the same year Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early rock legend the Wailers recorded their first album â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tall Cool One. That group would later popularize â&#x20AC;&#x153;Louie, Louieâ&#x20AC;? and become known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the very first, if not the first, of the American garage bandsâ&#x20AC;? because of their genre-defying sound, which might have made an interesting tie into this show.

Just two years before the crash, Holly (played by his theatrical doppelganger Matt McClure) was a teenager in Texas just trying to make his music his way at a time when radios either played country or gospel. His style of heavy rhythms and plucky lyrics just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit either of those genres.

Rock and roll was born in dance halls and backyard concerts but came of age with Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles.

This play chronicles those early days through Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hits including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peggy Sueâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Be the Day,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh Boy!â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not Fade Awayâ&#x20AC;? and a trip to Harlemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary Apollo Theater to inadvertently crack the color barrier of music.

While the show touches on stereotyping and race relations, it is neither a deep treatise nor does it attempt to be one. It celebrates the rise of rock and roll through a parade of songs while peppering

in bits of themes audiences could ponder later.

Much like Nirvanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cobain, who gave rise to grunge rock in the 1990s only to die young, the plane crash that took the lives of Holly, Valens and Peterson, for example, remains controversial. Just this year, the National Transportation Safety Board announced investigators might take another look at the cause of the craft that has gone down in history as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Day the Music Died.â&#x20AC;?

Their deaths, let alone the lost potential impact they would have brought to music, simply serve as a punctuation mark on the show that concentrates more on the music than the tragedy.

The show is high energy, packed with music and ready to rock for families looking for a family friendly night of theater or for silver haired patrons looking for a glimpse back to their youth through the music of their age. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddy: The Buddy Holly Storyâ&#x20AC;? runs at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays through June 7, with added Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. May 30 and June 6. Tickets are $20 to $29. Tacoma Musical Playhouse is located at 7116 Sixth Ave. Tickets and information are available at (253) 565-6867 and www.tmp.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: LEWIS BLACK The angriest man in comedy is headed to Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantages Theatre with his new show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rant is Due: Part Deux.â&#x20AC;? Black â&#x20AC;&#x201C; known for his teeth-gnashing delivery and regular appearances on Comedy Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Daily Showâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will headline at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27. Tickets are on sale now for $59.50; www.broadwaycenter.org for further details.

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. â&#x20AC;˘ Roger Fisher & The Human Tribe: 8 p.m. June 5, Temple Theatre, $25 to $85.80. â&#x20AC;˘ Dana Carvey, Kevin Nealon and Dennis Miller: 7:30 p.m., June 16, Tacoma Dome, $35.50 to $99.50. â&#x20AC;˘ KUBE Summer Jam featuring T.I., Tech N9ne, Action Bronson and more: noon, June 20, White River Theatre, Auburn, $19.33 to $75. â&#x20AC;˘ Gordon Lightfoot: 8:30 p.m., June 26, Emerald Queen Casino, $20 to $60. â&#x20AC;˘ Taste of Tacoma: 11 a.m., June 26 to 28, Point

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WILL CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THEIR NEW EP “YEAH” ON SATURDAY, MAY 23, AT THE NEW FRONTIER LOUNGE WITH SUPPORT FROM THE FABULOUS DOWNEY BROTHERS AND DJS EDDIE SUMLIN AND EDDIE BERMUDA. MUSIC STARTS AT 9 P.M. AND COVER IS $5; WWW. THENEWFRONTIERLOUNGE.COM.

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B SHARP COFFEE: The Lowest Pair, Rusty Cleavers (bluegrass, country) 8 p.m., $5, AA

their new CD, “The Great Boozo,” May 23 in a free show at The Valley Pub.

a Taiwanese bitch that I adopted (an actual dog.)

She moans in her sleep when the trains go by, and they keep me awake. It’s all true.

Smillie: I went there last week. It really is all true. It’s kind of romantic out there, though.

Schulz: It’s a little gypsy paradise, as some people call it – whatever.

It’s just what I do. It’s what I’ve been doin’ and will be doin’ for a little bit longer.

But it’s allowed me to save up a little bit of money and do what I wanna do with the group . It’s definitely not where I expected myself to be.

TW: I did note that the record started on more of an introspective note than other Fun Police records.

Schulz: Actually, it’s not in that order (referring to digital files sent to the Weekly.) The opener’s gonna be “The Invasion Continues.” So you liked the “Broken Things” one?

TW: Yeah.

Smith: That’s one of my favorite songs on there.

We did a short tour across a few western states a couple summers ago; and that was a favorite, ‘cause any crowd we played for, it seemed like we had people waltzing – which, in my book, is always a win.

Schulz: It’s about learning to live with broken things, as a lot of us do; not necessarily most of us, but a lot of us in this band have done that.

SLOW WEST (84 MIN, R) Fri 5/22-Mon 5/25: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 Tue 5/26: 1:00, 3:00, 9:00 Wed 5/27-Thu 5/28: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (119 MIN, PG-13) Fri 5/22: 1:20, 2:20, 5:15, 7:50 Sat 5/23-Mon 5/25: 11:45am, 2:20, 5:15, 7:50 Tue 5/26: 2:20, 5:15, 7:50 Wed 5/27-Thu 5/28: 1:20, 2:20, 5:15, 7:50

We work around the things that aren’t working.

TW: I know that some of these are more road tested than others; like “Ramtha” has been in your set for a while. Which of these do you think has gone over the best as far as crowd response?

Smith: “Butterfly in China,” since we’ve never played it live. (They crack up.) We’ve had zero people leave a show when we’ve played that song.

We’ll see. We’re still trying to figure out how to do it live.

It was kind of a creation we built around an idea, and it just kept going.

People would come in (add) input, and eventually we had to make a song out of it.

Schulz: (It’s about) cause and effect.

Smith: If you want to hear 18 Ranger Roughhousens in one place, that is the song.

TW: That might be too many to handle.

Smillie: One is pretty much too many to handle.

TW: So that one you might have down by the CD release party?

Schulz: We’ll practice it tonight if our band room’s not on fire.

Smith: We have’t seen some of the band members in quite a while, so we’ll have to see if they’re still around and alive. We may have to redo some of the songs. You know how we roll.

CULTURA EVENT CENTER: Cultura Live: Latin Edition (Latin) 9:30 p.m.

GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Notorious 253 (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Kader Sundy (blues) 8 p.m., $15; DJ Mack Long (DJ dance) 10:30 p.m., NC women KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC METRONOME COFFEE: The Happy Sinners CD release (Americana) 8 p.m., NC THE NEW FRONTIER: Thunders of Wrath, Fivestar, Gabriel Wolfchild (rock) 9 p.m., $5 STONEGATE: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 9 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Kry (rock covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Laurie Kilmartin (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $15 THEATRE ON THE SQUARE: Impulse Circus Collective presents “Figments” (circus) 7 p.m., $15-$30, AA UNCLE THURM’S: Keely Whitney (soul, R&B, pop) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA

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B SHARP COFFEE: Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band (jazz) 8 p.m., $5, AA DAWSON’S: Little Bill & The Bluenotes (blues, jazz) 9 p.m., NC GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Full House with Hoáng Nhung, Elvis Phu’o’ng and more (Vietnamese pop) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Mechanism, No Avail (metal) 8 p.m., $10 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC THE NEW FRONTIER: Mirrorgloss CD release (pop) 9 p.m., $5 THE SPAR: Twang Junkies (country) 8 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 9 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Nitewave (‘80s covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Laurie Kilmartin (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $15 UNCLE SAM’S: Strange Pleasure with Jerry Miller (blues) 8 p.m.

THE VALLEY: Fun Police, Mason’s Apron, The Straws (rock, punk, alternative) 9 p.m., NC

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EX MACHINA (108 MIN, R) Fri 5/22: 3:55, 6:25, 8:50 Sat 5/23-Mon 5/25: 1:25, 3:55, 6:25, 8:50 Tue 5/26-Thu 5/28: 3:55, 6:25, 8:50 WOMAN IN GOLD (107 MIN, PG-13) Fri 5/22-Thu 5/28: 1:10, 3:35, 6:00, 8:40

JAZZBONES: Rockaroke (live band karaoke) 11 p.m., NC THE TOWN: Corey Wild’s Big Blues Jam (open jam) 8 p.m., NC

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Tacoma’s Fun Police have channeled quite a bit of chaos in their first seven years as a band. There’s their matching cop outfits, penchant for handing out goofy “fun citations” and the way members would show up randomly, busking on local sidewalks while out “on patrol.”

There’s their genre-confounding sound, a mash-up of punk, country, folk and Latin music, sometimes in the same song; the basedon-a-true-story lyrics that singer Kevin Schulz (a.k.a.

Ranger Ruffhousen) writes about train hopping and plundering trash bins for discarded treasures.

Then there is the sort of chaos that the Fun Police seem to attract, for better or worse. Monday night at Hilltop Kitchen, three band members discussed their new CD, “The Great Boozo,” and the possibility of facing retaliation for “Ramtha,” a catchy cut about the Yelm-based cult.

Then, as if on cue, there was an ominous sign.

Mohawked multi-instrumentalist Mark Smith (a.k.a. Captain Clownshoe) glanced down at his vibrating smart phone.

Frowning, he picked it up for closer inspection. “Uh, the band room is on fire,” he said, matter of factly.

Schulz cast a stern glance. “Shut up – no.”

Smith read his wife’s text, verbatim: “It’s a Fun Police emergency. Call me right now. The band room is on fire.”

The two beat a hasty retreat, leaving their interviewer with bewildered newcomer Leah Smillie (a.k.a. sax player Detective Dee Lish.) “I guess I’ll speak for both of you since I know the least about the band,” she said, cracking up.

Before long, her band mates had returned, a bit flustered and shaking their heads. The good news was the actual band room is not on fire; just a car atop neighboring U.S.A. Yesterday Motors. Practice night is in jeopardy, which could be a problem with Saturday’s CD release party at the Valley Pub fast approaching.

Tacoma Weekly: So you’re back from your emergency, and coincidentally we were talking about Ramtha and possible repercussions. Hopefully, unconnected.

Smith: I’m sure you’ll see it on the news. It’s surrounded by fire and police.

We couldn’t get anywhere near it, but it seems that somebody lit a car on fire on the roof. So you were asking if there might be any repercussions? (With faux apprehension.) I don’t know.

TW: Hmmm, maybe we should stop talking about that then. What about “Winnebago?” That song paints a picture, with the lyrics about being surrounded by feral cats and stuff. What is that one all about?

Schulz: It’s a true story.

It has to do with regret and acceptance of things.

I actually do live in a Winnebago in a back yard, and there are lots of feral cats; and there are possums underneath and squirrels on the roof. I do live with

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TW PICK: ‘CABARET’ AT TLT Fri., May 22, 7:30 p.m.

Tacoma Little Theater, 210 N. I St.

Tacoma Little Theatre closes its 96th season with one of the best known musicals of all time, “Cabaret,” winner of more than 10 Tony Awards, plus countless other awards including The New York Drama Critics Award for Best Musical. At the dawn of the 1930s in Berlin, the Nazis are rising to power. In the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy cabaret full of interesting characters and decadent celebration, we find the naïve English cabaret performer Sally Bowles (Elise Campello), along with the cabaret girls and boys, and the infamous Emcee (Mauro Bozzo). We follow her relationship with American writer Cliff Bradshaw (Niclas R. Olson) as the Nazis begin their takeover of the city. “Cabaret” will run May 22 to June 14. Friday and Saturday showings are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. This show is recommended for ages 13 and up. Tickets are $25-$15 at www.tacomalittletheatre.com or (253) 272-2281. Group rates are available for 10 or more, and special FLEX passes for six are only $120.

‘THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY’ Fri., May 22, 8 p.m.

Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave. Before the Beatles, The Beach Boys or The Rolling Stones ever played a note, rock ‘n’ roll was forever changed by Buddy Holly, a 19-year-old kid from Texas.

“Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story” tells the true story of Buddy’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when “That’ll Be the Day” hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later. Price: $20-$29.

Info: (253) 565-6867

TACOMA MOUNTAINEERS ART SHOW Fri., May 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Catholic Community Services, 1323 S. Yakima Ave. The Tacoma branch of the Mountaineers Photography Group has a wide range of experience and expertise, from beginners to professionals. The group meets monthly to discuss photo techniques and equipment, and to share recently taken photos and places to go; they occasionally meet to take pictures as well. Price: Free. Info: (253) 502-2617

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS Sat., May 23, 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 we used to eat.

Through shared experience and mutual support, we help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction.

Our program of recovery is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Price: Free.

Info: (206) 979-0866 MARRIAGE DOES MATTER Sat., May 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaking Life to the World Developers, 15413 1st Ave. Ct. S. Are you single and contemplating marriage? Have questions you need answers to for a lifelong commitment with someone you love? Been married and need inspiration to re-ignite the fire back in your marriage? Come to Marriage Does Matter 2015 for lessons on how to rekindle the love for your spouse through kindness, overcome struggles through patience, and most importantly, strengthen the pillar of trust that promote stronger long-lasting marriages. A dinner and dance will follow.

Price: $60 for both events.

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Often the meeting will start with speakers ranging from hospice workers to funeral directors to medical professionals giving short presentations regarding their experience with the issues of death and dying. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-8801

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Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1501 Pacific Ave. S. Children will learn simple Buddhist principles, such as kindness, respect for others and keeping a happy heart through stories, songs, meditation and crafts. A parent needs to accompany each child. Price: $10 suggested donation. Info: (360) 7547787

LEMAY VALVE COVER RACES Sun., May 24, 11:30 a.m.

LeMay Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St. E. Calling all racers! We’re feelin’ the need, the need for speed! If you remember the fun of pinewood derbies and soap box derbies then you will not want to miss the good clean fun of our LeMay Valve Cover Races at Marymount on Memorial Day weekend.

This indoor free event is open to participants of all ages.

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LEGO & BUILDING MADNESS Tues., May 26, 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 DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? Wed., May 27, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tacoma Community College, 6501 S. 19th St. Dreaming of writing a compelling book but don’t know where to begin? Learn the fundamentals of writing intricate plots with endearing characters, gripping dialogue and eye-catching imagery. For fiction or non-fiction. Price: $69. Info: (253) 460-2424

JOB LAB Mon., May 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2-4 p.m.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) The need for recognition for your creative work or parenting comes flooding in at this time. If you have been getting passed over for recognition or someone else has been getting credit for what you do, prepare for a huge dramatic scene. Now is the time to step up and – in the nicest way possible – demand that you be seen and appreciated. And then let that quick-fire temper of yours die back down.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) When you work tirelessly for your home, your parents, or your family, sometimes those that benefit come to take it for granted and don’t show you the appreciation that you need. This week it’s time to let others know that sometimes – when we work so hard – we need that pat on the back at the end of the day to keep going. Don’t be afraid to communicate your needs while you’re filling everyone else’s.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) This week, stepping in, or up for someone will be on your agenda. Libras hate dramatic situations, yet they know how to draw on that drama and create in the case of injustices.

You will be filled with the confidence and altruism needed to do this without appearing overbearing. You can make your point and change someone’s course without it getting too messy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Everyone has a calling in life and this week you meet yours with verve and joy. If you have been away from it for a while, the time is now to pick it back up and reinvest yourself in what brings you this unbridled sense of joy. You’re on the upswing here and sooner than later your confidence will build, your pride in your work will be apparent, and people will admire you for what you are doing. Whatever it is that you’re doing, let your love for it shine through.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) What better way to show off that mercurial personality than through dramatic conversations and communications? You will be radiating warmth on many levels this week, and people will grow to admire you for the compassionate way your mind is working. Bring others into your proverbial arms and smother them with love. Now is the time to lead the herd to more inspired plains.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) The archers of the zodiac are always known for their expansive points of view, their dearth of knowledge, and their general good-natured state of being. This week people are going to take noticed of these talents and aspects and you will feel the admiration radiate toward you. If you don’t, you are well within your right to point out to people what you are capable of. This is not aggrandizing, but simply acknowledgement of what and who you are.

CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) If there were ever a time to splurge on something you want but don’t necessarily need, now would be that time. You may stumble upon some extra funds and whatever you’ve had your eye on for a while is yours for the taking. You may also be feeling very warm-hearted toward the people whose qualities you admire. Experience and show gratitude in your own nurturing way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) In times of need, the goats are always someone that people can count on, feet planted firmly on the ground and ready to lead the way to the next logical step. There may be someone in your life that needs this dynamic aspect of your personality this week. Who you are there for, you are there because of love and justice. Take the upper hand and take care of that situation when it arises.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) Please plan on harnessing your drama, your generosity, your pride and showing them off on the stage that is your life. This week you will be the center of attention, due in part to who you are and what you stand for. Your emotions will be heightened, so please be wary of overreacting or being too narcissistic. Other than that, smooth sailing all the way for you this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) In times of need, the goats are always someone that people can count on, feet planted firmly on the ground and ready to lead the way to the next logical step. There may be someone in your life that needs this dynamic aspect of your personality this week. Who you are there for, you are there because of love and justice. Take the upper hand and take care of that situation when it arises.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) Illusions are running strong for you this week and you may find yourself lost in thoughts of how things should be or what could have been. This is all behind closed doors, as there could be repercussions for such thoughts. Be careful to keep fantasy and reality separate, as it won’t do any good to stay stuck in the past. Dally in fantasy and then pick yourself back up and face reality.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) Feel free to take some pride in all that you accomplish on a daily basis. We always says it’s the little things in life that matter and that can also be applied to the myriad little things that you do for work, school, or family that can add up to one remarkable amount of effort put forth. Your accomplishments help you build pride and it is a well-founded one for you. Celebrate yourself.

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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.

FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. 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.

You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on the10th day of August 2015 at 1:30 pm If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585.

NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s).

Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

TO: Martha Wyeng In RE: L., T. Case Number(s) PUY-CV-PC-2014-0184 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: 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.

NOTICES 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.

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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 253-571-1139 for specifics and to get started.

Build Success Many middle school students need your help with math homework and preparing for tests and quizzes in our after school program on Tuesdays at Baker Middle School. Be a part of their successful transition to high school by helping them with math now.

Please contact Jenna Aynes at jaynes@tacoma.k12.wa.us or 253-571-5053 or Lori Ann Reeder lreeder@tacoma.k12. wa.us or 253-571-1139 for specifics.

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 3:454:45 PM. Tutors are also needed at Mt. Tahoma High School with Algebra in the Math Boot Camp on Monday or Thursdays afterschool.

This program is designed to help students improve their math skills/grades before the semester ends on 1/23.

Please contact Trisha Tracy @ 571-3843 or ttracy@tacoma.k12.wa.us for specific information.

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

Help Students Graduate.

The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school.

Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 9-12 grade at Oakland High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, Basic Math and English Monday - Friday. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly.

Please contact Leigh Butler @ 571-5136 or lbutler@ tacoma.k12.wa.us for more information.

A Student Needs You. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school.

Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 9-12 grade at Foss High School.

Students need assistance in Algebra, English, Geometry and Trigonometry on Monday and/or Wednesdays. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly.

Please contact Tiffynee Terry-Thomas @ 571-7380 or xx for details.

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

VOLUNTEERS 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 253212-2778.

Contact Ms. Lee at (253) 677-7740 for further information.

Volunteer Math Tutor

These are exciting times and you can make a difference!

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) 3833951 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 life-affirming 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

Donate time and receive free groceries.

Volunteers needed with skills in management, organization, clerical, food handling, warehousing, maintenance etc. and receive free groceries from a Non-Profit Food Distribution Program. Older teens are welcomed to volunteer and gain valuable work experience.

PAWS NEEDS WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS PAWS in Lynnwood is looking for volunteers to help care for wildlife this spring.

Every year, PAWS cares for more than 3,000 injured, orphaned or abandoned wildlife. Join the team and you can help feed and care for these remarkable animals.

It’s a remarkable experience you won’t find anywhere else! For any questions please contact Mark Coleman, Communications Manager, at 425-787-2500 x 817.

South Sound Outreach Services invites you to be trained as an In Person Assister Volunteer to help Pierce County residents enroll online for health insurance in the Washington Health Plan Finder. Open Enrollment is October 1 until March 31st. Coverage begins January 1st, 2014 for those enrolled by December 15th. Interested trainees may call Heather at SSOS 253-593-2111. You’ll be glad you did!

Become a Senior Companion today!

Volunteers help frail or disabled seniors stay in their own home and maintain their independence. Activities include running errands, providing transportation or simply being a friend. Hourly stipend and mileage reimbursement provided. Requirements: must be 55+, serve at least 15 hours a week and be low-income. Drivers are especially needed currently. For more info call Julie Kerrigan, Program Director: 1(800) 335-8433, ext. 5686

Help furnish hope to those in need!

NW Furniture Bank Volunteers needed. “NWFB helps restore hope, dignity and stability in our community by recycling donated furniture to people in need.” TuesdaySaturday Truck Volunteers Needed- 9:00 am-2:00 pm.

Truck volunteers ride along in the truck, deliver furniture to clients and make residential and corporate pickups; they are an essential part of the NWFB Team. To volunteer contact us at volunteer@ nwfurniturebank.org or call 253-302-3868.

Portland Ave Community Center Senior Programs We need a volunteer to host programs Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-12, & 1-2:30 pm at Portland Ave Community Center Senior Programs.

Volunteer will be calling Bingo and doing some extreme crafting, gardening during spring & summer and into fall. If interested call Bonnie @ 253-278-1475 MondayFriday 8:30-4PM.

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

VOLUNTEERS South Sound Outreach is offering free tax preparation for those who make $50,000 or less. To schedule an appointment call 253.593.2111 or visit our website at www.southsoundoutreach.org.

Project Homeless Connect is an annual event where homeless individuals can receive free services. The next event will be held at Tacoma Dome on Oct 23rd.

For more information visit www.pchomelessconnect. com or call 253.593.2111.

Get involved with Metro Parks Tacoma’s Citizen Advisory Councils!

The Business & Responsive Agency Council helps district leadership with business planning, financial sustainability decisions, revenue development and quality assurance. Monthly meetings focus on issues that affect the future of our park system. Visit www. metroparkstacoma.org/ business-volunteer to learn more or call Brett Freshwaters, Chief Financial Officer, at 253.305.1081. Brettf@ tacomaparks.com.

Metro Parks Tacoma Special events bring the community together and provide families with affordable fun. Metro Parks Tacoma needs volunteers to help produce memorable events.

Visit www.metroparkstacoma.org/volunteer and signup to be notified of special event service opportunities. To learn more, contact Roxanne Miles, Volunteer Manager, at 253.305.1068.

Roxannem@tacomaparks. com.

Make a difference in the life of a child!

The Northwest Youth Sports Alliance is looking for coaches for our developmental youth sports program. Sports vary by season.

Coaches are provided general training and go through a national background check clearance process. For more information, visit www.metroparkstacoma.org/nysa or contact Roy Fletcher, Youth Sports Coordinator, royf@tacomaparks.com or 253.305.1025.

Join us in changing lives!

Changing Rein Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, a nonprofit, offers equine assisted services to differently-abled individuals.

Currently the program offers several volunteer opportunities. Our primary need at present is for program volunteers who work with our horses and support our riders in therapeutic and adaptive lessons. Other volunteer opportunities include: grounds maintenance and administrative/clerical work.

Must be at least 14 years old to participate. Horse experience helpful, but not necessary. Training provided. For more information contact: Volunteer Coordinator at 253-370-1429 or volunteer@changingrein. org.

The Tacoma Maritime Institute meets every 4th Monday at the Midland Community Center 1614 99th Street East Tacoma WA Potluck at 6:00, all are welcome. Meeting Starts at 7:00 CONVERSATION PARTNERS NEEDED Help adults learn to speak English! Mornings, no experience or foreign language skills needed. South Tacoma. Contact Lee Sledd, Madison Family Literacy, 253-571-1887.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you enjoy helping toddlers learn, you can help us!

Seeking retired or experienced volunteers to assist in expanding our capacity and provide quality learning for busy little people. (No diaper changing!) Background check required. Contact Lee Sledd, Madison Family Literacy 253-571-1887 Be a Big Brother!

Becoming a Big is a fun and easy way to volunteer in your community and make a BIG difference in the life of a child. There are several program options to fit your schedule and interests, such as meeting your Little at school, going on an outing or attending an agency-planned activity.

For more information, visit www.bbbsps.org or call 253.396.9630.

INTERVIEWEES FOR A NON-PROFIT PROJECT “MEMORY COMMUNITY” What It Is: We are Memory Community (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation). The Memory Community Project is a creative service to seniors.

Our Goals & Objectives: To create an accessible resource that: • helps our senior citizens tell their stories • connects the young and the old • increases our understanding of those before us who help us be who we are • honors the generations before us and show our appreciation by preserving their memories • All seniors are welcome to volunteer for filming their story! • At most two days of work during daytime – Day 1: pre-production meeting, and Release Form signing Day 2: filming, ideally wrapped within half a day What we’d like you to talk about in the film: Use 10 minutes or so to tell the most memorable story from your life, the lessons that were learned, and the wise words you want to pass along to your children/ grandchildren. Compensation: a DVD in which you are the leading character, and a free upload to our website http://memorycommunity.org/ Contact: send your emails to deyung@memorycommunity.org Or call Deyung at 253-858-2445 for scheduling a meeting. The filming is free, but donations are appreciated to help the project continue.

Knitters and Crocheters Come Join Us! Loving Hearts is a group of volunteers who crochet or knit: hats for chemo, baby items, and blankets for different non-profit organizations with in the community. We meet twice a month. Once on the second Tuesday, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and again on the fourth Thursday, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please join us at the WayPoint Church, 12719 134th Ave KP N, Gig Harbor.

We are also in need of donations of yarn. For more information please email: lovingheartsonkp@aol.com or call Virginia at 253-884—9619 Loving Hearts also meets 1pm to 3pm 3rd Thur. at Clubhouse Mobile Park Ardena Gale 4821 70th Ave. E., Fife 98424 The Backpack Program of the St. Leo Food Connection is looking for a volunteer to pick up backpacks full of food for the weekend for students at McKinley Elementary and Sheridan Elementary from the Food Connection and deliver them to both schools the 2nd and 4th Thursday or Friday of each month for the duration of the school year.

Volunteers must have their own vehicle and be able to commit to volunteering for the rest of the school year.

This is a low time commitment way to make a big difference to kids! If interested, please contact Britani Hollis: jv@foodconnection.org

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2be/1ba Apt. For Rent Full Kitchen, living room; laundry & parking..$680/m At Tacoma 8324 S. Park Ave. Contact 206-214-8538 FURNISHED CLEAN LARGE ONE ROOM STUDIO FOR WORKING SINGLE RESPONSIBLE ADULT. STRICTLY NON SMOKING. NO DRUGS. COVERED OUTSIDE BALCONY OVERLOOKING CITY AND COMMENCEMENT BAY. MILLION DOLLAR VIEW. TACOMA HISTORICAL STADIUM DISTRICT IN OLD HISTORIC MANSION. ON BUS LINE. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. ALL UTILITIES PAID INCLUDING HEAT. PRIVATE SECURED ENTRANCE. KITCHEN PRIVILEGES. PRIVATE COMMON SHARED BATH FACILITIES. OWNER FAMILY ON PREMISES. $575. 253-572-7128

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Incredible opportunity to own a well maintained duplex plus an 1800+ sf shop/office! Just a few blocks from Pierce College and near shopping.

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RV FOR SALE: 1994 5TH WHEEL, HITCHIKER II NU WA. LOW MILES, 29 FEET. 1 SLIDE, 2 TVS, QUEEN BED, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOKTOP, FRIDGE. VERY GOOD CONDITION. CLEAN THROUGHOUT. $7,200.

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Old Post Cards, Photo Albums, Menus, Shipping, Railroad, Airplane Automobile Items, Old Pens, Watches, Costume Jewelry, Quilts, Toys, Musical Instruments, Native American and Any Small Antiques.

Currently used as non conforming triplex.

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Upstairs & downstairs have been converted to separate units and could be easily converted back to a fabulous 4 bedroom home. OR subdivide (3 lots? -buyer to verify) Fully fenced yard with fruit trees, RV parking, detached garage/shop.

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

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11425 Madera Cir SW, Lakewood

6027 S. Lawrence

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MLS # 730787 $179,000

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

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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.

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MLS# 726788 $699,500 Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

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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

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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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COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS FOR SALE/LEASE “LANDMARK BBQ INN,” Free-Standing, 3,900 SF Bldg., 12,700 SF Commercial Lot in Lakewood. Asking Price $450,000.

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.

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LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR RESTR./LOUNGE Business for sale. $189,000 & size, 4,100 sq. ft.

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GIG HARBOR CHINESE RESTR., same owner 26 yrs., $40,000

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.

1116 N. Jackson $150,000 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)

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.

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2 crypts, includes entombments, inscriptions and vases. Value is at $16,250 – Will sell for $8,000.

Call (702) 896-0082

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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

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(253) 752-8105

MLS# 573155

$439,000

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

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

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 $1,400,000, Seller Financing.

RICHARD PICTON or ED PUNCHAK

253-581-6463 253-224-7109

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