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SPRING IS HERE and summer is on its way. And from the looks of it we are in for another beautiful season of sunshine. It is one of the most anticipated times of the year. A time when we begin to plan our summer activities and hope we can fit it all in. This time of year my mind quickly turns to thoughts of adventure that I personally want to take on during the summer.

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Here is a short wish list. A short road trip to Seattle to take in the city, but more importantly catch a few Mariners games. In my opinion, there is not a better stadium in which to watch America’s favorite pastime. And then there’s the Fourth of July. I love to spend this holiday on the water, under the stars, and watching fireworks with friends and family. Life simply does not get any better than that. There are several outdoor concerts between Montana and Seattle, many great bands, and of course the outdoor music festival, the “Summer Sounds at Skansi Brother’s Park.” Go on a few long drives. This is a must. You don’t always need to be going somewhere as long as you get to drive taking in this natural scenery that surrounds us with no pressure of a deadline. Time to get that bike out, tuned up and ready to ride. There are so many great trails and scenery to take in on a bike ride. Spend quality time with family and friends. Sometimes it’s important to just sit around, talk, hang out and relax without the pressure of having a million things lined up that take up the day. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to sit beside the fire outside and relax with good company.

No matter what you choose to do this summer, it’s important to make it count. Whatever it is, make some memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy this time, because before you know it, we will be saying to each other, “I can’t believe it’s already over.”

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Putting Dinner On The Table

Food Backpacks 4 Kids supports local families. By Julianna Verboort.

HAVE YOU EVER HAD TO DECIDE between paying rent and buying groceries? Or genuinely not known where your next meal would come from? On the surface, it can appear that poverty is non-existent in Gig Harbor. But steps away from the charming harbor and glittering galleries, there are families and individuals who face these challenges every day.

Programs through public schools provide free or reduced cost breakfast and lunch for children whose families qualify. On the weekend, those kids often do not have access to three meals a day. Food Backpacks 4 Kids (FB4K) is a locally run, independent non-profit organization that works to put food on the table for local families in need, serving more than 500 children in 2013. That number has steadily increased since the program was established five years ago.

This innovative program works hand-in-hand with the Peninsula School District and other organizations to provide nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals for food-insecure children and their families within the Peninsula School District.

FB4K volunteers bundle meals into backpacks, filling them with enough food to feed a family of four for the weekend. The discreet backpacks are delivered once a week to schools in Peninsula School District and distributed to children whose families are enrolled in FB4K. As PCF’s website points out, “The difference this makes is a more alert and eager-to-learn student Monday morning: a student who is less disruptive and who is able to focus on academics.” Children with access to healthy nutrition feel better, grow better, and learn better. They benefit, their families benefit, our community benefits.

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FB4K is the primary program of Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF). PCF serves the humanitarian needs of children and neighbors, creating positive changes in the Gig Harbor, Kitsap and Key Peninsula communities. It provides a forum for service organizations to collaborate, working together to ensure services are not duplicative and that gaps in services can be filled, allowing the organizations to leverage their assistance to the community.

School counselors identify families who can benefit through the FB4K program, and each school has enrollment forms. Unlike other supplemental nutrition programs, FB4K does not require participating families to meet poverty thresholds or assistance parameters.

Karen Jorgensen, PCF President, said “No one is turned away; if a family decides they need assistance, they can enroll.”

ServiceS include: During the summer, Food Backpacks 4 Kids runs a lunch program at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, offering hot home-cooked meals three days per week for children and their families. FB4K offers to pick up those who do not have transportation, and also distributes additional food items,

Children with access to healthy nutrition feel better, grow better, and learn better. They benefit, their families benefit, our community benefits. fresh fruit, and home essentials during the summer. The USDA Summer Food Service Program for youth and the Washington Child Nutrition Program support the summer meals.

FB4K partners with FISH Foodbank and the Emergency Food Network who provide most of the commodities. They also partner with Communities in Schools, the Family Resource Center on the Key Peninsula, and Peninsula School District on special projects and receive support through the Russell Family Foundation.

The Gig Harbor community is rich in resources and caring citizens. In this community, no one should go hungry, and FB4K makes it easy to help solve this problem! You can help by contributing food and monetary donations (more than 80% of monetary donations are used to purchase food for the backpacks). A sponsorship of $280 will provide food backpacks for a child and his/her family for a full school year. Canned meats and fish, pasta and sauce, peanut butter, granola and protein bars, and complete pancake mix are a few of the preferred food donation items. Fresh vegetables and fruits are welcomed by both FB4K and FISH Foodbank, something for productive gardeners to keep in mind during the summer months. Volunteers are needed to fill backpacks and to help with fundraising events and the summer lunch program.

Food donations can be delivered to Agnus Dei Lutheran Church, 10511 Peacock Hill Ave NW, Gig Harbor, contact Phyllis Brandt at 253.858.3084; Harbor View Fellowship, 4819 Hunt St. NW, Gig Harbor, contact Angie Cabe at 253.370.3674; and Key Peninsula Middle School, 5510 Key Peninsula Highway KPN, Lakebay, contact Allan Boyd at 253.358.0625.

For more information visit peninsulacommunityfoundation.com or contact Karen Jorgenson, President of Peninsula Community Foundation, at 253.884.4449.

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Home&Essentials Simplify Your Life Living large in a tiny space.

By Sarah Polyakov.

“To be able to figure out what you really need and scale it back makes the rest of life easier.” –John Wells LAST WEEK, MY BEST FRIEND and I found ourselves reminiscing about our lives twenty years ago. My friend uttered her usual refrain: “Twenty years ago, I was the happiest I have ever been—and yet, twenty years ago, I was a poor student living in a tiny dorm room.” My friend, who now feels very disillusioned by the materialism of our culture, was referring to our year studying at a French university.

This was the year I was first introduced to living in a small space. When I opened the door to my dorm room for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised.

My dorm room, which measured only 12 feet by 8 feet, was an unexpectedly welcoming and sunny space.

At the far end of my room, there was a large floor to ceiling window that opened, revealing a beautiful view of the rolling mountains just beyond the city. A twin bed was next to the window and it spanned the width of the room.

On the walls, there were shelves and a large built-in study desk.

There was also a bookcase divider that separated the sleeping and study area from a large sink, mirror, and closet.

Even though the room was only 96 square feet, it lived surprisingly large since it had everything I needed, including a hot plate for cooking. For me, this tiny space was living large at its best.

Though I didn’t have the conveniences I was used to in the United States, I never missed them. For in this communal dorm, I made many unforgettable

friendships. Somehow, out of those small spaces, larger-than-life memories and enduring bonds were made.

The American Dream Like many in our generation, we were told to seek the American dream, which had a very narrow definition: a McMansion, several cars in our garage, and 2.5 children. This definition of the American dream was a symbol for security, completeness, and happiness—and like many others, we each wanted our slice.

Yet, during the past twenty years, so much has changed. Little did we know the American dream was going to evaporate before our eyes. Back then we could not have predicted the financial crisis of 2008.

Even after the Great American Downsizing, home ownership remains both sacred and necessary to survival.

However, we have been given an opportunity to think outside the box for both creative and fulfilling solutions. We have been tasked with a transformative task: assessing our actual needs, instead of what we believe we need.

In next month’s article, I will take you on a tour of the Tiny Home Movement and show you how living in a small space, mortgage free, is full of possibilities. Most importantly, we will discover how life in a small space affords the opportunity to experience a flexible and more autonomous lifestyle.

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Get organized and enjoy all the season has to offer.

IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR when the calendar fills up quickly. Summer barbeques, camps for the kids, and a lot of outdoor activities seem to leave little time for household chores. But by following these simple tips at the beginning of the summer season, you will find you have more time to sit back and enjoy the beautiful summer.

Start outdoors. Walk around your home and look for areas that need painting, staining or repairs – such as wooden decks and fences. Tune up your garden equipment and finish yard clean up.

Prepare garden beds for hot weather with a fresh layer of compost. Remember to program your sprinkler system. Schedule your annual window cleaning and pressure washing before the summer parties begin.

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Let the fresh air in! Open your windows and let the fresh air in! Placing a houseplant, such as snake plants, spider plants and English ivy, next to your bathroom sink will help filter the air.

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Clean the refrigerator. With summer upon us it is also important to keep cold drinks on hand. By taking the time now to clean the coils on your refrigerator, you will be taking steps towards making it run smoothly all summer. Be sure to unplug your refrigerator and remove the base plate or the top grate, using your vacuum cleaner attachment to remove dirt and lint that has accumulated.

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It’s time for FUN! Take some extra time to organize your calendar. Book those summer parties, register for kids’ camps, plan family activities, and even schedule some downtime. Organize summer supplies and stock up on sunscreen, bug spray, beach towels and kids’ clothing. (Do the swimsuits fit?) Toss or donate anything your kids have outgrown or won’t use. Pack a “Grab n’ Go Bag” to make last minute summer outings a breeze. Finalize vacation plans and hire a Home Watch Manager to check on your home while you’re gone.

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Article for use by Edward Jones financial advisor Erin Abrigo of Gig Harbor.

LIKE MANY PEOPLE, you might not particularly enjoy thinking about your estate plans, but such planning is necessary to make sure your assets go where you want them to go. And it’s just as important to regularly review your plans with your tax, legal and financial professionals in case any changes are needed. For instance, some of your wishes expressed in your will may be overridden by beneficiary designations you filled out years ago. If these designations become outdated, your assets could be passed to those you didn’t intend.

You might be surprised at how many of your financial assets and legal documents have beneficiary designations tied to them.

If you have an IRA, a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, a life insurance policy, an annuity, a transferon-death (TOD) arrangement, or any of a variety of other assets or accounts, you almost certainly named a beneficiary. And this beneficiary designation offers a simple, direct and efficient way to get assets in the hands of your loved ones who survive you.

However, as time goes by, you may experience many changes in your life — and when your life changes, your beneficiary designations may need to follow. But if you are like many people, you might forget to update these designations after a marriage, divorce or other change in your family situation. And because the beneficiary designation is a legally binding document, the asset will go to the person you once named as a beneficiary, regardless of your current relationship status.

It really doesn’t take much effort to look over your accounts and legal arrangements to ensure that your beneficiary designations are current — and if they aren’t, it’s pretty easy to change them. In fact, for some financial accounts, you may be able to update the beneficiary designations online. In any case, plan on reviewing your beneficiary

designations regularly, but especially when you experience a change in your life.

Here’s one more thing to keep in mind: Make sure your current beneficiaries are informed that they will eventually be receiving your 401(k), IRA, life insurance proceeds or other assets that require a beneficiary designation. This advance knowledge may help your loved ones as they plan and maintain their own financial and investment strategies.

Although it’s clearly important for you to update your beneficiary designations and to communicate your actions, you will still need to attend to other areas of your estate planning, such as providing care for minor children or dependents, deciding who you want to receive specific items that do not carry a beneficiary designation, naming someone to manage your affairs should you become incapacitated, and specifying the control you wish your beneficiaries to have over their inheritance. These are just a few examples of estate-planning considerations.

Because everyone’s situation is different, you will need to consult with your legal advisor to determine the level of estate planning you require. As we’ve seen, updating your beneficiary is one piece of the puzzle — but to leave the legacy you desire, you’ve got to complete the picture.

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BRAINWAVE OPTIMIZATION®

A safe, non-invasive treatment for mental illness and brain injury. By Patty Hutchens.

MENTAL ILLNESS. It has long been a subject that society sweeps under the rug. After all, without concrete evidence such as an x-ray or other diagnostic tool, how can we know if it’s “real.” But it is very real. Statistics provided by the National Institute of Mental Health reveal that 1 in 4 Americans suffer from some sort of mental health issue.

For those who have tried medications and countless hours of therapy to overcome issues such as chronic fatigue, anxiety, hyperactivity, obsessive issues and symptoms from brain injury, Brainwave Optimization® has offered new hope.

Then there is brain trauma. In the past few years there has been an increased amount of attention paid to head injuries. And not just in the NFL, but in our schools as well. Those who suffer from concussions, whether it is one or many, are at an increased risk for a lifetime of issues including depression, anxiety, decrease in cognitive function, memory loss, sensitivity to light and more.

For those in the medical profession who are tasked with diagnosing and treating mental illness and brain injury, it is challenging. Taking the objectivity out of a diagnosis makes it difficult for medical providers. They rely instead on a patient’s self-reporting of symptoms. And treating the symptoms can be even more of a challenge.

Fortunately there is an increase in awareness and research that have helped those who have suffered in silence too long.

One such result of that research is the use of a technique called Brainwave Optimization®, developed

by Brain State Technologies. Using neuroscience and computer technology, providers can offer their clients an opportunity to overcome their cognitive deficiencies, emotional and physical challenges and live a more enriched life.

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Just how does Brainwave Optimization® work? It is a non-invasive procedure utilizing electroencephalogram (EEG) equipment that allows one to formulate a program specific to the individual needs of the client. “The relaxing neurotechnology provides to the person their unique, nearly real-time, dynamic auditory representation of their brain’s activity, and on its own the brain self optimizes during the process,” said Lee Burki of Gig Harbor’s SoundBrain.

For those who have tried medications and countless hours of therapy to overcome issues such as chronic fatigue, anxiety, hyperactivity, obsessive issues and symptoms from brain injury, Brainwave Optimization® has offered new hope. Many have reported quick and effective results using the non-invasive, medication free process.

How does one know when an injury is serious enough to seek medical treatment?

One of the common myths is that one must lose consciousness for something to be labeled a concussion. This is far from the truth. A concussion is a caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way one’s brain normally works. And it does not have to be a significant blow or bump. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Whether it is getting your bell rung or a mild bump or blow to the head, the result can be serious.

If you or a loved one has suffered from mental illness or a brain injury, consult with your medical provider to see what approach is right for you. Brainwave Optimization® is one way you can possibly overcome your symptoms and it’s noninvasive and medication free.

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IS MY PET FAT? What you can do to help your animal lose weight and gain better health. By Dr. Dawn Mehra, North Idaho Animal Hospital, Sandpoint, Idaho.

OBESITY IS THE MOST COMMON nutritional disease of dogs and cats. Pet obesity is increasing rapidly because people and pets love to eat and America is the land of plenty!

Obesity risk factors for pets include: neutering, inactivity, indoor lifestyle, disease state, and genetic predisposition.

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Obesity is any body weight in a mature animal that is 15-20% over ideal.

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What does it MATTER? Obesity can cause and exacerbate some diseases such as diabetes, liver and heart disease, skin conditions, thyroid disease and arthritis. Obese pets are a poor anesthetic risk, and most would agree, have reduced quality of life.

How can my pet lose weight?

A combination of dietary and movement changes is necessary to assure weight loss.

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WE ALL SUFFER FROM OCCASIONAL, unexpected amounts of stress considering our everyday hustle and information overload. However, if that sense of overload never goes away and becomes a part of daily living, the line between run-of-the-mill stress and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) can become blurred.

The difference between a hard time and getting stuck in PTS can be subtle. After an overly stressful event, most people re-live it, have difficulty sleeping and feel overwhelmed for weeks. When weeks stretch into months, or a person is repeatedly exposed to stressful incidents, PTS can become very real.

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If it’s been more than three months since a stressful event and symptoms are still present, consider learning more about what’s causing them. There are seven criteria that a mental health professional uses to diagnose PTS, but you might be surprised to know: • PTS is a normal response to an abnormal amount of stress • PTS is not a lifetime sentence • PTS doesn’t have to be something you live with or learn how to manage Here are a few other things you might not know about PTS: “Aren’t people with PTSD dangerous?”

People struggling with PTS, called ‘survivors,’ are typically only dangerous to themselves.

Herein lies a paradox - survivors driven into isolation by society’s views about mental health issues, cannot achieve healing in isolation. It takes a team of caring, compassionate, PTS informed people to support the survivor’s healing journey. People are only pushed to the brink of violence when they believe there are no alternatives.

“PTSD is a veteran thing, isn’t it?”

Yes and no. Actually, women have been unrecognized survivors fighting on the front lines of PTS for centuries. Active duty military personnel certainly have opportunity for exposure to the kinds of trauma that causes PTS, but it also affects children and firstresponders, such as police and fire personnel.

“The last thing I want to do is dig up a painful past.”

It’s not necessary to relive painful traumatic events to move forward in healing PTS. Rather, practicing how to focus on the present, understanding how the brain uses the past to keep us safe and learning better coping skills are keys to handling PTS.

Authentic and reassuring, this book gives a practical and personal approach to healing those with PTSD.

Think you might be struggling with PTS? Reach out! Is someone you care about having a hard time ‘getting over’ a painful experience? These simple things can help: Be generous. A simple smile, text message sent at just the right time or listening ear can be the one thing that helps someone get through a difficult day.

Make yourself available and set boundaries. Become clear about how involved you’re willing to become; then let your friend or loved one know you’re available to help within certain limits.

Consider how you think and speak about mental health. People are the most important part of healing from PTS; however, ignorance and insensitivity about how mental health issues show up in a person’s life can cause unintentional emotional damage.

Pass it along. Discover helpful tips for over-all wellness or emotional healing, then share them with people you love and care about.

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Mid-Week

Music

Enjoy the outdoor summer sounds at Skansie.

By Sarah Polyakov.

Photos courtesy of City of Gig Harbor.

EVERYONE LOVES AN OUTDOOR CONCERT during a warm, summer evening.

Nothing beats the fresh air, the setting sun, and holding hands with a loved one as you sway to the music.

This year’s annual outdoor concert series on the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront at Skansie Brother’s Park promises to be a fun time for all ages. Each concert is held on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:30pm and all concerts are free due to the generosity of St. Anthony Hospital and Century Link who have generously sponsored this community event.

Here is your quick guide to the 2014 summer music line up at Skansie Brother’s Park along with where you can find more information on many of the performers: • June 24th - Stephanie Anne Johnson as seen on The Voice! www.sajmusic.com • July 1st - 133rd ARMY Band Patriotic tunes washingtonarmyguard.org/133armyband/ • July 8th - Off The Hook a mix of old school funk, R&B and classic soul www.othband.com

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EXCITING EVENTS Stay in the know about Summer Sounds at Skansie and all other Gig Harbor events at gogigharbor.com.

• July 15th - Ranger & the ‘Re-Arrangers’ gypsy jazz www.rangerswings.com • July 22nd - Beatniks Gig Harbor’s favorite rock and dance beat www.thebeatniks.com • July 29th - Chris Anderson jazz standards, to Motown, to traditional Pop www.chrisandersonmusic.com • August 5th - Blue Rocket Music country and rockabilly www.lukasmusic.wix.com/ bluerocketmusic • August 12th - Stick Shift Annie with Kimball & the Fugitives red hot blues, jazz, swing and rock www.stickshiftannie.com • August 19th - Funaddicts fun dance tunes www.funaddictsband.com Please bring folding chairs and possibly a beach blanket for your comfort. While you are there, you might consider ordering food from one of the delicious downtown Gig Harbor restaurants! Participating eateries will deliver your favorite dishes to the park for you. All you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the music!

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If you arrive early, why not take a short stroll along the waterfront and browse all of the beautiful flower baskets that hang from each lamppost? Each year, members of our community donate each of these colorful flower baskets. There is even a team of volunteers from the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance who carefully care for and water these baskets, ensuring a very unique treat for Gig Harbor residents and visitors alike.

We are so fortunate to live in a town where the community comes together each year to sponsor these live music events. So be sure to take a well-deserved break each Tuesday night so that you too can enjoy live music and our magnificent Northwest summers!

We hope to see you there!

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BusinessSpotlight

Williams Tree and Stump Removal Helping beautify your landscape.

By Jocelyn Stott.

THERE’S NOTHING WORSE than the feeling that a monster Douglas Fir may come down on your house the next time a storm blows in. But removing large trees is not a task most homeowners care to take on – that’s a job for their neighbor, Mike Williams, owner of Williams Tree and Stump removal.

“I wanted to own my own business in the community where I live,” explains Mike.

Williams Tree and Stump removal currently employs four full-time employees in addition to Mike and his wife, Cindy.

While hazardous trees are certainly one reason to call Mike, some of the other services provided by Williams Tree and Stump Removal include pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, view enhancement, dead wood removal, and more.

Since nature can sometimes blow in unexpectedly, Williams also makes emergency calls if needed. “I answer my phone seven days a week,” says Mike.

As a member of The International Society of Arboriculture, Williams uses proper arborist practices when pruning and can also remove limbs that are hazardous or that interfere with wires, building facades, windows or that obstruct streets and sidewalks. Sometimes, Mike says, it’s more necessary to removed diseased or insect-infested limbs and unnecessary branches for the health of the tree. “They don’t all have to come down,” says Mike.

Mike says his crew is careful to work quickly but still leave little or no impact on properties where they work. “Our goal is to make wooded landscapes safe, beautiful and appealing while preserving the beauty of nature,” says Mike.

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“Expertise you can trust, from people who care” Good pruning can also strengthen a tree so it won’t be as likely to blow over in a storm.

Of course, once the tree comes down there’s the issue of the stump left behind. Digging the stump out with excavation equipment can be very expensive and disruptive. A simple, cost-effective solution is for Williams Tree and Stump Removal to grind the stump so that it’s no longer an obstacle or eyesore and in most occasions you can replant in the same location.

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Before any work gets started, Mike provides a quick estimate and creates a plan of action based on many factors including whether a tree is dead or dying, hazardous, causing obstruction and cannot be corrected through pruning; crowding and creating an unhealthy environment for nearby trees; needs to be replaced with a more suitable specimen; is obstructing new construction or if the homeowner just wants it gone.

Mike says his company uses quality equipment that helps him get the job done right and at an affordable cost. “I want to be the best, so my crew and I work very hard to satisfy our customers. I know neighbors will recommend me if I do that,” he says.

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Gig Harbor

in Focus

By Ann Barrington.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF PENINSULA (CISP) is the local, independent affiliate of the nation’s largest and most effective organization dedicated to keeping kids in school and helping them succeed in life. At CISP, we work hand in hand with Peninsula School District staff, the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula communities, and families to surround our students with a caring network of support to help them stay in school and succeed in life.

CISP provides integrated student services at four schools in Peninsula School District. They employ Site Coordinators who connect students and their families to basic and critical community resources, tailored to each student’s specific needs. “We are grateful for the support that Communities In Schools of Peninsula provides for us at Vaughn Elementary. Without our Site Coordinator, I’m afraid that some

EVENT

Relay for Life - Take Part and Be A Hero!

By Julianna Verboort.

The American Cancer Society’s fundraiser, Relay for Life, began in Tacoma, has grown into an international event, and is the legacy of Dr. Gordon Klatt, who calls Gig Harbor home. The dynamic local chapter raised nearly $240,000.00 in 2013.

Relay for Life takes place June 20th-21st at Goodman Middle School with the opening lap at 6pm Friday and closing at noon on Saturday. This year’s theme “Who is your hero?” will inspire decorations for team tents. Teams camp overnight and take turns looping the track for the 18-hour fundraiser, which includes ceremonies honoring survivors and lives lost to cancer. students would fall through the cracks,” said Susan O’Leary, Principal, Vaughn Elementary School. “Our Site Coordinator does a terrific job of connecting with some of our most struggling students. I believe that our school would not be as successful as it is without our partnership with CISP and our Site Coordinator.”

In addition to the in-school services, CISP offers after-school mentoring programs at 10 of the 15 schools in Peninsula School District. Each week during the school year, 140 volunteer mentors meet with their students to work on reading or math skills. By providing students with a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult, we create a safe place to learn and grow, a healthy start to a healthy future, a path toward marketable skills upon graduation and a chance to give back to peers and the community. “We served over 5,000 kids in Peninsula School District last year, and we are on track to meet or exceed that number this school year,” said Colleen Speer, Executive Director of CISP.”

“We encourage anyone to attend. It is family friendly, a great overnight sleepover with amazing people working together to end the battle with cancer,” says Nicole Betcher, volunteer Chairperson for Gig Harbor Relay for Life.

Go to www.relayforlifeofgigharbor.org to register or donate. Checks written to American Cancer Society can go to any registered Relay team member, and donations will also be taken at the event.

Working with both schools and their surrounding communities, Communities In Schools of Peninsula does whatever it takes to help kids stay in school and succeed in life. Based directly inside schools, Communities In Schools of Peninsula connects students and their families to basic and critical educational and community-based resources, specific to each student’s needs. As the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, Communities In Schools is the only one proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates.

If you interested in volunteering, donating, or learning more about Communities In Schools of Peninsula, visit the website at peninsula.ciswa.org or contact Laurel Shultz, Program Director at 253.884.5733.

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BusinessSpotlight

Reverence Jewelry Rare Finds • Custom Designs • Antiques • Buy • Sell • Trade • Consign • Repair • Verbal Appraisals.

Article by Sarah Polyakov.

GEMSTONES: they have captured our imagination long before the written word. In the depth of each facet, ancient peoples imagined they held the power to heal ailments and to bring good luck. We have all heard that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but in Greek and Roman times, diamonds were considered to be the splinters of fallen stars. Pharaohs prized peridot as the gem of the sun, and they believed this extraordinary stone had the power to bestow the gift of harmonious marriages on those who wore it. In Scandinavian lore, the golden hues of amber were said to be the tears that Freya shed as Odin found his way out into the world.

But, most of all, gemstones have become eternal symbols of affection for a beloved spouse or family member. The love that we cannot express in mere words is universally understood in the form of a one-of-a-kind necklace or ring. Tom, a master jeweler with forty years of experience, Cheryl, and Erik, a GIA Graduate Gemologist with thirty-four years of experience, invite you to come and see their mesmerizing collection of unburied treasure at Reverence Jewelry, located conveniently in the heart of downtown Gig Harbor on the waterfront.

Lose yourself in the reverie of another time as you browse collections of rubies, sapphires, alexandrite, black opal, diamonds, emeralds, tanzanite, tourmaline, Tahitian and South Sea pearls, peridot, amethyst, citrine, aquamarine, blue topaz, Baltic amber, and larimar, a rare seacolored gem from the Dominican Republic known as the daughter by the sea. If you do not see the piece your desire, please talk to Tom. Since he is a master jeweler, designer, and incredibly talented artist, he is happy to design or replicate the custom piece of your dreams.

Reverence Jewelry is also your one-stop shop for all of your jewelry essentials. Because Erik and his wife purchase, sell, trade, design, replicate, repair, and verbally appraise jewelry, there is no need to go anywhere else. Nonetheless, they welcome you to shop around since their personal motto is that “informed customers are their best clients” and they are always looking for new opportunities to educate customers.

DISCOVER Little else compares to the captivating beauty and mythological significance of precious stones.

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As a family owned and operated business, Reverence Jewelry is interested in helping and adding value rather than selling. Erik and Tom believe that first and foremost, they have an obligation to the community of Gig Harbor and its citizens. By having one of the prime locations in Gig Harbor, they consider it to be both an honor and a responsibility to do more. Not only do they sell jewelry, they are also involved in community outreach and volunteerism.

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www.GoGigHarbor.com SUMMER SOUNDS AT SKANSIE Tuesdays June 24th - August 19th

Outdoor concert series will beginning June 24th until August 19th. All concerts start at 6:30 pm on the waterfront in Skansie Brothers Park, in downtown Gig Harbor. FREE!

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June 7-8 - Maritime Gig Festival

Get ready for music and entertainment in this fun, jampacked weekend! www.maritimegig.com.

Tuesday – Thursday, 11am–5pm Friday & Saturday, 11am–6pm Reverence Jewelry is conveniently located on the historical waterfront at 3116 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor. Please be sure to take advantage of their same day repair services that are available Tuesday through Friday.

Little else compares to the captivating beauty and mythological significance of precious stones. But more importantly, nothing else compares to the ecstatic feeling within the heart of your beloved as she wears them; knowing your love for her is both eternal and pure. Reverence Jewelry Design gallery hopes to assist you in locating that perfect piece that says, “I love you”, in a way that mere words cannot express.

June 14 - Penlight Summer Fun Run

5K Run/Walk with a 1K Kids Dash. Celebrate the start of summer and support your school. More information at www.keypenparks.com.

June 28-29 - Garden Tour for Literacy

Support literacy programs for children and adults by supporting the Gig Harbor Garden Tour! Self guided tours starting at 10am. www.gigharborgardentour.org.

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The mission of Communities In Schools of Peninsula is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Gail Otto (top) is a reading mentor at Artondale, helped Izic reach grade level proficiency in reading.

Julie Gillett (bottom) is a math mentor at Purdy Elementary, helped Madison gain confidence with her math skills.

For volunteer mentor opportunities, please call Laurel at 253.884.5733 Visit our website at www.peninsula.ciswa.org

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Are you looking for an electrician with years of experience and training? Narrows Electric, with over 26 years of experience, offers the best in residential and commercial wiring, electrical repair and other electrical services to Gig Harbor and the surrounding areas. Whatever your electrical need, call Narrows Electric today!

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Sandy Jones, Realtor® Windermere Real Estate

Sandy Jones is passionate about her work. As a realtor, she has a deep desire to utilize her knowledge, experience and work ethic to help make a difference in the lives of her clients. At the heart of her business are three distinct values – trust, communication and mutual respect. She strives to make every real estate transaction seamless, pleasant and successful.

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We have the highest quality, modern and efficient tree removal equipment that will make your Gig Harbor area tree removal job go quickly and efficiently. Because of this advantage, your tree removal project will be completed in half the time of competitor companies. Zero Impact to your property, our crews provide exceptional cleanup service. Call us today for a free estimate!

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Boating season is upon us, and it’s time to make sure your dream is properly insured. At American Family Insurance, we can provide you the peace of mind to make sure you are covered on land and on the water.

Let us be your shelter from the storm. Call today to find out more.

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Don’t replace it! Let us re-upholster it back to life!

We have the styles and colors to fit your taste and budget. Whether it’s recovering your favorite old couch or chair, revitalizing your sun-bleached patio cushions or restoring your grandma’s old rocker to like-new condition, we do it all. We also offer free estimates on all your repairs, replacements and refurbishes.

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Green Family Dentistry

We’re creating smiles everyday! With high quality dentistry and gentle comprehensive care, our patients’ experience is our top priority! We offer the Sapphire Whitening System, Emergency Care, Cristal Veneers and much more! Children are always welcome and flexible payment options are available as needed.

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Debbie’s Office Aide

Debra L. Burk, Owner. Full service bookkeeping, data entry, payroll, accounts payable & receivable, and monthly & quarterly taxes. Pick up and delivery available.

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We understand the disruption an auto accident can cause in your life. This is why we offer one-stop shopping for vehicle repair - whether it’s a door ding, fender bender or major collision. Our claims experts communicate with insurers, helping you get back on the road. Remember - you have a friend in FIX AUTO GIG HARBOR the collision business!

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Arts&Entertainment SHOWS/MUSIC/ARTS

LOCAL MUSIC The Gig Spot Open Mic and Trivia Every Monday 6/13 - Sevens Revenge with Kim Archer, 8pm 6/27 - Brandon Pratt, 8pm

Forza Coffee Company Trivia Every Wednesday | Live Events 7-9pm 6/06 - The Front 6/07 - Don’t forget to stop by Gig Harbor FORZA for a chilled Drink before the Maritime Fesival!

6/13 - Marc & Joey 6/14 - Rick G. & Ike Sutton 6/20 - Shy Boys (til 10pm!)

6/21 - Shy Boys (til 10pm!)

6/26 - Brandon Pratt 6/27 - Alex Wilhelm 6/28 - Thea Westcott

The Hub at Gig Harbor Open Mic with Mike Every Thursday at 7pm Hub’s Outdoor Patio season is here! There is extra flight deck and runway seating for those sunny days and sunsets and graduation events!

The Wine Studio of Gig Harbor Open Mic Wednesdays Live Music every Saturday Night 7:30 till 10pm 6/7 - Vinyl Night Hosted by Kevin Billingsly or Eric Owen from Gig Harbor Audio

April 19-July 20 - ‘Water’s Extreme Journey’. Become a Raindrop, Change Your World...Developed with worldrenowned marine life artist Wyland, take an exciting and important adventure quest for clean water. For more information, visit: www.harborhistorymuseum.org.

May 1 - June 15 - Netshed Show. Visit the Civic Center, 3510 Grandview Street, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm to view “Through the Eyes of the Artist” A year-long program whereby local artists painted, photographed, and sketched one (or more) of the town’s 17 historic netsheds located along the waterfront in downtown Gig Harbor. For more information, visit: www.cityofgigharbor.net/page.php?id=1761.

June 12 - The Muse at Morso featuring Peter Ludwin.

Morso presents The Muse at Morso, a monthly program featuring premier authors and poets. This month they will feature Poet Peter Ludwin. The Muse at Morso is presented in conjunction with Watermark Writers, www.watermarkwriters. com . Please call them at 253.530.3463 for further information.

8/12 - Stick Shift Annie with Kimball & the Fugitives red hot blues, jazz, swing and rock www.stickshiftannie.com.

8/19 Funaddicts fun dance tunes www.funaddictsband.com.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Summer 2014 - PT TROLLEY Returns. Pierce Transit’s Route 101 provides convenient service between the historic downtown Gig Harbor waterfront district and the Uptown shopping district. Trolleys run daily every 30 minutes; see www.piercetransit.org/pt-trolley for details. Trolleys also connect with other routes at the Kimball Drive Park & Ride, including Route 100.

Summer 2014 - Get Your Feet Wet. Join Harbor WildWatch at the beach! Their signature “Get Your Feet Wet” program takes place at local beaches, parks, and docks throughout the summer.

You can catch a beach walk, discover new life forms, and learn how our behaviors impact these fragile critters. To learn more about Harbor WildWatch and to view the complete summer schedule visit www.harborwildwatch.org.

June 12 - Art Walk. The second Thursday of every month, from 5-8pm, the Art Walk will be held in the beautiful historic maritime community of Gig Harbor. Participating galleries and businesses will have artists on-site with artist’s demonstrations.

For more information visit: www.gigharborgalleries.org.

June 13 - Sevens Revenge with Kim Archer. These two Northwestern Performers will be playing their amazing music at 8pm in The Gig Spot, 6615 38th Avenue Northwest, Gig Harbor.

For more information visit www.thegigspot.com.

June 18 - Guitar Night At The Chapel. Come to the Chapel on Echo Bay, 400 6th Ave., Fox Island for this very special blend of World Music showcasing the talents of Slack Key Guitarist Chris Yeaton and Slap ‘N Tap Guitar Artist Adam Werner. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought at chapelguitarnight.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 253.549.7039.

June 19 - Tea & Tour. The Harbor History Museum presents a Tea & Tour every third Thursday of each month and will feature an in-depth tour of a current special exhibit. Following the exhibit, tea and cookies will be available to participants. It is free to Harbor History Museum members, admission plus $1 for museum non-members and begins at 2pm. For more information visit: www.harborhistorymuseum.org.

June 20-July 6 - SHREK the Musical. Paradise Theatre presents SHREK the Musical Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm with a Special Dinner Theatre July 5th at 6pm.

For more information visit www.paradisetheatre.org.

June 24-August 19 - Summer Sounds at Skansie. This extremely popular free outdoor concert series will begin on June 24th and run on consecutive Tuesdays until August 19th.

All concerts start at 6:30pm and are held on the waterfront in Skansie Brothers Park, in downtown Gig Harbor. The concerts are free and will be held rain or shine.

6/24 - Stephanie Anne Johnson as seen on The Voice! www.sajmusic.com.

7/01 - 133rd ARMY Band Patriotic tunes www.washingtonarmyguard.org/133armyband.

7/08 - Off The Hook a mix of old school funk, R&B and classic soul www.othband.com.

7/15 - Ranger & the ‘Re-Arrangers’ gypsy jazz www.rangerswings.com.

7/22 - Beatniks Gig Harbor’s favorite rock and dance beat www.thebeatniks.com.

7/29 - Chris Anderson jazz standards, to Motown, to traditional Pop www.chrisandersonmusic.com.

8/05 - Blue Rocket Music country and rockabilly www.lukasmusic.wix.com/bluerocketmusic.

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June 6 - Talbott Vineyards Wine Tasting. Morso is featuring one of their favorite wineries, Talbott Vineyards, with their great chardonnay and pinot noir offerings, from 5-7pm.

There is a $5 fee/person for this event and is refunded with a wine purchase. Any wines purchased from the tasting may be served without a corkage fee on the night of the tasting. Please call them at 253.530.3463 for further information.

June 7-8 - Maritime Gig Festival. Your favorite activities and events are back, including the Fun Run, the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, the Grand Parade, the Round Rock Contest. It’s a jampacked weekend, with activities all day Saturday and Sunday.

Visit www.maritimegig.com for more information.

June 7, 14, 21, 28 - Gig Harbor Farmers’ Market. Gig Harbor Farmers’ Market is open 9-3pm, every Saturday from April - December, come rain or shine. Located at 5503 Wollochet Drive NW. www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com.

June 7 - Parks Day Swap Meet. Your trash is someone else’s treasure! In conjunction with the Key Pen Swap Meet, this event is a great way to sell your stuff without having buyers to your home. Buy some cheap wares or have a booth! Runs 9-3 at Lake Kathrine Village, 14220 92nd Ave NW. For more information visit: keypenparks.com.

June 10 - Alabama BBQ. There is something special about grilling, smoking, or barbecuing meat, vegetable or fish. Morso continues this Tuesday with Grilled Chicken with Alabama White BBQ Sauce. Be sure to make your reservations at 253.530.3463.

June 11 - Small Outboard Engine Maintenance. Come to Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boat Yard, 3805 Harborview Drive, where instructor Stewart Pugh will cover topics such as the basics of simple and routine small outboard motor maintenance, and diagnosis of common problems. Engines will be available as training aids during the workshop. Call 206.543.1225 for

more information.

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June 12 - Thursday Night Out. Over forty downtown waterfront businesses will be open featuring special offers, activities, demonstrations, refreshments and fun. Live music and entertainment is being planned at various locations throughout the waterfront. Event will be the second Thursday of every month from 5pm-8pm.

June 12 - JW Celebrates Father’s Day. Looking for a great way to celebrate Father’s Day? JW provides the perfect gift for the wine lover with an evening with Winemaker, Javier Alfonso of Pomum Cellars at 6pm and a fabulous four-course meal. For more information on JW, visit: www.jwgigharbor. com.

June 13 - Gig Harbor Breakfast Club Annual Flag Day Ceremony. Event will take place at Skansie Brothers Park, 32074 Harborview Drive, from 6:30-8:30am and will be a showcase presentation of the US flag, breakfast and a one hour presentation.

June 14 - Penlight Summer Fun Run. Celebrate the start of summer while supporting your school! The 5K Run/ Walk will be a timed event, but will not be chip-timed. The 1K Kids Dash will be an elementary school cross country race—winning school wins trophy! kenpenparks.com for more information.

June 14 - Beginning Summer Pruning. WSU Extension Pierce County Master Gardeners presents a talk and demonstration on Summer Pruning by Pamela Draper: PCMG, W. Cascade Fruit Society, Plant Amnesty. Event takes place at Sehmel Homestead Park Demonstration Garden, 10123- 78th Ave, at 2:00pm. Contact Jane Ostericher, mgjane2011@gmail.com, for more information.

June 15 - Dad’s Day at Morso. Dad doesn’t ask for much, just a little bit on this day we set aside to celebrate him.

Morso has steak, beer, and wine all focused on making Dad’s Day special. Call 253.530.3463 for reservations.

June 17 - Memphis Ribs. There is something special about grilling, smoking, or barbecuing meat, vegetable or fish. Morso continues this Tuesday with Memphis Ribs BBQ Night. Be sure to make your reservations at 253.530.3463.

June 20 - Drink the Pink at Morso. Rose wines are perfect for the summer and Morso is beginning it with a bang.

Come and try some amazing wines at Morso, 9014 Peacock Hill Ave. Call 253.530.3463 for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS July - CinemaGig Outdoor Movie Series. Movies will take place at two locations in beautiful downtown Gig Harbor; Donkey Creek Park on Friday evening and Skansie Brothers Park on Saturday evening. Times are approximate. Movies will start when it is dark enough. Movies are cancelled during rain or high wind. Bring chairs or blankets.

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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOTBALL WEEKEND 7/25 - Remember the Titans 9:00pm 7/26 - Little Giants 9:00pm

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ENVIRONMENTAL WEEKEND 8/8 - Big Miracle 8:30pm 8/9 - Wall E 8:30pm

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June 24 - South Carolina BBQ. There is something special about grilling, smoking, or barbecuing meat, vegetable or fish. Morso continues this Tuesday with South Carolina Mustard Sauce BBQ Night. Be sure to make your reservations at 253.530.3463.

June 28 - Fremont Brewing Beer Tasting. Fremont Brewing will be pouring at Morso for a beer tasting beginning at 12pm. Casey Gish from Fremont will be there from 1-3pm.

Bring your empty growlers or get one from there, just don’t miss the chance to try these great beers. Call 253.530.3463 for more information.

June 28-29 - Garden Tour for Literacy. Support literacy programs for children and adults by supporting the Gig Harbor Garden Tour. This self-guided tour will be held on the 28th from 10:00am-5:00pm and on the 29th from 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information visit www.gigharborgardentour.org.

June 28-29 - The Amateur Radio Club of Burley hosts Field Day. The Amateur Radio Club of Burley (W7JQ) will be holding Field Day, an ARRL-sanctioned event, at the YMCA’s Camp Seymour. Starting at 11am on Saturday, amateur radio operators will be making contact with other operators around the world for 24 hours straight. Contact

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PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL. BY MERIDITH HATCH. PHOTOS BY VERONICA FOLEY. FAMILY PLAYS A BIG ROLE in helping Peninsula High School track and basketball player O’Shea McLaughlin aim high on the court and on the track. Playing point guard and shooting guard for Peninsula basketball for four years, O’Shea also ran track all four years. “I’m a sprinter, and I run the 100 meter, 200 meter, and I long jump, though my best and favorite event is the 4x1 meter relay,” O’Shea says.

O’Shea credits his father, stepmom and mother for helping him along. “My father and stepmom have really helped me the most. I got hurt practically every year of my high school career, and they helped me stay positive and always told me things are always going to get better. My father has pushed me to be a good Christian, a great athlete and also an incredible big brother to my three younger siblings.” O’Shea was able to play on the basketball team with his younger brother during his senior year; something he says, “was awesome.”

QUOTABLE “He is like a big brother and mentor to me. I’m really going to miss playing for him.”

Coaches have also played a big part in his success. O’Shea says Curtiss Hall has been a great track coach, making it fun to be part of the Peninsula track program.

Basketball coach Jake Jackson has also made a deep impression. “He is like a big brother and mentor to me. I’m really going to miss playing for him.”

One of his most memorable moments in his athletic career was in his senior year during a basketball game against Steilacoom. Down by a point with only a few seconds left on the clock, O’Shea stole the ball, went coast to coast and made a layup followed by a free throw to win the game.

Off the court, O’Shea has enjoyed American Sign Language (ASL) and English. “I just love learning about the culture of ASL and love being able to sign.” With his 3.5 GPA, O’Shea expects to attend a four-year university, with Washington State University and Eastern Washington University at the top of his list. Whichever school he chooses, O’Shea plans to walk on the basketball team. Aiming to give back to other athletes, much like his family and coaches have given to him, O’Shea plans to earn an associate and bachelor in sports medicine.

Favorite Food: General Tso’s Chicken Favorite Teacher: Choir teacher Alison Ellis. “She is always there for me. No matter what I can always count on her for support in and out of choir.”

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GIG HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL. BY MERIDITH HATCH. SENIOR KYLE MIYAKE works hard and doesn’t let adversity hold him back.

A true multi-sport “football” player, Kyle played soccer for seven years with Harbor Premier Football Club and was a kicker/ punter with the Gig Harbor High School football team this past season. A wellrounded athlete, Kyle has also played baseball for four years.

Kyle’s hard work isn’t limited to the field.

His favorite subjects are math and public speaking, and he plans to study Business at Central Washington University this fall.

He attributes his success to lessons learned as an athlete. “Many of the best athletes are also the strongest students because they have learned how to effectively manage their time.”

A four-year veteran of the Gig Harbor Boys’ soccer team, Kyle made the varsity team in his sophomore year. Kyle worked hard, maintained a positive attitude, and went to the state playoffs with his team. His hard work paid off when his teammates and coaches named him Most Improved Player.

While playing a club soccer game last September, Kyle injured his knee, tearing his ACL, MCL and meniscus, leaving him unable to play high school soccer his senior season. Recognizing Kyle’s leadership, Coach Northstrom appointed Kyle captain of the soccer team.

His junior year his dedication was rewarded when Kyle became a varsity starter. He was surprised and honored when Coach Northstrom told Kyle he had made First Team All-Narrows League where he was awarded the team’s Most Valuable Player for defense.

After his injury prevented Kyle from playing all year, Coach Northstrom started Kyle in the last home game of his senior year. Working with the Central Kitsap Coach, Northstrom arranged for the ball to get kicked out of bounds so Kyle could be subbed out.

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“It meant a lot to me to be a part of my team on the field, if only for a moment,” he recalled. Kyle plans to play college soccer after he recovers, and with hard work, he will.

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By Sarah Polyakov. Photos by Patti McFerran.

“Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” –Malala Yousafzai AS EACH OF US GO about daily routines, perhaps stopping to read our favorite newspaper or the contents of a nutritional label, most of us do not realize that there are thirty-two million Americans; many just like us, who suffer in silence.

We take the mundane or necessary reading content for granted, never stopping to consider that we are profoundly blessed. We are profoundly blessed because those of us who read have been given the priceless gift of literacy.

Most of us do not take the time to consider what a life without literacy might look like. We cannot imagine all of the doors that would close to us; not just in terms of job opportunities, but also in terms of experiencing the little joys in life.

For example, what would life be like if we no longer had the ability to read our children or our grandchildren bedtime stories as they nestled into our arms? What if we could no longer read email correspondence or text our

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friends excited messages when something goes right in our lives? For me, such a life would be akin to living a life without color.

If we stop to think about it, so much of the richness that life has to offer revolves around literacy. There is no doubt that a life without literacy would be immeasurably vacant.

What about the larger things in life that are necessary for our survival? For example, imagine what it would be like to work in today’s job market where reading is a necessity. Even in blue-collar professions, the ability to read and to write is requisite.

Most importantly, one must be able to fill out job applications. In this case, the most mundane job application becomes akin to an insurmountable mountain. Many doors are closed to individuals who cannot fill out simple paperwork.

So what would a life without literacy look like for one of those thirty-two million people?

Twenty years ago, I was able to see first-hand what such a life might be like. I met a lovely woman Ruth Ann, and I can recall the day as clearly as if it had occurred only last week.

That day, as I arrived at the front door to her two-bedroom home, I did not know what to expect. After all, I was a college student and this was my first day of volunteering with a community initiative named ProjectRead.

It was the middle of a humid summer day as I held some literacy materials in hand. So it was that I knocked and Ruth Ann promptly answered the door. As her clear, blue eyes

met mine, I never would have been able to guess her own daily, internal struggles.

After we exchanged greetings for the first time, Ruth Ann motioned for me to take a seat at her kitchen table. Ruth Ann was a woman in her late twenties with two small children. During our first session, she sat nervously and we made small talk. After all, this was a pivotal moment in her life since it was her first time working with a literacy tutor.

We began our lessons by talking about her interests in life and then her practical goals in terms of what she most wanted to be able to read. Ruth Ann had very practical goals. She wanted to be able to read the help wanted advertisements in the local newspaper. She wanted to be able to decipher job applications and documents that had legal implications, such as those for her mortgage. Most of all, she wanted to read her two young boys bedtime stories; a luxury that she had never been afforded.

That summer we struggled since Ruth Ann was dealing with another roadblock that affected her progress. As a child, she had been hit in the head by a baseball bat. She was struck so hard that she was left with permanent brain damage. While the damage she incurred was not apparent when we spoke, it was apparent when we were working through reading materials together. During each lesson, we took two steps forward and one step back since the nature of her injury affected permanent memory function.

I love to watch the process of blooming. Whether the blooming concerns the opening of a flower, or the blossoming of a person, both are equally heartening.

Still, we worked through her goals: reading her sons a simple bedtime story, looking through the newspaper want ads to locate jobs that she might be able to do, working through loan documents, and reading cards from family members.

That summer, Ruth Ann made a lot of progress and was able to acquire a second grade reading level. Though this might seem unremarkable, to Ruth Ann this was tremendous progress and she felt overjoyed. In the fall, I started school again and subsequently Ruth Ann transitioned to another volunteer reading tutor. Still, it was such a profoundly fulfilling endeavor in which to be involved.

I love to watch the process of blooming.

Whether the blooming concerns the opening

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of a flower, or the blossoming of a person, both are equally heartening.

This month we are fortunate enough to have an event that concerns both the blooming of flowers as well as the blossoming of potential.

It is time again for the Gig Harbor Garden Tour that benefits literacy campaigns.

Each year, local Gig Harbor residents open their beautiful and meticulously cared for gardens to the public. Here you will find magical pathways leading you through acres of fragrant flowers beds, sparkling water features, and crisp green foliage.

How Can You Get Involved?

Please join me in your support of literacy programs for children and adults by supporting the Gig Harbor Garden Tour.

This self-guided tour will be held on June 28th from 10am-5pm and on June 29th from 10am-4pm.

You may purchase tickets online for $25.00 each at www.gigharborgardentour.org.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and enjoy a moment of quiet contemplation.

After all, amid these blooming gardens, you will also happily know that you are contributing to the blooming of lives in our community. I could not think of a local cause more beautiful than that!

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SUMMER 2014 CLOTHING TRENDS FOR THE FASHIONISTA IN ALL OF US. BY SARAH POLYAKOV. FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EVER asked me about my philosophy on beauty, they will remember that I believe all women are beautiful and each woman has a one-ofa-kind beauty that is unique to her.

But, I also believe that each woman’s innate beauty is enhanced through the clothing and accessories that she wears. When women are dressed in fashionable ensembles that also make them feel good, they enhance their innate beauty and radiate confidence.

Summer has arrived and this season’s trends offer some wonderful choices for assembling outfits that are completely you! I am happy to report that the trends for the summer of 2014 are both vibrant and multifaceted. Most of the offerings for this season are a hit and highly wearable for everyone. Many of the summer trends can be matched with pieces we already own, and they have arrived in stores near you.

Some of the delightful offerings for this summer include lightweight tunics with boho embroidery, nautically themed striped shirts; floaty dresses rendered in tropical florals; tailored t-shirts, chic shrugs, and pieces shaded in a rainbow of decidedly subdued pastels.

Then there is the array of accessories being offered for the fashionista in each of us.

This summer’s accessory offering is bold and beautiful and each piece takes center stage. These include standout pieces like chunky tribal necklaces, glamorous metal belts, elegantly dyed straw hats, and rough-cut stone earrings in glorious shades of greens. Put on a pair of artisan leather sandals, and voila, your summer ensemble is complete.

The best part of it all is that there is something for everyone since most of the summer trends are both versatile and flattering.

Incorporating Trends Into Your Closet One of the best parts about this season is that we are seeing a lot of mixing and matching of varied textures and styles. Because of this, freshening up your closet with some new pieces will be a breeze.

Why not try one of this summer’s boho tunics with your favorite pair of jeans? How about adding a pair of chunky earrings and finishing your ensemble with some tribalinspired leather sandals? This combination, which is infinitely flattering, can easily be worn to so many different casual events, while still being a stand out.

For the evening, I love the idea of dressing up one of this season’s tropical floral sundresses. Pair this type of dress with a chiffon shrug or lightweight bolero and a pair of art deco inspired earrings just to mix it up a bit. Add a pair of dressy sandals with heels and you are ready to go to an evening of wine tasting or on a sunset cruise.

If you would like to see more examples of outfit ideas for the summer of 2014, please follow me on my blog at sarahlikemedia.tumblr.com. There you will find photos of breezy summer outfits and more fashion tips.

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Health&Lifestyle Middle-Aged Musings It’s so not fair!

By Teresa Pesce.

This column is dedicated to the Middle-Aged among us, lost in society’s Bermuda Triangle between being young and being “older”, acknowledged only by ads selling them cosmetics to make them look young again and comfort bras to ease the inevitable triumph of gravity.

REMEMBER THE DAYS WHEN you could eat hard-boiled eggs and grapefruit for a week and drop ten pounds? Exercise for a few months and see results? I find that the middle aged body laughs at diets, becomes positively hysterical when you try to change it with exercise, and if forced to change by gut-wrenching Herculean efforts, reverts to its original form the moment you relax your efforts.

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My older brother told me as gently as possible, passing me boxes of Kleenex as I wept, that in one’s mature years it takes about three months of unrelenting exercise to even build a FOUNDATION upon which to BEGIN to get in shape. In middle age, we get in shape at a slower pace and get out of shape at a faster pace. Are we clear? Here,

True story: I stopped exercising after six months because I didn’t get the results I expected, and I am here to tell you: Do. Not. Do. That.

Drop the latte, pick up the weights and persevere. But be clear on expectations.

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We’ve all seen the ads where an Amazonian beauty demonstrates a piece of exercise equipment, with the smiling promise of equal results by using it for 20 minutes, three times a week. While we may all suspect that promise isn’t true, even credible sources promise results from doing cardio and weights three to five days a week. Convinced, I made a commitment to exercise. I was going to be a goddess!

After six months of dragging myself out of bed at 5:30 am SIX days a week for a half hour of cardio followed by free weights and stretching, I presented myself to the gym pixie to be weighed, measured and fat-counted. I never missed a workout, steadily upped the treadmill speed and incline, increased the weights and broke a good sweat every time. I ate only nutritious food. I dropped one pants size! I was so proud of myself and excited to behold the rewards of my efforts.

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I stepped on the scale and stood still for the tape and held the fat-measuring thingie steady. The results? Drum roll, please: I had not lost a single pound, not shrunk by so much as an eighth of an inch anywhere, and my fat count had reduced by less than one percent. What?? WHAT?! Half a year of workouts and all I did was tone up? The fitness industry LIED! Yes, muscle weighs more than fat, but still! So I stopped working out, and … you don’t want to know. You don’t want to look, either. Lesson learned? Results take more time and effort as you age, but don’t quit! Even Christie Brinkley says she is astonished by how much she has to do now, to maintain the body she has always had.

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Why You Need A Personal Trainer

The benefits are more than you realize. By Lisa Paull, Certified Personal Trainer, FAST Program Director at PneuThera in Sandpoint.

NEXT TIME YOU ATTEND a sporting event or watch it on television, check and see if the teams you are watching have a coach present. When you find that coach (or coaches), observe their behavior. Are they quiet and complacent, or are they providing motivation and encouragement for their players? Watch as they instruct and direct throughout the contest. I bet that coach was at every practice session, expecting all his players to participate, setting up drills to increase skills, instructing players on where they can improve. Even the professional teams with the highest level athletes have coaches, and usually more than one.

So why do they need a coach? Couldn’t they put on their uniforms, get to the field or court, warm-up, and then play the game without a coach present? They could, but who would decide who’s starting, when substitutes come in, what strategies and plans will be in use? The coach brings the knowledge base and direction beneficial to the organization and flow of the team, providing a foundation for success.

You can put on your exercise clothes, get to the gym or fitness center, warm-up, and workout all on your own. But are you getting the most out of that workout?

Are you lifting weights with proper form, preventing future injury to your body?

Do you have a good understanding of how many repetitions and sets you need to execute for your specific goals? What about cardio exercise? Do you need to do it? How often and at what intensity? How did you prepare your body for exercise?

And what about that day you just can’t get motivated to work out?

Perhaps you need to hire a coach? Personal Trainers are personal life coaches, helping you to successfully attain your exercise and weight loss goals. They help you to stay motivated through their encouragement and accountable through their dedication to you. A skilled and knowledgeable trainer will fully assess your needs and concerns, using their expertise to create a personalized exercise plan for you.

Exercise benefits will be maximized in the allotted time with variety in exercises to alleviate boredom and continually challenge the muscles.

There are plenty of deterrents that will come to mind. Personal Trainers cost money. A good trainer will push you towards the top of your workout capabilities, challenging you to excel. Muscle soreness and fatigue may be a by-product of your work. You may worry about your level of competence and what to expect in a training session, fearing you may fail in your attempts to participate. Perhaps you have trainer trauma from a previous experience.

Many different forms of training are available, from private sessions to larger class sessions that may be less costly. Ask questions and make your desires and needs known. Your investment in a healthy body will correct your imbalances, keeping you from costly injury. You’re stronger than you think you are and it all gets easier with time and practice. Find your foundation for success! I support your journey!

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From morning to night, you’ve got friends to meet up with, activities to share and a beautiful environment around you.

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Choose from a range of active living options that compliment your personal requirements and lifestyle.

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE IS SAFE and not restricted to adults who are complaining of a bad back or stiff neck. The various techniques, which include manipulative, cranial, sacro-occipatal, myofascial as well as stretch and exercise techniques, are ideal for both adults and children. Spinal complaints from adults often originate from birth. A traumatic or difficult birth can result in stress to the infant’s skull, neck, shoulders, hips, spinal column and pelvis. Research has shown that even though a child may appear free from pain, the initial damage from various birth or childhood traumas affects the future and wellbeing of the function of the nervous system.

Newborns and Babies Children of this age have no way of communicating pain except by their crying and general irritability. Chiropractors are trained to examine nerves, muscles and ligaments in the spine. In addition to a pediatrician consult, a visit to a chiropractor can be beneficial. The exam might involve finger pressure into a muscle or ligament or gentle holding of the skull in different positions. The exam is not painful or aggressive.

Toddlers Toddlers are very busy and adventuresome and there are many developmental changes involving coordination, reflexes and spacial awareness. A typical toddler experiences falls, and although minor, can result in significant spinal misalignments (subluxations) which may lead to more serious issues later in life. The crucial nerve

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system can be impaired by such traumas.

Research has proven that with proper spinal care one is able to attain optimum health in daily living. Clinicians also will tell us that the nervous system controls and coordinates the essential functions of our entire body-circulatory, respiratory, digestive, hormonal, eliminative and immune systems.

Preteens and Teenagers Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, and if it goes undetected a child experiences a disfiguring problem.

The typical growth spurt happens between 12-16 years of age. The critical culprit of this situation is often the ever present backpack, which often is extremely heavy and is not worn ergonomically correct.

This is also the age of sports maniafootball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, skiing, hockey, volleyball, tennis, horseback riding, and lacrosse. And the newest sportthe computer! Many of these activities

involve falls or being hit hard or thrown to the ground, and the computer lends itself to poor posture and cranial misalignment.

The ideal situation is to catch a problem and fix it immediately to prevent further injury and ailments.

Chiropractic care is not a treatment for disease but strives to reduce spinal nerve stress. Many parents have reported chiropractic care to be successful with their children’s health issues such as earaches, upper respiratory infections, neck pain, muscle pain, allergies, accidental injuries, colic, and digestive disorders. Chiropractic care is gentle, noninvasive and drug free and the American Chiropractic Association reports a considerable increase in people who seek care and give a positive endorsement of the benefits. One patient reports, “ Chiropractic for me is wellness and healthy wellbeing for life. It is so wonderful to feel good all the time and to know that I will feel like this for a lifetime.”

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Food&Dining Scan me for restaurant locations!

Lunchbox Laboratory

Home of the world’s best burgers and shakes, Lunchbox Laboratory has 3 locations in Western Washington! High quality ingredients sourced locally. Buns are fresh baked daily, locally made and organic. Stop by for weekly rotating handcrafted burger, cocktail and shake experiments! lunchboxlaboratory.com/gigharbor 4901 Point Fosdick Dr. NW | 253.432.4061

Morso

Enjoy lunch, Happy Hour, a comfortable dinner overlooking the water. Wine list offers a worldwide scope, craft beers on tap, fun food & wine events. Our Morso Gallery provides private dining & a unique experience seeing local & national artists. Live music events features amazing artists from around the country. Hours: Tue-Thurs 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 2pm-9pm. www.morsowinebar.com | 253.530.3463 9014 Peacock Hill Ave at N. Harborview Dr.

Green.House Restaurant

The Hub at Gig Harbor

www.greenhousegigharbor.com 4793 Point Fosdick Dr. NW, Ste. 400 | 253.514.6482

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Under New Ownership! Whether it’s on the patio, in the bar for happy hour, or by the cozy fireplace in the dining room, you’re invited to try our delicious new additions and nightly chalkboard specials with Chef Scott & Gail Fuller. Offering lunch, Twilight, dinner & Happy Hour. Open M-Thrs: 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun: 11am-8pm. We will be serving a brunch menu on Father’s Day from 10am3pm and dinner from 4-Close. Don’t forget to make your graduation reservations!

Come enjoy great local foods, wine and craft brews, and patio with live music and flat screen TVs. Watch from your table as airplanes take off and land.

Monday Trivia Night, Taco Tuesdays, Wine Down Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursday’s Open Mic Night with Mike. Come enjoy happy hour on our patio!

Now delivering lunch! Experience Fly N Dine for an unforgettable flight over Gig Harbor and combine it with Dinner package for Graduates and Father’s Day.

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Come check out our creative comfort cuisine from Chef Eddie Williams, winner of South Sound Magazine’s “Best Chef of 2014” award! Offering a personal experience in which no detail is overlooked and southern hospitality is realized. We give you honest food for honest prices! Adult dining only.

21 and over. Every Tues & Wed night we feature our 3 for $30 menu! Senior Sundays - 10% OFF entire bill for 65 and over. www.jwgigharbor.com 4107 Harborview Drive | 253.858.3529

Marketplace Grille

American cuisine with a Caribbean flair, best Fish and Chips and Clam Chowder in Gig Harbor! We are located next to Anthony’s Restaurant and offer an expansive view of the harbor. Family owned and operated. If you haven’t tried us, you are missing out!

Serving beer and wine, Take Out Menu available. Hours M-Thursday, 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat, 11am-9pm, Sunday, 11am-8pm. www.themarketplacegrille.com

Taste of Peru

Taste of Peru offers traditional Peruvian dishes as well as quinoa, vegetarian, and gluten free options. We prepare our meals from scratch and use fresh ingredients offering a lighter and healthier option without compromising flavor. Now serving beer & wine! Open Tues-Thurs 11am8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm & Sun 12-7pm. www.tasteofperuonline.com 5500 Olympic Drive NW, Ste. D-101 253.313.5198

Forza Coffee Company

More than specialty coffee! Offering breakfast sandwiches & pastries, lunch soups, flatbreads & salads, dinner specialties, garlic chicken pesto, & bbq chicken nachos. Also offering amazing varieties of wine & local craft beer on tap! Happy hour daily from 4-6pm. www.forzacoffeecompany.com 5275 Olympic Drive NW | 253.858.8033

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Blazing Onion

Locally owned featuring 26 chef inspired burger options, salad creations & more. Fresh, locally sourced produce & natural meats, chicken, buffalo, turkey, & vegetarian options. Visit our sports lounge & enjoy local craft beer. Hours: SunThurs: 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm.

Sports Lounge: Sun: 11am-10pm, MonThurs: 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-12am. www.blazingonion.com 4701 Point Fosdick Drive NW 253.514.6703

Moctezuma’s Mexican Restaurant

Voted best Mexican Restaurant in South Sound Magazine for 2014! Since 1978, Moctezumas Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar has been the favorite of those seeking authentic Mexican food and award winning Margaritas. Come visit our Gig Harbor location for an exceptional Mexican atmosphere and enjoy our Tequila Bar for daily happy hour specials and an array of delicious appetizers. www.moctezumas.com 4628 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW 253.851.8464

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Experience great drinks and much creativity at this Gig Harbor gathering spot.

By Julie Reed.

COME AND ENJOY the warm hospitality where there are plenty of things to see and do! Java & Clay Café is a unique spot located in the heart of downtown Gig Harbor. What makes Java & Clay Café so unique? It’s a place to paint your own pottery and drink coffee, wine or beer!

Owners Randy and Kelly Blue purchased Java Clay & Café in 2010, but the pottery studio has been in Gig Harbor since 1996.

This month, they celebrate their fourth anniversary, attributing their business success to their phenomenal staff. Randy and Kelly feel that their staff has helped create the hospitable culture they initially envisioned and the couple feels they could not have built their business without such great staff.

Randy says “We support each other and lift each other up because that’s what family does.” Randy and Kelly really love the sense of community in Gig Harbor, saying, “Gig Harbor is a great place for families, and we consider our staff an extension of our family.”

Outside of Java & Clay Café, Randy and Kelly enjoy their family time with two boys, Riley, who is 8, and 6 year old Kolby, as well as camping, fishing, baseball and motorcycle riding on dirt trails. Originally from Eugene, Oregon, the owners are committed to their Gig Harbor community and participate in a variety of activities. Randy coaches Little League, both Randy and Kelly volunteer at Purdy Elementary and Randy is also a board member of the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance.

There are many “perks” to Java Clay & Café, one of which is the pottery room where people can come to create anything from salt and pepper shakers to serving platters, mugs,

wall art, vases and piggy banks. The options are endless! Kelly says “Even if you are not artistic, you can use templates and specialty glazes to achieve a beautiful piece.”

“We also have an off-premise (liquor) license,” says Randy, “which is great for the boaters.” This means that you can buy a bottle of wine or beer to go. Java & Clay’s hours of operation are also of great benefit to customers: seven days a week, 7am-7pm.

The couple notes that a part of the hospitality culture is that they will stay open until 9pm if people are there by 7pm.

The most important thing to Randy and Kelly is the atmosphere. They like the fact that people can come in and sit and talk, and enjoy each other while creating memories.

Come enjoy Ladies Night Out, from 7-11pm on June 20th.

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Recipe the Bleu

Blue cheese is a general classification of cow’s milk, sheep’s milk, or goat’s milk cheeses that have had cultures of the mold Penicillium added so that the final product is spotted or veined throughout with blue, blue-gray or bluegreen mold, and carries a distinct smell, either from that or various specially cultivated bacteria. Some blue cheeses are injected with spores before the curds form and others have spores mixed in with the curds after they form. Blue cheeses are typically aged in a temperature-controlled environment such as a cave. Blue cheese can be eaten by itself or can be crumbled or melted into or over foods.

Orange and Asparagus Bleu Cheese Salad GatherIngredients: • 2 oranges - peeled and sliced • 1 1/2 pounds of asparagus • 1 tbsp Orange Juice • 1 cup Litehouse Bleu Cheese Crumbles • 1/4 cup Litehouse® Red Wine Olive Oil Vinaigrette • Salt • Litehouse® Chunky Bleu Cheese (optional, for dipping)

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1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until crisp (about 4 minutes).

Drain, then place asparagus under cool running water to chill.

2 Whisk together the orange juice and Litehouse Red Wine & Olive Oil dressing. Divide the asparagus, bleu cheese crumbles and oranges among 4 salad plates, drizzle each with the dressing mix. Add salt to taste. Serve with Litehouse Blue Cheese dressing for dipping if desired.

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Experience the lake, mountains and music in Sandpoint! By Patty Hutchens.

WHILE THE TERM “STAYCATION” became popular during the economic downturn in recent years, the reality is that residents of Sandpoint, Idaho have been taking their summer vacations at home for years. Why? Because summer in Sandpoint simply cannot be beat. Voted America’s Most Beautiful Small Town by USA Today and Rand McNally, Sandpoint is nestled between Lake Pend Oreille, which is the country’s fifth deepest lake, and the Selkirk, Cabinet and Bitterroot mountain ranges and is located just 60 miles south of the Canadian border and 45 miles north of Coeur d’Alene. And with the multitude of activities and opportunities for recreating, there is possibly no better place to spend the summer.

Whether you are a sailor, a fisherman, or a wake boarder, Lake Pend Oreille and its waterfront amenities are a place where you will feel right at home. There are several marinas from which you can launch your vacation on the water. One popular marina is Holiday Shores, located in Hope a short 20-minute breathtaking scenic drive from Sandpoint. Here one can find a restaurant, café, convenience store and a view that will leave you coming back for more. It is especially popular with sailors because it provides access to the entire lake without the concern of overhead bridges.

If you are looking to be in downtown Sandpoint amongst its many great shops and restaurants, Sandpoint Marina provides a great place to explore the town and the water. From there, boaters can dock and be within walking distance of shops, restaurants, walking paths and the Farmers’ Market, just to name a few. Here you can also rent a boat as well as paddleboards, kayaks and more.

Another marina, just a few miles west of Sandpoint on Highway 2, is Dover Bay - one of the better-kept secrets in North Idaho. At Dover Bay there is not only a fantastic view and restaurant, but there is a café, market and many homes, condominiums and bungalows to rent and enjoy the 9 miles of walking trails.

So just what is there to do in Sandpoint during the summer months? There are a multitude of choices and something for everyone!

One of the highlights of the summer is the Festival at Sandpoint. Over the course of 11 days, there are 8 outdoor concerts in a venue that many performers have said is one of the most beautiful places they have had the privilege to perform. Each year, Festival attendees pack their coolers and bring their blankets to sit under the stars and enjoy the talent of some great musicians. Organizers recently announced this year’s lineup and, as usual, it promises to be a great time.

From August 7th through August 17th, people will be treated to music by Huey Lewis and the News, Nickel Creek, Galactica, Montgomery Gentry, The Head & The Heart, Trombone Shorty, Ray LaMontagne, and the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. One of the highlights for many with young children is the Family Concert, which includes an array of activities for children prior to the fun filled concert.

As word has spread, the Festival at Sandpoint has become increasingly popular. “People have heard about it and want to attend,” said Mack Deibel of the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. “It is magical.”

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A trip to Sandpoint is never complete without a trek up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Famous for its world-class skiing, the Resort has activities all summer long for young and old. There is mountain biking, hiking trails, chairlift rides, zip lines and a lot of more to enjoy at Schweitzer.

So when you get out your calendar and begin to plan your summer vacation, be sure to put Sandpoint at the top of your list! You will not be disappointed! For more information, check out the following websites: www.schweitzer.com www.festivalatsandpoint.com www.sandpointwaterfront.com www.sandpointchamber.org

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