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SO LONG SUMMER SEPTEMBER IS HERE, and the long hot days of summer will soon be a distant memory. Getting back into a new routine can be challenging, but there are ways to make it easier on the whole family.

We all seem to lead busy lives. Kids have homework, extracurricular activities, sports and more. As parents, we may feel as though we are constantly in the car going from one place to another, leaving little time for some quality moments spent with our kids.

Why not do something to make this year a little easier and create memories at the same time? Plan a time each week, whether it is during the week or on the weekend, that is set aside exclusively for just you and your family. Kids will know ahead of time so that they can plan around that time.

Pick up the kids after practice and go out for pizza. Maybe plan a Saturdaymorning hike. Take a picnic to the park, or during the winter months, pack up the ski gear and head up to the mountain.

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To make it easier on you, try planning the week’s meals ahead of time to ensure you aren’t running to the grocery store a few times a week after work or on your lunch hour.

Time seems to slip away so quickly, and I am a firm believer in devoting as much time as we can to family while we still can. If you are at a loss of ideas for how to spend some quality time together, take a look at our calendar in this publication and online. And remember, making memories does not have to cost money. It is the time that is spent with one another that will create traditions and memories that will last a lifetime.

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Contents pg. 56

ON THE COVER ENTERTAINMENT

50 Real Cool Calling All Warriors: Challenging obstacles await

52 Real Cool Just Below the Surface: Our underwater forests

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Real Adventure

The Grand Canyon: Exploring one of the seven wonders of the world

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SheJumps: Empowering girls to live their lives to the fullest

22 Real Entrepreneur Troy Alstead: Entrepreneur creates social gathering place for South Sound

TRAVEL

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A Taste of Cockrell Hard Ciders

Fair Time in Washington: The tradition continues

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32 Unreal Hall of Mosses: An enchanting natural wonder of Washington

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Residual Income: Continue to earn money long after the work is done

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Learn to adapt to stress to become better

Fun, fast and friendly recipes to try out today!

Retreat and Relax; She Sheds are taking over

Get Real!

As the sun sets on summer and autumn is ushered in, let’s talk about all the fun things there are to do and places to go as the leaves start to turn. Get out there and see if your local parks have a walking tour through the trees! Head out of town for the weekend to experience nature for yourself!

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I remember getting home and being so excited to wear my clothes but I was not allowed to until school started. Even after school would start we had to come home and change out of our new clothes in order to play outside. It’s funny because I now carry on that same tradition with my son.

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Lunch from home was brought in a cool tin box with the coolest cartoon print at the time! If I were a COOL mom, I would have done what was shared with me recently: “My son and I stay up late the day before school and gorge on kettle corn so that he has the energy to make it through his first day. #sorrynotsorry teachers”. What are other cool moms doing? Share it on our facebook page!

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hallenges are nothing new for Christy Pelland. As an avid hiker, rock climber and outdoor instructor, she had guided groups to the peak of Mt. Rainier and enjoyed the views from mountain tops throughout the West.

But the Wild Skills director of the local affiliate of SheJumps knew she had to proceed carefully when the mother of a 9-year-old girl from Seattle asked for help for her daughter to overcome the anxiety she had experienced since an accident almost severed the youngster’s hand.

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“The mother was concerned that her daughter would never be able to enjoy the family activities that were based around the parents’ passion for rock climbing and the joys of the outdoors in the Northwest,” Pelland recalled.

“The girl had rejected every one of her parents’ previous attempts to overcome the personal terror she had from the incident.

“She did not even want to join the Girl Scouts.”

Pelland began by slowly building a personal relationship with the frightened girl, then established trust in areas that did not involve

outdoor challenges. The breakthrough, Pelland said, came when the 9-year-old watched some of the other girls at SheJumps having a great time together.

Pelland eventually transitioned the girl outside with activities with a smile and reinforced the fact, “You need your hands to have a good time.”

A short time later, the director met with the worried mother to proclaim, “She is ready.” The mother told Pelland the lessons she had taught her daughter “changed the tide” for her family.

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Just One Of Many The story of the young girl is just the latest success story Pelland has compiled during the three years she has worked with girls ages 6 to 12 in the South Sound. Pelland moved to Western Washington after establishing her reputation with the SheJumps location in Boise, Idaho.

November will her 10th anniversary with the nonprofit organization that was created to increase the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities. Pelland began her tenure

as a volunteer who came to events dressed in a tutu or retro clothing, as she put it, “Ready to have fun.”

She envisioned her efforts for SheJumps would entail “some real hard work together with lots of fun.” She used her experience with the Mountaineers to develop programs that matched her own interests.

“Christy joined the SheJumps team in 2014 as an ambassador and hit the ground running in the Pacific Northwest,” according to Claire Smallwood, executive director of the national

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organization. “She quickly transitioned into regional coordinator for Washington, and in the spring of 2015, she designed curriculum for an event she created called Wild Skills.”

Pelland now coordinates the Wild Skills program for SheJumps locations in all seven regions across the country. Her initial challenge in moving the program from the mountain states to Western Washington was funding.

She had utilized a $25,000 grant from REI to help fund an outdoor refuge program in Utah.

However, unlike other areas of the country,

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SheJumps in Washington had no established relationships with groups in the community to offset the cost of outdoor adventures for girls.

With limited resources after the move, Pelland settled on a limited range of programs, beginning with basic First Aid that extended to the 10 Essentials to Get Outside and Adventuring. Her first event on her own was a mountaineering course that attracted 51 girls.

It did not take long for the national organization and local sponsors to get on her bandwagon.

Pelland has now extended her unique class offerings to outdoor day camps for girls 6 to 12.

Events sponsored by

“People noticed what we were doing on our own here in Washington,” said Pelland.

“Our goal was to make the outdoors more approachable.”

girls to learn new skills,

Pelland was pleasantly surprised with the independent attitudes of young women and their mothers when she moved West. Many of the mothers she encountered in Boise refused to leave their daughters with the qualified instructors from SheJumps.

and think creatively to

“As a mother myself, I admire the desire of a mother to share experiences with their girls,” said Pelland. “However, this program is for the girls. It is designed to teach them to trust themselves and develop the confidence that will make them independent women who can become leaders in their family and in their own communities.”

The concepts she shared quickly became the basis of courses offered in other states.

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SheJumps encourage take on new challenges develop perseverance and foster confidence.

“Everything we do is based on trust,” she explained. “We try to make every activity specific to one or more girls in the course to create a culture that challenges, [which] many of these girls have never faced before.”

Pacific Northwest has shaped me into the woman I am today.”

Christy was described as a “a humanpackage of stoke!” by Smallwood. “Christy’s outlook on life is all about positivity and defining success to mean living a full life— that’s something we can all get behind,” said Smallwood. “We’re pumped to have Christy as our Wild Skills director so she can stoke a passion for the outdoors in a whole new generation of girls.”

Transferable Skills

The hands-on leader of young women had her own viewpoint on the path she has chosen for her life.

Events sponsored by SheJumps encourage girls to learn new skills, take on new challenges and think creatively to develop perseverance and foster confidence.

“I’ve yearned for the wilderness since a young age—running trails, building forts and skiing snowy slopes filled my heart with wonder.

As I’ve grown, the mountains have been my sanctuary—where I seek solace and clarity,” Pelland reflected. “[The mountains are] where I go to praise in good times and struggle with the deepest hurt in bad. The challenge and personal strength gained from the merciless and equally stunning mountain-scapes of the

In addition to her responsibilities with SheJumps, Pelland is an accomplished photographer, a graphic designer, a skier, an adventurer, a wife and mother of two girls of her own.

The Wild Skills program designed by Pelland teaches young girls the survival and technical skills they need for outdoor adventuring.

According to the author, the same skills can be applied in any season in every region to include first aid, navigation, leave no trace, 10 essentials, shelter building and much more.

The overall goal of the program, according to Pelland, is to see girls learning, having fun and connecting in an encouraging environment with amazing instruction and support from female mentors.

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“We want Wild Skills to be an experience they will remember,” said Pelland. “One that will spark a lifetime of passion for the outdoors and will remind them that they are capable of anything.”

Wild Skills is just one of several programs available for girls in the South Sound through SheJumps. The course offerings include: Community and Youth Initiatives, Outdoor Education, an Alpine Finishing School and Get the Girls Out!, which connects girls with women in their own community.

Get the Girls Out! is a nation-wide campaign to unite women as they support, challenge, mentor and inspire each other in the outdoor sports world, according to Smallwood. The sponsored events are designed to cultivate communities for women to have fun and connect with friends, both new and old.

Get the Girls Out! also creates opportunities for women to share and inspire as well as to ensure younger generations have the opportunity to storm mountains and develop the life skills necessary to succeed on the mountains and in life.

The Community Initiatives are open to participants of all ages as purely social events that focus on the SheJumps mission of team building. They provide an ideal environment for seasoned “jumpers” and

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newcomers to meet and get to know each other. The social setting also allows supporters to rally supporters around the basic principle of friendship and activity.

today with the resources they need—from equipment to instruction to mentorship—to envision a life where adventure in the outdoors is a daily staple.

The Community and Youth Initiatives are more purposeful.

The outdoors remains at the core of the mission for the organization. The Outdoor Education programs are focused on teaching the technical skills needed for all abilities and endeavors in the outdoors.

“Our Community Initiatives are everything from pre-season fun workouts to picnics to networking and workshops,” said Smallwood.

“It’s our way of making sure we are touching base with our supporters on a regular basis and truly growing the community of outdoor women.”

Conversely, the Youth Initiatives are SheJumps events geared toward building life skills; empowering ownership and confidence through exposure to positive female role models, supportive communities and the outdoors.

“These programs exist to give girls and young women the opportunity to know what it’s like to have dirt under their feet, sun on their cheeks and wind in their hair,” said Smallwood.

The Youth Initiatives ensure the organization’s message is communicated to girls and young women around the country in the form of events, workshops, camps and any other way the group can find to connect the youth of

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“It is our way of establishing and sharing our mission,” said Smallwood. “All of our Initiatives facilitate educational opportunities that cater to the specific needs of each community.”

Finished Product The Alpine Finishing School is the SheJumps’ top-level, all-women’s ski mountaineering course. This program is the ultimate social and technical winter experience.

“One day we envision the Finishing School to be the final step in a journey that perhaps started for a young woman when she ‘JUMPED IN,’ and now, she is a full-on mountain woman making decisions on her own knowing she got there by taking many small jumps,” said Smallwood.

The Finishing School course is open to girls/ women who are at least 18 years old and is run in conjunction with ACMG Guide Anne Keller at the Selkirk Backcountry Lodge. The

Everything they do is mission-based and is designed to create opportunities to Ju mp In, Ju mp Up, and Ju mp Out. course provides top-level technical ski and snowboard mountaineering skills with an emphasis on team building, group dynamics and the importance of sharing knowledge while practicing the skills required to keep the cycle of learning alive and prospering.

The SheJumps community consists of women and girls of all backgrounds and ages who help one another reach their highest potential through outdoor adventures and education.

More information on their activities is available on the organization’s website at SheJumps.org.

Dan Aznoff is a freelance writer dedicated to preserving the stories of our lifetime for future generations. Dan is in a unique place to appreciate the dedicated efforts of the staff at SheJumps. He shares his home in Mukilteo, Washington, with five influential women: his beautiful wife, his mother-in-law, his amazing daughter and two adorable granddaughters. He can be contacted at DA@DAjournalist.com.

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eptember is synonymous with fair time in Western Washington. Since 1900, people from all over the state and region have gathered to meander booths, take an up-close look at livestock, attend a show or concert, and of course eat, eat, eat! Everyone’s fair experience is different, but the fact that hundreds of thousands of people continue to show up year after year is a testament to this very special event. The Washington State Fair is the single-most attended event in the state and runs this year from September 1 through the 24. When the fair first got going well more than 100 years ago, its founders probably never thought it would become one of the most wellattended fairs in the country.

As you stroll through the 169 acres of Puyallup today you’ll find something of interest for everyone in the family. Skip

lunch and dinner because more than 150 food vendors are on site offering sweet treats, hearty meals and about anything you can imagine on a stick. Many come every year just for a stop at Fisher Scones, which has been dishing out their tasty treats since the early 1900s. Baked from scratch and covered in honey butter and local raspberry jam, more than 1.6 million were consumed in 2015 alone!

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Fair food is the best food!

What to eat

Who to see

What to ride

THE SCONES!

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If you haven’t tried a scone at the Washington State Fair, decked out with jam and butter, you’re missing out. These palate-melting morsels will leave your taste buds dancing.

The fair wouldn’t be complete without live music. Fair-goers will enjoy bands such as Modest Mouse, Lady Antebellum and more!

This year marks the 100th anniversary for the antique carousel!

The first 100 riders each day during Labor Day weekend will receive a free collectible button!

Once you’ve stuffed yourself silly, a leisurely stroll through the competition galleries is a great way to help you digest. People from all across the state put forth their best efforts on a great number of competitions. You’ll find floral arrangements, woodworking and handcrafted furniture, art and photography, and an extensive amount of homemade wines, meads and beers. Members of 4-H will have their pigs, cows, goats and other livestock on hand, and kids especially love being up close and personal with the animals.

For 84 years, cowboys and cowgirls have put on the rodeo, and this year is no exception. Fans can watch these folks in action September 7 through 10. Featured events include bareback riding, tie down and team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and of course bull riding. Brave cowboys hop on an angry 2,000-pound bull, and for anyone who hasn’t seen it live, they’re blown away at how long some of these competitors can hang on in such a wild ride.

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The concert series lined up for the 2017 fair again brings some of the

Headliners include rockers Nickelback and Daughtry, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, as well as Modest Mouse and Built to Spill. Country fans will enjoy Lady Antebellum, Hank Williams Jr. and finale with Jason Aldean. The I most recognizable acts on tour today.

Love The 90s tour features a gathering of popular 90s artists, and you can also enjoy an evening of comedy with Marlon Wayans or magic tricks through the Masters of Illusion tour.

Whether it’s rides and games, food and entertainment or just enjoying a stroll with your statewide neighbors, a day at the fair is something everyone should experience.

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Troy Alstead ENTREPRENEUR CREATES SOCIAL GATHERING PLACE FOR SOUTH SOUND

BY JILLIAN CHANDLER

During recent months, you may have noticed something big is taking form in the new Olympic Towne Center in Gig Harbor. Known only as the Building E (an official name has yet to be released), visionary Troy Alstead has exciting plans for the South Sound. Ten years in the making, Alstead and his team are bringing a new destination for dining and social experiences to the community. The facility, projected to open in November or December of this year, will be a world-class sustainably built collective gathering destination unlike any other. The restaurant will offer fresh-from-scratch, sustainable farm-to-table cuisine and handcrafted drinks and offer a variety of dining areas to make it the perfect stop for any occasion. Featuring a chef ’s counter, social bar, private dining room and a coffee café, the culinary team will source ingredients from the most ethical and responsible sources they can find including local farmers, fishermen, ranchers, brewers and distillers.

Social experiences will include activities for all ages, including duckpin and 10-pin bowling, a laser challenge arena and more.

Let’s discover more about the man behind the vision and what inspired this project.

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Q. What inspired you to go into the field you are in?

A. I have always loved business. The idea that commerce and trade, done ethically and responsibly, can create jobs, help people provide for their families, add texture to communities, and even bring resources to bear on critical social and environmental issues, has enticed me since I decided to major in business in college.

Q. Who has been the biggest influence in your professional life?

A. I am fortunate to have had many people in my life to learn from over the years—from my wife and kids, to my parents and family growing up, to mentors and colleagues in my professional career. From so many people, I have learned the importance of personal growth and development, the value of people and the need for servant leadership. I have experienced the energy that comes from innovating and creating to building high-performing teams and successful businesses. And I have learned the imperative of giving back to the community and to the world.

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Q. How did you get your start and who, if anyone, helped you on the journey to opening your own business?

A. I began my business career right after graduating from UW, working for a couple different companies before joining Starbucks in the early days. Over the years, there have been many mentors and colleagues (too many to name individually) who I have learned from, who have contributed to my growth and who have prepared me for this next step of opening my new business.

Q. Why did you choose Gig Harbor as the place to start your business?

A. The South Sound is a beautiful, vibrant, growing region. Long-timers are appreciating more than ever that they live here, and newcomers are discovering what makes this area so special. Businesses from this area are growing, businesses from other areas are opening and new businesses are forming. And with that growth, people want more choices for dining, for entertainment, for social activities and experiences; choices that complement the great restaurants and activities that are already here; choices that contribute to the community and environment; and choices that entice them to keep their spending in the South Sound. This is why I chose Gig Harbor and the South Sound for this first flagship location.

Q. Personally and professionally, how would you like to impact your community?

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What makes Cockrell Hard Cider unique is its proximity to the fruits used in its creations.

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estern Washington has for years been known as one of the West Coast pioneer places for the craft beer industry. Stalwarts like Freemont, Pike, Pyramid and Georgetown helped pave the way for the dozens of craft breweries across the state today. Some of the best wine in the world is produced in the Columbia and Walla Walla valleys. We also do a darn good job producing apples with more than half the nation’s output coming from within our borders. These are shipped all over and turned into sauce, pies, juices and ciders. With so much of the fruit around, it was only a matter of time until the craft cider industry started to build up, and while it’s not to the level of craft beer and wine in sales, many are finding out that a great craft cider is every bit as refreshing as a pale ale or cabernet.

One of the more recent additions to the growing

cider industry is Cockrell Hard Ciders located in Puyallup. Like many others who have come before them, brothers Richard and John Cockrell’s new business started years ago as a hobby. The Cockrell’s had been home brewing beers and ciders for family and friends for more than 25 years. During that time they racked up awards both locally and nationally, and when it came time to consider retirement, the pair decided instead it was time to set off on a new venture.

What makes Cockrell Hard Cider unique is its proximity to the fruits used in its creations.

When deciding where to build a brew house, the brothers wanted to be as close to the source as possible. In their search they came across Gwyndon Farms, which since the late ‘60s has produced apples, raspberries, cherries and rhubarb. Richard and John struck a deal to

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This gives them ultimate control on picking fruits at just the right time and helps produce the many flavorful varieties they are quickly becoming known for.

home to rent on the farm for those wanting to stay a little longer. If it’s been awhile since you last tried hard cider, perhaps it’s time to give it another shot.

Lucky for you, there’s a great place close by.

When mass-produced hard ciders first entered the marketplace, the overwhelming response from most was that they were all very sugary and sweet. Craft cideries are still debunking this impression, and many visitors to these tasting rooms are surprised at the creativity and flavors they come across.

Cockrell’s flagship cider is a medium-sweet cider, but they also offer a crisper and drier version with half the sweetness called ‘Dusty.’ They offer raspberry and blackberry ciders, a cider infused with hops you would usually find in an IPA, and even a raspberry habanero cider for those looking for a little kick.

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A Rewarding

Journey

Mt. Rainier Gondola offers spectacular views

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e are so fortunate to live in a place surrounded by water and mountains, offering endless opportunities for breathtaking views. But let’s face it. We are not all mountain climbers, so to get a bird’s-eye view of our region is not always easy. Fortunately, there is a solution that does not require ski lessons, hiking boots or renting a small plane.

the Summit House, known as the restaurant in Washington with the highest elevation.

The Mt. Rainier Gondola at Crystal Mountain Resort offers rides that will take you on a scenic journey in their eight-passenger gondolas.

During the winter, you can watch as skiers and snowboarders traverse the mountain below, and summer hiking season brings many out to enjoy the terrain as well.

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The ride will take you nearly 2,500 vertical feet from the base elevation of 4,400 feet to the top elevation of 6,856 feet. The approximate 10-minute trip, traveling at 800 feet per minute, will take you to the summit where you will be treated to amazing views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Range. You can even enjoy a meal at

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Hall of Mosses An enchanting natural wonder of Washington

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f you are an outdoor enthusiast, the hunt for unique attractions is second nature.

Discovering what is in your own backyard can open endless opportunity for majestic views and endless hours of enjoyment. If you fit into this category, the Hall of Mosses, located in Washington’s Olympic National Park, is a hiking adventure you’ll want to explore.

Located in the Hoh Rain Forest on the Olympic Peninsula, the Hall of Mosses is a .8 mile loop trail, with just 100-feet elevation gain throughout its course with its highest point at 600 feet. This makes the trail an ideal recreational activity for the entire family to enjoy.

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Hikers can anticipate an experience like no other; sights filled with varied mosses on big and small trees, unique in shape and the way in which they slant. It’s a sight to be had as you’re surrounded by bigleaf maples and Sitka spruces covered in brown and green mosses. The highlight of the trek is the 200-foot path along the main trail, guiding you to a captivating grove of maple trees covered with epiphytic spikemoss—hanging moss streaming down from the tree’s branches. It’s truly a magical sight. According to AtlasObscura.com, one visitor to the trail wrote, “The trees stand like green-robed figures of eld.”

In addition to the incredible trees, the trail is also famous for banana slugs; thick yellow slugs that resemble bananas in a striking way. And you may also catch a glimpse of a Roosevelt elk!

The trailhead is located at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center just off of Highway 101. An entrance fee is required to enter the park. Cost is $25 per car or $10 per person to walk or bike in. An annual pass may also be purchased for full access to the Olympic and Mount Rainier national parks.

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Edmonds and the Ferry A community that embraces its tourists

BY BETH BOND

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rom a shingle and lumber mill settlement at Brackett’s Landing in 1870, Edmonds did not become a town until 1884, when the residents campaigned for a school district and post office, and won.

that began as a convenience now became a pleasurable experience in itself. With average temperatures ranging between a low of 47 and a high of 75, Edmonds was booming with commercial and residential growth.

Ferry service, however, didn’t begin until 1922 when the 65-foot “City of Edmonds” was launched. The vessel was built on Whidbey Island and could carry just 12 cars and 125 passengers. The fare was $1.25! Today, walkon passengers pay $8.20 and standard cars pay $18.20. The Edmonds/Kingston route takes only 30 minutes to its destination, and the efficient turnaround time permits the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to offer more than a dozen launches daily. More trips are scheduled on weekends, holidays and during summer month.

But it was more than just a place to visit; the city’s forefathers recognized that the goodwill of the community toward visitors was the key to encouraging economic growth. The first Chamber of Commerce in 1907 set the pace for luring visitors to our shores with flower shows and art galleries. Today’s chamber has a full calendar of family activities free to locals and tourists, from tree-lighting in November to the Taste of Edmonds in August. Indeed, many families plan ahead to attend these special festivities and make early ferry reservations.

When the last of the lumber and shingle mills finished in 1951, the city of Edmonds began the transformation of its waterfront into a recreation destination. The ferry service

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On any Saturday from May to October, 3rd Street becomes an eclectic Farmers Market with food, flowers and homegrown produce available. Many stalls even provide samples for you to taste as you meander toward Bell Street.

Several of these vendors bring their goods to market by ferry.

When our ferry visitors dock in Edmonds, they stroll up Main Street window shopping along the way while wonderful aromas drift from the doorways of our neighborhood restaurants. From Indian to Mexican, to seafood and Thai, there are a variety of restaurants on hand; many featured in Seattle’s Best Restaurant Guide.

It would be hard to estimate the impact ferry visitors have on the city of Edmonds, both financially and in terms of goodwill. Our “openport” policy and outreach efforts promote Edmonds as a friendly and diverse experience close to home, for the whole family. And, that’s the way we like it.

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Residual Income Continue to earn money long after the work is done WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BY LINDY PETERSEN

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hen it comes to finances, it seems like the rich get richer, the poor get poorer and the middle class struggle to make ends meet. This scenario has a lot to do with the way the wealthy view finances and how finances work. It’s true that people like the CEOs of large corporations can make millions of dollars per year in salary, but wealth also occurs by having a residual income, which is sometimes referred to as passive income. Only a select few can become a CEO of a large corporation, but everybody can become wealthy by having residual income.

An active income is when you exchange time for money. For instance, when you are hired to do a job, you agree to work a certain number of hours per week and perform various job functions. In exchange for your

time on the job, the company agrees to pay you a salary, hourly wage or commission for your time. No matter how many hours you put into a job, you are limited to how much money you can make, and if you stop working, your income will also stop.

Now imagine if you could continue to get paid for months or even years, long after you completed your work. You put in the time and effort into a project, you start to generate an income and then you start collecting paychecks every month. You then decide to start a new project, repeat the process and create a second

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stream of income. This is how residual income works, and this is how anybody can become wealthy. Creating a residual stream of income doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated. It can be as simple as investing in dividendpaying stocks. Other sources of passive income include:

• Real-estate or business investments • Royalties from a book, song or movie • Patents Once you have developed a stream of passive income, you should not relax and leave your assets to run on autopilot. You will still need to keep an eye on your revenue-generating assets to make sure they are properly working for you. You will have to adjust to maintain your income if a company’s stock you invested in cut its dividend payments or if a tenant moves out of one of your investment properties. If your assets are working well, you may never have to work a job again.

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REAL HEALTHY

Your Life, Your Terms

By Susan Moore, Better Gym, Gig Harbor

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tress. The name itself is synonymous with everything negative in our lives. We stress about our bills, kids, parents, jobs, traffic, food. The list goes on with factors that are both in and out of our control. But if you actually think about what stress really is, is it inherently bad?

Let’s look at this another way. How do our muscles grow? We subject them to external stress and they adapt. What kind and how much stress dictates our rate of adaptation.

So if our bodies’ natural response is to adapt, why do we seem to crumble? If this is a learned behavior, do we have to accept it or can we emotionally adapt in the way our muscles do physically? I believe that we can take the stress and use it to our advantage.

We have been told for years that stress causes most illness; our happiness is of the utmost importance, and we need to put ourselves first so we can deal with everything else. This could be why we now see so much entitled behavior.

We aren’t taught to cope but rather to avoid anything or anyone that causes stress and remove the negativity from our lives. If we do that, and live a stress-free life, how do we learn to adapt? How do we learn to cope? How do we improve?

Most research in the past that showed stress caused illness was missing one important variable: How did the subjects manage their stress? And what were the subjects’ coping mechanisms? More research has been done with these variables in mind and new information has been found. Recent studies done by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and other places have shown stress itself doesn’t cause illness; it’s the changes in our physiological, emotional and behavioral responses when under stress that can lead to disease.

Chronic stress is defined as a “state of prolonged tension from internal or external stressors, which may cause various physical manifestations—e.g., asthma, back pain, arrhythmias, fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, and suppress the immune system.” This is something that most of us have heard before and why we believe we are stressed and therefore suffer from (insert illness here). Now this is where the tough love comes in.

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Stop it! Do not accept the fate that our lives are stressful and we have to suffer through it.

Our lives are the byproduct of our decisions.

It isn’t the stress that gets us; it’s our lack of positive coping strategies and our belief that we deserve better. You only deserve better when you work to be better. Earn your better! Are you overweight? Quit eating food that doesn’t nourish your body. Do you have immobility?

Move more! Are you tired? Gather more energy from the last two suggestions. We have the ability to change. Every action and every inaction has a consequence. Do not be a victim in your life. Meet your stress head on and do something about it. Realize that some things are out of your control—and that’s OK—but most things aren’t. As Ghandi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

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REAL HEALTHY

Empowering Children to be Independent and Healthy

LESSONS FROM A LIONESS

By Rhonda R. Savage, DDS I had the privilege, for 12 years, to be a volunteer dentist for the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Lions, tigers, leopards and polar bears don’t get cavities; they break their teeth and need them cleaned. As humans, we get cavities in our teeth, for a number of reasons, but primarily because we have sugar in our diet.

The cubs are weaned in several days. She doesn’t allow them to nurse once they’ve had their first kill. The hardest part of this is that if they weren’t hungry, they wouldn’t hunt. She snaps at them and As a parent, you can empower your children to have drives them off when they try to nurse. At the age healthy teeth. At the age of 2 to 3 years, children want to brush their of one year, the female cub is now a lioness and is own teeth. But they don’t have the dexterity to do a good job until later years. Parents sometimes need to push through this stage, continuing to pregnant. The cycle starts again.

There was a fascinating Nature Channel show about the developmental stages of lion cubs. When the cubs are first born, the mother nurtures the cubs and protects them from danger. At the age of 2 to 3 weeks, their eyes are open and they’re almost able to run. The lioness brings in something small for them to play with, like a grasshopper, and then eventually brings them a rodent; something that smells of warm blood.

Finally, a few more weeks pass and she takes them outside. She controls them at first, corralling them near the den, but the stakes are up. They play and fall, and they skirt with danger. Then the time comes for the cubs to learn to hunt. She takes them to the edge of the Savannah, sets them up in a line, and snarls and snaps to keep them in one spot. She hunts and takes down an animal, drags it over and eats her fill. Then the cubs eat.

After several lessons, she approaches a herd of antelope, picks out a weak animal, snips at the prey and draws blood. Then she releases the cubs to chase the weakened animal. They’re unprepared. They fall down and make mistakes, but eventually they bring down the animal. This time, the lioness lets them eat first.

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Fortunately, we don’t need to snap and drive our young off to stand on their own. As a parent, our role is to nurture, teach, allow for mistakes and, like the lioness, train our children for independence. Oral health and systemic disease often go hand in hand. I do believe that if you take care of your teeth, they’ll take care of you!

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As a parent, our role is to nurture, teach, allow for mistakes and, like the lioness, train our children for independence.

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REAL ADVENTURE

A Grand Adventure

By Colin Anderson

Exploring one of the seven wonders of the world

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t stretches between two of the largest bodies of water in the Western United States, runs nearly 300-miles long and in places is roughly a mile from where you stand to the river below. You can imagine the Grand Canyon, but until you get right up close to it, you can’t truly appreciate the awesomeness of the landscape. Those with any fear of heights will buckle at the knees as they walk up to observation points that look thousands of feet down to the Colorado River below. It’s one of our most celebrated landscapes, and you can see it from an incredible amount of angles, no matter your comfort zone.

The First Timers With 277 miles to explore, it might be tough to plan out your first trip to the canyon. While it might sound like a lot of ground to cover, if you’re pressed for time you can actually see nearly the entire length of the canyon in about a five-hour drive with minimal stops. Most, however, choose to spend at least a couple of nights exploring different vantage points from above and below. If you have to choose one area to see, the most bang for your buck is located along the south rim. This is most easily approached from either Phoenix, Arizona, (3.5 hours) or Flagstaff, Arizona (1.5 hours). Those wanting to ditch the car can take a train into the park which departs from Williams, Arizona, and ends at the Grand Canyon Train Depot. The ride is a little over two hours but a lot of fun if you have plenty of time. Others approach from Las Vegas, Nevada, but getting to the south entrance and visitor’s center takes about 4.5 hours.

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Just inside the park, Grand Canyon Village sits at 6,800 feet in elevation and contains the park visitor center and all the information you’ll need to explore. As popularity continues to rise, the National Parks system is attempting to alleviate traffic jams and potential crashes by offering and allowing several forms of transportation within the parks. There are likely more options around the Grand Canyon than any other park.

While you can certainly drive yourself from sight to sight, many choose to let someone else do the driving. The Park offers free shuttles that take you around some of the more popular vantage points. Parking is limited for vehicles at these destinations, but the shuttles will always get you there without having to mess with finding a spot. They run every 30 minutes or so from 6:30am to sunset, and if you want to take some extra time at a particular stop, just wait for the next shuttle to arrive. There are several hotels inside the Grand Canyon Village and even more 7 miles outside the park in Tusayan.

The Day Trippers If sharing a tour bus with others or spending hours upon hours in the car isn’t your idea of a relaxing vacation, you can choose to pony up and see this spectacular park from a different angle—the air. There are a variety of helicopter tours available with a base of operation at each end of the canyon. Rates vary from company to company, and flights near the park typically last between 25 to 50 minutes. Tours leaving from Las Vegas are much longer due to additional flight time and typically range from

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REAL ADVENTURE

Havasu Falls is located on the tribal lands of the Havasupai people.

In a part of the country that typically receives less than a foot of rain each year, it is utter amazement to come across such a dynamic waterfall in the middle of a desert.

The falls are famous for their aqua-blue color and are an oasis for those who have made the 10-mile one-way hike in to experience them.

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four to six hours. Several aviation companies also provide sightseeing tours from small planes. Again, these can run anywhere from 30 minutes up to six hours with incredible sights during your entire excursion. Helicopters are allowed to fly 1,000 feet lower than planes, but both offer amazing one-of-akind views of the park.

The Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure Like most of our national treasures, the best locations within them are often far off the beaten path. Outside of the lookouts, visitors can raft down the Colorado River, hike the ridgeline or take pack mule rides down into the canyon below; all very fun and memorable events. If you’re looking for an amazing trip and don’t mind long miles by foot, then a hike into Havasu Falls should be added to your bucket list.

Havasu Falls is located on the tribal lands of the Havasupai people. In a part of the country that typically receives less than a foot of rain each year, it is utter amazement to come across such a dynamic waterfall in the middle of a desert. The falls are famous for their aqua-blue color and are an oasis for those who have made the 10-mile one-way hike in to experience them. Visitors are able to swim in the waters below and brave individuals can cliff jump

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from a variety of heights. Camping is found near the falls, and reservations are required. The sight has become so popular that the tribe is no longer taking online reservations and all inquiries must be done over the phone by calling 928.448.2121.

There is also a small lodge that fills up extremely fast. Wildland Trekking (WildlandTrekking.com) offers guided three- and four-day backpacking tours of the area as well. These trips cover 20 to 30 miles of hiking and run between $1,000 and $1,500 per person. No matter how you get there, it will be an amazing experience through one of the more unique landscapes in the West.

Whether you see it from a plane above, a river raft below or on foot, somewhere in between every view is a spectacular one along the world’s most famous canyon. From Lake Powell to Lake Mead is a great trip for adventurers and those who prefer to keep it on the road. It’s amazing to see a natural feature that’s up to 18-miles wide and a mile deep from any vantage point. So book some time to join 4.5 million others who take time each year to visit this awe-inspiring landscape, another of the many unbelievable places found in the West.

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Creme Brûlée French Toast

by CHEF TROY LOUIS CHANDLER

Ingredients

Serves 6

• Good hearty bread (a round loaf or long baguette; two loaves if they’re small) • 2 tbsp. water • 2 tbsp. sugar • 1 cup packed brown sugar • 1/2 cup butter (if you use unsalted butter then add 1/4 tsp. salt) • 5 large eggs • 1 1/2 cups half and half • 2 tsp. vanilla

method • In a heavy sauce pan on medium heat, add water and sugar.

Dissolve and cook until reduced by half and has a syrupy consistency. Add butter and brown sugar and stir until smooth. Pour this into a 13x9 glass baking dish. Cut bread into one-inch thick slices.

You can remove the crusts or keep it rustic.

Arrange bread tightly over mixture.

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• Whisk together eggs, half and half and vanilla until well combined. Pour over all bread and let sit in the refrigerator overnight.

• Right before you wake up the kids, bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes. Edges should be golden brown. Now you have the rest of the morning to get those kids ready for battle!

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This dish is sweet on its own, so no need for additional syrup, though topped with fresh bananas—and pecans—complements it well.

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Troy’s Oaxacan-Inspired Chili

The summer BBQ season is winding down, but don’t let that throw you into a smoky depression.

Football season is upon us, and that means tailgate parties! There are a number of BBQ units that you can buy from inexpensive charcoal and propane units to stand up models to the trail along Crown Verity TG-2 for a mere $8055! Here is an easy recipe that will allow you to keep enjoying the festivities instead of slaving away at the tailgate. This recipe has a dark exotic flavor from the chocolate and the smoky chilies. Try substituting coffee for the beer for a deeper richer chili.

Ingredients Serves 8 • 1 lb. ground beef or pork (you can braise steak pieces, but this is a quick recipe)

• 4 chipotle chiles (canned in adobo), minced

• 1/4 cup chili powder

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp. cumin powder

• 3 15-oz. cans red or black beans (we are using canned beans, again, to keep this recipe fast)

• 1 tbsp. coriander powder • 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder • 2 tsp. ground black pepper • 16 oz. can of tomato paste • 1 yellow onion, small dice • 1 red bell pepper, small dice

• 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes • 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce • 1 beer of whatever you are drinking • Chopped cilantro and small diced red onions for garnish

method • In a heavy stock pot (I use a cast-iron Dutch oven type), sauté meat until done.

You can drain off some of the fat if there is too much, but I leave it all in because let’s face it, bikini season is over. Add tomato paste and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Add all dry spices and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes.

• Add all fresh veg and sauté until onions are translucent.

• Add beans, chipotle chilies, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and your beloved bottle of beer.

• Garnish and tell your friends, “You’re welcome.”

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BEVERAGE HOUR gluten free all ages

by Chef Troy Louis Chandler

Being a chef, I like spice and I like spicy. This recipe is inspired from my travels through good ol’ Mexico. Since it’s not quite the cold season, I decided to do it as a cold brew coffee. You could use a hot brew and then cool it down in the refrigerator—but don’t. It’s time to try something new and delicious.

To make cold brew, mix your normal amount of fresh coffee grounds and cold water in a pitcher (make it on the strong side though; this ain’t no truck stop). Refrigerate and let stand overnight or eight to 12 hours. Strain through cheese cloth into a container. Toss the coffee grounds or do whatever you do with them.

INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 2 oz. vanilla syrup

• 2 oz. spicy syrup (1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 Serrano pepper halved. Heat

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24 hours then strain.)

drink at a time.

• 8 oz. whole milk

• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper

• 2 oz. chocolate syrup

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Whip the heavy cream with the vanilla into a light whipped cream. Not stiff. Set aside.

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Pour into a tall ice-filled glass, top with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon and cayenne.

In a cocktail shaker, add coffee, milk, spicy syrup, chocolate syrup and ice and shake well.

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Boom! Mind blown.

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Release your inner warrior!

ENTERTAINMENT September 23

Calling All Warriors CHALLENGING OBSTACLES AWAIT

BY COLIN ANDERSON

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unning is a great way to keep in shape, but every once in awhile your route can become a little routine. Why not mix it up a bit this fall by adding in some off-pavement trails, a pile of challenging obstacles and a whole lot of muddy goodness?

The Warrior Dash is an event for pro athletes looking to join a traveling circuit but also everyday folks just looking to play in the mud over a weekend.

You can take part in a Warrior Dash on Saturday, September 23, at Kelly Farm in nearby Bonney Lake. Anyone age 10 and older can participate, and there are varying levels of competitiveness. The course is laid out over more than 3 miles and contains 12 muddy obstacles you must conquer before completing the race. Along the way you’ll crawl through tunnels and under barbed wire, scurry across inflated platforms and traverse cargo nets and balance beams.

Participants can run as a group to help each other out, or you can go rogue and on your own.

After a fun-filled 5k, participants can shower off on site or feel free to wear their mud as a badge of honor the rest of the day. With registration you’ll receive a race T-shirt, fuzzy helmet, finisher’s medal, race-day photos, and for those 21 years and older, a cold beer.

A DJ is on site all day, keeping the energy up before and after the race.

Registration is available online. Register soon, as the race is likely to sell out. A portion of the proceeds go toward St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and its work in treating children battling cancer. For more information or to sign up, visit WarriorDash.com and click on upcoming locations. Challenge your friends to this one-of a-kind race and see who will come out on top as the ultimate warrior!

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JUST BELOW THE SURFACE OUR UNDERWATER FORESTS

BY COLIN ANDERSON

2017

When most scuba divers go for a trip it’s usually to places where plant and marine life is plentiful and water clarity is as clear as can be. If you’re looking for something a bit more eerie and definitely unique to the area, there are several underwater forests for experienced divers to explore in our most popular lakes.

About 1,000 years ago, a large magnitude earthquake shook the Puget Sound. During that quake, large masses of earth uprooted, and several of those masses slid right into Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington, bringing the forest along with them. One would think after a thousand years underwater the timber would have rotted away, but due to cold lake temperatures and low oxygen in the water, what you’ll find is a well-preserved standing forest towering up from the lake bottom.

In Lake Washington, the forests can be found at three locations, the first being near Saint Edwards State Park in Kirkland. There are also two locations along Mercer Island, both at the southeast corner and on the west side across from Seward Park. On Lake Sammamish, you’ll see a few of these timbers sticking out of the water near Greenwood Point, but there are many more below the surface.

After centuries underwater, most of the limbs are gone, but the trunks remain and stretch vertical toward the water’s surface.

It might not be the most welcoming underwater environment, but a dive through this ancient forest is one of the more unique underwater opportunities in the West. It’s unlikely the trees will be salvaged or harvested as one would need a permit from the DNR to remove them, and the cost would be tremendous to do so. This means these forests will likely be around for another thousand years with only a relatively few people ever seeing them.

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Hop on board the Washington Wine Express where you’ll experience a wine tasting journey on the Old Milwaukee Road through the forests and foothills of Mt. Rainier! Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres and select award-winning Washington wines while conversing with vintners and sommeliers on the train and at the Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum’s historic logging camp.

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Join Sound Outreach and BECU, noon to 1pm, to hear about the exciting work they’re doing in the world of financial inclusion, asset building and poverty disruption. Katy Davis of ideas42 will be the keynote speaker for the event.

Reservations to the event can be made online at SoundOutreach.org or by emailing alanna@soundoutreach.org.

MEMBERS’ CELEBRATION: HEVRDEJS COLLECTION OF AMERICAN STILL-LIFE

September 9 Join Tacoma Art Museum 7 to 10pm to celebrate Two Centuries of American Still-Life Painting: The Frank and Michelle Hevrdejs Collection. The exhibition brings together masterpieces by some of the most influential American painters of the genre.

Learn more about the works, groove to lively music, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar. TacomaArtMuseum.org

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TOUGH MUDDER SEATTLE

The Pacific Northwest has never been tougher. This 10-mile course features more than 20 obstacles with plenty of potential pitfalls as you mud over diverse terrain including wooded area, gravel pits and the occasional muddy pit. The event takes place once again at Palmer Coking Coal. Register online at ToughMudder.com.

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September 16-17

Edmonds invites you to flock to its 13th annual Bird Fest, a beloved fall tradition for nature lovers throughout the Northwest.

The three-day festival celebrates birds and nature on the beautiful shores of Puget Sound with speakers, guided walks and field trips, Puget Sound boat tours, exhibits, and educational activities for children and adults. PugetSoundBirdFest.org.

Held 10am to 5pm both Saturday and Sunday, the Edmonds Art Studio Tour invites you to an inside glimpse into 18 private artist studios. This free annual self-guided tour, in part sponsored by the Edmonds Arts Festival, is an opportunity to peek into private studios, meet and talk with 31 professional artists, see the work in progress and newly finished works available for purchase.

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THE CAPITOL STEPS This ever-evolving show is strenuously bi-partisan and includes songs about the election madness, as well as other hot news topics. If you’ve ever wanted to see Hillary Clinton sing a show tune, President Donald Trump sing a rock song or Chris Christie perform classical ballet, this is a lighthearted show full of laughter waiting just for you! BroadwayCenter.org

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September 24 Race for a Soldier includes a half marathon, 5k run/walk and virtual race option. The half marathon begins at 8am followed by the 5k at 8:15am. The start/finish line is located at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA. If you’re not joining in the race, come out to cheer on the runners and support Race For A Soldier! This event is a fundraiser for the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation.RaceForASoldier.org

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Think & Drink is a community discussion with Humanities Washington, hosted by Broadway Center for the Performing Arts and Immanuel Presbyterian Church Tacoma. The event is free, and this month’s discussion will explore the cultural gap between students and teachers in Washington State’s K-12 schools. You can join in the discussion at Narrows Brewing. For more information, call 206.682.1770 or email info@humanities.org.

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September 30 This year marks this first ever brew and music festival hosted by Bremerton Motorsports Park in Port Orchard. Enjoy the area’s finest craft beer, food vendors and musical talent 2 to 8pm. And don’t be late! You won’t want to miss a special salute to the troops during the opening ceremony. Tickets can be purchased at EventBrite.com, with a portion of the proceeds going to support The Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct. 6-8 - The Oldfield Art Show Oct. 14 - Tacoma Art Museum Gala Oct. 14 - Zoo Boo Oct. 14 - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Oct. 17 - Women in Leadership Forum Oct. 19 - Third Thursday Art Mingle Oct. 19-22 - Holiday Food & Gift Festival Oct. 28 - LeMay Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

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CIDER SWIG CELEBRATION The fourth annual Cider Swig is coming to Gig Harbor noon to 5pm, September 30! One of the largest cider-centered festivals in the Pacific Northwest, the celebration returns with more than 90 ciders to sip, live music on two stages, an apple pie contest, award-winning cuisine, kids Apple Zone and more! The event takes place at Sehmel Homestead Park. GigHarborFoundation.org

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She sheds are giving women a place to call their own

BY PATTY HUTCHENS For years, men have been claiming part of the house to have their own space. Man caves. Game rooms. Converted garages. Well, now it’s women’s turn. “She Sheds” are growing rapidly in popularity and are providing women a place to call their own. And the uses vary greatly. For some, it’s a gardening shed. For others, it is a place to go and get away from the chaos of kids, televisions and more to just relax and read or listen to music.

To create your own she shed, you can go as simple or extravagant as you like. If you already have a shed that is home to many things you have not used in years, spend a day cleaning it out and let your imagination take over as you plan your own space. If you don’t already have a 58 REALNW

structure built, visit your local hardware store and inquire about a kit.

Choose a paint color that is calm and soothing. Before you begin, think about what your shed will be used for.

Remember it is your spot to create and a place where you can escape and engage in a hobby that you enjoy. Are you a gardener? Create a space and use it as a potting shed. Do you love to craft? Build shelves with bins to organize your supplies and create a large table space where you can enjoy a craft night with your friends. Do you enjoy reading? Yoga?

The possibilities are endless, and they are yours to decide.

If you don’t already have a shed, be sure to plan carefully when deciding where you would like to place your new shed.

Do you want it in a secluded part of your yard surrounded by trees? Do you want a lot of windows that will welcome the sun all day long?

As when decorating any space in your home, make sure that

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Relax to the max your new space is a true reflection of you.

Fill it with pictures, colors and things that make you feel at peace and happy.

Do you work from home? She sheds make a great office space away from distractions.

Creating your own work space away from the laundry, kitchen and other things that may keep you from being 100-percent focused on work, will not only make you more productive, but it can also make your home a place where you can forget about work—something that is not always easy if your home office is in the center of family activity.

A she shed can also be used to entertain.

Whether it is a monthly book club or having a few friends over for a glass of wine, you can retreat to your shed and entertain away from the noise of kids getting ready for bed or the blaring of the TV. She sheds can also be used as a spot to host overnight guests. A Murphy bed will allow you to use the shed for what you like a majority of the time, and when guests arrive

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you can simply pull down the bed for extra sleeping space.

Ladies, it’s our time to be creative! Whatever it is that brings you peace of mind, do what you can to create your own special place to enjoy some time for yourself.

Here are just a few ideas for what you can use your newly claimed space for: • Flower arranging

• Baking

• Gaming

• Teahouse

• Writing

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• Dining

Enjoy the journey!

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Back-to-school time does not have to be a headache

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

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he carefree months of summer have come and gone, and for those with kids returning to school, it can be hard to shift gears to structured days. While the transition can be hectic, planning and organization can make it go much more smoothly. Here are some tips that can relieve some of the stress of September madness.

• Plan out clothes ahead of time. Each night before going to bed, lay out the clothes your child will wear the next day to school.

• Pack lunches the night before. If your child is one who takes his or her lunch to school each day, pack their lunch the night before. Be sure to choose healthy foods and have your child participate in the choices.

He or she will be more likely to eat their lunch instead of throwing some unwanted food into the trash.

• Dedicate a certain time for homework. Although schedules can vary, try to implement a routine as to when homework is to be done. Getting into the habit of devoting a certain time when kids can do homework allows them to feel more organized instead of staying up late to finish those assignments they may have forgotten about. Along with this, be sure to have their backpacks ready to go the night before. It will save you a trip to the school to deliver their assignments they may have left on the kitchen counter.

• Invest in a family calendar. Let’s face it, our kids’ schedules are as busy as ours. With athletic practices, clubs and homework, it’s hard to fit in time for everything. Make a point to fill out the calendar with practice

times, games and all the other commitments so you and your kids can budget your time. Feeling overwhelmed can spiral out of control for you and your kids.

• Make a family folder. How many times have we experienced a child suddenly remembering they need a parent’s signature on a permission slip or important paper right as you are headed out the door? Make it a habit to have your child clean out their backpacks each day after school and place any important papers into a family folder. You can review the folder at the end of the day, saving time in the morning as you rush to get out the door.

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• Organize school supplies. Looking for an effective way to organize school supplies that are kept at home? An over-the-door shoe organizer is the perfect solution to hold extra pencils, glue sticks, markers and more. It does not take up much room and has an abundance of pockets for storage.

• Establish and enforce a bedtime. Getting enough sleep is critical to your child’s success, and it’s not always easy to do given the packed schedules we experience. Make it a point to have the same bedtime for your child each night. If they need time to wind down, allow them to stay up a half hour later if they stay in their room and read a book or listen to soothing music. Just like many adults, some kids have a hard time turning off their brains, and this will help them relax and get the rest they need.

Any change in routine takes some getting used to. Talk to your children before implementing new routines and get their input so they feel they have some control. Lastly, realize that by setting out expectations and staying organized will be the road to much happier children—and parents—when it comes time to head out the door each morning!

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PREMIER VACATION RENTAL HOMES Whether you’re here for the weekend, or here for the summer, Go Sandpoint Vacation Homes are the perfect jumping off point for an adventure-packed summer.

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a new custom home a Reality!

Our home is absolutely beautiful and we will spend many wonderful years sharing our home with friends and family. The effort made by all parties involved is appreciated by Richard and myself. It's amazing how everything finally comes together.

We wish you well in the years to come. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness. —Richard and Betty B.

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