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YOUNG U.P. STUDENT TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT RAINIERS GAME

For Sarah Seevers, singing helps her overcomes the challenges of autism

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Sarah Seevers’ mom and dad, Kim and Curt, are her biggest cheerleaders, always encouraging their daughter to go for her dreams – and she’s done them proud.

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nual UPTown Cruisin’ Association and American Legion Post 138 Car Show. Admire vintage, classic, hot rod, tuner, modern cars and maybe a few motorcycles. And be sure to stick around to see the trophy presentation at 2:30 p.m.

In previous years, the UPTown Cruisin’ Association has donated proceeds from the event to fund the clock in Homestead Park, scholarships

Young Sarah Seevers is a busy young lady. Already, this 14-year-old Drum Intermediate School student has a resumé that boasts a variety of skills that most would envy. Seevers is a member of the Tacoma Youth Chorus.

She is a gold level swimmer with the University Place Aquatic Club swim team, the Sharks. Not only that, but she attends art classes at Studio 27 and she plays the viola. While Sarah manages to be busy with swim, song and school, this summer she plans to attend art and sewing camps and spruce up her babysitting toolbox with first aid and CPR courses. She also happens to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

ASD is still a bit of a mystery to many. A diagnosis doesn’t define an individual, and how it is displayed from one person to the next varies, as the diagnosis is a complex disorder that can mean a variety of social and behavioral delays. Sarah falls on the high functioning scale of ASD. To meet her in person she is shy and quiet. She fidgets with the label of her beverage and looks to her parents, Kim, a parish administrator and real estate agent and Curt a deputy with the Sheriff’s office, for support when talking to a stranger. But when she sings, she shines.

Seevers has performed with the TYC for years, now approaching her fourth season. She has belted out Christmas classics solo at Saint Charles and has opened swim club meets with the national anthem. She’s continuing to hone her musical prowess with an upcoming

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U.P.’s 17th annual Duck Daze parade and festivities will take place on June 3 at 10 a.m. beginning at the corner of 27th Street and Bridgeport Way and proceeding south to 37th Street before ending at Market Square.

The deadline to apply to participate in the parade, which is open to community groups, organizations, residents and businesses, is May 19 at 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required and all motorized vehicles must be

operated by licensed and trained drivers. All vehicle and float operators are also required to include proof of current automobile liability insurance with their parade application.

The procession of bands, scout troops, businesses and other proud “ducks” will be just part of a day of special events in University Place.

Following the parade, check out the hot rods on display in front of the Civic Center as part of the an-

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The U.P. Garden Tour is coming up Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, offering tours of six private gardens and two community gardens in U.P. (Actually, one garden is in Fircrest, but close enough!) Tours run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Curran House will be open, as well.

This tour will be educational and inspirational, appealing to everyone interested in any aspect of gardening. Three of the gardens are in one cul-de-sac, a boon for tour-goers.

In addition, the Seattle Seahawks have made generous donations that will be offered in either a drawing or silent auction: four tickets for a game valued at $1,200; a mini helmet signed by Russell Wilson; a game-use football signed by Michael Bennett; and a jersey signed by Doug Baldwin.

These items will be at one of the gardens on the tour.

Tickets for the U.P. Garden Tour are $20 each, and available at Willow Tree Gardens and Interiors at 7216 27th St. W., University Place; Grassi’s Boutique at 2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place; Chirp and Company, 3803 N. 26th St., Tacoma; Portland Avenue Nursery at 1409 E. 59th St., Tacoma; and Lakewold Gardens at 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood.

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NEW SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM LAUNCHING IN U.P. With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about how children who receive free or reduced-priced lunch in school will eat healthy while school is out. Families Unlimited Network, who operates the local community food pantry will provide free meals to children during the summer.

The summer meal program will be hosted at Olympic View Baptist Church Monday through Friday from 12:30-1 p.m. There is no cost to attend.

More information is available at (253) 460-3134 or online at www.familiesunlimitednetwork.org.

Programs such as these are successful thanks to the support of our community partners and volunteers. If you would like to be involved in this upcoming program, please contact Families Unlimited Network and we’ll get you connected.

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I.D. NEEDED OF STRONG-ARMED ROBBERS WHO ASSAULTED EMPLOYEE

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Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify three strongarm robbery suspects who stole $1,500 worth of phones at the Metro DAVID ROSE PCS store on 72nd Street East in Tacoma.

At 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, the three men entered the business and walked directly to a display of Apple products. The suspects quickly ripped three iPhones from the display and started to run out of the store. The first suspect exited through the doors, then the second and third suspect assaulted a female store employee as they ran out after the first suspect. The suspects were in and out of the business in 15 seconds. “The scary part is they fled

the store at a high rate of speed and actually ran over a female employee so it doesn't really matter to them if they hurt somebody. That makes this group a little more dangerous than the rest,” said Pierce County Sheriff's Det. Ed Troyer.

If you can identify them, Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County

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

Police Blotter WEST PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE In February, the 2017 Red Knights Recruit Academy class began with individuals eager to serve their communities as firefighters. This regional recruit academy class was comprised of three departments: Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, Graham Fire & Rescue and West Pierce Fire & Rescue. These recruits came with varying degrees of experience in both fire and emergency medical services.

Due to the economic recession, many fire departments were not hiring and West Pierce had not hosted a regional recruit academy in nearly a decade, but in 2016, held the first Red Knights Recruit Academy at West Pierce Fire & Rescue. This 13-week academy included more than 500 hours of training and would not have been possible without a core group of instructors and peer fitness trainers. Each recruit spent many hours learning on the drill ground, as well as studying firefighting techniques and hazardous materials response in the classroom.

At the end of the academy, four written and three practical exams were administered. While training on the drill ground, they learned

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hose and ladder handling, search and rescue, ventilation, auto extrication and many more skills used by firefighters on a daily basis. In the classroom, they studied basic fire behavior and hydrodynamics, all while practicing safety, company integrity and strong teamwork. Something all firefighters have in common is the desire to serve their communities

with the highest standards.

Recruits bring a new energy to both the department and community they serve. They are eager to learn as senior firefighters pass on their trade to prepare them for the career ahead. We look forward to seeing all of these recruits succeed in their careers and make the fire service that much stronger.

BANK ROBBERY

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for a bank robbery. At 12:22 p.m. on May 1st, 2017, the pictured suspect robbed a Tapco Credit Union located in the 900 block of Tacoma Ave. S. in downtown Tacoma.

The suspect walked into the bank and told the teller he was robbing the bank and to give him cash. The suspect kept one hand in his pocket and implied he was armed with a weapon, then took the money and fled the bank on foot.

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for students from Curtis High School interested in the automotive industry, Families Unlimited Network and U.P. Community Supported Parks & Recreation programs, the American Legion Service Officers fund to help local veterans in need and the U.P. Veterans Flag Plaza project.

Drive-ins are welcome and no reservations are required. The entry fee is only $20 per vehicle and applications are available through the City of U.P.

website at www.CityofUP.com. Any business interested in sponsoring a trophy can contact Bob Schwartz at (253) 381.6453 or Charlie Maxwell at (253) 246.9876 for information and an application.

The UPTown Cruisin’ Association is a group of local car enthusiasts whose only purpose is to put on the best car show in University Place. There are no membership fees other than helping with the Car Show. Anyone interested can contact Schwartz or Maxwell at the above numbers.

When you’re done checking out the hot rods, stop by West Pierce Fire & Rescue Headquarters, Station 31 for an open house, where young and old can check out the station’s fire engines and cool equipment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy refreshments, temporary tattoos and a watermelon eating contest. There will also be life-saving helmet and life jacket fittings for children (child must be present). Please have cash to pay for the fittings, which will be $14 for life jackets, $7 for bike helmets and $10 for multi-sport helmets. Visitors to the fire station can give back to the community by bringing non-perishable food donations for local area food banks or by taking a few minutes to donate blood in the Blood Mobile.

For the latest news on the Duck Daze parade and festivities, as well as an application for parade and car show participation, please visit www.CityofUP.com. You can also check out the City of U.P. on Facebook at Duck Daze Festival for up-to-the-minute updates.

$IBNCFST $SFFL 'PVOEBUJPO (BMB Celebrating 10 years of accomplishments and a look at the future The non-profit Chambers Creek Foundation is welcoming the public to join in a special evening to celebrate the last decade of accomplishment on Pierce County’s Chambers Creek Properties in University Place. This Gala and Auction coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the Foundation’s original gala before the opening of the extraordinary Chambers Bay Golf Course, Central and North Meadows and the Soundview-Grandview trail loop.

Join the Foundation on Saturday, June 24 for an evening of dining, silent auction and entertainment as we celebrate the accomplishments of the last decade and take a look “Ten Years Beyond the Threshold of Extraordinary.� The gala, a ticketed event, will be held at the Chambers Bay Pavilion overlooking Chambers Bay and the Chambers Creek Properties.

The Foundation, with its partners Pierce County and KemperSports, will be showcasing the past, present and future of the Chambers Creek Properties, and will be honoring those whose visionary ideas have created the properties we have today and the exciting plans for the

future of Chambers Bay and the other recreational features. “I look forward to celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the opening of Chambers Bay,� said Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier. “I applaud the forward-thinking people who worked tirelessly to reclaim and remake the property, allowing the residents of Pierce County and beyond to enjoy this site for generations to come.�

All funds raised from the gala will be used by the Foundation to help build additional trails in Chambers Creek Canyon, support recreation projects and other public access features on the properties. In addition to the trails and meadows, the Foundation has worked with community leaders to contribute more than $1 million of funding for the Playground by the Sound, picnic shelters in North Meadow, dozens of memorial benches, water fountains around the site, the Labyrinth, Spot of Shade plaza, and Bridge to the Beach projects.

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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 to officially cut the ribbon on the Tribe’s new state-of-the-art Salish Cancer Center (SCC) in the spring of 2015. Joining in on the event were (back row from left): former 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; then 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 who 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 more than $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.”

SALISH CANCER CENTER A place where healing begins On April 7, 2015, the ribbon was officially cut at the grand opening of the Salish Cancer Center (SCC).

Housed in the Puyallup Tribal Integrative Medicine building in Fife, SCC is a non-profit venture of the Puyallup Tribe and is the first tribally-owned cancer center in Indian Country and the United States. This state-of-the art facility combines conventional cancer treatment (chemotherapy) and integrative oncology (naturopathic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Native healers and acupuncture) to create a truly modern oncology practice.

As the indigenous keepers of the Puyallup Tribe Indian Reservation, the Puyallup Tribe has a strong ancestral bond with nature and creation, and this is reflected in the type of care SCC patients receive – focusing on the mind, body, and spirit using lifestyle, nutrition and botanical medicine that blends quite well with modern oncology practices and produces a foundation for providing innovative cancer treatment.

At the ribbon cutting, Washington Governor Jay Inslee praised Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud and the entire Tribal Council for making their vision for SCC a reality.

“This is such a delightful day, not just for the Puyallup Nation, but for the state of Washington, because this is a center that is going to embrace health for the entire state of Washington and the Puyallup Nation all at the same time,” he said. “To me, it is a real achievement to

know that the first tribally-owned and operated oncology center in the United States is right here in the Puyallup Nation. This is something for the whole state of Washington to be very proud of.”

The SCC care team is delighted to have medical oncologist Dr. Eiko Klimant on board as medical director, as he joined the team just this year. This spring, Dr. Krisstina Gowin, medical oncologist from Mayo Clinic in Arizona, will also be joining the SCC care team.

“My goal is to create a meaningful experience for the patient and their caregivers, which includes creating conditions and finding therapies to help assure the best possible outcome for each individual patient,” Dr. Klimant said.

Puyallup Tribal Member David Duenas offered up a Sundance song of sacrifice and honor at the Salish Cancer Center ribbon cutting.

Dr. Klimant was most recently the Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia. He is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine, as well as hospice, palliative medicine and integrative medicine. He has extensive clinical experience in the management of pancreatic, breast, lung and brain cancers. Dr. Klimant is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Physicians and the Society for Integrative Oncology. He is fluent in English, German and French.

At SCC, Dr. Klimant works within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered cancer care. “The integrative care model puts the patient at the center. Patients’ needs are addressed on multiple levels, including innovative scientific cancer treatment, spiritual and psychological support, naturopathic medicine and an individualized nutritional program,” he said.

While a cancer diagnosis can be the most frightening thing a person has to face and is often all consuming for patients and their care providers, SCC stands as a mighty protector and healer for those who have been told there is nothing more that can be done.

“It’s a battle against this disease, only now our warriors are our doctors, nurses, lab technicians and people who are in the health profession world,” said Puyallup Chairman Bill Sterud. “Our warriors are going to be armed with the best medicine that can be, whether it exists now or down the road. This is not about making money – this is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to the saving of lives.”

Learn more at www.SalishCancerCenter.com.

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

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Home & Garden AMPERSAND INTERIOR DESIGNS

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The home is where the heart is, they say, which is why how your home looks and feels can be so important. Your home tells your story; it sets the tone for the goings-on within its doors. It can even affect your mood.

Seattle-based Ampersand Interior Design has this in mind when they state their philosophy: “Ampersand is inclusive. A collaboration; the place where two disparate things or ideas meet. Rooted in history, yet evolves to stay current. Timeless personality. Not simply one thing or another. The addition of something extra to create a more well rounded statement.

Our ultimate goal is to combine our expertise with your distinct personality to create an environment you love. We view the design process as a collaboration between all members of the household, which can make things a little complicated at times. That’s what we are here for! Let us collaborate with you to create an environment that makes you feel at ease, a space you can show off with pride. Your home should be your refuge. We can help you get there,� according to the website.

Owner Alissa Johnson has always had a passion for customer service. “I am new to the scene,� she said. “I recently finished the bachelor of arts program at Bellevue College. I began working in the

design industry a few years ago, for a firm that does both commercial and residential work. It’s always been my dream to have my own business, so I took the leap about a year ago while I was still in school.

I had been getting referrals from good friends and family members, so it just felt right.�

Among the services offered, Johnson brings her interior decorating prowess to view a home as a whole. She provides consultations, aids in home renovations, furniture selection and even exterior paint color palette. Though located in North Seattle, she provides these services throughout Pierce and King counties. She “loves residentials best because the personal touch is a reflection of themselves (the client). I like to make people feel

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When providing samples of work, she mentions use of texture, color and contrast and the way these can create an effortless look that has character. “My personal favorite of the bunch is the materials palette.

When done right, these set the tone for the design. I love to invoke a specific feeling or vibe in a space by combining different finishes and materials.�

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MAY IS HUNGER AWARENESS MONTH IN PIERCE COUNTY Emergency Food Network (EFN) kicks off Pierce County’s first official Hunger Awareness Month

By Daniel Beers For University Place Press

Pierce County has officially designated May as its first official Hunger Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Emergency Food Network (EFN), Hunger Awareness Month was designed to get the community involved through a variety of events throughout the month, to fundraise during a particularly busy time for food pantries and meal sites, to help expand their capacity, and to inform the general public about an issue many might otherwise overlook this time of year.

“May is the perfect time to bring attention to hunger as food pantries and meal sites are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year,” said Emergency Food Network Executive Director Helen McGovern-Pilant.

Throughout the first part of May, EFN hosted several events to do just that, including a tour of their warehouse and ground breaking social for the Capacity Building Campaign on May 5, a Farm Season Kickoff at their eight-acre Mother Earth Farm on May 6, and the GiveBIG day on May 10, their annual one-day giving event for non-profits in the area. EFN has also partnered with the U.S. Post Office for the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive on May 13, when members of the community can leave a bag of food by their mailbox, and the letter carriers will pick it up and distribute it to EFN. Yet the biggest event for Hunger Awareness Month is the Hunger Walk & 5K Run held at Fort Steilacoom Park on May 20. Those interested in showing their support can still sign up for the event at https:/efoodnet. donorpages.com/HungerWalk2017.

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SMOOTH OPERATORS. Deputy Director Michelle Douglas (left) and Executive

Director Helen McGovern-Pilant stand before one of EFN’s most coveted items: peanut butter.

May as the official Hunger Awareness Month was a decision not taken lightly. EFN estimates that 60,000 children within the Pierce County school system take advantage of the free or reduced cost breakfasts and lunches the districts provide.

With summer break just around the corner, these children will no longer have access to these meals. Because of this, families who are food insecure rely on food pantries and meal sites for their nutritional intake.

This extra strain on these food pantries and meal sites is where the Emergency Food

Network comes in. “EFN distributes over 70 percent of the food given to our neighbors in need,” said McGovern-Pilant. “The majority of the food pantries are volunteer run and have no money to purchase food, not enough contacts to have it all donated and would have to close their doors. Some of the smaller organizations receive as much as 90 percent of what they distribute from EFN. We are able to buy by the semi load and get great pricing. We partner with as many organizations as we can for food purchase, transportation efficiency and

large donations. We have the capabilities that the individual programs do not.”

Once May is over, McGovern-Pilant stressed that the work still continues, and that it is never too late to get involved. “It’s easy-peasy to volunteer,” she said, explaining that there is always a need for individuals to donate their time at the warehouse, the individual food banks, or at any EFN events held throughout the year. “You can go on the website and choose from many options in the warehouse, out at the farm or on the mobile we do with Fish Food Bank. You can come alone, join a group, bring a group, adults can come, kids can come. Organizations can go online and sign up to host their own food drive any time of the year they wish.”

While any donation of food is welcomed by EFN, McGovern-Pilant pointed out that some food is needed more than others. Peanut butter, for example, is a hot commodity due to its long shelf life and protein content. They are also always in need of canned meats, such as tuna, chicken and beef stew. Baby needs also make the list of high importance. “We never have enough baby food or formula,” said McGovern-Pilant. “Baby food and formula is the only food that the federal government requires (it is a law) be thrown away on the pull date.” As a side note, EFN also accepts diapers, the only non-food item they take.

EFN published that in 2016, one in seven people struggle with hunger in Washington, and that 54 percent of visits to emergency food programs were done on behalf of children and seniors. To handle that need, EFN distributed 14.8 million pounds of food throughout the 68 food pantries, meal sites, and shelters within Pierce County.

For more information, go to efoodnet.org.

LIVE FIRE TRAINING HELD FOR WEST PIERCE FIRE AND RESCUE Firefighters hone their skills on a donated house in University Place

By Daniel Beers For University Place Press

West Pierce Fire and Rescue (WPFR) got a chance to do some live fire training on a real house in University Place on May 11.

The residents at 326 Oas Dr. W. kindly donated their house to the fire department in an effort to provide an opportunity for firefighters to hone their skills in as real an environment as possible.

“Entering a burning building is an extremely hazardous part of a firefighter’s job,” said Jenny Weekes, community and media relations Manager for the WPFR. “And while we are dispatched to approximately one fire call per day, obviously not all of them turn out to be a fully involved, working fire. Having the opportunity to go into a controlled environment and practice and hone their skills will only make them ready for the next large scale incident.”

Because the WPFR must abide by strict rules and regulations in determining houses fit to practice on, training burns are extremely rare.

“Training burns have environmental, demolition and hazardous waste abatement regulations that must be followed,” said Jay Sumerlin, training chief of the WPFR. “This, along with internal requirements, limits the amount of structures that are available to train on.”

Sumerlin also noted that residents in the community interested in donating their house for these burns must go through a rigorous process to determine eligibility. “Citizens wishing to donate a home for the fire department to train in have to meet all of the legal requirements that the city or county place on demolition of the structure. In addition, the building will be evaluated by an officer in the Training Division of West Pierce to determine if it meets our requirements to train in. West Pierce will only burn one or two acquired structures per year, depending on budget

and availability of structures.”

The May 11 training burn was divided into two shifts throughout the day. The morning shift consisted of members from Engine 23, Engine 31, Ladder 21, Medic 31 and Medic 21. The afternoon training session was of members from Engine 22, Engine 24, Engine 20, Medic 20 and Medic 22. At the end of the training sessions, the fire department safely allowed the house to burn to the ground. During these trainings, firefighters and rescue personnel trained on smooth bore nozzle attacks, low pressure/high volume fog nozzle attacks, ventilation techniques, fire behavior and crew integrity skills.

“All of these skills are essential for firefighting,” explained Sumerlin, “and it’s a great opportunity to practice them in a live fire situation, rather than simulated without live fire.”

Yet perhaps the most important lesson of all that these training burns teach is firefighter safety. “It is imperative to us that everyone goes home after their shift,” said Weekes.

“Trainings like this allow us to train properly and come in contact with scenarios that will prepare firefighters to make sudden decisions on a real fire scene, which could truly be life or death. We appreciate the community’s patience and support as we do this, because we do understand it can disrupt them while we perform a burn like this.”

The West Pierce Fire and Rescue District covers 31 square miles and serves over 90,000 residents.

The department ran 15,904 calls in 2016, which is a 2.8 percent increase from 2015. Call volume has also increased 20 percent in the last five years. And with summer just around the corner, the WPFR created a page on their website regarding the rules around outdoor burning here: www. westpierce.org/resources/outdoorburning. There will also be a page dedicated to the rules and regulations of each city in regard to Fourth of July fireworks in the last week of June.

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Any marijuana retail shops or processing facilities in the city of U.P. would be located in mixed use and light-industrial areas of the city that are along 27th Street.

The city still has a ban against all marijuana operations, however, and there is no timeline on changing that anytime soon.

The City Council approved the zoning criteria regarding marijuana operations for when, or if, the ban is ever lifted either through council action or if the state forbids cities from having bans against marijuana operations.

University Place Municipal Code prohibits all marijuana businesses. Changing that would take at least two city council members to slate the issue for consideration and then a vote of the full council after a public hearing. No one on the city council has so far floated the idea of lifting the ban.

Two council members would first have to propose a change. The mayor would then schedule a study session and public hearing. The council would only then vote on lifting a ban. “The fastest that could happen would be about a month,� Planning and Development Services Director David Swindale said, noting that one member of the council has triggered that process to start.

The council has made it clear that the ban isn’t likely to change anytime soon, if ever. “In assigning the issue to the Planning Commission, the City Council expressly noted that any decision on whether in the future the state-licensed and regulated marijuana uses could be allowed in the city would solely be the

decision of the City Council, and that by referring these zoning and development issues for review to the Planning Commission, the City Council did not commit to making any change in the city’s current prohibition,� according to a staff report.

The council, however, has adopted the Planning Commission’s recommendations on where pot shops and marijuana processors could be located if state or city laws change. If the ban is ever lifted, retail shops could be located in mixed-use areas that are 1,000 feet from schools and parks. That means 27th Street just west of Bridgeport Way. Marijuana manufacturing and processing centers could locate in light-industrial zones, which would mean 27th Street between Mildred and Bridgeport.

At issue is about $70,000 in tax revenue to the cash-strapped city, but even that is not certain. “That would be a guess,� Swindale said, since tax revenue projections are based on sales volume in other cities.

The notion of lifting the ban or even determining possible sites for marijuana operations if the ban was ever lifted has been a hot topic issue in the city, with large turnout for public hearings held by the Planning Commission and councils voicing public safety concerns.

The Planning Commission took time to research the issue through the lens of the least impactful possible locations if the state forbids municipal bans, much like how cities can’t have outright bans against strip clubs. “We tried to be very thoughtful about it,� Planning Commission Chair Cliff Quisenberry said. “It’s a hot topic.�

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In just a few weeks, we will celebrate the graduation of more than 430 seniors at Curtis High School. These students are among the most well-rounded, highest performing, best prepared students in our state. The Curtis High School class of 2017 is composed of scholars, musicians, athletes, performers, cadets, activists, artists, leaders and community servants. In fact, this graduating class tallied more than 31,000 hours of community service during their time in high school. More than 75 percent of graduates are likely to attend college in their first year after graduation – one of the higher rates in the state.

Others will engage their talents in the workplace, with family, in our military or elsewhere. With a Curtis diploma in hand, every one of these students will depart CHS ready to actively and positively contribute as citizens of our democracy- an outcome that defines the primary mission of our school district.

At graduation, we will celebrate individual achievements and we will cheer for our Vikings as they walk across the stage and receive a diploma. We should also cheer for one another. The success of our Curtis graduates is a result of the work and attention of a community. First and foremost, parents, grandparents, siblings

and other family members should be proud. It takes a team of committed, loving people to raise a successful graduate and families play the first, and most important, role on each student’s team. Educators should also be proud. Teachers and staff members across our community, in every school, day care, and preschool program, have contributed to the growth and development of students in the Class of 2017. Sixteen of these seniors recently spoke to our Board of Directors and many named particular educators in their lives who provided essential support, guidance and encouragement.

Graduation is not just a collection of individual successes. It is also a community accomplishment that is earned, in part, by the efforts of every citizen of University Place regardless of whether or not they have a child, grandchild or relative in the schools. Public schools are reflections of the communities they serve. The best schools are created in places where citizens are willing to selflessly and generously invest in kids.

Financial support of public schools in the form of levies and bonds is a key component of this investment, but not the only component.

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I invite all citizens and stakeholders of University Place to celebrate our graduates this year, knowing that all of us play a part in securing a bright future for our students and, in turn, for our community. If you would like to join us at commencement ceremonies at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, June 16 at 7 p.m., please contact Curtis High School at (253) 566-5710 for tickets.

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THE HISTORIC DANGERS OF LNG

The construction of an LNG plant would require a large capacity natural gas pipeline to be constructed through the heart of the city of Fife, another booming city that lies right on the Interstate 5 corridor through Pierce County. This should deeply concern local residents considering historic on-site accidents that have occurred involving or related to LNG: r On Oct. 20, 1944 in Cleveland, 128 people died when an East Ohio Natural Gas Company’s LNG tank ruptured and exploded. LNG spilled into the city’s sewer system, vaporized and turned into a gas, which exploded and burned. r On Oct. 6, 1979 in Lusby, MD a pump seal failed at the Cove Point LNG facility, which released natural gas vapors that settled into an electrical conduit. The gas vapors ignited when a worker switched off a circuit breaker, causing an explosion that killed one worker and severely injured another.

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PUYALLUP TRIBE: “NO LNG!”

Among the most ardent Tacoma boosters is the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, which has been a forward thinking and financially generous leader in keeping Tacoma beautiful. The Tribe’s active protection of this area’s pristine waters, the salmon and all natural resources has benefitted the entire region. The Tribe vigorously opposes the prospect of an LNG plant being sited in the metropolitan Tacoma area. Not only would the plant be placed right on the Tribe’s reservation, it would mar Tacoma’s great scenic beauty, put natural resources at risk and endanger the lives of everyone who lives and works here in the event of a catastrophic LNG accident.

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r On Jan. 19, 2004 an explosion at Sonatrach LNG facility in Skikda, Algeria killed 27 people and injured 56. Three LNG trains were also destroyed. The massive hydrocarbon gas explosion was ignited when a steam boiler that was part of an LNG liquefaction train exploded near a propane and ethane refrigeration storage site. A report from a U.S. government inspection team cited that a leak of hydrocarbons from the liquefaction process initiated the domino effect of explosions. r On April 7, 2014 a “processing vessel” at a Williams Co. Inc. facility near the small town of Plymouth, Wash., exploded, spraying chunks of shrapnel as heavy as 250 pounds as far as 300 yards.

The flying debris pierced the double walls of a 134-foot LNG tank on site, causing leaks. Five workers were injured, and local responders warned that vapors from the leaks could trigger a more devastating, second explosion. A county fire department spokesman said authorities were concerned a second blast could level a 0.75 mile “lethal zone” around the plant.

Puget Sound Energy is in the final permitting stages of the proposed LNG plant even though at this point PSE lacks any customers for LNG. The proposal started after the private utility company landed a contract with Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) to provide ships with cleanerburning LNG rather than diesel, but TOTE has since put those plans on hold, announcing in a news release that the company does not have an exact date for when it will retrofit its ships to use LNG. In other words, PSE wants to build a plant without a customer.

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Also among its plans, PSE wants to form a for-profit subsidiary to handle the commercial sales of LNG to TOTE and other yet-to-be-determined customers while also storing the LNG for its utility customers to use during extreme weather conditions. Transporting LNG for local ratepayers presents the threat, and the inherent risks, of tanker trucks on our road-

A catastrophic LNG explosion could ignite the entire Port of Tacoma.

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Camp registration, events and more at Community Connection Place Camp Connection registration begins May 22 at Community Connection Place, located at 2534 Grandview Dr. W. in University Place. Registration is available during the following dates and times: Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon; and Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.

We are now taking applications for camp leaders and volunteers. For more information, please visit www. communityconnectionplace.org.

The Board of Community Connection Place nonprofit organization is pleased to announce Jessica Nappi as its new executive director. Upon graduating with a master’s degree in city and regional planning, Nappi has dedicated more than 15 years to public service through her work in urban and community planning. She is excited to help the Board promote and achieve its vision to build a new intergenerational community center in University Place. We are very fortunate that we were able to find someone of her caliber to fulfill this role. Please stop by the Community Center and say hi.

SENIOR PROGRAMS TAKING PLACE AT COMMUNITY CONNECTION PLACE:

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SPORTS

CURTIS TAKES CARE OF BELLEVUE VIKINGS PRIMED FOR POSTSEASON RUN

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SPLASH! (top-left) Curtis sophomore Katie Havard. (top-middle) Viking freshman Nhu Tang. (top-right) Curtis junior Ashley Arrington. (bottom-left) Viking freshman

Emily Van Zonneveld. (bottom-right) Curtis head coach Dennis Piccolotto directs his squad during a timeout. In their final regular season match, the Vikings (14-2) made short work of rival Bellevue at the Curtis Aquatic Center on Tuesday, May, 16, running out to a 7-0 lead before surrendering a couple of late goals for the 7-2 win. The Vikings will host the regional water polo tournament on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20. Curtis will open play against the Peninsula Seahawks at 4:15 p.m. Curtis will also host the Washington water polo state tournament beginning on Thursday, May 25, and running through Saturday, May 27. The Vikings finished second in the state last season.

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5K WALK/RUN SPREADS THE MESSAGE THAT ‘YOU MATTER’ Family event calls for all of us to support each other through all of life’s ‘races’

By Matt Nagle matt@universityplacepress.net

When author and motivational speaker Jamicka Edwards launched her onewoman “You Matter� movement several years ago, she traveled locally and nationally to inspire people of all ages to live in their purpose every day. Her book “You Matter: What would living in your purpose everyday look like?� had been published and she lined up book tours and speaking engagements everywhere she could in order to tell her own story of living life fully and how others can as well.

Now Edwards is taking her uplifting and meaningful mission to new heights by planning the first annual You Matter Movement 5K Walk/Run, which will take place on Sunday, June 4, 9 a.m. to noon at Fort Steilacoom Park. Her aim is to spread the message, “You are essential.

You are important. You are unique. And you matter!� This is the bigger picture intended with this event – for all of us to support each other through all of life’s “races.� “My vision for the event is to have many people continually cheering others on throughout the race at every mile marker, not just with a high five, but giving them something to encourage them to keep going not just in the race, but in life,� Edwards said. “They will feel like they matter, they will feel important, and they will leave that 5K a different person with a new hope and maybe a new spark toward a goal in some area in their life that they didn’t have before.�

An avid runner, Edwards just completed her eighth half-marathon last weekend. Since July 2015 she has completed six 5Ks, four 10Ks, four 12Ks, two 15Ks, one 10-mile run, and that, with eight half-marathons, makes for a total of 25 running events with more scheduled throughout 2017. “I wanted to do something after I published my book, and I knew when the time was right I’d do some type of event,� she said. Praying on it, this single mother of three boys with a full-time job already has her hands full but it came to her to combine her passion for running and raising people up into one signature event that people of all ages and abilities can take part in. She posed the question to her Facebook friends, “If I had a 5K and you had to pay a fee, would you come?� In response, “I got 100 ‘likes’ in one hour and people said ‘count me in,’�

Edwards said.

The You Matter 5K is not about hardcore runners, but about all people. “It’s about those who’ve never done a 5K who think they can’t but they don’t realize that they walk three miles every day around their building at work, going to their car, around their neighborhood, going to their

kids’ events‌ I believe that’s what this is about – inspiring them that they can do more than they thought and stretch them further than they thought they could go,� she said.

The race is also set up for “virtual� participation for those locally who can’t be there or for those who live out of state and want to be part of the event. Right now Edwards has registrations from across the country, including Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina.

The $25 registration fee (group discounts available), with kids 0-11 free, includes the bib, a medal, a swag bag, bounce houses for the kids, raffles and prize giveaways – and the opportunity to contribute to three great causes: Village Keepers, a non-profit that provides assistance and opportunities to at-risk and displaced youth and young adults through meal service, educational outings, referral services, and community events (https:// yourvillagekeepers.org), and the Tacoma chapter of the Imagine Me Foundation, which provides assistance and resources – physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial support – to men, women, and children in the community affected by various types of cancer (www.ImagineMeFoundation.org).

The third beneficiary is one special little girl named Savannah Lingenfelter, who lives in DuPont, a friend of Edwards for whom she has dedicated the You Matter 5K. Edwards met 7-year-old Savannah two years ago and learned soon after that she survived one cancer diagnosis when she was just 3 years old and now it has returned. “I would never have guessed that. She is such a sweet little girl – so bubbly and lively,� Edwards said of her young friend.

There will be a 100-yard dash at the You Matter 5K for children ages 10 and under at no charge and it will be dedicated to Savannah. The young participants will be invited to draw pictures and write letters to encourage Savannah (and her family) during this difficult time. “It’s amazing how when you know it’s in your heart to do something and it’s not about you, it opens the door to so many opportunities,� Edwards said.

Many people have come alongside Edwards to encourage and help her through organizing her very first major event. “I can’t say how grateful I am for them,� she stated, giving a heart-felt thank-you to Lauren Faitala, Stephanie Tisby, June Brown, Tasha Jones, Leslie Pacheco, Jennifer Owens, Rose Coates and Yolanda Perry; some of the major sponsors and contributors to the You Matter Movement including DJ and Judi Brown (owners of Tacoma Trophy), Shaniece Thomas, (co-owner of Team Thomas Marketing out of Saint

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Council Corner: Kent Keel Since 2012, I have been humbled and honored to serve as one of your elected City Council members, and I am especially pleased to report that during the last five years, many of the issues which compelled me to run for City Council are improving.

Construction on Town Center is moving forward at a strong pace. Whole Foods Market has proven to be a strong retail anchor and we’ve attracted several other popular businesses.

The Clearview and Latitude 47 residential buildings are nearly fully leased. On the ground floor of those buildings we will add Top Pot Doughnuts and Mediterranean Grill. Across from Jersey Mike’s we will break ground on a new two-story building that will house several businesses, and across Bridgeport we will soon construct a new residential building with about 10,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor.

We’ve also seen our City’s financial position improve dramatically over the last few years, going from a significant debt position to one of strength, so much so that Moody’s Investor Service noted that its decision to upgrade the rating of the City’s general obligation limited tax bonds from A3 to A1 was due to “substantial improvement in the city’s financial position with

Mayor Pro Tem Kent Keel healthy reserves and liquidity.”

Much of the credit for this progress belongs to members of the current City Council led by former Mayors Grassi and McCluskey, and current Mayor Figueroa. Our collective leadership has been combined with the efforts of City staff to manage daily operations toward improved fiscal responsibility and service to you and your family.

We need to continue our efforts to recruit additional restaurants and sought-after businesses to the commercial spaces in the Town Center, 27th and Grandview, 19th and Mildred, and other places. We also need to lend the City’s support to Pierce County, which will host the 2019 U.S. Amateur Four Ball Tournament. The county is also moving forward plans for a

new luxury hotel and resort at Chambers Bay along with plans to develop parks, trails and the waterfront.

These efforts reflect our longrange strategic goal to encourage economic development in University Place so that we can accomplish our mission to deliver public services and support the quality of life you have come to expect. Yes, we have a lot more to do. We will disagree and debate like communities and families do. However, we have accomplished a lot in five years to correct the path toward realizing our original vision.

My civic service in University Place began 15 years ago, when I was first elected to the U.P. School Board. Since that time, experience has taught me that there must always be a healthy balance between private and public interests. Skewing too much in either direction limits effectiveness and trust of the elected.

I have learned that the majority of U.P. residents want their elected officials to be reasonable, circumspect, balanced and impartial when conducting the public’s business. As I have done for many years, I will work hard to remain effective and strive to maintain your trust. I look forward to continuing to serve as your elected representative in future. All the best to you!

U.P. Council attend Ruth Hofto’s 107th Birthday Celebration U.P. City Council Members attended a 107th birthday bash thrown for U.P. resident Ruth Hofto at Community Connection Place on Friday, May 12. Mayor Javier Figueroa presented Ruth with an official proclamation in front of friends and family, while others spoke kind words and celebrated Hofto’s colorful and vivacious life!

Pictured left to right: Jackie Hofto, Council Member Ken Grassi, Mayor Javier Figueroa, Ruth Hofto, Council Members Denise McCluskey and Steve Worthington, and State Representative Christine Kilduff.

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Community encouraged to attend May 31 Subarea Plan Public Meeting For the past year, the City of University Place has been in the process of developing plans for three districts within its Regional Growth Center Subarea. An ad hoc committee appointed by the City Council has been meeting regularly with our consulting firm, Otak, and City staff to identify creative and innovative ways the City can plan to accommodate the increase in residents and jobs forecast by the State and allocated to it by the Puget

Sound Regional Council.

Public input is an important part of this process. Last December, two days of planning and public meetings were held to seek comments from various stakeholders, including public agency partners, utility service providers, local businesses, and property owners in the Regional Growth Center Subarea.

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At the December 2016 workshops, the ad hoc committee worked with Otak to lay the groundwork for the Subarea Plan, hearing ideas from local area stakeholders. Community members are invited to attend another public input opportunity coming up on May 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall.

ers interested in learning more and participating in the process, to express their concerns and ideas.

On May 31, the City is offering a third opportunity for public input as the subarea plan evolves.

During this public meeting you will have a chance to see some draft concepts that are the result of these efforts. Your input is essential as we move to refine these ideas into a plan that will move the City forward equipped to address the challenges of increased population and employment. Be sure to hold the date open and plan to attend! Provide your input into the future of these areas, be a part of the process and the City’s future!

The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 3715 Bridgeport Way West, University Place.

For further information or if you have questions, contact David Swindale, Director of Planning & Development Services at 253.460.2519 or dswindale@ CityofUP.com.

CITY HALL Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Weekdays Address: 3715 Bridgeport Way W, Ste B-1 University Place, WA 98466 Phone: 253.566.5656 Fax: 253.566.5658 Email: city_hall@CityofUP.com Website: www.CityofUP.com

UP CITY COUNCIL MAYOR JAVIER FIGUEROA JFigueroa@CityofUP.com | 253.682.7379 MAYOR PRO TEM KENT KEEL KKeel@CityofUP.com | 253.878.8041 COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE WORTHINGTON SWorthington@CityofUP.com | 253.565.4855 COUNCIL MEMBER KEN GRASSI KGrassi@CityofUP.com | 253.278.1946 COUNCIL MEMBER DENISE MCCLUSKEY DMccluskey@CityofUP.com | 253.878.8039 COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS NYE CNye@CityofUP.com | 253.878.8042 COUNCIL MEMBER CAROLINE BELLECI CBelleci@CityofUP.com | 253.878.8040

CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES MONDAY, JUNE 5, 6:30 P.M. Regular Council Meeting • Presentation: Mark Lindquist, Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office All items listed are tentative; please refer to the City’s website at www.CityofUP. com for the most up-to-date information.

All City Council meetings are held in the Town Hall meeting room, Windmill Village, 3715 Bridgeport Way, at 6:30 p.m. on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month. Changes to meeting times and locations are posted at City Hall, University Place Library and at www.CityofUP.com or you may contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253.460.2510.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE City Hall offices will be closed in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30 at 9 a.m.

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Eagle Scout Project establishes new trail at Leach Creek

PHOTO CREDIT: PIERCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Eagle Scout Jeramie Dill had a hardworking team help complete the Leach Creek beautification and trail project: Gage Gesford, Jamie Gesford, Gavin Gesford (in front), Melissa Gesford, and Joe Waddington.

Habitat stewardship work was recently completed on Leach Creek near Cirque Drive.

This is an important site to preserve, since Leach Creek supports salmon runs through the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed. Invasive plants, such as blackberry, are present onsite and are competing with native plants.

In partnership with the City of University Place, the Pierce Conservation District sponsored an Eagle Scout, Jeramie Dill, to complete his project at the Leach Creek site.

Over two Saturdays in April, Jeramie and volunteers removed blackberry and mulched a new trail, restoring habitat and beautifying the site. This project will have a lasting legacy for University Place and Leach Creek stream habitat.

University Place and Tacoma team up to improve South 56th Street and Cirque Drive

PHOTO BY CITY OF UNIVERSITY PLACE

Much-needed improvements are coming to the 56th Street/Cirque Drive corridor thanks to the combined efforts of the cities of University Place and Tacoma. The two cities jointly applied for and obtained a nearly $4 million construction grant from the Federal Highway Administration to fund these improvements that will make it safer and easier for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists to travel along this vital corridor.

Construction on the first phase of work, between 67th Avenue in University Place and Washington Street in Tacoma, will begin in the next few weeks. Improvements will include new sidewalks, landscaping, street lighting and landscaped medians along 67th Avenue and Orchard Street, bicycle facilities on 67th Avenue and Tyler Street, and pavement overlay on Orchard and Washington streets. Vehicle detection and pedestrian crossing upgrades will be provided at the signalized intersections as well.

This project represents the first phase of a coordinated effort by the two cities to improve the entire corridor between Interstate 5 and Grandview Drive. Work on the current phase is scheduled to be complete by the end of the year. Construction funding has also been secured for the second phase of work (between Washington Street and I-5) which is scheduled to begin in 2020.

For more information or questions, please contact the City of University Place Engineering Department at 253.460.2526.

Council Member McCluskey receives 2017 Woman of Distinction Award Each year the Girl Scouts of Western Washington host a luncheon celebrating accomplishments and successes as well as presenting individuals with Women of Distinction Awards. One recipient of this year’s award is none other than our very own Council Member Denise McCluskey.

As a recipient of this year’s award, it was highlighted that Council Member McCluskey spends her time and talents advocating for youth, seniors, volunteerism, recreation and more throughout our community. She works tirelessly to help inspire and empower young women to be all that they can and want to be, and encourages them to develop individuality, confidence and character in helping to make the world a better place.

Once a Girl Scout herself, Council Member McCluskey embodies the characteristics the organization was founded on, by constantly striving to cultivate innovation and prosperity for all of those that live right here in University Place.

PHOTO BY CITY OF UNIVERSITY PLACE

Pictured left to right: Sarah Bacica, Karina Bacica-Grenge, Alissa Snyder and Madison Snyder with Council Member McCluskey.

PHOTO BY CITY OF UNIVERSITY PLACE

Pictured left to right: Council Member McCluskey with award presenters Girl Scouts Claire Schomogyl and Marian Picard.

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appearance on Memorial Day singing the national anthem and “Amazing Grace,” accompanied by a husband and wife duo of bagpipers, at the New Tacoma Cemetery’s annual gathering to honor and celebrate those who have served in the military. When asked what her favorite song to sing is, she couldn’t pick a favorite but expressed a penchant for the national anthem due to her dad’s military past and his work on the police force.

She has another big upcoming appearance singing the national anthem at a Rainier’s game on June 27 as a part of their tribute to “sensory awareness.” Sarah’s mom Kim says, “Sarah is a patient at the Seattle Autism Center and continues to share her gift of music with others in her community. Part of learning to live with autism is taking part in exposure therapy.

Sarah shares her gifts while working to overcome the obstacles of autism through exposure therapy. The national anthem at

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Peters, Mo.), Shellie Willis (Redefining Your Future), Monique DuBose (CEO of The Resilient You), Donna Black (founder of Commit To You (C.Y.T.) Fitness), Starbucks Coffee (Steilacoom Avenue in Lakewood and both DuPont locations), Chris Muller (1st Command Financial Services, DuPont location), Bounce E House (Tacoma, Puyallup and Lakewood), and the City of Lakewood for the usage of Fort

the Rainiers game will be part of the therapy Sarah is receiving while giving back to her community.”

The Seevers strive to provide opportunities for their daughter to engage with her community but stress that they couldn’t do it alone. They go on to say, “This little girl has grown so much. We not only want to acknowledge her accomplishments but recognize the teachers in U.P. who have served her, the UPAC swim coaches, the president of New Tacoma Cemetery, the director of Tacoma Youth Chorus and her speech therapist, Diana Dean, the staff at Seattle Autism Center and Mrs. Bishop her counselor at Drum.” This acknowledgement is just one step in “breaking the stigma that surrounds autism,” as Mrs. Seevers puts it. And opening a dialogue about autism and recognizing that support and advocacy can benefit not just Sarah, but others who are diagnosed as well.

As for what is in store for Sarah, ultimately, she’d like to make it as a professional singer one day or, as a math lover, teach technology. Her big goal in the more immediate future? “To sing for the Seahawks,” she says with a sly smile.

Steilacoom Park.

“As more sponsorship and donations are received leading up to the event, they will be recognized on the You Matter Movement website as well as at the actual event. I am beyond grateful for the support I’ve received thus far,” Edwards said.

For complete details on the You Matter 5K, go to https://runsignup.com/race/ wa/lakewood/youmattermovement and register by May 24 to secure your spot.

Contact Edwards at www.Facebook.com/ JamickaEdwardsInspires, Twitter at @ JamickaInspires or e-mail MsJamicka@ gmail.com.

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Experienced photographers preferred.

REQUIREMENTS: 1-2 years experience taking sports photos. Must have professional equipment, reliable transportation and ability to travel to sports event locations. The ideal candidate is a self motivated, outgoing individual with a positive attitude.

They should be able to work evenings and weekends, be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions, and be able to stand, bend, kneel for prolonged periods of time.

Please send your resume and photography examples to jgimse@tacomaweekly.com.

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By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

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ister Act, the Musical� looks like a social experiment to find out what happens when a disco diva and a group of nuns are forced together for a time span sufficient that some form of cultural chemistry can take place.

The diva is a talented singer but desires nothing but fame and fortune. The nuns can’t sing, but they find value in lives of selfless spirituality. The result, of course, is that each party gives something to the other. The disco diva teaches the nuns to

sing and dance – and in so doing enables them to save their church and stay together.

The diva discovers that there is more to life than fame and shiny objects. The exchange is complete.

The Tacoma Musical Playhouse production of “Sister Act,� which runs through June 4, is a sassy, silly and sultry excursion into sonic sensations that stimulates the senses with sparkling sights and scintillating sounds. Based on the 1992 musical comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg, “Sister Act� was made into a Broadway musical in 2011.

It has since become a staple of community theater.

CALENDAR EVENTS

The basics of the plot are that the aspiring disco singer Deloris Van Cartier (Lanita Hudson) witnesses a murder, goes to the police and is placed in a convent disguised as a nun to keep her safe from her gangster boyfriend Curtis Jackson (Russell Campbell) who committed the murder. Leading lady Hudson gives a strong performance marked by a lush, grainy voice that cuts through like a velvet buzz saw.

Deloris’ foil is the Mother Superior of the order (Diane Lee Bozzo,) who is opposed to the presence of so worldly a personality as that of the brash Deloris. Bozzo’s operatic surges swell to the rafters in songs like

The Washington State History Museum is presenting a once-in-alifetime opportunity for many people from our region. The museum is the only museum in the Pacific Northwest that will feature “Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.� Visitors will be immersed in the 125-year history of American football through this 6,000 square foot interactive exhibit, filled with more than 200 iconic artifacts and fun interactives. The exhibit is about more than football, too. it is an inspiring take on excellence, with messages about how individuals stay motivated and succeed: drive, focus, persistence, grit, flexibility, self-confidence, luck, and hard work. The museum will host related events including visits from Seahawks players, discussion panels on professional sports and health, a youth Combine day, and more. Opening day will feature a visit from a wildlife refuge with a hawk and a falcon, birds that inspire sports team identities due to their agility, keen senses, and strength – the “pro athletes� of the air. Free commemorative mini footballs will be given to the first 100 visitors. Ages: All ages. Info: www.washingtonstatehistory.org; (253) 272-3500

FAMILY STEAM DAY Fri., May 19,11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LeMay – America’s Car Museum, 2702 E. D St.

KARAOKE WITH DJ NO PANTS Fri., May 19, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Acme Tavern, 1310 Tacoma Ave. S. Sing your heart out with a great crowd, a fun host and a good sound system. Good food and drinks. Ages: 21+ Price: Free. Info: (253) 222-6864 KEVIN PETERSON (PIANO), JANE LEESONJACKSON (FLUTE) Fri., May 19, 12:10-1 p.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Tacoma, 310 N. K St. Kevin Peterson, piano, and Jane Leeson-Jackson, flute, play music

by Bach, Gloria Swisher, Chopin and Poulenc. Mr. Peterson is director of music at Normandy Park United Church of Christ and Leeson-Jackson is associate principal flute of the Rainier

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by e-mailing calendar@universityplacepress.net or calling (253) 922-5317.

Preview gala Thurs., May 25, 6 p.m.

Exhibit opens Sat., May 27 Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

Design, build, tinker, and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Ages: All ages. Price: $10$18. Info: (253) 779-8490; www.americascarmuseum.org

“Here Within These Walls� and “Haven’t Got a Prayer.�

Kat Fresh is perfection in the role of the perpetually spritely and adventurous Sister Mary Patrick and Lark Orvick-Moore gets big laughs with her antics as Sister Mary Lazarus. Maggie Barry is stunning as the shy, novice nun Sister Mary Robert who is drawn out of her shell under the influence of Deloris. In “The Life I Never Led,� Barry steps up to the plate and hits it out of the musical ball park with a sweet and buttery, yet strong lyrical performance.

Campbell is great as the villain. His main

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‘SISTER ACT: THE MUSICAL’ Fri., May 19, 7:30 p.m.

OPENING NIGHT Sat., May 20, 7:30 p.m.

Sun., May 21, 2 p.m.

Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 6th Ave. Enter Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody, she hides in the one place no one would expect – a convent! Disguised as a nun under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

A five-time Tony winner and sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music. Ages: All ages Price: Adults $31; senior/ military/students $29; children (12 & under) $22; groups of 10 or more $27. All seating is reserved. Info: (2530 5656867; www.tmp.org

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Symphony. Ages: All ages. Price: Donation. Info: (253) 383-1569; www.ccptacoma.org NOURISH! DINNER AND AUCTION Fri., May 19, 6-11 p.m.

Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavillion, 1320 Broadway FISH Food Banks of Pierce County invites you to NOURISH!, a dinner and auction in support of the nutritious food provided to tens of thousands of families served by FISH’s seven food bank locations and 10 mobile food bank sites.

Price: $65 per person/$650 per table. Info: (253) 3833164; www.fishfoodbanks.org/ events/nourish-2017 AUDITIONS FOR PUGET SOUND YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE Sat., May 20 and Sun., May 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tacoma Community College, Building 19, Room 36, 6501 S. 19th St. Auditions for the 2017-18 season are here. Price: Free.

Info: (253) 460-4374; www. psywe.org/audition

GUITARA MYSTICA Sat.,May 20, 7-8:30 p.m.

1120 Creative House, 1120 Pacific Ave. Ken Jacobsen and Jeffry Steele perform guitar duets and solos from the 16th, 20th and 21st centuries by Josquin, Harrison, Cage, Bartok, and Steele. Ages: 9 and older. Price: Free will offering. Info: (253) 682-1722 FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS Sat., May 20, 8-9:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Ave. S. Through shared experience and mutual support, we help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction. Our program of recovery is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Price: Free. Info: (253) 310-8177; www.foodaddicts.org MOON OVER BUFFALO Sat., May 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Pacific Lutheran University – Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 12180 Park Ave. S. Fading stars George and Charlotte Hay are stuck in Buffalo, New York performing for small audiences with an even smaller company of actors. But when word arrives that film director Frank Capra is coming to see their matinee, George and Charlotte do what they must to leave the small time for the big time. Price: General admission $8, military, 55+ & Alumni $5, PLU & 18 and younger free. Info: (253) 535-7411; www.plu.edu/khp ARGENTINE TANGO DANCE/MILONGA Sun., May 21, 3-5:30 p.m.

Backstreet Tango, 3505 S. 14th St. Come join us for an evening of dancing both traditional and contemporary Argentine tango music and social dancing. Ages: 16 and above. Price: $5. Info: (253) 304-8296 SABOR FLAMENCO’S ANNUAL SHOW Sun., May 21, 5-8 p.m.

Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St. Join Marisela Fleites and the Sabor Flamenco perform-

ing company for our annual exhibition of new choreographies and old favorites. Ages: All ages. Price: $10-$20.

Info: (253) 209-5112; www. squareup.com/store/saborflamenco OLD ST. PETER’S CHURCH INVITES YOU TO WORSHIP Sun., May 21 10-11 a.m.; 5-5:40 p.m.

St. Peter’s Church, 2910 N. Starr St. Tacoma’s first and oldest church St. Peter’s (est. 1873) invites you to experience Holy Communion every Sunday at 10 a.m. (Sunday School). At 5 p.m. we offer Compline services the first and third Sundays and evening prayer all others. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-4406; www.oldstpeters.org BIBLE DISCUSSION – BOOK OF REVELATION Mon., May 22, 1-2 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. All are welcome for a discussion of the Book of Revelation, led by Pastor Martin Yabroff of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. No background required. Open discussion and practical applications. Price: Free. Info: (253) 564-4402; saintandrewstacoma.org GALLERY – DUENDE Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park Ave. S. Join the Department of Art and Design to celebrate the accomplishments of PLU graduating artists in the culmination of their degree program. Price: Free. Info: (253) 535-7150; www.plu. edu/artd/news/2017/03/20/ duende/ MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC Mon., May 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WSU Pierce County Extension Office, 3602 Pacific Ave. Master Gardeners are available at the Pierce County Extension Office Master Gardener Plant Clinic and Volunteer Office via phone or walk-in to building. Price: Free. Info: (253) 798-7170; extension.wsu.edu

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ENTERTAINMENT TW PICK OF THE WEEK:

SEVERAL THOUSAND REVELERS WILL DESCEND ON THE TACOMA DOME SATURDAY NIGHT FOR LIFE IN COLOR (A.K.A. A NIGHT OF DANCING THEIR BUTTS OFF WHILE GETTING DOUSED WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF PAINT.) GOOD, “CLEAN” FUN IT AIN’T. PERFORMING STARTING AT 8 P.M. WILL BE RL GRIME, 3LAU AND WHAT SO NOT. TICKETS ARE $59 TO $89, AND YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO ATTEND; HYPERLINK “HTTP://WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM/”WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM.

FRIDAY, MAY 19 PACIFIC BREWING: Tacoma Wonder Boys (bluegrass) 8 p.m., NC, AA G. DONNALSON’S: Bill & Denny’s Little Big Band (jazz, blues) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Old School Fellas (R&B, dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Afrodisiacs (‘pop covers) 9 p.m., $10-$15; “Funktion Friday” with DJ Indica Jones (DJ) 11 p.m., $5 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: Modern Day Poets, Limberlost, Darby Picnic (rock, pop) 8 p.m., $10, AA MARKEE (OLD TOWN): Itamare (Brazilian, Latin) 7 p.m., NC, AA NEW FRONTIER: Savannah Fuentes (flamenco) 8 p.m.

REAL ART TACOMA: KGRG-FM (89.9) pledge drive with Something Witchy, Dead Lakes, Waking Things, These Young Fools, Cashing in Karma (rock) 7 p.m., $7-$10, AA STONEGATE: Stop Don’t Stop, The Sky Rained Heroes, Tremor Cats (punk, rock) 8 p.m., $5 TACOMA COMEDY: Robert Hawkins (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $16-$22, 18+ early show UNCLE SAM’S: Fuze Boxx (rock) 8 p.m., NC THE VALLEY: Interpreter, The Fawcetts, Prophets of Addiction (rock) 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

THE VALLEY: Bird Teeth, Punx in the Woods with Carrion Crows, Are They Brothers, Jasey F-ing Kay (punk) 9 p.m., $5 G. DONNALSON’S: Bill & Denny’s Little Big Band (jazz, blues) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Heart By Heart (Heart tribute) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: The Squirrels, Trees and Timber, The Nards, DJ Melodica (alternative, power-pop) 8 p.m., $10-$15 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC METRONOME: Dain Norman and the Chrysalis Effect (acoustic) 7 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Gender Wizard, Scorn Dog (garage-rock, indie-rock, punk) 9 p.m.

REAL ART TACOMA: Coffin Break, C Average, Acid Teeth (punk, alternative) 8 p.m., $8, AA RIALTO: Northwest Sinfonietta presents Mozart’s “Requiem” with conductor Eric Jacobsen (classical) 7:30 p.m., $20-$50, AA THE SPAR: Olson Brothers (country, rock) 8 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Crossing Crusades, Jericho Hill, Stoic FB, Sun Mother (rock, metal) 7 p.m., $10 TACOMA COMEDY: Robert Hawkins (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $16-$22, 18+ early show TACOMA DOME: “Life in Color” with RL Grime, 3LAU, What So Not, xxx (electronic, DJ) 8 p.m., $59-$89, 18+ UNCLE SAM’S: Exit 88 (classic rock) 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

RIALTO: Tacoma Youth Symphony presents “Concert No. 4: Masquerade” (classical) 3 p.m., $13$24, AA

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DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Jazz and blues open mic, 5 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: DJ Relly Rell, DJ Silong (DJ) 9 p.m., $10-$12 REAL ART TACOMA: P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., Viveka, Stop Don’t Stop (punk, alternative) 7 p.m., $5, AA NEW FRONTIER: Bluegrass jam, 4 p.m., NC THE SPAR: Daniel Castro Band (blues) 7 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Jazz Avenue Workshop (jazz) 5 p.m.; ed by Ravens , Alicia Roumonada, Cameron Ferguson (rock) 7 p.m.

UPS – SCHNEEBECK HALL: Symphony Tacoma presents “Mini Maestros: Peter and the Wolf” (classical) 2:30 p.m., $7-$10, AA

MONDAY, MAY 22

G. DONNALSON’S: Jazz and blues open mic, 5 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Rockaraoke (live band karaoke) 7 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Chuck Gay (open mic) 7 p.m., NC

TUESDAY, MAY 23

DAWSON’S: Billy Stoops (acoustic jam) 8 p.m., NC

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DIVA. Lanita Hudson breaths life into the role of Deloris Van Cartier, the ANTIQUE SANDWICH CO.: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3, AA DAVE’S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: James Haye (blues) 7 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Millhous, Stop Don’t Stop, Ten Pole Drunk (punk, alternative) 9 p.m., NC METRONOME: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., NC, AA NORTHERN PACIFIC: Stingy Brim Slim (blues) 7 p.m., NC, AA ROCK THE DOCK: Dustin Lefferty (open mic) 8 p.m.

TACOMA COMEDY: New Talent Tuesday (comedy) 8 p.m., NC, 18+

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

DAWSON’S: Linda Myers Band (R&B, blues, jazz) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: James Haye (blues) 7 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Lyon Pride Music festival auditions (rock) 8 p.m., $5 NEW FRONTIER: Open mic, 8 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC: Open mic, 7:30 p.m., NC, AA STONEGATE: Leify Green (open mic) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Comedy open mic, 8 p.m., NC, 18+

THURSDAY, MAY 25

THE VALLEY: Fang Chia, Thollem (post-rock, experimental) 9 p.m.

DAWSON’S: Billy Shew Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Rod Cook (blues) 7 p.m., AA JAZZBONES: DJ Pheloneous (DJ) 10 p.m., NC women, $5 men KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Comfort and Call (rock jam) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Tim Meadows (comedy) 8 p.m., $17-$24, 18+ UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (rock, blues) 7 p.m.

TACOMA ELKS: Randy Litch (rock, one-man-band) 6:30 p.m., $6-$10

would-be disco diva that finds herself sequestered in a convent in TMP's "Sister Act."

tune, “When I Find My Baby,” is both amusing and menacing as he sings about what he’ll do when he finds Deloris after she has gone to the police. Rich humor is provided by two of the villain’s henchmen Joey (John Miller) and Pablo (Mathew Michael.) Isaiah Parker, as the villain’s nephew TJ, is most fun to watch throughout the show. Parker enlivens every scene in which he appears with his joyful and complete habitation of his role.

Eddie, the police chief (Duwayne Andrews, Jr.) is smitten with Deloris, whom he had a crush on in high school. Andrews is featured in one of the high points of the show. He undergoes several inventive transformations of persona during his performance of “I Could Be That Guy.” Dale Bowers, as Monsignor O’Hara – the priest turned M.C – is just plain fun to watch. The ensemble cast members all provide backup that leavens this production, which is punctuated by big song and dance numbers. Ashley Koon and Linda Palacios are captivating as Deloris’ backup singers.

The elaborate sets, brilliant lighting and bedazzling costumes (that smack of the height of 1970s disco pizzazz) all come together to create a visual spectacle that is a match for the musical feast. The show is marked by moments of visual magic,

sprinkled liberally with humor and still manages to be evocative of an emotion response. There are nuns gathered in their pajamas, Mary Roberts’ moments of questioning and growth, dancers with glittering, psychedelic bellbottom pants and a priceless cameo appearance by director Jon Douglas Rake as the pope.

As we wait for the cool, wet weather to change into something more comfortable, TMP’s “Sister Act” provides a warm glow to carry one through an evening. “Sister Act” runs through June 4. For further information visit www.tmp.org or call (253) 565-6867

'SISTER ACT, THE MUSICAL' THROUGH JUNE 4 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. SUNDAYS 2 P.M. SATURDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCES MAY 27 AND JUNE 3, 2 P.M. TICKETS $31 ADULTS. $29 SENIOR, STUDENTS AND MILITARY. $22 CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER.

TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE 7116 6TH AVE, TACOMA, WA 98406 253-565-6867 WWW.TMP.ORG

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LIFE QUESTIONS. (left) Lanita Hudson as Deloris and (right) Maggie Barry as Mary Robert, the novice nun who experiences second thoughts about life in a convent.

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NOTICES TO: Donna Joseph and Eugene Joseph Case Name: A., A Case Number : PUY-CW-CW-2017-0010 Nature of Case: Child/Family Protection Petition- ADJUDICATORY HEARING SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING A Child/Family Protection has been filed regarding the above-named child.

YOU ARE HERBY SUMMONED to personally appear before the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for a FORMAL ADJUDICATORY HEARING and date, time and location below: DATE: July 6th , 2017 TIME: 10:00 am LOCATION: 1451 EAST 31ST ST., TACOMA WA 98404 At the formal adjudicatory hearing the petitioner must prove that the allegations raised in the child/family protection petition are more likely true than not and that the best interests of the child will be served by continued Court intervention.

The Court will either find the allegations of the child/family protection petition to be true or dismiss the child/family protection petition, unless continued to allow the presentation of further evidence.

If you do not respond to the petition within 20 days or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find you in default and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps you must follow to correct the underlying problem(s).

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. A copy of the Petition and Advisement of Rights is available at the Court Clerk’s office.

You may call Puyallup Tribe Children’s Services for more information about your child. The telephone number is 253-680-5532.

DATED this 5 day of May 2017 For more information, please call the Puyallup Tribal Court Clerk at 253-680-5585.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT SUMMONS: CASE NUMBER: 15-2-00163-5 URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, FORMERLY KNOW AS URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Vs. ESTATE OF SANTA JIMENEZ, an estate; ESTROBERTO JIMENEZ, an heir; JENARO M. JIMENEZ, an heir; JOSE LOUIS JIMENEZ, an heir; RAUOL JIMENEZ, an heir; UNKNOWN HEIRS SANTA JIMENEZ, heirs; And all other persons, parties, or occupants Unknown claiming any legal or equitable right, Title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property Described in the complaint herein, adverse to Plaintiff’s title, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title to The Property.

Defendants.

To: JENARO M. JIMENEZ JR. A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled court by plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense in writing, and serve a copy upon the person signing this Summons within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons if served in the State of Washington, or within sixty (60) days if served outside the State of Washington or if you are a United States government defendant, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment may be entered.

You may demand that the plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this Summons. Within 14 days after you served the demand, the plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on theyou of this Summons and Complaint will be void.

If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

THIS SUMMONS is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington.

DATED 2/5/2015 Respectfully submitted MALCOLM* CISNEROS, A Law Corporation By: Nathan F. Smith, WSB #43160 Stephen M. Lewis, WSB #47173 Attorneys for Plaintiff MALCOLM * CISNEROS, A Law Corporation 2112 Business Center Drive Irvine, California 92612 Phone: (949) 252-9400 Fax: (949) 252-1032

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NO. PUY-CS-CS-2017-0016 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing

NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0008 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing

IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON

IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON

Elisa Barlet Petitioner,

WSFC Petitioner,

v.

Jessica Ann Cayou Respondent,

v.

Laura George Respondent,

The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.

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.

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.

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.

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 June 28th, 2017 at 9:15 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.

NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:45 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.

Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585

Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585

NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0007 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing

NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0006 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing

IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON

IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON

WSFC Petitioner,

WSFC Petitioner,

v.

Richard Cayou Respondent,

v.

Richard Cayou Respondent,

The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.

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.

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.

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.

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 June 28th, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.

NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.

Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585

Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585

NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0006 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing

NO. PUY-CS-FC-2017-0007 Summons in a civil action And notice of hearing

IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON

IN THE PUYALLUP TRIBAL COURT PUYALLUP INDIAN RESERVATION TACOMA, WASHINGTON

WSFC Petitioner,

WSFC Petitioner,

v.

Laura George Respondent,

v.

Laura George Respondent,

The petitioner filed a child support (civil) action against you in the above named court.

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.

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.

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.

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 June 28th, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.

NOTICE OF HEARING: A hearing on the petition is set for June 28th, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Puyallup Tribal Court.

Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585

Dated May 17, 2017 Kasandra Gutierrez Clerk of the Court Puyallup Tribal Court 1451 East 31st Street Tacoma, Washington 98404 (253) 680-5585

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SPECIAL HABITAT STEWARD TRAINING National Wildlife Federation and Tahoma Audubon Society Partner Up for Educational Workshop Series. Are you interested in creating areas for wildlife?

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National Wildlife Federation and Tahoma Audubon Society are offering a specialized 24hour training program to teach you how to help others create and restore wildlife habitat in backyards, schoolyards, and other community areas. The training will be held on the first four Mondays in May from 6:00-9:00pm at the Adriana Hess Audubon Center (2917 Morrison Rd. W, University Place, WA, 98466). The workshop includes two Saturday field trips on May 6th and 13th. The first trip is in partnership with Tahoma Audubon Society and will be at Morse Preserve to learn

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The Empowerment Center currently has a limited number of openings for volunteers in our food bank. These positions will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Come volunteer and receive free groceries! El Shaddai Christian Ministries/The Empowerment Center, 4340 Pacific Ave., Tacoma WA 98148. For more information contact us at 253-677-7740.

City of Fife Needs You! We are looking for passionate applicants for open positions on our volunteer Boards and Commissions.

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LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR price reduction RESTR./LOUNGE ON 6TH AVE. Business for sale. $149,000 $110,000 OR LEASE the space, 3,300 SQ. FT. for $4,000 Month.

SUCCESSFUL, LONGTIME ESTABLISHMENT. Manufacturer of Award Ribbons and Rosettes with large wholesale customer base. (Local and out of state business) Business is for sale. $60,000 Plus inventory.

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