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GIVING THANKKS IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR FOR REFLECTION, when we take a moment to acknowledge the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us—our family and friends, our health, a stable job, a place to call home, warm food on the kitchen table. We are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to live in a country where we are free to pursue our dreams and live a life of happiness.

While enjoying the comforts that many of us take for granted, it is important to remember those men and women who sacrificed so much to keep our country a land of the free. On November 11, we set aside a day to honor those who have served their county for the betterment of all of its citizens—though we should all do our part to honor them, and thank them, any opportunity we get, no matter the time of year.

In this issue, our feature story focuses on the USS Ralph Johnson, the Navy ship named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps Private First Class Ralph Johnson. You will also want to read an inspirational article focusing on the The Rosie Network—a nonprofit

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organization whose mission is to promote military family owned businesses to the public.

November is also the month of Thanksgiving. Households across the country will observe the day with loved ones over a beautiful meal prepared with love—and maybe a little stress. Take these moments to appreciate what you have rather than what you wish you had. You will quickly realize how full your life already is. And if you’re looking for a little Thanksgiving getaway, our travel article will take you to the rain forests of the Olympic National Park.

And we can’t forget that following Thanksgiving comes Small Business Saturday. Remember that supporting local businesses helps to support your fellow neighbor, as well as your community as a whole.

A heartfelt thank you to our veterans, and blessings this Thanksgiving season.

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38 About the cover OUR NOVEMBER COVER OF 253 LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FEATURES SCOTT SABO, the CEO and founder of LaborWorks. With a passion for the work he does not only through LaborWorks but through his involvement with the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation,Scott is making a difference in the lives of many right here in Tacoma.

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any historic homes have beautiful architecture and wonderful old features we want to embrace. Today’s lifestyles have changed the way we use our living spaces, particularly the kitchen. How can you update your historic kitchen to incorporate modern features and hold true to the beauty and details of old?

As a member of the Master Builders Association of Pierce County (MBA Pierce), Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer Shiela Off from Kitchen & Bath Design Studio shares some tips on how to strike the balance between old and new while giving your historic home a modern kitchen update.

Alter your original floor plan. Just because a home is of a certain era doesn’t mean you are completely bound to the original floor plan when making design decisions. Moving walls and opening spaces will change the way the new kitchen integrates into other living areas and allow you to include current design concepts like larger or more appliances, spacious countertop areas for prepping and cleanup, or incorporating a large island with seating. The kitchen is the busiest area of the home where people tend to congregate. The modern kitchen embraces this by adding seating either on the island, a cozy eating nook or a new window bench. Seating can make your kitchen have a whole new appeal to your family and friends.

Embrace architectural beauty. If your home has architectural beauty built within, don’t neglect it! Update your cabinetry to look and feel like it was part of the original home. It is a great way to revise the floor plan and incorporate new features. Painted, recessed panel doors are used most commonly in historic homes. Think about incorporating some glass doors or open shelving to the space rather than filling the walls with cabinetry. If possible, add a larger window. This opens the space to the eye and makes the kitchen feel less crowded. Traditional glass pendant lights can easily brighten and charm a kitchen against the new custom cabinetry. If you choose white cabinetry, consider using deeper paint colors on the walls that enhance the beauty of the cabinets. For a unique and beautiful design element, consider adding a special cabinet in a custom paint color. With such a wide variety of custom cabinetry and

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door styles to choose from, consult a professional designer to help navigate your options.

Don’t be afraid to blend the new with the old. Incorporating wainscot paneling, an apron front sink or a repurposed barn wood island or pantry door offers a warm but interesting contrast to new sleek stainless-steel appliances. Wood floors or beams can convey a cozy, traditional ambiance in the new kitchen as well. Today, designers are incorporating many different metals in the kitchen.

Matte aluminum, stainless steel, brushed gold, black and copper are all showing up in the modern kitchen. Try using some of these materials in your cabinet hardware, range hood or lighting for a beautiful finishing touch.

These decisions can be very overwhelming for the average consumer. Having someone to help focus your ideas and point you in the right direction saves time and can make it fun instead of stressful. Working with an MBA Pierce member and certified kitchen and bath designer like Shiela Off, CMKBD or Leslie Jensen, CMKBD of Kitchen & Bath Design Studio can make your project run smoother and ensure your dream kitchen turns into reality.

From updating your cabinetry and materials to bringing in color and warm wood textures, the options are unlimited for your new historic kitchen. Let the architecture and time period inspire you!

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Major grocery chains will do the shopping for you as you buy your food online and pick up your pre-bagged groceries curbside without ever having to push the cart. All signs point to more and more consumers making their purchases from home instead of in-person.

While convenience and time saving are some of the most common reasons for online shopping, often overlooked is the rather large impact online purchasing can have not just on local businesses but the entire community.

Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of just about every community across the country. They are owned and operated by friends and neighbors and also employ friends and neighbors. Small businesses are not beholden to shareholders whose interests are

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When your dollar is spent inside a small business, it is much more likely to stay in the local community rather than make its way to corporate headquarters far away. mainly in profitability; rather they can choose to reinvest their earnings into all sorts of areas of benefit to the community.

New Jobs By purchasing household items or gifts, or choosing your lunch or dinner destination, at a locally owned business, you are choosing to help job growth in your community. As small business grows, they inevitably need more help, thus more employees are hired. Expansion and growth can also lead to promotions from within that include higher wages and benefits.

Employees who make more are able to spend more, and often those funds can go right back into the local business. While it’s never fun losing a reliable employee, young entrepreneurs who cut their teeth at a small business and learn how it’s run have a heads up on starting their own business when compared to someone working for a larger corporation or retailer. Employees feel more invested in a small to mid-sized community business and are more willing to bring solutions to their employers or create new products and ideas.

Community Investment Just opening the doors to a new business has a major impact on communities. The storefront needs to be designed and constructed, marketing and advertising experts are brought

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in, items are delivered to the store or restaurant, all of which generally come from additional local businesses. While corporations and big box stores generously donate to large national organizations, local business owners tend to focus on organizations and groups that directly impact their employees and the community around them. Buying youth sports jerseys, holding a fundraiser for an employee’s family member who has fallen ill, sponsoring annual fairs, community theaters, and donations of goods or services to charitable events all come from generous small-business owners. When your dollar is spent inside a small business, it is much more likely to stay in the local community rather than make its way to corporate headquarters far away. Successful businesses pay local taxes which, in turn, fund police, fire and education. A thriving downtown scene often brings in out-of-town visitors, and wellregarded communities can see their property values increase when local businesses are thriving.

Environmental Impact Generally speaking, the closer to home you make a purchase the less of an impact that purchase has on the environment.

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Restaurants that utilize locally sourced grains, meats and produce also recognize these products are not only fresher but also lessen their carbon footprint as well.

In 2010, American Express launched Small Business Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The country was coming out of one of the worst economic recessions in history, and the effort was meant to encourage people to continue to support struggling small businesses by doing their holiday shopping in person instead of online. Coming into its 10th year, the ‘Shop Small’ movement continues to see massive growth despite ultra convenient online shopping. According to American Express, in 2018, U.S. consumers reported spending a record high of an estimated $17.8 billion at independent retailers and restaurants

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on Small Business Saturday. Over the years, Small Business Saturday spending has now reached a reported estimate of $103 billion since the day began in 2010—that’s $103 billion over nine days alone. The company also reported 96 percent of consumers who reported shopping on Small Business Saturday said the day makes them want to ‘Shop Small’ all year long, not just during the holiday season.

There are many ways to spend your hard-earned dollars this holiday season. Consider taking a day to visit some of the various local storefronts in your community when searching for those unique gifts. Your purchase helps create jobs, fund local services, bring care to those in need, and improve the vitality and feel of your community. Small Business Saturday is November 30, but you can also choose to make it more than just one day each year.

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Founded by Stephanie Brown, their exciting mission is to empower veteran and military family entrepreneurs.

In 2018, they were awarded the SBA Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year Award. Their award-winning training program, Service2CEO, features online learning and group meetings.

The Network’s name was inspired by the famous World War II icon Rosie the Riveter. Rosie, with her fierce expression, blue jumpsuit and polka dot headscarf, has served as an icon of empowerment for decades.

The Rosie Network’s powerful drive creates an environment that nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit emphasizing the power of networking with a complementary system featuring mentorship, community events and peer-to-peer support. The entrepreneurship program is led by successful local business leaders, with online homework supplemented by bi-weekly in-person meetings.

With the help of The Rosie Network, more than 5,000 veterans and military spouses have generated $4.2 million in revenue, with no out-of-pocket expenses for the members they serve.

Military spouses often face difficulties in building or starting their careers. The constant uncertainty of where and when the military will move them again can make it difficult to get ahead in the workplace. The Rosie Network seeks to empower military spouses, transitioning service members and their families to build their own businesses and take back control of their careers.

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Pamela Bolado is the chapter leader for the Seattle and Lakewood’s Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Rosie Network. Pamela (founder of Le Pamier Skincare Co.) was a beneficiary of the program’s base of support and hopes to return the favor by supporting other women in need of entrepreneurial guidance. This October, she hosted the second annual Women, Wellness & Wisdom Conference at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to focus on the needs of local military spouses, female service members and veterans.

The Women, Wellness & Wisdom event itself was held at the American Lake Conference Center. The beautiful backdrop of American Lake behind the conference center served as a serene and inviting setting to bring people together. Although brief, Pamela shared some of her story as a military spouse and her experiences living abroad in a warzone with a newborn, and also those times during her husband’s deployment when she needed to stay home. It is during those times that she spends focusing on her fitness and business goals. A big goal she had for the second annual event was to THE ROSIE NETWORK have Amanda Beard as the SEEKS TO EMPOWER keynote speaker.

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TRANSITIONING When the time came to finalize SERVICE MEMBERS the speakers this time around, she AND THEIR FAMILIES said, “Amanda agreed without TO BUILD THEIR OWN h e s i t a t i o n .”

BUSINESSES AND TAKE The day also included a panel BACK CONTROL OF of speakers to share how the THEIR CAREERS. attendees can get involved in either local organizations or can create their own with the support of this community and The Rosie Network.

Pamela expressed wanting to “give a day to these spouses, members and veterans, where they could not only see what they could do with their untapped potential but also provide them with a day of fun and pampering.” The event itself included a massage station, mimosa bar, food buffet and childcare. Many local companies even jumped in to donate raffle items, flower arrangements, and even provided all the attendees with some swag bags. Pamela plans to duplicate the event and expand it across the country, starting with a base she is very familiar with—JBMD in Lakehurst, New Jersey, which has been scheduled for April 8, 2020.

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The JBLM chapter brings the Rosie Network not only to our backyard but also to an area that has been built by generations of intrepid businessmen and women. The Network currently has chapters all over the country, from Washington, D.C., to San Antonio, Texas, Annapolis, Maryland, San Diego, California, and now to Seattle. The Rosie Network is nothing short of incredible, having helped countless entrepreneurs across the United States in such a short amount of time since their founding. The drive and ambition of the Network will serve them well as we head into 2020, when they plan to open several new chapters around the country.

The program helps service members during different stages of their career, from members transitioning from active duty to civilian life to retirement.

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Longtime Gig Harbor resident Scott Sabo is the CEO and founder of LaborWorks. He is passionate about his company which pairs workers with companies who need staffing. He and his wife Katie have four children, and three dogs and a hedgehog for pets.

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“ONCE I HEARD SHE STARTED HER FOUNDATION, I HAD TO HELP. FIRST IT WAS FINANCIALLY, BUT THE LAST FOUR YEARS I HAVE LED A TRAP SHOOTING FUNDRAISER CALLED PULL FOR A SOLDIER TO HELP RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS TO LESLIE’S MISSION.”

Q. Your company helps pair workers with job opportunities. With many temporary workers on the low end economically, what does it mean to them to have the opportunity to earn a paycheck to help ends meet while trying to find permanent work?

A. I, along with my full-time staff, enjoy the social good we do by placing those with economic challenges to work. Many of our employees are between positions and look to us to get a “on the job” interview or to pay the bills coming in until they find gainful employment. Others have issues such as school schedules or childcare issues that prevent them from having a normal full-time position. At the same time, many companies have fluctuating staffing needs, and we use these workers to help the wheels of commerce keep churning efficiently. Many of our customers hire from this pool when they see the worker fits in culturally and performs well. We feel we must satisfy two sets of customers: the client side who pays our bills and allows us to keep running, and the worker side who we have to provide a convenient place to find work.

Q. Your son Ryan works with you at LaborWorks.

What is the dynamic like working with a family member?

A. I grew up working in my father’s convenience store business, so I am happy Ryan has decided to work at LaborWorks with me. He has worked in the field for a couple of years and now is working in our headquarters as a business analyst as well as being our fleet manager, where he is responsible for the safety and maintenance of our vans used to deliver workers to job sites. I plan to continue to move him around in various departments within the business so he gets a good overall education of how we run the business. We try not to talk shop too much away from the office.

Q. Your father struggled with post-traumatic stress. How did that influence your charitable endeavors?

A. My father did two tours in Vietnam and unfortunately saw and did things he had trouble resolving. He self-medicated with alcohol to ease his pain, which brought a whole host of issues to the family once he returned to life in the States. I have seen firsthand the complications this brings to family life. I knew Leslie Mayne, the founder

of the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation, prior to her losing her son to this condition. Once I heard she started her foundation, I had to help.

First it was financially, but the last four years I have led a trap shooting fundraiser called Pull for a Soldier to help raise funds and awareness to Leslie’s mission. It’s been rewarding and a lot of fun. The foundation also raises funds through the Race for a Soldier running event, the Swing for a Soldier golf tournament, and a Prayer Breakfast. All these events are becoming a core part of the Gig Harbor community.

Q. What is your favorite way to “Live Like the Mountain Is Out”?

A. I spent most of my childhood in Kansas where there is little to look at or do. In Washington there is something to do outside in any direction you go, and that is why I chose to live here. I am an outdoor person, and my favorite things to do involve water or snow. I have a wake surfing boat and I like to fish a lot. The past couple of years my youngest son has been competitively skiing with the Crystal Mountain Alpine Club, which gets me on the mountain every weekend in the winter. At 10 years old he is already better than I will ever be.

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During your consultation your surgeon will show you before and after pictures of their work (if they don’t, that is a red flag). This will give you an opportunity to see their work and what you can expect for your own results. Look for before pictures that are most like you and ask if you can expect similar results. Knowing what to expect for results can help you to determine if it is “worth it.” Your surgeon should help you to set realistic expectations.

Another thing to consider when selecting your surgeon is their bedside manner. Are you comfortable asking questions, or do you feel rushed or brushed off? Have they reviewed other non-invasive options that could help you achieve the result you are after, or is surgery the only option? Are they upfront about the risks and potential side effects? You need to be able to have open and honest communication with your surgeon.

It is wise to set up several consultations with different surgeons so you can find the perfect fit. Consultations are generally free, but

some may charge a small fee that would be applied to your surgery should you select them.

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You will want to ensure that you can set aside enough time from your regular life to recover. Time off work, or a break from household responsibilities, will be crucial to a safe and full recovery.

Some surgeries require an overnight hospital stay, but most allow you to go home after surgery. Ensure you have assistance at home as you heal.

During your consult ask about follow-up care, how complications are handled and what your surgeon’s policies are should revisions be necessary.

Will my insurance cover my surgery?

Most plastic surgeries are considered elective and cosmetic, so your insurance will not cover them, and you will pay the entire cost out of pocket. In fact, should a complication arise as a result of your surgery, for instance an infection, your insurance may not cover that as well. Be sure to investigate your coverage prior to surgery and ask your surgeon’s office if they offer any supplemental policies that cover complications.

Some reconstructive surgeries for issues such as congenital defects or post-mastectomy breast reconstruction may be covered. Your surgeon’s office can help you to verify coverage.

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Replacing crown or bridgework: Ask for a cosmetic consultation and a diagnostic wax up to show you a future projection of your new teeth. We measure the teeth and talk about cosmetic improvements that are possible. Also, consider Zoom Whitening prior to cosmetic treatment if you’re interested in a color change. Some patients want a “Hollywood smile,” while others prefer a natural smile.

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he image of Private First Class Ralph Johnson in fatigues looms over the mess hall below deck on the technical masterpiece of modern warfare that bears his name.

Johnson is remembered with more than just the photo that covers an entire wall. The black-and-white image captures the young marine in a light-hearted moment during his deployment in the jungles of Vietnam.

“His spirit and his strength are something the men and women on this ship reflect on each and every day,” explained Commander Casey Mahon, captain of the USS Ralph Johnson.

“Everybody on this ship knows the story of Ralph Johnson. We all do our best to live up to that high standard.”

Johnson was killed in 1968 while on patrol as part of a 15-man reconnaissance squad at an observation post deep behind enemy lines in the Quan Duc Valley during the Tet Offensive.

The teenager saved the lives of two fellow Marines and helped warn the rest of his platoon of an enemy attack by throwing himself on a live hand grenade. The blast killed him instantly.

Johnson received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic and selfless actions.

His commendation detailed how his prompt and heroic act not only saved the lives of the other Marines in the observation point but prevented the enemy from penetrating his sector of the perimeter and killing the remaining members of his patrol.

Johnson was killed less than two months after he arrived for his deployment in Vietnam. He had been assigned to serve as a reconnaissance scout with Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division.

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Notes of the skirmish on Hill 146 overlooking the Quan Duc Valley detailed how the American platoon was attacked deep in enemy-controlled territory by hostile forces employing automatic weapons, satchel charges and hand grenades.

The decision to honor the memory of the brave Marine was made in February of 2012 by the Secretary of the Navy Rear Admiral Shoshana S. Chatfield. The citation cited his “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a reconnaissance scout with Company A, in action against the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong forces.”

“Suddenly, a hand grenade landed in the three-man fighting hole occupied by PFC Johnson and two fellow Marines.

Realizing the inherent danger to his two comrades, he shouted a warning and unhesitatingly hurled himself upon the explosive device. When the grenade exploded, PFC Johnson absorbed the tremendous impact of the blast and was killed instantly.

“His prompt and heroic act saved the life of one Marine at the cost of his (own) life and undoubtedly prevented the enemy from penetrating his sector of the patrol’s perimeter,” according to the report on file with the Defense Department in Washington, D.C. “PFC Johnson’s courage, the inspiring valor and selfless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.”

Newest ship The newly commissioned Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) arrived at its homeport of Naval Station Everett on April 27 of this year, a month after it was commissioned during special ceremonies attended by more than 7,000 people in Johnson’s hometown of Charleston, South Carolina.

The ship has been classified as a “restart” ship by officials with the Navy. It features upgraded electronics and weapons systems controlled by highly trained sailors enhanced with advanced technology. The USS Ralph Johnson was originally scheduled to be delivered in August 2016, but construction delays pushed the actual delivery date to late in 2017 after completion of her mandatory sea trials.

The warship arrived at the Port of Charleston’s Columbus Street Terminal on March 19 and commissioned on March 24.

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The teenager saved the lives of two fellow Marines and helped warn the rest of his platoon of an enemy attack by throwing himself on a live hand grenade.

The USS Ralph Johnson is the 64th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the U.S. fleet. The contract to build her was awarded on September 26, 2011, to Ingalls Shipbuilding of Pascagoula, Mississippi. The $697.6 million contract was the 30th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer contract issued to Ingalls Shipbuilding.

The first ship built to the current design was the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), commissioned in July 1991.

The USS Ralph Johnson is capable of anti-aircraft, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, as well as strike operations, according to an overview issued by the Navy. The destroyer features several improvements in terms of ballistic missile defense, an embarked air wing and the inclusion of mine-detecting ability compared to earlier versions of the vessel, according to NavyTechnology.com.

Personal ties In an effort to build a relationship with the civilian population, Mahon said the crew of ships assigned to Homeport Everett have been “adopted” by local cities. The Ralph Johnson was adopted by the city of Mill Creek in Snohomish County, while her sister ship, the USS Sampson, has been embraced by the neighboring city of Lynnwood.

The adoption offers benefits to the crew of the ship as well as to the city, according to Councilmember John Steckler of Mill Creek. Sailors from the Ralph Johnson were invited to take part in a series of community activities over the summer in Mill Creek, which included officers and crew members marching down Main Street in the city’s annual parade on the Fourth of July.

Fire Controlman Ross W. Woody served as grand marshal of the parade as part of the honor for being named Sailor of the Year on the guided missile destroyer.

Steckler explained that he hopes residents of his city will extend invitations to sailors to join families for the upcoming holiday season. The councilmember plans to have one or more members of the crew join his family for Thanksgiving.

Steckler was inspired to introduce the adoption after taking a tour of the ship shortly after it arrived in Everett.

“It is hard for me to imagine being a young person, serving our nation, who is thousands of miles away from friends and family during the holidays,” Steckler told Living Local. “It is literally the least we can do to thank these young men and women for their dedication and sacrifice.

“What sailor would not like being the center of attention for one night?”

Councilmember Mark Bond could not help thinking about his own son as he explored the command center that controls the weapons of war. His tour came less than a week after his own son Jordan had been accepted to attend the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

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“We really enjoy coming home to Mill Creek,” said Crewmember Diana Martin from Bradenton, Florida.

“Being from the East Coast, I had no idea what to expect coming all the way across the country to Washington state.

The people here have been so warm and welcoming.”

Martin and several of her mates from the Ralph Johnson have rented apartments in Mill Creek to have “homes on dry land” when they are off duty. She laughed at the reaction of one neighbor last summer when she returned to her apartment dressed in her Navy fatigues.

She said the neighbor greeted her with a huge smile and an anxious series of questions.

“I felt like an honored guest in my own apartment complex.”

On the bridge Ensign Casey Rezac from Gaithersberg, Maryland, spends much of her duty on the bridge of the Ralph Johnson to prepare for the day she hopes to take the wheel of the 513foot vessel.

“This is life in the Navy, “she said with a broad smile. “You train and train until your actions become second nature.

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Then, if you qualify, you’re given an opportunity to put all that training into action.”

Rezac hopes to add her experience on the bridge to enhance her application to the Naval Academy.

“Becoming an officer was not even on my radar when I enlisted. I was literally one of those people who joined the Navy to see the world,” she said. “But the more time I spend on the bridge helping to control this ship that defends the peace, the more I want to learn about command and all the responsibilities that go along with becoming an officer.”

Both sailors said they grew up around the water. Enlisting in the Navy was a natural extension of their interests and their passion to serve.

That was not the case for their captain. Mahon was raised in an Army family in Syracuse, New York, far from any Navy base or the ocean. In fact, the future commander was involved with the Army ROTC on campus when he went to college at Norwich University in Vermont.

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The ship, said Mahon, is filled with an array of technology that is the best in the world. He praised his young crew for the business-like approach they display defending the freedoms that this country was founded on.

Mahon said he has spent long hours in his quarters studying the namesake of the vessel under his command. Ralph Johnson, he said, was a hometown hero in his tight-knit community in Charleston, South Carolina, who was expected to do great things when he returned from Southeast Asia. “There were probably numerous soldiers and Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice while on patrol or in firefights with the enemy,” said Mahon. “But there was obviously something very special about this young Marine.”

The commander noted that in addition to the sleek new destroyer stationed in Everett, there is also an entire medical center in Virginia operated by the federal government named in memory of the brave Marine.

The ship is equipped with many of the Navy’s newest weapon systems, including a Sea Wiz, a close-in defensive weapon system capable of detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft that have penetrated outer defenses.

According to one Navy veteran, the projectiles from the Sea Wiz can be fired at the waterline of an approaching enemy ship, causing it to sink within minutes.

With a smile, Mahon said he has given the Sea Wiz the nickname “Lorelai” after the character from the television show “Gilmore Girls.” It’s no coincidence that the commander’s youngest child is a girl with the same name.

“There are so many complex computer systems on this ship that are all tied together so they work in unison,” Mahon explained. “The Sea Wiz is a totally separate system so that it can work independently.

“Like the television character and like my daughter, the Sea Wiz has a mind of its own.”

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In this workshop you develop your patience, craft, observation and understanding of drawing principles. Ryder introduces you to a refined, articulate method of developing drawings through four linear and tonal stages: the envelope (a foundational shape encompassing the entire figure); the block-in (the abstract shapes of the figure); the contour (a specific linear description of the figure’s silhouette); and “drawing on the inside” (a tonal description of the body’s form within the contour). The cost is $750 and includes a love model. All levels are welcome.

Discover an approach to basic block-in construction, including point-topoint vision, measuring length and tilt by eye, looking for the non-parallelism of the two sides of the form, avoidance of horizontals and verticals, and more.

Students work on one-day poses with the focus on block-in rather than the finished drawing. Portrait Drawing in Pencil: Block-in Boot Camp is your unique chance to learn from a modern master. Cost is $750 and includes a live model. All levels are welcome.

You can view Ryder’s work online at TonyRyder.com.

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YOU CAN DONATE TODAY AND GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING. OPTIONS TO DONATE INCLUDE: • Establish a recurring gift ($20 per month provides $240 worth of support for the arts!) by contacting the Development Office at 206.323.4243 extension 16.

• Designate a stock transfer or IRA distribution by asking your financial institution to contact Major Gifts Officer Gina Cavallo at 206.323.4243 extension 32 to arrange.

• Define a bequest or other planned giving options by contacting Gina Cavallo at 206.323.4243 extension 32 to discuss.

• Check with your employer to double the value of your gift through a corporate gift match.

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Where were you 30 years ago?

Were you searching for a place for your creativity to call home?

Gage Academy of Art co-founders Gary Faigin and Pamela Belyea did. They were dreaming up a school that would touch, challenge, transform and empower students.

Thirty years ago, Gage was a two-person staff operated out of our founders’ home. Today, we are a team of 20 dedicated faculty and administrative staff and over 100 amazingly talented artist instructors who, every day, bring the joy of painting, drawing, sculpting and printmaking to the communities in and around Seattle, be it our Capitol Hill headquarters, our satellite state-of-the-art studios in Georgetown, and at any of our three Teen Art Studios locations in Capitol Hill, Bellevue and South Park. There would be no Gage today without that initial dream and without donors like you who, over the years, have infused love and support through your generosity!

Tell us how Gage has impacted you when you donate. We want to hear your story about a class or workshop you or your child or grandchildren attended or the community of friends you met at one of our events.

The traditional gift for a 30th anniversary is pearls. Be our pearl this fall. Give to Gage today to help us dream up the next 30 years!

For other great gift ideas, visit GageAcademy.org/lectures.

For additional information about Gage Academy of Art, visit GageAcademy.org, Facebook.com/GageAcademy, instagram @gageacademy, email info@gageacademy.org or call 206.323.4243.

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Gage is an innovative and accessible contemporary art school, based in personal mentorship and skills-based studio instruction. Whether you are a curious newcomer or a professional artist, a working creative or a retired passion-seeker, Gage is open to anyone interested in learning. Gage gives both adults and kids hands-on art experience working with a studios. We talented instructors in fully-equipped art provide scholarships and financial aid to families and youth that need it most. Gage is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to building a vibrant creative community.

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Atelier Programs Adult Classes Studio Art Intensive Register Now at: gageacademy.org

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Juliette Aristides

ADULT PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS & KIDS

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Gage offers numerous weekend and weeklong workshops as well as five-week classes in drawing, sculpting, painting.

EVENTS

Art Lecture Series

Oct. 23rd, 2019

Youth programs for kids at Gage inspire young artists with challenging and fun opportunities for creative expression.

Drawing Jam GALA Dec. 7th, 2019

Drink & Draw

May 2nd, 2020

Every 2nd Thursday

Greenroom Series Check for Availability

WORKSHOPS Enroll Now PORTRAIT DRAWING IN PENCIL: BLOCK IN BOOT CAMP

with Tony Ryder

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COLOR AND TEXTURE WITH ACRYLICS: THE FRUITS OF WINTER

with Terry Furchgott

Kimberly Trowbridge

FIGURE DRAWING IN PENCIL: FROM BLOCK-IN TO EXPRESSING THE FULLNESS OF FORMS

with Tony Ryder

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PAINTING THE CLOTHED FIGURE IN PASTEL

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Eat & Drink

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CHAI APPLE CIDER POPSICLES Recipe & Photo Courtesy of Marina Gunn MarinaGunn.com | @marinagunn

SERVES 12

INGREDIENTS: 8 cups apple cider 1-inch peeled ginger 3 cinnamon sticks 14-16 whole cloves 12 cardamom pods or 1 tsp. ground cardamom 8 peppercorns 1 tsp. vanilla extract METHOD: • Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to boil then simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

• Remove from heat and once cooled (1 hour) add to a popsicle mold of your choice! (I used this mold, but you can get innovative and pour into paper cups and place in bamboo popsicle sticks, too.)

• Share them, eat them and enjoy!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS November

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30 Washington Brews, One Festival IT’S TIME TO GET TASTING AT THE SOUTH SOUND WINTER BEER FESTIVAL

BY JILLIAN CHANDLER

he Washington Beer Commission presents its first taste of winter seasonal brews at the South Sound Winter Beer Festival. With 30 Washington breweries all at one location, attendees will have the chance to sample seasonal favorites, from dark imperial stouts and roasty porters, to Scottish ales, spiced ales, piney IPAs and many more creative seasonal brews!

The taps will be flowing Saturday, November 9, from noon to 5pm, at the Mattress Firm Show Plex at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup!

7 Seas Brewery and Taproom, Black Raven Brewing, Fremont Brewing, Ghostfish Brewing, No-Li Brewing and Rainy Daze Brewing are just a sampling of the more than two dozen that will be on-site at this year’s South Sound Winter Beer Festival.

In addition, there will be concession stands offering food and treats for purchase.

General admission to attend is $20 in advance and $25 at the door and includes a 4-ounce commemorative tasting glass and eight tasting tokens. Additional tokens will be available for purchase, and Washington Beer Lover members will receive two bonus tasting tokens when they present their member passport! Military discounts will be available at the door for $20 with valid Military ID. (Discount is for active and retired members.) For designated drivers, admission is just $5 (only available at the door), and they will receive soda and water.

You can purchase your tickets in advance online at EventBrite.com. Please note, this event is for those 21 and older.

November

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Tacoma Evening of Hope

An Evening of Hope, presented by The Coffee Oasis, is a fundraiser to create opportunities for homeless youth in Tacoma. This year’s event, which will take place Saturday, November 16, from 6 to 8:30pm at Bellarmine Student Center, will include an introduction to The Coffee Oasis team and Serra House Shelter, both live and silent auctions as well as a dessert auction, dinner, Coffee Oasis coffee, raise the paddle, youth stories and more! There will be a VIP Party for Hope and Transformation Sponsors from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Tickets, which are $50 each, can be purchased online at TheCoffeeOasis.com/eveningofhope.

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HIGHLIGHT EVENT

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Zoolights

See the Zoo transformed into a colorful winter wonderland with more than a half-million sparkling lights. The holiday spirit comes aglow in this magical world of dazzling 3D animal light displays at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. PDZA will be celebrating their baby tapir, tamandua, beaver and wolf pups by creating them in lights!

Favorites like the giant octopus, vintage carousel and shimmering Mt. Rainier also await you at Zoolights 2019. Zoolights runs nightly from November 29 through January 5, 2020 (closed December 24), 5 to 9pm. Admission is priced $11 to $13. PDZA.org

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NOVEMBER 09 6:00 to 8:00pm Union Club GirlsHeartsOnFire.org

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THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER WITH MC KURTIS BLOW

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

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THE TACOMA CITY TURKEY TROT

NOVEMBER 24 3:30 to 6:00pm Tacoma Dome TacomaDome.org

NOVEMBER 28 8:30am to 12:00pm Fleet Feet Sports TacomaCityTurkeyTrot.com

DON’T MISS!

NOV-DEC

NOVEMBER 13 10:30am to 6:00pm Greater Tacoma Convention Center SouthSoundSummit.com

NOVEMBER 15 7:30 to 10:30pm Pantages Theater TacomaArtsLive.org

MEEKER HOLIDAY BAZAAR NOVEMBER 16 10:00am to 4:00pm Meeker Middle School meekerbazaar2017@gmail.com

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ELF THE MUSICAL NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 22 Showtimes Vary Tacoma Musical Playhouse TMP.org

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74TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

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TACOMA NIGHT MARKET

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NOVEMBER 30 4:30 to 7:30pm 9th Street & Broadway Find out more on Facebook

NOVEMBER 30 5:00 to 10:00pm Museum of Glass TacomaNightMarket.com

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The Perfect Thanksgiving Getaway RAINFORESTS OF THE OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK STORY & PHOTOS BY MARGUERITE CLEVELAND

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n the late fall, visitors to the Olympic Peninsula dwindle and the rains pick up again. With annual precipitation averaging over 100 inches a year, this is one of the rainiest areas in the country. This is the best time of the year to visit the lush Quinault and Hoh rain forests. By the end of August, they can look brown and parched, but once the fall rains return, the verdant foliage and ferns green up into a lovely display.

So, pack your rain gear suitable for cool, wet weather; just remember water resistant is not the same as waterproof. Plan to spend a few days exploring the Quinault Valley, the Hoh Rain Forest and the beaches of the Olympic National Park.

Where to Stay The Lake Quinault Lodge was built in 1926 and is the grand dame of lodging in the Olympic National Park. It sits in the heart of the Quinault Rain Forest surrounded by Douglas fir, Western red cedar and Sitka spruce trees. The public rooms are warm and cozy with plenty of comfy seating and a big roaring fire in the large brick fireplace. It is a step back in time, and the staff is warm and friendly. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, game room, a restaurant and a gift shop. Plan your visit to take

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It is a step back in time, and the staff is warm and friendly. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, game room, a restaurant and a gift shop.

a break from technology. The lodge has Wi-Fi, but it is spotty in the rooms.

There are some pet-friendly rooms available, and the grounds just beg to be explored with your favorite pooch in tow.

item is old-fashioned Chicken Cordon Bleu, which is cooked from scratch. A large chicken breast is stuffed with prosciutto ham and swiss cheese then hand breaded, deep fried and baked for a delicious, oozy cheese yumminess.

Another option for a place to stay is on the coast at the Kalaloch Lodge, which has some darling cabins set on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean as well as lodge rooms. There are no TVs, Wi-Fi or phones in the rooms or cabins, so it truly is a getaway. The Kalaloch Lodge is located a 30-minute drive from the Lake Quinault Lodge and a 45-minute drive from the Hoh Rain Forest, making it a good central location to explore the area. The views of the Pacific Ocean and the sounds of waves crashing on the shore make this the perfect destination for storm watching.

The Quinault Mercantile is across the street from the lodge and provides an economical option for food. Snacks are available for sale and they also have a food window in the rear of the store where you can order breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are also tables to sit at. All the food is cooked to order, so don’t expect a quick meal, but it is hot; mostly short-order items like burgers and food cooked on the grill.

Where To Eat

You come to the Quinault Valley area to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Stop in at the Pacific Ranger District-Quinault office, which is next door to the lodge, to get information about hiking in the area and taking the Quinault Rain Forest Auto Tour. Unlike the National Park, the Olympic National Forest is very pet friendly. Ask a ranger for recommended hikes with pets.

There are limited services in the Quinault area, so you may want to bring extra snacks and drinks with you on your trip. I usually pack a snack box with a variety of individually wrapped treats and chips, and a cooler with drinks, charcuterie and some fruit.

What To Do

The Roosevelt Dining Room in the Lake Quinault Lodge is named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who signed the bill creating the Olympic National Park. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, it is one of the few places in the area to eat at. It is known for its panoramic views of Lake Quinault. The restaurant hosts a Thanksgiving Day Buffet from 11am to 7pm on Thursday, November 28. Make reservations as this buffet is very popular with many locals who come to hike and then enjoy Thanksgiving dinner.

When you start your auto tour, take a brief stop before heading out just past the Rain Forest Resort Village to visit the World’s Largest Spruce Tree. This 1,000-year-old giant is one of six record-breaking trees in the Quinault Valley.

The trail is just one-third of a mile. The 31-mile tour takes you outside of the congested area to the Quinault Rain Forest, which is filled with towering trees, ferns and lush green moss. Keep an eye out for waterfalls and Roosevelt Elk who call this area home. The loop will end up back at the Lake Quinault Lodge once complete.

The Salmon House Restaurant is just down the street from the lodge and is known for its salmon prepared four different ways. Another popular menu

Hiking is the best way to experience the diverse ecosystem of the rainforest.

Right across the street from the lodge are more than 8 miles of interconnected

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hiking trails which enable you to take a short hike or a much longer one. Check with the front desk for a trail map.

If there will be a storm during your visit, head to the coast for some storm watching. The raging Pacific with its crashing waves during a storm is a sight to behold. The are many viewpoints from your car or stop at the Creekside Restaurant at the Kalaloch Lodge to enjoy lunch. Stay toasty warm while storm watching through the panoramic windows.

On calmer days, beach walks fit the bill. Bundle up as it will be windy, but the Pacific Coast is worth the chill. You can access 3 miles of beach at the Kalaloch Lodge or head further north to visit the stunning Ruby Beach with its picturesque haystacks and rocky beach. There are a variety of beach accesses, each with its own unique charm. While on the beach make sure you pay

attention to the tides and never turn your back to the ocean. Sneaker waves or rogue waves are unexpectedly large waves that come up higher than the current tide and can sweep people and even large logs into the oceans.

It is worth the time to drive to the Hoh Rain Forest and hike the world-famous Hall of Mosses Trail. It is truly magnificent with areas so beautiful people are stunned into silence while they observe the natural beauty of the vibrant green mosses which adorn the trees. The area receives 12 to 14 feet of rain a year, so make sure your rain gear is handy.

A visit to the rain forests of Olympic National Park is a great way to disconnect from traffic, social media, work emails and all the electronic devices that can be so stressful. Thanksgiving is a great time to reconnect with families and unwind before the holiday season begins in earnest.

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