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By Natalie Thomson

BLACK RIVER BLUES BLUEBERRY FARM TEAM MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
The farm stand and U-pick is open for blueberry season from: Freddie Sanchez joined
n 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday Chehalis Tribal Enterprises in
n Closed Monday-Tuesday February 2024 and became part
Black River Blues has a stand at Olympia Farmers Market, open of the End of the Trail II team the
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Sunday at 700 Capitol Way N., Olympia. following month.
Starting out as a cashier, Freddie
TALKING CEDAR RESTAURANT quickly stood out thanks to
Talking Cedar Restaurant’s August specials his strong work ethic, positive
Appetizer: Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic attitude and willingness to help
Entrees: Summer Caprese Salad, Caribbean Pork Chops wherever needed.
Dessert: Sacher Torte His dedication didn’t go
Cocktails: Prickly Spicy Mule unnoticed. By October 2024, he
TALKING CEDAR BREWERY & DISTILLERY was promoted to PIC.
Talking Cedar will make its debut in the fast-growing Since stepping into his leadership
nonalcoholic beer market with Talking Cedar Hop Water – a role, Freddie has consistently
crisp, nonalcoholic sparkling beverage brewed with Citra hops, proven himself to be a valuable
lemon juice and carbonated water. and dependable member of the
OAKSRIDGE GOLF COURSE team.
Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. Players are Whether he’s supporting co-
workers or helping things run
encouraged to call ahead for course availability at 360-482-3511.
Memberships at Oaksridge are available year-round. Monthly smoothly behind the scenes,
and annual options can be purchased any time. Freddie always shows up with a
Oaksridge plans to aerify the course, weather permitting. Nine can-do spirit.
holes closed at a time. Check our Facebook page for updates. His team describes
Coming up him as reliable, hard
n 3-6 p.m. Oct. 24: Cross Country Meet Golf working and an all-
around great guy.
• Course closed to public after 3 p.m., driving range open
n 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 14: Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Tournament Freddie is known for
• Golf course closed to public until 2 p.m., driving range open his love and dedication
to his sweet dog Roofie.

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