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or investors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless stream of news about markets. Being bombarded with data and headlines presented as impactful to your financial well-being can evoke strong emotional responses from even the most experienced investors. Headlines from the �lost decade� can help illustrate several periods that may have led market participants to question their approach.

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May 1999: Dow Jones Industrial Average Closes Above 11,000 for the First Time March 2000: Nasdaq Stock Exchange Index Reaches an All-Time High of 5,048 April 2000: In Less Than a Month, Nearly a Trillion Dollars of Stock Value Evaporates October 2002: Nasdaq Hits a Bear-Market Low of 1,114 September 2005: Home Prices Post Record Gains September 2008: Lehman Files for Bankruptcy, Merrill Is Sold While these events are now a decade or more behind us, they can still serve as an important reminder for investors today. For many, feelings of elation or despair can accompany headlines like these. We should remember that markets can be volatile and recognize that, in the moment, doing nothing may feel paralyzing. Throughout these ups and downs, however, if one had hypothetically invested $10,000 in U.S. stocks in May 1999 and stayed invested, that investment would be worth approximately $28,000 today as measured by the S&P 500 index.

When faced with short-term noise, it is easy to lose sight of the potential long-term benefits of staying invested. While no one has a crystal ball, adopting a long-term perspective can help change how investors view market volatility and help them look beyond the headlines.

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When faced with short-term noise, it is easy to lose sight of the potential long-term benefits of staying invested.

The Value of a Trusted Advisor Part of being able to avoid giving in to emotion during periods of uncertainty is having an appropriate asset allocation that is aligned with an investor’s willingness and ability to bear risk. It also helps to remember that if returns were guaranteed, you would not expect to earn a premium.

Creating a portfolio investors are comfortable with, understanding that uncertainty is a part of investing and sticking to a plan may ultimately lead to a better investment experience.

However, as with many aspects of life, we can all benefit from a bit of help in reaching our goals. The best athletes in the world work closely with a coach to increase their odds of winning, and many successful professionals rely on the assistance of a mentor or career coach to help them manage the obstacles that arise during a career. Why? They understand that the wisdom of an experienced professional, combined with the discipline to forge ahead during challenging times, can keep them on the right track.

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The right financial advisor can play this vital role for an investor. A financial advisor can provide the expertise, perspective and encouragement to keep you focused on your destination and in your seat when it matters most.

A recent survey conducted by Dimensional Fund Advisors found that, along with progress toward their goals, investors place a high value on the sense of security they receive from their relationship with a financial advisor.

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Blessed are the Peacemakers

CREATING A PEACEFUL RESOLUTION IN DIVORCE DOESN’T HAVE TO SACRIFICE YOUR WELL-BEING

BY FELICIA A. SOLEIL, ATTORNEY AT LAW/MEDIATOR, FAMILY LAW RESOLUTIONS

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ver the past 25 years of family law practice, I’ve counseled people with such a fear of conflict that they put their security and family relationships at risk during divorce negotiations. One client said, “I don’t want to claim half of his pension because then he’ll be really mad at me.” The other, in a separate case, was just as tormented over his residential and custodial issues. “She’s threatening to move away if I ask for half-time with our kids,” he said while, literally, wringing his hands.

You might (not) be surprised to learn there are conflict-avoiders in divorce. I’m sure you know of someone who sacrificed significant sums of money, time with their children or relinquished desirable assets to prevent an argument, the “silent treatment” or some other form of emotional blackmail from the other person. My clients often tell me they want a “peaceful divorce,” yet they don’t see how that can be accomplished unless they fully acquiesce to their spouse’s demands. How do they keep the peace when their spouses are using guilt, intimidation or threats to force their agendas?

It’s for these people that I keep a framed quote at my desk: “PEACE: It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” This expression is a gentle reminder that conflict and peace can co-exist.

It’s OK to disagree: What isn’t OK is to pretend everything’s OK. Disagreeing with someone else’s perspective is always allowable. As I mentioned in the second installment of this series, it is how that disagreement is managed that makes all the difference. It’s important for conflict-avoiders, in particular, to find a divorce professional who

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aligns with their values, yet without risking an equitable settlement.

Your attorney should be there to help you manage this inherent conflict, consequently creating a healthier transition during divorce.

Many lawyers advise keeping emotions out of what they call “the business of ” dissolving your marriage. This life transition triggers significant emotions, as does childbirth, marriage and death. Would someone keep the emotions out of those transitions? Are you risking your retirement security or your relationship with your kids? Choosing a legal professional is crucial in not only what you end up with but how you feel about yourself afterward.

Help for managing conflict: Know the difference between facts and values It is also important to know whether an opinion is based on a fact or based on a value. Factbased opinions are much easier to negotiate because they can be supported by evidence— other facts. Value-based opinions come from deeply held beliefs and are very hard to change.

Neither is superior to the other. They are just different. Recognizing the difference between facts and values, and their influence on our opinions, can make an enormous impact in managing conflict. It is a keen balance, to be sure.

You can honor your peaceful heart in the midst of the conflict while obtaining a firm financial foundation and co-parenting arrangements to support you with moving on, not just moving out.

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the benefits extend beyond having fresh eggs and poultry. It can be an opportunity for the entire family to learn more about agriculture, nature and raising animals.

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t has become a trend over the last decade as more and more urban families are choosing to raise chickens. Whether the desire is to have farm-fresh eggs, use the manure for fertilizing the garden, reap the benefits of the chickens eating the bugs and weeds or just to teach their children more about raising and caring for animals, the trend is one that many are flocking to.

eat locally produced, fresh eggs. And because you have raised them, you know exactly how the flock that produces your eggs have been fed and cared for.

One of the reasons that many cite for taking part in this trend is the desire to become more self-sufficient and participate in the “eat local” movement. And while many do not have the space or resources to have large gardens in the city, having backyard chickens allows people to

Before you proceed, you will want to do your research to discover what type of chicken coops are best and what the regulations are in the area in which you live.

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But the benefits extend beyond having fresh eggs and poultry. It can be an opportunity for the entire family to learn more about agriculture, nature and raising animals.

Here in Tacoma, chickens are allowed within

the city limits, but there are rules which must be followed. Some of those include the number of poultry that are allowed, setback limits for the cage or coop where the animals are kept, when a permit must be obtained for animal enclosures, where the chickens are— or are not—free to roam and more. All of this information can be found online under Chapter 5.30 of the Tacoma Municipal Code.

If you are one who likes farm-fresh eggs but thought you could never reap the benefits because you live in the city … think again!

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GOOD NEWS

Can I Fix This?

Local Tool library helping with home improvement

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t might be new shelving in the garage, an updated railing on the stairs of your deck, patching a dent in the wall or replacing the kitchen sink; homeowners can seemingly always find a project to work on. While most of us can pound a nail or drive in a screw, bigger projects can seem a bit daunting to the inexperienced.

Hiring a professional often puts these projects out of the realm of affordability as does having to purchase specialized tools to get specialized jobs done. We know our home will look better or be safer with these improvements, but the money simply isn’t there to do it. One local organization is hoping to change that by offering access to all kinds of tools and advice at an incredibly reasonable rate.

Board chair Sharayah Kinney has been with the Tacoma Tool Library since the doors opened in March of 2016. “The library was started by our fiscal sponsor, Zero Waste Washington. They received a grant to start a sharing project in the South Sound,” said Kinney.

Part of the grant application was surveying residents in the area, many of whom had seen or heard of the Tool Library concept in bigger places like Seattle and Portland but felt it would be of great benefit in Tacoma as well.

Stepping into the Tacoma Tool Library, you’ll find just about anything you can think of for your home project. Impact drivers, sanders, air compressors, shop vacs, grinders and power saws are just a sampling of what is available to members. There are also various sizes of clamps, welding masks, levels, ladders and measuring tapes. What’s truly amazing is that all of these pieces of equipment have been donated. “Tool donations come from homeowners, especially when moving or cleaning out a home,” explained Kinney. “They also come from contracting businesses who are upgrading tools and need to get rid of the old tools.

By providing this wide assortment of tools, the Tacoma Tool Library hopes to accomplish its goal of breaking down the financial barriers to home improvement which, in turn, creates better looking neighborhoods, increased community involvement, a reduction in consumption and waste, and giving individuals a feeling of pride and empowerment.

The Tacoma Tool Library works just like a regular library except instead of books you’re checking out tools. Anyone can join and membership gives you access to check out any of the tools as well as participate in workshops that are held onsite. The Tacoma Tool Library is reliant upon suggested

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The library will also be holding a special garage sale on their overstocked tools—a great way to build your own collection at a very reasonable cost. The Sale will run July 21 and 22 at the Library.

annual donations which have many different levels such as $150 for businesses, $40 for individuals and $20 for low-income households.

Members must be 18 years old and will need to fill out a membership form, sign a liability waiver and the tools and use borrowing policy. Two years in, Kinney is already seeing the positive impact the Tool Library is having on its members and the community: “Low-cost access to shared tools that encourages skill building and empowers individuals to care for their homes and neighborhoods.”

When checking out a tool, volunteers are available to assist with questions about the project you are about to embark on. While not all volunteers have a carpentry, plumbing or construction background, they can likely put you in touch with someone to help guide you through the project or find additional resources online. “We are a learning environment and always try to help members figure out stuff by using online resources,” said Kinney.

You can find the Tacoma Tool Library at 754 South 38th Street in Tacoma.

It is open on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 8pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. The library is currently on the lookout for additional volunteers, and background with power tools or construction isn’t a requirement to lend a hand. “We are always looking for volunteers to fill our two core volunteer roles. We need volunteers with customer service

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skills and eagerness to investigate and learn for the Tool Librarian role.

We also need volunteers with tool knowledge to help repair and maintain the tools,” said Kinney.

The Tacoma Tool Library also takes part in Fix it Fairs throughout the year where you can bring your broken items in and have them repaired by local experts. Follow the library on social media or check their online calendar on TacomaToolLibrary.com for locations and what you can bring to these events.

The library will also be holding a special garage sale on their overstocked tools—a great way to build your own collection at a very reasonable cost.

The sale will run July 21 and 22 at the library.

Home improvements, necessary for safety or just to make your home more aesthetically pleasing are often costly, but with help from organizations like the Tacoma Tool Library, many are finding the means to tackle these projects and stay within budget. Making an improvement to your home will give you a great sense of pride and accomplishment and might even inspire your neighbors to do the same. Tacoma Tool Library has what you need for your project and dedicated volunteers ready to offer you not just the tools you’ll need but guidance and resources to make sure the job is done right.

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bout half way into her first year in the mayor’s office, Victoria Woodards is proud of some early accomplishments and says she is also looking forward to tackling continuing challenges that present themselves. We caught up with Mayor Woodards on her experience so far, some goals for the future, and what she enjoys most about the community she has chosen to serve.

I am proud that the City of Tacoma was one of only six cities in the country, and the only city west of the Mississippi, chosen to attend the National League of Cities Mayors’ Institute on Opioids. I am looking forward to seeing how this experience, and the 12 months of follow-up technical assistance, support the work already underway by the CountyCity Task Force on Opioids.

1.) How would you best describe your experience as mayor at this point in your term?

I am also proud that Tacoma has been looking, and will continue to look, at long-term policy solutions related to tenant rights, affordable housing and other options that will help give our community members more stability.

Amazing! Looking back on my first six months, I can say that being mayor has been the most rewarding and most challenging job I have ever held. In this job, I get to dedicate all my time and energy to making Tacoma a better place for all. It requires me to engage both my head and my heart in making decisions that move our city forward.

2.) What are some of the early accomplishments you are most proud of?

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On a personal note, I was proud as an African-American woman to be recognized as one of Essence Magazine’s top 100 Woke Women in their May 2018 edition. It is such an honor to be featured alongside 19 other African-American mayors from across the country.

Also in May, my peers on the council and I passed a resolution that

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will help Tacoma’s seniors access financial counseling and consultation services. Tacoma has more than 25,000 adults ages 65 and over, 16.5 percent of whom live in poverty. National trends indicate that these numbers will continue to rise. We hope this measure will help Tacoma’s seniors remain financially stable in today’s economy. We also hope to survey them on their most pressing needs so that the city can examine the way it provides services going forward.

3.) What are some of the bigger challenges that have presented themselves?

As Tacoma continues to grow and evolve as a preferred location to live, work, play, visit and do business, we are working hard to ensure that everyone we serve, including our most vulnerable community members, have access to the things they need to thrive. Carefully and thoughtfully balancing the resources that we have with the goals we have set forth for ourselves as we make community-informed decisions is an ongoing priority.

4.) What is your favorite summertime Tacoma event or festival and why?

My favorite summer time festival is Ethnic Fest in Wright Park. Ethnic Fest engages all your senses in exploring other cultures with fantastic food, uplifting music, stunning dance, traditional attire, quality craftwork, people watching and so much more. It highlights the rich diversity that exists in our city and offers an opportunity for us to celebrate and learn about what makes us all so special.

5.) What is your favorite part about living and serving in the community of Tacoma?

I am often asked what makes Tacoma so special. Is it our beautiful waterfront, our reputation as a “maker city” full of innovation and creativity, the record breaking growth in our economy? When we were named among the 20 Game Changing Places to Live earlier this year, they mentioned our historic buildings, six major museums and trendy places to eat.

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But I say what makes Tacoma so special are the people who live here!

The contributions of our community members define Tacoma and help make it a world-class city. The breathtaking diversity of our city and the things each resident brings to the table truly set Tacoma apart.

6.) What is your top priority or goal that you would like to accomplish by the end of 2018?

It is so hard to select just one because there is a lot of work to be done. I want to bring more family wage jobs to our city and start by filling the coveted Class A office space that will be coming available in downtown at the end of the year. This month, we’re bringing on a new economic development director to assist with that effort. We are crafting solutions to ensure that housing remains affordable, and we’re looking ahead to the major transportation improvements that will increase mobility in our city. We’re talking with our regional partners about how we come together around the issue of opioids and how we protect and improve the health of families.… There is no end to the list of priorities that I am working to address with my peers on the City Council and our partners throughout the region.

But in order to address any of these issues, one of my top priorities for this year is creating and balancing a budget that addresses the real needs of Tacoma’s residents and businesses. The City has a biennial budget process where we allocate the funding that provides crucial city services for the next two years.

7.) Where are some of your favorite places to grab a bite to eat or a cold drink?

There are so many incredibly luscious places in Tacoma! It all depends on what I am in the mood to savor. If it’s Thai food, there is no place like Indochine. For chicken and waffles, it’s Pacific Southern. My favorite bacon spot is The Bite at the Hotel Murano. For a local cup of coffee

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and a breakfast sandwich, it’s Red Elm Cafe. For those seeking an oldfashioned burger and fries, I’d recommend a place I’ve been visiting since high school—Jubilee. For dessert, and for fish and chips, I love WildFin. There are many other places I’d recommend as well that offer delicious and interesting food options in each of our distinctive neighborhoods.

People should take their time and sample them all!

8.) What would you say about Tacoma to people considering moving to the area?

If you are looking for a diverse city rich with all the things that make life enjoyable, Tacoma might just be your city. The City of Destiny is the most beautiful place in the world. It offers waterfront recreation, access to the mountains, nationally recognized parks, a vibrant downtown, a working port, distinctive neighborhoods with their own feel and flavor, fun restaurants and great public schools. All these elements and more come together to make a unique city that almost instantly feels like home.

If you are considering the move, there is no greater city.

9.) Anything else you would like to add?

As a nearly lifelong resident of Tacoma, I appreciate the opportunity to share what I love about my favorite city. Thank you for inviting me to participate!

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BY PATTY HUTCHENS

“Earlier this year, Living Local launched a new company, Rocket Fish Digital, which helps our clients more effectively market their businesses online.”

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or nearly two years, REAL Northwest Living has been connecting people in Tacoma and bringing a product to the Pacific Northwest that is unique and informative. Since that time and due to the incredible support from the community, we have expanded our local products to include Tacoma Living Local—the fifth Living Local publication in the Northwest. Although we knew it would take time to grow and establish relationships within the community, the unexpected surprise was how quickly we were embraced by the businesses and residents of Tacoma. The relationships we have built and the people we have come to call our friends have been nothing short of amazing. We attribute our success to you, the people of Tacoma.

We enjoy bringing to you, our readers and advertisers, the good news that is happening in our community. From the impact that local nonprofit groups are making in Tacoma to stories fun travel ideas and hardworking business owners, it is refreshing to bring you positive

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stories in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelmingly negative.

Our content is original and organic that connects the community, and we consider it a privilege to produce these publications and work with the people, organizations and businesses to do so.

Julie Reed, director of Living Local publications in Washington, has been with Living Local 360 for over four years and is grateful to all who have supported her and the Tacoma Living Local and REAL Northwest Living publications. “We thank the businesses for their support. Without them, there is no us,” she says.

Working with businesses, helping them brand and grow their client base, is something that does not happen overnight. We have been able to build wonderful relationships with our clients, and they put great trust in us each and every month; something we do not take for granted.

Living Local owner Steve Russo believes it is vital to be at the forefront of all the latest trends in the media business. To that end, over the last several years, we have grown the various platforms for sharing our stories and our clients’ messages. We are much more than a magazine.

You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and on our website, which is built on a blogging platform in conjunction with Google’s best practices as well.

“People are receiving their information in a variety of ways. We are a society that is on the run, tied to our phones and social media, so it is critical to utilize many platforms for spreading our message,” says Steve.

“Every article you read in the printed version of the magazine can be found on Google and/or social media.”

That same philosophy applies when it comes to the businesses with whom we work. Earlier this year, Living Local launched a new company, Rocket Fish Digital, which helps our clients more effectively market

their businesses online. We provide our clients with the tools to improve their digital footprint, track their analytics and even monitor reviews others post about them.

“We have already witnessed great success with the clients who have signed up for our beta program launched in January 2018,” says Steve.

“We launched this service after years of research, and we can now provide our clients with every tool necessary to be relevant online improving their Google rankings and overall digital footprint at a fraction of the cost of most competitors.”

As we continue to grow, assisting clients with marketing and branding their businesses while sharing the good news of our community, we look forward to continuing to work with you and extend a heartfelt “thank you” for all the support over the last several years.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Vision Healthy Perspectives and Outlook on Life and Fitness

By Kenny Markwardt, CSCS

I FIND THAT IN LIFE, FITNESS AND NUTRITION, most people don’t know where they are going, why they are going there or if they even really care. This creates an attitude of anxiety, frustration and futility.

Most people seem to find themselves getting up, going to work, working too hard and not knowing why. They end up frustrated and burned out because they’re on a treadmill with a short carrot on a stick in front of them, but they aren’t even sure if they even like carrots at all.

Many more seem to be unhappy at work but don’t want to explore their unhappiness, what would make them happy or what they should be doing instead. (Quick side note: Even though a lot of people don’t love their jobs, they do seek a purpose and something to work at. So just up and quitting to lie on the couch isn’t going to solve the problem.)

Still more seem to lack purpose or desire in fitness and nutrition. They seem to know they should go to the gym and eat well, but they don’t necessarily know why. They might have some vague idea that they want to be fitter and healthier, but they don’t know what that means for them.

All of these scenarios lead to a brutal sense of futility. After all, all of the above require effort, create stress and discomfort, yet there is no sense of purpose to it all. How can you get to where you’re going if you don’t know where you’re going?

Add in some fast-paced, run-run-run, hustle-harder attitude mixed with an inundation of seemingly countless people living the Instagram life of perfection and happiness, and it’s no wonder we live in a world filled with anxiety and depression.

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So where are you headed and why are you headed there? What if you don’t know the answers to either?

One of the most powerful things I’ve ever done in my life is creating a vision board. A vision board can be done thousands of different ways, but in my case, it was a physical board with cutouts or printouts of all of the things that I thought I wanted in my life. These can be material things, metaphysical things, emotional things, family things, work things, whatever. Heck, you can even put a vision board on your vision board.

What kind of car do you want to drive? What kind of house do you want? What kind of job do you want? By putting these things out there, you’ll start to have your destinations and carrots in front of you. You’ll begin to understand where you want to go and what it takes to get there.

There are a few complications to this. One is that you probably won’t have all the answers. That’s just fine. This will be a work in progress, evolving and

moving over time. Things will come down, move around and new things will go up.

Another is that you won’t be able to just Amazon Prime everything in your new life. It may take the rest of your life. But if you are diligent and continue to head in that direction, and you slowly start to realize all the things that you’ve posted, your success will breed more success, and you will start to understand that, in fact, this is the most incredible time to be alive, and that if you really want it, you can seek it out and realize it.

Try it. I promise that it will give you purpose and planning in your life. You will understand why you get up and go to work in the morning (or don’t).

When things get tough, you’ll know that it will all be worth it (or maybe it’s not).

The worst thing we can do as humans is lose our sense of purpose. Seek to create and understand yours.

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ngoing studies show that too much screen time is detrimental to young children. It takes between 18 and 24 months for a baby’s brain to develop to the point where the symbols on a screen come to represent their equivalents in the real world. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screens for children 2 years of age and younger and no more than two hours a day for older children.

up after playtime. Encourage your child to put things back by establishing a home for his/her playthings.

Increased amounts of screen time can be associated with behavior problems, anxiety, poor sleep, decreased activity and childhood obesity.

In addition, a recent study from the University of Toronto revealed that for each 30 minutes of screen time an infant is exposed to they are at a 49-percent increased risk of expressive speech delay.

5. Explore the outdoors. We know the Northwest can throw some wet weather at us. But don’t let the rain stop you. Dress accordingly, meet up with other families and explore the outdoors.

Remember that being in the cold doesn’t cause colds.

Even background TV can interfere with a child’s ability to concentrate, and researchers have found that background noise can prevent children from hearing different sounds in words which affected their ability to learn new words and retain the ones they were taught.

It can be tempting to use a screen to entertain your toddler while you are trying to get stuff done, but when you use screens as a babysitter you are actually shaping your child’s brain so that s/he will be less able to entertain herself/himself over time. Toddler brains are undergoing huge amounts of development every day. Young children’s brains are designed to develop optimally by engaging with the physical world and with the imagination rather than being fed passive viewing that bypasses the need for imagination.

Here are some tips to help you avoid screen time for your toddler: 1. Choose toys that allow kids to create their own fun. For example, blocks, craft supplies and playing dress up all stimulate a child’s creativity.

2. Engage children in helping with daily household activities. Kids love to mimic us.

They can help pick up dirty clothes, sort socks, sweep floors and water plants. Give them their own drawer of pots and pans and encourage them to pretend to cook when you are making a meal. It’s also good to get in the habit of cleaning

3. Read! Not just at bedtime, but find a few minutes during the day, too.

4. Get on the floor and play. Spend time encouraging the development of the parent/child bond with active play at their level.

6. Keep electronics out of sight. Unplug from your devices completely or consider checking your email, text messages or social media when your kids are not around. Make a rule about not using devices during mealtimes. Designate media-free locations at home such as bedrooms and dining spaces.

Toddlers and preschoolers may not look busy, but they have important developmental work to do. Fantasy play, building with blocks, artwork, social interaction with their peers and siblings, cooking with their parents, climbing, swinging and looking at books are just a few of these critical development activities. These activities help your child's brain develop naturally, giving him/her people skills, problem-solving creativity, as well as becoming a foundation for math and reasoning.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Exercise …

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BY RYAN EGAN, LICENSED JOINT AND MOVEMENT SPECIALIST

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f you’re like most people, your view of exercise is unanimously positive.

It’s something we could all use more of, improve at and give more attention to in order to get the most out of our lives. However, what if your exercise was doing more harm than good?

Isn’t it odd that the very thing we believe will make us a better and healthier human is increasingly injuring us? Where it gets weird is when we end up at the physical therapist doing exercises to heal our injury from exercising. Just let that sink in.

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability in Americans, affecting one in four adults and one in 250 children. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative change to joint structures as a result of underuse, overuse, misuse and injury.

Justifying injury, pain and joint damage as the price of working out and being in shape is akin to crashing your car every time you drive and accepting it as simply the price of driving.

The CDC reports hip replacements in 2000-2010 have more than doubled.

For 45-year-olds, it has increased 50 percent!

Simply put, current exercise trends and functional fitness programs prioritize fitness over joint health, and without specific and intelligent training processes we will continue to see injury rates and joint degeneration rise.

As few as half of runners to as many as eight out of 10 will sustain an injury trying to get a jump on their bod for summer.

Furthermore, studies show a minimum of one out of four to as many as three out of four participants sustained significant injuries participating in common high-intensity “functional” fitness programs; 10 percent of those injuries required immediate surgical intervention.

Finally, collected data from the CDC reveals from 2011-2014, half of people engaged in exercise of any kind sustained an injury. Half!

So the question is, if exercise is so good, then why is it racing people toward joint replacements and making Ibuprofen a major food group? Now, while pain is common, it is not normal. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way we have been sold the idea that pain is the price you pay for health.

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There are two requirements to resist injury and prevent degenerative changes to joints. First, your joints must be able to freely move into the positions in which the tasks you engage in require. Second, you must have maximum control and coordination of those joints in those various ranges of motion.

Without both requisites, injury is not a matter of if but when.

As the old saying goes: Use it or lose it. To maintain joint health, each joint should be moved strategically and independently through its greatest range of motion every single day to maintain its capacities. This simple daily practice can prevent further losses of mobility. However, to truly regain lost joint mobility, you must prioritize training your joints over everything else, unless of course your joints aren’t important.

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In Loving Memory Two mothers honor their sons by serving others

By Patty Hutchens

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reedom. It is something that many take for granted.

We go on with our day-to-day lives, often not giving much thought to those who are fighting for our country at home and overseas. Unless you are over 50 years old, you don’t recall much of the Vietnam War and those that came before, when young men anxiously waited to see if their draft number came up. Yes, it was different then.

But the reality is that even though young men and women are not drafted, there are countless individuals who voluntarily put their lives on the line every day. And of those, many never make it home. And for those who do make it home, they may never be the same.

For those who have lost a loved one to the horror of war, the hurt never goes away. But losing one to war does not necessarily always mean death. It may mean that person comes back emotionally scarred, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other mental health issues that can bring about lifelong challenges which could potentially result in suicide.

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For those who have lost a loved one to either death by the hands of the enemy at war or by suicide from PTSD, they do what they can to carry on in life. Here are a couple stories of people who have chosen to take their anguish and turn it into something positive to honor their loved one’s memory.

Gig Harbor, Washington, resident Leslie Mayne lost her son Kyle Farr to suicide in March 2009.

Kyle served in the U.S. Army and, after being honorably discharged, he was treated for PTSD both overseas and in the U.S. After being released from treatment, Kyle committed suicide.

With unspeakable pain and grief, Leslie launched Permission to Start Dreaming—a new take on another PTSD. The foundation, formed in 2011, partners with veterans’ programs both locally and nationally and holds annual events such as Race for a Soldier, which originated in 2011, Swing for a Soldier golf tournament and Pull for a Soldier trap shooting event. The hope is to not only raise funds to help with the needs of veterans suffering from PTSD but to also raise awareness among the public about an ever-growing epidemic.

Since launching the foundation, nearly $300,000 has been raised. “We have supported many veteran organizations since 2011,” said Leslie. “We have funded, and will continue to do so, strength-based alternative and holistic retreat programs that last far beyond the actual experience.” In addition, they host a monthly Veteran Huddle meeting and are providing their first Veteran Workshop in October that will focus on promoting and fostering post-traumatic growth.

“At the end of November, we are sending six combat veterans to participate in the Warrior PATHH program in hopes to deliver a similar program in the Pacific Northwest next year,” said Leslie, referring to a progressive and alternative training for healing heroes, the nation's first non-clinical program designed to cultivate and facilitate Posttraumatic Growth amongst those struggling with PTSD and/or combat stress. (See BoulderCrestRetreat.org/warriorpathh for more information.)

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According to Leslie, the biggest need for our men and women who return from overseas is ensuring they have the connection to the right relationships, right resources and the right responses for the trauma they have experienced.

There are also many ways we as a community, family member or friend can help those experiencing PTSD and depression. “Reach out to organizations like ours and ask for support and help. We will get them connected to the right resource. Get involved with our events. Begin the right relationships with organizations like ours that contribute to ‘mental fitness’ and programs that promote doing the internal work to be the best versions of themselves after their military service. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. We need our military members to continue to serve their country at home, in their churches, communities, businesses and families,” said Leslie.

Theresa Hart is a mother who also took her grief and channeled it into making an impact on veterans. Theresa formed Newby-ginnings of North Idaho in October 2013 in honor and memory of her son, SPC Nicholas Newby, who was killed in action in Baghdad on July 7, 2011. The mission, which includes serving the families of the fallen, those who have served and those who are continuing to serve, has provided Theresa with an opportunity to channel her loss into something that gives her pride and purpose.

Newby-ginnings is located in Post Falls, Idaho, and is a place where veterans, active servicemen and women and Gold Star families can come for not only basic household necessities but for peer support, resources and referrals to appropriate agencies. Run entirely by volunteers, their shop has served more than 2,500 individual and enrolls at least 10 new veterans each week. It helps keep the memory of Nicholas alive while also serving others.

As for Leslie, it is the memory of her son that keeps her moving forward to make a difference. “Kyle would have thrived in the veteran community that our foundation has created. He loved the outdoors, sports and connecting with his friends. He loved to laugh, and he wanted to make us proud. He loved his country. He despised bullies.

He needed to get real help with his addiction and learn how to make peace with his time in the military. He cared deeply about his friends, loved his family and wanted to serve his country.

Drugs are not the answer to helping people with trauma.

It is not what is wrong with you; it is what happened to you. As a country, we make a promise to our war fighters that we will have their backs when they return.

The institutions have failed them. We cannot. Kyle would probably think his mom was on the right track of encouraging our civilian community to step up their game in these matters. I miss him so. His two sisters and brother carry on, but we ache still inside.”

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Giving Aid

to Those Who Fought for Our Freedom

Resources for veterans struggling to adapt back to civilian life

By Jillian Chandler

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hey could be our husband or wife, father or mother, sister, brother, son, daughter, best friend. We all know someone who is currently fighting for our country or who served in the military at some point in their life. As important as it is to support them emotionally, physically and spiritually while they are in active duty, it is equally important, if not more so, to be there when they finally come home and return to civilian life.

Upon returning home, there are many men and women who find themselves unable to pick up where they left off, struggling to connect with their families, friends and communities as they once had. Their world becomes a lonely place, and it can be extremely difficult for them to ask for help. It is our duty, as it was their duty to serve our country, to reach out with compassion and an open heart to do all in our power to truly bring these soldiers home—and keep them safe.

Since September 11, 2001, more than 2.8 million service members have deployed to war zones across the globe—many on multiple tours. From soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen, these battlefields have transformed them. There are many programs that have been established to guide our veterans on their journey to recovery from a world many of us will never experience; yet so many never take advantage of these programs either out of fear, sadness or shame.

With Memorial Day behind us, Independence Day upon us and Veterans Day fast approaching, what better way to honor all who have served by doing our part in their healing process and show them all of the opportunities out there that were created for these heroes.

Boulder Crest Retreats was established for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Their program, PATHH, Progressive and Alternative Training for Healing Heroes, based on the science of Post Traumatic Growth (PTG), offers various programs to aid in the healing process—at no charge. Warrior PATHH offers veterans a free 18-month program that begins with a seven-day intensive immersive in-residence initiation with separate programs for males and females; Family PTHH five-day program focused on the entire family; Couples PATHH and Caregiver PATHH three-day programs.

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There are two sites for Boulder Crest Retreat (BCR): Virginia, opened in 2013, and Arizona, opened just last year. Located within minutes of the historic Appalachian Trail and the Shenandoah River, BCR Virginia offers 37 acres where you’ll find cabins, a lodge, archery range, horses, labyrinth, walking trails, fishing pond, outdoor exercise area and more.

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Both retreats are open to combat veterans (defined as anyone who deployed to a war zone) from any generation and conflict and first responders, and is proud to welcome active-duty, reserve and National Guard personnel, veterans and family members, to include Gold Star families.

You will find a wide range of therapeutic and recreational activities designed to offer their guests “peace of mind and an enhanced sense of well-being,” according to their website. From archery and equine therapy, labyrinth, tipi and horticulture to culinary therapy, fishing, kayaking, music, art, journaling and more, “each activity has a unique and longstanding connection to warrior culture and a strong track record of success.”

There is hope of bringing a similar program to the Pacific Northwest as early as next year. Those interested in Boulder Crest Retreat can find out more by visiting BoulderCrestRetreat.org.

Team Red, White and Blue has a mission across the country to “enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity,” according to their website, TeamRWB.org. With chapters throughout the country, chapters can be found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest in Spokane, Tacoma and Seattle, Washington.

One of the fastest growing veterans’ organizations in the world, Team RWB holds thousands of events each year to help veterans get out and engage with their community. Each chapter works hard to deliver consistent, local and inclusive opportunities for veterans, hosting exercise events, local races and athletic events, social events, community service events, and eagle engagements (one-on-one or small group gatherings which allow veteran/community members to experience physical, social and community activities; a great way to build sincere relationships with others in the community in which they live).

Utilizing extreme sports as a way to “take the edge” out of civilian life, XSports4Vets is a program made up of current conflict veterans who are there to help fellow combat veterans succeed back at home and in their community. From riverboarding and rock climbing to sky diving and rafting, they utilize these extreme sports to connect with others while working on healing their wounds in a positive way. Based in Western Montana, you can find out more about XSports4Vets and their upcoming extreme events by visiting XSports4Vets.org.

For animal lovers, nothing beats a man’s best friend, and Veterans Moving Forward is there to provide service dogs to veterans struggling with physical or behavioral health issues. Through their canine team and raisers, this nonprofit organization raises and trains these service dogs for veterans at no cost to those receiving them. According to VMF’s website, “Service dogs can give veterans the courage and ability to leave their homes, to try new things and to re-engage in their home communities— making a life-changing difference.” You can find out more about this incredible organization and ways you can help through VetsFwd.org.

There are resources out there, and more are popping up each year as the need continues to help our struggling veterans who have sacrificed for all of us. These men and women are seeking ways to heal from their wounds, especially those wounds that can’t be seen.

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Independence Day is largely celebrated with community barbecues and cul-de-sac firework shows, but there is more we can do to show our appreciation to those who have served and who continue to work hard for our communities. This Fourth of July, let’s explore some fun and easy ways to give thanks to our first responders and our veterans.

attend local parades Bring friends and family to celebrate Independence Day with your neighbors and have fun while being a part of the community! Cheer on your veterans and first responders to show how much we care and support them, all while bonding with your community.

Bake sweets for the families of first responders and veterans.

It’s important to show thanks to the households of our local heroes, to the families who have someone in active service for our communities. Families of these patriots should feel proud to be a part of our safety, and what better way to share appreciation with homemade cookies or pies!

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Delivering thank-you notes to first responders.

Get your kids together to write small thank-you notes to take to your town’s local police and fire stations. Maybe your child is inspired by them, or you appreciate their bravery for the community. This is a fun and heartfelt way to show your gratitude to the heroes next door. One thing that is even cuter than a child’s letter is a child’s artwork. Coordinate with your neighbors to get all of your young ones together and have an arts and crafts day dedicated to your police and firefighters. Don’t forget to write letters to active service members. There are several organizations like Operation Gratitude that sends thousands of letters and care packages year round to our troops overseas from families here at home. Become a part of the giving with a simple letter or your child’s artwork to brighten a soldier’s day.

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Donate to help our members who have homeless and unemployed served and keep their veterans history alive.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that 39,471 veterans are homeless, which is a lower count than previous years. Let’s keep the trend moving! There are countless charities like National Coalition for Homeless Veterans to help our brave vets.

Need an excuse to call Grandpa? Many of us have family who have served the country whether at home or overseas, and Independence Day is the perfect time to reconnect with them.

Ask them about their service and experiences, and they will surely appreciate the sentiment of your call. At the end of the day, the best and most entertaining way to keep our children aware and thinking of our troops is to watch movies in their honor. There are many kid friendly war movies like “War Horse” (2011) or the more recent “Dunkirk” (2017) for you and your family to enjoy this Fourth of July.

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

Tri-Cities

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hat were once the three small Eastern Washington towns of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland has now transformed into the bustling metropolitan area known as the Tri-Cities. “Fun in the Sun” is the motto due to almost 300 sunny days each year, making the area popular year round for outdoor activities. The confluence of the Yakima, Snake and Columbia rivers creates a water paradise for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, power boating, water skiing, fishing and much more. Golf is one of the top sports in the region, and it’s easy to see why with 10 challenging courses which can be played almost every day of the year. It is no wonder that the Tri-Cities are becoming a top vacation destination in Washington state.

A great vacation starts with a great place to stay. The Columbia Point area is a nice central location with a marina, walking trails, restaurants and lodging. You can even catch a dinner cruise. The Courtyard Marriott is business oriented during the week and more family friendly on the weekends. An indoor heated pool and on-site bicycle rentals make this a perfect family destination. The wine-themed Lodge at Columbia Point is a more upscale experience and conducive to a couple’s getaway.

Step up to a Grand Cru Riverfront King Premium and enjoy a custom, architect-designed room with an incredible view of the Columbia River. A walk-in shower, soaking tub and gas fireplace add to the luxury. Both hotels have riverfront views and are on the Richland Riverfront Trail. It is easy walking distance to restaurants, and the upscale Columbia Point Golf Club is close by.

After checking into your hotel, stroll down the trail along the cove to LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen. The restaurant is family owned, farm to table, with a made-from-scratch kitchen. The owner’s family has owned the Easterday Farms since 1958.

Most of the food in the restaurant is sourced from their farm to include the beef and pork as well as potatoes and onions.

Fresh produce is also sourced from local farmers. LU LU provides homemade simple food. They have 12 beers on tap, more

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“FUN IN THE SUN” IS THE MOTTO DUE TO ALMOST 300 SUNNY DAYS EACH YEAR, MAKING THE AREA POPULAR YEAR ROUND FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

than 80 local wines and are famed for their craft cocktails. After dinner take a stroll on the Richland Riverfront Trail and watch the red, yellow and pink hues of the sunset. It is truly breathtaking. Turn in early as your next day begins promptly in the morning.

Today you will tour the B Reactor National Historic Landmark, which was part of the Hanford Unit of the Manhattan Project. The tours are free of charge but you must register online to reserve your space. B Reactor tours begin at 9am on Saturdays and depart from the Interim Visitor Center. Plan for four hours which includes a short video and introduction at the visitor center, travel to and from the B Reactor and time at the site. The reactor was the world’s first full-scale plutonium production reactor. It produced the plutonium used in the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki. The ride to the Hanford Site is quiet and remote.

There is an eerie feeling when you step off the bus and enter the reactor.

Once inside, after a briefing, you have the run of the place. There are many interesting artifacts, and the reactor itself with the rows and rows of fuel cells is a dramatic structure. It is a very interesting experience.

After the bus drops you off at the visitor center, head over to the Atomic

Ale Brewpub & Eatery for lunch. It was founded by owner Aaron Burks in 1997 with an atomic theme that highlights the history of the Hanford Site and honors the workers who flooded to the area in 1944 to work at the plant. The first wood-fired oven in the Tri-Cities still kicks out delicious pizzas with the distinctive crispy crust of a wood-fired pizza.

The menu is a good complement to the hand-crafted ales Atomic Ale is known for. Make sure to check out the glowing “atomic rod” and the radioactive warning sign. It’s a fun photo op.

After lunch, plan to take an intro to stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) class with Northwest Paddleboarding. This fun class will teach you the basics you need to enjoy this trending sport. It is surprisingly easy to learn, and the boards provide a much steadier base than you would expect—so sturdy in fact that the company offers yoga classes on the boards. If you have younger children and at least three people, you can reserve a private Intro to SUP class. Children must be at least 6 years of age to take the class. It is held at Two Rivers Park in a lagoon off the Columbia River.

For dinner, head over to Tulip Lane to Tagaris Winery and Taverna Tagaris. This is a more upscale dinner experience, but the lovely outdoor

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WHERE TO EAT LU LU’s Craft Bar + Kitchen LULUCraftBar.com Atomic Ale Brewpub & Eatery AtomicAleBrewPub.com Tagaris Winery and Taverna Tagaris TagarisWines.com The Spudnut Shop SpudnutShop.com

THINGS TO DO The B Reactor National Historic Landmark ManhattanProjectBReactor.Hanford.gov Northwest Paddleboarding NorthwestPaddleboarding.com REACH Museum VisitTheReach.org

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seating area with a large fountain is also very kid friendly. They can get up from the table and there is plenty of room to explore the large patio and artwork. The menu has a large variety, and you can make a meal out of a selection of Tapas. In addition to wine there are some great craft cocktails.

In the morning, head over to the Uptown Shopping Center, which was created by the Atomic Energy Commission and opened in 1949. The shops will be closed but the center has a vintage feel with lots of artwork and is worth a drive by. You are here to visit The Spudnut Shop. It is Richland’s oldest coffee shop and home of the world-famous Spudnut, which is a doughnut made out of potato flour. There is a reason these Spudnuts are so famous. They are light, puffy and slightly sweet and oh so good. This is where the locals hang out. The shop has been featured on the Food Network’s “Unwrapped” and the Travel Channel special “Donut Paradise.”

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For your last activity before heading home, visit the REACH Museum.

This bright, airy museum’s focus is the natural and cultural history of the reach of the Columbia River and greater Columbia Basin. The exhibit on the Manhattan Project adds additional information and exhibits not seen at the Manhattan Project National Park. The section on the Ice Age Floods is very interesting and shows the great effects these floods had on the area. Make sure to step outside to see the vintage trailer and enjoy the views of the Columbia River.

It is easy to see why the Tri-Cities are a top vacation destination in Washington state. After one visit you are sure to return. The friendly locals are welcoming, and there is too much to see and do in just one weekend. For more information on the area, go online to VisitTri-Cities. com. The official Tri-Cities website has everything you need to know to plan a fun getaway. Make sure to check out local events like Food Truck Fridays or the Columbia Cup Boat Race weekend.

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ummer is finally here, and with it, the muchanticipated Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour.

There has been an annual celebration and garden competition in Edmonds since 1995.

It blossomed (pun intended!) from a simple tour of community display gardens to unique features of private home gardens, and included prizes, too.

Even the Main Street business community joins the festivities with hanging flower baskets out front, all vying for a coveted ribbon of recognition.

The Edmonds in Bloom organization is a nonprofit with a simple mission. The aim of this devoted group of green thumbs is to encourage beautification of the city and to appreciate the outstanding gardens of residents. There are very specific rules for the home gardens to qualify and enter the judging competition.

First impressions are key, as are views from street level. Is it colorful, with an interesting display? Does it catch your eye when you drive by? Since this is the Northwest, factors like too much water can drastically affect even the best-tended garden. The

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judging committee is also interested in how the home gardener contends with natural hazards like slopes, hillside runoff, large rocks and shady areas.

This year there are seven private gardens that have qualified for prizes. Six homes are in Edmonds with one in Woodway. Tickets for the home tours can be purchased online from EdmondsInBloom.com for $15 in advance of the event (July 15), or on the day of for $20. Ticket purchases enable the organization to complete another goal, a future investment actually.

Edmonds in Bloom awards scholarships to local students who aim to pursue degrees in horticulture and related fields. Bonnie Winters, a previous winner, is currently studying scientific management of our natural resources with a key to minimizing our carbon footprint and global sustainability.

Let’s buy our tickets now and hope for a glorious, sunny July 15 to stage the fabulous garden tour. This is your chance for a behind-the-scenes peek at the best of our local gardens.

There has been an annual celebration and garden competition in Edmonds since 1995.

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BBQ “Barky” Brisket WITH FLUFFY WHITE BREAD & CHEF TROY’S ULTIMATE GRILLED CORN

By Chef Troy Louis Chandler Now we all know that a great Fourth of July backyard barbecue simply consists of dogs, burgers, corn on the cob...and beer. I’m not here to take that away from you, my friends and neighbors. However, this is where I actually am here to take that away from you. You can keep a couple of dogs around if you get any resistance.

Brisket Ingredients: • Wood chips • Brisket, about 10 to 12 pounds. (Trim of excess fat but leave at least a half inch of fat all the way around. Or leave all of the fat. It won’t hurt you.)

• 1/4 cup Kosher salt • 1/4 cup black pepper Below ingredients are optional • 1/4 cup granulated garlic • 1/4 cup onion powder • 1/4 cup sweet paprika • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/4 cup cumin • 1/4 cup chili powder • 1/4 cup cayenne powder

method:

• Place soaked wood chips in a smoker box, about a half a cup.

• Turn on grill and heat to 200 to 225°F. • Mix all rub ingredients.

• Evenly rub ingredients all around the brisket. You can store any excess rub in a container forever.

• Let sit at room temperature until grill is up to temp and smoke starts.

Corn Ingredients: • Corn on the cob • Mayonnaise • Chili powder

method:

• Place brisket on grill with the fat side up.

• With a plastic spatula, rub mayonnaise all over each corn cob. This is easiest done on a sheet pan.

• Add wood chips as needed.

• Sprinkle each cob with chili powder.

• Smoke your brisket for 4 to 5 hours turning a 180°F at the 3-hour mark.

• Place on the high rack of your grill, medium heat, and cook until the mayo forms a crust on the corn.

• Spray the brisket with apple cider about every half an hour. This will keep you focused on the temperature and the wood chips.

• After 4 to 5 hours, pull the brisket off and wrap it tightly in foil.

• Place in your home oven at 220°F for another 6 to 8 hours or until fork tender. (The other method would be to keep it on the grill at 220°F for another 6 to 8 hours, but the smoke that it is going to get has already happened, and now you have to babysit it when it could be nestled away cooking slowly while you enjoy your company … and beer. )

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FOURTH OF JULY TART Courtesy of Chef Troy Louis Chandler .

This is a super easy recipe that will wow your backyard guests. It is very light and refreshing for a summer holiday.

INGREDIENTS Crust:

• 3 cups shortbread cookies • 1 1/2 cups melted butter

Filling: • 20 oz. cream cheese (room temperature) • 2/3 cup sugar • 1 tsp. vanilla extract (real, not imitation) • zest and juice of 2 lemons

Topping: • Blueberries (or blackberries) • Raspberries (or strawberries) • Strawberries sliced (removing the tops) • Bananas sliced

METHOD • Pulse shortbread cookies in the food processor until fine crumbles are obtained.

• Add butter to the food processor and pulse until thoroughly combined.

• Press this mixture into a pie dish and set in the freezer while finishing the next step.

• Place the cream cheese into a stand mixer and mix until fluffy. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix for one minute.

• Spoon this mixture into your pie crust.

• Alternating the sliced fruit toppings, use your imagination and create your own patriotic design.

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Fourth of July Sangria

CHEF TROY LOUIS CHANDLER gluten free 21 +

On this great American holiday, I tend to start the libation process a little early, which can be very dangerous by the time it is dark enough for fireworks. Like that time when Uncle Trucker lit himself and the chicken coop on fire when he decided that it would be a better effect if he dipped bottle rockets into Everclear before firing them off. It struck me then that maybe we needed a lighter “all day” drink to sip on.

This drink has great Fourth of July colors and is refreshing on a hot summer day.

INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar heated up to a boil, turned off and chilled) • 2 bottles of sauvignon blanc or pinot gris • 1 cup triple sec • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

• 1 cup of a berry-flavored vodka • 1 cup sliced starfruit (slice across to get the “stars”) • 1 cup raspberries • 1 cup blueberries • 1 cup sliced strawberries (remove the tops)

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LIGHTLY STIR ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND POUR OVER ICE IN A GLASS PITCHER SO THAT YOUR GUESTS CAN SEE YOUR RED, WHITE AND BLUE CREATION. CHEERS!

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ENTERTAINMENT

Oh the water...oh, oh, the water

ENTERTAINMENT

JULY 28 & 29 Celebrating Tacoma’s Historic Waterfront 25TH ANNUAL MARITIME FEST

BY JILLIAN CHANDLER PHOTOS COURTESY OF TACOMA MARITIME FEST

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ou can be a part of this maritime tradition that celebrates Tacoma’s most important asset—its waterfront—while honoring Tacoma’s rich maritime history including the trades that defined the city’s past and activities and industry that shape it today.

This two-day event, which is set for Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, is an all-ages event bringing together an array of waterfront organizations from industrial and environmental to recreational and nonprofit. 2018 marks its 25th anniversary, and over the years the festival has attracted just short of a quarter-million people!

All weekend long you’ll enjoy live music, roving pirates and bounce pirate ship, face painting, model toy boat building, food trucks and more!

Saturday head to the Foss Waterway Seaport where there will be dockside tours of The Odyssey, The Curtis, and The Vérité vessels, Tacoma Youth Maritime Foundation Sea Scouts, heritage boats and schooners, a maritime garage sale in partnership with Foss Harbor Marina (10am to 4pm), and paddleboard activities such as paddleboard yoga and introduction to paddleboard.

The fun continues Sunday, 10am to 5pm, where there will once again be dockside tours of vessels, boat shuttle between the Seaport and the Museum of Glass and Port of Tacoma Boat Tours leaving from the north end of docks.

There is no admission fee to attend Maritime Fest. It is encouraged that those who would like to attend use public transportation, bike or walk from the Downtown Core, as free parking is limited along Dock Street.

For more information about the event or if you are a vendor looking to participate, you can email info@tacomamaritimefest.com. Those who would like to volunteer can go online to volunteer form and select “Maritime Fest. For paddleboard activities, to reserve a seat on one of the Port of Tacoma Boat Tours or to sign up to volunteer at this year’s event, you can find links to each online at FossWaterwaysSaport.org/maritimefest.

Be a part of Tacoma’s rich maritime history by attending the 25th Maritime Fest. It’s good, educational, waterfront fun for the entire family.

An exclusive summer evening dinner experience on Gig Harbor’s beautiful downtown waterfront Friday, July 27, 2018, 6pm – 10pm at the Harbor History Museum’s Midway Courtyard Featuring fresh Alaskan Sockeye Salmon prepared by the chefs of Devoted Kiss and other local restaurants Farm to table accompaniments featuring items from the Waterfront Farmers Market Vendors Chefs, farmers and fishermen will detail the process of harvest and preparation of the meal Beverages provided by Heritage Distilling Co., 7 Seas Brewing, and Willamette Valley Vineyards Live music, dancing and a silent auction complete the evening

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GET OUT AND HEAR THE MUSIC

IT’S TIME FOR THE 2018 BLUES ON!

BY JILLIAN CHANDLER

2018

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 14, and prepare yourself for a full day of incredible, soul-stirring live blues at this year’s Blues ON!, which will once again be held in Tacoma’s Old Town Park.

2018 marks the festival’s 27th year, as Blues ON! is a continuation of the Old Town Rhythm and Blues Festival. “Blues ON! in Old Town Tacoma was started in order to continue this blues fan favorite, when the previous organizers decided to do a festival elsewhere. In addition, we took the meaning back to the roots: music, community, philanthropy,” says Kim Archer, producer, working in conjunction with the Robert “Ted” Brown Foundation.

This free and fun music festival kicks off at 1pm and continues through the evening. “[This is] the outdoor blues concert to see in the South Sound,” says Archer. “We expect well over 1,000 people in Old Town Park this year, making it an outdoor yet intimate space to witness those amazing moments on stage. This year we’re bringing award-winning Mississippi blues Man, Dexter Allen, to the festival! If you like Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters style, this guy will blow your hair back!”

The 2018 lineup includes Little Bill & the Blue Notes (1 to 2pm), Tuck Foster & The Tumbling Dice (2:15 to 3:15pm), Rafael Tranquilino Band (3:30 to 4:30pm), The Lady A Band (4:45 to 6pm) and Allen (6:15 to 7:45pm).

In addition to the music, there will be a robust menu from Murph’s BBQ, delicious coffee from Anthem Coffee, sandwiches and sweets, beer/wine garden with great craft selections and Washington wines. “The South Sound Blues Association will be there as well, so people can join us in keeping the blues alive!”

Archer says.

Last year’s event was such a success that it was honored to be nominated for a Best of Blues award—Best Community Blues Festival—from the Washington Blues Association!

Built upon the vision of Robert “Ted” Brown to make Old Town a live music spot for the blues, Blues ON! is carrying on that 25-year tradition, creating The Robert “Ted” Brown Foundation in his name. Last year, more than $2,000 was donated to the Tacoma School District K-12 music program, and they are hoping to double the donation this year.

Head down to Old Town Park for this fun-filled day of music and blues community. You can find out more online at BluesOnInOldTownTacoma.com.

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REAL COOL COLOR IN MOTION 5K

July 14

DINNER IN THE VINEYARD

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Held 9am to noon at Swan Creek Park, this is your chance to dress wacky, throw color on each other and create memories that will last a lifetime—all that while supporting a great cause! Once you’ve finished and received your medal, enjoy the Color Bash after party where the DJ will keep the party going, prizes and even more color. For pricing and registration information, visit ColorInMotion5k. com/tacoma.

Join Olalla Vineyard and Winery for alfresco dining in the vineyard.

Dinner will begin at 6pm with a glass of wine, appetizers and a walk through the vineyard followed by a sumptuous three-course meal composed of local and seasonal foods, each course paired with an Olalla wine, all to be enjoyed amongst the grapevines and gardens with breathtaking views of our beautiful property during sunset.

SUMMER FUN OUTDOOR MARKET NO. 2

July 14 The second Summer Fun Outdoor Market will take place on the grounds of Bethany United Methodist Church, located at 5634 South Park Avenue, from 10am to 5pm. There will be a variety of craft vendors, small businesses, a free kids area, free petting “farm,” food and more.

The final market of the summer will be August 11. For more information, contact marketcoordinator@hotmail.com.

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July 21 For liberty, for freedom, for America!

Join the community at War Memorial Park, 10am to 2pm, and march the Tacoma Narrows for liberty and constitutional rights! With our veterans leading the way, be sure to wear your walking shoes and bring your flags. Marchers will walk across the bridge ending at the War Memorial Park for speakers, music and information booths.

JAZZ UNDER THE STARS

SWAN CREEK 5K

July 19 &16 Hosted by the Pacific Lutheran University Department of Music, PLU Jazz Under the Stars is an annual four-week summer concert series. Bring your lawn chairs and your picnic food to this free event. Coffee will be available with wine, beer, and snacks available for purchase. The series runs on Thursday evenings 7 to 9pm through August 9 at Mary Baker Russell Music Center. PLU. edu/jazz

July 21 Start your morning off right with a run through the old Salishan neighborhood that is now known as Swan Creek Park.

This chip-timed race runs along paved roads cushioned by trees, 9am to noon, creating a unique running experience.

Dogs on leashes and strollers are welcome.

Cost is $10 through July 16, $15 July 17 through 19 and $20 on race day.

CENTURYLINK FIELD July 21 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, 1pm September 19 vs. Philadelphia Union, 8pm July 29 vs. New York City FC, 2pm September 29 vs. Colorado Rapids, 1pm August 12 vs. FC Dallas, 5pm October 5 vs. Houston Dynamo, 3pm August 18 vs. LA Galaxy, 1pm October 28 vs. San Jose Earthquakes, September 1 vs. Sporting Kansas City, 1pm 1:30pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE GRAND CINEMA SHOWING IN JUNE 07/06 - WHITNEY 07/07 - TAXI DRIVER 07/10 - EVOLUTION OF ORGANIC 07/17 - SATURDAY CHURCH 07/18 - YELLOW SUBMARINE 07/18 - LOCAL PRODUCE 07/21 - THE LAND BEFORE TIME 07/21 - PINK FLAMINGOS 07/26 - PAPER TIGERS

JULY

GLASS FEST NORTHWEST 3RD ANNUAL BLUEBERRIES & BLUES

July 29 Harvest Pierce County and Metro Parks Tacoma, and Charlotte’s Blueberry Park Action Group are hosting their third annual Blueberries and Blues: A Sweet Summer Celebration at Blueberry Park.

Games and a lawn concert with live music, and Celebrity Cake Studio’s Cake Mobile Food Truck will be back with delicious blueberry-themed treats for sale, round out the day. Extra points if you wear blue! The event is free. Find out more on Facebook.

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Join Tacoma Art Museum 11am to 5pm and celebrate studio glass art and artists of the Pacific Northwest!

In collaboration with Museum of Glass, this all-day event puts glass art center stage by bringing together more than 25 local artists and artisans, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music and hands-on activities. This is free and open to the public.

TacomaArtMuseum.org

Check out TacomaLivingLocal.com for more events and information!

ETHNIC FEST 2018

July 28 & 29 This free family friendly festival continues to grow and hosts kids’ zones, hands-on cultural activities and experiences, performer stage, as well as numerous specialty arts and crafts, food and information vendor booths. Since its inception, it has grown to become the largest celebration of culture and community in Tacoma. EthnicFest.org

PADDLE TO PUYALLUP: CANOE JOURNEY 2018

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 28- August 4 The Puyallup Tribe of Indians will host the 2018 Canoe Journey July 28 through August 4.

Approximately 15,000 people representing coastal tribes from all over the Pacific Northwest are expected to participate. The former Ole & Charlie’s Marina at the mouth of the Hylebos is the site of the landing. Visit PaddleToPuyallup.org for canoe family registration and additional information. You can also email info@paddletopuyallup.org or call 253.389.8729.

August 4 - Cars & Cigars at ACM August 10 - Summer Bash 2018 at the Center at August August August August August August

2018 JULY

TACOMA RAINIERS SCHEDULE

Norpoint 11- Old Town Summer Concert Series 11- Brew Five Three: Tacoma’s Beer & Music Festival 16 - 3rd Annual Kids’ Maker Market 18 - 4th Annual Mobile Food Fest at Sprinker Recreation Center 22 - Thirsty Summer Nights at Titlow Park 25 - Ignite The Light Gala at Union Club

GAMES HELD AT CHENEY STADIUM Sunday, July 1 vs. Reno Aces, 1:35pm Monday, July 2 vs. Reno Aces, 7:05pm Tuesday, July 3 vs. Reno Aces, 7:05pm Thursday, July 12 vs. Fresno Grizzlies, 7:05pm Friday, July 13 vs. Fresno Grizzlies, 7:05pm Saturday, July 14 vs. Fresno Grizzlies, 7:05pm Sunday, July 15 vs. Fresno Grizzlies, 1:35pm Friday, July 20 vs. Salt Lake Bees, 7:05pm Saturday, July 21 vs. Salt Lake Bees, 7:05pm Sunday, July 22 vs. Salt Lake Bees, 1:35pm

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THIS JULY at PATRIOTIC NIGHT FIREWORKS

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