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Submitted by Thurston County Solid Waste
Thurston County Solid Waste is seeking input on the bag ordinances that took effect July 1 in the cities of Tumwater, Olympia and Lacey, and the unincorporated areas of Thurston County.
"It's been a bit over four months since the start date, and it's important that we check in with customers and retailers to get a good picture of how it's working so far," said Terri Thomas, Education and Outreach Specialist for the county's Solid Waste Division.
The new law prohibits most retailers from providing single-use plastic carryout bags. It also requires them to charge a minimum of five cents for large paper bags, which the stores keep. The fee helps offset the higher cost of paper bags and acts as an incentive for customers to bring reusable bags. Customers using EBT and other assistance programs are exempt from the charge.
Complying with the new ordinances required some adjustments for both retailers and their customers. Thurston County Solid Waste staff is eager to get feedback on their experiences now that the plastic bag bans have been in place for more than four months. The information from the surveys will be included in a status report on the ordinances that's due in early 2015.
The two online surveys—one for retailers and one for customers—are available at www.ThurstonSolidWaste.org/plastics. Retailers can also download signs from the website to post in their stores to encourage customers to take the survey. Those signs and more information are available by clicking on the "Resources for retailers" link. You can also sign up for the Solid Waste Division's newsletters to be notified when the status report on the plastic bag ordinances is released. Just click on the envelope icon on the right side of the web page to sign up.
For more information about the plastic bag ban ordinances or the customer and retailer surveys, contact Terri Thomas at email@example.com or (360) 867-2279.
By Gail Wood
As an eternal optimist, Tana Otton isn't surprised Tumwater made it to the state volleyball tournament for a third straight year.
It's just how they got there that surprises the Thunderbird coach. With just two returning starters, a freshman starting and leading the T-Birds in nearly every stat, and a blocker moved to setter, Tumwater goes into the 2A state tournament ranked number one in the state.
"I don't know what's the matter with me, but no matter what we have coming back, I always feel we have a shot," said Otton, who is in her 11th season as Tumwater's head coach. "We've had a rollercoaster ride and I feel like we're headed in the right direction."
At district, the T-birds were both cold (they lost the first game to both Woodland and Richfield) and red hot (they won three straight games against those two teams and cruised to the district title). At 21-5 overall (only losses are to bigger schools like Oly), 6-0 in the Evergreen Conference and undefeated at district, Tumwater has been a learn-and-grow team.
Leading the way has been MacKenzie Bowen, the league MVP. Whatever role Bowen is asked to play, either as a setter (the position she's now playing) or middle hitter, she does so without complaint.
"What makes her the MVP of our team and the MVP of our league is that she is the most phenomenal leader," Otton said. "She is selfless and she's a hard worker. Her stats might not show that she's an MVP, but you just watch her and you know."
No matter if Bowen is on or off her game, she never loses sight of her leadership role.
"She always treats her team so positive and she's always encouraging," Otton said. "She never gets down on teammates. Sometimes it's not physically that we're leaning on her, but we're definitely leaning on her as a leader."
Bowen, unlike her coach, came into the season cautiously optimistic, hoping for the best. As a third-year starter, she knows what it takes to win. As a sophomore, Bowen played on a Tumwater team that placed second in state and last year that finished sixth.
"I came in hoping for a good season, but it turned out better than I could have ever thought," Bowen said.
Bowen switched to setter this season and has adjusted to the new position. But, she had a head start on the change.
"It's not the hardest thing since I've been doing it for club," Bowen said about the change in her position. "It gets me excited when I give them a good set to put away. I always feel I can get better. You're never going to be perfect."
In addition to Bowen, Tumwater's Sarah Warner was first-team all-league. Madisen Bourgois and Anela Carins made second-team all-league. Bourgois and Carins have been the Thunderbird's big hitters at middle blocker.
"They've been really steady all season," Otton said. "I'm expecting some big things from them this tournament."
Tumwater's fab frosh is Kennedy Croft, Otton's daughter, who was also first-team all-league. Wearing two hats – being mom and coach – hasn't been easy for Otton. Not at first.
"We battled early," Otton said. "It was a real adjustment and about mid-season we figured it out. She has grown up and matured more than I ever expected."
Statistically, Croft, despite being only a freshman, leads Tumwater in nearly every category. She's the team's go-to-player when they need a rally-ending spike or a rally-saving lob.
"We do have our battles, but I'm super proud of and how she's handled things," Otton said. "There are times were we lean on her as a freshman, which is kind of unique."
Otton's father, Sid Otton, Tumwater's football coach since 1974, had to face the same challenges when he coached his two sons, Tim and Brad, in football.
"He did face the same thing," Otton said, then adding with a chuckle, "But this teenage girl thing – I don't know if he had to deal with that."
Tumwater, which opens the state tournament against Steilacoom at 11:45 a.m. Friday at Pierce College, has won with a near perfect serve and volley attack. In a four-game win against Richfield at district, Tumwater served at 97 percent with 17 aces and just two service errors.
"I've never seen us so dialed in on serve and serve receive like I did this weekend," Otton said. "Our hitting percentage wasn't that great. But we were on with serving and serve receive. When you do that, you're going to be on your game."
The strength to Tumwater's run to the state tournament has been unity.
"I'd say our strength is how close we are," said Warner, an outside hitter. "There's been no drama on our team, which can really affect how we play on the court. We're really supportive of each other. That's helped a lot."
Tumwater's closeness got tested at the district tournament. Just before the tournament started, two players were suspended from the team for breaking team codes. That meant a last-minute lineup adjustment, with players having to take on new roles. And Tumwater pulled together and pulled through.
"One of the strengths that I'm finding in the post season is the versatility of the players," Otton said. "We have a lot of players that can do a lot of things and they've been able to be shifted around and try different positions.
Change is never easy.
"One of the things my girls are super proud of and I'm proud of is that they really came together as a team this weekend," Otton said.
"Holidays are about experiences and people, and tuning into what you feel like doing at that moment. Enjoy not having to look at a watch." In this, Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussionist and composer, summed up November perfectly.
One way to revel in both—as well as specialty foods, prizes, discounts, and crafts—is at the Fall Festival Holiday Open House at Olympia's Ralph's Thriftway. On November 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. come mingle, nosh, sip, create, shop, and discover seasonal inspiration at their 1908 East 4th location.
More than just cheese and crackers, the afternoon will offer holiday gift ideas, special event pricing on selected merchandise, 20% off your wine purchase, and 10% back on your ThrifteCard Wallet for houseware purchases during the celebration. These extra Wallet savings can benefit our community through their 1% Community Rebate Program, which helps many local non-profits around our region.
Ralph's and Bayview Thriftway have a long tradition of helping their friends and neighbors. Since opening more than 50 years ago, their goal is simple: "Because we are committed to this area, we believe that it is our privilege and responsibility to return profits to the local community in as many ways as possible." Whether it's providing food to the hungry or supporting neighborhood pride through the Love Our Local Fest, they're a longtime pillar of support, education, and unique culinary offerings.
Marketing Manager Carly Brettmann is proud that this annual event is a huge hit with shoppers. The once-a-year discounts on housewares, wine, and more make for a "great opportunity to get gift ideas for holiday events." Cooks and foodies alike stock up on coffee presses, decorative aprons, mugs, specialty kitchen prep tools, and all manner of gifts for themselves and others.
There will be a grand prize giveaway which takes the form of a 'hotsheet' map. Guests receive a punch card to fill with stamps given out in every department. Once complete, it becomes your prize entry ticket. Around the store, vendors will also have booths of samples, goodies, and holiday inspiration.
Brettmann says this year's event showcases more vendors than ever before. They include Cyrus O'Leary Pies, Chuckanut Cheesecake, Boarshead Deli Meats and Cheeses, Kerrygold Stout Skellig, Waffle Bites, Le Roule – Garlic & Cranberry, Ila's foods, Jaslico Chips, Mama Scott- BBQ Sauces, SasQrunch, OlyKraut, Filipino Phils, Ice Chips, Stonewall, DeMar's Rooster Sauce, and Ryan's Honeycrisp Cider.
While at Ralph's, ask how to earn a free holiday ham, get your flu shot, or save money by simply being 55+. The holidays are definitely better in full health and a few extra dollars in your pocket.
The start of the holiday season can be stressful. Take this once a year opportunity to enjoy an event with no expectations. You can wander, sample, make your list for Santa, or become someone's favorite Secret Santa…all under one roof. Just don't forget to pick up milk and eggs on the way home, you're almost out.
By Megan Conklin
I grew up in a world with four seasons. A world where a person might look outside and say, with a note of surprise in her voice, "Hey, it's raining outside!"
My children live in a very, very different world. Rain is a perpetual, sometimes relentless part of their lives. And, interestingly, in can be a very fun part as well. Turns out they don't melt in the rain. In fact, they rather enjoy playing in it. So, because staying indoors for nine months of the year is not an option, here are my family's top five Thurston County spaces to play outdoors on one of our notorious, soggy days:
Watershed Park
Walking in Watershed Park on a rainy day under the dense canopy of trees is not unlike walking there on a fair day. The naturally provided protection from the drizzle makes Watershed one of our favorite rainy day walks. A one 150-acre park in the southeast part of Olympia, this lush forest has three pedestrian entrances and one parking entrance (located on Henderson Boulevard). The trail system is vast and sometimes tricky for the kids in certain areas of the park, but other entrances offer very flat and manageable paths – this is a park that definitely demands multiple visits to explore its various personalities.
Riding the Dash/Capitol Campus
Riding the bus is something of a novelty for my children. We don't do it on a regular basis, and they don't take the bus to school, so a bus ride feels like a special treat. I admit to hitting on this particular idea out of sheer desperation one day, but the gist of it is this: catch the free DASH shuttle anywhere along its route in downtown Olympia on a rainy day. Ride in warmth and comfort for as long as possible or until the kids start getting squirrely (I have yet to be kicked off). Hop off at the Capital Campus and walk in the rain for a bit, admiring the fall trees, holiday decorations, or spring flowers – depending on the season. Then, catch the bus when it circles round again. The DASH runs every 15 minutes so you will never have long to wait. An alternative to this scenario is to hop off the DASH downtown and grab a coffee or hot chocolate to warm up. If your small people are not loving the rain, you might visit Archibald Sisters and pick up a kid friendly umbrella – they have every adorable style imaginable, from ladybugs to sock monkeys.
Olympia Farmers Market
This rainy day gem was born out of idea number two, riding the DASH. We all know how much fun the Olympia Farmers Market can be on warm, summer days. And it can be even better in the rain. As the final stop on the DASH's downtown route, most of the farmers market is covered, and when they pull out those tall, patio heaters, it is even a little warm. Wandering around in the market on a rainy day, stopping to warm our hands at a heater, eating as many samples as we can get away with – these are good times. I like it even better when it is closed. Then, we can claim the entire, vacant, covered area as our own personal play space. My kids have been known to run around the empty stalls for long enough to ensure a proper afternoon nap.
Burfoot Park
The allure of Burfoot Park, located in the northeast corner of unincorporated Thurston County, on a rainy day lies in its many, large sheltered picnic areas. One is located very near the playground, and is great if adults want to stay dry while kiddos play. I once hosted a 4-year-old's birthday party under this shelter, in late May, in the pouring down rain. We used the barbecue to make hot chocolate and warm-up food while the kids ran around screaming in the downpour, happy as could be. Burfoot also has other large sheltered areas located in the woods nearby, which offer respite from the rain while walking on forest paths or heading down to the beach.
Your local school's play shed
We all know that neighborhood school playgrounds often double as neighborhood parks. Most elementary schools – and some middle and high schools in our area – have outdoor, covered play areas. While this is a space that is only available on weekends, after school, or on school holidays, it still bears mentioning. Our nearby school play sheds have asphalt or concrete areas so we get the additional benefit of puddles. We try to remember our rain boots and usually end up stomping to our heart's content while singing some Western Washington classics such as "Singing in the Rain," and "It's Raining, It's Pouring." Or, we bring along a basketball or a tennis ball for a quick game of "wall ball" and enjoy fresh air and exercise as a family, without getting drenched.
I still dream of four seasons from time to time. But, even as I lament my children's lack of experience with snow (or sun for that matter), I also recognize that the beautiful, clean, green space that we call home would not be such without all the rain.
Thrifty Thurston highlights inexpensive family fun in Thurston County. The weekly series focuses on family-friendly activities throughout our community. If you have a suggestion for a post, send us a note at email@example.com. For more events and to learn what's happening in Olympia and the surrounding area, click here.
Submitted byThurston County Emergency Managment
Thurston County Public Works road crews stand ready to respond to freezing conditions, but remind drivers that even anti-icing solution and sanding won't clear every spot. Once temperatures dip below the mid-20s, anti-icing solution won't stop moisture in the air or on the ground from freezing on the surface, and snow and freezing rain can begin to accumulate, even on treated roadways.
"Your best bet for avoiding the ice is to stay off the road if you can. But if you must drive, take it slow, increase your following distance, and make sure our county trucks and equipment can get through in your neighborhood," said Lucy Mills, Road Operations Manager for the county's Public Works Department.
To stay safe when driving in winter weather, keep an emergency kit in your car that includes bottled water and high energy, non-perishable food, an extra blanket, warm clothes, a battery-powered flashlight and extra batteries. You should also tell a friend or relative when you're leaving, your destination, and when you expect to arrive.
For more information about the county's winter road maintenance and how to contact the Public Works Department to report road hazards, go to www.co.thurston.wa.us/publicworks and click on the "Emergency & Weather Info" link. Follow Thurston County Public Works on Twitter at @Thurston_PW.
Thurston County Emergency Management officials also remind residents to stay safe when winter cold sets in. Residents using space heaters should never leave them unattended while the heater is running, and never leave a space heater on while you or others in your home are sleeping. Residents are also reminded to never use barbeques, gas grills or camp stoves inside for extra heat. Burning charcoal, propane or natural gas lets off deadly carbon monoxide (CO) fumes, and if burned inside your house or apartment, the fumes can build up to deadly levels in just minutes.
For updated information about Thurston County's emergency response and preparedness, go to www.co.thurston.wa.us/em.
Stay connected with TCEM with social media on our Facebook page and on Twitter ( @ThurstonEM ).
Twitter: @ThurstonEM
YOGOMAN BURNING BAND … Bellingham's version of Jamaican dance riddims, 1045pm
DREW TABOR … Los Angeles based solo acoustic, 945pm
ANNA GORDON … Olympia acoustic folk, 9pm
Interested in sustainable landscaping practices that can result in reduced maintenance chores, including watering and mowing, while also attracting birds and butterflies? Join Stream Team and WSU's Native Plant Salvage Project for their popular "Naturescaping" workshop on Thursday, November 20 from 6-9 p.m. at Tumwater Fire Hall adjacent to city hall.In part 1, you'll get the overview you need to put together a draft landscape plan. If you participate in the optional part 2, you'll return on March 5 from 6-9 p.m. to have your personal draft plan reviewed by experts.
The class is free, but you must register to participate. Go to www.streamteam.info and click on "calendar." For more information contact WSU Native Plant Salvage Project at firstname.lastname@example.com or 360-867-2167.Google Plus One Facebook Like
Submitted by Timberland Regional Library
Hats off to the partnership between LEGO Systems and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) that has resulted in Timberland Regional Library's acquisition of 150,000 pieces of fun. In Timberland libraries, children are visualizing, designing and building.
Here is the back story:
On June 18, 2014 the White House hosted the first-ever Maker Faire, proclaiming the day a National Day of Making. As part of the event, LEGO Systems and ALSC announced the Junior Maker Program and as part of that program, committed to hundreds of U.S. libraries that the company would set-up and host library junior maker spaces. Each library received fifteen toolkits – each kit holding 10,000 LEGO® bricks – along with support and educational material.
Here are a few early reports from library staff members about how the program is going:
From Centralia: "Centralia had its first ever Construction Night on Monday. We designed it as a drop-in program from 4:30 – 6:30 and we had 60 enthusiastic people show up!"
From Olympia: "I love the creative energy in the room. I was so impressed with how well the kids worked together and how much they enjoyed sharing their creations with other kids. I was happy to see a lot of girls in the room, too!"
From Shelton: "It's so much fun just seeing how excited the kids get describing their creations!"
From Tumwater: "Our attendance has been very good … from 15-45 people. Kids can either "free build" or take the daily challenge. After they are done building, we put their creation on display along with a card [with the maker's] first name on it. One of the things I especially love about LEGO programs is how excited the kids get describing and explaining what they've made."
Timberland's Youth Services Coordinator Ellen Duffy served as liaison with the Junior Maker Program, making sure all conditions were met to qualify for the award. When the 15 large boxes arrived at the Timberland Service Center, she was the first to tear open a box. Just before lunch, an invitation went out to all employees at the service center to bring their lunches to the large conference room. There she had set out LEGO sets for some impromptu creativity. Soon, every table was filled and projects blossomed.
"Apparently," Duffy reflected, "no one is too old, or too busy to become a maker, even if only for a lunch hour."
By Holly Smith Peterson
What you want for lunch when you're working is something fast, fresh and tasty. You often want something healthy and different or to find that special go-to spot with choices for days that are sunny or sleet-filled, and for midday breaks that are either lingering or lightning-fast.
That's the niche that Gyro Spot owner Kenny Trobman found seven years ago when he tested the short version of his Mediterranean restaurant idea via a late-night mobile gyro stand across from the Brotherhood Lounge in downtown Olympia. The test went so well that he opened a second tented gyro site on Friday and Saturday nights at the corner of Court and Adams streets. By 2011, he had a third stand on the city's west side, as well as a loyal following.
Based on the success of his mobile food stands, in June 2011, Trobman opened his first brick-and-mortar site at 317 4th Avenue East.
"The mobile sites really helped develop the following with my food," Trobman said. "I was successful right off the bat."
But the Gyro Spot wasn't Trobman's first time at the restaurant rodeo. From 2002 through 2009 he ran the Clubside Cafe, which like many dining venues went south at the onset of clientele belt-tightening due to the recession. After selling that business, he realized he needed to reinvent his strategy — and he knew that he still wanted to stick close to his love of cooking.
"People were feeling the pinch of the economy, and they didn't want a $10 meal anymore," he said. "They were looking for something more in the $5 to $6 range."
That led to the idea for the mobile food stand. No one in Olympia was creating the Mediterranean-style cuisine on which Trobman had been raised and wound up often cooking for his family himself as a boy.
"I grew up in a Jewish home, eating a lot of Mediterranean dishes like shwarma, gyros and falafel, so my first idea was for the Shwarma Spot," he explained. "But I found that more people knew what a gyro was then what shwarma is, so it made more sense to call it the Gyro Spot. There was no place to get a good gyro or Mediterranean food in the area. I wanted to add something to the mix, on the hot side; something different then what people are used to."
What the Gyro Spot offers is truly unique to Olympia: a brief, healthy Mediterranean deli menu that's tasty and quick. It's also different than the typical sub-soup-sandwich or Asian lunch offerings that surround it.
What can you order? Besides meaty, flavorful gyros, everything from Spanish tapanade to Italian panzanella bread salad to falafel and hearty Greek avgolemeno lemon chicken orzo soup. You'll also find a pick-and-pay selection of Mediterranean and Caesar salads and appetizers. Every ingredient is locally sourced from Puget Sound farms and small retailers, mostly in Thurston County, but also in Pierce County and no further than Seattle.
Since it opened three years ago, the Gyro Spot has become such a popular dining spot that Trobman recently opened a second location near the Capitol Campus. He'd been considering a site there for several years, one in particular that had caught his eye but had never been available until this year. Now that spot is also so busy that Trobman has a second sandwich line at the ready and is working out delivery services, possibly in time for the Legislative session at the turn of the new year.
"I've streamlined everything so we can we can make gyros and fresh orders in a short amount of time," he said. "We want to get you in, give you your food, and get you out the door in five minutes. With the second line, we can do 150 sandwiches in an hour."
Also on tap is the possibility of retail distribution of a selection of the Gyro Spot's carry-out provisions, such as the portions of falafel, tabouli and panzanella.
"Right now I'm just focused on the new store," Trobman said. "I'm working on getting the kinks out of that and being sure before taking a next step. But we are working on the delivery option, and 2015 is the goal for the retail."
Pick up your gyro at the Gyro Spot (317 – 4th Ave E) or the Gyro Spot Express (913 Capitol Way). Follow Trobman's adventures via Facebook.
Submitted by Tumwater Auto Spa
With temperatures dropping and wet weather sure to last through the winter, having a good, warm winter coat is a must. But for many of our area's children, this simple item is missing from their closet. Imagine waiting for the bus or playing on the playground without a warm coat? Tumwater Auto Spa wants to help and invites you to be part join with us to help area kids in need.
Tumwater Auto Spa will be holding a Coat Drive benefiting the Little Red Schoolhouse Project November 14-December 14, 2014. New and gently used clean coats will be collected for LRSH to distribute to Thurston County students in need. Simply visit us at Tumwater Auto Spa at 6040 Capitol Blvd SE and drop off your donations.
Bring at least one coat to Tumwater Auto Spa and receive a $2.00 discount on the wash of your choice. Additional donations may be made during the Coat Drive with each donation of at least one coat resulting in a $2.00 discount. A single donation of multiple coats results in a $2.00 discount. May not be combined with any other discounts.
Learn more about what the Little Red Schoolhouse Project does for area kids and how you can help by clicking here.
For more information about Little Red Schoolhouse visit www.redschool.org.
By Gale Hemmann
Tucked away on the second floor of the Olympia Center, the ceramics studio is a hidden gem: a warm, bustling space with a family-like atmosphere. On any given day you can find students working on projects, visiting with each other, and creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind ceramics pieces.
At the head of the ceramics studio is JoAnn Gaither, a long-time ceramics teacher and the ceramics studio manager. Gaither's ceramics classes, held through the Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (Olympia PARD), are one of the most popular classes offered. She has many repeat students who study with her for years, and it is clear in talking with them that she is so much more than a talented teacher: she is also a mentor, inspiration, and friend.
I recently stopped by Gaither's ceramics class on a Saturday morning. Gaither graciously greeted me, pouring me a cup of hot coffee and inviting me to make myself at home. It was the last day of class and students worked in small groups and chatted as they finished up their projects. Two students worked at the sink, cleaning excess clay off their designs before putting them in the kiln for firing. Another student examined a series of beautiful, bright-blue bowls she had created during the 11-week course. Gaither moved among the students, talking warmly with them one-on-one and occasionally calling the group together to demonstrate a ceramics principle. Looking around the bustling studio, it was clear that students enjoyed the class and felt at home here.
The bright, warm studio is lined with every type of ceramics tool and glaze imaginable, and the walls and surfaces are covered with examples of student work: unique art pieces, dishes and ornaments in just about every color imaginable – cerulean blue, deep violet, and russet orange. It is truly a one-of-a-kind space.
Gaither invited me back on a second occasion, to sit down and talk in-depth about the ceramics program and its history. Gaither got involved with the Olympia Center Ceramics Studio in 1995, when she volunteered to help teach a ceramics class for seniors. She loved the work and officially became a staff member in January 1996. She has been teaching at the ceramics studio ever since and says she loves working there because "it's like one big family."
Her goal is to make the studio a welcoming place, where ordinary people of all experience levels can come in and learn to work with clay. She makes her classes all-inclusive; the clay, supplies and materials are all included in the class to make it practical for class-goers. Her beginning ceramics classes teach students the basic skills of both wheel-throwing and hand-building methods. She enjoys helping students explore the creative possibilities of clay and watching their artistic visions come to life. She believes every person is inherently creative, and her classes are all about encouraging artistic expression.
Gaither brings a rich experience in ceramics to her position as instructor. Originally from the East Coast, Gaither attended Pennsylvania State University, where she majored in philosophy. At the same time, she was developing a love of art and working with clay. She then took a ceramics class for two years, which kicked her love of ceramics into full gear. She studied ceramics at Green River Community College in Kent, where she was also a lab technician, which she says provided valuable experience in learning about the scientific properties of clay. She also studied ceramics at the University of Cincinnati, where she began to exhibit her work professionally. One of her works was included in the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York City in 1983.
Gaither and her husband eventually settled in the Northwest, having fallen in love with the beauty of the area. She worked for the government before turning her attention to teaching ceramics full-time.
I also got to talk with Karen Wolstenholme, Gaither's assistant whom she refers to as her "right-hand person." Wolstenholme has been involved with the ceramics studio since 1997. It is clear the two share a warm rapport, and Wolstenholme enjoys working at the ceramics studio as much as Gaither. Wolstenholme has found ceramics personally rewarding and loves giving her ceramics items as gifts. She notes that Gaither has been instrumental in turning the Olympia Center Ceramics Studio into the vibrant space it is now, and that Olympia is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and skilled instructor (Gaither has even helped their Tacoma-based supplier develop a new type of clay).
Gaither and Wolstenholme co-teach a class together on a volunteer basis at Senior Services for South Sound. The class is so popular that the waiting list has literally been years long. This is a testament to Gaither's caring, tuned-in approach to working with ceramics and interacting with her students. She also teaches four classes a year at the Olympia Center through Olympia PARD.
Gaither and Wolstenholme say Olympia PARD has been very supportive of the ceramics studio over the years, and their support has been instrumental in helping it grow.
Interested in learning more about ceramics classes? Visit the Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department website for more information about upcoming class dates.
Important Olympia City Council Meeting: November 18 City Hall, 7:00 pm
Sign in to speak by 6:45; wear LBA t-shirt or blue, LBA signs will be available to hold)
Council Members may soon be making decisions on which parcels to target for park acquisition as a result of the Community Parks Site Suitability Study to be released on November 18.
We are asking all LBA Woods supporters to come to the 7:00 pm November 18, City Council meeting to show the community's support and, if willing, speak to Council during open mic. The limit is 3 minutes, but you can make your point in much less time. While eloquence is great, it takes more time than you'd think to craft a 3-minute comment. Why not consider making your point succinctly in 30 seconds? Here are some ideas for short, punchy talking points (and some background).
If you are a walker or hiker: Describe a particular experience you had walking through these woods. Remind the City that if it does not acquire LBA Woods, it will have no additional accessible high quality open space for trails and habitat to meet the demand of the 25,000 new residents that the City is projected to gain in the next 25 years.
If you are a nature lover: Describe your experience visiting LBA Woods and why it was different from your experiences in other City Parks. Recent medical studies show that larger forest tracts provide special health benefits to users, including immune system boost, lower blood pressure, reduced stress, accelerated recovery from surgery or illness, increased energy level and work enthusiasm, improved sleep. Forest health benefits.
If you prefer easy-grade walking paths (e.g. not Watershed, not Priest Point): LBA Woods offers 4+ miles of wide trails and footpaths that are gently graded are suitable for people needed or preferring such trails. Tell the City Council that easy-grade nature trails are important to you and will help make Olympia a livable city in the future.
If you are a runner: Please let the City Council know how important it is to have 4+ miles of trail for your personal or team training and how valuable it is to have those trails accessible by sidewalks from your school, neighborhood, or home. Describe why trails you may have run in other Olympia Parks are less suitable.
If you are a birdwatcher: LBA Woods currently provides important habitat to at least 58 bird species; that habitat supports the birds seen it backyards and at feeders for miles around. Mention some of your favorite birds: Here's the full LBA birdlist,
In September, National Audubon Society's scientists published a report on Birds and Climate Change. The report lists 314 birds likely to be seriously impacted by changing climate in the United States. Of those 314 birds, 21 occur in LBA Woods. LBA Woods is a refuge for these species and will become increasingly important to them in the future. Here are those twenty-one birds:
Rufous Hummingbird
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Hairy Woodpecker
Willow Flycatcher
Pacific Slope Flycatcher
Hutton's Vireo
Tree Swallow
Violet Green Swallow
Common Raven
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Varied Thrush
Wilson's Warbler
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Black-headed Grosbeak
Purple Finch
House Finch
Pine Siskin
Evening Grosbeak
Band-tailed Pigeon
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For those of you that don't know, I've been in a long distance relationship for almost four years now. My boyfriend lives in the US and I live in Canada. Not only does he live in the US, he is also in the Air Force so we spend quite a bit of time apart.
I never imagined I'd be in a long distance relationship, I never considered it and didn't ever plan to be in one. But I met him and we instantly clicked and started dating a few months later.
During our first year together he deployed over Christmas. I think that was probably the hardest time in our relationship for me and really tested the strength of our bond. Since then he hasn't deployed overseas but has been in training programs and has also gone on several trips for work. He will probably deploy again next year which I'm not excited about. Continue reading
Minty Hair Rinse Recipe
My hair has been lacking life because of Oklahoma, the water there is very hard and full of minerals, it was really harsh on my hair. I did a lot of apple cider vinegar rinses while I was staying there to help strip the minerals out of my hair. It helped a bit but my hair hasn't been the same since before I stepped foot in that state.
I left Oklahoma about two weeks and my hair is still looking limp and dull. This morning I decided to do a vinegar rinse because they always seem to freshen up my hair. I typically mix apple cider vinegar and water and pour it over my hair after shampooing and conditioning. Today I felt like switching things up and experimenting. I added some mint tea to the mix to make the rinse a little more refreshing and smell better. Continue reading
Ipsy Glam Bag October 2014
I probably won't have an Ipsy bag for awhile after this one. I have to cancel because I won't have a set address for awhile. When I cancel though I'll have to go back onto the waiting list again, it took me almost a year to get off the waiting list previously.
This month's theme is 'Beauty Candy', and I received a wide variety of products in my bag. I actually like the makeup bag that everything came in. It's a teal, quilted, plastic type bag. I like the colour of the bag so I think that is why it appeals to me. I still don't know what I'll do with all these bags that I receive each time.
Let's get into what I received in my Ipsy this month:
Birchbox October 2014
This will be the last Birchbox you will see from me for a few months. I won't have a permanent address for a bit so have to cancel my subscription this week. I actually don't feel bad about cancelling because I'm not too excited about my box this month.
October's theme is Fanfare for blockbuster season. Here's what I received in my Birchbox this month.
Creamy Dill Dip Recipe
I am obsessed with everything Dill. Especially dill pickle popcorn seasoning, my favourite one is by Clubhouse. My friend brought a dip dip over one day and I loved it, so naturally I asked her how she made it. The next day I whipped up my own version of her dip. I tweaked it a bit and ended up making it a ton over this past summer, it's really easy to make and tastes delicious. I love taking it on the boat or to summer BBQs, it's a cold dip so it's great for hot days. You can dip veggies or crackers in it, or even spread it on a baguette.
Feel free to add more or less of all the ingredients to suit your taste. I usually end up adding a tablespoon or two more of the sour cream to mine because I enjoy the sour cream taste more than the cream cheese. This recipe makes about two cups of dip so sometimes I half the recipe when I'm making it for myself.
Orogold Cosmetics 24K Deep Peeling Review
My boyfriend brought me back the Orogold Cosmetics 24K Deep Peeling Gel back from Hawaii and I have been meaning to review it for quite some time.
The Orogold 24K Deep Peeling provides a powerful facial cleanse by removing a thin layer of dry cells to reveal ultra-smooth and youthful skin. It is specially formulated to gently polish, renew, and revitalize the skin without stripping away vital oils or causing irritation. The 24K Deep Peeling is formulated with 24K Gold, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) and Green Tea.
The directions say to wash your face and add a small amount of the product to your face, avoiding the eye area and then rub the peel in a circular motion. They say not to leave the product on for more than 30 seconds. Rinse your face with cool water to remove any product and use weekly. Continue reading
Birchbox September 2014
This month Birchbox came in a pretty pink, blue, green and white box that just might be the most exciting part of the entire box. It is Birchbox's four year anniversary so they gave boxes with patterns on them to celebrate. I received 5 products in my box this month and one bonus item. This may or may not be a negative post because I'm not too thrilled with my BirchBox, or Ipsy this month.
Well, I'm just going to start with pretty much the only thing I was excited about in my box.


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Winger Martin Havlat traveled from the Czech Republic to attend the convention and said rehabilitation on his surgically repaired right shoulder is going well.
"It has been four months, and I still have two months before camp starts," said Havlat, who was limited to 35 games last season after twice injuring the shoulder and undergoing surgery for a second time. "I should be 100 percent. We took it slower than the other two surgeries. This time I didn't have to push it.
"It's going to be important to stay healthy the whole year. I'm doing everything I can to be that way. I'm doing the rehab the right way, and hopefully everything's going to be all right next year. I'm pretty confident right now, but I guess we'll see when the games start."
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