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.

Prison Ministry of Seattle's Union Gospel Mission

 


An expert in commercial and residential property management, Ronald Newman is a managing member of Milestone Companies in Puyallup, Washington. At Milestone, Ronald Newman has delivered profits on large-scale projects with budgets of up to $12 million. Also a philanthropist, Ron Newman supports regional charities, including Seattle's Union Gospel Mission.

The Union Gospel Mission, a Better Business Bureau Foundation-accredited charity, began providing services and food to individuals who were homeless during the Great Depression. With an overall goal of fighting poverty, the organization focuses on the five problem areas of hunger, homelessness, poverty, addiction, and a high-risk population through such programs as prison ministry.

The prison ministry program operates at sites including the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle, where workers provide Bible studies and church services to inmates. In addition, the program delivers life skills and transitional services to help those who are nearing the ends of their sentences renter society and avoid recidivism. The prison ministry initiative also recognizes the damage incarceration inflicts on families and in response to this, delivers gifts to children whose parents are incarcerated.

Best Wines to Pair with Kale and Sausage

Ronald Newman founded Milestone Investment Properties, LLC, in July 2010. Based in Puyallup, Washington, the company provides services in the acquisition and design of multifamily properties, as well as overseeing the development of construction through its management division. Ron Newman handles the overall aspects of the company through operational management.

Ronald Newman’s interests out of the workplace include cooking, and he enjoys pairing foods with the right wines. Below are three suggestions for pairing with kale and sausage, a simple, rustic dish that incorporates white onion, garlic, white beans, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Michael Austin, the writer of the Chicago Tribune’s wine column, “The Pour Man,” suggests pairing the dish with either of the following three French red wines. The pairings were chosen by Ryan Arnold, a sommelier and the divisional wine director for Lettuce Entertain You restaurants.

1. The 2014 Albert Boxler Grand Cru Sommerberg Riesling, from Alsace, tempers the mild heat and slight spice of the sausage.

2. The 2014 Laurent Tribut Chablis, from Burgundy, matches the weight of the beans in the dish, but also pairs perfectly with the greens.

3. The 2013 Domaine Berthet-Bondet Trio Cotes du Jura, from Jura, has high acidity and low tannins, which make it an ideal complement to the taste of the sausage.

Washington Takes 11th Spot among Top Boating States

Ronald Newman is the proprietor and operations manager of Milestone Investment Properties, LLC, one of the leading property management agencies in Puyallup, Washington. Outside of work, Ronald Newman enjoys spending time outdoors. Ron Newman’s hobbies include boating, a popular pastime on the Washington coast.

According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), Washington State comes in 11th on the list of top boating states in the country. The organization ranks the states based on the sales of new outboard engines, trailers, powerboats, and aftermarket accessories. The 2015 sales in Washington State went up to $503 million, which included the sale of 958,000 pre-owned boats.

The NMMA’s data also showed 226,662 boats registered in Washington in 2014. Most of the powerboats in the market are made in the United States, and the boating business supports 650,000 direct and indirect American jobs, as well as up to 35,000 businesses.