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22 Athletes of the Month Grady Okeson and Susan Kim.

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38 Travel & Leisure An exquisite taste of Europe.

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ESSENTIALS by Ralph Sanders

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LEAVING A LEGACY FOR YOUR BUDDIES ABOUT SEVEN YEARS AGO, my wife Peggy decided that we needed a dog. I put my foot down and said “no,” but somehow we ended up at a rescue dog adoption event anyway. There must have been a couple of dozen little dogs there, and I was hoping against hope that none of them would be “the one.” A volunteer opened up a kennel, handed Peggy a cute little reddish brown dog, and asked “Would you please hold him for a minute?” The dog looked in Peggy’s eyes and Peggy looked in his deep brown eyes. I could tell it was love at first sight. I told Peggy, “Here, I’ll hold the dog while you fill out the paperwork.” And that was how we got Winston, who’s been our loyal companion ever since. Especially as we get older, we find that our pets enrich our lives. Our families are busy, busy and often they live out of the area. That leaves our pets for companionship. We love them; they’re part of the family. Like the saying goes, “First they steal your heart, then they steal your bed.” We also find that older people tend to adopt older dogs. They are often easier to care for than puppies, and they are usually very grateful to have a loving home, plus we empathize with their plight. The other, heartbreaking side of this story is that people often neglect to make provisions for their pets should they become incapacitated or die. Our friend Jane Maxon of Fetchyouahouse.com tells the story of a dog that was left alone when mom died. Jane is a real estate agent who was selling mom’s house. She told us that someone came by to feed mom’s dog once a day, but since mom didn’t leave any specific

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instructions in her will, no one knew what else to do with him. Eventually her son took the dog to a local vet and asked to have it euthanized. The family was just too busy to take care of it. By then the poor beast was matted, confused and upset, but otherwise healthy. Fortunately, one of the vets took pity on it and found it a good home. Sadly, not all stories like this have as happy an ending. Too many pets are left to chance once their loving owners pass away. One great solution is a pet trust. A pet trust as part of your estate plan makes sure your beloved animals are cared for after you become incapacitated or pass away. This insures that enough money is set aside from your estate to cover the costs of care, and you can provide specific instructions for care and designate a particular person or organization. Peggy and I have one for Winston. You might also consider making a charitable gift to one of the many organizations that provide for the humane care and treatment of abandoned pets. As part of your estate plan, this is a wonderful way to leave a meaningful and lasting legacy. Here’s a short list of organizations that you might to consider: PAWS of Lynnwood www.paws.org Beagle Freedom Project www.beaglefreedomproject.org Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Humane Society Alliance Education Program dvm.vetmed.wsu.edu/curriculum/humane-societyalliance-education-program

SURVIVING THE ECONOMIC ROLLER COASTER TIPS FOR GAINING CONTROL OVER YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE MONEY TIP IT TWISTS, IT TURNS, it goes up, it comes down and it even has the uncanny ability to make many of us feel a bit wobbly and nauseous. The economic roller coaster has taken all of us for a wild ride, particularly over the past few years. So what can you do now to help gain back some control over your financial life? Here are some timeless tips to help you survive the ride. Pay down your debt, but don’t forget to pay yourself too. The sooner you pay off your debt – especially consumer debt like that of credit cards – the better off you’ll be. However, also set aside money on a regular basis for an emergency. Track, then manage, your cash flow. It’s impossible to manage your money if you don’t have a feel for what you take in and where your money goes. A budget can be a real lifesaver in terms of ensuring that you have a solid financial foundation. Insure the fundamentals (health, property, income and life). Everything you own is at risk IF your fundamental needs of your life are not properly insured. Grow your job skills. Continually seek to grow and enhance your value to your current employer or potential employers by growing your job skills through continuing education, volunteer experiences and more. Direct your bonus or raise toward financial priorities. If you receive a bonus or raise, put it towards a financial priority, like paying down your debt, creating an emergency savings, continuing education, or building your retirement account.

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AIRBnB AND HOSTING YOUR HOME ARE YOU COVERED? BY TREVOR CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT OF INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP

SINCE ITS START NEARLY 10 years ago, the number of people listing their homes for guest stays through Airbnb has skyrocketed. As more and more vacation goers and business travelers look for alternatives to hotel and motel stays, more and more homeowners see hosting their homes as an opportunity to make a little extra income. Airbnb is an online service that allows homeowners to list and rent lodging in their homes for vacation bookings and short term stays. Airbnb, developed in San Francisco, now has more than 1.5 million listings in 34,000 cities around the world. According to its website, there are more than 300 homes in the Edmonds area alone offering private rooms, floors and entire homes available through Airbnb. If you’ve been thinking about this kind of service for your own home, it’s important to understand the role insurance plays, especially when a home is no longer just a home but also generates some income. Learning by Example Not long ago, we received a call from a client needing to file a homeowner’s claim. The homeowner had some personal belongings stolen. After asking all the right questions and doing the research needed to file the claim, it was determined their personal property was stolen during a guest stay booked through Airbnb. Unfortunately, this client didn’t communicate plans to list their home in this way with their agent.

RENT YOUR HOME Their claim was ultimately denied by the insurance carrier because their homeowner’s policy did not provide coverage for stolen property under such circumstances. We don’t like to see these things happen. Understanding these limitations will help future home hosts from experiencing something similar. Coverage Confusion It seems pretty straight forward – you have a homeowner’s policy that should cover your home and its contents. Where things get tricky is the moment you start “renting” or in this case “booking” a room, floor, or space inside your home, on a short term basis. Every homeowner policy is different and every insurance carrier provides different coverages. When you purchase a standard homeowner’s policy, the contract is written with the understanding that a single family home is occupied as such. These kinds of policies often include exclusions for business among other things. If you purchase a home to use as a vacation property, a second home, or a rental property, there are different policies to cover each use – a standard homeowner’s policy isn’t one of them. In the insurance industry, how you plan to use a home makes a difference.

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Airbnb Coverage Airbnb offers what it calls a “Host Guarantee,” but it makes it very clear this “Guarantee” does not replace homeowners or renters insurance. Personal property such as cash, jewelry, collectibles and artwork, if stolen during a guest stay, are not covered under Airbnb’s program. According to its website, the Host Guarantee also does not protect a homeowner from personal liability claims or coverage for shared and common areas of a home.

According to its website, there are more than 300 homes in the Edmonds area alone offering private rooms, floors and entire homes available through Airbnb. Options for Home Hosts As is the case with different hobbies, business endeavors and enterprises, there are options when it comes to insurance coverage. The same holds true for policies that would include coverage for hosting your home through a service such as Airbnb. There are good options available for vacation homes or Airbnb stays. Costs associated with these kinds of specialty policies are higher but so are the risks. As Airbnb and other services continue to grow and our sharing economy continues to evolve, I expect more options will become available. The best advice I can give is to always talk with your agent first so that you know your home and your family are properly protected. The peace of mind that brings is priceless. Trevor S. Campbell, CIC, is the President of Insurance Services Group, an Edmonds based independent insurance agency serving auto, home, and business insurance clients throughout Washington and seven other western states. He chairs the Washington Education Committee for the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. He is a past President for the Professional Insurance Agents Association of Washington and Alaska and was the 2013 Agent of the Year.

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Camp helps to develop and perfect bicycle riding skills. By Beth Bond Photos courtesy the Pedalheads

DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR DAD OR MOM holding the seat of your bike as you tried to balance and ride on your own? If you don’t have the time or patience to teach your own kids, I have the answer for you. Pedalheads is a comprehensive program that began in British Columbia with the idea of teaching youngsters to ride safely and skillfully. Indeed, they boast programs from training wheels to trails to traffic control, all geared to kids who want to ride their bikes better. The parent organization is Atlantis, which started with a unique program teaching youngsters to swim. In 1995, this learning scheme was applied to children learning to ride bicycles. They are still expanding this program throughout Canada and here in Washington. For more than 25 years and 175,000 children later, the 10-level program of education and skills has proven its worth.

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The Pedalheads program is special because it works every time. The bike camp runs for a week at a time, and children ranging in age 2 to 16 years old thrive in the enthusiastic atmosphere. Yes, I said age 2! Younger participants are often dependent on those “training wheels” and use this crutch far longer than necessary; the camp helps them move onto the next level. The camp coaches are college age and young adults who are trained in a learning curriculum that can accommodate all age and skill levels. Each day a different skill is highlighted, and every camper’s attempt is loudly cheered with high fives and fist bumps all around. The small classes and individual attention instills confidence in the young rider, and very soon those training wheels come off for good. On the first day of camp, riders are put in small groups based on age

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and skill level. The coach will spend time explaining about a good fit for the bike helmet and adjusting the seat and handlebars, if necessary. A typical camp day, whether morning or afternoon session, begins with some easy games before getting on the bike; games such as “Simon Says” or “Red light, Green light” help set the happy mood of camp and let the children and counselors learn names. They then break into groups and work on skills. The children bring their own water bottles and snacks for break time and enjoy some relaxation with their counselors under the shade canopy. Before everyone heads back to their bikes, there is often a safety lesson, like learning the hand signals and naming the parts of a bike. That is followed by more games – this time with the bikes – like bicycle baseball, “Storm the Castle”(knocking over the cones), and bicycle bowling.

it is always cheerfully available. While listening on the sideline, I enjoyed all the joking camaraderie between the kids and their coaches. When one 5-year-old fell, I grimaced, but he got right up and told everyone, “The bike fell, I didn’t!”

Even the very youngest riders share in the desire to “lose those extra wheels” and be a real bicycle rider, and the small groups and one-on-one time with their enthusiastic coach brings self-confidence to try out their new balance skills. By the third day of camp, there are very few training wheels in sight.

The importance of starting out on the right foot with bicycle safety, for even the youngest child, can’t be stressed enough. And following up with road lessons for the more skilled riders is a must in today’s society. Don’t let another summer go by without advancing from training wheels for a 7-year-old. And, for your peace-ofmind, when an older child is ready to bike to school or a friend’s house, be sure they have the experience of bike camp under their belt.

Of course, parents can stay and watch the lesson, but the kids really do better with just the counselors present. But on the last day, the youngsters are ready to show off for their families. The coaches set up an obstacle course with orange cones and a jumping ramp. Although most of them don’t need any extra help,

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Naturally there will be some spills, one child said to his mom, “I got a ‘dirt bath!’” And, with that, jumped right back on the bike. But what about the older bicyclists? I had a chance to see a session of pre-teen riders in action and was impressed with the coaches who refined the skills of kids who thought they already knew it all. There was precision cycling, like turning on a dime, and an obstacle course that taxed them all. Finally, the coach took them out riding on the street with special awareness of cars and pedestrians.

Summertime and school vacation sessions are offered in the greater Seattle area, so go to: info@pedalheads.com for more information.

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STARRY NIGHT PROM An evening of joy for special needs kids Photos courtesy Steve Mahler Mahler Photography.

THE GENEROUS EFFORTS OF some incredibly insightful parents and the efforts of a few nonprofit organizations have given young people with disabilities the opportunity to integrate into the population and become contributing members of society. In 2010, King County estimated the number of young people needing extra care in the county at 30,641. Experts believe that number could be significantly higher just six years later based on the outreach programs designed to serve the requirements of the special needs population. Nonprofit organizations, according to one expert, make their assessments based on individual needs, not guidelines mandated by the government. One of those organizations is Special Dreams for Special Kids founded in 2010 by Michelle Tornetta with a group of parents who were gathered together for support. The core mission

of Special Dreams has always been connected to the word “joy.” Tornetta has a daughter with special needs who brings joy to her family, classmates and friends. Special Dreams was formed to encourage kids with various special needs to go for their dreams and not be limited by resources or circumstances. Functioning as a team as well as an advocate for the individuals with special needs, Special Dreams for Special Kids works to combine resources to make the dreams of these special kids come true while providing encouragement for their parents and caregivers. Tornetta and the organizers of the Special Dreams organization discovered that of the biggest joys for both the special needs kids and their parents has been a prom night modified for high school students with special needs. The group’s third annual Starry Night Prom is

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scheduled for this month. “When we work together there is nothing we cannot achieve,” said Tornetta. “And when we selflessly help others, our joy is multiplied.” Parents knew that the darker lighting and loud music at regular proms made their kids uncomfortable. So the parents created the Starry Night Prom so their kids could share in the same special occasion producing great joy on their own terms. Jen Salvione said her son Nathan “had the time of his life” at the Starry Night Prom he attended last year. “It was such an amazing event,” the proud mother recalled. “Nathan was accompanied by two young adults who knew him well, so we as his parents were overjoyed that we could take pictures and ‘send him off ’ to prom without

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us, something we never dreamed of getting to experience.” Everything was so wonderfully planned and arranged, Salvione said, so every prom-goer felt like a king or queen. “Our goal is to give everyone a chance to be a Prom King or Queen for the night. Crowns, red carpet, sparkly lights and all the glamour of prom night,” said Torenatta. “This is their moment to shine.” Other programs created by Special Dreams for Special Kids include a program entitled, Dream Sessions. During a Dream Session, kids with any level of disability can participate in a creative process of exploring their dreams and greatest passions. Similar to the Make A Wish Foundation, a team determines the dream and sets out to gather community and business support to see these dreams become reality. Respite Days is an all-day event established to provide support and encouragement for parents and caregivers of children with special needs that have their plates filled with emotional and

physical challenges. A spokesperson for the Special Dreams Team said the down time is beneficial for parents and caregivers to know that they are not alone feeling disconnected, frustrated, overwhelmed and that no one can fully understand their particular struggle.

were invited. The Prom included fun music with a live DJ, sensory-friendly lighting and music levels. One did not need a date to attend.

The beauty of a network of parents meeting to encourage one another is that resources begin to flow and frustrations melt as they realize someone understands their situation. The big push here is for these people to know they are not alone. It doesn’t matter that the child or the story is not exactly the same, they quickly empathize with similar struggles and challenges. Special Dreams began as a support and encouragement for parents. The group intends to continue with the important role of connecting parents to not only encourage each other, but to celebrate what is unique and wonderful about each child.

There was food and beverages and a photo booth to capture memories. Tickets were only $10 and could be purchased on Eventbrite. Volunteers were encouraged to learn more about the event and become involved with the photo booth or participate in decorating the dance hall on the afternoon before the event. Volunteers were also needed to manage tickets at the door and to serve as part of the welcoming committee. Cleanup went from 8:30 to 9:30pm.

The Starry Night Prom was scheduled to be held at Shorewood High School on April 2 in Shoreline. All special education high school and transition students, as well as those in their 20s in Seattle, Shoreline and Edmonds, area

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“Come as a group and have a ball,” said one parent.

If you know a child with a dream, have a resource to share, or just have questions, please contact Special Dreams at 425.210.7654 or email Michelle@spdreams.org.

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Omnya, a NWCCI student from Yemen. Photo courtesy of Edmonds Community College.

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Interactive Evenings Bringing an entire new meaning to the phrase ' currency exchange''

riday night conversations at the home of Jon Sween have taken an on international flare this year.

In addition to the food on the table, Sween provides the dozen exchange students in his home with a sampling of knowledge he hopes will provide a lasting impact on their lives when they return home. Sween is the founder of Marketplace Connections, an organization dedicated to improving business through networking and meaningful connections. His home-cooked leadership course is the cherry on top of the sundae for the students participating in The Northwest Community College Initiative (NWCCI) offered through Edmonds Community College and funded through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. “We provide the students with an abbreviated version of an entrepreneurial workshop Marketplace Connections offers to people who have great ideas, but need help turning their dream of a business into a reality,” said Sween. “The students have told us that we have given them the information – and the motivation – they need to launch their own businesses when they get home.” The goal of the NWCCI program, according to program advisor Kim Kraft, is to provide tools to the students to improve their local communities back home after a year-long stay in the United States. “The government funds the exchange to promote the program’s vision for mutual understanding between the U.S. and other countries and cultures,” said Kraft. The advisor explained that the program covers the cost of education, housing and normal living expenses, but that students are matched with local families to celebrate milestones and holidays over the course of their time in the Northwest. Hands-On In addition to classwork and exposure to the American lifestyle, NWCCI students are required to serve 60-hour unpaid internships with businesses in the community. Isabeau Malan from South Africa received hands-on experience in event planning with a local caterer. She described the experience as the “glue that brought all of the classwork and discussions into focus.”

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Other students in the program are scheduled to complete internships with local organizations such as the YMCA, Fabric of Life, City of Lynnwood and the Snohomish County Economic Alliance. Edmonds, Whatcom Community College and Pierce College have hosted more than 300 international students from 20 countries around the world over the past few years. In an effort to give back to their host communities, this year the international students at Edmonds Community College have worked with kids at Seattle’s Bureau of Fearless Ideas, served meals at Annie’s Kitchen, sorted food donations at Food Lifeline, helped build houses with Hope for Housing in Snohomish County and taught hands-only CPR to community members with the Lynnwood Fire Department. However, the year-long exposure to America would be empty without positive results when the students return home. Kraft said the step-by-step program presented by Sween is one way to ensure success. The local business consultant stopped short of guaranteeing that every student will realize their goals when they returned home, but is grateful to be part of the equation. “My hope is that these students return home with the leadership skills they’ll need to succeed in whatever direction their lives may take them,” said Sween. Dan Aznoff was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the toxic waste crisis. He is now a freelance writer living in Mukilteo dedicated to capturing the cherished stories of our lifetime so they can be preserved for future generations. He can be contacted directly at da@dajournalist.com.

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Grady has always considered himself a hands-on person, and he plans to pursue a career as an electrician and also work in construction. “I love building and feel as if being an electrician is the best route for me,” he shared. Grady said his athletic success has been in part due to doing what he could to remain healthy. “I always listen to my body and do what’s best,” he said. And that includes eating healthy and always being sure to get enough rest.

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It is being part of a team and the satisfaction that comes with it that Grady said he loves most about running. “I have never been part of a team or group that is so dedicated and motivated to succeed,” said Grady about his teammates. “We are all great friends and push each other everyday to get better.”

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Susan runs cross-country and track and field for Edmonds-Woodway High School and said she is especially proud to have served as captain of the cross-country team her junior and senior years. “One of my team’s athletic accomplishments was our growth from being an ‘unknown’ to a state-ranked team – second only to Glacier Peak in the 3A WIAA State Championships,” said Susan, who has also excelled academically being part of a full International Baccalaureate Program with a GPA of 3.89.

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SUSAN KIM: SUSAN KIM ENJOYS RUNNING and she doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. “I plan to attend a four-year university,” she said. “If I’m able to go to Occidental College, I plan to run as a D-3 athlete there; however, if not, I’ll definitely try to join a running club at any other university I’m able to attend!”

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LIGHTING It can make a world of difference in your outdoor living space. Whether it is deck lighting to add ambiance or lighting along a path to make it safer, lighting can add much to your outdoor living space. Low-voltage LED light fixtures run on 12-volt current thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much safer than regular 120-volt household current, making installation DIY-friendly. You can also use string lights, which offer both versatility and style. They can be found in many styles and sizes, and you can even change up the colors with the season! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to add some festivity to your outdoor lighting!

There are several factors to consider when choosing your outdoor patio furniture. You will want to be sure to choose weather resistant furniture. If you have a small area, you may want to think about incorporating benches on your deck to provide more seating space. If you are one who likes to change things up for different occasions, consider choosing a monochromatic theme so you can accessorize and change things up with different pillows and other accessories.

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I understand that eating healthy can be expensive and time consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. Bad health is much more expensive than healthy food ever was. in your life you’d like to accomplish. You can think big or small. Next to each item notate what daily habits are helping you accomplish your goals and what habits are impeding your success. I should have warned you this might take a lot of paper. Now, number the goals from easiest to hardest or most time consuming to conquer. If you start simple, it’s easy to keep your momentum going to accomplish more and more. If you know what you are doing to help or hinder your process, you now have a basic outline for success. And in my experience, once a goal is outlined on paper, it becomes much easier to put a plan in action and the obstacles seem surmountable. These lists can help you work through mental and emotional roadblocks that you never realized you had. It can be quite cathartic of you take some time with this. I’m assuming that one of your goals that you discover is in reference to exercise. If you read any of my articles you knew it was bound to get to this subject at some point. It’s paragraph four so this is probably a personal record for me. Yes, exercise, or better yet training. I’m hoping that your primary goal in this arena is strength. I have found that with just a basic improvement in full body, multi-planar strength, a myriad

of ailments seem to disappear. It’s been proven by countless studies to be beneficial in countless ways that you don’t need me to list off but are none the less indisputable. I once had a gentleman salesperson at an unnamed homewares store tell me (even though I didn’t ask) that he didn’t exercise because it was his belief that we only have so many heart beats and he didn’t want to use them all at one time. I can’t help someone like that. No one can. The only defining moment we have a definitive amount of heart beats is the second after your last one. Until then, it’s not too late to begin a program to get stronger. Learn to plank, pull, push, rotate, squat and carry. If you practice what I consider the six foundational movement patterns, your life will get better. You can start to clear the cobwebs of immobility. No one ever wants to be limited by poor health and almost everyone has the power to do better. Train better. Feel better. Be better.

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“Learning from experience is a faculty almost never practiced.” —Barbara Tuchman MENTAL ATTITUDE: Being Lazy Shrinks Your Brain. Less active individuals appear to have smaller brains later in life. This study included 1,583 participants who took a treadmill test to rate their fitness at around age 40 and again at around age 60. After the second treadmill test, they also underwent an MRI. The results revealed those who were less physically fit during both tests had lower brain volume than those who maintained high physical fitness levels during the course of the study. Researcher Dr. Nicole Spartano writes, “From other studies, we know that exercise training programs that improve fitness may increase blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain and improve neuroplasticity over the short term. Over the course of a lifetime, these mechanisms may have an impact on brain aging and prevent cognitive decline in older age,” (Neurology, February 2016). Health Alert: Acetaminophen Use Before Birth Linked to Childhood Asthma. Women who experience pain, fever or the flu during pregnancy commonly use acetaminophen. Now, a new study finds that exposure to acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, before birth and during infancy increases a baby’s risk of developing asthma during

childhood. Lead study author Dr. Maria Magnus notes, “Uncovering potential adverse effects is of public health importance, as paracetamol is the most commonly used painkiller among pregnant women and infants,” (International Journal of February 2016).

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persisted when the patients were re-examined three months later (BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, February 2016). Wellness/Prevention: Is Ulcerative Colitis Treatable with Vinegar? A study involving mice suggests that vinegar or its main ingredient, acetic acid, may alleviate ulcerative colitis. This condition is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract that can cause abdominal pain and other symptoms. In the study, researchers found that vinegar reduced inflammation in the colon by suppressing proteins and molecular processes that trigger inflammation. They also found acetic acid exposure resulted in an increase in beneficial bacteria in the gut. The findings may lead to a simple way of treating ulcerative colitis in the future (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, January 2016).

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he Canadian city of Vancouver has always held a special place in my heart. First of all, it’s the only municipality that requires a last name (B.C.). More importantly, it was the place where I spent the first three days of married life with my bride 36 years ago.

but not overly zealous. And the beds are simply amazing. My wife and I were so enamored with the sheets and comforter one year that we asked the concierge for the brand so we could continue to pamper ourselves at home. Check out their website at hotellesoleil.com/vancouver.

There are literally thousands of ways to enjoy the urban setting and world-class offerings of this truly international city. Here are a few of the attractions that make our visits to Vancouver memorable every year.

The central location of our hotel provides easy access to some of the city’s best restaurants and top attractions. The downtown core in summer is always vibrant with street vendors and festivities.

We thoroughly enjoy the month-long Celebration of Light international fireworks competition over Vancouver Harbour. Competing countries take turns turning the summer night skies into a rainbow of colors and heart-pounding thunder. The fireworks spectacular runs every weekend in July and concludes the first week of August. Lodging Galore Vancouver offers a variety of options for lodging, from modest motels on the outskirts of downtown to one of the two dozen bed and breakfasts nestled in residential neighborhoods. Our home away from home for jaunts across the 49th parallel is the Executive Hotel Le Soleil on Hornby Street discreetly tucked in the heart of the financial district between office towers, mega banks and government buildings. The four-star boutique hotel offers the definition of casual elegance. The rooms are well appointed, the staff is considerate,

Just down the street and around the corner from Le Soleil is the Vancouver Art Gallery with its distinctive exhibits by local artists. The gallery’s European collection includes paintings by Dutch masters that date back to the 17th century. The former courthouse on West Georgia Street is 41,400 square feet of galleries and exhibits that houses more than 10,000 permanent artifacts as well as plays host to traveling collections from galleries in Europe, Asia and America. The museum’s crown jewel is a permanent exhibit of works and writings by Canadian artist Emily Carr inspired by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. vanartgallery.bc.ca Top Attraction According to TripAdvisor.com, the number one attraction in Vancouver is Stanley Park. I agree. The 1,001-acre public park adjacent to downtown is almost entirely surrounded by the waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay.

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THERE ARE TOO MANY RESTAURANTS, TOO MANY TASTY SAMPLES AND NOT ENOUGH HOLES LEFT IN MY BELT TO MAKE A DENT IN THE CHOICES OF EDIBLE OPTIONS. A stroll through the wooded park takes visitors past lush gardens, a forest of totem poles, monuments and sculptures that trace the history of the city of Vancouver and the province of British Columbia. There are boggy wetlands and century-old Western red cedar, big leaf maple and Douglas fir trees. vancouver. ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx The highlight of the park for us is the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, which houses around 300 species of fish, almost 30,000 invertebrates and 56 species of amphibians and reptiles, as well as 60 mammals and dozens of birds. vanaqua.org For the more adventurous spirits, there is the Capilano Suspension Bridge located just 10 minutes north of the city. The bridge is 460 feet long and 130 feet above the river and is part of a private facility, with an admission fee, that draws over 800,000 visitors a year. capbridge.com Artists’ Colony For those who prefer to shop, make sure to save three to four hours to walk through the Granville Island Public Market. The island in the middle of the city is a colorful artists’ community that offers a living, breathing urban oasis filled with fine waterfront restaurants, theaters, galleries, studios, unique shops, cafes and the second most spectacular fresh food market you’ve ever seen.

A stroll through the wooded park takes visitors past lush gardens, a forest of totem poles, monuments and sculptures that trace the history of the city of Vancouver and the province of British Columbia.

There are too many restaurants, too many tasty samples and not enough holes left in my belt to make a dent in the choices of edible options. Our dilemma is always whether to go back to a tried-and-true favorite or explore other culinary opportunities. Personally, I am drawn to the Granville Sports Center where they have an impressive collection of Jackie Robinson memorabilia. granvilleisland.com/discover-island/visitorsguide International Flare Of course, no reflection of a city is worth its salt unless it includes a review of its top dining establishments. The restaurant scene in Vancouver is bursting with an outstanding collection of seafood restaurants. Many of the best steakhouses in town have added sushi, sashimi and other Asian delicacies to the menu. Instead of recommending one restaurant over another, I will direct readers to the Yaletown District bordered by False Creek, Robson and Homer Streets. The area that was dominated by heavy industry and railroad tracks was given a facelift for in 1986 for Expo and is now one of the most densely populated areas of the city. Yaletown is home to trendy sidewalk cafes, breweries and popular eateries. Most of the establishments require advanced reservations, even on weeknights during the off season.

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But I would be selfish if I did not mention the ONLY restaurant we’ve gone back to on multiple occasions, the Blue Water Café on Hamilton Street (about a mile walk from Le Soleil.) We normally stick to some of the chef ’s exclusive presentations of shell fish, his cioppino or a simple piece of grilled halibut. Why fool with perfection? One thing is certain. Do not ask for an extra fork if you order the chocolate cake because you will not want to share it. The city of Vancouver offers something for virtually every taste and every budget. Don’t forget your passport or enhanced driver’s license and bring a large dose of patience for the time you’ll spend waiting to cross back into Washington at the border. For those with limited amounts of patience, I recommend AmTrak. Dan Aznoff was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the toxic waste crisis. He is now a freelance writer living in Mukilteo dedicated to capturing the cherished stories of our lifetime so they can be preserved for future generations. He can be contacted directly at da@dajournalist.com.

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Dudes and Dolls By Beth Bond. Photos courtesy Craig Sebring and Dudes and Dolls. Square Dancing Experiences Revival Where can you hold hands with a different cowboy all night long? And if that doesn’t get your heart rate up, the dancing will! I’m talking about square dancing, and its experiencing a revival! Can you remember learning reels in the fifth grade? Well, this is an extension of folk music and barn dances. Parks and recreation organizations now offer classes to young and old. Some square dancing clubs go to elementary and high schools to demonstrate their skills and get the youngsters involved. They really have a lot of fun with square dancing because it’s still boys and girls together but not as regimented as learning to waltz. The kids are happy to learn something that a lot of adults don’t know. And they “whoop” it up and swing their partners just like the “pros” do. The music is great too, the rousing country/Western theme gets your feet stomping and your hands clapping. So, even if you decide to take a breather between sets, you’ll still be clapping, stomping and yelling, “Yahoo!” Dressing the part is half the fun. The guys (and gals too) wear snap-down plaid shirts, jeans and boots, of course. Square dance clubs often put on an exhibition at fairs and parades where they always receive an enthusiastic response. Then, they pass out the particulars of how you can join them. Dudes and Dolls is the Square Dancing Club of Lynnwood, and they meet at the Cedar Valley Grange Hall on 52nd St. They welcome new members, and even provide lessons for beginners. Watch for details about the next session of lessons around late August. For information on their upcoming dances, go to DudesAndDolls.org.

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The time has come! The highly anticipated, full-length classical ballet, The Sleeping Beauty, is ready to be performed. Come enjoy this wonderful show put on by the Olympic Ballet Theatre at 7pm. To purchase tickets visit www.olympicballet.com or call 425.774.7570

Join Soroptimist of Sno-King for “A Celebration of Women: Awards Brunch with guest speaker Jan Steves.” From 10am to 1pm at the Nile Golf and Country Club in Mountlake Terrace enjoy brunch, shopping, awards and a dessert dash! $30 per person or reserve a table for 8 for $225.

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MAY DAY CELEBRATION

GARDEN MARKET

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MOTHER’S DAY TRAIN RIDE

MUD BAY JUGGLERS

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Washington State Spring Fair - April 14-17

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Networking Breakfast

Shake off the winter blues at Washington’s Spring Fair! Enjoy your favorite rides, food booths and adorable baby animals. There will be tons of free entertainment from leaping DockDogs to the new TimberWorks Lumberjack Show, garden workshops, the action-packed Motorsport Mayhem shows. www.thefair.com

Promote your business and network with other business owners in Edmonds at Fairwinds Brighton Court for the Chamber’s weekly Networking Breakfast. 7:30 to 9am enjoy a continental breakfast and hear guest speaker Trevor Covington of FEMA Regional Preparedness.

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Stay CAFE - April 15-16

Free National Park Week April 16-24

April 17 Ensemble Concert

The Creative Age Festival of Edmonds encourages seniors to stay creative, active, fulfilled and engaged by participating in this two-day event at Frances Anderson Center filled with entertainment, education and activities! Come enjoy over 30 workshops and a concert. Tickets are on sale now. www.creativeagefestival.org.

Grab your kids, friends, or self and head out to enjoy Free National Park Week! In celebration of National Park Services turning 100, entry is free to any National Park. Spend the day or week at Mount Rainier or Olympic National Park enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors!

Get ready for the beautiful sounds of the Cascade Symphony! They will be performing an ensemble concert at 3pm at the Edmonds United Methodist Church. Tickets for adults are $15, students $10 and youth under 12 are $5. Purchase your tickets at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

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Edmonds Art Walk

Homespun Spring Bazaar April 23-24

Corks and Canvas

Every third Thursday of the month! Stroll through downtown Edmonds and view the latest artworks and exhibits of the local galleries. Starting at 5pm make Gallery North your first stop and check out their April Exhibit “Mystical Reality” by Jurate and Jeff Harrison. Light refreshments will be served.

Get ready for a fun weekend! Celebrate the Spring Weekend Carnival inside the Gary D. Weikel Event Center. This event features kids’ activities, farmer of the day, Evergreen Speedway Race Simulator and a root beer garden! 10am to 4pm. Free!

Grab your paintbrushes and wine and get ready to uncork your creativity! Celebrate spring with Corks and Canvas at Fortaleza Wine & Beer Lockers. From 6 to 8:30pm enjoy creating a beautiful painting of a cherry bloom. Register at www.corksandcanvasevents.com.

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SNOHOMISH RUN LIKE A COUNTY MOTHER 5K ANNUAL PLANT SALE EdmondsLivingLocal.com

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PONCHO SANCHEZ @ ECA

ALOHA BREWFEST

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Tulip Festival Street Fair Skagit Tulip Fields will be in full bloom! Come and enjoy the spectacular views of row after row of colorful tulips. The Street Fair runs Friday through Sunday, attracting vendors, artists, crafts people and visitors far and wide. This event is part of the month long Tulip Festival in Downtown Mount Vernon. www.tulipfestival.org

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COME AND TASTE THE GELATO 24 DIFFERENT FLAVORS AND COFFEE TOO!

Canarino Gelato 203 5th Avenue S. Suite 4 425.243.9635 canarinogelato.com $

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Canarino Gelato CaffÈ

Canarino Gelato Caffè has now expanded to include delicious coffee and bakery items. Go in and enjoy their delicious sorbetto and gelato flavors, too! They have 24 different flavors in their display case daily and they rotate flavors depending on the season. They specialize in their affogato: a delicious scoop of gelato topped with two shots of espresso. Canarino Gelato Caffè opens at 6am daily so you can warm up with outstanding coffee before heading to work. 203 5th Ave S Ste 4 | Edmonds, WA | 425.243.9635 canarinogelato.com

Oysters • Steaks Great American Cuisine

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Hamburger Harry’s II

Full Bar • Local Wines Draft Beers

Hamburger Harry’s II is a family owned sports bar and kidfriendly restaurant specializing in gourmet hamburgers, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Dogs are welcome on the deck if on leashes. Trivia night is every Wednesday and they even serve breakfast all day and night. Open Sun-Thurs 11am-8:30pm. Fri & Sat 11am-9:30pm. 610 5th Avenue South | Edmonds, WA | 425.776.6666

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Demetris Woodstone Taverna

Looking for the best tapas in Western Washington? Look no further than Demetris Woodstone Taverna. Treat yourself to delectable food, an inviting atmosphere and supreme service. Located steps from the ferry dock overlooking Brackett’s Landing with water view. The menu includes fresh seafood, mouth watering flatbreads and much more. Join them for lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and international brunch on Saturday & Sunday. 101 Main Street | Edmonds, WA | 425.744.9999 www.kafeneowoodstonegroup.com

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WINE & BEER LOCKERS

Salt & Iron

A comfortable dining experience that includes local oysters, steaks and great American cuisine. Salt & Iron’s dining room brings a brighter and more welcoming dining atmosphere to the Downtown core. It’s located just a short walk from the Kingston Ferry and the iconic Edmonds Fountain. A full bar provides craft cocktails, local wines and draft beers to accompany the dining experience. 321 Main Street | Edmonds, WA 425.361.1112 | saltniron.com

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Chanterelle

Located in a charming historic building three short blocks from Puget Sound, Chanterelle is the go-to spot in the heart of town for everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to happy hour, cocktails, desserts and coffee drinks. (The famous tomato bisque is not to be missed...the Governor called it the best tomato soup in America!) With its welcoming interior, friendly staff, and especially the delicious food, it’s no wonder that Chanterelle is known as Edmonds’ Hometown Bistro.  316 Main Street | Edmonds, WA 425.774.0650  |  www.chanterellewa.com

Lake Forest Bar & Grill

www.fortalezawinelockers.com

Classic American food, high quality ingredients, and affordable prices are what you’ll find at this neighborhood favorite. Fresh local vegetables, organic breads, Northwest caught salmon, and regional beer and wine all add to the local flavor. Happy hour 7 days a week and open weekends for brunch! 17535 Ballinger Way NE | Seattle, WA | 206.364.1261 lakeforestbarandgrill.com

(425) 522-2576 Downtown Edmonds

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Elegant Gems, Ltd. The rarest gemstones on Planet Earth

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