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ancer has affected nearly all of us in some way, either personally or a friend or family member. It is discouraging, but there is a way to fight back. The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where participants celebrate cancer survivors, remember their loved ones lost and fight back. Teams and individuals camp out, barbecue, dance, and take turns walking around a track “relay-style” to raise funds for research and local support and programs. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. “It is really a fun and positive event. It provides communities and individuals the opportunity to take control and have a voice and the power to fight back against cancer,” explains Shauna McBride, American Cancer Society. Relay began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the ACS. Since then, Relay has grown from a single man’s passion to fight cancer into the world’s largest movement to end the disease. 4
Dani Collins and Brian Marlow are the event stewards for this year’s Tacoma ACS Relay for Life. They have a committee that consists of 23 people and 12 additional mentors. The event will be held at Mt. Tahoma High School on June 11 and June 12. The event also includes a health fair that represents 62 resources, including naturopathy, counseling, support groups, oncology and skin care. “If you have never been to Relay, I encourage you to attend an event in your area. Relay is indescribable. There is a magic that happens at that event that once you attend, you will continue to come back. Cancer does not have to be a death sentence; it can be a chronic disease until we find a cure,” explains Dani. Relay for Life helps fund research and support for all cancers including lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers to name a few. The money that is raised through the local events goes back into the local community, providing funds for local services, programs and opportunities for volunteers. Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help participants celebrate, remember and fight back.
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Relay starts with a Survivors Lap, an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer.
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After dark, this event honors people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence.
Last, participants make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. No matter where you are, there’s a place for you at Relay and you can make a difference today by signing up online to start your own team or by making a donation or volunteering. TCG
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ucked away in a large industrial area in Hawks Prairie, Shipwreck Beads is one of the largest bead stores in the United States. Established in a small shop in Mudd Bay that offered nautical antiques and ceramic seagulls, the organization has grown to reach new heights. Glenn Vincent, CEO, grew up in Elma, WA, showing cows in 4H and racing cars at the race track. Life took him away from this small community, only to have him return. On a road trip from the east coast for a visit, he was involved in a serious car accident. There in the little shop at Mudd Bay in Olympia, with time on his hands while healing, Glenn had a vision. Glenn’s vision, with the help and support of his family, was the beginning of one of the most successful bead shops in America. Charms and beads were introduced into the shop. With great success locally, they made a trip to the Oregon Coast and set up small displays in local shops. And that was just the beginning. Glenn started sourcing more beads. He made contacts in New York adding to the selection they already had and adding seed beads for Native American artwork. As the bead business became
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more profitable, the antique business slowly faded into the background. In the mid 80s, Glenn recognized that the secret to success was to represent the Czech Republic. “The country is one of the major glass centers of the world and has been making glass beads since the 1500s. It was an interesting time in the region though. You didn’t just fly into the area and start doing business. You had to have a contact,” states Glenn. Combining luck and persistence, Glenn and his father were able to make business connections in Shelton with a gentleman that had family in Czech Republic. Today, Shipwreck Beads is one of the largest importers of glass beads in the US outside of the fashion industry. As they grew out of the little shop, they moved to a facility with 7500 square feet of office space in West Olympia. “We went to New York to buy more stock and brought back 30 crates of beads. We sorted through the beads for a month and packaged them, finding treasures along the way,” Glenn reminisces.
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The success continued. When the web opened to information and commerce, they jumped on board. Posting a web page that had a simple, one page catalog for buyers. They also added native and African trade beads, becoming a strong supplier for these products. Glenn explained his commitment to fair trade, “We only worked with people that were doing fair trade. The people that supply our beads are valued. This is a theme of Shipwreck Beads and we take care of our own. We have even sent a few of our employees to ensure that our supply companies are taking care of their employees and that they are provided a quality of life.” He continues, “Success is success, but if you don’t take care of your people, the success will fade.” Business was going well for Shipwreck Beads. By 2004, after six years at their location in West Olympia, they were bursting at the seams. They were buying and selling all over the world. With increasing need for additional space, they moved once more to their current location in Lacey off Exit 111. With over 80,000 square feet of showroom, warehouse and office space, they had more room to expand in years to come.
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Today, their website is larger than ever. With over 57,000 part numbers and 17 billion beads in stock, it is a full time job just to keep the site up to date and their catalog is even bigger than Sears. Glenn said, “When we started our catalog, I told the staff I wanted the catalog to be as big as the Sears catalog, and here we are.” Filled with so many options, it is a Christmas catalog for beaders. Beyond supplying wholesalers and experienced beaders with every color, shape and size of bead, Shipwreck Beads also keeps the beginner in mind. There are many ways to get started in beading. People can make high-end jewelry for reasonable prices and even grow their craft to become a nationally recognized beader! To start, Shipwreck Beads now offers free classes at their showroom in Lacey every Saturday at noon. Beginner supplies are also free. An instructor will walk you through the steps of building your own set of custom earrings or maybe even a necklace. Beyond the classes, there are hundreds of books for sale in their “book nook”. More advanced classes are available for a fee. Shipwreck offers
free online videos on their website for fresh ideas on beading projects. Shipwreck is founded on fair prices, customer service and product reliability, which is apparent the minute you walk through the doors. With friendly smiles, customer service and a huge selection of products, it is an experience. “It is interesting to think that every bead is touched by a human in some way. There is nothing negative about beads and they are not tied politically to any cause. Bead work is done by every culture, religion, age and gender,” Glenn explained. Glenn has a passion for what he does. He has a true sense of pride for his business and sincerely cares for his employees. He believes that employees should be rewarded for good work and has created a system that truly empowers his staff to succeed. Take some time and visit Shipwreck Beads. It is a great experience and a wonderful local company. The showroom is open 7 days a week. TCG
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Although it’s not an herb, another supplement worth trying is Quercetin, a phytochemical that is part of the coloring found in the skins of apples and red onions. It has been isolated and is sold as a dietary supplement. Quercetin’s antihistamine action may help to relieve allergic symptoms and asthma symptom. To provide a natural source of Quercetin in your diet, increase your intake of apples and red onions.
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pring is synonymous with many things: the return of baseball; the smell of freshly cut grass; warmer weather; and the first sight of cherry blossoms. While many things we associate with spring give us good feelings, the dreaded return of allergy season is another thing that comes to mind when thoughts turn to spring. Sniffles, sneezing and general discomfort are all too common even for those with relatively mild allergies. Though allergies might be a nuisance, they don’t necessarily have to be much more than that. Many people rely on prescription drugs or over-thecounter antihistamines. Although allergy medication makes it possible for many of us to get through the day, side effects to the active ingredients can include drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation and confusion and an increased heart rate to name a few. For those who want a more natural approach, here are a few ideas to relieve your allergies.
1. Wash Your Nose Neti Pots, which resemble little tea pots, can be filled with a warm salt-water solution and poured up a nostril, rinsing out the nasal cavity. Many allergy sufferers look to Neti Pots for relief from their symptoms. Regular irrigation thins out mucus, which otherwise holds onto allergens and serves as a breeding ground for bacteria. Bacteria inflame the lining of the nasal passages, making them more susceptible to allergens.
2. Helpful Herbs You will definitely want to consult with your doctor before taking any new drug, herbal or otherwise. That said, a growing body of evidence demonstrates that American Stinging Nettles has anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. Taken as a supplement, it can also help with joint pain, prostate issues and urinary tract infections. May/June 2010
Spicy foods can help thin mucous secretions, offering some relief from allergy symptoms. Adding a little heat to your meal can clear your sinuses and act as nature’s decongestant. If you suffer from hay fever, load up on the wasabi at your next sushi meal. When ordering your next curry dish, crank up the heat. Experiment with horseradish and hot mustard too.
4. Avoid Milk Even if you do not have a milk allergy, many doctors believe milk and dairy products increase mucus production. It also tends to make mucus thicker, creating a perfect environment for bacteria and allergens to thrive. Eliminate dairy during allergy season to see if there’s any improvement.
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6. Be patient Natural remedies generally don’t work in an hour, so try not to expect instant relief. And if you’re still taking your antihistamine, why not experiment with these natural remedies at the same time! TCG
What Is an Allergy? An allergy is an abnormal response of the immune system that occurs when the immune system reacts to a usually harmless substance present in the environment. The substance is known as an allergen and, when exposed, the body feels this substance is dangerous, releasing chemicals like histamine to protect itself. That release can result in sneezing, red and itchy eyes, rashes or a runny nose among other things. The body’s response is an allergic reaction.
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LS Lifest y l es Great Ways to Say Did You Know: Mother’s Day History Every May women around the world are celebrated for their sacrifices and contributions to the family. With all that Mom does for her children, it would seem like the concept of honoring her would be ages old. However, it was a somewhat recently instituted celebration for mothers. In ancient Greece individuals honored Rhea, mother of the gods. Christians celebrated Mary the mother of God. But it wasn’t until the 1900s that the general mothering population was celebrated officially. Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis was a young Appalachian homemaker who, beginning in 1858, attempted to improve sanitation and nursing procedures through women’s clubs and what she called “Mothers Friendship Day.” It wasn’t Ann Marie, but rather her daughter, Anna Jarvis, who created the Mother’s Day that we celebrate today. Ann spent many years caring for her aging and ailing mother. Ann Marie died on May 9, 1905 and Anna missed her terribly. Anna noticed that many children failed to respect and honor their mothers while they were alive, and it wasn’t until after they died that these children recognized what they had lost in their parent. She considered creating a Mother’s Day to honor all mothers. In 1907, Ann Jarvis decided to establish Mother’s Day to “honor mothers, living and dead.” She began the campaign to initiate a national Mother’s Day. Together with her friends, Jarvis started a letter-writing campaign to urge ministers, businessmen and congressmen to declare a national Mother’s Day holiday. Her efforts paid off. The first Mother’s Day was celebrated on May 10, 1908 honoring the late Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis. After this initial celebration, Mother’s Day caught on. The Mother’s Day International Association was established on December 12, 1912, to promote and encourage meaningful observances of the event. And on May 9, 1914, a presidential proclamation declared that every year the second Sunday in May be observed as Mother’s Day.
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his is the month to honor the special woman in your life: the one who sacrificed for your benefit; the unsung heroine of the world ... Mom. Breakfast in bed has been done. She has probably received her share of blouses or floral bouquets. This year you may want to do something different. But what could that be? Consider these ideas to say thank you to your mother, stepmother, aunt, mentor, or any other woman you would like to recognize on this holiday. What woman doesn’t enjoy a little pampering from time to time? There are many outstanding day spas in Tacoma. Many full-service spas have treatments ranging from facials to hour-long body massages. They may even offer packages that enable you to group services together, allowing Mom to start her day with a relaxing massage and finish up with a new haircut and style.
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You may or may not have the same taste in music as your mother, but surprising her with concert tickets can be an ideal way to show you care about her hobbies and interests. Many bands and singers that experienced their heyday when Mom was spinning her vinyl records or popping a tape in the cassette deck are still pumping out hits today. And chances are they will visit the South Sound. Maybe she likes the adult-contemporary sounds of Michael Buble. Or she’s a country gal interested in seeing
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Tim McGraw. Mom may love the hard rock of the 1980s, and scoring tickets to a Bon Jovi concert will knock her socks off. Perhaps your mother would be interested in seeing a play or musical. You do not have to travel to Broadway these days to see top stars in the shows you love. There are many local theaters right here in our community. If she prefers the big town, you can combine theater tickets with a night’s stay in Seattle for a special weekend. Just be sure to book early if you desire weekend tickets. They tend to go fast.
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Maybe Mom just enjoys spending a day out with her friends, other female companions or with you. Give her a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant and allow her to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Chances are Mom can use a few new Home decor items items around the house, particularly high-end ones that she can put on display. Crystal vases, porcelain figurines and items of similar stature are good considerations. Go to some of the specialty shops to find the right fit. If you cannot think of just one gift to sum up your feelings, put together a themed gift basket made up of a number of items. For example, if Mom is a foodie, place cookbooks, wine, a hostess set, plus a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant and similarly themed items.
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Thursday, May 6th “Grit City Fab Follies”: Grit City Creative and Tacoma Musical Playhouse present this musical satire about the great city of Tacoma. 7:30pm, Tacoma Musical Playhouse. For more information, contact: Tacoma Musical Playhouse 253-565-6867 www.tmp.org Thursday, May 6th – 20th FREE! REGISTER NOW! Natural Yard Care Workshops: Learn ways to care for your lawn and garden using common sense, environmentally sound maintenance practices. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged! Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm, Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma. For more information, contact: Geoff Rinehart 253-798-4587 Saturday, May 8th FREE! Billy Stocking Memorial Swim Meet: The last meet before the Special Olympics state swim meet, will feature entertainment by GottaDance DJ, George Hollis, and Clownbuggie Entertainment with balloon creations, as well as raffle drawings. Free to the public! 10am-4pm, Mt. Tahoma High School, Tacoma, at the Gymnasium and Pool. For more information, contact: Denise Stocking 253-307-4097 denisestocking@aol.com
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