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VOLUME 4 NUMBER 8

A Story of Survival Jim has spent the last 13 years waking up to yet another sunrise he wasn’t supposed to see. January 4, 2004, Jim Morrison was given a 2-percent chance of survival and a diagnosis of six months to live. Read about how his journey is inspiring others in this story by Colin Anderson.

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PUBLISHER Make Lifelong Memories IT WAS NOT THAT LONG AGO that we were taking out the patio furniture from storage and planning our activities for the summer months. Suddenly we find ourselves facing back-to-school shopping, moving kids to college and wondering where the summer went. Take this month to truly get all you can out of the rest of summer. Plan gatherings with friends, take the kids on daytime excursions or even plan a long weekend to get away and enjoy the sunshine and outdoors. In the Pacific Northwest, we are so fortunate to have a multitude of opportunities around us. Beautiful mountains to hike, lakes and the Puget Sound to recreate and festivals to celebrate are just some of the activities in our own backyards. Do you enjoy music? Check out the concerts going on in our area. Enjoy a show by Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald at the Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville or one of the concerts at Sandpoint’s Festival at Sandpoint the first two weeks in August. There is something for everyone. If you have kids who love to explore, consider the Seattle Aquarium or the Woodland Park Zoo in the Seattle area or venture to Silverwood Theme Park just north of Coeur d’Alene. Take time to relax and enjoy life. The housework will still be there and the laundry may pile up a bit, but the memories you will make are something that will last forever.

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20 Essentials

The latest tips and trends.

29 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

30 Business Spotlight

Rainier Family Medicine: Better living through optimal health.

32 Good News

Cider Swig returns for its fourth year.

36 Gig Harbor In Focus

Misfortune inspires creation of new nonprofit

42 Living Local A look back in time.

48 Hometown Experts The best local businesses.

50 Business Spotlight

9Round: Achieve the results you want in just 30 minutes a day.

52 Health & Lifestyle

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58 Feature Story A story of survival.

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66 Gourmet at Home Kitchen essentials.

76 Coof Like A Chef

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88 Travel & Leisure

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96 Food & Drink

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104 Arts & Entertainment

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CONNECT THE GIG REDESIGNING OUR CITY STREETS

THE CITY OF GIG HARBOR is currently reimagining its transportation plan, and you are invited to take part in the process! The first two public workshops took place in June and were named “pop-up studios.” On June 22, the public was invited to join a pop-up at the Waterfront Farmers Market. The following day, participants met at the Uptown Shopping Center Pavilion. If you missed the opportunity, don’t worry as there are more public workshops on the horizon. The city has named the effort “Connect the Gig.” This initiative will update the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element while also creating our city’s first non-motorized plan (also called all-modes or multi-modal plan.) According to Fehr & Peers, who completed a recent city-wide existing conditions assessment of our local transportation network, Gig Harbor will need to become less auto-oriented and create more nonmotorized options to provide a truly multimodal network.

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FUTURE BUILD ENVIRONMENT

The Westside CoLI is zoned for our highest intensity commercial development, such as theaters, grocery stores, medical facilities and more. In the Kimball area, we move to a higher density residential zone that includes Tacoma Community College, our Civic Center, the park and ride, as well as hotels.

The report states that our future transportation system will need to be: • Inviting and equitable, encouraging public health through active transportation • Smart, efficient and achievable • Effective in connecting the CoLIs to the regional transportation system • Sustainable over time, both financially and environmentally

• Understood by the community It is essential that regional partners, residents, employees and visitors collaborate to in this process. To truly understand and take part in this effort, one needs to comprehend the terminology. Within city limits, we have five Centers of Local Importance, referred to as CoLIs: Westside, Kimball, Downtown, Finholm and Gig Harbor North.

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Downtown is the central place for gathering during seasonal events, enjoying year-round small merchant shops, gaining access to the water, trails and seasonal transit. Around the corner in Finholm, we find a smaller area with restaurants and retail and some single-family homes. Gig Harbor North is zoned to be a commercial hub for larger retailers, including home to our hospital, YMCA and higher density singlefamily residential developments. As part of this effort, a company named Transportation Solutions, Inc. analyzed more than 70 intersections during peak evening

hours. Four of the 72 intersections analyzed did not meet the current LOS standard. LOS refers to level of service; grades represent wait times according to the degree of congestion at an intersection or roundabout. Not to worry, in the Gig Harbor 2017-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), these four intersections have already been identified as upcoming projects.

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A waterfront couplet might be a good solution! According to the Connect the Gig website, two proposals emerged from the pop-shops as potential solutions to relieve traffic and make room for all-modes downtown. A couplet is simply a pair of two one-way streets. The first proposal is to adapt Soundview, Harborview, Pioneer and Judson to work as a large circuit in either clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. The second proposal would adapt Harborview, Rosedale and Stinson into a oneway traffic route. What are your thoughts on our current and future-built environment? Want to be more involved in generating ideas to redesign our streets? Check out ConnectTheGig.com to find out more, keep up to date and learn of future opportunities for your voice to be heard.

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To evoke this comfort, your bedroom should be painted in relaxing neutral colors. No bold energizing red, orange or bright yellows belong in the bedroom. Monotone colors are OK—use softened blues, greens and earth tones of tans and creams. Rule of thumb with decorating a bedroom: The headboard wall is usually the accent wall. If you are going to do any accent colors or hang artwork, vacation photos and so on, the headboard wall is where you want to do it. Lighting needs to be ambient lighting with minimal task lighting, such as bedside lamps for reading. You should have easy control of lights so you don’t have to get up to turn them on or off. Dimmers are a good idea so you can control the level of lighting and the brightness in the room. No harsh textures. Glitter and polished shiny surfaces do not belong in the bedroom. Think of natural settings that bring you peace and incorporate those textures into your bedding, wall coverings, window coverings and flooring. If you have a hard surface in your bedroom such as wood or tile, use a large area rug. This rug should be alongside the bed so feet have a soft landing pad every morning. (This will also help with the acoustics.)

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Invest in a good bed. You spend a lot of time here. Make sure that it fits your body and provides the support and comfort that you need to get a good night’s sleep so you can awake feeling relaxed and energized. Scent also contributes to your emotional state. Give your bedroom a fresh smell; no harsh perfumes or incense that linger in the air. Keep it clean and light—lavender, linen and rose are relaxing scents that aren’t too heavy. If your bedroom has a lot going on now, simplify. Declutter, clean and put away items. Minimize furniture and accessories. Laptops, televisions and phones are things we may look to when there is downtime and we are getting ready for bed. You start scrolling through and then realize two hours later that you are still no closer to being relaxed than you were when you started. Keep these items to a minimum in the bedroom. They tend to stimulate your mind and thus are counterproductive to you being able to relax. Most bedrooms should err on the side of being more masculine than feminine. By this, I mean don’t go over the top with lace, frilly layers of bedding, shams and pillows. By keeping things simple, clean, smelling good and low-key, you will be relaxing in no time.

WILL YOU BE PREPARED WHEN THE MARKET COOLS OFF? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BY CHERI JOHNSON, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, STRATEGIC WEALTH ADVISORS

S TA N D A PA R T

WE HAVE SEEN A TREMENDOUS rally on Wall Street, nearly nine months long, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average repeatedly settling at alltime peaks. Investors are delighted by what they have witnessed. Have they become irrationally exuberant? The major indices do not always rise. That obvious fact risks becoming “back of mind” these days. On June 15, the Nasdaq Composite was up 27.16 percent year-over-year and 12.67 percent in the past six months. The S&P 500 was up 17.23 percent in a year and 7.31 percent in six months. Performance like that can breed overconfidence in equities. The S&P last corrected at the beginning of 2016, and a market drop may seem like a remote possibility now. Then again, corrections usually arrive without much warning. You may want to ask yourself: “Am I prepared for one? Are you mentally prepared? Corrections have been rare in recent years. There have only been four in this eight-year bull market. So, it is easy to forget how frequently they have occurred across Wall Street’s long history (they have normally happened about once a year). The next correction may shock investors who have been lulled into a false sense of security. It will not be the end of the world or the markets. A correction, in a sense, is a reality check. It presents some good buying opportunities and helps tame irrational exuberance. You could argue that corrections make the market healthier. In bigpicture terms, the typical correction is brief. On average, the markets take three to four months to recover from a fall of at least 10 percent. Are you in touch with your situation?

You can stand apart from their ranks by appropriately checking up on, and diversifying, your portfolio as needed. Thanks to the recent rally, many investors have seen their equity positions grow larger, perhaps too large. If you are one of them (and you may be), you may want to try to dial down your risk exposure. Do you know your risk number? Do you have an adequate emergency fund? A correction is not quite an emergency, but it is nice to have a strong cash position when the market turns sour. Are your retirement and estate plans current? A prolonged slump on Wall Street could impact both. Many older baby boomers had to rethink their retirement strategies in the wake of the 2007-2009 bear market.

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Finally, a deep dip in the equity market should not stop you from consistently funding your retirement accounts. In a downturn, your account contributions, in essence, buy greater amounts of shares belonging to quality companies than they would otherwise. A correction will happen—maybe not tomorrow, maybe not for the rest of 2017, but at some point, a retreat will take place. React to it with patience or else you may end up selling low and buying high. Cheri Johnson may be reached at 253.858.4411 or cheri@strategicwealthadv.com. Cheri Johnson is a registered representative/investment advisor representative of and securities are offered through USA Financial Securities, 6020 E. Fulton St., Ada, MI 49301. Member FINRA/SIPC, A Registered Investment Advisor, Strategic Wealth Advisors, LLC is not affiliated with USA Financial Securities.

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BECAUSE ONE GREAT QUESTION ISN’T ENOUGH ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK

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THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS

IT’S SUMMER IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, and the sparkling waters, blue skies, snow-capped mountains and extended sunlight beckon us outdoors. As we head to the water for a day trip, the hills and mountains for a hike, visit a summer festival or start the grill for a backyard barbecue, we tend to bring our family, friends and colleagues with us. Now is our time for recreation and connection.

Have you ever rolled your eyes when preparing for a family gathering? Perhaps you’re thinking about what you already know about them. What if you consider what you don’t know about them? This actually puts you in an elite group of people. George Bernard Shaw said, “The only sane person I know is my tailor. He measures me anew every time he sees me.”

What do you do to build great connections with the people you’re spending time with?

What if you arrive with a few questions that uncover the other person’s interests? Wouldn’t that make a more interesting approach?

Did you expect me to ask a question? Questions shift the energy, don’t they? And that’s the point. When you spend time with others, do you tend to ask questions or drop into a topic you’re interested in and start talking? In general, we build better connections when we arrive with a healthy curiosity and ask questions—in other words, when we take a genuine interest in the other person.

A number of years ago, I spent a few days snow skiing near Lake Tahoe with one of my mentors. A musician we both knew was also visiting the area, and he invited us to dinner. During our drive to the restaurant, Mary and I shared our experiences with this musician. We both admired the way he drew his audience into the stories he wove through his music and the brilliant way he choreographed images to his music. Drawn into the story, I was about to add my experience of his music when Mary shifted the conversation. “What are three or four questions you’d like to ask him?” I paused. Nothing came to mind. She offered a question— about his brother. Then she asked another, and it spurred my curiosity. What would I like to know?

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By the time we parked the car in front of the restaurant, both of us had three or four questions. She said, “Once we ask a question or two, the evening will just flow. We won’t need all of our questions. You’ll see.” And she was right. We had a wonderful, easy and fun evening filled with laughter and sweet surprises. That evening I experienced the joy that erupts from thoughtful and well-placed questions. So I bring a few thoughtful questions to gatherings with family and friends, and it’s made a tremendous difference.

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Tom Taylor Family YMCA holds anniversary party. By Patty Hutchens

FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS, the Tom Taylor Family YMCA has been making life better for those in our community. From contributing free memberships for foster-care children to offering classes such as Safety Around Water, the YMCA has been a place where individuals connect, children thrive and people are empowered.

During the festivity, which is open to all including non-members and for which there is no admission fee, there will be no joining fees all day long, making it a great time to become part of this wonderful community of members. The YMCA was renamed the Tom Taylor Family YMCA in March 2013 to honor the generosity of Gig Harbor resident and YMCA member and donor, Tom Taylor, for his significant and ongoing contributions to the Gig Harbor Family YMCA.

An organization that focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, it is the goal of the YMCA to build a strong spirit, mind and body. In celebration of its decade-long presence in our community, Tom Taylor Family YMCA will host a community-wide celebration Friday, August 18, at 6pm at their facility. They will close at 5pm so they can prepare for the party, which promises to be fun for the entire family.

If you have never been to the Tom Taylor Family YMCA or if you are a longtime member, come and celebrate their 10-year anniversary August 18!

The Shy Boys will kick off the celebration at 6pm, and there will be food trucks from GNOSH, P & Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waffle Delight and Yakashoot Ice Cream, as well as activities for the kids.

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For more information on the event, visit their Facebook page at Tom Taylor Family YMCA 10th Anniversary Party.

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ADVANCED REGISTERED nurse practitioner (ARNP) Scot Fleshman and his wife, Jessica, are determined to bring a new type of patient-centered health care to town. The young couple, both Gig Harbor natives, recently opened Rainier Family Medicine, a primary care family medicine clinic located in the Gig Harbor Corporate Center, next to Uptown Gig Harbor and across the street from the local library. A privately owned medical clinic dedicated to spending as much time with each patient as may be necessary to promote health and wellbeing, Rainier Family Medicine offers a wide variety of services—even same-day sick visits—which range from sports physicals to wellness exams, chronic disease management to immunizations, preventative care to acute illness treatment, and more. “What we like to think makes us different is that we operate a truly patient-centric care model,” noted Fleshman in a recent interview, “rejecting the typical pattern of too many of today’s medical office visits.” Patients often feel they are being talked ‘at’ rather than engaging in a meaningful conversation, according to Fleshman, who received his advanced post-graduate nursing degree from Vanderbilt University. With industry standards steadily moving toward shorter appointment times, he added, patients feel they are being ‘processed’ rather than treated. The city’s newest ARNP thinks there is a better way to practice medicine, and he has

been trained to do just that. (For the record, ARNPs bring a comprehensive perspective to health care, blending clinical, evidence-based expertise with advanced skills in diagnosing and treating health conditions—adding an emphasis on disease prevention and health management. They are increasingly recognized as critical members of the nation’s health-care delivery team, providing prompt access and highly skilled medical advice to patients and families across the country.) By contrast to current norms, Rainier Family Medicine gets patients into the office virtually immediately and books longer appointment times for each person. “Having extended conversations allows me to really get to know my patients and enhances my ability to treat the whole person, not just his or her current ailment,” the 1997 Peninsula High School graduate explained. “We want patients to know they are valued and being listened to when they visit Rainier Family Medicine. We care about the experience each patient has with us, from the time they call to make an appointment to after-appointment follow-up. This fosters a team approach to health, a crucial first step in helping each and every patient achieve optimal health.” Fleshman tells the story of one of his nursing school mentors, a genuine “old-school doctor” who practiced his craft for nearly 50 years and shared this bit of wisdom: “If you give patients enough time to really talk to you, they will tell you what is wrong with them.” “The message sounds simple, but it’s quite

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profound,” mused Fleshman, “and it’s something that has fundamentally influenced how I care for my patients.” Meet the Provider: Rainier Family Medicine recognizes that establishing care with a new medical provider can be stressful. Often, a person doesn’t know if s/he will have a good rapport with the provider until after a first appointment. Prospective patients can eliminate their concerns by scheduling a no-obligation “get to know us” session. In addition, interested persons can visit the office website at RainierFamilyMedicine.com, call the office at 253.432.4437, check out the Rainier Family Medicine Facebook page, or simply stop in to say hello.

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“What we like to think makes us different is that we operate a truly patientcentric care model,” noted Fleshman in a recent interview, “rejecting the typical pattern of too many of today’s medical office visits.”

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WHEN YOU COMBINE a great event with an opportunity to benefit your community, you cannot go wrong. That is exactly what the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is doing with its Fourth Annual Cider Swig: The Great Peninsula Cider Festival. Taking place on Saturday, September 30, at Sehmel Homestead Park, there will be nearly three-dozen regional cidermakers, a majority from the Northwest, on hand to share nearly 100 hard cider varieties. But this event is not just for adults; there will be apple-themed games and kids’ activities in the Apple Carnivale Zone along with food and live music. And to kick off the festivities, there will be a Gourmet Cider Makers Dinner on the evening of September 29. While all this is reason enough to attend the event, this is also a great opportunity to benefit local environmental education and restoration products. Over the course of the last few years, the Cider Swig has donated more than $20,000 to support environmental education in parks, natural areas and trails around the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula communities. Each year, the largest donation has been made to the Lu Winsor Environmental Grant Program, which is administered by the Key Peninsula-Gig

Harbor-Islands (KGI) Watershed Council. For over a decade, the Lu Winsor program has made an impact on our local students by helping them experience science workshops in the classroom, participate in restoration projects and attend local environmental education camps. Since the Lu Winsor program began, both Peninsula Light Company and Pierce County Shellfish Partners have each contributed $5,000 to the grant on an annual basis. When Cider Swig first began in 2014, there were 12 cidermakers, and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation contributed $2,500 to the grant program and also donated grants to PenMet Parks and Curious by Nature School. With the growing popularity of the Cider Swig the following year, the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation was able to increase its donation to $5,000. Last year, the foundation awarded the Lu Winsor program with $7,500; a contribution that was met with an additional match of $2,500 from Pierce County, making the total amount of the award $20,000. Dr. Julie Gustanski is the chair of the Cider Swig and hopes to continue to increase the contribution year after year. “We feel strongly

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that Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula residents value these programs for our children and will spend a fun-filled day enjoying craft ciders and helping us meet our goal of a $10,000 donation to the Lu Winsor Environmental Grant Program in 2017,” said Gustanski, who first came up with the idea of the Cider Swig in late 2012 when she was flying back from the East Coast and happened to read an inflight magazine article on the renaissance of cider in the United States. “The Foundation’s Parks & Environment CAB [Core Area Board], of which I am a member, was trying to come up with something new and different that could help to raise critical funds to support a variety of parks and environmentoriented initiatives across our greater Gig Harbor and Key peninsula community,” said Gustanski. “The Parks & Environment CAB met within days of my return from this trip, so while the idea was fresh in my mind, I proposed the concept. And the rest is history.” So just exactly where does the money go? According to the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, proceeds from the 2016 Cider Swig focused on environmental education programs and supported the following projects:

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ONE RIDE CAN CHANGE A LIFE INSPIRATION OFTEN COMES AT STRANGE TIMES, and those who are truly inspired can almost always pinpoint the exact moment that changed their lives forever. For longtime Gig Harbor resident and auto-shop owner Howard Mackert, that moment was when he heard that someone he reached out to help had ended up back in jail. “It broke my heart,” said Howard. “If only she had a dependable car she would be out and still improving her life.” Howard’s story begins at a Friday morning rotary club meeting, something he’s been going to for more than a decade. One of the group’s trademark programs was created by Buck Frymier, who wanted to do something to help reduce the 70 percent of women who end up back in prison at Purdy after their initial arrest. Frymier and other volunteers teach women currently in the corrections center on resume building,

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Cars for Change is a program in which Howard, along with other local volunteers and shop owners Brian Smith of Gig Harbor Auto Service and Brian Reid of Parker’s Service, will be providing good, clean running vehicles to women in need of reliable transportation.

interview etiquette, how to explain to potential employers about their incarceration and other skills to better their chances of landing a job once released. At this particular meeting, it was brought to Howard’s attention that a local woman found employment but did not have reliable transportation. “I had just gotten my wife a newer 4Runner, and her old Blazer with 272,000 miles on it had become my shop vehicle. I figured this young woman could borrow it as I really didn’t need it around,” said Howard. The Blazer got the young woman to work several times, but one morning it wouldn’t start and her roommate was unable to drive her. The roommate found a ride for her but during that trip the driver decided to do a drug deal and they were busted. A judge didn’t believe the young woman’s story that she was just trying to get to work and she was sent back to Purdy for another 18 months, away from her 2-yearold daughter. “A vehicle is really a basic necessity here, and you can’t get a job without a car and can’t get a car without a job,” said Howard. His mind started turning, and when he came across a program a friend in Denver came up with in which many donated cars were given to new mothers at a pregnancy clinic, he thought to himself, ‘Hey, I can do that here.’ The idea of Cars for Change was born, and today the organization is just a few small steps away from becoming a reality. Cars for Change is a program in which Howard, along with other local volunteers and shop owners Brian Smith of Gig Harbor Auto Service and Brian Reid of Parker’s Service, will be providing good, clean running vehicles to women in need of reliable transportation. These include recently released inmates looking for employment, single mothers, widows or even women who might be buried in medical bills and might not be able to get to necessary medical appointments. When Howard approached his rotary friends about turning the idea into a fully fledged 501c3 nonprofit, the group was impressed and generously donated $2,000 to help cover much of the cost of creation. Local attorney Paul Alvestad is also volunteering his time to put the necessary paperwork together. Three vehicles have already been donated to the cause including a Dodge pickup and a Lexus SUV. Howard will be selling these donated vehicles so he can purchase lowmaintenance and reliable four-door family cars like Toyota Camrys and Corollas. Though not fully formed yet, Howard can already see the community ready to embrace his idea. “Just about every time I share it with the community, someone comes up to me and tells me they have a car they can donate or that their company will match cash donations. It’s been really neat.”

FOR THOSE LOOKING TO TURN THEIR LIVES AROUND, RETURN TO EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDE A BETTER UPBRINGING FOR THEIR FAMILY, A RELIABLE VEHICLE IS PARAMOUNT TO THEIR SUCCESS.

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Cars for Change will be putting together and donating vehicles on a quarterly basis. Shop owners and volunteers will come together on specified days and tune up the automobiles so they are all ready to go at once. There will be ample opportunities in the future for community members to take part, and Howard hopes to also partner with local high schools so teens interested in learning mechanic work can get hands-on experience while also benefiting those less fortunate

in their communities. A five-person board is already formed, and Cars for Change hopes to get around 30 cars out into the community in the first year. The program is getting help in vetting individuals in need from local churches and established organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and various shelters throughout the South Sound.

With 16 years of trust built up at his shop Mackert Automotive, Howard feels he’s landed in a perfect time to really get the organization off and running. “It feels like the perfect storm. My business runs itself, I now have the time to commit to this, I have connections in the community and the wherewithal to make it happen,” he said. “It feels really good to help somebody, and honestly, I’ll probably get more satisfaction out of it than they [the recipients] will.” For those looking to turn their lives around, return to employment and provide a better upbringing for their family, a reliable vehicle is paramount to their success. Cars for Change is dedicated to getting these reliable vehicles into the hands of deserving women and ultimately improving lives and an already incredible community.

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Maintaining a used vehicle is vital to keeping it running efficiently, and the organization will continue to do so even after the vehicle is donated. Quarterly oil changes will be provided at no charge. “I’d rather donate an oil change and keep the car running smoothly than be rebuilding the engine or looking for new transmissions,” said Howard. Vehicle owners will be responsible for fuel and liability insurance costs, and the group hopes to have the first donated vehicles hit the road by this fall. Those who choose to donate a vehicle will receive a tax benefit for doing so, giving even more incentive for the community to participate. Donations will need to be running and in good order so they can either be tuned up with no major overhauls or resold so Cars for Change can purchase additional reliable cars. Interested donors can get in contact with the organization through its temporary email

address, cars4change1@gmail.com. A website and additional contact information is currently being formed.

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“I fell in love with the performing arts as a kid by attending a summer theatre workshop, so this is a passion of mine,” says Vicki. “My hope is that [these kids] will have a wonderful memory of their time with us and make new friends while experiencing the joy of doing

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WE NEVER HAD MUCH DOWN TIME COME JUNE. Once school was out, we kept busy with berry picking, babysitting, swimming in our pool or horseback riding the trails near our home on Hunt Street. All the neighborhood kids took swimming lessons in our backyard pool, and I took life-saving class in the summer of my junior year, 1965. My friends loved coming to my house, and almost every summer we had our Aunt Jan, who was the same age as me, come stay for a few weeks. We sewed summer shifts in the basement and went for evening swims after dark in the pool. If we could get the car, we usually said we were going to the movies but headed out for Tacoma, crossing the Narrows Bridge and “Cruising the Ave.” looking for the boys in Tacoma. Back then, Gig Harbor was little known, and when in Tacoma, you mentioned you lived in Gig Harbor, you usually got, “Where is that?” Bridge toll was 50 cents for car and driver and 10 cents per passenger. Gasoline was 50 cents a gallon and we would use our babysitting money to load up the tank so Mom and Dad would never know. The only gas station on this side of the bridge was Ken Marvin’s Shell right off Highway 16 down near the current Wollochet Drive exit. Interstate 16 was a two-lane road, with very few cars, and we hardly ever saw a car on the road after 9pm.

The biggest treat during summer was to attend Bellarmine all school dances in the gym each Saturday night. We went to see Merrilee and the Turnabouts or Paul Revere and the Raiders, and many other local bands, to dance and meet boys. After the dances, a group of us would go to Bush’s Drive-In on 6th Avenue where milk shakes, hot fudge sundaes and french fries ‘n’ gravy were standard fare delivered to the car by car hops on roller skates who attached a tray to the car window and collected your money. Dairy Queen, Arctic Circle and

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and they were left wondering what I had under the hood and trying to find out who the girl was driving the black Chevy Coupe. In the ‘60s, we shopped Downtown Gig Harbor at the Dime Store where Kelly’s is currently. The Dime Store had wooden flooring, very basic bench-style shopping platforms like tables set up where fabric, patterns, makeup, home-care items, buttons, thread, belts, socks, etc., could be found. Penny candy was always on the agenda. We could get gum drops, licorice, taffy, Big Hunk candy bars, Snickers, Mars, cool pops and ice cream bars. This was the first stop when we came to town, then we headed up to Keith Uddenberg’s grocery store at the Thriftway shopping center on Judson Street to grocery shop. Thriftway bakery always did our birthday cakes, and the muffin bread was the main squeeze. These were the days when the owner, Keith himself, came to relieve the cashiers when busy and would visit with his customers knowing them on first-name basis. We loaded up the entire back end of the white Pontiac station wagon with food and would come back for more in a week.

Fandell’s Clothing Store was the next stop if you needed anything in the way of clothing or shoes. Rexall Drugs was next to that and then the Post Office. The liquor store was in the building where Suzanne’s Deli is. Finholm’s was the meat market where my family purchased all their meat and fish. It is where the current grocery is now in the Finholm Market Place.

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great entertainer who played on weekends to large crowds dancing on the current deck. Fishing was always the main industry in Gig Harbor, but the harbor was a harbor in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s not as it is todayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a narrow channel where boats are parked at marinas taking up most of the harbor. Many kids in my class of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;67 were from fishing families, leaving for summer to fish in Alaska and returning in fall. Our small class in 1967 had many graduates who went on to college, and some left the area entirely once they graduated. Our graduating class celebrates its 50year class reunion in August at the airport restaurant. No one locked their doors, and kids were free to walk the streets of Downtown Gig Harbor to fish, ride bicycles, wander and meet

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9ROUND 30 MINUTE Kickbox Fitness opened its doors in Gig Harbor this past October, and owner/operator Tim “The Torpedo” Olson introduced the community to a new specialized fitness center dedicated to serving clients who want a unique, fun and proven workout. At 9Round, members will discover a kickboxing-themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular and circuit-training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a professional fighter. The program incorporates dumb bells, kettle bells, medicine balls, jump ropes and other equipment to build strength and stamina, with trainers assisting you every round. Then there’s kickboxing; At 9Round you’ll get fit, not hit. Clients punch and kick heavy bags to build power, double-end bags to increase coordination and timing, and speed bags to develop shoulder conditioning and speed. As Tim says, “You’ll tighten and strengthen all the muscles in one of the most common trouble spots, your core, which improves your ability to perform any movement you do for work, exercise or leisure.” One of the most unique offerings at 9Round is the schedule—the no class time and 30-minute circuit training concept allows members to work out on their own terms, with a new 30-minute session beginning every three minutes. According to Tim, you can achieve maximum results and a complete, full-body workout in just 30 minutes through 9Round’s combination of cardio and resistance training. Workouts change daily, always challenging your body while the trainer keeps the training exciting and you engaged. Monthly membership also include access to 9Round Nutrition, a complete online nutritional site with Q & A support, a nutrition

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By Susan Moore, Better Gym, Gig Harbor WHEN SOMEONE COMES INTO MY TRAINING facility for the first time, it can be for a number of reasons. They may have a specific goal to train for or they are unhappy in one or more ways with the current status quo of their life. They don’t like the way they perform, feel, behave, move, look or any number of issues, whether real or imaginary. Stress, work, school, life, have somehow gotten in their way of their performance or the quality of life they are seeking, and are looking to me for guidance. I get to see the initial change for the better they find on day one, and all I do is re-teach them how to … breathe; how to take in and release the air around them in a way that reduces stress, pain, fear and discomfort and increases health and happiness. I literally have the best job on the planet.

We’ll first talk about the opposite ends of the breathing spectrum. We have on one side clavicular (or shallow) breathing and on the other side we have diaphragmatic (or abdominal) breathing. The easiest way to tell is when you breathe in, do your shoulders rise while your stomach draws into your body or does your stomach expand with your inhale and draw in when you exhale with your shoulders remaining relaxed? If you typically practice the latter, you are in luck. Your breathing is great, and keep up the good work. You probably breathe purposefully and maybe even spend some well-deserved time meditating. On the other hand, if you can’t seem to figure out how to keep your shoulders from rising upon inhale, you may have some work to do.

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Dr. Greg Messer Dr. Keri Messer So why should you care how deeply you breathe? Clavicular breathing draws only minimal oxygen into the lungs and can lead to a buildup of carbon dioxide. Many breathing and stress issues are exacerbated by this type of breathing. The diaphragm is closely connected to your sympathetic nervous system, which controls our fight or flight response. The shallower we breathe the more anxious and unsettled we become, and this takes a toll on our ability to adapt to stress and remain healthy. The longer we are in this state of habitual shallow breathing, the harder it becomes to breathe deep. All it takes is some daily practice to combat and reverse this cycle. Diaphragmatic breathing is one of our strongest self-healing mechanisms. It draws oxygen lower into the lungs which activates the parasympathetic nervous system (relax and recover). According to the Mayo Clinic, benefits of deep breathing include but are not limited to: relieving physical muscle tension, increase oxygen to all cells, strengthens the lungs, slows our heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood flow to muscles and improves concentration. Taking time to breathe deeply and purposefully can easily be done within your daily life. It doesn’t have to

be done on its own. We can easily practice while driving (reducing road rage), brushing your teeth, bathing, before sleep or anytime talking is not necessary. Everyone has time to practice breathing. I can’t personally think of a downside. Now the how. If you have been shallow breathing for long enough, regaining the ability to breathe deeply will not be as automatic as you may think. If you have a few minutes, try lying on your back with one hand on your chest and one hand on your stomach. Breathe in what you currently consider deep and see which of your hands moves the most. Now try and exhale at least a little bit deeper than you inhaled. Keep that up, trying each time to fill the belly with air while inhaling and contracting your abdominal muscles while exhaling, remembering to exhale a little more than you inhaled. This may prove to be difficult at first, but keep practicing. Eventually you should be able to relax your chest and breathe from the belly. Once it becomes easier, you can spend more practice time during your showers and car rides. You may decide to set aside some “me” time and just breathe. This is when life begins to get … better.

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WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I smoked. That was during the days when you “quit cold turkey” or nothing. So, I smoked myself sick on New Year’s Eve and never smoked again. But, I kept a pack of Marlboros in my bathroom for three years, just in case I wanted one. I don’t know what you’ve found to be true, but I believe that once a person acquires an addictive habit (smoking, alcohol, drugs or sugar are examples), that it’s easy to acquire a different addictive behavior. Mine became sugar. Keeping weight off after I quit smoking became the issue. Sugar, weight gain and lack of exercise became the bane of my existence. With that thought in mind, I recently read an article about obesity that might interest you. You might say: “Why would a dentist be interested in my weight?” I know that sugar increases weight, and it’s often hidden in food products. But sugar also increases cavities to the disappointment of my patients. I also see patients with weight issues suffer from more gum disease, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, blood-sugar and snoring/sleep-apnea issues. Sleep problems can increase decay due to acid reflux. Thin people can also have sleep apnea. With weight as a concern plus sleep problems, I’ve had patients say, “Well, I’m healthy. My doctor says I don’t have any problems.” But, please consider the burden of weight on your heart and various systems in your body. If you

As a society, we can improve food labeling, increase public awareness, connect with support via social media and enforce control of marketing potentially unhealthy products. carry 20 pounds around, you’re carrying two 10-pound bags of potatoes with you every day. That adds stress on your heart, lungs, knees and much more. Statistics from the 2017 Obesity Report, which can be found online at OECD.org, found that: • Obesity is highest internationally, in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Hungary. It’s lowest in Japan and Korea. • In the U.S., 36 percent of adults are currently obese. At the current rate, by 2030, 47 percent of adult Americans will be obese. Sadly, today, 31 percent of U.S. children age 15 are obese.

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• Male obesity has been growing more rapidly in the last five to 10 years. Enough of the doom and gloom; what can be done? As a society, we can improve food labeling, increase public awareness, connect with support via social media and enforce control of marketing potentially unhealthy products. Schools have taken up this cause, however, at the risk of offending parents. One of my patients, a parent, was offended by the message she received from school, ‘scolding her’ in her perspective, for sending her child to school with a cupcake. As a dentist, I have a holistic approach. It’s not ‘just’ about your teeth. Is stress, snoring, sleep apnea, sugar or perhaps a lack of exercise an issue? Community resources can help, privately and with respect. I’d encourage you to start cutting back on any addictive behaviors, one week at a time. Commit to making that step today, which will help you live your days healthier and feeling great!

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HOW LOUD IS TOO LOUD? EARPLUGS ARE AN IMPORTANT SUMMER ACCESSORY BY DEANNA IFF, AU.D., CCC-A WRITTEN FOR HEAR FOR LIFE AUDIOLOGY WE LIVE IN A NOISY WORLD. While everyone knows that earplugs should be worn in loud environments, we often overlook the hazardous levels of noise that can be present during common activities. In this short article, we will cover some of the dangerous sounds you should be considering, the potential consequences of noise exposure and how to protect your ears from serious damage. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 40 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have noise-induced hearing loss. We often associate this type of hearing loss with occupational exposure, but of those 40 million, more than one in two do not have noisy jobs. And although the percentage of the population affected by hearing loss increases with age, the young are not immune. More than 5 million individuals between the ages of 6 and 19 are also experiencing hearing loss related to noise exposure. Loud noise causes hearing loss by damaging the hair cells in your inner ear. So named because of the little hairs (cilia) that move in response to sound, hair cells are responsible for sensing sound and converting that sound into electrical signals, which in turn are sent to the brain. Hair cells cannot regenerate, so damage to these cells leads to permanent hearing loss. So, when does noise become dangerously loud? The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (dB). Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by exposure to noise over 85 dB for an extended period. Although most of us do not have access to a professional sound-level meter, there are apps available for download that can give you a good idea of the noise level.

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Below are the approximate dB levels of some common sounds: • 60 dB - Normal conversations, dishwashers • 80 dB - Alarm clocks • 90 dB - Hair dryers, blenders and lawnmowers/leaf blowers • 100 dB - MP3 players at full volume • 110 dB - Concerts, clubs, car racing and sporting events (hearing loss can occur in less than five minutes at this level) • 120 dB - Jet planes at takeoff • 130 dB - Ambulances and fire engine sirens • 140 dB - Gun shots, fireworks and custom car stereos at full volume It is important to note that hearing loss can occur with very limited exposure to the loudest of these sounds. If you’d prefer to avoid the hassle of using a sound level meter to determine whether noise is endangering your hearing, here are some simple rules. In general, noise is dangerously loud if: • • • •

You have to shout to be heard It is painful to your ears It makes your ears ring It makes your hearing seem muffled

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AS WE SIT DOWN FOR COFFEE and catch up for the first time in more than a year, Jim Morrison tells me he has another funeral to attend on Saturday. This will be the fourth this month with not even half the month gone. It’s become a reality for Jim as the more people he meets and connects with, the more of his newfound friends lose a battle that families in every corner of the nation are far too familiar with. “I feel obligated to these families and for my own self. I feel survivor’s guilt. But when you’re in a war there are going to be casualties, but just because there are casualties doesn’t mean you stop fighting,” he tells me. The reason for these feelings in Jim is the last 13 years of waking up to yet another sunrise he wasn’t supposed to see. January 4, 2004, Jim Morrison was given a 2-percent chance of survival and a diagnosis of six months to live. Upon returning from a hunting trip he felt an awful sickness in his chest and the diagnosis was stage 4 lung cancer, despite the fact Jim

was not a smoker. Like everyone who receives a death sentence, Jim was devastated, but the thought of death quickly washed away from his thoughts; he was going to survive this. Jim began putting goals in front him, the first being to walk his daughter down the aisle despite the wedding date being set past his life expectancy. When the idea of moving the wedding date came up, Jim told her absolutely not and months later found the strength to stand and escort his daughter on the most important day of her life. As Jim’s battle with lung cancer continued, he went through tremendously debilitating bouts of chemotherapy, and for a long time the only thing he could keep down and subsist on was little bits of water and gummy bears. What he never did along the way was quit. Jim had horrible days just like every other terminal cancer patient but was determined not to focus on the statistics but rather his own preservation. Fast forward to 2017, and Jim Morrison is alive.

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He has twice-a-year checkups, but in the past decade, there has been no sign of the cancer that was supposed to put him in the ground before the end of 2005. He credits three ‘f ’ words for keeping him alive: faith, family and facilities. Jim’s diagnosis changed his outlook on life and his life’s mission forever. Gone are the days of caring about trivial matters, possessions and not being honest with one’s self. Today, tomorrow and each day he continues to live, sharing his story of survival and creating an army of cancer warriors. “I’m a workaholic and this is my new career. If God spared me for a reason, it wasn’t to screw around with the rest of my life, and the best reason to live is to help others,” says Jim. Jim’s other unexpected career is that of an author. He chose to write his first book, “To See Another Sunrise,” in order that he might inspire others who receive a cancer diagnosis. The book is brutally honest, and Jim leaves very little off the table about the man he was before,

during and after his cancer. Anyone who has met or listened to Jim can attest that this brand of honesty is never leaving this man. As Jim meets weekly with those battling cancer, he is not there for comforting “it’s gonna be ok” phrases; Jim is in attack mode. “I’m in reality mode,” he says. “Sweet talking people doesn’t help anybody, and some people don’t like that. You’d be shocked at how many people just roll over and quit.” These days Jim says he doesn’t have time for people who just want others to feel sorry for themselves about their cancer. “As soon as they get the diagnosis, they think death, my card has been pulled, and they quit. My philosophy is that life starts with cancer, it doesn’t end. The priorities you should be pursuing come to light with a diagnosis.” Jim lives and does most of his visits in North Idaho and Eastern Washington, but as his book has found its way into the hands of people

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for guidance either for themselves or a loved one. Jim organizes monthly Cancer Warrior meetings in both Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls, Idaho, but also visits people in hospitals and in their homes. “Within the first or second meeting I can see if they are going to be a warrior. With others I come out of the meeting, sit in my truck and just shake my head. Cancer will take you down the path of fear or the path of faith. Faith conquers fear, so it’s simple: Are you going to overcome cancer or not.” Jim’s base of cancer warriors come out to his monthly meetings to continue to convey their plan of attack against the disease. First-time visitors are often surprised by what goes on but leave with a new appreciation for life and wanting to continue living it. “I’ve gone to funerals of people with treatable stage 1 cancer, but in my Post Falls group I have two braincancer survivors, both of which are more than five years past a diagnosis of death. Those are the true warriors,” he says. While there are stories of triumph and individuals overcoming this disease, the truth is some of Jim’s best and most inspiring warriors did not have the same outcome as he has. Despite losing their life to

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cancer, Jim still considers them victors in the war. “I’ve seen many uplifting and positive people pass, but if and when they die, they die in peace.” Since gaining regional and national attention from his first book, Jim has encountered an amazing array of stories. As he gathered these experiences, he knew it was time to once again share his experiences, although this time the focus would be on the people he’s met. Cancer - My Rainbow in the Dark is a collection of these stories. In it are tales of unbelievable acts of courage and survival as well as low points of family members leaving their cancer warrior in the middle of their battle. It maintains Jim’s strict level of honesty and transparency in life and encourages the reader to look inward and become more honest. You will read the story of Charles Clock, a man who spent 30 years of his life battling cancer and beating it five times, as well as a father who sent a copy of “To See Another Sunrise” to his drug-addicted daughter in prison and credits the book for getting his little girl back clean and sober. Glancing through online reviews of the book, you will find others battling addiction, abuse,

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One person at a time. self-pity and other afflictions can apply the message to their own situations as well. “I knew these stories had to be told; those who thrive despite their circumstances is amazing to me,” Jim says. His original three ‘f ’ words of faith, family and facility have now grown to 13. One of the most common questions he receives during presentations and book readings is, “How did you find the strength to keep going?” Jim pulls out his ‘f ’ words to make things as clear as possible. “I do it for God, I forgive, I forget the statistics and focus on surviving.” Jim’s technique is not a cure for cancer, and he is not promising this to anyone, but the bottom line is he was given a 2-percent chance to live more than six months, and with a combination of his personal faith, a supportive family and an incredible team of doctors and cancer facilities, he is cancer free. In Jim’s eyes, a cancer diagnosis is somewhat of a blessing as it allows you to focus on what is really important in your life. “All you have to do right now is survive, so what the hell difference does career, diet, exercise, money or anything else make if you don’t survive this?” Jim now looks at cancer one individual at a time. He has fully embraced his role as a mentor to those who want to truly live and become a cancer warrior.

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What he wishes to convey to everyone he meets is his belief that the No. 1 way to extend and live a better life with cancer is attitude. “There are very good things that come from cancer. You have to fight to see them and when you do, you’ll realize just how special cancer can be.” As we wrap up our hour-long interview and finish the last of our coffee, Jim hands me a stack of five books to pass along. It takes me very little time to think of people to get these to. The first will be my mother, who through early detection has kept her cancer in check however has battled recurring bouts with the disease but maintains a positive and fulfilling life. I’m not sure if this attitude came from her strong will or after reading Jim’s first book, but I like to think it’s a combination of both. Once she’s read it, she will pass it to one of her best friends and neighbors who in her late 50s is battling aggressive breast cancer and is not expected to live a full life. Will the book help save her life? Will it make an impact and give her peace during her final days? Will one of her three children or husband read it as well and take something from it? I simply don’t know. What I do know is these five copies will find their way out into the world and at some point make a direct impact on someone’s life, and that’s all that Jim Morrison hopes for each time his words are read and his stories are shared.

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Meat Thermometer Different meats require different internal temperatures to determine if they’re done and ready to eat! This can be difficult to determine if you don’t have a proper meat thermometer. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a useful tool to make cooking steaks, burgers, chicken, seafood and pork to the perfect temps. You can purchase a simple—yet accurate and affordable—thermometer, such as the Taylor Dial Pocket Thermometer, for as little as $5. If you’re into the high-tech gadgets, check out the new Thermapen Mk4. You can spend close to $100 for this advanced thermometer, but it takes the internal temperature in just two to three seconds, with the display rotating right-side up so you can read it in any position!

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Food processor Most food processors are electric-motor driven, while there are manual devices as well. This appliance uses interchangeable blades and disks (attachments), bowls that are wide and short (compared to blenders), allowing a more suitable shape for the solid foods usually worked in a food processor. You can find very basic, simple-to-use, but slow and lower quality for less than $30. If you have the taste and style of a professional chef, you may opt for something with more functionality and speed, high quality and durability, for a price tag surpassing the $150 mark.

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8 oz Pineapple Juice 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Grenadine Syrup 1 oz Sweet & Sour Mix Orange Wedge for Garnish

Method: Pour pineapple juice, vodka, grenadine and sweet and sour mix into a shaker. Fill with ice and shake for 30 seconds. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with an orange wedge.

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1.5 oz Crown Royal Vanilla Whiskey 0.7 oz Fresh Lime Juice 3 oz Ginger Beer Lime Wheel 2 Dashes of Aromatic Bitters

Method: Combine Crown Royal Vanilla flavored whiskey and lime juice in a shaker, add ice. Shake well and strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with lime wheel and two dashes of aromatic bitters.

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GODIVA CHOCOLATE MARTINI You’ll Need: • 1.5 oz Godiva Original Chocolate Liqueur • 1.5 oz Creme de Cacao • 0.5 oz Vanilla Vodka • 2.5 oz Half and Half • Chocolate Syrup for Rim

Method: Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass that is rimmed with chocolate syrup.

RASPBERRY LIMONCELLO PROSECCO You’ll Need: • • • •

3 Cups Prosecco, Chilled 1 Cup Limoncello Liqueur, Chilled 1 Cup Frozen Raspberries 6 Sprigs Fresh Mint

Method: In a large pitcher, whisk together prosecco and limoncello. Serve over raspberries and blueberries garnished with mint, if desired.

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PERFECTION REFINED: Latest evolution of the ideal Northwest getaway By Dan Aznoff

IF YOU WERE GIVEN the opportunity to design the ultimate vacation destination in Washington, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d start with a romantic point of waterfront tucked into the Northwest corner of the state surrounded on three sides by the pristine waters of the Puget Sound with inspirational sunsets to the west and views of a majestic Cascade peak that dominate the horizon to the east. Your resort would have a casual atmosphere with dining options that range from fine bistros to casual eateries. Between meals, guests could divide their time between water sports, the challenge of seaside golf courses and the indulgences of a world-class spa. Your slice of perfection would have easy access to beachfront trails that twist past mountains of bleached driftwood with access to tide pools teeming with life from the sea. The beach would be within walking distance from a dense forest that offers shade from the sun and cover for the small

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animals that live under the canopy of the tall evergreens. Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found the ideal location created by nature, you could add some of the best man-made enhancements that make every adventure a memorable experience, like a charming little town with quaint restaurants and retail shops filled with the usual trinkets and distinctive clothing. And of course, there would be restaurants that reflect the heritage of the community. The good news for individuals who are more doers than planners, this ideal holiday retreat already exists. It is the oftenoverlooked destination of Semiahmoo near Blaine. Located on the Washington coast just 90 miles north of Seattle and 40 miles south of Vancouver in British Columbia, the Semiahmoo Resort features award-winning dining, an outdoor pool, full-service spa, two award-winning golf courses and access

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to a myriad of outdoor activities. The destination is just the right distance away for a romantic weekend getaway. The golf courses and spa make it an ideal location for an important business conference that does not exclude spouses. The beaches and forest make it a great place for an extended vacation with children. And the pet-friendly facilities make the resort a place the entire family can enjoy. The Semiahmoo Resort was built inside the historic low-profile structure that was once the world’s largest salmon cannery. It sits on 1,100 acres of a long sandy spit near the Canada–U.S. border. The resort takes its name from the name of the indigenous people in whose language means “halfmoon,” which describes the crescent-shaped land the resort was built on. The destination opened as the ultimate golf getaway in 1994 as home to the Loomis Trail Golf Club and Semiahmoo Golf and

Country Club. The latter was designed by Arnold Palmer and was voted the sixth best golf course in Washington state by Golfweek in 2011. For some reason, the original hotel, restaurants and spa closed in December of 2012. The property was purchased one year later by a hotel group from Seattle who reopened in August of 2013 after $6 million in renovations. The upscale resort now has 183 deluxe air-conditioned guest rooms plus 28 luxury suites. The dining options at Semiahmoo cater to almost every palate, including snack bars on the golf course and inside the spa. The Packers Oyster Bar behind the hotel offers casual waterfront dining and an exceptional happy hour. The Pierside Kitchen offers choices that highlight fresh seafood from the waters of the Puget Sound and produce from farms in the nearby Skagit Valley. The Great Blue Heron Grill offers cuisine in an elegant atmosphere that is appropriate for

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a quick burger or a romantic date-night dinner. For the adventurous types, the hotel has bikes, kayaks and paddleboards available for rent. For those who enjoy activities on the sand, there is beach volleyball, sandcastle building and a nightly gathering around a fire pit where the resort provides all the ingredients to build the perfect s’more. Whether or not you have a sweet tooth, the seats around the fire pit offer exceptional views across the water of the armada of sailboats and yachts that troll the international waters and across to the shops and homes in the Canadian town of White Rock. Semiahmoo Spit offers more than 300 acres of tideland and roughly 1.5 miles of trails ideal for walking, biking and birdwatching. The region’s tide pools, estuaries and waterways attract thousands

of geese, ducks, gulls, loons and shorebirds each year and recently made the Audubon Society’s list as one of Washington’s top birding destinations. It attracts a thriving population of endangered species including the bald eagle, peregrine falcon and the marbled murrelet. Point Whitethorns Marine Reserve and Blaine Marine Park are both located just a few clicks from the front door of the resort. Both offer waterfront experiences worth the price of admission. The first ½ mile of forest trail at Whitehorn is wheelchair accessible and takes visitors past twisted stumps and specimens of native growth forest. The beach itself is strewn with heaps of driftwood and makeshift shelters built around fire pits. Lucky visitors to the beach can get up-close views of the seals that feast off the fish in the waters that lead into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. If you’re quiet (and really lucky), you

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can see bald eagles positioned on top of the tallest old trees as they watch over the beach for signs of migrating salmon. The eagles can be seen in mid-air battles with crows as the rivals compete for the highest perches on the oldest trees. The pristine beach gives no clue of the history of the reserve. The shoreline was originally an unattractive piece of seashore that was held, but not developed, by the Whatcom Land Trust until an oil spill from a Bellingham refinery in 1999 dumped thousands of gallons of thick oil on the beach. The WTL used fines levied against the oil companies to purchase .3 miles of the Georgia Strait wetlands from BC Hydro that was developed to become Whatcom County Park. That purchase was leveraged to fund access to the beaches and protect the shoreline from future environmental damage.

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From the solitude of the deserted beach, it’s a short drive into the community of Blaine that sits just south of the international border. Blaine is the American side of the shared home of the Peace Arch international monument. There are sidewalk cafes in town that straddle the boundary. The Peace Arch City Cafe offers gluten-free options for breakfast or lunch, while Bob’s Burgers & Brew earns its top spot on every review of restaurants in Blaine for its grass-fed beef and scores of ice cold beer on tap. The one must on every visitor’s list is Edaleen Dairy Ice Cream Shop, where tourists stand in line for a cone of maple nut ice cream with Canadians who come into the United States to buy their limited daily allotment of milk.

point to watch the eagles soar and seals frolic in their own backyard. The ride also provides close encounters with majestic pleasure craft that anchor in the harbor of White Rock on the Canadian side of the waterway. Space is almost always made to accommodate bikers or passengers who walk on for the short ride from Blaine back to the resort. The ferry departs on the hour from the Blaine Visitor’s Dock and returns on the half hour from the Plover Dock at Resort Semiahmoo. The floating piece of history operates during the summer months, beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, including on the Fourth of July. For shoppers, nearby Birch Bay Square offers

A Blaine favorite for all ages is a ride on the Historic Plover Ferry that plies the waters between the Blaine Harbor marina and Semiahmoo Spit. Built in 1944, the ferry was originally used to transport workers to and from the cannery at Semiahmoo. The 20-passenger ferry provides a great vantage

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outlet prices on items not normally found in discount centers, including an outlet for discounted food and toys for pets. The Big Box Outlet in Langley, B.C., offers a favorable exchange rate in addition to discounted prices. The bottom line is that Semiahmoo offers something for everybody. It is an overlooked treasure that deserves to be enjoyed by locals in addition to visitors from around the world. No need to design your perfect vacation destination. Just pack your bags—and don’t forget the binoculars.

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Satisfy your palate with their amazing gourmet lunch and dinners overlooking spectacular views of the water. Gig Harbor’s best-kept secret! Wine list offers a worldwide scope, craft beers on tap, fun food and wine events. Their Morso Gallery provides private dining and a unique experience seeing local and national artists. Live music events feature amazing artists from around the country. Open Tues.-Thurs. 4-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 12pm-12am, Sun. 2-9pm.

Voted best Mexican Restaurant in South Sound Magazine for 2015! Since 1978, Moctezuma’s has been the favorite of those seeking authentic Mexican food and award-winning Margaritas. Go visit their Gig Harbor location and enjoy their Tequila Bar for daily happy hour specials and an array of delicious appetizers.

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This “funkadelic” restaurant boasts the world’s best burgers and shakes, features a wide range of eclectic burgers, as well as rotating experiments. Also on the menu are handcrafted shakes, a variety of crazy experimental cocktails and patio dining when the weather allows!

American cuisine with a Caribbean flair. The best fish and chips and clam chowder in Gig Harbor! Located next to Anthony’s Restaurant, they offer an expansive view of the harbor. Family owned and operated. Beer and wine, takeout menu available. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8pm, Fri.Sat. 11am-9pm, Sun. 11am8pm.

Locally owned featuring 26 chef-inspired burger options, salad creations and more. Fresh, locally sourced produce and natural meats, chicken, buffalo, turkey and vegetarian options. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am11pm. Sports Lounge open Sun. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am12am.

The Harbor General Store is a gourmet market, cafe and gift boutique, where the community comes to get supplies and gifts and feel connected. They sell goods that are quality and made in America and are passionate about the environment, creating jobs and supporting artisans. Open Mon.-Sat. 7am7pm, Sun. 8am-5pm. Drive thru opens at 6am Mon.-Fri.

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Harbor Farms Meats and Seafood offers Northwest natural meat products, all wildcaught fish and homemade marinated meats. Go pick up dinner! The freezer case is filled with exotic hard-to-find products, specialty items and soups. Find the best pork you can buy from the Midwest! Open daily Mon.-Sat. 9am-8pm, Sun. 9am-6pm.

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ROSEMARY Rosemary is an aromatic evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves, blossoming in spring with white, pink, purple or deep blue flowers. Though native to the Mediterranean region, it’s extremely hardy and easy to grow and maintain indoors or out. The leaves, twigs and flowering tops are extracted for use and add a bright, unique flavor to a variety of foods such as pork, turkey, beef, fish, stuffing, vegetables, soups and even cocktails! And fresh is best!

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FLY-IN/DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT You’re invited to hang out at Narrows Airport By Jillian Chandler PACK UP YOUR BLANKETS and lawn chairs, gather your family and friends and head to Juranich Brothers Hangar at Tacoma Narrows Airport on August 12 for the second annual Fly-In/Drive-In Movie Night, presented by The Gig Harbor Film Festival and The Friends of the Tacoma Narrows Airport. The community is invited to this family friendly event, with gates opening at 6:30pm and an evening featuring entertaining activities to delight both young and old. This is more than just an outdoor movie night at the airport. There will be an incredible collection of vintage planes and vehicles, a paper airplane contest, and an exciting variety of local food and drink vendors. The Hub’s famous pizza will be available by the slice, along with Heritage Distillery signature cocktails, wine and Harmon Brewery beer in the beer garden. Once the sun sets, grab your chairs and blankets and get cozy with your family and friends as the screening of the movie “Fly Away Home” is projected on the side of the hangar starting at dusk. There’s no better way to spend a summer evening than outdoors, surrounded by airplanes and watching a movie! Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the Thursday Farmers Market in Skansie Park, at the Gig Harbor Film Festival Office (be sure to call ahead at 253.851.3456) or at the gate on August 12. Last year’s inaugural event was a hit! You won’t want to miss this year’s fun and festive family affair. Directions: Juranich Brothers Hangar at Tacoma Narrows Airport 1202 26th Avenue NW in Gig Harbor As you enter the airport facing The Hub, the hangar will be to the left, through the open gates.

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National Night Out

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Cinema Under the Stars

Join Gig Harbor as we celebrate and come together with a barbeque, music, entertainment and more. National Night Out is a large community event put on by first responders and local military branches to promote safety and awareness in the community and helps bring police and neighbors together in a positive way. The event takes place 5 to 8pm at the Gig Harbor Civic Center. GigHarborGuide.com

4, 11, 18 & 25. Cinema Under the Stars is a longtime Key Pen Parks tradition at Volunteer Park each Friday evening in August. Bring your blankets, chairs and pillows, and prepare to have a great time with your friends and family! Pre-movie activities begin at 7:30 pm and movies begin at dusk. KeyPenParks.com. Movies include (in order) The Secret Life of Pets, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Dory and The Jungle Book.

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Curtains @ Paradise Theatre

4-26. It’s 1959 and Boston’s Colonial Theatre’s opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage, the entire cast and crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan! Tickets are priced $10 to $27 and can be purchased online. ParadiseTheatre.com

Brew Five Three: Tacoma’s Beer & Blues Festival A block party on Broadway between 9th and 11th unlike any other, there will be more than 30 Washington state brewers, food from local food trucks and live music! Full admission tickets include six tasting tokens and a collectible tasting glass. The event takes place 1 to 8pm. Tickets are $30. You must be 21 or older to attend. BroadwayCenter.org

Join Gig Harbor Cruisers as they celebrate their 20th anniversary, held 8am to 3pm at Uptown Plaza. The featured marque of the event is 50 Years of Camaro! There will also be music, entrant door prizes, poker walk with prize awards and the Junior Judges “Kids Pick” award judging. GigHarborCruisers.com

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Olalla Americana Music Festival

Join your fellow music lovers on Saturday, August 19th for the best small-town country festival this side of the Cascades, celebrating “Americana Music”; blues, bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, and the roots we all share. Event includes artisan crafts, lots of children activities, beer garden, and delicious food; “leave it all behind for a day in the country”. Our stellar line-up highlights some of the best of the PacificNorthwest beginning at 11am and continuing after sunset. SHELBY EARL BAND VICCI MARTINEZ LeROY BELL JD HOBSON BAND REID JAMIESON HOT DAMN SCANDAL TERRY HOLDER AFTON PRATER Gates open at 10am. South Kitsap Southern Little League Field SE Olalla Valley Rd & SE Hovgaard Rd, Olalla, WA 98359 olallaamericana.com or info@olallaamericana.com

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Wednesday Walks with Walter Explore three popular–and distinctly different–Key Peninsula parks during these free walk and talks with candid Olalla resident Walter Briggs. Learn interesting facts about the amazing plants, trees and creatures in our area. Walks begin at 6:30pm at the trailhead/parking area of each location and are approximately one hour. (Walks may go a little longer depending on group, but walkers are welcome to step away at any time.) KeyPenParks.com

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Join Olalla Vineyard and Winery for an evening of al fresco dining. Dinner will begin at 6pm with a glass of wine and appetizers, with a walk through the vineyard followed by a three-course wine dinner featuring cuisine by Chef Sunshine. Visit OlallaWines.com to register for this event. Photo by Diane Fetzner.

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Head to Tacoma Narrows Airport/Juranich Bros. Hangar for a fun evening with an entertaining family movie projected outside onto the hangar wall after dark! There will also be a paper airplane contest! Admission is $5. Be sure to bring your own chair and blanket. Find them on Facebook for more information.

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5k, 10k or half-marathon course from the Tacoma Narrows airport. Enjoy these challenges and rewards knowing you’re supporting some great local causes including the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Children’s Home Society, Communities in School and FoodBackpacks4Kids. Galloping-Gertie.com

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Debuting noon to 9pm at the Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club. In addition to an outstanding roster of Northwestern blues and R&B musicians and bands, there will be local vendors, food and a beer garden. Headlining will be Kalb David and the Real Deal Band, featuring Laurie Bono. The festival is a benefit for Permission to Start Dreaming. RockinRnB.com

25-27. Join Peninsula Art League members and friends in this three-day workshop with PLU professor of art and design, Michael Stasinos. The workshop includes 18 hours of instruction, demonstrations, practice and generous individual attention. Easels and chairs and a fulltime professional model are provided. PeninsulaArtLeague.com

Join your fellow music lovers for the best small-town country festival this side of the Cascades, celebrating “Americana Music”; blues, bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, and the roots we all share. Event includes artisan crafts, lots of children activities, beer garden, and delicious food. Gates open at 10am. OlallaAmericana.com

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