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ART MUSEUM TOPS OFF NEW WING
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for the new Haub Wing for Western American Art was bolted into place last week during a “topping off” ceremony. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
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tudents at Lincoln High School did Tacoma proud by rallying for Tacoma Weekly writer Kathleen Merryman during her battle against breast cancer. “Kathleen has always been a friend to LHS, the South End and East Side and TPS (Tacoma Public Schools),” said Lincoln Principal Pat Erwin. About 30 students, teachers and staff members shaved their heads in support of Merryman, who recently started chemotherapy treatments. Among the shaved head bunch was Tacoma City Councilman Marty Campbell. Hundreds more cheered at a school assembly in her honor last Friday. She had no idea what was in the works until she showed up. The event was organized by Lincoln High junior Loren Carrillo. Leon Mitchell, a 29-yearold who is four years of being cancer free, keynoted the assembly by talking about his struggles during treatment and how it took a community for him to survive chemotherapy, surgeries and radiation. He said he was twice told to prepare for his own death during his treatments by writing a will. He also said that he was told he would likely die in his sleep but he was always tired as he battled the illness and forced himself to stay awake. “I was afraid to go to sleep,” he said. “It took everyone around me to get through cancer.” The support of family and friends braced him through his cancer fight and the rehabilitation that followed. Donations raised by students totaled $1,000 for the American Cancer Society.
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CONNECTED. Tacoma students test drive the interactive computer games available through KBTC’s program. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com
PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEVE DUNKELBERER AND TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOVE IN ACTION. (Top left) Lincoln High head football coach Jon Kitna gives
Merryman a welcoming hug; (Top right) Tacoma City Council Member Marty Campbell gave up his hair for Merryman; (Middle left and bottom left) The move to support Merryman spread among adults and young students alike, and Legends Barber Shop was happy to oblige; (Middle right) Lincoln students created a wonderful banner that really touched Merryman; (Above right) Cancer survivor Leon Mitchell said it took a community for him to survive chemotherapy; (Bottom right) Lincoln High junior Loren Carrillo organized the whole event. HERB GODDESS HOROSCOPE
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ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Change is in the air for you this week.You may be surrounded by many tiny distractions. Try to maintain your focus. Mars, your ruling planet, turns retrograde tomorrow and will last for several weeks so expect that relationships and plans may be put on hold while you take assessment. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Be patient and persistent during this New Moon phase. Energies may be up and down so factor that into your schedule. Some people may seem unapproachable or aloof. Take an opportunity, if presented, to heal an estranged relationship that may need healing. Reserve judgment or criticism until you have all the facts. GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) The New Moon could affect your career or work situation. If you are starting a plan, now is a great time to do that. A relationship may seem stale, so decide to slow it down or walk away. Try to avoid stress by not taking on too much. Don’t be rash or random. CANCER (June 21 – July 22) You may feel driven to push ahead with a plan or idea. It may be wise to slow down and consider your options. Finances may be promising this week. Insights could inspire changes in your home or family situation. Reflect on what is really important to you. LEO (July 23 – August 22) You may be tempted to change a difficult situation. Come up with a step-by-step plan for getting ahead. The New Moon highlights your personal relationships, so exercise clear communications. Be helpful and express your feelings to your loved ones. VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) The New Moon highlights a new relationship or opportunity that may jump to a new level of commitment. You may feel like taking a huge risk. Think it through and go slow to avoid making a huge mistake. Lighten up and have fun with friends!
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Tacoma Art Museum reached more than just a construction milestone for the Haub Family Galleries of Western American Art when it held a “topping off ” ceremony for the last support beam of the new wing. Museum officials announced that they reached their $15.5 million capital campaign goal for the facility. The new Haub Family Collection of American Western Art, which will essentially double TAM’s gallery space, started construction last fall after news that the Haub family had donated some 280 works of Western American art. The donation leaps TAM into the higher rungs of museums around the nation that offer looks of early Americana, the story of the western migration and imagines of Native Americans. German billionaire Erivan Haub and his wife, Helga, made the donation to their adopted city where their children were born in 2012. Liliane Haub, their daughter in law, has overseen the construction and will
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LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) This week will show that you can’t always have it your way. You may question your motives so go slow with major plans or extreme changes. A new relationship may have a chance to make headway. Handle finances with care. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) Take some time to rest and recoup. This could be a time to reflect on your motives and direction in life. The person you have been looking for may be right around the corner. Relationships are looking favorable, so take that chance!
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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) Delayed plans are featured. Change on the home front is favored. Take time to finish any projects or plans and try to start your spring cleaning. Others are inspired by your brilliance or baffled by your indifference. Inspiration comes from those around you. CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) Finances look favorable during this New Moon. Explore choices that could help restructure your life. Self-examination is heightened. Career and important goals need examination. Discard behaviors or habits to encourage growth. AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) The New Moon brings an opportunity to finish projects that have been put on hold. Events may help you get back on track and motivate you to try harder. You are gaining in popularity. Finances are looking favorable. PISCES (February 19 – March 20) The New Moon in Pisces brings many new opportunities. Key areas in your life may benefit from reorganization. Listen to your intuition; it is key to success. Change is favored in joint financial matters. Do something special for someone who may feel neglected.
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Comcast announced this week that the cable and Internet provider awarded a $50,000 grant to the Foundation for Tacoma Students to help bridge the digital divide and boost summer learning in Tacoma this summer. The grant is part of the company’s $1 million national effort to create several Internet Essentials Learning Zones nationwide.
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