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THRONGS OF REVELERS ATTEND MCMENAMINS ELKS TEMPLE GRAND OPENING BY MATT NAGLE matt@tacomaweekly.com
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This photo is just one example of the opulence to be found within McMenamins Elks Temple.
After years of anticipation, the McMenamins Elks Temple held its grand opening on April 24 – and what an event it was. Starting at the 7:30 a.m. opening time, the place was packed on every floor with happy people enjoying breakfast, lunch, dinner, exploration and discovery – and free live music in the Spanish Ballroom that evening with Champagne Sunday and Young Fresh Fellows. Entertainment at every turn – that’s what McMenamins Elks Temple is all about and that’s exactly what it delivers. So much has been said about how fabulous the $34 million project would to be, and the McMenamin brothers and crew certainly did not disappoint. The interior décor is truly something to behold in its artistry – opulent, lush and with a
big dash of bohemia perfectly fitting the culture of Tacoma. Much of the Elks original interior artwork was preserved as well, keeping history alive as a new chapter begins for the century-old building. There is even a new set of antlers as large as tree branches on the elk’s head above the entrance – a very nice finishing touch just in time for opening day. Starting on the first floor and all the way up to the seventh, there is something around every corner: the Old Hangout bar; the Bottle Shop and Brewery Tasting Room; the Spanish Bar with its outdoor café (the largest in Tacoma); the Spanish Ballroom with two-story murals inspired by Wagner’s “Ring” cycle; Doc’s, a games bar overlooking the Spanish Ballroom, and the mezzanine with its own charms and vantage point to enjoy live music in the ballroom; McMenamins Pub;
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ELEMENTARY STUDENTS RECEIVE EDUCATION ON FOOD BY JOHN LARSON jlarson@tacomaweekly.com
A group of fifth-graders at Lakeview Hope Academy were in for a special surprise on April 24 when several representatives of the Tacoma Rainiers stopped by their classroom. Players Austin Nola and Matt Tenuta, along with mascot Rhubarb, were on hand for an event sponsored by the Beecher’s Foundation. The non-profit organization, which is based in Seattle, was founded in 2004 by Sugar Mountain CEO Kurt Beecher Dammeier. It began with funding from sales of Beecher’s cheese products. It has since transitioned to become a public charity, allowing it to accept funding from a variety of other sources. Through direct programing, the foundation provides food education and inspires people to eat quality food. Its work in Lakewood aims to promote lasting change in the community’s foodbased health. In 2018 it partnered with Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, the city of Lakewood, Clover Park School District and the Boys and Girls Club of Lakewood on a six-month initiative to reach 1,500 local residents.
The program for elementary students is for fourth and fifth-graders at Tyee Elementary and Lakeview Hope Academy, which shares a campus with the Boys & Girls Club. Students at Clover Park High School explored the state of the modern food system from an equity and social justice perspective. The adult program explored power and influence in the food system and uncovered ways to improve eating habits and the community’s collective well-being. The elementary students have learned to be “food detectives,” reading ingredient lists and learning about marketing tactics that lure children into eating food full of sugar and fat. They have been instructed in some basic food preparation techniques. Knife skills are taught with plastic knives due to the children’s young age. One item they made was vegetable chili, made with bell peppers, tomatoes and cilantro. “They loved it and gobbled it up,” said Foundation President Sara Morris. The lesson on April 24 was agua fresca with pineapple and cowboy caviar, a dish made with red onions and beans. The children spent a few minutes dancing around with Rhubarb and the
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Constance Standley, a fifth-grade teacher at Lakeview Hope Academy, explains prep cook skills to her students. players, then had an opportunity to ask them a few questions. Nola, a Louisiana native, was drafted after four years playing at Louisiana State University. Tenuta, who grew up in North Carolina, was drafted out of high school. Both have played at the professional level for six
years. They discussed how their participation in sports began at a young age. The district would like to work with the foundation to expand the program to more schools for the 2019-20 school year. More information can be found at www.beechersfoundation.org
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COUNCIL OFFERS SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVE 1000 BY JOHN LARSON jlarson@tacomaweekly.com
An effort to reinstate affirmative action in Washington is underway. Initiative 1000 would allow for affirmative action without the use of quotas. This means characteristics such as race, sex, skin color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status could be used as factors when considering an application for a job or educational opportunity. It would ban preferential treatment, meaning those characteristics could not be the sole or deciding factor when making such a decision. It seeks to reverse Initiative 200, passed by state voters in 1998, which banned preferential treatment based on such characteristics. The measure received enough signatures to be placed on the ballot. It has gone to the Legislature, which can decide to pass it into law or put it up to a vote of the public in November. On April 23, Tacoma City Council passed a resolution in support of Initiative 1000. Mayor Victoria Woodards mentioned a study done by city staff on disparities in awarding city contracts. She said this research revealed a low number of business-
es owned by women or minorities landing such work. “What we found is a serious disparity between communities of color and their city government.” Woodards said I-1000 would allow the city to alter its policies regarding recruitment, job training and other topics. “When we take care of the least in our community, it helps the whole community.” Supporters of the initiative left Seattle on April 19 for a march that ended in Olympia this week. Councilmember Robert Thoms mentioned that they made a stop in Tacoma. He noted that Washington is one of eight states in the nation without an affirmative action law. Councilmember Ryan Mello noted that the city study showed that women and minorities receive few of the contracts awarded by the city, creating an unfair playing field. He said he hopes the Legislature will approve of the new law by the evening of April 28. If approved, the measure will create the Governor’s Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. It would be responsible for ensuring compliance with the new law and would issue a report every year on the progress of state agencies in achieving the goals of the measure.
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rates of colorectal cancer. Belur says maintaining a normal BMI, avoiding processed meats and alcohol, eating a high-fiber diet emphasizing fruits and vegetables and getting plenty of exercise are the best ways to protect yourself from colorectal cancers. Even following those recommendations isn’t a guarantee. Both doctors also urge primary and urgent care providers and patients of all ages to take symptoms seriously and get answers. Because colon cancer has typically been rare in people under 50, symptoms like rectal bleeding are often assumed to be caused by hemorrhoids. “No one says, ‘Have you had a colonoscopy?’” Rashidi says. When working with residents and fellows, Rashidi says she impresses on them that anytime a patient presents with a complaint of rectal bleeding, they must do a physical examination, which will help to diagnose any rectal or anal cancer. Other symptoms include a change in bowel habits or narrowed stool, abdominal pain or unintentional weight loss. And while there certainly are benign causes for these symptoms, it’s important to find out, Rashidi says. The best diagnostic tool for colon cancer is a colonoscopy. During a colonoscopy the doctor can remove any suspicious polyps and have them tested, sometimes removing them before they become malignant. CT scans can also be helpful in diagnosing colorectal cancer. The good news is that when it’s caught early, colorectal cancers are very treatable, Rashidi says. And the treatments have improved dramatically. “If you detect it earlier it’s not a bad process,” she said. “It’s not like 40 years ago. But early detection is the key.” Talk to your primary care doctor about the best screening options and recommendations for your particular situation. Courtesy of MutliCare Health System. MultiCare Health System is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 18,000 employees, providers and volunteers.
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Wednesday night, April 24, Tacoma Elks #174 gave out 20 college scholarships and two vocational grants to graduating seniors of local area high schools. Each of the $1,000 scholarships
can be renewed for an additional three years. The vocational grants of $1,000 to two students will help them learn a valuable trade needed in the community. The Tacoma Elks also renewed
another 31, $1,000 scholarships for another year. Nationally, the Elks are number 3 in awarding scholarships and Tacoma Elks are proud to be part of the investment in the future of the United States.
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Visitors can learn to make origami folded paper cranes, a symbol of peace, to carry during the commemorative walk to Union Station later in the evening. On May 17 and 18 in 1942, after President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, more than 700 people of Japanese ancestry in the south Puget Sound area were directed to report to Union Station for the forced removal from their communities to federally-constructed concentration camps. Join the Washington State History Museum for the fourth annual Day of Remembrance on Thursday, May 16 starting at 3 p.m. with free programming and activities to commemorate this event,
the lives it impacted, and its legacy. “With this event, we’d like to continue to honor this important date in Tacoma’s history, whose contemporary parallels are all too familiar,” said Sansei (or “third generation” Japanese American) writer Tamiko Nimura, who is an organizational partner for the event. “Remembering can take many forms, and we hope our communities will participate in healing and resolving to take action.” The event is free and all ages are welcome. Visitors can learn to make
origami folded paper cranes, a symbol of peace, to carry during the commemorative walk to Union Station later in the evening. In the museum’s auditorium, visitors will experience history through the Living Voices performance “Within the Silence,” written by Ken Mochizuki, sharing the story of a teenage girl sent to a U.S. concentration camp as a result of Executive Order 9066. Following the Living Voices performance, visitors are invited to participate in a facilitated discussion and give input about an upcoming permanent exhibition to be incorporated into the museum’s Great Hall of Washington History. Opening for the National Day of Remembrance in February 2020, the new gallery will focus on Japanese American history across Washington related to Executive Order 9066. Join moderator Eileen Yamada Lamphere (Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League), along with museum staff, to discuss the content of the exhibition and provide your feedback and ideas. To close the Day of Remembrance, Nimura and Tacoma historian Michael Sullivan will lead a community procession to Union Station. Remarks will be made in front of the former railway station to remember the families who reported there on their way to being forcibly incarcerated in federal camps during World War II. The procession is open to all; gather in the museum’s outdoor amphitheater at 7
p.m. to participate. Day of Remembrance event schedule: Create paper cranes, see a performance, provide input on an upcoming exhibition about Japanese American history in Washington, and participate in commemorative walk to the place of boarding for South Puget Sound Japanese American families as they were forced from their homes. More information at WashingtonHistory.org/events.
EVENT SCHEDULE 3–7 p.m. Paper crane folding in the Grand Lobby
5–6 p.m. Living Voices presents “Within the Silence” in the auditorium
6–6:45 p.m. Town Hall discussion moderated by Eileen Yamada Lamphere in auditorium. Learn about and share your ideas for the upcoming Washington State History Museum exhibition of Japanese American history in our state.
7–7:30 p.m. Commemorative procession from museum’s outdoor amphitheater to Union Station led by Tamiko Nimura and Michael Sullivan
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SOUTH TACOMA CELEBRATES NEW LIBRARY UPGRADES BY MARIO LORENZ What does Cheryl Towne, the managing librarian at the South Tacoma Branch of the Tacoma Public Library, have in common with Michael Sullivan, Tacoma’s most revered historian? They are both accomplished historians and researchers. In fact, says Towne, “You don’t have to know everything to be a librarian, just where to find it.” Towne is the managing librarian at two libraries, the Swasey branch and the South Tacoma branch. The library closed last fall for a projected 90 days and then the South Tacoma Branch re-opened on Dec. 1, 2018. With capital funds received from the City of Tacoma, the redo of the South Tacoma Branch began. It was closed for just short of three months in the fall of 2018. A new roof, windows, furniture, carpet, and paint inside were just a few of the upgrades. The old door that faced South 56th was removed. The outdoor alcove was repurposed, walls made straight across the outside area, and a nice new teen area emerged. The shelving was re-arranged, now lower in height so the whole inside of the building is much lighter, brighter, and airy. The South Tacoma Library was the first branch of the Tacoma Public Library system. In 1905, the Women’s Temperance Union opened a modest reading room in a storefront to divert young men from the brisk saloon business in the South Tacoma area, and in 1906 a board of trustees was appointed and officially made South Tacoma the first branch in Tacoma. It was funded by one of the last grants from the Carnegie Foundation. Andrew Carnegie, a philanthropist, donated millions of dollars to establishing libraries around the country, and these grants helped the South Tacoma Library and the original section part of the downtown branch become a reality. The original South Tacoma library building had no restrooms, and magazines were stored in the basement because they were short on space. By 1958 this building was declared unsafe, and the city approved a bond for $116,000 to build a new 3,600-square-foot building as a dual-purpose building to be shared with the fire department. This building had a courtyard in between which allowed for an outside story time, and planting area. In 1988, a $15.8 million bond was passed. After being closed for 15 months, a renovated library was reopened. The courtyard was removed to add space to the library, and a parking lot was added. The South Tacoma Branch is one of eight Tacoma Public Library branches. Your Tacoma Public Library card comes with unlimited access to thousands of books, e-books, online resources, and year-round programs, and also offers reciprocal privileges with the
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The South Tacoma Business District Association and residents in the area are thrilled with the addition of the wing at the South Tacoma Library. Here, library associate Wendy Leitner Zeitner tends to the shelves. Pierce County Library System. Towne has been with the system for 12 years, managing the Swasey and South Tacoma branches the last two years. She served at Wheelock Branch previously. The South Tacoma branch is beautiful. There is a wonderful children’s area with interactive toys, a Duplos table, jig saw puzzles, and new teen and computer areas with larger desks that are more spacious and comfortable for patrons. Towne says, “We have received really great commendations about the new computer layout we have.” Towne helps cover reference, circulation, and shelving and pitches in wherever else she is needed. Using the year 1906 as its beginning makes the South Tacoma Branch 113 years old. At the grand re-opening in December, Towne had photos on the walls of the previous library buildings and their interiors, and even the magazines piled on the floors. Towne is excited about participating in the South
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t McMenamins From page 1 plenty of restaurants and areas to grab a quick bite; the top floor hotel with rooms named after local luminaries like historian Bill Baarsma (room #617); and views galore of Commencement Bay and Foss Waterway. Tacoma City Councilmember Robert Thoms has worked closely with the McMenamin brothers to establish the sidewalk café at the Spanish Steps, something that all Tacoma restaurant and bar owners will benefit from as Thoms works to craft a city ordinance that makes it easier for them to create their own outdoor areas. “I’m honored that they chose to invest in Tacoma,” he said of the McMenamins. “I’m looking forward to working with them on their marvelous sidewalk café to create an exciting out-
door venue downtown.” There for the grand opening, Seattleite Cathy DeLaVergne heard about it and had to come down to visit friends and see what all the talk was about. Having visited McMenamins in Portland, she kind of knew what to expect but was in awe as everyone else at what Tacoma received. “The different areas are really cool,” she said. “Each one of them has their own character and personality.” Tacoma native Cherie Burke has been following McMenamins for a long time. “Like 25 years,” she said, naming a few she has visited. “I’ve always loved their concept and how eclectic they all are. It’s exciting to see that they’ve done one right here in our own backyard. This whole place reminds me of Vegas. Each room transports you to a different time and space.” McMenamins Elks Temple is located at 565 Broadway. Learn more at www. mcmenamins.com/elks-temple.
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More than 300 local children enjoyed the Tacoma Elks #174 annual Easter egg hunt.
Elks give children a fun Easter event Easter Saturday showed up with cool weather and overcast skies but could not dampen the enthusiasm of over 300 local children at the Tacoma Elks #174 annual Easter egg hunt. The Easter bunny was there for pictures along with free hotdogs and snacks. High noon had the children (broken up in three age groups) run for the more than 2,000 eggs filled with candy, money and surprises. Over 30 bicycles and helmets were given away. Local State Farm agent Wendi Thomas and the local Key Bank combined to give out piggy banks. Each bank had a penny, nickel, dime and quarter to start the child on a savings plan. This annual tradition is held the Saturday before Easter and fully supported by volunteers.
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TIME FOR OUR STATE TO HOST A DEBATE Pity those poor voters in many nations around the world that hold free elections to determine their president or prime minister. Campaign seasons in many countries are a few weeks or a few months. Some nations have laws that limit how long the cycle can be. Not here in the good old U.S. of A. We have an election cycle that is about 24 months long, with no law that sets it at a certain length. The first action President Donald Trump took upon taking office was to announce his candidacy for re-election in 2020. In 2016, Democratic voters, as well as independents who can swing back and forth between the two major parties, had a small field of candidates. It soon boiled down to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, and Hillary Clinton, the former first lady, U.S. Senator from New York and secretary of state. Republicans had a field of more than 15 candidates, with Trump ultimately landing
the nomination. In 2020, President Trump, by all indications, plans to run for re-election. He could possibly face a challenger or two, but in all likelihood, it will be the president facing the last Democrat standing to determine who will be living in the White House come 2021. Now the Democrats get to go through a similar process as the GOP in 2015-16, with 20 or so candidates having thrown their hats in the ring so far. That brings us to the debates for this cycle. The Democratic National Committee has selected Miami and Detroit as host cities. We think our state should host the third, a view shared by the Washington State Democratic Party. Chair Tina Podlodowski announced this week that she wants a debate in Seattle. Washingtonians were asked to sign a petition to the DNC with this request, which she plans to present on her current visit to the other Washington. This follows
a letter from Podlodowski, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Josh Labell, executive director of Seattle Theatre Group, sent to DNC Chair Tom Perez. It suggests Paramount Theatre as an ideal location for a debate. Governor Jay Inslee, now a candidate for president, recently signed a measure moving the state’s primary from May to the second Tuesday in March. State Democrats also altered the selection process from a caucus to a primary. The earlier date will make our state more relevant in the national picture. A caucus, while an interesting political exercise, draws small numbers compared to the much larger participation of a primary. And caucuses tend to draw the more left-leaning Democrats, those motivated enough to wake up early on a Saturday morning and stand in line at a middle school or similar public space. A primary draws a wider swath of Democratic voters from a wider space on the political
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BY JULIE ANDERSON AND DEREK YOUNG No one should have to choose between safety and democracy. Your county should not have to prioritize one over the other. But that is what happens every other year. And that is exactly what will happen again in 2020 if the Washington State Legislature continues refusing to pay its fair share of election costs. Counties conduct elections on behalf of every level of government – from federal presidential elections all the way to local mosquito control districts. Washington residents should be confident and proud that they have one of the most trustworthy and efficient election systems in the United States, with an excellent reputation for integrity, accuracy and access. Achieving this unparalleled election system comes with a cost. It is expensive to modernize and maintain election registration and ballot‐counting systems. It is expensive to provide the highest possible election security. And it is expensive to conduct elections for 4.4 million registered voters across the state. Same‐day voter registration, more ballot drop boxes, and pre‐paid postage are important additions to help improve voter access. However, they are costly additions that have been mandated by your state legislators. They are either not funded fully or not funded at all, creating more unfunded mandates to county government who already struggle to meet other obligations in providing public health services, law enforcement, courts and a myriad of other statutorily and constitutionally required programs and services. Who should pay? Nearly every ballot in every election contains a mixture of districts, state, county, city, schools, etc. And every participating district pays its
spectrum. All of this makes a stronger case for our state to host a debate. And speaking of the Democrats rolling up on our state, how about getting the Democratic National Convention up here at some point? Milwaukee will host it in 2020, but where will it be in 2024? May we suggest having it in our newly-renovated Tacoma Dome? In terms of seating capacity and other factors, it is on par with the arena in Milwaukee and the one in Charlotte, which hosted the Democrats in 2012 and will play host to the GOP in 2020. Our hotel capacity may not be adequate, but we have two hotels under construction in town now. Shuttle busses could move delegates, journalists and party officials between the Dome and hotels in South Tacoma, Fife and Federal Way. Once they are in the region for their debate, the natural beauty may persuade them to return on a much bigger scale at some point in the future.
fair share of the total election cost based on the number of registered voters within its boundary lines. Every participant except for the State of Washington, that is. The State Legislature has decided to “dine and dash” during even years, when the vast majority of their state offices are on the ballot. Despite being given multiple opportunities to do the right thing and change the law, the state instead sticks your cash‐ strapped county government with the bill. That is why your county commissioners and council members are forced to choose between the public safety you need and a democracy you can trust. When counties are on the hook to pay the entire cost of conducting the state’s elections, it means that law enforcement and our criminal justice system, public health, and parks are deprived of resources. So long as the state fails to pay its fair share of state elections, your county will shoulder the burden of these unfunded mandates. County officials will continue to foot the state’s bill while siphoning resources away from public safety and quality of life. Or will they? Election administrators are readying for 2020, looming as the largest and most contentious election in Washington state’s history. Will counties even be able to backfill the state’s election costs? Is this a risk you want to take? Now more than ever, we must support secure, transparent and accessible elections. Hundreds of county officials – including all 39 independently‐elected county auditors and elections directors – asked the State Legislature to pass a Fair Share Election Funding bill (House Bill 1291 and Senate Bill 5073). Instead of stepping up to their responsibility as every school, fire, and park district does, the state of Washington continues to refuse to pay its bills, putting your vote at risk. Let your voice be heard on this issue and tell your legislators to stop putting our electoral system at risk. As representatives of the Washington State Association of County Auditors and the Washington State Association of Counties, we urge you to call or e‐mail your state legislators and tell them it is time to pay their fair share of their own elections. If you do not know how to reach the lawmakers who represent you, call the Legislative Hotline at 1 (800) 562‐6000 or visit www.leg.wa.gov. Julie Anderson is the Pierce County auditor. Derek Young represents District 7 on Pierce County Council.
Dear Editor, The process of fracking gas uses highly dangerous chemicals, many of which cause neurological harm or are known carcinogens. Despite this, the fracking injection process is excluded from the regulations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Approximately 40,000 gallons of chemicals are used per fracking, and each well can be fracked 18 times. Babies and children have no agency and rely on the adults in our society to protect them from harm. Governor Jay Inslee can stop two fracked gas mega-projects from operating in Washington, but has yet to take a stance on fracked gas. Please join me in encouraging Inslee to oppose any project that expands the use of fracked gas. Julia Mottet Longview, WA Dear Editor, I am proud to have my Governor Jay Inslee fight for climate action. He stopped the largest oil terminal in North America from being built in Vancouver, Wash. and he can stop another massive fracked gas expansion this year. The Pacific Northwest has been my home for more than 30 years. I want the beautiful landscape and proud, happy people of the area to remain here for many centuries, even after I am gone. I fear this will not happen if we construct a liquified natural gas facility in Tacoma, an area home to the Puyallup Tribe and where more than 200,000 others live and work. This facility is being constructed without an air permit from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. How can we know the health and safety of people residing in the area has been accounted for? Construction of the facility adjacent to the reservation is also in violation of the Medicine Creek Treaty with the Puyallup Tribe. By allowing this facility to move forward, we are not only ignoring its questionable safety and legality, but putting the environment we share at risk. This is not right. Governor Inslee, as you are in support of climate change prevention, I urge you to stop construction of this dangerous and irresponsible LNG facility in Tacoma. Christina A. Ramsey Olympia, WA
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Bringing the wonders of cannabidiol to Tacoma people…and pets, too By Matt Nagle
As the healing properties of cannabis continue to be discovered in this post-prohibition age – and there is a lot to be learned – people with all kinds of maladies are finding relief without turning to pharmaceutical chemicals that harm the body and mind. To help propel this revolutionary approach to alleviate pain, sleeplessness, anxiety and more, Gordon Long has opened True Healings CBD at 6409 6th Ave., a store dedicated solely to cannabidiol or CBD. CBD is one of the many cannabinoids found in hemp and marijuana plants and it already exists in the human body. In a nutshell, this is how it works as explained by www.TheCBDistillery.com: Your endocannabinoid system regulates sleep, appetite, mood, motor control, immune function, pleasure, pain, reproduction, fertility, memory and temperature. The system is comprised of a network of messengers and receptors that regulate the way your body functions, the communication system between your body and brain. The messengers, called cannabinoids, bind with the receptors throughout your body. The cannabi-
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noids made in your body are endocannabinoids. Although your body makes endocannabinoids as needed, they are quickly broken down by enzymes. That’s where CBD comes into play. Much like a daily vitamin, CBD, one of the many cannabinoids found in hemp plants, supplements the endocannabinoid system, which plays a vital role in optimal human performance. At True Healings CBD, customers will find all kinds of ways to apply CBD to the body: topical salves, lotions, gummies, balms, capsules, oils, tinctures and even bath bombs. Long carries a CBD tincture for pets too, which has a calming effect. It’s not like popMATT NAGLE ping an aspirin, though, in terms True Healings CBD owner/operator Gordon Long invested 14 years in of there being instructions on the cultivating medical marijuana, and became a proponent for CBD after perbottle on how to use it. Introducsonally experiencing its healing properties. ing CBD products into the body is much more personal, as each indiings: education. He’s not just selling a product; he’s in vidual is unique. constant learning mode about the whole subject and “It’s all about experimenting with your own body everything he sells. and finding your own place,” Long said. “People will “I learn a lot from people coming back and tellask how much do I take and when do I take it? It’s ing me about their experience. There’s a lot to know hard to recommend this because everybody’s body about it.” and chemistry is different. You have to pay attention Long’s journey into the world of cannabis started to your own body and it will let you know where you many years ago when he began to grow medical marneed to be.” ijuana for himself and a community of people with Long said that a lot of people who come to his store physical sufferings as he once had. After being indon’t know what they want, and this is when he focusvolved in a terrible car accident, he was left with debiles on perhaps the most important aspect of True Healu See CBD / page 7
LET'S BE BLUNT ABOUT JUSTICE Now that pot is legal in 33 states and counting, it’s a pretty heady moment for stoner culture. Fans of cannabis can celebrate 4/20 openly and in style in more places than ever before. And even if you’re not in a state that legalized pot, there’s a still a pretty good chance that the cops won’t hassle you as you spend 4/20 doing your thing. If you’re a white person. Sorry to bring you down, but that’s the harsh reality. If you love pot AND you’re white, everything is totally awesome these days. In 2017, 81 percent of cannabis executives were white. Meanwhile, even in states where pot is legal, and even though Black people and white people use pot at similar rates, Black people are still arrested way more often than whites. We love 4/20 and we love legalization, but that’s not OK.
public now in favor. For the first-time ever, another survey showed that support is bipartisan. All the declared candidates for president are firmly in the propot camp too. No doubt about it, that’s good news. What’s troubling is that the criminal justice system hasn’t kept up with the culture. Even Boeh-
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Let’s Be Blunt Overall, 2018 was a big year for legalization. (Of course, pot is still illegal on the federal level – although increasing numbers of lawmakers are trying to do something about that.) As more and more states just say yes to pot, the cannabis industry is booming – it’s expected to hit $20 billion by 2020. That kind of money has the power to change minds. Take former Speaker of the House John Boehner. Once “unalterably opposed” to legalizing pot, he’s now a full-time supporter (and investor). To be fair, the country as a whole has shifted its perspective on legalization over the years, with 60 percent of the
Since then, in states that have legalized cannabis, arrests, as you’d expect, have gone down. Unfortunately, legalization hasn’t done anything to change the racial disparities. Take a look at Alaska, Colorado, and Washington, D.C., all of which have legalized pot. In Alaska, Black people are still being arrested 10 times more often than whites. In D.C., they’re arrested four times more. In Colorado? Three times. Let’s be clear: even with increased legalization, hundreds of thousands of people are still being arrested for pot. And most of those people are Black. Black New York City residents, for example, are eight times more likely to be arrested for pot than whites.
ner’s change of heart only goes so far. Regarding the 400,000 people arrested for selling or trafficking pot during his time as Speaker (2011-2015), he said, “The whole criminal justice part of this, frankly, it never crossed my mind." That’s the problem.
Harsh Numbers Between 2001 and 2010, there were more than 8 million pot arrests (88 percent for possession). And during that time, a Black person was 3.73 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than a white person.
We’re calling on Congress to expunge prior marijuana convictions and provide pardons/amnesty to anyone whose only crime was possession of cannabis. Cities like San Francisco and Seattle are already doing it. It’s time to take this national. We also love the approach taken by some big-city prosecutors: they’ve declared that they will no longer be prosecuting pot-possession cases. In some cities they’re even wiping old warrants and convictions from the books. Want to feel really really good this? Then let’s make sure that legalization benefits all of us. That’ll turn 4/20 into a day that we all can celebrate. To add your name and join the movement, visit www.benjerry.com/whats-new/2019/04/420-cannabis-justice.
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HEMP VS. MARIJUANA: THE DIFFERENCE EXPLAINED
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Due to almost a century of misinformation about cannabis, the distinction between cannabis and its two primary species — hemp and marijuana — has become unclear to many and some even consider the three plants to be one and the same. Because of this, the three terms are often used interchangeably, which has created difficulties when understanding the usage and benefits of hemp vs marijuana and cannabis in general. So, what exactly is the difference between cannabis, hemp and marijuana? Keep reading to learn more and discover important details you may have never known!
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First off, let’s be clear: cannabis, Hemp, and Marijuana are not the same thing. Cannabis is a family of plants with two primary classifications - indica and sativa. While marijuana can be considered a member of either the indica or sativa families, hemp is a member of the cannabis sativa family. Because hemp and marijuana both derive from the cannabis sativa family, they do share certain similarities; however, due to each plant’s biological structure, they have several very distinct and crucial differences.
dustrial purposes, while marijuana is grown for recreational and medicinal purposes.
Hemp vs. Marijuana: Usages
Because marijuana is abundant in THC, it is naturally grown for its psychoactive properties, whether it be for recreational or medicinal use. Marijuana can be smoked, inhaled, ingested or injected directly into the body. THC is also commonly extracted from the plant and used in a variety of methods including vaporizers, capsules, edibles and more. Hemp, on the other hand, is primarily used for industrial purposes, as it is capable of producing hundreds of crucial resources such as paper, clothing, building materials, biofuel, food products, oils and more. With the fast-growing popularity of CBD across the globe, hemp is also used to produce a wide variety of THC-free CBD products.
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To the untrained eye, hemp and marijuana can appear similar, but if you know what to look for, each plant has very clear distinctions. Marijuana features broad leaves, dense buds and has a short, bushy appearance. In stark contrast, hemp features skinny leaves that are concentrated towards the top of the plant and grows taller and skinnier than marijuana, with few branches beneath its upper portion. When compared side by side, the two plants can each clearly be identified. As we dive deeper into the anatomy of the two plants, each has crucial differences in their chemical composition.
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Hemp vs. Marijuana: Composition Cannabis contains a variety of different compounds called cannabinoids, two of which that are the most dominant are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Both cannabinoids have shown to provide profound benefits to the human body; however, THC induces psychoactive effects (gets the user “high”), while CBD does not contain any psychoactive properties. When comparing hemp versus marijuana, this is a huge distinction; while hemp contains a very low concentration of THC (0.3 percent or less), marijuana is abundant in THC with concentrations between 15 percent to 40 percent. Because of this, hemp is grown primarily for in
Hemp vs. Marijuana: Legality The presence of THC in hemp versus marijuana not only plays a huge role in how each plant is used, but it is also the defining factor in the legality of each plant. Each state/country will have varying laws based on the usage, sales, transportation, and cultivation of hemp, which will widely depend on the THC-content of the hemp plant. In most of the United States, the allowed THC content for hemp to be classified as legal is 0.3 percent, while in much of the rest of the world, it is 0.2 percent. Because hemp naturally contains very little THC, it is legal in most parts of the world, and where it is not, the legal consequences are minor. Marijuana is a different story. Because of its high THC content, in most parts of the world, including the U.S., marijuana is illegal. Seeing the massive economic and medicinal benefits that marijuana can provide, some countries and states in the U.S. have legalized marijuana. As the political landscape changes, hopefully, more will follow, but as of now, marijuana is generally illegal.
Wrapping It Up… Now that you’ve finished reading this article, it’s blatantly clear that hemp and marijuana are indeed very different plants, and confusing one for the other or both as the same thing is a huge mistake! Next time you hear a buddy (or anyone for that matter) make that mistake, be sure to educate them on the difference and spread the word about the benefits of each of these amazing plants! Aaron Cadena is a CBD enthusiast, passionate writer, and editor in chief at CBDOrigin.com – the CBD community’s leading digital publication and online knowledge base. Reprinted with permission: https://medium.com/ cbd-origin/hemp-vs-marijuana-the-difference-explained-a837c51aa8f7.
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NEXT STOP: TAXATION STATION
By Tyler Markwart
There’s big money in cannabis! That’s the gold-rushers’ news today. Forbes, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and every other news outlet have all said the same thing; “Billions of dollars to be spent on cannabis in the next decade!” and this is true – there will be a lot of money spent on cannabis and within the cannabis industry itself in the future. But that does not equate to businesses, business owners and employees making piles of money as was once promoted during the days of prohibition. The photographs of piles of cash, guns and drugs that would flash across the news after an arrest was made were never a real representation of the production of cannabis. With all this money being spent on cannabis, who is the real winner in the cannabis marketplace? For the last 100 years the state and federal governments have been working to eradicate drugs from our society through the use of legislation and incarceration. We now know that this model doesn’t work since drugs are still readily available and our communities are being ravaged by drug abuse addictions. The root of these addictions are based around the prohibitive laws that the government passes and enforces. Fast forward to our
current “legalized” cannabis market and the same government that was incarcerating people and stealing their property through asset forfeiture is now taking a substantial cut from the marketplace. The Washington state excise tax on recreational cannabis purchases is 37 percent. This does not include the 10 percent state sales tax as well. Medical patients are spared the 10 percent sales tax if they register with the state and forgo their constitutional rights protecting against probable cause and unwarranted search and seizure on their personal property. So in total, when an adult makes a legal cannabis purchase in Washington state, a 47 percent tax on that sale is collected and given to the government. A lot of people have said that this is great and that the state needs more revenue. But the question is, do they deserve it? And how does this substantial tax impact the farmers, processors and retailers who all now have to adjust their pricing so that it can accomodate this substantial tax? Milton Friedman once said, “One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results.” Washington state’s taxation on cannabis is a great example for this quote. Government taxation is what is known as an “artificial inflation.”
This means that in a free market with no taxation, the cost of products is dictated by the basic principles of supply and demand. When the government intervenes into the marketplace and taxes items, it causes the cost of the goods to the consumer to inflate above their actual perceived value. So in order to adjust the cost to better represent the value of the product to the customer, the farmer, the producer and the retailer have to take a loss. Basically when the tax is low, the loss is less impactful against the supply side of the chain, which will create more capital wealth within all economic levels of the community as business grows. When the tax is high, it causes more impacts on the supply side and the consumer is then persuaded to pursue products from the black market, which provides pricing that closer reflects the supply and demand for the product. So where do we head from here? First off, medical patients should not have to pay any taxes on their medication. Taxation is not only immoral, but is also an arbitrary law since no other medication is taxed, and taxed at a 37 percent rate! The elimination of the excise tax would allow for the cost of cannabis products to go down for the consumer, but it would also allow the farmers, processors and retailers to have more of a working mar-
gin in their product line. Every year we are seeing small cannabis farms, many of them family owned and operated, failing because of the impact the government’s excessive tax rate is having on the cost of goods in the marketplace. While some of those farms are failing due to poor business practices, many, if not all of those, who work in the cannabis industry are feeling the negative impact of over-taxation. Let’s relax the excise tax, since 2014 the Washington state government has taken more than $355 million in sales tax revenue. The government doesn’t need more tax revenue; it needs to be more fiscally responsible and allow the sick and disabled of Washington to keep more of their own money.
NEWS FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD Pesticide Disclosures: Marijuana retailers must now provide all consumers a statement that discloses all pesticides applied to plants and growing mediums As of Jan. 1, 2019, marijuana retailers must provide all consumers, for as long as the products are for sale, a statement that discloses all pesticides applied to the marijuana plants and growing medium during production of the useable marijuana or the base marijuana used to create the concentrate or the extract added to infused products. This information must be available to the consumer in the store prior to purchase, and may be provided by means of a web address, QR code, or hard copy inside the store. The marijuana producer/ processor may include this required information on the marijuana package, but it remains the responsibility of the marijuana retailer to ensure the information is available to the consumer prior to the marijuana product sale. Additionally, upon request of the retail customer, a marijuana retailer must disclose the name of the certified lab that conducted and the results of the required quality assurance tests for any marijuana or marijuana products the customer is purchasing or considering purchasing. There is no provision in rule for referring the consumer to “look it up themselves” at a remote location or website, and the information must be provided in the store upon request. WSLCB enforcement officers will begin working with marijuana retailers to educate staff, check for violations, and take appropriate action to gain compliance. Please contact your WSLCB enforcement officer if you have any questions about implementation and enforcement of this important public safety rule. Observations
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Clarification on infused product containing extracts Liquor and Cannabis Board enforcement officers have been hearing questions lately from industry members about when an infused product is considered a concentrate. Specifically, whether the product must follow the laws and rules surrounding the servings and transaction limits. If a marijuana product has an extract (anything other than flower) and has a THC concentration of greater than 10 percent it is considered a concentrate [RCW 69.50.010(v)]. As a concentrate, the products are subject to the servings and transaction limits of a concentrate as described in WAC 314-55-095(1)(b) and WAC 314-55-095(2)(c). The concentrated end products, such as “infused joints,” are required to be tested after production and prior to sale to retail licensees. This product is homogenized and tested for potency at certified labs. The individual parts of the plant that each make up the product are not separated and tested individually. Instead, the entire product is considered a concentrate. You cannot have a product that separates out each of its parts and classifies each differently. By adding an extract like oil, kief, wax, or any other material extracted from the marijuana plant to flower, and having that product test with a potency greater than 10 percent THC, the entire end product is classified as a concentrate. In summary, products like “infused joints” and other products typically called “infused” by industry members, may not actually be classified as infused products under statute [RCW 69.50.101(ee)]. If the product exceeds 10 percent THC, and consists wholly or in part of anything extracted from the plant, that product would be considered a concentrate and would therefore fol-
low the servings and transaction limits of concentrates. In this case, infused joints that exceed 10 percent THC, would be concentrates and could not have a single unit larger than one gram. Liquor and Cannabis Board recognizes Puyallup Police Department with Partnership in Public Safety Award The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has recognized the Puyallup Police Department with the LCB Partnership in Public Safety Award for their effort in capturing Place of Last Drink (POLD) data during fiscal year 2018. POLD data is recorded during impaired driving arrests and provides valuable insight into where alcohol over service may have occurred. “We depend on our fellow law enforcement partners to enter this data,” said LCB Enforcement Chief Justin Nordhorn, “and their participation plays a crucial role in preventing over-service and impaired driving. We’d like to commend Puyallup PD for their dedication to safe communities in Washington state.” Puyallup PD had the highest (weighted) rate of data collection per arrest in all of Washington. “While it is nice to be recognized as an agency by the Washington tate Liquor and Cannabis Board,” said Puyallup Police Chief Scott Engle, “the credit really goes to our officers who work tirelessly to arrest impaired drivers. They are the ones who are truly making our community safer day in and day out.” The collected data assists the LCB in deploying resources and services, such as additional oversight and education for licensees and staff on alcohol over service prevention. Reducing the over service of alcohol not only helps prevent impaired driving and related traffic collisions, but other alcohol–related community harms such as fights, domestic violence, and sexual
assaults. National studies have shown 50 percent of impaired drivers originate from liquor-licensed businesses. Liquor and Cannabis Board issues first marijuana research license Just before the New Year, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) issued the state’s first license to produce, process and possess marijuana for research purposes. The license was issued to Verda Bio Research in Seattle, which is conducting research on cannabinoid-based therapeutics. “This is an important milestone for Washington’s marijuana industry,” said Director Rick Garza. “We’re hopeful that the research will assist policy makers as we grapple with this emerging industry.” Research licensees are permitted to produce, process and possess marijuana for limited research purposes: to test chemical potency and composition levels; conduct clinical investigations of marijuana-derived drug products; conduct research on the efficacy and safety of administering marijuana as part of medical treatment; and to conduct genomic or agricultural research. Applicants are investigated and must meet the same criteria as other marijuana businesses including security, distance from restricted areas, traceability, etc. In addition to the above requirements applications are also vetted through an independent third party scieantific reviewer. The role of the reviewer is to assess the project’s quality, study design, value, and/or impact. They also review whether applicants have the appropriate personnel, expertise, facilities/ infrastructure, funding, and human/animal/other federal approvals in place to successfully conduct the project. Research projects must pass both the scientific review and licensing requirements before the application is approved.
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SEVEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF CBD FOR SENIORS By Aaron Cadena In the last few years, CBD has sparked a massive shift in the health and wellness communities as people everywhere are finding natural relief for their health conditions. Based on the findings from multiple research studies, CBD can provide natural relief for more than 50 conditions including arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, numerous stress-related disorders, and more. While its properties can certainly benefit individuals of every age, in this article, I would like to discuss the population most affected by severe health conditions. Let’s explore the amazing benefits of CBD for seniors and discuss the massive impact CBD can have on this group of individuals.
First on our list, is CBD’s ability to alleviate a condition that nearly every senior deals with—pain and inflammation. With nearly half of the senior population in the United States suffering from arthritis and 75-85 percent of seniors suffering from chronic pain – this is unfortunately a common problem for most seniors in America. It doesn’t have to be though. Studies have shown that CBD can reduce inflammation and alleviate pain from conditions such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis (MS). By activating various receptors in the endocannabinoid system, experts have found that patients treated with CBD experience a “clinically significant reduction” in pain related symptoms with little to no adverse side effects. As a natural alternative to traditional pain medications, CBD creates a compelling case for health care professionals and senior caregivers. 2. CBD promotes bone health As our bodies naturally age, we endure a condition known as osteoporosis. During osteoporosis, our bones experience a loss of vital minerals and become fragile and brittle, making them more prone to breaking. Because of this, seniors can experience severe pain and fractures if they have a fall. With falls as the number one cause of death for men over the age of 60, and 33 percent of women and 25 percent of men older than 50 suffering from osteoporotic fractures, bone health is a serious issue for the older generation. In addition to reducing inflammation and promoting cell repair, research has shown that the cannabinoids
A Major Health Problem for Seniors… and America Today in America, there are more than 46 million individuals who are 65 years of age or older. While some happily transition into this stage, others refuse to acknowledge it. At the end of the day, it makes no difference—we all get older. Based on that same truth, as our bodies naturally age, we will all face the threat of serious health conditions, and most will be afflicted by them. Findings from leading institutions confirm the unfortunate truth: According to the Harvard Neurodiscovery Center: • 5 million senior citizens suffer from Alzheimer’s • 1 million senior citizens suffer from Parkinson’s • 300,000 senior citizens suffer from MS • According to the CDC, 49.6 percent of senior citizens suffer from arthritis • Mental Health America found that 27 percent of senior citizens suffer from severe anxiety disorders that are significantly impacting their ability to function And these are just a few of the conditions that the older members of our population endure… With America’s senior population projected to outnumber the minor population (under 18) by 2035, we need to think of a solution, and quick. Could CBD be the solution we need to keep our senior population healthier, longer?
How CBD Can Benefits Seniors CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of more than 60 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Like other cannabinoids, CBD can interact with receptors in our body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), which researchhas shown is the catalyst behind the many effects of the cannabis plant. It is also the reason psychoactive cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can induce euphoric or mind-altering effects on the user. Now, unlike THC—CBD is non-psychoactive. This means it will not make the user high, while continuing to deliver the many health properties of the cannabis plant. Because these benefits are uniquely aligned with the conditions generally afflicted by seniors, CBD is positioned as the perfect solution to improving the health and lives of our senior citizens! 1. CBD can help manage pain
like CBD can actually help strengthen the bones and even promote the healing process if a fracture does occur. While additional clinical trials will be needed to determine the viability of this application for the masses, the results thus far are very promising. 3. CBD can improve quality of sleep While sleeping disorders like insomnia are a condition suffered by individuals of every age, they are very common for seniors. Experts suggest that this is caused by the shift in sleeping patterns as one gets older, along with the chemical imbalance caused by medical conditions and prescription medication. Because sleep is the period that our body flushes out toxins and restores itself, conditions that prevent sleep are extremely harmful for seniors. To alleviate their sleeping disorders, most seniors will turn to sleeping medications. While these may temporarily solve one problem, they create an even bigger problem in the long run. By combatting the conditions that are causing sleeping disorders, such as stress, anxiety, restlessness, and general unbalance in the body, CBD can calm the user and naturally promote a healthier sleep problem for seniors. More importantly, it can prevent the need to take harmful sleeping medications. 4. CBD can combat addiction When people are afflicted by a health condition, society’s first solution is to prescribe medication. While this may provide temporary relief for that condition, it often requires gradually increasing dosages that leads to further damage to the body, and creates dependency on medication. By the time we figure out how damaging this is for our
body, it’s too late. Our body has already adapted to literally needing that medication. With seniors suffering from a wide range of health conditions, you can bet they’ve been prescribed all kinds of medications. As they continue to rely on medication to alleviate their conditions, they ultimately develop a dependency. Studies have shown that CBD cannot only alleviate conditions that often involve harmful medication, it can help combat the dependency that was developed from that medication. Findings from a 2018 study revealed that CBD can actually help combat addiction by preventing relapses. In the study, researchers found that after administering CBD once a day for seven days, patients no longer displayed “addictive behaviors” and it deterred the patient from relapsing for five months. As seniors decide to switch from harmful medications to natural cannabis relief, CBD can help combat and alleviate the withdrawal and relapsing behaviors that will arise during this process. 5. CBD can improve heart health According to the American College of Cardiology, heart disease is the most common condition amongst older adults and the #1 cause of death for this age group. With more than half of all American adults suffering from high blood pressure, the leading cause of heart conditions, this fact comes as no surprise. Based on the research from recent studies, CBD may be an effective and natural treatment for high blood pressure. A 2017 study treated 10 men with one 600 mg dose of CBD and found that it reduced the resting blood pressure of the subjects. In this same study, researchers also administered stress tests to determine the effects CBD had on the subject’s stress response and found that the subject exhibited a lower blood pressure increase than normal. In addition to reducing high blood pressure, studies found that the antioxidant properties of CBD may help reduce cardiac inflammation and can deter cell death caused from oxidative stress. The researchers in charge of the study believed that the results “strongly suggest that it [CBD] may have great therapeutic potential in the treatment of diabetic complications, and perhaps other cardiovascular disorders, by attenuating oxidative/nitrosative stress, inflammation, cell death and fibrosis.” By reducing blood pressure and deterring inflammation and cell death in the heart, CBD can significantly improve overall heart health and serve as a preventive measure against serious health conditions. 6. CBD can deter neurodegenerative diseases Because CBD can interact with receptors in our brain and central nervous system, experts believe CBD could be a potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases like alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. While it’s still early to make a conclusive assessment, the studies below have shown some promising results: • 2007 study showing that CBD can reduce the neuro-inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease by attenuating Abeta evoked neuro-inflammatory responses • 2015 study discussing how cannabinoids can reduce the agitation and aggression of Alzheimer’s disease • 2014 study explaining how CBD can prevent the development of the social recognition deficits associated with Alzheimer’s disease • 2012 study showing how CBD can slow the degenerative process and alleviate the pain and spasms of multiple s–clerosis • 2017 study examining the effectiveness of CBD in treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and ALS And the list goes on… As you can see from the findings reported in these studies, there is a substantial amount of evidence supporting the neuroprotective benefits of CBD. As more clinical trials are conducted, the evidence will become more and more evident. In the future, CBD could become one of the primary treatment methods for seniors suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. 7. CBD can improve mood and alleviate mood-related disorders While we all deal with mood swings, as we start to experience the major changes associated with getting older—like the decline u See SENIORS / page 7
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2018 Farm Bill legalizes CBD…right? BY SARAH LEE GOSSETT PARRISH, CANNABIS LAWYER When President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill (“Farm Bill”) in December 2018, the cultivation of industrial hemp – an agricultural commodity grown by at least three early American presidents and widely cultivated as a cash crop until the federal government made all forms of marijuana illegal almost a century ago – again became legal, and with it, hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.03 percent THC.
What is CBD? CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid valued in treating many conditions and ailments, including anxiety, chronic pain, inflammation, nausea, seizures, and the opioid crisis. We likely will see federally funded studies on CBD’s health benefits proliferate in the wake of the Farm Bill’s passage. This is a good thing. All CBD products contain THC, but those derived from the industrial hemp plant (a cannabis cousin to marijuana), generally contain less than 0.03 percent. Before passage of the Farm Bill, most states turned a blind eye to such products; thus, the proliferation of CBD shops nationwide. Now that Congress has passed the Farm Bill, signed, symbolically, with a hemp pen by Senate Majority Leader, Senator Mitch McConnell
(R-KY), all cannabinoids derived from hemp (except THC) have been removed from the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). This makes the question of whether CBD is legal one of origin and production – is it derived from federally defined hemp or from marijuana? If the former, it is now legal and has been placed under the FDA’s oversight.
How Is CBD Regulated Now? The FDA is already taking steps to regulate the CBD industry, sending cease and desist letters to companies who allegedly have made claims about the medicinal value of their CBD without FDA approval. Expect the FDA to enact specific regulations targeting cannabinoids and specifically, CBD, and expect to see litigation challenging those regulations, all in the near future. This will not be the FDA’s first foray into CBD regulation. In June 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex, a CBD-based pharmaceutical manufactured by GW Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare, severe forms of epilepsy. The FDA’s approval of Epidiolex forced the DEA to reconsider CBD’s status as a Schedule I substance, but ultimately, in September 2018, the DEA rescheduled Epidiolex only, and not CBD.
While the final language in the 2018 Farm Bill repealed Section 7606 of the Agricultural Act within the 2014 Farm Bill, which had mandated hemp be grown under the direction of a state agricultural pilot program or institution of higher education, the 2018 Farm Bill leaves states the option to regulate hemp, including hemp-derived CBD, thus encouraging a potential patchwork of states’ legislation. Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish (www.sarahleegossettparrish.com) is a cannabis industry attorney and is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and in Texas. She is a member of the National Cannabis Bar Association, National Cannabis Industry Association, and NORML. She is admitted to practice in all state and federal District Courts in Oklahoma; the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Parrish received her B.A. in Letters from the University of Oklahoma, Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude. She also served as Chairman of the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women for the State of Oklahoma and was instrumental in starting the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Her legal thriller, Guilt of Innocence, placed second in the New York Law Journal's national fiction writing contest.
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t CBD From page 1 itating pain, sleepless nights, mental exhaustion and more. “I know what true pain is. I’ve dealt with it a lot. That’s why I turned to medical marijuana in the first place,” he explained. “I was in my third year of criminal law at Central Washington University and doing an internship at Remann Hall (the Pierce County juvenile detention center). I got into a car accident and it completely switched my life around. I didn’t want to take all the pain meds that were out there so I had to learn to find an alternative medicine to heal my body without all the side effects of the pharmaceuticals. That’s when I started growing medical marijuana. I didn’t fully know about CBD at that time, but with smoking marijuana, I was getting little amounts of CBD in it and it was bringing me relief. I didn’t know that at the time, but it was helping.” When he tried extracted CBD for the first time,
t SENIORS From page 4 of health, disabilities, or the loss of a loved one—these mood swings can often become greatly intensified. Prolonged, they can lead to major health problems, with a high chance of the individual developing a mental illness if they feel that they are disconnected, neglected, isolated, or lonely. Based on the findings from numerous studies, CBD may help alleviate this condition. By interacting with the receptors involved in regulating our mood (such as the serotonin and adenosine receptors), CBD can alleviate stress, calm the mind, and improve cognitive functions. These three things combined, greatly contribute to how your mind perceives
Long said that “it was like beyond a miracle on my body. The pain, stresses and anxieties that come with life, sleeping…it helped me in multiple ways. Once I discovered what CBD is and what it does for the body, I wanted to provide a shop so people could come and get a good product that brings them relief.” A very easy person to chat with, Long will talk with every customer about CBD, asking questions about their needs and helping to recommend what product may be right for them. “I try the products all on myself before I put them out here, and everything I sell you can sample before purchase.” True Healings offers a reliable source for quality CBD that cannot be found from just ordering some from the Internet, as this comes with risks. “They’re taking a shot in the dark with what product they’re getting,” Long said. “A lot of times they’re not getting a good product and it leaves a bad taste in their mouths. Products are mislabeled and making misleading claims because they know that people don’t have an education on this. They know that when people
see CBD, they’re just going to buy it at face value. Companies have been taking advantage of that.” This will likely ultimately lead to the FDA and Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board stepping in to regulate and test products for things like lead and pesticides. As Long said, “It makes a big difference where you get your CBD.” To discover the wonders of CBD for yourself, Long is holding an open house at True Healings on Sunday, April 28 starting at 2 p.m. Come and try samples, talk with Long and meet his boxer Archie, who’s always on hand to greet customers. “I want to help people with their pains, bring them a good product and educate them on it and guide them where to go for their own research “ Long said. There’s a lot that I’m still learning as well.” For more information, call (253) 999-7042. Also, find True Healings at www.facebook.com/ truehealingscbd1 and on Instagram at www. instagram.com/truehealings. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and Sundays by appointment.
its current situation, and can have a significant impact on your mood. While studies have shown that CBD can effectively alleviate mood-related disorders, the thing that seniors need more than anything is to know that they aren’t forgotten… It’s probably not a comfortable situation to talk about, but we can often get so involved with our lives that we forget these special people. Over time, this can take a serious toll on their mental, physical, and psychological health. While we try to make the most of it, nobody enjoys getting old, especially if they have to do it alone. Whether it be your grandparent or parent – if there’s an older person in your life who you know could use some company, make the effort to spend some time with them. These are going to be some of the most precious moments you can share with them, and it will make a big
difference in their health and lives. Now, with that being said, that ends the last benefit of CBD for seniors on our list. I hope that this article brought value to your life and helped you understand the many benefits of CBD for seniors. More so, I hope that it inspired you to help a senior in your life find relief for their condition, or (if you’re the senior) encouraged you to find relief for your condition with CBD. Thanks so much for reading our article and don’t forget to always remember the seniors in your life. Aaron Cadena is a CBD enthusiast, passionate writer, and editor in chief at CBDOrigin.com – the CBD community’s leading digital publication and online knowledge base. Reprinted with permission: https://cbdorigin.com/ benefits-of-cbd-for-seniors/
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RAINIERS ROAD TRIP THROUGH EL PASO AND ALBUQUERQUE BY STEVE MULLEN news@tacomaweekly.com
Coming off of a mildly successful home stand against the El Paso Chihuahuas and the Albuquerque Isotopes at 4 and 3, they ventured out on the road against the same two squads hoping to at least duplicate or improve upon it. Something happened along the way and the hometown nine went in an opposite direction. Winning one in each city to go along with five losses dropped Tacoma to seven and 12 in the Pacific Division, trailing first-place Fresno by a game and a half in the division in which no team has wanted to take control of. The Rainiers return home to face the Sacramento River Cats for a five-game set starting April 23 at Cheney Stadium. In looking at both the positives and the pitfalls of the 2019 Rainiers, two things stand out and are as clear as night and day. Both the starting and relief pitching have faltered late in games when big outs were needed. On the flip side, the Rainier offense has come up big and has kept Tacoma in games with chances to win late. With a little luck, they could be at or above the .500 mark but with the season approaching the end of April, the Rainiers have put themselves in a spot to contend and if they can right the ship fairly soon, things could change atop the Pacific Division. The turning point, (if you can call it that), came in the top of the ninth inning in Albuquerque. With Tacoma trailing 6 to 3, the Rainiers rallied for five runs to pull out a much-needed win and come home with a little momentum to
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Tim Lopes rips a single through the middle over second base into centerfield. go with them. While the offense has been the one consistent facet of the team to this point, three guys stand out at the forefront. JP Crawford leads the pack at .309, followed by center fielder Braden Bishop at .288 and second baseman Shed Long at.278. Crawford, obtained from the Philadelphia Phillies in the Jean Segura trade,
uses his quickness and agility both in the field and on the base paths to create havoc for Tacoma opponents. Plying his trade at the University of Washington, Bishop also has good speed which he uses to his advantage both defensively and offensively. Obtained from the New York Yankees in the off season, Long has a great line drive stroke and plays the
game with much grit and determination. With the shaky start of the Rainier staff and the emergence good young arms down on the farm at double A Arkansas, the Rainiers could be poised for a run at the Pacific Division title. Good weather, good summer fun, and good baseball. Three things that have gone together for 60 years here in the city of destiny.
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JAZZ LIVE AT MARINE VIEW
Featuring Birch Pereira & The Gin Joints with special guests Sundae + Mr. Goess
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his month on May 5, 5 p.m., Jazz LIVE at Marine View presents a special edition with two featured acts for the first time in the series. Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints is a popular Northwest band that performs extensively on the West Coast of the U.S. and Canada with recurring gigs in New York City, New Orleans and Los Angeles. In 2016, their first album, “Dream Man,” won Earshot Jazz Society’s “Northwest Jazz Recording of the Year” and in 2017 and 2018 and Birch was nominated as “Vocalist of the Year.” Their second album, “Western Soul,” which features western-tinged jazz and soul originals, was released in March 2018 and received enthusiastic reviews in many genres and steady airplay on a diverse array of stations in the Northwest and beyond. Featuring front-man Birch Pereira’s “old soul” tenor voice and his skilled bass playing, the Gin Joints offer captivating arrangements of well-crafted originals and well-chosen covers. The band features skilled and versatile musicians who share the same love of the American song traditions and the desire to offer fresh interpretations. Appearing with Pereira will be Adrian Van Batenburg on drums, Jason Goessl on guitar and Rex Gregory on saxophone with Kate Voss sitting in on vocals. Tune in, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to be transported.
The husband and wife duo of Sundae + Mr. Goessl (www.sundaeandmrgoessl. com) puts on a vintage, inspired show that blends blues, swing, country and Latin sounds. Performing hits from the roaring ’20s to modern classics and originals, they utilize technique, technology and unique instrumentation to give this little band its big band sound. Goessl’s mesmerizing fingerstyle guitar dazzles and inspires while Sundae’s sultry vocal interpretations drip with charm and nostalgia. Kate Voss and Jason Goessl are the region’s own “Les PaulMary Ford” combo. The celebrated newlywed couple has been providing entertainment to music-lovers since 2014 and has left quite an impression – from the casual listener to critics alike. With five albums, with national tours, two sponsorships and more than 700 shows, this industrious duo is sure to put a smile on your face. See Birch Pereira & The Gin Joints on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ WvxhaqHfoRI, and Sundae + Mr. Goessl at https://youtu.be/P53zUtYsuBQ. Don’t miss an outstanding evening of music in the beautiful confines of Marine View. Admission, as always, is free to all ages. Marine View Presbyterian Church is located at 8469 East Side Dr. N.E., Tacoma. Learn more at www. marineviewpc.org/jazz-live.
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EXHIBIT EXAMINES THE NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE REVIEW BY JOHN LARSON
TACOMA ART MUSEUM
Pictured here is "The Swamp" by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, oil on canvas
A new exhibit at Tacoma Art Museum delves into the Native American experience, offering biting commentary on a variety of social issues along the way. Jane Quick-to-See Smith draws upon her Salish-Kootenai tribal background for “In the Footsteps of my Ancestors.” “Celebrate 40,000 Years of American Art” challenges the notion that art on this continent only began upon the arrival of European settlers, when in reality the original inhabitants have been making artwork for much longer. It depicts a black outline of a dancing rabbit. Several men in Revolutionary War soldier outfits march next to it. “Sissy and the Plutocrats” is an oil on canvas painting inspired by the story from Greek mythology of Sisyphus, who was forced to push a boulder up a hill. When he neared the top, it would roll back down the hill and he would have to start over. Here, a Native woman pushes a child in a shopping cart up a hill piled high with gourmet food, none of it available for her. The moon contains a rabbit while in the corner, a butler holds up a tray of food. “Tongass Trade Canoe” examines oil drilling in Alaska. Newspaper articles on environmental topics have been glued
on. A herd of caribou appears at the top of the painting. Above is a shelf of baskets made of plastics, a byproduct of petroleum. “Trade Canoe: Don Quixote in Sumeria” is an oil on acrylic painting on canvas that examines war. The canoe, filled with skulls, floats on blood red water. “Spam” has acrylic paint and mixed media on canvas. It examines how Native people were gradually shifted away from eating traditional food, such as buffalo meat, to mass produced and less healthy replacements, such as the canned meat product. “The Vanishing American” shows that Indians, against heavy odds, have survived and progressed. The vanishing white faces indicates the changing demographics of the nation, with the percentage of minorities increasing. “Mixed Blood” is tribute to Gerald Slater, founder of Salish-Kootenai College. It depicts four hearts representing the four directions. “Georgia On My Mind” is the title of a famous song, but a painting of the same name is the artist’s tribute to Georgia O’Keefe. A few pastel paintings show the artist’s skill with this medium. The exhibit is on display through June 30.
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Answering your questions on mental health, relationships and life issues
THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:
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Dear Barb, I have been exercising on the regular, doing cardio and strength training, but my body hasn’t really changed. What gives? I eat healthy after my workouts but I only maintain. I resist cheating all the time but the scale never changes. I love food and think about it all day long. Could I be a secret foodie? Insanely Frustrated
The Kareem Kandi Band will perform at the Swiss at 5 p.m. on April 28. There will be no cover charge for this jazz performance. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE KAREEM KANDI BAND
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Friday, April 26
AIRPORT TAVERN: Green Room, Big Blue Van (Reggae) 8 p.m. GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Nite Crew (Top 40) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Off The Dome, Barz, Littoral, 4stro F4me (Rap) 8 p.m., $20 LOUIE G’S: Murder Weapons, Pamela Moore, guest PLAID PIG: Massacre at the Opera, The Accused AD, Drunk As Usual, BFT, 9 p.m. REAL ART TACOMA: Gestures & Sounds, Tiger Rider, The Common Names, 8 p.m., $10, AA SWISS: The Post Punks (New wave covers) 9 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: The Remedy, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
AIRPORT TAVERN: Flight NWTT420 (Tool tribute) 8 p.m. ALMA MATER: Trevor Gordon Hall, Carl Tosten, 8 p.m., $15-$18 GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Nite Crew (Top 40) 8 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Kuinka, Cumulus, 8 p.m., $10-15 LOUIE G’S: Fallen Angel (Poison tribute), Lewd & Crued (Motley Crue tribute), Baby & the Nobodies, 8 p.m., $10-12 PLAID PIG: Year of the Cobra, Kyberox, Greenriver Thrillers, Sower the Pig, 8 p.m.
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REAL ART TACOMA: Cashing In Karma, Gypsy Temple, The Departures, 7:30 p.m., $10, AA SPAR: The Whirlies, 8 p.m. SWISS: Radio 80 (80s covers) 9 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Mojo Madness, 8 p.m. VALLEY: F#@!%@& and Bound, Haunted Horses, Florida Man, 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 28
SPAR: Mike Japp Band (Blues) 7 p.m., NC SWISS: Kareem Kandi Band ( Jazz) 5 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Final Notice w/Bob Evans, 7 p.m., (Country/rock) NC
Monday, April 29
JAZZB0NES: Rockaraoke, 9 p.m., NC SWISS: Chuck Gay (Open mic) 7 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Lolo & Friends ( Jam) 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
UNCLE SAM’S: SOB ( Jam) 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox (Rock jam) 7 p.m..
Thursday, May 2
ROCK THE DOCK: Dustin (Open mic) 8 p.m. UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (Guitarist) 7 p.m.
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Dear Frustrated, Unfortunately, just because you exercise doesn’t automatically mean weight will fall off and reveal toned arms, toned legs and a flat belly. To lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit. It is mathematical and mental control and the fact is calories DO matter. When you walk for an hour or run for 30 minutes, which burns about 300 calories, then you suck down a 300-calorie post workout protein smoothie or any food equaling 300 calories, you have not created a calorie deficit – you just come up even as if you never exercised, just maintained the same, no wonder you are frustrated! The number one reason that people working out are not losing weight is because they’re eating too many calories a day when their appetite is boosted from exercise. If you burn 300 calories working out, only eat back 150 calories. Food is easy to attain and takes only the effort of opening the refrigerator or driving through a fast food restaurant. Choices of food and portions of food are really the game changer. That control will make you successful. If it were easy, wouldn’t everybody be skinny? Here is a test for whether you are a foodie or a sugar addict. When you finish eating a healthy meal by chewing it at a slow pace and enjoying every morsel and you are satisfied, would you say “yes” to a cookie for dessert? Would you say “yes” to a half-cup of broccoli? If you said “no” to the broccoli, you are not seeking food but seeking sugar. It is the SUGAR that you crave and is the hardest addiction to limit. It’s in bread and healthy foods too, but it is literally sabotaging your progress subliminally. Your brain needs fats and sugars but many times cutting back on fats too much will create a sugar craving instead. Balance is the key. No more than 24 grams of sugar per day and the recommended daily fat amounts for women (1,500-calories) are 33 to 58 grams per day, (2,500-calories) for a man’s diet is 56 to 97 grams of fat per day. Start Googling foods that are 150 calories or less that you like and buy those foods. Watching grams of fat on all boxes, cans, meats, cheeses and desserts, will guarantee you see the scale go down, it is all mathematical and mental control. And finally, I would suggest a fun hobby or an engaging project to keep your mind off food as a focus. Mentally planning healthy snacks as a lifestyle before you are starving can be a game changer too. Barb Rock is a mental health counselor and author in Tacoma, and the published author of “Run Your Own Race: Happiness after 50.” Send any questions related to mental health, relationships or life issues to her at BarbRockrocks@yahoo.com.
ADULTS, CHILDREN INVITED TO AUDITION FOR THE CHRISTMAS REVELS Love to sing? Adult and children’s auditions for The Christmas Revels are coming up May 3 and 4. If you or your child (age 6 to 12) are interested in an audition appointment, check out the Revels webpage for audition information, the rehearsal schedule, audition process, and expectations of cast members: www. PugetSoundRevels.org. For both the children’s and adult choruses, a range of ages, heights, personalities, theater experience (or not) are all welcome. Diversity is encouraged. You could be a member of the joyous “village” that will immerse audiences in the vibrant colors, thrilling harmonies, dances, and stories of the peoples of the Balkan Peninsula.
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Nature Preschool. If you can't make it to one of the plant sales, stop by the Native Plant Nursery at the Tacoma Nature Center May through September and find an assortment of native plants, shrubs and trees for your yard. A list of available plants will be posted here by 1 p.m. the day before each sale.
Thurs., May 2, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., May 3, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., May 4, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., May 10, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., May 11, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., May 12, 3 p.m.; Fri., May 17, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., May 18, 3 p.m.; Sat., May 18, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., May 19, 3 p.m. Theater on the Square, 915 Broadway, Tacoma
Imagine making a purchase that brings 20 years of friendship to a comical boiling point and fist fight. Art, by Yasmina Reza, was a sensational hit in London and New York when it premiered, running more than 600 performances on Broadway and winning the Tony for Best Play. A breathtakingly funny, brilliantly satiric look at status, power, and the dynamics of friendship, including the difficulty of being truly honest, even between people who love each other. All is well in the lifelong friendship until one of the trio buys an expensive painting setting everything out of balance! This is a local, professional theater production. Price: Preview night May 2: $12; Regular performances: $19, $29, $42. Info: www.TacomaArtsLive.org
MOCK INTERVIEWS Mon., April 29, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Rd. S.W., Lakewood Learn tips and tricks to getting your first job and prepare for life after high school with employment help from the Pierce County Library System. Learn the basics about creating resumes, applying for jobs, and doing interviews in this free series for teenagers and young adults. Interviews can be intimidating, even for experienced job seekers. ResCare staff will help job seekers practice interview skills to feel more confident when meeting with potential employers. Ages 16-24. Price: Free. Info: http://lahs.pcls.us A YEAR OF READING AUTHOR EVENT Wed., May 1, 7-8:30 p.m. University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Pl. W., University Place Explore the coast with authorillustrator Chandler O’Leary in the latest free author event from the Pierce County Library System’s A Year of Reading. O’Leary will share the stories and process behind her new book, “The Best Coast: A Road Trip Atlas: Illustrated Adventures along the West Coast’s Historic Highways.” Based on a decade of sketching up and down the West Coast, she will share a behindthe-scenes look at creating an entirely illustrated travel guide. She is the author and artist of the illustrated travel blog Drawn the Road Again, and the co-author of “Dead Feminists,” a winner of a 2018 Pacific Northwest Book Award. “The Best Coast” is her second book. Price: Free. Info: www.piercecountylibrary.org OFF THE SHELF Thurs., May 2, 7:30 pm Tacoma Little Theater, 210 N. I St., Tacoma Tacoma Little Theatre’s Off the Shelf program presents Emily Mann’s “Mrs. Packard,” directed by Pug Bujeaud and featuring some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest actors. Synopsis: In 1861 Illinois, without proof of insanity Elizabeth Packard is committed by her husband to an asylum. Based on historical events, Emily Mann’s play tells of one woman’s
struggle to right a system gone wrong in this winner of the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award. Price: $10 non-TLT members; free for members. Info: (253) 272-2281; www.tacomalittletheatre.com SOUTH SOUND SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT Fri., May 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St., Tacoma Several years ago, Paul Long, a local commercial/business banker, created the South Sound Small Business Summit to give the opportunity for small business owners to hear from other local South Sound leaders about the challenges and successes of owning a small business. Last year, 140 local leaders attended the summit and learned from four amazing speakers. Each year the topics are chosen by the previous year’s attendees. The speaker series is a great opportunity for small business owners to learn through an educational event that inspires and connects the business community while networking with other like-minded business leaders. Price: $35. Info: www. southsoundbusinesssummit.com ‘INSPECTING CAROL’ Thurs., May 2, 8 p.m.; Fri., May 3, 10, 8 p.m.; Sat., May 4, 11, 8 p.m.; Sun., May 5, 12, 2 p.m. 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 BUFFALO SOLDIERS MC 5TH ANNUAL BOXING EVENT Sat., April 27, 7 p.m. Al Davies Tacoma Boxing Club, 1620 S. 17th St., Tacoma Tacoma’s Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club welcomes the community to attend the club’s 5th annual boxing event. All proceeds go to the Al Davies Tacoma Boxing Club to help children stay off the street. The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, a nationwide organization, is dedicated to the broader community and gives back through events like these. Price: $10. Info: www.buffalosoldiersmc.org SECOND CITY CHAMBER SERIES Sun., April 28, 4-6 p.m. First Lutheran Church, 524 S. I St., Tacoma Winter Concert III: “Paris & Vienna” with the Delft Piano Trio & Friends. Lauren Basney, violin; Elizabeth Oakes, viola; Sally Singer Tuttle, cello; David Kim, piano. The Walla Walla based Delft Trio is joined by violist Elizabeth Oakes performing two of the most popular piano quartets in the literature by Brahms and Fauré.
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‘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. Info: TacomaArtMuseum.org, (253) 272-4258 SEE MORE COMING EVENTS AT TACOMAWEEKLY.COM
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LEGAL NEWS Tacoma Four Caldier bills pass Senate Three heading to governor for signature
The Washington State Senate has approved four bills authored by Rep. Michelle Caldier, (R-Port Orchard). Two of the measures are at the governor’s desk for his signature, and one, HB 1198, was signed into law on Friday, April 19. The fourth measure, amended in the Senate, is being returned to the House for concurrence. House Bill 1198 would require a health provider who was sanctioned for sexual misconduct to notify patients of the sanction details. The measure previously passed the House unanimously on March 4. It also passed the Senate April 11 with a unanimous vote and has been sent to the governor. “For the safety of the patient, I think it is very important they be informed if their health care provider has gotten into trouble for sexual misconduct. Patients need to know these things so they can make informed decisions about whether to receive care from that provider,” said Caldier. House Bill 1607 would require a written notice be given to the state attorney general at least 60 days before the effective date of a hospital or provider organization acquisition or merger. The bill passed the House on March 8 with a vote of 63-35. The vote in the Senate April 15 was 29-19. It also goes to the governor for his consideration. “This measure grew out of concerns over mergers and acquisitions in 2016 involving CHI Franciscan, The Doctors Clinic (TDC) and WestSound Orthopaedics in Kitsap County. For some specialties, patients could not get care anywhere in the area without being affiliated with this health care group. Once CHI Franciscan secured a monopoly, they
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Rep. Michelle Caldier sexual assault evaluation was performed, nine hours had passed,” explained Caldier. “There was really no excuse to make her wait so long before she was told by the hospital they could not help her. My bill would require the hospital make that notification within two hours.” The original bill would have provided civil penalties of $2,000 for hospitals that do not comply. The amended bill removes the penalties, but would require individuals to be notified by the hospital that they can file a complaint with the Department of Health if the hospital exceeds the two-hour rape kit notification rule. It also would require hospitals that do not provide rape kits to develop a plan by July 1, 2020 that would assist victims in finding a facility with an appropriate provider available. “I'm disappointed with the amendment. We want to make sure sexual assault victims get the right assistance they need as soon as possible after enduring such a horrific crime,” added Caldier. “Overall, I'm very pleased with the positive changes that will be happening once the governor signs these bills and they take effect. I appreciate the outpouring of support and involvement of our constituents in making these measures become law,” concluded Caldier.
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NOTICE OF LIMITED ACCESS CONTROL HEARING Puget Sound Gateway Program - SR 167 Completion Project You are hereby notified that the Washington State Department of Transportation has proposed a modification to the current access control portion of SR 99, SR 5, and SR 509 and the establishment of an access control for the new portion of SR 167 more particularly: “SR 99, 70 TH AVE. E. INTERSECTION” Access Hearing Plan, MP 0.67 TO MP 1.6, Station 127+00 to 176+00, as shown on sheets 1 through 5 dated April 11, 2019. “SR 5, 54 TH AVENUE INTERCHANGE TO PORTER WAY VICINITY”
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Access Hearing Plan, MP 137.44 TO MP 139.09, Station 3630+80.61 to 3718+00, as shown on sheets 1 through 15 dated April 11, 2019. “SR 509 SPUR, ALEXANDER AVE. VICINITY TO JCT. SR 99” Access Hearing Plan, MP 0.00 TO MP 1.37, Station 127+31.89 to 199+50, as shown on sheets 1 through 20 dated April 11, 2019. “SR 167, SR 5 VICINITY TO SR 161 VICINITY” Access Hearing Plan, MP 1.96 TO MP 4.97, Station 231+00 to 389+89.11, as shown on sheets 1 through 31 dated April 11, 2019. Under the proposed plans, the project will complete SR 167 by building four miles of new, four- lane limited access highway from its current terminus in Puyallup at North Meridian Avenue (SR 161) to Interstate 5 (I-5) near the existing 70th Avenue East crossing. The project will also include a new, approximately two-mile highway section from SR 509 near the Port of Tacoma to the new I-5 \ SR 167 interchange near existing 70th Avenue East. This approximately two-mile section of new limited access highway is identified as the SR 509 Spur. The new limited access highway segments will have interchanges at SR 161 (Meridian), Valley Ave, I-5, 54th Avenue East, and SR 509. A separated shared-use path will be provided between SR 99 and 8th Street East. The Interurban Trail will be realigned to connect with 20th Street east of 70th Avenue East. The project also includes wetland mitigation, relocation of Hylebos Creek, and riparian restoration of Hylebos and Wapato Creeks as well as Surprise Lake Tributary. Phase 1 of the SR 167 Completion Project is proposed as a fully tolled facility based on Legislative intent. The purpose of the SR 167 Completion project is to: • Improve regional mobility of the transportation system • Serve multimodal local and port freight movement and passenger movement between the Puyallup termini of the SR 167, SR 410, SR 512 and the I-5 corridor, the SR 509 freeway, and the Port of Tacoma • Reduce congestion and improve safety on the local arterials and intersections
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WHO: Parents, school staff, students, and community members from the following school districts: Franklin Pierce, Peninsula, Sumner, and University Place. WHAT: Public Hearing regarding the 2019-20 Native American Education Program WHEN: May 2, 2019 5-6:30 p.m.
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State Implementation Plan (SIP) and all requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) A formal access hearing will held beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday May 13, 2019, at the Fife Community Center located at 2111 54 th Avenue E., Fife, WA 98424. Those who attend the hearing will be given an overview of the project. This will be a formal access hearing presided by an administrative law judge and oral testimony will be taken by a court reporter. We ask that only access control issues be addressed at this hearing. Individuals should anticipate the process taking approximately three to four hours. In accordance with section 47.52.133 of the (RCW), as an owner whose property is affected by changes in access to the proposed or existing highway, the proposed establishment of access control, as a county or town, as an agency, organization, or as an interested citizen, you are hereby notified that a hearing for the full, partial and modified limited access control proposals will be held on May 13, 2019, at 6:00 pm. An open house is scheduled before the hearing to give an overview of the project. The open house will occur on May 13, 2019 beginning at 4:30 pm at the Fife Community Center located at 2111 54 th Avenue E., Fife, WA 98424. It is the purpose of this notice and of the hearing to provide for the fullest exchange of information possible regarding the effect on the community of the project being considered through full discussion and examination of the planning to date. This purpose is in consonance with and pursuant to RCW 47.52, Federal Highway Act (Title 23 U.S.C., 101 et seq., 128) and amendments thereto. Arrangement have been made for representatives of WSDOT including project engineers and real estate services staff to be available at the open house prior to the hearing to informally answer questions about the project design, explain the access revisions, discuss tentative Right of Way acquisitions, the relocation assistance programs, and construction schedules. Plans, maps and other pertinent information will be on display, together with written comments received from interested agencies, officials, groups and persons. Project information may be reviewed prior to the hearing by contacting Steve Fuchs at the address listed below. Persons wishing to express an opinion concerning the proposal may do so at the public hearing. Written testimony will be accepted at the hearing or can be sent to Steve Fuchs, Puget Sound Gateway Program SR 167 Project Manager, at 5720 Capitol Boulevard SE, Tumwater, WA 98501 or by telephone at (360)357-2623. All written comments postmarked by May 28, 2019, will be considered by the project administrators and will be included in the formal hearing record. Title VI notice to the public: WSDOT hereby gives public notice that is the policy of the department to assure full compliance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 and related statutes in all programs and activities. Persons wishing information may call the Washington State Department of Transportation, Office of Equal Opportunity at 360-705-7095. Interpreters can be provided for persons with hearing impairments. Braille or taped information for people with visual impairments can also be provided. Please contact Steve Fuchs with the SR 167 Completion Project Team, by telephone at (360)357-2623 by May 3, 2019, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The hearing site is accessible to all persons with physical disabilities.
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Mother’s Day weekend at the Lodge Tacoma Elks Lodge #174 celebrates Mother’s Day weekend at the Lodge
Friday, May 10 Dinner At 5:30 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. Tori Minnihan 11th grade, Port Townsend, 2018 Semi-Finalist & 2019 Finalist
April Lawson Gig Harbor, 2017 Semi-Finalist & 2018 Co-Champion
Washington Nashville Country Stars Enjoy an evening of delicious dining and performances. The Washington Nashville Country Stars, now in its 15th year, presents winners of its unique statewide singing contest for high school students.
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Jose Lopez Ephrata, 2016 Finalist
Arthur Keast Gig Harbor, 2016, 2017 & 2018 Finalist
Kiana Kendal 12 grade, Sultan 2018 Finalist & 2019 Champion
It all starts with a dinner buffet served by Urban Elk at 5:30 p.m. There will be three choices on the menu: steak, chicken, or vegetable lasagna, with drinks not included. Then the show starts at 7 p.m., with eight Washington Nashville Country Stars contest winners taking the stage until 10 p.m. Anna Garriot 10th grade, Gig Harbor, 2019 Finalist
Natalee Grover 10th grade, Gig Harbor, 2019 Finalist
Tickets are $35 for dinner and show, and $15 for the show only. Dinner tickets are available through May 6, and tickets for the show-only may be purchased through May 10 until sold out. For more information, call the Lodge at (253) 272-1117.
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