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With Attorney General Bob Ferguson, dozens of students, legislators and local health leaders there to bear witness, Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1074 into law on April 5, raising the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 years of age to 21 statewide. The new law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020. Washington is now the 11th state to raise the tobacco sales age to 21, including California, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Oregon. From that point on, as stated in the legislation: “A person who sells or gives, or permits to be sold or given, to any person under the age of 21 years any cigar, cigarette, cigarette paper or wrapper, tobacco in any form, or a vapor product is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.” Enforcement will be in the hands of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. The penalty for youth in possession of tobacco or vape products remains the same: a $50 fine, four hours of community service, attendance at a tobacco
education program, or a combination of these penalties. “This is a policy that will save lives,” Inslee said at the signing. “I’m very proud that Washington state is taking this important step forward.” While it is undoubtedly an important step forward, one that took five legislative sessions to achieve, there is one caveat: Native American-owned smoke shops and convenience stores are exempt due to sovereign nation status. As some lawmakers were concerned that tribally-owned smoke shops and convenience stores would continue selling to 18-year-olds despite the new state law, language was included in the bill that Inslee would seek government-togovernment consultations with local Indian tribes regarding raising the minimum legal age of sale. The new law states that the governor will report back to the appropriate committee no later than Dec. 1, 2020. That Indian tribes sell cigarettes to anyone, especially their own people, is troubling to begin with. According to the
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TFD VETERAN POISED TO BECOME NEXT FIRE CHIEF BY JOHN LARSON jlarson@tacomaweekly.com
A Tacoma native who has been working his way through the ranks of Tacoma Fire Department is poised to become the city’s next fire chief. Jim Duggan, who became chief in 2012, is about to retire after many years of service to the department. Green is a graduate of Wilson High School. He has been with the department for 26 years in a number of positions, working as an emergency medical technician, paramedic and firefighter before moving into administrative roles. He currently serves as deputy chief of administration. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli selected him to become the next chief. Under a change to Tacoma City Charter approved by voters several years ago, Tacoma City Council must approve the hiring of department heads. That decision is scheduled for the April 16 meeting. “After careful review and analysis of the desired experience and competencies for Tacoma’s next fire chief, it became evident that we have a highly capable and
accomplished candidate in our midst,” Pauli said. “He knows the issues the department is facing and has the courage and skills to lead the department to its amazing potential. Green addressed the Council during its April 9 study session. He touched on several issues facing the department, such as aging facilities. Some of them are more than 50 years old, with a few more than 90 years old. He wants to identify sources of funding for upgrades to fire stations. Green discussed the recession that began in 2008 and the impact it had on TFD. The department lost 50 firefighters, some to retirement and some to other jobs. One impact it had was a shift in some training from in the classroom to online. This was done for training on diversity, which Green thinks would work better in person. Green has ideas for improving lines of communications between firefighters and TFD leadership. He plans to have several advisory committees examine this issue.
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INCUMBENTS PREVAIL IN PUYALLUP TRIBAL COUNCIL PRIMARY BY MATT NAGLE matt@tacomaweekly.com
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Primary elections for the Puyallup Tribal Council were held on April 6, with four candidates emerging to continue to the general election on June 1: Chairman Bill Sterud and incumbent Annette Bryan, and their challengers Monica Miller and James Miles. Sterud is looking to continue his nearly 40 years on Tribal Council, serving in various capacities before taking the chairmanship upon the death of Chairman Herman Dillon in 2014. Over the past five years, Sterud has attempted to implement numerous economic ventures on behalf of the tribe with mediocre results. Under his leadership, the tribe opened its first cannabis retail outlet, Commencement Bay Cannabis, which is experiencing average success rather than prosper as Sterud first predicted. The tribe was supposed to begin cultivating its own strains of highest-quality cannabis for sale at the shop, yet that still has not happened. Sterud also spearheaded opening the tribe’s cancer center in 2015, Salish Cancer Center, which started off well but over the years has dwindled. His promises of revolutionary cancer treatments through cannabis and Native American traditional medicines never materialized either, resulting in Salish Cancer Center fading into the background among cancer treatment centers in Western Washington. Among tribal members, Sterud is known as the father of the per-cap, as perhaps his most popular action taken on council was to raise the amount of per-cap funds distributed to every tribal member to $2,000 a month. He made this unexpected announcement at a tribal general membership meeting about 15 years ago as a strategy to get re-elected, taking the rest of the council by surprise in the process. Put on the spot, they had no option but to agree.
Sterud offered up this bounty without doing any research into what the long-term economic impact would be on the tribe. Given that the tribal membership stands today at around 6,000 members, up by 1,000 from just a year ago, it will likely be up to 8,000 in the not too distant future. This means that currently at 6,000 members, it costs the tribe $12 million a month in percaps. Breaking this figure down, the first $400,000 a day earned at the casino goes to pay the tribal members. Bryan is facing her first challenge for her seat after being elected to her first term in 2017. Over the past two years she has focused largely on combatting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant being built at Port of Tacoma. As the plant moves forward, she remains determined to somehow stop it, which is implausible at this point. In addition, she continues to live under the shadow of federal investigations concerning missing Housing and Urban Development funds when she was head of the tribe’s Housing Authority. This has sullied her reputation among some tribal members, so time will tell whether it is enough to contribute to ending her tribal council membership. Under Sterud’s and Bryan’s watch, the state of Washington and the federal government are conducting an investigation into issues with the Emerald Queen slot machines regarding “ghost payouts” (tickets being generated without play). This issue was made public at
a Washington State Gambling Commission meeting a few months back and the investigation appears to still be underway. The state has yet to comment. Miles has served on tribal council in the past and lost his bid for re-election a few years back. He then went to work for the Nisqually school system. He is known for his participation in a grassroots movement called Full Circle, an assembly of those with political interests that gathered to discuss tribal issues. Developed by Miles and current council vice chairman David Bean, Full Circle was a platform to get elected to council. Their main concern was openness in government and management of the casino. Miles has been a strong opponent of building a new casino and during his tenure on council, he was a stickler for financial responsibility, challenging casino manager Frank Wright with market studies regarding the future growth of the casino. If elected, Miles could bring with him a new view on casino management and fresh ideas on how to help them to prosper. Monica Miller is the sister of current tribal council member Sylvia Miller and has not been on council before. She heads up the tribe’s per-capita department, overseeing distribution of funds to tribal members – a very important role. Miller is known for her strong personality and has considerable name recognition among the tribal members, making her a strong challenger for the incumbents.
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Elana A. Mugdan’s debut novel, “Dragon Speaker,” was released in North America on Oct. 15, 2018. At 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, she will appear at King's Books (218 St. Helens Ave.) in advance of Independent Bookstore Day. She will be performing a reading and signing copies of her book. “Dragon Speaker” is the first in a cycle of five novels in Mugdan’s young adult fantasy series, “The Shadow War Saga.” After having been published in 2016 by Pen Works Media in England, the book was accepted as an outstanding independent work by DartFrog Books, a leading sponsor of indie authors and booksellers in America. “Dragon Speaker” is one of a select group of novels placed in stores across the nation that have partnered with DartFrog to showcase and promote exceptional talent. Chanticleer Book Reviews raves: “High fantasy that hits all the marks ... fantasy – adventure – coming of age. It's all here in Elana Mugdan’s ‘Dragon Speaker’!” Reader’s Favorite adds: “A fresh premise to the classic dragon theme.” Everyone knows this story: an unlikely young hero is chosen by divine providence to save the world from a terrible evil. Except Keriya Nameless is crippled, without the power to wield magic in a world where everyone else can. The god who chose her is a mysterious dragon with a knack for exploiting loopholes in the rules of the Allentrian universe. Oh – and that terrible evil the world needs to be saved from? Maybe it’s not quite as evil as everyone says. Mugdan is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter who is currently participating in a contest, hosted by Coca Cola and vitaminwater, to go one year without the use of a smartphone. If she succeeds, she will win $100,000 – most of which will go toward her ongoing book tour, as well as her plans to donate copies of her books to schools and libraries across the nation to promote love of reading, fantasy, and imagination. Mugdan is a New York City native who lives a quiet but eccentric life with her pet rescue snake, Medusa. She brings an authentic air to her book signing events and readings by appearing in full Allentrian costume. Her second novel, “Dragon Child,” book two of “The Shadow War Saga,” will be published on May 17 with a celebration in the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New York City, the world's largest.
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On April 11, the Port of Tacoma Commission held a public meeting to vote to proceed with two executive director candidates recommended by the search committee. The two candidates are Todd Coleman of Spokane and Eric Johnson of Olympia. Coleman currently serves as the executive director of the West Plains/ Airport Area Public Development Authority in Spokane County, where he partners with local organizations to bring properties to shovel-ready status through the development of infrastruc-
ture and proactive marketing. Coleman also served in several executive capacities at the Port of Vancouver USA, including directing capital projects, serving as the deputy executive director for seven years and leading as the CEO for four years. As a licensed professional civil engineer in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, Coleman has nearly 15 years of experience working in private consulting and assisting communities, port districts and private developers create the infrastructure necessary to support thriving communities. Coleman earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in business administration with stakeholder focus from Washington State University. Johnson has served as the executive director of the Washington Public Ports Association since January 2009. In that role, he represents port district interests to state and federal elected officials, including the Washington legislature and state agencies. In addition to government relations, he is responsible for numerous specialized seminars and conferences. Johnson joined the Washington Public Ports Association in 1988 as the environmental affairs director, where he developed many of the fundamental environmental laws and policies that
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HORRIFIC CRASH A STARK REMINDER OF NEED FOR WORK ZONE SAFETY BY BARBARA LABOE Less than a minute. That’s all that saved Rob Shepherd as he worked along State Route 3 helping with soil samples on a geotechnical crew on March 19. Shepherd, a transportation engineer, had just left his work pickup on the road shoulder when the crew heard a semitruck barreling down on them, scraping the guardrail. They were already standing on the other side of the guardrail, but several hit the deck, some rolling down an embankment to get as far away as possible. “I jumped and closed my eyes, and then hit and tumbled down the hill,” Shepherd said. Next they heard a “terrible explosion,” Shepherd said, which was the semi striking the pickup and slamming it 150 feet forward into the drill truck. The three-quarter pickup was crushed like a soda can, barely recognizable in the wreckage. Thankfully, none of the crew was in either vehicle – but the wreckage shows all too clearly the danger crews in work zones face across the state on a regular basis. A few seconds later leaving the truck and Shepherd almost certainly would have been killed. April 8 marks the beginning of National Work Zone Awareness week as well as our own outreach in Washington. Ceremonies are planned as well as displays to help raise public awareness of the need for everyone to slow down and pay attention in work zones. The re-
mains of Shepherd’s truck will be part of one of those displays, along Capital Way in Olympia. Other displays are planned at several of our regional offices across the state. Many include 60 barrels or cones – representing the number of WSDOT workers killed on the job since 1959. Countless others have been injured or had close calls such as Shepherd, who was merely going about a regular workday until he was suddenly diving down a bank to save his life. Sadly, Shepherd’s story is far from unique. Far too many of our workers have had close calls, serious injuries and even deaths in our work zones. It’s hard to find a crew that hasn’t had an injury or numerous close calls. “I’m so thankful I was out of the truck and none of the crew was hurt,” Shepherd said. “But it’s a good reminder for all of us that something like this can happen in just seconds and just how dangerous it can be on the side of the road.” And it’s not just workers at risk. Statewide, 94 percent of those injured in work zones or backups are motorists, passengers or passing pedestrians. The cause of the March 19 crash on SR 3 is still under investigation by the Washington State Patrol, and it’s not known what caused the semi driver to leave the road and strike our trucks. That driver was transported to the hospital after the crash,
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The crushed pickup is smashed up against a drill truck with the semi cab resting on top of it. though he was alert and talking when crews helped get him out of his truck. What is clear, though, is that if Shepherd had taken a few more seconds getting out of his truck he likely wouldn’t be here today. The mangled remains of the truck leave no room in either the front or back seat for anyone to survive. From some angles it’s hard to even recognize it as a truck. That’s why it’s important for everyone on the road to do their part to keep both workers and the traveling public safe. We work hard to ensure safety every day, but we also need the public’s help. “If people can look at this and think ‘what if that had been a family member of mine or a friend in that crash?’ maybe they’ll all be more careful,” Shepherd said. This month – and every month – we ask all travelers to remember to: Slow Down – drive the posted
speeds, they’re there for your safety. Be Kind – our workers are helping to keep you safe and improve the roadways. Pay Attention – both to workers directing you and surrounding traffic. Stay Calm – expect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no meeting or appointment is worth risking someone’s life Crews work while traffic speeds by just feet or inches away. They are there working to keep all travelers safe, either through repairs or new construction. They deserve our respect and extra attention. As the remains of the pickup Shepherd was driving shows, lives can be changed or lost in just seconds. Barabara Laboe works in the Communications Department for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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t Smoking From page 1 Centers for Disease Control, American Indians/Alaska Natives have the highest prevalence of cigarette smoking compared to all other racial/ethnic groups in the United States. More American Indian/Alaska Native women smoke during their last three months of pregnancy: 26.0 percent compared to 14.3 percent of whites, 8.9 percent of African Americans, 3.4 percent of Hispanics, and 2.1 percent of Asians/Pacific Islanders. American Indians/Alaska Natives also have a higher risk of experiencing tobacco-related disease and death due to high prevalence of cigarette smoking and other commercial tobacco use. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among American Indians/Alaska Natives. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among American Indians/Alaska Natives. Diabetes is the fourth leading cause of death among American Indians/ Alaska Natives. The risk of developing diabetes is 30-40 percent higher for smokers than nonsmokers. In Tacoma, the state reached a cigarette tax agreement with the Puyallup Tribe in 2005. As the only tribe in the state with smoke shops owned by individual tribal members, since then the tribal government and tribal members both have opened numerous smoke shops around town, in addition to the half-dozen or so Tahoma Markets convenience stores that are owned by the tribe. Known for already selling cigarettes at cheaper prices than their competitors, these places of business are poised to make an increased profit from tobacco and vape sales to 18, 19 and 20year olds now that it’s illegal for these age groups to purchase such products anywhere else. This begs the query of just how likely it is that Indian tribes will comply with the new age limit and thus say goodbye to a new stream of revenue. Tacoma Weekly reached out to Inslee’s office and received this statement: “The governor’s office worked with tribal governments on the bill. The tribes are committed to reducing tobacco use. The bill has language that commits the governor and tribes to work together on a mutually negotiated process. The governor’s office has great confidence that process will have productive results.” Tacoma City Councilmember Robert Thoms said he would do anything he could to help the governor with negotiations. “I would encourage those conversations to start as soon as possible,” he said. “It would have been nice to have this dialog before passage of the legislation, but I would be happy to support such negotiations in our jurisdiction. If the governor want to come to our great city of Tacoma and talk to tribes, I would be more than happy as a Tacoma City Councilman to share my opinion on the value of having fewer citizens in our community smoke, especially youth.” The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Paul Harris (R-Vancouver), seemed not concerned about whether tribes would comply, as he is satisfied with the new legislation overall and said that he is looking forward to seeing tribes come on board as they have in other states that have passed similar legislation. “The bill goes into effect the first of the year…and I’m hoping that we can work out some of these issues between now and then.” Harris said that he anticipates about half of the tribes agreeing to sell tobacco
and vape products only to those 21 and older, and he believes that Inslee will pursue the matter. “I think he absolutely will. There is a great interest in tribes to fix the problems that they have also.” The legislature’s Health and Wellness Committee Chair Eileen Cody (D-34th District) said that she also is confident that tribes will raise the age limit. “We can’t force them to comply, of course, but when we do something, the tribes usually work with us.” Cody is pleased that the bill finally passed so that the state can do something tangible to help prevent youth from experimenting with tobacco. “The problem has been too easy for 14-17years olds when 18-year olds can buy for them,” she said. “The more we can stop kids from smoking early, that will hopefully cut down on long-term smoking.” The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network was one of the lead patient advocacy organizations working on this issue for the past four years, along with its volunteer advocates. Mary McHale is the organization’s Washington government relations director. “This legislation will help keep tobacco products out of high schools, where it’s easy for young teens to get them from 18-year-old classmates, and it will help ensure that our youth can grow up healthier,” McHale said. “Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death and right now, too many Washington kids are becoming addicted during their vulnerable teen years.” McHale said that the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is well aware of tobacco addiction among Native Americans. “We look forward to working with Governor Inslee and the tribes to see if we can help adopt this policy on tribal lands.” At the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD), efforts continue to focus on raising the age to purchase tobacco and vaping products to 21. This is a top priority, according to Miae Aramori, program manager of physical activity, nutrition and tobacco prevention programs. “This is one of reasons that we supported the legislature’s desire to raise the age. We know that 95 percent of smokers start before 21 and that you will likely become a lifetime user of nicotine. That’s a big concern.” The financial costs nationally of youth smoking are astronomical: $1.8 billion lost in productivity annually from tobacco-related illness and $2.8 billion in direct health care costs, for example. “Nicotine illness-related deaths are preventable,” Aramori said. “If folks start smoking at a later age, the chance of becoming a lifetime user is less likely.” Youth brain development is another big concern, as those who start smoking under 21 years of age can experience setbacks in their career choices and health choices, leading to lifelong implications. These risks are compounded by tobacco and vape companies directly targeting youth in advertising. “We know that the tobacco and vaping industries produces want to appeal to youth. The newer generation is vaping and using e-cigarettes. That’s why it’s important that ‘tobacco 21’ include vaping products. We have to do what we can to protect our young people, our most vulnerable. They are targeted with these new nicotine products.” Tacoma Weekly reached out to the Puyallup Tribe, Nisqually and Muckleshoot tribes but received no response.
TEEN SMOKING: GRIM STATISTICS If cigarette smoking continues at the current rate among youth in this country, 5.6 million of today’s Americans younger than 18 will die early from a smoking-related illness. That’s about one of every 13 Americans aged 17 years or younger who are alive today. Tobacco product use is started and established primarily during adolescence. • Nearly nine out of 10 cigarette smokers first try cigarette smoking by age 18, and 98 percent first try smoking by age 26. • Each day in the U.S. about 2,000 youth under 18 years of age smoke their first cigarette and more than 300 youth under 18 years of age become daily cigarette smokers. • Flavorings in tobacco products can make them more appealing to youth. • In 2014, 73 percent of high school students and 56 percent of middle school students who used tobacco products in the past 30 days reported using a flavored tobacco product during that time. • Recent increases in the use of e-cigarettes is driving increases in tobacco product use among youth. • The number of middle and high school students using e-cigarettes rose from 2.1 million in 2017 to 3.6 million in 2018 – a difference of about 1.5 million youth.
t Fire Chief From page 1 Several will be comprised of TFD employees, with another for members of the general public. Green feels this will provide new opportunities for engagement. “I am someone who understands people and meets them at their own level,” he told the Council. Councilmember Chris Beale asked about Green’s plans for diversity in the department. Green said in the current group in training, nine of the 24 recruits are women. Green said a question that has been posed to all recruits is whether they have any firefighting experience. Green noted the requirements to be hired are that a person be at least 18, has not smoked for two years and has a driver’s license. For younger applicants, it is unlikely they would have any prior experience. Now the department asks questions about what kind of person an applicant is in gauging how appropriate they are for this type of work. “There is no reason the department should not reflect the community it serves,” he declared. Councilmember Robert Thoms asked about South Sound 911 and TFD’s integration into the relatively new agency. Green said unlike some local fire departments, TFD uses a system which identifies the location of a fire truck, rather than the station it is based out of, when sending them to respond to emergencies. He said he does not want that element to be lost as TFD consolidates into South Sound 911. Mayor Victoria Woodards said Green is a great choice to become chief. “Our citizens and our city will be well served.”
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TOBACCO AGE LIMIT POSES DILEMMA FOR TRIBES The Washington State Legislature recently passed a bill that would raise the legal age to purchase cigarettes, other tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vape products to 21. Governor Jay Inslee signed this bill into law on April 5. Inslee, now a candidate for president of the United States of America, pointed out during the signing ceremony that 95 percent of smokers start their habit prior to turning 21. He claims this bill will save thousands of lives in our state. We join 10 other states – Arkansas, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oregon, Hawaii, Maine, Utah and Virginia – that have raised the age to 21. Washington, D.C. has raised its age to 21, as have a number of other major cities such as San Antonio, Cleveland, Minneapolis and New York City. These efforts have been strongly supported by a number of organizations, including the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, the American Lung Association and the American Cancer Society. Almost everyone, even tobacco users themselves, are well aware of the risks of smoking cigarettes or putting a pinch of snuff between their lips and gums. We have all seen the public service announcements on television. We have heard of movie stars and rock stars who have succumbed to lung cancer because of smoking. We have heard of professional athletes who have died of cancer caused by chewing tobacco, such as legendary baseball star Tony Gwynn, who had a stellar career with the San Diego Padres. It looks like a lot of people and advocacy groups agree that teenagers using tobacco is a bad idea. But what about Indian tribes in our state? As sovereign nations, they are exempt from following certain state
laws. Ever notice how much cigarette smoke is in a typical tribal casino? Even though our state, by a vote of the people, banned smoking in bars, restaurants and bowling alleys years ago, that law does not apply to tribes. This will be one more law that tribes can follow or ignore. The legal age for casino gambling in our state is 18. Tribal casinos can set their own policy and exclude those between the ages of 18 and 20. Tribal casino gambling is expanding, as evident by the recent news of the Muckleshoot Tribe, which will add 10,000 square feet of gaming space in their facility in Auburn. Puyallup Tribe is also building a mega-casino in Tacoma that will replace the current Emerald Queen Casino. What will happen if increased competition for gambling dollars occurs in the South Sound? Would any tribal casinos decide to start allowing those between the ages of 18 and 20 to hit the blackjack tables, the roulette wheels or the video slot machines? If tribes can sell tobacco to teenagers, what is to stop them from gambling? Tribes can choose to continue to sell tobacco to 18year olds, but will they face any criticism from those organizations that pushed hard to raise the legal age to 21? Will they let the tribes have a pass on this, or will they use their well-funded public relations teams to shame them into following the new age limit? Tribes seem to make their owns rules and call their own shots in many ways. Will they do the right thing and comply with the new state law? Or will the opportunity to get a new generation hooked on this vice be too good to pass up? Will the lust for profit prevail? Only time will tell.
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How would you like to live in a public park? Sound impossible? Not if County Executive Bruce Dammeier gets his way. If you built a golf course that won hundreds of awards and is listed as one of the best in the nation, would you start changing it? Dammeier proposes to do just that. Chambers Creek Regional Park is a public gem containing some of the best trails, open space and public beach in the region. It also contains Chambers Bay Golf Course, an economic gem that brought us more than $124 million in the 2015 U.S. Open. Originally, the County planned to build a new clubhouse and a small hotel for the golf course, which would enhance it. This went out for proposals years ago. It was Executive Pat McCarthy who picked a development team. That team originally told the public that they would have no impact on the park or the golf course. However, we now find out that Executive Dammeier has quietly negotiated a proposed lease with those developers that would have a huge negative impact on both the park and the course. First, the lease is not for just a small hotel; it is also for what is being called “golf villas” but are actual-
Dear Editor, I see Don Brunell is back with his right wing Republican point of view on issues - this time on renewables and a party line attack on the “Green New Deal.” (Guest editorial, 3/31) First he sets up the usual right-wing argument of imaginary awful things that will happen – “it will cost over $93 trillion” - to replace the wasteful, dirty, pollution-driven system we now have. He does not even give a nod to the millions of new jobs conversion to renewable energy will create, adding billions to the economy, nor acknowledge the elimination of billions now spent to clean up the damage done by the fossil fuel industry. Nor to the millions the federal government hands over to the oil industry for doing nothing. Is Mr. Brunell concerned about the future damage to the country or the planet if we continue on the course we are on? Apparently not, because American corporations and the Republican Party are concerned about nothing but the bottom line and profits and if they kill people well, “sorry about that.” His big concern seems to be lithium and copper used to produce parts of electric cars, solar, and wind generators on water supplies without acknowledging well-regulated pollution practices can eliminate such concerns. The coming environmental disaster for Brunell and the right winger climate deniers is apparently “do nothing as long as our political contributors (bribery) keep making obscene profits at the expense of the health and safety of the American people!” William F. Johnston Tacoma Dear Editor,
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ly just residences in the park. These one- and two-bedroom villas will not be rented to golfers for a few days, but rented for “more than 30 days” with no top limit on time. So, it is entirely possible that they will be leased for years at a time, allowing hundreds of people to live in the park. Second, the hotel will not be built on the hillside below the current clubhouse as originally stated; it will be built ON the golf course! Yes, that is correct, the lease includes all of the upper tee boxes on the number nine hole, completely destroying those tees and forever changing one of the most iconic holes in a golf course described by Johnny Miller as “a national treasure.” Worse, building the hotel on the golf course will also destroy the public trail above number nine, re-routing it around the hotel and villas. One of the most scenic parts of the trail system will be destroyed along with part of the number nine hole. This one-sided lease also gives the developers the first right of refusal if the County ever decides to sell any of the properties in the park. This is terrible for University Place if that city ever wanted to own all or part of this park. All of these dramatic changes have been quietly put into a lease with virtually no public input or notification. Now the lease has been sent
to the County Council for approval or denial. We believe that the County Council should protect the public and taxpayers’ interests and deny this lease. This is public land, not land for private residences, leased or not. The golf course is a national treasure and should not be impacted in any way, as we were promised. The executive claims that without all this, the developer can’t make money and that the park and course will lose money. So what? Every park and type of recreation is subsidized by the public whether it is walking trails, tennis courts, soccer fields, beaches, open space. We have another beautiful park with a golf course in it, Lake Spanaway. Should we expect the County to lease the beaches at Lake Spanaway for “villas?” How about letting people live in Point Defiance? This is bad public policy, plain and simple. Make your voice heard The Council is holding a public hearing on this matter on April 16, 6 p.m. at the Environmental Services Building in University Place. John Ladenburg is a former Pierce County prosecutor and executive, and is currently running for Pierce County Charter Review District 4, position 1.
Passage of Senate Joint Resolution 7 makes clear to the Trump administration that the United States should not be providing support for the Saudi-led coalition in the conflict in Yemen. Over four years into the civil war, the Yemeni people continue to face the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The situation remains on extremely fragile ground – failed progress in the peace process and any escalation in violence risks worsening the food insecurity, cholera outbreak, and displacement already plaguing the country. The United States must be squarely focused on using its leverage to reinforce the UN Special Envoy’s efforts towards a peaceful resolution and to take steps to alleviate the devastating effects of this conflict on the Yemeni people. Any U.S. involvement in Yemen must be debated transparently, and Congress will continue to assert its oversight role of the administration on Yemen. U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Bellevue) Dear Editor, The Daffodil Festival is a beloved tradition here in Pierce County and it is always a proud achievement to be chosen for the royal court. All of the young women worked very hard to get where they are. I congratulate them all, but especially Ms. Tatiana Crichton from Bethel High, Ms. Linda Tran from Clover Park High, Ms. Sharon Ryu from Curtis High, Ms. Megan Van from Foss High and Ms. Emily Young from Lakes High. Thank you for representing our district so well. State Senator Steve O’Ban (R-University Place)
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RAINIERS WIN HOME OPENER IN THRILLING FASHION BY STEVE MULLEN news@tacomaweekly.com
On a cold windy night on April 9 at Cheney Stadium, 4,174 fans braved the frigid conditions and saw their home town nine beat the El Paso Chihuahuas by a score of 5-4, with Shed Long scoring the winning run on a game-winning single by Tito Polo. “This was a much-needed win tonight after struggling in Sacramento,” said Rainiers manager Darren Brown, referring to his team dropping four out of five games in California’s capital city. El Paso struck early when Doug France sent a three and two breaking ball from Rainier starter Matt Tenuta deep over the left field wall for an early 1-0 El Paso lead in the top of the first inning. Tenuta was a replacement for Erik Swanson, who was called up to the parent Mariners earlier in the day. Things would get worse for Tacoma. Juan Pirela opened the second inning with another solo shot and the Chihuahua lead stood at 2-0. The Rainiers cut the lead in half when Jose Lobaton led off the second inning with a solo shot to left field for his second home run of the year to trim the lead to 2-1. The Rainier bullpen by committee was the difference in the game. They stifled the El Paso offense from the third through
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Shed Long, inserted into the game as a pinch runner in the ninth inning, scored the winning run in the Rainiers’ season opener. the seventh innings and gave the Tacoma David Frietas opened the Tacoma fifth offense time to respond. And respond with a walk and the floodgates opened for they did. “Pen (Murfee) and Tayler (Scott) the Rainiers. With runners on first and were huge. They gave us time to get going third with two outs, Braden Bishop lined on offense,” said Brown. a two-run double down the left field line
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to score both Frietas and Polo and Bishop took third on the throw home. Eric Young, Jr. laid down a great drag bunt down the third base line, scoring Bishop, and Tacoma would lead 4-2 after five innings. El Paso tied the game with a two-out single in the ninth inning, setting the stage for some Rainier heroics. Frietas walked to open the ninth and Shed Long pinch ran. With runners at first and third with nobody out, Tim Lopes was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Polo sent the Rainiers home happy with a one-strike single to win it by a score of 5-4 for their second win of the year. Bishop, whose two-RBI double in the fifth was the big blow for Tacoma, talked about his first week in triple A baseball. “I am not putting much into the AA-AAA thing but it has been a little adjustment and I am feeling better each day at the plate and in the field,” said the former Washington Husky star. He also talked about being included with the Mariners on their trip to Japan. “Ichiro was awesome. We all learned a lot from that experience and it was something the younger players will never forget, watching the future first-ballot hall of famer perform for the last time in his native country.” The Rainiers’ first home stand of the season continues with a four-game series against Albuquerque from April 12-15.
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ABBY E. MURRAY SELECTED AS TACOMA'S 2019-2021 POET LAUREATE The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced the selection of Abby E. Murray as Tacoma’s 2019-2021 poet laureate. Over the next two years, Murray will participate in and host public poetry readings, workshops and other community events to advance the literary arts in Tacoma. “My admiration for the literary arts community in Tacoma is as genuine as my love of home,” said Murray. “As a military spouse and poet who’s spent a lot of time thinking about what it means to belong, I want to increase the reach and impact, geographically and socially, of poetry as a survival skill. We are a fragmented nation. I want to help weave us together, one poem at a time.” As a wrap-up of National Poetry Month, 2017-2019 Tacoma Poet Laureate Kellie Richardson and the Tacoma Arts Commission will host Pass the Torch, a poetry and music event at which Murray will officially be awarded the title. The free, public event will be held Wednesday, April 24, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., at Tacoma Arts Live, Studio 3 (901 Broadway). Featured poets will include Murray, Richardson, 2015-2017 Tacoma Poet Laureate Thy Nguyễn, and emerging poet and University of WashingtonTacoma student Byron Gaines II. Light refreshments will be served and attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a hands-on project. Murray is a poet, instructor, editor and activist. She was born in Puyallup, but spent years moving from state to state with her husband, who is still active duty in the U.S. Army. She recently returned to the Tacoma area when he was assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. She earned a bachelor of arts degree at Seattle
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Abby E. Murray identifies as a conflicted pacifist indirectly impacted by military service, so her poetry, essays and community endeavors often focus on the lasting ramifications of violent conflict beyond the combat zone.
University, a master of fine arts degree at Pacific University and a doctorate degree at Binghamton University. She also taught creative writing at universities and community colleges in Colorado, Georgia, Washington and New York. Because Murray identifies as a conflicted pacifist indirectly impacted by military service, her poetry, essays and community endeavors often focus on the lasting ramifications of violent conflict beyond the combat zone. She is the editor of Collateral, a literary journal that publishes creative work exploring this experience, and is passionate about creating platforms to amplify voices of marginalized writers and artists. War reaches into all our lives, she says, which is why she teaches poetry and writing workshops to the public and military families, trauma survivors, and the undocumented and detained. She also teaches creative writing at Tacoma School of the Arts and argumentation to army colonels on fellowship to the University of Washington from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Penn. Murray has several chapbooks published, including “Quick Draw: Poems from a Soldier’s Wife” (2012) and “How to be Married After Iraq” (2018). Her first full-length collection of poems, “Hail and Farewell,” recently won the Perugia Press Poetry Prize and will be released in fall 2019. She considers her poetry to be her most tested and trusted survival skill. Information regarding the Tacoma Poet Laureate program, founded in 2008 by Urban Grace Church and transitioned to the City of Tacoma’s Arts Program in 2011, is available at cityoftacoma.org/ poet. Pass the Torch is hosted by Tacoma Arts Live.
CONTEMPORARY ARTIST, JAPANESE MASTER ON DISPLAY AT UPS REVIEW BY JOHN LARSON Work by a contemporary local artist is joined by Japanese prints made in the 1800s at Kittredge Gallery at the University of Puget Sound. Kathy Gore Fuss offers “Above, Below, and Beyond,” a collection of paintings, drawings and photographs contrasting our idealized conceptions of nature with the actual reality. She earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Washington in 2007. “Afternoon Walks I, II and III” are forest scenes inspired by the forested areas near the Port of Olympia. “Suspension I” depicts a busy scene of logs being hoisted in the air by a crane. “Loading Day III and IV” show the logs being loaded onto a ship. In her artist’s statement, Gore Fuss examines the importance of forests and conflicts between people and nature. She recently
began using a drone with a camera in her photography. Walnut ink on YUPO is utilized in several works. This method creates a sepia tone. “Nature’s Reward is Big” depicts a jellyfish stuck in a tree. “A Different Slant” is an oil on SY BEAN canvas painting showing a tree falling. It is suspended in mid-air above a trail. Kathy Gore Fuss offers “Above, Below, and Beyond,” a collection “Through the Canopy” is an oil on paper of paintings, drawings and photographs contrasting our idealized conceptions of nature with the actual reality. Pictured here is work. Small panels attached to them “Through the Canopy,” oil on paper. create a three-dimensional effect. “Vantage” is an archival digital several buildings, which could be land on which the print she created with Carl Chew. It depicts a woman artist lives. Other archival digital prints she did with John standing in a creek, with three ghost images of her in the Carlton are a series of industrial scenes interposed on background. “Island” is an aerial photograph depicting decidedly nonu See ART REVIEW/ page 11
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Anvil Hailing from Toronto, Anvil exploded onto the heavy-metal scene in 1981 with the release of their debut album “Hard ‘N Heavy.” The band’s career was examined in the 2008 documentary “Anvil! The Story of Anvil.” See them perform at Jazzbones on April 13. Opening acts are Don Jamieson, Archer Nation, Coven and Toxic Reign. The show begins at 7 p.m. Cover charge is $15-20.
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ALMA MATER: Little Donuts (Hall & Oates covers) 6 p.m., $35 JAZZBONES: Sol Seed, Dubbest, Perfect By Tomorrow, 9 p.m., $5-10 LOUIE G’S: Dave Vance and friends, Andy Landers, 8 p.m., $10, AA O’MALLEY’S: Fatal Butterfly, Deschamp, 8:30 p.m. SWISS: Sub-Generation, Tha Wurm, Rhino, Trill Lebeau, 9 p.m., $10 PLAID PIG: C Average, Dying Trades, South Sound Bureau Chiefs, Projections on a Wall, 9 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Daze Pazt (Classic rock) 8 p.m. VALLEY: Pine Box Boys, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 14
PLAID PIG: Born Without Blood, Death Eater, Thou Shall Kill, Earth Eater, 7 p.m., $10 SPAR: Linda Meyers (Blues) 7 p.m., NC STONEGATE: Dave Nichols (Country jam) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Final Notice w/Bob Evans (Country/rock) 7 p.m., NC VALLEY: Thread the Sky, In Rapture, Impurities, Autumnus, 9 p.m.
Monday, April 15
SWISS: Chuck Gay (Open mic) 7 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Lolo & friends ( Jam) 8 p.m.
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AIRPORT TAVERN: Operation Timebomb, Mailboo, New Friends Grim Statistic ALMA MATER: Caspar Babypants, 10 a.m., $5 GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Bleeding Tree, 9 p.m., $5 JAZZBONES: Anvil, Don Jamieson, Archer Nation, Coven, Toxic Reign (Metal) 7 p.m., $15-20 LOUIE G’S: Hysteria (Def Leppard tribute), Patitude (Pat Benatar tribute) 8 p.m., $10-15, AA O’MALLEY’S: Lost Eyedentity, Version 7.0, 8:30 p.m. PLAID PIG: Strap On Halo, Riot Legion, Dark Palms, Metaphoria, PB Hellport, 6 p.m., $10 REAL ART TACOMA: Great Grandpa, Still January, KT Neely, 8 p.m., $10, AA STONEGATE: Subvinyl Jukebox (Classic rock) SWISS: Spazmatics (80s covers) 9 p.m., $10 UNCLE SAM’S: Harrison Street, 8 p.m. VALLEY: Deadbeat Blackout, Hands of Deliverance, The Maxwells, 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 17
JAZZBONES: Live It Out Loud (Open mic) 6:30 p.m., NC, AA PLAID PIG: Nox Novacula, Rosegarden Funeral Party, 2 Libras, Violator, 7 p.m. REAL ART TACOMA: Emily Reo, Foxes In Fiction, Clay Pools, Ancient Pools, 8 p.m. STONEGATE: Justin McDonald (Open mic) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: CBC (Rock jam) 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 18
ALMA MATER: (Open mic) 7 p.m. PLAID PIG: Mango Joe, Goblin Queen, Bailey Ukulele, 7 p.m., $6 ROCK THE DOCK: Dustin (Open mic) 8 p.m. STONEGATE: Comfort Call (Rock Jam) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (Guitarist) 7 p.m.
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Elana A. Mugdan’s debut novel, “Dragon Speaker,” was released in North America on Oct. 15, 2018. At 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, she will appear at King’s Books (218 St. Helens Ave.) in advance of Independent Bookstore Day. She will be performing a reading and signing copies of her book. “Dragon Speaker” is the first in a cycle of five novels in Mugdan’s young adult fantasy series, “The Shadow War Saga.” After having been published in 2016 by Pen Works Media in England, the book was accepted as an outstanding independent work by DartFrog Books, a leading sponsor of indie authors and booksellers in America. “Dragon Speaker” is one of a select group of novels placed in stores across the nation that have partnered with DartFrog to showcase and promote exceptional talent. Chanticleer Book Reviews raves: “High fantasy that hits all the marks ... fantasy – adventure – coming of age. It’s all here in Elana Mugdan’s ‘Dragon Speaker’!” Reader's Favorite adds: “A fresh premise to the classic dragon theme.” Everyone knows this story: an unlikely young hero is chosen by divine providence to save the world from a terrible evil. Except Keriya Nameless is crippled, without the power to wield magic in a world where everyone else can. The god who chose her is a mysterious dragon with a knack for exploiting loopholes in the rules of the Allentrian universe. Oh – and that terrible evil the world needs to be saved from? Maybe it’s not quite as evil as everyone says. Mugdan is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter who is
industrial sites, such as an oil drilling platform in Capital Lake. The other exhibit is a rare chance to view a collection of prints made by Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, who lived from 1797 to 1858. “Traversing the Urban Landscape Through the Floating World of Japanese Prints” is 10 prints. This marks the first time they been shown in public since they were donated by Magdalena Maher Shelton in 1999. A wall panel explains the influence Hiroshige had on artists who came along later, such as Vincent Van Gogh, Edgar Degas and Claude Monet. “View of Toezian Temple at Ueno” is an aerial view of a Buddhist temple with people walking around it. “Plum Garden at Kameido” offers a closer look at the people, showing details of the clothing being worn. “View of Mutsuchiyama” shows Mount Fiji in the background. “Inside Zojo-ji Temple” are two very similar prints. A close examination reveals slight variations in colors. Both exhibits are on display through April 20.
currently participating in a contest, hosted by Coca Cola and vitaminwater, to go one year without the use of a smartphone. If she succeeds, she will win $100,000 – most of which will go toward her ongoing book tour, as well as her plans to donate copies of her books to schools and libraries across the nation to promote love of reading, fantasy, and imagination. Mugdan is a New York City native who lives a quiet but eccentric life with her pet rescue snake, Medusa. She brings an authentic air to her book signing events and readings by appearing in full Allentrian costume. Her second novel, “Dragon Child,” book two of “The Shadow War Saga,” will be published on May 17 with a celebration in the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New York City, the world’s largest bookstore.
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LANCE BULLER & THE ROADSTARS Sunday, April 14, 5 p.m. Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. N.E.,Tacoma Jazz LIVE at Marine View welcomes Lance Buller & The Roadstars. Originally formed in 1987 by Darrell Wagner, now the band’s manager, the Roadstars are led by trumpeter, singer and producer Lance Buller. His recording career has resulted in 24 albums including five with his own band The Monarchs. Sharing the front line with Lance is one of the finest saxophone players in the region: Ted Dortch. He brings a lot of his Georgia roots to his playing – a bluesy, bold, rich sound loaded with expression and energy. Guitarist Chris Spencer is the “brains” of the group. He is considered one of the most versatile guitarists on the scene today. Wayne Bliss has shared his talents on bass for more than 25 years, is one of the most respected music educators in the region, and also serves as engineer and producer at his own studio for artists varying from garage band weekend warriors to seasoned pros. Lastly, after his move from Japan to Seattle while in the Navy Band in 1987, drummer Andre Thomas has established himself as a fixture on the local music scene. He also fronts his own group Quiet Fire. Price: Free to all ages. Info: www.marineviewpc.org EASTER AT TACOMA MALL Now through April 20 • Kids can visit with the Easter Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion, daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Save time and avoid the line by reserving your magical moment with Bunny online at simonbunny.com. • The popular Pet Photo Night returns on April 14, 7-8 p.m. Info: www.simon.com/mall/ tacoma-mall ‘THE ABSTRACTION HAIKU’ Now to June 28: Tuesday– Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free Thursdays 5-8 p.m. Tacoma Art Museum, Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation Education Wing (3rd floor), 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma “The Abstraction Haiku” brings together seven abstract
painters from the Tacoma and Seattle area whose works signify important dichotomies inherent to abstraction. The artists’ intention for this exhibit is “to open the door to a fresh look at abstraction and to invite a dynamic discovery of form, shape, and relationship that can lead museum viewers to greater access to the subtleties and rich layers inherent in each painting on view.” The participating artists of the Northwest Abstractionists include: Deanne Belinoff, Dede Falcone, Teresa Getty, Karey Kessler, Anna Macrae, Angela Wales, and Audrey Tulimiero Welch. An opening reception with artists in attendance will be held during Tacoma’s Third Thursday Art Walk on Thursday, April 18, 6-8 p.m. Info: TacomaArtMuseum.org; (253) 272-4258 ‘INSPECTING CAROL’ Thursdays (8 p.m.): April 18, (pay what you can preview), April 25, May 2; Fridays (8 p.m.): April 19 – opening night with apple cider reception, April 26, May 3, May 10; Saturdays (8 p.m.): April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11; Sundays (2 p.m.): April 21 (pay what you can), April 28 (pay what you can actor's benefit), May 5, May 12 Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. S.W., Lakewood (inside Lakewood Towne Center) April fools have never been so hilarious, as the Lakewood Playhouse honors this month of mirth with the madcap comedy “Inspecting Carol.” A man who asks to audition at a small theater is mistaken for an informer for the National Endowment for the Arts. Everyone caters to the bewildered wannabe actor, and he is given a role in the current production, “A Christmas Carol.” However, Tim is no longer tiny, Scrooge wants to do the play in Spanish (Feliz Navidad), and their funding is on hold pending an inspection. Everything goes wrong, and hilarity is piled upon hilarity in this laugh out loud spoof that makes for a night at the theatre anything but show business as usual. Featuring a cast of new and returning actors, “Inspecting Carol” takes the stage for 15 performances. Info: (253) 588-0042; www.LakewoodPlayhouse.org
‘LAURA’ April 26 – May 12, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Pay What You Can: Thursday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma First shown in 1947, this classic film noir story will have you guessing until the very end. When Mark McPherson first falls in love with Laura, he knows he's in love with a phantom – for Laura is dead, and he's in charge of her murder investigation. From her portrait, her letters, her personal effects and from his contacts with the three men who loved her, Mark has created an image of a woman tantalizingly alive and real. As the detective grows obsessed with the case, he finds himself falling in love with the dead woman. What really happened to Laura? Recommended for ages 12-plus. Info: (253) 272-2281; www.TacomaLittleTheatre.com HOME BUYING 101 Wed., April 17, 5:30-6:30 pm Tacoma Rainbow Center, 2215 Pacific Ave., Tacoma Do you plan to buy a home in the next 5-10 years? Well, you can get all of your home buying questions answered at this workshop with Tacoma realtor and Rainbow Center board member Keryn Giguere. Patient, hard working and a responsive realtor, Giguere is ready to help people, and strives to create relationships with clients that go beyond just business – she wants to get to know you! A communityoriented person who believes in giving back, she enjoys helping people discover which home matches their values and needs. This event is free and open to the LGBTQ community. RSVP is required at www.facebook.com/ events/405723856923659. The Rainbow Center is a proudly queer, anti-racist community center. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that reflects the community we serve. The Rainbow Center is wheelchair accessible and offers ADA-compliant, single stall restrooms. If you need further accommodations, please submit a request to Bre at (253) 3832318 or bre@rainbowcntr.org, at least three business days
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Sky Blues Festival, Fourth At The Fort Festival, Willamette Valley Blues and Brews Festival, Eugene Celebration, Oregon State Fair and Seattle’s Highway 99 Blues Club, to name a few, and won the Cascade Blues Association’s Muddy Award for Best New Act 2012 and for Best Regional Act 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2018. SCHEDULE / BAND LINEUP 1-2:30 p.m. Little Bill and the Blue Notes 3-4:30 p.m. Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek 5-6:30 p.m. Maia Santell and House Blend with Jay Mabin 6:45-7:15 p.m. Leanne Trevalyan (solo act) 7:30-9:00 p.m. Hank Shreve Band (Headliner) 9:30-11:30 p.m. Gray Sky All-Star Jam Band (Billy Stoops on guitar, Rafael Tranquilino on guitar, Steve Bailey on harmonica, Chuck Trujillo on bass and Pete Marzano on drums.) Price: General admission is $10, $8 for South Sound Blues Association members and active military. Kids 12 and under free until 8:30 p.m. (no minors are allowed after 8:30 p.m.). Info: www.TacomaEvents.com
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LEGAL NEWS Tacoma Legislature passes Entenman bill to fight sex traffickers The Washington Senate has approved legislation by Rep. Debra Entenman (D-Kent) that takes on sex traffickers who attempt to circumvent no-contact orders placed against them by their victims. The legislation, HB 1055, passed both chambers of the Legislature with a unanimous vote, and heads to the governor’s desk. “Young women and teenagers are brought to this country and forced into prostitution. It is horrendous and it must be stopped. That is why I am so proud my first bill to pass the Legislature
goes after the promoters of this crime,” said Entenman. Under this new legislation, when there is probable cause a person under investigation for sex trafficking violates a no-contact order for promoting prostitution and trafficking by contacting their victims, law enforcement can arrest the trafficker without a warrant – something that already exists for many nocontact orders already. Traffickers often violate their no-contact orders in order to intimidate or physically harm their victims and law enforcement loses
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TACOMA ELKS
Mike Marshall presents a ceremonial gift bag to Ernie Bodoh. Ernie Bodoh just ended his one-year tenure as Exalted Ruler. An officer in the organization for nine years, he calls the Tacoma Elks Lodge “the best-kept secret in the community.” Ask Ernie what he loves most about the Elks, and he’ll say that one of the most blessed things is how the Elks care for Veterans and children. Elks Lodge #174 is very active in the community. In July it will host a charity golf tournament. The Lodge does much to support veterans, much of it in collaboration with the Veterans Administration hospital at American Lake in Lakewood. It holds a Veterans Day event each November and during baseball season, Elks take veterans to Tacoma Rainiers games. Members also assemble welcome home kits that are distributed to people referred by the state Department of Veterans Affairs. The Elks watch out for our youth as well, putting together 50 bags of food each week that are distributed to children referred
by Tacoma Public Schools. For children from low-income families, the free meals they receive in school are an important source of nourishment, so the bags provide food for the children on the weekends. It costs between $10,000 and $12,000 to do this, with much of the money coming from donations. Each year the lodge welcomes children to take part in an Easter egg hunt. It will take place this year at 11a.m. on April 20. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance and children can have their faces painted. “It is a fun time,” Ernie remarked. The lodge also supports a shelter for victims of domestic violence. A Christmas party is thrown for residents and food is donated so they can have a traditional dinner during the holidays. Mike Marshall just took over as the new exalted ruler. He has been a member for 14 years and a board member for 13 years in various capacities. Asked about his goals for the next 12 months, Mike said, “To continue our growth of the last few years and stay on a positive path.” Mike said that the Lodge currently has about 1,100 members. Increased use of the golf course and restaurant are raising awareness of the organization and the benefits of membership. He said the Elks emphasize to prospective members the importance of the charitable activities. On April 24, the lodge will host an event for awarding scholarships totally nearly $53,000. Mike said he is proud that that 20 high school graduates will receive a scholarship for $1,000 a piece. Another 33 scholarships will be renewed. There will also be two awarded to students who wish to pursue vocational education, either at a community college or a trade school. Mike says he really enjoys the fellowship involved with being an Elk. “I like being around friendly people who like to do the same things as I do.”
Mother’s Day Event: Nashville Country Stars Nashville Country Stars return. The highschool singing contest winners from across Washington State are performing Friday, May 10 for Mothers Day at the Tacoma Elks Lodge. Dinner and a Show is $35 or $15 for the show. Dinner buffet, provided by Urban Elk, is served 5:30-6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. and goes to 10 p.m. Dinner tickets are available through May 6, with three choices: steak, chicken, or vegetable lasagna, with rice pilaf, seasonal mixed veggies, salad and rolls. Drinks not included. Tickets for dinner and the show must be purchased by May 6. Tickets for just the show may be purchased through May 10 until sold out. More details will be in the May Call and you can call the lodge for more information: (253) 272-1117. Ellen Johnson – Leading Knight
Tori Minnihan, 11th grade, Port Townsend, 2018 Semi-Finalist & 2019 Finalist April Lawson, Gig Harbor, 2017 Semi-Finalist & 2018 Co-Champion, attending Pierce Community College
Monday Bingo in the Lodge Room
Card sales at 6 pm, First game at 7 pm
Dances
Every Thursday 7:30-10:30 pm Black Velvet - April 18 Langly Connection–Seeley April 25
Easter
Anna Garriot, 10th grade, Gig Harbor, 2019 Finalist Natalee Grover, 10th grade, Gig Harbor, 2019 Finalist Oliver Strachan, 10th grade, Gig Harbor, 2019 Quarter Finalist (he dropped out of the competition because he got the lead in the high school play) Jose Lopez, Ephrata, 2016 Finalist, attends University of Washington A few of the winners (top to Bottom) Tori Minnihan, Anna Garriot, Oliver Strachan, Arthur Keast.
Arthur Keast, Gig Harbor, 2016, 2017 & 2018 Finalist, attends Pacific Lutheran University Kiana Kendal, 12 grade, Sultan 2018 Finalist & 2019 Champion
Allenmore Golf Course Allenmore Golf Course is an 18 hole, centrally located Public Golf Course in the heart of Tacoma. It features meticulously maintained challenging holes, a short iron driving range, practice facility, and fully functioning restaurant and bar that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2013 S Cedar St, Tacoma, Washington 98405 ((253) 627-7211
Plan for our Easter Egg Hunt on April 20 at 11a.m.
We all need a place to relax after work. Join us for your next meal. Lunch and dinner served daily and breakfast served Friday-Sunday! Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday 8am-11pm Sunday 8am-7pm
Kitchen closes 1 hr before restaurant daily
2013 S Cedar St, Tacoma, Washington 98405 (253) 343-6090