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As a little girl growing up in Orting, Marin Sasaki’s family never missed a Daffodil Festival parade, and she remembers most of them. “We went to all of them, and I remember the princesses on the floats,” Marin said. “And I remember the pirates, year after year. I never did understand what they were doing in the parade, but it was fun to watch them.” Her mother Adriane, who works with Columbia Bank, laughed at that. “The truth is, when she was very young, what she liked best was when the princesses handed out flowers or candy,” she said. Now a senior at Orting High School, 17-year-old Marin spent the past few months as a Daffodil Princess, though when she rides on the parade float on Saturday, April 8, it will be as the 2017 Queen. The first in her family to become Queen, she followed three daffodil princesses from her father's side. “His sister was a princess in 1963, his aunt was a princess in the '70s and he has a great aunt in her 80s and I'm not sure when she was a princess,” Adriane said. “As a girl it was wonderful to see real live

CROWNING MOMENT. (Above) When Orting High School’s Marin Sasaki’s name was announced as 2017 Daffodil Queen, her royal court of princesses were visibly thrilled for her. (Right) She indeed looks beautiful in her crown and cape, with scepter in hand. By Savannah Fry

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he 81st annual Daffodil Festival Queen’s Coronation took place on April 1 at the Pantages Theater in downtown Tacoma. The event is an annual celebration of the Royal Court, the highlight of which is the selection of the new Queen from amongst the 23 Princesses. Princess Katie Meinecke, from Fife High School, says the young women pumped themselves up for the event

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DETAINEES BATTLE BOREDOM FOR MONTHS By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

(Editor’s note: This article is the last in a series about the Northwest Detention Center, located on the Tacoma Tideflats and home to up to 1,575 detainees. Last week’s edition covered a tour of the facility while the first in the series addressed Tacoma City Council’s concerns about the privately managed facility and the city’s temporary moratorium against its potential expansion. Two former detainees, Anas and Julius, agreed to talk about their experiences on the condition that only used their first names be used out of concern for drawing attention to themselves even though their immigration reviews are concluded.) One thing that stands out for former detainees of the Northwest Detention Center is the food. The flavor paired well with bland walls and sterile tables. “There was no flavor, but it was just something to eat,” Anas said. “Beans, beans, everything had beans.” Refried beans. Lentil beans. Baked beans. Kidney beans. The salads were just shredded lettuce. The vegetables weren’t always fresh or never enough to feel full, even with the requirement of being at least 3,000 calories a day. u See DETENTION / page A3

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AHOY! The Schooner Zodiac will be spotted around Commencement Bay next week while it offers evening sailings and dockside tours. By Steve Dunkelberger stevedunkel@tacomaweekly.com

The historic Schooner Zodiac is set to tie up at the Foss Waterway Seaport next week for tours and sailing as a primer for the Festival of Sails later this summer. It is the first time the Zodiac has visited Tacoma since the last local

Festival of Sails in 2008. “It has almost been a decade, so we are excited to come back,” Schooner Zodiac Director of Communications and Marketing Bob Boroughs said. The 160-foot Zodiac is a twomasted Gaff Topsail Schooner that launched from Hodgdon Brothers Shipyard in East Boothbay, Maine in

1924. Designed by William H. Hand, Jr., the Zodiac drew from the stylings of a fishing schooner and served as a pleasure craft for the heirs of the Johnson & Johnson Co. Its four sails span a total of 7,000 square feet. The mainmast towers 12-story high, while the mainsail covers 4,000 square feet, making it the largest on u See ZODIAC / page A8

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CITY, PORT PARTNER ON TIDEFLATS SUBAREA PLAN Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Port of Tacoma Commission President Dick Marzano have agreed to begin negotiation for an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to develop a Tacoma Tideflats subarea plan. The ILA will outline roles and responsibilities for the project, including the recruitment of a consultant to assist with developing the subarea plan. The ILA will require approval of both governing bodies. “Tacoma is a growing and evolving city that has conducted sub-area plans for the Dome District, the Hilltop neighborhood, the Tacoma Mall area,” said Strickland. “We look forward to working with the Port and hearing from residents throughout the county who have a stake and interest in this important community asset.” The subarea plan will offer a streamlined, comprehensive approach for exploring opportunities and addressing concerns raised by community members, businesses, the City Council, and the Port of Tacoma about activities and future development in the Tacoma Tideflats. The goal is to have a professionally led, inclusive and thorough subarea planning process. “It is important we embark upon a subarea plan that provides certainty for our citizens and businesses,” said Deputy Mayor Robert Thoms. “I appreciate the Port’s agreeing to partner in the funding and process. I know those I represent are eager to address many issues and opportunities.” The subarea plan will take a holistic view of the Tideflats area, and will result in a more detailed and focused plan than the high level land use designations outlined in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Land use and zoning, capital facilities including transportation and infrastructure, environmental review, and economics will be considered as part of the subarea plan.

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COUNTY POINT-IN-TIME COUNT RESULTS RELEASED According to those individuals experiencing homelessness who were surveyed in Pierce County, the three most frequently identified causes of their situation are the loss of a job, eviction or family break-up. These responses are included in this year’s Point-in-Time count results. “This year, volunteers counted 1,321 people who were experiencing homelessness,” said Tess Colby, the County’s manager of Housing, Homelessness and Community Development. Colby noted that while the overall number of people experiencing homelessness was down since the previous year’s count (1,762), many factors can contribute to fluctuations in count totals from year to year, including the number of volunteers participating, the weather on the day of the count and the time of day the volunteers are out in the community. Mental illness is the most common disability reported by people surveyed. “Just over 30 percent of those who responded to the question about disabilities cited mental health-related issues,” Colby said. While County residents may assume people experiencing homelessness are sleeping outdoors, only 22 percent of those surveyed spent the night in tents. The vast majority of people without permanent housing are residing in an emergency shelter, transitional housing, a car or an abandoned building. Only 7 percent of people identifying a prior residence lived outside of the state of Washington, while nearly 80 percent were originally residents in Pierce County. The Point-in-Time count occurs annually in January and relies on volunteers to count people experiencing homelessness throughout the County. The results of the survey from Jan. 27, 2017, are not scientific but do provide a snapshot into the lives of those experiencing homelessness on that day.

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BILL INTRODUCED TO OPEN DEFENSE JOBS TO MILITARY RETIREES Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Steve Russell (R-OK) have reintroduced a bill to make sure military retirees have fair access to jobs with the Department of Defense. Under current law, servicemembers who retire have to wait 180 days before even applying for civilian jobs at military facilities like the Pentagon. From 2001 until last year, the president had issued a waiver to lift the hiring rule. But the waiver went away at the end of 2016, causing individuals like Tom Bartz Jr., who the Kitsap Sun reported now is dealing with a delayed start date at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Kilmer and Russell’s bipartisan legislation, the Military Retiree Employment Act, would eliminate the 180-day wait time for five years and open up these positions on a competitive basis to members of the military who have retired. It also establishes transparency requirements to protect current civil servants and requires that officials look into a permanent elimination of this provision while increasing the transparency of job announcements. “If a job is open, retiring servicemembers should be able to apply,” said Kilmer. “Local veterans who have recently completed their military service shouldn’t have to wait six months to apply for jobs they are qualified for. Our bipartisan bill seeks to eliminate roadblocks veterans face in local employment opportunities and encourages veterans to continue serving their country in civil service.” “Some of our country’s best and brightest have retired out of the military, and to put them on a waiting list to apply for DOD jobs, that they may be perfectly qualified and suited for, does not make a lot of sense,” said Russell. “So much so, this provision has been waived for years. These jobs should be open to all who merit it, and that should include those leaving our military after a distinguished career.” HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS OPENS TACOMA OFFICE Homewatch CareGivers is expanding to meet the increased need for a superior home care provider in Tacoma. The leading home care company with more than 200 franchised units across 34 states domestically, as well as in Canada, Central and South America, announced the opening of a new location to service Pierce County from Bonney Lake to Gig Harbor and Fox Island – Homewatch CareGivers of Tacoma. The opening of the new operation allows Homewatch CareGivers’ high quality at-home assistive services to reach a greater number of clients. Joe and Marilyn Hillyer are the owners of the new Homewatch CareGivers location, situated at 2621 70th Ave. W. The office was established in order to provide the area with the high quality care necessary for residents to remain

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We look forward to training and developing high-quality caregiving resources for the families in our community.” Homewatch CareGivers of Tacoma provides home care services for families arranging care for senior-aged loved ones and others living with chronic illnesses, convalescing after illness or surgery or who prefer to age in their own homes under the supervision and care of highly trained caregivers. “Each new opening provides the opportunity to impact the lives of others,” said Chip Baranowski, director of franchise development for Homewatch CareGivers International. “I’m confident that Joe and Marilyn’s strong passion to make a difference in the community makes them a perfect fit for our organization and for the Tacoma area.” Prior to opening Homewatch CareGivers of Tacoma, Joe served as an officer in the U.S. military before working in government contracting post retirement. Marilyn owned a medical insurance company until 2007, when she took time off to raise the couple’s four children. During their careers, both Joe and Marilyn looked after immediate family members who needed assistive care. They look forward to giving back to the community by alleviating caregiver duties in order for families to spend more quality time together. The home office, which is also referred to as the company’s Franchise Support Center, provides unparalleled support and expert advice to help franchisees like Joe and Marilyn establish a thriving enterprise on a localized level. Homewatch CareGivers strives to provide the finest foundation on which its franchisees can grow their services, staff and location. For more information about Homewatch CareGivers of Tacoma and its collection of at-home assistive services, visit www.homewatchcaregivers.com/metro-seattle/tacoma or contact Joe and Marilyn directly at (253) 564-1006, mhillyer@homewatchcaregivers.com or jhillyer@homewatchcaregivers.com. COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM WELCOMES NEW TRUSTEES Pat Jenkins and Daren Jones will come on board as new Board of Trustee members for Pierce County Library System in April 2017. Jenkins, a Puyallup resident, is the editor of The Dispatch and the program director of Senior Media Services, which publishes news and information resources for older adults. He also has volunteered as a reading tutor with several school districts and has served on numerous boards and committees for school boards, food banks and other organizations. Jones, an Orting resident, is the president of Pacific Investing, Inc., a management group for real estate. He has extensive residential and commercial real estate experience. “Both Pat and Daren’s professional experience and community knowledge will be of great value to our Board in its service to the nearly 600,000 residents the Library System serves,” said Georgia Lomax, executive director of the Library System. “Their professional experiences and genuine compassion for public service will complement our strong Board of Trustees.” On deck for the Board of Trustees will be a thorough assessment of the Library’s operations and funding needs to maintain and sustain essential library services for the coming years. “Libraries are the true welcoming place for all people and all interests,” said Jenkins. “I am honored to be a part of the serious community connections that Pierce County Library fosters today and will be building tomorrow.” “Pierce County Library supports learning for children and adults that prepares children for school and helps develop skills for adults in the workplace,” said Jones. “The vast reach and influence the Library has on individuals and communities is amazing. I look forward to helping shape the future direction of our Library System.” The Library System is not a part of Pierce County government. By state law, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier appointed Jenkins and Jones, and the Pierce County Council ratified the appointments. Other Library Board of Trustees include Rob Allen, chair; Donna Albers, vice chair; and Monica Butler. Trustees are non-paid positions. The five-member board governs the Library’s policy and fiscal direction. Trustees’ responsibilities include: • Setting Library System goals and objectives. • Approving annual budgets. • Adopting policies. • Studying community needs and interests and ensuring the Library is meeting them. • Advocating for the Library. TACOMA HISTORY FEATURED AT AMAZING PRESERVATION RACE Registration is now open for the City of Tacoma’s Amazing Preservation Race taking place on Sunday, May 7, as part of Historic Preservation Month 2017. The race will begin at 11 a.m. on the University of Washington Tacoma campus stairs (1754 Pacific Ave). Participants will race across downtown Tacoma completing fun challenges as they learn about the city’s historic and cultural resources. “Our theme this year is ‘Tacoma’s Maritime History: Rails to Sails’, because we’re highlighting the Prairie Line Trail and Tacoma’s inclusion in the proposed National Maritime Heritage Area,” said Lauren Hoogkamer, City of Tacoma historic preservation coordinator. “This theme is bringing some new surprises to this year’s race.” Registration is $50 for a team of up to four people and $25 for a team of up to two people and includes a T-shirt designed by ETC Tacoma. Every team will get a mystery goodie bag provided by the event partners, but only the top three teams will receive a grand prize. To register today, visit the Amazing Preservation Race Eventbrite page. 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What money Anas received from friends on the outside allowed him to buy hot sauce, rice or noodles just to have food with flavor, he said, noting that the chicken dinners once a week were the notable exception since they included a full chicken thigh. It was a menu Anas had for the four months and two weeks he spent at the facility before he was released. He had traveled from Ghana to Mexico and was detained at the border before finding himself in the Tacoma facility to await a decision on his asylum application. He plans to stay in Tacoma. Julius spent 14 months at the Northwest Detention Center after following a similar route from Cameroon to detention at the border and then to Tacoma for his immigration hearings. He plans to move to Minnesota. “To be honest, I have no problem with the facility,” he said. “The problem I had was with my situation. The only problem I had was how to get out of there.” Weeks of just existing until the next hearing came and went only to wait for weeks or months more for another hearing that is only followed by more waiting and worrying. The daily routine was mind numbingly constant. Detainees woke at 5:30 a.m. They ate breakfast that was brought to the pods at 6 a.m. Most detainees then went back to bed until about 11 a.m. to then each lunch in their pods at 1 p.m. Afternoons were spent either sleeping, reading or watching television, broken up with an hour of exercise in the yard followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The day ends with more reading, sleeping or watching television until the TV turns off at 11:30 p.m. Neither man had serious complaints about the guards other than that some were better than others. The good ones were kind, polite and patient. The less-than-good ones would talk quickly, which made it difficult for the non-English speaking detainees to understand. These guards would then shout their instructions when they got impatient rather than slow down or use easier words for the detainees to understand. Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest organizer Peggy Herman said their experiences aren’t uncommon. Most detainees spend between four to six months in detention while their immigration status chugs through the process. But one thing about averages is that they can mask the extreme cases. About 70 percent of the detainees are ultimately deported and their cases take just a month or two. That means detainees who appeal their deportations to higher and higher courts could spend many months, if not years, in detention during the process. She knows of one detainee, for example, whose

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IMMIGRANTS. Anas and Julius were recently released from the Northwest Detention Center and are building their new lives in the United States through the help of Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest, a Tacoma nonprofit that assists immigration detainees during and after their detention.

case took seven years of appeals and hearings. He was detained in Tacoma the whole way during a time that the facility didn’t have the outdoor exercise yard it has now. “That broke my heart,” she said, noting the man was eventually released to live with his sister. The most noted detainee in Tacoma was Daniel Ramirez Medina, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals beneficiary, who was released on $15,000 bond after a month and a half at the Northwest Detention Center last month. “This has been a long and hard 46 days, but I’m so thankful for the support that I’ve gotten from everyone who helped me and for the opportunity to live in such an amazing country,” he said in a statement. “I know

that this isn’t over, but I’m hopeful for the future, for me and for the hundreds of thousands of other ‘Dreamers’ (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act) who love this country like I do.” He came to the United States without proper documentation when he was 7. He was granted DACA status, a system that allows undocumented people who entered the country as children to legally stay in the country under specific conditions. The 24-year-old was arrested in February when immigration agents were searching for his father, a previously deported felon. Agents claim he then admitted gang ties, which would violate his DACA status. Ramirez-Medina has denied any gang affiliation. He has no criminal record.

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HOW IT ALL BEGAN

From simple garden party to multi-city parade and festival, honoring the mighty daffodil has a rich history in Pierce County By Jackie Fender Special to Tacoma Weekly

With the Daffodil Festival approaching its 84th year, one has to wonder how a gathering of this magnitude remains such an integral part of Pierce Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, particularly the city of Puyallupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, culture. History recalls that daffodils came to the Puyallup Valley around 1925 to replace the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dying hops industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommended the growing of bulbs because of the valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich soil and ideal climate. There are approximately 200 varieties of daffodils grown in the Puyallup region, with the King Alfred being most recognized and locally grown. The official story is that it all began on April 6, 1926 when Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Orton hosted civic leaders from 125 neighboring towns in Western Washington. The Ortonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home in rural Sumner was the chosen space to host a garden party. The festivities were arranged in a way to allow attendees, from local city officials to notable military personnel, to admire the variety of daffodils in bloom on and around the Orton estate. This gathering became an annual affair. With each consecutive year, the garden party became more and more popular and in 1932 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bulb Sundayâ&#x20AC;? was founded. The viewing of daffodils in bloom became all the rage and growing groups of revelers created horrendous traffic issues in Puyallup, Sumner and Orting with as many as 8,000 vehicles on the roads bordering the golden fields. This congestion brought a halt to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bulb Sunday,â&#x20AC;? and the community began to brainstorm other ways to highlight their agricultural riches. It was well renowned Tacoma photographer Lee Merrill who suggested that rather than toss the wilting beauties back to the earth as fertilizer, the flowers could be used as decoration for a festival parade and in 1934 the Daffodil Parade was born. Through the decades, the tradition has continued without fail with exception of the war years 1943 through 1945. Each year, the community has gathered to adorn vehicles and floats with more than 400,000 fresh cut daffodils to celebrate community, tradition and history. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of blooms! BLOOMING AMBASSADORS With more than 80 years of flowering floats, marching bands and Daffodil Princesses traveling a total of 26 miles that span through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting, it ought to go without saying that the Daffodil Festival has grown into a premier Pierce County event, second only to the Washington State Fair. Though the rich history of the festival has roots in the agricultural economy of the region, Daffodil Festival Director Steve James says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Daffodil Parade is a lot like the Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been around for 84 years but everyone has their own story. Spectators, people marching in the band, a Daffodil Princess, they each have their own unique history with the festival.â&#x20AC;?

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The 84th Annual Daffodil Parade takes to the streets Saturday, April 8. Parade start times: Tacoma 10:15 a.m., Puyallup 12:45 p.m. Sumner 2:30 p.m. and Orting 5 p.m. The level of community participation reaches beyond the notable annual affair. A Daffodil Festival Board of Directors was organized in 1934 and tasked with conducting the business of the Daffodil Festival including logistics and how the financial base to fund such an endeavor would be acquired. Later, in 1965, a separate group endearingly referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daffodiliansâ&#x20AC;? began to serve as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hosting and visitationâ&#x20AC;? unit of the Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival. This group takes charge of increasing support for and participation in the festival and hosting events throughout the year to raise funds benefiting festivities. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, photo captures of the festival feature a plethora of sponsoring commercial vehicles and grand floats but through the decades the premise of the parade has shifted. James said that when he began his position as director of the festival in 2010, it appeared to be experiencing an identity problem of sorts. With this knowledge, he shifted focus on community service and helping those in need and it is the Daffodil Princesses that represent that focus. The schools they represent constitute a large part of the parade itself with each school providing a float to highlight both their academic institution and their Daffodil Princess but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really more about the work done by the young ladies that is astonishing. Though there are more than 5,000 community mem-

bers who participate with the festival each year in some fashion, not including those who line the streets to admire the festivities, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Daffodil Royalty that serve as the official ambassadors of the occasion. These young ladies are not simply pageant girls that represent 24 high schools in Pierce County, riding upon floats and waving. Each of them make an average of 240 appearances each year, at public gathering spaces, Boys and Girls Clubs and malls to engage with the community, with a special focus on youth. The Daffodil Festival even supports childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literacy through visits to Pierce County Libraries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Daffodil Princesses bring a sense of reverence to reading. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun to watch. These girls are impacting lives of the children they work with and serving as real life role models. I think the community is beginning to recognize that,â&#x20AC;? James said. Of the 24 Princesses there is one Queen who serves as the main representative. The selection of a Daffodil Queen takes place at the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coronation, which is held prior to the Grand Floral Parade. There have been 81 Daffodil Queens in the 84-year history of the festival. The Queen is crowned for one year based on a selection process that includes a formal interview and her performance on Coronation Night. The results are then reviewed by a panel of five independent judges before a u See HISTORY / page A5

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decision is made. But each of the Daffodil Royalty spend hundreds of hours volunteering and being civically engaged. Fun fact, Daffodil Royalty can’t do it alone. Official chaperones play a key role in mentoring the Princesses through a Royalty Chaperone Program. They help provide transportation, guidance, and support, while serving behind the scenes. Each chaperone makes a commitment to serve in a capacity that is rewarding and will make a positive impact in the lives of Daffodil Princesses that helps them to best serve as ambassadors. They act as a silent supporter and are key in guiding and shaping our next generation of leaders. MAGIC HAPPENS It is these people in the community, through their commitment to the local culture, who help the festival to not only remain sustainable through generations but to thrive. The Daffodil Festival website encompasses this vision best when it says, “When Pierce County is at its strongest; when the support and spirit of its diverse communities come together; when they share their talents, and take part in a grand tribute to the land they live in, magic happens. That’s the Parade, showcasing a community at its best.” James goes on to bring the point home when he says that the festival has always maintained a historical perspective in that “it fits the needs of the climate of the time” and it identifies and fits the community needs each year. He goes on to say, “The goal for the future is to maintain relevance. Every person has a memory of their parade experience and has their own version of the history.” With the culmination of each gathering, ultimately, The Daffodil Festival aims to cultivate community collaboration and continue to foster and build that rich history together.

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princesses, but I never really thought of being one – let alone a queen,” she said. Last year, for the first time, Marin learned that the festival was no beauty contest, and the Daffodil Royal Court didn't just drive around on a float. “It was about a year ago I heard of all the service organizations they were involved, all the good works done during the entire year,” she said. “That perked my interest.” In October, Orting High School, using a festivalapproved format, selected Sasaki as its princess after a process based on interviews, not bathing suits. She brought a lot to the table. Marin is a member of the National Honor Society, the senior class treasurer and, for the last two years, captain of the varsity girls volleyball team. Volleyball has been the sport she's loved more than half her life – the last nine years she has played organized ball, including four years on a select traveling team. “We played in Colorado, Minnesota, Texas and Louisiana,” she said. “Bonding with teammates prepared me for bonding with the other princesses.” Last Saturday, at the Coronation dinner, all 23 princesses were together most of the night.

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“It was stressful for all of us, but we were all nervous and excited,” Sasaki said. “We're all friends and supported each other.” Each princess gave a one-minute speech then answered an impromptu question. When the Queen was announced, Sasaki was the stunned winner. “I was just shocked,” she said. “I even saw my dad tearing up. It was a special night.” What is she looking forward to most during her oneyear reign? “I'm excited to see all the different service groups and celebrate what each does in the community,” Sasaki said. “I want to be as involved as I can. It's really important to me that all kids see us and know they can be just like each of us. “I'm so excited that Orting is represented. Our town still matters,” she said. Marin's grandfather has long owned an Orting farm, and she, parents Ron and Adriane and her 13-year-old

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WOULD YOU READ A BOOK TO GET A JOB? “The average worker reads one book per year.”

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If you were interviewed for a job and in order to get the job you would have to read a book, would you read the book? In past articles I have talked about the multiple round system of interviews we developed to help us find the best applicants to work with us. After reading “The 10x Rule” I decided to try something new with prospective new hires. I asked the applicants to read a book about customer service to get a job with us. In “The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure,” author Grant Cardone writes that the average worker only reads one book a year and the average CEO reads 60 books a year – 60 books! If the average worker reads one book and the average CEO reads 60, Grant asks of why would you complain as a worker if you’re making less money? It got me thinking about my employees and potential new hires at my companies. I wanted to bring up the average books read by workers at my companies so I decided to start people off with the line: “Your future is in your hands at this company. Here is a book I will lend you and when you’re done with the book, e-mail me your thoughts on it and how it will help you with your career path and I will get you on the schedule.” I believe it is working, as we have some of the best groups of people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I may have lost a few books on prospective hires who never got back to me, but I guess reading a book wasn’t worth it. However, I have had others get motivated to read the book and get back to me within a day or two.

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the West Coast. Its life of leisure ended with the Great Depression, when it was sold to the San Francisco Bar Pilots, and renamed California. She worked the rough water of the Golden Gate for four decades before retiring in 1972. She had been the last working pilot schooner in the United States. She found herself back in the life of fancy in the mid 1970s, when she was sold to the Vessel Zodiac Corp. to restore and operate the schooner as a piece of art under her original name and a floating site on the National Register of Historic Places. “It’s striking,” Boroughs said. “It really is awe inspiring when people see it.” She is now based in Bellingham and continues to sail the waters of Puget Sound, San Juan and Gulf Islands to this day. Tim Mehrer serves as skipper and Abby rounds out the crew as the official cat of the sea. Dockside tours let visitors learn about nautical terms and sailing history as well as specifics about the Zodiac, while the diner sails lets people see the vessel in action as crew members work the lines, hoist the sails and adjust the rigging. Volunteers are always welcome. “They certainly don’t have to, but if they want to, we can put them to work,” Boroughs said. The visit will draw hundreds to the waterfront and the Foss Waterway Seaport’s exhibit of Tacoma’s maritime heritage. But it will also showcase events to come to the waterway in June, when Festival of Sails will draw thousands of visitors to the area June 15 to 18 to tour more than a dozen of the finest tall ships the world has to offer, including the Evergreen state’s own Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain. The event in 2008 drew 300,000 people, even with less-than-favorable weather.

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by reminding themselves of all that they had already achieved. “We reminded each other when we got nervous that there is no way to lose Coronation, because every girl still gets to be a Princess.” “We have all come such a long way since Promenade,” said Stadium High School Princess Bridget Gray. “It’s great to show our growth as a Court, and as individuals. We are at the heart of our season, with the Parade coming up, so it’s a way to show who the Princesses are.” The young women go through a series of judging events the week prior, starting with an informal judging conversationbased event that allows the judges to meet the girls, and see how they interact as a Court. Formal judging finds each girl placed in front of the complete judging panel and asked a series of questions, involving their experiences with the Fes-

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tival and what the title means to them. The week culminates in the annual Coronation event, where family, friends and the communities each Princess represents gather to listen to each of the 23 give a one-minute speech around the year’s theme, as well as answer an impromptu question. “Through the different events and service opportunities, the community got to know us as the Princesses,” said Princess Leilani Espino from Mt. Tahoma High School. “Coronation night gave us each the chance to highlight who we are individually.” The theme for the Festival’s 84th year is “Daffodil Paradise,” chosen by 2017 Festival President Ernie Ouellette. But before any of the Princesses could give their speeches, they took to the stage to perform their song and dance routine, to the tune of Meghan Trainor’s “I Feel Better When I’m Dancing.” This was a surprise to the longtime Festival fans in the audience, as it is typically reserved until after the judging portion.

Princess Tallia Campbell, from Chief Leschi High School, recounts the excitement of helping open the evening’s events with a musical number. “Little did you know, we tiptoed onto stage, trying to be sneaky without anyone knowing, which made it even more fun!” In their speeches, the Princesses took varied approaches to the Festival theme, talking about everything from sandy beaches, to interacting with children in various community projects, to spending time with their fellow Princesses. For Princess Naravie Phaisan, from Lincoln High School, her speech involved themes of interconnectedness and unity. “It was about people working together, instead of angst. That’s really important to me, because I feel like there is so much hate in the world and everyone is always competing to be the best, that we often forget that our real objective is to just help better the world… be better people, giving back to our community.” When it came to finding inspiration for her own speech, Foss High School’s Princess Thipsuda Srinakrung – who goes by Mook – didn’t have to look that far, because he was sitting in the audience: “My speech was directed at my dad. He wasn’t able to make it to my school selection, but that day he was able to hear the speech, as it was meant for him in the first place.” The impromptu question – about what each Princess thought her best leadership quality was, and how it would help her effectively lead her Court, should she be chosen – illustrated many of the reasons these girls were on stage that night, demonstrating not just confidence and poise, but an unshakeable drive to do good in the world, and the skills they had to make a difference. Princess Leilani said that the impromptu question was important not just for differentiating the talents of each member of the Royal Court, but because it really challenged her and the other Princesses “to think about how we can best serve and support each other.” The question is well in keeping with the Daffodil Royalty Program’s perspective of being servant leaders first, Princesses second, with which the royalty themselves would easily agree. “I would say we’re extremely determined,” said Princess Naravie. “We all have high goals for ourselves and each other. With that, we’re all really supportive of one another and our futures… we’re all there for the experience, to learn and grow as people.” The event was emceed by KING 5 News’ Chris Egan and his brother, Microsoft’s Mike Egan, who cracked jokes and kept the crowd entertained while also updating the audience to the progression of some of the night’s key basketball games. Congressman Denny Heck carried forward the sports talk by briefly exiting the stage in the midst of his own speech after the end of the judging portion, only to return clad in Gonzaga fan gear. However, for Princess Amaya Fox from Wilson High School, one of the night’s more memorable moments didn’t take place on stage. “We all gathered together, had a big group hug, and then held each other’s hands and danced for a good five minutes. In that moment, I could feel the stress and pressure melt away, and in its place, was happiness and love.” Princess Mook found her Coronation calm in her 22 fellow royals, too. “We went over our speeches, stressed out about how fast the line was moving, and ate until our dresses reminded us how much we can actually fit in our stomachs.”

The Schooner Zodiac will be docked at the Foss Waterway Seaport and provide dockside tours as well as dinner sails on Commencement Bay, April 12-16. The dinner cruises will take place each evening. Passengers are welcome to assist in the raising and maneuvering of the ship’s sails, take a turn steering the ship or just sit back and enjoy the evening on the water. The Zodiac will also host an Easter brunch sail on Sunday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets for all of the sails are $79 per adult and $39 for kids and include a buffet meal prepared in the ship’s galley. Each sail ticket is also good for admission to The Seaport during the Zodiac’s five-day port call. To purchase sailing tickets, visit: www.schoonerzodiac. com, e-mail: bob@schoonerzodiac.com or call (206) 7197622.

For the second year in a row, the positions of second and first runner-up were not announced, as a show of solidarity amongst the Court. This comes in addition to another aberration to contemporary Daffodil tradition, as the Daffodil Queen will not be wearing a white dress for the rest of the Festival season, as she has in years past. (Read more about it in the special Daffodil Festival section in this issue of the Tacoma Weekly!) When asked about the tight-knit bonds that drive the Daffodil Royal Court, Princess Katie said, “It’s very crucial to the success of the Festival and for our roles as Princess that we give nothing but love and support for one another. That way, we can fully exemplify what being a Daffodil Princess means – serving and caring for the community.” “It is important that the entire Princess group remains a team, because we’re all here to help our community, and support the Festival, together,” said Princess Tallia. “The places where we get to go, people we get to meet and help, wouldn’t be the same without our whole Court.” Princess Meghan LaLiberte from Rogers High School was voted Miss Congeniality from among her Princess peers, and will receive an additional scholarship sponsored by the Tacoma Yacht Club. In the end, Orting High School Princess Marin Sasaki was awarded the title of Queen. Princess Bridget was quick to offer high praise of the newly minted monarch. “Marin is a great young woman,” she said. “She is so passionate about all the work we do, and I know she is going to work hard and represent us all very well.” Each Princess receives a $2,000 scholarship, granted by the Daffodil Scholarship Foundation, while the Queen is awarded $5,000 from the Washington State Fair Foundation. When asked what advice she would give future Daffodil Princesses on the evenings of their own Coronation, Princess Amaya emphasized the importance of their original title, before that of the Queen. “No matter what happens, no matter which girl is chosen to serve as Queen, each and every Princess will wake up the next day still a Princess, who is still able to serve as ambassadors and who are still important to the Festival, and to the community.” For Princess Leilani, the only thing on her mind after Coronation was all the work that still lies ahead. “When I got home, I put all of my Daffodil attire in one spot, as I would need to wake up early the next morning, for even more upcoming Daffodil events… I am so happy for the bonds we have as the 2017 Court, and how excited we all are for our new Queen!” Because most of the Daffodil Festival’s community events take place during the spring, Coronation is only one in a long line of events including the Grand Floral Parade, coming up on Saturday, April 8. Princess Katie has her own special reason to look forward to the Grand Floral Parade: it’s her first! “This will actually be my first Daffodil Parade,” she confessed, “and I am so excited to be able to view my community from this perspective!” “Of course, I am super excited for the Parade!” exclaimed Princess Tallia. “I have grown up watching the parades, meeting the Daffodil Princesses, and being able to ride on my school’s float for the Parade many times throughout my childhood. It makes me really happy knowing I’m a part of the Festival.”

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RIVALS. (top) University of Puget Sound sophomore first baseman Alex Wojtsiak celebrates his fourth inning solo home run that broke a scoreless tie. (middle) Pacific Lutheran junior third baseman Anthony Gosline slaps a single into center field in the first inning. (bottom) UPS junior pitcher Joshua Zavisubin delivers a blur to home plate.

LOGGERS AND LUTES INVADE CHENEY By Justin Gimse jgimse@tacomaweekly.com

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SLUGGERS. Every season, a new cast of characters join some familiar faces to create a new-look Tacoma Rainiers ros-

ter. The defending Pacific Coast League Pacific Northern Division champions look like they may field an even stronger team this season. With the return of studs like DJ Peterson and Dan Vogelbach, as well as the addition of rising star Tyler O'Neill, the Rainiers will field some talent that can swing a mean bat. Meanwhile, the pitching staff looks formidable with a balanced mix of veterans and young talent. Tacoma's home opener is Tuesday, April 11 at Cheney Stadium. By Josiah Rutledge Tacoma Weekly Correspondent

ith high school baseball season already in swing and the Mariners kicking off their season on Monday, Tacoma-area baseball fans are left with just one more thing to wait for: the return of the Tacoma Rainiers, the defending champions of the Pacific Northern Division of the Pacific Coast League. That wait is now over, as the Rainiers kick off their season April 6 in Sacramento, where they’ll take on the RiverCats (Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants). On Monday, the team held its Media Day, opening practice to the members of the press (the first practice of the year at Cheney Stadium after the players spent Spring Training in Arizona) and hosting a dinner with the coaches and players, allowing opportunity to chat with them about the upcoming season. Practice was highlighted by some extraordinary batting practice home runs from Tyler O’Neill, including a line drive

shot down the left field line that had barely begun its descent before smashing into the outfield seats. Needless to say, that ball left the field in a hurry. Manager Pat Listach raved about O’Neill’s big league future. “He’s a big leaguer,” said Listach, “From everything I’ve seen from him and heard from his manager last year, he’s a big leaguer.” The No. 2 prospect in the Mariners’ organization and No. 38 in all of baseball, according to Baseball America, O’Neill possesses the type of power that will make you stop what you’re doing and watch his at bats for fear of missing one of his majestic long balls. He’ll likely bring that excitement north with him to Seattle before long, but in the meantime Tacoma fans will have the pleasure of watching him continue what has been a reign of terror over minor league pitching since the beginning of the 2016 season. Joining O’Neill in the Rainier lineup, as well as on Baseball America’s rankings of the top prospects in the Mariners’ farm system, are DJ Peterson, the Mariners’ 2013 first round pick, and first basemen Dan Vogelbach, who was narrowly edged out in a Spring Training competition with Danny Valencia for a starting role with the Mariners.

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he game of baseball is filled with traditions that go back well over a century. When it comes to baseball around Tacoma, one of those traditions involves learning to play ball when the wet stuff is falling. As a matter of fact, when youngsters take to the fields of the Pacific Northwest, they often look like they have been playing in mud puddles, with uniforms dirty enough to make one think they were playing tackle football instead of baseball. When it comes to college baseball around these parts, players are used to grinding it out under nasty conditions. Local universities have a limited amount of time to complete a required number of games in a season. Let’s face it, athletic department budgets aren’t built for return trips spanning hundreds of miles to complete a rainout or two. Pretty much every baseball player that has donned a University of Puget Sound or Pacific Lutheran University uniform has learned to traverse the bases, or run down a deep fly ball, with webbed feet inside a pair of cleats. It’s in their nature to perform at a high level under the normal, moist conditions of March, April and May around Puget Sound. As fate would have it, the Tacoma area was blessed with a couple of days of sunshine on Sunday, April 2, and Monday, April 3. Of course, since we have been unable to string three days of nice weather together this fall and winter, this meant that the scheduled Lutes versus Loggers baseball game at Cheney Stadium was probably going to be a soak fest. For the Lute and Logger faithful that showed up on Tuesday, April 4, it was an evening for the true, dedicated fans. When

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During the dinner, I spoke to pitching coach Lance Painter about the finesse nature of this year’s starting rotation, which consists of five right-handers: Chase De Jong, Christian Bergman (with whom I spoke about his improved changeup movement as well as his intentions to begin throwing his curveball more now that he’s transitioning back to the starting rotation after filling a bullpen role for the Colorado Rockies last season), Sam Gaviglio, Dylan Unsworth and Chris Heston (one of only 233 men in the history of Major League Baseball to record a no-hitter.) “We’ll be talking less about mechanics this year, and more about approach and how to get hitters out using the stuff that you have,” Painter told me. “We’ve got a good group of strike-throwers in the rotation, but our bullpen has a bit more in terms of velocity.” That bullpen is headlined by former Mariner Mark Lowe, along with Jean Machi, a two-time World Series champion, Emilio Pagan, a member of the Puerto Rican national team that finished runner-up in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, and Nick Hagadone, a graduate of Sumner High School. To start the season, Mariners’ reliever Tony Zych will also join the Tacoma bullpen on a rehab assignment as he continues his recovery from a biceps injury. Of the 26 players on the Rainiers’ roster to begin the season (the standard 25 plus Zych on a rehab assignment),11 of them (Christian Bergman, Chris Heston, Dean Kiekhefer, Mark Lowe, Ryan Weber, Tony Zych, Tuffy Gosewisch, Gordon Beckham, Mike Freeman, Dan Vogelbach, and Ben Gamel) appeared in a Major League Baseball game in 2016, led by Mark Lowe’s 54 appearances. They’ll look to use that experience both in their own efforts to return to the big league stage as well as to help mentor young players like Tyler O’Neill and DJ Peterson still on their way up the ladder. After a five-game set in Sacramento, the Rainiers’ will return home to Cheney Stadium to play their first game in front of Tacoma fans on Tuesday, April 11, against the El Paso Chihuahuas. The opening series will be a timely opportunity for payback for the Rainiers, as the Chihuahuas knocked Tacoma out of the first round of the PCL playoffs last September. Tickets for opening night are still available. Last week we listed all of the Friday night fireworks dates, including the July 3 Independence Day celebration. We missed a big one right at the front of the schedule. Following the home opener, the fireworks will be blasting away from beyond the left field seats. We also have word that tickets for the 2017 Triple-A All Star Game and Home Run Derby are going fast, but still available. The home run contest will take place on Monday, July 10, with the All Star Game set for July 12. Both events have a 7:05 p.m. start time. Don’t forget that Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7, are Throwback Weekend at Cheney Stadium. This year, the Rainiers will be honoring their past by wearing the 1966-71 Tacoma Cubs and the 1978 Tacoma Yankees’ uniforms. More importantly to many, free snapback baseball caps will be doled out to the early comers for both games. For more information and tickets, visit the Cheney Stadium box office or go to www. tacomarainiers.com

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Connor Cantu led off the inning with a single and PLU was rolling again. Welch would then smoke a hot linedrive to right field that looked to be dropping fast. Meanwhile, junior right-fielder Matt Shelhamer had been off and running from the ping of the bat and snared the falling ball with a spectacular face-first dive. Shelhamer then fired the ball to senior first baseman Ian Hughes, who stepped on the bag with Cantu still a country-mile away from returning to first base. The PLU threat was ended again. The Loggers would get a single in the bottom of the third inning and advanced the runner to second on a steal by center-fielder Cal Muramaru. However, the senior was caught snoozing for a moment off of second base and was picked-off, sending him back to the dugout and killing the UPS momentum. PLU would then advance a runner to third base in the top of the fourth inning, only to have their hopes dashed when UPS sophomore pitcher Dakota Marley struck-out junior Tanner Williams to end the Lutes chance. The bottom of the fourth would be golden for the Loggers. Sophomore designated hitter Alex Wojtysiak led off the inning with a solo home run that hit the roof of the “R Yard” in left field. Two batters later, senior catcher Ryan Darrow knocked a blast over the right field wall and the Loggers (10-16, 6-11 NWC Conference) were cooking with a 2-0 lead just as the rain began to pick up at Cheney. With limited time left to get something done in the weather, the Lutes (17-8, 15-6) put together a two-run rally in the top of the fifth inning. After loading the bases, VanderStaay scorched a hot grounder past freshman third baseman Nolan Wiler, scoring two runs to tie the game. After the end of the inning, the officials stopped the game, sending a smattering of soaked fans home with a rather satisfying tie game. The game will be picked up at a later date this spring.

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the first pitch of the game was delivered, there were just a few drops falling from the sky. Four and a half innings later, the die-hard fans that remained were fairly water logged. It was a tight game, and the prospect of a drawn out nine-inning battle was a very real possibility. The umpire crew made the smart decision of nipping this chance in the bud and mercifully called a stop to the contest. It was a shame too, because this Lute and Loggers affair was beginning to seriously heat up. Pacific Lutheran started the game looking like they were ready to ground and pound the Loggers. Following a pop-out to lead-off the game, the Lutes put two ducks on the pond with a couple of singles. Lute senior Kory VanderStaay had a chance to bring home a couple of runs with a well-struck ball, but instead he pounded the ball into the wet grass and the Loggers were able to pull out a close double play. The Loggers would get a runner on in the bottom of the first after two outs, but the threat ended there. The Lutes would get another runner on base in the top of the second. Junior first baseman Cole Johnson would advance to second base on a ground out and then on to third base via a passed ball by UPS senior catcher Ryan Darrow. UPS freshman pitcher Makoa Mau was then able to dig deep and struck out PLU junior catcher Matt Vick swinging, ending the Lute threat again. PLU sophomore pitcher Chaz Lopez would walk two Loggers in the bottom of the second, but was then able to get UPS senior Connor Dunn to pop-out. Sophomore Nick Ultsch replaced Mau on the mound to start the top of the third inning. Junior center fielder

DIG IT. University of Puget Sound senior shortstop Connor Dunn scoops up a grounder.

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PHOTOS BY KRIS CREWS

KHMER AMERICA. Silong Chhun's "Scars and Stripes" exhibit at Spaceworks Gallery tells the story of the Cambodian diaspora. (left) A display dealing with the Nixon Administration's carpet bombing of Cambodian border zone. (right) The story of refugee camps built to house Cambodians who managed to escape the Khmer Rouge regime (Chhun is seen as a child in top row, far right.) By Dave R. Davison dave@tacomaweekly.com

April 17 marks the anniversary of the 1975 Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia. The regime ushered in an apocalyptic nightmare of executions, torture, mass labor camps, starvation and disease that claimed the lives of one of every four Cambodians. Those lucky enough to escape the country swelled the size of massive refugee camps. Many of these people were eventually resettled in other countries. The majority came to the United States. (France also took a sizeable share of the Cambodian diaspora). Those who were children during the refugee crisis are now adults and a new generation of Cambodian-Americans has become an important community within the American fabric. Many of the members of this community live in the Pacific Northwest. Tacoma’s Spaceworks Gallery is hosting a show that is part art exhibit and part museum-style, informational display. The show, “Scars and Stripes,” traces the arc of the Cambodian-American experience in a well-organized layout with sections labeled “Peace,” “War and Genocide,” “Refugee Camps,” “Resettlement” and “Deportation.” The informational part of the show consists of photos and informational plaques that are on loan from the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle. (That exhibit is called “Khmer Ameri-

can: Naga Sheds Its Skin.”) The most haunting part of this part of the show is a picture of a school that was transformed into a prison by the Khmer Rouge. There, people were taken to be tortured and executed. Mugshot-like photos of some of the victims are shown in conjunction with the grim image of the prison. While much of the Cambodian story is widely known, the exhibit also features a chapter of the Cambodian saga that is less known; namely, the phenomenon of Cambodians who became caught up in gangs and criminal activity and were deported back to Cambodia. This part of the exhibit features video work by Seattle-based Stuart Isett, and tattoo artist Khosal Kiev (one of the deported gangsters). If anything, “Scars and Stripes” proves that history repeats itself. The plight of desperate refugees and the issue of deportations are very much part of the agenda in today’s political landscape. The show makes a case that the secret carpet-bombing of Cambodian border territories helped bring the Khmer Rouge regime to power. Carpet-bombing was one of the topics of the recent presidential campaign. The Cambodian example may offer a cautionary tale to those that discuss such matters in a blithe way. “Scars and Stripes” thus offers a valuable history lesson that is very much relevant today. Included in the show are several of the red, gingham scarves that were the marker of members of the Khmer

Rouge. As I viewed the show, I pondered whether or not this might be hard for older members of the Cambodian community to view, akin to waving a swastika in front of a survivor of the Holocaust. Along with the history component is a sprinkling of work made by artists of Cambodian descent. Most are local, but there are contributions from Joe Bun Keo from Connecticut, Aragna Ker from California and Raisa Nosova from New York. Some of the best of the work are the handcut paper compositions by Seattle-based Lauren Lida. Other artists in the show include Anida Yoeu Ali, Jesse Hansoni, and Masahiro Sugano. The art, however, seems to get swallowed up by the history museum parts of the show. The video installations are much more at home in such a setting. The show is the brain child of Silong Chhun, a Tacoma artist, designer and entrepreneur who was born in Cambodia and was brought by his refugee family to Tacoma in 1981. Chhun went through Spacework’s program to train artists and entrepreneurs to set up art installations and creative businesses. Chhun’s unique blend of hiphop and pop art designs are applied to shirts and caps for sale through an outfit called Red Scarf Revolution. “Scars and Stripes" runs through April 20 at Spaceworks Gallery located downtown at 950 Pacific Ave. For information visit www.spaceworkstacoma.com/gallery. For a look at Chhun’s designs visit redscarfrevolution.com.

BLUES FESTIVAL TO RELOCATE TO GIG HARBOR The Old Town Blues Festival will pull up anchor and head to Gig Harbor this summer, following a 25-year run in Tacoma. The event has been renamed Gig Harbor’s Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Festival and will next be held on Aug. 12 at the Sportsman’s Club, according to founder Mike Mitchell. “We’d kind of outgrown the property down there,” Mitchell said, also citing the new location’s proximity to the festival's beneficiary, the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support for soldiers who suffer from brain injuries and posttraumatic stress disorder; www.permissiontostartdreaming.org to learn more. “Her (founder Leslie Mayne) organization is based out of Gig Harbor, and I live in Gig Harbor,” he said. “And 37 acres became available to me, so I decided to keep it a little closer to home.” Mitchell said he has met with Gig Harbor city officials to discuss ways of promoting the event, and that he has

attracted enough sponsorships to meet roughly half of the festival’s budget, which is about $15,000. Mitchell said he has not yet begun to put together a lineup for the revamped festival, but he was en route to Southern California when he spoke to Tacoma Weekly and planned to talk to potential headliners while there. The final run of the Old Town Festival took place at Old Town Park, The Spar Tavern and Slavonian Hall in July. The lineup included regional favorites Little Bill & The Bluenotes, Kim Archer, Billy Mac, The Junior Hill Band, Red House, Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek, King Kom Beaux, Terry Lauber and the Twang Junkies. Kal David featuring Lauri Bone & The Real Deal headlined at Slavonian Hall. Organizers will eventually post updates to the new festival web site, located at www.rockinrnb.com.

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Legendary surf-pop band, The Beach Boys, are the latest additions announced for the Washington State Fair concert series. The band – known for “Good Vibrations,” “Surfin’ USA,” “California Girls,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and a ton of other hits – will headline at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 14. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, with prices ranging from $30 to $55; www.thefair.com/ concerts for further details, and get the skinny on more upcoming shows from our Mark Your Calendars listings on A13.

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KEILLOR’S BACK “A Prairie Home Companion” creator Garrison Keillor – among America’s most beloved authors, humorists and radio hosts – will return to Tacoma next week to headline Broadway Center’s Pantages Theater – 901 Broadway – on Thursday, April 13. His new show, “Just Passing Through,” will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $39 to $99; www.broadwaycenter.org.

BYE BLUES. Jim King at the Old Town Blues Festival in 2009.

weekend as he headlines Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St. The comedian – a veteran of BET, HBO and Comedy Central, among other networks – will headline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 6 to 8, and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from $20 to $27. Early shows are open to ages 18 and older, but you have to be 21 to get into the 10:30 shows; www.tacomacomedyclub.com.

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Bellydance Evolution will re-imagine the mad and iconic world of “Alice in Wonderland” staring at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Pantages Theater. Called “mesmerizing,” “wildly acrobatic” and “fierce,” Bellydance Evolution transcends

the belly dance genre, fusing the art form with dance styles more specific to the West. Tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from $19 to $49; www.broadwaycenter.org.

FIVE SPRING BREAK SPECIAL L e M a y America’s Car Museum, located at 2702 E. D St., will continue to celebrate spring break through April 16 with complimentary admission for kids, ages 12 and under, who are accompanied by a paying adult. Fun, family perks and activities include free, five-minute races at the Miller Slot Car Circuit and CXC racing simulators from 5 to 8 p.m. on Race Night, which is Thursday, April 13. A Chrome & Glass pass costs $25 and allows admission to both the LeMay museum and Museum of Glass downtown; Learn more at www. americascarmuseum.org.

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Country guitar hero Brad Paisley will return to Puget Sound this summer. This time, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll headline Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White River Amphitheatre on June 3 with support from rising stars Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell. The show will start at 7 p.m. Paisley â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who headlined the Tacoma Dome last year on Feb. 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be out in support of his forthcoming album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love and War,â&#x20AC;? which is due from Sony Music Nashville on April 21. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, with prices ranging from $33 to $47.75. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for more info on that and these other upcoming shows, except for where otherwise noted. â&#x20AC;˘ Gabriel Iglesias: 8:30 p.m. April 29, Emerald Queen Casino, $45 to $110. â&#x20AC;˘ U2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joshua Tree Tour 2017â&#x20AC;?: 6:30 p.m. May 14, Century Link Field, Seattle, $35 to $280. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sasquatch Music Festivalâ&#x20AC;? featuring Frank Ocean, The Shins and more: May 26 to 28, Gorge Amphitheatre, George, $275 to $295 festival pass. â&#x20AC;˘ Soul 2 Soul Tour with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: 7:30 p.m. May 27, Tacoma Dome, $66.50 to $116.50. â&#x20AC;˘ Def Leppard: 7 p.m. June 9, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $59.50 to $139.50. â&#x20AC;˘ Vans Warped Tour featuring GWAR, Hawthorne Heights,

CKY and more: 11 a.m. June 16, CenturyLink Field, Seattle, $43 to $88.

Aug. 1, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $41.50 to $81.50.

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;United We Rock Tourâ&#x20AC;? featuring Styx, REO Speedwagon and Don Felder: 7 p.m. June 21, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $27.50 to $99.50.

â&#x20AC;˘ Lady Gaga: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, Tacoma Dome, $46 to $251.

â&#x20AC;˘ Roger Waters: 8 p.m. June 24, Tacoma Dome, $55 to $199.50. â&#x20AC;˘ KISW-FM (99.9) presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pain in the Grassâ&#x20AC;? featuring Korn, Stone Sour and more: 1:40 p.m. June 24, White River Amphitheatre, Auburn, $29 to $245; www.livenation.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals: 7:30 p.m. July 21, Pantages Theater, $55 to $129; www. broadwaycenter.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Bruno Mars: 7:30 p.m. July 24, Tacoma Dome, $45 to $125. â&#x20AC;˘ Watershed Festival featuring Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker and more: July 28 to 30, Gorge Amphitheatre, George, $199 festival pass. â&#x20AC;˘ Ed Sheeran: 7:30 p.m. July 29, Tacoma Dome, $36.50 to $86.50

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SATURDAY, APRIL 8

G. DONNALSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Little Bill Engelhart & Rod Cook (blues, jazz) 7:30 p.m., NC, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Chapter 5 (dance) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Erotic City (Prince tribute) 9 p.m., $15-$20 KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Juke Joint Jess CD release, Ariah Christine, Kira Michele (rock) 8 p.m., $10, AA MARKEE (OLD TOWN): Tara Tinsley (singer-songwriter) 7 p.m., NC, AA PANTAGES: Bellydance Evolution â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alice in Wonderlandâ&#x20AC;? (dance) 7:30 p.m., $19-$49, AA REAL ART TACOMA: Sam Lachow, Keshawn the King, Wavy God, DJ Qreepz (hip-hop) 7:30 p.m., $20-$25, AA RIALTO: Sons of Serendip (chamber pop) 7:30 p.m., $29-$59 THE SPAR: Smooth Chicken Band (classic rock, funk, blues, Motown) 8 p.m. THE SWISS: Gray Sky Blues Festival featuring Gray Sky AllStar Band, Little Bill & The Bluenotes, Loose Gravel and more (blues) 1 p.m. TACOMA COMEDY: Earthquake (comedy) 7:30, 10:30 p.m., $20-$27, 18+ early show UNCLE SAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Straight Classic (classic rock) 8 p.m. THE VALLEY: Harlis Sweetwater, The F-Holes (blues, rock) 8 p.m.

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STONEGATE: Groovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Higher Orchestra (jazz) 5 p.m., NC THE SWISS: Puget Sound Music for Youth showcase with Fraid Not, El Band and more (rock) 1 p.m., AA TACOMA COMEDY: Drink Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Debate (comedy) 8 p.m., $10$16, 18+

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Coming Events TW PICK: BELLYDANCE EVOLUTION: ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’ Sat., April 8, 7:30 p.m. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma Bellydance Evolution takes a revolutionary approach to the whimsical tale “Alice in Wonderland,” re-imagining the colorful, iconic – and dare we say, “mad” – characters through the language of world fusion dance. Be inspired and journey deep into the mysterious world of Wonderland! Called “mesmerizing,” “wildly acrobatic,” and “fierce,” Bellydance Evolution transcends the genre to bring a theatrical and contemporary edge to a traditional art form. Ages: All ages. Price: $19, $29, $35, $49. Info: www.broadwaycenter.org; (253) 591-5890

‘THE WALTZ OF THE TOREADORS’ Thurs., April 6; Fri., April 7; Sat., April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Sun., April 9, 2 p.m. Dukesbay Theater, 508 6th Ave. S. (above the Grand Cinema) This bitter farce is set in 1910 France where we meet selfabsorbed and blustery General Léon Saint-Pé and his infatuation with Ghislaine, a woman with whom he danced at a garrison ball some 17 years earlier. A married man trapped in a loveless marriage to his hypochondriac wife, the General pines for true love, his lost youth, and the courage to move forward. Quite unexpectedly, Ghislaine appears at his door, demanding to finally start her life with him. But what will stand in the way of their happiness, other than his pompous self? Is the old waltzer now tripping over his own feet? “The Waltz of the Toreadors” is a comic and tragic (is that possible?) story that weaves both humor and sadness as the aging general, who still fancies himself to be a toreador with the ladies, must deal with the hollowness of his life. Ages: Rated PG for occasional sexual innuendo. Price: $10-$15, which includes coffee and an assortment of baked goods. Info: dukesbaywaltz.brownpapertickets.com ‘SPAMALOT’ Fri., April 7, 7:30 p.m. Sat., April 8, 7:30 p.m. Sun., April 9, 2 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 6th Ave., Tacoma With the warm sunshine of spring comes all sorts of delightful things: flowers, birds, bees, rabbits, you get the idea. And what better place to celebrate spring than on a quest for the Holy Grail? Join King Arthur and his knights of the roundest table as they adventure across Britain in search of the most revered of all legendary treasures. “Spamalot” was originally adapted based on the 1975 hit comedy film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” After a successful Broadway run in 2005, the production won three Tony Awards, and an additional 14 Tony Award nominations. Featuring a whimsical cast of Medieval-aged knights, “Spamalot” details the epic journey of a band of heroic adventurers across Britain in search of the Holy Grail. With jokes suitable for all ages, “Spamalot” is sure to excite and charm any audience. Price: Adults $31; senior, military, students $29; children (12 & under) $22; groups of 10 or more $27. All seating is reserved. Info: (253) 565-6867; www.tmp.org. SKATEBOARDING SPRING BREAK CAMPS April 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Alchemy Indoor Skatepark and Education Center, 311 S. 7th St. Camp is a great place to learn to skateboard or to improve your skills. Our qualified and fun instructors work with campers at what-

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POTTERY CLASSES AT THROWING MUD GALLERY Mon., April 10, 6-8:30 p.m. Throwing Mud Gallery, 2210-2212 N. 30th St. Learn the art of creating pottery on the potters wheel, hand building techniques and decorative and functional pottery in our clean and spacious studio. Ages: 18+ Price: $210 + tool kit. Info: (253) 254-7961

League contest. Price: $7.50$11.50, not including Ticketmaster fees. Info: (253) 7527707; www.ticketmaster.com STEINS, VINES & GRINDS Tues., April 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave. The latest exhibit at the Washington State History Museum, Steins, Vines & Grinds, explores the history of three libations that continue to be wildly popular in the Evergreen State. Ages: All ages. Price: Adults $12, Students/Seniors/ Military $8, Kids under 5 free, EBT individual $1, EBT family $2. Info: (888) 238-4373; www.washingtonhistory.org

REVIEW OF THE EASTER STORIES IN THE BIBLE Mon., April 10, 1-2 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. All are welcome for a review of the Biblical stories of Easter in the four gospels. A great preparation for celebrating this coming Christian festival and for learning about Christian faith. Price: Free. Info: (253) 564-4402; www.saintandrewstacoma.org ever level they are at. Ages: Recommended for ages 6-12. Price: $125/camper. Info: (253) 237-4281; alchemyskateboarding.org/camps-1 LEMAY WINE & SPIRITS Fri., April 7, 4-9 p.m. Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St. E. Enjoy locally crafted wine, artisan spirits, chocolates, gifts & more. Price: $25/person. Info: (253) 272-2336 ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM BY DANA Fri., April 7, 6-8 p.m. Proctor Museum Quality Framing, 2616 N. Proctor Please join us for a night of art, light refreshments and a chance to win an original piece of artwork by Dana. For those unable to attend the reception, Dana’s artwork will be exhibited throughout April. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 7566980; www.facebook.com/ events/645655315630076 EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS AT TACOMA MALL Fri., April 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St. Take treasured snapshots with the Easter Bunny. He’ll be waiting for you near JCPenney Court. Simply go to simon.noerrbunny.com and reserve your appointment for a photo with the fluffy one ahead of time. Ages: All ages. Price: $10 - with reservation. Info: (253) 475-4566; simon.noerrbunny.com FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS Sat., April 8, 8-9:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Ave. S. Through shared experience and mutual support, we help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction. Price: Free. Info: (253) 3108177; www.foodaddicts.org EARTHQUAKE Sat., April 8, 7:30-9 p.m.; 10:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St. Earthquake has been all over the comedy scene, from HBO to BET, and talk shows from Howard Stern to Conan. This diverse performer has several credits in movies and has toured the country selling out venues wherever he goes. Ages: 18+ for 7:30 p.m. shows, 21+ for 10:30 p.m. shows. Price: $20-$27. Info: (253) 282-7203; tacomacomedyclub.com 2ND SATURDAY SOUNDS PRESENTS RICK CASSON Sat., April 8, 7-9 p.m. Vino Aquino Winery, 4417 Sixth Ave. Our musician for April is Rick Casson. He has been playing in the Tacoma area for over 30 years. His bands have included Unbalanced, Spuj, Dr. Inme, Underwater, The Sloppy Wipers and Skangst. Price: $5. Info: (253) 2725511; www.facebook.com/

events/1790600421267336 WEST PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE FIRST AID & CPR CLASS Sat., April 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Station 20, 10928 Pacific Hwy. SW, Lakewood A basic first aid and CPR course. The course is subject to cancellation if the class minimum of 4 people is not met. Price: $40/person. Preregistration and pre-payment are required. Info: (253) 5641623 ARGENTINE TANGO BEGINNERS CLASS Sun., April 9, 12-1 p.m. Backstreet Tango, 3505 S. 14th St. Dancers can start on any Sunday, no need to wait for the start of another series. Stop by for a complementary class. Ages: 16 with guardian and up. Price: $10 per class, 8 classes for $40, 10 classes for $70. Info: (253) 3048296; backstreettango.com PALM SUNDAY Sun., April 9, 9-11 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Ave. S. Come and worship with us on Palm Sunday and stay for coffee hour and fellowship after service. We look forward to meeting you. Price: Free. Info: (253) 537-0201; trinitylutheranparkland.org MEMBRA JESU NOSTRI Sun., April 9, 4 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Ave. S. Please join us at Trinity Lutheran Church for a delightful concert, Membra Jesu Nostri by Dietrich Buxtehude. Intimate Baroque with period instruments featuring Madeline Bersamina (soprano), Rebekah Gilmore (soprano), Joshua Haberman (counter tenor), David Hendrix (tenor), Gabriel Lewis-O’Connor (bass), and Nancy Zylstra (artistic consultant). Price: Free. Info: (253) 537-0201; trinitylutheranparkland.org SUDSPOP: FIRESTONE WALKER KNOWS JACK Mon., April 10, 6-9 p.m. Peaks and Pints, 3816 N. 26th St. Every month Peaks and Pints invites a craft brewery to create a three-hour soundtrack off our jukebox, pour its craft beer and award prizes during zany games. We call the Monday nights SudsPop. Ages: 21 and older. Price: No cover. Info: (253) 328-5621; peaksandpints.com KITTREDGE GALLERY EXHIBIT Mon., April 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. University of Puget Sound – Kittredge Gallery, 1500 N. Warner St. Exhibit includes Isabella Gresser, visual artist, and student-curated works from the Abby Williams Hill Collection. Price: Free. Info: (253) 879-3348; www.pugetsound. edu

For more details on these events and many more, visit www.TacomaWeekly.com and click on the “Calendar” link.

DAFFODIL VALLEY VOLKSSPORT: POINT DEFIANCE WALK Wed., April 12, 9:15 a.m. Point Defiance Marina, 5912 N. Waterfront Dr. We walk around the park on road shoulders with the many great viewpoints of the sound. Price: Free. Info: (253) 591-5325; www.daffodilvalleyvolkssport.com

MARCH INTO ART Tues., April 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Catholic Community Services, 1323 S. Yakima Ave. This is a mixed art show of photography, watercolor, oil, blown glass and even a Native American hand painted drum. Price: Free. Info: (253) 502-2617; www.rainierleagueofarts.com

ARGENTINE TANGO LESSONS Wed., April 12, 7-9:30 p.m. Cultura Event Center, 5602 S. Washington St. Beginning class at 7 p.m., intermediate at 8 p.m. with 2 hours of classes and practice for all levels concentrating on good social tango, not tricks or “patterns.” Ages: 18+ Price: $10; $15 couple. Info: (253) 2220105; tangointacoma.com

LINE DANCING Tues., April 11, 6-8 p.m. Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S. Tacoma Way Beginners and intermediates can get on the dance floor for fun and exercise in this sevenweek program. Beginners meet on Tuesdays, Intermediates on Thursdays. Price: $45 for 7-week session. Info: (253) 3833900; funtimelinedancing.com

EFN RECOGNITION BREAKFAST Wed., April 12, 7:30-8:45 a.m. STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St Please join Emergency Food Network in honoring individuals and businesses for their dedication to helping hungry children, adults and seniors in Pierce County. Price: $30. Info: (253) 584-1040; www.efoodnet.org

EL PASO CHIHUAHUAS AT TACOMA RAINIERS Tues., April 11, 7:05 p.m. Cheney Stadium, 2502 S. Tyler St. The Rainiers meet the El Paso Chihuahuas for a four-day series, including one doubleheader, in this Pacific Coast

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PUYALLUP TRIBAL IMPACT Supporting the Economic Growth of Our Community

PHOTO BY STEVE DUNKELBERGER

Federal, regional, state and local leaders gathered with the Puyallup Tribal Council to officially cut the ribbon on the Tribe’s new state-of-the-art Salish Cancer Center (SCC) in the spring of 2015. Joining in on the event were (back row from left): former Fife Mayor Tim Curtis; former Congressman Norm Dicks and Puyallup Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Larry LaPointe; (front row from left) Puyallup Tribal Council Members Marguerite Edwards and Sylvia Miller; Puyallup Vice-Chairwoman Roleen Hargrove; Senator Maria Cantwell; Puyallup Chairman Bill Sterud; Gov. Jay Inslee; then Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen; Congressman Denny Heck; and Puyallup Tribal Council Members David Bean and Tim Reynon.

The most urban of Native American tribes, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians continues to be a critical component of the South Sound economy. As Pierce County’s sixth largest employer, a donor to a broad range of charitable organizations, and a major funder of housing, roads, education and environmental projects, the Puyallup Tribe stands as a model for taking care of not only its

own membership, but sharing its wealth among the broader community as well. The Puyallup Tribe is one of the largest employers in Pierce County. With a payroll of more than 3,100 people who work in the Tribe’s businesses, government, economic development corporation, school, and health and housing authorities – approximately 70 percent of whom are non-Native –

employees enjoy competitive wages and benefits. In 2015 the Tribe spent more than $491 million. This spending supports communities by providing good wages and generous benefits to individuals, and through purchases of goods and services from local suppliers, vendors, contractors, construction companies and more.

From sponsoring local charities, non-profit organizations, social welfare projects and events that may otherwise suffer or cease to exist, to protecting the environment, funding crime prevention, city improvement projects and healthcare, the Tribe maintains its commitment to honoring its destiny as “the generous people,” the meaning of the Tribe’s very name “Puyallup.”

SUPPORT FOR OUR NATIVE COMMUNITY

When Gov. Jay Inslee visited the Tribe’s Elders Center on Nov. 30, Puyallup Chairman Bill Sterud (right) and elder Len Ferro (left) wrapped him in a Puyallup Tribe Pendleton blanket as a token of thanks and respect.

To the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the word “community” means more than its own membership circle. With more than 4,900 Puyallup tribal members locally and across the country, and an Indian population of more than 24,000 in the tri-county area, the Puyallup Tribe takes great pride in continuing its ancestral ways by caring for Native American people across the board. HEALTHCARE Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) has seen many accomplishments this past year. Below are just a few of the top news stories of 2015. Residency Program. PTHA’s residency program saw the first residents graduating in June. Graduates Brian Nelson and Aaron Rhyner began their residency three years prior and helped build PTHA’s residency program from the ground up. Since the graduation, Dr. Rhyner has been hired on as a full-time physician. Accreditations. PTHA continues to prove commitment to quality and excellence in health care by receiving full three-year accreditation from AAAHC and received additional recognition as an accredited medical home. In addition to AAAHC, PTHA was reviewed by both the AOA (American Osteopathic Association) and COLA (Clinical Laboratory Accreditation) this year, and both received full accreditation with zero deficiencies. Zero Suicide Program. Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is committed to transforming health care and changing public perception of suicide to help reduce the number of suicide deaths. A team of people from several Puyallup Tribal entities implemented the Zero Suicide model in the Puyallup Tribe community. The Zero Suicide program sets a basis for prevention of all suicide deaths through improved care and a commitment to patient safety. Taking a continued quality improvement approach and providing long-term follow up are some of the ways this team continues to work

As PTHA resident doctors Brian Nelson and Aaron Rhyner prepared for the formal graduating ceremony the Tribe gave them, they were dressed in the traditional way.

toward moving the community to Zero Suicide deaths in the future. Smoke-free Campus. PTHA became a smoke-free campus, which has had many benefits not only in promoting wellness in the community, but also decreasing drug activity by removing smoking enclosures, modeling healthy behavior to our youth, improving campus appearance and encouraging patients to quit smoking. Puyallup Tribal Member Events. Puyallup tribal members enjoyed days dedicated specifically for them during “School Days, Healthy Ways” and the four “Honoring Our Elders” days throughout the year. ELDERS Elder care is a top priority for the Tribe, with nearly $4.4 million spent in 2015 on elder care services. The Tribe’s beautiful House of Respect Elders Center – a $13 million facility opened in 2009 – stands as testament to the Puyallups’ deeply held reverence for their elder membership. The center, located on a historically significant site above the Puyallup River, offers a variety of health and recreational options for Puyallup elders over 45 years old, and holds a monthly luncheon at which one elder is chosen for special honoring. YOUTH The Tribe works to proactively instill positive values in its young members as early as possible through several important means: t Puyallup Tribal Community Center. This 34,000square-foot facility includes a 15,000-square-foot gymnasium and other areas for youth activities. The facility also accommodates gatherings for meetings, weddings, funerals and cultural activities. The Tribe partners with Junior Achievement to offer financial education to the youth, which is now held at the Tribal Community Center for two weeks during the summer.

t Chief Leschi Schools. Providing a Native-focused academic environment for children in pre-kindergarten through high school, Chief Leschi Schools serves Native American students from more than 60 different tribes with current enrollment of approximately 950 pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students. As one of the largestbureau of Indian Education (BIA) schools constructed in the nation, the 200,000-square-foot school is intended to be a model for Native American programs around the country. t Grandview Early Learning Center. During 2015, Grandview Early Learning Center served 142 families and 247 children, providing quality and culturally appropriate early childhood care for Native children in the community. t Education Opportunities. For youth and adults wishing to seek higher education after high school, or earn their general equivalency degree (GED), the Puyallup Tribe ensures that funding is available for tuition assistance, books, tutoring and more. HOUSING The Puyallup Tribe and the Puyallup Nation Housing Authority (PNHA) strive to provide safe, sanitary, and comfortable homes for Puyallup Tribal members living in the Puyallup Nation’s service area. During 2015 PNHA provided housing assistance to more than 150 households. The families served represent 337 individuals. All units are kept fully occupied and few vacancies occurred during 2015. The PNHA owns and operates 135 housing units, which are a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and duplexes. In addition to the units owned by the Tribe, PNHA maintained 30 Rental Assistance Vouchers, formerly known as Section-8, where units are rented on behalf of eligible tribal members and the rental payments are made to the property owners.

For more information about the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, visit www.puyallup-tribe.com.

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Have the Best Parade Day Ever! What to Do and Where to Watch

By Savannah Fry

Special to Tacoma Weekly

he day of the Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade – this upcoming Saturday, April 8th - always makes for a good reason to get together, get outside, and celebrate the coming of Spring! However, true Daffodil fans know that’s it’s not always as simple as bundling up, bringing the family, and snagging a seat along the parade route. The parade is over 80 years old, and that means over 80 years of die-hard Daffodil fans have their own system for celebrating on parade day. Here are some of our favorite tips and tricks for making the most out of your Grand Floral Parade experience, as well as some of the best viewing locations throughout the parade’s four-city journey, through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting! Tip #1: Get there early! This might be a trickier, especially for the earlier parades, like the leg in Tacoma. However, it’s always better to claim your spot and settle in, and then make a trip to a local coffee hotspot, than to risk losing out on the perfect viewing location. Tip #2: Get into the spirit. Dedicated Daffodil fans are sure to bring their own set of blooms out to the streets on Parade Day, whether it’s with flower crowns, stroller and wagon decorations, or even just breaking out a little yellow from their own closets. It may not be quite as bright as the ballgowns the Princesses wear, but your yellow duds pack their own punch, and help make Pierce County just a little bit brighter, too! Tip #3: Pack snacks! This tip applies especially well to bigger groups, or those with little ones in tow. The parade can be long for those with shorter attention spans, and packing a snack or two might help keep tiny tots content. Maybe making a snack pack full of yellow food – like pineapples and bananas, or white cheddar crackers and cheese - will keep the kids from pointing out every pizza place they see on the way home! Tip #4: Make the most of your parade experience! If you

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get there early enough, make sure to take the time to let older kids and adults venture farther back into the parade parking area, where all of the bands, floats, cars, and more, line up beforehand. Oftentimes, you can see groups practicing, and might even get the chance for a quick photo op with some of your favorite participants. Still, make sure to clear out at least ten minutes before the parade gets underway… you wouldn’t want to miss any of the festivities! Tip #5: Stake out your space! Bring lawn chairs or towels for your group… not only do they make for comfier and less dirty seating on crowded city streets, but they’re a good way of carving out where your parade viewing “territory” is. But be mindful: you’re not the only one trying to enjoy the Parade today, so be kind and respectful of those around you, too! Tip #6: Do some exploring! After the parade is over, don’t just go home. The Festival and Parade are all about celebrating your community, so don’t forget to stop by some favorite restaurants or shopping destinations nearby. Of course, it’s hard to decided what leg of the Parade’s fourcity journey to choose for your own viewing pleasure… each have their own unique feel and community vibe, as well as their own tips for making April 8th the Best Parade Day Ever! Here’s what we think are some of the most important elements each city has to offer for a Floral Parade experience: Tacoma – Tacoma is the first parade of the day, starting at 10:15 am, but you’ll probably want to get there before then, to not only stake out your prime viewing location, but to hit up some of the best of the downtown coffee joints for your morning brew. This is often one of the most popular routes to try tackling the Daffodil 5K Challenge ahead of parade time, so make sure to cheer on all of the runners rocking their own Daffodil gear! The route travels along Pacific Avenue, and because Tacoma runs so early, it’s usually one of the less crowd-heavy locations. Feel free to spread out! One of our favorite places to sit and watch is in front of the Washington State History museum. This u See BEST DAY / page B3

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DAFFODIL PARADE April 8th

DAFFODIL JR PARADE April 16th - 10 AM

The Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade is an annual celebration of the community, history, traditions, and growth, of its home of Pierce County. The theme for this year’s parade is “Daffodil Paradise.”

The 55th Annual Junior Parade is hosted by the Proctor District of Tacoma and is geared to children, by encouraging the growth of creativity and fun in even the youngest. Costumes, pets, music and non-motorized floats make this parade a very special event!

Traveling through the four cities of Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting, the Parade consists of over 150 entries. Linking one generation to another in tradition, floats are decorated with thousands of fresh-cut daffodils, just like the daffodil flowers that grew in the Puyallup Valley since over 80 years ago.

More information, please visit: www.jrdaffodil.com

THREE DAFFODIL MARINE PARADE April 23rd - 11:30 The Tacoma Yacht Club hosts the Daffodil Royalty and dozens of other yachts and

The Daffodil Festival 84th Grand Floral Parade

marine vessels in the Daffodil Marine Festival and Parade. Beginning at the TYC, near the Point Defiance Ferry Terminal, the Parade continues on along the waterfront to the Thea Foss Waterway in Downtown Tacoma, which makes for more than one beautiful place to stay dry landside to watch the parade and enjoy the Festival’s beautiful day on the water. More information, please visit: http://www.tacomayachtclub.org

FOUR SPRING FAIR April 20-23 Shake off your winter blues at Washington's biggest celebration of spring, the Washington State Spring Fair in Puyallup, April 20 - 23. Enjoy many of your favorite rides like the Wild Cat, Giant Slide, and C.P. Huntington

Tacoma - 10:15 Puyallup - 12:45 Sumner - 2:30 Orting - 5:00

Train, plus new food booths and a BBQ contest to wake up your Spring appetite. Join Quigley the duck (and family) to see adorable baby animals, tons of free entertainment from leaping DockDogs to the new Daredevil Highdive Show, garden workshops, the action-packed Motorsport Mayhem shows, and much more. The Daffodil Princesses will be camped out in the Storybook Village reading, playing, and having plenty of fun with kids of all ages. Come see the Princesses at the Spring Fair.

FIVE OUT OF TOWN PARADES Just because the Daffodil Parade is over, doesn't mean the Daffodil Festival is finished with parades! The Festival travels with their Daffodil Royalty and their traveling float to over two dozen Outof-Town Parades, representing and celebrating their home of Pierce County as Official Ambassadors.

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2017 Daffodil Festival Royal Court Photos, Schools, Bios and Future Plans The 2017 Daffodil Festival Queen Marin Sasaki Orting High School Marin is in National Honor Society, the Spanish Club, and is Senior Class Treasurer. She has played volleyball for nine years, and has been Varsity Volleyball Captain for two years. Marin enjoys sewing, family, friends, and traveling. She wants to attend the University of Washington to study pharmacy, to one day work in drug research or development.

Bridget Gray

Stadium High School

Bridget is an ASB Senator, and a three-year varsity Wrestling letter winner. Bridget is the captain of the Stadium Varsity Swim Team, and also the Boy’s Swim Team manager. She is a lifeguard and loves water polo. Bridget likes reading, traveling, and spending time with her cat. She plans to attend Northern Arizona University to major in Nursing and one day become a pediatric nurse.

Mabel Thompson Spanaway Lake High School

Mabel is in National Honor Society, Link Crew, Girl Scouts, and Skills USA. She loves Dungeons and Dragons, reading, tennis, and volunteering around the community. Mabel will be attending Washington State University to study Animal Sciences and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She hopes to own her own Veterinary practice one day.

Heather Haugen

Jalin Whitemarsh

Sarah Litzenberger

Bonney Lake High School

Washington High School

Eatonville High School

Heather is a member of National Honor Society, Musical Theater and Panther Crew. She is has been on the Varsity Swim Team for four years and is this year's captain. She is a lifeguard, a swim instructor and a swim coach for the YMCA. Heather loves Equestrian Vaulting. She will attend Pacific Lutheran University and major in Elementary Education and minor in Psychology.

Jalin is in National Honor Society, the Associated Student Body Secretary, on Patriot Crew, and Captains Council. Jalin has lettered in soccer for 3 years and tennis for 2 years. She also plays the flute, and she is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Jalin will attend Brigham Young University in Idaho to study Elementary Education.

Sarah is in Key Club, National Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, and plays the oboe and flute in the wind ensemble. She has participated in Track, was the Varsity Swim Captain, and played basketball throughout high school Sarah enjoys family, friends, traveling, and church. She will attend Brigham Young University major in International Business and minor in Non-Profit Management.

Leilani Espino

Elizabeth Larios

Naravie Phaisan

Mt. Tahoma High School

Sumner High School

Lincoln High School

Leilani is a member of the Associated Student Body, Corazon Latino Club, an intern at the Tacoma Rescue Mission, and works with her parents in their small family business. In her free time, she loves working with children, exploring new places, and dancing. Leilani plans to attend a four-year university and major in Psychology.

Elizabeth is in the full International Baccalaureate Program, National Honor Society, Spartan Crew Council, and is a mallet player in the percussion section of the Band. She has played basketball for eight years, loves to read, hike, and watch movies. She is also a preschool teacher at the YMCA in Sumner. Elizabeth wants to attend a four-year university and major in Neuroscience to become a Neurosurgeon.

Naravie is in National Honor Society and has been Associated Student Body President for three years, as well as on the yearbook staff. She has played varsity soccer and tennis. Naravie is a volunteer at Good Samaritan Multicare Hospital. Her future plans are to attend the University of California Berkley to study PreMedicine and one day become a surgeon.

Amanda Fisher

Jane McDonald

Amanda is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, and Link Crew. Amanda likes cross country, track and field, and dance. She is also a dance teacher for kids in Puyallup. Amanda will attend a four-year University to attain a degree in Education.

Jane has been involved in student government all four years of high school, and a three year member in DECA, Leadership, and the ER football team manager. Jane has played the piano for ten years, and loves writing, reading, and American Sign Language. She will attend Washington State University to major in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Political Science.

Courtney is ASB Treasurer for Executive Council, the Winter Wishes Coordinator for Leadership, and Varsity Captain for Cross Country. This will be her third year of running track. Her interests are nutrition, fashion, and clothes designing. Courtney plans to attend Loyola Marymount University to major in Nursing and minor in Nutritional Sciences.

Katie Meinecke

Thipsuda Ray

Tallia Campbell

Katie is Treasurer of National Honor Society, a member of Future Business Leaders of America, and in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Organization at Fife. Katie loves theater and volunteers her time at a retirement home and with service projects with the Rotary Club of Des Moines. This fall, she will attend Central Washington University to study Elementary Education.

Thipsuda is involved in Key Club, Cycling Club, Thai Club, swimming, and water polo. She is a volunteer for Multicare and enjoys working with her mom at their family restaurant, where she is a cook and waitress. Mook likes taking pictures, playing her guitar and ukulele, and singing with her dog. She will attend a four-year university and study pre-medicine.

Tallia is Captain of her Varsity Volleyball team. She has played for six years and lettered these past 4 years. She plays Basketball and Fastpitch and is a volunteer at the Muckleshoot Tribal School, where she works with special education students. She attends Native American Pow Wows and does coastal dancing and singing. She will attend the University of Washington and study Native American

Franklin Pierce High School

Fife High School

Emerald Ridge High School

Henry Foss High School

Courtney Gelmini

White River High School

Chief Leschi High School

law to help the native community.

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2017 Daffodil Festival Royal Court, cont. Vilma Alvarado Garcia

Serena Bolden

Clover Park High School

Graham-Kapowsin High School

Vilma is in the Studentto-Student Program and is Vice-Wing Commander in Unit WA-931. She is part of the Youth Choir, a tutor for elementary students, and has run cross country for Clover Park. Vilma enjoys crafts, reading, and singing, as well as making desserts. She plans to attend the University of Washington to study to become a pediatric nurse.

Serena has been in the Fashion Club for two years and has run track for five years. Serena serves as an usher at church, loves reading, and works at Subway. She loves photography and is continually building her photography experience and portfolio. Her future plans are to attend the University of Washington to study Business Administration.

Meghan LaLiberte

Macy Nuber

Rogers High School

Puyallup High School

Meghan is involved in Law Enforcement Youth Camp, Charlie's Dinosaur, Key Club, and Running Start at Pierce College. Meghan loves reading, writing, exercising, babysitting, and dancing. She will attend Central Washington University to study Communications and minor in Psychology.

Macy is a Running Start student, a Bible Study leader, a member of National Honor Society, and has cheered for five years. Macy likes painting and drawing, reading, exercising and eating. Her plans are to attend Central Washington University to study Prelaw and Psychology to later become a criminal trial attorney.

Haley Leeper

Brianna Bryant

Haley is a member of National Honor Society, a Viking Crew leader, and has participated in the Science Olympiad. Haley is a dancer and choreographer, a pole vaulter in track and field, and is a dog sitter and animal lover. She will attend Western Washington University and study pre-medicine to pursue a career as an obstetrician.

Brianna is a member of Distributive Education Clubs of America and Vice President of FCCLA. Brianna loves traveling, reading, shopping, walking her dog, and going to church. She will attend Pacific Lutheran University to major in International Business and one day own her own company.

Amaya Fox

Christine Lew

Amaya is the Vice President of her class ASB and the Key Club. Amaya is the Secretary of Project Unify Club and volunteers at a writing center in Tacoma. She loves to play soccer, working in the YMCA nursery, and being active in her school and community. In the fall, Amaya will be attending a four-year university to major in journalism.

Christine is in National Honor Society, a council member of the Associated Student Body, and a member of FCCLA. She was the stage manager for Drama Club, and enjoys softball, painting, kayaking, writing, and photography. Christine will attend a four-year university to study Psychology and Creative Writing.

Curtis High School

Wilson High School

Bethel High School

Lakes High School

KOMO TV and The Daffodil Festival are proud to be official partners for the first time. KOMO TV on-air personalities will emcee and ride in the Daffodil Grand Floral Parade. KOMO TV is proud to help bring this celebration to an even bigger audience by airing it on Sunday, April 9th from 2-4pm and on KOMONews.com. KOMO News Sports Director Mike Ferreri and KOMO News Morning Traffic Anchor Paris Jackson will emcee the parade in Puyallup. Paris grew up in Tacoma and attended this South Sound tradition and is proud to now emcee this community event. Paris is a graduate of Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow School of Communication. This Emmy award winning reporter/anchor worked in Eugene, Oregon and Birmingham, Alabama before returning home to the Pacific Northwest. Paris helps commuters to get work on KOMO 4 Morning News weekdays. Mike Ferreri is the KOMO News Sports Director and can be seen weekdays at 6 and 11pm. When not covering the Seahawks, Mariners, Huskies, Cougars, Sounders and high school sports, Mike bikes, kayaks and paddleboards with this wife and kids.

t Best Day From page B1 location is in the shade – because our Spring weather can be pretty unpredictable - and within easy distance of both Anthem Coffee and a Starbucks. Bundle up, bring a few camp chairs, and start up your day with a parade! Puyallup – Puyallup is the second route of the day, starting at 12:45pm, and is probably one of the most classic local locations to watch the Parade, which makes it a pretty popular spot…

of course, it’s only gained popularity in recent years, because this is also the leg of the celebration that makes it to television, too! When deciding where to sit, bear in mind that the highlight is always in front of the television filming set, where every parade participant makes sure to be on their best behavior, and groups will often have segments they want to perform for TV. Head downtown a little ahead of time to pick up an early lunch, then try to find some space near the raised seating across from the set. Worried about rambunctious little ones? Send them with an adult or younger sibling to kill time at nearby Pioneer Park! Sumner – 2:30pm marks the start time for our third route of the day, down in the beautiful city of Sumner! If there’s any part of the day where the sun might be expected to crack through the clouds, this is where that particular kind of magic happens. Even if Parade Day ends up being overcast, you wouldn’t be able to tell: the small-town vibe makes for a cozy atmosphere, and great local marching bands make plenty of noise, both helping to ensure this leg of the Parade always feels like a party! This location really gives you a feel for the Festival’s 80+ years of history, and assure you that it still is alive and well in Sumner, as it is usually one of the most popular destinations of the day. Arrive a little early and stake out a spot anywhere on Main Street: you really can’t go wrong with where you sit, because the Parade runs in a straight line, and there are so many lovely places to shop that you’re guaranteed to have something to do while you’re waiting! Orting – The Parade may wind its way down to its last leg in Orting with a start time of 5pm, but by no means is the party winding down just yet! Because this is the final route of the day, that means that everyone participating goes all out, which might be one of the reasons why it’s one of the most popular viewing locations. (And, of course, this will probably ring true this year especially, thanks to 2017 Daffodil Queen Marin Sasaki, who represents Orting High School!) Pro tip: try finding a spot to stay near the end of the Parade route, as it travels along Washington Avenue. Because the end of the route signifies the end of the Parade, Daffodil Princesses are sometimes known to start tossing daffodils into the crowd… and if you ask nicely, you might even be able to snag a bloom or two off of the float itself! At home – But, of course, some years you just can’t make it to the Parade. Still, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all of the fun! If you’ve got a TV, you’re in luck: you can watch the parade on KOMO (channel 4) on Sunday at 2 pm!

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It’s Spring All Over:

A Princess-Spotting Guide for the Festival Season By Savannah Fry Special to Tacoma Weekly

The yellow dresses of the Daffodil Princesses are an annual sign that Spring has finally arrived in Pierce County, but did you know that you can meet this year’s Royal Court at more appearances than just the Grand Floral Parade? Here are just a few locations you can spot Daffodil Royalty this festival season. For starters, the Daffodil Festival actually takes part in more parades than just the “big” one. In fact, Daffodils take to the water with the Marine Parade, coming up Sunday, April 23rd. The Festival has enjoyed a long-time partnership with the Tacoma Yacht Club who not only host the parade, but also help sponsor a special scholarship for each year’s Miss Congeniality from among the Princesses. This water-bound party can be found beginning at the TYC, near Point Defiance Ferry Terminal, and floating down Thea Foss Waterway in Downtown Tacoma. There are plenty of places to gather on dry land, too, like Les Davies Pier, or nearby water-facing restaurants along Ruston Way. Don’t quite have your sea legs just yet? Maybe you’d better stick to the fun and family-friendly atmosphere of the Junior Parade, where the fun happens the day before, on Saturday, April 22nd. This walking parade, oriented towards Pierce County’s younger audiences, takes place in the Proctor District of Tacoma, and is the best place to see pint-sized participants from all around your community. See local

school groups from junior highs and middle schools across Pierce County, Boy Scout patrols and church groups, as well as pets, unicycles, and plenty of other things sure to capture your kid’s attention, up close and personal. Find your Festival friends at the Spring Fair, where Daffodil Princesses are on hand to help little ones with the love of reading at the newly-developed Storybook Village at the Fair! Rumor has it that some of your favorite literary characters will be the special guests of the Daffodil Princesses. This year, the Spring Fair runs from April 20th through 23rd, which means there’s plenty of time to stop by and read a book with a Princess (when they’re not at the Marine or Junior Parades, of course!). Trying to interact with the Royalty in a more personal setting? Bring along a sweet little princess of your own to the

annual Daffodil Festival Princess Tea, taking place at Laurel Creek Manor on May 7th. This Daffodil tradition makes for plenty of sunny smiles, as the Daffodil Royalty invite their community Princesses-in-Training – as well as mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and more! - to an afternoon tea, full of sweet treats and fun. You’ll be bringing home a tiara, an official Daffodil Royalty poster, and plenty of memories! You will need to hustle because tickets always sell out in advance. While the daffodil flowers themselves might disappear with the end of Spring, these beautiful blooms sure don’t! You can find the Daffodil Royal Court traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest throughout the summer, at numerous out-of-town parades and community events. Some notable places to look include the Portland Starlight Parade, the Marysville Strawberry Festival, and the SeaFair Torchlight Parade. Make sure to mark a place on your calendar for the Fourth of July, as well, where Daffodil can be found yearly in Eatonville, to help celebrate Independence Day!

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Let’s Go to the Library!

What Daffodil Princesses Like to Read with Kids

Daffodil Parade Word Search By Savannah Fry Special to Tacoma Weekly

Though the Daffodil Festival has formed many local partnerships over the years, with organizations ranging from the Boys and Girls Clubs, to the Tacoma Yacht Club, perhaps the most meaningful annual tradition to arise from such partnership has been the Princess visits to Pierce County Libraries every year. The library visits represent not just the Festival’s strong commitment to community service and personal development, but also the focus of the Royal Court on academic aptitude. Each Princess is required to hold an above-3.2 GPA as a standard for their title, which is one of the reasons that as a result of earning their crowns, they are awarded a scholarship to a four-year university of their choice. Due to this emphasis on scholastics, it comes as no surprise that the Princesses love to give back to their community, by encouraging reading in some of Pierce County’s pint-size Princess fans. You wouldn’t be surprised to learn that the regular visits to the libraries throughout the Spring of their reign result in some special preferred Princess picks for reading time. Here are a handful of the ways Princesses like to keep their library fans entertained, as well as how to select the titles they know kids will enjoy: #1: REACH FOR A TRUE CHILDHOOD STANDARD Princess Amaya Fox, from Wilson High School, stands by an old classic, from Dr. Suess. “My favorite to read is most definitely Green Eggs and Ham, because at one visit, the kids were actually reciting the book from memorization as I was reading it to them! It was such a precious moment.” Princess Macy Nuber, from Puyallup High School, enjoys the works of the childhood reading titan, too. “It’s fun to see the reactions of the kids when we read about the weird words and animals that Dr. Seuss makes up.” Classic kids reads make for a favorite of Princess Sarah Litzenberger, from Eatonville High School, too. “I enjoy reading H. A. Rey’s Curious George, because it gets children excited about curiosity, and shows them that making mistakes can be learning experiences.” #2: SHARE COMMON INTERESTS… LIKE PRINCESSES! Princess Katie Meinecke, from Fife High School, like reading “books with princesses, Barbies, and pink,” particularly because of how some of her girliest fans react. “They get very excited and engaged in the reading.” Speaking of princess stories, Princess Meghan LaLiberte, from Rogers High School, reaches for a royal classic, too. “My favorite is The Princess and the Frog, because it was an entertaining book with great content, was easy for the kids to understand, and has a really good message!” In fact, Princess Tallia Campbell, from Chief Leschi High School, says that she likes to read “any Princess book, because there’s always good lessons in them to help teach the kids.” #3: KEEP THEM INVOLVED, WITH HUMOR Princess Elizabeth Larios, from Sumner High School, chooses Crockett Johnson’s Harold and the Purple Crayon,

“because it shows kids to be creative, and it’s also really funny! It’s cool to make the kids laugh.” Princess Mabel Thompson, from Spanaway Lake High School, reaches for Mo Willems’ That is Not a Good Idea!. “It was funny, had a good moral lesson, and was very easy to follow. It had a twist ending, and allowed the kids to keep guessing what was going to happen next.” “My favorite book to read at the libraries is Bill Cotter’s Don’t Touch This Book,” says Princess Brianna Bryant, from Bethel High School. “It keeps the children on their toes. It also gets the children to make silly noises, which keeps them involved in the story.” #4: GET ON THEIR LEVEL WITH INTERACTIVE READS For Princess Amanda Fisher, from Franklin Pierce High School, humor rules the day in a different way, with another popular pick: Mo Willems’ Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. “It’s easy for kids to follow along to, as well as interact with.” The Pigeon series finds a fan in another member of the Royal Court, too! Princess Courtney Gelmini, from White River High School, reaches for The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, because of a pretty pivotal moment, when a little bird asks the Pigeon if the hot dog tastes like chicken: “After the kids hear this, they laugh really hard, and then some take a moment to think about what a hot dog actually tastes like!” Relating to her readership is why Princess Vilma Alvarado Garcia, from Clover Park High School, likes to reach for David Shannon’s Good Boy, Fergus. “I can ask them if they have a pet, or if the situations in the book happen in real life to them.” For some of the library’s youngest visitors, Princess Christine Lew, from Lakes High School, is all about getting them directly involved with the books they read. She loves “interactive ones, like Ashley Evanson’s This Book is Magical – because they allow a direct connection between the reading and the

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’09 Princess Gerianne Perez Makes Broadway Debut From Singing on the Daffodil Float to the stage of New York

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Daffodil Princesses have long been known throughout Pierce County for their passion for education, love of their community, and a penchant for big thinking, too: it seems like every Royal Court is full of Princess bios that profess dreams of becoming doctors, lawyers, teachers, and more. Still, when it comes to career ambitions, you might not necessarily pick “Broadway Star” to be one that comes true! Gerianne Perez, a Spanaway Lake Princess from 2009, made just that happen, as she made her Broadway debut in In Transit, Broadway’s first-ever a capella musical, this past October. The musical premiered to much critical fanfare, but don’t just take our word for it: celebrities have been stopping by to see it, as well, with the cast most recently getting photos with Bill and Hillary Clinton backstage! Gerianne told us, in a recent phone interview, that Broadway was something she has always been preparing for, even as a high schooler at Spanaway Lake. “I was a part of Music Company, the show choir, and I did that all three years of high school,” she said. “It helped hone my skills, because it was a lot of singing and dancing – and doing both at the same time – and the performance opportunities that it gave me made me know that I wanted to perform for a living.” After graduating later that Spring, Gerianne made the move across the country to NYU, where she planned on pursuing a major in Drama. While she acknowledges that venturing so far away was difficult, she remained confident that New York was the place she wanted to be. “I was excited about New York City, and being in a new place, especially one that known as the most prosperous for musical theater. “If you want to be on Broadway – or if you want to be in the most competitive field for musical theater – then you have to be in New York. So I think I was most excited to

just come to NYU, which I already knew had an incredible program, and kind of dive right into what I wanted to do!” Of course, that meant pursuing musical theater as a career… but it also meant earning a degree first. As it turns out, Gerianne’s passion for academics was one that defined her collegiate career as much as Drama did. “It was equal parts artistic as academic,” she said. “I had a rigorous academic schedule alongside the more performance arts, conservatory-style training. That was really important to me, because even in school, my favorite classes had been Biology and Anatomy & Physiology, and it was all a good blend for stretching my mind.” It even helped her carve out an unexpected minor: “I found a love of Psychology,” she said. “I actually ended up

getting a minor in Child Psychiatry, which I never anticipated, as well as my Bachelor in Fine Arts for Drama.” That penchant to pursue curiosity and appreciation for adventure helped drive Gerianne to succeed in not just college, but a completely new environment, which explains the advice she’d give today’s Daffodil Princesses, about to embark on their own collegiate journeys: “Push yourself outside of the box of normality and what is familiar to you, because that’s the only way you’re going to grow. “This is the time to take a big leap of faith and try something new, and not be afraid to explore outside the zone of what’s comfortable to you,” she said. “That was essential to me, because I liked doing what was routine and habitual for me, and I didn’t become my best self until I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone.” When it comes to having been a past Princess herself, Gerianne has only fond memories. When asked to pick just one, she chose the event that means the most to every girl who has donned a golden Daffodil in Pierce County: the day of the Grand Floral Parade! “Myself and my fellow Runner-Up, Robin Olson [Gerianne won 2nd Runner-Up, while Robin won 1st] were in the very front of the float, and I’ll never forget singing along to our song and dance during the Parade. It was the most beautiful day, and the weather was perfect, and we got to one of the final stops of the float, and we actually paused to do that dance! It was honestly one of the best experiences.” Because, of course, the Princess who would become a Broadway star would her favorite memory was performing in front of her community. Her happy recollections of being involved in a large community event like the Festival, also speaks to one of Gerianne’s favorite things about New York City: there’s always something to be a part of. “The best thing about New York is that it never stops… there’s always a show to be in, or a concert to be a part of. Everything is at your fingertips. It’s such a compact, small island, that you can meet up with someone at the last minute – it breeds spontaneity.” Even though Gerianne has nothing but love for her new city, it only took her about two seconds to come up with what she misses the most about living in Washington: “Mount Rainier!” “We used to visit a lot, and I miss the nature aspect of Washington so much,” she said. “The East Coast doesn’t have mountains in our scenery. I got used to what my world looked like with the mountains in the background. Then, I moved to New York, and now, skyscrapers are my background! Nature isn’t something that’s necessarily tangible here, so that’s definitely the thing I miss most.” But for now, Gerianne is busy working towards her future in the Big Apple. When asked about her career plans, she doesn’t necessarily have anything determined beyond enjoying the present, but knows what she wants her stage career to look like as a whole: “I think my goal is just to create a consistent career, that I’m happy and fulfilled by. “My goal is to choose roles that fulfill me artistically,” she said. “I have the luxury that my chosen career and industry is truly my passion, and rarely do people get to do that. My job is something that makes me the happiest I’ll ever be. But in that, I have to make sure that the shows I’m a part of make me happy, make me want to work Tuesday through Sunday.” In terms of greater career aspirations, her focus is on the quality of the work she produces, not in the accolades it brings her. “I don’t know if I’m one of those actors who says, ‘I have to win a Tony by this age,’ or ‘I want to be on TV’… my passion is consistency, and to create a well-respected career. If I can inspire people with my path and career, that’s one of my biggest goals. “I hope people look up to me. If someone can look at my life and career, and say, ‘She did things right,’ that’s what’s important for me. Obviously there are many shows I’d love to be in – like Hamilton, or In the Heights, “ she says, “but mostly I’m just looking forward to whatever may come my way next.”

Tiara Headache and Slipper Blisters Princess Problems and Why They’re Worth It By Savannah Fry Special to Tacoma Weekly

It’s pretty easy to spot a Daffodil Princess, especially when the Royal Court is out and about in full force: those bright yellow ball gowns, glittering tiaras, dainty white gloves, and effortless smiles are always on display, making them pretty easy to see! Little did you know that those picture-perfect Princesses actually contend with more than a few unique obstacles behind the scenes… and that those ballgowns and tiaras provide their own set of challenges, too. We tracked down a few notable Daffodil Royalty Alumnae, to describe the Princess Problems they faced during their own reigns, and got the scoop on everything from rogue bobby pins and tiara headaches, to lost sequins, hoopskirts, and more! Queen Kenna Erhardt, from Rogers High School, Daffodil Class of 2013, reminisced on an ornery zipper that nearly locked her into her own dress! “My zipper broke, and got stuck. My dress wouldn’t come off,” she says. “I had a moment of panic that I was going to be stuffed in 10 layers of tulle forever!” Luckily, an alterations establishment frequented by the Royal Court was able to get the dress unstuck in no time. Still, it gave Kenna something to reflect on, even years later. “Wardrobe malfunctions were inevitable for 24 girls in ball gowns, but we always made it work. Moments like this always gave us something to laugh about, and those are the memories I will never forget.” Did you know that the style of the Daffodil Royalty dresses change every year? As it so happens, Queen Kenna’s year didn’t have to contend with just one rough zipper causing clothing issues… as Princess Kayla Prewitt, from Curtis High School, would call it, 2013 was also “The Year of the Hoopskirt.” “We all wore layers of underwire underneath our bright yellow dresses to add some volume,” she described. “There were many mishaps… like the fact that they’d flip up if you sat on them at the wrong angle, or that little kids would try to crawl under your dress! However, I think my infamous hoopskirt incident takes the cake.” After strapping into her stand on the traveling Daffodil float, while on her first out-of-town outing, Kayla suddenly found herself wrestling with a less-than-full dress. “I heard a snap and felt

a big rush of air on my calves. The string around my waist had broken, and my hoop skirt had completely collapsed!” Unfortunately, the parade was due to start in less than two minutes, but an industrious nearby chaperone knew just what to do: secure the waist of her hoopskirt with some of the heavyduty bungee cord from the Daffodil float trailer! “By the time our float started moving, the skirt was the last thing on my mind,” Kayla says. “It’s impossible to think about ‘princess problems’ when you’re waving to the hundreds of smiling faces looking up at you! What I remember most about that day has less to do with the volume of my tulle, and more

to do with experiencing firsthand how much just the Daffodil Festival brings to cities all over the Pacific Northwest.” The traveling float wasn’t the only Daffodil vehicle to get tripped up in ballgown drama, either. 2012 Princess Carly Lange, from Sumner High School, recalls how difficult her dress made it to even get to any event in the first place! “Attempting to fit all that dress in the back of a car, three times over, created a poufy explosion of yellow and white tullenestled princesses,” she described. “Our chaperones were amazing at making sure that we all fit in the car without any ‘spillage’ occurring, but sometimes, in the hurried hustle between appearances, we would attempt to load ourselves in… resulting in several layers getting closed in the car door, and sections of our dress flapping in the wind as we drove down the freeway!” However, these minor traveling mishaps only made Carly all the more aware of how difficult the jobs of their fearless chaperones are. “It made us extremely grateful for our chaperones – and their dress-management abilities – as well as reminded us of the amazing support system we had, to encourage us and help us through our princess problems! Two years later, the skirts were still creating issues for busy Princesses. Princess Nina Thach, a Mt. Tahoma Princess from the Daffodil Class of 2014, dealt with her own battered ball gown: “As beautiful as it was, it was such a tripping magnet for children, crowded pedestrians, and even myself!” Of course, after all that wear, there couldn’t help but be more than a few tears… a lot more than a few! “Almost every night

after an event, my dress would be dragging along the floor in certain areas, and the bunches and ruffles on it would have come undone… I would spend nights with my mom trying to sew them back together! There was even one time we went to a library, and had a dress fall apart, so an amazing chaperone got into to sew it up before the event actually began.” However, that didn’t ding how Nina thought they all looked… and especially not how it made her feel to wear it. “It didn’t make me feel any less beautiful or wonderful. I was able to be the leader and community servant I needed to be, regardless of the dress… Those late nights sewing and scrubbing mud and dirt from the bottom of my dress were worth it, because the more I cleaned it, the more hard work I got to put into being a Princess.” Still, it wasn’t just the ballgowns that got worn out, but some of the accessories they were frequently paired with. The tiaras get their fair share of attention – for both the long durations of time Princesses have to rock the glittering, heavy headware, but the amount of pinching bobby pins it takes to secure them – but Festival fans frequently overlook other elements of Royalty fashion. For instance - from 2013 Princess Bobbi McGinnis, of Franklin Pierce High School - the gloves. “We had a very cold and rainy parade, so to stay warm, I put hand warmers in my gloves!” Bobbi says. “This was great for warmth, but somehow, when mixed with the rain, my white gloves turned a dirty grayish-black.” However, that didn’t stop Bobbi from flaunting those gloves by waving all up and down the parade routes. “Despite the cold and the rain, the day was still amazing, and full of smiles and laughter,” she said. “Hopefully not too many people noticed the Princess with the dirty gloves!” And despite popular belief, underneath those voluminous yellow skirts, Princesses still rely on a sturdy pair of character shoes to help them get around, not wildly impractical glass slippers (which would, presumably, only result in more mishaps!). For Queen Marissa Modestowicz, from Emerald Ridge High School in 2014, these well-tread heels ended up getting more than a little worn out, too. “We got them all brand-new in the Fall to break them in,” she said. “With how much time we spend on our feet, the soles on the bottom began to wear out. By the end of my year, the bottoms were completely black!” For her, this was simply a sign of a job very well done. “Whether it’s walking around an auction, running around on a u See TIARA / page B8

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t Read From page B6 kids. You ask them to talk like a robot, or shake their imaginary books, and an excitement forms that isn’t really achievable through other stories.”

Daffodil Festival Sponsors Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino . Columbia Bank KOMO Television . Washington State Fair . Nike Old Cannery . South Sound Running Pierce County . City of Tacoma . City of Puyallup . City of Fife City of Sumner . City of Orting Additional Sponsors Adriatic Grill . Nordstrom . Knutson Farms . Sound Transit Port of Tacoma . Tacoma Weekly . The News Tribune Educators of the Year Sponsors Lexus of Tacoma in Fife . Pierce County Mustang Club Organizational Partners Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound . Pierce County Library Tacoma Library . YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties . Puyallup Library Emergency Food Network . Pierce County Parks . Multicare Tacoma-Pierce County Chaplaincy . Pierce County Fire . United Way Thank you to all of the people who contribute time, money, and resources to the Daffodil Festival that limited space here did not allow them to be listed in this publication. The Daffodilians, Chaperones, and volunteers are the backbone of our organization.

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#5: LET THEM LEARN SOMETHING NEW When it comes to Mt. Tahoma Princess Leilani Espino’s favorite book, Roseanne Greenfield Thong’s Round Is A Tortilla: A Book of Shapes, she likes the idea that it allows kids to branch out. “The book is in English, but also has some Spanish words in there, so the kids are able to learn some words in another language, in a fun way.” Princess Jane McDonald, from Emerald Ridge High School, is all about the lessons, too, choosing Doreen Cronin’s Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type as her favorite. “It takes a spin on a classic story, while teaching the valuable lesson of sharing.” Newly-minted Queen Marin Sasaki, from Orting High School, likes Michael Garland’s Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook, “because it is a great story children can easily follow, and teaches kids that reading is fun!” No wonder why it’s one of the Royal Court’s favorite appearances to make! While Princess visits might be done at the libraries for this Spring, there’s no reason why you can’t make the venture yourself… especially now that you have all of these great recommendations, straight from the Royal Court.

t Tiara From page B7 playground with kids, or dancing on our parade float, a Princess’ feet never get tired! Those character heels are definitely proof of the long hours we spend on our feet.” Still, even beyond frayed hems, lost sequins, heavy crowns, and well-worn accessories, sometimes Princess Problems can make even more of an impact on a Royal Court. One of the greatest sacrifices a Daffodil Princess makes during her reign, is that of her time, which, being that all Royalty are in their senior years of high school, might mean missing out on some pretty special memories for the sake of being a Princess. 2012 Princess Jordan Zuniga, from Rogers High School, found that out firsthand, as she had to choose between her Court, and the choir she had been a part of throughout high school. “Choir was one of my favorite memories of being in school,” she said, “and each year, concert choir takes a tour in or out of the county… I had to choose between a Yacht Club dinner - an event that was talked about with such high respect - or the last trip of my high school year with my choir.” Jordan weighed her dilemma, by taking a step back, and remembering what her commitment to Daffodil had meant to her in the first place. “I wanted to be the best example I could be for Rogers, and that meant sacrificing something of such importance to me. “It is a memory I still remember to this day, waving goodbye to my choir, as they were getting on the buses, headed out to their big adventure, while I was slipping on my yellow dress and getting ready for another event.” While Jordan missed the opportunity for adventure with her concert choir friends, don’t worry: in true Princess fashion, she found the happy ending! “The night ended with uncontrollable laughter with my yellow sisters. Sacrifice can be hard, but oh, was it worth it! Because it was through sacrifice, that another beautiful memory was made.” You heard it here first: the life of a Daffodil Princess isn’t easy, no matter how effortless they make it look. These unique and sometimes silly princess problems just remind us that anything can happen when we’re interacting with the community, but true Royalty always stays calm and collected under pressure. And besides: being a part of the Daffodil Royal Court is worth all that struggle, anyways!

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some suggestions and a huge THANK YOU! Needed: Warm Socks for Men, Women and Children; Warm Hats; Gloves; Peanut Butter and Jam/Jelly; Crackers, Chips and non-perishable snacks; Individually wrapped granola bars or protein bars; cookies; lotion; lip balm; tampons and sanitary napkins; wipes; soap, shampoo and conditioner; gallon sized freezer bags. A BIG THANKS TO THE COPPER DOOR FOR ALLOWING PROJECT FEED TACOMA TO COLLECT DONATIONS THERE. Help hard-working families by volunteering with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)! Provide free income tax preparation to low and moderate income households. Locations throughout Pierce County. Day, evening and weekend hours available (February to April 2017). Volunteers can serve as tax preparers, quality reviewers, greeters, or interpreters (for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired tax payers). Free training provided. Learn more and apply online at w w w. Vo l u n t e e r Ta x Help.org. Volunteer meals on Wheels Driver Seeking a volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver. Delivers frozen meals once a week in the Pierce County area, mileage reimbursement. Must have a clean background check, WA driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, car insurance and food handlers card. Call front desk for more info: 253-2728433 Great Volunteer Opportunity Make friends, have fun and help seniors with simple tasks. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make a big difference by helping people maintain their independence. This is volunteering, not caregiving. Volunteers must be 55 or older, low income, serve 15 hrs/wk and live in Pierce or Kitsap Counties. Drivers are especially needed. Benefits include hourly tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement. For information call Julie at Lutheran Community Services, Senior Companion Volunteer Program, (253)722-5686. Food Bank Eloiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooking Pot Food Bank on the Eastside of Tacoma, WA is powered strictly by volunteers. We provide much needed food and other basic household items to people in need on a weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better. Donate as much or as little

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INTERVIEWEES FOR A NON-PROFIT PROJECT â&#x20AC;&#x153;MEMORY COMMUNITYâ&#x20AC;? What It Is: We are Memory Community (a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation). The Memory Community Project is a creative service to seniors. Our Goals & Objectives: To create an accessible resource that: â&#x20AC;˘ helps our senior citizens tell their stories â&#x20AC;˘ connects the young and the old â&#x20AC;˘ increases our understanding of those before us who help us be who we are â&#x20AC;˘ honors the generations before us and show our appreciation by preserving their memories â&#x20AC;˘ All seniors are welcome to volunteer for filming their story! â&#x20AC;˘ At most two days of work during daytime â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Day 1: pre-production meeting, and Release Form signing Day 2: filming, ideally wrapped within half a day What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like you to talk about in the film: Use 10 minutes or so to tell the most memorable story from your life, the lessons that were learned, and the wise words you want to pass along to your children/grandchildren. Compensation: a DVD in which you are the leading character, and a free upload to our website http://memorycommunity.org/ Contact: send your emails to deyung@memorycommunity.org Or call Deyung at 360-8509850 for scheduling a meeting. The filming is free, but donations are appreciated to help the project continue.

of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Contact 253-212-2778. Help furnish hope to those in need! NW Furniture Bank Volunteers needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;NWFB helps restore hope, dignity and stability in our community by recycling donated furniture to people in need.â&#x20AC;? Tuesday-Saturday Truck Volunteers Needed- 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Truck volunteers ride along in the truck, deliver furniture to clients and make residential and corporate pickups; they are an essential part of the NWFB Team. To volunteer contact us at info@ nwfurniturebank.org or call 253-302-3868. South Sound Outreach is offering free tax preparation for those who make $50,000 or less. To schedule an appointment call 253.593.2111 or visit our website at www. southsoundoutreach. org.

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Loving Hearts is a charitable knitting and crocheting group comprised of community volunteers. We make hats for chemo patients and the backpack program for children, baby items, blankets, wheelchair/ walker bags and fingerless gloves for Veterans. We meet in Gig Harbor on the second Tuesday of each month from 1:00

Make a difference in the life of a child! The Northwest Youth Sports Alliance is looking for coaches for our developmental youth sports program. Sports vary by season. Coaches are provided general training and go through a national background check clearance process. For more information, visit www. metroparkstacoma. org/nysa or contact Roy Fletcher, Youth Sports Coordinator, royf@tacomaparks. com or 253.305.1025.

to 3:00 p.m. and again on third Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Located at the WayPoint Church, 12719 134th Ave KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329. We also have a Fife meeting on the third Thursday of the month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Ardena Gale Mobile Park, 4821 70th Ave East, Fife. For more information please email Cynthia at lovingheartsonkp@aol.com or call Virginia at 253-884-9619.

Brighten the day of a senior with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s! Volunteer an hour or two visiting with a resident at Hearthside Manor in University Place. Please contact 253-460-3330 or hearthside@acaringplace.net. COALITION: HUMANE, a spay and neuter clinic, seeks volunteers. For details visit: www.coalitionhumane.org or call 253.627-7729

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT/ HOST FAMILIES NEEDED Make international friendships and create memories to last a lifetime. Host a high school foreign exchange student with EF Foundation, a non-profit organization. Students are fully insured and bring their own spending money: host families (single, married, retired, etc.) provide room, board, and a caring environment. For more information call: toll-free: 1-800-447-4273 EF FOUNDATION FOR FOREIGN STUDY www. effoundation.org

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The Tacoma Maritime Institute meets every 4th Monday at the Midland Community Center 1614 99th Street East Tacoma WA Potluck at 6:00, all are welcome. Meeting Starts at 7:00. Call 253-536-4494

Be a Big Brother! Becoming a Big is a fun and easy way to volunteer in your community and make a BIG difference in the life of a child. There are several program options to fit your schedule and interests, such as meeting your Little at school, going on an outing or attending an agency-planned activity. For more information, visit www.bbbsps.org or call 206.763.9060.

Featured Pet Trinity is a very special bun, indeed. She is quiet social, and enjoys getting attention, especially face rubs. She delights in hop time, playing with the cats in her foster home and playing stay-away when hop time is over. She also loves cilantro and pumpkin, and this is where another special part of her comes in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she has no front teeth due to jaw and teeth deformities. That being said, she has minimal issues as long as her greens are cut up, and she has her hay pellets. The 18-month-old is litter box trained, but does have some digestive issues that cause extra cecal, so she can be a little on the messy side. But never fear, Trinityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foster family will give you all the tips and tricks on how to best care for the Domestic Shorthair. Trust us, she will reward your extra work with extra love. For more information about Trinity, please contact her foster family at GSSU1720@AOL.com. #A505617

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