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4. 76 August The Canterwood LifestyleThe Canterwood Lifestyle August
NotePublisher’s
As I wrap up this issue and get it ready for print, I can’t help
but reflect on how precious life is and how quickly time flies by.
Someone asked me recently how long I have been publishing the
magazine.This August issue marks Canterwood Lifestyle’s 72nd
issue, six years of being in print. Of those issues, I have now offi-
cially published 17. Over the years this magazine has seen many
changes, and this past month, I am so pleased to announce a very
important addition to our production team.We have been blessed
to welcome an incredibly talented and tenacious Phyllis Varjian as
our very own Canterwood Lifestyles editor and writer. She officially
started working with us in the background a few months ago,
but really worked hard to put together our July issue, a true cof-
fee table work of art. Although Phyllis moved into Canterwood
recently, she is gifted with curiosity and an incredible passion for
learning. Her phenomenal journalism background and ability to
weave words into works of art will bring you much entertainment
and provide an education on this rich community each month
as you turn the pages of the magazine. How many of you really
knew that much about flags?
As you turn the pages this month, don’t hesitate to read our
“Neighbors Night Out” piece, and RSVP for our August night
out at the ball game. At the very least, send in your email so
that you are added to our monthly neighbor social invitations.
Without sending either myself or Phyllis your email, you will
miss out on opportunities to get out and meet new neighbors,
““
have experiences to learn more about the community you live in,
or just relax with a night out of the house enjoying pleasantries!
I hope you like the photo of my assistant publisher “Jasper”. We
enjoyed a nice walk in Paradise last summer. Every year our fam-
ily takes an annual camping trip in August and this year we are
looking forward to celebrating the “Dog Days of Summer”on
Lake Chelan, cooling off in the water, and sipping wine in the
vineyards. Don’t hesitate to send in your stories or favorite “Dog
Days of Summer”memories or pastimes for our future issues!
In neighborly spirit,
Lucie Pezzner
425-269-9800
Lucie.pezzner@n2pub.com
Dear Canterwood residents,
Heisyourfriend,yourpartner,yourdefender,your
dog.Youarehislife,hislove,hisleader.Hewillbe
yours,faithfulandtrue,tothelastbeatofhisheart.
Youoweittohimtobeworthyofsuchdevotion.
- Unknown Author
NeighborhoodNews
My tip for the “Dog Days of Summer” is the proper use of “Max A/C.”
What do you do when you hop into a hot car? Turn the fan on
high and A/C on Max, right?
WRONG!! That is the slowest way to cool your car, truck or
SUV. Max A/C recirculates the air from inside the car and cools
it off. So if the air in the car is hotter than outside, it will take
longer to cool your car off.
Here’s what you should do: roll down all your windows and put
the A/C in the normal position.That will draw air from outside
(cooler than inside), cool it and force it into the passenger com-
partment. Once the air inside the car is about the same tem-
perature as outside, then roll up the windows and switch A/C
control to MAX and enjoy the coolness.
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Jurassic World is a film that takes place twenty two years after
the monstrosity of horrible events that was known as Jurassic
Park. But now, Jurassic World is a fully functional theme park.
Many guests come to visit and witness real life dinosaurs. But
when the attendance is decreasing rapidly, the park makes a
desperate move to spike the guest numbers, and continue to
make money. They decide to make a genetically modified dino-
saur. This new dinosaur is bigger than a T-Rex, and smarter
than a velociraptor. Right before the new attraction featuring
the new dinosaur is about to be revealed to the public, the
Movie Review
By Josie Hampton, Canterwood resident
dinosaur manages to escape her enclosure, and cause havoc
throughout the park. Long story short, the humans keep mak-
ing the same mistake.
This film is clev-
erly written
with amazing
onscreen
CGI. It is
an exciting
and thrill-
ing experience
with accomplished
actors such as Chris
Pratt and Bryce Dal-
las Howard, who
produces a comical
yet believable perfor-
mance. But there are many dark
scenes including peril and blood. I
would recommend this film for any-
one 10-years-old or up, and it is a
must see for anyone and everyone who
cherished the experience of the original Jurassic Park.
2kids kids
JurassicPark (the first one) was one of the best
movies of its time.To this day its CGI is still superior,
and the storyline was fascinating to anyone who
has ever wondered about dinosaurs.The new
addition to the story of JurassicParkknown as
JurassicWorld was not a disappointment.
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at Harbor Ridge School this fall.I love hanging out with
my friends,my family and eating pastries.In my spare time,I always
need to write something,whether it’s in my journal or a story.
Have you ever wondered what this page is all about? We are always
looking for recommendations for talent in the neighborhood.
Josie Hampton is ready to interview all of your recommenda-
tions. Please send the name and contact information for anyone
you believe should be featured and we will take care of the rest!
Honor Students,Athletes,Dancers,Writers,Musicians,Actors,Ten-
nis Players,Boy Scouts,Girl Scouts …really we welcome all talent.
Email your nominations to lucie.pezzner@n2pub.com
or call 425-269-9800.
6. 1110 August The Canterwood LifestyleThe Canterwood Lifestyle August NeighborhoodNews
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Animal waste is never a nice surprise in the front yard of a
neighbor. When walking your animals, please pick up after
them when they leave “presents” in your neighbor’s lawn.
Camouflaging the waste by kicking it under leaves or branch-
es, instead of picking it up, is not the answer either. And,
empty lots are not meant to be toilets for our pets.
When families do yard work,they don’t enjoy finding animal waste
hiding under leaves or mulch,or bags of dog waste thrown in the
forested areas.The ACC asks everyone to please be respectful of
your neighbor’s property and pick up after your animals!
HintsBy The Canterwood ACC
7. 1312 August The Canterwood LifestyleThe Canterwood Lifestyle August
This is a place where neighbors can connect, review information
in our magazine, read about future events, and much more.
Are you a Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Fan? Family Game Night
Out in August 2015!
Email lucie.pezzner@n2pub.com today to sign up for a summer-
time family style neighborhood outing to the Tacoma Rainiers!
There is limited seating, so please email right away! We will be
communicating the details through our event invite list online
in the event of a rain out.
National Night Out
The National Association of Town Watch invites you and your
community to join over 37.8 million neighbors across 16,124
communities in celebration of National Night Out.
Log on to https://natw.org/registration if you would like
more information.
Sparking interest in Canterwood Activities?
Join us for a “Sparks” Meeting in the HOA
Clubhouse August 14 from 1-3 p.m. Let us
know what sparks your interest! Bring your
ideas and enjoy delicious food.
We have a new
staff member:
I am delighted
to introduce
you to Amy
Pate, our publi-
cations manag-
er. She is local
to the area (my next door neighbor) and
has a beautiful family. Amy is a creative
addition, very much a perfectionist and
besides having a great passion for com-
munity, she is a cupcake enthusiast.This
is her debut issue of Canterwood Lifestyle.
We have worked together in the past and
I was so fortunate she said “yes” to join-
ing our team.
We are pleased
and excited to
announce that
local photogra-
pher, Pat Thomas
with Gig Harbor
Photography, has
joined our produc-
tion team. Hum-
ble, yet extraor-
We invite you to sign up for Canterwood Lifestyle exclusive event
invitations designed to promote community spirit! Do you like to
try out new restaurants? Sign up for exclusive invitations to join
us for dinner reviews at popular,new restaurants around the area.
Tickets are available on a first come first served basis,and if you are
signed up for invites you will get the chance to join the table.Being
a member of our private Facebook group does not automatically
add you to this list.Email lucie.pezzner@n2pub.com today!
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Do you have something to announce?
Perhaps, you are expecting a new member
to your family – baby, grandbaby, furry
baby, or any other kind of baby – Can-
terwood Lifestyle readers are eager to
celebrate your news! Pictures are welcome
with every announcement.
A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR
NEWEST NEIGHBORS!
Our “Sparks” volunteer committee just
distributed 19 welcome bags of good-
ies from our sponsors over the past few
months to many interesting new neigh-
bors who would enjoy an enthusiastic
greeting from you!
JUST IN … during June, three new resi-
dents moved into our neighborhood! We
are delighted that they selected Canter-
wood for their new home! We are eager
to distribute more welcome bags! As
soon as a new neighbor settles in, we will
be at their doorstep welcoming them to
our extraordinary neighborhood because
at the Canterwood Lifestyle magazine,
we are building community … one new
neighbor at a time.
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Why? Because Fido or Phoebe love the hot sunshine? Because
Fido and Phoebe hate the hot sunshine? Because Fido and
Phoebe are lazy pooches who are even lazier when it’s toasty out-
side? Wrong, wrong and wrong! Yes, it is hot…Yes, some dogs
love and others hate the sun, and, most all hate the heat.
Given the opportunity,most domestic dogs would go relax in the shade
and drink a cold one on a hot day! But,none of this has anything to do
with why we call the dry,hot summer days the“dog days of summer.”
Actually, the phrase,“the dog days of summer”has a celestial ori-
gin. The “dog days of summer”are approximately (depending on
what calendar you use), from mid-July to mid-September when
the DOG STAR, SIRIUS, the brightest star in the constellation
CANIS Major (Big Dog), coincides with the rising of the sun.
In ancient cultures, all kinds of unpleasantness such as oppres-
sively high humidity, widespread droughts, raging fires, extreme
heat occurred when the DOG STAR, SIRIUS, was twinkling
intensely from the heavens.
The Romans associated such miserable weather with the influence
of the DOG STAR. Hence,dog days were considered an evil time
when dogs acted strangely – panting,drooling excessively and being
lethargic.And,likewise,humans were indolent and listless.The time
of the dog days became the hottest period during the summer…the
dog days of summer. The old Farmer’s Almanac even says that these
are the days with the least rainfall in the northern hemisphere.
Therefore, the hot, muggy dry days between mid-July and mid-
September are considered a time of stagnation – the lazy, hazy
dog days of summer – when we all wish a cool breeze would
blow away the heat and lingering lethargy.
MAN’S BEST FRIEND… the dog!
Over 500 million dogs roam the earth today. Most are NOT
pets, but feral (wild) or community dogs. Only, a very small
percentage of dogs sleep in, or near, their owner’s bed!
Dogs are the oldest domesticated animals, with their human
interactions dating back 40,000 years. Descending from the wolf,
the word “dog”came from the Middle English word, dogge.
Early on, dogs did not have the same level of societal acceptance
as they do today. Our loyal companions, according to Wikipedia
and others, were first thought to be man’s best friend by Freder-
ick II, the King of Prussia, in 1789, who called one of his Italian
greyhounds, his “best friend.”
But,besides delicate lap dogs who graced royal courts in Europe
and beyond,dogs were functional animals who were not described
endearingly,but rather as vicious,unfriendly,snarling beasts. In
America,the first time dogs were referred to as “man’s best friend,”
was in a poem,published in a New York journal in 1821 that said:
“The faithful dog – why should I strive
To speak his merits, while they live
In every beast, and man’s best friend
Does often at his heels attend.”
Gradually, over 200 years, societies began to embrace the dog
as our “best friend.” However, this change in attitude might be
attributed, in part, to a change in dog behavior when the rabies
vaccine was introduced in 1869.
In the twentieth century, Ogden Nash, a popular American
humorist and poet, wrote a lot about dogs and always character-
ized them as our best friends.
Although most dogs do not have jobs, per se, dogs do perform
many services such as hunting, assisting individuals with dis-
abilities, herding, search and rescue activities and providing
companionship. In America, these faithful, loving creatures
have “pawed” their way, very slowly, into our hearts.
In our community, walking your dog is a necessary and favorite
social pastime, a chance to say “hi” to your neighbors and enjoy
the always changing lush Canterwood landscape.
The dogs pictured in our collage either have the privilege of
living in Canterwood or visit frequently. At the very top are
my own two “kids,” Hanky Panky, my 10-year-old Portie, (Por-
tuguese water dog), and my 7-year-old Chloeanne, a retired,
national prize-winning standard poodle.
Hanky is so lazy that his main physical act is to bark at everyone
who passes by our front door. Chloeanne is the princess who
struts when she plays ball, drinks water from a bottle and refuses
to walk in the rain without her own raincoat and boots. We call
them the Beauty and the Beast!
We love our dogs … we teach them … we play with them …
we work with them, and, always, they are our “best friends.”
A toast to the all the Canterwood puppies who enjoy the Canterwood
Lifestyle and are building community,one new doggie at a time!
NeighborhoodNews NeighborhoodNews
Dog
Thoughts
continued...
The sweaty, sultry days of a typical August are here. And,
frequently, we refer to them as “the dog days of summer.”
What Are The Dog Days Of Summer?
9. 1716 August The Canterwood LifestyleThe Canterwood Lifestyle August
““
Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe.
We are the focus of their love and faith and trust.They serve us in return
for scraps. It is without a doubt, the best deal man has ever made!
- Roger Caras
NeighborhoodNews NeighborhoodNews
continued...
10. 1918 August The Canterwood LifestyleThe Canterwood Lifestyle August
The fabric of Canterwood is continually
changing as original residents who built
spacious, custom homes several years ago
are gradually downsizing and moving
on, while young enthusiastic families are
discovering the same joy and security of
raising their children in our perennially
attractive community of stately homes,
gracing the gentles curves of our forested
Canterwood landscape.
A NEW TRADITION
One of those “newbie” families is the
Corleys, a charming family of four plus
their dashing dog, Harlow.The Corley
family moved into Canterwood two
years ago when they purchased a majestic
Federalist-Georgian style home, quite an
uncommon style in the Northwest, that
is nestled perfectly into a corner on a cul-
de-sac. Justin and Holly Corley are the
epitome of young parents - full of energy
and life - as they race around after their
spunky 3-year-old daughter Kennedy and
7-year-old, All-American son, Jayce.
Natives of the South Sound area, (Justin
from University Place, and Holly from
Tacoma), Justin graduated from Arizona
State University and received his doc-
torate in Chiropractic from the Palmer
School of Chiropractic, in San Jose, CA.
About ten years ago, he joined his father,
Ed, a chiropractor of 35 years, at his
dad’s business, Pacific Wellness in Uni-
versity Place. A tall, handsome fellow,
Justin, sincerely enjoys his profession
– assisting patients in leading pain-free,
comfortable lives. But, in his spare time,
it’s all about family as he hikes and bikes
with them in Canterwood and Gig
Harbor exploring new trails and paths
through our woodlands. And, when
he can manage to leave behind all his
responsibilities, he enjoys golfing, and
crabbing from his boat, docked in Gig
Harbor. As his spouse, Holly, men-
tioned, “Justin’s real therapy is being out
on the water … he really likes the peace-
ful serenity of the water.” continued...
A very attractive and fashion-conscious
mom, Holly has worked for 16 years at
LaborWorks, a private industrial staff-
ing firm. For the past eight years, she
has been the district manager of seven
Washington branches of LaborWorks.
She met Justin in high school, but didn’t
begin dating him until several years later
when she saw him at a social activity
in Tacoma. They were married on Fox
Island in 2007. Now, Holly is dedicated
to her family, and, as she repeatedly told
me, “it’s always family first with every-
thing we do.” Their inviting home has
many pictures of their family enjoying
their holiday traditions and relaxing with
the kids on vacation. Traveling to any-
where “hot,” like Mexico, is their passion,
and to travel globally when their children
are more mature is one of their dreams.
HAVING FUN
For now though they have been busy all
summer traveling to baseball tournaments
with their son,Jayce,who enjoys playing all
kinds of sports – soccer,football, baseball
and riding a dirt bike with his Dad. He
played little league baseball,(and his Dad
helped with the coaching),during the
school year.This summer,Jayce joined a
tournament baseball league,playing with the
Tides Outlaws. Almost every weekend,the
family packed up and traveled to watch their
son play with the Outlaws. In the fall,Jayce
will turn his attention to football,and play
his first year with the Peninsula Seahawks,a
youth football team,and,of course,his Dad
will be coaching the kids,too!
The most petite members of this ener-
getic family are indeed the spunkiest
– 3-year-old Kennedy and her puppy, a
miniature 11-month-old goldendoodle
, Harlow, her best friend. Pint-sized
Harlow joined the family last year as a
Christmas gift for the Corley children.
Kennedy and Harlow are best buds as
they race around the yard and Kennedy
drives her battery-operated Cadillac
with Harlow riding shotgun – quite
an amazing sight! Kennedy is called
“spicy” by her teachers at the Arcadia
Montessori School in Gig Harbor, and
she certainly is as she expresses her
delightful views about everything in
sight! A dynamic little lady she proudly
showed me her best baby doll, Curly, and
described about how she loves to play
with all her baby dolls – and, of course,
Harlow likes to play with them, too!
But, Kennedy also is a burgeoning bal-
lerina who takes dance at Harbor Dance
and gymnastics at NASA. Whatever
Kennedy does, it is always spirited and
Mom and Dad have their eyes following
this active little one, all the time!
As the fall approaches, that means time
for football, and the Corleys are super
fans! A sports and outdoors oriented fam-
ily, they always find time to gather around
the TV and support their favorite home-
town team – the Seahawks, of course!
Enjoying the holidays is another impor-
tant and fun time for this family. Justin
and Holly host Thanksgiving dinner and
Christmas Eve celebrations for their
families at their large family home in
Canterwood. Holly described a unique
tradition – a North Pole breakfast every
year, the day after Thanksgiving.
Members of the Harbor Christian Cen-
ter, Holly and Justin are responsible
community citizens and try to give back
whenever they can. Whether it is help-
ing stock the food bank at the Salvation
Army, or volunteering their time for
children’s activities, they both realize the
importance of supporting their home-
town. They chose Canterwood because
they liked the sense of security here, the
mixture of great people and it just feels
like home. As Holly related to me, “Can-
terwood and Gig Harbor – this is our
home, and we plan on living here the rest
of our lives.”
NeighborhoodNews
Familys p o t l i g h t
Meet The Corleys…
Where Family Is Always First!
By Phyllis Varjian, Staff Writer | Canterwood resident
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12. 2322 August The Canterwood LifestyleThe Canterwood Lifestyle August
BUSINESSbeat
Air Masters … A Team Of True Masters In
The Air Conditioning And Heating Business!
By Phyllis Varjian, Staff writer | Canterwood resident
Heating & Air ConditioningHeating & Air Conditioning
For several years,Steve Krecker and Mark
Timmerman were friendly competitors as
heating/air conditioning professionals serv-
ing Kitsap Peninsula customers from Port
Orchard. Steve,a native of Long Island,
NY had established Air Masters in 1986
and Mark,a local tradesman,after serv-
ing an HVAC apprenticeship in Seattle,
developed his own company,Mark Air,in
Port Orchard in 1996. Side by side,as two
separate shops,they competed in the same
town,selling the same kinds of products to
the same customers,but most importantly,
sharing the same business philosophy:
the customer always comes first! Finally,
in 2010,they merged their companies
and became partners under the banner of
Steve’s company,Air Masters,Inc.,to best
serve all their residential and commercial
customers in Kitsap,Mason,Pierce and Jef-
ferson counties – from bridge to bridge.
OUTSTANDING OWNERS
Giving Back...
In 2012, Air Masters became an inde-
pendently-owned and operated Lennox
Premier Dealer supported by a full line
of energy efficient Lennox heating and
cooling products as well as Mitsubishi
Ductless Heat Pumps, Pure Air IAQ sys-
tems, and Kohler power generators. All
service calls, new installations, and retrofits
are handled by their own, well-trained
employees. Only electrical work over 60
volts is outsourced. As Mark stated, Len-
nox was a private company until the 1990s,
and is still family operated, with equip-
ment coming directly from the Lennox
manufacturing site in Iowa to Air Masters
without the middle man, the distribu-
tor. That means manufacturer savings are
passed on directly to the customer with
lower prices on Lennox equipment. Cur-
rently, the most popular heating system
is a hybrid one which uses an economical
heat pump.Then, below 35 to 40 degrees,
an efficient gas furnace unit will automati-
cally kick on as a dual fuel source.
To become a Lennox Premier Dealer is
not an easy task. As Mark explained, very
few Lennox dealers are authorized Pre-
mier Dealers. This designation is based on
the number of years of service; the number
of sales and a 95 percent, or above, cus-
tomer satisfaction rating as determined by
an independently evaluated Lennox survey
of each customer.To earn and maintain
this designation Air Masters must provide
their customers with this objective format
for evaluating their performance, and only
those who achieve and continue to meet
Lennox’s high standard can identify them-
selves as Premier Dealers. Besides being a
Premier Lennox Dealer, Air Masters has
received the Angie’s List Super Service
Award, presented to only the top 5 percent
of their contractors, an A+ BBB rating
since 1998, and for the past three years,
they have been honored with the Reader’s
Choice Award in the heating/air-condi-
tioning category by West Sound Home &
Garden Magazine. Basically, between the
bridges, Air Masters beats all its competi-
tion with the highest rating of all heating
and air conditioning companies! With
testimonial after testimonial supporting
their outstanding work, these awards are
quite an honor, especially when consider-
ing their strong competition.
Steve and Mark are very articulate and
savvy owners who focus on continually
educating their staff so they will always
provide quality workmanship and
dependable, as well as affordable, ser-
vice. They just don’t talk about quality,
they show quality in all their profes-
sional activities.They hold monthly staff
meetings with all 13 employees where
they emphasizes safety, first; continual
education about Lennox products, sec-
ond; then, they brainstorm on how to
improve their processes, third; and, finally,
they share the “ATTA BOY” praises
from their recent customers as well as a
discussion about how they can provide
even better service for their 4,000 active
customers! And, in order to provide the
highest quality service, all service techs
must pass a Lennox assessment test and
be proficient at installing Lennox equip-
ment as well as offering the most reliable
service on all other brands too.
Steve and Mark are constantly building
an awareness culture based on the ques-
tion: what do customers really want when
they call us with their problems? They
believe that the heart of their efforts
is based on their philosophy – called
WITY, an acronym for What’s Important
To You – the customer! From your first
interaction on the phone with Lena Price,
a charming and knowledgeable opera-
tions manager to their home-comfort
analyst who evaluates your home for the
most efficient and affordable system that
will fit your lifestyle, you will be pleased
with their professional attitude and per-
formance. The analyst will directly ask:
what is most important to you? Comfort?
Efficiency? Price? Then, he will describe
low interest financing, local utility rebates
and other special options. And, because
Air Masters is a premier dealer, the ana-
lyst can offer rebates and discounts from
Lennox that are not available to other
Lennox dealers without this designation.
After every installation of a new system
from Air Masters,a PIV is conducted –
Post Installation Visit – where Steve,Mark,
or one of their comfort analysts visits with
the customer and asks if they are really hap-
py with their system,and,if so,would they
refer others to their business. As Mark said,
“We are a successful small business and we
want to form a relationship with our cus-
tomers,so they call us again and again and
recommend us to others.”
As small business owners, Steve and
Mark know the value of supporting
their community, and they support many
hometown activities. As Marks believes,
“We feel it only makes sense to express
our gratitude in ways that are helpful to
the most important members of our com-
munity – the children…” Since 2010, Air
Masters has donated over 2,500 pounds
of food items to the South Kitsap food
bank, and will give discounts if customers
do, too. Additionally, they support Hid-
den Creeks Youth Camp Colman, Project
Holiday where they fulfilled the wishes
of 13 children, last year, and the SK Back
to School Celebration where Air Mas-
ters donated several fully-stocked back-
packs, and they dispersed 2000 football
backpacks stocked with school supplies.
Plus, they sponsor they sponsor many
local peninsula sports teams. Lena Price
actively supports local nonprofits and
works with the homebuilders association.
Air Masters is a member of the Bremer-
ton, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, and Bel-
fair Chambers of Commerce.
And their fully-restored (by Steve, a
classic car builder and collector) 1955
Chevy truck with its red, white and blue
all-American coloring has become their
icon of an outstanding business, and two
extraordinary owners who will drive that
extra mile to build good will and ben-
eficial relationships with their custom-
ers and their community. As they say,
“Quality doesn’t cost… it pays!”
““
NeighborhoodNews NeighborhoodNews
Quality doesn’t cost… it pays!
13. 2524 August The Canterwood LifestyleThe Canterwood Lifestyle August
Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price Sold Date DOM Beds Baths SqFt
11802 Sorrel Run NW Canterwood $875,000 $862,500 07/09/15 7 5 4.5 5,219
5213 Bridlepath Dr. NW Canterwood $1,145,000 $1,003,000 07/08/15 7 4 4.75 5,655
12310 50th Av Ct NW Canterwood $895,000 $841,250 07/03/15 7 6 4.75 4,882
5110 Foxglove Dr NW Canterwood $824,500 $800,000 07/01/15 7 3 2.5 3,214
13716 49th Av Ct NW Canterwood $555,000 $555,000 07/01/15 7 2 0 2,395
13913 47th Av Ct NW Canterwood $849,950 $855,390 06/30/15 6 4 3.5 4,388
11610 52nd Ave Ct NW Canterwood $899,000 $835,000 06/29/15 6 5 4.5 5,445
4414 Canterwood Dr NW Canterwood $900,000 $900,000 06/19/15 6 4 4.25 5,636
11718 Hunter Lane NW Canterwood $649,000 $645,000 06/11/15 6 3 2.5 3,873
5605 122nd St Ct NW Canterwood $512,000 $518,502 06/09/15 6 3 2 2,000
5316 Canterwood Dr NW Canterwood $829,000 $810,000 06/01/15 6 5 4 4,741
4908 Foxglove Dr NW Canterwood $670,000 $665,000 06/01/15 6 3 2.5 3,549
4714 Saddleback Dr NW Canterwood $1,080,000 $1,050,000 05/31/15 5 3 3.25 4,980
11606 52nd Ave Ct NW Canterwood $695,000 $745,000 05/20/15 5 4 2.5 3,148
12207 50th Ave Ct NW Canterwood $555,000 $550,000 05/14/15 5 2 2.5 2,900
12707 Tanager Dr NW Canterwood $725,000 $725,000 05/12/15 5 4 3.5 3,874
13124 Muir Dr NW Canterwood $508,000 $499,000 05/12/15 5 3 2.5 2,602
4702 N foxglove Dr. NW Canterwood $699,000 $650,000 05/11/15 5 5 5 6,161
12207 49th Ave Ct NW Canterwood $729,000 $710,000 05/08/15 5 3 3.5 3,696
Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure.
Source Multiple Listing Service. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.
Supplied by Birkshire Hathaway Home Services
RealEstateResource
Carolina Cole Slaw
Ingredients:
• ½ C apple cider vinegar
• 2 T sugar
• 6 T vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp celery seeds
• 1 medium cabbage
(about 1 1/4 pounds), thinly sliced
• ¼ C diced red onion
• 1 C shredded carrot
Directions:
1. Shred or thinly slice cabbage into mixing bowl. Add onion
and carrot to mixing bowl, combine well.
2. For dressing, mix first five ingredients in non-reactive
saucepan. Boil until sugar is dissolved. Pour hot dress-
ing over cabbage mixture. Serve.This recipe does not have
mayo.; therefore, it can sit at room temperature for a long
time, or even outdoors.
Jan’s Orzo Salad
Ingredients:
• 1 medium eggplant, ¾ inch diced
• 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 inch diced
• 1 red onion, 1 inch diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Olive oil, just enough to coat pan and veggies lightly
• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 lb. dry orzo
• 1 C canned garbanzo beans, rinsed
• 1 C kalamata olives, halved
Dressing:
• 1/3 C fresh lemon juice
• ⅓ C olive oil
• 1 tsp salth
• ½ tsp pepper
ResidentRecipe
Recipe by Jan Falls, Canterwood resident
If you have a favorite recipe you would like to share, please send it to
janfalls@comcast.net.
To Assemble:
• 5 minced scallions
• ¼ C toasted pine nuts
• ¾ lb feta, cubed or crumbled as a second choice
• 15 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade (if you like fresh
basil, add more)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.Toss the eggplant,peppers,onion and
garlic with the olive oil,salt and pepper on a large baking sheet.
Roast for 40 minutes,until browned,turning once with a spatula.
2. Meanwhile, cook the orzo until tender. Drain and transfer to
a large serving bowl. Add the roasted vegetables to the pasta,
include all the drippings to pasta. Add the garbanzo beans
and Kalamata olives. Combine dressing and pour on the pasta
and vegetables. At this point, if making a day ahead, don’t add
last four ingredients until just before serving.
Let salad cool to room temperature, then add the scallions, nuts,
feta and basil. Season to taste, and serve at room temperature.
This recipe can be lightened up by using less dressing on the orzo.
I like it lightly dressed, as the ingredients speak for themselves.
Summer Salads
NeighborhoodNews
The Dog Days of August are about picnics, easy dinners
and barbeques. Here are two wonderful side salads
that are great additions to any meal and don’t need
refrigeration. As always, I suggest you experiment with
the recipes to make them your own. Always taste before
you serve and modify to suit your family's preference.
14. 2726 August The Canterwood LifestyleThe Canterwood Lifestyle August
To submit a free listing, email lucie.pezzner@n2pub.com by the 22nd of the month. We hope you enjoy this free service.
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YARDWORK: Dependable and thorough garden and
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Pet sitting and dog walking service also available. Both
at reasonable rates. References available. Call Molly or
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PET CAREGIVER AND DOG WALKER:
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I OFFER DOG WALKING In Canterwood for small
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RESPONSIBLE HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE AND
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ends as well as fall/winter/spring/summer breaks and
some weekday nights. She has completed the babysit-
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MY NAME IS NICOLE LEE AND I AM A HIGH
SCHOOL JUNIOR WHO IS A CANTERWOOD
My name is RACHEL KLADE, and I am a senior at Bel-
larmine Preparatory and a current Canterwood resident.
I enjoy being with children of any age and have previous
experience through volunteering at my church’s youth
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and First Aid training. I am available every day except
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MATH, ENGLISH, AND SCIENCE TUTOR: Recent
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All swimming levels are welcome!Very flexible sched-
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CARS, ESPECIALLY
SPORTS CARS, I have hundreds of back issues of car
magazines.Vets home in Port Orchard likes them, but
can only take so many at a time. Anybody here interest-
ed? Free of course.Tom Oleson, 851-1612 (Canterwood).
The following classified ads are not endorsed or
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these companies or individuals.
RESIDENT: I love kids and am ready to work on
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BABYSITTING: My name is Maddie Phillips and I am a
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My name is HANNAH SIEVERT and I am a junior at
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but not on Sundays for church activities. I am available
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