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Kim Ng ready to bear the torch as baseball’s 1st female GM By STEVEN WINE
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MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins’ new general manager sat at home plate in the team’s ballpark on Nov. 16, reflecting on all the times she struck out. As baseball’s first female GM, Kim Ng can bask in a breakthrough achievement that’s all the more admirable because she was turned down for a similar job by at least five other teams, including the Seattle Mariners, over the past 15 years. During an hour-long introductory virtual news conference, Ng confessed she had doubted whether the moment would ever come for her. “Look, it’s a tribute to the idea that you just have to keep plowing through,” she said. “That’s what this is. It’s like what we tell the players— you can mope and sulk for a few see NG on 3
In this photo provided by the Miami Marlins, new Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng poses for a photo at Marlins Park stadium before being introduced during a virtual news conference, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Miami. Ng discussed her climb to become the first female GM in the four major North American professional sports leagues.
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“Thanksgiving was how we kept track of each other” THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON THE THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS OF ASIAN AMERICAN FAMILIES By Suhani Dalal NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
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By Sharon Lee SPECIAL FOR THE NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Much has been written about Tony Lee and his 40-year legacy in the fight against poverty. Tony was also a tireless leader championing racial justice for the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. On Nov. 12, Washington state lost a human rights giant as Tony passed away at his home in Seattle at the age of 72. Very few people know about Tony’s humble beginnings, his immigrant experience, and how his world view was shaped. Tony was born in 1948 in Swatow, China and was the ninth of 10 children born to his parents Wai Lee and Chang Pei Yu. Tony’s Chinese name is Lee Boon-pong. When the Chinese
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Diane Wang, a student at the University of Washington, with her older brother outside the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California. This photo was taken two years prior on Wang’s yearly trip to West Covina, California where she spends her Thanksgiving holiday.
A medley of fold-up tables line the living room, whose original furniture was shoved up against the side walls. From the entrance of the kitchen to the far side of the room, the tables—including one previously used for ping pong—meander through and occupy all available space. Amidst the wide assortment of chairs placed with no particular order in mind, a piano bench is tucked underneath one of the white mesas and awaits a hungry pair. Soon, generations will span across the tables and, seated in roughly chronological order from youngest to oldest, elders will see THANKSGIVING on 3
Restaurants concerned over new COVID-19 restrictions By Assunta Ng and Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
SEATTLE — “Many businesses are struggling to survive at best due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic,” said Markham McIntyre, executive vice president of the Seattle Metropolitan
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Washington, the notion that conservative ideas transcend gender, race, religion, or nationality,” said Steel. And Republican Young Kim won a congressional seat in Orange County’s 39th Congressional District. “As an immigrant to America, I know that the promise of America is alive. America is a country where an immigrant girl from South Korea can rise to be your representative in the United Young Kim States Congress,” said Kim. Massive Monkees
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International Community Health Services (ICHS) Foundation is searching for a new executive director as Ron Chew retires on Jan. 1, 2021. Chew has led the ICHS Foundation for the past 10 years. Chew recently completed his memoir, “My Unforgotten Seattle,” and said he is looking forward to spending more time on writing projects. As he transitions into retirement, he will continue to support Aging in PACE (AiPACE), a partnership between ICHS and Kin On. Chew previously served as executive director of the Wing Luke Asian Museum and he worked for over 13 years as editor of the International Examiner.
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Massive Monkees has closed its studio on South King Street in the Chinatown-International District due to the pandemic. It posted on Facebook on Nov. 11 that it “was sad to close
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First Korean American women representing California, elected to Congress
Republican Michelle Steel flipped California’s 48th District, which encompasses most of the Orange County coast. She will be one of the first Korean American women to serve in U.S. Congress. “Minorities who might not look like you or talk like you can come from humble beginnings and not only have a place in Michelle Steel this Republican Party, but can be elected to Congress from the best district in the best state in the union. That’s what I will be taking with me to
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YOUR VOICE NG from 1 days, but that’s it. You’ve got to come back, and that’s what I’ve been able to do. I’ve been defeated and deflated numerous times, but you keep hoping.” And now, Ng (pronounced Ang) has earned a win for women everywhere. She is believed to be the first female general manager in the four major North American professional sports leagues, and she’s also being saluted as a pioneering Asian American, even overseas. Ng celebrated her achievement with her four sisters and her mother, who was born in China and came to the United States at age 5. Other ceiling-busting women offered congratulations, from Michelle Obama to Billie Jean King. Ng said at least 500 people have told her they’re now Marlins fans. She’s especially heartened to set an example for young girls who might aspire to a career in sports
THANKSGIVING from 1 see their lineage unfold—their entire family relishing the feast. “We’re seeing each other grow one year at a time and it feels like we’re completely remaking ourselves as young people every single year,” said University of Washington student Diane Wang. “And going down to see my family is not only so exciting and wholesome because it’s my loud and radiant family, but also because the sun still shines in Los Angeles.” Wang is accustomed to flying out to the Los Angeles suburb, West Covina, for Thanksgiving, celebrating the holiday with both her immediate and extended family. She described her family’s traditional Chinese cuisine, replete with over 15 permutations of hanbao, spread on the variegated surfaces. Characterizing the room as a true “cacophony” filled with laughter and joy, Wang reminisced about her living room scene and being able to watch her cousins’ yearly transformations. “It feels like I’m missing a timestamp this year to see where everyone is at,” said Wang. “Thanksgiving was how we kept track of each other, using these holidays as moments and time to figure out where we were going and what kinds of people we were going to become.” But this year, Wang will have Thanksgiving dinner in Seattle, with her mom and her partner as company, at her mother’s house. She will quarantine and get tested before the visit. With the U.S. experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, reaching a record of 1 million new infections in one week, states are responding with new regulations in an effort to curb the anticipated holiday spikes. In Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee ordered the shut down of a number of businesses, including gyms and movie theaters, and enacted capacity regulations for grocery stores and outdoor dining. As Thanksgiving is a relatively short holiday, most of the CDC’s Holiday Celebrations and Small Gatherings guidelines are not feasible, so many families are opting to cancel their typical Thanksgiving plans. “I am going to be working [this
management. “There’s an adage: You can’t be it if you can’t see it. Now you can see it,” she said. Ng, 52, started her baseball career as a Chicago White Sox intern in 1990, and for the past nine years was a senior vice president for Major League Baseball. She spent four years with the New York Yankees when their star shortstop was Derek Jeter, now the Marlins’ CEO. By reaching out to her regarding the Miami job, she said, Jeter showed fearlessness. “Derek embodies that word,” Ng said. “I was privileged to watch Derek for four years every day on the field, and that was his approach to the game. He left it all out there every single day. Fearlessness on the field, and now with this, we see it off the field.” Ng joins a long-suffering franchise on the upswing. The Marlins reached the playoffs this year for the first time since 2003 and have built one of baseball’s best farm
Thanksgiving] and later the roommates and I are going to have dinner together, since we’re living in the same space,” said University of Washington student Katie Novenario. Novenario, anxious about the rapid spread of COVID-19, is not planning to be with her Filipino relatives this year— who are primarily in their 50s and 60s. In the past, the holiday has meant a great deal to her, as it was a guaranteed time for her whole family to devote their attention to one another and revel in each other’s successes. “All of us are from a country where colonizers have been present and it feels ironic to celebrate other colonizers coming to a different country, so [my family’s] celebration turned into an excuse to eat good food and be together,” said Novenario. Novenario explained the significance of Thanksgiving and the general holiday season for her immigrant parents. “A big part of [why I am] sad about the holidays is [because I’m thinking] about how much older my parents are and how COVID-19 limits their ability to interact with parts of the family that they look forward to gathering with,” said Novenario. “For them, being immigrants who moved here, [they] relied on the family that they had here as their social network and they were who [my parents] felt safe with, so that’s a big thing for them. I’m sad that they
systems since Jeter’s group bought the team three years ago. Ng replaces president of baseball operations Michael Hill, who had been with the Marlins since 2002 but wasn’t retained after the season. “When I first reached out to Kim, I think through our first couple of conversations it became evident to both of us that this was a perfect fit,” Jeter said. “We couldn’t be more excited to have her experience and leadership to help lead us down our path to sustained success.” Ng’s father introduced her to baseball, and she learned the game by playing stickball while in elementary school in Queens. “First base would be the red car on the right,” she said. “Second base was the manhole. Third base was the green car on the left, and another manhole for home. Those are great memories.” She attended her first game at Yankee
have to lose some of that.” Sharing the Thanksgiving holiday together is particularly crucial for Novenario, as she does not frequently see her immediate family, with one of her sisters based in the Netherlands. “It is a good time for me to be my parents’ daughter in the same space as them and have my mom say, ‘Go eat that food—I made that dessert specifically for you because I know you like it.’” Maintaining strong familial relationships is integral for many Asian American families, as coming to the United States is an isolating and daunting experience made a bit easier with the support of family. But, as families naturally grow adding more generations to the lineage, the closeness established at the origin of arrival can weaken due to greater distance and the passage of time. In this way, Thanksgiving can restore the cultural values and integrity of families and can be especially healing for the parents. “It doesn’t really matter who you are [or] how close you are in proximity,” said Wang. “When you’re family, we’re going to take care of each other and act as if we’ve known each other our whole lives.” Some Asian American families also congregate for Thanksgiving outside the home, participating in their local church’s festivities. Arthur Liu, a student at the University of
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Stadium in the late 1970s, and her favorite player was catcher Thurman Munson. She played shortstop for the University of Chicago’s softball team, and then began to climb the major league ranks. There was occasional resistance. In 2003, a New York Mets scout was fired for making racially insensitive remarks to Ng at baseball’s GM meetings, when she was with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Some teams that gave her job interviews didn’t really seem interested in hiring her, she said. Even now, as she reaches the pinnacle in her profession, Ng said she feels as though a 10,000-pound weight has been transferred from one shoulder to the other. “You’re bearing the torch for so many,” Ng said. “That’s a big responsibility, but I take it on.” As baseball’s first female general manager, she embraces the chance to be judged on wins and losses.
Washington, described his Thanksgiving as a potluck event hosted by his church. With every family bringing some dish, he laughed and stated that when “you leave empty,” you exhibit the most pride, as you know your dish was successful. Having lived in cities up and down the West Coast, church has been grounding for Liu. Each year, he would attend the West Coast Christian Conference where he could link up with his friends from his previous homes and enjoy their company. Liu will have Thanksgiving with just his immediate family this year, which he said he is looking forward to as they rarely ever spend the holiday alone together outside church. With Thanksgiving looking different for various families this holiday season, Wang reflected on what impact the day has had on her in the past and what she looks forward to next year. “Every time I leave [after Thanksgiving], I realize that I’m not as lonely as I think I am,” Wang said. “I know that sometimes I can really get in my head and feel isolated and alone … but then when I see them all, and I barely know half of them ... seeing them and knowing that we’re all related somehow as a family—it just makes me feel like I’m not that alone.” Suhani can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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Last week, my husband and I called our relatives in Texas and Pennsylvania, who voted for President Trump. Our conversations didn’t end well… We voted for Biden. Meanwhile, a former high school classmate in California, who voted for Trump, was venting about the election in a WhatsApp group text. Should I just ignore their anguish, anger, and disappointment? Some probably say, “The election is over, it doesn’t matter how the Trumpers feel.” Really? Didn’t you hear that Trump is talking to his inner circle about running in the 2024 presidential race? The last thing I want is to destroy our relationships with extended family members, close friends, and community members. Why should we let Trump have that power over our lives!? “We are not enemies,” Biden said, “We are all Americans,” even though we disagree. “Let this grim era of demonization in America begin to end here and now,” said Biden. He also urged Americans to think about what they can do together. It’s time for us to move on. Democrats and the media have accused Trump for lack of empathy, especially during the pandemic. He never comforted families who lost loved ones. Are we going to follow his mean spirit and pay no attention to our loved ones’ distress because of our political differences? I did my best to understand Trumpers’ viewpoints and make peace with family and friends. It’s also important to understand why some Asian Americans voted for Trump. We have to do what we can to help others to heal. SURPRISES What surprised me is, Trump loyalists could find no faults in President Trump’s character and behavior even though my relatives and friends are devout Christians. Some call Trumpers hypocrites because of their double standards. Trumpers’ rage is not so much at Biden, but the Democratic Party. That was reflected in the election with Republicans doing much better than Trump and the Democrats in the House and Senate. They blame the Democrats for turning the country to socialism, promoting homosexuality, pushing to defund police, and the adoption of a $15 minimum wage. It’s unreasonable, said my relative. “Texas’ minimum wage is $7.25. Jumping to $15 instantly won’t work. How are businesses going to afford $15? That should be a state or local decision,” he said. My relatives and friends have completely adopted the Republican platform, such as anti-abortion, illegal immigration, religious freedom, strengthening the military, and appointing conservative judges. Yes, they agree with Trump to keep China
in check. It’s incredible none of them mentioned that Trump is racist. One interesting misconception that they have is, Democrats are going to take away their driving rights. I don’t know how and where my relative got that. One explanation is, they consume a lot of fake news. Could it be what Biden said about transitioning America from using fossil fuels to clean energy at the last presidential debate? Unlike pro-Trump protesters in Washington, D.C. last weekend, my relatives and friends are not delusional. They never said the election was rigged. One Seattle friend who voted for Trump said he was glad Biden won. And he’s proud of Vice President Kamala Harris. That implied he realized that Trump doesn’t have the best character, but he likes his pro-business stand. All Trumpers said Republicans will do a better job for the economy. We will wait and see.
What shocks me is, they have forgotten that our economy was ruined under President George W. Bush, a Republican. The unemployment rate at the beginning of the Bush administration was 4.2 % and it increased to 7.8% at the end of his term. Also, economic growth was slow during his years. Whereas President Obama was able to turn the economy around, increasing growth and jobs. When Obama started in 2009, the unemployment rate jumped from 7.8% to 10% the first year. When he left in 2017, the unemployment rate was lowered to 4.7%. The economy had recovered. BIGGEST SURPRISE— PANDEMIC RESPONSIBILITY I have been a good listener to Trumpers’ positions except one issue. My relative said see BLOG on 11
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YOUR VOICE RESTRICTIONS from 1 restaurants and bars are limited to to-go service and outdoor dining with tables seating no more than five people. The Northwest Asian Weekly spoke to owners of mom-and-pop and big businesses, in and outside Seattle, on the challenges they face. Some restaurateurs were puzzled and angry by the governor’s move.
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A spokesperson for China Harbor Restaurant, who didn’t want to be identified, said the new restrictions are “too drastic and sudden.” She questioned the timing of the announcement, right after the election. Inslee was elected for his third term as governor, winning by a landslide. With a seating capacity of 600, China Harbor has invested in new chefs and equipment to include Cantonese-style dim sum lunch in hopes of getting customers to return. “It’s not easy for us to reopen with dim sum. It requires a lot of planning to hire new people for the restaurant, and setup for the kitchen. Now, the governor came out and said, we need to do this right away. In the end, we will have wasted all our effort.”
“With a heavy heart, I give my staff notice of reduced hours [on Nov. 17].” From a staff of close to 20 before COVID, he could retain only less than half. “I was in the hospital twice this year due to stress from COVID policies affecting my business. I have too many worries,” said Mann. T&T has been operating in Edmonds for almost two decades. “My business was about to recover this month with the 50% dining in, and I was hopeful. But now...” he said. “Takeout only cannot pay my rent and operating costs.” When asked if he could get help from his landlord, he said it’s useless. Under the new restrictions, weddings and funerals can still occur, but ceremonies are now limited to no more than 30 people, and receptions are prohibited. Big restaurants depend on parties and weddings. China Harbor told us that the new restrictions will wipe away the majority of its business. “Reservations for weddings are made way in advance,” the spokesperson said. “Yes, it’s a lot of work for us to call every customer and tell them we have to cancel.” China Harbor also closed its bar since the beginning of COVID in March, and has never reopened.
A month ago, Chan told the Asian Weekly that since reopening for dining, his business had greatly improved, and he was delighted that Tai Tung attracted many new customers. The restaurant’s design is adaptable for social distancing, with partitions and sections in its layout. “I hope customers will support us by ordering takeout instead,” Chan said. “I am not upset about this. We have to go along with the new policy to keep our community safe.” “We feel helpless,” said owner of a momand-pop noodle restaurant in Chinatown. She also didn’t want to be identified. “There’s nothing we can do. Since we opened for dine-in, our business has been cut by 50%. Now without dine-in, that’s another reduction in our business. We have many employees working for us for years, they need to work to pay rent. We are doing our best not to reduce staff. But there’s not that much work if we don’t have dine-in. I can do everything myself. I just wish we won’t lose much money in our business so we can keep all our employees.”
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Harry Chan, of Tai Tung Restaurant in the Chinatown-International District, echoed the same sentiment. “This will definitely affect us not to allow dine-in.“
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T&T Seafood Restaurant, with more than 168 seating capacity, depends on its livelihood of dine-in customers, rather than takeout. Owner-chef Tony Mann said,
Harry Chan (2nd from right) and his family included roses for customers getting take out on Mother’s Day at Tai Tung. (Photo by John Liu)
Harbor City Restaurant has been able to transition its business model to rely on takeout only. Owner Han Ma seemed to be at ease with the news of no dining in. “The restrictions would not affect us much because 70% to 80% of our business are now takeouts. I hope this shutdown of restaurants will be short and things will be back to normal soon. The shutdown is
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only four weeks, and we intend to keep all our staff,” said Ma. “It’s pointless to tell our employees to stay home for a month and then come back to work.” The restaurant seats 150 people and has a regular following in the morning for dim sum. One customer decided to do his share to help businesses. Hang-Ping Chen was able to fit in dine-in visits at three restaurants in the last two days before the shutdown. He said, “The indoor dining shutdown will be difficult for restaurants, especially the workers. It is good to enjoy indoor dining before the shutdown. Hopefully, things will improve in four weeks.” “Business owners in ChinatownID understand the need for these new restrictions... but restrictions should go hand in hand with support so that we don’t lose long-time, family-owned businesses forever,” said Monisha Singh, executive director of Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA). She said CIDBIA is currently fundraising for the fourth round of its Chinatown-ID Restaurants and other Small Business Relief Fund, which will fund another round of grants to businesses in Chinatown-ID. “While the fund has been a relief to businesses, there needs to be more substantial financial support from the city, county, state, and federal government available now,” Singh said. McIntyre said lawmakers need to “make more funding available to businesses, and we are encouraged by the $50 million commitment [Inslee] made.” The $50 million in federal aid will be distributed in the form of grants and loans as soon as possible. McIntyre said, “We are pressing for more aid at every level of government, especially during this stage when businesses have to restrict activities... Businesses and their workers are going into this third wave without many of the programs that Congress authorized earlier this year— programs that helped many businesses weather the earlier restrictions to slow the spread of the virus.” Assunta can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly.com. Ruth can be reached at editor@nwasianweekly.com.
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Plaintiffs: Arun nagarajan and indhu Sivaramakrishnan Defendants: Lian and Susan Chen Summons is for Susan Chen Cause number 19-2-23880-1 SEA Summons Language: TO: SUSAN CHEN You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 22st day of October, 2020, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiffs, Arun Nagarajan and Indhu Sivaramakrishnan, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for the plaintiffs, Douglas Wilson at his office below stated: and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The action involved damages to the Plaintiff’s trees and outrageous conduct of the defendants. Plaintiff Attorney: Douglas Wilson, Law office of Douglas Wilson, P.o. Box 15631, Seattle WA 98115.
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Gigi Allianic, Senior Public Relations & Communications Manager, told Northwest Asian Weekly, “We had the WildLights for eight years already, so we wanted to do something new.” WildLights was an 800,000 LED light display recreating wild scenes at the zoo. WildLanterns came to fruition a year ago. The zoo connected with China-based Sichuan Tianyu Communication Company, which specializes in lantern festivals all over the world. Tianyu met with the zoo staff over the summer and came up with 60 nature-scape filled with over 300 lanterns. This being the Pacific Northwest, sea creatures are featured prominently. Events Program Manager Leilani Balais said, “We believe we picked the best lanterns that reflect the zoo’s mission towards wildlife conservation, while creating a unique, fun, and memorable experience for all ages.” It’s a good thing that some Tianyu staff were already in the U.S. installing lantern festivals in other cities. Due to the COVID pandemic, Tianyu could not bring anyone new from China to work on the project at the Seattle zoo. Those in the U.S. have to extend their stay to help install other festivals. Balais said, “The company had to create a new team based off of current
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staff already working in the states.” The lanterns arrived in Seattle in 24 containers in three shipments beginning in early September. Installation began on Oct. 8 and the staff have been working non-stop since. You sense the intricacy and artistry of WildLanterns immediately at the zoo’s west entrance on Phinney Avenue. A pair of 10-foot-tall swans, as if they were plucked out of the top of a wedding cake, sat facing each other longingly, surrounded by multiple floating pink lotus blossoms. Inside the zoo, you’re greeted by a proud peacock showing off its colors, first flashing magenta, then blue, then half magenta, then half blue. It’s mesmerizing. Along the one-way path, you’ll encounter the gorillas amongst the bright green fronds. They may stare at you frozen in time, allowing you to stare back. The chomping jaws of a 30-foot alligator might startle you. Yes, some of these wild lanterns have moving parts. When the alligator opens its jaws, it allows you to inspect its cavity. Or you might stand back and admire the detailed craftsmanship of the entire scene. A giant octopus glows brilliantly red under the dark canopy of mixed conifers and deciduous trees. It’s comfortable in its garden. The enormous octopus’s eyes signal intelligence and friendship. No petting
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allowed. If you grow restless admiring the lanterns, there are interactive areas. A 21-key keyboard much like the one in the 1988 movie “Big” lets you jump on the keys and play a tune like Tom Hanks did, except this one changes colors while you play. There is also a mushroom the size of a small Chinatown noodle shop that spews out bubbles from its gills. Upon bursting the bubbles puff out tiny clouds, acting like mushroom spores. It must be a magic mushroom because nearby you’ll find yourself in a cubical of psychedelic colors. Its display of dizzying and fast-changing colors will take you to another world. Because of COVID, the zoo is limiting each night’s capacity. The zoo complies with all Washington state and King County health guidelines. Face coverings are required for guests ages 5 and up. There’ll be sanitation stations throughout the zoo. Timed entry tickets must be purchased in advance online at zoo. org/WildLanterns. The hours for the WildLanterns are 4–8:30 p.m., with the last entry at 7 p.m. The festival runs now through Jan. 17, Tuesday to Sunday. The Woodland Park Zoo is located at 5500 Phinney Avenue North, enter via the west entrance on Phinney Avenue. Becky can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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Predictions and advice for the week of November 21–27, 2020 By Sun Lee Chang Rat—Are you downplaying a real risk? Be honest with yourself about the precautions you need to be taking.
Dragon—Although you might not receive all that was requested, there is still a substantial amount that will come your way.
Monkey—A slow start to the week? Think of a reward for the end of the week to help get you through.
Ox—Instead of lamenting some old traditions lost, focus on creating new ones that can be just as meaningful.
Snake—If you are confused about what to do next, consider discussing your options with someone you trust.
Rooster—Not satisfied with how your design worked out? Ask for and listen to feedback on how it might be improved.
Tiger—You have more to offer than you realize. Look beyond what has passed and shift your gaze towards the future.
Horse—Are you preoccupied with something that is not important? Shift your attention to where it is actually needed.
Dog—Do you have some things you want to discuss? Initiate the conversation, if you want to move forward.
Rabbit—Have you been waiting for the perfect time to start on a delayed project? All lights appear to be green.
Goat—Were you a little off on the reaction you anticipated? Use what you have learned and try again.
Pig—Avoid limiting yourself before you mull over the possibilities. The right choice isn’t always the most obvious one.
WHAT’S YOUR ANIMAL SIGN? RAT 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 OX 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 TIGER 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 RABBIT 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 DRAGON 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 SNAKE 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 HORSE 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 GOAT 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 MONKEY 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 ROOSTER 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 DOG 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 PIG 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
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BLOG from 8 Trump lost because of the pandemic, but it shouldn’t be his responsibility. That’s when I lost my patience and interrupted him. He said it should be up to each state to fight the pandemic. To let states design strategies on their own to battle the virus is a disaster. COVID is a deadly and contagious disease, which spreads easily from human to human, state to state, country to country. Finer than a human hair, the virus has no boundaries. No wonder America is experiencing a national tragedy with over 250,000 deaths, and over 1 million infections in the last few weeks. The U.S. has the worst COVID record in the world despite being a global power with riches and scientific advancement. We fail because we lack a national strategy to fight COVID. Nor do we have a plan to learn and collaborate from other successful countries, such as South Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand, which have lower deaths and infection rate. Washington state and Hong Kong both have a population of 7 million. But Hong Kong’s population density is much, much higher, and more conducive to the spread of COVID. Yet, Hong Kong has no more than 50 cases in the last 10 days, and only 1,850 deaths so far. However, Gov. Jay Inslee just announced our state’s toughest measure to control COVID due to the spike of 2,309 infections as of Nov. 15, and 2,519 deaths. Why don’t these Trump supporters wake up! The only consolation is all my relatives believe in wearing masks. None follows Trump’s example of defying masks. DEALING WITH TRUMPERS Every American has a responsibility to bring the divided country together. To mend our relationships, I told my Trumpist relatives and friends, “We don’t have to agree all the time. That’s the beauty of freedom of speech and
democracy. I am happy we can share and agree to disagree. We have to respect each other’s views.” Patience and empathy are what I employ when talking to Trumpers. Many people have let politics and this election destroy their families, relationships, and friendships. I reach out to my close friends to listen and engage and strive for a deeper understanding. Currently, husbands and wives, parents and children, and siblings are trying to stay away from politics. I interrupt the conversation only when people treat fake news as facts. Mostly, I bite my tongue and let Trumpers talk. One relative was so emotionally drained after the election that she kept yelling on the phone. She was so loud that we had the phone at arm’s length. The next day, she emailed and apologized. Some friends assume I am a Democrat because of my leaning to vote for the party. I am neither. I am an independent. The Northwest Asian Weekly has endorsed candidates from both parties since our early days. I have a confession to make, though. For the first time, I was forced to identify myself as a Democrat so I could vote in the primary election. This was the first time I checked the party affiliation box on the ballot. I didn’t vote in the 2016 primary even though I supported Hillary Clinton. I changed my mind in this election because this election was too important to forfeit my right. I doubt if I would do it again. Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden feel electrified. So many have been shouting, “We won, we won.” It’s exciting to see your guy get to the White House. But if you continue to let the other side feel like they are losers, we will all lose eventually. The losers would only use their energy negatively by hurting instead of contributing to our country. With Trump’s vindictive nature, he is going to stir up hostilities and revenge to sabotage Biden’s administration. Follow comedian Dave Chapelle’s
advice, “Be a humble winner,” as he said during Saturday Night Live. “Forgive,” he said. There is nothing worse than fostering hate and violence. Think of the big picture rather than your impulse to satisfy your ego. Self-control
shows wisdom. After all, you know who won. Assunta can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly.com.
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LEE from 1 Communist Revolution took place, Tony and his family fled to Hong Kong in 1950, as his parents feared persecution for practicing their Catholic faith. In Hong Kong, according to Tony’s older brother Joe, the family had to share a one-bedroom apartment and experienced poverty and hunger. After about a year, their parents moved the family to Brazil, as Brazil welcomed Chinese and other immigrants. Tony spent his childhood in São Paulo, where his father ran a fruit and vegetable store. The Lee family saved enough money and in 1959 immigrated to the U.S. and moved to Seattle. Records of Tony’s actual birth date were lost, so his parents picked Feb. 12, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, a date they can easily remember. Unlike many Chinese immigrants who moved to Beacon Hill, Central Seattle, or South Seattle, Tony’s family lived in Wallingford, where his parents established a local corner grocery store. The family lived above the store. Tony always remarked that the family, even with so many children, did not go hungry because they always had food in the store. Tony worked in the store helping his parents, and that is where he developed his love of fruit. Tony can be found eating four oranges at a time! As a teen, he and Joe delivered newspapers, worked odd jobs, including selling programs at Husky games. Tony graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965. He excelled academically and played varsity tennis. He went on to attend Harvard University, graduating in 1969. He made lifelong friends from high school and college. But after being away, Tony was homesick for Seattle, so after being accepted into law schools, he decided to attend the University of
Washington instead of Harvard. Tony worked as an attorney for Evergreen Legal Services and represented indigent clients, including immigrants and refugees. He even argued a case before the State Supreme Court. In 1980, Tony was active with the Tenants Union and housing advocates in supporting a campaign to pass rent control in Seattle. However, due to the landlord lobby, this resulted in the State legislature banning rent control statewide in 1981. Tony stood for his principles despite the fact that many family members owned rental property. Given his faith, Tony spent many years advocating on peace and social justice issues working for the Archdiocese of Seattle under Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen. During the fight for more funding for human services, Tony collaborated with many advocates and lobbied City Hall—and this is where he first met Sharon Lee, who was on City Council staff. They married in 1986, and had their son Chris, who is now 30. Tony continued his advocacy work at the Washington Association of Churches and in 1995 was hired by Frank Chopp as Advocacy Director for Solid Ground (then Fremont Public Association). Tony’s long-term partnership with State Rep. Frank Chopp resulted in major victories in Olympia. In honoring Tony, Frank states,
“Tony Lee served for so many years as the conscience of the legislature. He was an eloquent and tireless advocate for people in poverty. His legacy will continue to touch the lives of tens of thousands of people, through human services, educational opportunities, and economic justice. He was a great man!” Diane Naraski, former Executive Director of Asian Counseling and Referral Services, states, “The Asian and Pacific Islander community, communities of color, and all people with low-incomes lost a great and beloved leader with the passing of Tony Lee. His humble, warm, and brilliant leadership, and his mentoring of generations of social justice organizers contributed enormously to improving and saving lives. No single person is more responsible for the creation and preservation of the safety net of vital services for immigrant and refugee communities, including our own API community, than Tony Lee. I believe the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition and the many other organizations Tony was involved in are devastated to have lost Tony, but will honor him through their continued work to advance social justice.” Throughout his career, Tony served on many boards and commissions. He was a co-founder of the Statewide Poverty Action Network and won many awards
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received for KC000012, WPTP Oxygen Generation and Dissolution System Modifications Project Aerator Upgrade; by the King County Procurement and Payables Section, via eProcurement system, until 1:30pm on December 10, 2020. Late bids will not be accepted. The public bid opening will only be conducted via Skype or telephone following The Bid Due Date and Time. See Section 00 10 00 for details regarding the public bid opening. There is a 15% minimum Apprentice Utilization Requirement on this contract. There is a 15% minimum requirement for King County Certified Small Contractors and Suppliers (SCS) on this contract. Brief Scope: The purpose of the project is to increase aerator capacity and improve the energy efficiency of the WPTP oxygen dissolution system at the West Point Treatment Plant. Estimated contract price: $6,446,000 Mandatory Pre-Bid(s): November 30, 2020, 9:00am, and December 1, 2020, 1:00pm¸ Bidders have the choice of attending: (1) via conference call 1-206263-8114, then entering Conference ID 4304561, or (2) via Skype through your computer, follow this link: https://meet. kingcounty.gov/megsaunders/m5st7kgt. Complete Invitation to Bid Documents, including all project details, specifications, and contact information are available on our web page at: https:// fa-epvh-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud. com/supplierPortal/faces.
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38 YEARS and recognitions, including the Goldmark Award from the Washington Legal Foundation. Tony and Sharon won Heroes for the Homeless Awards from Operation Nightwatch. Tony was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Seattle Human Services Coalition. After a marriage of over 20 years, Tony and Sharon divorced—yet remained on good terms. In 2018, the Low Income Housing Institute, where Sharon is the Executive Director, dedicated their new building in Lake City as The Tony Lee. The building includes 70 affordable apartments and an early learning center operated by Refugee Women’s Alliance. Tony’s son Chris wants Northwest Asian Weekly readers to know, “Dad had a huge heart. He dedicated his life to helping those in need, and was compassionate to everyone he knew. He deeply treasured his family and friends. He also loved life, and found joy in many things. I'll never forget his smile, and he will always be an inspiration to me.” Tony is survived by his wife Angie Bartels, former wife Sharon Lee, his son Chris, his brother Joe, sisters Bernadette, Marie, Mary, and Cecilia, and many nieces and nephews. Sharon can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.