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People who live and work in South Tacoma and the East Side were recognized for their efforts to improve their neighborhoods at Birney Elementary School on May 30. The occasion was the eighth annual Safe Streets Sector 3 and 4 Neighborhood Watch Groups Partnership Appreciations Potluck Dinner. The event began with a great spread of food, such as homemade chili and other items donated by local businesses. These included Vien Dong restaurant, Hong Kong restaurant, Lucky Supermarkets and the Fred Meyer store located a few blocks away at Pacific Avenue and South 72nd Street. Darren Pen, a longtime organiz-
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Safe Streets Executive Director Priscilla Lisicich, left, Judge Dwayne Christopher (holding mic) and Darren Pen present an award to community liaison officer Michael Sbory.
er with Safe Streets, began by thanking residents who are involved in block watch groups. “I am honored
to work side by side with you,” he remarked. Pen mentioned the work done
by a new group formed in the past year. He then asked the audience to think of things that can be done to address crime in their neighborhoods. He presented several, based on his years of experience. Call 911 if a dangerous situation is in progress. Recruit others to join watch groups. Set goals and make plans to achieve them. Motivate other people into action. Change undesirable situations. And, most importantly, partner with other people and organizations. Safe Streets Executive Director Priscilla Lisicich acknowledged the efforts of the residents. “You are such an inspiration to me,” she declared. “You are vigilant about safety in your community.” She said her organization currently has an annual budget of $1.2 milu See STREETS / page 7
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riders another option and line up with what other transit agencies are beginning to offer at their own Park & Rides, Pierce Transit’s Board of Directors approved a pilot program to offer optional, reserved parking at Tacoma Dome Station. Transit riders may now apply for permits, as well as learn more about the program, at PierceTransit.org/permit-parking. Reserved parking spots will be available starting July 1. Those purchasing a permit will need to reside in the Pierce Transit Public Benefit Area (PTBA); permit applicants will find a look-up tool on the PierceTransit.org/permit-parking site to learn if their address is within the PTBA. To maintain a permit, applicants must be regular transit See PARKING / page 7
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INCUMBENTS RETAIN SEATS ON PUYALLUP TRIBAL COUNCIL BY MATT NAGLE matt@tacomaweekly.com
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians held their general election on June 1 for tribal council, with two winners emerging from the April 6 primary, both of them incumbents: Chairman Bill Sterud with 460 votes, and Annette Bryan with 411 votes. Competitors Monica Miller received 375 votes and James Miles received 312 votes. Considering that the Puyallup tribal population is at 6,000 members and counting, this election turnout shows a low number of tribal members taking part in the voting process. However, that didn’t stop Sterud from retaining his seat for his 42nd year as chairman. Looking back on past Puyallup Tribal Council elections, and the most recent race, the tribe seems to be suffering from a lack of quality candidates turning out to run for office – and not even the large paycheck seems to be a draw. On the Puyallup Tribal Council, and other tribal councils as well, members have served for long periods of time while those filing to run against them are repeat contenders that show up year after year. This lack of high caliber candidates affects county, city and state government as well, presenting a challenge to tribes and the broader population to address complacency and find ways to get younger people involved. Known as the “father of the percap,” Sterud initiated higher payouts, at $2,000 a month, to every tribal member more than 15 years ago when he made this unexpected announcement at a tribal general membership meeting as a strategy to get re-elected. It was a memorable moment, as he took the rest of
the council by surprise and, put on the spot, they had no choice but to go along with it. Now years later with an ever-growing tribal membership, keeping up with the increasingly high cost of per-caps could pose more of a struggle. Currently, monthly percaps cost the tribe about $12 million a month, or $144 million a year. This means that the first $400,000 of casino earnings every day goes to pay the tribal members. Will the tribal economy be able to keep up with ever-rising per-cap costs? Time will tell. Just recently, a second internal memo was issued to all tribal employees advising them of cost-cutting measures. These actions having never happened before, it begs the question of whether the per-cap system will be affected in any way. Tribal leadership has not spoken publicly on details of the cost-cutting measures. Another question is why the tribe is concerned with cost-cutting measures when its new, multi-million dollar casino is about to open on Portland Avenue. Tacoma Weekly has learned that there has been a two to three month delay in opening. It’s currently projected to open this fall, but will likely be closer to December. In addition, rumors continue to circulate that the tribe plans to reopen its original riverboat casino. Tacoma Weekly has received comments and tips from sources that wish to remain anonymous, for obvious reasons, that there is a very strong chance that the tribe is going to try and reopen a shoreside facility instead of developing its port property. With dwindling gaming revenues and area competition growing from other tribal casinos, it’s a wonder that the tribe would want to create compe-
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tition against itself. However, with its large debt and even larger overheard, the tribe is seeking any kind of new income that it can. Sterud has long touted that he has a secret investor to bring Class II gaming back to the riverboat – not an investing financial institution but an independent investor looking to get into the gaming business. This investor would provide management services to run the operation, with the tribe receiving a percentage of the profits. Class II gaming is basically bingo and/or card games played exclusively against other players rather than against the house or a player acting as a bank. In a Class II facility, slot machines and similar electronic games are specifically excluded under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. It would be a feather in Sterud’s cap if he could make this happen, but the tribe would have many hoops to jump through. While the state of Washington does allow tribes to open Class II facilities without state regulations, any outside investor would have to be approved, both federally and by the state. This would be a very long process. Bryan, newly elected in 2017, survived the first-time challenge for her seat. However, she brings baggage to the council in the form of alleged
missing Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds when she was head of the tribe’s Housing Authority, leading to federal investigations. Ultimately it was put into the tribal council’s hands to deal with, but so far nothing has been done. Unnamed sources have contacted the Tacoma Weekly concerning this issue, and said that they will be forthcoming with supporting documents proving Bryan’s culpability. In addition, while Sterud and Bryan were in office, the state of Washington and the federal government began conducting an investigation into scams and cheating schemes at the Emerald Queen Casino. As is the case with many casinos, the tribe has had a history of cheaters and scams, recently at blackjack tables and a few years ago with a much larger baccarat scam that was hitting casinos up and down I-5. The state has since finished one of its largest investigations at the EQC and now it is in the hands of the feds. This issue was made public at a Washington State Gambling Commission meeting this past winter, but the state has yet to publicly comment. Tacoma Weekly reached out to Sterud and Bryan for their thoughts on the election, but they did not respond.
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RAYMOND DOUGLAS RICKMAN 11/23/1929 – 5/18/2019
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PLANET FITNESS ENJOYS SUCCESS IN TACOMA’S WEST END “Judgment Free Zone” facilities coming soon across Pierce County to provide a clean, safe, welcoming environment for anyone who walks through the door
BY MATT NAGLE matt@tacomaweekly.com As summertime approaches and thoughts turn to spending time outdoors enjoying activities and wearing less clothing to beat the heat, thoughts may also turn toward considering losing a few pounds and toning up the ol’ bod. If so, Planet Fitness is hands-down the place for you. In Tacoma, a Planet Fitness franchise just opened this past January in the West End, at 2217 N. Pearl St. Plans are in the works to open 14 locations total in Pierce County in the coming years, with six locations already in business. The city of Milton is up next, located where Albertson’s used to be, and expected to open by January/February 2020. Then South Hill, Spanaway, Lakewood at Lakewood Towne Center, and also possibly downtown Tacoma. By the time Planet Fitness opens all of its Pierce County locations, it will employ more than 168 people, bringing solid jobs to the county. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the West End location is a beautiful, fresh, and immaculately clean place with an inviting atmosphere the minute you walk in the door. Friendly staff are right there to say hi and get you checked in, and the spacious workout areas filled with more than 100 pieces of cardio equipment will never leave you feeling crowded or pressured to hurry and finish using a machine that someone else wants to use next. Best of all, as is the case with every Planet Fitness location, people of all shapes, sizes and ages are warmly welcome – that’s what Planet Fitness is all about. One look inside the West End location and you can see this for yourself. “What separates us from most
other fitness facilities is our judgment free model,” said David Sanson, regional manager for Pierce County Planet Fitness. “We cater to anybody and we do this in a welcoming, non-intimidating atmosphere.” Some people may feel like they don’t belong in a gym, or they don’t know what to do when they step foot into a gym, and these are the exact people that Planet Fitness reaches out to. “I feel for those people because I have family who have gone through that,” Sanson said. “Let’s get you in here and let’s get you comfortable to step onto a machine. We’re here to make your experience comfortable and accepting.”
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Membership options come in two choices. The “no commitment” option costs just $10 a month, with a once-a-year $39 maintenance fee. The price will never change, and you can discontinue at anytime at no cost. Benefits include access to your home Planet Fitness 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and free fitness training through small group classes of no more than five people. At the West End location, Raven is your instructor. “Whether you want to meet with her to discuss a fitness routine, or to take her classes, she will provide you with these services for free. It’s included in that plan,” Sanson explained. This is a huge deal, as personal train-
ing can cost hundreds of dollars each visit elsewhere. The other choice is the Black Card membership. This is the VIP level offering all of the perks that Planet Fitness has. The price is $21.99 a month, with a once a year $39 maintenance fee, and a $58 charge to end the membership at any time. Included is access to all Planet Fitness locations anywhere and unlimited guest privileges, so if you want to bring a friend every time, you can. Along with these Black Card amenities, enjoy free fitness training, the spa with HydroMassage beds and lounges, tanning booths in lay down and stand up options, massage chairs, and 50 percent off all drinks (restrictions apply). And to celebrate summer and encourage young people to stay active during their break from school, the Teen Summer Challenge is on now, giving teens 15-18 years old the opportunity to work out for free between May 15 and Sept. 1. Teens must sign up in-club, and teens under 18 years of age must sign up with a parent or guardian. SUCCESS STORIES ABOUND
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Planet Fitness has it all: more than 100 pieces of cardio equipment, free weights, a 30-Minute Express Circuit, clean and fresh locker rooms and showers, free fitness classes, a lounge with free WiFi, and much more.
Along with ample cardio equipment and private showers/dressing rooms, Planet Fitness offers much more including free weights and a 30-Minute Express Circuit where you are led through full-body exercises in a numerically ordered pattern. “In half an hour, you’re going to be sweating and
feeling good,” Sanson said. “This is great for people who are on the go – and there’s always time to make it in for a workout at least for half a hour, especially when we’re open 24/7.” Sanson said he has personally witnessed many success stories in his seven years with the company, and he recalled one in particular that touched him deeply when a 400-pound man reached a milestone in his life. “He would come in every day to do a small arm workout routine, and one day he asked me for help to stand up from his wheelchair. He grabbed onto a bar, I got him by the shoulder and I helped him stand up. He counted to 10 then I helped him sit back down in his chair. He told me that he hadn’t stood up in five years. Things like that are why I’ve been here for so long – those stories. That one step was enough to get him in the door every day.” In fact, Sanson says members feel that Planet Fitness is their second home. “When they come here, they’re here for a long period of time so you get to meet a lot of the regulars here.” Having relocated to Tacoma from Phoenix, he is experiencing Tacoma from a fresh point of view. “The one thing that stands out to me the most is that Tacoma is a big community-based environment here. I’ve noticed how the community gets involved in all sorts of activities and outdoor events. Planet Fitness has become part of the community in Pierce County. Anyone can come in here and you’ll meet friends, you can establish a relationship with the team here – it’s such a great environment to be part of.” To learn more about Planet Fitness, and to request a free day pass to check out the West End location, visit www.planetfitness.com/gyms/tacoma-west-end-wa. Call (253) 999-1600.
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COMCAST HONORS SOUTH SOUND STUDENTS Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program Awards $95,000 in Scholarships to Students Throughout Washington Comcast is proud to honor high school seniors Aidan Mckee, Amaya Dickerson, Joanna Atkins, Julia Maher, Logan Kitselman, and Peyton Gomez from Pierce County for being among 37 high school seniors throughout Washington to be a part of our annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship awarded to the best and brightest high school seniors for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. “Our Leaders and Achievers Scholarship winners are exceptional students
who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity, and leadership,” said Comcast Washington Senior Vice President Amy Lynch. “We are honored to recognize their achievements and excited to support them as they continue their educational journeys.” To help build the leaders of tomorrow, Comcast NBCUniversal provides $2 million in college scholarships each year to high school seniors throughout the U.S. Comcast is awarding $95,000 in scholarships to the following Washington students for the 2019-20 school year:
The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students who strive to achieve their full potential, who are catalysts for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students. To date, more than $30 million has been awarded to nearly 28,000 students nationwide through the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. The philosophy behind the program is to give young people every opportunity to prepare for the future and
to engage them in their communities. The program also demonstrates the importance of civic involvement, and the value placed on civic involvement by the business community. Recipients may also be eligible for scholarships at higher levels, such as the Gustave G. Amsterdam Leadership Award and the Comcast Founders Scholarship, awarded locally from the eligible pool of Leaders and Achievers winners. To learn more about Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program, visit: https://apply.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers/information.php
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PROCTOR FARMERS MARKET TO HOLD KIDS DAY EVENT Free and open to kids of all ages, the Proctor Farmers Market has scheduled a host of demonstrations and activities for Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual Kids Day features an all-day event provided by a diverse group of invited local public and private businesses who share their fun and educational summer program information with Kids Day children, parents, and caregivers featuring booths full of exciting “kid oriented” activities and interests. Participating special guests this year include: • Wheelock Branch | Tacoma Public Library: (www.tacomalibrary. org/locations/8) • Little Chestnuts Mixed Age Preschool: (https://littlechestnuts. com) • Open Arts Studio: (www. openartsstudio.com) • Tacoma Nature Center: (www.metroparkstacoma.org/tacomanaturecenter)
• Burns Violins Music students: (www.burnsviolins.com) The Kids Day event, located at the North 27th and North Madison Street area of the market, will include special Kids Day music entertainment by the Burns Violin School students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To help celebrate “June is National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month,” a Kids Day cooking demo, presented by Ginger & Dill, will provide free tasting samples of just-picked carrots and snap peas with dipping sauce. The Proctor Farmers’ Market is Pierce County’s only four-season farmers market. It is currently open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of North 27th and Proctor Streets. Free and open to the public, the Kids Day event is part of the market’s monthly schedule of special community events held throughout the year. For more information, please go to www.proctorfarmersmarket.com.
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riders, having taken at least 12 verified transit trips to or from the garage per month on a bus, vanpool or Sounder train. For HOVs, at least two passengers in the group must meet this threshold. Transit trips will be tracked via ORCA cards or vanpool records. Diamond Parking will manage the reserved parking program’s sales and enforcement for Pierce Transit. Permit applicants with sales and enforcement-related questions (beyond what’s on the PierceTransit.org/ permit-parkingwebsite) should contact Diamond Parking at 1 (800) 828-4197. Those parking without a permit will be able to use the reserved spots for free after 8 a.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends (except during special events when there is a charge for parking). They may also continue parking in any of the non-re-
served spots for free on a firstcome, first-served basis. Pierce Transit’s CEO is authorized to manage demand and waitlists by modifying the percentage of reserved stalls and/or adjusting rates as needed. Benefits of offering a reserved parking option include giving transit riders a reliable place to park; improving transit operations by more evenly spreading out demand on transit trips throughout the morning rush hour; encouraging ride sharing to the garage by offering a free, reserved parking spot for high-occupancy vehicles with two or more transit riders arriving together in a single vehicle; making parking resources more efficient by better managing demand; and meeting the goal of implementing a consistent regional parking strategy. After the pilot reserved parking program has been in place for several months, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will review initial results and make program adjustments, if needed.
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lion. That got a boost from a recent gala Safe Streets held, which raised more than $160,000. This was the first such event the organization has held, done to recognize its founding 30 years ago. Two other organizations had similar events scheduled on the same day. Both decided to cancel theirs, in order to not compete. The next speaker was Tacoma City Councilmember Conor McCarthy. He acknowledged the crime problems in South Tacoma and the East Side. McCarthy said in the 12 years that he, his wife and children have lived in their house, the worst situation they have faced was some neighborhood kids doing some minor damage to the property. Other than that, he said his part of town is a safe place to live and play. “Every neighborhood in Tacoma should be like that.” He urged the neighbors to work with the community liaison officers of Tacoma Police Depart-
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An Elks Tradition, Patriotism has characterized the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America since the early days of the organization. Allegiance to the flag of our country is a requirement of every member. The Benevolent and Protective Order of
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BINGO!!! the anniversary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States of America. The importance of every single U.S. flag, and how it is displayed, is keenly observed by the Elks. We celebrate over 112 years of the Grand Lodge’s 1907 designation of June 14 as Flag Day, which was followed in 1911 with the Order’s approval for mandatory observance by all Lodges. The Elks prompted President Woodrow Wilson to recognize the Order’s observance of Flag Day for its patriotic expression. But it was not until 1949 when President Harry Truman, himself a member of the Elks, made the proclamation that thereafter, June 14 would be a day of national observance for the symbol of our country. We hope that you will acknowledge the great love for your country by displaying our flag. Please join Tacoma Elks Lodge #174 as we present our Flag Day celebration. This celebration is open to the public on Wednesday, June 12 starting at 7 p.m. in the Lodge Room located at 2013 S. Cedar St. Please call the Lodge at (253) 2721177 for more information about the Flag Day ceremony and how the Tacoma Elks #174 have served the community for over 128 years.
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DOME NO LONGER HOME TO STATE FOOTBALL TITLE GAMES BY JOHN LARSON jlarson@tacomaweekly.com
Tacoma Dome has hosted its last high school football title game. On June 2, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Executive Board voted not to renew its contract with the venue as the host site for the championships. The cost of renting the facility and changes to the fan experience due to Dome renovations done last year were primary reasons behind the decision. “The Tacoma community and the Tacoma Dome have been great hosts for many WIAA state championships over the years,” said WIAA Executive Director Mike Colbrese. “They will continue to provide an exceptional experience for the WIAA Mat Classic and Hardwood Classic events,” he said, in reference to the state tournaments for wrestling and basketball. Tacoma Dome began hosting some playoff games in 1983, its first year of operation. The state title games had been played at the Kingdome until relocating to Tacoma in 1995. There are six clas-
sifications in this state, from the smallest schools at the 1B level up to the largest at 4A. Hweld on the first weekend in December, there are two games on Friday and four on Saturday. “Ultimately, the Executive Board needed to evaluate whether holding the Gridiron Classic in the Tacoma Dome made sense for the Association, student-participants and fans. Costs of renting the facility have continued to increase and WIAA staff received criticisms regarding the new seating arrangement for football,” Colbrese remarked. As a multi-use facility, Tacoma Dome has never been absolutely perfect for all events. It has not had a pro sports tenant since the minor-league hockey Tacoma Sabercats folded in 2002. With concerts being the major source of revenue for the Dome, the renovations last year aimed to improve the concert experience for fans and artists. The new, improved Tacoma Dome opened last fall, hosting a trade show and a few concerts prior to the 2018 title games. Colbrese said WIAA staff received some complaints from fans about
the new seating arrangement. Many of them felt the sight lines were not well suited for watching football. No decision has been made about replacement venues. WIAA staff and the board are studying their options. Basketball is currently split among three cities – Tacoma, Spokane and Yakima. Several other sports have championships played in several cities. It is likely that football will be split into several sites. Due to costs, it is unlikely that Seahawks Stadium or Husky Stadium would be considered. “We take a lot of pride in hosting it,” said Kevin Ikeda, principal of Stadium High School. He played the sport while attending the University of Washington, where his coach was the legendary, late Don James. Asked about his school’s football venue, Stadium Bowl, Ikeda said it can seat 15,000. However, parking is scarce in Stadium District. The small parking garage that was built when the school was renovated several years ago would not accommodate the crowds that state title games would attract. “It would not work here,” he said.
Cheney Stadium to host U.S. Open Cup match U.S. Soccer has announced the fourth-round pairings for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, giving Seattle Sounders FC their first opportunity to play a competitive match at Cheney Stadium when they host Portland Timbers on June 12 at 7:30 p.m. Home field advantage was determined by a coin flip on May 30, giving the Rave Green the opportunity to host Portland. Sounders FC, in their pursuit of a record-tying fifth U.S. Open Cup championship, opted to play the match at Cheney Stadium, home of their USL Championship club, Tacoma Defiance. Tickets for the match are currently available to Seattle Sounders FC, Tacoma Defiance, Reign FC and Tacoma Rainiers season ticket holders. Ticket sales are open to the public at the Cheney Stadium box office. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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EL JADIDA, MOROCCO COMES TO THE FOSS ON FATHERS DAY
FATHER’S DAY ON THE FOSS: FREE MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY BY MARIO LORENZ Friends of the Foss Committee Member Join Friends of The Foss and Tacoma Waterfront Association for a free summer concert festival on June 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at 1821 Dock St. The festival is sponsored by Charles Schwab’s local advisor Shane Conway, AAMS. All performances happen in the public amphitheater in front of the Albers Mill Lofts and the Museum of Glass. In addition, more than 30 vendor booths with valuable information and wares provide special interest. Tacoma City Council member Robert Thoms will officiate at noon to introduce the festival.
Americana music will be playing as the first featured act from 12:45-1:45 p.m. Tara Tinsley: singer, songwriter, guitarist has a Michigan heart, a California smile, and a Nashville state of mind. She is the second featured artist at 2:45 p.m. The event includes free music, hot dogs, popcorn, face painting, the Children's Museum of Tacoma interactive kids’ zone, chalk art, Johnny's Dock Restaurant & Marina with clam chowder, emcee Mario Lorenz, 20-plus vendors, Downtown: On the Go, Safe Streets, and so much more. Special thanks is given to all of the sponsors: City of Tacoma, Community Council of Tacoma, Shane Conway, AAMS, Johnny's Dock Restaurant &
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Women who live in the small town of Azemmour, Morocco weave magic into scarves, quilts, drapes and more.
BY MARIO LORENZ Friends of the Foss Committee Member
Tacoma has 15 Sister Cities throughout the world. One of these is El Jadida, Morocco, a port city much like Tacoma. Just down the road from El Jadida is a small town called Azemmour where the women weave magic into scarves, quilts, drapes and more. On Fathers Day, you can see and purchase some of the handiwork of these remarkable women, as some of Morocco will be on sale at the Concerts on the Foss on Sunday, June 16. Authentic handcrafted items will be available for sale at the Sister Cities souk, or booth, at the Thea Foss Summer Concert Festival from noon to 4 p.m. at 1821 Dock St., just behind the Museum of Glass. The
booth will also have information on all Tacoma’s sister cities. Sister cities membership applications will be available as well. Proceeds from the souk will benefit educational and service projects to be developed for Tacoma’s sister city of El Jadida, Morocco. Items include hand-woven scarves, jewelry and leather purses. The source of these handcrafted items is artists in the province of El Jadida, and they are offered at fair market rate. Look for the souk among vendors at the Thea Foss Summer Concert Festival, which features 30 vendor booths, non-stop entertainment in the amphitheater, and special food giveaways by Johnny’s on the Dock and others. Mark your calendars now, as you will not want to miss the action on the Foss.
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Chalk art on the sidewalks provides a fun and festive atmosphere.
Clay Martin Puppet Theater performs on the main stage from 1212:30 p.m. and from 2-2:30 p.m. Clay Martin is one of Northwest's finest puppeteers since 1979. Clay Martin's Puppet Theater began as a street show in Seattle's Pike Place Market. Martin has performed in theaters and festivals around the world. He is a master of all forms of puppetry including hand puppets, marionettes, shadow theater, rod puppets and toy theater. Learn more at http://claymartinspuppets.com. Cow Girls Dream Western swing and
YOUNG DANCER TO HOLD BENEFIT FUNDRAISER In her efforts to continue to develop in her craft, local dancer DianaStarr Raynell will be holding a fundraiser to help cover expenses for two upcoming dance intensives. This summer, she will be learning at Anthony Burrell Center for Dance in Atlanta and Joffrey Ballet School/Cirque Du Soleil in Vegas. DianaStarr currently dances for Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle and has been dancing since the age of 2 years old. On Monday, June 17, come to Love Centered Church and Outreach Ministries at 3501 S. 58th St. at 7 p.m. to see her perform, and enjoy guests Lion of Judah Dance Team, Vision Step Team and Gabriella (a.k.a. Gabby Jones). The event will be for one hour and all proceeds go toward her training and
other needs. No donation is too small! Tell your friends and family to help join you in supporting this tiny dancer! “This year was the first year I was able to audition for summer dance intensives and there were two that I really wanted to attend,” DianaStarr states on her GoFundMe page. “I want to raise money to travel to Atlanta and Vegas for my trainings. My mom is a single parent and makes so many sacrifices for me and I want to help her take some of the load off.” For more information, call (253) 625-1489. To donate to DianaStarr’s GoFundMe effort, visit https://tinyurl.com/yyj6sotu or visit www.GoFundMe.com and type her full name in the search field.
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SCHOOL PAGE ARTWORK, POETRY, AND WRITING FROM TACOMA STUDENTS
Downing Student Artists Impress Mix tissue paper, pen, and an awesome Envirochallenger Art Pilot, super-talented 5th graders, and you get amazing! Teacher: Ms. McCaffery-Lent
Huckleberry & Bandit
Collage art from Ms. Tomlinson’s 2nd graders, inspired by The Raven and Northwest Native American art.
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Drawing by Addeline Piippo, 12th grade, Graham High School
Asher Beecher
Twila Mikkelson Malorie Fullingim & George Rivera
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Addeline’s drawing is one of 900 entries received for the Our Own Expressions Teen Writing & Art Contest 2019 sponsored by the Pierce County Library. This is a wonderful yearly event that parents & teachers should take note of. Students receive prizes and a published book featuring the winning entries each year. I highly urge you all to browse this 2019 Contest book link: https://www.piercecountylibrary. org/files/library/oox-2019-booklet.pdf.
Housing Poems & Art from Lincoln High School At Lincoln High School, Mrs. Hanawalt’s Junior Language & Composition students studied housing issues affecting our community, creating their own arguments about the relationship between housing as a right and a privilege. They wrote formal essays, hosted a community forum, and then chose an artistic way to make arguments about housing. The poems that follow are in a spoken word format.
Reflection in The Glass By Anna Duncombe
Jacky Espinoza
Domicile By Syncear Loyd here did the time go? W How did I get here? With God I never feel alone, but there is a consistency in fear I was infatuated with the thought of characteristic evolution But I still ended up on this sidewalk, is this my life’s conclusion A broken glass bottle is where I lay, My life’s picture can be hard to understand and or portray I’m still in seek in words to become more translucent, But may I ask some questions to understand my life’s Detriment with no solution At 21 I’m a criminal because I don’t have a home No mom or dad in my life, do you know how it feels to be alone? Money flows into the government, precipitation Sleeping on the corner stop, barely being able to hear, Been in that situation? I’m not blaming you for my life but many people in Tacoma are still seeking a solution When all else fails I thought the government would be my support system
E. Estrada We can fund and fight a war outside the nation, But families still living in cars with kids, receiving no education For the flag, you want me to stand upright But I been standing my whole life, putting up with my life’s fight You want to see better in the world Realize it’s a ripple effect, Where Conflict on the streets, Concludes In someone catching some heat Fighting a neighbor just trying to get something to eat While death of my family members physiologically on repeat Though these being my final breaths, Try not to neglect, and no disrespect but To change the world, it starts with yourself, Meditate your pain away and focus less on wealth It’s your fault that your mindset of your pain is hereditary Love all people around because their life is just as necessary Revolution starts within your heart This canvas of life allows me to use colors to pick apart This has been the effect of the story of my life This has been Syncear Loyd, here to recite.
He sits on the busy city street Never really feeling complete Losing everything he once loved And never finding another to confide in Remembering a time when home was familiar And now feeling only sadness looking in the mirror Kicked out from what he called home And everything he’s ever known With no choice in what happens next He's forced to move because he missed a check He's sitting on the ground worried about tomorrow Watching other people look at him with sorrow Feeling unsafe and never knowing But fear is something he’s never showing He struggles with life while others create lies Assume he’s a druggy And only wants the money Not for food or anything useful But for beer and everything wasteful If you choose to listen, then it would be heard Only then can a change occur Only then these people can get off the curb People struggle every day It's up to us to create the change.
Teachers and students interested in submitting work may get guidelines or information from Shari Shelton, (253) 906-3769 or at 8ssheltonz8@gmail.com. View this page and others online at www.tacomaweekly.com.
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TOWN OF STEILACOOM: GUEST ARTIST SERIES Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Steilacoom Community Center, 2301 Worthington St., Steilacoom Oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings, as well as sculpture and paper relief pieces, are on display through June 28. A variety of art styles and subject matter is featured by three members of Pacific Gallery Artists: Donna Graham, Joanne Weaver and Patty McPhee. The Steilacoom Fireside Gallery is located on the left upon entering the Steilacoom Community Center. Info: (253) 581-1076 “Bunnytime,” watercolor by Joanne Weaver
TAHOMA CENTER GALLERY: DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS Now showing Tahoma Center Gallery, 1323 S. Yakima Ave., Tacoma This new exhibit features the works of Cindy McNabb, Robin McQuay and Kathryn Huckins. McNabb is showing drawings, McQuay is showing illustrations, and Huckins is displaying her original watercolors. McNabbl’s drawings bring attention to people’s faces and their expressions. McQuay’s illustrations are emotionally charged with exquisite colors, backgrounds, and shapes, much like miniature murals. Huckins’ striking original watercolors of butterflies, spiders, and flowers are painted with incredible precision. Info: (253) 502-2617 LAKEWOOD FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 4-Sept. 10 Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. S.W., Lakewood Shop local and support more than 12 local farmers. Every market day enjoy live music, international entertainment and children’s activities. Grab lunch from food trucks and eat outside around the fountain. You will find everything from organic produce to kettle corn, handmade ice cream and crafts. Now selling local wine, and beer. Located close to the I-5 corridor, the market is also convenient for travelers and commuters who want to swing in for fresh, healthy food on the go. Plenty of free parking. See all vendors and complete schedule of events at https://cityoflakewood.us/lakewood-farmers-market. Info: (253) 983-7887 ‘HAY FEVER’ Friday, June 7-Sunday, June 23; Fri. & Sat. showings 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma Tacoma Little Theatre closes its 100th anniversary season with this Noel Coward comedy. Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, novelist David Bliss and wife Judith, a retired actress, find that an impossible dream when their high-spirited children, Simon and Sorel, appear with guests of their own. A houseful of drama waits to be ignited as misunderstandings and tempers flare. With Judith's new flame and David's newest literary "inspiration" keeping company as the children follow suit, the Bliss family lives up to its name as the "quiet weekend" comes to an exhausting and hilarious finale worthy of Feydeau. Hay Fever is recommended for ages 12 and up. "pay what you can"
performance Thursday, June 20, tickets only available in person or by phone. Price: $25 adults, $23 seniors 60+/students/military), $20 children 12 and under. Group rates for 10 or more, special flex passes for six $135. Info: www.TacomaLittleTheatre.com; (253) 272-2281. PRESTON SINGLETARY: ‘RAVEN AND THE BOX OF DAYLIGHT’ Now through Sept. 2 Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma Artist Preston Singletary tells the Tlingit story of Raven and his transformation of the world, bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun. Raven leads visitors on a fantastical journey through the transformation of darkness into light. The story unfolds through the exhibition’s four environments, while listening to recordings of storytellers paired with layers of original music and coastal Pacific Northwest soundscapes. Singletary’s art creates a theatrical atmosphere in which his striking glass pieces enhance the narrative of “Raven and the Box of Daylight.” Price: $5-$17. Info: (253) 2844719; www.museumofglass.org ‘THE PRODUCERS’ Plays June 7 through July 7, Fri.7 & Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. S.W., Lakewood The Mel Brooks’ record breaking musical storms the Playhouse – winner of the most Tony awards for a musical in history. In this Lakewood Playhouse premiere, a down-on-hisluck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends. This production includes mature language, adult situations and humor – parental guidance strongly suggested. Special Showings at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 8 p.m. (pay what you can night) and 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 (pay what you can actors benefit). Price: $30 general admission, $28 military/seniors), $25 students/ educators. Info: www.LakewoodPlayhouse. org; (253) 588-0042
CRAFT SATURDAY - SCAVENGER HUNTS Sat., June 8, 12-4 p.m. Job Carr Cabin Museum, 2350 N. 30th St., Tacoma Drop by Job Carr Cabin Museum for this monthly Craft Saturday event with a variety of scavenger hunts available for all ages to explore Old Town Park and the Old Town Tacoma neighborhood. Activities are designed for children ages 3-9 and their families. Price: Admission to the Museum, all events pay as you can. Info: (253) 627-5405; www.jobcarrmuseum.org SABOR FLAMENCO ANNUAL SHOWCASE Sun., June 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Alma Mater Tacoma, 1322 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma Get ready to enjoy the rich flavors of Cuba and Spain combined in an ensemble flamenco performance. Marisela Fleites and Sabor Flamenco will be dancing original choreographies to different flamenco rhythms like Alegrias, Tarantos, Tientos, Solea, Peteneras and many more with the live accompaniment of renowned guitarist Gerardo de Alcala and great singer Jafelin Helten. Sabor Flamenco's annual show usually sells out, so tickets sold at the door are usually extremely limited. Price: $20. Info: https://tinyurl. com/y6dge2mx SAMUEL MORSE’S PERFECTING OF THE TELEGRAPH Open Fri.-Tues., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 407 S. G St., Tacoma This new exhibit showcases Samuel Morse’s innovation of the telegraph. Learn about the man who invented Morse Code, perfected the telegraph, and revolutionized communication in our country. Runs through Aug. 23. Price: Free. Info: (235) 383-2575; www.rain.org/~karpeles TACOMA GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW Wed., June 12, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs., June 13, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Timeless Tacoma Treasures, Court House Square, fourth floor, 1102 A St., Tacoma. View miniature replicas of Tacoma gardens, botanical jewelry, spectacular floral designs and more. This Garden Club of America show includes displays in five categories: floral design, horticulture, photography, botanical arts and conservation. Floral design classes include designs in the “Asian manner,” mass arrange-
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ments, miniature designs, bridge design and contemporary architectural style. Participants are largely Garden Club members and individuals from the Puget Sound area, including entries from Honolulu, Houston, Santa Barbara, Rhode Island and Portland. Approved Garden Club of America judges will judge all entries. Price: Free. Info: www.TacomaGardenClub.org LEMAY MOTORCYCLE DAYS Thurs., June 13-Sun., June 23; Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. LeMay Collections at Marymount, 325 152nd St. E., Tacoma If you love two-wheeler beauties as much as vintage four-wheel vehicles, you are in luck! Beginning on Father’s Day weekend, Marymount Motorcycle Week features an indoor display of more than 200 vintage and specialty motorcycles, an AHRMA-sanctioned vintage motorcycle
trials course on Saturday, an outdoor cruise-in, a motorcycle soccer exhibition game, and a special performance by the Seattle Cossacks Stunt Drill Team, as well as a display from the Pacific Northwest Museum of Motorcycling. The heavy-hitter all-stars of motorcycle history like BMW, BSA, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha, and more will be highlighted during this special week for automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts. Food booths on-site 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price: $15 general admission/ person. Info: www.lemaymarymount. org/marymount-motorcycle-week; events@lemaymarymount.org, (253) 272-2336 ‘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
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LEGAL NEWS Tacoma The World Channel to air illuminating documentary ‘To A More Perfect Union: U.S. V. Windsor’ Broadcast premiere of director Donna Zaccaro’s powerful documentary celebrates Pride Month across PBS stations nationwide
The World Channel is set to helm the broadcast debut of the multiple award-winning documentary “To A More Perfect Union: U.S. V. Windsor” on Monday, June 10 at 5 p.m. on more than 160 stations throughout the U.S. This airing is timed to the globally celebrated Pride Month and very close to the actual anniversary of this groundbreaking landmark Supreme Court decision for LGBTQ civil rights that brought a decades-long love story of two women into the hearts of the American people. This pivotal and timely documentary, produced by Ferrodonna Features and guided expertly to the screen by acclaimed director/producer Donna Zaccaro (“Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way”), illuminates the most well-known and certainly the first central case in the marriage equality civil rights movement. “To A More Perfect Union: U.S. V. Windsor” tells a moving story of love, marriage, and a fight for equality of one of our most basic human rights. The film chronicles two unlikely heroes, octogenarian Edie Windsor and her attorney Roberta Kaplan, on their quest for jus-
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tice. Windsor was in a 40-plus year relationship with the love of her life, Thea Spyer. Upon Spyer’s death, Windsor was forced to pay a huge estate tax bill because the federal government denied federal benefits to same-sex couples. Windsor sued the U. S. government over this offensive lack of recognition, making her a renowned LGBTQ civil rights advocate. Her win in U.S. v. Windsor was a pivotal moment in the marriage equality movement. The personal and legal journey of Windsor and Kaplan are told in their own words and through interviews with notable civil rights advocates, including Lillian Faderman (LGBTQ historian) and Evan Wolfson (Lambda Legal, Freedom to Marry), as well as others of the legal team, movement activists, legal analysts, well-known supporters and celebrities, and opponents. Windsor and Kaplan’s story exemplifies our journey as a people, as a culture, and as citizens with equal rights. World Channel tells stories that humanize complex issues. World shares the best public media in news, documentaries, and fact-based information-
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