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By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@universityplacepress.net

Following election this week, the University Place City Council will look much the same. Kent D. Keel, the Position No. 2 incumbent, won another term in his unchallenged race, as did Caroline Belleci, who also ran unopposed for Position No. 7. They will share the dais with Position No. 6 incumbent Chris Nye, who won his reelection bid against Frank Boykin with

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61 percent of the vote over Boykin’s 38 percent in early returns. The University Place School Board will also look familiar to education watchers with Ethelda Burke retaining her uncontested Position No. 1 seat. Candidate T'wina Franklin went unchallenged in her bid for the Position No. 3 seat as well. Former board member Annie Fitzsimmons, who ran against incumbent Rick Maloney for the Position No. 5 seat, is in a tight race. Fitzsimmons has 49.42 percent of the vote to Maloney’s 50.18

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percent as of press time. The difference is a matter of 36 votes. Board President Mary Lu Dickinson has won over challenger Edward D. Arrington for Position No. 4. Dickinson has 60.39 percent of the vote to Arrington’s 39.18 percent. Fircrest’s Proposition No. 1 to lift the ban against the sale of liquor has won soundly with 75.81 percent of the vote. City residents had voted in in 1975 to ban the sale of liquor u See ELECTION / page 5

PARKS SUPPORTERS NEAR SIGNATURE COUNT TO PUT PARKS DISTRICT PLAN TO VOTERS

PARKS OPERATIONS WOULD BE ADMINISTERED BY A RECREATION STAFF TAX COULD BE UP TO 75 CENTS PER $1,000 FIVE ELECTED PARKS COMMISSIONERS

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PARKS. Petition nears 4,000 signatures for district formation. District could raise taxes by up to 75 cents per $1,000 in property value, but projects to collect much less. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

The idea of forming a Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District for University Place to fund parks and recreational programs has been on the planning boards for years. But it got a boost when budget talks in City Hall earlier this year got serious about ending a $400,000 subsidy from the city’s general fund. The signature drive to qualify for a future ballot needs about 3,000 signatures, which represents 15 percent

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CITY SET TO END FUNDING FOR PARKS PROGRAM, TAXING DISTRICT PREPS FOR BALLOT PAGE 3 of the registered voters living in UP. The effort has about 2,000 now and wants 4,000 to cover any signatures that can’t be validated because signatures don’t match or someone signed without being a registered voter.

Signature gatherers have attended parks events, the fall clean up, and sporting events. About 300 people signed the petition on picture day for fall sports, for example. “That was hundreds of kids and their parents gathered together on one day,” said UP Parks and Recreation Co-chair and parks district petition organizer Rebecca Scott-Vader. “A lot of people were surprised that we didn’t already have one.” Park supporters hope to turn in their signatures around the holidays and land u See PARKS / page 5

SCHOOL BOARD SELECTS JEFF CHAMBERLIN TO REPLACE PATTI BANKS AS SUPERINTENDENT By Derek Shuck Derek@universityplacepress.net

The University Place School District will be undergoing some changes come July when current Deputy Superintendent Jeff Chamberlin takes the reigns of leadership and CHAMBERLIN replaces Superintendent Patti Banks, who has been in the position for 19 years. Chamberlin began his education career in the Tacoma School District as vice principal at Jason Lee Middle School. In 2005, he came to University Place as the principal of Curtis High School where he began working closely with Banks to help continue to make the

“Jeff is gifted with intelligence, integrity, a formidable work ethic and a sense of humor; he will provide responsive, positive and service-oriented leadership to UPSD's students, families and community.” – Patti Banks, retiring UPSD Superintendent school district one of the best in the State. He worked even closer with her when he was promoted to Deputy Superintendent three years ago. "I've worked closely with Jeff Chamberlin since I first hired him as principal at Curtis Junior High School 10

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years ago; the last three years as Deputy Superintendent, he's taken a leadership role in virtually every aspect of the district's operations, so he knows the students, families and staff of the district well,” Banks said. “More importantly, he u See SCHOOLS / page 5

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elcome to the first edition of the City of U.P.’s Headlines newsletter in its new home, the University Place Press. Our popular newsletter will now be delivered to University Place residents twice a month, as a special insert to the new University Place Press, which is published by the Pierce County Community Newspaper Group (PCCNG), publisher of several regional publications, including the Tacoma Weekly, the Fife Free Press, the Milton- Edgewood Signal and the Puyallup Tribal News. Although the City uses the U.P. website, UPTV, Facebook and Twitter as additional ways to share the latest news from City Hall and its departments, many constituents have said they like having a printed copy of what has happened – and will happen—in University Place. The Headlines newsletter has allowed the City to fulfill that request, but given the delays involved in print production, it has not always proven to be the best way to provide timely information. “By working with Pierce County Community Newspaper Group, we can take advantage of an established production and distribution system that will enable us to get the information into our readers’ hands every two weeks, as opposed to every other month,” said University Place Mayor Denise McCluskey. “We have always been very proud of our Headlines newsletter and the information it provided to our residents. But from a staffing point of view, it was very timeintensive, especially since our staffing levels are down nearly 30 percent from when the City was first established 20 years ago.” The U.P. City Council has identified as one of its top three goals the need to provide citizens with timely, accurate and useful communications. McCluskey said efforts to find the most costeffective ways to get community news out quickly and to the widest number of people possible are essential to achieving that goal. Earlier this year, the City sent out a request for proposals (RFP) from businesses that might be interested in collaborating on a joint-communications venture. “We were specifically looking for bidders who had demonstrated experience in covering local government,” McCluskey added. “We received three good proposals, and after extensive staff evaluation and City Council study, we selected Pierce County Community Newspaper Group.” Under the terms of the new agreement, PCCNG will assign a reporter to cover late-breaking news from the City for the publication’s front page, while City

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POLICE SEARCH FOR SERIAL HOME BURGLARY SUSPECT IN TACOMA By David Rose Washington’s Most Wanted - Q13 Fox

Tacoma Police are asking for the public's help to find a serial home burglary suspect. “We've charged Michael Leair for burglarizing homes all over Tacoma. We DAVID ROSE are working hard with law enforcement to stop repeat burglars. He is part of the 10 percent who are causing 90 percent of the thefts. If the public can help police apprehend him, future victims will be spared,� said Pierce County Prosecutor Mark

Lindquist. Tacoma Police say Leair forced his way into houses between July 23 and Sept. 22. "We do know that he is considered violent. In one of the burglaries, he was able to steal many guns," said Officer Loretta Cool. Detectives say Leair is the suspect seen on surveillance video breaking into Donna and Ed’s home in East Tacoma on Sept. 19. I am not sharing their last name or address for their safety. The couple was vacationing in Oregon when their alarm company notified them of a break-in. Surveillance video showed Leair running from their house with a pillowcase full of Donna’s jewelry.

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Police Blotter UNIVERSITY PLACE A 20-year-old man was driving a vehicle and struck another vehicle that was stopped at a red light at 67th Avenue and Cirque Drive West. The suspect failed to stop and drove away at a high rate of speed. A deputy spotted the suspect vehicle driving north on Bridgeport Way West. The deputy got behind the suspect vehicle and activated his emergency lights at 3100 block of Bridgeport Way West. The vehicle continued to drive north then head east onto 27th Street West. The vehicle pulled into a parking stall at a convenience store. The driver of the vehicle exited the vehicle and looked directly at the deputy, who twice ordered the subject to get back into the vehicle. The subject ran west from the deputy, who then tackled the subject to the ground as another deputy deployed his conductive electronic weapon. The subject had the strong odor of intoxicants that appeared to be alcohol. The suspect was arrested for drunken driving and for the hit-and-run accident before being taken to jail. A woman called police to report the theft of her purse from her vehicle. The caller reported she had parked her car at Chambers Bay Golf Course and tucked her purse under her seat. She returned 30 minutes later to find her passenger window had been smashed and her purse gone. Deputies responded to a welfare check on an intoxicated subject in the parking lot of 7-11 at 56th Street and Orchard. The 911 caller indicated an intoxicated male, holding a bottle of alcohol, was yelling “I am a dead man.� Deputies recognized the subject as being previously trespassed from the location and found the subject stumbling and saying that he had a gun. The subject was handcuffed and submitted to a portable breath test, which resulted in a .302 blood-alcohol reading. The subject was booked into jail. A business owner on 27th Street reported a theft of 15 lightbulbs from recessed can lighting in front of the business. The suspect’s actions were caught on videotape. FIRCREST Officers arrested a subject for the burglary that occurred at the Fircrest Pharmacy on Oct. 9. Officers drove by the pharmacy on Oct. 30 and saw a suspect loitering at the location before the business was open. After contacting the suspect, he was arrested. Officers subsequently interviewed

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the suspect, and he admitted to breaking into the pharmacy and returning a second time to attempt to break in again. He informed the detective that he was in the business for approximately 30 seconds from the time he picked the lock until he left the business. Officers have been following up on an interrupted vehicle prowl that took place on the 100 block of Claremont Court. They were given a description of a suspect vehicle that was then spotted on the 1300 block of Berkeley. The suspect driver was subsequently arrested. When contacting the suspect, the officer heard rustling in the adjacent bushes but was unable to locate anyone. Searchers then recovered a nylon tool bag that had been removed from a vehicle parked in front of the residence on Berkeley and have determined the identity of a second suspect.

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The library launched its Digital Kids inititative in 2014 after receiving an overwhelming number of requests for app recommendations. Now the library updates its recommendations several times a year. To be chosen, an app must support the five research-based early learning practices of talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. Both Android and Apple apps are reviewed. Many apps are free. Recent research shows that using apps can be good tools for learning when adults use them directly with children. “Apps aren’t bad for kids, it’s how you use them,” said Judy Nelson, a longtime children’s librarian and now manager of the library’s youth programs. “That relationship between parent (or caregiver) and child is key. Kids learn best from interactions with real people and hands-

on activities. They learn by doing, not by watching, so that interaction is important.” Pierce County Library has many digital offerings for kids and adults, including music, magazines, movies and TV shows, as well as e-books and audiobooks. Download or stream to your electronic device of choice. All free with a Pierce County Library Card. about PIerce countY lIbrarY SYStem The nationally acclaimed Pierce County Library System serves more than 563,000 people throughout the county with 20 branches and online services. The system is the fourth largest in the state and is funded primarily through property taxes.

cItY Set to end fundIng for ParkS Program TAXING DISTRICT PREPS FOR BALLOT By Steve Dunkelberger steve@universityplacepress.net

The University Place City Council has voted to end a $400,000 subsidy from the city’s general fund to the city’s Parks and Recreation program as a step to stem its budget troubles. The council directed city budget drafters to develop a budget for 20172018 that would end parks program funding but continue to repair and maintain the 17 parks and facilities themselves, at a cost of about $600,000. “Due to a dramatic deterioration in city financial resources starting in 2009, the city’s 2010 budget substantially reduced Recreation staffing and programs. Economic conditions have not improved measurably,” according to a staff report on the issue. “After an extensive, multi-year evaluation of alternatives, given the city’s financial condition and the need to make adjustments to achieve a balanced budget council directed staff to prepare a resolution that would eliminate the city’s general fund subsidy to the Recreation Department beginning in 2017.” The underlying issue is that property taxes gathered within the city go almost exclusively to public safety costs, which leaves sales taxes and onetime funding sources to fund the rest of the city services. The city’s $14 million

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ParkS. University Place parks programs face an uncertain future with the City Council opting to end funding next year as a petition drive seeks to form a Metropolitan Parks District.

general fund is also further divided by the requirement to pay down the city’s bond debt, about $3 million a year, and has a projected shortfall of $1 million by 2020 if cuts aren’t made. The council made the decision to end the funding of parks programs sooner rather than later as a way to provide as much time as possible for parks users to find alternatives. The top alter-

native that is already in the works is the formation of a junior taxing district that would fund parks programs through property taxes as a separate agency, University Place Metropolitan Parks District, that would fund parks outside of the city’s general fund the same way Tacoma residents fund their parks. A vote would likely be held in April. u See BUDGET / page 10

Second annual dIYfeSt InvIteS communItY to celebrate do-It-YourSelf culture Experts and aficionados will showcase their skills through hands-on activities at DIYfest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 7, at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St. S., in Parkland-Spanaway. DIYfest, presented by the Pierce County Library System and sponsored by Pierce County Parks and Recreation, is free. Learn fun and useful skills on a variety of topics, from crafting and sustainable living to cooking and home renovation. s Design your own grow space s Learn about no-energy hoop houses s Make ink from berries s Create simple crafts for kids s Learn about home repair s Try a “fashion hack” s Make a purse from a mushroom s Find out about gleaning s Crochet a scarf s Create gift projects s Plant a tree s Conduct easy science experiments s Find out about DIY in the 12th century s Make a fiber doll s Spin wool into yarn s Repair a bicycle s Learn how to ferment foods s Paint a rain barrel FairTradin will hold a demonstration and answer questions about bartering, followed by a barter faire, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The event also features local authors and kitchen demonstrations. Food trucks, including VietNom Nom, Lumpia World, XO Expresso and Curbside Urban Cuisine, will be on hand for hungry do-it-yourselfers.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

VoluNteers speNd a day makiNg their city more beautiFul

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n Oct. 24, the city of University Place participated in the annual Make a Difference Day. On this day people across the nation unite in their own communities to improve where they live and to enjoy time with their neighbors. In U.P., 12 volunteers came out to not only clean up Paradise Pond Park, but also to establish a deeper connection to the area. “Part of the whole volunteer part is the community feels in touch with the parks; they have some ownership,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Todd Smith. “With these volunteer opportunities, when volunteers show up it makes an impact. It helps for them to feel connected, and the more your community members feel connected the more you have a sense of community.”

VOLUNTEERS “MAKE A DIFFERENCE” AT LOCAL PARK By The City of U.P. universityplacepress.net

Thank you to all of our volunteers and U.P. Parks staff for coming out on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the City’s annual Make a Difference Day! USA Today’s Make a Difference Day is the largest day of community service nationwide. It provides an opportunity for individuals to come together with a common mission – to make a difference in their community and improve the lives of others. This year, the helping hands of our volunteers spent the morning spreading wood chips along the trail at Paradise Pond Park, one of the newest parks in University Place. Take a moment to stop by Paradise Pond, located at 3124 67th Avenue West, to see all of the hard work that has been accomplished at this amazing 9.5 acre park!

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CLEAN UP. A national event, Make a Difference Day sees employees of the city and volunteers work hand in

hand to beautify local parks. This years Make a Difference Day event took place at Paradise Pond Park, where volunteers came out to help clean up. University Place Parks and Recreation Manager Todd Smith hopes the event will inspire U.P citizens to feel more connected to their local parks. A few hours of raking and cleaning is a small price to pay for the beautiful sights featured across university place’s parks.

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for on-premises consumption in restaurants, private clubs, night clubs and related facilities. Areas around the city were annexed over the passing decades and were not affected by the ban. The Washington Legislature passed an amendment earlier this year that authorizes a vote of the people to decide on lifting the ban. The city can now allow the sale of liquor for on-premises consumption in licensed restaurants, private clubs, nightclubs, and sport entertainment facilities in areas of the City of Fircrest that currently prohibit the sale of liquor for on-site consumption. Also in Fircrest, Brett L. Wittner won his uncontested race for the Fircrest City Council Position No. 3 seat, as did Blake J. Surina in his unchallenged race for Position No. 4. One-term councilmember for Pos. No. 5 Hunter T. George won his bid for reelection against challenger Heather A. Heiderich, with 60.31 percent of the vote to Heiderich’s 39.16 percent. Voters have soundly rejected Pierce County’s idea to build a General Services Building on Tacoma’s Pacific Avenue hillside has at least an uncertain future. The referendum to reject the plans posted 59 percent of the vote in early returns. Plans had called for the construction of a facility to house

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HUB. A county-wide referendum against the planned General Services Building seens destined to kill the plans.

University Place coUncil Position 2 some 1,000 county workers who are currently working in leased offices around Tacoma. Promoted as a way to avoid rising rates for those leased spaces and the costs of renovations, critics complained that the price is too high and the financing scheme is too risky. County officials countered those worries by saying that consolidation of departments now in a dozen leased facilities would have actually save money in the long run and free up money for other county programs. Updated vote tallies were released after presstime. The latest numbers are available at the Pierce County Auditor’s election page at piercecountywa.org. More updates will be made through the month until the election results are certified on Nov. 24.

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the issue on the April ballot. A metropolitan parks district would be an entirely separate and independent agency from city operations and have its own taxing authority. State law allows the agency to collect up to 75 cents per $1,000 in property value, if voters approve. Programs and parks operations would be administered by a recreation staff and five elected parks commissioners if a district is approved. Commissioners would be elected on the same ballot that forms the district itself. The newly formed district commissioners – if the district forms,

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that is – would then initially negotiate interlocal agreements and leases with the city about use of the city facilities and use the city’s 20-year plan regarding parks as a blueprint of how and where to spend the tax revenue it collects. Voters could then approve levies or bond packages like they do for other single-purpose districts such as those for schools, library and fire services. Tacoma parks, for example, are managed by the Metropolitan Parks District of Tacoma rather than through that city’s general fund. University Place has about 30,000 residents and lacks any public indoor basketball courts, a recreational facility or even meeting spaces for groups and clubs to gather the way other cities have, Scott-Vader said. Forming a parks district

would help solve those voids. “I’m of the mind to say don’t skimp,” she said, noting visions of a recreational center like Tacoma’s STAR Center that provides one-stop exercise options and recreational programs that Tacoma taxes simply can’t afford even if there weren’t budget troubles in City Hall. “I’m not going to knock anyone,” she said. “They simply don’t have the money coming in.” Property taxes gathered under a parks district would only be allowed to be spent on parks and recreational efforts, so residents would know exactly what their tax dollars funded. More information about the effort to form University Place Metropolitan Parks District can be found at upmetroparks. org.

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understands and is committed to the high expectations and priorities that the community holds for its schools. That's a tremendous advantage; in terms of making this leadership transition a positive one. “ Chamberlin’s goal is to emulate Banks’ success within the district, continuing to focus on every aspect that makes the University Place School District a special place. “[Banks] has been an exceptional leader for a really long time here; she’s accomplished many things in many ways; what this district doesn’t need is someone to come in and change the direction, its hard work to keep that high performance,” Chamberlin said. “I really have one big priority, we have a really impressive record of success in many areas, primary in academic, performing arts and athletics. My job will be to maintain that very high level of performance that we see through our organization, to allow that record of success to continue.” The University Place School Board made their selection last Wednesday, Oct. 28. Chamberlin was the only candidate they had in mind. “He has many exceptional leadership qualities, but among them are his commitment to maintaining the district's intense focus on the quality of the instructional and co-curricular programs that we offer our students. It is this focus that sets UPSD apart, and that has resulted in such excellent outcomes for our students,” Banks said. The change will take place on July 1, 2016, and Banks, dean of all Pierce County school superintendents, will go into retirement. “Jeff is gifted with intelligence, integrity, a formidable work ethic and a sense of humor; he will provide responsive, positive and service-oriented leadership to UPSD's students, families and community. I am very confident the district will be in excellent hands,” Banks said. When Chamberlin takes over next year and the spotlight is on him, his main motivator will be remembering that every project he undertakes is for the benefit of the children in his district. “Like any good leader, I’m a hard worker, I have good communications skills; any good educator will keep what’s best for the kids at the forefront of their thinking. The decisions we make as an organization are always that we need to be looking out for the students all the time. We do a lot of things in the school district; teaching students is the most important.” “Chamberlin said. “Good knowledge of what good instruction looks like and a strong instruction background is something that will serve me well.”

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A NEW VOICE FOR UNIVERSITY PLACE By Justin Gimse jgimse@universityplacepress.net

Welcome to the first edition of the University Place Press Sports section. We at the Pierce County Community Newspaper Group are proud and excited to be the new, bi-weekly resource for all things University Place. Throughout the year, we will be dishing up the sports news from the likes of Curtis High School and Charles Wright Academy, as well as features and spotlights on other athletes and sporting events that sometimes fall outside of the norm. With the fall high school sports playoff season now upon us, it’s going to be an exciting start to this new venture together. Please feel free to contact us with any University Place sporting news and event information, as well as updates concerning athletes and former athletes that now reside elsewhere around the globe. We’ll always be open to new and fresh ideas from the fine residents of the University Place community. Feel free to send all information and inquiries to jgimse@universityplacepress.net or give us a call at (253) 922-5317 ext. 16. Here’s to the future!

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t was a festive atmosphere at Curtis Viking Stadium under threatening skies on Friday, Oct. 30. It was to be the final football game for the Viking seniors, a non-league matchup against an upstart Stadium squad, and all the while, Curtis’ playoff chances were in the hands of another team playing down in Spanaway. After the Vikings took care of Stadium with a 49-16 victory, it would be the GrahamKapowsin game that put the cherry on top of the night for Curtis. The Vikings needed a Bethel loss to settle a three-way tie between Puyallup, Bethel and Curtis for the remaining two spots in the 4A playoffs. Graham-Kapowsin delivered with a 27-6 win, sealing a second seed slot for the Vikings. As the second seed, the Vikings (7-2) will meet Bellarmine (6-3), the second seed from the 4A Narrows, on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Mt. Tahoma Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The playoff matchup immediately looks to be one of the most entertaining and hard-nosed affairs in the first weekend of post-season football. On Senior Night, it was Stadium that found itself on the wrong side of a Viking offense that seemed to be running downhill all night long. As the skies began to open up with the wet u See CURTIS / page 7

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PLAYOFFS. (top) The Vikings defense was stifling throughout, holding Stadium's star running back Jamon

Chambers in-check for much of the night. (left) Donnell Diego would put three touchdowns on the scoreboard before the first half was over. (right) Izaiah Fields would add two touchdowns in the first half, as well as a two-point conversion run. (bottom) Senior Trevor Morrow gets through the Tiger line and closes in on Chambers.

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t the City Council meeting of Oct. 19, 2015, the City Council, staff and community members enthusiastically watched as Council Member Nye read proclamations for members of the U.P. Lacrosse Club, honoring their achievements and wins over this past season. sPecificaLLy recognized were: The 5/6 Blue Boys’ Youth Team, coached by Jesse Gilbert, who won the Silver Bracket in the South Sound Lacrosse Tournament;

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recognized. (Top) Members and coaches of the Blue Boys’ Youth Teams,

(not in order or all present); 5/6 Team: Evan Baerg, Riley Baerg, Tommy Bauer, Steven Bryant, Jordan Burford, Isaac Carpenter, Caleb Clark, Johnny Cole, Jj Cooper, Nathan Fontana, Conner Frans, Adrian Gilbert, Darryn Gruener, Joseph Habersetzer, Ryan Hess, Mason Keller, Justin Marlatt, Gabe McGhee, Patrick Nye, Marcus Olsen, Brendan Oury, and Max Sinykin; 7/8 Team: Jonah Abrejera, Noah Baduria, Parker Cowan, Spencer Durbin, Francisco Flore, Dane Hamilton, Jacob Hassing, Anthony Helton, Kyle Hess, Nichols Janicki, Ethan Janson, Jake Long, Kahlen McConnell, Patrick Murdach, Johnny Rojas, Tyler Scranton, Ezra Skoog, Charlie Stemp and Javontae Walpool. (Left) Billy Nigh “Passion of the Game� Award winners Andrew Janicki, Matthew Janicki and Patrick Nye (shown with Coaches Kim McConnell and Jesse Gilbert, and Council Member Chris Nye). Not present: Noah Baduria and Canaan Eilmann (Right) Emily Miller Award winners Kate Burney, Madison Perry and Rebekah Pubols (shown with Coaches Kim McConnell and Jesse Gilbert, and Council Member Chris Nye).

Following a three and out on the next possession by Stadium, Curtis took no time to add more points to the board. Junior Jackson Miller took a pitch from senior quarterback Gage Ferguson, beat the Tiger defense to the corner and turned up field for an electrifying 60-yard touchdown. Curtis now led 20-0 after a failed two-pointer with 10:31 left in the second quarter. Again, Curtis would hold Stadium on defense and stopped the Tigers on a fourthdown attempt. The Vikings took over from the Stadium 33 yard line and wasted no time. On the second play, sophomore running back Izaiah Fields took a pitch and weaved his way through would-be tacklers up the sidelines for a touchdown. Curtis would lead 28-0 after a two-point run by Fields. Before the half was over, Diego would add his third touchdown of the night on a 38-yard run, and a four-yard score by Fields would make it 42-0 at the half. The second half would be played under a running clock due to the “Mercy Rule� and the game moved quickly. Curtis sophomore Taj Moffit would add a 37-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to end the Viking scoring for the night.

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stuff in University Place, the Viking offense was open for business from the start against the Tigers as they scored touchdowns on all six possessions in the first half. After stopping the Tigers on their first drive, Curtis began chewing up yards with a variety of run plays up the middle and around the end of the Stadium defense. The first drive culminated in a four-yard scamper over the right side by senior running back Donnell Diego. A kick by junior Cole Littrell gave Curtis a 7-0 lead with 8:12 left in the first quarter. The Viking defense bent a little on the next Stadium drive but held firm at midfield. Stadium went for it on fourth and three, but senior running back Eric Auelua was met at the line by sophomore defensive lineman Nolan Buchanan and dropped. Curtis would then put together a 10-play, 56-yard drive capped by a two yard blast through the right side by Diego. Littrell’s kick moved the score to 14-0 for Curtis with 2:35 left in the first quarter.

The 7/8 Blue Boys’ Youth Team, coached by Kim McConnell, who won the Gold Bracket in the South Sound Lacrosse Tournament; Recipients of the Billy Nigh “Passion of the Game� Award: Andrew Janicki, Matthew Janicki, Noah Baduria, Patrick Nye and Canaan Eilmann; and Recipients of the Emily Miller Award: Rebekah Pubols, Madison Perry and Kate Burney. Congratulations to each and every one of the team members for this honor and achievement!

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As the weather gets colder, it’s easy to close your eyes at work and daydream about traveling to a warmer place and relaxing on the beach. Luckily, Tammy Thompson-Langlow and the rest of the crew at Thompson Travel and Cruise, located at 2620 Bridgeport Way W., have been working hard to make that dream a reality for hundreds of customers for over 35 years. “We do air tickets. We do cruises. We do international trips. We do groups. We do vacations. We do just about everything; we don’t specialize in one area. We specialize in everything,� Thompson-Langlow said. Despite the rise of the Internet and autobooking, Thompson Travel and Cruise has managed to stay relevant through their dedication to customer service and their extensive history. “With 36 years of experience, we provide personalized service. People want to talk to someone; they want a voice and a face. We’ve been around for so long; we have connections and a lot of our airline reps still work with us. We are part of a consortium called ensemble that allows us to help our customers through early check in, late checkout and other perks,� Thompson-Langlow said. “A lot of people use the Internet as a tool, but then they come to us because they want to talk to someone. They want someone to help them out.� It’s this dedication to making sure things are done right for the customer that has led

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VACATION. Thompson Travel and Cruise relocated to University Place five years ago where they have continued their world class travel planning services

Thompson Travel and Cruise to become a very successful agency. “A lot of our clients are repeat clients. A lot are referrals from all over the world. We have clients from New York, California and London. A lot of our business is referral from customers who have called us and asked for help in the past,� Thompson-Langlow said. Thompson-Langlow attributes the company’s repeat customers and referrals to making sure travelers are having the best possible

time they can have, not just trying to make a sale. In other words, they won’t send you on a Caribbean cruise in the middle of hurricane season. “We don’t just sell the product, we want to make sure the client is having a good travel experience,� Thompson-Langlow said. If you are interested in booking a trip with Thompson travel and cruise, call (253) 6278221 or visit www.thomsontvl.com to get a travel quote.

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That effort has an unknown future, making the council’s vote to end recreational funding a tough one. Council member Ken Grassi, who was the lone vote against the idea of ending parks funding, actually supported the idea of voters forming a parks district. He just wanted the city to pay more toward parks than just maintaining them or offer a match to whatever funds a district collected. “This is one of those super, super hard decisions,� he said. “I think it is a great idea and I think it is a direction that the city needs to go. I just can’t come to grips with it.� Other council members shared the grim decision they were facing but admitted that more cuts and

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ENTERTAINMENT

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AMAZING GRACE. (Left) Lauren Trodahl with Neil Alexander in “Snow” from “The Nutcracker.” (Right) Oceana Thunder with Cameron Packham in “The Nutcracker” pas de deux.

Artistic Director, Melanie Kirk-Stauffer, of Dance Theatre Northwest, has put together an outstanding performance of the holiday classic ballet. See below for the schedule of performances. UP COMING DTNW PERFORMANCES: s Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Narrows Glen Assisted Living, 8201 6th Ave., Tacoma

s Friday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Park Lodge Elementary School, 6300 100th St. SW, Lakewood (Note: the above performances are free and open to the public)

THE NUTCRACKER Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m.

Mount Tacoma High School Auditorium (4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma) Admission $11-13 Student, Child, Senior and $22-26 Adult (Military discount available)

Be sure to check out www.dancetheatrenorthwest.org for information on current classes and class schedules and performance schedules.

CALENDAR EVENTS TOP PICK: MUSEUM OF GLASS CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY Sat., Nov. 7, Sun. Nov. 8 and Wed., Nov. 11 Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma Museum of Glass invites the military community to enjoy Veterans Glassblowing Day, the “Healing in Flames” opening reception and free admission for active-duty and retired military personnel and their families on Veterans Day. Veterans’ Glassblowing Day, Nov. 7: In celebration of National Veterans’ Glassblowing Day, Museum of Glass will offer free workshops to veterans. Veterans can experience the art of glassblowing with local artists by creating their own glass float or ornament. Workshops are free to veterans. Space is limited. To register, please contact Elisabeth Emerson at (253) 284-4713 or eemerson@museumofglass. org. Museum of Glass will offer free admission to veterans and activeduty military personnel and their families from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Healing in Flames Reception, Nov. 8: Museum of Glass presents “Healing in Flames." The opening reception will feature a presentation about the exhibition, demonstrations in the Hot Shop, and appearances by Joint Base Lewis-McChord military leadership personnel, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, and Museum co-founder and major supporter of Hot Shop Heroes, Dale Chihuly. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., free to MOG members. $15 admission fee for additional guests. Free admission to veterans and activeduty military personnel and their families from noon to 5 p.m. Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11: Museum of Glass will offer free admission to veterans and active-duty military personnel and their families from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.museumofglass.org or (253) 284-4750 HABITAT RESTORATION WORK Fri., Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St. Join the Center for regular stewardship activities as they care for the park by removing invasive plant species, replanting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary. Come dressed for the weather and be prepared to get dirty. Work parties occur rain or shine. Chil-

dren must be accompanied by adults. Price: Free. Info: (253) 591-6439 BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT Fri., Nov. 6, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St. Since his first appearance on David Letterman at the age of 20, Bobcat has expanded his resume by directing movies and sharing his behind the camera talents on shows such as “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Demetri Martin Show,”

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“The Chappelle Show,” “The Man Show” and “Crank Yankers.” Price: $20-$25. Info: (253) 282-7203 LEMAY SOCK HOP DINNER & DANCE Sat., Nov. 7, 6 p.m. LeMay Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St. E. Enjoy a ‘50s-style dinner, live music, a dance contest and a silent auction while helping support the LeMay Family Collection Foundation and its programs. Vintage 1950’s attire is encouraged. Price: $30-$35. Info: (253) 272-2336 MIXXEDFIT CLASS Sat., Nov. 7, 9-10 a.m. STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St. Created and founded by Lori Chung. MixxedFit is a people-inspired dance fitness program that is a mix of explosive dancing and boot camp toning. Price: $5; free for members. Info: (253) 404-3939 NANOWRIMO WORKSHOP Sun., Nov. 8, 1 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Have you always wanted to write a novel? Join National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) participants this November at your local library and write a 50,000word novel in 30 days. Get help and inspiration, and get writing. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304 MONDAY EDITION BOOK GROUP Mon., Nov. 9, 6 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. All are welcome to join this

free book discussion group. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. This month we read “The Invisible Man” by H.G. Wells. Price: Free. Info: (253) 548-3304 MEDITATION & MODERN BUDDHISM: WEEKLY CLASS Mon., Nov. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1501 Pacific Ave S. Meditation is becoming more popular, but many people have many questions. How do we get a qualified practice started? How do we make use of our practice? What can meditation do for me? These are some of the most common questions. In our weekly class learn about meditation as explained in Buddhism, but presented in a way that fits our modern busy world. Price: $10. Info: (360) 754-7787 LEGO & BUILDING MADNESS Tues., Nov. 10, 3:30-5 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S. Use the library’s Legos, straws, connectors, blocks and more to construct fabulous contraptions. Duplos and other blocks are available for the little ones. All ages, under 6 accompanied by an adult. Price: Free. Info: (253) 5483304 LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS Tues., Nov. 10, 6 p.m. Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S.Tacoma Way Come and learn what line dancing is all about. Dance to all styles of music while getting a great workout. Price: $45 for 7 weeks. Info: (253) 383-3900

SPANNING TACOMA Wed., Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tacoma Historical Society Museum, 919 Pacific Ave. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Tacoma’s waterways and deep gulches presented challenges to an expanding city.Tacoma’s bridges designed for trains, trolleys, pedestrians, autos and bicycles, linked industry to city and neighborhood to neighborhood. Price: Donations accepted. Info: (253) 472-3738 MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION EXAM Thurs., Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. For a limited time, the Washington State Library is offering Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams free of charge. Price: Free. Info: (253) 292-2001 PLAY TO LEARN Thurs., Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Peace Community Center, 2106 S. Cushman Ave. Play to Learn is a program hosted by the Children’s Museum of Tacoma for children ages six and under and their adults, parents, grandparents, neighbors, family and friends. Price: Free. Info: (253) 383-0702 WINTER BAZAAR HOSTED BY THE PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS ELDERS CENTER Mon., and Tues., Nov. 23 & 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3010 Duct Cho St., Tacoma Get started on your holiday shopping at a Winter Bazaar hosted by the Puyallup Tribe’s Elders Center, featuring crafts, Native American items, jewelry and much more.

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ENTERTAINMENT PICK OF THE WEEK:

SINGER-SONGWRITER DAVID BAZAN WILL PERFORM SONGS FROM HIS NEWEST ALBUMS, “BAZAN MONTHLY: VOLUME 1� AND “BAZAN MONTHLY: VOLUME 2,� WITH SUPPORT FROM TACOMA’S COLONIES ON SATURDAY, NOV. 7 AT REAL ART TACOMA. THE SHOW STARTS AT 8 P.M., AND TICKETS ARE $14 TO $16; WWW.REALARTTACOMA.COM.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6 LOUIE G’S: Amanda Hardy, The Fame Riot, Amadon, Mister Master (rock, pop) 7 p.m., $10, AA

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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS. (top) Chris Parent's ceramic faces will be featured at the Art and Concert series Nov. 20. (below, left to right) Soprano Erin Guinup, Artist Chris Parent, Pianist Margie Skreen Dickerson.

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hat are some of the finer things in life? Good music and great art. For several years now, the folks at UP for Arts have been pairing music with art in a series of art and concert events in both spring and fall. Past installments of the series have featured all manner of musical marvels – from classical voice artists to clever guitarists. The visual artists of the series have shown off driftwood art, jewelry, gourd art, fused glass, paintings, photographs and sculptures. The final installment of the 2015 fall Concert and Art series is scheduled to take place Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in the University Place Civic Library/Atrium at 36th and Bridgeport Way. Soprano Erin Guinup and pianist Margie Skreen Dickerson will perform the musical portion of the event. Guinup earned a degree in musical performance from University of Puget Sound in 1996. Since then she has appeared with Northwest Sinfonietta, Tacoma Opera, Northwest Repertory Singers, Ensign Symphony and Chorus, Capital Playhouse and Tacoma Concert Band. At the Nov. 20 performance, Guinup will perform “Ancestral Roots: Songs of Family, Nature and Faith from My Heritage� featuring songs by Samuel Barber, Ralph Vaughn Williams, Robert Cundick, Emily Dickinson and a world premiere of a song featuring texts by Hendry David Thoreau. Piano accompanist Skreen Dickerson studied piano performance at University of Washington. She is an accompanist for the Northwest Repertory Singers and choir director at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. Mixed media artist Karen Benveniste is very involved with the University Place, where she has lived since the 1970s. Benveniste is involved with UP for Arts and the local historical society among other things. She specializes in the art of collage and will feature some of her new works, some of which delve into autumnal themes. Her work is often encountered at

shows that feature local artists at venues like the Gallery at Tacoma Community College. Chris Parent is the other visual artist whose work will be on display during the event. Parent constructs metal sculptures from found materials that are given character and texture by age, use and history. “I like working with metals because of the surprising and beautiful changes that occur as they are transformed from the ‘scrap pile’ into everlasting pieces of art,� states Parent. “Now, all my pieces have a new purpose and a new life.� Parent also creates ceramic faces, each possessed of its own personality. UP for Arts, the sponsor of the Art and Concert series, is a 501c3 organization dedicated to bringing public art to University Place. The group is open to anyone interested in public art. UP for Arts seeks to develop a visible public art program which enhances the attractiveness and vitality of University Place; to provide opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their work; to heighten awareness of art as an integral part of the quality of life; to provide people of all ages the opportunity to experience and appreciate cultural, historical and artistic expressions and to develop partnerships with business, artists, schools and organizations to maximize private and public participation. For more information on the group visit upforarts.wildapricot.org. Grassi’s Ristorante at 2811 Bridgeport Way is making it possible for folks to have a complete evening out on the town. Art and Concert series goers can begin with dinner at Grassi’s where 20 percent of their purchase will be donated to UP for Arts. If reservations are scheduled between 4 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., Grassi’s will guarantee that you will be finished by concert time. After the concert, audience members can finish the evening at Grassi’s with wine and half-price dessert. (These offers are only available on concert nights.) Admission to the Art and Consert event is $15 for adults and $5 for students. Admission is free for UP for Arts members.

B SHARP COFFEE: The 200 Trio (jazz) 8 p.m., $5-$10, AA G. DONNALSON’S: Jared Hall Trio (jazz) 8 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: The Phoenix (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Curtis Salgado (soul, blues) 8 p.m., $17 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC REAL ART TACOMA: The Fosdicks, Dark Palms, Radio On, DJ BS-System (rock, garage-rock) 8 p.m., $8, AA THE SWISS: Afrodisiacs (dance) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Bobcat Goldthwait (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $20-$25, 18+ early show

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 THE SPAR: Rafael Tranquilino Band (rock, blues) 8 p.m., NC

B SHARP COFFEE: The Richard Allen Zydeco Trio (zydeco) 8 p.m., $7, AA DOYLE’S: Sweet Lou’s Sour Mash (bluegrass) 10 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Jared Hall Trio (jazz) 8 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: The Sanction (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Strangely Alright, The Moss Brothers (rock, alternative) 8 p.m., $10 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LEMAY CAR MUSEUM: Jordan Michael’s Sip & Soul (soul) 6 p.m., $55 LOUIE G’S: Chasing the Bullet, Years of War, Agents of Chaos, Haster (rock, metal) 8 p.m., $10, AA METRONOME COFFE: The Ancient Wild (acoustic, experimental) 8 p.m., NC, AA REAL ART TACOMA: David Bazan, Colonies (rock, alternative) 8 p.m., $14-$16, AA THE SWISS: The Spazmatics (‘80s covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Bobcat Goldthwait (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $20-$25, 18+ early show

THE SWISS: Puget Sound Music for Youth presents Mission 253, The G-Minors and more (teen rockers) 1 p.m., $6, AA TACOMA COMEDY: Jubal’s Drag Show (comedy) 8 p.m., $10-$16, 18+

MONDAY, NOV. 9 REAL ART TACOMA: Pity Party, Southtown Lanes, Hold Fast, Trauma del Ray, Humidity and Static (punk, emo) DAWSON’S: Heather Jones and the Groove Masters (R&B, soul) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Rockaroke (live band karaoke) 9 p.m., NC

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 PANTAGES: Jeff Daniels & The Ben Daniels Band (singer-songwriter) 7:30 p.m., $19-$69, AA

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 12 THE SWISS: The Blackberry Bushes (bluegrass) 8:30 p.m., NC

SUNDAY, NOV. 8 REAL ART TACOMA: Trees and Timber, Shrews, Lobsana, Reds (rock, alternative) 8 p.m., $8, AA DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN: 10 String Symphony (acoustic, Americana, bluegrass) 5 p.m., by donation, AA JOHNNY’S DOCK: Blues Redemption (blues) 5 p.m., NC NEW FRONTIER: Bluegrass Sunday, 3 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC: Geriatric Jazz (jazz) 11 a.m., NC, AA O’MALLEY’S: Comedy open mic, 8:30 p.m., NC THE SPAR: Maia Santell and House Blend (blues) 7 p.m., NC

CHARLEY’S: Blues jam with Richard Molina, 8 p.m., NC DAVE’S OF MILTON: Open jam, 8 p.m., NC DAWSON’S: Billy Shew Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Al Gord (jazz piano) 8 p.m., NC, AA KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC REAL ART TACOMA: The Bomb Shelter, Lttrs, Ryan Anthony Brooks, Imaginary Lines (xxx) 7 p.m., $10, AA TACOMA COMEDY: Pablo Francisco (comedy) 8 p.m., $17-$20, 18+

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NOTICES TO: Derick Ferguson Sr Case Name: Tobin, Nicole Vs Ferguson Sr, Derick Case Number: PUY-CV-CUST-2015-0168 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on Tuesday the 29 day of December, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.

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TO: Marjorie Morales and Jerry LaPlante In the Welfare of: A-L, M. DOB: 08/18/2014 Case Number: PUY-CW-TPR-2015-0071 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on the 19th day of October, 2015 at 1:30 PM. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

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TO: MORALES, Marjorie Josefa Case Name: LAPLANTE, Jerry vs. MORALES, Marjorie J. Case Number: PUY-CV-DISS-2015-0136 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on Friday the 20th day of November, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. TO: Derick Ferguson Sr Case Name: Tobin, Nicole Vs Ferguson Sr, Derick Case Number: PUY-CV-NC-2015-0167 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Tribal Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on Tuesday the 29 day of December, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. FAILURE TO APPEAR, PLEAD OR OTHERWISE DEFEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.

In the Welfare of: C, W. DOB: 02/25/2015 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-0024 In the Welfare of: C, M. DOB: 07/01/2013 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2015-0027

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

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

You are summoned to appear for an Adjudication Hearing on the 7th day of December, 2015 at 1:30 PM

You are summoned to appear for a Continued Initial Hearing on the 11th day of January, 2016 at 11:00 AM

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

In the Welfare of: L., A DOB: 11/16/2011 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2015-0040

If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint.

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VOLUNTEERS weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better. Donate as much or as little of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and we’ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Contact Enzi 253-212-2778. PAWS NEEDS WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS PAWS in Lynnwood is looking for volunteers to help care for wildlife. Every year, PAWS cares for more than 3,000 injured, orphaned or abandoned wildlife. Join the team and you can help feed and care for these remarkable animals. It’s a remarkable experience you won’t find anywhere else! For any questions please contact Mark Coleman, Communications Manager, at 425787-2500 x 817. Help furnish hope to those in need! NW Furniture Bank Volunteers needed. “NWFB helps restore hope, dignity and stability in our community by recycling donated furniture to people in need.” Tuesday-Saturday Truck Volunteers Needed- 9:00 am2:00 pm. Truck volun-

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