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CONTINUE TO FIGHT. (Left) Save Tacoma Water members Donna Walters and Sherry Bockwinkel chat before the Superior Court hearing that then blocked their efforts to require a public vote on projects that consume more than a million gallons of water a day. (Right) Members of Save Tacoma Water gather weekly to talk about outreach and campaign strategy.

‘WATER WARRIORS’ PLAN TO CONTINUE FIGHT AFTER INITIATIVES BLOCKED JUDGE RULES INITIATIVES OVERSTEP LEGAL AUTHORITY PLANTIFFS CALL FOR COMMUNITY TALKS SAVE TACOMA WATER PONDERS STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

hearing last Friday regarding a combined effort involving the Port of Tacoma, the Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber to stop two water-watching initiatives from facing voters was short and to the point. Pierce County Superior Judge Jack Nevin ruled that the initiatives were overreaching because they would give voters an authority that cities and the state don’t have. The hearing lasted about an hour. The initiatives, Charter Amendment 5 and Initiative 6, would have required

ballot next year. It needed 5,559. But the decision struck down both efforts. Initiative 6 would have changed the city code to require a public vote of a high-water-volume project as part of the permitting process. Amendment 5 would have change the city charter, which can’t be overturned by the City Council like a code change can. The port and business groups had wanted a court order to block signature gatherers from getting petitions signed and for the judge to rule on their argument against their legality. They got what they wanted. “The initiatives, besides being unconstitutional, would have stymied local u See LNG / page A9

“We must work together to ensure Pierce County has a diverse employment base and that everyone in can succeed. Quality of life starts with a job.” – EDB CEO BRUCE KENDALL developers to fund a public election for approval if their projects would use more than a million gallons of water each day. Initiative backers already had

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enough verified signatures to qualify for the November ballot. They also had turned in 8,774 signatures for Amendment 5 to put the change of the city charter on a

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With the cannabis business booming in Washington, it’s logical to expect various trade shows to pop up, including the Imperious Cannabis Business Expo slotted to take place at the Tacoma Dome July 20 and 21. While not the first expo to roll into town, organizer Eric Norton believes the expo’s focus on business owners rather than the consumer base will set it apart. “It’s a true business-to-business show, as we u See CANNABIS EXPO / page A8

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Tacoma City Council is primed to consider two plans meant to cut down on the amount of litter that collects in trees and bushes or finds its way into the stomachs of sea life after flowing into waterways. The council will decide on a proposed ordinance that would ban single-use retail bags and charge a fee of no less than 5 cents for paper and reusable bags, or it could decide to go a different route proposed by Councilmember Joe Lonergan that would avoid a ban but charge 5 cents for both plastic and paper bags. A second-reading vote is set for July 12. The meeting will be held at the Tacoma Public Utility Auditorium, since the City Council chambers are being remodeled. u See BAGS / page A6

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ICONIC. (Left) Dennis Flannigan fishing in 1948. (Right) Dennis Flannigan today, at 76. By Larry LaRue larry@tacomaweekly.com

Few people more involved in the city of Tacoma have lived in it longer than Dennis Flannigan. For 75 years, Flannigan attended school, became a civil rights advocate, worked as janitor – then, for the governor – became a member of the Pierce County Council, and served four terms in the Washington legislature. He and wife Ilsa raised two children in a marriage of 44 years that lasted until

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her death in 2009. “When Ilsa died, I was coming up on my 70th year, and I decided I had to do new things,” Flannigan said. “So I tried standup comedy.” The audience reception was polite laughter mixed with dead silence. Flannigan shrugged. In a lifetime of trying to come up with solutions to problems, he had failed before. He remembers the failures – and the successes. Appointed to the county council in

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MORTON AND E. 'J' ST. Tacoma has a tremendous pothole problem, and the residents know it. During the past couple of years, the city has acknowledged this issue by spending millions of dollars in major arterial repairs with the council’s “pothole initiative.” In 2010, routine maintenance by Tacoma’s Grounds and Maintenance Division completed street repairs on 229,638 square feet of road. In 2011, the city repaired about 150,000 more square feet of roads riddled with holes, and continue those efforts. Two road packages passed by voters last year added money to the city’s street fund. With the help of our readers and our dedicated Pothole Pig, we will continue to showcase some of the city’s biggest and best potholes through our weekly homage to one of T-Town’s most unnerving attributes. Help the Pothole Pig by e-mailing your worst pothole suggestions to SaveOurStreets@tacomaweekly.com. Potholes in need of repair can be reported to the City of Tacoma by calling (253) 591-5495.

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Bulletin Board CITY PONDERS RENAMING OF TACOMA MALL NEIGHBORHOOD The City of Tacoma is currently working to develop a Subarea Plan for the Tacoma Mall Neighborhood that focuses on the vision, goals and strategies for the area. During outreach for this effort, there has been community interest in whether the current name is the best representation of the neighborhood. The City is asking for feedback from members of the community about a possible rename of the neighborhood by filling out a short survey at tacomamallneighborhood.com. Over the past year, residents have expressed support for changing the name as a way to capture a vision of positive change, to rebrand the neighborhood, and to more fully represent the larger geography. The outreach process has brought suggestions for a name change as well as support for keeping the Tacoma Mall Neighborhood as the accepted, long-standing name of the area. The survey will help to gauge community response and interest to a possible name change as well as give a list of perspective names for the area. If a name change is chosen it would appear in official City discussions and documents. Visit tacomamallneighborhood.com and complete the survey by Wednesday, July 20. For more information, contact Associate Planner Elliott Barnett at elliott.barnett@ cityoftacoma.org or call (253) 591-5389. APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR EVENTS AND RECOGNITIONS COMMITTEE The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the District 3, 4 and 5 positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC). The nine-member committee is comprised of Tacoma residents, with representatives from each of Tacoma's five Council Districts, who bring a range of perspectives and expertise that focus on the City’s commitment to celebrate civic engagement and special observations. CERC members are recommended by the Economic Development Committee and appointed by the City Council. The CERC serves as an advisory and action group on matters pertaining to City-hosted events and special recognition programs. CERC members are responsible for planning, reviewing and evaluating events, engaging the community in fundraising efforts, and soliciting corporate and private sponsorships to leverage funds for City-hosted events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and the City of Destiny Awards. For additional information on the CERC, please contact Kala Dralle at (253) 573-2523 or kdralle@cityoftacoma. org. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by July 24. To apply, please visit cityoftacoma.org/ cbcapplication or contact Amanda Punsalan at (253) 5915178, servetacoma@cityoftacoma.org, or the City Clerk’s Office, Room 11, Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402. FOURTEENTH PRESIDENT JOINS UPS CAMPUS On July 1, his first day as president of University of Puget Sound, Isiaah Crawford has one priority: getting out on campus to meet as many students, faculty, and staff as he can. Ever since the campus community greeted Crawford’s appointment as president-elect in February with a resounding cheer, people have been eager to meet the distinguished psychologist, higher education leader, and former Seattle University provost. Crawford will begin his day as the 128-year-old university’s 14th president by meeting briefly with staff members in the Office of the President before joining a tour of campus for prospective students and their families. Other planned activities include hosting an informal gathering in Wheelock Student Center for members of the campus community, having lunch with student government leaders, and generally getting to know the campus. Spending time out of his office getting to know students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Tacoma community is a high priority for Crawford,

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who intends to immerse himself in the life of the college to listen and to learn about its history and shape a vision for the future. “I have discovered here a welcoming community of educators, scholars, researchers, artists, and innovators who exemplify the values of lifelong learning and service to community,” Crawford says. “I’m excited about the year ahead, and the work we will do together on behalf of this extraordinary college and the many communities it serves.” Isiaah Crawford’s impressive credentials in leadership, his affinity for collaboration, and his passion for student-focused learning and liberal arts education made him a natural choice as Puget Sound’s 14th president. The first in his family to complete a college education, he brings three decades of experience in higher education to Puget Sound. Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in St. Louis, Mo., he earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Louis University and master’s and doctoral degrees from DePaul University in Chicago. After rising through teaching and administrative roles at Loyola University Chicago – while also serving on national and regional professional, editorial, and community boards – he was recruited to Seattle University in 2008 as provost. He was named president-elect of Puget Sound on Feb. 26, 2016, succeeding President Ronald R. Thomas, who served for 13 years and successfully implemented a strategic plan that secured Puget Sound’s reputation as one of the country’s leading liberal arts colleges. A formal installation and other events to welcome Puget Sound’s 14th president will be announced at a later date.

STRICKLAND JOINS FRIENDS OF KPLU Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland has joined the Board of Directors of Friends of 88.5 FM, the non-profit organization formed to preserve 88.5 FM as an independent, community-licensed station. The Board of Directors is responsible for all governance, including fiscal oversight, compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and policy decisions for 88.5 FM. “KPLU is a beloved Pacific Northwest treasure that has informed, educated and entertained us for decades,” said Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland. “As a longtime listener and supporter of KPLU, I am honored to be a member of their new independent board.” Strickland is serving her second term as Mayor of Tacoma. Her pro-growth agenda focuses on creating familywage jobs by improving education and workforce training, promoting entrepreneurship, investing in transportation and attracting international investment. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she is a graduate of the University of Washington and holds an MBA from Clark-Atlanta University. Prior to elected office, she worked in both the private and public sectors. Strickland’s regional and national board leadership includes Sound Transit, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Democratic Mayors Association. She has appeared on Meet the Press and National Public Radio, and is a trustee with the Urban Land Institute. Strickland has been recognized by the National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government for outstanding local leadership. Joey Cohn, KPLU general manager and the head of Friends of 88.5 FM said, "We are honored that Marilyn Strickland has joined the Friends of 88.5 FM Board. Marilyn has been an important advocate for the Save KPLU campaign and proclaimed KPLU Day in Tacoma. We’re excited to have her on the Board as a strong representative for the South Sound, where we have many loyal listeners." Friends of 88.5 FM recently welcomed two other prominent members of the Northwest business community to its Board of Directors: Seattle-based developer and real estate investor John Teutsch; and David Veterane, a Chartered Financial Analyst and founding partner of Rainier Investment Management. The Board is chaired by Stephen Tan, a partner at Cascadia Law Group and former president of KPLU’s Community Advisory Council. A list of all members of Friends of 88.5 FM’s Board of Directors can be found at savekplu.org. On June 28, Friends of 88.5 FM and Pacific Lutheran University entered into an agreement that will allow the Friends group to assume ownership of the station pending approval from the FCC and the license transfer. An unprecedented Save KPLU fundraising effort beginning on Jan. 11 this year resulted in more than 24,000 donations from over 18,000 donors contributing to the $7 million goal, which was reached on May 26, 2016. Additional contributions since that date have helped build a reserve fund to cover operations when the license transfer is completed. SEE MORE BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS AT TACOMAWEEKLY.COM

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COUNTY EXECUTIVE VETOES MARIJUANA ORDINANCE Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy today vetoed a County ordinance that requested the Planning Commission to consider amendments to the County Code related to marijuana production, processing and retail sale. The veto sends the ordinance back to the Pierce County Council and ensures marijuana may be legally used throughout Pierce

County as of July 1, 2016, subject to state and County regulations and enforcement. In her letter to the County Council Chair, McCarthy said that she felt a duty to the voters across the County. “My job as an elected official requires me to advance the will of the majority of Pierce County citizens who voted in 1998 and 2012, in two comprehensive elections, to legalize medical and

MAN SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS FOR DEATH OF ELDERLY MAN IN HIS CARE Larry Lee, 51, was sentenced to 220 months in prison on June 30 for the death of Philip Carter, 59. The sentence is the high end of the standard range, as requested by deputy prosecutors Erika Nohavec and Bryce Nelson. Nohavec told Judge Michael Schwartz that medical professionals called this “one of the worst cases of neglect” they had seen. A jury found Lee guilty of seconddegree murder on June 15, finding also that Carter was a particularly vulnerable victim. Prosecutor Mark Lindquist noted that successful prosecutions of caregivers for neglect is rare, but he expects such prosecutions to increase with improvements in awareness, training, and collaboration among agencies. Elder abuse crimes have historically been underreported. This is the first time a caregiver was tried for murder since the Prosecutor’s Office Elder Abuse Unit was formed in 2012. In October 2015, Pierce County was awarded one of nine nationwide grants for elder abuse. The $370,985 grant from the Department of Justice is to support a comprehensive approach to addressing elder abuse. The Prosecutor’s Office is coordinating with local law enforcement

agencies and victim service organizations to increase and strengthen training, form a community response team and increase access to victim services. Philip Carter was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital in May of 2015 after Lee, his caregiver, had found him unresponsive. Carter had been living under the care of Lee for several years. Lee had received payments totaling thousands of dollars to care for Carter. Carter suffered from mild mental impairment requiring the daily assistance of caregiver. Carter was treated for several large and deep bed sores, the worst of which was 8 x 13 inches and went down to the bone. Before Carter’s admission to the hospital, the sores had been packed with paper towels. Lee’s failure to treat the sores properly or seek medical care resulted in a serious infection that caused Carter’s death within hours of arriving at the hospital. On the day that Lee found Carter nonresponsive, he “cleaned him up a bit” and then called paramedics. When Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the hospital, they described the odor of rotting flesh coming from Carter’s hospital room as overwhelming.

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recreational marijuana.” McCarthy added, “This topic has been the subject of studies, debates and votes for many years. Quite frankly, the time has come to move forward, be diligent, and effectively and efficiently implement the production, processing and sale of marijuana in Pierce County in accordance with Washington state law and Pierce County regulations.”

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INMATE CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER OF CORRECTIONS DEPUTY Prosecutor Mark Lindquist has charged Kady Jo Paxton, 21, with attempted murder in the first degree, attempted assault in the first degree and unlawful possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner. The court set bail in the amount of $250,000. “Our commitment to protecting the community includes protecting those who protect us,” said Lindquist. “Jail guards have a tough job. We’ve charged everything the evidence supports.” Paxton was in the Pierce County Jail on a felony taking of a motor vehicle charge and other out of county warrants. According to reports, shortly after midnight, Paxton complained to a corrections deputy that her toilet was not working. The corrections deputy unlocked the door to Paxton’s cell and began walking her to the new cell, with Paxton walking in front. On the way to the new cell, Paxton asked repeatedly what she had done wrong, and the deputy answered that Paxton was just being moved to a new cell with a working toilet. When they arrived at the new cell, Paxton took an offensive stance and raised her hands. The deputy approached Paxton to take her right arm, but Paxton pulled out a piece of pink, towel type material tied at the ends so it could be used as a ligature for strangu-

lation. She held one end in each hand and approached the deputy, raising the material toward the deputy’s face. The deputy grabbed Paxton’s collar to prevent being harmed by Paxton. In the ensuing struggle, the deputy was pushed up against the wall, knocking off her glasses and striking her head. Paxton pushed the deputy toward the nearby stairwell. At one point, the deputy was crouched down, and Paxton was on top of the deputy with her chest on the deputy’s head. Despite being bent over and having difficulty breathing, the deputy was able to radio for help. The deputy was able to throw Paxton off balance, but Paxton grabbed the deputy’s radio cord and tried to pull the deputy down the stairs. The deputy was able to move toward Paxton and put Paxton’s hands behind her back. At that point, backup arrived to assist the deputy. The deputy stated that she feared for her life during the incident. It was later determined that the toilet appears to be in working order. The towel used in the incident appears to have been made with loops at each end to enhance the ability to use it as a ligature. Charges are only allegations and a person is presumed innocent unless he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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WHEN ARE WE GOING TO tAlk About develoPment? City of Tacoma officials announced a thought about holding community discussions about the future of development, particularly on the tideflats, in the wake of rising concerns regarding the nowdead plans for a natural gas-to-methanol plant. They wanted the permit process to play out in a neutral and unbiased way first and then talk about future plans later. Of course, Mayor Marilyn Strickland had already recorded a pro-methanol plant video, but this is just a factoid left to history, especially since the plant later pulled the plug on the whole idea. But as those plans died, city leaders called for a time of self reflection that would involved community members, business leaders and other stakeholders to plot a collaborative vision of economic development when it comes at a cost of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resources. Then nothing happened. Citizens still hot under the collar over the whole affair formed Save Tacoma Water to float the novel idea that the residents of Tacoma have a way in the use of their water and air. Still nothing official happened. No community meetings. No talks. No consensus building. Nothing. City and port leaders simply thought the effort would fizzle and die. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Save Tacoma Water gathered thousands of signatures in a matter of months, verified one initiative for the November ballot and likely submitted enough valid signatures to call for another vote next year. Rather than actually hold those talks everyone was promised, or even meet with Save Tacoma Water organizers to hear them out, the port hopped on a lawsuit to stop them cold. True, a judge sided with the port and the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business groups by halting those initiatives last week with a decision that the initiatives overreached their legal authority. Save Tacoma Water is now setting its sights on mounting a statewide effort. Regardless of how people think of rationale behind such a sweeping campaign that would call for broad reaching authority of the voting-age proletariat to determine the future uses of their natural resources. City, port and business groups have talked among themselves. Water watchers met and talked among themselves. Yet no one talked to each other. To their credit, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and the Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County separately called for more discussion in an effort to gain understanding and commonality from the array of views about the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. The area has precious natural resources that should have strong stewards protecting them. But the region also needs well-paying jobs that will most likely involve the use of those resources. Both diehard environmentalist and all-in business boosters understand that. There would be no warm to at least talk about the dueling visions so the community can find some semblance of commonality or at least understanding about the trade offs. But yet nothing has happened other than lawsuits and protests and name calling about â&#x20AC;&#x153;misinformedâ&#x20AC;? gaggle of rabble rousers causing a stink when they dare to challenge the â&#x20AC;&#x153;authorityâ&#x20AC;? their elected officials have over them. Certainly the cost of a few cups of Joe for a goodold-fashion coffee talk would be less expensive to taxpayers than the legal bills this ongoing battle of silence has already cost.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, (Re: â&#x20AC;&#x153;People on the Rise,â&#x20AC;? Tacoma Weekly, July 1) There are many reasons that â&#x20AC;&#x153;future historians might look back on 2016 as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rise of the people.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Consider the work to end the three pandemics of mankind: HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Recent efforts, including by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, have saved more than 15 million lives and are on track to save 30 million by 2019 if nations and private donors continue funding the Global Fund. Not only that, but Dr. Mark Dybul, executive director of the Global Fund, says we are on the right side of the tipping point to control these pandemics, providing funding continues. America has inspired other public and private donors by contributing up to one-third of the necessary funding. By asking our leaders to continue this robust pledge, we can assure a brighter future for our world. 7ILLIE $ICKERSON s 3NOHOMISH 7! Dear Editor, Imprisoned in one's own rapidly shrinking brain is how a doctor described it. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease is the third leading cause of death in Washington, with over 107,000 currently living with the disease and being cared for by 324,000 unpaid family members. By 2050, those numbers will more than double. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease is the most expensive disease in America, costing more than $236 billion in 2016. Since none of the care provided slows the diseaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progression, precious lives and scarce resources are simply vanishing. To increase annual funding for National Institutes of Health research on Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; currently just below $1 billion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a crucial investment. The Senate Appropriations Committee has just approved a bill adding $400 million to that figure. The House should do the same. For those who have been diagnosed early, well informed financial, legal and medical planning drastically improves a dementia patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life. For those in end stages, focusing on symptom management and reduction of pain and stress reduces unnecessary hospitalizations, sparing families trauma while saving public funds. Congressman Denny Heck, Senator Patty Murray, and Senator Maria Cantwell have been very supportive of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislation, which is outlined at www.alz.org/advocate. I thank them all and urge them to add $400 million for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research and also to cosponsor H.R. 3119/S. 2748, which will increase the availability of palliative care and hospice providers. 0ATRICIA ,E 2OY s ,ACEY 7!

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THE ATTACK IN ORLANDO: WE ARE AT WAR By Paul Pastor Pierce County Sheriff The terrible event/armed attack in Orlando recently should remind us of an uncomfortable, hard to grasp fact. The fact is that we are at war. It is sometimes hard to grasp because the warfare we are involved in is a slow-motion, episodic, culturally-based conflict. It does not resemble the war style of WWII or the Korean War or Viet Nam. It is nonetheless costly and threatening and lethal. In military circles, it is sometimes called 4th generation warfare. The origins of this conflict go back to 14th Century Syria and Arabia to the radical theologians Ibn Tai-me-ah and Ibn al-Wahab. In this conflict we are not at war with a nation-state or with a religion or with an ethnic group. We are at war with a narrow, fanatical belief system obsessed with its own rectitude and obsessed with violence.

There are no front lines in this type of warfare and no sense of who is a combatant and who is not. Neither our traditional rules for the conduct of war nor our system of jurisprudence have adapted to this situation. The events in Orlando and the earlier events in San Bernardino can be viewed as crimes, but they are also and foremost expressions of 4th generation warfare. The theater of war is not just Kabul or Jerusalem or London or Paris or New York but extends to Boston and San Bernardino and Orlando. In New York, Boston, San Bernardino and, now Orlando, Americans are targeted because the idea of an open, less rigid society is unacceptable to those who oppose who we are and what we are. We are no longer threatened just by those who travel abroad and train for terrorism. Combatants can now stay home on the Internet to be inspired, recruited and encouraged to murder. As you see in news coverage, law enforcement officers are in the middle

of this conflict. We hear criticism of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;militarizationâ&#x20AC;? of police departments but that criticism goes quiet when Kevlar helmets and flak vests and armored vehicles save lives, as they did in San Bernardino and Orlando. All acts of terrorism take place at the local level. And significant resistance to these acts must involve local communities and local law enforcement. We need to remember this as we build the future of law enforcement in America. I believe that we should engage in the process of examining law enforcement policies and practices. We need to work with communities to uphold and strengthen accountability. But as we do so, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget that our local law enforcement officers can occasionally find themselves in the middle of a slow-motion, episodic, culturally-based form of warfare. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget the degree to which this presents an enormous challenge to local law enforcement. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget that we depend on one another for safety, protection and survival.

THE RIGHT TO BEAR COURAGE

By Robert C. Koehler

Behind the â&#x20AC;&#x153;right to bear armsâ&#x20AC;? lies concealed the right to make money. You know, a lot of it. The right to . . . I pause here, torn apart by the political sacredness of these words. We have the right to speak freely and worship the God or our choosing or none at all, the right to reasonable privacy, the right to choose our leaders, the right to fair and equal treatment under the law. These rights are inscribed in the national bedrock: the Constitution. They activate our humanity; without them, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so much less than our fullest selves. Without them weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re perpetual victims, forced to live in fear and secrecy. This bizarrely worded right is also etched in the Constitution: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.â&#x20AC;? Whatever the founders actually meant by this amendment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt more politics of the moment is inscribed here than eternal wisdom â&#x20AC;&#x201D; succeeding generations of Americans have had no doubt what it means, reducing it to five words: the right to bear arms. And thus being armed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; owning a gun â&#x20AC;&#x201D; enters the realm of inviolable rights. It becomes a basic necessity for being human: the key to empowerment. Just try taking that away, baby. But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gaping paradox here. The right to bear arms, especially as it has come to be interpreted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the right to own an assault rifle, the right to carry a gun pretty much anywhere and everywhere, the right to kill your enemy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is something far, far more than an isolated, individual freedom. NRA propaganda to the contrary, one personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to bear arms takes away, ultimately, another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to live in safety. To put it another way, the right to bear arms establishes a particular precondition for social order, as described so unforgettably by NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun.â&#x20AC;?

Under this view of the world, â&#x20AC;&#x153;safetyâ&#x20AC;? requires arming everyone, or at least everyone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good. Welcome to the universe of Thomas Hobbes and the war of all against all. Arming everyone is arguably the stupidest possible concept for maintaining social order. It negates trust, empathy, compassion and all the better angels of human nature, reducing society to a buzzing hive of endless suspicion. And peace is cynically degraded to â&#x20AC;&#x153;that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.â&#x20AC;? (Imagine the laughter this observation would have generated at the Pulse nightclub a few weeks ago.) LaPierreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic observation, while socially brain dead, is, however, a terrific advertising slogan. The concept of self-defense, which started revving up in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s, revived the ailing gun industry, which was hurting badly because of a declining interest in hunting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A solution, of sorts,â&#x20AC;? Evan Osnos writes in a recent New Yorker article, â&#x20AC;&#x153;arrived in 1992, when a Los Angeles jury acquitted four police officers of using excessive force in the beating of Rodney King. The city erupted in riots. . . . The new market for self-defense guns was born . . . and it was infused with racial anxiety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Selling to buyers who were concerned about self-defense,â&#x20AC;? Osnos adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;was even better than selling to hunters, because self-defense has no seasons.â&#x20AC;? Even as the country has grown statistically safer, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obsession with armed self-defense has intensified, stoked in recent years by a fear of terrorism. Rebecca Solnit, writing recently in The Guardian, put it this way: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we see over and over is that this society would like to imagine our epidemic of violence is by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;themâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some kind of marginal category: terrorist, mentally ill, nonwhite. But when it comes to mass killings, mostly itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an epidemic of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;usâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D;mainstream men, mostly white, often young, usually miserable.â&#x20AC;? Another thing about the right to bear arms â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which equals the right to sell guns â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is that it can tolerate no downside. For several decades now,

the congressional majority has been so closely allied with the NRA and the gun industry that it has managed to put a near total kibosh on scientific research into guns as a public health issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has â&#x20AC;&#x153;not touched firearm research since 1996 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when the NRA accused the agency of promoting gun control and Congress threatened to strip the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funding,â&#x20AC;? Todd C. Frankel wrote last year in the Washington Post. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The CDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-imposed ban dried up a powerful funding source and had a chilling effect felt far beyond the agency: Almost no one wanted to pay for gun violence studies, researchers say. Young academics were warned that joining the field was a good way to kill their careers.â&#x20AC;? This is the right to bear arms. You might call it the right to be afraid â&#x20AC;&#x201D; afraid of regulation, afraid of consequences. The enemy is everywhere. But there are other ways to live. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They expect a fight. I just talk to people,â&#x20AC;? Lee Goodman told me, referring to the way he handles the occasional hate call he gets. Goodman, of Peaceful Communities, has been leading protest demonstrations at gun shops and gun shows in the Chicago area for many years now. The large matter at stake here is a different way of looking at the world. Goodman emphasizes that his approach is non-confrontational. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At two of the gun shops, guys walked out with guns on their hipsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; over to where the protesters were standing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had to be prepared to face down peaceful protesters with guns on their hips. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Do you really need it? Do you really think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to kill us?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I asked. His response: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Well, I have a right to have it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Goodman added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never belligerent. We try to show by example: You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be afraid of the world. Understanding replaces hate.â&#x20AC;? You might call it the right to bear courage. Robert Koehler, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a Chicago award-winning journalist and editor.

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We started thinking about it, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re easy to make, so I started getting up in the morning and baking dozens of cookies before I went to crossfit.â&#x20AC;? The cookies continued to be a hit, and now the Tacoma-based Paleo Pushers makes several varieties, including chocolava, vanilla protein and snickerdoodle with only the healthiest of ingredients. For example, the snickerdoodle is made with almond, honey, egg, vanilla, coconut, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. Paleo Pusher cookies are made with local ingredients whenever possible, like Bee Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honey, and the Ellises hand-grind their own almonds for almond butter. They are available at numerous Tacoma outlets, including Tacoma Fresh, CrossFit 138, CrossFit Decimus, Marleneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Natural Foods Market and Deli, and at the Vashon Island Thriftway, Newport Avenue Market (Bend, Ore.) and online at www.paleopushers.com. Paleo Pushers is a family owned and operated business, and this is an important component of the business. Tood and Jocelyn and been married for 15 years and have four children: Katelynn, 20; Quentin, 18; Rylan, 15; and Iaen, 13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am passionate in sharing a businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s functions with my family, especially my children, and those likewise in our extended family (nieces/nephews),â&#x20AC;? Todd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giving them an opportunity that I never had, playing with functional roles within an actual business, is pretty awesome to watch...to just let their interest guide them into learning something new.â&#x20AC;? As a new entrepreneur, Todd Ellis said he has learned many things along the way when it come to running a business, and he

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The council had a first reading of the plastic bag ban last week, during which Lonergan proposed his alternative to the ordinance. The city has been studying the idea of banning singleuse plastic bags since 2012, and a rising number of cities have already adopted some form of ban, most commonly modeled after Bellingham’s.

the Curves in Tacoma came up for sale in 2008, she decided to purchase it. This open house is designed for community members to come visit and see the brand new location 5401 6th Ave. and check out all that Curves has to offer you and how it may fit your fitness goals. Curves and its members are also very active in the Tacoma community, participating in food drives benefiting My Sister’s Pantry as well as the annual breast cancer walk in the fall. Members of Curves in Tacoma come from every walk of life, from business owners to judges to teachers to mothers to daughters and sisters at every fitness level. They take enormous pride in their members’ success, doing everything they can to help each other reach their fitness goals. Lynn states, “Many of my members have told me that Curves has saved their lives. The impact that Curves has had on so many of my members has been most rewarding and I love empowering women to get strong and be the best that

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The Sustainable Tacoma Commission began pondering a ban in 2012 as a way to reducing litter as well as cut down on garbage bound for landfills. The city has a goal of diverting 70 percent of the city’s waste by 2028, including singleuse bags, bottles and other non-recycled products. Tacoma residents reportedly use some 70 million to 100 million plastic bags each year that weigh in at 534 tons, said Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability Assistant Division Manager James Pavey. “We generate a lot of waste that goes to the landfill,” he said. The proposed ordinance differs from the “Bellingham Model” by charging for both disposable and reuse bags because retailers in other cities have skirted bans by opting for thicker bags under the label of being reusable. Lonergan’s alternative proposal differs from the proposed ordinance in two ways. His idea would avoid

a ban on plastic bags by charging for all bags and have the money go to the city rather than the retailers. The money would be used to fund waste-reduction programs. “This, in my opinion, will have a more meaningful impact,” he said. “If the belief is that if we charge a fee, we change behavior, so we should go with that.” The trouble he has with the proposal is that it generates revenue from the sale of paper and reusable bags while banning only specific plastic bags and doesn’t send that revenue to support the ban or other environmental programs. Both plans would exemption low-income people who receive state assistance. An online poll on the issue had 2,188 responses that had 55 percent of survey takers wanting some sort of ban. A survey of business owners had 84 responses that had 71 percent opposing a ban. There are 1,506 retailers in the city.

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PUYALLUP TRIBAL IMPACT Supporting the Economic Growth of Our Community

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Federal, regional, state and local leaders gathered with the Puyallup Tribal Council last spring to officially cut the ribbon on the Tribe’s new state-of-the-art Salish Cancer Center (SCC). Joining in on the event were (back row from left): Fife Mayor Tim Curtis; former Congressman Norm Dicks and Puyallup Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Larry LaPointe; (front row from left) Puyallup Tribal Council Members Marguerite Edwards and Sylvia Miller; Puyallup Vice-Chairwoman Roleen Hargrove; Senator Maria Cantwell; Puyallup Chairman Bill Sterud; Gov. Jay Inslee; Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen; Congressman Denny Heck; and Puyallup Tribal Council Members David Bean and Tim Reynon.

The most urban of Native American tribes, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians continues to be a critical component of the South Sound economy. As Pierce County’s sixth largest employer, a donor to a broad range of charitable organizations, and a major funder of housing, roads, education and environmental projects, the Puyallup Tribe stands as a model for taking care of not only its own membership, but sharing its wealth

among the broader community as well. The Puyallup Tribe is one of the largest employers in Pierce County. With a payroll of more than 3,100 people that work in the Tribe’s businesses, government, economic development corporation, school, and health and housing authorities – approximately 70 percent of whom are non-Native – employees enjoy competitive wages and benefits.

In 2015 the Tribe spent over $491 million. This spending supports communities by providing good wages and generous benefits to individuals, and through purchases of goods and services from local suppliers, vendors, contractors, construction companies and more. From sponsoring local charities, non-profit organizations, social welfare projects and events that may otherwise

suffer or cease to exist, to protecting the environment, funding crime prevention, city improvement projects and healthcare, the Tribe maintains its commitment to honoring its destiny as “the generous people,” the meaning of the Tribe’s very name “Puyallup.” In the following pages, you’ll read more about what a valuable community partner the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is to the region and the state.

TRIBE HONORS ALL VETERANS WITH MEMORIAL WALL Under a beautiful sunny sky on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2015, the Puyallup Tribe held the formal dedication ceremony for its new Veterans Memorial Wall. Gathering outside of Takopid Health Center with men and women in dress uniforms representing many branches of military service, tribal members mixed with friends and family, visitors and honored guests for this important occasion. A number of honored guests were present for the dedication, including U.S. Senator Patty Murray; U.S. Representative Denny Heck; Jim Baumgart, policy advisor on behalf of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee; and Steven J. Gill, tribal liaison and administrator for the Veterans Services Division of the Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs. “Every time I come here I always see something new and exciting happening in your community,” Murray said. “Many people may not realize that nationwide, Native Americans have one of the highest representations in the military, so the memorial is well deserved to say the least and it’s wonderful to see one that so beautifully reflects the Tribe’s connection to our natural environment.” The memorial features benches to sit on, new landscaping to admire including young evergreen trees and eight bronze medallions, 36-inches in diameter and representing the eight branches of service: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, National Guard and Air National Guard. Six flag poles line the outer rim of the memorial to fly the American flag, Puyallup Tribe of Indians flag, Canadian flag, Washington State flag, Tribal

Six flags were raised for the first time on the day of the dedication ceremony.

Veterans flag and the POW/MIA flag. Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud gave the opening remarks before inviting the rest of the Tribal Council up to the podium. “Today, here, we have a place of peace – a place to think of our veterans in a good way, a place of honor for a special group of men and women, a place to give special recognition for without our veterans and their sacrifices, what would our world be?“ he said. “I’m honored and humbled to be a part of this Veterans Day celebration and the dedication of this amazing Veterans Memorial Wall.”

Puyallup Vice-Chairwoman Roleen Hargrove described the memorial as “a sacred circle filled with a lot of blood, sweat and tears that was constructed with love, with gratitude and most of all with honor.” “When you come, we invite you – our veterans invite you – to come within this circle and pray, recognize and most of all honor all of our veterans, all of our ancestors, for the fight that they have gone through to get us to where we are today,” she said. “Please, whenever you come don’t just pass by – enter and remember those that fight for our freedom, Native and non-Native alike.”

STEWARDS OF THE LAND AND WATERS Puyallup Tribe dedicates resources to protecting steelhead Caring for the environment and all living creatures has always been a way of life for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Going back untold centuries before the first settlers arrived and up to the present day, the Tribe has never faltered in being caretakers of the natural world, and this is shown admirably in the Tribe’s efforts to protect our waterways and the varieties of fish that live there. Most recently, one of the Tribe’s two fisheries has taken proactive measures to save a disappearing run of wild steelhead by installing an acclimation pond on the White River, one of six acclimation ponds installed and operated by the Tribe’s Fisheries Department. With wild steelhead stocks thorughouth the Northwest showing less than stellar survival, this new and different approach will hopefully improve return rates of wild steelhead. The acclimation pond was added in 2016 and is the only one dedicated to bringing steelhead out of the hatchery and into the wild in order to boost their numbers and bring more adults back. “Twenty years ago, we had strong numbers with upward of 2,000 adults returning to the White River alone,” said the Tribe’s Resource Protection Manager Russ Ladley, “and now their numbers have averaged around 300 over

When filled with water, this acclimation pond can hold between 25,000 and 50,000 juvenile steelhead and should produce between 200-300 adults.

the past decade. That’s when we decided we’ve got to do something.” One of the proven methods of improving survival is to take fish away from a totally artificial environment and put them in a more natural environment during the early

imprinting stage of their rearing. This is what an acclimation pond achieves, and in this case the new acclimation pond moves juvenile steelhead up to the headwaters in a more natural water temperature regime. This removes the young fish from the water provided from ground water wells at the hatchery and places them in a “real world environment,” as fish behavior is greatly influenced by water temperature. “In this case, we typically move the fish in January or February and rear them in those ponds for about four to five months and then cut them loose,” Ladley said. “They’re allowed to volitionally move out so you basically open up a screen where they can move out into the creeks which then go to the mainstem White River and then into the Puyallup on their way to Commencemnt Bay.” The pond can hold between 25,000 and 50,000 juvenile steelhead and should produce between 200-300 adults back to this operation. It will take three years to determine returning numbers. As Ladley explained it, “You get the water’s natural chemistry going to the fish, the fish imprint on that as their home and two to three years from now will hopefully head back there to spawn.”

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

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book exhibitors and attendees with business owners in mind,â&#x20AC;? Norton said. With so many changes to the laws surrounding the industry, Norton believes the show is needed to keep business owners up to date and grant understanding of future policy changes. Norton believes that while consumer shows are vital and important, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to get

into that mindset after deep business talk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is so much change in the industry, policy change, things of that nature. We have things like a NCIA (National Cannabis Industry Association) policy panel, and they have a huge presence in our show as exhibitors. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult to have legal and policy discussions and be in that frame of

mind and switch right into consumer based questions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like one is better than the other at all; there is a huge need for consumer based shows and education to the public, but my niche is business-to-business shows, and this is needed as well,â&#x20AC;? Norton said. This is Nortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural event, and he is very happy it landed in Tacoma. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tacoma was recommended by industry leaders in Washington state and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m delighted that they sent me to Tacoma. The City

of Tacoma wants cannabis tourism and have been very supportive, so in return we plan to do this every year in Tacoma and keep it right there. We really like Tacoma. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a good move for us,â&#x20AC;? Norton said. The expo will feature more than 35 speakers from various sectors of the cannabis business, including: Eric Brandstad, the leading greenhouse and growing efficiency expert in the legal cannabis industry. Brandstad has been invited to speak at many events, including The CWBExpo, The Emerald Cup, Santa Cruz Cup, The Golden Tarp Awards, The Cali Dep Fest, Humboldt High Grade Gala, CannaCon, and the NCIA Cultivation Management Symposium. Ed Rosenthal, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading expert on the cultivation of marijuana. In his more than 40 years as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;guru of ganja,â&#x20AC;? he has written or edited more than a dozen books about marijuana cultivation and social policy that cumulatively have sold over two million copies. His â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask Edâ&#x20AC;? marijuana advice

column ran in High Times for several decades and still appears internationally. One of his books on marijuana cultivation is the only book of its type to be reviewed by The New York Times. Chris Beals, president and general counsel for Weedmaps and its affiliated companies. Weedmaps is the largest and oldest technology company in the cannabis sector with key verticals including the dispensary, doctor and deal information site Weedmaps.com and the media sites marijuana.com, WeedmapsTV and cannabis.com. In this role, Beals works in close collaboration with the CEO to guide strategic policy and business decisions to help the company continue its rapid growth while navigating the constantly evolving regulatory environment. Prior to joining Weedmaps, he served as senior vice president with a New York-based investment fund and previously worked as an M&A and technology transactions associate with the law firms Covington & Burling and Davis Polk. Beals received his law degree

cum laude and Order of the Coif from the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 2002 from the University of Pennsylvania with a BSE in Systems Engineering and BA in Economics. Charlo Greene, a broadcast journalist and media expert turned activist and businesswoman who has emerged as a leading voice in the ongoing conversation about legalization, as well as diversity, in the cannabis community. Charlo successfully led the charge in Alaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 effort to legalize recreational marijuana, securing Alaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place as the third state in the nation (and first Republican-led state) to legalize usage for adults. Through her newly launched socially conscious organization Go GREENE, Charlo is joining forces with nationwide grassroots activism campaigns that seek to change the way we think about cannabis. Tickets are nearly sold out and go for $149 for twoday admission and $99 for one day. For more information on the event, visit www. imperiousexpo.com.

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1988, Flannigan was instrumental in bringing police, business owners and every day citizens together to create â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Safe Streets,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to fight crime and gang violence. The program was later hailed by President Bill Clinton as the best community mobilization program in the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took a situation that seemed hopeless and brought hope to it,â&#x20AC;? Flannigan said. Once in the legislature, the lifetime Democrat fought for the Murray Morgan Bridge restoration, the University of Washington Tacoma, the Chinese Reconciliation project and the McCarver Park renovation. None of that seemed likely in 1964, when the University of Puget Sound took a long look at junior Flannigan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and suspended him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started an underground newspaper, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Brail,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and we opposed the war in Vietnam, discussed civil rights issues,â&#x20AC;? Flannigan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d kind of stopped going

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job growth, discouraged businesses from coming to Tacoma and ultimately hurt small business owners who depend on a competitive local economy,â&#x20AC;? said Tom Pierson, President and CEO of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber in a statement about the decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is good news for the future economic health of Tacoma.â&#x20AC;? He then called for talks between business and environmentalists to discussion a communitywide balance between jobs, economic development and the use of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resources. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like everyone, the Chamber wants to protect our water, while encouraging safe and environmentally sound economic

to classes, and President Franklin Thompson brought me in, talked to me and suspended me. About 25 years later, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m emceeing a night in his honor, and I mentioned my suspension. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the back of the room, Dr. Thompson yells out, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do it again today!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Flannigan still laughs at the story. The suspension changed his life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 1960, I tried to talk a friend into going to Mississippi with me to help register black voters, but he thought I was crazy and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the courage to go alone,â&#x20AC;? Flannigan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was suspended in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;64, I took a bus to Ohio for a week of training to join the Freedom Riders in Mississippi.â&#x20AC;? During that week, three Freedom Riders were murdered near Philadelphia, Miss. in an ambush set up by a county deputy sheriff who was also a Ku Klux Klan member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were all young and that news scared the hell out of us,â&#x20AC;? Flannigan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But of all of us in training, all but one still went to Mississippi the next week.â&#x20AC;? There, Flannigan was named communications manager for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee with civil rights Pierce County has a diverse employment base and that everyone in can succeed. Quality of life starts with a job.â&#x20AC;? Neither statement, however, announced any dates or timelines of when discussions would start. The Port of Tacoma and the Tacoma City Council held a joint study session earlier in the week and announced that they would form a working group that would discuss topics of economic development plans on the tideflats. But those talks would largely occur behind closed doors, rather than at public forums, so council members and commissioners could talk more candidly. Backers of the initiatives that were blocked by the legal decision arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waiting for those conversations to start, however. The selfproclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x153;water warriorsâ&#x20AC;? now plan to mount a statewide campaign to

development,â&#x20AC;? Pierson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chamber has been, and will continue to be, a strong partner in communityoriented approaches to protecting our environment and believe it can be done jointly with promoting the economic vitality of the city and county. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come together as a region to find solutions that create jobs, improve our local economy, and protect the environment in which we live.â&#x20AC;? EDB President Bruce Kendall echoed that theme in that groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statement regarding the decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This decision ensures that our community can continue to have a constructive conversation about attracting businesses and family wage jobs,â&#x20AC;? Kendall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pierce County businesses take environmental issues seriously, and so does the EDB,â&#x20AC;? Kendall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must work together to ensure

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activist Stokely Carmichael his boss. The son of a Norwegian mother and Irish father, Flannigan was a white kid from Tacoma who returned home in 1965 a changed man. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was comfortable with people of any color, any race, any belief,â&#x20AC;? Flannigan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found I could talk to everyone, on all sides of an issue. I even found myself becoming a confidante to people on each side.â&#x20AC;? Now all he had to do was find a job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I got married in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;65, I was making $1.98 an hour as a janitor,â&#x20AC;? Flannigan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was OK. In Mississippi, I saw families who lived on $300 a year.â&#x20AC;? A friend suggested he apply at the Hilltop Housing and Relocation office, and Flannigan was hired as assistant director with a staff of nine. His job was to find housing for low-income families. As it turned out, he was so good at it that a year later, Gov. Dan Evans created a program to bring minorities into the State Department of Public Welfare â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and hired Flannigan to run it. The effort was so successful that he was asked to teach at Western Washingchange state law so a public vote would be required for plans for high-water-use projects. The initiatives started when Northwest Innovation Works planned to build a natural gas-to-methanol plant on the tideflats that would have used up to 14 million gallons of water a day. Those plans were later pulled earlier this year, when the company cited an uncertain regulatory environment in the wake of rising protests by environmentalists and frustration from elected

ton University in social sciences, which was awkward because Flannigan had never graduated from UPS. Alone after Ilsa died, Flannigan found himself reconnecting a year later with Jayasri Ghosh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hired her like 30 years before, to be executive director of a gifted children program,â&#x20AC;? Flannigan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She married, and Ilsa and I would see her and her husband at social events. We were all friendly.â&#x20AC;? Ghosh became a widow 13 years ago, and Flannigan was a widower for six years when the two married. The most difficult aspect of their new life? Jayasri lives and works in Seattle. Flannigan sold his home of 38 years last month, packed it up and moved north. Not without thought. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This town treated me so well. I had so many relationships, so many friendships here. This was home for me emotionally, intellectually. It embraced me,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'll always come back to Tacoma for my friends here.â&#x20AC;? How often? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two or three times a week,â&#x20AC;? Flannigan said, and winked.

officials about delays and lack of information regarding the plant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The court ruling was a blow, but we are not discouraged,â&#x20AC;? Save Tacoma Water organizers Donna Walters and Sherry Bockwinkel stated in a release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We listened and we learned. We learned that doing a city initiative is dead. â&#x20AC;Ś We learned that saving Tacoma water will take a statewide effort. We learned that we need state constitutional change to protect our right of local, community self-

government, so when laws are voted in by the people, they will be protected from corporate challenge. We learned that we need a state law that protects initiatives from pre-election challenges.â&#x20AC;? Their efforts wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be completely statewide, since members are also targeting Port of Tacoma and City Council positions that will be up for election in 2017, namely Mayor Strickland, who is term limited from running for relection, and Port chairwoman Connie Bacon.

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PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

TITLE RUN. (top) Sounders U23 midfielder

Troy Peterson fights for the ball. (middle) Midfielder Jakob Granlund is held up on a breakaway. (bottom) Forward Guillermo Delgado has come up big for the Sounders U23 all season, and will need to keep up the pressure to drive the club toward another deep, post-season run.

SOUNDERS U23 TITLE HOPES STILL ROLLING By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

LEADERS. (top) Left fielder Norichika Aoki slides into second base. Aoki has made the most of his move down

from the Mariners and is batting .407 with Tacoma. (mid-left) Pitcher Cody Martin picked up his seventh win of the season on July 1 over the Las Vegas 51s, throwing seven shutout innings. (mid-right) Center fielder Guillermo Heredia shows his speed. (bottom-left) first baseman D.J. Peterson hauls in a pop out. (bottom-right) Catcher Rob Brantly shows off his home run form. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

ith the midpoint of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League now over a dozen games in the rear-view mirror, it’s become clear that the Tacoma Rainiers are not only contenders for the PCL pennant, but they are also in a position to pull off a rarity in any sport with such a long schedule. Since the first game of the season on April 7, the Rainiers have sat atop the standings of the PCL Pacific Northern Division. Including an oddball 2-2 tie against New Orleans on May 30 that doesn’t appear in the standings, the Rainiers have now held the division lead for 85 straight games and hold a record of 47-37, with a 3.5 game lead over the second place Reno Aces (44-41). Baseball fans are having a pretty good summer so far with the first-place Rainiers, as well as a new-look, exciting team up the freeway in the Seattle Mariners (43-41). As we have pointed out before, the Mariner farm system was said to be in disarray and barren, according to several baseball pundits around the country. Keep that in mind when looking at Seattle’s Double-A team in Jackson, TN. The Generals finished the first-half of the Southern League North Division with an impressive 46-24 record and walked away with the first-half crown with a 10-game lead over the secondplace Chattanooga Lookouts. With the title, the Generals already qualify for the Double-A playoffs at the end of the regular season.

Despite several players being transferred up to the Rainiers, and even all the way up to the Mariners, the Generals have been taking care of business in a manner that must be leaving many baseball “experts” scratching their heads and wondering what the heck is going on around here. Between the Mariners, Rainiers and the Generals, their combined record is currently 142-108. Plain and simple, these teams and the Mariners organization are delivering a winning product on the baseball diamond. That’s what’s going on around here. Some new faces have recently arrived in Tacoma, and they are already raising more than a few eyebrows. Fresh from Jackson, the Rainiers have added two everyday players in center fielder Guillermo Heredia and first basemen D.J. Peterson. Heredia comes to the Mariners organization from Matanzas, Cuba and had a successful first-half with Jackson, batting .293 with a .405 on-base percentage. Since joining the Rainiers, Heredia hasn’t missed a beat. In 11 appearances, Heredia is batting .326 and has scored 10 runs. Peterson’s arrival in Tacoma has been more of a cannonball than simply a splash in the pool. Seattle selected Peterson with the 12th pick of the 2013 MLB draft after Peterson was named an All-American for the second straight year at the University of New Mexico. When the Mariners made the selection, there was much fanfare and excitement about the pick. Meanwhile, Peterson began working his way up and through the Mariners’ farm system with solid, if not incredible, numbers. Entering the new season, Peterson

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There is no better place to be for a sports fan as the season winds down, than seeing your team sitting upon the standings. Throw in a final, regular season home match against the only other team competing for the league title and you’ve got yourself a recipe for delight. This is the kind setup that most fans would die for, and yet very few ever even find themselves in this prime territory. The team sitting atop the standings is the Sounders U23. The club, owned by Lincoln High School alum Lane Smith finds themselves in control of their own championship destiny, with just two games remaining in the Premier Developmental League (PDL) regular season. Being in control doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy though, as the Sounders U23 will face a second-place Calgary club that had already been leading the PDL Northwest Division for much of the season. Had the Sounders U23 (8-4-0, with 24 standing points) continued their hot play recently, they would find themselves with a little wriggle room, as to what they must do to lock down the division title. A recent loss will force the club to win at least one of the remaining two matches against Calgary Foothills FC (6-2-3, with 21 standing points), and tie in the other to remove any chance of Calgary, who has three games remaining, sneaking past them for the crown. After a four-game winning streak, the Sounders U23 finally stumbled on the road Wednesday, June 29 in Bremerton against their fierce rival; the Kitsap Pumas. Following a stalemate for the first 84 minutes, the Pumas struck for a lone goal that held through to the final whistle. Following the loss, the Sounders U23 would then travel to Victoria to face a tough Highlanders FC club that was still very much in the mix for a playoff berth. The match at the University

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SPORTSWATCH

SOUNDERS WOMEN LOOK TO CLINCH WPSL NORTHWEST DIVISION TITLE

As the Sounders Women return from a short break in the 2016 Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) season, the playoff run is getting closer by the minute. At 7-0-0, the Sounders Women are in the driver’s seat to head into the postseason. The Sounders Women took down OSA ON June 28 by the score of 4-1, with all goals coming in the first half of play. Karli White was on a tear early this season for the Sounders Women with six goals and two assists. Just as White has cooled, Natalia Kuikka has gotten hot, hammering home six goals of her own and asserting her presence for the Sounders Women. Cassie Miller has been strong in goal and the minutes have been spread around with some lopsided games so far this season for the entire roster put together by head coach Kim Calkins. As the playoffs near, the Sounders Women will look to secure the playoff spot from the WPSL Northwest Division and test their metal against teams from up and down the west coast and across the country. Stay tuned for announcements as we progress and check out the women in rave green as they take on OSA on Saturday, July 10 at French Field in Kent. First kick is set for 7:45 p.m. A Sounders Women victory in the game will clinch the Northwest Division title. For information about Sounders Women, please go to www.sounderswomen.com. The Sounders U23 and Sounders Women teams are owned and operated by owners Lane Smith, Cliff McElroy, and Mike Jennings. The Sounders U23 play in the Northwest Division of the Premier Development League (PDL) and the Sounders Women play in theWPSL. Featuring current college age amateur players with former international and professional stars, both the PDL and the WPSL provide elite amateurs the opportunity to compete while maintaining their eligibility as college student-athletes. Both the PDL and the WPSL are recognized throughout the world for providing superior competition for players, while offering affordable family entertainment for fans throughout North America.

TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED

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. Line Judges are also needed for local high school matches. A comprehensive training program scheduled for August 18, 23, 25 and 31 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 10th so please contact us immediately. For additional information on becoming a volleyball official, please visit our website at www.tpcvob.com and contact Marc Blau at (252) 677-2872 or mhblau@comcast. net.

PLU ALUM MAKING HIS MARK ON THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL WORLD

PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their communities, and for the earth. Kirk Talley, '83 has made a career that follows the PLU mission statement through the game of football. Talley has become a successful coach at the University of Northwestern, whose impact has reached global proportions. Talley's journey started at Pacific Lutheran University where he played football under Frosty Westering. Talley was a member of the 1981 team that went 9-1, and finished first in conference. Frosty affected his players off the field in a way that was bigger than wins and losses. "Only my wife and parents had more of an impact," said Talley. "He (Frosty) encouraged me to live the way I do, by making each day a great day. His coaching philosophy impacted how I coach football and life to college age men. I wouldn't have met my wife if not for him, nor would I have attended PLU." Talley has experienced loads of success in his 16 seasons as head coach at Northwestern University, accumulating a 103-50 all-time record. Talley's teams have competed in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Victory Bowl in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2011 and most recently in 2015. Talley takes the things he learned from Frosty, and applies them in his own coaching philosophy. "I learned to make it a great day," added Talley. "I learned to focus on giving encouragement when the chips are down. I learned speaking life into people was a way to bless them. I learned that coaching the heart was the most important aspect of coaching, whether to impact people or to get a team to give its best shot." Talley's impact has reached global proportions. He serves as a coach on the United States team that competes at the World University Games. American Football was adopted to the games in 2013. Two tournaments have taken place since then; the first took place in Sweden, and this past June, the tournament was held in Monterrey, Mexico. "Our coaching staff and players were put together by Athletes in Action," said Talley. "I learned that we could bring 45 men together in five days and have them become

a competitive team. I also learned that young men can adapt well when they are challenged mentally, physically and spiritually." China, Japan, Guatemala and Mexico were all represented in the World University Games American Football Tournament. The United States went 2-1, finishing second to host country Mexico. The next championships will be held in Harbin, China in 2018. "Our goals were to live out our faith and be great ambassadors of the game of American football," Talley said. "I believe we met both goals." Kirk Talley has made a career that follows the PLU mission statement through the game of football. He took what he learned as a Lute, and uses it to serve and lead, not only in his community, but also for the earth. – By Christian Bond, Pacific Lutheran Sports.

PLU SOFTBALL ALUM LOOKING TO GIVE BACK IN TACOMA CLASSROOMS

Kelli Crawford, class of 2016 softball player and School of Education student is set to do great things for Tacoma Public Schools. She will begin teaching at Fern Hill Elementary School in the Learning Resource Center this fall with an opportunity to work with kindergarten through fifth grade students who have learning disabilities. Crawford said she has always wanted to be a teacher. During her senior year of high school, she worked with a special needs student through a program called "Lunch Buddies" at Franklin Pierce High School. Lunch Buddies is all about inclusion, bringing special needs students and general education students together. "We developed a friendship that is irreplaceable to this day," said Crawford. "She ignited my passion for teaching those with disabilities." The Tacoma native played softball all four years of her college career, in positions from pitcher to designated hitter. Even though she is ready to be a teacher and start her career, she has no plans to stop playing the sport that she loves. "There was not a more supportive, caring, enthusiastic, loving, and fun group of girls," added Crawford. "The highlight of my softball career has to be building lifelong friendships with my teammates. There is no way I could give it up all together." Crawford's softball career and her student career have given her multiple lessons that will help her in the near future as a Learning Resource Center teacher. She knows that every day is a new day when you are teaching special education. "Students need to know and understand that everyone has a rough day and some have more rough days than others, but I am here to support you and show you that I care about you every time you step into my classroom," Crawford said. She also is prepared to manage her time wisely in the classroom. Crawford was told her senior year that she would be unable to student teach, play softball and graduate on time. But with dedication and support from the staff at PLU, she was able to do all three. "I have put so many hours and have so much love for this game that I couldn't fathom not playing my last year." Crawford credits her parents for the support throughout the stressful college years. She graduated with a dual degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. "My biggest supporters are definitely my parents," Crawford said. "They have always been there to support me athletically and academically." Kelli Crawford will be ready to teach in the fall. She has been preparing all summer by collecting items including 300 books for her own personal classroom library where her students will be allowed to check out them out for their personal use. In addition, she will have an incredible support system to help her during her first year teaching in the Learning Resource Center at Fern Hill Elementary School. "I cannot wait to meet the wonderful children I will have the opportunity to work with and to begin building positive relationships with them," Crawford said. - Kelsey Littleton, Pacific Lutheran Sports.

PUGET SOUND LOGGER HOOPS TRIO SET TO REPRESENT TEAM USA

The Puget Sound women's basketball program is sharing its talents abroad once more. Alexis Noren, Samone Jackson, and Logger head coach Loree Payne will represent Puget Sound on the USA D-3 Women's Basketball Team in Brazil starting on July 19. Noren, an incoming senior, will play with the U.S. team for the second consecutive year after she paired up with Emily Sheldon '16 last summer. Jackson will be a member of the U.S. backcourt, while Payne takes the helm of the squad. Noren was an AllNorthwest Conference First Team honoree following the 2015-16 season, and Jackson was named to the All-NWC Second Team. Payne earned NWC Coach of the Year after leading the Loggers to the NWC Championship game for the second consecutive year. "We are very excited for our program to be represented once again this summer on the international stage," said Payne. "The USA Sports Tours & Events Director has put together an extremely competitive team that will no doubt make our country, our university, and our program proud." This marks the third-consecutive summer the Loggers have been represented on the USA D-3 Women's Basketball Team. Amanda Forshay '15 joined Team U.S.A in Brazil during the summer of 2014. "Samone and Alexis are both coming off of great years individually and it will be beneficial for both of them to help elevate their game to the next level," said Payne. "I am grateful and honored to be able to experience it with them." The Puget Sound women's basketball team has been well represented across international boarders in recent months. In May, Mikaela Limper joined Beyond Sports for the Fourth Annual Costa Rica Basketball Tour. Loggers' assistant coach Brandon Huntley recently concluded his trip as head coach of the U-16 U.S. girls' basketball team that competed in Germany, Austria, and Italy.

TACOMA’S HOT TICKETS JULY 9 - 31

SATURDAY, JULY 9 – FOOTBALL Cavaliers vs. Puyallup Nation Kings Chief Leschi Stadium – 6 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 14 – BASEBALL Colorado Springs vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 15 – BASEBALL Colorado Springs vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 15 – SOCCER Calgary vs. Sounders U23 Sunset Stadium, Sumner – 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 16 – FOOTBALL Cowlitz vs. Puget Sound Outlaws Orting HS – 6 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 16 – FOOTBALL Wenatchee vs. Pierce County Bengals Sunset Stadium, Sumner – 6 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 16 – FOOTBALL Snohomish vs. Puyallup Nation Kings Chief Leschi Stadium – 6 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 16 – BASEBALL Colorado Springs vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 17 – BASEBALL Colorado Springs vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 1:35 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 18 – BASEBALL Oklahoma City vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 19 – BASEBALL Oklahoma City vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 – BASEBALL Oklahoma City vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 21 – BASEBALL Oklahoma City vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 24 – SOCCER Men – Bellingham vs. South Sound FC Harry Lang Stadium – 4 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 26 – BASEBALL El Paso vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 – BASEBALL El Paso vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 28 – BASEBALL El Paso vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 29 – BASEBALL El Paso vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 30 – BASEBALL Albany vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 31 – BASEBALL Albany vs. Tacoma Rainiers Cheney Stadium – 7:05 p.m.

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PHOTOS BY ROCKY ROSS

NEW LOOK. (left) It seems as though every season begins with significant question marks for Bellarmine Prep, and then they find themselves in the state play-

offs by season's end. Quarterback Christian Moore and the Lions will begin a new journey this fall in the 4A SPSL. (center) It's going to be a fresh start for Foss' Mauricio Hagans and the Falcons as they move to the 2A SPSL. (right) Lincoln quarterback Willie Hamilton kept the Abes rolling after starting quarterback Joey Sinclair went down with a broken collarbone. The high-flying Abes will now have to deal with some new foes in the Pierce County League, including the powerhouse Lakes Lancers. By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

While we’re still in the middle of summer, a quick glance at the calendar is all it takes to get local football fans blood pumping. In less than two months, Tacoma’s high school football players will again lace-up the cleats, don the pads and helmets and take to the gridiron for yet another season. Every new season brings with it several question marks for each team; however, the question marks tend to go on and on when long-standing leagues disappear and new

ones take their place. Tacoma has long been the home of Narrows League athletics, with all of the city teams either playing in the 3A or 4A version. Of course, prior to the addition of the 4A classification to the Washington school system, all six of the city’s schools faced each other in league play for decades. Following the recent reclassification session by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), the landscape of Tacoma football will be looking more different than ever.

Firstly, the 3A and 4A Narrows Leagues are no more. They have been put up on the shelf, never to return again; unless another round of WIAA reclassifications turns things upside down again sometime down the road. From the ashes of the 3A Narrows, a familiar name will be returning to the Tacoma area. For decades, the Pierce County League was home to some of the strongest 2A athletic programs in the state. The advent of the 4A classification spelled doom for the Pierce County League and one of the state’s most

historical leagues was suddenly no more. When teams take to the football fields in early September, the Pierce County League will have found new life again, as the 3A league for the Tacoma area. Following the WIAA reclassification, Stadium High School moved down to 3A where they will regularly face their crosstown rivals again. Lincoln, Mt. Tahoma and Wilson will be joined by some exciting schools that should make the new Pierce County League much more local to Tacoma than the previous 3A Narrows. The additions

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t Rainiers was considered to be the tenth top prospect in the Mariners organization by Baseball America. After 73 games with Jackson this season, Peterson was batting .271 with 11 home runs, 21 doubles, 43 runs batted in, and a slugging percentage of .466. Since joining Tacoma on Thursday, June 30, Peterson has hit safely in all six of his starts, but that’s just getting started on his numbers. In those six games, Peterson has compiled a .417 batting average, with three home runs, a double, a triple, 12 runs batted in and he has drawn three walks. For the sabermetric stat mavens out there, Peterson currently owns a whopping 1.398 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage).

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If those statistics don’t do something for you, then you’re not awake. Triple-A All-Star game rosters have been announced and the Rainiers landed two players for the big game on July 13 in Charlotte, N.C. Outfielder Stefen Romero and relief pitcher Blake Parker will be representing Tacoma. Romero is in the midst of another exceptional year with the Rainiers, currently batting .338 with 10 home runs, 18 doubles, three triples, 20 walks and 51 runs batted in. Romero’s .962 OPS is also very impressive. Parker has been steady as a rock on the mound for Tacoma. Through 28 appearances and 30.1 innings of work, the right-hander owns a 1-1 record, with a 2.08 earned

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run average and 14 saves in 14 opportunities. Parker has struck out 42 batters, while giving up just seven walks on the season. The July 13 Triple-A All-Star Game will air on the MLB Network live at 4 p.m. Pacific. Catcher Rob Brantly has returned from a short maternity leave. The Brantlys welcomed a new daughter, Layla, into the world. Upon his return, Brantly went on to hit a home run in each of his first two games with the team. It sounds like a fairytale story, but it actually happened. The Rainiers will be on the road until the AllStar break and will start an eight-game home stand with four games against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox starting on Thursday, July 14, followed by four games against the Oklahoma City Dodgers starting on Mon-

day, July 18. Tacoma is still offering an incredible ticket package for the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game to be held

at Cheney Stadium. For $125, fans receive a ticket to the Home Run Derby, the All-Star Game, as well as tickets to five games this

season. Visit the Cheney Stadium box office for more details, or visit tacomarainiers.com.

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of Victoria on Sunday, July 3 was a heated affair with both defenses dropping the hammer on offensive players getting close to either goal. With five minutes remaining in the first half, defender Tom Teupen took a feed from Andrew Wheeler-Ominu as he flashed up the center of the field and hammered home would hold end up being the 1-0 game winner for the Sounders U23. Up next for the Sounders U23 is another trip to Canada, as they travel to play Calgary on Sunday, July 10. Calgary will then head south to play on the Sounder U23 turf at Sunset Stadium in Sumner on Friday, July 15. First kick is set for 7:30 p.m. Two days later, Calgary will conclude their regular season with a road trip up to PDL NORTHWEST DIVISION TEAM

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PRIDE EVENTS BRING VISIBILITY TO TACOMA’S LGBT POPULATION By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

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TACOMA PRIDE. Members of Tacoma's LGBT com-

munities and allies celebrated unity last year at Out in the Park in 2015. The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at its new location on Pacific Avenue, between South Seventh and Ninth streets.

ocal lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered residents and their allies will come together over the next few days to celebrate Tacoma Pride, with related events being held at Broadway Center, the Grand Cinema, Immanuel Presbyterian Church and other locations today through July 16. But between moments of revelry, there are dismal realities to be addressed this year, most notably the senseless slaughter of 49 people a month ago in Orlando. The details are well known at this point: A deranged gunman entered that city’s Pulse nightclub, looking for victims during a popular LGBT Latin night. Some witnesses recognized the shooter as a club regular, suggesting he himself was gay and unable to reconcile his own sexual identity with his religious beliefs. The victims will be acknowledged on Saturday, July 9, during Tacoma Pride’s signature block party, Out in the Park, which will move to a two-block stretch of Pacific Avenue this year, between South Seventh and South Ninth streets. Organizers will also address initiatives that have cropped up across the country restricting transgender access to bathrooms not designated for their gender at birth. The most extensively covered were passed in North Carolina and Mississippi, but Washington could have its own if backers of Initiative 1515 reach 246,000 signatures today, enough to get their measure on the ballot in November. Washington Safe Access for Everyone Alliance and Washington Won’t Discriminate will be on site at Out in the Park, arguing that I-1515 weakens Washington's nondiscrimination protections. “We're in a time of sadness, and being together is a balm for that,” said Michelle Douglas, executive director of Tacoma's Rainbow Center, the LGBT resource center that spearheads Tacoma Pride each year. “It isn't that grief is suspended,” Douglas said, “but there is a strength in moving forward, and we're taking action as a community. This year, with the attack on our anti-discrimination law that we're seeing, there is no better time to be visible; and it is our visibility that moves hearts and minds. It is easier to deny people rights when they think of them as ‘other,’ but we're not other. We are your friends and your neighbors and your co-workers.” Seattle singer-songwriter Camille Bloom echoed those sentiments. “In the wake of Orlando, it's important to come out and celebrate and support people in the LGBTQ community,” said Bloom, who will perform at Out in the Park for a second year in a row. “I consider myself an artist first, but I am a queer artist,” she said. “I'm not afraid to come out and celebrate. I came from Spokane originally where it was a lot scarier to come out, and luckily we live in a different time now and also in bigger cities where it's safer. But there are a lot of towns

where it's still terrifying to come out. So I think we can lead the way as an example of a community that supports all people.” Of course, politics will only be a small part of this and next week's festivities. Tacoma Pride's lineup this year includes live music, drag performances, theater, storytelling, skate parties and more. Here is a list of affiliated events with further details available online at www.tacomapride.org. KICK OFF, FLAG RAISING AND PRIDE AWARDS 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, Pantages Theatre, 901 Broadway

Festivities will kick off with the raising of the Pride Flag and a few words from Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, followed by the 10th annual Tacoma Pride Awards, which recognize local institutions and individuals that have been supportive of the LGBT community. This year’s recipients include Immanuel Presbyterian Church; Pierce County AIDS Foundation Deputy Director Lori Bundrock; My Purple Umbrella founder Lisa Keating and youth recipient Kaleb Rowley. BROADWAY CENTER PRESENTS TODRICK HALL 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, Pantages Theatre, 901 Broadway

Todrick Hall has a lot of slashes on his business card: Broadway actor, MTV star, “American Idol” finalist, viral video sensation. And he's in Tacoma putting his spin on L. Frank Baum's classic, “The Wonderful World of Oz,” complete with 20 original songs. Tickets are still available online at www.broadwaycenter.org, with prices ranging from $19 to $100. TACOMA PRE-PRIDE DANCE PARTY 8 p.m. Friday, July 8, Malarkey’s Pool & Brew, 455 Tacoma Ave., S.

Join hostess Roxy Renee Ross and AB Pure Entertainment for a night of music, pantomime and drag performance. There will be a cover charge of $10 to $12. QUEER BLACK ALLIANCE OF SOUTH SOUND PRESENTS “SEEN IN GREEN” AFTER PARTY 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, Rollin’ 253 Skate & Community Center, 2101 Mildred St. W., Fircrest

Join the Queer Black Alliance of South Sound – Q BASS for short – for a fun-filled night of skating, food and libation. The event is open to all ages, and admission is $13 to $15. DESTINY CITY QUEER FEM CON Noon Saturday, July 9, Destiny City Comics, 218 St. Helens Ave.

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THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE ART ON THE AVE Tacoma’s biggest block party, Art on the Ave, will take over Sixth Avenue between Slate and Alder streets on Sunday, July 10. This year’s lineup includes Vicci Martinez, Mirrorgloss, Ben Union, Stay Grounded, Mechanism, Deathbed Confessions, Jekesa Marimba Band,, Big Wheel Stunt Show, Positive Rising, Cody Raymond, Strangely Alright, Pig Snout, The Kings, Cannon and the Lion of Judah, Antihero, Ted Brown’s “Live it Out Loud,” Sotaria Gibson, the 204th Army Brass Band and Q. Dot (shown.) Festivities will go from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the event is free and open to all ages. Find stage schedules and other details in the handy pull-out tab that’s included in this issue.

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GRAND UPGRADE The Grand Cinema has upgraded its audio system, and they’re inviting the public to come hear the difference on Sunday, July 10. The free listening party and donor appreciation event will kick off at 10 a.m., and it will feature a demo reel that Film Festival Director Laura Marshall and Assistant Executive Director Wade Neal have put together to highlight the improved sound. There will also be free mimosas, doughnuts, coffee and popcorn for those who donated to the theater’s Audio Upgrade Campaign. Learn more at www.grandcinema.com.

THREE “RUNES REVEALED” A new exhibit, called “Runes Revealed,” will open at Pacific Lutheran University’s

Scandinavian Cultural Center on July 8. It will feature contemporary artwork by Nordic Bay Area artists that were inspired by the ancient Norse runes, a distinctive form of writing that developed before the Viking Age. Now comprising 30 professional artists, the group has presented many exhibitions during the past 20 years, showing their work in museums, galleries, educational institutions and corporate and public spaces. A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. opening day, and the exhibit will be on display through Sept. 24. Learn more at www.plu.edu/scancenter/exhibitions.

FOUR DRIVE A MODEL T LeMay America’s Car Museum will host “Marymount Driver’s Ed – Ford Model T” at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at LeMay

Family Collection at Marymount, 325 152nd St. E. More than 15 million Model T’s were produced from 1908 to 1927, and this oneday class is a unique hands-on experience that gives car lovers the opportunity to drive one. Participants will learn about the “Tin Lizzie” history, maintenance, tips and tricks. Then there will be a road test where they can apply what they learned. Call (253) 2722336 or visit www.lemaymarymount.org to learn more.

FIVE SHARK TANKS In the immortal words of Tracy Jordan from “30 Rock,” “Live every week like it’s Shark Week.” The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium can help with its “Sharks!” display starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9. A variety of sharks will be on display in the South Pacific Aquarium, including epaulette and bamboo, tiger, nurse and blacktip reef sharks. Learn more at www.pdza.org.

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Have you looked into your recycling bin lately? Did you see there, in all that discarded cardboard and paper, a treasure trove of color, fonts and images? If not, you may begin to after a viewing of the art of Michael Albert, whose show is currently on display at the Handforth Gallery (which is housed in the main branch of Tacoma Public Library). Albert uses cereal boxes and other packaging to create colorful, energetic, wild works of art. He cuts the cardboard packaging into small units and reassembles them in the manner of a mosaic. Humorously, Albert calls this work â&#x20AC;&#x153;cerealism,â&#x20AC;? and describes is as a mix of Pablo Picassoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cubistic deconstructions and Andy Warholâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pop art sensibility. Albert started to work in collage in 1996 when he found that he was unwilling to get rid of a Frosted Flakes box. Instead he chopped it up and made the first of his collages with it. Based in the New York City area, Albert has created hundreds of his cereal box collages. Many of these are made into posters. The Handforth Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show is mostly of these posters, augmented by a few original works. Albert is currently making a grand tour of the west coast, showing his work in schools and libraries and putting on a series of workshops that coincide with the shows. In Tacoma, Albert will be conducting three workshops. On July 29 there is an

11 a.m. workshop at the Wheelock branch of the library and a 3 p.m. workshop at the Moore branch. A workshop in the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main branch is scheduled for July 30 at 10:30 a.m. Many of the pieces co-opt the garish, fancy fonts of product packaging to spell out things like the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States, the Gettysburg Address or the Pledge of Allegiance. The jarring effect of these venerated, national documents written out in whacky lettering is humorous and magical, somehow shedding new light on the old, familiar verbiage. Albert also uses the technique to spell out song lyrics, like those of â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Am the Walrusâ&#x20AC;? by the Beatles. In one collage, Albert uses numbers to follow Pi for 777 digits (a task that took four years of work). Other works, like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woodstock,â&#x20AC;? focus mainly on the cartoon characters that advertisers use as a means to brand their sugary products. Albert is less effective when he attempts to arrange fragments of color to depict flowers in a traditional mosaic mode. Likewise, the collages made with chopped up photographs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Empire State Buildingâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are nowhere near as fascinating as his dense, brilliant accretions of little parts of recognizable, consumerist packaging. The Handforth Gallery is inside the main branch of the Tacoma Public Library at 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. The show runs through July 30. For further information visit www.tacomalibrary.org/blogs/post/onthe-gallery-walls-michael-albert-cerealism.

July 16-17 Art at Tacoma Maritime Fest

A tsunami of art and outdoor fun will hit Tacoma as Foss Waterway Seaport hosts Tacoma Maritime Fest. Music, all-ages entertainment and visual arts will take center stage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including a 60 foot mural created on the Seaport dock by local artist, Daniel Alcyone. Alcyone, aka â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Green Flashâ&#x20AC;?, achieved international recognition for his temporary, street-based art; some of it commissioned, some of it guerilla. His work employs approachable and unexpected materials to bring moments of vibrancy and mystery to public spaces that would otherwise be overlooked. His artwork has attracted a large following in the global street-art scene via social media, television coverage, and the books Seattle Street Art, volumes 2 & 3. The Seaportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff curator, Joseph Govednik, is putting together new exhibitions including one of drawings/notebooks by a local man who was a Japanese prisoner of war.

July 16-17 Tacoma Maritime Fest

Tacoma Maritime Fest is the only annual celebration of Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important asset: its waterfront. Join us at this all-ages event and be part of this valued maritime tradition that honors Tacomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich maritime history, the trades that defined its past and the activities and industry that shape it now. Admission to Maritime Fest is FREE, and so are our activities, which include visiting the Foss Waterway Seaport museum, boarding the boats, making toy boats, painting our community mural, going out on FREE boat tours of the Foss Waterway and the Port of Tacoma, watching live music and so much more. Info: www.tacomamaritimefest.org.

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TACOMA PRIDE FILM SERIES: “VIVA” 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, The Grand Cinema, 606 S. Fawcett Ave.

Brill, illustrator of the anti-bullying comic, “The Power Within”; local author Madeleine Gasperi; cosplayers from Atomic Soap Works; and Sweetgyrl Designs. The event is free and open to all ages.

VIVA stars Héctor Medina as Jesus, a young hairdresser working at a Havana nightclub that showcases drag performers, who dreams of being a performer himself. Adult tickets are $5.50 to $8 for the matinee, $5.50 to $10 for the late showing.

RAINBOW CENTER’S OUT IN THE PARK Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Pacific Ave., Between Ninth and Seventh streets

Around 9,000 people are expected to turn out for Tacoma Pride's biggest event, which has moved down the hill from its previous location, outside Broadway Center. “We're really, really excited about the lineup,” Douglas said. I think this year we have a really good mix of a lot of different kind of performers. It's a jam packed from 12 to 5.” Headlining the main stage this year is popular Tacoma singer-songwriter and “The Voice” alumnus Vicci Martinez. Preceding her this year are Camille Bloom, AB Pure Entertainment, the Imperial Sovereign Court of Tacoma, Deveastatia Black Snow, Katrina Duall, Vivian Le Cher, Nasty Habits, Bobby Jo Valentine, Whitney Monge and Nena Kapone. This is free and open to all ages. THE MIX’S PRIDE BLOCK PARTY 5 p.m. Saturday, July 9, The Mix, 635 St. Helens Ave.

The Mix follows the main event with a block party of its own, which will be hosted by Ms. Honey Bucket and feature

TACOMA PRIDE FILM SERIES: “THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED” 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, The Grand Cinema. 606 S. Fawcett Ave.

Hear Seattle singersongwriter Camille Bloom talk about her forthcoming album “Pieces of Me” online at www.tacomaweekly.com.

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Singer-songwriter Camille Bloom will perform at Out in the Park on Saturday, July 9.

appearances by Purple Crush Banjee Ball, Adra Boo, AB Pure Entertainment and tunes spun by DJs L.A. Kendall, Tony Burns and Skiddle. Tickets are $10 or $35 for VIP. You must be 21 or older to attend; www.themixtacoma.com. QUEER TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR 253 PRIDE CELEBRATION 9 p.m. Saturday, July 9, Rollin’ 253 Skate & Community Center, 2101 Mildred St. W., Fircrest

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food and drinks hosted by Q Bass; open to all ages, and admission is $15 to $20.

Dylan Gelula stars as 17-year-old Anne who falls in love with the most popular girl in her LA public school, Sasha (Brianna Hildebrand). But when Anne tells her best friend Clifton - who has always harbored a secret crush - he does his best to get in the way. The late showing will be followed by the “Queer Filmmakers Meet-Up” at 8:15 p.m. Adult tickets are $5.50 to $8 for the matinee, $5.50 to $10 for the late showing. BIG HAT BRUNCH FUNDRAISER FOR OASIS YOUTH CENTER 11 a.m. July 16, Oasis Youth Center, 2215 Pacific Ave.

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Members of the LGBT community share stories about experiences of faith, religion, and spirituality that transformed the way they live, love, and connect with the world. The event is free and open to

Put on your biggest, floppiest hat and chow down to benefit Oasis Youth Center, Pierce County's only drop-in resource and support center dedicated to LGBT youth. Tickets $65. Learn more by calling (253) 671-2838 or visiting www.oasisyouthcenter.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: ALICE COOPER Vincent Damon Furnier – a.k.a. shock-rock godfather Alice Cooper – will return to the Emerald Queen Casino this fall. He’s sure to deliver “School’s Out,” “I’m Eighteen” and other classics on Oct. 20, with ginormous snakes and gruesome executions only adding to the fun. Mwahahaha! Tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from $40 to $80. Learn more about that and these other upcoming shows online at www.ticketmaster.com except for where otherwise indicated.

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• Motopony: 9 p.m. Aug. 20, Jazzbones, $10 to $15; www.jazzbones.com. • Lynyrd Skynyrd: 8 p.m. Aug. 24, Emerald Queen Casino, $60 to $135. • “I Love the ‘90s” featuring Salt N’ Pepa, Color Me Badd and more: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Tacoma Dome, $25.50 to $99.50.

• Adam Craig: 9 p.m. July 21, Steel Creek American Whiskey Co., $10; www.brownpapertickets.com.

• Tim McGraw: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Washington State Fair Event Center, Puyallup, $85 to $350.

• Avett Brothers: 8 p.m. July 23, Showare Center, Kent, $35 to $55; www.showarecenter.com.

• Juan Gabriel: 8 p.m. Sept. 9, Tacoma Dome, $63.50 to $203.50.

• Sinbad: 8:30 p.m. July 30, Emerald Queen Casino, $25 to $65.

• Prophets of Rage: 7 p.m. Sept. 10, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $23 to $85.20.

• Modest Mouse with Brand New: 7:30 p.m. July 30, KeyArena, Seattle, $31.99 to $51.99.

• Tom Green: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 to 17, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17, Tacoma Comedy Club, $17 to $26; www.tacomacomedyclub.

• Fête Music Festival featuring Nas, Metro Boomin’ and more: noon July 30, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $43 to $133.

• Drake with Future: 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Tacoma Dome, $49.50 to $129.50.

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• Steve-O: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 to 30, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29, Tacoma Comedy Club, $22 to $30; www. tacomacomedyclub.com.

• Travis Tritt: 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Emerald Queen Casino, $35 to $85.

• Dolly Parton: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Showare Center, Kent, $39.50 to $125; www.showarecenter.com.

• Pepe Aguilar: 8 p.m. Aug. 7, Showare Center, Kent, $69 to $159; www.showarecenter.com.

• Art Garfunkel: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Pantages Theater, $29 to $85; www.broadwaycenter.org.

• Josh Turner: 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Emerald Queen Casino, $35 to $80.

• Monkeywrench: 9 p.m. Sept. 24, Jazzbones, $12 to $15; www.ticketfly.com.

• Florida Georgia Line with Granger Smith and Chris Lane: 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Tacoma Dome, $37.75 to $57.75.

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• Julión Álvarez: 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Tacoma Dome, $63.50 to $163.50.

• Five Finger Death Punch with Shinedown, Sixx: A.M., and As Lions: 6 p.m. Nov. 5, Tacoma Dome, $36.75 to $56.75.

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One of Tacoma’s most popular soul and blues acts, the Randy Oxford Band, has been pretty scarce this year, as Oxford has focused on out-oftown work. But this summer he is ready to showcase a brand new project, called Randy Oxford’s All-Star Slam, which will headline Jazzbones on July 16. The show will start at 8 p.m., and tickets are available now with prices ranging from $15 to $20; www.jazzbones.com for further details. Recently, Oxford gave us a better idea of what to expect. Tacoma Weekly: Tell me about this new project that’s coming up. Oxford: I’m doing a show all summer long that’s called Randy Oxford’s All-Star Slam, and I’m featuring many of the top players from the Pacific Northwest. We’re flying in soul-blues artist, Wee Willie Walker, from Minneapolis. He’s kind of a soul-blues legend who’s making a comeback. He’s in his 70s now, but he was quite active in the 60s and 70s. I met him on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise last October, and he told me he’s never been up to Washington. So I’m able to fly him in to do three shows with us, and one of those will be at Jazzbones on July 16. TW: So what’s the concept? Oxford: I’ve always featured multiple vocalists at my shows, which I like to do with the Randy Oxford Band. This time I’m focusing mostly on band leaders who have their own projects, and I’m putting them all together onstage for these shows. It’s been going over quite well. We tried it out in Canada – up in Alberta, a couple months ago - and we did a few shows in Seattle. TW: Who else are you working with aside from Wee Willie? Oxford: We’ve got CD Woodbury who’s got his own band. For the other shows I’m bring in Aury Moore who’s kind of known in the rock

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world. She’s got the Aury Moore Band, and they’re kind of known as the rock n’ roll band around the Northwest. But she’s got a jazz, blues and gospel background, so I’m kind of showcasing that side of her for the blues-jazz crowd this summer. So it’ll be kind of a debut for her in front of that kind of crowd. TW: What about the other personnel for these shows? Oxford: Let’s see, I’ve got Aury’s fiance, Eddie Mondoza. He’s a drummer, and he sings as well. CD Woodbury is the guitarist, and he signs, as well. And I’ve got another guitarist, Willy Straub. I’ve always had two guitarists in my bands. He’s a guitarist and vocalist as well. Patrick McDanel is a real popular bass player. He used to play with the Red Hot Blues Sisters, and he’s kind of got his own project going on now. TW: Is this the lineup for your band right now? And do you consider this an incarnation of the Randy Oxford Band? Oxford: It’s gonna be my lineup through September, then we’ll see where my band goes after that. I’m just kind of get-

ting a feel for how this AllStar Slam plays out. As far as the regular Randy Oxford Band, that’s kind of up in the air as far as who I’ll keep for that. TW: What happens in September? Oxford: I’m heading out to Las Vegas. I’m part of the Bender Brass Horn sections for the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas. That’s four nights of rhythm & blues with dozens of national acts coming in. I’ll be part of the house horn section for that. Then I’m heading out for two more Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruises down in the Caribbean as a jam host and a performer – not with my band, but as a solo artist. TW: So it sounds like this summer will be fans’ last chance to see you for a little while. Oxford: Yeah, until 2017. I’m kind of movin’ around a little bit, mixing it up. It’s rare that we actually play in Tacoma; just once every three or four months – or five months even. OLDER THAN IRELAND (81 MIN, NR) Fri 7/8: 4:10, Sat 7/9-Sun 7/10: 12:00, 4:10, Mon 7/11-Wed 7/13: 2:20, 4:10, Thu 7/14: 2:20, 4:10, 6:15 SWISS ARMY MAN (95 MIN, R) Fri 7/8-Sun 7/10: 2:10, 4:35, 7:00, 9:20, Mon 7/11-Thu 7/14: 4:35, 7:00, 9:20

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CULTURA: Latin Fridays (Latin DJ) 9 p.m. EMERALD QUEEN: Kenny Rogers (country) 8:30 p.m., $50-$120 G. DONNALSON’S: Maggie Laird (jazz) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: 4 More (dance) 9 p.m., NC KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: Lust Punch, Starr Dog Champion, 80 Proof Logic (rock) 8 p.m., $7, AA REAL ART TACOMA: Cally Reed (hip-hop) 8 p.m., $10-$15, AA THE SWISS: The Spazmatics (‘80s covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: BT (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $16-$22, 18+ early show UNCLE SAM’S: Strange Pleasure (rock) 8 p.m. THE VALLEY: Mister Master, Waking Things, Dogstrum (rock) 8:30 p.m., NC

SATURDAY, JULY 9 JAZZBONES: Brian Redman scholarship fundraiser with Pig Snout, Rosie McPherson, Vivian Gonzalez and more (rock, eclectic) 7 p.m., NC CULTURA: Joseline Hernandez (hip-hop) 7 p.m., $25-$150 DOYLE’S: The Cold 102s (blues) 10 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Maggie Laird (jazz) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: 4 More (dance) 9 p.m., NC JOHNNY’S DOCK: Tim Hall Band (blues) 5 p.m., NC KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: Gebular, Bleed the Stone, Static, Loco Motive (rock) 8 p.m., $5, AA REAL ART TACOMA: Big O, HostilGato, Luke and the Boys, JaseyF-ingKay (indie-rock) 7 p.m., $5-$10, AA THE SPAR: Tatoosh (classic rock) 8 p.m., NC STEEL CREEK: Loving Mary Band (country, Americana) 8 p.m., $10 THE SWISS: The Spazmatics (‘80s covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: BT (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $16-$22, 18+ early show UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox (rock) 8 p.m. THE VALLEY: Jesus on the Moon CD release, Lobsana, Skull Kid, Animyst (indie-rock) 8:30 p.m., NC

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G. DONNALSON’S: G’s showcase with Brian Feist (blues) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Rockaroke (live band karaoke) 7 p.m., NC REAL ART TACOMA: The Holophonix, Be Like Max (rock) 7 p.m., $8, AA THE SWISS: Chuck Gay (open mic) 7 p.m., NC

TUESDAY, JULY 12 DAWSON’S: Doug Skoog and Brian Feist (blues) 8 p.m., NC

ANTIQUE SANDWICH CO.: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3, AA B SHARP COFFEE: Peeled Bananas (comedy open mic) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA DAVE’S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: G’s showcase with Brian Feist (blues) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Ha Ha Tuesday (comedy) 8:30 p.m., $5 NORTHERN PACIFIC: Stingy Brim Slim (blues) 7 p.m., NC, AA REAL ART TACOMA: Blessthefall, Like Moths to Flames, Picturesque, Get Scared (metalcore) 6 p.m., $15-$18, AA ROCK THE DOCK: Dustin Lefferty (open mic) 8 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Leanne Trevalyan (open mic) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Jay Mohr (comedy) 7:30 p.m., $25-$35, 18+ THE VALLEY: Second Tuesday Comedy Night (comedy) 8 p.m., NC

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

B SHARP COFFEE: Katy Bourne and Weirdo Sympatico Quartet (jazz, literary) 8 p.m., $5-$10, NC, AA DAWSON’S: Linda Myers Band (R&B, blues, jazz) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: James Haye (blues) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA HARMON TAPROOM: Open mic with Steve Stefanowicz, 7 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Open mic, 8 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC: Open mic, 7:30 p.m., NC, AA OLD TOWN PARK: Kim Archer (rock, blues, soul, acoustic) 6:30 p.m., NC, AA STONEGATE: Dave Nichols’ Hump Day Jam, 8:30 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Jay Mohr (comedy) 7:30 p.m., $25-$35, 18+ TOWER BAR & GRILL: Michelle Beaudry (jazz guitar) 4:30 p.m.

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SIXTH AVENUE: Art on the Ave with Q. Dot, Vicci Martinez, Strangely Alright, Big Wheel Stunt Show and more (eclectic) noon, NC DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Blues, gospel and more, 7 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Art on the Ave after party with DJ Indica Jones (DJ dance) 7:30 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Bluegrass Sunday, 3 p.m., NC THE SPAR: Chris Stevens and Rod Cook (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Dave Williamson (comedy) 8 p.m., $10-$15, 18+ UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 2 p.m.

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TW PICK: ‘ALADDIN, JR.’ Fri., July 15, 7:30 p.m. Sat., July 16, 7:30 p.m. Sun., July 17, 2 p.m.

Summer Camp at Tacoma Little Theater will present performances of the Disney classic “Aladdin, Jr.,” directed by Nena Curley. When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie and more are here in this musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. All of your favorite songs are here too including “A Whole New World,” “Friend Like Me” and “One Jump.” This show is recommended for all ages. Price: $7. Info/Tickets: www.tacomalittletheatre.com or (253) 272-2281. FINDING FAMILY Fri., July 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Ave. This photographic exhibition by a senior at the Tacoma School of the Arts explores the different adoption experience of six families. Price: Donations accepted. Info: (253) 627-6031

Center at Pacific Lutheran University is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit: Runes Revealed. This contemporary artwork by Nordic Bay Area artists is inspired by the ancient Norse runes, a distinctive form of writing that developed before the Viking Age. Price: Free. Info: (253) 535-7322

MARY POPPINS Fri., July 8, 8 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave. All the great songs will be there including these greats: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, A Spoonful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cheree, Feed the Birds and all the rest. Price: $22-$31. Info: (253) 565-6867

CELEBRATE LIFE TACOMA Sat., July 9, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blue Mouse Theatre, 2611 N. Proctor St. If you’ve been touched by cancer, whether you’re a patient, survivor, or caregiver, please come and Celebrate Life. Price: Free. Info: (808) 741-4089

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MOMTREPRENEUR SUMMER SHOW Sat., July 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Freighthouse Square, 430 E. 25th St. Come out to a free event and support local moms and dads with small businesses. A great way to connect with others in your community with activities and attractions for kids as well. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 905-1455 FINDING FAMILY Sun., July 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Ave. This photographic exhibition by a senior at the Tacoma School of the Arts explores the different adoption experience of six families. Price: Donations accepted. Info: (253) 627-6031 KEEPING YOUR COOL: INNER PEACE AND WISDOM Sun., July 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1501 Pacific Ave S. In this half-day course, learn methods to keep a peaceful mind. “How To Solve Our Human Problems” explains that if someone recognizes his or her negative trains of thought, he or she can respond to them constructively and eliminate them. Ages: All ages. Price: $20. Info: (360) 754-7787 ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Mon., July 11, 6:30-8 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. Caring for someone with

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CLASSICS BOOK CLUB Wed., July 13, 7 p.m. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave. The Classics Book Club has been meeting monthly in Tacoma since 1994. They read a variety of classic works, from the ancient to modern. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-8801

memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Price: Free. Info: (253) 584-3267

TAKE A TACOMA HISTORY WALK Wed., July 13, 5 p.m. Job Carr Cabin Museum, 2350 N. 30th St. Join our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide to explore Old Town Tacoma’s history. This tour will feature Tacoma City’s frontier days. Price: Free. Info: (253) 627-5405

YOGA ON THE BEACH Mon., July 11, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Browns Point Lighthouse Park, 201 Tulalip St. N.E. Come and awaken your inner spirit while gazing out at the clear blue waters of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Join a yoga instructor as she guides you through an hour-long session on the beach. Price: $16. Info: (253) 815-9642

PUGET SOUND FLYFISHERS MEETING Thurs., July 14, 6-9 p.m. Tower Lanes, 6323 6th Ave James Losee, South Puget Sound Fish Biologist for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Inland Fish Program, will talk about his research focused on Coastal Cutthroat Trout in Puget Sound and associated management strategies. Price: No charge for the talk; optional $15 dinner buffet. Info: (253) 381-5082

ARGENTINE TANGO BEGINNERS CLASS Tues., July 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Backstreet Tango, 3505 S. 14th St. Join this group for an Absolute Beginner Level Class. Ages: teenagers 16 and above. Price: $40 for eight classes and two practicas. Info: (253) 304-8296 MICHAEL ALBERT ART SHOW Tues., July 12, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. Michael Albert is a New York artist who for over a decade has been creating his singular form of pop art. Utilizing recycled packaging from food items, candy and other mass consumables. Albert fashions them into text-based works. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 292-2001

RACE NIGHT AT ACM Thurs., July 14, 5-8 p.m. LeMay, 2702 E. D St. Put your racing skills to the test every second Thursday of the month in the Speed Zone at ACM. Our CXC racing simulators are linked together to provide a realistic racing experience against other drivers. Price: $10. Info: (253) 779-8490

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ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) The week ahead brings an opportunity for a new start on the home front. If you’ve had a vision of how you want a room, garden, or the whole property to look, the week ahead could spur you on to make it happen. And with a positive link between Venus and Mars, it seems that the funds will be available for you to go ahead. However, you and your partner or other loved ones may need to negotiate plans that work for everyone.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) It seems you’re in the limelight, which is probably one of the best places to be this week. With a New Moon in your sector of career and ambition, you will be well placed to make a start on a goal that could have the potential to change your life. There may be others who disagree with you, and you might need to have a heart-to-heart talk with some. However, it may only take a diplomatic approach to win them over.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) Get ready for an interesting week in which you’ll be eager to broaden your horizons. The only thing that might stop you is any doubt you may harbor. Someone could step in as a mentor, encouraging you to relax your comfort zone and try. The New Moon on Monday is the perfect time to write down your goals for this week and next and psyche yourself up to reach for them. All that’s needed is for you to take that first step!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Far horizons beckon, with a wonderful New Moon early in the week calling you to go on new adventures. This could be a time when you choose to take a class, travel, or even work or retire abroad. What could stop you from taking that first step is a desire to hang on to the past. However, nothing stays the same. The urge you have to push forward and take on new challenges is one that you should consider very seriously.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) Monday’s New Moon could start a revolution in your financial sector, encouraging you to manage your money more efficiently. Over the rest of the week, conversations and opportunities that come your way could open doors that help you earn more. The potential for increasing your income is certainly there. You only need to be alert to take advantage while you can. If you’re willing to put in a little more effort, you could get big results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) In what do you most want to invest? Whatever it is, Monday’s New Moon encourages you to move in a direction that brings the best possible outcome. You could have more resources at your disposal than you realize, and they include faith in yourself and in what you’re hoping to achieve. If you’re worried that you might lose out, it could be because certain fears are getting in the way. They may begin to dissipate when you take the first step.

CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) Monday’s Cancer New Moon is the best of the year for you, as it allows you a platform to make a fresh start. This New Moon is like having another birthday - there’s the possibility of your wishes being granted. It would be worthwhile to spend time thinking about what things you want to achieve in the coming year and writing them down. You may be surprised by how many items come true as a result. One budding romance could blossom, too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Relationships could be very rewarding this week, particularly with a New Moon in your sector of connections and companionship bringing new possibilities your way. This is certainly a time to negotiate as opposed to trying to force the pace or bend a situation to meet your needs. Gaining the cooperation of others might mean that you can achieve a lot more than you could alone. If you have influential friends, they may be willing to pull a few strings for you.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) With a lineup in your sector of spirituality and reflection, Monday’s New Moon could encourage greater focus on the subtler aspects of life. This might mean taking up a practice like meditation or yoga that can help you expand your awareness and understand yourself a little better. You might also find that inspiration flows freely, bringing ideas for your creative plans and projects. If a vivid dream wakes you up, you might want to write it down. VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) Your social scene sparkles this week, with plenty of encouragement from the cosmos to network on plans and projects. Monday’s New Moon might be the jumping-off point for a collaboration that proves very fruitful. However, the week isn’t without its difficulties, as Thursday brings the potential for misunderstandings. You may be willing to compromise if it means keeping your friendships intact. Romantic opportunities look plentiful, with one in particular worth pursuing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) With a focus on your lifestyle sector, this is an opportunity to reorganize your routines so that you can achieve more even as you have more fun. You should avoid days that are completely devoid of relaxation. In fact, Thursday could bring an event your way that helps you realize the fruitlessness of an attitude of “all work and no play.” Think about treating yourself to a spa day, movie, or anything else that makes you feel really good. PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) This is your time to strut into the limelight and showcase your skills and talents. With a focus on a dynamic sector of your chart, this isn’t the time to hide your light under a barrel. Shine brightly so that everyone can see. Monday’s New Moon is the best time to set your intention to get your creative ideas out to the world. Romance is also in the cards, with the week ahead bringing options for some sizzling nights out - or in!

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TOWER LANES NOW HIRING FOR PART-TIME WEEKEND DESK CLEARK AND FOOD SERVER POSITIONS. MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE, BE A TEAM PLAYER AND HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. APPLY AT TOWER LANES 6323 6TH AVENUE, TACOMA

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Omni Air International is looking for outgoing professionals who are at least 21 years of age with excellent customer service and communication skills to join our Flight Attendant Team! Come prepared to meet Hiring Managers! Come professionally dressed with two forms of government issued ID and your 10 year job history. Candidates will be selected and interviewed from the open house attendees. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and the session starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. Be prepared to stay all day. Only 120 candidates will be allowed. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

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Fife Towing is looking for experienced tow operators who are hardworking and self motivated. Employment is full time. Pay is DOE. To apply email service@ fifetowing.com or visit 1313 34th Ave. E., Fife WA 98424 (253) 922-8784

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NOTICES Auction Notice

Abandoned Vehicle Lakewood Towing Inc. #5002 9393 Lakeview Ave SW Lakewood, Wa 98499 Ph. 253-582-5080 Auction 07142016 Date 7/14/2016 View @ 11 am Auction Starts @ 2 pm In accordance with RCW 46.55.130 Lakewood Towing Inc. will sell to the highest bidder. See complete listing @ lakewoodtowing.com or posting at our office

NOTICES

YARD SALES

NO. PUY-CS-CS-2016-0039 Summons in a civil action and notice of hearing

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF PIERCE

IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON

In re the Estate of: GEORGE HERBERT BUSH and URSULA MARGETE BUSH, Deceased. NO. 16-4-00954-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

690 Home Community Garage Sale

Daniel Shane Hurd Petitioner, v. Shavon Evette Horn Respondent, The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court. In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing. If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition. This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act.

ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE Fife Towing, Fife Recovery Service & NW Towing, at 1313 34th Ave E, Fife on 7/11/2016. In compliance with the RCW46.55.130 at 11:00 a.m. Viewing of cars from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Registered Tow Numbers 5009, 5421, 5588. Cash Auction Only www.ﬁfetowing.com

NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for August 10th, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court. Dated June 22nd, 2016 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court, Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street, Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585 NO. PUY-CS-CS-2016-0030 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON Daniel Shane Hurd Petitioner,

ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE Northwest Towing, at 2025 S 341st Pl, Federal Way on 7/11/2016. In compliance with the RCW46.55.130. at 2:00 p.m. Viewing of cars from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Registered Tow Number 5695. Cash Auction Only www.ﬁfetowing.com

TO: AVERY - AKA: “SLICK” In the Welfare of:: C., A. DOB: 1/27/2014 Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0051 You are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1451 EAST 31ST STREET Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a Initial Hearing on the 15th day of August, 2016 at 2:30 pm If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD (REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

TO: Steven Bovee and Tamra Baker In the Welfare of: B, A. DOB: 03/15/2014 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2016-0020 In the Welfare of: B-B, K. DOB: 10/29/2012 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2016-0019 In the Welfare of: B, D. DOB: 06/03/2015 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2016-0022 In the Welfare of: S, K. DOB: 07/06/2011 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2016-0021 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 1451 EAST 31ST STREET TACOMA, WA 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Adjudication Hearing on the 12th day of September, 2016 at 9:30 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.

v. Shavon Evette Horn Respondent, The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court. In order to defend yourself, you must file an answer by stating your defense in writing and filing it with the court and serving a copy on the petitioner within twenty (20) days after the day you received notice of this hearing. If you fail to respond, a DEFAULT JUDGMENT may be entered against you without further notice to you. A default judgment is a judgment granted the Petitioner for what has been asked in the Petition. This Summons in issued pursuant to Section 7.24.090(4.08.100) of the Puyallup Parental Responsibility Act. NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for August 10th, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court. Dated June 22nd, 2016 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585 TO: Leticia Silva In the Welfare of: S, I. DOB: 04/19/2007 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2016-0009 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1451 EAST 31ST STREET TACOMA, WA 98404. You are summoned to appear for aN Initial Hearing on the 15th day of August, 2016 at 10:00 AM. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

The Personal Representative/Administrator named below has been appointed as Personal Representative/Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the matter as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative/Administrator or the Personal Representative’s/Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative/ Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Personal Representative/Administrator: Dan Charles K. Maka’ena Attorney of Estate: RICHMOND & RICHMOND LTD. Address for mailing or service: 1521 Piperberry Way SE, Suite 135, Port Orchard WA 98366

VOLUNTEERS Volunteer meals on Wheels Driver Seeking a volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver. Delivers frozen meals once a week in the Pierce County area, mileage reimbursement. Must have a clean background check, WA driver’s license, car insurance and food handlers card. Call front desk for more info: 253-272-8433 Clowns and Singers Wanted 2 Seniors, (male or female) who have talent as a Clown or Sing Harmony. If you have either of these talents and want to have fun and are interested in Volunteering to perform with me at my shows that I do at Senior Retirement & Community homes then Please call me for more details, Don at 816-313-7831 during daylight hours. AmeriCorps Opportunity: Employment Case Manager/Job Developer Tacoma Community House is seek an outgoing, enthusiastic, and motivated professional that is passionate about assisting low-income community members on their journey to self-sufficiency. This professional position is responsible for assisting people in need of employment. The case manager/ job developer will provide career counseling, employment & training information, job search skills, workshop facilitation, job placement/follow-up, and referral to other community resources. The case manager/job develop will assist in facilitation of our Employer Advisory Board and will also develop and implement 3 financial fitness events. Contact Arrie Dunlap at (253) 3833951 or adunlap@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information. AmeriCorps Opportunity: Read2Me Program Specialist Tacoma Community House seeks an AmeriCorps member to assist in the Read2Me Program in local elementary schools.

Read2Me is a one-on-one adult/student reading program for struggling first, second, and third grade readers. Duties include recruiting volunteers, producing a monthly tutor newsletter, facilitating bimonthly tutor workshops, tracking attendance for both students and volunteer tutors, researching best practicing best practices for tutoring strategies and tutor training and tutoring a student in each of the four schools. You must be 18-25 years of age at the start date of service (Sep 1, 2016-Jul 15, 2017). Contact Karen Thomas at (253)-3833951 or kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information.

Volunteer for Hospice You decided you want to volunteer your time, connect with others, and make a difference. All of that is possible volunteering with Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care. You can help us in many ways. Make a phone call, hold a hand, arrange some flowers, run an errand, or listen to life stories. Our comprehensive training includes access from your computer or portable device for your convenience. Our next training begins March 12th. To learn more or reserve your spot call 253534-7050.

Great Volunteer Opportunity Make friends, have fun and help seniors with simple tasks. You’ll make a big difference by helping people maintain their independence. This is volunteering, not caregiving. Volunteers must be 55 or older, low income, serve 15 hrs/wk and live in Pierce or Kitsap Counties. Drivers are especially needed. Benefits include hourly tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement. For information call Julie at Lutheran Community Services, Senior Companion Volunteer Program, (253)722-5686.

Radiance HOA Saturday and Sunday, July 15th – 16th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Located in the Radiance community. Entrances located at the cross streets of 70th Ave. E. and Radiance Blvd. as well as 54th Ave. E. and Radiance Blvd.

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FOR SALE 1525 Panoramic Lane, Tokeland 98590 $950,000 Come experience this one of a kind custom build luxurious & sophisticated but yet, warm & inviting home. Incredible panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from almost every room. This meticulously maintained home has exquisite detail & abundant natural light. 1st floor includes mega master suite, formal dinning, living, family, laundry room plus gourmet eat in kitchen w/top quality appliances. Upstairs you will find 3 sleeping areas full bath, private office/library w/.5 bath & theater room.

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1 BED 1 BATH 900 SF. BEAUTIFUL CONDO HAS EAT IN KITCHEN, WASHER/DRYER, RESERVED PARKING & COVERED PATIO W/STORAGE.

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7510 41ST ST CT W #B10

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$224,950 13019 8TH AVE S, BURIEN MLS#: 955294 Area: Burien/Normandy Beds: 4 Baths: 1.75

PENDING $339,950

Heat/Cool: Forced Air Water Heater: Electric Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Walk-in Closet

4608 60TH AVE W, UNIVERSITY PLACE MLS#: 963152 Area: University Place

Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5

Heat/Cool: Forced Air Water Heater: Electric Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator Interior Features: Bath Off Master, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceilings

$339,950

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FOR RENT

Apartment For Rent!

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REALTORS

Investors looking to cash flow, here is your chance! Two single family homes on once lg. parcel, sellers rent for 2,300 per month & cash flow 1,000 a month. One is an updated craftsman with 2 bedrooms, large living room, kitchen and dining, laundry, new windows, flooring & appliances w/front & alley access the other is a 1 single story 1 bed room w/ walk-in closet, nice, eat-in kitchen, living, laundry & mud room. Huge yard which could be split with fence, long driveway & off-street parking. (MLS# 964873)

REPRESENTING BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS

MOORAGE

REALTORS

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1be/1bath. $650 rent. Full Kitchen, living room, W/D beside, parking lot... At Tacoma 8324 S. Park Ave. Contact 206-214-8538 REAL ESTATE

HOMES

3008 S. 12th St., Tacoma 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1250 SF. Wonderful Victorian home that has easy commute to UPS & is close to Franklin elementary!!! Large covered front porch. Main floor bedroom. Both a living room & family room Large bedrooms. Breakfast bar & loads of storage in kitchen. Newer roof, storm windows, newer hot water tank & furnace. Great Value Fully fenced backyard and paved driveway. Fresh paint inside and out, new flooring, updated plumbing & electrical, and fully insulated! Plenty of room for your own touches! Super close to 6th Ave! MLS# 832899 $150,000

Carmen Neal Blue Emerald Real Estate

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BUSINESSES OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS FOR SALE/LEASE

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POPULAR, WELL ESTABLISHED, VERY PROFITABLE EATERY, with Beer, Growlers, Wine & Liquor. Asking price $375,000.

PENDIN $249,950

$369,900

Just Listed! This charming 3 bedroom home sits on a large private lot located in the highly desirable University Place district. This updated home has beautiful vaulted ceilings, all new windows, new roof, updated bathroom, fresh paint inside & out and a new fully fenced and landscaped back yard! There is also a covered carport with plenty of storage and U shaped driveway for easy access. Home is move in ready!

11299 Borgen Loop NW Gig Harbor, WA 98332

MEXICAN FAST FOOD Successful Franchise in Pierce County, 15 yrs. same location. $350k annual gross sales, excellent net. Asking $129,000, terms avail., Owner retiring. OFFICE BUILDING WITH 6 SUITES, Close to Wright’s Park, ideal for Attorneys or Professional use. Asking Price $599,000, Terms. Suites are also available for Lease. LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR RESTR./ Huge reduction LOUNGE Business for sale. $149,000 & size, 4,100 sq. ft. SAME OWNER: BARTENDING ACADEMY OF TACOMA, Since 1959, Very profitable, Training provided.

Lisa Taylor 253-232-5626

Michelle Anguiano 253-232-5626

www.Homes4SaleByMichelle.com

RICHARD PICTON 253-581-6463 or ED PUNCHAK 253-224-7109

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