October 2018 Gig Harbor Living Local

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Make Your Tailgate Gourmet!

Enjoy the game; enjoy your food more!

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PUBLISHER’S

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THE CRISP, COOL DAYS OF FALL WHO DOESN’T LOVE THE COOL, CRISP DAYS OF FALL? The smoky skies of late summer have cleared, and we can enjoy being outside to take in the colorful scenery that the season provides. Before we know it, the busy holiday season will be upon us, so why not take some time to relax, gather with friends and enjoy time in the outdoors.

“WHERE FAMILY IS ALWAYS FIRST.”

In this issue, we share with you a great getaway for the fall. Skamania Lodge in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge is the perfect destination to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Gorge. And for those who are more adventurous, there is plenty for you as well.

If you’re anything like me, there is nothing that signifies fall more than football.

Whether it is high school, college or professional, it is always exciting to attend a game. In this issue, you can enjoy learning about the perfect tailgate food and drinks to make the perfect pre-game party.

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While there are some stores that are already enticing you into the holiday season with décor and gift ideas, I suggest you slow down and enjoy the present. Go on one last camping trip for the season, take a road trip to watch some of the many college games in the Inland Northwest or visit the final farmers markets of the year. There are also many opportunities to take a drive or even a train excursion to enjoy the fall colors.

Whatever you choose, don’t let opportunities pass you by!

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ABOUT THE COVER SUMMER IS BEHIND US, AND FALL IS UPON US. It's the time of year the leaves turn shades of bright golds and deep reds, we start to bundle up with sweaters and blankets, and we breath in the clean, crisp, cool air. This month's serene and peaceful cover shot was taken by local photographer Nick Balera of The Harbor Studio.

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Life & Community

The latest tips and trends in your area.

Fall Has Officially Arrived! Celebrate the season at this year’s Scarecrow Festival

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Good News

Eateries Work Toward Sustainability: A local diver promotes ocean awareness

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Business Spotlight

Memories To DVD: Preserving moments in time for generations to come

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From Heartache to Homestead: Organization aims to create community for foster youth

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Elite Pet Salon Mobile Grooming: Quality, comfort and safe pet grooming

56 Health & Lifestyle Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Travel & Leisure

The Power to Change: Combining the Blue Zones with yoga, people can live longer, healthier lives.

When the Lodge is the Destination: Skamania Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge

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Food & Drink

Discover the harbor's tastiest recipes and restaurants.

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Arts & Entertainment

Calendar of great local events, music, sports and shows!

New Parks On Harbor Hill: Harbor Hill Neighborhood will be focused on the needs of growing young families

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Two Needs, One Deed The Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship

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n a world where skilled laborers are scarce and affordable housing even more so, we must look for multi-faceted solutions. Luckily, some very passionate people in our community started brainstorming possibilities. How can we fill two needs with one deed?

The Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship was born, offering highquality, hands-on, skilled-trades pre-apprenticeship training that prepares youth to enter construction or manufacturing apprenticeships, community college programs or four-year degree options in construction management.

The answer was small: a shed. The objective: developing a sustainable program model through a skilled trades apprenticeship culminating in a small build, meeting both the needs of the students and its future occupants.

Taught at Peninsula High School campus only and available to students from all PSD high schools, this course involves training and several certifications including OSHA 10, First Aid and CPR, Forklift and Scissor-lift. Career-connected learning is possible through guest teachers/masters in the field, training center visits and job site tours on units in safety, electrical, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, welding, laborers, iron working and road construction.

After much thought and investigation, considering the capacity for the students to finish a project within the school term, the project scope would be a basic house structure with egress (minus plumbing, electricity or heat); a simple 8-foot-by-12foot structure with a window and a door.

Starting something new takes strength, perseverance and resources. Asking for help can make all the difference. With the support of the Gig Harbor Rotary behind them to fund their first build, they were still searching for an organization to accept the structure-to-be.

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Could PSD pull off the structure-to-be with constraints of budget, time and instructor resources to ensure proper technique in this initial endeavor? Who is willing to assume ownership or responsibility for the first building? Does it have the potential to help fund the next PSD Skilled Trades Project?

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Cultivating skills in trade (LIHI), the shed would be transported to a tiny community for transitional housing—where some people stay for two days, some stay for two months. This short-term solution gives safety, privacy and hope to those in need. According to LIHI, with the help of city-funded social workers, transitional housing sites have helped more than 300 people move on to permanent housing and start jobs just in the past couple of years alone.

Within the first two months, PSD instructor Eric Morton, along with Curriculum Facilitator John Selfors and Executive Director Erin O’Neill, had 17 students made up of 13 seniors, four juniors (13 PHS/four GHHS), six guest speakers, five training and job site tours, 45 industry/community partners, $10,000+ in new tools and equipment, 30 new hard hats, goggles, safety vests, one shed for PSD and one small build endeavor!

Currently, the Skilled Trades program is in its second year with an increasing number of guest teachers, speakers and experts in their fields. The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor will again be supporting this endeavor for a second year by providing the materials for the students to construct another small building for placement in a transitional housing village in early 2019 and

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to make sure this community start-up will be truly sustainable moving forward.

It’s incredibly important for us to recognize and thank the initial collaborators who took on the challenge: The Association of General Contractors gave a grant for equipment. ANEW, Apprenticeship & Non-Traditional Employment for Women, helped with the curriculum, gave guidance and tool bags to the program, as well as providing certifications, preferred and direct entry. Sound Transit helped plant the seed. RPAC, Regional Pre-Apprenticeship Collaborative of King and Pierce helped with program representation and building partnerships. BCRA Design & BCE Engineering proved pro-bono work for the first phase of the lab update design. Career Connected Learning provided by Lakeside Industries, PACE, Carpenter’s Local, Carpenter’s Specialty Training, Cement Masons and Plasterers Local 528, Cannon Construction, Mortenson Construction, 3M Fall Protection and the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor.

One small deed may just be the seed that cultivated a very sustainable skill trades program.

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Thank you note: Dear Mr Borgen, Gig Harbor Friday morning Rotary club.

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Thank you for donating the materials for the shelter that we are building. You are allowing us more time and practice on these select skills. I love knowing that we get to build this home and give it to someone in need.

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ooking for a way to add impact to your space? Wallpaper is a great way to add visual interest to your interior environment and can take you far beyond what can be achieved with paint.

Use wallpaper in place of the painted accent wall to help define your space. If you have an open floor plan, custom area rugs, lighting and art can also assist you in this process.

Incorporate layers of texture and pattern into more sophisticated spaces such as an entryway, dining room, master bedroom or a formal living space. If you are going take a risk, a powder room or a mud room is a great place to start. Geometric patterns and bold prints work great in small spaces. To take your project to the next level, don’t forget about your ceiling.

Texture is My Favorite Color - Grass Cloth Taking inspiration from the natural environment invites us to make our interiors warmer and more inviting. Grass cloth is a subtle beauty. However, it is not simple to install— or to remove—so do your research or hire a professional to assist you.

Imperfections and slight variations of color are inherent in natural materials. Seams are visible and often integrated into the design because color variance from one roll to the next can be quite pronounced.

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Most grass cloth is made from materials like arrowroot, raw jute, sisal and reed grass.

They require special care such as lightly vacuuming as moisture will damage the paper.

Some manufactures offer wall coverings in a commercial-grade finish, offering the illusion of natural materials with a washable surface.

What to Expect Walls need to be prepared correctly in order to look their best. Walls that have even a light texture may need a liner. Some custom papers require level five (flat walls). Your wallpaper installer should confirm this with you.

This is not the step to skip. If this investment is outside your budget, go for self-adhesive removable wallpaper like tempaper. They offer fun, high-impact looks that are easy to apply and remove.

Best Tips • Always begin your project with a specific goal in mind.

• If you are going to invest in a quality covering or custom product, leave the installation to the professionals.

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Personal Information

5 TIPS TO MAINTAIN GOOD CREDIT HEALTH AND KEEP YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION SAFE

It’s important to understand both what helps build credit and what negatively affects your credit. information, you are taking one important step toward being in control and can better inform your choices and be empowered to make the right decisions. There are many solutions available that provide easy access to your information, including TransUnion Credit Monitoring.

Make payments on time: Paying your bills on time and in full each month will show that you are reliable and more likely to pay back debts.

Doing so will help grow your credit score, but remember, consistency is key. If you have missed a payment in the past, getting back on track and paying off debt should be a top priority. Having a positive history of ontime payments shows responsible behavior.

(BPT) - UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION is essential to achieving your life goals such as owning a home, financing an education, getting your next job or simply having the convenience of credit cards for everyday purchases.

Banks, landlords, employers and many others need to authenticate your identity and evaluate your creditworthiness to determine whether they can trust you to make payments if they lend you money. This credit behavior determines a person’s credit score.

So, how do you take control of your personal information and maintain good credit health? Here are a few key tips for financial health empowerment: Monitor your information regularly: According to TransUnion’s July 2017 Credit Literacy study, almost half of consumers thought checking your own credit score has the same effect as when a lender checks it.

Fortunately, this is not the case. When you check your information, it is usually reported as a soft inquiry and ultimately does not impact your score. Checking your information regularly is encouraged and should be part of a habitual routine, much like regular exercise.

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Don’t use all your available credit: It is recommended to maintain a low credit utilization ratio, that is, how much of your available credit you’re using at any given time. This suggests to creditors that you can use credit responsibly and do not rely on it too much. It is recommended that you use no more than 30 percent of your available credit.

Building credit takes time: Building and maintaining a track record takes time, responsible financial behavior and smart credit usage.

Therefore, it is important to start early and understand the implications of your decisions. For example, closing your oldest credit card account could end up negatively impacting your score. However, every situation is different, depending on a person’s account history, fee structure or rates.

Protect your information: You have a vital role to play in controlling who has access to your information, and there are tools readily available to do this. Protecting your information from fraud is critical. As part of TransUnion’s ongoing commitment to empowering consumers to understand and manage their information and achieve financial health, it offers a range of solutions. To complement credit monitoring, Lock Alert is a new, innovative feature that automatically sends an alert to members whenever a request for their locked or frozen credit report is made in connection with an application for new credit.

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Trustworthy Teams

By Deborah Olive

“There’s a hard way and an easy to do everything. The hard way is by yourself. The easy way is with others.” - Maria Nemeth

It’s no wonder many business owners say, “If you want something done right, you have to what? You have to do it yourself.”

From the time we’re small, we’re encouraged to be independent. If you’ve raised children, you remember their “firsts.” The first time they roll over by themselves; their first step; their first day of school and on it goes.

We vigorously reinforce these firsts. “Wow! You did that all by yourself.”

“Look at you! You’re such a big girl.” It’s not long before our children parrot back, “I did it myself.” We beam with pride as we celebrate each first, best or smartest.

That early training in independence just kicked in.

This trend of independence continues throughout childhood.

The rules change when we become adults. Now our success is a result of playing well with others. Life is easier on a high-functioning team.

Unless we learned to be a productive team member through sports, family values or serving our country, it’s likely that our team experience and leadership skills are underdeveloped.

Most business models require entrepreneurs and business owners to effectively hire and onboard employees. Then they need to facilitate teamwork; however, it’s not uncommon for business owners to have underdeveloped skills in these areas, making it difficult to teach their employees. Thus, they do things the hard way—by themselves, and they may make costly hiring mistakes that cause the business to hemorrhage money.

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Instead of building innovative and trustworthy teams, business owners may sabotage their business by holding onto areas they need to delegate or telling employees exactly how to do their job, depriving them of taking initiative. Alternatively, “dumping” tasks without clear instruction and hoping their employees know their unspoken expectations also sabotage their efforts. Millions of books, videos and trainings are available on how to build effective teams, but solving leadership and team building issues is rarely as easy as reading a book. It depends on awareness, skills, their business niche and the stage of their business development. Leadership and building trustworthy teams is learned more effectively with handson instruction.

Here are four essentials for every business owner who wants to grow their business: • Provide crystal-clear expectations. A clear vision is more than a plaque hanging on the wall or a document buried in a computer. From your company vision to product specifications, it’s essential that your team knows what’s expected of them. Your employees need guidelines so they can self-monitor: “Yes, this is it,” or “No, this isn’t it.”

Leadership and building trustworthy teams is learned more effectively with hands-on instruction.

• Communicate your business WHY. Employees are far more likely to engage work with meaning. Sure, they want a good pay check, but when they understand and align with your business WHY, you’ll find they’re more likely to engage in your business. They’re willing to go beyond expectations to contribute their efforts, skills and good ideas.

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he Scarecrow Festival has been bringing the community together each fall for the past eight years, and the tradition continues with this year’s event taking place Saturday, October 6 at Sehmel Homestead Park.

“Anytime we can bring something to the community as part of our mission, crafting partnerships and promoting health and wellness, we do so to the fullest,” says Chuck Cuzzetto, marketing specialist for Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks).

The fun kicks off at 10am, and this family friendly event has it all, from the petting zoo to carnival games and dozens of unique craft and food vendors, live music, hayrides, warm treats and more, it’s the perfect event for gathering with friends and family outdoors on a beautiful fall day. And don’t forget about the Scarecrow Contest. Last year saw 20 participants with categories to include community organizations, nonprofits and businesses. “Last year we had five families enter, and we would love to see

even more enter this year!” Chuck says, adding, “We would love to see groups challenge one another using the hashtag #SCF2018. Winners will receive gift certificates, gift cards, cash and more!”

In addition, the winner of the Teen Battle of the Bands will be opening on the mainstage, and the crowd favorite—the Pumpkin Launcher— will be in attendance, with proceeds benefiting PenMet Parks’ scholarship fund.

“This event has always held a special place in my heart. This is a time when things seem to slow down a little bit, families hunker down and we all come together to welcome the change in season,” says Chuck. “What I enjoy most about this event is the feel of community, smiles and, to be honest, the pumpkin launcher!”

The Scarecrow Festival is made possible through the support of sponsors, commissioners and the community, and admission is free! Find out more online at PenMetParks.org or by calling 253.858.3400.

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Celebrate the season at this year’s Scarecrow Festival

BY JILLIAN CHANDLER PHOTOS BY CHRIS DORSEY PHOTOGRAPHY

“This event has always held a special place in my heart. This is a time when things seem to slow down a little bit, families hunker down and we all come together to welcome the change in season."

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GOOD NEWS

Eateries Work Toward Sustainability A Local Diver Promotes Ocean Awareness

STORY AND PHOTOS BY SARAH BORTEL

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rowing up in Gig Harbor, I’ve always loved the ocean. Walking on the beach and skipping rocks, seeing pods of orca whales swim through the Sound and soaking up sun on the paddleboard are only a few moments that have made growing up in the South Sound area so special to me. I have also been privileged to explore the ocean through SCUBA diving. Swimming with turtles and tiger sharks off Maui and with whale sharks off the coast of Mexico, I have realized how diverse the ocean really is.

My first dive was off of Sunrise Beach on a cold November morning through thick green water under the Narrows Bridge where the Giant Pacific Octopus lives. Like many people in Gig Harbor, I feel connected to the ocean. I think about ocean health, so when I read in “National Geographic’s” June 2018 issue that it is estimated that “between 5.3 million and 14 million tons [of plastic end up in the ocean] each year just from coastal regions,” I wondered what we could do locally to lessen our impact on the ocean and the creatures living in it.

Hearing about Seattle’s recent legislation to ban plastic straws from the city, I was curious about Gig Harbor’s efforts. I approached Mayor Kit Kuhn, who

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is “hoping restaurants will volunteer on their own to not use straws (...) instead of [having to] create rules and regulations.” Mayor Kuhn’s confidence in local restaurants is well placed.

After speaking with the mayor, I interviewed owners of local restaurants working toward sustainability.

Blue Agave, Jersey Mike’s and Menchies spoke with me about their plans to become more sustainable.

Gary Parker, owner of BBQ2U, taught me that the definition of sustainability isn’t set in stone. We spoke about sustaining the tradition of barbecue and later about choices he makes revolving environmental sustainability. “We do not use plates, only butcher paper, and the reason we do that is we don’t have to wash dishes or put soap into the Sound.” Also, BBQ2U’s leftover fats and oils are made into biodiesel.

Speaking to another company, Fish Girl Seafood, I learned their version of sustainability is using locally sourced products and selling to local consumers.

Owner Frank Ralph urges customers to “get back to basics and cook from scratch.” Sustainability is multi-faceted, focusing on not only plastics but also byproducts of kitchens themselves.

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Also, BBQ2U’s leftover fats and oils are made into biodiesel.

After this, I expanded my search to coffeehouses and taprooms. Gig Harbor Brewing eagerly shared the fact that they recycle as much as possible and use no harsh chemicals to prevent runoff into the Sound. When asked about what GHB hopes to do in the future, owner John Fosberg wrote, “This fall, we will be installing a new canning line. Aluminum cans, when made from recycled aluminum, can cost less to produce than glass bottles. They store beer more efficiently and for a longer period of time—that saves energy and waste. Aluminum cans are much more likely to be recycled by our customers.”

When asked what challenges restaurants may face when taking a sustainable path, many owners mention the cost of compostable plastics. However, Mr. Fosberg has shown that sustainability can not only be cost-efficient but also save time and money!

Another concern companies face is the response they will get if they refuse to offer straws.

Lunchbox Laboratory was surprised to find that since they’ve given up straws with water.

“No one even asks for them!” Sustainability is not as daunting as it may seem, and there are

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many alternatives to plastic. Lunchbox has switched to compostable straws, and their to-go silverware is made of compostable cornstarch.

Additionally, Occasions Coffee and Crepes “uses compostable and recyclable plastics in packaging cups and containers.” Many restaurants are following in these footsteps.

Edible Arrangements is looking into “getting rid of [plastic straws, cups and silverware] and switching to a compostable.”

At Millville Pizza Co., I met with owner Alyssa Ross, who explained that the restaurant has taken steps to be more environmentally conscious. They don’t offer straws, plastic utensils or to-go cups. All pizza and salad boxes are recyclable, and the restaurant recycles glass every week.

Millville is affiliated with the SurfRider Foundation and is a Certified Ocean Friendly restaurant. For Millville, the owner explained, “Implementing sustainable business practice is an obvious choice. We have an obligation to future generations to take care of the environment and want to do our part, however small it may be.” Employee Riley Haizilpis, a member of the SurfRider Foundation, guides

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Millville Pizza Co. to become more ocean friendly.

Another restaurant protecting the ocean is Table 47. Tomoko Senechal explained they “recycle like crazy” and “never provide plastic utensils, bags or straws.” Senechal excitingly shared, “We compost our own craft paper towels from restrooms on site in our worm farm in the basement!” Table 47 also saves raw vegetable food-prep scraps to donate to a local pig farm for their feed, diverting food waste from local landfills.

I continue to be impressed by the depth of care local business owners are taking to ensure that less plastic ends up in the ocean.

If you would like to contact the owners of the restaurants I interviewed to commend them on the positive steps they are taking, a great public forum are the Facebook pages “Gig Harbor Town Talk” and “Gig Harbor Positive Town Talk,” where you can give helpful feedback to encourage businesses to continue promoting sustainability in their establishments. Together we can create a long-lasting environment in which future generations can continue to enjoy a clean ocean.

TEACHER OF THE MONTH

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"How lucky are we, as students and teachers, that we get so much time together to help each other and to learn ..."

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hile the English language is taught in all schools and is by far the most commonly used language across the country, many are surprised to learn that the U.S. actually has no official language.

Many citizens speak two or more languages including Spanish, French, Italian, Thai, Mandarin and German. In fact, recent studies have shown there are about 350 different languages spoken in this country, and having everyone understand one another is one of the great passions for October’s Teacher of the Month.

Mr. John Huffstetler is only in his second year as a teacher but is already making a huge impact in the Gig Harbor community. John is part of English Language Learners and teaches class at Gig Harbor, Henderson Bay and Peninsula high schools. John works with students who are learning very basic English to those who are becoming bilingual. He has students who speak everything from Spanish to Swahili to Japanese. Despite his short time in the program, English Language Learners coordinator Sonia Nicholson is already offering high praise of his work: “John is a model teacher and one who has made a tremendous impact in our school district. His dedication to providing rigorous and an equitable education to all EL students [has] given students an opportunity to reach their full potential,” says Nicholson. “John is both a passionate advocate and competent champion for all students, especially historically underserved populations. His

exceptional heart for students is particularly powerful because his skills and experiences are equally exceptional. John is highly regarded by his peers and is often sought after for advice and guidance.”

For John, building relationships through common goals and appreciations of one another is something that brings him great pride. “How lucky are we, as students and teachers, that we get so much time together to help each other and to learn more about ourselves and the world?” he said.

This past school year, John hosted a teacher from the Teacher Academy Program which gives high schoolers a total teaching experience.

The teacher, Lisa Gaither, introduced a matching vocabulary game called Karuta, which originated in Japan and one she played as a child. John’s students not only learned from the game but became interested in going beyond the lesson.

“My students, who speak Spanish, French, Swahili, Mam and other languages, knew that in my class we celebrate all the languages we speak. It was very rewarding to see them not just engaged in the game but interested in the Japanese culture and language of the game, too,” he said.

English will likely remain front and center in American culture, but John is happy to embrace those who speak another tongue and eager to learn from all cultures that call the United States home.

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MEMORIES TO DVD IS NOT A LARGE WAREHOUSE, WHERE THE POSSIBILITIES OF LOSS OR DAMAGE ARE GREAT. RATHER, THE WORK IS DONE LOCALLY IN HOUSE IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT. DAN OFFERS PERSONALIZED ONE-ONONE SERVICE, CATERING TO EACH CLIENT AND THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, EVEN OFFERING FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICES AND FREE ESTIMATES.

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an Towey is the founder and owner at Memories To DVD. Locally owned and operated right here in Gig Harbor, Memories To DVD has the ability to digitize and convert 8 and 16mm film, 35mm slides, photos and audio tapes/video tape to DVD and CD. They also offer thumb drives and utilize state-of-the-art equipment. Dan has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting and production and has also archived a great deal of footage for J.P. Patches. In addition, Dan worked with Pat O’Day, the Seattle radio legend, for more than 10 years broadcasting in Seattle. Thanks to Dan’s expertise, you can hold onto those precious memories for decades to come.

Memories To DVD is not a large warehouse, where the possibilities of loss or damage are great. Rather, the work is done locally in house in a safe and secure environment. Dan offers personalized one-on-one service, catering to each client and their individual needs, even offering free pick-up and delivery services and free estimates.

When beginning a new project, Dan works in his studio directly across the desk from his customers. He gathers all of the details and provides examples of his prior work.

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Dan uses the most advanced technology to transfer decades of memories.

He values the importance of family images and takes the work he does restoring your memories seriously. Each order is treated with personal care while Dan works with clients along the way to ensure a superior final product. In addition, Dan takes pride not only in the quality of his work but the efficient turn-around time of each project—many are completed in two to three days, if not less! In addition, Dan can make duplicates of the final product and store them in two locations so you will never lose them. The disks Dan uses are certified for 100 years.

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Memories To DVD helps support the community by donating to 501c3s.

Dan’s background is in broadcasting and broadcast engineering. After deregulation in the broadcasting industry three decades ago, Dan began transferring photos, slides, videos and old films onto DVD for families, making them easy to view. Dan also produces CD and DVD keepsake products where he can add music, transitional effects and even narrations and voice-overs.

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ue Braaten’s heart was breaking.

For years she had been volunteering as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and working on behalf of an 8-year-old girl in foster care. Now, that girl was being moved again. This was her 19th move in four years, and Sue could see the hurt and anger caused by the instability.

She wanted to help and dreamed of building a stable community of homes and resources for children in foster care and youth facing homelessness. So, in 2007, she, her husband and a local foster mother created the nonprofit Homestead Community.

“It is painful to see these vulnerable kids get shoved from home to home, many of them to places I would never want my own child to live,” the Gig Harbor resident who, herself, adopted a child who was set to go into the foster system, says. “These kids have a legitimate need for a stable place that is theirs to call home. I want Homestead Community to make a positive change in the lives of these kids.”

friend, Judy Krause, passed away and left funds to the organization—enough to buy a five-bedroom 1910 house in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood.

Dubbed the JJ House after Judy and her husband Joe, the home was completely renovated with donated supplies, labor and furniture. It opened in November 2016, and five women between the ages of 18 and 24, most who had recently aged out of the foster-care system, moved in.

Their efforts to secure housing were sidelined during the 2008 recession. “Funding was hard,” Sue says. “We knew we had to do something, but what, we weren’t quite sure.”

“It gave them a place to study and cook and take care of their basic needs so they could focus on school and work,” Sue says. “For them to have a stable, clean and safe home off the streets and walk in and see that someone cares, that raises their self-esteem.”

An answer came in 2014 when Sue’s longtime

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FROM HEARTACHE TO HOMESTEAD ORGANIZATION AIMS TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOR FOSTER YOUTH STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANNELI FOGT

The JJ House served as transition housing and gave the women an opportunity to gain rental history before going out on their own. With all five in more permanent situations, the house’s purpose has now changed and is being used as a foster home for children who have been recently removed from their families.

This was Sue’s intent from the beginning, as Washington state is in the midst of a foster-care crisis. For years, there have not been enough foster homes for the growing number of children placed into the system. There are more than 10,000 children and young adults in the state’s foster-care system, and a September 2018 KING5

story reports there are only 5,100 licensed foster homes statewide.

With not enough homes, the state’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) resorts to alternative means of lodging. A February 2018 Seattle Times story reports that between January 1, 2016 and February 1, 2018, DSHS placed 393 foster youth in hotel rooms “due to the lack of available foster-care placements.” A September 2016 InvestigateWest story further characterizes the crisis, stating that it is possible for children to be moved from 10 to 50 times in a matter of months.

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“With each move, kids’ behavior often worsens, making it harder to find a foster family—or even a group facility—able to deal with them,” the InvestigateWest article indicates. “Many eventually flee to the streets, where they are more likely to be victims of sex trafficking and violence.”

Once a child leaves the foster-care system, the consequences of an unstable upbringing can manifest in increased rates of homelessness and incarceration. A January 2015 report from the Washington Department of Social and Health Services aimed to identify risk factors associated with homeless foster youth. The study followed

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foster youth who exited care at the age of 17 or older in 2011 or 2012.

Of the 1,213 that the department followed, 25 percent experienced homelessness in the year after their exiting.

A similar report from September of 2016 found that of the 1,365 foster youths who exited care at age 17 or older between 2010 and 2013, 20 percent were arrested or jailed within a year.

“These are the innocent victims in adult lives,” Sue says. “The damage that is done during their time in foster care is irreversible because these chaotic homes are their normal.”

lived in Florida and North Carolina where they fostered dozens of children, many of whom had medical issues that required special attention. Her husband’s new job at Boeing brought them to Washington, and Christina connected with Sue while going through training to become a licensed foster family in this state. They soon realized they shared the same goals.

“Since I was a teenager, I had this dream of a community of foster families. That’s exactly what Homestead Community’s vision is,” Christina says. “It does take a village, and that’s what a lot of foster families lack. I’m looking forward to figuring out where my village is.”

Sue is hoping the JJ House can help change these statistics. This summer, the Wilson family moved into the home on South Grant Avenue and became a licensed foster home. Christina, her husband Jeremy and their five children, two of whom were adopted through the foster-care system, will share the JJ House with foster youth who have been recently removed from their homes. They will provide “receiving care,” a higher level of care that is required for the children pulled from their homes, usually in the middle of the night.

Meanwhile, Sue and the six other Homestead Community volunteer board members are on the lookout for more homes and resources to add to the community. She is working to raise money to pay off the JJ House mortgage and build a financial reserve for future homes.

“Foster care is very bittersweet,” Christina says. “A new child is kind of like a new baby in that it’s exciting and you’re hopeful, but then you realize they had to go through something bad in order to get to you.”

Those interested in finding out more about Homestead Community and how to help can visit HomesteadCommunity.org/get-involved or find the organization on Facebook.

“We’re doing this just out of passion to serve and help kids,” Sue says.

“The more support we can get enables us to move forward with our mission.”

It’s a challenge, but one that Christina is up for. The family previously

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senior at Peninsula High School, Nathan Johnson has excelled both in the classroom and in wrestling. He wrestles all three styles—Folkstyle, Freestyle and GrecoRoman—and has been to state for each. As captain of the PHS wrestling team, Nathan is a member of the National Honor Society and holds a 4.0 GPA.

One of his biggest challenges has been confidence. “Having confidence in a wrestling match can be the difference between a flawless victory and a saddening defeat. Confidence is sort of like water in a bucket; the more water you have the more confidence you have. When you win, do well on a test or do extra workouts, confidence is built, and your bucket is filled,” said Nathan.

“I was the academic state champion of the 138-pound weight class this previous wrestling season,” said Nathan.

Nathan shares that what he enjoys most about wrestling is the one-on-one nature of the sport. “Ultimately, winning and losing falls entirely on your own shoulders,” he said.

Looking ahead, Nathan plans to attend a military service academy or join ROTC in college with the ultimate goal of becoming an officer in the U.S. military.

“I am extremely interested in aviation. Flying for the military will grant me the opportunity to do my part,” said Nathan, who one day would also like to be a pilot. “Also, one day after I retire, I want to become an afternoon yoga instructor. The idea of teaching yoga in the forest on summer afternoons really soothes me.”

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He adds that one of the most important life lessons he has learned through wrestling is that no matter how hard something gets, it’s better to get up and move forward rather than sit down and give up.

“Thanks to my wrestling coaches, Mark Nickels and Gary Griffin, I’ve learned to fully embrace the grind and be thankful for the opportunity to compete. Nothing worth going for in life should be easy; it should challenge you as a person. Growth isn’t a result of doing what you can but rather attempting to do what you can’t,” said Nathan.

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ince her freshman year, senior Skylar Paul has challenged herself both athletically and academically, and it has certainly paid off. A member of the GHHS National Honors Society, Skylar has maintained a GPA of 3.908 and is one of the captains of this year’s volleyball team.

“While staying on top of my academics is something I am proud of, I also make sure that I spend as much time on the volleyball court as I can. Volleyball is a game that I am extremely passionate about, and I make sure that I don’t leave the court until I know I have ended on a good note,” said Skylar.

Skylar plans to continue her academic and athletic career at California Lutheran University, where she plans to major in biology.

“I would like to either get into sports medicine or marine biology. I have always

been interested in working with athletes and helping them get back to the game they love when they’re injured,” said Skylar. “I am also interested in marine biology because I have always loved marine animals and understanding their behaviors.”

Skylar shares that what draws her to the sport of volleyball is that she loves the intensity of the game and how each rally is unique. “Plus, there is no better feeling than getting a ball up that the other team thought was down,” she said.

From an early age, Skylar has learned how to manage her time and to persevere when times were tough. “No part of me is ready to give up volleyball or give up a rigorous class load. Therefore, being able to find time for all of my assignments and practices has become easier over the years,” she said. “I am truly thankful for everything that I have learned from this sport.”

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The first phase of the last residential development on Harbor Hill north of Gig Harbor will be the first homes built since the city council imposed a moratorium to slow the growth that threatened to disrupt the way of life in the desirable waterfront community.

leisure time activities of more than just the city. Parks and amenities in Gig Harbor, she said, are utilized by residents from both Tacoma and portions of the Olympic Peninsula.

Youth sports and adult recreation leagues will be the main beneficiaries of the advanced planning for Harbor Hill.

Developers have worked with the city to assure the 2,000 newest residents who are expected to live in five communities will have access to the abundance of recreational amenities promoted by the city. “The council created a coalition with the builders, local business and civic groups including the Y (YMCA) to assure the city has an opportunity to catch up with the recreational needs of the growing community,” said Katrina Knutsen, the city’s manager of Capital Projects and Park Planning.

The population of Gig Harbor had grown by 30 percent with permits for 1,200 additional dwelling units in the pipeline when the council voted to implement the moratorium in February of this year.

The city made large strides to implement important changes during the pause in home building, according to Knudsen. But she emphasized the city must continue to add availability for youth and families and to meet the basic needs of a surging population.

The city official said Gig Harbor plays an important role in fulfilling the

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DEVELOPERS HAVE WORKED WITH THE CITY TO ASSURE THE 2,000 NEWEST RESIDENTS WHO ARE EXPECTED TO LIVE IN FIVE COMMUNITIES WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE ABUNDANCE OF RECREATIONAL AMENITIES PROMOTED BY THE CITY. Priority, she said, will be given to teams in the Gig Harbor Little League, Harbor Soccer, Peninsula Youth Football and the lacrosse leagues from the city and surrounding communities. The space dedicated for sports and recreation includes the one parcel donated by developers in 2017, along with two adjacent tracks purchased by the city earlier this year.

The 12 acres between Costco and the Y will have two 360-by-210 artificial surface fields with lighting to encourage activities throughout the year as well a third turf field without lights. The recreation complex will feature 10-foot-wide ADA-approved walkways, two bocce ball courts and six regulation pickleball courts as well as an area for picnics. The approved plan also calls for 250 parking stalls.

Construction on the $8 to $12 million project is scheduled during the fall of 2019.

Based on normal usage, Knudsen believes the new facilities could provide more than 10,000 hours of outdoor activity during 4,900 available hours each year.

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The director said the city has aligned itself with the Peninsula School District to utilize resources at the high school to meet more of the demands for recreational opportunities. She said the current plan lacks enough field time for adult recreational leagues.

“We (the city) hope to use every field at virtually every school anytime they are available during daylight hours.”

Even when the project is complete, Knudsen said the city will not have enough fields for the growing number of teams participating in the Gig Harbor Little League.

In addition to the play fields, residents of Harbor Hill will have access to a popular fishing pond located behind the YMCA. The district’s newest elementary school will be located between a golf course and the YMCA.

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For the adults, the area has 16 public golf courses, five private courses, three marinas and two acclaimed trails open to the public, the Cushman Powerline Trail and the complex series of McCormick Forest Trails.

Based on the plans submitted to the city, Harbor Hill will eventually include 546 homes and 173 apartments in addition to 300 units at the Heron’s Key senior living community, according to John Chadwell, vice president of Land Development for the Olympic Property Group.

“Developers hope to maximize the natural beauty of the area with a series of trails that form a buffer zone around sensitive wetland areas,” said Chadwell. “Homeowners will also have the convenience of the Village Center with an array of retail stores.”

Chadwell believes the new communities will appeal to families, as well as empty nesters and families who are looking to downsize.

The city council did adopt two ordinances to slow density during the sixmonth moratorium, including one provision that prohibits development with common ownership for one year and a maximum density of six dwelling units per acre under certain classification and a maximum of eight dwelling units per acre overall.

Restrictions on areas zoned R-1 were modified to allow a maximum of four dwelling units per acre, while the maximum for parcels zoned RB-2 dropped from 12 to eight units.

The updated regulations also mandated the number of parking spaces required as well as retention of 15 percent of the “significant trees” on the parcel to remain in their natural state.

“The changes adopted by the city guarantee that the influx of new residents will be able to enjoy the Gig Harbor area in the same manner as the people who have lived here for decades,” Chadwell concluded. “It’s no wonder that people look at Gig Harbor—and Harbor Hill—as one of the last opportunities to enjoy a true Northwest lifestyle.”

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BASED ON THE PLANS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY, HARBOR HILL WILL EVENTUALLY INCLUDE 546 HOMES AND 173 APARTMENTS IN ADDITION TO 300 UNITS AT THE HERON’S KEY SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY.

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At Elite Pet Salon, Candice uses only all-natural products and specializes in superior handling, puppies, seniors, cat grooming, hand stripping, skin/ coat care, small/mid-size pets, doodles, breed-specific clips, Asian fusion and pet/owner coaching.

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Candice says. “We are high quality and consistent, and we genuinely care about our clients.”

“I really love pet grooming and owning a business. All my employees have said I was born to be a business owner. I wanted to open a trusted place for pet lovers to go to. Also, I feel that my 16 years in the industry have given me great experience and knowledge and has ultimately tied me to this community,” she says.

Candice and her Elite team are dedicated to giving back to and volunteering with organizations that are close to their hearts, including Harbor Hound Dog Charity Walk and CHEW dog rescue. Candice and her employees are also in the process to start volunteering at the local Humane Society. In addition, Elite’s office manager, Dezi Greig, volunteers her time at the Wolf Haven International, helping educate the public about wolf recovery and conservation in Washington and around the world.

After more than seven years in business, Candice is excited to introduce Elite Pet Salon Mobile Grooming. “Mobile grooming has countless benefits!” according to Candice. Now servicing most Pierce County areas, Elite Pet Salon comes to you, creating a stress-free environment for you

Candice attributes the success of her business to her passion, family, employees and existing clients in Gig Harbor. “I want to thank all of my clients for their support and business. I truly have been lucky to serve you for over 13 years. I love all of your pets from the bottom of my heart!”

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

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Nutrition myths that won’ t seem to go away

This is part two of a two-part series

By Kenny Markwardt, CSCS LAST MONTH I TALKED ABOUT THE FIRST SIX NUTRITION MYTHS THAT SIMPLY WON’T GO AWAY—carbs are bad, fat is bad, protein is bad, salt is bad, gluten is bad and detoxes are important and effective. Below are several more that I hope will clear up some of the confusion for you!

supplements. Please do yourself a favor and read up on anything you put in your body.

“X” supplement is the answer you’ve been looking for

Eating “clean” has become en vogue over the last decade. As with most things, the initial ideas and beliefs have been transformed and re-interpreted in ways that are misleading and unfortunate. Originally, eating “clean” meant only eating foods that were in their most natural state; foods that once were alive and had to be harvested, then prepared and consumed with limited modification, if any. This list mostly included meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. In principle, a well-rounded diet including all parts of that list is a fantastic way to eat!

“Clean” eating is “healthy” eating

Plain and simple, there are no magic supplements. In fact, the vast majority of supplements are completely ineffective. Unfortunately, the supplement industry is plagued with inaccuracies, misunderstandings and flat-out lies.

Supplements, unlike pharmaceutical drugs, do not have to pass a burden of proof that they actually do what they say. It’s also difficult and expensive to accurately study the efficacy of a supplement on a population, so figuring out what does and doesn’t work is quite murky and potentially dangerous.

Examine.com is a fantastic unbiased website that allows you to search for and read up on all of the studies that have been done on a huge database of

Unfortunately, what started out as well rounded turned into “Paleo desserts and bacon everything.” So, while eating a diet consisting of things you could harvest from the ground or catch and kill yourself is a great way to go, just

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WHILE EATING A DIET CONSISTING OF THINGS YOU COULD HARVEST FROM THE GROUND OR CATCH AND KILL YOURSELF IS A GREAT WAY TO GO, JUST BECAUSE IT IS “PALEO” OR “CLEAN” DOESN’T MEAN IT’S HEALTHY OR GOOD FOR YOU.

because it is “Paleo” or “clean” doesn’t mean it’s healthy or good for you, nor is only eating meat and natural peanut butter.

Eating many small meals throughout the day keeps up your metabolism for weight loss This idea has been around for a long time now and took hold in a time when carbohydrates were hip and fat was shunned. Because of the way in which your body metabolizes carbohydrates for energy, eating small portions of them more often rather than all at once is typically a better idea, but it doesn’t really mean what most people think it means. At the end of the day, calories in versus calories out is what matters, and it’s really up to what works best for you, your schedule, your exercise and how you feel.

Intermittent fasting is the answer!

Eating less frequently, or intermittently fasting, is the new way to save the world from everything.

It’s also coming at a time when Ketogenic diets (very high in fat, very low in carbohydrate) are blowing up in popularity. These two go hand in hand very well. For all the reasons eating more carbohydrates more frequently was a good idea, eating fewer over fewer meals is also a decent idea, but it doesn’t make it “the way.” It’s another execution of the same equation—calories in and calories out.

If you’re a person who doesn’t like to eat breakfast anyway and likes easy rules to follow like “Stop

eating at 9pm and don’t start your meals again until 1pm,” intermittent fasting can work for you. But it’s not magic. If you eat more calories in those eight hours than you expend over the 24, you will absolutely gain weight. And if you try and do any sort of intense exercise at the end of your fast, like its proponents believe you should, your performance will definitely suffer.

Don’t eat before bed There are some truths to this but generally not the ones that people will have you believe. Just because you eat something before you go to bed doesn’t mean that it will automatically turn to fat on your body. In fact, I highly recommend a post dinner “dessert” of casein protein and peanut butter to a lot of clients. Tissue repair and recovery happens overnight. Slow-digesting protein paired with dietary fat to slow that digestion down even more can be a fantastic recovery tool. Even quality carbohydrates will be digested and stored in the muscle as glycogen, which can be a great dietary strategy for people who work out late at night or early in the morning.

More important than whether or not to eat late at night is what you are eating late at night, how that relates to your overall daily intake and how it affects your sleep/wake cycles. If you have a hard time falling asleep or find yourself waking up a lot throughout the night, you might look to the last thing you ate for some clues.

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THE POWER OF VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS Building, strengthening and support in healing

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s we witness the deplorable state of health the people of this nation are in, more and more healthconscious consumers are turning toward alternatives. One of those alternatives is supplements. Vitamins, minerals, herbs and more comprise a multi-billion dollar industry as we search for solutions to our decaying health.

Unfortunately, most are using supplements with a drug-like approach. This undermines the power that supplements can really be.

not healthier. There are many reasons for that.

Supplements that are synthetically made with high doses of these fake vitamins, used like a drug, doesn’t make us healthier—it can make us sicker.

Additionally, our foods are made for convenience, sacrificing real nutrients in the process. We have more flavor enhancers, more colorants, more hydrogenated fats, more preservatives, dough conditioners, flowing agents, bleaches and the like put into our foods than ever before in our history.

Many of them are carcinogenic.

The primary purpose for taking vitamins and other supplements is to replace the nutrients that are not present in our diets. Even with the best, “cleanest” diet, our soils are so depleted that the nutrient density in our foods just isn’t what it used to be. Still, a diet consisting primarily of fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins is of utmost importance as nothing that comes in a box, a can or a bottle will ever compare with fresh foods.

The proper use of supplements is simple. First, buy supplements made from edible things—real foods, plants, animal products such as liver, and sea plants. They should have real names like carrot powder, kelp powder, liver powder, acerola cherries, broccoli, etc., not chemical names like d-alpha-tocopherol, vitamin A palmitate or ascorbic acid.

If the principle aim of supplements is to replace food nutrients, then our vitamins should be made from foods. Many of the supplements today are made up of synthetic, chemical, faux vitamins.

The tracer that identifies the vitamin complex in nature (such as d-alpha-tocopherol or ascorbic acid) is generally isolated from the food, and you are given just that marker, not the food complex.

Because they don’t work like the whole vitamin complex does, megadosing has become the norm, with the “if you throw enough mud against the wall, some of it will stick” premise.

Despite the fact that the vitamin industry is growing in leaps and bounds, we are getting sicker,

SUPPLEMENTS THAT ARE SYNTHETICALLY MADE WITH HIGH DOSES OF THESE FAKE VITAMINS, USED LIKE A DRUG, DOESN’T MAKE US HEALTHIER— IT CAN MAKE US SICKER. GigHarborLivingLocal.com

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Secondly, they should be used to build and strengthen the body, providing the raw materials the body needs to assist in function and repair of all systems on a daily basis. To use supplements to chase symptoms, rather than to support the body in the healing process, misses the incredible power that supplements can be to our health. Our body knows how to heal any ailment. It simply needs the proper nutrients to do it. That is the power of vitamin supplements!

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HEAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS HOW TO GENERATE EFFECTIVE CONVERSATIONS

BY BRIANNE SALZMANN AU.D. CCC-A, HEAR FOR LIFE AUDIOLOGY

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elieve it or not, the holiday season is fast approaching. Soon the stores will be filled with holiday cheer and our daily routines a bit busier. The holidays can be fun, hectic, overwhelming, satisfying and joyful. The to-do list never seems to stop growing. Adjectives aside, it is important we experience quality conversations during this festive time. This month’s article explains and highlights strategies for you to “hear” for the holidays.

What can be done now to make conversations more engaging over the next two months?

The most common type of hearing loss is in the cochlea, which is the organ of hearing. We call this type of hearing loss sensorineural.

Sensorineural hearing loss generally results in a distorted signal being sent from the ear to the brain. This makes words seem unclear to the individual with hearing loss. Words may be misunderstood, or the brain may be working extra hard to “fill in” or “connect the dots.” This can make fast-paced conversations difficult to follow or cause mental listening fatigue. Individuals with hearing loss may answer questions incorrectly or feel exhausted after being in conversation simply due to their hearing loss.

Another characteristic of sensorineural hearing loss is increased difficulty in background noise. This is because the tiny hair cells, called stereocilia, are not as fine-tuned and, therefore, not as good at filtering out distracting noise. Background noise comes in many forms: speech, music, dishes, street noise and household appliances. Research shows that any type of background noise makes it more difficult to understand speech for a person with hearing loss when compared to quiet rooms. Interestingly, speech background noise is the most challenging type of noise. We term this “cocktail party” noise. This can make rooms with multiple conversations very confusing simply because of ear anatomy. Individuals with hearing loss may retreat from conversations or isolate him/ herself. Isolation can be physical or mental.

So … what can be done to optimize conversations during the holidays? Changing our communication strategies, listening

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environment and use of amplification can help. The technology in hearing aids is engineered to counter effects of hearing loss.

Below are a few more details: Individuals with Hearing Loss • Hearing aids improve clarity for the brain.

• Be sure to wear your hearing aids!

• Clean the dome and change wax guards.

• Your technology needs to work for it to help.

• Visit your audiologist for a hearing aid check.

• Small adjustments can improve hearing.

• Self-advocacy—how can others help?

• Reactions might surprise you (for the better).

Family Members of Individuals with Hearing Loss • Reduce background noise as much as possible.

• Turn off the TV, turn music down.

• Use a slower rate of speech at times.

• More time to process might be all it takes.

• Instead of repeating, rephrase the sentence.

• Changing phrasing gives the listener clues.

• Look at the person you are talking to.

• Good lighting and visual cues fill in gaps.

INSOMNIA AND SLEEP DEPRIVATION How reflexology may be your key to sound sleeping

BY DARCIE MILLER, OWNER, LIGHT IN BALANCE REFLEXOLOGY

A Holistic approach to improved health

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o you remember the last time you had a good night’s sleep and how wonderful you felt in the morning? If any of the following statements applies to you, you may be one of the millions of people who suffer from insomnia or sleep deprivation: • Trouble staying awake during the day • Brain fog and inability to focus or concentrate, irritability • Poor quality of life • High blood pressure • Stroke • Obesity • Depression or mood disorders • Relationships suffer • Heart attack • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) • Prone to injury, accidents and falls Studies have shown that prolonged periods of time when the body is deprived of less than six to seven hours of good sleep each night can have a greater mortality rate than high blood pressure, smoking and heart attack. And, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one third of Americans do not get enough sleep. The body needs to sleep in order to recuperate from the day. Our bodies are amazing machines that propel us forward each day to complete the many tasks we ask it to. Even when our bodies tell us to stop and rest, we often continue until complete exhaustion sets in.

Have you ever made the statement, “I am so tired and can’t fall asleep.”? Is your sleep frequently interrupted? Is your mind restless

and full of thoughts, ideas, worries? Are you already planning tomorrow when your head hits the pillow and find yourself unable to quiet your mind to fall asleep?

Have you ever said, “If I could just get a good night’s sleep, I will feel so much better and be able to tackle (whatever).”?

If you have not spoken with your healthcare provider about any problems you may be having with falling asleep, staying asleep, snoring or being able to sleep all together, that would be a great starting point to rule out any underlying medical conditions which may need to be addressed or even any medications you may be taking that can cause sleeplessness.

There are many different ways for getting your body ready to go sleep such as deep breathing, meditation, bedtime routines or listening to soft music or ambient sounds. Reflexology is another method.

A reflexologist will work specific reflex points in your feet, hands and or ears by applying gentle pressure on specific reflex points in your feet, hands and or ears. Reflexology can help calm your nervous system, balance your endocrine system, slow your heart rate and breathing and help your body feel relaxed enough to fall and stay asleep. Receiving regular reflexology can help you sleep better and may even help improve your overall health and well being.

Good night and sleep well.

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‘Tis the Season How to Recognize and Treat Your Little One’s Cold

BY HARBIR JUJ, MD, MPH, FAAP, PEDIATRICS NORTHWEST

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id you know there are hundreds of different cold viruses? In fact, the average healthy child catches about three to eight colds per year! While it’s impossible to prevent your family from being exposed to cold viruses, you can do several things to minimize the risk of infection and comfort your little one when they do indeed catch a cold.

What exactly is the “common cold”?

Colds are a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract—the nose and throat, to be specific. Symptoms may include a runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, fever, generalized aches and malaise (“the blahs”). Noisy or “rattly” breathing is common.

Comforting your child during the cold 1. Nasal Drainage: Elevating the head of your child's bed, as well as using a humidifier or warm bath, can help improve nasal drainage.

2. Fever: Generally, medicine is only necessary if your child is uncomfortable. If they are younger than 2 years old, you should discuss any medications with your child's provider. It is not uncommon to have a fever the first few days of a viral illness. Try dressing your child in lightweight clothing and keeping their room at a comfortable temperature.

How to decrease the risk of infection

3. Nasal Congestion: Saline nose drops may help clear nasal congestion and are OK for all ages.

You can even make them at home using warm water, baking soda and salt!

1. Wash your hands! It’s not just a cliché—it’s the best way to minimize the risk of getting sick and spreading infection. Use soap and water and rub hands together for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

4. Avoid Dehydration: Encourage your child to drink fluids as much as possible—breastmilk, formula and water are ideal. When your child is ill, it is OK to try diluted fruit juices or popsicles, but when their symptoms improve, avoid these added sugars wherever possible.

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5. Eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly and get quality sleep to help keep your immune system strong.

Will antibiotics help my child’s cold?

Because colds are caused by viruses, not bacteria, antibiotics are not helpful and can actually be harmful when prescribed unnecessarily. The green-colored mucus your child may have is not a sign that an antibiotic is needed. As the body’s immune system fights off an infection, the mucus will often change color. Always feel comfortable asking your child’s pediatrician for the reason you’re being prescribed a medication to make sure it’s actually needed.

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Always feel comfortable asking your child’s pediatrician for the reason you’re being prescribed a medication to make sure it’s actually needed.

Skipping Mind-Body Work?

THINK AGAIN

BY JENNIFER WIGGLESWORTH

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hen one thinks of workouts, the mind usually goes to running, lifting weights, cycling or maybe even a sport like tennis, soccer or softball. For some reason, whether it be our culture, personal history or an idea pushed by the fitness industry, there is a preeminent understanding that the faster workout is the better workout. Although these high-impact, calorie-burning workouts are effective in their own right, they may not provide the ultimate results one truly desires.

Often times, when one hears mind-body workout, there might be an eye-roll or idea that the workout might be too easy. The idea of slowing things down may not make sense, especially if never practiced before. Studies have shown, surprisingly or not, that slowing the workout down has not only been proven to be effective but also possibly more beneficial than the faster-pace workout.

Unlike the typical adrenaline-rushed workouts, mind-body workouts approach the body as a whole. The goal within these workouts drives more than just the calorie burn and muscle tone. A mind-body approach focuses on things like breathing, slowing things down and being in-tune with what the body is doing. When the body slows down like this, one is more aware of what is happening and, at times, may be able to do more than what can be done when one is “pushing through” to get it done.

Yoga is a great example of a mind-body workout that has been used for centuries. Yoga has been proven to relax the mind and connect with body, toning and strengthening it through specific poses and breathing techniques. It may arguably be the most popular mind-body form of workout, however, there are many that compete within this realm in today’s fitness world.

Tai-chi, Reiki and Barre are just a handful of various other forms of mind-body practices.

With varying levels of intensity, they all share the commonality of connecting the mind to the body. With Tai-chi and Reiki, the tempo of workout might be slower. Within Barre classes, on the other hand, the tempo might be faster but the connection of mind to body is just as fulfilling. They all, however, foundationally rely on the breath to connect the mind to the body. The focus on feeling one’s muscles and understanding how they become strong is one of the powerful reasons why these practices remain to be so successful.

Although fast-paced workouts are great, one should think twice about the effectiveness of a mind-body workout. As mentioned, it’s not always about how quickly the workout gets completed. Understanding that the body is a machine and connecting with each part may get more results after all.

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In 2009, when Leslie Mayne lost her son, Private First Class Kyle Marshall Farr, to the effects of Post Traumatic Stress from battle injuries sustained serving his country, like any mother she grieved.

Then she decided Kyle’s death would not be the end of his legacy.

In 2011, Leslie rallied friends and family to create Race For A Soldier and the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation, with a mission to provide hope and strength for service members living with the challenges of Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury. On September 16, the eighth annual Race For A Soldier welcomed more than 1300 runners, and thousands of spectators for another inspired day of running and comradery.

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FEATURE STORY

The Power to Change

Combining the Blue Zones with yoga, people can live longer, healthier lives

BY PATTY HUTCHENS PHOTOS COURTESY OF JODY PIGNOLET

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hen Peter Mico started to feel the physical effects of a long career in the restaurant industry, he knew he had to make a change. With back issues from long hours of standing on concrete floors and pain from his days as an athlete, Peter was facing surgery and the uncertainty of what the future would bring. One day, over 20 years ago, Peter came across an instructional yoga DVD while shopping and decided to give it a try. Over time, he noticed a significant increase in his flexibility and strength, a decrease in his pain and a general overall happiness.

“Yoga is a healing, as well as strengthening, art,” said Peter, who never had to undergo the surgical procedures he was told would alleviate his pain.

It was the beginning of a life transformation not only for Peter but for others who would later become his students of the ancient practice of yoga.

One of those students is Jody Pignolet, who was first introduced to yoga while taking swimming lessons. “My swimming instructor began each class with yoga,” said Jody, who began taking lessons from Peter approximately 10 years ago and received her training and certification in Greece three years ago.

Peter, who has owned a yoga studio in Downtown Sandpoint, Idaho, for more than a decade, has studied with yoga masters from around the world. In his quest of the ultimate goal of living a long, healthy life, Peter researched many ways in addition to yoga to achieve his goal. It was during this research that he discovered information on the “Blue Zones”; different areas in the world where people live much longer than average. The term was coined by Dan Buettner, who first wrote about his research in the November 2005 issue of National Geographic and has since performed extensive research on the topic.

The Blue Zones Defined The Blue Zones, as defined by Buettner, are five places in the world where people not only live much longer than average lives but also live more fulfilling lives. The places Buettner and his research team defined as the Blue Zones are the following: • Barbagia region of Sardinia – Mountainous highlands of inner Sardinia with the world’s highest concentration of male centenarians.

• Ikaria, Greece – Aegean Island with one of the world’s lowest rates of middle-age mortality and the lowest rates of dementia.

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• Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica – World’s lowest rates of middle-age mortality, second highest concentration of male centenarians.

• Seventh Day Adventists – Highest concentration is around Loma Linda, California. They live 10 years longer than their North American counterparts.

• Okinawa, Japan – Females over 70 are the longest-lived population in the world.

Buettner subsequently assembled a team of medical researchers, anthropologists, demographers and epidemiologists to search for evidence-based common denominators among all places and found nine: 1. Move Naturally. The world’s longest-lived people don’t pump iron, run marathons or join gyms. Instead, they live in environments that constantly nudge them into moving without thinking about it. They grow gardens and don’t have mechanical conveniences for house and yard work.

2. Purpose. The Okinawans call it “Ikigai,” and the Nicoyans call it “plan de vida”; for both it translates to “why I wake up in the morning.”

Knowing your sense of purpose is worth up to seven years of extra life expectancy.

3. Down Shift. Even people in the Blue Zones experience stress. Stress leads to chronic inflammation associated with every major age-related disease. What the world’s longest-lived people have that we don’t are

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routines to shed that stress. Okinawans take a few moments each day to remember their ancestors, Adventists pray, Ikarians take a nap and Sardinians do happy hour.

4. 80-Percent Rule. “Hara hachi bu,” the Okinawan 2,500-year-old Confucian mantra said before meals, reminds them to stop eating when their stomachs are 80-percent full. The 20-percent gap between not being hungry and feeling full could be the difference between losing weight or gaining it. People in the Blue Zones eat their smallest meal in the late afternoon or early evening, and then they don’t eat anymore the rest of the day.

5. Plant Slant. Beans, including fava, black, soy and lentils, are the cornerstone of most centenarian diets. Meat—mostly pork—is eaten on average only five times per month.

Serving sizes are 3 to 4 ounces, about the size of deck of cards.

6. Wine at 5. People in all Blue Zones (except Adventists) drink alcohol moderately and regularly. Moderate drinkers outlive nondrinkers. The trick is to drink one to two glasses per day (preferably Sardinian Cannonau wine), with friends and/or with food. And no, you can’t save up all week and have 14 drinks on Saturday.

7. Belong. All but five of the 263 centenarians they interviewed belonged to some faith-based community. Denomination doesn’t seem to matter. Research shows that attending faithbased services four times per month will add four to 14 years of life expectancy.

8. Loved Ones First. Successful centenarians in the Blue Zones put their families first. This means keeping aging parents and grandparents nearby or in the home (it lowers disease and mortality rates of children in the home, too).

They commit to a life partner (which can add up to three years of life expectancy) and invest in their children with time and love. (They’ll be more likely to care for you when the time comes.)

9. Right Tribe. The world’s longest-lived people chose—or were born into—social circles that supported healthy behaviors.

It was during this research that he discovered information on the “Blue Zones”; different areas in the world where people live much longer than average.

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“They go back home with a template they can work from. It’s not a diet or a routine. It’s a way of living that translates into everyday life,” said Gloria.

Okinawans created “moais”–groups of five friends that committed to each other for life. Research from the Framingham Studies shows that smoking, obesity, happiness and even loneliness are contagious, so the social networks of long-lived people have favorably shaped their health behaviors. (The above was taken from Power 9® Reverse Engineering Longevity by Dan Buettner.)

The Blue Zones and Yoga: A Perfect Match All of this made perfect sense to Peter, who has now integrated the concept of living a “Blue Zone life” with the practice of yoga to create incredible opportunities for people. He, along with Jody, his daughter Kristen Mico and longtime friend and colleague Dr. Gloria Waterhouse, conduct Blue Zone yoga retreats, and together they are transforming lives.

“I began to think that maybe there’s a collaboration between yoga and Blue Zones,” said Peter of when he first came up with the concept. “Blue Zone living is a way of life, and yoga can help bring you into the zone more

PICTURED ARE MEMBERS OF THE BLUE ZONE YOGA TEAM, JODY PIGNOLET, PETER MICO AND DR. GLORIA WATERHOUSE.

quickly by reducing your stress.”

They have conducted two retreats to Costa Rica and are traveling on a third one this month to Greece. “I love the intimacy of having a smaller number of people,” said Jody, citing they have had groups that averaged eight people so far.

“But we could take anywhere from 10 up to 20 people and still have a great student-to-teacher ratio.”

The group’s goal is to help those on their retreats learn about the different practices of yoga and the Blue Zones, and that in turn will help their body and soul to feel better. “They go back home with a template they can work from.

It’s not a diet or a routine. It’s a way of living that translates into everyday life,” said Gloria. “The idea is simple: reconnect with self, purpose and passion.”

When traveling to the Blue Zones for their retreats, they are mindful of the setting and the culture they are visiting. “We do not want to be the tourists who come in and leave a carbon footprint,” said Peter, who shares that the group will clean up beaches and participate in giving back to the communities they visit in other ways. “Creating community is one of the core values of our retreats,” added Jody.

Each morning during the seven-day retreat, the group wakes up to the sound of chimes at 6:30 and participates in a group meditation.

They then gather around the table for breakfast followed by their first yoga session of the day.

“All meals are community meals,” said Gloria.

The meals are either prepared by a chef in the villa where they stay or by Peter and are made from locally sourced food. It’s a time for those on the retreat to share a meal and fellowship.

The locations are extremely remote as the importance of stepping out of one’s everyday life and making oneself more available to the experience is vital.

Individuals are then given an opportunity to explore the area, whether it is the local markets, ruins, go on a hike, go fishing or relax on the beach. When they return to their villa they

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participate in an afternoon yoga session and lessons from the Blue Zone by Gloria, a PhD psychologist, who translates the lessons into aspects of personal development, overall health and rejuvenation.

“It’s all about community and connection,” she said, emphasizing that the Blue Zone retreats are for people of all skill levels and ages.

The group agrees that much of the Blue Zone philosophy revolves around having a purpose in life, and Jody said they see that in the Blue Zone places they travel. “I have been blown away by the quality of the people we have connected with. They are happy and welcoming and find a real joy in giving.”

The tenet of having a reason to get up in the morning is especially evident in the fact that in all the places that have been identified as the Blue Zones there is multi-generational living.

The older generation is not put into homes for the elderly to live out their days; instead they live with family members and are surrounded by ones they love.

And when it comes to practicing what the three leaders preach, there is no doubt they do this.

Peter said he has taken the philosophies of the Blue Zone and applied them to his everyday life, and the difference has been impactful.

“When we go to the market in the Blue Zones, there are no processed foods, there is not any

“Yoga has changed me, and now the Blue Zone life is changing me,” he said. packaging and everything is fresh,” said Peter.

“I have found that when I’m eating right I have far less trash. If you eat healthy, the planet will in turn be healthier.”

The Blue Zone retreats are unique in that they are not just focused on the physical aspect of nurturing the mind, body and spirit through yoga but also on the outside influences of environment that can benefit you as well.

“Yoga is wonderful, but one also gets validation from other places like the Blue Zone way of living,” said Jody.

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She shares a story of a woman in her 80s who recently traveled to Costa Rica on one of their Blue Zone retreats. “She said her whole life she has never felt comfortable in groups and never felt connected. She said she felt that for the first time in her life with us on the retreat.” Jody was truly moved by the impact their time with this woman had on her.

Sharing his experiences and the benefits he has received through yoga and living a Blue Zone way of life is something about which Peter is passionate.

“Yoga has changed me, and now the Blue Zone life is changing me,” he said.

Blue Zone Yoga is affiliated with Blue Zone, LLC with a pending licensing agreement.

Blue Zone, LLC is continuing to research the Blue Zones and ways to integrate its principles into various cities in the U.S. The partnership between Blue Zone Yoga and Blue Zone, LLC is one that Peter said he hopes will grow as people begin to learn the benefits of both yoga and the Blue Zone way of life.

For more information on the Blue Zone retreats, and to see photos of the spectacular locations where the retreats are held, go to BlueZoneYoga.com. For more information on the Blue Zones, pick up a copy of the special edition of National Geographic which covers the Blue Zones in great detail. It will be on stands through mid-November.

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ootball season is upon us and with that comes the traditional “pre-funk” known as … the tailgate party. Hot dogs, burgers and beer have dominated this arena for a long time, along with the rogue seven-layer dip here and there. Below we have compiled a few ideas to elevate your tailgate soirée to the next level.

1. Chili Cheese Calzones This is a great handheld variation on your favorite chili recipe. You can make your own dough, buy it premade or even use premade pie crust out of the refrigeration section. Simply spread your favorite chili on half of the dough, add cheddar cheese then fold the dough over, crimp the edges and bake until golden brown.

2. Cerveza Sangria Try this variation of a beer cocktail that will cut down the sidelines of all those spicy tailgate dishes to score a winning goal. Slice lemons, limes and oranges and mix them into pineapple juice. Mix 50-percent juice with a light beer and serve. Some people like a shot of vodka but hey, I’m not looking.

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3. Blackened Corn Guacamole with Blue Tortilla Chips This version of guac will put your tailgate party into overtime, if it lasts that long. Place a cast-iron pan on high heat. After two to three minutes, cover the pan with a single layer of frozen corn. Let the corn sit for two minutes. Turn heat off and stir corn around. Add corn to your guacamole. Garnish with chopped red onions, fresh lime and cilantro. Add a side of blue corn chips and boom!

4. Sourdough Bread Bowl with the Ultimate Cheese Dip This smoky, spicy cheese dip has had tailgaters across the U.S. chasing me down for the recipe. I’ve never given it out. (Mostly because it’s so simple. It made me seem a little more “cheffy” if they didn’t know that.)

So here it is, don’t tell anyone. Hollow out a sourdough bread bowl saving the guts to dip with.

In a food processor add: 1 package Boursin cheese 1/4 Ib. cream cheese 3/4 Ib. shredded white cheddar cheese 2 chipotle peppers from canned in adobo sauce 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1/4 cup honey Pulse all until mixed well and fold in 1/2 cup small diced celery. Place this in your bread bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. Get ready to be the hit of the party.

5. Meatball Sliders Everyone loves sliders. Everyone loves meatballs. Let’s recruit these two star players to the next game and get them on the same team! This one is pretty simple, but here is how I would go about these little tasty

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morsels. Simmer your meatballs in your favorite marinara sauce, adding a little red chili flakes for that field-goal kick.

Lightly butter a cast-iron pan on medium heat, toast your slider buns until golden brown. Place one meatball onto a slider half, add a little more sauce, blanket a slice of Provolone cheese, the meatball and put the lid on it.

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Now â&#x20AC;Ś the following recipe is all to your taste so I will give you a quick breakdown of the gameplay, break!

Boil diced red potatoes, strain and set aside. Cook diced pieces of bacon, saving 3 tablespoons of the fat. Mix in just enough mayonnaise to lightly coat all potatoes. Mix in just enough Inglehoff grain mustard until you start to taste it. Add bacon and fat. Add chopped green onions. Add small diced red onions. Salt and pepper to taste then fold in crumbled bleu cheese. Serve warm. Chilled is good, too!

7. Meatloaf Tacos This wacky combination was the result of a last-minute invitation I had to a Super Bowl party, and all I had in the house were leftovers. Well, it turned out to be a major highlight of the game! Slice cold meatloaf into one-inch slabs, then cut those into four pieces each. On a medium hot skillet, heat small tortillas and set aside. Heat meatloaf pieces and place on each tortilla. Garnish with cilantro and shredded cheese. I rubbed the meatloaf pieces with chipotle ketchup (1 chipotle pepper from canned in adobo sauce) to one cup ketchup in the blender.

Touchdown!

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ummer is in our rearview mirror, and with it goes the days, afternoons, nights … well even mornings of light rosé wines, chilled whites and sangrias, blended cocktails that made the bartender give you a glare that quickly led you to order something else, like a fresh muddled mojito which just made the glare even worse. OK, how about a gin and tonic, whew, nothing but smiles now. Anyway, what I am saying here is that the days of boxed wine on a boat are gone.

Enter … the dark season (scary music). Don’t be afraid fellow foodie. I am here to guide you through some of the most exciting months of food and libation pairings.

The crisp autumn months are perfect for enjoying deep rich flavors enhanced with beverages that have the acid to cut through some of the richness; the depth to

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accompany some of the darkness; the spice to dance around a big, bold, beautiful bully. Let’s start with that last statement. Let’s start with one of my favorite fall dishes and what to pair it with.

Osso Buco. This is a rich Italian dish classically braised with white wine. Modern variations include crushed tomatoes and have been made with red wine. Sometimes I like to use oxtail in place of veal shanks, as they lend to a very rich sauce as they break down. So you would never go wrong with a big wine that has its boxing gloves on, but this is the time that I pull out the perfectly acidic but beautifully tannic petite verdot. Petite verdot can dance circles around and tame the almighty osso buco.

Fall is harvest season. Fall is … apples. Fall is cider. A great hard cider is one of the best beverages you can pair with a good pork dish.

I recently made this dish, and not only did I accompany it with a dry hard cider, I used the cider in the recipe and had a little while cooking—if I don’t say so myself. Blackened pork loin with caramelized local apples, crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon and a reduced hard cider demi glace.

Chardonnay. I know there is controversy over oak, unoaked, lightly oaked … chablis! Let’s just put all of that aside for this next pairing.

For this next pairing I want you to grab the butteriest, boldest oak bomb that you can get your hands on. These big chards hold their own against their red brothers in these rich culinary months. Grab that butter oak bomb and enjoy this next pairing with me. Cast-iron seared u-10 dry scallops with a celeriac parsnip puree, garlic buttered peas and a brown buttered dashi pan sauce.

Now I know you are thinking to yourself, “Troy, umm, acid, umm, sauvignon blanc or pinot gris perhaps?” You would not be wrong!

But they had their chance two months ago.

Have them with your next dungeness crab and artichoke family Sunday dinner! I am going deep and rich here … trust me. OK, throw a grilled half lemon at this dish if you must have your acid fix. (Shhh … that’s what I did.)

Beer! This is also a great season for beer.

Breweries are gearing up for their hot-selling winter concoctions, but they do not overlook the fall season. I’m not talking about pumpkin spiced beer that was also the next flavored syrup at your favorite coffee stand. Not that

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there’s anything wrong with that. Check out some of my favorite ways to use beer and also pair beer with these seasonal meals.

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marinade to the pan and cook for one minute.

Turn heat off and add a pat of cold butter.

Stir until butter is melted and pour over that beautiful steak you just created.

Cocktails as food pairings. Sometimes when I am out I like to start my culinary night with a cocktail. I usually then move onto wine with dinner. However, dang it, sometimes I just like to ride the train I came in on!

We know that sushi has a mandatory pairing of sake, and I’m not here to dispute that. However, after running a sushi bar for 13 years I saw the light. Do I enjoy sake with sushi? Yes. I also found that sushi pairs awesomely with pinot gris and sauvignon blanc wines. Yeah, yeah, it’s that whole acid thing again. Champagne really goes well with sushi—I call this pairing “Sparkle Fish.” Then I became a sushi and cocktails guy.

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I enjoy sushi like you would enjoy tapas; slow drawn-out meals to socialize. Almost, snacks, if you will, not gluttonous meals that might lead you to call an Uber to lug your non bikini-season body home. So I came to enjoy martinis, lemon drops, Sazeracs, Washington apples, even Long Island iced teas! OK … call the Uber.

Cocktails with rich Southern dishes. To sum up some of these fall pairings, I would like to head South. I like a good Manhattan. I like bourbon.

One of my favorite desserts is pecan pie with a Makers Mark Manhattan to end a perfect fall night. Second to that is Bread Pudding with a hard sauce and a Jack Daniels served neat to let me know that I have done things right.

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all is here, and with it comes the need for warmth.

Cozy autumn warmth can come in a variety of ways: firing up the wood stove, sitting by a well-lit fireplace, snuggling next to your favorite person on a cold windy night, sipping a flavorful homemade cocktail or … all of the above. Below I have listed some easy recipes to enhance your warm, cozy autumn season.

Tip: If you’re feeling generous, these make wonderful gifts for the holidays. Cheers!

INGREDIENTS: • 4 cups water • 1 1/2 cups instant espresso coffee • 4 1/2 cups vodka (100 proof) • 8 cups sugar • 2 vanilla beans METHOD: • Combine water, sugar and coffee. Heat and stir without boiling until dissolved. Let cool.

• Add vodka and stir.

• Pour into six 13- to 14-oz. bottles.

• Cut vanilla beans into thirds and place in each bottle and cap.

• Let sit for three weeks, then it’s time to enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS: • 1 bottle (750 ml.) of 100 to 150 proof vodka or Everclear or moonshine • 1 cup spiced rum • 1 gallon unfiltered apple cider • 4 cups brown sugar • 10 Mexican cinnamon sticks METHOD: • Combine apple cider and brown sugar in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and simmer until sugar has dissolved. Let cool.

• Stir in all alcohol.

• Place in mason jars and divide the cinnamon sticks between all.

• Let stand for 3 weeks.

INGREDIENTS: • 6 cups water • 6 cups sugar • 3 cups brown sugar • 12 cups vodka • 3/4 cup almond extract • 1/4 cup vanilla extract METHOD: • Combine water and white and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Let cool.

• Add vodka, almond extract and vanilla. Taste.

• Try some with milk over the rocks. Taste a little more.

• Bottle.

INGREDIENTS: • 10 lemons • 1 (750 ml.) bottle vodka • 3 1/2 cups water • 2 1/2 cups sugar METHOD: • Peel lemon zest into long strips. Put remaining lemon in the refrigerator for another use (for this recipe you only want the rind).

• Trim away any remains of white pith from lemon peels.

• Place the lemon peels and vodka in a pitcher or glass container covered with plastic wrap for four days at room temperature.

• After four days, heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, then let cool.

• Add your sugar syrup to your infused vodka and let set for one day at room temperature.

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Your contributions go entirely to the fund—no administrative costs are taken. Contributions are tax deductible and Peninsula Light Co. matches every donation, dollar for dollar, so your gift goes twice as far.

We hope you will give generously to help warm the hearts—and homes— of those in need.

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PLOP INTO AN ADIRONDACK CHAIR ON THE RESORT’S EXPANSIVE GREEN LAWN OVERLOOKING THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE AND READ A BOOK OR VISIT WITH FAMILY. THE DECK HAS A LARGE BOX OF TOYS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE MORE ACTIVE.

The grounds of the Skamania Lodge offer National Park worthy views with a golf course, tennis courts, a basketball court and indoor swimming pool; plenty of opportunities to stay active. The resort has 4 acres of hiking trails on 175 acres of wooded property with ample opportunities to see the Columbia River Gorge. There are also adult street bikes available for use.

When You are Ready to Slow Down The Skamania Lodge’s art collection contains hundreds of pieces.

Focusing on Native American and Northwest art, the collection is exhibited throughout the lodge’s public spaces and focuses on the history of the property and the area. For a self-guided tour, grab the Art of Discovery brochure from your room or stop by the front desk. There are numbered plaques next to the featured pieces to help you locate them.

Insider Tip: Once you are done, stop by the River Rock restaurant and tell them your favorite piece to receive 10 percent off a bottle of Garnier Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.

The Waterleaf Spa and Fitness Center located on site will have you relaxing the minute you walk in the door, and with the later hours it is open you can even enjoy a spa treatment upon your arrival. A full line of day spa treatments are offered at the Waterleaf, and make sure to check

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the specials for seasonal offerings. Try the Glowing Autumn Facial which will have you thinking Thanksgiving Dinner with its use of pumpkin and yams. The Fall Escape is a bourbon-scented body wrap followed by a 25-minute massage and hair mask. To make it even more relaxing, this treatment includes a voucher to enjoy a Manhattan bourbon cocktail at the River Rock Lounge. Before you leave the spa make sure to visit the outdoor hot tub and sun deck. This gorgeous landscaped area’s hot tub looks like a natural hot springs surrounded by rocks and a waterfall. It is the epitome of relaxation. Insider Tip: Make sure to make reservations for spa treatments in advance as the spa is very popular.

Plop into an Adirondack chair on the resort’s expansive green lawn overlooking the Columbia River Gorge and read a book or visit with family. The deck has a large box of toys for anyone who wants to be more active. Later in the evening, enjoy the fire pit and cook some s’mores (kits are available at the gift shop).

Off-Site Activities Although there are plenty of activities to keep you busy at the resort, you are in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and there are some unique places to visit just a short walk or drive from the resort. Take the time to look at the resorts activity guide available on their

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Head into town. Stevenson has a variety of restaurants and shops to visit.

The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center is walking distance from the lodge. The center has a multistory exhibit area, a movie and artifacts that tell the story of the area’s history and the role the Columbia River plays in it. Well worth the time to visit. And don’t miss the outdoor exhibits of trains and farm equipment.

Beacon Rock State Park is a short drive to an epic hike to the top of Beacon Rock. The trail is 1.8 miles round trip, and when you look up to view some of the 52 switchbacks that make up the trail, it’s hard to believe it is rated easy or moderate. The switchbacks make it a gentle climb up to the top making it a great trail for family hiking. The trail is historic and was built between the years 1915 and 1918 by Henry Biddle, a local philanthropist, who wanted the public to always be able to enjoy this spot. From the top there are views of the Columbia River Gorge, the Bonneville Dam and Hamilton Mountain. Pet-Friendly.

Make sure to stop at the Bonneville Dam. The Washington Shore Visitor Complex has so much to see. The Visitor Orientation Building has exhibits that focus on the history of the dam and exhibits on how hydroelectric power works. You can take a powerhouse tour by signing

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up at the front desk or view the powerhouse from a viewing window from 85 feet above the floor. The Fish Viewing Building has exhibits on salmon as well as the natural and cultural history of the area. The highlight is the fish viewing windows where you can see fish and eels navigate the fish ladder from below the water level.

Venture out a little further and cross the Bridge of the Gods over the Columbia River to Oregon. Your destination is the Bonneville Fish Hatchery, which was built in 1909. This is a surprisingly cool place. It’s part botanical garden and part fish hatchery with a very eclectic gift shop. The highlight of any visit to the hatchery is the Sturgeon Viewing Center to see Herman the Sturgeon who is about 10-feet long, weighs 500 pounds and is 45 years old. Insider Tip: Fall is the best time to visit and see the Chinook and Coho salmon spawning.

The Skamania Lodge is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway or a family adventure. Its location in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area makes it convenient to all the activities the gorge has to offer. It is also very pet friendly. Some of the pet-friendly rooms offer a back door, making it convenient to take your pet out, and the pet fee includes a bag of goodies to make your pet’s stay more enjoyable.

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HARISSA Courtesy of Millville Pizza Co. Note about Harissa: Harissa is a hot chili pepper paste used mainly in Northern Africa, specifically Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Libya and Algeria. For this recipe and at Millville Pizza Co., we use a red bell pepper to reduce the heat and create a bit sweeter sauce that is a perfect accompaniment with a meat and cheese plate, as a dipping sauce with bread or as a pizza sauce.

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Peel charred peppers while also removing the inner seeds and stem. Coarsely chop peppers.

• In a food processor, add coriander and caraway seeds, garlic cloves and coarsely chopped peppers with the extra virgin olive oil, sugar and crushed chili flakes. Blend until pureed.

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HARBOR GENERAL STORE The Harbor General Store is a gourmet market, cafe and gift boutique, where the community comes to get supplies and gifts and feel connected. They sell goods that are quality and made in America and are passionate about the environment, creating jobs and supporting artisans. Open Mon.-Sat. 7am-7pm, Sun. 8am-5pm. Drive thru opens at 6am Mon.-Fri.

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GREEN.HOUSE RESTAURANT Come and try their delicious new additions and nightly specials at the Green.House Restaurant, offering lunch, twilight, dinner and happy hour. Try the three-course twilight dinner for $24 all night on Sunday. Their small and bigger bites menu offers fun, deliciously shareable plates.

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arbor History Museum invites you to attend this year’s History Rocks event Saturday, October 20 from 5:30 to 10pm at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Drive NW. Step back in time to the fabulous ‘40s and honor those near and far who served in World War II. "We are excited about the ‘Officers' Club’ downstairs which will feature cocktails, live music and a silent auction," says Zachary Sokolik, Harbor History Museum's marketing and events coordinator. "Upstairs in the ‘Mission Briefing,’ we'll have both a live auction and an elegant dinner.”

The highlight of the evening will be the honoring of WWII veterans in attendance and from Gig Harbor. "These are exceptional men and women, and there simply aren't many WWII veterans still living," says Zachary.

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History DOES rock!

($275) includes: engraved Victory Brick with veteran’s name to be placed at Harbor History Museum entrance in perpetuity, addition of your WWII veteran to the honor wall, image of your WWII veteran to be shown at History Rocks and replica World War II Victory Medal.

There will be both a silent and live auction, and highlights include: Memorials of WWII Tour, Pearl Harbor Tour, VIP Tour of World War II Museum and a Flight in a B-25. During the live auction, guests will also have the opportunity to bid on exciting items such as a Seattle Mariners On-Field Batting Practice Viewing Experience, Front Row Tickets to Summer Sounds at Skansie and various getaways to places like Paso Robles, Depoe Bay and Alderbrook Resort. The silent auction will feature more than 30 different items including art, adventures, local fun, wine and more.

Individual tickets are $125, table of 10 is $1,250, and tickets can be purchased online at HarborHistoryMuseum.org. For additional information, contact the Harbor History Museum at 253.858.6722. This is sure to be an evening you won’t soon forget.

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Enjoy an evening of live music with The Olson Bros Band at the Salish Sea Lounge at Ocean5, just in time for Oktoberfest and beer specials! The Olson Bros (Luke and Isaac) have opened for performers like Craig Morgan and Justin Moore, and their current singles "If I Find You" and "A New High" are making waves on the radio. The Olson Bros will be on stage at 8pm. Opening for them is Joshua Kain from 7:30 to 8pm. Call 253.857.7529 for more information.

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11th Annual Fiber Arts Festival: Threads Through Time

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Held at Longbranch Improvement Club (30 minutes south of Gig Harbor) in conjunction with the Key Peninsula Farm Tour, the Fiber Arts Festival features more than two dozen artists who demonstrate, exhibit and sell their work 10am to 4pm. The full gamut of fibers, from thread to wood, utilizing traditional techniques to modern adaptations, is on display during the one-day festival. There will be activities for the whole family, and admission is Free.

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Enjoy free family fun at this year's Key Peninsula Farm Tour, where all are invited to come and explore the wide variety of farming activities, feed the animals, pick apples and more. Experience more than 100 years of rich farming history on our Key Peninsula. For map and schedule of this year’s tour, visit KPFarmTour.com.

You won’t want to miss the ninth annual Scarecrow Festival! At this fall celebration, attendees will be treated to live entertainment and music, farm animals, hayrides, came and pony rides, carnival games, craft and food vendors and more! Admission is free, though some activities include a small fee and suggested donation of $2 per child. The fun takes place 10am to 4pm at Sehmel Homestead Park. PenMetParks.org

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Hosted by the Gig Harbor Quilters, the 2018 Quilt Ahoy Quilt Show will take place Saturday (10am to 5pm) and Sunday (10am to 4pm) at the Gig Harbor Yacht Club. You'll have the opportunity to view traditional quilts, contemporary quilts, art quilts, wool applique, wearable art, beading and much more made by Gig Harbor Quilter members.

For more information, email gigharborquilters@ hotmail.com.

Fall is the perfect season for oysters, and Morso will be serving up briney beauties from some of the Sound's premier spots just the way you like them—raw, grilled or pan fried. Join them Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13, for their eighth annual OysterFest! They will host a special wine tasting Friday, 5 to 7pm, with wines to pair with your oysters. For reservations, call 253.530.3463 or visit MorsoWineBar.com.

If you're looking for some pre-Halloween fun, you'll find it at Gig Harbor High School Saturday, October 13, 3 to 6pm. Wear your costume and enjoy the fun at this safe Trunk or Treat event with music, vendors, kids activities and local business handing out lots of candy. Reserve your free ticket online at EventBrite. com, print and bring with you to the event.

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Enjoy a fall afternoon (1 to 5pm) touring the beautiful Gig Harbor waterfront while sampling Northwest wines, brews, spirits and delicious bites, along with shopping, at participating businesses serving as "Stroll Stops." Participants will receive a tasting glass, 15 sip tickets and a map to participating venues with ticket purchase. EventBrite.com

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Float the Boat(Shop) is an evening to celebrate the Gig Harbor BoatShopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th anniversary, and you're invited! Stop by the Club @ Gig Harbor Marina 5 to 9:30pm, where guests will enjoy a festive evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, storytelling, giving and toasting 10 years. Reservations are required, with tickets available for purchase online at GigHarborBoatShop.org.

Join Pony Up Rescue for Equines for their Wine and Whinny Fall Fundraiser, a night of fun, food and fundraising at Canterwood Golf and Country Club.

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Join Gig Harbor Living Local Friday, October 19, 6 to 9pm, at Ocean5 to celebrate the 2018 Finest award winners. The evening will also include appetizers, drinks, dancing and much more. The event beneficiary is Homestead Community, and funds from each ticket sale will be donated back to the organization. To purchase tickets to the event, visit EventBrite.com.

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A free fun family event 6 to 8pm, don't miss a hauntingly good time at Gateway Park's Spooky Pavilion, where there will be a costume contest, s'mores and hot cocoa, bobbing for apples and more! NW Mopar Mafia will be there for Trunk or Treat near the end of the festivities! All are asked to bring a donation of non-perishable items. KeyPenParks.com

Enjoy the Gig Harbor High School Choir's Fall Concert Tuesday, October 23, 7 to 9pm in the auditorium at GHHS as they kick off their 2018-2019 school year.

This is an entertaining evening of music the whole family will enjoy. For more information, email meisterboosters@gmail.com or call 253.530.1400.

Whether you choose to Trick or Treat in the Harbor throughout the downtown waterfront and Finnholm (3 to 6pm) where kids will enjoy a special dance performance, "Spooky Skulls," with Harbor WildWatch at Skansie House and booths with candy or celebrate Halloween at Uptown where shops will be open for trick or treating (4 to 6pm), both are sure to please the entire family. GigHarborGuide.com

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