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

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Bulletin Board BEAT TRAFFIC, RIDE TRANSIT TO THE TASTE OF TACOMA Pierce Transit will operate service to the Emerald Queen Casino’s Taste of Tacoma, presented by BECU, Friday June 26–Sunday, June 28. Taste attendees are encouraged to take Pierce Transit special express service and avoid traffic and parking fees. Parking at the event will cost $10 however attendees can park for FREE at Tacoma Community College (TCC) and catch the bus at the special Taste Express Zone at the TCC Transit Center. Bus riders may also connect to the express service at TCC Transit Center by Pierce Transit Local Routes: 1, 2, 10, 16, 28, 52, 53 and 100. Express service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and depart every 15 minutes. The last bus returns to TCC leaving the Pt. Defiance Park at 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27 and at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. Routes 10 and 11 will not serve the Taste Express Bus Zone inside the Park. Additionally Routes 10 and 11 will not be going to the Ferry Landing during the event. MCCARTHY: CHAMBERS BAY PROVED WORTHY The following is a statement by Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy about the conclusion of the 2015 U.S. Open: “Congratulations to Jordan Spieth on winning the 2015 U.S. Open Championship. It was a thrilling week with lots of dramatic lead changes, and Chambers Bay proved worthy of the toughest test in golf. “This was one of the most extraordinary weeks in our region’s history. Our communities hosted thousands of visitors, and tens of millions of people saw spectacular views of our beautiful home. On behalf of Pierce County, I offer our thanks and appreciation to the local, state and federal partners who helped make this a huge success, as well as the championship volunteers and residents who provided such a warm welcome to all of our visitors. “I especially want to thank the United States Golf Association for selecting Chambers Bay as the site of the first U.S. Open in the Pacific Northwest. Our countyowned golf course sets a great example for the USGA’s goals of sustainable, accessible golf. I look forward to the post-championship reviews with county and USGA staff in the coming months. Our goal has always been to do this again and again, but first we have to take the time to analyze how it went. “In the meantime, I am already looking forward to watching next year’s championship at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. MAKE PLANS TO BE INSPIRED BY THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN NEXT WEEKEND AT THE TACOMA FREEDOM FAIR The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, is

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Johnson has been with the church for 53 years and was installed as pastor six years ago following the retirement of the esteemed Bishop Curtis E. Montgomery, who passed away on April 28 of this year. When Johnson was seven years old his father passed away and Montgomery took the young man under his wing as mentor and friend. “Bishop Montgomery ‘adopted’ me,” Johnson said. “I was a young person and the church was young too and I just became part of the church. When it came time for him to retire I was the one selected. He had a vision of providing a center for youth and the community and those who are less fortunate and I’m trying to help fulfill that vision.” Johnson has big plans to build up the loving legacy Montgomery established. When he’s not at work at Boeing, where he has been employed for 37 years, Johnson is making things happen to help Pierce County residents grow and develop into productive,

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self-sustaining citizens, family members, successful students, entrepreneurs and employees – the very vision of the Oasis of Hope Foundation. “Coming in as pastor, I want to do more for the community, to build more programs and better programs,” Johnson said. “Right now we’re doing some restructuring and preparing ourselves for 2016.” Right now, for example, efforts are zeroing in on the Center’s “Feed the Need” program. Operating on the fourth Saturday of the month between January and October, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, Feed the Need provides a hot, nourishing meal to members in the community who are in need. The program also supplies food bank items, clothing bank items, personal care items, shoes, school supplies, household supplies, books, crafts and more as items are available. Items are offered on a first come first serve basis and only while supplies last.

bringing its “RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit” mobile theater and WWII P-51C Mustang aircraft to the Tacoma Freedom Fair Air Show and USAA’s Gig Harbor Wings and Wheels. This is a unique and free opportunity for all ages to experience the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen – America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel. The Squadron’s P-51C Mustang will be performing in the Freedom Fair Air Show Saturday, July 4., which will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the skies above Commencement Bay. The Mustang, “Tuskegee Airmen,” will join several other top-notch performers and warbirds for an exciting display of aerobatics. The “RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit” will be at USAA’s Gig Harbor Wings and Wheels at Tacoma Narrows Airport July 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the Squadron’s P-51C Mustang will be on static display for up-close viewing, a rare treat for attendees as it is one of only a few like it still flying. Entrance to the “RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit” is free, although standard admission rates to Wings and Wheels will apply. Tickets are available online at www.showclix.com/events/17000. The exciting “RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit” is a fully functional movie theater featuring the original short film “Rise Above,” designed to take the audience on a journey through time – and then through the air. Visitors get an intimate look at the struggles and challenges faced by the Tuskegee Airmen, who showed extraordinary courage and strength of character as they fought for their right to serve our country during WWII. The theater’s dynamic 160-degree panoramic screen creates the sensation of being in the cockpit soaring above the clouds in the P-51C Mustang, experiencing the excitement and thrill of flying breath-taking aerobatic maneuvers. It’s much more than a history lesson; the Tuskegee Airmen’s ability to triumph over adversity serves as a means to inspire others to RISE ABOVE obstacles in their own lives and achieve their goals. “The exhibit is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure,” said CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader and P-51C Mustang pilot Brad Lang. “Kids and adults walk away from this experience with a greater understanding of the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. Their story, and that of the CAF Red Tail Squadron, is a means to inspire them to achieve their potential. It’s a message that resonates with all ages because of the unique and interactive way it is told. It’s an experience not to be missed.” Tacoma Narrows Airport is located at 2702 S. 42nd St. USAA and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation have generously sponsored the CAF Red Tail Squadron’s participation in this event. SEE MORE BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS AT TACOMAWEEKLY.COM

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK FACEBOOK.COM/TACOMAWEEKLY “We feed the mind, body and spirit as well – the whole person,” Johnson said. Organizers are putting out the call for Tacomans to help expand Feed the Need’s offerings by placing a donation bin in their business, church, school or anywhere the public can give canned/non-perishable foods, gently used and clean clothing and shoes, personal care items, books and school supplies. Dress clothing is always welcome for those who may be going on job interviews. Donations can also be taken directly to the Center at 1937 G St. Please call first to make arrangements, (253) 3830077, ext. 107. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Johnson said he looks forward to when Feed the Need can be there for people seven days a week. “Right now we’re doing it once a month but I’d like to see it every weekend and then every day.” Feed the Need is just one of the many effective programs offered at Oasis of Hope Center and Johnson has plans to maintain their high level of service or expand them as well through the Oasis of Hope Foundation. Considered among the best daycares in the state, the Children of Hope Childcare and Learning Center engages pre-schoolers to become little learners. “Our daycare has been rated very high in the state of Washington,” Johnson said. “It’s more than just a daycare because we teach the children. When they come out of there and start going to school they’re ready to read and write.” For adults, Johnson’s vision includes establishing training programs for financial planning, job

searching, crafting resumes, job shadowing and the like. Oasis already has six licensed counselors who donate their time to work with people on getting them where they want to be. “We’re going to add tutoring and mentoring as well,” Johnson said. “That’s one of the things I’m going to do personally. I have a passion to do that.” The idea is to involve local college students and start a revolving mentoring program whereby those who are mentored return to mentor others. In partnership with Greater Christ Temple Church’s G-Street Youth Group and Christian Education Department, Oasis of Hope provides a variety of youth programming such as “Youth Impact” on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. and a youth employment training pilot program. “We see these young people who are in gangs then they come here and change their whole life and they’re good citizens with families and contribute to the community,” Johnson said. “We help them in those areas and now they’re able to help somebody else in those areas so it’s paying it forward. That’s what’s been the hallmark of Oasis of Hope – helping people and changing lives.” By partnering with other local non-profits that support its vision and mission, Oasis of Hope assists people to find the help they need if Oasis can’t provide it. Johnson is also working to get other churches involved as well in the good work Oasis of Hope is doing. “I’m trying to get everyone else to catch the vision as well,” he said. “There’s so much we can do if we come together.” Learn more at www. OasisOfHopeCenter.org.

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POLICE SEEK TIPS ON CLIFFORD KRENTKOWSKI By David Rose

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Tacoma police are asking for your help finding the last of six suspects accused of killing a 19-year-old man ROSE simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Brandon Morris was shot near South 45th Street and South Puget Sound Avenue in Tacoma on May 1. Now, detectives are looking for Clifford Krentkowski. He has felony arrest warrants for murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, and four counts of assault in the first degree with a firearm enhancement. “We want him bad. This is not someone we want out on the street. This isn’t his first

experience with weapons. He had another incident in 2013 with a gun, a drive by shooting,” said Officer Shelbie Boyd with Tacoma Police. At the time of the shooting, Morris and several friends had just left a nearby convenience store after buying candy. Multiple shots were fired at the group of friends from a SUV. Morris was struck in the head and died from his wounds. “I don’t know what to do. I don’t know how I’m going to go on without him,” said Brandon’s mother Elladell Morris. “He took care of me, he took care of his grandmother.” Detectives have identified six suspects that were in the SUV at the time of the shooting including Krentkowski. The five other suspects are in police custody. Detectives believe the suspects are involved in gang

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a lot out of this. It really keeps us on our toes.” Live fire training allows firefighters to practice interior fire attack, hose handling, observing fire behavior and recovering trapped firefighters in “real life” conditions while still being observed by training and safety officers. “They get continuous feedback on how they are doing,” Training Captain Lee Law said. The training was coordinated by Tacoma Fire and the City of Fife. It was originally scheduled for earlier this month, but was delayed until after the U.S. Open to avoid a scene of black smoke billowing into the air for two days as tourists drive along nearby Interstate 5. Such training is becoming increasingly important because modern residential designs and furniture are speeding up the spread of fire when they occur. Modern “open” floor plans and vaulted ceilings, for example, means fewer doors and lower ceilings that would otherwise slow down the spread of flames in “legacy” floor plans. The rise of plastic-based furniture also makes the smoke more toxic that wood fires. The rise of high-energy

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activity and the shooting was a case of mistaken identity. The victim was not involved in gangs and may have been killed simply for wearing the wrong color that day. “I don’t know why people don’t value life that they have to go around just shooting, just random shooting,” said Elladell. Clifford Krentkowski is black, 17 years old, 5’8” tall, 220 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

efficient insulation also makes how firefighters attack fires more critical since a fire in a virtually air-tight, modern home might stay small – until someone fuels the flames by opening an outside door. “If you add air without adding water, you are going to get a blowback,” said Gig Harbor Firefighter Scott Corrigan, who attended the live burn to share the latest studies regarding fire behavior. Fires in older building with eight-foot ceilings filled with natural woods might take 30 minutes to become fully involved, while that time cuts by more than half with higher ceilings and plastic furniture. The training during the live burns provides firefighters with a primer of things to come during this extremely dry summer, particularly during Independence Day weekend. The addition of fireworks, despite being illegal in Tacoma for 20 years, into a hot July 4 weekend on ground that hasn’t seen any appreciable rainfall for more than a month could mean firefighters will be busy. “Frankly, it is all weather dependent,” Tacoma Fire spokesman Joe Meinecke said. Crews responded to 19 fireworks related fires last year and 16 in 2013. The hot summer in 2009 spiked those statistics with a record 58 fires.

“We believe he’s still local but at this point we don’t know where he is,” said Officer Boyd. If you can tell Tacoma Police how to find Clifford Krentkowski, call Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County at 1 (800) 222-8477. All calls are anonymous and there is a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest.

MAN SENTENCED TO 97 YEARS IN 2010 CRAIGSLIST KILLING Clabon Terrel Berniard, 28, was sentenced on June 19, to 97 years in prison for a 2010 home invasion robbery in which 43-year-old Edgewood resident James Sanders was killed. In May, a jury convicted Berniard of murder in the first degree, robbery in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and burglary in the first degree. Co-defendants Kiyoshi Higashi, Amanda Knight and Joshua Reese were previously convicted in separate trials. Before sentencing Berniard, who denies involvement in the crime, the judge said the evidence is overwhelming and he has no doubt about Berniard’s guilt. On April 28, 2010, Knight and Higashi entered the Sanders home posing as buyers for a diamond ring James Sanders had offered for sale on Craigslist. Higashi pulled out a gun. He and Knight tied up James and his wife, Charlene. Reese and Berniard, who were waiting outside, entered the home and immediately gathered the Sanders’ sons, ages 10 and 14 years, at gunpoint. Berniard kicked Charlene in the head as she lay on the floor, and then put a gun to the back of her head and counted down as though he was going to shoot her. James broke free and Higashi shot him three times, killing him. In 2011, Berniard and his co-defendants were convicted as charged. An appellate court overturned Berniard’s conviction in June 2014, citing two errors by the trial judge who presided over the case. Higashi was sentenced to 123 years in prison, and Knight and Reese were sentenced to 71 and 100 years in prison, respectively.

In the middle of baseball season, it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy and get a few practice swings in. However, you should probably do this in the comfort of your own front yard, not in the middle of a busy Union Avenue parking lot. On June 11, one criminal didn’t stick to this advice, likely due to the large amount of alcohol he had consumed, and decided to swing away, making customers feel very uncomfortable. Police confronted the man and banned him from the store. One week later, on June 19, police were called to arrest the man after he returned to the venue to, unsurprisingly, buy more alcohol. The man was arrested for criminal trespass. To be clear, you can only try to evict people out of places you actually own. You’d think this would be pretty obvious to just about everyone, but not to a guy crashing at a Proctor Street house on June 19. Police were called to the location after he refused to leave the house despite the current tenant having a restraining order against him, barring him from entering the property. When confronted, the man claimed to have tried to get an eviction notice to kick out the current tenant, but since he had no authority from the landlord to do so, he didn’t get very far. When asked by the police why he was trespassing, he said just trying to get an eviction notice was “good enough.” That excuse didn’t work out, and the man was booked into Fife Jail for a court order violation. Compiled by Derek Shuck

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Tacoma Police detectives need your help to locate missing child Lenoria Jones, who is feared to have been a victim of foul play and/or a kidnapping. On the morning of July 20th, 1995, victim Lenoria Jones was reported missing. Jones’ aunt initially reported her missing from inside of a Target Store on S. 23rd St. in the City of Tacoma. When store cameras showed Lenoria Jones had not been in the store, her aunt provided varying accounts of the girl’s whereabouts including that she Fridays at 10:30pm on

had been kidnapped or had wandered away from her aunt’s residence in the 1900 block of S. Sheridan Ave. in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. At the time of her disappearance Lenoria Jones was a 3 year-old black girl, 3’ tall, 40 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair worn in braids. She suffered from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder which required medication. Detectives are looking for information on any suspects involved in Lenoria Jones’ disappearance.

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Survivor AimS to helP otherS HEAL FROM CHILDHOOD ABUSE By Matt Nagle matt@tacomaweekly.com

Christy Lynn Abram endured years of childhood abuse, but she is not letting that experience ruin her adulthood. She’s turning it into something beautiful to help others on their path to healing. On July 2, this Tacoma author, expressive writing coach and speaker will be at King’s Books, 7 p.m., for a book release party to celebrate her new novel, “Little Miss Somebody,” along with special guests Teresa Claycamp, clinic director of MDC Behavioral Health and Recovery, and Richard Gold, executive director of Pongo Teen Writing. Abram has been an avid writer ever since she was about 10 years old and started journaling every day. After struggling with the fallout of her trauma for many years, writing again led her to a place of hope and relief for her pain as an adult when she discovered the benefits of expressive writing and holistic healing. Now a trained holistic healer in eight healing modalities, Abram draws on her childhood experiences – as well as the 15-year struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder and depression that followed – to help others release their pain and to claim the power within them to heal their lives. With that goal, Abram teaches expressive writing, Reiki and Chakra wellness to decrease anxiety and PTSD, and she is the creator of Loving Touch Therapy, which guides women on the path to finding their personal power and increasing it through self-love and healing sisterhood. She is also a Certified Peer Counselor in Tacoma, where she works with trauma survivors who are transitioning toward recovery. Abram has written two nonfiction books, “Women and Business: The Secret World of Lipstick and Power Suits” (2009, currently out of print) and “Chakra Wellness: 7 Ways to Renew the Total You!” (2014).

Writing her first novel, “Little Miss Somebody,” provided a most cathartic experience. “I have been trying to write this book for a long time but I wasn’t in a place to write it without anger,” she said. “And I typically don’t write fiction so, it was a new adventure for me.” On a spiritual quest since 2007, Abram turned to holistic methods of healing to help rid her of the anger and circling emotions. She studied as a Reiki master, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner, reflexologist, massage therapist and a crystal healer, all of which aided in her discovery of how to heal herself naturally. These life-changing skills also served as the foundation to enhance her gift as an intuitive healer. She has been recognized by Patricia Mercier, bestselling author of the “Chakra Bible,” for her knowledge of the chakra system, gemstone healing, and energy medicine. She contributes to several online publications on the subject of holistic healing and offers individual coaching, e-courses, and workshops all designed to assist and encourage others on their journey toward a better, fuller life. “Little Miss Somebody” is based on Abrams’ own life, as main character Nikki suffers under physical, emotional and mental abuse from her alcoholic mother. Left to fend for herself, Nikki is starved of affection from her mother and the little attention she does receive often results in bruises. Feeling worthless and rejected, Nikki is determined to break free and find life outside of her painful circumstances. At only 14 years old, she boldly decides to embark on a journey to find her father, a missing piece to the puzzle of her life, but along the way she unravels more pain and layers of family abuse, causing her to want to give up. But she won’t give up until she finds what she’s looking for. “Little Miss Somebody” is the

first installment of a new series Abram is writing, and readers can read a preview of the upcoming second book in the preface at the end of “Little Miss Somebody.” Abram described “Little Miss Somebody” as being about “a generational wound.” She explains, “As I was getting stories from my grandmother and family members, I realized this cycle (of abuse) is perpetual. I asked my mom, ‘What happened to you?’ and she was able to tell me. Then I asked, ‘How can I support you?’” For Abram, it was key to not see herself as a victim or to blame her mother as a victimizer. Instead, Abram tells a complete story – a holistic story – of familial abuse that started generations ago. “I was telling her story along with it,” Abram said of her mom. “It’s not about bashing her; it’s about giving her, my grandmother, aunts and uncles a voice so we can heal as a family. It wasn’t my story; it was their story and they gave it to me.” Abram said the first step toward freeing oneself of the shackles of trauma is to talk

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about it, and she has firsthand knowledge of how this can do wonders. “I thought for years that my mother hated me but I found out as I got older that she had been abused in her past, which was why she couldn’t connect with me on a maternal level and I can understand that. This is where it starts. I’m encouraging my sister and the rest of them to talk about it… I want to be part of their support system.” How to use writing as a positive outlet for self-expression and to resolve inner conflict is the medicine that Abram brings to other young women through GirlSpeak, a four-week expressive writing workshop that teaches teens 14-17 years old how to use their story as a platform for healing. Perfect for both novice and skilled writers, GirlSpeak’s

goal is to help participants enliven their innate self-awareness and create boundaries to further their healing journey. Anyone interested in hosting a GirlSpeak workshop can contact Abram at (253) 212-8045 or by email at info@christylynnabram. com. She said she is currently in talks with the Tacoma School District to bring GirlSpeak to Mt. Tahoma and Foss high schools. Learn more about Abram at www.ChristyLynnAbram.com, on Facebook (search “author Christ Lynn Abram”) and Twitter (WholisticMuse). Order “Little Miss Somebody” directly via email at Orders@ christylynnabram.com or by visiting www.christylynnabram. com. Also available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other fine retailers.

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SMARTS AND HEART

By Paul Pastor Pierce County Sheriff

In describing the Pierce County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and the quality of its people, I sometimes use the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;smarts and heart.â&#x20AC;? These two characteristics describe people with intelligence, skill and knowhow combined with dedication, a strong sense of responsibility and compassion. I saw these qualities last week as our people took command of the security for the USGA Golf Championship, an event that presented challenges on many levels. I have seen it as our people dealt with floods and other disasters. I have seen it as they took down the â&#x20AC;&#x153;methademicâ&#x20AC;? that plagued the region a few years ago. I have seen it as they have addressed terrible crimes where children are murdered and where our own personnel and those of nearby jurisdictions are murdered. Smarts and Heart. These qualities allow us to function despite a wealth

of new and on-going challenges. And believe me, there are lots of challenges. They include the impact of current events and controversies surrounding law enforcement around the nation. They include concerns over foreign and domestic terrorism. They include dozens of new and very expensive unfunded mandates laid down by courts and legislators. These unfunded mandates must be accommodated despite substantial reductions in our staff over the past five years. What allows us to keep going and accomplish things in the midst of all of this? Two words: â&#x20AC;&#x153;smarts and heart.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smarts and heartâ&#x20AC;? has been our force multiplier. And it has been a necessary force multiplier in light of increasing complexity of the work. I have tremendous respect for our people and what they bring to the task of keeping Pierce County citizens safe. I have tremendous respect for their talents and sense of obligation.

But I also have one major and on-going concern: we cannot keep asking more and more of fewer and fewer people. As good as my people are, no one has an infinite supply of â&#x20AC;&#x153;smarts and heart.â&#x20AC;? At some point the challenges will grow too large. At some point, as challenges increase and our numbers decrease, our capacity to solve the problems will run low and run out. At some point, â&#x20AC;&#x153;smarts and heartâ&#x20AC;? alone wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut it. Are we prepared for that? What can we do about that? Well, how about we start now by replacing some of the 34 personnel that we lost over the past 5 years? This is what I am proposing as our 2016 budget goes to the Executive and the Council. I believe that â&#x20AC;&#x153;smarts and heartâ&#x20AC;? has been essential to our successes. But now we need everyone to step up and do a reality check. We need to be sure that we have the capacity to continue making a difference.

RACE IN AMERICA: LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TALK ABOUT JOBS

By Bill Johnston

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about race!â&#x20AC;? How many times have we heard it from the pundits, the media and politicians every time something happens elevating racial tensions in the country. The latest has been the horrible shooting deaths in South Carolina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need a conversation on race!â&#x20AC;? No, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t! The United States does not have a racial problem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the United States has an economic problem and race is a ugly collateral reality dangling off of it. Slavery wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a â&#x20AC;&#x153;racialâ&#x20AC;? issue but an economic one. To look at race only is to look at a tree while ignoring the forest. Attempting to remedy one sick tree in an unhealthy forest and expect the problem to go away just wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen. Our American political, economic and cultural forest is not healthy. By addressing only race, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;conversationâ&#x20AC;? soon falls apart on issues of culture and perceptions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perceptions no one will agree on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why are so many young minority men in prison? Well, do you think the cops just wait around to arrest black men?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;White privilegeâ&#x20AC;? is a popular perception among AfricanAmericans and their liberal white allies. Do â&#x20AC;&#x153;you peopleâ&#x20AC;? believe that because of their color society just hands everything to white people? No question about it. Employers, landlords, banks, taxi drivers, etc. discriminate against African-Americans except â&#x20AC;&#x201C; comes the rejoinder â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when under-qualified minorities are hired using affirmativeaction programs. I have heard these statements in my own personal and professional experiences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;White privilegeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Affirmative Actionâ&#x20AC;? both say â&#x20AC;&#x153;incompetenceâ&#x20AC;? - both are incorrect

and both non-starters if you want to have a talk about race. See where I am going with this? These perceptual experiences come up and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the conversationâ&#x20AC;? shuts down. Now I realize the world is complex but the questions that need solving are complex. Give this a thought: After your name, what is it people ask you? What do you do? It is how you are defined in this country. No job - no dignity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no respect â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you are nothing! All you have to do is look at the unemployment statistics and see what populations of Americans are hit the worst and you have the answer to â&#x20AC;&#x153;the race problemâ&#x20AC;? and many more. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter what the problem is; it can be tracked economically. All negatives are tied to economics, and it is getting worse. Make sure any American who wants work has work and numerous social problems would go away. Crime, discrimination, drugs, booze, divorce, bad schools - mental health would improve generally. I have never met an unemployed person who did not want to work. But I have met lots of them who could not find work. Work means dignity, respect and equality and quality of life. My minority friends (some for many years) are my friends because we are similar in income, education, interests, family and we respect one another. Many are veterans like me. The military is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;jobâ&#x20AC;? that is a great equalizer. We are a Band of Brothers. Regardless of our color, we had a job to do and equality in our status because of what we did. And what makes such equality happen? Jobs employment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the economic ability to live and work in the same places and community. Yes, there needs to be a conversation

on race but it has to be linked to the unacceptable unemployment rates affecting the African-American population. And it is a conversation that needs to be about all unemployed Americans and class. Sadly, our government is not committed to putting people to work. Just legislation to get rid of tax breaks handed out to corporations to ship U.S. jobs overseas would fund huge job training programs. All we have now is â&#x20AC;&#x153;band-aidâ&#x20AC;? job training structured to bamboozle the voters. We need meaningful and significant programs infrastructure investments would create thousands of jobs. Most important would be a national commitment to full employment. Nothing is more important to the future of our country. Without a total commitment to putting Americans to work, there will be no racial justice nor a conversation on race. The oligarchs have the working class just where they want them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fighting each other over a limited amount of work and who is going to do it for the cheapest price. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care beyond that! Any conversation on race has to move beyond a single issue to a conversation on American culture, economy and community. William F. (Bill) Johnston, a frequent Tacoma Weekly contributor, is a Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in journalism and history and a Masters in political science. He is a first-place award recipient for Excellence in Journalism from the Society of Professional Journalists and is a current member of the National Writers Union â&#x20AC;&#x201C; UAW 1981 (AFLCIO).

The club swinging at the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay ended Sunday, but the ripple effect will hopefully last for years to come. More than a quarter of a million visitors flooded to the Puget Sound last week to see the best golf has to offer compete for the United States Golf Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest honor. Those golf spectators filled local hotels, shopped in local stores and ate in local restaurants while they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walking around the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most picturesque golf course during the tournament. Another 3.5 million viewers around the globe watched the championship each day from televisions and web streaming, 40 percent above the viewership of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship. The audience peaked on Sunday with 11.2 million televisions tuned in. And those viewers saw some of the best views in golf history. Few courses can offer the eye candy of snowcapped mountains, ocean shores and sculpted courses in the same camera shot, and they were commonplace in the coverage of Chambers Bay hosting the 115th U.S. Open. Those views undoubtedly got people around the world thinking about paying the Puget Sound a visit in the foreseeable future and bringing tourism dollars to the region for years to come. Sure, broadcasters were incorrect and mentioned that the championship was â&#x20AC;&#x153;just outside of Seattleâ&#x20AC;? instead of Tacoma â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or more specifically at University Place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that was to be expected considering the global reach of the tournament. What is good for the region is good for University Place and Tacoma when it comes to tourism dollars. But even the immediate impacts of the U.S. Open coming to town are impressive enough to justify the effort. Economic predictions suggest the tournament will bring up to $150 million in tourism-related spending once the final numbers get crunched. Considering that tickets to the event sold out, every hotel was fully booked and downtown restaurants were calling in extra work to handle the flood of diners, that prediction seems about right. Everything came together to make the U.S. Open a successful event. Not only did 36 local and regional governments pull together to provide security and transportation plans to manage Pierce Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temporary boost in population, but the sun itself got into the act, with much earlier than normal summer weather that was sunny and pretty warm out on the golf course. Kudos are due to not only Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy for being the lead coordinator and to Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor for his efforts in providing security for an â&#x20AC;&#x153;incident freeâ&#x20AC;? tournament but also to the countless volunteers who gave up their time to provide a smile and a few local tips to out-oftowners. We pulled together and we did it. Take a bow, and maybe a nap. Then letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start planning for the next big event to come to town. We proved to the world that we can do it and do it well. Be proud.

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water customers. A study of options in 2013 led Wave Broadband to submit a proposal earlier this year to lease the system for $2 million plus $1.5 million in capital improvement each year for 40 years with adjustments for inflation. News of that deal prompted Rainier Connect to submit a similar deal that added an Internet option for lowincome families. News that TPU was considering any lease option of the publicly owned Click! Network drew hundreds of people to criticize the idea at community meetings earlier this year, prompting the utility to seek more input through a phone survey of its customers, not just residents of Tacoma, which owns Tacoma Power. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The results are fairly consistent throughout,â&#x20AC;? survey conductor Stewart Elway said. The phone survey of

602 TPU residential customers in May was conducted by Elway Research and concluded that seven in 10 survey takers thought Click! should be supported solely by subscriber fees and not subsidized by other utility customers. About the same percentage thought Click! should shut down if it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover its own costs if further subsidies were needed. Answers to other survey questions followed the pattern that respondents wanted the least expensive option and were unwilling to pay for services they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use if it benefited others through subsidies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are voting with their pocketbooks by not subscribing to the service,â&#x20AC;? TPU board member Monique Valenzuela Trudnowski said, noting that the survey showed people were concerned about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;two Bsâ&#x20AC;? of benefit versus burden rather than any per-

ceived community benefit of publicly owned Internet options. A financial analysis concluded that having the utility lease Clickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiber optic to a private company to manage made the most sense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After reviewing the results of all of the various scenarios, I conclude that when considering the cash flow, the Net Present Value of cash flow and the relative risk of each scenario that accepting the lease is the only financially sustainable scenario for Click,â&#x20AC;? CCG Consulting President Dough Dawson wrote in his summary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most important findings are: The lease is the only scenario that assures the company of being profitable immediately and for remaining profitable. All other scenarios do worse than the lease in terms of immediate cash flow, although some scenarios do become cash positive eventually. There are two scenarios that could be considered as alterna-

tives to the lease â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the most optimistic wholesaleonly scenario and the most aggressive growth tripleplay (cable, Internet and phone bundled into one bill) scenario.â&#x20AC;? Other options included continuing the network as is at a cost of $47 million over the next 10 years, ending Clickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cable television system and having the network continue to offer wholesale Internet options at a cost of as much as $46 million over the next decade or profit up to $5.8 million over that time. Offering Internet access directly to customers would cost of between $38 million and $58 million depending on the options. Shutting down the system would cost $62 million during the next decade. Part of that cost is that Tacoma Power would have to keep 26 employees to manage the network for its own purposes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By 2024, the most optimistic triple-play scenario generates over $5 million in excess cash, which is

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The need for the new contracts comes after Fife announced this spring that it was ending its contract with Tacoma to house misdemeanor criminals and those facing trial because Tacoma wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t commit to a long-term deal. Fife has become a jail broker of sorts for more than a dozen cities around Puget Sound, where inmates would be booked into Fifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 34-bed jail before being shuttled to empty beds around the state. Fife needed about $500,000 to expand its own jail to continue to grow that practice, prompting the need for a long-term contract with Tacoma, which was its largest customer. Absent that deal, Fife had to end its contract with Tacoma to seek other options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certainly it will affect our bottom line, but by how much will still have to be figured out,â&#x20AC;? said Fife City Manager Subir Mukerjee, noting that while revenues will go down because of the end of its contract with Tacoma, so too will expenses. The contract with Tacoma had ended in May but was extended to the end of the month to allow time for Tacoma to shift to other options. The main option includes a new contract with Pierce County that will have Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inmates being

held in the Pierce County Jail in downtown Tacoma in increasing numbers in the coming months. The lag provides Pierce County a chance to ramp up staffing for the additional inmates, estimated to be about 75 by October. But in the meantime, Tacoma inmates will be housed at the SCORE facility and at the Nisqually Tribe during the ramp up at the Pierce County Jail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping as many pre-sentenced inmates in the Pierce County Jail as possible allows the Tacoma Municipal Court system to be most efficient, and we greatly appreciate the mutual understanding, cooperation and support extended to us by our partners,â&#x20AC;? said Tacoma City Manager T.C. Broadnax. The shift of inmates from Fife, which handled the booking and shuttling of inmates to various jails, to SCORE and the Nisqually facility means Tacoma will hire a jail services coordinator to manage inmate traff ic. But ultimately, the change will mean inmates will be closer to Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courts at less taxpayer expense than under Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract with Fife. Savings are projected to be about $200,000 during the biennium. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By proposing direct

agreements with jail services providers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as well as central oversight once the City of Tacoma assumes responsibility for the coordination of jail services for Tacoma misdemeanants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we are looking at a better, more streamlined system as well as savings through the end of the 2015-2016 biennium,â&#x20AC;? said Broadnax. Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract with SCORE comes to $97 per inmate per day, for example, as inmates are housed there while Pierce County ramps up and prepares a cellblock, or pod, to house Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inmates. Pierce County would then charge Tacoma $75.80 per inmate per day for housing inmates at that facility. By 2016, about half of Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inmates would be housed at the county jail while the other half will be houses at the Nisqually facility at a cost of $67.50 per inmate per month. Tacoma has about 150 to

180 misdemeanor or pretrial inmates each month. Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract boosts Pierce County Jailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financials, as it rebounds from a $5 million deficit in 2013 that forced layoffs to the point that it announced it could no longer house misdemeanor inmates from Tacoma and about a dozen other cities. Pierce County is required to house felony inmates as well as those facing felony charges, while cities are required to provide for their own misdemeanor inmates. Tacoma will continue to monitor jail costs and options, including homedetention technology and diversion programs to keep costs down but still punish wrongdoing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recognize that crimes are going to be committed and people need to pay for those crimes,â&#x20AC;? Councilmember Victoria Woodards said.

JAIL CONTRACTS Fifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 34-bed jail serves as a booking facility of inmates who are then shuttled to empty jail beds around the state. Resolution No. 39215: An agreement with the City of Fife to extend the jail services agreement to June 30, at a rate of $80 per inmate, per day and $20 per inmate booking and $195 per inmate, per trip between the jail and Tacoma Municipal Court. Fife will continue to provide Tacoma with electronic home monitoring of low-risk inmates sentenced to house arrest through a separate agreement. Resolution No. 39216: An agreement with Pierce County to provide jail services for Tacoma from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2020 at a rate of $75.80 per inmate,

per day, a savings of 22 percent over the current $92 daily rate. Tacoma will also pay Pierce County $593,976 to renovate the jail and hire and train correctional officers. The rate would drop to $75.25 in 2016. Resolution No. 39217: An agreement with the Nisqually Tribe for jail and prisoner transportation services from July 1 through mid-2017, to house Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentenced inmates and covers transportation needs at a cost of $67.50 per inmate per day. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an 18 percent savings over Fifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $80-a-day rate. Resolution No. 39218: A short-term emergency agreement with the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) in Des Moines to provide jail services for Tacoma from July 1 to Dec. 31 at a cost of $97 per inmate per day.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015

SECTION A, PAGE 12

U.S. OPEN CLOSES OUT IN DRAMATIC FASHION

PHOTO BY ROCKY ROSS

By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

Jordan Spieth may very well be America’s next sweetheart, if he isn’t already. Just a couple of weeks after American Pharaoh dazzled the world winning horse racing’s Triple Crown, the coolheaded 21-year old Masters champion outlasted a field packed with big names and big talent to capture the second leg of golf’s Grand Slam in exciting fashion. Near the end of play on championship Sunday, it looked as though the U.S. Open could actually end in a six-way tie. After a few more bounces, it then looked as if it could be a two-way tie and a return trip for another 18 holes of golf on Monday morning. Instead, runner-up, and openinground leader Dustin Johnson missed what would have been a championship winning putt from 10 feet away and followed that with a 4-footer that ran away left of the cup for a tie. It was a rather anticlimactic ending to an exhilarating span of golf to end the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. Had the U.S. Open ended in any sort of a tie, the United States Golf Association calls for a full 18-hole playoff the following morning. Most tournaments use the single-hole, sudden death method to break a tie. The talk of the tournament was the state of the putting greens at Chambers Bay. They were reportedly rough, bouncy, uneven and altogether unforgiving. Luckily for the players, they all had to deal with the same problem. It was going to come down to which golfers were able to overcome and adapt to the situation. One golfer did it just a little better than the rest and that was Spieth. The young man from Dallas admits that his game isn’t the flashiest, and that he prefers to grind away at a golf course for 72 holes. That is exactly what he did too. Shooting rounds of 68, 67, 71 and 69, Spieth finished five strokes under par on a course that made hamburger out of some of the best the world has to offer. Not only did Spieth take home the coveted U.S. Open trophy, but he also pocketed $1.8 million, bringing his PGA earnings for the year to an astounding $7.8 million with several big tournaments still on the horizon. Now with the Masters and U.S. Open championships under his belt, Spieth sets his sights on the British Open in July. If he can pull off the win across the pond it will come down to the final major championship of the season in August: the PGA Championship. No golfer has won all four titles in the same year in the modern era of golf. Tiger Woods won all four major championships consecutively over two seasons in 2000 and 2001 for what is considered a “career grand slam.” Much like American Pharaoh was, Spieth is now in the midst of a monumental run. We may be witnessing a legend in the making and a new chapter in the history

u See U.S. OPEN / page A14

CAT NAP. (top) Despite battling vertigo

throughout the tournament, fan-favorite Jason Day finished tied for ninth and pocketed $235,316. (bottom) It was a rough outing for Tiger Woods after much optimism early in the week. Woods would miss the cut and had a forgettable stay in the Puget Sound.

SOME OBSERVATIONS FROM THIS U.S. OPEN JOURNEY By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

Chambers Bay was ground zero of the golf world last week and I was lucky enough to get to chew up miles upon miles of the beautiful surroundings with my sneakers and notepad. As you pass amongst so many thousands of people, you tend to pick up all sorts of stories and happenings. Here are a handful of fun observations that I took away from the U.S. Open:

A couple of vendors were playing with fire on Thursday when a power issue caused a temporary closure of their businesses. It was mid-day and both the Starbucks and the cell phone charging tent were backed up with unhappy people in dire need of a helping hand with two of the most important things in life. As I looked around I saw all of the other businesses and tents hopping with activity and I thought to myself, “They have no idea how close they are to having a full-blown riot on their hands.” You hear all sorts of fun stuff if you’re actually listening in a crowd. An old timer was walking along next to me talking to what I assumed to be his wife on the phone. He said “the setup for this thing is terrible. You can’t get close to the players and the stands are all full.” I’m guessing that the folks in the stands were making different kinds of phone calls.

SUN KISSED. (top to bottom) Thousands of golf fans packed the 18th grandstand, greeting golfers with roars of support and approval. Jordan Spieth holds his prize aloft as the sun begins to dip into the west. After a birdie on 18, Spieth and the crowd share some love, not knowing if he will hold on for the win. The fire and drive of the 2015 U.S. Open champion.

Deep in the middle of the golf course I ran into a lady that was awfully happy to be there. She seemed to be dancing a little and was laughing. I thought “wow, now this is a golf fan.” She then sauntered toward me and whipped out a baggie filled with what looked to be maybe some bits of cookie or fudge. “Would you like a brownie?” she said. “They’re free.” Out of nowhere, a rather flustered and embarrassed looking gentleman swooped by, put her arm around her and ushered her off to watch more golf. When things like this happen, people like to say “only in Tacoma” around here. I’m betting they say “only in Bremerton” out on the peninsula, and maybe even “only in Tillicum” because well, it’s Tillicum. But out

u See GOLF / page A14

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SPORTSWATCH

PHOTO BY ROCKY ROSS

SOUTH SOUND FC GETS BACK TO WINNIING WAYS

South Sound FC won 3-2 over Olympic Force on Saturday, June 20, after going down in the first minute of the match. Olympic Force forward Leo Potts scored just 30 seconds into the match after taking advantage of a pass across goal between two of South Sound’s defenders. The next few minutes of the match continued to be rough for the home side as a foul was called just outside the box on Cody Guthrie for obstruction, allowing a free kick just outside the 18-yard line. The tide began to change as JJ Schmeck scored in the 19th minute off a long ball sent forward by GK Chris Kintz. Vincent McCluskey won the ball out of the air and flicked it in the path of Shmeck who leveled the score 1-1. A shot by Kellen Brown from 35 yards got a rise out of the crowd as did a save from GK Chris Kintz. Then JJ Shmeck started a frenzy in the box after putting a header off the cross bar which was then shot from close in by Scotty Hanson, but saved by the Olympic keeper before being put into the back of the net by Vincent McCluskey at the 28th minute. South Sound took the lead 2-1. The Shock weren’t done scoring for the first half. Captain Micah Wenzel headed a ball crossed in by Scotty Hanson on the 38’. The half ended with another save by GK Chris Kintz and a near goal by Cody Guthrie, who forced a fantastic save by the Olympic keeper. The score was 3-1 with South Sound on top. Changes at half saw Marcus Wilson, Tyler John, Brandon Madsen and Eli Peterson enter the game and Micah Wenzel, Daniel Gray, JJ Schmeck and Scotty Hanson exit. The second half was less eventful with a few substitutions during the first part by South Sound until Olympic’s Jaeger Skifstad scored in the 77th minute. The score was 3-2, which is how the match ended. South Sound’s next match is Saturday, June 27 against Yakima United. First kick is set for 7 p.m. at Harry Lang Stadium in Lakewood.

position kayaks in the path of killer whales. The U.S. Coast Guard reported 610 deaths last year in kayaking accidents, mostly due to hypothermia or drowning from capsizing. Kayakers represent 22 percent of all boating fatalities reported last year, second only to those in open motorboats, which make up 46 percent. Twenty-two kayak deaths and 67 injuries were reported last year in Washington State alone. PWWA crews have been on hand to respond to several incidents over recent years. On June 23, 2014, Five Star Whale Watching out of Victoria rescued a man who had fallen out of his kayak south of Trial Island, BC. He had been in the water for about 15 minutes and was hypothermic. They likely saved his life. And in June of 2013, a whale watch crew from Maya’s Legacy Whale Watching on San Juan Island plucked two kayakers from the frigid waters of Haro Strait, one of them also suffering from life-threatening hypothermia. Crews aren’t just watching whales and wildlife out there, they’re watching out for everyone. But when kayakers get distracted, especially inexperienced ones, they often discover quickly that what they’re watching is far bigger and stronger than a 20 foot piece of floating fiberglass, and the water they’re in not quite easy as it looks to traverse with paddle. “Hey, I’ve done the same thing,” Harris continues. “I’ve been out there in Haro Strait, cruising along with orcas a couple hundred yards away, connecting one-to-one with the whales, not paying attention to the currents like I should. And then all of sudden, you realize you’re not an orca. You’re a mile or two away from where you should be and can’t just turn it around and head back. Or you catch yourself in some rough water and it gets sketchy. And that can turn an awesome experience into a rescue.” The rules are also to protect the whales, particularly the endangered Southern Residents with four babies born in the last six months. PWWA naturalist Traci Walter recently posted video of J-Pod mother J36 and her calf J52 coming across kayakers off the west side of San Juan Island. The baby appeared curious and went to approach the kayakers, but her mother wouldn’t have any of it. She repeatedly nudged the calf in the other direction, away from people. Meanwhile, the kayakers did exactly what they were supposed to do – they rafted together, and then headed toward shore, allowing the whales to safely pass. If everything goes like that, it should be an uneventful summer for whale watchers, and that’s how PWWA likes it. For all those who want to help the whales, become a Member of The Center for Whale Research! The Pacific Whale Watch Association is proud to be a longtime supporter of Ken Balcomb and his team. Help them help the whales. www.whaleresearch.com.

KAYAKING IN THE COMPANY OF WHALES IS SERIOUS BUSINESS

As summer season begins and all three pods of the Southern Resident Community of orcas return to the Salish Sea, so do sea kayakers. Seeing whales from a kayak can be an exhilarating, life-changing experience. If you’re not careful, it can also be a life-threatening one. It may feel like t-shirt weather atop the kayak this time of year, but temperatures below are definitely wetsuit temperatures – about 52 degrees F/11 degrees C. Even a short amount of time in the water can bring on hypothermia. “There’s really nothing like being out there paddling along in the San Juan Islands or off Victoria and coming across orcas, or even a humpback whale,” explains Michael Harris, Executive Director of the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA), which represents 32 operators in Washington and British Columbia. “But we’ve seen those oohs and ahs turn into oh no’s awfully fast when people don’t follow the proper rules. Sea kayaking in these waters is an amazing experience, especially if you come across wildlife out there, and it can be done safely – if you book that trip with the right company.” PWWA has two highly experienced, safety trained operators currently conducting sea kayak tours in Orca Country – San Juan Safaris out of Roche Harbor in the San Juans, and Anacortes Kayak Tours. “Seeing whales from a sea kayak can be one of the most thrilling experiences available to people visiting our region,” explained Erik Shorr of Anacortes Kayak Tours. “Being so close to the water, and traveling under our own power, we’re able to hear every breath and every splash they make. However, it’s very important to respect the whales’ space and for us to stay aware of our surroundings during an encounter. If you’re new to this, keep it safe and choose a quality service that can manage all the details and allow you to just relax and enjoy your time out there. There are lot of good companies to choose from, but members of the PWWA like Anacortes Kayak Tours and San Juan Safaris lead the industry in professional guide training and have decades of combined experience in sea kayaking in the San Juan Islands, including what to do when you come across whales.” So what do you do? PWWA and commercial kayak companies in conjunction with San Juan County Parks, NOAA Fisheries, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Soundwatch Boater Education Program have come up with voluntary guidelines for kayak behavior around orcas. They were created based on best available science, known wildlife protocol and respect for wildlife, and the precautionary principal. Four easy rules are to be followed: When orcas are present, kayaks should make their way to the nearest shoreline and raft up, forming one footprint with all the kayaks nestled together. If surprised by orcas and kayaks are unable to reach the nearest shore without paddling through the whales (against federal law), the protocol is to raft up in place and wait for whales to pass before proceeding on the planned route. Never paddle with whales within 200 yards unless weather, tides, ocean conditions create an environment where safety of equipment and human life is in danger. Never intentionally

JUNE 25-JULY 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 25 – BASEBALL Reno vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 – BASEBALL El Paso vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 pm.

PHOTO BY ROCKY ROSS

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 – HIGHLAND GAMES 46th Tacoma Highland Games Frontier Park, Graham – 8 a.m – 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 – FOOTBALL Thurston County vs. Pierce County Bengals Sunset Stadium, Sumner – 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 – SOCCER Yakima United vs. South Sound FC Harry Lang Stadium, Lakewood – 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 – BASEBALL PHOTO BY ROCKY ROSS

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The Tacoma-Pierce County Volleyball Officials Board is in need of individuals who are interested in officiating middle school, junior high, senior high, college, and recreation department volleyball matches throughout Pierce County. A comprehensive training program, starting August 20, is offered for all new officials and the opportunities to advance in the organization are extensive. For students, retirees, or former athletes looking to re-connect with a sport, officiating high school and middle school sports is also an excellent way to earn some extra income and provide a great service to the teams. Registration is due no later than August 10 so please contact us immediately. For additional information on becoming a volleyball official, please visit our website at www.tpcvob.com or contact Marc Blau at (253) 677-2872 or mhblau@comcast.net.

El Paso vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 5:05 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 – BASEBALL El Paso vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 1:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 – SOCCER Sounders Women vs. Colorado Rush Starfire Stadium, Tukwila – 3 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 29 – BASEBALL El Paso vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 6:05 p.m.

TWO MMA TITLE FIGHTS TO HEADLINE SUPER FIGHT LEAGUE 41

Brian Halquist Productions and Super Fight League are proud to announce Super Fight League 41, live from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma on Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Since their arrival in the U.S. in Oct. 2014, Super Fight League has been putting on some of the most talked about shows on the West Coast. July 11 will be no different, as two title fights will headline a stacked card featuring the best up and coming mixed martial artists in the country. In the main event of the evening, two hometown favorites look to bring home the gold as Harrison Bevens (7-3) faces Justin “Ruckus” Harrington (6-2) for the recently vacated Super Fight League America Lightweight Championship. As two of the most well-known and exciting fighters in the Pacific Northwest today, Bevens and Harrington are known for always bringing their A-game. When asked for his thoughts on his newest opponent, Justin Harrington had this to say: “It’s going to be a dog fight. Harrison is hungry to get that belt and I’m super hungry to get it back. He’s probably the toughest fighter I’ve faced and that’s what gets me motivated. I have tons of respect for him and his camp, but I need my belt back and I’m training my a-- off to make sure that happens. I will get my belt back.” With both men as hungry as ever to capture gold, this Lightweight Championship contest will be nothing short of incredible. In the evening’s co-main event, Enumclaw’s Tyson Cunningham (3-0-1) will get another shot at the SFLA Welterweight Championship against talented Georgia native Mike “Zombie” Dubois (3-1). Cunningham was last in the cage in Dec. 2014, fighting the World Series of Fighting’s Ben “Flattop” Fodor aka. Phoenix Jones to a draw in one of the most exciting and controversial fights the I-5 showroom has ever seen. With Fodor moving to the WSOF and vacating his welterweight championship, Cunningham has a second chance to make good on his promise to bring the belt home. “Obviously, this fight will be tough. Any title fight should be” said Cunningham. “Mike seems like a durable and wellrounded fighter, but so am I. It’s a good matchup and we both have heavy hands. The last one to go to sleep wins!” Fans packed inside the EQC are in for a treat with so much on the line come July 11. The evening will be rounded out with many stellar undercard bouts, which will be announced at a later date. Tickets for Super Fight League 41 are on sale now through the Emerald Queen Casino box office as well as all Ticketmaster locations. Fans are encouraged to reserve their seats early, as this event will sell out. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first bout scheduled for 7 p.m.. Super Fight League 41 is brought to you by Brian Halquist Productions and Cagesport MMA. For more information, please visit www.halquistproductions.com as well as the Cagesport MMA Facebook page.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 30 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 6:05 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 2 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 3 – BASEBALL Las Vegas vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.

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Jordan Spieth -5 Louis Oosthuizen -4 Dustin Johnson -4 Adam Scott -3 Branden Grace -3 Cameron Smith -3 Charl Schwartzel -2 Brandt Snedeker -1 Rory McIlroy E Jason Day E Shane Lowry E Kevin Kisner +1 Matt Kuchar +1 Patrick Reed +2 John Senden +2 Tony Finau +2 Andres Romero +2 Jamie Lovemark +3 Brooks Koepka +3 Geoff Ogilvy +3 Charlie Beljan +3 Sergio Garcia +3 Jason Dufner +3 Hideki Matsuyama +3 Billy Horschel +4 Thomas Aiken +4 Justin Rose +5 Daniel Summerhays +5 Tommy Fleetwood +5 Brian Campbell +5 J.B. Holmes +5 Francesco Molinari +5 Henrik Stenson +5 Keegan Bradley +5 Marc Warren +5 Morgan Hoffman +5 Alexander Levy +5 Jimmy Gunn +5 Troy Kelly +6 Joost Luiten +6 Ollie Schniederjans +7 Denny McCarthy +7 Robert Streb +7 Jim Furyk +7 Kevin Na +8 Webb Simpson +8 Kevin Chappell +8 Brad Fritsch +8 Lee Westwood +9 Sam Saunders +9 Nick Hardy +10 Ryan Palmer +10 Ernie Els +11 Mark Silvers +11 Ian Poulter +11 Cameron Tringale +11 Jack Maguire +12 Jimmy Walker +12 D.A. Points +12 Luke Donald +12 Brad Elder +12 Beau Hossler +12 Ben Martin +13 Marcus Fraser +13 Angel Cabrera +13 Phil Mickelson +13 Colin Montgomerie +13 Cheng-Tsung Pan +13 Andy Pope +14 George Coetzee +14 Zach Johnson +15 John Perry +15 Camilo Villegas +20 Chris Kirk +21

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books. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be easy, however, as the talent level on the PGA tour is staggering and deep. Speaking of Woods, the media has been basically dog-piling on him since he finished out his career-low, two-round run on Friday at the U.S. Open. Woods finished 16 strokes over par with a 156 and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t within a country mile of making the cut for the final two days of the tournament. Woods wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only big name to miss the cut as the likes of Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson, Ryan Moore, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Michael Putnam all fell victim to the difficult environs on the sundrenched fescue grass at Chambers Bay. Probably a bigger surprise than Woodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; poor play was the ousting of defending U.S. Open champion Martin Kaymer, who finished six strokes over par and also

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in University Place, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m betting they still say â&#x20AC;&#x153;only in Tacoma.â&#x20AC;? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think I would know better. I should never bet against my Dad. He could lose 100 pulls on a slot machine, but the moment he makes a bet with me heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sure-fire winner. I proposed that we each pick five golfers, along with two wild cards. The top five golfers winnings get added up and the most cash wins. The final total for Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picks was $2,574,936. My final total was $318,265. Lucky for me it was only a $5 bet. Perhaps by printing this, it will stop me from making any more bets with Dad. I met a guy on Sunday who was in town working for a television station. He claimed that he already had walked over a hundred miles in the four days of the tournament. He was lean, tan and absolutely radiated a sense of happiness. He reminded me of myself a bit; if I was fit, trim, tan and still had all my hair. Otherwise, we were pretty much twins. Big time kudos to Ridgwells Catering, the fine folks dishing out delicious chow at the U.S. Open. They were able to handoff around 70,000 pounds of fresh food that went uneaten during the tournament. Pierce Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emergency Food Network was the recipient, and because of their thoughtfulness and kindness, many families are going to get some delicious and much-needed nourish-

missed the cut. The 15-year old wunderkind Cole Hammer had a difficult, but rewarding, U.S. Open. While Hammer shot 21 strokes over par over his two rounds and missed the cut, he was also greeted with cheers and adoration from the Chambers Bay crowds, which brought the kid, at one point, very near to tears. I look forward to following Hammer for years to come. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a keeper. Another keeper is our local boy Michael Putnam. While he also narrowly missed the cut, he had the honor of kicking off the tournament on Thursday morning to a huge crowd that is normally reserved for later. The fans turned out big for the former Life Christian Academy graduate and University Place native. The U.S. Open was easily the biggest event this reporter has ever covered. It nearly caused my head to spin at times. Now that it is long gone, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance that it may never be back here again. After

the unkind words of several golfers and press-types, Chambers Bay was not given the kind of â&#x20AC;&#x153;helloâ&#x20AC;? to the world that it truly deserved. One of the big complaints was about the dry course. Guess what? Chambers Bay is basically built upon sand dunes next to salt water. There are no trees, bushes, shrubs or streams to be found out there. This course looked exactly as it should in the middle of a drought, during a hot June. The folks out there should be commended for not wasting the water in this time of need. Where are those accolades? Well they start here. Who knows? Perhaps the U.S. Open will return again in 15, or maybe 45 years. In 2060, I look forward to covering the 160th Open and regaling the junior reporter drones about the first Open here, when the clubs were swung with human hands and the players were complaining about something called grass. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in. Sign me up now.

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was, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packed, so we just decided to walk around and drink beer. When weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out of beer, we go get more beer and walk around.â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give a tip of the hat to their spirit of making the most of the situation.

Much has been said about the walking conditions around Chambers Bay for the tournament. Hills, valleys, bumps and altogether uneven ground caused rolled ankles and sore feet, while also causing several spectators, as well as players, to take some unplanned tumbles. There were also different levels of heat provided by the varied surfaces that spectators traversed to get from hole to hole. The gravel gave off pretty much a straightforward kind of heat that matched the weather pretty well. The sand seemed to sap oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will to live, while seemingly appearing only on uphill walks. The tan grass was possibly the worst of the bunch. If one dwelled too long upon it, let alone sat down, the slow, moist heat would begin cooking spectators, not unlike a rotisserie chicken. There was some talk about what, if any, kind of effect the passing train noise might have upon the golfers. As I was walking along the coast, the Goodyear Blimp had appeared overhead and its propellers were buzzing away. I thought they were surprisingly noisy and within minutes a train began to pass by. Using my keen sense of hearing, I found that the sounds of the train and the blimp were nearly identical. Funny, all this talk about the trains causing problems, when nobody even thought to consider the blimp. I overheard one group of guys greet another along the pathways. One fellow asked the others if they had found any good spots to watch the golf action. The first answer back

â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one likes a tattle tale.â&#x20AC;? This is what a marshal told an elderly gent after being told there were some people who had crossed over the ropes just on the other side of the hill next to them. They had a good laugh, and then he put his hand upon the tattlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoulder and asked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now where did you say they were?â&#x20AC;? There was a strict â&#x20AC;&#x153;no cell phoneâ&#x20AC;? policy on the golf course. While it certainly wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t 100-percent enforceable, it probably curbed maybe 75-percent of the crowds from taking shots all at once. The last thing anybody wanted was the biggest golf tournament in the Puget Sound turning into a Foo Fighters or Taylor Swift concert with 15,000 cell phones in the air. I accidentally took a few photos, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m blaming it all on this new phone. I have absolutely no idea how anything works on it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the story Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sticking to. If people think the game of golf is out of touch, one merely needed to pay a visit to the Media Center cafeteria to find out otherwise. For breakfast and lunch, diners had some nice options to pick from, including bacon. There was no sign that said you could only have a few pieces. It was just bins full of bacon that kept on getting refilled. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sure this is what the cafeteria in heaven looks like. Amen.

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Freedom Fair is back with music, air show and fireworks Freedom Fair entertainment schedule AMERICA BE STRONG STAGE AT CAMP PATRIOT Tony La Stella Duo (11 a.m.) Insuburban Avenue (12:30 p.m.) USS Nimitz Color Guard and Drill Team (3:30 p.m.) Six Strings in a Box (4:30 p.m.) Rural Route 3 (6 p.m.) Mike Pinera (8 p.m.)

DUKE’S CHOWDER HOUSE BLUES STAGE Maia Santell and House Blend (noon) Linda Myers Band (3 p.m.) S.A.S.S. (4 p.m.) CD Woodbury Band (5 p.m.) King Kom Beaux (6 p.m.) Back to Beal Street winner announcement (7 p.m.) Stay Grounded (7:30 p.m.) The Approach (8:45 p.m.)

KATIE DOWNS STAGE Wasted on the Way (noon) Shake It Up (3 p.m.) Threshold (6 p.m.)

MARINE PARK – EAST END Congo Productions Drum Circle (2 p.m.) PHOTO COURTESY OF TACOMA EVENTS COMMISSION

FREEDOM FAIR. Tacoma’s Fourth of July celebration will again feature fireworks, aerial acrobatics and more. By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

hen it comes to celebrating America’s birthday in the Northwest, it doesn’t get any bigger than Freedom Fair, which is expected to draw 100,000plus to a two-mile stretch of Ruston Way Waterfront on Fourth of July for music, air shows, food and more, all culminating in the high-decibel bombast of fireworks. Among the biggest deals the nonprofit Tacoma Events Commission has lined up for this year is an appearance by Mike Pinera – of Iron Butterfly and Alice Cooper fame – who will headline the America Be Strong Stage at Camp Patriot at 8 p.m. New this year is a stage hosted by the Swiss Tavern, which will be set up at Dickman Mill Park. That stage will showcase Insuburban Avenue, Strictly Business and other teen bands that participate

in monthly Puget Sound Music for Youth showcases at the venue. The Duke’s Chowder House Stage will again host the finals of the South Sound Blues Association’s annual Back to Beale Street Competition, with the winner earning a trip to compete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis “The guy that won it last year that went to Memphis, he’s back again this year,” said Tacoma Events Commission president Gary Grape, who also runs the South Sound Blues Association. “That’s CD Woodbury, so he’s kind of defending his championship. Then another band that was in the finals last year is back again, and that’s King Combo. Then we’ve got two new bands. They’re pretty seasoned groups in the Northwest area. It’s Shelly Ely’s band, called SASS. It’s their first time in the competition. Then there’s a band who moved up here from Portland a couple years ago, Linda Myers Band.”

More than two dozen of bands will take multiple stages starting at 11 a.m., the likes of The Blues Brothers Revue (Blues Brothers tribute), Maia Santell and House Blend (blues) and The Approach (hip-hop, reggae.) But music will be notably interrupted twice during the course of the day, for the 1:30 p.m. Freedom Fair Air Show and for the grand finale fireworks display at 10:10 p.m. A soundtrack for the latter will be broadcast on KLCK-FM (Click, 98.9) and KLAY-AM (1180). For those who don’t get the “oohs” and “ahs” out of their system on the Fourth, there will be more planes and pyrotechnics at the related Wings & Wheels Airshow, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 5 at Tacoma Narrows Airport. Freedom Fair is a non-profit event put on by the Tacoma Events Commission, which is asking for suggests a donation of $2 to $15. Those can be made online at www.freedomfair.com.

RAM BIGHORN STAGE Fabulous Johnsons featuring Spike O’Neil (noon) Tumbling Dice/Diamond Experience with Billy Farmer (2 p.m.) Michael Crain Band (4 p.m.) 4 More (6 p.m.) Blues Brothers Revue (8 p.m.)

THE SWISS STAGE AT DICKMAN MILL PARK Skypen (11 a.m.) Barn Tea (11:45 a.m.) Freedom Fair Air Show (1:30 p.m.) Insuburban Avenue (3:30 p.m.) Strictly Business (4:30 p.m.) Reign of Sun (5:30 p.m.) Clear the Chaos (6:30 p.m.) Unsupervised (7:30 p.m.) Mystic Vines (8:30 p.m.) Fireworks show (10:10 p.m.)

THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE JOB CARR The public is invited to the Job Carr Cabin Museum, 2350 N. 30th St., to celebrate Job Carr, a founding father of Tacoma who arrived in the region 150 years ago. Festivities are on July 2 and begin at the museum with an open house and cake from 5:30-6:30 p.m., in honor of Carr’s 202nd birthday. This will be followed by a presentation from Gene Grulich, AIA at 6:45 p.m. at Slavonian Hall, 2306 N. 30th St. Grulich designed and oversaw the building of the Job Carr Cabin Museum and will touch on the history of the cabin during his presentation. Admission to both events is free. Info: www.JobCarrCabinMuseum.org or (253) 591-5254.

TWO ‘DROOD’ This is your last weekend to see Lakewood Playhouse’s “The Mystery of Edwin

Drood,” a comedy-mystery-chooseyo u r- ow n ending-musical that is at once campy and cheesy and just a tad bawdy but overall just a giggle and laugh fest of the highest order. Get tickets at www.LakewoodPlayhouse.org.

THREE SUPER CAR The future is coming to Tacoma in the form of Super Car “VAPOR,” July 4 at the Camp Patriot location (Marine Park) of the Tacoma Freedom Fair. Produced by La Stella Fo u n d a t io n

as part of the “America Be Strong” project, this fully customized Dodge Challenger showcases the cyber, space and technology aspects of the Air Force. Visitors can also engage in a 38-foot trailer filled with interactive touch screens showing how the cars were built and highlighting their specs. The precision, stealth and high-tech features of the car are intended to give visitors a small glimpse into the world of Air Force Special Operations. There are only two of these U.S. Air Force cars in existence.

FOUR SUNDAY MARKETS Every Sunday you’ll find a diverse selection of local fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, bakery products, specialty food items and handcrafted arts at two Tacoma farmers markets: in South Tacoma from 11 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St., and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE. Info: www.TacomaFarmersMarket.com.

FIVE HISTORICAL ILLUSTRATION Alan Archambault has been creating historical illustrations for more than 50 years. A former museum director, Archambault understands their significance and has worked to keep the craft alive. He is also an accomplished calligrapher. On June 27 and 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, younger guests can enjoy coloring illustrations and older guests can try their hand at illustration or calligraphy. Free with paid admission to the Fort. Info: www.metroparkstacoma.org/fort-crafts.

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Bill Colby’s “Branch Birds” land at White Dove Gallery

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A GUIDE TO THE MUSEUMS OF TACOMA

Museum of the Week: Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: FortNisqually.org

Fort Nisqually is a living history museum where volunteers and staff, in period clothing, demonstrate the crafts of the 19th century and engage visitors in historic dialogue. Visitors discover what life was like in the 1850s at Fort Nisqually, the region’s premier living history museum. This Hudson’s Bay Company trading post was the first non-Native settlement on Puget Sound. Visitors can explore the award winning restoration of the fort’s National Historic Landmark buildings and try 19th century games and find out what life was like before electricity!

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June 27 & 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts of the Past: Historical Illustration with Alan Archambault

PHOTO COURTESY OF BILL COLBY

SEA AND SKY. Detail from one of Bill Colby’s compositions that combines woodcut printing with watercolor. By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

Bill Colby has the spark. For more than 60 years, he has been hard at his work of painting, printmaking and collage. For 33 of those years, he taught art at the University of Puget Sound. He has had more than 40 solo shows. His work is found in the collections of art museums, corporations, universities and public schools. He has been included in the Who’s Who in American Art since 1984. So eager is Colby to get his work into the public eye that no venue is too humble. His work might appear in a cooperative gallery (Impromptu Galley) one day and the Tacoma Art Museum (“Ink This!”) the next. Last year, the Gallery at Tacoma Community College hosted a retrospective of Colby’s work on the theme of rocks and water. Colby is a master printmaker, sumi ink painter and watercolorist. He seamlessly combines woodblock print elements with watercolor to create one-of-a-kind works of art that possess a quiet, peaceful, meditative quality. Yet, his works are also marked with lively color. A show of Colby’s work is currently running at the White Dove Gallery in Lakewood. Entitled, “Branch Birds,” most of the compositions in the show revolve around the printed silhouette of a group

of birds that are perched on a branch. This is printed upon various surfaces marked with colorful wood grain. (Colby loves to use the grain of the wood as a feature of his prints.) There are ethereal mountains, clouds, trees and stumps. And everywhere there are the small birds, demurely perched on their branch. Strongly influenced by the arts of Asia, Colby almost always depicts nature scenes. Colby is forever experimenting with different combinations of color to create works that have a wide range of expression. There are forceful, fiery scenes in orange and red with bold, black outlines. And there are moody blends of gray and subtle blue that wait quietly for the eye to inspect them. Colby’s prices are modest. His works are affordable even to those on a tight budget. This is quality, original art at a bargain price. Invest in it while you can. The White Dove Gallery has been able to maintain a presence in Lakewood for more than 20 years now. In addition to Colby’s work there is a variety of other arts and crafts: pottery, glass, woodwork and shadowboxes. “Branch Birds” will be on display through Aug. 31. (Unfortunately, the gallery will be closed July 1 through 20th.) An artist’s reception is scheduled for July 25, at 2 to 4 p.m. For further information call 253-582-7859 or visit www.facebook.com/whitedovegallery.

Alan Archambault has been creating historical illustrations for more than 50 years. Before the advent of photography, images of places and events were often created by artists. Such illustrations are an important resource for historians. Alan, a former museum director, understands their significance and has worked to keep the craft alive. Alan is also an accomplished calligrapher. Younger guests can enjoy coloring illustrations, and older guest can try their hand at illustration or calligraphy. The popular Crafts of the Past program returns for its fourth year at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Modern practitioners of 19th century artistic traditions share the methods and materials of their work. Each weekend through Sept. 27 a different artist will be “in-residence” at the Fort with demonstrations and displays of their work. Most will also offer guests the opportunity to try the craft themselves. Featured crafts include leather tooling, weaving, blacksmithing, Native American basketry, and broom making. “It can be an inspiring experience to watch these traditional artisans at work, said Fort Nisqually’s site manager Mike McGuire. “We have seen young people watch and then enthusiastically pursue these time-honored crafts.” Crafts of the Past is sponsored by the Fort Nisqually Foundation and made possible by grants from the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Tacoma Arts Commission. It is free with paid admission.

Special Exhibits: Across the Pond: The Voyage of a Beaver Pelt Through July 19

Beaver pelts were at the center of the fur trade, and the reason Fort Nisqually was established. Children and their parents can trace the journey of a fur pelt from the hands of the trapper to Fort Nisqually and through to England. Meet trappers, Company officers, and sea captains as you travel along the transportation routes of Hudson’s Bay Company.

Graced in Glass: Trade Beads and Native American Beadwork Through Nov. 15

This exhibit includes examples of the types of beads that were carried at HBC outposts in the Pacific Northwest, along with information about where and how they were made. The highlight of the show is a selection of beautiful historical beadwork.

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Taste of Tacoma turns 30 this year, and Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;ultimate family picnicâ&#x20AC;? is expected to draw 225,000 hungry bellies to Point Defiance from June 26 to 28 where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy the best in local food and live music. Here are five big reasons you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big event: Arrive early, get cupcakes: To celebrate the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30th anniversary, organizers are giving away 300 free cupcakes from Tacoma gourmet bakery Hello, Cupcake at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Show up early because chances are those mouth-watering freebies wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last. So much food, so little time: More than 40 regional vendors are expected to participate this weekend. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culinary offerings range from 2014 Best Taste EntrĂŠe winner New Orleans Cookery, which will serve up its traditional alligator on a stick and red beans and rice to Classic Cateringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flame broiled salmon and Deanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Krispy Kreme Bacon Burger. You can start counting Weight Watchers points again on Monday. Wine tasting: The Rose Garden at Point Defiance will be transformed into an upscale wine-tasting venue with

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ON THE STOOP. Billy Stoop will release his solo CD June 27 at the Valley. By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

This may come as some surprise to anyone who has followed Billy Stoops’ bands Junkyard Jane and Billy Roy Danger & The Rectifiers over the years: Stoops has never considered himself much of a songwriter. “My songwriting has obviously developed over the years,” he said speaking in a rich, Kentucky drawl recently in the foyer of B Sharp Coffee House. “But it took me a long time to get to the point where I felt like I could call myself a songwriter, after 18 years in Junkyard Jane, eight or nine, all-original records, then the Rectifiers CD (2007’s ‘Little Devil’).” That’s all changed with his solo debut, “Dirt Angel,” which has been available for the past few weeks through cdbaby.com. Stoops and his new backing band, the Dirt Angels, will celebrate with a free CD release show that starts at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Valley, located at 1206 Puyallup Ave., in Tacoma. Local country faves the Twang Junkies will add support. In the days leading up to this weekend’s show, Stoops took a few moments out to chat about his new project. Tacoma Weekly: A lot of people know about your Billy Roy Danger & The Rectifiers incarnation. But, now that you’ve got the Dirt Angels, are the Rectifiers kaput? Stoops: That band is no more. This is my record, just Billy Stoops. TW: What about your personnel? Is there some crossover from the Rectifiers? Stoops: There is. There’s crossover from Junkyard Jane, also. The rhythm section (features) Trevor Cutler, who used to be Junkyard Jane’s drummer. Then Barbra Blue is on bass on the record and Leanne’s (Junkyard Jane singer Trevalyan) doing backup vocals, and did a lot of production on the record. But in the live band ... David Dickerson’s on bass, and then Dan Tyack on pedal steel, Goodrich on violin and Billy Hancock on B3 and piano. TW: Tell me about the music you’re doing now versus what you have been doing.

Stoops: The songs are really front and center on this. The lyrics, the instrumentation are pretty subtle on most of it. There’s not a lot of crazy guitar solos or anything like that. It’s definitely more of a songwriter type record, and it leans a little more to the country side of what I do. TW: That did jump out versus the harder, bluesy stuff you’ve done. Stoops: Right, I’ve always walked that line between doin’ a lot of blues or doing the roots kind of thing, and the Rectifiers was much more of a roots-rock record. So it’s kind of a progression from Junkyard Jane. In Junkyard Jane these days, we still have a lot of success in the blues community, and we’re considered by a lot of people to be a blues band. But I think if you really listen to the show, we’re still a very eclectic style band. TW: Which of the new songs would you point to as being the most personal? Stoops: “Long Gone,” “Becca & Bonnie,” “Ten Days in September” – these are all songs that were written from a personal standpoint. That’s all true story, life stuff that were kind of written about my relationship with my girlfriend. “In Spite of Yourself,” also. “Can’t Bear the Hate” was written by Julian Henslee, and it’s a cool song. I really like the way it turned out. But yeah, I’ve got a whole other album, probably two more album’s worth, of songs in the acoustic songwriter version of stuff that I would like to do. TW: I can think of one that’s hopefully not based on a true story or you’ll be in trouble. Stoops: (He laughs) “Deep in the Hills.” (The narrator of the bluegrass ballad leaves his unfaithful ex in a shallow grave.) That one was a song that kind of came about from a project that I did called the Tucker Twins, which was Rod Cook, myself and Chris Leighton. We only did this twice. TW: When was that? Stoops: The last time we did it was about three years ago, I think. We did it at the Sunbanks Festival, kind of a fill in thing. We decided what we would do is call it the Tucker Twins, and it would be like this real raw, rootsy, hillbilly kind of

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TW PICK: BOYCOTT POSTERS Thursday, July 2, 4-6 p.m. Urban Grace Church, 902 Market St.

“Boycott! The Art of Economic Activism” is a traveling art exhibit of boycott posters featuring more than 20 boycotts, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, United Farm Workers’ grape and lettuce boycott, divestment from South Africa to protest Apartheid, boycotts of corporations using sweatshops, the Palestinian call for boycott, divestment and sanctions, and many others. Opening reception will be on July 2, 4-6 p.m., at Urban Grace Church. Beverly Naidus, on the faculty at UWT, will be making a short presentation “Irresistible Resistance – Compelling Images of Art for Social Change.” Naidus is both a scholar and an artist, her art having the focus of advancing social change. Exhibit runs through July 16 and can be viewed Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m. The exhibition was initiated by the American Friends Service Committeeand produced in collaboration with the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. Sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace, Tacoma Chapter. Price: Free. Info: Tacoma@JewishVoiceForPeace.org. ID THEFT PROTECTION SEMINAR Fri., June 26, 6:30 p.m. Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library, 900 Meridian Ave. E., Suite 29, Milton A seminar to teach business owners and the public how to better protect themselves from identity theft will be held in Milton. The seminar will provide information on the different types of identity theft and key principles to safeguarding personal information. Price: Free. Info: Stephen White at steverino7@ gmail.com

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ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) This week can go one of two ways for you. On one hand, you have the opportunity for great emotional delving and introspection. You have the capacity to heal and regenerate from any loss in your life. On the other, you can stir the pot and create drama for yourself and others. Ultimately, it is your choice how you’d like your week to go. Strive for something that will bring rewards, not downfalls.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) What have you been physically holding on to for too long? Connect with your emotional self and uncover what your truths are hiding behind. Have you been defining yourself by your bank account balance? Separate your self-worth from your possessions. You are so much more than what you can afford to buy. Once you define yourself outside of that parameter, happiness will creep back in.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) Penetrating insights into your relationships will highlight your life. There may be a great need for catharsis in this area but unwillingness to ask what you need from your partner. If you open up about what you need, you have a much better chance at receiving it. Powerful sensuality is accessible, but it hinges on trust. Open yourself up to the one you love, in all ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) You will be putting some heady thought into changing who you fundamentally are this week. Perhaps someone or something has shown you that you can’t be who you are right now and still access the things that hold heavy emotional weight with you. Don’t let it feel forced. Instead appreciate the reboot and that you have this opportunity to be the best version of yourself again.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) Your healthy routines or general sense of physical well-being may be slipping recently. If this is the case, it’s time to put some obsession into taking care of yourself. Carve out the time in your day to exercise, eat healthy, and perhaps meditate, if need be. Once you take care of your body, you will realize it will clear your head up as well. Sounds like two birds with one stone to me.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) If ever there were a time to sit back and put some serious thought into your life, this week would be it. Reflecting back on people or circumstances that have made you feel trapped is highlighted. What you can do to remain the free spirit that you are without being held back is what you need to determine. Don’t let anyone hold you back from the amazing potential you have.

CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) Children and relationships may be pulling on your heartstrings zealously right now. Things in this arena are felt deeply and can either be painful or bring you extreme joy, sometimes both. If there are things you need to heal from, this week you will take great strides toward that wholeness of spirit you crave. Take a step back and observe your feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) The time to rekindle old friendships or lay to rest the toxic associations in your life is now. Take your time as you do and sort out who is making your life better just by being in it and reconnect with those individuals. If there have been people that claim to be your friend but haven’t been treating you very friendly, subconsciously let those people go. Only healthy relations from here on out.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) If you have been telling yourself one thing and feeling another, the time to reconcile your emotional truths is now. Home and family are going to be the main focus for this one and if you tread carefully you can deal with emotional issues without them exploding into dramatic scenes. Pay special attention to why you feel the way you do. Examine your motives. Reacquaint yourself with yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) Prepare yourself for the possibility of emotionally charged communication and possible phone calls from ex’s this week. You may have done a lot to regenerate yourself from heartbreak so really put some thought behind it if staying in touch with these individuals is what’s best for you or just what’s easiest. Give yourself the same respect you give others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) There are areas of your life that require some keen observation and dissecting right now, mainly surrounding your mother and/or what you choose as your life’s profession. There can be issues needing to be dealt with in either of these things and they require a delicate touch or they could potentially erupt into dramatic scenes. Keep your wits about you and tread lightly. PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) There is much to be learned this week and you have the mental acuity and strength to dig in to the emotional happenings around you and figure out the hidden meanings behind it all. We are offered lessons in all of our emotional mishaps and foibles. What is the common message for you through it all? Once you realize your lesson in life, allow it to provide the growth that you need.

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NOTICES TO: ALVARO HODGSON In the Welfare of: P.A. DOB: 01/16/99 Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2014-0036 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for a Continued Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a Continued Initial Hearing on the 17th day of August, 2015 at 10:00 AM. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to 7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problems(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: JESSICA ANN CAYOU In the Welfare of: B Jr., P. DOB: 04/19/2015 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-0043 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Adjudication Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Adjudication Hearing on the 6th Day of August, 2015 at 11:00 AM. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint. TO: PATRICK OWEN BARLET In the Welfare of: B Jr., P. DOB: 04/19/2015 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-0043 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Continued Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a Continued Initial Hearing on the 6th Day of August, 2015 at 11:30 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.

VOLUNTEERS AmeriCorps Opportunity: Read2Me Program Specialist Tacoma Community House seeks an AmeriCorps member to assist in the Read2Me Program in local elementary schools. Read2Me is a oneon-one adult/student reading program for struggling first, second, and third grade readers. Duties include facilitating monthly workshops for tutors, scheduling students and tutors, producing monthly newsletters, recruiting volunteer tutors, researching best practices for tutoring strategies and tutor training, tracking student success, and tutoring. You must be 18-25 years of age at the start date of service (Sep 1, 2015-Jul 15, 2016). Contact Karen Thomas at (253)383-3951 or kthomas@ tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information.

AmeriCorps Opportunity: Employment Program Specialist Tacoma Community House seeks an AmeriCorps member to serve closely with the employment staff to develop and conduct work-readiness workshops for youth and adult participants. Duties include assisting adult and youth participants with on-line job search, resumes, and applications, helping to create curriculum for employment workshops, and mentoring youth in the Career Pathways Program. You must be 18-25 years of age at the start date of service (Sep 1, 2014-Jul 15, 2015). Contact Arrie Dunlap at (253) 383-3951 or adunlap@ tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information.

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 253571-1139 for specifics.

Math or Reading Help Wanted! Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers at Sherman Elementary School on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM. Tutors are also needed at Mt. Tahoma High School with Algebra in the Math Boot Camp on Monday or Thursdays afterschool. This program is designed to help students improve their math skills/grades before the semester ends on 1/23. Please contact Trisha Tracy @ 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 912 grade at Oakland High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, Basic Math and English Monday - Friday. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Leigh Butler @ 571-5136 or lbutler@tacoma.k12.wa.us for more information.

A Student Needs You. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 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 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.

Volunteer Math Tutor Tacoma Community House is looking for volunteers to help adults improve their basic math skills. Classes are Monday through Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm. The commitment is for one class weekly but we would love to have your assistance any day if you are available. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or a kthomas@ tacomacommunityhouse. org for more information.

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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 NonProfit Food Distribution Program. Older teens are welcomed to volunteer and gain valuable work experience. Contact Ms. Lee at (253) 677-7740 for further information.

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 425787-2500 x 817.

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.” Tuesday-Saturday 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.

VOLUNTEERS 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

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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 2013-2014 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

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PETS Tiny Bird Rescue Sandy 253-770-8552

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

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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.

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,

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

Willow Meet our resident redhead, Willow! This spayed female has never met a person she didn’t like, and could really use a place to settle down and call her own. Willow’s also got long, long legs, and relishes time outside of her cage for stretching and exercising, keeping up her physique. Due to her stature, please refrain from picking Willow up — doing so makes our beauteous carrot top rather nervous. But when she’s out of her cage and at ease, Willow is most certainly up for a good cuddle. See for yourself during our Summer of Buns~most rabbits are only $30! Willow’s ID: #A496857

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ALL UTILITIES PAID INCLUDING HEAT. NICELY FURNISHED. CLEAN, COZY AND WARM. ONE ROOM STUDIO FOR WORKING SINGLE RESPONSIBLE ADULT. STRICTLY NON-SMOKING. NO DRUGS. TACOMA STADIUM HISTORICAL DISTRICT IN VICTORIAN MANSION. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. ON BUS LINE. PRIVATE SECURED ENTRANCE. KITCHEN PRIVILEGES. PRIVATE SHARED BATH FACILITIES. SAME OWNER 50 YEARS. $550. WHY PAY MORE? 253-572-7128

CONDOS & HOMES TACOMA

NORTH TACOMA

3316 S ADAMS ST

630 N PROSPECT ST #2

$695

$875

2 BED 1 BATH 750 SF. PERFECT DUPLEX INCLUDES HARDWOODS, EAT IN KITCHEN, WASHER/DRYER, CARPORT AND EXTRA STORAGE.

2 BED 1 BATH 750 SF. BRAND NEW 2 BEDROOM CONDO HAS NEW APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERS, AND W/S/G INCLUDED.

TACOMA

SPANAWAY

11210 6TH AVE E

6404 220TH ST CT E

$1400

$1450

3 BED 2.5 BATH 1520 SF. STUNNING HOME INCLUDES ALL APPLIANCES, HUGE MASTERS SUITE, FENCED YARD AND PETS OK

4 BED 2.5 BATH 1803 SF. GORGEOUS HOME HAS FAMILY ROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FIVE PIECE MASTERS AND FENCED YARD

TACOMA

LAKEWOOD

4527 S JUNETT ST #A

8416 PHILLIPS RD SW #37

$775 2 BED 1 BATH 924 SF. 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOME HAS WASHER/ DRYER, DINING AREA, CLOSE TO EVERYTHING AND MORE.

HOMES

10519/10521 Mt. Tacoma DR SW Lakewood

HOMES

6711 36th St Ct NW, Gig Harbor

14624 51st Av Ct NW, Gig Harbor

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

1,648 SF W/ side by side units- 2 bed, 1 bath each, both w/ separate decks, laundry facilities, & individual garages this is the rental for you. HUGE lot- 3.81 acres with a pond, a creek and possible marketable timberenjoy the private, secluded feel while being super close to civilization. Rent rates are lower than market value, so financial info is low. Rents could/should be closer to $900, currently rented for $675 per side, seller has lowered the rents as a perk for his tenants staying so long. MLS# 780554 $249,950

Debbie Houtz Better Properties 253-376-2280

Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

4820 N Shirley St. Tacoma $439,000

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

2054 East 34th St., Tacoma WA 98404 $236,000

Panoramic View! Easy Access to I-5.

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Saturday, June 27 ~ 2 pm – 5 pm Charming, Custom Built Home. Contact: Dick and Sharon Vasel 253-327-1808 FOR SALE BY OWNER Check us out on www.zillow.com/homes

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

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

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

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

www.betterpropertiesnorthproctor.com

11425 Madera Cir SW, Lakewood

33024 30th Ave SW, Federal Way

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HOMES Light, bright & lovely w/ a super charming yard and a nestled, private feel- hard to believe one is mere minutes from walking trails, shopping, dining, schools, parks, & award winning Norpoint Community Center w/ free water park just in time for summer. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has a large master bedroom w/ continental bathroom & soaking tub. Huge family room downstairs, formal dining, wired for generator, fully fenced backyard and an efficient kitchen w/ new appliances... Welcome home. MLS# 792243 $293,329 Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

PROPERTY

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)

Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308

Sergio@betterproperties.com

NOW LEASING 4008 S. Pine 2100 SQ. FT. Completely remodeled w/over 200k in high end upgrades. 10 offices, private exits, shared executive conference room, kitchen w/dining area, lots of storage, and 15 parking stalls. One office could be used as apartment for out of state clients. ADA Accessible. Mall & 38th Street Exit.

$875

936 S. Sheridan Tacoma Tri-Plex

HOMES

Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308

2 BED 1.5 BATH 800 SF. 2 BED CONDO HAS NEW HARDWOODS, SS APPLIANCES, PETS WELCOME AND MUCH MORE.

NEW LISTING

HOMES

Sergio@betterproperties.com

Park52.com · 253-473-5200 HOMES

HOMES

CALL 253.922.5317

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

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

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

Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308

Sergio@betterproperties.com

BUSINESSES OPPORTUNITIES

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS FOR SALE/LEASE 2102 S Adams St Cash flow now with this beautiful Victorian tri-plex with tons of character in good location! Walk to hospitals, downtown, parks. Main floor has one lg bedroom plus attached small bonus room, dining, lkitchen with nook, new carpet, bay windows. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, bath, lg living room, kitchen & balcony. Lower level has 2 studio apts & bath, could be turned into a 2 bedroom. Sep. utilities for main and upper units. Great investment with lots of character. Live in 1, rent the others!

$219,000 Heather Redal (253) 363-5920 Heatherredal@gmail.com

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Step inside this completely remodeled rambler on a secluded street near Bellermine Prep. Everything is new and unique. Hardwood floors, trendy ceramic tile, gorgeous kitchen with granite & stainless steel appliances opens to dining which walks out to beautiful, very large, fully fenced backyard with mature landscaping, lots of privacy and a fire pit, great for entertaining! New windows bring lots of light. Large driveway offers parking for your boat, cars, RV. $179,950

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

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

“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 $510,000, Terms. Suites are also price available for Lease. reduction LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR RESTR./LOUNGE Business for sale. $189,000 & size, 4,100 sq. ft. GIG HARBOR CHINESE RESTR., same owner 26 yrs., $40,000 Huge reduction

PORT ORCHARD, DOWNTOWN Food & Beverage, annual gross sales, approx. $1,300,000, excellent net. Owner selling the business for $250,000. Estate Sale, Price Negotiable. price reduction 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, $259,950, Annual Gross Sales $1,400,000, Seller Financing. price reduction

RICHARD PICTON or ED PUNCHAK

253-581-6463 253-224-7109

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