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Contents Athletes of the Month 20 Edmonds-Woodway Athletes Maddie Tudor & Jordan Rice

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THE SHORT OF IT is digital marketing is a term used for a group of interactive products that target specific audiences using measurable digital technologies. There are a host of platforms out there that can push your message and brand to consumers through the use of digital products such as social media, website advertising, email marketing and IP targeting. The goal is to reach consumers and to convert them into leads and eventually into clients. The key objective is to push and promote a company’s brand messaging and create awareness amongst its community.

At Living Local 360, we have spent over two years analyzing and developing our own digital marketing platform. But as we do with every product we launch, there needs to be a significant competitive advantage to ours. Living Local 360 now has the capability to develop a targeted digital marketing campaign for businesses that specifically reach their hyperlocal market.

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THE LEGACY OF A YOUNG MAN LIVES ON

DARLA VARRENTI IS A no-nonsense lady.

She has a goal, and she will let nothing stand in her way. It has been a long and arduous journey, taking her to lawmakers in Washington D.C. and then back to Mill Creek where it all started.

Her son Nick was a robust teen who loved to play high school football. But on Labor Day in 2004, Nick collapsed. The cause of his death was sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is when the heart suddenly stops its rhythm; it needs an electric shock within minutes to start beating again. There are no symptoms or warning signs. It is the leading cause of death in youngsters between 14 and 24 years of age.

Varrenti is the founder and executive director of the Nick of Time Foundation whose goal is to educate and promote the availability of automated external defibrillators (AED) and provide training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at every school in the Edmonds school district. To this end, the Heart-of-Edmonds organization was created

to help educate the community and raise funds to ensure that all schools and playing fields had both AEDs and an emergency plan in place.

Now the defibrillator is a fabulous (and expensive) piece of equipment. It can jumpstart the heart of a collapsed person in 30 seconds. It is about the size of a briefcase and needs to be in place where help can get to it quickly, within 90 seconds, in order to be effective. The newer models, which range in price from $1,500 to $2,500, are easy enough to be used by a child. There are verbal, step-bystep instructions and it is virtually impossible to do it wrong or hurt someone.

The defibrillator is the needed help when an accident occurs. But what can we do to prevent sudden cardiac arrest? The first step needs to be a more comprehensive exam before your physician signs the required permissionto-play note. An electrocardiogram (EKG) can detect an irregular beat in the heart and

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ensure that both parent and child understand the risks. To facilitate this goal, the Nick of Time Foundation has enlisted the aid of the University of Washington and their sports medicine professionals. EKG screenings are regularly scheduled and held on school campuses. The doctor on site will interpret those results right away. The next screening will be at Glacier High School on March 2.

When Varrenti went to see her lawmakers in Washington, DC, it was to ensure the passage of laws to expand the education and preparedness of the youngsters themselves. As of July 23, 2015, Washington is the seventh state to have this bill; one that requires graduating seniors and their parents to sign an affidavit assuring that they have learned CPR/AED techniques and the emergency plan for their community.

It is now a required part of the curriculum.

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The Nick of Time Foundation is still working hard to raise the funds to equip elementary and middle schools with defibrillators and provide training for teachers and administration. On this, their 10th anniversary, two big fundraisers are scheduled. On February 27 there will be an auction and dinner at Holy Rosary Parish that is sponsored by the Heart-ofEdmonds. The theme is Save-aLife – Equip a Hero. This refers to the ongoing need for instruction and training with the defibrillators as they become available to each school. The silent auction begins at 6pm and the fabulous dinner begins at 8pm. So get there early to bid on some of the fantastic prizes that have already been donated. Tickets are $100 per person, or you can reserve a table for eight at $800. For tickets or more information, email heartofedmondsproject@gmail. com. If you can’t make it on this date but want to support this worthy cause, you can make a financial donation any time, or perhaps you know someone who can contribute an auction item.

A second fundraiser will celebrate the 10th anniversary for the Nick of Time Foundation and will be on March 5. This gala event, Denim and Diamonds, conjures up all kinds of costume ideas for attendees. This too hosts a silent auction before a delightful dinner.

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HOME & ESSENTIALS

A Celebration of Love NURTURING YOUR RELATIONSHIP

BY JOY PETERSON, M.A. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST. AUTHOR OF “22 MYTHS OF DIVORCE” AND “DISCOVERING A DYNAMIC MARRIAGE” DISCOVERINGDYNAMICMARRIAGE.COM

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FEBRUARY IS SYNONYMOUS with LOVE because of Valentine’s Day. Couples set aside their differences and celebrate their love for that one day. The ideal is to celebrate love every day.

Most couples have issues or conflict in some area.

Other couples have a single issue that echoes so loudly they can’t even connect to one another in the areas they agree. Some couples have gotten into the habit of battling over everything and others sweep anything unpleasant under the rug...most fall in-between. Neither strategy creates the environment for a lush and lively romantic relationship.

I don’t mean to imply that creating a loving relationship is easy. Simple in theory doesn’t mean easy in practice. Rarely is something rewarding accomplished easily. Nothing in human experience is more rewarding than a happy marriage and a thriving family. There are a few guidelines to achieve the desired goal.

The following quotation is the best advice on marriage I ever received as a young wife and mother.

worn furniture, renovate outdated bathrooms, and discard obsolete appliances, but rarely undertake to revive diminished desire or update outworn, ineffective relationship strategies and behaviors.

When you fell in love the relationship was your top priority. Lovers invest time and energy planning romantic encounters to secure a beloved’s affections. Blissful romantic moments in long-term relationships don’t happen unless affection and appreciation is nurtured and choreographed into daily life. Creating time and space for magic doesn’t guarantee that bliss will follow, but NOT making courtship and couple time a priority guarantees that magic is unlikely to occur.

“Every lasting marriage goes through a series of ‘divorces’ in its lifetime.”

Last month I wrote about upgrading your relationship in the new year. The inevitable mini-divorces are wake-up calls. February is the perfect time to rejoice in the love that brought you together, to build on the parts you do well, and to face honestly and with open hearts the elements that no longer serve you. Direct your energy and resources into creating the relationship you want. Your individual goal is to become the partner you want to have.

The words did not seem encouraging at first hearing. But over the years, they came back again and again to remind me to “hang in there” when plodding through the inevitable deep valleys that occur in every relationship.

Couples repaint walls, reseed lawns, replace

Remember, foreplay isn’t something you engage in only for sex; it is the affection you shower on your beloved every day that leads to intimate, loving encounters. Make romance a priority and magic moments will happen. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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The Most Important Financial Guide - YOU! FINDING A BALANCE TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS IS WHAT ANY FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL SHOULD DISCUSS WITH YOU ARTICLE COURTESY THRIVENT FINANCIAL

MANY PEOPLE WANT to know the secret to financial success. Whether they should be saving more, protecting more, investing more, spending less…everyone wants a magic bullet to set them on the road to financial success. The hard part is – I can’t give that to them.

At Thrivent Financial, we believe the key is to have discussions with your family and loved ones about what priorities are most important to you. Our members come to us around a shared goal of being wise with money and living generously, and we aim to help them live this every day in their lives. Whether it’s saving for a child’s college, supporting a favorite charity, building retirement strategies or a combination of all of those and more.

Each financial strategy should be driven by one person. You. With our members in the driver’s seat we offer guidance based on sound and timeless principles.

Spend less than you earn.

This is critical. No one can live beyond their means forever and all bills – credit card, mortgage, home equity loans and others – eventually come due. Being wise with money means having the ability to be prudent with the resources you already earn.

Be wise with debt.

Debt isn’t something to be avoided at all costs. Some debt can be very healthy and a way to broaden and strengthen your future, both inside and outside your financial picture. Mortgages, student loans and car loans can all be entered into and can be a part of a healthy financial strategy; they just need to be managed carefully and effectively.

Protect against setbacks.

Even the best of financial strategies can be

WHAT’S A SECOND OPINION WORTH? derailed by a sudden accident or death if not properly protected. Life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance can all work as protection against the worst, should it happen, and help ensure that you and your family are taken care of and you’re not leaving others with bills or burdens that can be protected against.

A lot—when it comes to your investments.

As a Thrivent Financial Associate, I can look at your portfolio with fresh eyes to determine if it is aligned with your goals.

No matter which way the financial markets are going, together we’ll determine whether any changes are needed to help keep your investment plan on track.

Contact me today for a complimentary portfolio analysis.

Have a short term and long term plan.

College, retirement, emergency savings, a new car… all of these are great goals for families and individuals to set for themselves.

The key to reaching these goals is to do so in a way that maximizes current resources and helps minimize risk for an overall strategy. So when it comes to transitioning to drawing down money in retirement, the most important structure is to plan for the short term for the near term and ensure that it’s working in conjunction with your long term strategy for you and your family.

Thrivent Financial was named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere Institute 2012–2015.

Give back.

Nothing lasts forever. At Thrivent Financial we work with our members to ensure that generosity is instilled throughout a life-long financial strategy, not just when someone accumulates “enough” to give. We want to support our members’ efforts to impact their families and communities through programs and opportunities to live generously.

Many people are looking for a silver bullet when it comes to finances. The most important part is to be true to yourself, your family and your goals. These five pillars can be a guide, however, it’s ultimately up to you and what you want for your future This article was prepared by Thrivent Financial for use by local area representative Merrillee Bradshaw. She has offices at 15117 Main St. #206 in Mill Creek and can also be reached at 206.949.2204.

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Merrillee Bradshaw Financial Associate 15117 Main Street Suite #206 Mill Creek, WA 98012 206-949-2204 Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures.

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WHICH FLAVOR WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

BY TREVOR CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT, INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP

INSURANCE IS CONFUSING. It’s challenging to understand and can be downright frustrating to navigate. I know – I live it every day. My dad started our agency in 1980 so it’s safe to say I’ve grown up in the industry. As a licensed agent for nearly 20 years I have heard and seen it all –– countless rate increases, market shifts, company acquisitions, flashy gimmicks, the launch of online quoting – it’s no surprise a consumer, trying to save money, could get confused.

Online ads, TV commercials, radio spots inundate us every day, each with claims this carrier or that company will save you money on your auto and home insurance and it only takes a few minutes.

Everyone is looking for ways to trim their budget.

I get it. But my question to you is at what cost?

Difference Matters in Insurance When it comes to insurance no two companies, carriers or agents are alike. Every company is unique, coverages vary widely, and how you and your family are cared for changes from one insurance agency to the next. The important thing is to understand these differences ahead of time so once you sign on the dotted line you know what’s covered, what isn’t, and who to ask otherwise.

Choose Your Flavor Wisely If insurance was ice cream – which flavor would you choose?

This question will make more sense when we compare the three main insurance buying options and the differences in how each one operates.

Direct Writers: Self-Serve You know the names – the companies that spend billions of dollars on ads saying they can save you

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a “bunch” of money on insurance in just minutes.

These companies are known as direct insurance writers. They provide the consumer access to get a quote and purchase insurance directly online or by calling an 800 number. This option is meant to be quick and easy; you decide what you want with very little contact from customer service representatives. Think of direct insurance companies like a self-serve shop – no one serves you until you’re ready to pay and you’ll likely deal with a different person every time you have a question. If you know exactly what you need when it comes to insurance, going the direct writer route might make sense. But if you are looking to have a thoughtful discussion about your needs, there are better options.

Captive Writers: Vanilla Captive writers are insurance carriers with very specific products. Most likely you’ve seen a captive agent around town; they have a neighborhood office and they represent one particular company.

With captives you know exactly what you are getting because they don’t offer choices – think vanilla. Captive writers are agents who will help guide you through the process and answer your questions, but they are contracted with one company and its products and programs only.

When that company raises rates or your needs change or vanilla just doesn’t suit you any longer, you will need to go elsewhere to find better protection and price.

Independent Writers: 31 Flavors Independent insurance writers don’t work for a company or companies. They work to deliver the best product they can find to their clients, and they can do this because they have choices. In our ice cream analogy, independent insurance writers can be likened to 31 flavors; the customer chooses

what the customer likes best. Unlike direct and captive writers, independents have access to multiple insurance carriers and companies. It’s this access which gives independents the ability to shop insurance for their clients, comparing coverages and costs among companies.

Independents are known to put the interest of the client ahead of their own.

Unlike direct and captive writers, independents have access to multiple insurance carriers and companies. It’s this access which gives independents the ability to shop insurance for their clients, comparing coverages and costs among companies.

Differences vary widely from company to company, insurance writer to insurance writer, even state to state. As an independent it’s their job to make sure you understand these differences before you pay. Consider independents as a flavor fanatic; we love choices and we want to help you find the right one. With the option of 31 flavors, you will get the best coverage at the best price. It’s having your ice cream AND eating it too.

Trevor Campbell is the President of Insurance Services Group, an Edmonds based independent insurance agency serving clients throughout Washington and seven other Western States. He chairs the Washington Education Committee for the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. He is a Past President for the Professional Insurance Agents Association of Washington and Alaska and was the 2013 Agent of the Year.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY

Girls on the Run PROMOTING POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE AND CONFIDENCE

BY BETH BOND

A MAJORITY OF FAMILIES with young school children have both parents working outside the home, and single parents often hold two part-time jobs to make ends meet.

During the day, children are in school, but what happens to them after 3pm? Many youngsters meet for sports such as soccer or baseball with organized practices and games.

Research shows, however, that in the past girls often felt left out; they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grown up with soccer or baseball as the others had, and felt they were at a disadvantage on the playing field. Many sports require special (costly) equipment, a skilled coach, and the use of a park or playground. The girls in this age group were vulnerable, defeated before even trying, and had a negative self-image.

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Girls-on-the-Run (GOTR) began in 1996 in North Carolina by Molly Barker. There are now 225 councils across the U. S. and Canada. Each council is locally independent and is responsible for its own fundraising.

The concept is both simple and effective. After school, girls from third to sixth grade gather with their volunteer coach and learn to run.

Yes, just run. There is a technique to running safely and enjoying the experience. Each girl progresses at her own pace. Some begin as only walkers, and there is no competition factor. All they need is a pair of sneakers and comfortable shorts and the desire to join their friends for an hour and a half of fun.

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When asked why this program is geared for girls between 8 and 13 years old, she explained that current research shows that this is the age when girls begin to worry about popularity and self-image, and harnessing and developing positive feelings is essential when they are still receptive to adult advice and mentoring. Preteen girls have issues that are quite different from the boys of this age.

They are anxious to be popular and appear slim. Worry about self-image can lead to depression and can confirm their belief that girls don’t do well in sports. These negatives can all be refuted with a commitment to the simple activity of just running. Some gals are already familiar with running from their family or track at school. For others, it is their first exposure to organized sports of any kind.

The GOTR course is offered in the spring and fall and consists of 24 sessions, 90 minutes in length two times per week. When the girls arrive, they are greeted by their coach and offered some healthy snacks, age-appropriate discussions are always on tap, and then the girls do some stretching and warm-ups to help prevent injury. Although the long-term goal is to run a 5K, the girls build teamwork skills and valuable friendships along the way. Those that begin as walkers often become runners by the end of the session.

Participating in a 5K run at the end of the 10-week session is a goal, where crossing the finish line is the personal accomplishment, not who places first or second.

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have a daughter between 8 and 13 years old.

Coaches receive training to understand the concepts of this age group and learn communication and motivation techniques.

There is one coach for each three girls. If you are a runner, you can be a running buddy to one of the girls at a practice meet. This is a lot of fun for you both. If you have the desire but not the time, enthusiastic adults are needed on race day to check-in runners, hand out water, and cheer for one and all as they cross the finish line. Of course a financial donation is always welcomed because it means GOTR can offer a scholarship to girls that find the membership fee of $165 a strain on family resources. That $165 covers snacks at each practice and an entry fee into the 5K at the end of the course. There is no equipment cost; staff can secure good running shoes for girls new to the sport.

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Whichever way you can help, Wolfe assures me it is a win-win for you and these vulnerable girls.

“Girls on the Run” is currently being offered through Edmonds Parks and Recreation. You can register at www.girlsontherunsnoco.org.

Meetings are Tues/Thurs, 4 to 5:30pm March 1 through May 12 for a cost of $165.

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The mission statement of GOTR is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident to meet life’s experiences. They will learn problem-solving skills, how to assert themselves positively and gain a healthy lifestyle. Using physical activity, like running, helps build fitness and forms healthy habits for a lifetime. They are encouraged to respond to others with care and compassion and positively interact with peers and adults.

And, finally, they recognize an inner strength and are eager to make their own meaningful contributions to community and society.

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IN FOCUS Giving Back - Students participate in Edmonds Care Week

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EDMONDS CARE WEEK kicks off in February, and Edmonds-Woodway High School is planning multiple events to highlight the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important visions and philosophies. Compassion and responsible citizenship are not just words at the high school, but a commitment that Principal Terrance Mims and all faculty and staff believe and participate in regularly.

High school International BaccalaureateÂŽ (IB) students are required to complete a certain number of community service hours for their creativity, action and service (CAS) requirement. Also, those not in the IB program are required to complete a certain number of community service hours for their state requirements. The students also participate in events throughout their academic careers in order to prepare for their culminating project. The ASB, leadership students, and student clubs regularly engage in a variety of community service projects that help benefit local community charities and social relief agencies.

One of the ways the students, faculty and staff participate is through food and blood drives which are scheduled during Care Week in February. The blood drives benefit the American Heart Association.

The food drives help provide food resources for the poor and agencies that distribute food and supplies to those in need.

The idea behind Care Week is to provide both a constructive method for students and the high school to reach out to the Edmonds community and participate in making life better for its residents, along with an opportunity to use these activities to provide teachable moments where students learn both compassion and the needs of community members.

Both goals help the school and its students to grow in their community outreach. Students learn the basic concept of citizenship and what it means to be a member of a community and how compromise, work ethic and compassion contribute to making a community better for all members.

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Students often share their experiences of helping individuals or watching community members bring food and supplies to help others out of the goodness of their heart. Witnessing events like a regular blood donor discussing how and why they donate blood because of past experiences in their lives, or a love for helping others, becomes a learned experience which students pass on to others and share regularly. The experience has its own reciprocity in that students’ lives and experiences are enriched as they enrich the lives of their community members.

Meanwhile, the high school is achieving its goal of teaching students to be good citizens and community members while learning just exactly what it means to be a participating community member. The maturity achieved and learning instilled will help the students reach their personal goals in life because they have had an opportunity to use and learn skills they will value for a lifetime.

Edmonds-Woodway High School’s commitment to building community by providing opportunities for their students to learn lifelong skills and goal, setting strategies using events like Edmonds Care Week, are the type of concepts envisioned by our founding fathers who believed in public education for all. The discipline of working with community leaders, faculty and staff to help provide food, supplies and blood for community members in need is an early way to create concerned community citizens as students are passing from childhood to adulthood.

Often high school students are so moved by their experience at Care Week that they use the event as a final class project or steer their careers in the direction of social work or community service. It can be a life-changing experience for all.

Edmonds Care Week is scheduled between February 8 and 10. One of the highlights beyond the activities already discussed is the Clothes for Kids, which culminates on February 11. Students and families will be asked to bring in any lightly used clothing to donate to kids and students in need. On February 11, the clothes will be collected and then donated to agencies that can disperse the items to those in need.

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“I have had bad relationships with some of my coaches in the past which resulted in me not getting a lot of playing time throughout the seasons,” said Maddie. “The only way I was able to overcome that challenge was by moving to a new school which gave a new beginning with my current coach, and I have a very good relationship with her.”

While Maddie has yet to confirm where she will attend school next year, she said Western Washington University is at the top of her list.

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Although she considered playing basketball at the collegiate level, Maddie said she will likely play intramural sports instead.

Her career interests include European history.

“I have thought about maybe becoming a high school teacher. But I am still not quite sure what I want to do yet,” said Maddie.

Maddie said she loves playing basketball, it helps her forget any stress she has in her life and she is able to focus solely on the game. “It makes me very happy,” she said.

Looking back on her playing experience in high school, Maddie said she is grateful to her current basketball coach for teaching her the importance of never giving up.

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Jordan Rice Ask senior Jordan Rice what life lesson he has learned from his participation in sports and his answer is simple. Never give up. “I’ve learned in life that anything can happen if you never give up,” said the 17-year-old basketball player of the importance of perseverance.

Jordan is in his third year on the varsity basketball team and would like to continue playing basketball at the collegiate level – preferably at a four-year college. And he hopes to continue to be involved in sports for years to come. “I plan to always do something with sports in the future – possibly coach one day,” said Jordan.

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One of the challenges Jordan has faced with basketball is the ever-increasing pace of the game. “The game keeps getting faster, and you have to adjust with it,” he said.

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As he moves forward to the next chapter in his life, his memories of playing high school basketball will always be a big part of his life.

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“I have always loved basketball and love the competition,” said Jordan. “It has made me the person I am today and I’ve made great friends. I always have fun with my teammates and enjoy hanging out with them off the court.”

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Clam Chowder Cook-Off SAMPLE SOME OF THE BEST OF EDMONDS

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

IF YOU ARE LOOKING for a great event for the whole family, you won’t want to miss the Edmonds Clam Chowder Cook-Off on Saturday, February 27 from 11am to 4pm.

Presented by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, the event will take place at the Edmonds Yacht Club.

This will be your opportunity to sample some of the best clam chowder in the area as chefs from eight local restaurants will put their culinary skills to the test as they vie to see who will be awarded the Best Chowder in Edmonds award.

Categories will include the traditional clam chowder as well as a “cutting edge” category. In addition to a Judges’ Award, there will also be a People’s Choice Award as well as a Best Booth Award.

But the event will include much more than just clam chowder. There will be live musical entertainment that will include STRUM Ukulele players, Cascade Symphony players, and Alison Austin Harp Arts.

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The price of admission is $10 and includes a taste of all the chowders. And if you are one of the first 100 to enter, you will receive a free souvenir cup.

Refreshments will include a beer and wine garden complete with craft beer and root beer provided by our own Salish Sea Brewing Company.

The Best Chowder award winners will be announced at 3:45pm, and so far the participating restaurants include Ivar’s Seafood Bar, Scott’s Bar & Grill, Soup’s On Café, Here and There Grill and Chanterelles, with more to come!

The kids are sure to enjoy all the fun activities the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has planned for them at this family event. Ivar’s dancing clam will be on hand for photo opportunities with both the young and youngat-heart.

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Sponsored by Ivar’s Seafood Bar on Edmonds Way, this promises to be a great event that will be fun for all ages. For more information visit www.EdmondsCookOff.com or contact the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce at 425.670.1496. Be sure to come hungry!

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06 FEBRUARY 3 ECA PRESENTS: RIDERS IN THE SKY: A TRIBUTE TO ROY ROGERS Join Riders in the Sky in a thrilling ride to yesteryear as they salute iconic western movie, music and TV star Roy Rogers. This classic cowboy quartet begins at 7:30pm.

Student/Youth tickets are $15 and adults are $29-$39. Buy your tickets and get ready for this special performance.

Come out to view AXIS Dance Company! It has become one of the world’s most acclaimed ensembles of performers with and without disabilities. Their show will include a newly commissioned piece by choreographer Joe Goode that addresses veterans’ issues and themes of resiliency.

Show begins at 7:30pm. Buy your tickets at edmondscenterforthearts.org.

14 FEBRUARY 13 RUN OR WINE Ancestry Cellars in Woodinville is hosting its Run or Wine event. Starting at 2:30pm join in the 4k run/walk and afterwards enjoy wine tasting from 3 to 5pm. Each participant gets three wine tasting tickets included in the registration fee. Sign up today at www.ontherunevents.com.

FEBRUARY 20-21 GOLD AND GEM SHOW Join Melody Tallis from the Gold Rush TV show at the Gold, Gem and Mineral Show at Evergreen State Fairground in Monroe from 9am to 4pm. There will be presentations covering prospecting equipment dealers, gold, rock and gem dealers, new product displays, gold panning demonstrations and more. Get your gold fever on!

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FEBRUARY 24 PUSSY WILLOW AT FORTALEZA

Come enjoy this cork and canvas event at Fortaleza Wine Lockers! Follow the instructor on how to paint your canvas while exploring your own creativity along the way. Sip on wine and paint away with friends starting at 6pm.

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FEBRUARY 14 VALENTINE’S DAY IMPROV

Whether you’re “flying solo,” out with friends, or looking to make a memory with your sweetie, the Market Theater has the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for you! The Comedy of Love is improvised based on audience suggestions and true stories about lust, passion and heartbreak. The show begins at 8:30pm. www.unexpectedproductions.org.

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FEBRUARY 14 SEATTLE BIKE SWAP The Seattle Bike Swap is a bike bargain hunter’s paradise. This huge bike garage sale will have great deals on new and used bikes from road to mountain. Bring your bike to the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall from 9am to 2pm for a chance to sell, exchange, or find a new ride.

FEBRUARY 27 ECA PRESENTS: HAPA Encapsulated as the “Sound of Maui”, the music and sound of the group HAPA is hypnotic with guitar runs woven around clear Hawaiian vocals and immaculate harmonies. Don’t miss this performance at 7:30pm at ECA. HAPA’s poetic lyrics exult the rapture of the Hawaiian landscape, history and mythology!

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12 FEBRUARY 12 HEARTS & WINE Come and experience an elegant evening full of wine, jazz and food. The Rotary First Harvest is hosting this lovely event at The Foundry from 6 to 9pm. Bring your love, friends or family and spend this great evening together! Tickets include 15 wine tasting tokens, entrance to the exclusive mini-auction and more. Buy tickets at heartswine2016.brownpapertickets.com.

FEBRUARY 19 ECA PRESENTS: SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA The Spanish Harlem Orchestra is a Latin dance music orchestra based in the United States! Founded by Aaron Levinson and Oscar Hernandez, this Latin Jazz Powerhouse won the 2005 GRAMMY Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album and the 2010 GRAMMY Award for Best Tropical Latin Album. Come watch this fantastic show at 7:30pm!

FEBRUARY 12-15 FAMILY BASKETBALL SHOW

For those basketball loving families, this is the event for you!

The Harlem Globetrotters will demonstrate ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots and comedy. Check out harlemglobetrotters.com for correct dates and times. They will be in Kent, Seattle and Everett.

FEBRUARY 13-14 FLY FISHING SHOW The Lynnwood Convention Center is hosting a weekend full of activities for those who love fly fishing! The convention begins at 9am both days where you will be swarmed with casting demonstrations, classes, celebrity speakers, fly-tying materials, rods and reels. Purchase your pass to this fishy event at flyfishingshow.com/lynnwood-wa.

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Broken Hearts Mended The road to healing between a mother and son

THEY SAY THERE IS no greater bond than that between a mother and child. But as a new mother, I began to question that statement.

Shortly after my first child was born, I felt as though my world was falling apart, and I wondered how I would navigate that journey of parenting. It was frightening and exciting at the same time. But, you see, my journey did not start out as that of a typical parent.

It was 22 years ago that I lay in the hospital wondering if the child growing inside of me would survive. If he did, would he be normal?

Had he suffered brain damage? Would he have any memory of this brutal act of violence that took away his innocence before he could even be placed in his motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arms?

A young teenage girl who police believed was part of a gang had attacked me in a mugging.

They said she was likely in desperate need of money to continue to survive on the streets. She wore large army boots, a symbol of particular gang the police later told me.

In a downtown mall restroom, the girl quickly grabbed my purse. I instinctively grabbed her forearm trying to keep that which was mine. In an effort to escape my grasp, the girl lifted her leg and swiftly and forcefully kicked me in my stomach; the stomach that carried my first child who had lived safely inside me for 29 weeks. In pain, I let go as my husband exited the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room. I had chased her into the hallway and told him she had taken my purse. Unaware that I had been injured, he chased the girl, only to slip and fall when he jumped from the escalator

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stairs – men’s dress shoes do not make good running shoes. In the meantime, I was doubled over with contractions. Storekeepers came out to help me. We called the doctor. “Get to the hospital,” he said. “But don’t come to ours; go to the one with neonatal care in case we cannot stop the contractions. This baby may be born tonight,” he warned.

Fear gripped me as we entered the emergency room. The doctors who greeted us were clients of my husband’s. Friendly faces eased his fears. But I was still waiting. Waiting for that kick that this active little baby had given me so many times over the past several weeks. It didn’t come. Why wasn’t he moving? Was he alive? Finally the doctor gave me the relief I was looking for — a heartbeat. An answer to my prayers, the contractions subsided a few hours later.

But it still took several hours before those kicks started again. Looking back, I now realize my son had probably been knocked unconscious.

After all, the black bruises that covered my midsection were an indication of just how forcefully I was kicked — he was kicked.

The policeman who visited me gave me the best gift of all. The gift of hope. He shared stories

of domestic abuse cases he had investigated – stories of pregnant women who had been assaulted and yet who had subsequently given birth to healthy children. I don’t remember the officer’s name, and I regret not letting him later know the hope he gave me that day.

Over the next several weeks I waited for the arrival of my dream, a child. After 27 hours of labor, he finally arrived. A beautiful baby boy with the most perfect features. We named him Kevin and referred to him as “Kevin our bundle from Heaven.” After all, it was God’s protection that had gotten us through the ordeal several weeks earlier.

Being the youngest in my family and Kevin being my first child, I really had nothing to compare him to. But as the days went on, it was clear that this little boy whom I desperately loved wanted little to do with me, his mom.

My mother visited and shared her concern that there was something wrong. His behavior was not “typical.” Looking back on home movies of Kevin’s first days, I heard myself expressing an observation that proved true for years – Jim, Kevin’s dad, was the only one who could calm this child. My precious child did not want me to hold him. The first and only time he fell asleep in my arms, he was five months old; it was the

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night before I returned to work from maternity leave. Broken hearted, I did not know what I was doing wrong. How could I fail as a mother when all I had was a heart full of love to offer?

My first Mother’s Day, Kevin was nine months old. I sobbed the entire afternoon. I thought babies instantly bonded with their mothers. I was wrong. I then suffered a miscarriage of my second pregnancy. I had been three months along. There had been a heartbeat, but yet I lost the baby. Was God trying to tell me I was not cut out to be a mother?

It was not until my second child, Brett, was born nearly three years later that I realized I was not a failure. Brett and I bonded instantly and he would only sleep in my arms. From the moment he was born he would look for me in a room when he heard my voice, longing for the arms of his mother to cradle him.

But Kevin’s reluctance to be with me continued.

I arrived home from work and he would cry when our nanny left. He stood at the front window crying until Jim arrived home from work.

Doing all I could to find the perfect bonding activity, I failed at every turn. As time went on

we enlisted the help of counselors. We went through a few of them in an effort to find one we all liked. But there was a consistent theory expressed by a few of those with whom we met. The attack that Kevin and I experienced when he was in the womb was something that affected not only me but also affected Kevin more than we ever knew.

“You were his protector,” one counselor said.

“But he was hurt and he somehow equates that experience with you.”

Farfetched? At first I thought so. It makes more sense to just assume he didn’t like me. How can a baby at 29 weeks of gestation blame me, his mother, for allowing him to get hurt? How would he even know?

was 11 years old at the time when I sat him down and shared with him the horrific details of how we almost lost him.

I dug deep into boxes where I had secretly tucked away a newspaper that published an editorial I had written on the need for increased police on our local force which at the time was contemplating cutbacks. Kevin asked a lot of questions, and of course he loved the story of how his dad chased the perpetrator through a downtown mall. It began the healing of two hearts.

Then one day, when he was about 15 years

Interestingly, when Kevin suffered an injury in his teen years, an x-ray showed damage to one of his neck vertebras from what the doctor said was an old injury. There had never been an older injury that we were aware of, and the doctor concluded it was likely from the injury he sustained in the womb.

But then I read books and did my own research. It began to make sense. When I shared my theory with others, some thought I was crazy, others just silently shook their heads and said “interesting” – not saying what they really thought. But in my heart I believed that this child somehow had an imprint on his soul that affected us long after my bruises disappeared.

It was the sharing of our story with Kevin that began the healing of two hearts. It was almost as though a light switch came on.

Now 21 years old and embarking on a career as a high school business and marketing teacher,

One counselor asked me if I had ever shared with Kevin the experience of what happened when he was in the womb. I hadn’t. I took the counselor’s advice. Kevin

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Finally, scientific evidence confirmed what I had known in my heart all along. Babies in the womb are able to form memories as early as 30 weeks of gestation – possibly earlier. As I stood there holding onto every word, I felt vindicated and angry at the same time. Angry that a young teenage girl could rob a mother and son of so much during those early years.

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Kevin and I have an amazing relationship.

He is the young man I always knew he would become, with or without a close relationship with me. He is a big brother who adores his younger sibling and is loved by all who know him.

We have shared many fun memories together over the year – concerts, soccer tournaments and mother-and-son trips. We have a special bond, the one I always hoped for.

Would he have any memory of this brutal act of violence that took away his innocence before he could even be placed in his mother’s arms?

Yes, my heart broke during those early years of rejection, but now it fills with pride for being part of life’s journey with this amazing young man.

So while there is finally scientific evidence that babies can form a memory at the tender age of 30 weeks of gestation, that is something this mother’s heart knew long ago. And what those news reports did not say is that even if those memories are tragic, hearts can still be healed.

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The Art of Layering FOUNDATION PIECES ARE KEY

BY MICHELLE PHILLIPS

Don’t be afraid to get creative — play with the clothes you have to see what pieces work for layering.

NO MATTER WHERE you live, weather is a factor when getting dressed each morning.

There are times when you bundle up in your favorite sweater only to find yourself overheated the minute you step into a restaurant with a hot date. Then what? This is the beauty of layering.

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There are many lifestyle brands that can be worn for all three. Golftini is one of my favorite brands — offering a darling boutique collection of skorts, feminine polos, tech jackets, V-neck sweaters and lightweight vests.

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the day warms you can easily remove leggings and a layer or two on top depending how hot it gets. Add a cashmere poncho and a pair of sandals to your sleeveless polo and skort — and voila you’re ready for an evening out!

When traveling, layering is the answer to dressing in all climates! You could be in Palm Springs when it’s 100 degrees out, but if you pop into a restaurant, it could be 60 degrees in the air conditioning. In any climate you need to be prepared! Our favorite travel piece is our lightweight cashmere poncho. Our poncho looks fabulous with jeans, dresses or over yoga clothes with flip-flops.

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Rebekah’s Boutique has fabulous travel-friendly but fun clothing! This lovely coat of many colors will brighten up your black! Wear it with Rebekah’s black slim fit jeans, a pair of boots and you can travel Europe! True Slim jeans are made in the USA and figure flattering! Open Mon,Tues 11-6, Wed thru Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4.

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C’est la Vie is a gift, jewelry, and clothing boutique. They have all the gifts you could ask for for everyone you love​on Valentines day. Fire and Light glass hearts are a great way to show your love every day. Hours are Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 12-5pm.

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It’s all made in America at MaJe Gallery, with women’s clothing, accessories, gifts and art by over 100 artists. Their clothing motto is “stylish AND comfortable”. Unique gifts with many under $25. Open daily 11am-5pm, Sunday and Tuesday 12-4pm.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Stay Heart Healthy THE FACTS ABOUT FATS

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN Heart Month and no nutrient is more associated with heart health than our dear friend, Fat. Fat tends to generate the most confusion too. We’ve all heard the simple dietary advice, “Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and avoid trans and saturated fats.” The dogma is so ingrained in our culture that we automatically associate “saturated fat” with “artery clogging” and “unhealthy.” But it’s not so black and white; not all fats are created equal and many deserve their place at the table once again.

Saturated Fats

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Saturated fats are fatty acids with no double

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bonds and generally remain solid at room temperature. Butter, coconut oil, palm oil, visible meat fats and dairy are the main sources of saturated fat. They were discovered in 1952 when the invention of gas-liquid chromatography allowed scientists to differentiate between types of fat in foods.

Unsaturated Fats Over time, we’ve identified “healthy” fats, like olives, avocados, nuts, seeds and oils derived from them and continue to shun the fat of animals. Unsaturated fats, both poly- and mono-, are fatty acids that generally remain liquid at room temperature.

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The Fear of Fats In 1955, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered his first of many heart attacks, his cardiologist announced, at a national televised press conference, that Americans need to quit smoking, reduce stress and cut down on dietary fat and cholesterol. This advice was prematurely based on observational studies conducted by Ancel Keys. Keys was just beginning his epidemiological studies that observed total cholesterol in blood, intake of fat in diet and the health of the heart. He drew an over-simplified direct cause-and-effect theory, “the cholesterol hypothesis,” that fat in the diet elevates cholesterol in the blood and leads to heart disease. And so, America’s fear of fat began… long before the opportunity to study different types of fatty acid’s effect on human health, we had already viewed it all as bad.

Clearing the Air In 2014, the largest meta-analysis related to heart disease and fats was conducted, reviewing over 76 studies and concluding “current evidence does not clearly support cardiovascular guidelines that encourage high consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids and low consumption of total saturated fats.”

This study led the American Heart Association to drop all cholesterol guidelines in February 2015 after 50-plus years of research revealed that the intake of dietary cholesterol had no effect whatsoever on blood cholesterol, but it remains a battle of saturated versus unsaturated fats.

They found that although total saturated fat content of the meat did not change, the types of saturated fats did. They found grass-fed cows produced meat with high levels of cholesterolneutral saturated fats like stearic acid. Grainfeed beef had significantly higher proportions of cholesterol-elevating saturated fatty acids such as myristic and palmitic acids. The same results were found in pasture-raised vs. grainbased chicken eggs.

The Bottom Line At the end of the day, fat is not our major dilemma. What the food industry has replaced fat calories with, carbohydrates from refined grains and sugar, is (but that’s for another day).

In the meantime, always go for high-quality sources of fats such as avocados, unrefined oils, nuts, seeds, organic and grass-fed meat and dairy, wild fish, extra virgin olive oil and pasture-raised eggs. Try to avoid highly-refined oils such as canola, soybean, cottonseed, vegetable and corn oils.

Saturated Fatty Acids, Not Created Equal Coconut oil is often demonized for being a saturated fat but the types of saturated fatty acids, caprylic and lauric acid, are beneficial; anti-viral, anti-bacterial and known to raise “good” HDL cholesterol levels.

Studies have shown that the way a product was grown, raised or processed dramatically influences the fatty acid composition of that product. In a review published by Nutrition Journal in 2010, scientists compared the fatty acid profiles of grain-fed vs. grass-fed beef.

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Communication with Kids SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

BY MIRIAM DRESSLER, DIRECTOR OF LEARNING & EDUCATION, BLOOM EARLY EDUCATION

MANY PARENTS GET frustrated when their children don’t seem to listen to them. It is important to recognize that sometimes, as parents, we don’t communicate in a way that allows children to fully understand what we are saying.

Changing the way you talk to your child will change the way your child listens to you. Here are some tips to get you there: • Understand where your child’s language development is. Be sure your expectations for your child are realistic.

For example, if your toddler has just decorated your bathroom wall with crayons, you may be tempted to ask, “Why did you do that?” But a toddler does not have the verbal skills to answer that question. You would do better asking, “What did you do here?” and then helping your child to verbalize their actions. Then, follow up with setting out your rules or expectations.

• Have regular conversations with your child. Many parents feel as if they are talking to their children all day long.

Often this “talking” is made up of asking questions and giving instructions.

Challenge yourself to chat with your child. Just “shoot the breeze” and talk with, and not at. Listen carefully to their responses and respond with full sentences. Avoid, “Oh, that’s nice” and trite answers like that. Try for at least one minute of conversation for every hour you spend with your child. As your children grow in their communication skills, they are more likely to talk with you because you have been doing it since they were very young.

expected of them. Children usually only hear the first or last thing you say, so keep it simple and short. Give one instruction at a time, so that the brain can process it and move the body into following the instruction. For example: If you want your child to stop playing, put away their toys, wash their hands, and sit down to lunch, don’t do this: “Susie, it’s lunch time. You need to clean up and come and sit down. And don’t forget to wash your hands.” Too confusing for Susie to sort out, and too much information.

Chances are Susie will show up for lunch without putting away her toys or washing her hands! Try this instead: “Susie, you have five more minutes to play, and then put away your toys” In five minutes, say, “Susie, put away your toys” Wait for that to happen, and then give the next instruction, in sequence.

This method works well with all ages of children. As they get better at following instructions, you can string two together. Remember: INSTRUCTIONACTION-INSTRUCTION-ACTION! This method allows your child to experience success and not confusion!

And you get the benefit of cooperative children!

And most of all, have fun and maintain a healthy balance of talking with and talking at your children.

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Creating Connection TWO YOGA BREATHING EXERCISES FOR CHILDREN

BY TANIA ZIMMER, RYT/RCYT

WHETHER YOU ARE A teacher or a parent to a child or adolescent, connections are imperative in order for relationships to exist. You do not have to be a yoga teacher to incorporate yoga tools as part of your every day. Most of yoga lies in the simple yet complex thing that keeps us alive – breathing.

Yoga has this profound ability to connect mind, body and spirit through breath and movement.

When children feel safe, heard and understood, their capacity and yearning for connection and knowledge expands. When we can connect, we get to discuss fundamental things such as emotional regulation, self-awareness and turning inward to find calm in an overstimulated world. You will quickly experience the subtle yet profound changes of mind and body that happens within you as well.

Practicing the simple act of breathing with your child in a time of a meltdown or a chaotic day gives you the chance to follow a path that benefits both of you. If connection doesn’t come easy to you or your child, remember that simply breathing creates compassion and provides you opportunities to be present with your child.

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No matter how nonsensical and frustrating our child’s feelings may seem to us, they are real and important to our child. It’s vital that we treat them as such in our response.

Breathing allows you to “connect and redirect.”

As Daniel Siegel, a professor of clinical psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute suggests, combining the left and right brain provides clarity and understanding by using the logical left brain and the emotional right brain. When your child is upset, they are functioning in their part of the brain known as the limbic system, operating on

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the emotional level where the only way to get through is emotionally. Once you have met your child emotionally through connection, you can then begin to use logic and problem solving to get both of your needs met. It is important to remember, as Siegel says, “ no matter how nonsensical and frustrating our child’s feelings may seem to us, they are real and important to our child. It’s vital that we treat them as such in our response.”

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Try these two yoga breathing exercises: Balloon Breath – Place one or both hands on your belly and breathe deeply. Inhale, feeling your belly rise. Exhale and feel the belly lower. Invite children to imagine their bellies like a balloon. As they breathe, they blow their balloon up into their hands. As they breathe out, they deflate their balloon away from their hands.

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3 medium artichokes 3 lemons 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup white wine or cooking wine 1 tablespoon Litehouse® Instantly Fresh Garlic 1 bay leaf 2/3 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup garlic crouton crushed into crumbs 4 – 6 ounces Litehouse® Organic Caesar Dressing

1. Prepare artichokes by first washing under water and shaking dry. Next, cut off stems and remove small lower leaves with paring knife. With larger knife, cut 1/2” off the top of artichokes to remove the prickly spines. Use kitchen shears to snip off remaining spines on lower leaves.

2. Cut one lemon in half and rub on exposed areas of artichoke to prevent oxidization.

3. Pour broth, wine, garlic and bay leaf into bottom of 4 quart slow cooker. Place artichokes, bottom side down into slow cooker.

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4. Cut second lemon into slices and place a slice on top of each artichoke. Add remaining slices of that lemon to the broth mixture.

5. Put lid on slow cooker and cook on high for approximately 3 hours, or until softened and leaves pull off easily.

6. Transfer artichokes from liquid to serving platter. While still hot, gently squeeze to pull apart leaves and stuff with bits of Parmesan cheese and crouton crumbs.

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Canarino Gelato CaffÈ

Canarino Gelato Caffè has now expanded to include delicious coffee and bakery items. Go in and enjoy their delicious sorbetto and gelato flavors, too! They have 24 different flavors in their display case daily and they rotate flavors depending on the season. They specialize in their affogato: a delicious scoop of gelato topped with two shots of espresso. Canarino Gelato Caffè opens at 6am daily so you can warm up with outstanding coffee before heading to work.

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

A CROWN JEWEL Glacier National Park

By Colin Anderson

AMERICA IS A land of contrasting features; it’s what makes it beautiful. We are bordered by the world’s greatest oceans, and within our country you find jagged peaks, rugged canyons, rolling prairies and lush green forest. Here there are rivers that meander lazily through dense swamp and others much more torrent that have cut into the earth for millennia. There are lands that stay frozen under ice and deserts so hot that very little life inhabits the vastness.

As the great migration West picked up steam in the 1800s, settlers, prospectors, pioneers, homesteaders and fortune seekers stumbled upon a landscape towering in stature compared to their upbringing along the Atlantic and across the Great Plains.

Despite the rush to claim land for homes and mountains for riches, many recognized the incredible uniqueness of the West, realizing that much of this land should stay unspoiled for all to enjoy. Americans pioneered the idea of preserving land and on March 1, 1872, the Yellowstone National Park Act was signed by President Ulysses S. Grant. The act established the world’s first

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National Park “dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.”

Yellowstone paved the way for the creation of the National Parks Service and the more than 500 parks, preserves, monuments, sites, historic places, and trails it oversees today. The National Parks Service celebrates its centennial this August and has grown to more than 22,000 employees, and 221,000 passionate people volunteer at these places each year. Each site has its own story, reason and beauty but only one is given the distinguished title; “Crown Jewel of the Continent.” Glacier National Park in Montana has come to symbolize the American West; beautiful and potentially dangerous, yet full of life, contrast and solitude.

Before being established in 1910 as the tenth National Park, Glacier was home to the Blackfeet, Salish and Kootenai tribes.

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buffalo migrations in the surrounding prairies. With the completion of the Great Northern Railway, and photos of the landscape appearing in newspapers all across the country, visitors began coming to the area in droves. Tourists saw Glacier as a homegrown version of the Swiss Alps and could travel much more quickly by rail west than by steamer east to Europe. Great alpine lodges were constructed in Bavarian style which still stand today. The Prince of Wales Hotel, built by the Great Northern Railway, sits like a castle on top of Waterton Lake and is a massive piece of history itself. Here you can enjoy stunning views, hop on a ferry to explore the Canadian side of the park, and enjoy the British tradition of afternoon tea served daily. Built in 1913, also by Great Northern, the Glacier Park Lodge is stunningly preserved at more than 100 years old. The lobby is incredibly impressive, and many guests spend a majority of their time here reading a book or learning more about the local history. There is also a spa, pool, restaurant and two 9-hole golf courses.

Even if you are staying outside the park in nearby Whitefish, Kalispell or Columbia Falls, a quick lunch or dinner break at any of the park’s accommodations shouldn’t be missed. For those definitely wanting to stay inside the park, you should plan on booking your stay at least six months in advance as rooms fill up very quickly especially weekends.

Entering the park from either the east or west side, you will almost surely traverse one of the most beautiful drives in the country, the Going-to-the-Sun Road. For those who have come by plane or train, there is a free shuttle system offered by the park that makes multiple stops. These shuttles run July 1 through Labor Day, weather permitting. These are popular with hikers and campers who don’t want to leave their vehicle inside the park for days at a time. A favorite of many visitors is to take a red bus tour of the park. Experienced guides bring you all around the park in vintage 1930s buses. The buses have large windows, and weather permitting, the roofs can be peeled back giving you incredible vertical views as you pass through the park. For those making the Going-to-theSun Road drive themselves, get ready for a very wild ride. The road is slow and always

ascend, you are treated to the site of rugged peaks, beautiful forest and waterfalls, many spilling onto the roadway. You might get so lucky as to spot a mountain goat, big horn sheep, elk, moose or grizzly bear. Once you reach Logan Pass, you can stop in the visitors’ center, embark off on a number of short hiking trails and see high alpine lakes, flowers and wildlife. Crews spend all spring continually plowing mountains of snow off the roadway in hopes of getting the pass open in June. It can snow every month of the year here, so be prepared for anything as you head up the pass. busy as onlookers are mesmerized by the surrounding scenery. Those that have a fear of heights should ride on the driver’s side if heading west to east as the road narrows in many places to barely the width of two car lengths with sheer cliffs just a few feet from your rear tires.

Despite the enormity of the pass, serious bikers love to conquer Going-to-the-Sun Road so keep an eye out for cyclists. As you

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While being the most popular, there is much more to Glacier than the Going-tothe-Sun Road. The park is a backpacker’s dream with more than 700 miles of hiking trails to explore. There are 13 easy access campgrounds throughout and many more designated camping areas in the backcountry. Off the beaten path you will find an even more spectacular landscape.

The backcountry is bear country so hikers need to take every precaution in storing

food and should carry bear spray as well.

For this reason, dogs are not allowed in the park. Those not wanting to get too deep in the wilderness can book all sorts of tours from fishing and whitewater rafting, to mountain biking and bird watching.

According to the National Parks Service, there were approximately 150 glaciers in the park area in 1850. By 1968, there were around 50, and today there are only 25 designated glaciers left. The U.S. Geological Survey studies of the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glaciers estimate that if global warming trends continue at the current rate, all could disappear by 2030, leaving a beautiful landscape behind but nothing left of the great glaciers that carved this area into such a special place.

Seeing these glaciers up close as a young child inspired my own personal western migration and appreciation for the beautiful surroundings I have grown to call home. While Glacier Park will remain for generations, the window is closing to see something truly remarkable up close. Your trip to Glacier will leave you in awe, with a greater appreciation of the natural settings around you and a new realization of how really small we are in such a great big world.

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