The Crush Festival at Lake Chelan

Ronald Newman is the founder and managing member of Milestone Investment Properties located in Puyallup, Washington. In over a decade at Milestone, Ronald Newman has worked toward the organizational mission of developing an environment that supports businesses so that property investments can be maximized. Ron Newman enjoys pairing food with wine and spending time Lake Chelan.

The Lake Chelan Valley region includes the Washington State communities of Chelan, Manson, and Stehekin. Formed by the rise of the Cascade Mountains, the lake area includes many outdoor activities available year round as well as shopping, agriculture, and a thriving wine industry. Additionally, the region hosts a number of events, including the oncoming Crush Festival.

Scheduled to run for two full weekends starting October 1, 2016, the Crush Festival is organized by the Lake Chelan Wine Alliance and named after the seasonal act of wine grape crushing. During the program, visitors have access to special winemaking and harvest events at the many participating wineries in the Lake Chelan Valley. Moreover, local restaurants offer special meals paired with local wines during the event.

Classic French Wine and Food Pairings

 


Ronald Newman guides Milestone Investment Properties, LLC, and leads a Puyallup, Washington, enterprise that has developed a number of quality residential communities. He and the Milestone team have planned and constructed properties such as Wynstone Townhomes, and have them under management. Ronald Newman enjoys travel in his free time and frequently visits Lake Chelan in Washington’s wine country. A culinary enthusiast, he particularly enjoys pairing wine and food.

Many classic pairings center around French food, and duck à l’orange with a Riesling is no exception. The bittersweet sauce of the duck is intensified and expanded in combination with a Riesling, which is just off-dry in character. Full-bodied red wines such as Cabernets traditionally pair well with dishes that feature red meat. The pepper notes in a Cabernet match a quality steak rubbed in black pepper, and accentuate the wine’s fruitiness.

For those who want to experience a distinct lift in their wine pairings, caviar can be paired with champagne. Champagne does not simply complement this appetizer; the bubbles alter the texture, as well as taste, of the caviar in the mouth to something similar to a pâté.

Supporting the Tacoma Rescue Mission

For over 30 years, Ronald “Ron” Newman has provided leadership to businesses in a range of industries. Currently leading the Milestone Companies, he oversees all operations of the business. In addition to his role with Milestone, Ronald Newman supports the Tacoma Rescue Mission in Washington.

The Tacoma Rescue Mission has supported the local impoverished community for more than a century. In order to maintain its programs and services, the organization relies heavily on the support of volunteers and donors.

Volunteering with the mission is a great way of providing hands-on help. The organization does not look to fill specific positions. Instead, volunteers can choose how they want to help, whether through tutoring an adult learner or teaching a class.

In terms of making donations, the Tacoma Rescue Mission accepts online gifts of varying amounts. Donations help the organization provide shelter, food, and addiction recovery services to families and individuals in the community. The organization also accepts in-kind donations, from shopping online through Amazon Smile or DollarDays to donating a vehicle. Donors can stretch their gift by opting for direct deposit to avoid processing fees or by participating in employer-matched giving programs.

Documentary Series Chronicles the Roosevelts’ Lives

Ronald Newman is an veteran Washington real estate executive who guides Milestone Investment Properties, LLC. Under his leadership, Milestone has undertaken numerous high-profile residential developments, including Orchard Grove and Marastone Village. Ronald Newman considers the Bible his favorite book and enjoys watching documentary and history programs in his free time.

One of the most well-received documentary series in recent years was “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History,” by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns. Spanning 14 episodes, this epic series recounts the lives of Presidents Theodore and Franklin, as well as First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It begins with the birth of Theodore, a definer of America’s early 20th century.

The series portrays his time in office vividly, while interweaving the story of young Franklin, who would famously overcome polio to become president at the outset of the Great Depression. The narrative presents a human dimension to these oversized figures, faults and all, and shows their deep connection with the people they led, through often-challenging circumstances.