Gig Harbor The Community Guide July 2009

Gig HarborJuly 2009

Breast CancerA Story of Survival

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community matters4 Breast Cancer

By Michele McGeheeA story of breast cancer survival

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NancyFlores:Survivor4 The Community Guide July 2009

They say that our intuition can save our lives. For Nancy Flores, this statement rings true. Though she was diligent about getting her yearly mammograms, which

never showed anything to be concerned about, but this time her intuition told her something was wrong. She asked her doctor if he would order an additional mammogram and ultrasound if it was warranted. He agreed and that was the beginning of her journey. Although the doctors were very doubtful that she had cancer, they proceeded with a biopsy. In June 1999, Nancy’s

worst fears were realized and she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

When Nancy learned of her cancer, she was surrounded by the support of her family and confident in the doctors who were treating her. “I was horrified when I found out, but my husband was with me and the doctor was very supportive. I felt the caring and I know that helped me through the process,” Nancy explains.

After surgery, Nancy worked with a physical therapist and they devised a plan that included Reiki and massage

Breast cancer touches nearly all of our lives in some way: a grandmother, mother, wife, sister, friend or coworker. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is your opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, remember people we have lost and raise funds and awareness to help defeat this disease. Making Strides is not a competitive race; it is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to help raise funds for research , inform women about early detection and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many. The event is a noncompetitive walk ranging from 3 to 5 miles and there is no registration fee or minimum fundraising amount. People of all ages are welcome to participate.

This year, The Community Guide is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on October 10, 2009 in Tacoma at Wright Park. We are forming a team and would love to have our readers join us to walk for this important cause.

Visit http://main.acsevents.org/goto/thecommunityguideor visit our website at www.communityguideonline.com and sign up. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 360-350-1237 or send an email to [email protected].

The first 100 people who join our team will receive a team t-shirt. The top fundraiser for our team will receive

a 2 night stay at your choice of one of our featured ‘Vacations Close to Home’ locations. Imagine, a day of fun and exercise and a weekend away at a relaxing destination! Come join the fun.

Your support enables the American Cancer Society to save lives by:

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• Helping all women facing breast cancer by providing resources and support to help them overcome obstacles in their personal cancer fight

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• Fighting for laws that help women battle breast cancer and keep our mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and families healthy

In 2008, nearly 600,000 walkers throughout the US joined the American Cancer Society in their united fight against breast cancer. Together, they raised more than $60 million through Making Strides events and they achieved this one donation at a time.

Are you a breast cancer survivor and interested in sharing your story? Please send your story to [email protected] and help empower other woman to fight this terrible disease and win!

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treatments. She had her friends and family for support. Nancy remembers, “I was so lucky and blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people. You know who your friends are. You need to be a real friend to help somebody through that mess.”

After two rounds of chemotherapy, two lumpectomies and a round of radiation, Nancy looks back now and says she has put the experience behind her. “I am a different person now. I do not put things on the back burner anymore. If I want to do something, I just do it.”

When I asked what advice Nancy would give to others, her reply was “Let people help you. People want to help, but they do not know how. They always said call if you need help, but I would never call. My friends just started coming over with a dinner or an ‘I’m here, what can I do.’ You soon realize that you are helping them by allowing them to help you.”

Nancy strongly encourages every woman to listen to her own body and get an annual mammogram. If you feel something is wrong, do not hesitate−have it checked out. Early detection is the key to a positive outcome! TCG

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By Michele McGehee

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When you’re thinking about a landscape design for your outdoor space, here’s how a pro can help.

Home improvement trends show that outdoor spaces, such as outdoor kitchens, arbors, water features, patios, paths, decks, and driveways continue to be just as important to market appeal and value as gourmet kitchens and luxury bath-rooms. In fact, Smart Money magazine estimates that landscap-ing and “hardscaping” can increase home values by as much as 15 percent. If you are ready to make the plunge into outdoor living space or a yard remodel, where is the best place to start? John Sullivan of Olympic Landscape and Irrigation Company sug-gests, “Start with a solid design that holds up to the rules of good landscape design. The design is essential in creating the yard of your dreams and it provides a road map to your suc-cess.” Professional designers spend every working day solving problems most of us only face once or twice in a lifetime –no wonder they have better design ideas that we do! You will spend some money up front on a plan, but if the designers are good, you’ll get it right the first time, and it saves money in the end. With the right design, you have the opportunity to visual-ize your ideas and make sure they are going to work before you start digging, which can save you time and money! Similar to kitchen design, landscape design is about making it all work. Outdoor covered areas like built-in kitchens and fireplaces, extends our living space and should fit into the over-all design of the house. With more than 35 years of landscape experience, Olympic Landscape can help you come up with the plans that meet your needs. John continues, “The right design is well thought out and takes into consideration the lifestyle of the home owners, the current landscape, the goals of the project and the budget.”


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When the plans are completed, the designer can provide rough budget figures for the different aspects of the site. Site prep, water features, arbors, decks and patios are broken out so that the customer can make decisions. For example, you might want a slate patio, but going with a brick patio can save a lot of money. Olympic Landscape can do projects in phases as well. If it is a large project, completing a portion of the site allows the customer to get a feel of the project before continuing. If there are budget constraints, the customer can pick and choose, allowing for change before construction has started. “Our job is to present what can be done and then help the customer decide how to proceed,” Neil Hedman explains. Once you have a design finalized, it is time to do the “dirty” work. For the do-it-yourselfer, you are now set with a professional design and can see the road ahead. You can take your designs into nurseries and lumber stores and know exactly what you need to get the job done. If you need construction help, Olympic Landscape can make your plans come to life. With a professional and dedi-cated staff, they can help you with site prep, stone work, arbors, walkways and patios, pulling from local businesses and resources to get the job done. The crew takes pride in


its creative abilities and works together with the designer to create the complete vision. “It is very enjoyable to work with a customer who gets excited. We build relationships and work with generations of families,” explains John. Olympic Landscape is naturally “green” and proud of it. The company tries to reuse as much material as possible and keep plants that fit into the new design. If it does require removal, they do their best to reuse the products in other environments. They consider every aspect of the environment and make sure there is as little impact as possible. In addition to landscape design and installation, Olympic Landscape installs sprinkler systems. A sprinkler system can help with water usage and uniformity for water conservation. With a good sprinkler system, every sprinkler makes sense and has a purpose in the overall health of the landscape and lawn. “Our main goal, besides meeting the homeowner’s require-ments as a landscape company, is to design something that is

architecturally pleasing and sound. So when you see it, it makes you feel good. The lines hold together and as it grows together, you have year-round color and special focal points. It is bring-ing it together into the architecturally pleasing and technically correct landscape,” explains Neil.

“We really enjoy working with our customers who have ap-preciation and excitement for outdoor space,” explains John.Olympic Landscape and Design is here to help you create the yard of your dreams. Give them a call for a free consultation.

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Brigade Encampment ~ August 8, 2009 - August 9, 2009, 11am-5pm. At 5400 North Pearl St., # 11, Tacoma, Wa. Location: 5400 North Pearl St., # 11, Tacoma, Wa. Journey back to the year 1855 when the Fur Brigades from east of the Cascades camped at Fort Nisqually. All buildings will be open and re-enactors in 1850s at-tire will be waiting to share their knowledge and skills with you! For up-to-date information, please contact Fort Nisqually at (253) 591-5339 or [email protected].

In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival ~ Au-gust 8, 2009 - August 9, 2009. Aug 8: 10am-5pm, Aug 9: 12pm-5pm at Mount Tahoma Auditorium. In the Spirit will culminate with a two-day Northwest Native arts market and festival, in the History Museum’s Boeing Outdoor Amphitheater and Plaza.

Summer Concerts in Pioneer Park ~ August 13, 2009,6:30pm. At 1700 Commercial Street, Steilacoom.Each year Pioneer Park features a series of free, public concerts. The Town of Steilacoom welcomes Joey Jewel (Frank Sinatra Tribute). Alcoholic bever-ages are not permitted. For more information, call 581-1076.

Learn to Decorate Fabulously with us! ~ August 22, 2009, from 9:00am - 4:00pm. At Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Com-merce. Admission is $295 (Pre-registration required). Visit www.TheDecoratingGirls.com for additional information, dates and locations.

Pierce County Fair ~ August 7, 2009 - August 10, 2009. Thu-Sat: 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-6pm. At Frontier Park, 21718 Merid-ian E, Graham. Admission is Adult $5; Chld 6-15 & Seniors $3. Celebrating the 61st annual PIERCE COUNTY FAIR.

Get Out and Play ~ July 21, 2009 - August 11, 2009. 12:30pm-4:00pm. At Jefferson Park 801 N Mason Ave. Admission is FREE. A half-day event where kids from grades K-8 challenge each other and themselves in track meet style activities such as tug-o-war, water relays, throw zones, and inflatable obstacle courses.

Play Tacoma Community Carnival ~ August 14, 2009, 5-8pm. At Jefferson Park , 801 N. Mason. Admission is FREE. Come play, learn and grow as you experience interactive games, enter-tainment, arts and a host of other family focused activities.

Summer BBQ Train ~ August 15, 2009, August 29, 2009. De-parture at 2:30pm. At Departs Mineral, Washington, Mt Rainier

Scenic Railroad. Admission is General (13-61) $43, Senior (62+) $40, Military $40, Youth (4-12) $35, Child (3 and under) Free. On board we will be have our BBQ.

All-American Antique and Yard Sale ~ August 15, 2009. At Historic Meeker Mansion, Puyallup, WA

SummerFest ~ Saturday, August 15th, 11am - 4pm. Everyone is welcome to experience Harmony Hill’s wellness programs and stunning grounds at our annual SummerFest & Open House free of charge. Discover hands-on workshops, speakers and why Harmony Hill is well known as a retreat haven! Call (360) 898-2363 for more information.

SummerFest Brunch ~ Sunday, August 16th, 10am-noon. If you haven’t had a brunch at Harmony Hill here’s your chance. Come out early for a delicious buffet brunch at Harmony Hill. Price is $25 for adults or $10 for children under 12. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Harmony Hill at 360.898.2363.

Cinema Gig! Outdoors: Classics Night ~ July 10, 2009 - August 21, 2009. Movies start at Dusk. At Donkey Creek Park. Admission is FREE. August 7th - Harold and Maude August 21st - Ferris Buehler’s Day Off.

Founder’s Day Pic-Nic ~ August 16, 2009, 2 p.m. At 9601 Steilacoom Blvd., Lakewood, WA. Admission is Free and Bring a dish. Fort volunteers will be honored at a Potluck picnic. All are invited to participate. Come to Quarters 4 and bring a main dish, salad, or dessert.

South Sound Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk ~ Au-gust 29, 2009, from 8:30am - Noon. At Annie Wright School Tacoma, WA. We’re on the MOVE to end Alzheimer’s! Join us for the 2009 South Sound Memory Walk at Annie Wright School in Tacoma. Walk the non competitive 1.0 or 3.1 route, celebrate during our tribute ceremony and spread hope at our Memory Walk program.

Commencement Bay Maritime Fest ~ August 29, 2009 - Au-gust 30, 2009, 10am - 6pm. At Dock Street, Thea Foss Waterway and Port of Tacoma. A celebration of Tacoma’s working water-front, past, present and future.

Golf Tournament at the Golf Club at Newcastle ~ Wednes-day, September 9th. Admission includes play on one of the two courses at the club, a golf cart for use at the club, breakfast and a catered lunch. There will be tournament prizes and plenty other contests including hole-in-one and putting. Starts at 7:30am with 8:00 am start and cost is $220 per golfer. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Harmony Hill at 360.898.2363.

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