Rainier Valley apartment manager Connie Uy makes an offering of rice to monks at a nearby Buddhist temple on behalf of the residents in her building.

Construction worker Robert Kirkman works on one of several new privately developed residential homes under construction by Peter Davis Builders.

Teacher Mary Smith reacts with joy to a song put forth by one of her drama classes at Franklin High School.

Ross Whippo, 17, finds his crown a bit large as students try on costumes for a show at Franklin. The young actors are known as the Fame Company.

Longtime Rainier Valley bakery owner Remo Borracchini is up to his eyeballs in goodies. The business has been in the area for 75 years.

David Ledingham and his son, Mathew, 5, walk through the Eagle Hardware parking lot, former site of Sicks' Stadium.

Saifoli Tausili, 13, and Mike Lese, 14, toss a football as they stroll along the Interstate 90 walkway over Rainier Avenue South.

Dick Yoshimura, 83, founded the Mutual Fish Co. in 1947. It is well known by shoppers and restaurant owners.

Stripping varnish without removing the underlying finish is just one of the skills Allied Furniture Clinic owner Al Richmond, right, has honed in his 37 years of repairing damaged wood. Kerri Hubbard assists.

Terry Wright passes time reading while waiting for a bus.

Faithful worshipers gather at a Buddhist temple near Rainier Valley.

An informal sewing circle at Mount Baker Village Apartments is a chance for Connie Uy, center, to stay in touch with residents.