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TOUR OF BEAUTY. University Place Historical Society’s tour features five gardens, each with its own distinct aesthetic, like those shown here belonging to the Weled family (left), the Finnegans (second from left and far right), and the Pippin Ranch (second from right).

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AT U.P. GARDEN TOURS By Eilish McLean

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hile the summer solstice might not be until June, those interested in kicking off the summer anyway have a much earlier opportunity. The University Place Historical Society is putting on a “Spring into Summer” tour of notable University Place Gardens from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 21 and 22. The tour, which is in its sixth year, will encompass five gardens. As Karen Benveniste of the Historical Society said of the tour, “We’re excited about the variety of gardens attendees

“We’re excited about the variety of gardens attendees will see. Elements of U.P. history can also be found in all five gardens.” – Karen Benveniste of the Historical Society will see.” Of the five gardens, two were created by Master Gardeners, individuals with extensive horticultural training who work

with communities. A particularly inventive garden, created from “nothing,” is on the list and owned by U.P. Park Commissioner Julie Finnegan, as well as a Japanese

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garden and a horse ranch. Those more interested in local history than floriculture and foliage can rest assured, as “Elements of U.P. history can also be found in all five gardens,” according to Benveniste. One garden also contains a collection of restored 20th century automobiles. Tickets for the tour are available now at Willow Tree Gardens and Interior, Grassi’s Boutique, Portland Avenue Nursery and Chirp & Company. They are $20 each and can also be purchased at the Curran House the day of the event. Located at the Curran Apple Orchard Park, the Curran House is the desired location of a permanent history u See GARDENS / page 8

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HELP STAMP OUT HUNGER ON MAY 14 On Saturday, May 14, the 24th Annual Nation Letter Carriers’ Food Drive will take place nationwide, including University Place. With summer fast approaching, food bank shelves are dwindling as the last of the food from the winter holiday food drives is given out. Not only does the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive replenish food bank shelves, it also provides relief for families when their children are on summer break and no longer receiving free and reduced meals at school. Emergency Food Network has been the beneficiary of more than 300,000 pounds of u See FOOD DRIVE / page 8

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After a study session on May 2, the University Place City Council stepped closer to charging a 6 percent fee on sewer services. The proposed franchise agreement with Pierce County would require Pierce County’s Sewer Division to pay University Place a 6 percent franchise fee for the utility’s use of the local streets and other properties. Sewer services are the only utility to not be charged a franchise fee and the base rate is identical to what Lakewood charges the county. Power, water, gas, telephone and cable television utilities have been charged franchise fees for years. The franchise agreement, which would have to be formally approved by the City Council as well as the Pierce County Council, would generate about $360,000. If the fee is passed on to residents, the added charge

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PARKS. The fate of the city's Daddy-Daughter Day is now in doubt

since the city will end parks funding at the end of the year and the effort to form a parks district has failed at the ballot box. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@universityplacepress.net

University Place residents rejected a plan to form a parks district to operate local parks and recreation programs that are set to end at the end of the year. University Place Parks District backers had gathered more than 2,900 signatures from registered voters in the city to put the measure on the April 26 ballot, but that effort wasn't enough. By a count of two to one voters rejected the idea of forming an independent parks board to collect taxes and manage parks outside of the city's general fund, according to unofficial election results.

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This was the second parks package to fail to sway voters. One parks package failed shortly after the city formed in 1995. About 64 percent, or 4,770 voters, voted down the idea. Only 35 percent, or 2,609 voters, liked the plan. The ballot measure would have formed a junior taxing district, much like a school district and fire district, that would have been managed by five parks board members who would have had the authority to raise property taxes by as much as 75 cents per $1,000 in land value, although most projections put the actual levy amount at much lower than that state-mandated maximum. u See PARKS / page 8

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OUR READERS WRITE IN THANKS AND COMMITMENT FROM PARK AND RECREATION SUPPORTERS By Jim Baldes, Rebecca Vader, Scott Traynor, Vivian Foster, Howard Lee, Paul Castillo, Mary Schmidtke and Joe Scorcio

Save University Place Parks and Recreation (SUPPR) wants to thank all the supporters, volunteers and voters who embraced taking responsibility and leadership of the parks, recreation and senior programs in our community. While the "against" voters chose to leave the future in the struggling fiscal hands of the City Council, SUPPR is still committed to a long-term and sustainable solution to ensure the future of our community. If the anti-Metro Parks group actually moves past finger pointing and blaming into a concerted effort to find a real, permanent solution, SUPPR will commit to be there. If the only solution proposed remains a fatal and shortterm approach tied to the sinking financial future of the City, we cannot in good and clear conscience help. The facts of declining local government funding are clear and proven. The next steps are yours, the Council's and the rest of the community. Your time to lead on is now!

CORRECTION

The photographs accompanying the April 22 story “First grader wins state pageant title” were incorrectly credited. The photos were courtesy of Jerry and Lois Photography. University Place Press apologizes for the error.

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TACOMA POLICE SEARCHING FOR WOMAN ACCUSED OF STABBING ANOTHER IN THE FACE By David Rose

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Tacoma Police are asking for the public’s help to find a suspect accused of stabbing a woman DAVID ROSE in the face with a knife. Ka’Dora Princella Foster is charged with assault in the first degree. A bench warrant was issued for her arrest after she didn't show up in Pierce County court for her arraignment on May 2. Tacoma Police say the victim was in a car with several other people at Jack in the Box at 76th and Hos-

mer on Jan. 27 when they noticed a vehicle tailgating them. They stopped and the victim started to get out of the car anticipating a fight. She told officers that was when Foster approached her with a knife and slashed her in the face. “Several people were there. They witnessed it. They tried to intervene. Some people were spraying pepper spray. Ms. Foster jumped in the vehicle and fled the scene,” said Officer Loretta Cool with Tacoma Police. The victim’s injury was described in the police report as a “deep laceration to her left cheekbone/jaw beginning below her left ear and

Police Blotter UNIVERSITY PLACE At 3:30 a.m. on April 25, UP Police responded to a report of a stabbing that took place in the parking lot of a convenience store at 56th Street and Orchard. A suspect vehicle description was given and was last seen fleeing eastbound on 56th Street from Orchard. Arriving officers discovered the vehicle described most likely contained the victim of the stabbing. UP Police located the vehicle and conducted a high risk traffic stop. The stabbing victim was located in the vehicle and was in extreme pain. He had multiple stab wounds to his torso and leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. A witness in the vehicle told police they pulled into the convenience store and she went inside to make a purchase. She heard a commotion outside and heard the victim yelling. She fled with the victim and had no idea why the attack occurred. Just after 11 p.m. on April 22, UP Police were called to a fast food restaurant at 19th Street and Mildred. Employees were complaining of a male subject loitering and drinking alcohol in front of the business. Officers arrived and found the suspect taking repeated swigs from a bottle of alcohol. Once he saw the officers, he motioned towards his backpack which was on the ground next to

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terminating to the left side of her mouth.” Police spoke to the victim at the hospital where she was getting stitches to her face. She told them she recognized Foster because she used to date her new wife. The victim told police she wasn’t sure why Foster hated her so much.

him. When ordered not to open the backpack, the suspect backed up in a panicked manner. The suspect took up a bladed stance to the officers and was resting most of his weight on his back leg. The suspect appeared extremely intoxicated and continued to take drinks from the bottle which was now identified as a bottle of tequila. The suspect began yelling curse words at the officers and told them to stay away from him. The suspect was ordered to put the bottle of liquor down, but instead cursed again and began to hold the bottle like a club. Officers tried to control the suspect by grabbing onto his arms ,yet he pulled away. Officers were able to take the suspect to the ground and handcuff him. While doing so, the suspect threatened to kill the officers and told them to watch their backs. Inside the suspect’s backpack was an AR-15 rifle broken down into two parts. While making the weapon safe, deputies took a live .223 rifle round out of the chamber and also recovered more ammunition and two magazines for the rifle. The suspect was booked into the Pierce County Jail for felony charges as well as a warrant that he had for his arrest. On April 26, a vehicle prowl occurred in the parking lot of a fitness club on Mildred Street. The female victim reported her window was smashed and her purse was taken from inside. Her purse contained her driver’s license, credit cards, social security card and her iPad.

“We do consider her armed and dangerous. She confronted someone she hadn’t had contact with in over a year and in her confrontation, she brings a knife,” said Officer Cool. Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to Foster’s arrest. If you know where officers can find her, call the hot line anonymously at 1 (800) 222-TIPS. 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 and 10:30 p.m. after Q13 News.

ROD GIFFELS

July 20, 1946 – Jan. 8, 2016 A celebration of life for local wildlife photographer Rod Giffels will be held on Sunday, May 15, at the Pierce County Environmental Services Building from 1:15-4 p.m. The ESB is located at 9850 64th St. West. An avid and skilled photographer, Rod primarily focused on wild horses. His work sold in several local galleries including the Proctor Arts Gallery and Throwing Mud Gallery. His work appeared in “Cowgirl” magazine and can also be viewed online on the Fine Arts America website. An avid dog lover, Rod participated in the creation of the Ft. Steilacoom dog park along with being a founding member of SUNDogs. He was instrumental in creating the off leash area in Central Meadow and volunteered at numerous events including Pups in the Park and Santa Paws. He is deeply missed by his dogs Callie and Max and many, many friends. Everyone is invited to attend a “Celebration of Life” for Rod. Several of his photos will be available at the memorial for friends to take home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: s SUNDogs, PO Box 65352, University Place, WA 98464; www.up-dogpark.org s Puget Sound Rescue of Auburn; pugetsoundrescue.org s Return to Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary, PO Box 926 Lompoc, CA 93438.

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Retests of wateR cleaR thRee schools of lead woRRies tacoma wateR continues seaRch foR goosenecks

extent of lead contamination Remains unknown

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wateR. Tacoma Water tested began researching possible lead levels in water as a precaution in the wake of Flint, Mich. water contamination controversy.

That effort prompted Tacoma Schools to research water quality in its schools, which found high levels of lead at 13 schools and update the public through press conferences like one on Monday at Willard Early Learning Center. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@universityplacepress.net

Water at Larchmont, Manitou Park and Reed elementary schools has been cleared for use following a second set of tests that showed water samples at every faucet at the schools is drinkable. Initial tests last week suggested that these three, and 10 other schools, had higher than safe levels of lead. Water sampling at the remaining schools that were initially tested is now underway at Birney, Browns Point, Downing, Point Defiance, DeLong, Madison, Mann, Stanley, Whitman and Whittier, as well as districtwide. State Department of Health officials call for lead samples to follow a twostep process. The first test calls for water to remain stagnant in pipes for more than eight hours before samples are taken. Doing this provides the highest concentration of lead in the water system, so any sampling could be detected and fixed. The second test calls for samples to be collected after the water was allowed to flow for at least 30 seconds, which better simulates actual water use at faucets or water fountains. Testing of the water systems using the second method showed the elementary schools had lead levels below the school district’s acceptable limit of 15 parts per billion. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends a threshold of 20 parts per billion. “We are still working on issues at the other schools,” district Communications Director Dan Voelpel said. The second tests at Mann, Whittier, Downing and DeLong showed at least one faucet or water fountain had high lead levels. Those fixtures have been blocked off for replacement or are already replaced and awaiting the results of retests. Bottled water will be provided until the schools have been cleared. Officials are still waiting for follow-up test results at Browns Point, Point Defiance, Birney, Madison, Stanley and Whitman.

Those schools tested beyond acceptable limits last year. Tests at all schools are now being scheduled under a five-tier plan, with elementary schools taking priority since lead affects younger children more than older students and adults. Once early learning and elementary schools have been tested, the district will test the water systems at junior high and then high schools, followed by administrative and support facilities. Tests at all 57 district buildings will be completed during the next month. Water tests cost about $1,500 per school, which will be paid from the district’s operations budget. Schools will now be tested at least every three years based on a rotating schedule. “It is important to us to take care of this in our community,” Superintendent Carla Santorno said. Tacoma school officials began testing the water in their schools after Tacoma Water conducted water tests of its system this spring and found some 1,700 homes and businesses could potentially have lead levels about the state limit. The utility found that water connections called “goosenecks” from the water main to the customer were largely at fault. These gooseneck connections were installed in the early to mid 1900s before health officials understood the effects of lead poisoning. Tacoma Water began testing for lead in its water system in response to the increased concern about water safety prompted by the massive lead contamination scandal unfolding in Flint, Mich. Estimates by water officials state that as many as 1,700 water customers have lead gooseneck connections that could cause lead contamination. Established neighborhoods are now being tested and pipes are being dug up to replace the goosenecks that are found. Regular tests throughout Tacoma Water’s system over many years have shown very low levels of lead, so the level of contamination is only now being determined. Connections to four homes have so far been found to have high lead levels and have been repaired.

“Providing safe water is very important to us. Tacoma Water is working on a plan to pay for water testing at the homes and businesses where lead goosenecks are suspected,” said Tacoma Public Utility Board Chair Bryan Flint in a release. “The plan and schedule for testing may take some time, so we appreciate customer patience as we work through the details. Between now and then, those who may have lead goosenecks should continue to flush their water.” Metro Parks Tacoma officials are also testing the drinking water and faucets at its parks and buildings to safeguard against tainted water. "We take the health and safety of our customers and staff very seriously, and we are taking steps to ensure our water continues to be safe to drink," said Erik Hanberg, president of the Metro Parks Board of Commissioners in a statement. "We commend Tacoma Public Utilities for its due diligence in discovering problems around the community last week.” Parks officials are collecting samples from every water fountain in the district. They are also testing sinks in buildings and parks where water is intended for consumption. Sites include all of the community centers, sports field complexes, neighborhood parks, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Point Defiance Park. “As a precaution, it makes sense to ensure that the drinking water at district properties remains safe for all users,” Hanberg said. “We are talking with partners who use our sites, such as

Tacoma Public Schools and the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, who also want to protect public health. If any of the individual tests come back showing levels above public health limits, then we will work with the appropriate authorities and take immediate action."

ResouRces If you are concerned about your water, let it run for two minutes before drinking or cooking, particularly if the water has not been used for more than six hours. Bathing or showering will effectively flush the service line. Tacoma Public Utilities provides information about water sampling at: mytpu.org/tacomawater/water-quality/new-information-on. Updates on water testing at Tacoma Public Schools can be found at: tacoma.k12.wa.us. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recommends checking with your doctor if you are concerned about health effects from lead and provides more information on its website at tpchd.org/environment/ healthy-environment/lead/. Residents can have their water tested. Two certified labs that accept water samples from members of the public are Spectra Analytical Inc., (253) 272-4850 and Water Management Laboratories, (253) 531-3121.

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MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

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Movies can be our window on the world and windows into our own lives. In observance of Older Americans Month, the Pierce County Library system and Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources are showing three remarkable films that explore the significant experiences and contributions of older adults who still want to be a part of the world and contribute to their community. The films will be shown at the University Place Public Library, 3609 Market Place W. at the dates and times below. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young@Heart,â&#x20AC;? May 18 at 1:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In this 2007 film, a chorus of 22 senior citizens whose average age is 80 has gained a degree of fame for their enthusiastic a cappella renditions of well-known rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll tunes. The film offers a look at their rigorous rehearsal process, the background of several members, and their efforts to stay active and think positive, even as their friends succumb to old age. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild Strawberries,â&#x20AC;? May 21 at

1:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Directed by Ingmar Bergman in 1959, this film is considered a classic (in Swedish with English subtitles). Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Holmes,â&#x20AC;? May 25 at 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon his housekeeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young son as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved case that forced him into retirement, and searches for answers to the mysteries of life and love â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before it's too late in this 2015 film. Showings are free and open to the public. Each film will be followed by a brief 15-minute discussion on aging as portrayed by the filmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; characters. For additional information, call the Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center at (253) 798-4600.

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At times, we at the County Council have heard from our public that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t inform them of issues and projects that we have in front of us. I take this seriously and think that we need to make sure LADENBURG that we communicate with you and give you the facts, and not let anecdotal bits and pieces of information or misinformation become your base from which you get your opinions. We have recently had a number of community meetings throughout the County, including one in my district, to present a concept that we are reviewing that involves South Sound 911 (SS-911), the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department, Community Connections (the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s human services department), and the old Puget Sound Hospital. This is a concept, not a done deal. That means that we are studying it, doing our due diligence in reviewing the costs and impacts, and presenting it to the public. First and foremost, this is about Public Safety and delivery of services. SS-911 needs a new communication center, part of the agreement given to the voters. The Health Department resides in an inefficient and costly building. Community Connections is in multiple locations including downtown and the Soundview building next to the Health Department. And the old Puget Sound Hospital has been vacant for nearly ten years, borders on being derelict and basically is a shell. The concept that we are reviewing is this: The County would raze the Health Department and the Soundview buildings and lease the existing property to SS-911. SS-911 would build its new communications center on this site. The old Puget Sound Hospital would be razed at the same time. Pierce County would purchase an existing building across Pacific Avenue and relocate the Health Department and Community Connections. This purchase would be paid for by issuing inside bonds that are paid off by real estate excise tax (real estate transactions). This is NOT an increase to your property taxes. The Health Department would be a tenant in the County-owned facility. A number of years ago, the voters approved a tax to consolidate 911 services under South Sound 911, transferring 6 separate centers into one for interoperability and efficiency of communication of our emergency responders. This voter approved tax was to provide for joint communication, operations, plus facilities. Since that vote, SS-911 has started work on consolidation of centers, aligned technology, and improved radio operability. But to achieve real cost savings, SS-911 needs to build a regional public safety communication center, as originally pro-

posed in the SS-911 tax vote. The concept we are reviewing now would construct 2 buildings for communications and administration. It would save over $14 million and would serve 41 police and fire departments. The cost is $62 million, less than originally thought. Remember, this is a highly technical emergency response facility. It needs to be standing after a natural disaster and protected from manmade disasters so we can continue connecting first responders to those in need of aid during a time of crisis. The Health Department is in a building that is costly to upgrade. The repairs needed include HVAC, elevator, and fire suppression systems; the estimated cost is $15 million. It is outdated and not conducive to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standards of office operations with wasted space, multiple hallways, and clinical space that the Health Department no longer provides. Community Connections is in a number of locations, mostly in leased space. Much like home ownership, it makes more sense, if possible, to own rather than rent. For budget planning purposes, a steady payment is stable and reliable and provides consistency into the future. The work of the Community Connection and the Health Departments compliments each other and by co-locating they would be better able to integrate their services. The old Puget Sound Hospital is a magnet for crime and undesirable activities. It has no future use and borders on being derelict. The neighbors want it gone and I think they are right. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have plans for the land in the near term, but we see a strong community benefit to demolishing the building. In summary, South Sound 911 would be able to move forward to build a new Public Safety Communication Center. The Health Department would vacate a building in need of significant upgrades and repairs and remain in a location familiar and convenient to its customers and clients. The County would eliminate a costly lease at the downtown Community Connections location. Some complementary work of the Health Department and Community Connections would better serve its customers. The South End and Eastside neighborhoods would no longer have to deal with the crime associated with the abandoned Puget Sound Hospital. Now it is your turn. More information can be found at www.piercecountywa.org/ hcb or www.southsound911.org/pscc. If you have a comment or question, you can contact me at cladenb@co.pierce.wa.us; or contact South Sound 911 at info@southsound911.org; Pierce County at pchcb@ co.pierce.wa.us; or the Health Department at communications@tpchd.org . Connie Ladenburg is a member of the Pierce County Council.

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‘YOU WON’T MISS THE SALT’ CONTROL YOUR SODIUM INTAKE AND MAKE YOUR FOOD DELICIOUS WITH JUNE JONES’ MOCK SALT By William Manzanares William@universityplacepress.net

hen you make a product that’s healthy for the world, people get excited about it and that’s certainly been the case with, June Jones’ Mock Salt. Based in University Place, since launching her business in 2009, Jones’ product has made its way into more than 40 retail outlets, and that number continues to grow as more people discover this salt-free, all-organic salt substitute. “It’s got amazing flavor in it. You can put it on anything you’d normally use salt on,” Jones says. “I don’t use any salt at all anymore – just my seasoning.” By mixing herbs and spices according to her own special combinations, Jones created a line of salt substitutes that not only taste great but help lower sodium intake, which produces positive health benefits, particularly among those with high blood pressure and heart issues. In fact, Jones was inspired to create Mock Salt by an elderly husband and wife who were dealing with his high blood pressure and weren’t satisfied with the salt substitute brands currently on the market. “I am a hairdresser, and I used to go to people’s homes and do their hair, and I had an elderly couple in their 80s,” Jones said. “He came home one day, just got back from the doctor, and his wife said he’s so skinny right now and if she don’t cook with salt, he wouldn’t eat at all. I asked why they don’t use salt substitutes and she said, 'why don’t you get in my cupboard and try them?' So I tried them and they were really gross.” Jones then conducted her own taste

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HEART HEALTHY. University Place entrepreneur June Jones saw a need and created a solution with her own uniquely blended Mock Salt to season food without adding more sodium.

test of other brands and found them all bad tasting. “I bought a lot of them and I didn’t like any of them. I didn’t like the texture, the flavor and some of them the taste was so bad I couldn’t believe that they expect people to put it on their food to taste better.” So Jones concocted her own mix and presented it to the couple. “They said it was fabulous and that I should market it. My brother had a heart attack during this same time, so I sent him some and they

were crazy about it, too, so I knew I had something that I needed to pursue to help people enjoy their food again.” Thus, Jones Seasoning Blends LLC was born in 2009. So far, she has two specialty blends. The Original Blend in the red label includes organic dill, sage, pepper, onion, garlic and more, while the green-labeled Spicy Southwest Blend contains organic jalapeno, cumin, red pepper and other zesty ingredients. She has plans for additional flavors, like Cajun Barbe-

cue and some popcorn seasoning lines. For those who really love salt and don’t want to let it go completely, Jones suggests using Mock Salt first, then adding salt. “You won’t use as much salt. Your palate will end up changing and you won’t want the salt anymore.” By 2010, Jones’ Mock Salt blends were being sold at Marlene’s Natural Foods Market, her first location, and more retail outlets came on board including Whole Foods, Tacoma Fresh and Tacoma Boys, to name a few. Her product has also been picked up by the Healthy Heart Market online store based in Minnesota. “They have the largest heart transplant hospital in the world and I’ve actually had nurses and doctors contact me. The Northwest Kidney Centers gets packets from me too,” Jones said. A local restaurant puts Mock Salt on the tables as well: the Country Rose Café at 15803 Pacific Ave. S. “That’s been great because it has allowed a lot of people to try the product on their food,” Jones said. “I get so much positive reaction from it because it really is amazing tasting. It makes everything taste so delicious.” Soon, news outlets began reporting on Jones’ Mock Salt and her products were even included in Academy Awards swag bags. “I just think it’s a great product and I want people to try it,” Jones said. “I’m so happy to contribute to people’s health. There’s such a need for people to cut their sodium intake and now I have a product that will allow them to enjoy their food so that they’ll want to cut that sodium intake down.” Learn more about Mock Salt and places where you can buy it by visiting www.JonesMockSalt.com.

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holds a 3.83 GPA while taking six advanced placement courses. Diego is also a three-time member of the National Honor Society and an exemplary volunteer in the University Place community. By Justin Gimse jgimse@universityplacepress.net

The cream of the crop from Pierce County was on hand at Curtis High School on Sunday, May 1 for the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet. Several well-deserved awards were handed out throughout the evening and those in attendance left with a better understanding of what it takes to become a scholar-athlete in high school, and not just a student-athlete. The Paul Wallrof Chapter of the National Football Foundation has been awarding scholar-athletes with scholarships and accolades since 1977. In that time, the chapter has rewarded the best of the best from Pierce County with over $290,000 in tuition scholarship money. Our local chapter is one of the more than 100 chapters of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame nationally, whose purpose is the promotion of football, and recognition of young people who have excelled in the classroom, in the community, and on the playing field. Local finalists and winners will

have their names enshrined in the College Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana. One of those young men who will be forever enshrined in the College Hall of Fame is none other than Curtis High School senior running back Donnell Diego. With 25 local running backs and linebackers nominated for the award, it was Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name called at the end of the proceedings where he was awarded the Bob Robertson Back of the Year Award, one of the two $1,500 scholar-athlete scholarships. The host of Viking supporters packed into the Curtis cafeteria were enthused to see one of their own take home the award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truly an honor,â&#x20AC;? said Diego. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been volunteering for this event for the last three years since I was in eighth grade, so being one of these guys up here is a dream come true of mine and I just want to thank all my family that came out and Coach Paulsen and Coach Lucey and everyone that has supported me over the years. Thank you.â&#x20AC;? Diego helped lead the Curtis Vikings to a 4A football playoff berth this past fall

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For more than 50 years, former B&I stalwart Ivan the Gorilla has been a fixture in the Tacoma lexicon. Anyone over 20 years old who was raised here probably has a story about meeting the western lowland silverback gorilla, and now a new generation will have a way to make memories with Ivan in the form of a bronze sculpt created by artist Douglas Granum. In 1964, Ivan was sold to the Irwin family, the owners of the B&I department store in Tacoma, and moved to an indoor enclosure in the store just three years later. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, Ivan became a star in Tacoma. In 1994, Ivan was adopted by Zoo Atlanta, officially moving to Georgia in 1995. After 17 years at the zoo, Ivan passed away in 2012. But Ivan’s Legacy is something that will always be felt in Tacoma. And now, Ivan has returned home one last time in the form of Granum’s Bronze Sculpture of Tacoma’s beloved gorilla. Not only will the statue bring the presence of Ivan back to the hearts and minds of Tacoma citizens, but Ivan’s physical ashes will be imbued throughout the sculpture. “In each crucible of molten bronze, we’re putting a small ceremonial portion of his ashes, so when you come up and touch the sculpture, you’ll be rubbing bronze, but rubbing Ivan at the same time,” Granum said. The statue will stand over six feet tall and will be displayed at the entrance of Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Materials around the sculpture will inform visitors about lowland gorilla conservation. Funding for the sculpture was provided by the Beloved Ivan program, a group of fundraisers dedicated to serving Ivan’s memory and sharing knowledge on western lowlands gorillas. So far, funds raised have exceeded $160,000. “I started reading up on gorillas and western lowland gorillas, which is what Ivan was,” Beloved Ivan the Gorilla fundraiser Jane Shanaman said. “I learned that gorillas are very misunderstood, that they really are gentle, family oriented, caring, they have a lot of human characteristics and emotions. All of a sudden, it meant that we have an opportunity to tell a generation of children that will never see a live gorilla that he is not King Kong – that gorillas are very different. We’re going to have interpretive materials at the zoo that tell the real story of gorillas so future generations of children, children that will climb around on Ivan or swing on his arm or whatever, understand that this species is gentle and kind, and more than that, it is endangered. This species is at risk, going from hundreds of thousands of lowland gorillas down to about 60,000. We need to think about that as human beings because they are a cousin.” Granum is a local artist who takes his influence from his travels all around the world. His most recent work is “The Big Catch,” a sculpture in Gig Harbor depicting a photograph taken in 1909. He was elected from a group of artists three years ago to craft the sculpture. “I had a certain naiveté when I started to sculpt

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Ivan. I held the idea that all gorillas look the same, but if you look at them, that is completely a falsehood. All gorillas are as different as anyone in this room and any room you want to find. What I discovered right away is that I was doing portraiture. I had to really find Ivan for almost a year,” Granum said. “None of this happens without a whole support group around me. I am surrounded by a tremendous team of people making this happen. I’m just one small cog in that.” Granum has created a lot of art over the years but has found a special connection in the Ivan sculpture. “Not every art work is the same and not every artwork has the gravitas that this art work has. This work has legs of its own because there’s a huge part of the world that loves primates. It’s important to me to bring attention to the plight of the gorilla. Their numbers are going down, habitat encroachment, primarily man made, the cause. How often do we have the opportunity to walk up and stare a gorilla in the eye or touch him? There’s just a lot of interest and it’s exciting to be a part of that,” Granum said. “Ivan’s representation is more than a bronze; it is portraiture of a living being who shared attributes with us all.” The sculpture construction is being done by Two Ravens Foundry and should be completed this summer. Ivan’s ashes will be mixed with bronze periodically until that time. Placement of the sculpture at Point Defiance is unscheduled at this time. For more information on the Beloved Ivan the Gorilla organization, visit www.belovedivan.org.

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food in previous years from the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive. With the mission that no person goes hungry, Emergency Food Network ensures that donated food stays local and gets to families in need by distributing it to 70 food banks, shelters and meal sites throughout Pierce County. The Letter Carriers’ Food Drive needs your support. Pierce County Food Banks see more than 117,000 visits made each month. Half of these visits are made on behalf of children and seniors. While all postal customers are asked to leave bags of food at their mailbox on May 14, letter carriers are also asking businesses, civic groups, churches and schools to help in other ways:

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The effort to form the parks district has been around the city for years, but kicked up recently, after the City Council announced its intention last October to end a $400,000 subsidy from the general fund to fund parks costs that aren't fully covered by fees. The announcement came as the council seeks cuts and fees to cover a projected $1 million budget deficit.

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museum for the community. The 1955 building is listed on both the state and national heritage registers and is being restored by the University Place Historical Society, after they signed a five-year management lease in April 2014. The garden tours were originally

Help get the word out. Post information about the food drive prominently on your reader board or in your newsletter. Collect food at your location and have a food drive competition. Divide your facility into teams and see who brings the most food. Offer prizes for the team that brings in the most food. Emergency Food Network can loan you a collection bin and pick up the food at the end. Businesses can collect food at their facility and offer customers incentives for participation (for example, a 10 percent discount to customers who bring in three cans of food). To learn more about the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive, go to the National Association of Letter Carriers’ website at www.nalc.org/community-service/food-drive. To learn more about Emergency Food Network, go to www. efoodnet.org or call (253) 584-1040.

The city will continue to maintain the 17 parks and facilities, although the details of that will come during the budget talks this fall. There are no plans to try for another parks district formation on a future ballot. Parks in the 8.4-square-mile city of 31,000 residents won't simply go dark, and at least one will actually get more light. The city received word that it had received $200,000 from the State Recreation and Conservation Office to provide lighting and allweather surfacing of the Cirque Park

softball infield. The matching grant requires the city to pay $200,000, which is already budgeted and will be covered by recreational fees. The work is set to be done by the end of the year. Mayor Javier Figueroa noted that the lighted field will be used year round by not just softball players, but local children. The lights will also cut down on criminals using the otherwise darkened field to hide their activities. "This lighting will help with public safety," he said.

envisioned as revenue generators for this purpose, and funds from this year’s tour will be used to help the restoration efforts, as has been done with the money raised from tours in past years. “Tour attendees will be able to see the restoration progress that the UPHS has made, and to see also what still needs to be accomplished,” Benveniste added. A $2,500 grant for new windows for the house

has recently been contributed from KeyBank to add to the restoration project. The museum is currently housed in Windmill Village, building D-2-3, and is open the first Saturday of every month. For more information about the University Place Historical Society, the garden tour, or if you’re interested in having your garden featured in the 2017 tour, visit the Historical Society’s website at uphistoricalsociety.org.

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would come to about $3 a month. But Pierce County doesn’t have to pass that fee increase on to its sewer customers in UP, however, since its sewer rate in Lakewood is the same as UP despite Lakewood charging a franchise fee. “We are taxing the utility,” Councilmember Kent Keel said. “They don’t have to pass it on.” Work to begin collecting a franchise fee on sewer services, which affects about 80 percent of city residents, started at a council study session last year that largely dealt with ways to address the city’s $1 million budget shortfall. The city has already announced plans to end parks programs in an effort to save about $400,000. An effort to form a metropolitan parks district to take over parks programs falled at the ballot box last month by a two-to-one margin. The parks cuts now leave about $600,000 left to cut for the 2017 budget when those talks formally start in the fall. The franchise fee could lower the projected gap since state law allows cities to put the new revenue into their general fund. The City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance requiring the franchise fee and that would earmark the revenue to be used for road repairs. The city spends about $300,000 a year from its general fund to shore up road repairs. If the council ends that draw from the general fund and replaces it with the money from the franchise fee for sewer service, the city’s deficit projection sits at about $300,000 after factoring in the already announced cuts to park services. Proposed changes to other fees could eliminate the city’s projected budget deficit. “We are as close as we’ve been at any time in the past decade to righting the ship,” said City Manager Steve Sugg. Councils have been struggling with revenues not covering expenses for about a decade, when the state ended sales tax equalization payments to small, mostly residential cities. UP had been receiving about $3 million a year through that program. Once it ended, the city developed its plans for the Town Center as a way to generate more sales tax within the city. Projects were that the commercial and civic hub would generate about $2 million. Its economic impacts are just now

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being felt with the commercial developments just now taking shape after the slow down caused by the Great Recession. The Town Center has since seen private development of luxury apartments and retail spaces, including the opening of Whole Foods. Since 2010, the city has improved its finances by refinancing its longterm debts at lower rates and by making additional difficult staffing cuts. Those cuts include two police positions and, beginning in 2017, all four positions in the recreation department. “Unlike many cities, we don’t rely on one-time revenues or rosy projections of future revenue to balance our budget,” City Council Finance Chair Caroline Belleci said.

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LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR TALKS ABOUT THE QUANDARY OF HIRING By Matt Nagle matt@universityplacepress.net

As a lifelong entrepreneur, William Manzanares always has his mind on his business and his business on his mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Business is my hobby and my obsession,â&#x20AC;? as he puts it, and he has achieved a lot of success with this attitude. As owner of numerous start-ups, like his Smokinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Willyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smoke shops and North Point Bar and Grill, Manzanares is always looking ahead to the future such that he recently closed the bar & grill to open our cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ever health-oriented convenience store called Tacoma Fresh. With his experience, desire for growth and the drive to get there, Manzanares said he has all kinds of additional plans to keep moving forward â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but there is one critical piece that he says consistently holds him back: finding quality people to hire. In the following Q&A, Manzanares discusses this phenomenon of struggling to find good employees and asks Tacoma Weekly readers to help him learn why good help is so hard to find these days. TW: What would you say is the biggest impediment to achieving your dreams in business? William Manzanares: What Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m seeing, and in talking to other business owners, is an epidemic of finding quality workers. That has become a growing theme. The jobs are out there but finding the people to fill those jobs has become a huge problem for my businesses and for me as an entrepreneur. TW: About how many applicants do you typically hear from? WM: In hiring for Smokinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Willyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Tacoma Fresh, my managers and I lately have gone through nearly 800 resumes. Out of that, about half showed to be potential candidates for interviews and of those about half were put on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;call-backâ&#x20AC;? list. TW: What is your hiring process? WM: During our hiring process we ask that applicants complete very simple steps. Using Smokinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Willyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as an example, we post an ad on Craigslist and ask people to go to www.SmokinWillys.com/careers to apply. We used to instruct applicants to upload their resume, but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like that because we thought it was a deterrent. So, we changed it to an application online with simple questions. Then if they get a callback, we have them go through a three-tier interview process that ends with me meeting with them before the final hiring is decided. I created this system based on a lot of research and to stop potential problems before they started. In fact, every time someone quits or gets terminated, I ask what we could do better in order to learn from that. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried different things to see if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s us and since weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created this system, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m worried that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not us, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the people applying for jobs. TW: Has this been an effective way of hiring people? WM: Not as much as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like. If they just choose to apply by replying through Craigslist, we ignore it because it shows that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow basic instructions to go to the website and apply. We use little cues like that to help develop an impression of how well, and how willing, applicants are at following instructions. Once at the website, applicants are instructed to watch three short videos and fill out a brief application. One question asks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What did you think of the videos?â&#x20AC;? People who leave that one blank donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a callback, and some have even pasted their resume in that space, so that negates them too, again due to failing to follow basic instructions. TW: What happens for those who get a callback for an interview?

WM: For those that we want to come in for an interview, we ask two things: be on time and bring a printout of your resume. Out of the ones we schedule to come in, about half donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show up and of the other half, a good number of them are either late and/or donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring their resume. That cuts more potential candidates out. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be on time, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your first impression. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; why people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be on time and bring in a resume. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very simple. For those that make it through, we schedule a second interview and, again, tell them to be on time and bring a printout of their resume. Many either are late, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring their resume or wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show up, and nor do they call to let us know why. The third interview is with me and this is where I have found some of the coolest people. In the third round, I really get to know someone. I just ask questions and we have a conversation. TW: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve encountered some surprises by this time, both good and bad? WM: Yes, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had one applicant tell me how much she hates customers and others with all kinds of dramas going on at home that they tell me about. I cannot hire someone who has negativity going on. I feel bad about that, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not in the business of feeling bad. I was interviewing this one applicant and I asked her what her dream job was â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where else she has applied. She said she applied at organic health food stores, and I told her about Tacoma Fresh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she was so excited, I hired her on the spot. I said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;if you can prove yourself in the smoke shop, you will be at Tacoma Fresh.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The point is that you never know what an interview will lead to. She was doing an interview for a smoke shop, and now sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at her dream job working in an organic food store and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thriving. I just made her an ordering specialist. She was hired in January and advanced to her dream job in April. TW: Is this part of your business ethic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to work with your employees to help them advance and meet their full potential? WM: At my company, I really value the fact that you can become anything you want, because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m growing, I want to empower people. People get their dream jobs with me. One of my cashiers wants to be a graphic designer, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m putting her in a place where sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helping us design menus and other things. If you look at anyone in my company, where they started is not where they ended up. You can become anything and I tell this to young people when they start. TW: What do you think would deter them then from following through and landing the job if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re offering it to them? WM: Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot who think they should get paid big money right from the start and I have the mentality that they have to work from the ground up. I pay higher than any other smoke shop in this area. You may start off lower, but you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be there in a month. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had people with high degrees working for me who felt they were above certain jobs and I ended up having to let them go. You have to know every facet of the job to know what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to be in that job. If my company is this way and we really care and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still having a hard time finding people, then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something bigger going on here. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to figure it out. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m selling them a package â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a business that cares about them. TW: Have you reflected on your hiring process to perhaps discover ways to improve it? WM: Sometimes I question myself and wonder if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m too hard on people. The question I have for those reading this article right now, and what I hope to even get comments on, is whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s me or is it the workforce? People want jobs, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re surrounded by bad customer service every-

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where and people who hate their job, but is it that you hate the company or is it a self-motivation problem? Do you feel that the glass ceiling is there? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d really like to know. I want to give a really big shout-out to the crew I have now, because with these successful people who have been with me for more than 10 years, I have to feel like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not me. TW: Say you do hire someone and he/she works for you for a while, then wants to leave the company. How do you handle this? WM: What I tell everyone in my company meetings is that when you leave this job, if you ever do, you should be leaving this job for something better, or your dream job. You started here at entry level and when you leave, you would have written your own job description to a level that you can get whatever job you want. In my company, the future is in your own hands. I try to tell everyone who comes to work for my company that if you do right by this world, you could have whatever dream job you want, because if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not happy with who you are at this job, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happy with who you are anywhere. I feel that anyone who starts at my company can do whatever they want in life and I would give them all the tools to become the best that they could be. And maybe one day when they leave working with me, they could have a huge job title where I paid them to learn the job and then they can go do anything. TW: What would you like to say to those out there who may be currently job hunting? WM: If I can get someone to quit their career in the pharmaceutical world or in the financial world because of the pressures and come work with me, and they come to my company and love it, I feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing something right. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re frustrated at your job and you want to make a positive change, contact me.

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ENTERTAINMENT

NERD PANEL ASSEMBLE!

Our experts exaMine â&#x20AC;&#x153;Captain aMeriCa: Civil Warâ&#x20AC;? By Ernest A. Jasmin ejasmin@tacomaweekly.com

n the most heavily hyped movie release of April, a pair of iconic superheroes face off in a grudge match that had huge implications for the future of mankind; not to mention the stock price of Warner Bros, which is banking on several spinoffs featuring characters that made cameos in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.â&#x20AC;? Critical acclaim, be damned! And on Friday, moviegoers will flock to the cineplex to see - huh? - a pair of iconic superheroes face off with great implications, spinoffs, yada yada yada. No, it's not deja vu. This time it's Marvel Studios' turn with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Captain America: Civil War.â&#x20AC;? The movie â&#x20AC;&#x201C; starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and more - is being billed as the finale of Marvel Studio's â&#x20AC;&#x153;Captain Americaâ&#x20AC;? trilogy; but comic book fans are giddy with excitement since they realize it's really a full-blown â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avengersâ&#x20AC;? flick in disguise, one that will also feature a certain red-andblue wall crawler, no less. What better occasion for reconvening our Nerd Panel which has broken down everything from the awesomeness of Rocket Raccoon to the lameness of Paul Giamatti's Rhino over the past few years. Returning are Tacoma Weekly sports editor Justin Gimse and staff writer Derek Shuck, who are both near the front of the line whenever a new superhero flick hits the big screen. We also have two newcomers, Geremy George and Demian Lieck, who took time off from getting their new Sixth Avenue shop, Stargazer Comics, ready to open on May 14. The shop is located at 2610 Sixth Ave., but its home in cyberspace is www.stargazercomics.com. When asked to further solidify their â&#x20AC;&#x153;nerd credentials,â&#x20AC;? Lieck recalled studying philosophy in school. (Hey, that's not that nerdy.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely united around comics via philosophy or maybe the other way around,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So it's like the maximum level of dork you can be, I think â&#x20AC;&#x201C; taking comics really seriously.â&#x20AC;? (OK, you're in.) Our panel convened for a couple of hours, pondering such weighty issues as â&#x20AC;&#x153;how annoying was Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor?â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;would Glenn Danzig actually make a good Wolverine?â&#x20AC;? Here are a

PHOTO BY JUSTIN GIMSE

COMIC BOOK MEN. Our Nerd Panel included (from left) Demian Lieck and

Geremy George - the owners of Tacoma's new Stargazer Comics - Tacoma Weekly staff writer Derek Shuck, and moderator Ernest Jasmin.

few outtakes. MODERATOR: Well, the occasion for this discussion is, of course, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Captain America: Civil War.â&#x20AC;? Topic No. 1: Team Cap or Team Iron Man. Go. DEMIAN: Oh, Cap all the way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; absolutely. MODERATOR: Why? DEMIAN: Going off of the story line in the comics (the movie is loosely based on a Marvel Comics crossover series from 2006 and 2007), Cap is kind of the man of the people. He's kind of toeing the line of liberty. Also, as far as the movies go, (he) is probably the character I'm most invested in in the Marvel U. The Cap movies have been some of the better ones ... and I like (Chris Evans) as Cap. And, you know, Tony is a rich industrialist. He's kind of a jerk. GEREMY: I'm on the same page, but for a little bit of a different reason. I didn't always love Cap, but actually the modern interpretations of him have been really good, from the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Civil Warâ&#x20AC;? forward. Obviously, it's (the movie) going to be its own story. But I think their motivations are gonna be fairly similar. It looks like Tony is giving into fear, fear of what could happen if their power is unchecked. And because I'm a big Green Lantern fan, I'm not gonna support any team that's motivated by fear.

CALENDAR EVENTS TOP PICK: CELEBRATE WITH MOM AT PT. DEFIANCE ZOO Sat., May 17 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma Bring your mom to the Zoo for a special day jampacked with new experiences on Saturday, May 7. All moms will receive half-off general admission. Half-off tickets are available only at the front gate. In honor of Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, animal moms will feel the love with special enrichment treats. Enrichments improve an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life by creating a more stimulating environment and encouraging species-typical behaviors, which is good for their physical and mental health. t B N o 8BUDI NFFSLBUT EJH UISPVHI B QJMF PG XJGGMF CBMMT UP HFU to their treats. t Q N o 4FF IBSCPS TFBMT JOUFSBDU XJUI JDF USFBUT BOE UPZT t Q N o $MPVEFE MFPQBSET XJMM SFDFJWF B USFBU QSFQBSFE KVTU for them. Activities will be abundant t .FFU UIF OFX clouded leopard cubs t 'FFE DPMPSGVM CJSET JO UIF PQFO BJS Budgie Buddies exhibit t 5PVDI B stingray, a sea star, and other underwater animals t -FBSO BCPVU ZPVS GBWPSJUF BOJNBMT BU B Keeper Talk t )BWF BO VQ DMPTF FODPVOUFS XJUI B cool camel t $MJNC BOE FYQMPSF PO UIF Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Zone playground Info: www.pdza.org â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NOISES OFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fri., May 6, 8 p.m. Sat., May 7, 8 p.m. Sun., May 8, 2 p.m. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present its fifth show its 77th season: the debut of the famous comedy farce â&#x20AC;&#x153;Noises Off!â&#x20AC;? by Michael Frayn. Called the funniest farce ever written, the multi-award winning

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(They all crack up.) DEREK: I'm team Cap. It has less to do with how much I like Cap as how much I dislike Iron Man. I think Iron Man's arc has been set up well. He was talking about the fear. That's kind of what â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron Man 3â&#x20AC;? was about. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Age of Ultron,â&#x20AC;? you can see where he's coming from. I just don't agree with it. I wanna see Cap kick his a--. MODERATOR: OK, so is it gonna be unanimous? JUSTIN: It's unanimous. That's easy. Iron Man's just a jerk now, basically. Tony is like the New World Order now, whereas Cap is like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom and American pie.â&#x20AC;? He's still all about this nation and liberties and freedom and everything. DEMIAN: Iron Man's gonna have a tough time in this movie. I don't know that anybody's gonna be rooting for him. MODERATOR: Based on what we've seen in the trailer or read online, we know we'll see Black Panther, Crossbones and Baron Zemo on screen for the first time. There's a rumor Giant Man may show up; and perhaps most importantly, Spider-Man rebooted once again, this time by Marvel Studios. Which of the new characters are you most looking forward to seeing? JUSTIN: Spider-Man, easy. It looks like this might actually be the true Peter Parker; a little high school kid spouting off a bunch of dialogue while he's fighting

someone, which makes his opponents go crazy. MODERATOR: That was kind of missing in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Amazing Spider-Man.â&#x20AC;? It was more like cool, emo Spider-Man. What about over here? GEREMY: Well, the easy answer is Spider-Man. Everybody wants to see Spider-Man. But I'm really pumped about Black Panther. He looks like he's gonna be so awesome. MODERATOR: OK, the costume is pretty tight. He's a good actor (Chadwick Boseman) based on recent performances. GEREMY: Well, also the fact that he can jump from a car to catch Winter Soldier on that bike (in the trailer). It looks like he's got some super powers. MODERATOR: And Derek? DEREK: I have to say Spider-Man. One thing I really like is the look of the costume. It looks very old-school to me in terms of the blackness around the eyes; and they just revealed the logo for the Spider-Man movie (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spider-Man: Homecoming,â&#x20AC;? due in 2017). I really like the direction they seem to be taking. MODERATOR: Demian? DEMIAN: It's gonna be Black Panther for me. His costume looks fantastic. That scene where he jumps over the car and he claws the back tire on the motorcycle is insane. And he's sprinting 50 miles an hour or something. He looks like he's gonna be really awesome. Plus, we've had â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what? - five live action Spider-Man movies in the last 15 years. I mean, Spidey's great, but to get a guy like Black Panther onscreen finally; I'm super pumped about that. MODERATOR: In this next round, we're looking for bold predictions based on clues in the trailers and rumors online. What will happen that blows everyone's mind? DEMIAN: They have been talking a lot about how the stakes will be raised in this movie. One of my problems with the Marvel cinematic universe is the stakes don't really feel big to me. It always feels like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ah, everybody's gonna be OK.â&#x20AC;? So somebody's gonna die, and it's gotta be a heavy hitter. MODERATOR: There's a clue in the trailer, though it could be total misdirection. u See CAPTAIN AMERICA / page 13

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ENTERTAINMENT t Captain America DEMIAN: (It seems as if) it's gonna be Rhodey (aka Don Cheadle's character, War Machine) because you see Tony holding him, and he's obviously beat up. But I'm gonna predict they follow the track of the comics, and we'll see Captain America die. That would be a shocker to me. I don't know how invested I can be in the rest of the universe, but it's alright. But ultimately, I think they do “Infinity War” and somehow he comes back. (He's alluding to a Marvel Comics story line that will be adapted into two “Avengers” films, in 2018 and 2019.) GEREMY: I don't think War Machine's gonna die because they've been showing it too clearly. Anybody who has a hole in their chest in the trailer is gonna live. (They laugh.) I kind of hope they kill Iron Man and Cap. I don't think they'd do it, but it would be cool to see. Then Rhodey can take up the real Iron Man suit for a while, and Bucky could take up the Cap shield. MODERATOR: Rhodey did do that for a while in the comic, but it was because Tony Stark fell off the wagon. They haven't really addressed that yet, except for that scene where he got drunk in “Iron Man 2.” JUSTIN: He's been drunk in so many comics over the decades (but) we haven't had Tony Stark the lush. You know what? Maybe that could be at the beginning of “Infinity War.” After Cap's dead, Tony is like, “What the hell did I do? I caused all this, and I'm gonna start drinkin'.” MODERATOR: So what about you, Derek? DEREK: They talk about raising the stakes, but you can't kill “War Machine.” That's very little stake raising, I feel. There's no “War Machine” movie. DEMIAN: It's gotta be an A-lister. DEREK: Everyone's predicting the death of Cap. I say they bait and switch and Iron Man dies. MODERATOR: They would save a lot of money since Robert Downey makes more than everyone else combined. DEMIAN: (Laughing) He's like a quarter of the budget. GEREMY: I just really hope the message is that when heroes collide, no one wins. MODERATOR: Heroes colliding has been a big theme at the box office of late. If you read review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, “Civil War” is trending around 94 percent. In contrast, “Batman vs. Superman” - a few points less. So where did “BVS” director Zack Snyder go wrong? And what, if anything, did he get right? JUSTIN: There's a lot of comic book movies that have been done better, but this was also a lot better than a ton of 'em. When it was coming out rating less than “X-Men: The Last Stand” you're goin', “Dude, these (reviews) aren't real. These are people just jumpin' on the bandwagon.” DEREK: Actually, I didn't see it because I'm not a big fan of “Man of Steel.” But comic book movies have gotten so much better over the last 10 years. I like “Man of Steel” way better than I like “The Last Stand.” I'm sure I'd like this way more than I like “Ghost Rider.” MODERATOR: Everyone forgets how bad “Ghost Rider” was. Plus it had Nicholas Cage. What happened to that guy? He used to be in good movies. So, Demian, I can see you thinking. DEMIAN: (Grinning) Oh, we could do a four-hour talk about this. GEREMY: (Laughing) This is what we do at home. DEMIAN: It's very unfairly criticized because there is no way you can watch “Thor: The Dark World” and say it's a better movie than “Batman vs. Superman,” or the “Fantastic Four” movies. How could you watch “Age of Ultron,” honestly, and tell me it's a greater movie than “BVS?” You've got Ultron who is this super scary AI who could destroy (the planet), and he was making stupid jokes. He was silly. I was never afraid of Ultron. MODERATOR: I started to get nervous when James Spader was cast. DEMIAN: I was more afraid of silly Mark Zuckerberg Lex Luthor than I was of Ultron just because he's a creepy little guy. I think they got a lot more right than they got wrong. I think Ben Affleck was stellar as both Bruce Wayne and Batman. He was easily the best Bruce Wayne we've ever seen. There's a moment where the two of them are fighting … and Batman gives him a little bit of a lecture while he's swingin' 'em around with the grapple. He says, “I bet your parents told you the world has meaning,” something along these lines. “My parents taught me a different lesson when they died in the gutter for no reason.” The world only makes sense when you force it to. That is what this entire line with Batman is about. It's a much more cerebral approach than what we're getting in the Marvel movies. In “Man of Steel,” you saw human bodies going up and down with those world engines. They destroyed half of Manhattan

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in “Avengers,” whenever the Chitauri are invading, but nobody freaked out that ... they're destroying all these people. When you actually see the true human toll, people panic. It's just a different kind of movie. JUSTIN: (In “Avengers”) they walk down the street with all the corpses hanging all over the buildings to the shawarma place. DEMIAN: Exactly, and that's the thing; the stakes are just much higher to me in the DC universe than the Marvel universe. What they got right to me is the stakes. The casting of Bruce Wayne for sure is excellent. MODERATOR: The more we talk about “BVS,” the closer it moves to the middle of the pack. But we haven't heard your vote yet. GEREMY: I completely agree with what Demian said. MODERATOR: Surprise! Three thumbs up, and one abstaining vote. GEREMY: The things that got me into comics as a kid, obviously, was that “boom, pow, flash” and the colors. But the thing that really gave me a love of comics that persists to this day is the philosophical implications that the heroes present; the situations that they're put into and how they have to deal with those things. Heroes rise from tragedy. Superman's entire planet was destroyed. DEMIAN: I'll take “Man of Steel” a million times over the Christopher Reeve movies, because there were no real stakes. These heroes are born from tragedy. Guess what, your entire planet got destroyed and you're the last one alive; and you're stronger, more powerful and more compassionate than this entire planet of beings around you. How are you gonna exist in that? MODERATOR: So we've looked back at some of the comic book movie hits and misses. In this round we're gonna look forward because – in addition to this movie – you've got “Dr. Strangelove” coming out … DEREK: It's just “Dr. Strange.” (They all laugh.) MODERATOR: Oops, that's a whole different movie. But you have “X-men: Apocalypse.” You have “Suicide Squad.” There's “Star Wars: Rogue One.” You have all this stuff coming down the pike this year. So what's going to be the biggest hit when all is said and done? DEREK: I'm really excited for “Rogue One,” but it's hard to judge 'cause it's the first spinoff, side story. But that trailer looked really good. I liked the aesthetics of it a lot. That's the one I'm personally looking forward to, but what people are probably going to be talking out is this Cap movie. GEREMY: I think it's gonna be “Dr. Strange.” If what I read is true, and they've got Benedict Cumberbatch, I think they're probably putting him into position to be the lead man in the Marvel cinematic universe. I bet we'll be really surprised by “Dr. Strange.” DEMIAN: I would say most talked about is gonna be “Civil War.” That movie is gonna be huge. But I have a feeling that people are going to like “Suicide Squad” just based on the general feel of the trailers. They've got Queen playing. It seems like it's fairly lighthearted. It's got the comedy that a lot of people are apparently looking for in their tragic comic book movies. JUSTIN: I think the surprise of all the movies is gonna be “X-Men.” The last preview, I was watching it last night. They walk down this hallway, and there's all these bodies all over the place. … Then it flashes to an arm with Wolverine's claws walking down the hallway. It's like, “Oh my god!” You go back 15, 20 years and what are the No. 1 comics out there? “X-Men.” But the movies have not been able to do it. MODERATOR: I'm gonna throw this out there. In contrast to the Avengers – lack of costumes. DEMIAN: We talk about that a lot, man. They have these generic, black leather (outfits.) Everybody kind of looks the same. It looks like Psylocke (Olivia Munn's character) is gonna have her costume. She looks killer. I'm like, man, put everyone in a costume with some adaptation. Obviously, Wolverine probably can't wear bright yellow, but you can put him in the bad ass brown costume (from the 1980s comics.) MODERATOR: In one of the movies they show the brown helmet. DEMIAN: Some people are floating around the idea that we might be getting a recast of Wolverine already – that this is going to be a different guy. DEREK: I don't know. I'd be fine with that. You talk about Spider-Man fatigue; but dude, are you still getting excited about Hugh Jackman as Wolverine? It's 2016. DEMIAN: Talk about missing the mark - the “Wolverine” movies. The last (“The Wolverine”) was OK until Silver Samurai is an old man in a robot suit that was all CGI. Why can't you just make him

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CULTURA: Latin Fridays (Latin DJ) 9 p.m. G. DONNALSON’S: Dmitri Matheny (jazz) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Funk Factory (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Andrew Landers & The Mainstreet Struggleville (Americana, folk) 8 p.m., $10-$12; Drinko de May with DJ Indica Jones (DJ dance) 10:30 p.m., $5 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: Flor de Luna, Groove Colony (Latin rock, dance) 7 p.m., NEW FRONTIER: Criminal Code Records release and tour kickoff (rock) 9 p.m., $5 REAL ART TACOMA: Lil Quan, Ace, Treal, Van Hook, K. William$ & Max (hip-hop) 8 p.m., $5-$10, AA THE SWISS: Flave, Omarvelous, Skeemer (DJ dance) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Dave Coulier (comedy) 7:30, 10:30 p.m., $22.50-$28.50, 18+ early show UNCLE SAM’S: Wayward Strangers (blues, rock) 8 p.m. THE VALLEY: Lorin Walker Madsen, The Hustlers, The Nalley Valley All Stars (bluegrass) 8 p.m., NC

SATURDAY, MAY 7 RIALTO: “Fiesta, Familia, Folklore” featuring José Iñiguez, Mariachi Huenachi and more (Latin) 3 p.m., $12-$32, AA B SHARP COFFEE: Palatine Ave with Pineola (Americana) 8 p.m., $5, AA G. DONNALSON’S: Kayla and Co. (jazz) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Funk Factory (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Pre-Mother’s Day comedy show with Ralph Porter, Deborah Wooten, Lisa Wallen and Boe Blast (comedy) 8:30 p.m., $10-$40 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: Hysteria, Hair Nation (rock tribute) 7 p.m., $10, AA NEW FRONTIER: Blakk Soul & Friends (soul, R&B) 9 p.m., $5 PANTAGES: Tacoma Symphony Orchestra presents “Classics v. Rodrigo & Stravinsky” featuring Pepe Romero (classical) 7:30 p.m., $19-$79, AA REAL ART TACOMA: Phil the Tsunami, Concussion, Blues in A, The LA’s, The Four Fusions, Four Shades of Pink (rock) 2:30 p.m., $5, AA; Trill Sammy, Lil Ripp, Shawn Parker, Lil Slim, Dirty DL (hip-hop) 9 p.m., $25-$30, AA THE SWISS: Kry (rock covers) 9 p.m., $5-$10 TACOMA COMEDY: Dave Coulier (comedy) 7:30, 10:30 p.m., $22.50-$28.50, 18+ early show UNCLE SAM’S: Michael Hershman (jazz) 8 p.m. THE VALLEY: Black Mountain Fest (rock) 7 p.m., NC

SUNDAY, MAY 8

DAWSON’S: Tim Hall Band (open jam) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Joey Jewell’s “Sinatra at the Sands” (Frank Sinatra tribute) 6:30 p.m., $10 NEW FRONTIER: Bluegrass Sunday, 3 p.m., NC REAL ART TACOMA: Antwon, ILLFIGHTYOU, Ghoulavelli, Payback (hip-hop) 6 p.m., $12-$15, AA

THE SWISS: Mother’s Day Booty Bash MAWP Benefit (rock, variety show) 2 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY: The Dope Show (comedy) 8 p.m., $10-$16, 18+

MONDAY, MAY 9 B SHARP COFFEE: Peeled Bananas (comedy) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA

DAWSON’S: Heather Jones and the Groove Masters (R&B, soul, funk) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Rockaroke (live band karaoke) 9 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Chuck Gay (open mic) 7 p.m., NC

TUESDAY, MAY 10 JAZZBONES: Ha Ha Tuesday with Simon Kaufman and Josh Firestone (comedy) 8:30 p.m., $5

ANTIQUE SANDWICH CO.: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., $3, AA DAVE’S OF MILTON: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m., NC DAWSON’S: Doug Skoog and Brian Feist (blues) 8 p.m., NC NORTHERN PACIFIC: Stingy Brim Slim (blues) 7 p.m., NC, AA ROCK THE DOCK: Dustin Lefferty (open mic) 8 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Leanne Trevalyan (open mic) 8 p.m., NC

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

DAWSON’S: Linda Myers Band (R&B, blues, jazz) 8 p.m., NC G. DONNALSON’S: Brian Feist (blues) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA 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, MAY 12 TACOMA COMEDY: Rachel Feinstein (comedy) 8 p.m., $10-$16, 18+

ANTHEM COFFEE: Live Roots (open mic) 5 p.m., NC, AA G. DONNALSON’S: Kareem Kandi Band (jazz) 8 p.m., NC, AA JAZZBONES: Katchafire, Mystic Roots (reggae) 8 p.m., $15-$20 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC REAL ART TACOMA: Torpoise, Cityscapes, The Orange Version, Aislin, Gutterpups, Revenants (alternative, post-rock, electronic) 6:30 p.m., $5-$10, AA THE SWISS: UWT Spring Concert with Vicci Martinez (rock, pop) 6 p.m., $5-$10 UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (blues, rock) 7 p.m.

GUIDE: NC = No cover, AA = All ages, 18+ = 18 and older

Silver Samurai? MODERATOR: We'll bring the final round into the TV realm. Who just bit it on AMC's “Walking Dead.” DEMIAN: I think it's Glenn because they're gonna take Maggie into a new direction as a real leader in the group. They already started working on that this season, for sure; but I think it's gotta be Glenn because they gotta make some room for (the character) Jesus. It's gotta be one of the right hand men. They're gonna lose way too many girls if they kill Daryl. They just melt over the guy. It's just ridiculous. MODERATOR: Ironically, the guy who looks least like he's taken a shower. So one prediction for Glenn. GEREMY: It's probably Glenn. I wish it was Daryl. DEMIAN: We're all jealous of Daryl. (They laugh.) GEREMY: I like “Game of Thrones.” I want big kills. I'd love it if Rick died. MODERATOR: But they haven't even chopped his hand off yet. (This would have happened a few seasons ago if the show strictly followed the comic.) JUSTIN: Yeah, why does he still have two hands?

DEMIAN: Because they don't want to deal with that as a production team – constantly having to CGI his hand off. It's like Tyrian (Peter Dinklage's character from “Thrones”) getting his face cut. In the book, Tyrian is just horribly disfigured. (On TV) he's got a cool scar. MODERATOR: I'll float this out there. Norman Reedus does have another show coming out. GEREMY: Oh, that's right. DEREK: I don't watch “The Walking Dead.” JASMIN: Whaaaat? You're fired. DEREK: I know. I read the book. I read the book. JUSTIN: The comic book series is 10 times better than the show, and it has influenced me to twice stop watching the “Walking Dead” years ago just because I was like, “Noooooo! Are you still gonna be in the prison? Move on!” DEMIAN: I love show, but there were some moments in those middle seasons that I was like, “Man, come on guys.” MODERATOR: So is that two abstaining votes? JUSTIN: Uh, I hope it's Daryl because people will freak out.

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ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE

Holden D Herdt you are here by summoned to appear in Supreme Court, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Court room to be announced on May 17th at 9am. For the Petition #163015181 Order to Show Cause Non Parental Custody Petition by Tanya T Williams and Aiden Marshal Herdt. If you fail to respond an Order of Non Parental Custody will be issued against you.

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TO: Velma Satiacum In the Welfare of: S-A, L. DOB: 01/05/2016 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2016-0002 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Adjudication Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1451 EAST 31ST STREET TACOMA, WA 98404 You are summoned to appear for a Adjudication Hearing on the 30th day of June 2016 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 CUSTONDIAN IB DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to 7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint. TO: Wauhilla Simmons In the Welfare of: L., M. DOB: 12/12/12 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2016-0005 And L., K. DOB: 03/11/15 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2016-0004 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1451 EAST 31ST STREET TACOMA, WA 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Initial hearing on Monday, the 20th day of June, 2016 at 1:30 PM If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint. TO: Amanda Davis and Dugan Henson-Pikula In the Welfare of: P., L DOB: 03/18/2007 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2015-0019 In the Welfare of: P., K. DOB: 02/07/2006 Case Number: PUY-G-JV-2015-0018 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1451 EAST 31ST STREET TACOMA, WA 98404. You are summoned to appear for an Initial Hearing on the 27th day of June, 2016 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.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of the above estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorney of record in the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four (4) months after the dated of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and the non-probate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with the Clerk of the Court: April 20, 2016 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 4/29//16 Donald N Powell Attorney and Counselor at Law818 S Yakima, 1st Floor Tacoma, WA 98405-4865 (253) 274-1001 (253) 383-6029 FAX

Clay Mountain LLC and Dirt Hills LLC, 10817 26th Ave South, Lakewood WA 98499, are seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, “Canyon Grove Townhomes”, is located at 5221 144th St E, Parkland, WA, in Pierce County. The project involves approximately 2.3 acres of soil disturbance for clearing and construction of a 40 unit housing development with access improvements and utility extensions. Stormwater will be retained onsite using temporary erosion control BMPs and permanent LID drainage improvements in accordance with Pierce County stormwater Management and Site Development Manual requirements. Permanent landscaping will be part of construction activities. The receiving water is a wetland with ultimate release to the Pierce County Brookdale Pit Retention Facility. Any person’s desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be submitted to the Department of Ecology. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause measurable change in receiving water quality, and if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater PO Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696

NOTICES

May 22, 2016, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 5401 Yacht Club Road Tacoma, WA 98407 The Shipmates, the women’s auxiliary of Tacoma Yacht Club, will host the 2016 TOUR OF BOATS & CARS This event will feature large boats, small boats, power boats, sailboats, classic wooden boats, classic cars, sport cars, modern cars and motorcycles. Tickets are $5.00 per person or 5 tickets for $20.00. Children under 5 are free. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME. All event proceeds go to Shipmates charitable giving. Life vests will be available for youths 12 and under. Please no pets. Mark your calendar and join us for this fun worthwhile event to be enjoyed by all ages. For more information visit our web site, www.tacomayachtclub. org or call 253-752-3555

VOLUNTEERS AmeriCorps Opportunity: Employment Case Manager/Job Developer Tacoma Community House is seek an outgoing, enthusiastic, and motivated professional that is passionate about assisting low-income community members on their journey to self-sufficiency. This professional position is responsible for assisting people in need of employment. The case manager/job developer will provide career counseling, employment & training information, job search skills, workshop facilitation, job placement/follow-up, and referral to other community resources. The case manager/job develop will assist in facilitation of our Employer Advisory Board and will also develop and implement 3 financial fitness events. Contact Arrie Dunlap at (253) 383-3951 or adunlap@ tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information. AmeriCorps Opportunity: Read2Me Program Specialist Tacoma Community House seeks an AmeriCorps member to assist in the Read2Me Program in local elementary schools. Read2Me is a one-on-one adult/ student reading program for struggling first, second, and third grade readers. Duties include recruiting volunteers, producing a monthly tutor newsletter, facilitating bimonthly tutor workshops, tracking attendance for both students and volunteer tutors, researching best practicing best practices for tutoring strategies and tutor training and tutoring a student in each of the four schools. You must be 18-25 years of age at the start date of service (Sep 1, 2016-Jul 15, 2017). Contact Karen Thomas at (253)-383-3951 or kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information.

Tacoma Memory Loss Zoo Walk Needs More Volunteers The Early Stage Memory Loss (ESML) Zoo Walk has become so popular that we are in need of two more volunteers to walk with us at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium once a week. We are looking for individuals who enjoy the company of elders to accompany our group of people with ESML and their care partners for a morning walk through the zoo followed by refreshments at the café. LCSNW pays entry fees for the zoo; participants and volunteers are responsible for their own refreshments. For more information and a volunteer application, contact Linda McCone at 253722-5691 or lmccone@ lcsnw.org. Volunteer for Hospice You decided you want to volunteer your time, connect with others, and make a difference. All of that is possible volunteering with Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care. You can help us in many ways. Make a phone call, hold a hand, arrange some flowers, run an errand, or listen to life stories. Our comprehensive training includes access from your computer or portable device for your convenience. Our next training begins March 12th. To learn more or reserve your spot call 253-534-7050. Great Volunteer Opportunity Make friends, have fun and help seniors with simple tasks. You’ll make a big difference by helping people maintain their independence. This is vol-

VOLUNTEERS unteering, not caregiving. Volunteers must be 55 or older, low income, serve 15 hrs/ wk and live in Pierce or Kitsap Counties. Drivers are especially needed. Benefits include hourly tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement. For information call Julie at Lutheran Community Services, Senior Companion Volunteer Program, (253) 7225686.

tial and corporate pickups; they are an essential part of the NWFB Team. To volunteer contact us at info@nwfurniturebank. org or call 253-302-3868.

Food Bank Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank on the Eastside of Tacoma, WA is powered strictly by volunteers. We provide much needed food and other basic household items to people in need on a weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better. Donate as much or as little of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and we’ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Contact 253-212-2778.

Make a difference in the life of a child!

Help furnish hope to those in need! NW Furniture Bank Volunteers needed. “NWFB helps restore hope, dignity and stability in our community by recycling donated furniture to people in need.” Tuesday-Saturday Truck Volunteers Needed- 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Truck volunteers ride along in the truck, deliver furniture to clients and make residen-

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

The Northwest Youth Sports Alliance is looking for coaches for our developmental youth sports program. Sports vary by season. Coaches are provided general training and go through a national background check clearance process. For more information, visit www. metroparkstacoma.org/ nysa or contact Roy Fletcher, Youth Sports Coordinator, royf@ tacomaparks.com or 253.305.1025. Join us in changing lives! Changing Rein Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, a nonprofit, offers equine assisted services to differently-abled individuals. Currently the program offers several volunteer opportunities. Our primary need at present is for program volunteers who work with our horses and support our riders in therapeutic and adaptive lessons. Other volunteer opportunities include: grounds maintenance and administrative/ clerical work. Must be at least 14 years old to participate. Horse experience helpful, but not necessary. Training provided. For more information contact: Volunteer Coordinator at 253-370-1429 or volunteer@changingrein.org.

PETS Lucky Paws Rescue Pet Adoption Bazaar Saturday May 7, 10-3 At Tacoma Eagles 4810 South Tacoma Way

Pet of the Week

MEET PETEY! Featured Pet Petey has been with us since December, and it’s high time he finds a home. At about five-years-old, this good sir is done growing, though he could stand to trim down with some more hop time exercise. Petey’s perfect day includes chomping on bunnyfriendly greens and sharing the morning paper with his person. He’ll also put those doorstep phonebooks to good use, happily shredding ‘em up. #A503837

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14804 66TH AV CT E, PUYALLUP 98375 Awesome home in a nice neighborhood awaits it’s new owners. Main floor has an open concept design- great for inclusive lifestyles and communication. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. MLS#: 912137

Unimproved land 2.20 acres, 2 parcels each is 1.10 acres, 4053 & 4054, slopping has not been logged and there is a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress. Property has been incorporated by Milton all building and land use fall under the Milton Municipal Code.

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13117 E. 94th Avenue Puyallup WA 98373 $880,000 Prime Location!! 2 Parcels totaling just under 4 acres of developable land. Possible assemblage with the 5.25 acre adjacent parcel (south). All three parcels have had surveys (wetlands, soil) completed for a multi-family/urban village complex totaling approx. 120 units. There is a 2300 sf residence on the back parcel.

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1601 HUSON DR, TACOMA 98405 Impeccably maintained, w/ some lovely upgrades, this centrally located charmer is waiting for its next owners to love it the way the original family has since it was built. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. MLS#: 905823

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3412 N 7TH ST, TACOMA 98406 Wonderful turn of the century beauty has all the charm of yesteryear w/ the ease of upgrades. 3 beds/1.75 baths. MLS#: 897426

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5410 MCDACER AVE, TACOMA 98404 Cozy home with large, quiet backyard, with alley to access large carport also has fun covered deck and garden space. 3 beds/1 bath. MLS#: 861135

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

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422 N L ST #1

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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 on April 7, 2015 to officially cut the ribbon on the Tribe’s new state-of-the-art Salish Cancer Center (SCC). Joining in on the event were (back row from left): Fife Mayor Tim Curtis; former Congressman Norm Dicks and Puyallup Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Larry LaPointe; (front row from left) Puyallup Tribal Council Members Marguerite Edwards and Sylvia Miller; Puyallup Vice-Chairwoman Roleen Hargrove; Senator Maria Cantwell; Puyallup Chairman Bill Sterud; Gov. Jay Inslee; Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen; Congressman Denny Heck; and Puyallup Tribal Council Members David Bean and Tim Reynon. Learn more about the cancer center on pg. 3.

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

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

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

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

PUYALLUP TRIBE SUPPORTS AREA NON-PROFITS Spirit of 12 Partners, Toy Rescue Mission, Emergency Food Network, Northwest Harvest, Toys for Tots and Tahoma Indian Center all gifted with major donations During the 2015 fiscal year, the Puyallup Tribe contributed more than $2.5 million from its charity and general funds into the local community with donations to various key charities and organizations. These generous donations will go a long way in helping these organizations to continue their vital efforts in the communities they serve. “It is truly humbling to know that there are so many people in need,” said Puyallup Chairman Bill Sterud. “I feel immense joy in us having the ability to take care of those who need it most. We, as tribal members, know what it is like to grow up with nothing. It gives us all great joy to make someone’s Christmas happier than it would have been otherwise.” “The donations we made ensure the vitality of the people in our community,” said Puyallup Vice Chairwoman Roleen Hargrove. “It is critical to ensure families and community members, suffering from long or short term setbacks, that they have resources available to get them moving forward in life. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is not unfamiliar with difficult times. We relied on the support of our community organizations not long ago and it is of great honor that we, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, are able to pay it forward.” SPIRIT OF 12 – PARTNERSHIP WITH SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Founded in 2004, the Spirit of 12 Partners program embodies the Seattle Seahawks’ commitment to the Pacific Northwest community and its fans. The Puyallup Tribe gifted the Spirit of 12 Partners with $550,000 to help it continue its mission. This gift to the Spirit of 12 Partners is the largest since its inception in 2004. At every home game, Pacific Northwest youth service organizations partner with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and Seahawks fans to raise funds for kids’ programs. These non-profit partners include YMCA of Greater Seattle, Treehouse (for foster children), Rainier Scholars, Boys & Girls Club of Washington State Association and Camp Fire Snohomish County. As Spirit of 12 Partners, members of community-based nonprofits distribute the Seahawks Gameday Magazine, keeping 100 percent of the proceeds that are then matched by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. In 2014, more than $527,000 was raised in the Spirit of 12 Partners program and more than $3 million in total funds since 2004. Grant programs advance the areas of arts and culture, poverty alleviation, economic relief, education and scientific research. “In the old days, in our aboriginal language, we were known as the S’Puyalupubsh, meaning ‘generous and welcoming behavior to all people (friends and strangers) who enter our lands,’ said Vice Chairwoman Hargrove. “It is with great pride, and boundless excitement, that the Puyallup Tribe of Indians will be supporting the Seattle Seahawks Spirit of 12 program. We hope that our donation of $550,000 is able to advance community programming and create innovative opportunities for children and families throughout our state. The Spirit of 12 program not only generates diverse outlets for personal success, but continues to advance the human spirit. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians humbly thanks the Seattle Seahawks for their steadfast efforts, friendship, and dedication to our community. GO HAWKS!!” TOY RESCUE MISSION Tacoma’s Toy Rescue Mission received $100,000 for its work

to refurbish and recycle gently used toys for disadvantaged children and seniors in care facilities while providing meaningful volunteer opportunities for the young at heart. Not only does the Mission make birthdays, Easter and Christmas bright for children and seniors, its way of recycling toys is environmentally friendly too. At Christmas time, the mission typically serves more than 125 families a day starting around Dec. 2. In total last year, the mission served 11,152 children and seniors, 7,000 of those in December alone. The mission provides for children’s birthdays throughout the year and is at its busiest at Christmas, Easter and back-to-school time. Serving the South Sound for more than 20 years, the Toy Rescue Mission is nearly 100 percent volunteer run and receives no state or federal funding, nor is it affiliated with DSHS or any other state agency. Toy Rescue Mission Director and Board President Martha Davis said the Tribe’s donation is the largest one the Mission has ever received, and she was floored to receive it. “I was in a state of shock to be honored in such a way that I can continue serving the children of Tacoma,” she said. That the donation came at Christmastime, the Mission’s busiest time of year, is the icing on the cake. “We have already served nearly 900 families in eight days and I still have until Dec. 23. I wonder each day how many families will be coming in and if I have enough stuff, and now I don’t have to say no.” NORTHWEST HARVEST A longtime supporter of Northwest Harvest, the Tribe gave $50,000 to this organization, in keeping with generous donations of years past. Northwest Harvest is Washington’s own statewide hunger relief agency. Its mission is to provide nutritious food to hungry people statewide in a manner that respects their dignity, while fighting to eliminate hunger. Northwest Harvest’s vision is that ample nutritious food is available to everyone in Washington State. “We are so grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Puyallup Tribe in feeding hungry people statewide,” said Northwest Harvest CEO Shelley Rotondo. “Their most recent gift of $50,000 at Home Team Harvest puts the Tribe’s total contributions to Northwest Harvest at more than $1 million, which is over four million meals since 2005. With their ongoing commitment to strengthening the community, the Tribe’s most recent generous grant shows respect and concern for all of our neighbors in need. This is especially helpful since the demand for nutritious food continues to grow at a time when donations are down, yet one in five children in Washington are at risk of going hungry. The Tribe’s gift truly makes it possible for us to work toward our goal of ending hunger.” TAHOMA INDIAN CENTER Tahoma Indian Center received $100,000 to enhance its services to assist Native individuals to overcome their barriers to permanent housing, employment and self-sufficiency in a loving, protective environment. A program of Catholic Community Services, the Center serves 1,100 Native people a year free of charge, including serving 50-55 midday meals five days a week. It provides individualized and tailored case management to assist in accessing

support resources, offers free laundry facilities and acts as a mailing address for more than 250 people. Native cultural and spiritual ceremonies and social activities are held there as well. Through the Bridges Village housing program, 10 permanent and supportive housing units are available for Native families who have experienced homelessness. Among the many ways in which the donation will be used, the Center will expand its housing search and rent assistance programs, increase staff hours to provide more direct assistance, build a wheelchair ramp and reinforce stair railings (individuals in wheelchairs are currently carried up the stairs). “It’s an awesome, humbling gift. It will really make a huge impact. This donation will allow us to save Native lives,” said Program Manager Steve Gallion. “That’s the most important thing we can do.” EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK Emergency Food Network (EFN) received $100,000 to assist in its efforts to provide Pierce County with a consistent, diverse and nutritious food supply so that no person goes hungry. EFN partners with 73 food banks, hot meal sites and shelters, providing them with food at no cost to them or their clients, which are the homeless, unemployed, working poor, elderly, children and military. EFN maintains an eight-acre farm in the Orting Valley and has just started farming it year round. In 2014, EFN distributed 15.3 million pounds of food and accommodated 1,421,417 client visits, with 6,626 of these visits made by Native Americans. EFN was able to distribute 17 percent more food in 2014 than in 2011, keeping pace with the 11 percent increase in need in the community during that same time period. “It was like Chanukkah and Christmas all rolled into one,” said EFN Executive Director Helen McGovern-Pilant, noting that this donation is the highest EFN has ever received since it began in 1982. “It was totally unexpected, an amazing, generous gift and another way the Tribe reaches out to take care of their neighbors in need.” TOYS FOR TOTS Again this year, the Puyallup Tribe helped Toys for Tots with its blessed mission to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to about 50,000 less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. At Christmastime 2015, the Tribe gifted $50,000 to the Tacoma/Pierce County Toys for Tots effort so that area children would not be disappointed during this most joyful season of the year. Toys for Tots also includes older teenagers who desire more grown-up type gifts but are overlooked by donors focused on young children. “Without the generous donation from the Puyallup Tribe, many kids in specific age groups would not have received gifts this year Christmas morning,” said Pierce County Sheriff’s Detective Ed Troyer, the local Toys for Tots coordinator. With the Tribe’s donation added to the support Toys for Tots receives from across Pierce County, the local Toys for Tots mission will continue to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community.

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

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