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CHRIS ARNBERG Building LOCAL Community

Enjoy SPRING in the Basin

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Get busy living

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hat if you wake up some day and you’re way past 50, and you never went swimming in cool lakes all those years because your thighs were jiggly and your bathtub seemed just fine?

What if you were just too busy with work and perfectionism and people-pleasing that you forgot to go places and do things.

We sometimes forget to capture that very moment called now. The moment when we realize we tend to busy our days with projects that have no apparent pause button and we lose our ability to have fun.

The reality is we don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.

It’s time to play in the sun.

You don’t have to go far to find it. A brisk walk outdoors is an excellent start to soak in those golden rays. And the jiggly thighs? Well, you may find they jiggle less plus you have a bit of calf muscle you never had before from the loops around the local park.

A purposefully planned day in the sunshine will bring new perspective. The reward of

dangling your feet in fresh lake water is a pleasure beyond definition. Floating on an air-mattress or launching a canoe for a gentle glide is a calming way to end a busy day. Or perhaps a vigorous swim to rejuvenate and clear the cobwebs.

Go camping. Light a campfire and everyone becomes a storyteller, out loud without facebook or television or camera. Just the glow of the fire and real conversation. Stories that send us back to a childhood of mud pies and playing in sprinklers, canals, and open fields.

While under the stars, listen carefully to the words of your children and your grandchildren and you will hear their hearts and hopes for goodness and wonder, For any child, life remains a sea full of curiosity and rich experiences just waiting.

Experiences served along with S’mores on the menu of lasting memories.

- Melea Johnson

VENUE MAGAZINE Published by: Venue Media Group, Inc Publisher: Melea Johnson Layout & Design: Joe LaRosee Sales: Melea Johnson Contributing Photographers: Brayden Bise, J Keele Photography, Michelle Rainey Contributing Writers: Jan Thacker, Danette Preston, Amy Hendrickson, Melea Johnson

Venue Magazine, PO Box 820, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 431-3573 Melea Johnson, Publisher info@thevenuemag.com / VM.Today /

On the cover:

Chris Arnberg photo by Michelle Rainey

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ur family at MarDon Resort offers the absolute perfect way for each and every person to enjoy the unique and magical warmth of Central Washington right here at our resort. Enjoy the beautiful waters and scenery of the Columbia Valley and leave the rest to us to provide the means of enjoyment and rest. We invite you to come and experience all that we offer!�

The Meseberg Family

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Have you?

Have you ever played 'King of the Mountain', from the top of a tall sand dune? Or have a running (or rolling) race straight down the steep side and into the water below?

Have you ever gone to 'Sunken Island', where you can put your chair in the water and barbecue from the bow of your boat?

Have you ever explored the Potholes Recreation area with over 60 lakes in a 10 mile radius with the Potholes Reservoir being over 28,000 acres of sheer fun?

Have you ever fished for trophy bass, walleye and/or rainbow trout?

Have you ever noticed the sheer exhilaration of the hundreds of recreational vehicles that visit every year? Come with the sun?

Photo by Marjorie Barker

You haven't?

You must.

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POWERED BY RECREATION

At Grant PUD we have created plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the Columbia River. Go play at any of our 20 recreation sites.

Visit grantpud.org to learn more.

Powering Our Way of Life. grantpud.org

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Driving the Coulee Corridor Photo by Brayden Bise

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Photo by Victoria LaVelle

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ForNEW your safety always wear a helmet, eye protec� on, and protec� ve clothing and never carry A BOLD BREED FROM THE WORLD LEADER IN OFF‐ROAD INNOVATION. passengers unless the adult ATV has been designed by the manufacturer specifically for that purpose. Polaris adult modelse are for riders age 16 and older. Be sure to take a safety training course. For safety and training informa�on in the U.S., call the SVIA at (800) 887-2887. You may also contact your Polaris dealer or call Polaris at (800) 324-3764.

WARNING! ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety always wear a helmet, eye protec�on, and protec�ve clothing and never carry passengers unless the adult ATV has been designed by the manufacturer specifically for that purpose. Polaris adult modelse are for riders age 16 and older. Be sure to take a safety training course. For safety and training informa�on in the U.S., call the SVIA at (800) 887-2887. You may also contact your Polaris dealer or call Polaris at (800) 324-3764.

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Half-Sun Travel Plaza The Travel Plaza, which is the first truck-stop type facility for the tribal cooperation, includes a 13,000 square foot c-store and over 20 pumps serving both pedestrian and truck traffic.

The truck stop features an internet equipped lounge complete with a gas fireplace, television and four washer-dryer sets; seven showers; a conference room; a sandwich shop; and fully stocked shelves and coolers, and delicious Champs ChickenŽ & the famous San Francisco Sourdough Eatery™

located off of Exit 176, I-90

at the intersection of Lakeshore and Wanapum drives, Moses Lake.

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LOOK LOCAL

We are pleased to introduce you to CHRIS ARNBERG and his family

Chris and Dale Arnberg with their children JoaquĂ­n, 11, and twins, Diego and Rafaela, 6

VM. What is your relationship with Moses Lake? How long have you lived here?

while working full time. The opportunity to transition to insurance was appealing for a variety of reasons.

CA. I moved to Moses Lake in April 2010 to First, I enjoyed working with individuals, open the Agency. I was born in Washington, D.C., families and small businesses to help them and moved to Quincy at age 4, where I attended achieve their financial goals, and while some areas preschool – 12th grade (1976 to 1990). After of banking offered that, the track I was on was high school graduation, I left to attend college going to lead me to more Corporate clients and a in Caldwell, ID (College of Idaho), then, after lot of business travel. graduation, I moved to Dallas, TX, for one year and Pittsburgh, PA, for 16 years. My mom and Second, I liked the opportunity to be able to step-dad (Judy and Harvey Bryant), still live in move back to Central WA so that our children Quincy, as does my Grandma Maryalys Urey. could grow up enjoying the outdoors and all our VM. What motivated you to choose Insurance area has to offer. Owning an insurance agency, I am planted in our area, whereas many jobs can as a career? force one to move around.

CA. While living in Pittsburgh, I worked Third, I liked the freedom that being a business in banking for ten years in a variety of areas owner provides, in terms of being able to attend (Retail Banking, Capital Markets, Finance), and our kids sporting events, dance recitals, etc. completed my MBA at University of Pittsburgh

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“Do the right thing.

This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”

- Mark Twain

VM. What is your favorite component of the profession you chose? What is the biggest challenge?

CA. My favorite thing about being an insurance agent is that I provide a service that helps our clients pursue their goals and protects what is important to them. I also like that I get to stay in our community almost every day, so I am accessible to our clients.

The main challenge is that our area is large, and I need to inspect any home or business that we insure, so there are days when I am driving from Creston to Mattawa to take property photos!

VM. Tell us about the community service in our community you are involved in and why?

What is your role?

CA. Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake, President (2016-2017), Board Member (2011-present) Our

club focuses on serving children both locally and worldwide through service projects and fundraising; Volunteer with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, administered through Aging & Adult Care (2012-present). Provide advocacy for residents of Nursing Homes, Adult Family Homes, and Assisted Living Facilities (many residents do not have family who visits regularly, and we fill this gap by making sure the residents’ rights are protected).

Strategy and Finance Committee member, Samaritan Healthcare (2015-present). Assist the Board of Directors by providing input from the community as well as providing external communication of Samaritan’s work to improve our population’s health throughout Grant County.

Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassador (2012-present). Help business

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“INSURE CAREFULLY, DREAM FEARLESSLY.” - Chris Arnberg

American Family Insurance / Chris Arnberg Agency / 509 764-5144

owners to connect with the community via monthly Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies. Also visit new members to provide individualized assistance with networking, etc. I love our Chamber!

VM. What do you enjoy on your days off?

CA. Being an insurance agent is more of a lifestyle than a 9-5 job. I generally work 6 days a week, and my clients know that they can text or email me any time with questions or requests. My favorite Sunday activities are spending time with VM. What are your interests other than my family, including outdoor activities, travel, professional business and community service? and cooking. I like to cook recipes from every CA. Ronin Training (a combination of CrossFit part of the world. My current favorite cookbook and parkour), is my obsession. The age range in is Senegal by Pierre Thiam. the class I attend is 10-70. We each work at our VM. What is your favorite summertime own level of strength, flexibility, and agility, but follow the same workout plan. At the top level, it activity in the Columbia Basin? is very similar to American Ninja Warrior. It is a CA. Hiking. Some favorites are north of fun way to get and stay fit!

Odessa, Ancient Lakes, the Wildlife Refuge.

I also read a lot and play acoustic blues on VM. Where in the world would you like to guitar. I take lessons from Scott Okerlund here in visit?

Why? town. Maybe someday I’ll progress to the point that I will want to play for family and friends, but CA. Top of my Bucket List is Australia/New it is a great way to unwind.

Zealand and Argentina. The first two are for the

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natural beauty. Argentina is for the food, culture, to explore the regions and maybe see a soccer match. I speak Spanish and am a Soccer fanatic!

VM. What is your most cherished accomplishment? How did it affect your life?

CA. Aside from becoming a father to three great kids, and husband to a fantastic wife, my greatest accomplishment was to be able to move back to our area and have a job that I love and be able to provide for my family.

When I moved to Pittsburgh, it was to pursue a Ph.D. in Philosophy and a career in academia.

After four years of grad school, I realized that that was not the right career for me, and had to start over. It took another ten years of working and studying to get to a point where companies started approaching me with opportunities to move back here and build a long-term career. That was a long slog!

VM. Who inspires you the most to accomplish even more?

CA. My clients. Most of them have much harder jobs than I do, and I am grateful that they put their trust in me and allow me to provide employment for our awesome staff.

VM. How do you define community?

CA. One of the things I loved about growing up in Quincy was that we were all immigrants.

There were about five people there before the water came, and everyone who came there was looking for an opportunity to make a life for themselves and their families.

To me, a community is that feeling -- that we are all new arrivals and that our community is open to everyone. It has stuck with me. All you have to do is be honest and hard-working, and I consider you a friend.

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Photo by Terry Moore

Building Community

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urn off your phone, leave the house, know your neighbors, greet people, look up when you’re walking, sit on your doorstep, plant flowers, use your library, play together, buy from local stores, share what you have, take children to the park, support your local schools, fix it - even if you didn’t break it, have potlucks, grow flowers, pick up litter with the kids, read stories aloud, talk to the postman, listen to the birds, put up a

swing, help carry something heavy, start a tradition, hire young people for odd jobs, volunteer, bake extra and share, ask for help when you need it, open your curtains and blinds, be in awe of the sunset, share your skills, turn up the music, mediate a conflict, seek to understand, learn from new and uncomfortable angles, know that no one is silent though many are not heard, work to change this.

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Being stretched beyond expected,

Darin and Amy Hendrickson share their gratitude

By Amy Hendrickson

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gri-Fix was established by Darin and one service truck in 1995 which has now grown to a full diesel repair shop with complete towing services around the clock. Bee Line Frame and Axle was established in the mid 1950’s as a family owned and operated business. Although the business is now owned by Darin and Amy Hendrickson, it is still family owned and operated with all the same great services and more.

On December 28, 2016, around 6:00 pm, the unexpected happened. We got the call that our long standing business within our community of Bee Line Frame and Axle was on fire. The building housed customer vehicles, tow trucks, and our precious classic car collection. The emotions began to run in so many directions. As I sat there crying and feeling helpless, we could see it all happening: the fire fighters were working fast and hard despite the difficulties faced due to the cold weather conditions, that team of employees came to pitch in however they could, family came from all directions to give their support, and then there was the community – OUR CUSTOMERS! People were showing up in ways that I would never have imagined. They offered so much love and support.

I remembered something that God whispered to me one time when I was feeling overly stretched and defeated. He said to me, “Imagine trying to use a rubber band without stretching it.” I reflected on that for a moment. I remembered that each time I am stretched beyond what I think I can handle; I bounce back much stronger than before I was ever stretched. This was still true with this tragic event. Bee Line lost several pieces of equipment and tools but our customer vehicles and classic cars all survived. Although we are still repairing the damage to these items and replacing lost and damaged tools, we are on the home stretch of the building renovation.

Bee Line will be even better than it was before.

It will still provide top notch services but with a bigger heart and desire to give back to this community that was so gracious to support us and continue utilizing the services we have been able to provide during this process.

Keep your eyes open for our grand reopening soon to come. We are aiming for the first week in July. Thank you so much to all our friends, family and community members that have been a part of this restoration process!

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“I remembered that each time I am stretched beyond what I think I can handle; I bounce back much stronger than before I was ever stretched.�

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photo courtesy of Josh and Alicia Mohs Columbia National Wildlife Refuge in Othello

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The Great Outdoors Everyone loves adventure. In Eastern Washington, it is a lifestyle.

The opportunities to pack up the family to experience something new and spectacular is inexhaustible.

Right out our back door.

Go ahead. Get out there.

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1117 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA

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JUNE 23RD REGISTER ANY TIME BEFORE CAR SHOW OR ON DAY OF STARTING AT 9 AM CAR SHOW FROM 11 AM - 3 PM OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN FROM NOON TO CLOSE

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LIVE MUSIC 5 PM - 9 PM RYAN LARSEN BAND DJ MUSIC 9 PM - CLOSE

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Fair Armbands

Spring Special August 14 - 18 2018 3953 Airway Dr. NE, Moses Lake gcfairgrounds.com / 509-765-3581

$25 (reg $32 at the gate)

Special starts April, 2 / while supplies last Purchase at the GC Fairground office

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Full service garden center, nursery, gift shop and garden grill. Welcome.

12543 Road H SW, Royal City 509-989-0428

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MOSES LAKE

FARMERS MARKET

MOSES LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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4 Concerts: Adult $60 * Student $30 * Family $135 * 1 Parent $85 1 Show: Adult $25 * Student $10 * Family $55 * 1Parent $26

Music Students/Music Teachers $5/per show Call for tickets (509) 760-6908 or purchase at Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce

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Did you know we have a unique selection of gifts?

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Floral Occasions

Make any special event a floral occasion!

315 S Ash Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837 / 509 764-7673 floraloccasions.net

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Brian Christensen, Cinthia Piedra, Mindy Klingenberg, Mary Rathbone, Jerry Moberg, Patrick Moberg, Rhiannon Fronsman, James Baker, Shareen Laughlin, Dawn Severin.

Photo by Michelle Rainey / R6 Images

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Opening Day

Saturday, May 5 2018 Daily guided tours until 4pm

A walk through the past...

LIVING MUSEUM Saturday, June 9 PIONEER DAY Saturday, Sept. 22

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PAID FOR BY GRANT COUNTY TOURISM

Est. 1970

OPEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30

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SPRING INTO SUMMER at the SOROPTIMIST

Dinner Party SATURDAY JUNE 16TH, 2018 5:00–10:30PM PILLAR ROCK GRILL MOSES LAKE, WA THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

$75/GUEST $1000/EVENT SPONSOR

EAT | DRINK | DANCE | GIVE Music by Rick Rodriguez Art by Laura Mayer

Tickets on sale now!

moseslakesoroptimist.org.

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Dine, Give, Dance

Spring into Summer at the Soroptimist Dinner Party

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he Spring into Summer – Soroptimist Dinner Party is the annual fundraiser for Soroptimist Moses Lake. Introduced to the community in 2014, the fundraiser has provided funding for Moses Lake Soroptimist to serve the local community, including 500 care packs & 1000+ hygiene kits to local K-5 children through the Care4Kids program, $32k in College Scholarships to local students, $22k in Live Your Dream – Education & Training Awards for local Women, support to 80+ girls in the Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls program, and continued support and awareness by the Domestic Violence program.

The Soroptimist Dinner Party offers guests an opportunity to support Soroptimist Moses Lake’s community programs by reserving seats at dinner parties donated by our generous community and hosted throughout the entire year. The dinner parties foster an opportunity for members in our community to meet new people, learn about new foods, cultures and causes, and to simply enjoy a new and creative experience while generously supporting the development of local women and children. Dine, Give, Dance. To learn more, go to www.moseslakesoroptimist.org or send an email to SIMosesLake@Soroptimist.net.

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Dream It, Be It:

Career Support for Girls

Soroptimist Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls is a program focused on helping girls grow up to be strong, successful, happy adults. Dream It, Be It provides local high school girls with access to professional role models, career education, and resources to help them live their dreams. Soroptimist Moses Lake hosts an annual Career Conference and Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon. In addition to the two annual events, Soroptimist Moses Lake members and community volunteers offer mentoring, job shadowing, and other personal and professional development activities.

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Create Your Statement Soroptimist Moses Lake’s Domestic Violence Committee has enlisted the support of Create Your Statement, an organization out of Spokane – combatting dating abuse. Create Your Statement’s mission is to bring education and awareness to the prevention of dating abuse while promoting leadership and character development among today’s youth.

The complimentary event is available to all Middle School & High School students and their parents. Jenny Moeller, Executive Director & Founder of Create Your Statement, will present topics to help reduce the risk and incidence of dating abuse and violence among girls and boys ages 12 to 18 by empowering them to recognize their value and potential while building strengths to form healthy relationships and avoid or end unhealthy relationships.

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A boxed lunch So much more than delicious food can be packed in one.

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ccording to Jan Thacker, one of the owners of Moses Lake’s Red Door Café, one of her favorite things to do is help pack boxed lunch orders.

“It sounds crazy but I love helping with a boxed lunch order…putting on the Red Door stickers just-so, settling in condiments and napkins, adding the sides and cookie and, finally, sliding in the paper-wrapped sandwiches.

“If I was on the other end I’d be crazy excited to open one of these boxes.

Maybe it’s because I always ate lunch at school, prepared by scowling cooks who watched to make sure you put your dirty utensils in the right pan and scraped your dirty plate and stacked it neatly. I never had the pleasure of having a mom-stuffed lunch in a cool lunchbox.

“When my kids were in school they ate in the cafeteria a lot also, but would sometimes carry a lunch box with a Holly Hobby, Spiderman, or other popular motif. They were always---unless we were running late – packed with love and I almost always tucked in a nice note.

“Maybe we should do that with our Red Door boxed lunches; add a note: “Have a great day!”

“Keep your chin up!” “Hang on, things will be super duper soon.” “Just remember, Saturday’s just around the corner.” “I love you. And I’m SO proud of you!!!” A lot of us could use an upbeat lunchbox note like that!”

Hungry?

Desirae Guzman

The Inspire Café at Samaritan Clinic is up and running. In partnership with Red Door Café, the tiny location in the lobby next to the pharmacy, gives customers almost everything that the café downtown offers: espresso, two panini choices, the full array of cold sandwiches, fresh-baked desserts, homemade soups and salads, and much more. The café was integrated into the remodel of the lobby of Samaritan Clinic. Watch for details on the upcoming grand opening of the new beautiful lobby.

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We understand care, we practice compassion.

Short Stay Care | Long Term Care | Senior Living www.genesishcc.com Columbia Crest Center

Lake Ridge Center

Skilled Nursing Facility 1100 E. Nelson Rd. Moses Lake, WA 98837 Phone: 509-765-6788

Alzheimer’s Care 817 East Plum Street Moses Lake, WA 98837 Phone: 509-765-7835

Monroe House A Senior Living Community 1405 Monroe St. Moses Lake, WA 98837 Phone: 509-765-2200

Inspire Cafe at

Samaritan Clinic

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Thacker says if you want to order an array of our wonderful boxed lunches for your next meeting or event give us a jingle at 350-5525. If you order enough, Red Door will even deliver!

Protein from a Plant?

What is a plant based diet?

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by Danette Preston, Operation Manager

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ou may have heard the buzz about a ‘Plant Based Diet’ or Plant Based Eating. Have you wondered what all the hype is, and if you should care? Whether you are completely content with your current diet or have a real desire to eat healthier food, Plant-based eating is worthy of your consideration.

We all know there’s something terribly wrong with the overall health of our nation. Cancer rates, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and so many other conditions are rampant. You very likely know someone with a serious health issue or even have one yourself. What is going on here?

Sure, we know genetics play a small part in it, but it is an undeniable fact that what we consume has an enormous impact on our health.

Research tells us that consuming a diet heavy in animal proteins & processed foods, and light in plant proteins will increase your risk of developing many chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, breast cancer; The list goes on! Your food choices can harm you or heal you. Now consider plants! Green foods supply essential fatty acids, amino acids, and trace minerals that are critical for life and optimal function. They contain an abundance of powerful phytonutrients & trace minerals. Cruciferous veggies such as kale, collard greens, mustard greens, and broccoli contain isothiocyanates & sulfuraphane which are some of the world’s most impressive cancer fighting nutrients! Most holistic cancer treatments utilize the healing benefits of plants: Consuming large quantities of vegetables and fruits, by juicing, to flood the body with incredible super nutrients. Food is medicine!

A Plant Based Diet can mean different things to different people. What it boils down to is adding more plant-based proteins into your diet

and reducing animal products and denatured foods (anything that comes in a box!) It’s not just adding more salads for dinner but incorporating a wide variety of nutrient dense plant food into your life: Nuts, seeds, veggies, fruits, beans, legumes and whole grains. These are foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber & protein.

Plant-based eating is how we started life; After all, Adam & Eve were vegetarians. There is such an abundance of nutrients in food that grows from the ground and our bodies are starving for it! What makes good food? Good soil! Eating organic matters.

The commonly used herbicide Roundup has been classified as a “probable human carcinogen,” and the insecticide chlorpyrifos has been associated with developmental delays in infants.

Studies have also suggested that pesticide residues—at levels commonly found in the urine of kids in the U.S.—may contribute to ADHD prevalence; they’ve also been linked to reduced sperm quality in men. http:// time.com/4871915/healthbenefits-organic-food/ Organic is more expensive, but keep in mind that it is better to at least add conventionally grown veggies & fruits to your diet then none at all! If possible, choose organic for the foods you will eat very frequently, and try to avoid eating conventionally grown foods on the dirty dozen

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list. https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirtydozen.php Shop your Farmer’s Market! You can find a wide variety of affordable, organically grown produce. Just ask the farmer about their growing practices. Join a CSA (community supported agriculture). Cloudview EcoFarms and Big Sage Organics are two local organic

farms that offer this service! Last but not least is the wonderful option of growing your own foods! No yard? Container gardening yields a remarkable amount of food in a small space. It’s so good for you to get your hands in dirt! Come in to Settler’s and pick up some Irish Eyes Organic Seeds and plant some HEALTH!

Settler's Country Market

118 W Third Ave, Moses Lake 741 Basin St. NW, Ephrata settlerscountrymarket.com

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Monday – Saturday 7am-9pm • Sunday 8am-8pm 221 W. Broadway • Moses Lake • 509.765.4177 • www.michaelsmarketandbistro.com

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