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TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014
Vol. CXXIII, No. 87
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF TACOMA Devoted to the Courts, Real Estate, Finance, Industrial Activities, and Publication of Legal Notices
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Local historians to mark Wash. 125th statehood anniversary
The Washington State Historical Society is inviting groups to develop projects and programs to observe the 125th anniversary of Washington's statehood. On Nov. 11, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison signed a proclamation admitting Washington Territory to the Union. A large, commemorative ceremony, complete with performers representing the diverse cultures in Washington and a re-creation of the 1889 telegram, will take place at the Capitol Rotunda in Olympia on Nov. 11, 2014. "Every Washingtonian has something to contribute to our shared history," said Shanna Stevenson, project manager for the Washington 125 campaign. "We hope a variety of groups will plan events unique to their role in our state's history." Plans already under way include: -- Capsule Keepers, a group of adults who, 25 years ago, were enlisted at the age of 10 to contribute to a time capsule in the Legislative Building in Olympia, and were entrusted with the care and continuance of the capsule in the future. Secretary of State Kim Wyman is assisting the Capsule Keepers in finding a new batch of 10-year-olds to carry on the tradition; -- The Historical Society, which operates the Wash-
ington State History Museum in Tacoma and the State Capital Museum in Olympia, will host a series of presentations on topics such as the last 25 years in Washington sports, music, and the arts. Discussions will also explore state park history, maritime history, gay marriage, and the legalization of marijuana; -- The Washington State Department of Agriculture's Centennial Farms project will reconnect with the farms across Washington which, at the centennial, had been owned by the same family for at least 100 years. The Historical Society has created a central resource where those who are planning a project or program for Washington 125 can list their plans. Ideas include conducting a public service project, providing a display for the festivities in Olympia, or holding lectures on different aspects of state history. Creativity is encouraged. The Historical Society's mascot, Seymour History, is even getting involved as groups are welcome to host a flat version of him and submit photos and captions of his adventures around Washington. More information is available online at washingtonhistory.org.
Pierce County TV debuts mobile app, talk show
Pierce County TV has launched a mobile app and a new public affairs talk show to enhance its coverage of local people, programs, and events. The PCTV app, available for Apple and Android devices, aims to make it easy to watch the channel's original programming. The mobile app features PCTV's live programming stream, individual stories and, of course, meetings of Pierce County Council and member city councils so the public can watch policymakers in action. Pierce County IT specialists and students from the University of Washington Tacoma built the app through an innovative internship program. PCTV creates and manages government access programming for the county and six member cities. Programming consists of gavel-to-gavel meeting coverage, original news and magazine shows and other locally produced programs, including the latest edition to the PCTV lineup, Pierce County Talks. "This program gives us the opportunity to go a little deeper into the issues facing Pierce County and its citizens," said PCTV General
Manager Dave Hinman. "We also enjoy some lighter moments as we celebrate the interesting people and events that make Pierce County a great place to live, work and play." In its pilot episode in April, Hinman addressed the state mandate for updating the county's Shoreline Management Program and how it will affect Pierce County residents. In a new episode that began airing this week, Hinman talks with first responders about emergency preparedness and the lessons learned from the mudslide in the Snohomish County community of Oso. You can watch PCTV on Comcast Cable (channel 22), Click! Cable TV (channel 22 and HD on 522), Rainier Connect (channel 20), and live online at piercecountytv.org. PCTV covers DuPont, Fife, Orting, Pierce County, Puyallup, Sumner, and University Place, and is interested in developing relationships with other cities and towns in the county. Member cities can televise their council meetings, providing open and transparent government for their citizens.
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Documentary featuring Tacoma rock band to premiere at SIFF A documentary film about the Tacoma rock band Girl Trouble will have its world premiere this month at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Strictly Sacred: The Story of Girl Trouble features archival footage, memorabilia, and audio recordings that chronicle the threedecade history of a rock band defined by its uncompromising "Do-It-Yourself" (DIY) aesthetic. Director Isaac Olsen includes interviews with Neko Case, Calvin Johnson, and Art Chantry, as well as Girl Trouble band members Kurt P. Kendall, Kahuna, Bon Von Wheelie, and Dale Phillips. The 95-minute film will screen on Mon., May 26, at 5 p.m., at SIFF Cinema Uptown, located at 511 Queen Anne Ave. N., in Seattle, and on Tues., May 27, at 8:30 p.m., at IKEA Performing Arts Center, located at 400 S. 2nd St., in Renton. More information is available online at siff.net/festival-2014/strictlysacred.