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Contents FEATURE STORY 16 Destination Weddings

Creating memories that last a lifetime

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22 Hometown Experts 32 Health & Lifestyle

Edmonds’ 125th Anniversary.

Your chosen local experts.

Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle.

10 Home & Essentials 23 Arts & The latest tips and trends.

Entertainment 14 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

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38 Food & Drink

Monthly calendar of great local events, music and shows.

Discover Edmonds’ tastiest destinations.

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44 Destination Northwest

From Mozart to Of Monsters and Men.

Destination weddings.

18 Edmonds in Focus

Running the Pacific Northwest.

30 Shop in Style The best local shopping.

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CONTRIBUTORS Beth Bond • Sarah Polyakov • Melissa Murdock Jordyn Murdock • Diana Scheel Brett Herzer • Megan Olson

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PUBLISHER Make Memories That Last While it is still summer, for many this month signifies preparing our kids for the upcoming school year that is right around the corner. And for some, it will be a time when we take our child to college for the first time. There is a cartoon that has circulated around social media a great deal over the past couple of years — it shows a child leaving for kindergarten gripping onto his mother, obviously not wanting to leave her. The next frame shows a young adult enthusiastically leaving for college; but in this photo, it is the parents holding tightly onto the child.

If you are a parent, you know all too well how fast time goes by. It slips through our fingers like a tiny grain of sand. Unable to stop it, we often long for those days when our children were younger. Giving our children roots and also the courage to move forward confidently in life is one of the best gifts we can offer our kids. In addition, there is the gift of memories.

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The cover photo by Diana Scheel evokes feelings of the 125th Anniversary of Edmonds. The August 11 celebration is all about community as friends and families, and local and foreign dignitaries gather to commemorate the founding of our beautiful city. Good friends, good food, and good music‌ our community.

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Edmonds Celebrates 125 Years!

A birthday party to remember.

By Melissa Murdock. Photos courtesy City of Edmonds and Janine Harles.

Come one, come all! Join in the merriment as our beautiful city comes together in commemoration of the 125th anniversary of Edmonds. Edmonds is the oldest city in the entire Snohomish County, and August 11 is the date for our residents and friends to gather and celebrate our city’s birthday!

Our city was discovered when George Brackett, a logger, landed a canoe through a windstorm onto the beaches of what was soon-to-become Edmonds. He was immediately attracted to the wooded hills alongside the beautiful beaches.

Brackett purchased 147 acres for a mere $650 and — just like that — Edmonds was born.

He named the area after Senator Edmunds of Vermont. Unfortunately, a mistake was made in the spelling, which led to the official name of Edmonds.

Soon thereafter, homes were built and Brackett’s feed barn was used to school the children. As settlers decided it was time to incorporate the town, a census taker was brought in. How the story goes is that when census was taken, there were 298 registered residents and 300 were needed in order to incorporate. The committee looked over the census and informed the census taker that Bill and Bollivar Brackett

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were overlooked. The two “who were among the oldest residents” were registered and the census taker left. After the incorporation was granted, it was noted that Bill was Brackett’s dog and Bollivar was his bull. After the incorporation, George Brackett was rightfully named the first Mayor of Edmonds.

Originally incorporated as a “village fourth class” at the time, Edmonds has now grown to become the second largest city in Snohomish County at a population of over 40,000. To read more on the fun story of how Edmonds came to be, check out the details at www.sos.wa.gov.

A special thanks to Gary Haakenson for sharing this story.

The birthday celebration takes place on Tuesday, August 11, which is the exact date of the city’s incorporation in 1890. Beginning at 1:30 pm, families, friends, co-workers, and visitors are invited to join with city dignitaries as they congregate along 5th Avenue North in the vicinity outside of City Hall.

For those who have to work, the streets in this area will be closed for the celebration. Keep this in mind when traveling in and out of the area, as there will likely be heavier traffic than

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normal. Instead of fighting the traffic, stop in and join in the events!

A delegation from Hekinan, which is the Japanese sister city to Edmonds, will participate in the celebration. In April 1988, Edmonds formed a relationship with the mission to promote international communication and understanding. It is a very special relationship and we have been working with them for 25 years. Come learn more about our sister city at this event and our relationship with them.

You can also visit www.edmondswa.gov to learn more on how this international bond has developed.

Continuing the celebration, the Historical Society and Museum will present a twenty-five year time capsule. Time capsules are always a special way to commemorate and incorporate history into the many lives of our local citizens.

Be a part of the history of Edmonds as we share the extraordinary time capsule.

Our very own mayor Dave Earling will make an appearance as he gives his regards to the city’s birthday. If you have never met our mayor, come and meet him during the fun, family event. Along with Mayor Earling will be some of our previous mayors on hand to honor

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The Historical Society and Museum will present a twentyfive year time capsule. our city on this monumental birthday.

For entertainment, there will be live performances from local dance, theater, and musical groups to enjoy. From 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. there will be a street dance to bring everyone together. The street dance will happen all along 5th Avenue North between City Hall and the Historical Museum. Come check out these awesome performances after work.

No birthday can be complete without birthday cake! There will be birthday cake and refreshments to enjoy as we celebrate this special milestone together. You’ll be able to watch the performances while enjoying cake

on a beautiful Edmonds summer evening.

To learn more about the fun celebration, visit the “Edmonds 125th Anniversary Celebration” Facebook page. During these last summer months, fellow Edmonds natives have given their birthday wishes to the city of Edmonds from across the world.

From Switzerland to Cape Town, from D.C. to Japan, read birthday celebration wishes and see their photos. Take a look at how welltraveled our residents are and you may even see a familiar face! Send in your birthday wishes to Carolyn.douglas@edmondswa.gov to have them posted onto the Facebook page.

Show off the Edmonds spirit no matter where you are, near or far.

To RSVP to this event, you can do so through their Facebook page. This party is for family and friends of all ages — even if you do not live in Edmonds. Visitors are welcome as we celebrate Edmonds on August 11. The party begins at 1:30 p.m. with special events all afternoon, followed by a street dance.

For more information check out the Facebook page hosted by the City of Edmonds Community and Government at f City of Edmonds.

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HOME & ESSENTIALS Tips & the Latest Trends

Cousin Erwin - How Not to Leave an Estate ESTATE PLANNING DO’S AND DON’TS.

BY RALPH SANDERS.

My cousin Erwin was a rascal. When he died at age 70, his assets included a 401k, a life insurance policy, and a truck. He also had a lot of credit card and medical debt.

Since I lived the closest, and because my wife, Peggy Sanders, is an elder law attorney, it fell to me to be the estate administrator. My goal was to get as much from his estate as possible for his estranged daughter.

This took some doing on Peggy’s part. The court hesitated to give me power over his estate, but after his daughter and brother signed off, I was appointed as administrator. I had the ability to call insurance companies, banks, Social Security and to gain access to Erwin’s personal property, locked in a storage facility.

Erwin hadn’t updated the beneficiary on the life insurance policy or the 401k. As a result, from heaven, he showered a former girlfriend, who he broke up with years before he died, with about $30,000, much of it tax-free. Lucky her. There was nothing I could do about it.

That left the truck, which was in good shape, and the debt. His daughter wanted the truck for her daughter.

Once Peggy filed the appropriate documents, I was able to get the title to the truck from the state vehicle licensing office. Erwin’s daughter

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and her daughter drove up from Oregon and drove it home, along with Erwin’s personal effects from his storage units.

That left his debt to deal with: credit cards, and medical expenses from his last illness. Peggy served his creditors with a Notice to Creditors, giving them 30 days to respond or the debt goes away. One credit card company, which failed to respond in time, wrote to me, “We know you don’t owe this amount, but would you pay anyway?” Answer: “Umm. No.” Because Peggy had served the Notice to Creditors, that credit card company had no right to collect.

This took a few months, but in the end, we were able to put his worldly estate to rest.

On a nice day, we held a ceremony near where he grew up and scattered his ashes in Puget Sound.

Lessons learned • • • •

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Keep your beneficiaries up to date.

The right documents open doors.

Hire an Elder Law Attorney. Estate administration is complicated. An attorney can save hours of wasted time, confusion and frustration.

I would have been lost without Peggy’s help.

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Wrong. Americans tend to avoid financial goal setting. If they do set goals, they focus on a specific one, such as saving for college or retirement. However, they often fail to look at the entire picture, including weaving in their personal values into the equation, which can be critical to building a personalized financial program. A holistic approach to managing your finances links decisions about money with matters of the heart.

Another common mistake is making a financial decision without understanding its effect on other financial issues. One’s choices do not operate independently from one another. Attention to estate protection, for instance, will affect the resources available to address other needs and desires, such as vacations or giving to charity. Financial professionals can help you with decisions to fit within a universe of other money matters.

What are some other areas to consider?

Here are some ideas from Thrivent Financial: • Confusing full-throttle financial strategizing with just investing. The consideration of mutual funds and other investment products in money decisions is only one option in a sea of other financial tools.

• Thinking that only the rich should pay time and attention to managing their finances. Monetary worth should in no way sway whether or not one hones financial skills and adopts a financial philosophy.

• Believing that it can wait. Time generally helps a well-developed financial program, so getting a jumpstart on retirement planning at a young age works in one’s favor. Also, crises can happen at any age, and financial preparation will help a person get out of those unexpected ruts.

• Neglecting to re-evaluate financial decisions periodically. Reviews should be done on at least an annual basis. Life events — like marriage, childbirth, job changes, home ownership — should also be signals to revisit financial goals.

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Caring For Community A MEANINGFUL MISSION… AND YOU CAN HELP!

A little girl takes a jelly packet from the school cafeteria at lunch — she’s worried she won’t have anything else to eat that night. A boy asks his teacher how long someone can go without food. He’s worried about his little brother.

A fourth grader wears shoes to school held together by duct tape.

These are stories the founders of Washington Kids in Transition hear nearly every day. Stories that sparked the nonprofit’s mission and Insurance Services Group’s commitment to make a difference in our community.

BY TREVOR CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT, INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP.

As an independent insurance agency, we work hard to connect with our clients and protect the people and things that matter most in their lives.

That same desire to help others led us to the moms behind Washington Kids in Transition.

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All it took was four of them — four moms driven by the desire to make a difference in the lives of local children — to provide local families a way to teach their children about community involvement. And businesses a way to connect with their community. And that’s when things started happening.

From now through August 17, you can support this Edmonds nonprofit during a national online contest.

The moms of Washington Kids in Transition held community food drives, snack packing events, and stored boxes of donations in their own homes,

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because they had nowhere else to keep them. As news spread about these moms and their efforts, we knew we wanted to be involved.

More than 450 students in the Edmonds School District are considered homeless and benefit from the McKinney-Vento Act, a federal law that ensures educational stability for homeless students. These children may live in shelters, temporary housing, even cars and tents. Many of these children leave class for the day and will not have anything else to eat until they come to school the next day.

In January, we launched a community partnership with Washington Kids in Transition. We’ve worked hard to support our partners any way we can.

We’ve volunteered time, packing more than 1,000 snacks bags for students. We organized a drop off site at our office so community members have a place to bring their food donations. We created a referral program — for every referral we receive from a client, we donate $10 to the organization — and we provided temporary office space for our partners to store and organize donations.

We’re a community agency and this is our community. We want to do more. And now we can. In June, we applied for the Safeco Insurance “Make More Happen” award. This national award recognizes independent

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insurance agencies that make more happen in their community through volunteerism – and we did it! As one of thirty-three agency finalists selected across the country, Washington Kids in Transition receives $3,000 from Safeco. But we have an opportunity to increase that donation dollar amount, and we need your HELP! From now through August 17, you can support this Edmonds nonprofit during a national online contest. Our agency is competing against other agency finalists around the country for a chance to win a donation of up to $10,000 more for Washington Kids in Transition. Think about how many snack bags, how many emergency motel vouchers, or how many emergency food pantries could be served in our school district with that money.

To vote, please visit www.safeco.com/makemore-happen. The top three agency-charity teams with the most votes will receive an additional donation of $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second, and $3,000 for third place for their charity.

Washington Kids in Transition intends to serve as many children and families as possible in our community. As a local business, our goal is to help make that happen. Because we believe every child deserves a chance.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY Local Events and Stories

A Taste of Edmonds REPTILES, ROCK-AND-ROLL AND ROUSANNE.

BY MELISSA MURDOCK. PHOTOS COURTESY JEANINE HARLES.

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Summertime in Edmonds is not complete without our annual celebration: A Taste of Edmonds. In its thirtythird year, A Taste of Edmonds is at its best yet. Join Edmonds’ best summer party, August 14-16. Located at the Civic Playfield, vendors, music, food, and crafts come together to show off what Edmonds has to offer. Young and old will gather around to enjoy the festivities planned this year. This event is ranked in the top 100 North American Festivals and is not one to miss!

Entering from the west, arts and crafts booths form a tunnel of creativity as you enter into the festival. All of these can be found between the police department and the track along 6th Avenue. As you make your way along the path, the food and smells come to life. The majority

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of the track has food vendors on both sides.

More booths can be found along the north side of the track, and the Kid Zone is closest to 7th Avenue, along the east side of the track.

Performances will take place on three stages with an eclectic mix of music to make the mood and setting of this event absolutely fantastic.

The lineup includes classical guitar, Memphis blues, classic rock, Americana, Mariachi, country, salsa, and barbershop harmony — something for everyone. New artists, combined with favorites from previous years, promise to create a full weekend of great shows.

For adults, listen to music and enjoy a leisurely afternoon or dance the night away while visiting the beer and wine gardens.

Why have to pick just one? At the beer

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garden, expect a more lively crowd and high-energy rock mix of music to pull you right out of your seats. The beer garden is tucked between the tennis courts and the Boys & Girls Club. The wine garden may be a bit more relaxed and is far enough from the Main Stage to share conversations about wine. Three wineries are represented in the garden, while a VIP area offers select premium wines. A full list of wine choices can be found online. If you are interested in visiting the wine garden, it is near 6th Avenue, just down from the track.

Edmonds is a town filled with the love of art and included in this art is food. Vendors from near and far gather to present their culinary expertise through their beautiful and delicious food creations. Restaurants well-known throughout Edmonds, and some you may not be familiar with, will offer Taste of Edmonds specialties just for the event. Choose from a variety of cuisine — traditional fair food, American, Italian and Mediterranean, to name a few — to satisfy those taste buds. And remember to follow the Taste Off. Vendors engage in fierce competition to take home the prize for best main dish, side dish and dessert.

For the young children in your family, the Kid Zone will keep them entertained for the day.

Kids can try rock wall climbing, pony rides, visit kids booths and a kids music stage that features shows from reptiles to kids’ karaoke.

These events can all be found on the track near 7th Avenue. Treat the kids to summer fun at this family event.

The arts and crafts booths give our local artists a time to shine. Not like your typical fairs, you will see some of the most unique and fantastic handmade creations. Supporting these local artists is one of the greatest parts about sharing with these talented individuals.

Knowing that you have a one of a kind object that was not mass produced in a factory is special, and makes a perfect gift. Some of the art is found in food with creative cooking, crafting, clothing and décor options. The many talents on display round out this special weekend event. Remember this summer by buying a unique item for someone special, or for the home, and support a local artist.

A Taste of Edmonds offers the perfect event for end-of-summer fun. Bring your family, gather your friends, and go to the fest to enjoy a night of summer food, crafts, music and more. With the beautiful summer sun and the cool Edmonds breeze, there is no reason to miss this award-winning, family-friendly event — right in our own backyard.

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FEATURE STORY

Destination Weddings Creating memories that last a lifetime.

By Melissa Murdock. Photos by Eric Nelson.

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etting married on the tropical beaches of Maui always seemed like a dream, and nothing more. Even before I had visited the island, I knew it was where I wanted to get married. It wasn’t until my feet touched the warm salt water and the soft sand pressed between my toes that I realized it was actually happening — a dream come true!

A tropical atmosphere can be more personal and meaningful to a couple than a traditional wedding. The chaos in planning, and on the day itself, can diminish the true significance of a wedding. Thousands of dollars are spent for a single day, and it can easily become overwhelming. The peace and serenity of a small beach wedding is everything a bride could ask for.

Tropical places all over the world have become famous for romantic beach weddings. Although people travel to far off places, locations that are nearer are becoming increasingly popular. Here are some of the most popular (and reasonable) destination wedding locations.

Hawaii - There are several islands to choose from, but three stand out: Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Temperature changes of about 10 degrees all year create options for an outdoor wedding, summer, fall, winter and spring.

Another benefit: the tropical feel without traveling out of the country. Maui, the romantic island, is excellent for a close-knit and romantic feel. Kauai, the garden island, offers tropical greens to surround your ceremony with few city distractions. The Big Island offers unique lava rock beaches and a great balance of city and island retreat vibe.

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The Bahamas - A collection of over 700 islands, this paradise offers options to fulfill any taste. Some are more lively, filled with nightlife; others more serene and peaceful.

Newlyweds can even rent their own private island for the perfect honeymoon. Once you pick the ceremony you want, find the island that best fits. The plane ride from Florida is just over a half-hour.

The Florida Keys - For a Caribbean feel at a more affordable price, this chain of islands is perfect. The old-Florida feel with nature, white beaches and blue water surround you. Popular wedding options in the Keys: aboard a boat of your choosing; sharing vows with dolphins; or getting married underwater.

Los Cabos, Mexico - A beautiful paradise with white sandy beaches, and with the more unique options. Cabo San Lucas offers a lively nature to a relaxed beach wedding. A private boat delivers to intimate settings. Arrive to the ceremony on horseback. In the right season, the releasing of baby sea turtles into the ocean can be incorporated into your ceremony. For something new and innovative, check out Los Cabos.

Why have a destination wedding?

Destination weddings are becoming popular because planning is more simple and easier than traditional weddings. Coming from a bride with both a destination and a domestic wedding, I can tell you the destination wedding was a breeze. Another added bonus is not having to plan the extra expense for a honeymoon. Say goodbye to all your family and friends after the wedding, and stay to relax in paradise for the week. A destination wedding

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also creates a special place for celebrating wedding anniversaries for years to come.

Planning tips Go with a wedding package. Planning from afar is not easy. Do your research. I found small all-inclusive packages on the island of Maui for under $200, and a bit higher prices for large parties with more included. Set a baseline of what you need, and contact a planner.

Know that you cannot be overly in control. Your wedding day will be magical and absolutely perfect, but you need to know your limitations.

Your planner will advise what is best, and what will not work. Trust your planner.

Ask questions. These companies do this for a living. My wedding planner was also our minister, and adapted the ceremony to our needs. They’re experts. Listen, ask questions, and you’ll appreciate the flawless wedding planned from their recommendations.

Keep things affordable A paradise wedding is surprisingly affordable.

When not worried about catering for hundreds of people, the stress dissipates.

Know your budget and stick to it. I removed items offered I knew I could take care of later.

Wedding packages are a must, but additions aren’t necessary. You can have paradise on a budget and still have memories of a lifetime.

Personalize and communicate with your planner to ensure you are getting what you need and nothing more.

Recognize guests who cannot attend My husband and I decided to get married on

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the island of Maui for sentimental reasons.

Many couples have cherished memories of these tropical islands to incorporate into their wedding ceremony. For us, we chose Maui because of my dad. Three years ago, my dad and I made a promise that we were going to go to Hawaii for the first time. The entire family had never been, and it was time for a family vacation. Weeks later, I lost my dad suddenly.

Living up to my end of the promise, a few months later, we took his ashes to the island of Maui so he could rest in paradise forever. My husband and I decided to make our dreams a reality and got married on the island so that my father could still give me away on my wedding day. Weddings are important landmarks for

years to come with a promise of forever.

The inconvenience of travel won’t allow everyone to attend; however, they can still participate. Webcams can bring family together from all over the world. Bring your laptop, and you can easily set up streaming video of your ceremony to those at home, so that they can share the day with you. Depending on location, friends and family can be there in spirit. Print canvas photos of them to have at the ceremony.

In Hawaii, place leis on the beach around the photos, or in place of where they would stand for the ceremony. Ask your planner for ideas to fill in the gaps.

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Destination weddings are not unrealistic. Do your research, and check out your options.

A lot of couples I have spoken with assume it isn’t possible and give up on the idea of getting married in paradise. Don’t let this be a factor in your decision. With the increase in couples tackling wedding planning and funding on their own, it is important to invest in something you can be proud of. With the affordability, convenience and luxury of a wedding in paradise, throw away the fear, and say “I do” to your dream destination wedding.

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IN FOCUS SNO-KING COMMUNITY CHORALE

“Music is what feelings sound like.” — Author Unknown.

By Beth Bond.

“Singers united to uplift the public spirit through inspired choral performance.”

This is the mission statement of the Sno-King Community Chorale. Attend one of their concerts and you will agree their harmonies take us above and beyond their stated goal. When was the last time you attended a live, local performance and left humming the songs?

And when they performed “Mama Mia” there was dancing in the aisles.

The group brings together about 100 talented singers, all dedicated to entertaining audiences.

Under the direction of Frank DeMiero, and with accompanist Debra DeMeiro, every performance, large or small, is a unique and meaningful experience. A high level of professionalism is achieved with grace and pride every time.

Sno-King performs four large events a year, as well as concerts at venues throughout the region.

During a recent concert featuring Disney show tunes, movie characters came to life, delighting young and old. The fabulous holiday show each December is a family event with international and traditional seasonal music and a sing-along of favorite carols.

Barbara Kindness has been with the chorale for sixteen years and her enthusiasm for the camaraderie of this group is infectious. “We are really more like a family,” she says. “There is humor and fun, but also serious work — like getting musical selections done just right.”

Like a large family, ages range from 20-somethings to 80 plus. Some members of the group are second and third generation singers.

When learning special pieces, the chorale breaks into small groups with section leaders. The variety of programs this talented group performs annually is astonishing. Concerts include jazz, gospel, classical, country and popular show tunes. They sang in Hebrew for a Jewish wedding, and learned difficult pieces in Croatian for a performance in Dubrovnik. In fact, traveling is one of the enjoyable aspects of the chorale. Sno-King has toured throughout Germany, Austria, and Italy, giving a special presentation at the Vatican.

Major choral performances are possible through Sno-King’s partnership with Cascade Symphony Orchestra and Olympic Ballet, all under the auspices of Edmonds Center for the Arts. Imagine the delight of an audience when the symphony joins the singers in a special production. Or when celebrity guests, like “The Brothers Four” bring their brand of music to enhance the talents of the chorale.

ABOVE Benaroya Hall in Seattle.

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TOP RIGHT Gustav Mahler Hall in Europe. Photo by Tom Mailhot.

BOTTOM “Disney Dreams” production in June.

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The nonprofit group offers affordable ticket prices for families attending events throughout the year, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and donors throughout the community.

What’s coming up for Sno-King Community Chorale? They are very excited about helping the city of Edmonds celebrate their 125th Anniversary with a downtown performance on August 11. Don’t miss this one! www.Sno-KingChorale.org.

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Our guiding credo is to sing with a smile on your face and love in your heart.

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One throws left-handed; the other, righthanded. Both throw a baseball 90+ mph and grew up in Edmonds, attending Meadowdale High and Edmonds-Woodway High, respectively. Each played youth baseball locally at Pacific Little League, graduated from high school in 2011, and attended college in eastern Washington.

Both were quick to mention individuals who positively impacted their lives, not only as young players, but also as young people: their parents and coaches. Derek said, “I wasn’t too excited about baseball until Tom Burley coached my team in little league. He was a good role model and encouraged me.” The other is little league coach Dan Lyons.

Their names are Sam Triece and Derek Callahan. Both are now playing professional baseball!

Sam also gives credit to a positive experience at Pacific Little League, and his parents. In addition, he said, “Greg Swenson, my pitching coach at WSU, was patient with me and helped develop my ‘slider.’” This pitch accompanies his 92-95 mph fastball!

Left-handed pitcher Derek was chosen in the 16th round of the 2014 draft by the New York Yankees. Sam was selected in the 10th round of the 2015 draft by the Tampa Bay Rays after receiving his bachelor’s degree from WSU in Pullman. Derek attended Gonzaga University in Spokane and was drafted his junior year of college.

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It hasn’t all come easy to these local baseball players. Setbacks and injuries have built character and resolve. Their journey into professional baseball is a testament to perseverance. As Callahan said, “It sounds like a cliché, but nothing makes up for hard work.”

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Triece added, “I’ve had to overcome an injury and continue to develop my body.” Sam is currently 6’3” and 205 pounds. Derek stands 6’4” and weighs 215 pounds and throws four pitches: a fastball, change-up, curve, and slider.

As Sam plays ‘rookie ball’ in Florida, Derek travels the Northeast playing ‘A Ball’, enduring bus rides up to eight hours long. Both love the game and hope to make baseball a long career.

Their five-year goal is to be pitching in the major leagues.

What’s their advice to young players? “Work hard in school and take care of your body. It’s a game and someday our playing days will end.

You have to set yourself up for ‘life’ as well as playing baseball.” For now, they keep playing the game they learned to love as little leaguers in Edmonds.

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11 Driftwood Players MYSTERY, INTRIGUE AND COMEDY TAKE STAGE.

BY BETH BOND.

For fifty-seven years, the Edmonds Driftwood Players have lived by their mission statement: “We foster excellence in live theater for the enrichment of our community and the benefit of future generations.”

If seeing a classic live production is on your bucket list, you won’t have to go farther than the Wade James Theater at 950 Main Street. Or maybe acting in a staged mystery or comedy is on that list. You would be pleasantly surprised to see local shop owners and community neighbors gathered in this professional setting to enjoy a production by the Driftwood Players.

As for the “future generations” of their mission statement, the group awards scholarships to young people interested in pursuing theater arts in college, and offers youth summer programs.

Edmonds Driftwood Players is a volunteerbased, non-profit community theatre with an administrative board, production teams and

committees to help select the plays for each year. The Reading committee reviewed more than 130 plays — from three nations — to come up with seven short one-act plays for the annual season finale, “Festival of Shorts”.

This production is unique in that the audience selects, by ballot, the play they like best.

You get to be the judge! This year’s theme is “Perspective”.

website for ticket options. Discounts available for seniors and military. See you at the theater! edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org.

If you can hammer nails to build a set, paint a scenic backdrop, or operate overhead lights, Edmonds Driftwood Players needs you.

Consider volunteering your time or skills to help bring quality stage productions to the community.

How far “off-Broadway” is Edmonds?

Turns out, not far at all!

Of course, the best way to support the Driftwood Players is to buy tickets to their performances.

The 2015-2016 season continues with George M. Cohan’s “Seven Keys to Baldpate”, September 11-27. Times: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm; Sunday, 2 pm. Visit the

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AUGUST 1 LOVE OF LIGHT & COLOR ART SHOW Café Louvre in downtown Edmonds is showcasing an art show Saturday, August 1. 6-8pm. Enjoy some beautiful pieces of art along with some of the best coffee in Edmonds. For more information check out their Facebook page. 210 Fifth Avenue South. f/Cafe.Louvre.US. The Art Show will also be shown during Third Thursday Artwalk on August 20 from 5-8pm.

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AUGUST 8 THE LEGEND – DARIUSH

Dariush is an Iranian singer and songwriter best known for his warm and poignant bass voice heard in both ballads and socio-political songs. Dariush became popular with his legendary song “Do Not Tell Me You Love Me”. His contemporary and unique style opened a new era in Iranian music. Concert: 9pm at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

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AUGUST CONCERTS IN CITY PARK Concerts are free and take place on Sundays, 3-4pm at 3rd Ave. S. and Pine Street. Concerts will be canceled by 2:30pm in the event of rain.

August 2 - Clave Gringa, Cuban Jazz August 9 - Bump Kitchen, Soul and Funk August 16 - Te Fare O Tamatoa/Te’a rama, Tahitian Drumming and Dance August 23 - Bill Derry Band, Pop Rock

AUGUST 21-23 SUMMER TEEN ENSEMBLE “FOOTLOOSE”

Summer Teen Ensemble is a 4-week theatre summer stock intensive for teens. “Footloose”, one of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory, bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results.

Where: Shorewood High School Black Box. Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 1pm and 7pm; and Sunday, 1pm. For tickets, visit www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org.

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AUGUST 20 EDMONDS ART WALK

Every Third Thursday from 5-8pm. Galleries, merchants, neighbors and friends gather to engage and celebrate the arts and cultivate local vitality. Share the specialties of our vibrant downtown merchants: the art of painting, sculpture, food, wine, music, travel and more. Each participating business is waiting to show you what they do best.

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NOW - AUGUST 25 STEP OUT EDMONDS WALKING CLUB

AUGUST 22 - MOONLIGHT BEACH ADVENTURE

Dust off your sneakers and get moving!

The Edmonds Senior Center provides a map of the walking route. Walk at your own pace with friends or make new ones.

Open to ages 50 and older. Each Tuesday at 9:30am. Call 425.774.5555 ext 104 for more information.

Starting at 9:30pm, spend a memorable evening at Marina Beach Park. Enjoy an interpretive program, and see and touch live creatures brought to shore by volunteer scuba divers. What a great way to learn what unique creatures live beneath the shore at our very own beach. Don’t forget to dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Visit: www.Discovery.Edmondswa.gov.

NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 2 SUMMER MARKET Come into downtown Edmonds every Saturday from 9am-3pm for the annual Summer Market. Market takes place on 5th Street from Main at the fountain to Bell and east up Bell St. around Centennial Plaza.

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Cat in the Moon AUGUST 11 EDMONDS 125TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of Snohomish County’s oldest city, Edmonds, together with friends, family, colleagues, VIPs, foreign dignitaries, and others and enjoy entertainment by a slate of local and regional performers, actors, impersonators and dancers. The festivities all culminate in a Street Dance, 5:30-8:30pm on 5th Avenue North between City Hall and the Historical Museum! Spread the word and join us on August 11!

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COVER STORY SUMMER FINALE

From Mozart to Of Monsters and Men.

By Melissa Murdock.

The Northwest has the most beautiful summers and the best summer music festivals. This is the time of year where families and friends have quality time together to relax and recharge. Kids are out of school. College students are home for the summer. Friends reunite. What better way to celebrate the final weeks of the season than to enjoy great music alongside your friends and family? Music festivals are popular here in the northwest as the warm sunshine, coupled with the cool evening breeze, makes the perfect weather to enjoy some awesome music.

The Gorge Amphitheatre is especially commended for its spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge, and also for having the most incredible music lineups in the region.

The setting sun lights up the gorge in hot pinks, oranges, yellows, and purples — a fine complement to the lights and sounds of the natural, outdoor stage. To add to the outdoor experience, the Gorge provides access to campgrounds for fans (concert ticket required).

The final big festival of the summer just ended with Watershed, but concerts continue through mid-September. Sam Smith, Dave Matthews, and Foo Fighters are all scheduled before the season ends. Near Quincy, WA. For more information: www.gorgeamphitheatre.net.

Summer sunsets and music are not just for The Gorge. As summer begins to come to a close, music festival opportunities are still in full swing. Here are some of the region’s favorite concert locations that offer genres that appeal to the musical tastes of just about everyone.

These are the hottest festivals this summer and are not to be missed.

Olympic Music Festival – Every weekend now through September

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If the Quintets of Franck and Schubert are to your liking, head to Quilcene, WA. In a casual, serene setting, the Olympic Music Festival takes place every weekend — in a barn. Settle in on a bale of hay inside the barn or bring a chair for lawn seating, and spend an afternoon with Mozart. Picnics welcome before the performances. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. Want to know more? Visit www.olympicmusicfestival.org.

Summer Meltdown – August 6-9 Located in Darrington, WA, this has one of the most mixed genres of music around.

The event is all about enjoying music and outdoor adventure among nature’s finest. Music ranges from bluegrass to electronic, ambient and more. Check out the mix of scheduled artists and outdoor activities: www. su m me r meltd ow n fe st . com.

Squamish Valley Music Festival – August 7-9 If you are interested in contemporary music hits, this festival is for you. Filled with a huge lineup of big name artists, this is a popular summer trip. The festival has camping available and even offers a day-early opener on Thursday, August 6. This is a big music festival located just a few hours north in British Columbia.

Shuttle available to the event from Whistler or Vancouver. Lineup includes Drake, Mumford and Sons, Of Monsters and Men, and more.

Visit squamishfestival.com for full schedule.

Vans Warped Tour – August 8

check out the Gentlemen of the Road tour.

Although this is not a yearly event, this is a contender as awesome artists come together to share the beautiful scenery of Walla Walla, WA. Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, and friends come together to create a very special event. For tickets, lodging info and more: gentlemenoftheroad.com.

Olalla Bluegrass & Beyond Festival August 15 The all-volunteer, nonprofit festival is all about community: great bluegrass from around the country, great food, and great fun. Old-time craft demonstrations and activities for children round out this combo music / charityfundraiser event, the most popular on the Kitsap Peninsula for 24 years. Bring two cans of food for Food Backpacks 4Kids for $2 off admission. Don’t miss the legendary Berry Pie contest! In Olalla, WA. To learn more: www.olallabluegrass.com.

As summer begins to come to a close, music festival opportunities are still in full swing.

Doe Bay Fest – August 6-10 Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island presents the 8th Annual Doe Bay Festival. At this festival, you will find yourself listening to unique music options in a pristine outdoor setting on the bay, surrounded by the stunning views of the San Juans. While many of the artists here are not ‘big name’ artists, you will enjoy unique and untraditional styles of music. The lesser known bands provide the chance to discover new, up and coming artists and connect on a more personal level. For more information about this festival, visit www.doebayfest.com.

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Held in Auburn, WA, at the White River Amphitheater, Vans Warped Tour is one of the hottest music festivals in the area. If you’re looking for a music experience featuring primarily punk, pop, and alternative bands — with some acoustic and indie groups in the mix — you’ll enjoy the heat and tunes all night long.

For a high-energy music festival without the tedious drive or extended weekend stay, this is a great option for you. Full lineup can be found on their website: www.vanswarpedtour.com.

Gentlemen of the Road – August 14-15 In a fun combination of folk and rock,

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Bumbershoot – September 5-7 Located just a short drive to Seattle, this music festival is full of variety. It has a mix of all genres imaginable. With bands ranging from the unique to clones, it is the best option for a fun event sure to please everyone. Music isn’t the only entertainment offered at this 45-yearold festival. The lineup also includes comedy, dance, visual arts, theatre, and film! With the party happening in Seattle, there is no need for bringing camping gear. Stay in a hotel or drive

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from home every day. For tickets, including three-day passes, visit: www.bumbershoot.com Chinook Music Festival - September 11-13 Located in Naches, WA, Chinook Fest Central is about more than good music. The festival offers camping, local craft beer and wine, local food, and gorgeous scenery to supplement the more than 30 awesome music choices available. Music varies from rock, alternative, and more. Check out their website for details: www.chinookfest.com.

Rifflandia Festival – September 17-20 Modest Mouse and other artists come together to share another great show in Canada. The schedule features indie rock, electronic, and more. The lineup for this show is diverse and full of fun for the adventurous types. This festival is held both indoors and outdoors in Victoria, BC and offers fun all weekend long.

Check out www.rifflandia.com for details and tickets.

Decibel Festival – September 23-27 In its twelfth year, and one of only one hundred of its kind in the country, this underground electronic music festival spreads over various venues in Seattle and features artists representing 14 countries. To purchase tickets and for full lineup, visit www.dbfestival.com.

Overall, awesome choices abound all summer long to satisfy anyone’s musical desires. Near and far, there are great camping and lodging options at every event. The Pacific Northwest has much to offer for a great weekend out in the sun with friends and family. Grab some friends, have some fun, and finish your summer on the right note with one of these great music events.

PG. 28 The main stage at The Gorge lights up at night, perfectly featuring the main acts. Photo courtesy Patty Hutchens.

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BELOW A group of friends enjoys the action from the hill overlooking the main stage at The Gorge.

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Each summer we have so many opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy hikes and picnics with friends and loved ones. But the question is, how do we do it in style? Fortunately, the fabrics used for today’s outdoor clothing provide the best of both worlds. Today’s athletic retailers offer skirts, skorts and shorts made to reflect the most current styles. However, unlike their department store counterparts, these pieces wash and dry easily while wicking away rain and resisting humidity.

Today’s outdoor pants are shaped for hiking, comfortable enough to wear all day, and usually contain cleverly hidden zippered pockets for cellphones and other small items. Many hiking pants also offer the option to zip the pant legs off below the knee so that you have impromptu walking shorts when hot weather hits. But the best part about many outdoor pants is that some of them can double as your favorite pair of khakis and be worn to the office, all the while remaining comfortable and on-trend.

Getting outdoors is important for the body and soul, but being mindful of the sun and its effect on health is even more important.

While it’s great to cover ourselves in sunscreen, we often need more. The best feature of this year’s outdoor wear includes something very important — built in sun protection. Many active wear companies have taken note of the recent uptick in melanoma and have responded accordingly. It’s easy to find swimsuits, rash

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While you’re out, don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch. Dutch designer Jeriel Bobbe recently designed my favorite picnic basket of all time since it does more than carry lunch. Bobbe often lamented the fact that there were very few comfortable benches in the parks near his home, so he rose to the challenge. When folded, Bobbe’s basket looks like any other since it offers compartments to keep food, plates and cutlery. But if you take a few seconds to fold it out, this picnic basket transforms into an elegant table for two with two cushioned seats attached. It has even been designed to hook easily on the back of a bicycle.

Embrace the outdoors and do it in style. But while you are out and about, don’t forget accessories such as a BPA-free water bottle, sunscreen, a geo-caching device and a selfie stick to show your friends that you actually did reach a mountain’s summit.

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Tips to Keep You Healthy

Enjoy the Sun Without the Damage PROTECT YOUR EYES AND SKIN AGAINST UV RAYS.

Most people associate UV rays with summers at the beach, but UV rays are ubiquitous. Any exposure to natural light, whether from playing beach volleyball, walking to a parked car, sitting near an office window or staging a snowball fight, can damage skin. For example, after a tan fades, people might notice dark spots, uneven skin tone, blotchiness or wrinkles. And that’s all just surface damage — UV rays penetrate deep into the skin, creating damage that won’t be visible for years.

“Under the surface there is invisible damage that can and will manifest into what is seen on the upper layer of the dermis,” says Dr. Adam Geyer, Kiehl’s Since 1851 consulting dermatologist and instructor in clinical dermatology at Columbia University in New York City.

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Even if women diligently use sunscreen all year long, their skin will still suffer some photo damage. Luckily, women can repair, as well as prevent, damage. Some women resort to expensive procedures, like chemical peels and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments, which use lasers, to lessen visible skin damage.

But women can also repair visible and invisible UV damage at home. Kiehl’s Since 1851 (www. kiehls.com), a company that has specialized in skin care since 1851, has introduced its PhotoAge Corrector High-Potency Spot Treatment.

The treatment targets the melanin that causes discoloration by decreasing melanin production and helping to prevent existing melanin from rising to the surface. This decreases the appearance of blotches and dark spots for brighter, more

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translucent skin. At the same time, antioxidants help prevent damage from free radicals.

When used with its supporting cleanser, toner and moisturizer, the High-Potency Spot Treatment provides immediate luminosity, reduces dark spots and evens skin tone in as little as four weeks while also inhibiting invisible damage from rising to the surface.

The clinically proven treatment is appropriate for all skin types and ethnicities.

Like Skin, Your Eyes Need Year-Round Protection From UV Rays Most of us have gotten the message that exposing our skin to UV rays without any protection is about as smart as handing a signed blank check to a stranger. But it’s only recently that health experts have seriously begun warning about an equally dangerous threat those rays pose to another part of our bodies: our eyes.

Think about it: The eyes are the only internal body tissues directly exposed to UV. Three hundred and sixty five days a year — no matter how “cloudy” it appears outside — radiation (mainly) from the sun is beaming down on our vulnerable windows to the world.

“The rods and cones of the eye are rich in light-absorbing pigmented molecules called chromophores, making it particularly susceptible to photochemical reactions,” says Dr. Howard Purcell, O.D., F.A.A.O., former chairman of the Cornea and Contact Lenses Department at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry, noting that even the light produced by indoor fluorescent light bulbs relies on the release of UV radiation.

“Over time, damage from UV radiation is cumulative and often irreversible.”

have shown that UV accelerates the deterioration that leads to this age-related condition. Cataract affects more than 22 million people age 40 and older in the U.S. alone.

• Eyelid Cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 5 to 10 percent of all skin cancers are found on the eyelids.

• Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Damage to the blood vessels and corresponding nerves in the retina blurs fine detail and dulls colors.

Think About It The eyes are the only internal body tissues directly exposed to UV. Three hundred and sixty five days a year.

Alarmed that 94 percent of the population remains unaware of the adverse effect UV radiation has on their eyes, an expert panel recommended the adoption of the eye-care equivalent of the successful systems used to rate skincare and sunscreen products. That’s now being done — in the form of the firstever “Eye-Sun Protection Factor” (E-SPF) by Essilor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of optical lenses (www.ESPF.com).

“This means consumers will be able to better evaluate the complete level of eye protection provided by their eyewear,” says Purcell.

E-SPF values vary from a low of two to a maximum of 25 for everyday lenses, with Essilor’s own Crizal No-Glare lenses being the first to attain the most complete daily protection level. For tinted and polarized sun lenses, the same company’s Crizal SunShield UV No-Glare lenses provide the maximum protection level with an E-SPF of 50+.

And, yes, that does translate into 50 times more protection than without wearing any lens.

Among the potential effects of long-term exposure: • Cataracts. This progressive clouding of the eye’s lens is the primary cause of blindness worldwide, and studies

UV rays penetrate deep into the skin, creating damage that won’t be visible for years.

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Experience Pilates...

Whiplash AN INJURY THAT CAN HAPPEN EVEN IF THE CAR IS ONLY MOVING AT 5 MILES PER HOUR.

BY SUSAN HOFFMAN. It is alarming to realize that two out of every five driving-aged people will experience a car accident each year. Out of six million injuries due to car accidents, three million are whiplash related injuries.

Whiplash is a non-medical term first used in 1928, and was called “railway spine” before then to describe injuries that occurred in train accidents. A whiplash describes a range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck.

“Cervical acceleration-deceleration describes the mechanism of the injury while the term whiplash associated disorder describes the injury sequelae and symptoms.” — medicine. net.com Fortunately, the experience of a whiplash is not usually life threatening, but it should not be ignored. Seeking medical evaluation is important and the chiropractic approach using specific adjustments will restore proper motion and normal spinal function. Too many people ignore the symptoms, and suffer from constant headaches and depend on addictive pain medications, or even submit to needless surgery.

When the head is suddenly jerked either forward or back, back and forward, or side to side, the muscles, ligaments and other soft tissue supporting the spine and head can be overstretched, irritated or torn. According to Dr. Joshua Gale, “The resulting instability of the spine and soft tissues can result in headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, pain in the shoulder, arms, and hands, reduced ability to turn and bend, and even low back problems.” Other symptoms include neck pain, numbness in arms and fingers, pain in jaw or face, nausea, ringing in the ears,

difficulty concentrating, irritability, fatigue, and difficulty in swallowing. Whiplash most commonly happens while riding in a car, but it can also occur with contact sports and shaking baby syndrome.

Like with most medical issues, the sooner treatment is pursued the quicker the recovery in order to avoid a chronic condition that can lead to a disability. The type of car you drive may put you at greater risk. When purchasing a car, it is important to consider the size and weight of the vehicle as well as the restraint systems including seatbelts, airbags, and head restraints. Surprisingly, research has shown that no head restraint is safer than one in the low position.

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We are what we repeatedly do.

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Usually one does not have time to foresee the impact in a car crash, but there are a few things you can do to help protect yourself.

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• Put your head and neck all the way back so that you are in contact with the head restraint or seat back. Wear a seatbelt at all times while in a car.

• Have a good grip on the steering wheel, with arms straight.

• Look straight ahead so your neck is not turned.

• Push your shoulders up toward your ears and brace yourself.

• If you do experience an injury, contact your chiropractor for an evaluation.

It is important to begin treatment immediately, and in addition to contacting your chiropractor, you can begin at home with RICE therapy: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

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Ready-SetGo…Back to School

Two Weeks BEFORE School Starts As parents and consumers, we’re never ready for the onslaught of illnesses that occur after classes start in late August or early September. That said, you cannot afford to wait until then to protect your health and that of your family. Generally six to eight weeks after classes begin, illnesses manifest: strep throat, colds, influenza, sinus infections and earaches. The following proactive natural health measures are simple yet effective:

STAY HEALTHY. STAY IN SCHOOL.

BY GLORIA GILBÉRE, CDP, DA HOM, PHD, DSC, ECOERGONOMIST, WHOLISTIC REJUVENIST, HTMA PRACTITIONER.

Probiotics are essential for intestinal health.

Most of our immune system is based in our gut! Probiotics help compensate for fast food, dehydration and general stress. For maximum effectiveness, rotate brands and potencies. It’s recommended that children under age 12 be administered at least 2 billion and adults with 60 billion organisms per serving, rotating up to about 100 billion.

Daily adequate bowel elimination is vital. Increase natural fiber from raw vegetables and fruits. Make green smoothies with fruit and a whey protein for immune-enhancement and increased energy and stamina. If you are sensitive to dairy, use a protein powder from organic brown rice with milk alternatives (almond, hemp, coconut or flax milk), and add seeds like Camelina, flax, chia, etc. for added fiber and nutritional value.

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General Considerations AVOID sugar – It suppresses immunity. Eight tablespoons (equal to two cans of soda) reduces the ability of white blood cells to kill germs by 40 percent! The effects begin 20 to 30 minutes AFTER ingestion and last up to eight hours. Use natural sweeteners like Stevia, Lo Han and Xylitol instead.

Hydrate – Consume half your weight in ounces of water daily (for example, for 50 lb., drink 25 oz.).

Consume more when you’re physically active or in hot weather. Carry your own BPA-free water bottle to avoid dangerous chemicals from plastic.

Did you know – When you sip from a “fat” straw, your body craves more and you consume twice as much with half the effort?

Hand sanitation – I don’t advocate using antibacterial soaps or wipes because they have the same adverse effect long-term as antibiotics – creating drug resistance, dry skin, macro (large) pores and making us more susceptible to infection. I prefer a fragrance-free alcohol or any other natural antibacterial like a professional silver hydrosol (not typical colloidal silver). The best prevention is frequent hand-washing. Silver hydrosol is also available as a nasal spray for protection when exposed to viruses any place.

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If your child appears “off,” check his or her urine pH after their first pee of the morning. If the urine is acidic, it usually indicates that the child’s immune system is “fighting” a virus or infection. You can quickly alkalize short-term with 1 teaspoon of baking soda in whatever food or liquid you can hide it if they don’t like the taste and/or sweeten with a natural sweetener. Their first urine of the morning should have a pH between 6.5 to 7.2. Bacteria and viruses cannot thrive and multiply in an alkaline environment.

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Dr. Gilbére is Founder/CEO of the Institute for Wholistic Rejuvenation She is an acclaimed author of 18 books, syndicated talk-show host of nine years, creator of eight post-graduate courses, and has written more than 1,700 health articles.

She consults worldwide via telephone/Skype and in Gig Harbor. Visit: www.gloriagilbere.com or call 888.352.8175.

Your neighborhood natural healthcare clinic offering treatment for acute and chronic conditions using Naturopathic and Classical Chinese Medicine.

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F FOOD & DRINK

The Best Local Eats

Stay Heart Healthy KEY INGREDIENTS TO A HEALTHY HEART THIS SUMMER.

With the warm weather that summer brings, our schedules become packed with summer sports and activities. It’s a time when it can be easy to let your heart healthy diet slide to the bottom of the priority list. With a dash of planning and a spoonful of creativity, summer meals can taste as good as they are nutritious and give you the fuel you need to take advantage of the wonderful weather.

Here are some tips for keeping your meals and snacks heart healthy in the summer months: Go Lean with Protein Being on-the-go doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice muscle-building protein in the summer. For dinner options, choose lean meats, poultry or fish. Select lean proteins for refreshing and easy-to-make sandwiches.

And if you don’t want all that bread, try using Sandwich Thins or a a low-carb wrap instead.

Become a Fruit Fanatic Summer is the season for fresh fruits that are chock full of vitamins, minerals and fiber. They make a great substitute for traditional desserts that are high in fat and calories. Wash and slice any combination of juicy melons, berries, or other fruits and add them to your favorite yogurt or sorbet and blend for a cooling and

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healthy treat. Larger fruits such as peaches or pineapple also pair nicely with grilled items.

Streamline Salads Salads are also a go-to for the summer months but accompanying oily dressing and cheese can load them down with fat and calories. Choose low-fat or light dressing options and steer clear from cream-based diet spoilers. Minimize added sodium and fat by sprinkling low-fat varieties such as Swiss, Mozzarella, Parmesan or cottage cheese.

With these guidelines in mind, your summer meals will be every bit as heart healthy as they are tasty!

Salads are also a go-to for the summer months.

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Come in and enjoy our delicious sorbetto or gelato flavors! We have 24 different flavors in our display case daily. Great family-friendly atmosphere and open 7 days a week to help you beat the hot summer heat! Serving, gelato, sorbetto and espresso drinks!

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local picks!

Whether you are looking for a small plate to a full meal, Edmonds has plenty of tasty options to choose from. Try something new today!

Chanterelle

Located in a charming historic building three short blocks from Puget Sound, Chanterelle is the go-to spot in the heart of town for everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to happy hour, cocktails, desserts and coffee drinks. (The famous tomato bisque is not to be missed...the Governor called it the best tomato soup in America!) With its welcoming interior, friendly staff, and especially the delicious food, it’s no wonder that Chanterelle is known as Edmonds’ Hometown Bistro.

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93% of Americans will eat pizza this month. Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza a day or about 350 slices per second. There are approximately 61,269 pizzerias in the United States. Each person in America eats about 46 pizza slices a year.

Pizzerias are expected to purchase more than $4 billion worth of cheese annually by the year 2014. We consume around 251,770,000 pounds of pepperoni every year. The most expensive pizza in the world costs $12,000 and takes 72 hours to make.

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GOOD EATS

Interesting and True • In Latin, onion translates to large pearl.

Ancient Egyptians worshipped onions, buried them with their pharaohs and presented baskets full as funeral offerings.

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• According to an Ethiopian legend, the caffeinated power of coffee was discovered when a goat herder witnessed his goats’ energetic behavior after snacking on the berries of the coffee plant. He tried some for himself and felt the same buzz-like effects.

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Interesting and True • When food was being rationed in England during WWII, bananas were one of many things to go.

“Mock bananas,” made from boiled turnips, sugar and banana flavoring, were a popular substitute.

• President Richard Nixon banned soup from being served at state dinners because, according to National Security Council staffer Roger Morris, “he almost invariably dribbled it on himself at the table.”

• The famous food quote, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” comes from Benjamin Franklin, who would ask his wife to send him barrels of apples while living abroad.

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Within walking distance of the Edmonds-Kingston ferry terminal, Rory’s offers a warm, casual dining experience and is a local favorite. Their menu includes Rory’s locally famous baby back ribs, half-pound burgers, fish and chips, pub-style sandwiches, soup and selection of fresh salads. Offering a full service bar, including 25 draft beers.

Rory’s is a must while visiting Edmonds.

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Lake Forest Bar & Grill

Classic American food, high quality ingredients, and affordable prices are what you’ll find at this neighborhood favorite. Fresh local vegetables, organic breads, Northwest caught salmon, and regional beer and wine all adds to the local flavor. Happy hour 7 days a week and open weekends for brunch!

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Fun Fact: An ounce of chocolate contains about 20 mg of caffeine.

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JALAPENO PINEAPPLE INFUSED WHITE TEA

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Serves 8, Finished in 1 Hour Gather Ingredients

3. Place in refrigerator until cool.

4. To serve pour the tea into an ice filled glass. Garnish the glass with pineapple chunks and jalapeno slices.

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Put it Together 1. Place the jalapeno in the center of a piece of cheesecloth about 4” long and 4”wide.

Wrap the cheesecloth around the jalapeno creating an herb satchel and tie closed with kitchen string. A coffee filter will work just as well for this task.

2. Place the tea bags and herb satchel in a pitcher. Pour in the boiling water. Allow tea bags to steep 3-5 minutes before removing. Do not squeeze liquids from

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• 2 white tea bags • 2 Tbsp. Litehouse Instantly Fresh Jalapeno • 4 c. boiling water • 1 c. pineapple juice • 2 Tbsp. agave nectar or honey • Fresh pineapple chunks for garnish • Fresh jalapeno slices for garnish halved

the tea bags, this will result in bitter tea.

Taste the tea every 15 minutes or so to check intensity of the jalapeno. I like mine spicy so I left it in until ready to serve, you may want just a hint of jalapeno which will take a mere 15 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice and agave nectar.

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DESTINATIONNORTHWEST

Running the Pacific Northwest For the expert and the novice.

By Megan Olson.

Since 1990, the United States has experienced a steady growth in road race participation with over 19 million annual finishers. Whether a seasoned veteran or a novice runner, the Pacific Northwest (PNW) extends more unparalleled running opportunity than any other demographic in the United States. No other region possesses such variety, challenge and beauty in its running courses than the majestic PNW.

of its dreaded “Doomsday Hill.” The 12K race is the third largest in the nation, only after the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race and the New York City Marathon. Its popularity came early as it was drafted by Don Kardong, a local runner and Olympic marathon athlete. It started in 1976 with a little more than 1,000 runners and grew to 61,298 by 1996. This race has become a favorite and draws in the top athletes in the world.

Oregon holds one of the most unique and essential 5K experiences. Each summer, Nike World Headquarters opens their esteemed facility for the Bowerman 5K in Beaverton.

The distinctness of this race truly exemplifies the heart of running in Oregon as it is named after the legendary coach and Nike co-founder, Bill Bowerman. Runners are provided internal access to the facility as well as opportunity to meet elite and professional athletes. Since its inception, the generated profit has been utilized to support the Achon Uganda Children’s Fund.

The premise of the mission is to provide opportunity, education and a better quality of life for children living in Uganda.

There is an anonymous quote that the human spirit needs places that have not been re-arranged by the hands of man.

We can find ourselves enamored in these majestically beautiful moments that can only be experienced on foot. Life becomes serene, simple and fulfilling when running in a place of beauty. It’s just you, the view and the breeze generated by the acceleration of your own two feet. When it comes to the offering of nature’s picturesque landscape, Idaho and Washington will take your breath away.

If seeking the road race with the most competitors, the Lilac Bloomsday Run in Spokane is certainly exemplary. This high energy Goliath of a race is held the first Sunday in May and is notoriously esteemed for its average size of 50,000 runners and the intensity

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The Bellingham Bay Marathon in September is renowned as being one of the most beautiful of all courses. It begins and ends in the charming downtown area of Bellingham. Runners are enamored with views of the Bellingham Bay, San Juan Islands and the Cascade Mountains.

This race is certified by the USA Track & Field organization as a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon and is generously supported

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A run is never just a run; it’s irrelevant whether it’s one mile or 50 miles. It’s about setting out to accomplish something truly difficult. The sport

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