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VOL 34 NO 35
AUGUST 22 – AUGUST 28, 2015
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33 YEARS YOUR VOICE
MOVIES “Jellyfish Eyes” » P. 8
Untold stories of a humble hero Gathering to celebrate and remember Donnie Chin’s contribution
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly
Photo by Rick Wong
In the honor of Donnie Chin, who was killed in the line of fire last month, amazing stories were shared with more than 800 people on Aug. 15 in Chinatown. Although much has been reported in the media about Chin, a hero, protector, and savior of the International District community, since he was shot on July 23 in Chinatown, heartwarming and funny tales continued to unravel about the man who gave his life to help all people beyond his community, race, and especially those who were in trouble. Chin founded the International District Emergency Center in 1968 with Dean Wong. Chin, a one-man patrol, created his niche by serving the ID, as he patrolled and became the first responder to any emergency. African American Franklyn Smith was one of those Chin saved. A former homeless, drug addict, and alcoholic, Smith was suffering from pain under the I-5 overpass on King Street S. The substance from his addiction ate a hole in his pancreas, leaking into his stomach. While lying down on the dirt moaning, Smith couldn’t walk, breathe, or speak. “Chief Donnie,” as many homeless folks called him, Smith said, “who happened to drive by, called 911, and rushed me to {see CHIN cont’d on page 9} Salute to Donnie Chin by Seattle Firefighters band
The complexities Jason’s day of “Indian Ink” Day wins first major championship
Speaking through miscommunication
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Tom Stoppard’s far-ranging play “Indian Ink” spans two continents, at least one ocean, and several decades. Yet it begins simply enough, with a young man and an older woman sitting at a table for tea. As the action progresses, we learn a bit more about tea and a lot more about the two. Before too long, though, the tea table, stage right, dims, and the action plunges center stage. A young Englishwoman, Flora Crewe (played by Caitlin Frances) arrives in India with her luggage. She narrates the action around her out loud, and we understand that her narration becomes letters, written to her sister
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly
Photo by Ken Holmes
{see INDIAN INK cont’d on page 15}
Dening Day, with photo of son Jason
Dhiraj Khanna and Caitlin Frances
Australian-born golfer Jason Day led from start to finish to win his first PGA Championship of his career this past Sunday at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The 27-year old Day, who is part Filipino, was the first player to finish 20 under par in a major event. Notably, Day’s mom, Dening was at work while Day won his
first PGA title. She followed the tournament from work relying on the PGA tour web site and twitter to get updates of her son’s progress. Dening Day, is Filipino. Day’s father was Irish and Australian but passed away of stomach cancer when Jason was just 11 years old. It was Day’s father that introduced him to golf when he was 6 years old as his father found an old golf club in the trash. Day fell into {see DAY cont’d on page 15}
The Inside Story NAMES People in the news » P. 2
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REGION Cats help out in prison! » P. 5
LAYUP DRILL Ikawuma steals the spotlight » P. 7
EDITORIAL Where do you fit? » P. 11
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