Yakima Magazine - May/June 2010 by Yakima Herald-Republic

ART ISSUE

HIGH DESERT

LIVING

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Incredible Home

Cooking like a Pro with Lessons at La Maison de Falaise 28

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Heather Dear Editor:

Golly, who could ask for anything more? A gorgeous Saturday morning. Family still asleep. The weather is made to order, the coffee is aromatic and hot. No basketball games, and soccer has not started yet. Sitting out on the upper deck reading the Yakima F/W issue is great! What an excellent overview of what to do for an additional component of “Quality of Life.” I hope “all” economic development entities in our community take advantage of our resources by reading this issue and including it with all presentations. I am going to commit to visiting the wineries as well as taking my family on the novice hiking Eco trips. Thanks again. Ira D. Corliss

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I’m writing to compliment you on your March/April issue. I loved the interviews with the chefs; hearing the thoughts and opinions of creative people is always interesting. You had a great selection of chefs - all my favorite restaurants. Also, I loved learning more about wildflower hikes and about the hike to the vineyard. This is information we will use. The layout and the photos were all of high quality, so the magazine was beautiful. Thank you for such a great product! Sylvia Whitmer PS: “City Scene;” much better.

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A SOOTHING MONOTONE breaks the stillness of my early morning with lilting phrases like “happy little trees” and “what the heck, let’s give him a little friend over here.” These familiar “Bob-isms” drift from the living room television where my husband and children sit mesmerized by the famous, bushy-haired host of public television’s Joy of Painting. Some kids grow up with Big Bird — mine have Bob Ross. It’s not hard to find the cult appeal of the “how-to” show that seems more like therapy than an instructional guide. In the blink of an eye, “fluffy little clouds” and paths leading to “wherever you want them to go” materialize on his blank canvas. And though I’ve yet to sit with my kids through an entire show without lapsing into a “happy little” nap — I always awaken to a completed painting. It’s like magic. In the Art edition of Yakima magazine we bring you stories that could stir-up your own creativity. From a public art “scavenger hunt” to some amazing local artists, we include stories that will surprise and hopefully inspire. You’ll find tried-and-true garden picks, a day trip with truly heaven-ly baklava and more. Be sure to visit our website, yakimamagazine.com, to see more great photography as well as web-exclusive content and postings by our brand-new bloggers. So pick up a paintbrush — or just flip through our pages. Because, in the words of the great Mr. Ross, “Any way ya want it to be — that’s just right.” How right you are Bob — how right you are.

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Yakima Magazine Coordinator Heather Caro Design and Layout Sarah Button Jeff Garretson

Retail Sales Sandra Aguilar Kelly Baker Gabby Hauff Teri Ilenstine Jessi McGill Janna VanBuskirk

Graphic Illustrations David Olden

National Retail Sales Carmela Solorzano

Photography Sara Gettys Andy Sawyer

Retail Sales Manager Cal Blethen

Chief Photographer Gordon King

Outside Classified Sales Jim Rosseau Karen Schwartz

Strategic Product Development Manager Robin Salts Beckett

Classified Advertising Manager Lisa Kime

Marketing Manager Shannon Glessner

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Layout Coordinators Missy Crawford Alisa Oram

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Artist in Residence 14 See inside Leo Adams’ ever-changing Yakima home.

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

Art 40

Living 14

The story behind the creation of the Mighty Tieton warehouse and lofts ... and a peek inside three of the units.

REGULARS

Leo Adams has a knack for taking the unusual and making it beautiful.

Entertainment 22

Grab some friends and go on a scavenger hunt for the city’s art. There’s an amazing number of pieces ... all open to the public.

Garden 36

Just in time for planting, WSU Master Gardeners offer readers their favorite veggie and flower picks.

Edible Art 52

This gelato isn’t just jaw-dropping delicious, but served with artistry.

Food 28

Travel 54

Outdoors 34

Art 64

Check out La Maison de Falaise: A local cooking class that can have you mixing it up in the kitchen like a pro.

An oasis of calm is right off the freeway ... take a trip to Yakima’s own Arboretum.

Go to a place where the view lasts forever, and stop for “heavenly” baklava along the way.

Hollyanna Pinkham’s life story — and amazing talent — will inspire.

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Artistic design transforms simple materials at the home of Yakima artist Leo Adams. Cut paper creates a frilly chandelier, butcher paper lights glow and light and dark wood walls create an elegant space in the home’s main living space.

Leo Adams, Yakima’s foremost visual artist, spends almost as much time redecorating his unique home on the Ahtanum Ridge as he does capturing the beauty of the Yakima Valley in his paintings. In fact, it’s difficult separating the talented artist from his house, an amazing amalgam of recycled materials, found objects and a vast array of original art. Adams grew up on the Yakama Indian Reservation. His late father, cattle rancher Harvey Adams, served as a tribal councilman for 30 years. Adams’ Native American roots have definitely influenced his paintings, especially his stunning landscapes that reflect the colors of Eastern Washington’s desert terrain. That same heritage resonates in the way he accessorizes with indigenous plants,

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flowers, dried weeds and Native American stone implements. He uses a natural color palette — soothing gray, brown and taupe — for his home’s décor too. “I’ve always been an artist since I was young,” Adams said. When asked if he ever dared redecorate his family’s home, he said no and quickly added, “When I finally got my own bedroom, I was always rearranging that. I put my own artwork up and recolored the walls.” Adams credits his Wapato High School art teacher, Roger Berghoff, with teaching him drawing, painting and commercial art, and local artist Charles Smith, who also taught at Wapato High, with opening his mind to more modern, “free-thinking” art. He clearly remembers selling his first painting at age 18: a

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horse and hound hunting scene, for $150 to a family in the Lower Valley. This marked the beginning of his professional career. After graduation, Adams studied illustration at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., and the Burnley School (now the Seattle Art Institute), where he focused on fashion illustration. In 1962, through the generosity of the Yakama Nation, he traveled abroad and spent a year discovering the art and architecture of Europe’s great cities. This amazing trip opened his eyes to the possibilities of a career in visual art and also planted the seed for the kind of house he wanted to build someday. After returning to Seattle, Adams launched his painting career in earnest, but the call of Eastern Washington brought him home to Yakima. In the early 1970s Adams purchased 40 acres along Ahtanum Creek on the northern border of the Yakama Reservation and moved his grandfather’s cabin to the property. He hired V.K. Powell Construction to frame the house and install the electrical wiring and plumbing. Adams was so taken by 1 6 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m

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the size and scale of the great houses he’d seen in Europe that he insisted on high ceilings (10-18 feet), with plenty of room to display his large canvases and a living space that could comfortably accommodate entertaining family and friends. Finishing the interior of the house was up to him, and the process challenged his imagination while sharpening his carpentry skills. Over the years, Adams’ unquenchable desire to create has spilled over to the ever-evolving interior of the home. Dubbed “The King of Discards” by a 2003 Seattle Times article, Adams just can’t seem to resist fashioning masterpieces from what most people would consider cast-offs only suitable for the landfill. A perfect example is the exquisite, expensive-looking floral arrangement displayed on the kitchen table. Upon closer inspection it reveals sticks, dried weeds and silk flowers contained in a white enamel washbasin, shot up with bullet holes. Adams found the bowl in a field by his house. With economy and style in mind, he used old Army blankets for the wall coverings of his bedroom, mainly because he liked their subtle color and texture. The dramatic striped walls and elaborate window moldings of his living room mimic the stonework of an Italian villa. He created the effect on the cheap by pickling and staining pieces 1 8 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m

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of plywood for the walls and cleverly arranging 2-by-4s and 2-by-6s to imitate Romanesque moldings. Adams’ friendship with late Seattle designer Jean Jongeward influenced his love of Asian art, whose Oriental themes are evident in many of his paintings and accessories. His recent acquisition of some cyclone fencing led him to hang it from the ceiling of the living room in the shape of a kimono to make a unique room divider. The dining room’s faux crystal chandelier is nothing more than two 1920s hop baskets tied together and embellished with delicate scalloped circles of paper strung on pieces of string. Also Asian-inspired are the simple, handmade butcher paper lanterns that hang throughout the house. While Adams continues to work on commissions and frequently shows his work in regional art exhibits, he’s currently focusing on getting his house ready for the Larson Gallery Guild’s Tour of Artists Homes & Studios on May 15. This annual event gives the public a wonderful opportunity to visit Adams’ remarkable house, view his latest paintings and experience his creative genius.

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Horizontal lines, echoed here on the outside porch of his home, are one of the elements that appear throughout Adams’ home.

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Art lovers in the Yakima Valley will be able to find plenty of inspiration this spring — and maybe a new piece of wall candy — at Larson Gallery’s 11th annual Tour of Artists’ Homes and Studios on May 15. The daylong, self-guided tour titled “Living with Art” allows visitors a peek into the homes and studios of six local artists, including Leo Adams and John Barany. See where artists live and create while viewing a wide range of artistic mediums, including pottery, wood art, fused glass, paintings and metal-smithing.

Original artwork will be available for purchase at each home. The $20 ticket ($5 for students) includes a full-color map of each home and detailed information about the featured artist. Tickets can be purchased at Larson Gallery, Oak Hollow Gallery and the Yakima Bindery, as well as each artist’s home/studio on the day of the tour. —Heather Caro For more information, contact:

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Public Art

Bremerton sculptor Bill Robinson recently installed his abstract, coiled granite sculpture in front of Yakima’s former train depot on North Front Street. At first controversial, the hubbub seems to have died down and the piece is starting to remind viewers of Yakima’s prehistoric roots.

Whether it’s the Sphinx in Egypt or Michelangelo’s David in Florence, Italy, public art is a hallmark of a civilized society. Yakima has been the fortunate recipient of a number of public art installations that have added a dynamic artistic dimension to our city. But do you know where they are? Now that the warm weather has finally arrived, Yakima magazine invites our readers to get a group of friends together and embark on a scavenger hunt for Yakima’s “public art” … some in the most unlikely places.

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The satirical sculpture Coyotes with Chickens, near the south side of Yakima Valley Community College’s pedestrian overpass across Nob Hill Boulevard, holds the distinction of being Northwest artist Richard Beyer’s last work of public art. Famous for his humorous Waiting for the Interurban sculpture on Seattle’s Fremont Bridge, Beyer’s Coyotes with Chickens depicts professorial “coyotes” deciding the fate of the student-like “chickens.”

The Millennium Arts Plaza in the heart of downtown Yakima on South Third Street took four years and a community to create. Boston Artist Wenti Tsen oversaw the design of a circular plaza that reflects the importance of water, land, agriculture, multicultural heritage and the history of our Valley. No matter the season, the Millennium Arts Plaza has become a favorite place for community gatherings and special events. May | June 2010

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24 The late Ellensburg artist Richard Elliott created Circle of Light, which wraps Yakima’s SunDome like a Native American headdress. During a summer heat wave in 1992, Elliott risked life and limb to hang like a window washer off the side of the dome, affixing by hand the 48,480 industrial neon reflectors to the side of the building. The Yakima Valley Museum boasts what is likely the only Neon Garden in the country. Iconic neon signs from bygone Yakima businesses, such as the Yakima Bicycle Shop and the airport’s “Welcome to Yakima” sign, light up the museum’s great hall, greeting museum visitors and attendees to frequent dinner functions alike.

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a painting by nationally-acclaimed artist Roy DeForest, hangs in a rather unusual place: Yakima’s downtown library. A child of migrant farm workers, DeForest attended YVCC, later taught there and ultimately became a professor of art at the University of California, Davis. A leader in the “California Funk” art movement, DeForest died in 2007; his artwork appears in major art museums around the country.

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25 Abundance, a glass, steel, basalt and bronze sculpture created by father/son artists Michael and Chad Gray, makes a statement at the corner of Yakima Avenue and North Second Street. The basalt columns symbolize earth, water and sun, with the tallest topped by a multicolored, glass “horn of plenty” that lights up at night.

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FOOD

Clockwise from Right: Chef Frank Magaña instructs Wendy Miyake and Karla Oravetz in proper technique. x Sali tries to use fresh, local ingredients when developing menus with guest chefs. x Student Kirsten Danielson plates finished shrimp.

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Built to resemble a French farmhouse, her home became the inspiration for the name of her class, “La Maison de Falaise” — French for “cliff house.” An autodidactic cook, Sali began learning the skill in 1985, her inspiration a Junior League cookbook given to her by a close friend. Now, “I love to cook,” Sali says. “She’s a terrific cook,” interjects Weaver. Together, Sali and Magaña put the students at ease. Sali’s motto is, “Enter as strangers, leave as friends,” and it shows. “I’m a hugger,” she said. Magaña is as quick with a knife as he is with a quip — not at all the type of domineering and despotic chef so often seen on television these days. The kitchen’s working space is large enough for the students without feeling cavernous. When Sali and Weaver designed their new house, they did it with Sali’s dream kitchen in mind. To that end, it can seat 14 people along two granite-clad counters and has space for the same number of people at the large farmhouse table. La Maison de Falaise’s signature fleur de lis decorates everything from the hand-painted stove hood to the custom recipe binders to the black aprons that students wear (and are available for purchase). Sali has left no detail out, yet there is no pretentiousness. La Maison de Falaise hosts two classes each month — a kid’s cooking class on the second Sunday (taught by Sali’s daughter and granddaughter) and an adult’s cooking class on the second Thursday. Menus run the gamut, but during the class with Magaña, some amazing food hit the plate: mango-glazed prawns and warm chevre wrapped in grape leaves, a Caesar salad, steamed clams, stuffed pork chops and chocolate crème brulee. Each course was paired with wines from locally-owned Naches Heights Vineyard and Wilridge Winery. Along the way, students learned the tricks behind prawns that are perfectly done, and how little things like cooking spray can help one’s presentation (yes, cooking spray).

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The Caesar was delightfully different from the usual, made with mayonnaise and fish sauce instead of egg yolks and anchovies, yet it still had that distinctive “bite” one expects in a true caesar dressing. The risotto, made with what Magaña called “mushroom tea,” was much more than the simplicity of its parts, with an earthy, almost nutty fullness of flavor ... and it took exactly 18 minutes to make. “Risotto should not ever take more than 18 minutes,” said Magaña. “Ever.” The main dish, though, was the star of the show: pork chops stuffed with sun-dried tomato, parmesan and spinach. They were prepared by the students, who learned how to properly cut the chop so stuffing can be inserted easily without letting it seep out during the cooking process. To top it all off, a chocolate crème brulee was prepared and devoured after the last pork chop bone hit the plate. At the end of the meal, there were a lot of satisfied customers. Sali plans on adding basic cooking classes to her lineup soon. Classes run anywhere from $45 to $65 a session, depending on menu, but keep in mind that includes recipes, eating what one makes, and a lesson that lasts a lifetime. But don’t take it too seriously, said Sali. “It’s all about having fun.”

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OUTDOORS

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IT’S NOT EXACTLY HIDDEN. Anybody driving on I-82 — and that’s most of us — has passed Exit 34 and the stands of trees around the Jewett Interpretive Center at the Yakima Area Arboretum. There might be some irony in its location. We buzz about on the freeway, too busy with our day to pay attention, yet an oasis of calm is right there outside our car windows. If you haven’t been there, go. The arboretum is one of Yakima’s gems. “We actually have one of the nicest arboretums in the Northwest,” said co-executive director Colleen AdamsSchuppe, who shares her position at the helm of the organization with Jheri Ketcham.

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Grace and Jacob Russell play in the pond at the Joyful Garden. Though one might call Adams-Schuppe biased, one trip to what can best be described as the textbook definition of “tranquility” would likely convince anybody of the same. The Arboretum, established in 1967 by the Central Washington Federation of Garden Clubs, comprises 46 acres between the freeway and the Yakima Greenway. Just like a museum, it is made up of “collections.” Only these collections don’t include paintings or sculptures, but trees, grasses and flowers. The arboretum features more than 1,000 trees, as well as other plant species — and, according to Adams-Schuppe, it also contains what is probably the largest collection of crabapple trees in the U.S.

Visitors to this living museum can view, touch and smell a variety of trees, flowers and grasses at any time of year. This makes the arboretum not just a pretty place — but a real resource for landscapers. Adams-Schuppe said that as people become more interested in four-season gardens, there is an increased need to know more about how various flora changes throughout the year. For instance, say you’re a homeowner who’s landscaping and you don’t know what trees and plants to pick for your yard. You think you want a dogwood for its spring color, but don’t know what it will look like in fall. Take a trip to the arboretum to check one out in October. While you’re there, perhaps you’ll find

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are “water-wise,” the Iris Garden, and the Rose Garden, which has a gazebo, pathways, fountain and small, quiet benches. Each garden is managed by its own group of volunteers. With 300 rose bushes in the rose garden alone, that’s a lot of work. Also not to be missed is the Edward M. Schroeder Wetland Trail, which winds for a third of a mile along the adjacent Greenway, over bridges and among native grasses and wildlife. One thing the public might not expect at the arboretum is the number of classes they host on topics from backyard composting and raising irises to turfgrass and the basics of bonsai. Most are available at a low cost. For members, some are free. The arboretum also has classes specifically designed for children. So whether you’re seeking retreat from the hectic world around us, resources on how to make your yard into your oasis or simply education to green-up your thumb, the arboretum is a terrific destination … just off the freeway. The Yakima Arboretum’s annual plant sale runs 3-7 p.m. Friday, May 7, and continues 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 8. This is a great way to find a newto-the-market selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses and vines for your yard. ahtrees.org

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Garden

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A beautiful and appealing landscape is part of what makes our homes lovely, comfortable and comforting places to be. Purchasing plants can represent a significant investment, and mistakes can be frustrating and costly. Luckily gardeners are notorious share-alls and advice from an experienced gardener – especially one who gardens in the same area you do – can be very helpful. I recently asked some of our most experienced WSU Master Gardeners to share their “best picks” for plants – ornamentals or vegetables – that thrive in their Yakima area gardens. Tomatoes are at the top of many gardeners’ priority lists, and this is certainly true for Larray Prather. Larray and a team of dedicated Master Gardeners propagate thousands of plants each year at our greenhouses in anticipation of our annual spring plant sale. Tomatoes and peppers are his specialty. When the sale is over, Larray goes to work in his huge half-acre garden where he grows more than 200 tomato plants, peppers and other veggies.

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•S uper Fantastic – an indeterminate hybrid tomato with a smooth taste that cans, juices, sauces and slices. • Kelloggs Breakfast – a yellow beefsteak that has won our annual taste-off more than once. Larray says, “You just have to get over having a red tomato.” • Sun Sugar – an orange hybrid cherry – sweet and yummy. 3 6 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m

Plant Picks

• Burpee’s Supersteak – an indeterminate hybrid for those big hamburger-bun-sized slices. •N u Mex Big Jim – a medium hot pepper. • Fat and Sassy – a sweet bell pepper that really performs. • Armenian cucumbers (which are really melons!) – He likes them fresh and pickled. Hosta is one of Kris Vestad’s favorite ornamentals. Propagated for its lush green, blue or multicolored leaves, it fills in beautifully under shrubs and trees. This low-maintenance, long-lived plant thrives with afternoon shade and even watering but will grow in sunnier spots as well.

Kris’ favorites:

• Big Daddy – true to its name with large, deep blue, heart-shaped leaves that grow to 3 feet. •A lbo-marginata – with deep green, white-edged leaves that grow to about 2 feet. • June – with a variegated leaf that is a little smaller.

Carol Barany’s expertise is filling large spaces with free-flowering, longblooming perennials, and the beautiful gardens surrounding her lovely old period home prove it.

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• Of geranium Rozanne Carol says, “When I first found this Perennial Plant of the Year for 2008, it was love at first sight, and I haven’t changed

my mind since. This plant is simply the best hardy geranium, and my favorite perennial.” Rozanne’s violetblue blooms continue all summer. •A Dahlia called Fascination, with striking blackish-purple stems and leaves, is the best of the dark foliage dahlias, according to Carol. A diminutive 24 inches tall, its pink blooms make great cut flowers. •T he Centranthus ruber called Alba is a warm-white version of the familiar red (or pink) Valerian. Carol says this tall flower with pretty silver-green foliage “never seems to be without flowers, and it responds well to deadheading. When it’s time for a haircut, I whack the bushy, upright plants back with hedge-clippers, then wait for the next flush of blooms. Hands down, when people tour my garden, this is the plant they ask me to share. There’s no better recommendation than that!”

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•A gastache rupestris, Licorice Mint, or Agastache cana, Bubble Gum Mint — for the hummingbirds and butterflies. • Amelanchier, Serviceberry — a North American native shrub with small white blooms in spring and edible, blueberry-like fruit for people and birds. •C ornus stolonifera, Red Twig Dogwood — with its beautiful red branches in winter for general wildlife habitat.

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Zinnias are everywhere in Bill Gillespie’s yard. “We plant them in thick drifts in our largest beds. Miniature, short and giants go well together and provide a mass of color from ground level to 4 feet high.” Some favorite varieties include State Fair, Dreamland and Lilliput; all are available in mixed colors. Mary Killingstad is hooked on garlic. Plant certified, disease-free cloves in the fall, feed and water well and you will be rewarded in July with large heads of home-grown culinary heaven. Mary likes two heirloom hardneck varieties called Chesnok Red and Persian Star. “Hemerocallis” or Daylily, and “Gaillardia” or Blanket flower, are two of LaVonne Benner’s garden stalwarts. Easy to grow and maintain, and available in lots of colors, they bloom all summer. A hybrid flowering shrub called “Caryopteris clandonensis” or Dark Knight is also on her list of bests, with its attractive blue-purple flowers that bloom from July until late summer. WSU Extension Master Gardener Program is an organization of trained volunteers dedicated to horticulture and community service. Do you have questions about gardening or landscaping? Call the Master Gardener Clinic at 509-574-1600 or visit us at the WSU Extension office on 104 N. 1st Street in Yakima. New volunteers are welcome.

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On May 22, a community cast of 250 members will put on what has become a Yakima tradition: the Follies. Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital began the Follies in 1991 at the behest of community leader Bill Robertson, said Anne Caffery, President and CEO of the Memorial Foundation. The Follies cast and crew are comprised entirely of volunteers, making this performance truly a Yakima original. This year’s theme is “Ballroom Blitz.” Two shows will be directed by Jamie Donegan at The Capitol Theatre. Proceeds benefit Memorial’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Call 509-853-2787 for more information. 3 8 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m

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And with that, the spell was cast. With a little research, Marquand found tiny Tieton’s (pop. 1,200) story was that of so many rural towns across the country. With sinking agriculture prices and a failing economy, Tieton had become unsustainable. And mom-andpop businesses were unable to compete with nearby Yakima’s freeway-based commerce. Tieton was a shadow of its former self. Like a modern-day pied piper, the well-connected Marquand set to work gathering investors and artists who had been priced out of space in Seattle and shared what he described as an y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m • YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E |

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emotional attachment and commitment to the town. Together they invested heavily in Tieton properties — including the purchase of two warehouses, a church and several storefronts — none of which contained viable businesses. Remarkably, and with the aid of an almost exclusively local workforce, Marquand’s dream of building a “community of artisan businesses” soon began to materialize. Today, one warehouse has been converted into 14 urbanesque lofts, while another accommodates two print shops, various galleries, workshops and artist studios (including sound artist and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Trimpin). The church has been transformed into Harvest Hall — a community event center that can

be rented for weddings and other special occasions. Tieton Books and Paper Goods and Marquand Editions (marquandbooks. com) occupy a small storefront where high-end art books are sold alongside hand-bound editions, stationery and gifts. “It’s more of a functional space than we could have ever imagined,” says Marquand, who is quick to list ideas for future endeavors, including the addition of a tasting room, café and a tavern, just as soon as the right like-minded visionary comes along to tackle the project. Visitors to the town could easily drive by the warehouses and storefronts without ever realizing the accomplishments of the devoted artistic community. But, says Marquand, “What Mighty Tieton has done in the past five years is most impressive from the inside.”

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43 OPPOSITE: Specialty paper goods like hand-bound editions, coasters and garlands are artfully displayed at Tieton Books and Paper Goods. BELOW: An old-fashioned book press secures the binding of a new edition. BOTTOM: A creative display of hand-bound books and letterpress epherma found in the store.

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Artists and friends enjoy a meal at the Mighty Tieton Loft Gallery.

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ECLECTIC YET ELEGANT, the airy Mighty Tieton lofts are a triumph in the art of “reconsidering space.” Through the work of Seattle architect Philip Christofides, Mighty Tieton’s circa 1941 fruit warehouse was recently repurposed into functional living space. By 2008, the oversized cement box had been transformed into 14 urban-chic loft condominiums with energy-efficient updates — all planned around interior common spaces. The $200,000-$250,000 lofts sold quickly and only one is currently back on the market. Each Mighty Tieton unit shares a nearly identical floor plan, with a lofted bedroom over the kitchen and living areas. The airy ceilings (14 feet upstairs, 11 feet downstairs) and exposed original wood beams create a far more spacious feel than the actual 1,440 square feet. Wood floors burnished from decades of labor were kept as is. But what really sets the lofts apart are the finishing touches placed by the artists and professionals who call Mighty Tieton home.

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Opposite top: Marquand and Longyear relax at their Tieton home. Middle: Carefully placed vintage drinking water barrels function as art. Bottom: Sweeping black curtains were once greenhouse shade cloth.

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Marquand and Longyear, Loft 7 “A lot of the design … is in taking what was already here — and playing it up,” says Marquand of the loft home he shares with his partner, Michael Longyear. “This area is not Italy. It is not France. It is Central Washington. We don’t pretend it is something it is not,” says Marquand. “But there are colors and an aesthetic beauty if used in the right way. We try to admire what is here and use it in imaginative ways.” Marquand’s and Longyear’s loft, Unit 7, is furnished with objects reflecting Tieton’s agricultural background — though perhaps not immediately apparent. Sweeping

black curtains appear dramatic and posh, but they once functioned as greenhouse shade cloth salvaged from Bauer’s Nursery. Whitewashed doors from the nursery are integrated into a partitioned wall downstairs and living room bookshelves are held up with iron greenhouse brackets. Other whimsical elements punctuate Marquand’s loft, such as the electric “log fire” beneath a side table and carefully positioned vintage drinking-water barrels (stored in the warehouse as part of town emergency preparations during the 1960s). Marquand describes his décor as a mix of “IKEA, expensive Italian and junkstore finds.” The end result is a home at once refined and casual.

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Christofides and Arellano, Loft 14 Christofides, along with his partner, interior designer Margot Arellano, also purchased a loft. And although they divide time between their Tieton and Seattle homes, Christofides says the couple favors the relaxed atmosphere of Mighty Tieton. “This is the place that I love more than any other place that I’ve lived,” says Christofides, who has lived in a variety of spaces in Seattle and California, including single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses. “The Tieton space beats all for quality, light and character.” In Christofides’ and Arellano’s Unit 14 loft, a vintage French movie poster with splashes of orange and fuscia appears bold and contemporary alongside an otherwise neutral palette. Sleek, modern furniture, including a bright orange cylinder that

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Orminskis, Loft 1 Yakima residents Donald and Ann Orminski decided to purchase a Mighty Tieton loft as a get-away retreat — without the worry of upkeep. Their Unit 1 loft is furnished with a rustic elegance also reminiscent of Tieton’s agricultural background. Cascading burlap curtains were once used to bundle hops from Grower’s Supply. And heavy metal twine used to bundle the hop bales was repurposed into stairway railing. A rustic wooden pulley dangles from the ceiling — and proved

helpful when it was time to move heavy furniture to the second floor. Ann, who is an administrator for Central Washington Podiatry Service, and Donald, a podiatrist in the practice, made several additions to the home, including new hardwood (the original flooring was damaged), a revamped kitchen and oiled ceiling timbers. Artwork made by the Orminskis (including Ann’s sketches and paintings and Donald’s stunning dining room table, crafted using the inside of an upright piano), provide the finishing touches to their loft retreat. May | June 2010

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The common dining area, called the “Loft Gallery” down the hall from Unit 1, is a frequent gathering place for the “lofties” as well as friends, artists and other professionals from the community. Potluck dinners, a barbeque, or an impromptu cocktail hour are not uncommon during weekends or summer nights. Kerry Quint, artist and project director for Mighty Tieton, constructed a special dining table for the space, which also serves as an informal gallery, with salvaged warehouse rafters. Built on casters, the entire table can easily be pushed out to the deck for outdoor dining. And though privacy in such close living quarters is respected, loft doors are often left ajar to encourage neighbors to drop in. “It’s a great group,” says Marquand. “We’ve developed a very nice informal community.” May | June 2010

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Ah, spring. Trees bursting with blossoms, the hills taking on that delicious green velvety hue … no wonder love is in the air. Judging from the plethora of wedding-related advertising and events, one might surmise that spring — and the ensuing “official” wedding season — was designed specifically for those with nuptials on the mind. But spring and summer are also ideal times for, shall we say, “more mature” lovers to celebrate. With the improved weather, one doesn’t have to feel quite so guilty about pawning off the kids or dog on grandma or family friends (after all, they can just play outside, right?). And a quick trip away can be the perfect means for rekindling that flame, and remembering why you fell in love in the first place. A beautiful three-hour drive from Yakima can take you to one of the most romantic little hideaways imaginable.

The View Point Inn, located in Corbett, Ore., invites visitors to step back in time to a place where a leisurely meal and a stroll about the garden are daily — and romantic — activities. A Treat for the Senses Looking at photos, you may recognize The View Point Inn. In 2008, the beautiful locale was used to film the prom scene for Twilight, a movie based on Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling book of the same name. And really, it’s no wonder the scene was filmed there. The Inn is one of the most beautiful locations in the Northwest, and many brides do indeed choose it for the big event. But in 1924, when The View Point Inn opened, it served as a teahouse and resort. Located high on a one-acre bluff, the Inn was perfect for both, offering a dramatic, panoramic view of the Columbia River Gorge. Fortunately, little May | June 2010

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The meals created by chef Steven Hazel are quite memorable, particularly his carrot ginger soup and his roasted Oregon Quail. Even the salads are works of culinary art, including creative touches such as black grapes covered in goat cheese and rolled in crushed pistachios. And no matter how full you think you are, you’ll want to share a slice of Rouge Valley Blue Cheese Cheesecake or the View Point Inn Crème Brulee. Old Fashioned Romance When it’s time to turn in, you’ll find that whatever room you’ve reserved is a true romantic treat. The inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the bedrooms are decorated in the same style as when President Franklin Roosevelt, Charlie Chaplin and European royalty frequented the establishment. It isn’t difficult at all to imagine FDR playing checkers in the aptly named “Roosevelt Suite.” A bit more eclectic and modern, but still delightfully cozy and romantic, is La Petite Alcove. A favorite of younger couples and children visiting with their parents, La Petite consists of a giant bed and about 30 pillows nestled in a beautiful garret.

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Things to Do Though the View Point Inn is a bit off the beaten path, there are still plenty of attractions and activities to see and do while staying there. The famous Crown Point Vista House is located less than a mile from the inn. Originally called “Thor’s Heights,” the Vista House opened in 1918 as a rest stop and observatory for travelers on the old Columbia River Gorge Highway, and as a memorial to Oregon’s pioneers. Perched 733 feet above the Columbia River, Vista House offers breathtaking views, a helpful staff, a gift shop and a coffee bar. Just down the road a bit is Multnomah Falls, the second-tallest year-round waterfall in the United States. Standing at the base, or on the nearby historic footbridge, the spectacular 620-foot wall of rushing water is guaranteed to induce awe and make you want to join the dozens of shutter bugs trying to capture its magnificence. The Multnomah Falls Lodge includes a wonderful gift shop and restaurant and an informative visitor center with detailed hiking maps. A little farther on is Hood River, home to some of the most spectacular wind surfing in the Northwest. Plenty of viewing areas exist next to the river

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I was fortunate to visit with Sister Ephraimia, a delightful young woman who has been at the monastery for 14 years. She explained that the store now sustains the monastery, which is home to 20 sisters and novices, several cats and a small herd of Nubian goats. The goats produce milk that the sisters make into fresh feta cheese. “They’re really good producers,” Sister Ephraimia explained. “We have an abundance of milk, and are in the process of getting licensed to be able to offer that, and the feta, at the bakery too.” I — for one — can’t wait.

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She knew permission would never be granted for such an ambitious task. So, when her parents left town to visit relatives in North Dakota, Pinkham took advantage of their absence. With a scalpel, Pinkham carefully peeled away the leather covering. Her efforts revealed a cracked saddletree — the wooden “backbone” of the saddle. Pinkham set to work. Soon, pieces of the priceless family heirloom were dissected and lined up along her basement workbench — “So I would remember exactly what order to put them back,” explains Pinkham. It was then that her parents made an unexpected early return home. “She was not happy,” Pinkham grimaces as she recalls her mother’s response to the scene. “She didn’t speak to me for a while.” Despite the silence, Pinkham persisted with her repairs, crafting a new rawhide covering and inlaying wood into the damaged tree frame. She finished the saddle in time for the family’s annual trip to the Pend-

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leton Roundup, though Pinkham had not gained her mother’s forgiveness. As roundup preparations were being attended to, one of the event’s assistants noticed the repairs. With Pinkham’s family within earshot the attendant asked, “Who fixed the saddle?” No one responded to his question — including Pinkham, who admits, “I was scared I had ruined it.” But after careful inspection the man responded, “This is some of the best work I have seen.” “I just smiled and walked away, never saying a word,” says Pinkham. Soon, she was filling repair requests from family and friends back home. But Pinkham had grander aspirations: to create a saddle from start to finish, using traditional plateau methods. So, one step at a time, Pinkham began. She cut down trees whose wood was strong enough that it could cure through the winter without cracking, and then carefully crafted saddletrees. She hunted deer and elk to make their hides into buckskin, which she used to create sturdy saddle coverings. The labor-intensive process took up to two years to complete, with some saddles taking much longer depending on available natural resources. 6 4 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m

Finally, Pinkham hand-finished each saddle with intricate beading, using the leftover leather pieces to craft bridals and regalia to complete her vision. This year, Pinkham is in the process of completing what will be her fourth double-horn women’s plateau saddle, made — as she says — “from scratch.” Her work, and the fact that she is one of few within the tribe who still creates using traditional methods, has earned Pinkham widespread praise. Her saddles and elaborate beadwork have been showcased at Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle, Yakima’s Larson Gallery and the Yakima Valley Museum, among others. But as one tale ends and the next begins, Pinkham’s tone sombers. She begins another story … one without an ending. In 1993, just before her 23rd birthday, Pinkham was diagnosed with cancer. Pinkham’s Native American culture (her heritage includes Yakama, Nez Perce, Cayuse, Umatilla, Grand Ronde and Cree) consider thought and language to have the power to influence reality. It is believed that even speaking the word “cancer” has the power to bring the disease into being. Because of this, Pinkham

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Art (who, because of her beliefs, still prefers not to reveal the type of cancer she had) told no one of the diagnosis or the yearlong treatment that followed. Not her mother, sister or husband. “I worked 24-hour shifts (as a structural and wildland firefighter), so it wasn’t uncommon for me to be tired or not eat,” says Pinkham of her efforts to conceal the nausea and fatigue the treatment caused. Pinkham completed the oral treatments and was in remission for 10 years. But in 2003, she was diagnosed with melanoma again. This time Pinkham picked up the phone to tell her sister about the challenge she faced. “She told me, ‘You must not have done something the first time that you need to do.’” Pinkham, who was working as a federally certified law enforcement officer in Oregon, took her sister’s words to heart. “I quit my job,” she says, “and hit the ground at a full sprint.” Having discovered firsthand the challenges of receiving cancer treatment while living in a rural area, Pinkham decided to help others in the same position. After first getting permission from her tribe to speak out about cancer, Pinkham sewed a jingle dress with the initials LAF (Lance Armstrong Foundation) on the sleeve. Armstrong’s Tour de France comeback and unprecedented winning streak after his own cancer battle created a wave of media attention, and Pinkham felt a connection to the cyclist who never seemed to quit. At each tribal dance, Pinkham used her dress as a conversation starter to talk about the foundation, which supports people affected by cancer, as well as the importance of early cancer screenings. Pinkham was elected to the Yakama board of Native Cancer Survivorship and soon began lobbying for health care reform and cancer research in Washington, D.C., and Olympia — even crafting a black jingle dress for a formal lobbying soiree. And as she dipped her toes into political waters and continued her own cancer treatments, others began to 6 6 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m

ABOVE: Yakama artist HollyAnna Pinkham handcarves pieces of a saddle frame in March. Once carved, the pieces are joined and wrapped in elk hide that shrinks to create a solid frame. LEFT: Beadwork arm bands by Pinkham include a blue cross that is her family’s symbol and shooting star flowers on a textured background of yellow that contains suns and horses in relief.

take notice of her efforts to bring adequate cancer care to rural areas. Pinkham was elected as Washington state co-chairperson for the National Patient Advocate Foundation, which works with officials to outline legislative priorities. She was asked to serve as an advocate for the American Cancer Society. And she also began working closely with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle Children’s Hospital and her longadmired Lance Armstrong Foundation. “When I started cancer work, (my focus) was ‘cancer in Indian country,’” says Pinkham. “But now it’s about cancer in rural America.” Her simple but firm message was clear. Everyone “deserves the same treatment as the next person, with respect to their individual beliefs.”

As she continued to lobby, however, a scheduled check-up brought disheartening news: another cancer site had been found. “I had it again,” sighs Pinkham. Pinkham, who counts among her ancestors a long line of warriors, never lost her fighting spirit. “I can’t say I was ever scared — to die.” She pauses at this statement and then begins to laugh. “I was mad. It was annoying. You can’t run from it — it follows you.” Remission after this round of treatment lasted for nearly four years. But on June 4, 2008, Pinkham was diagnosed with cancer for the fourth time, with new primary sites including her vocal cords. She was also diagnosed with several autoimmune disorders, including polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), a rare allergy to sunlight that was slowly causing her to lose her vision. May | June 2010

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“Cancer taught me a lot of things,” says Pinkham. “I don’t like to waste any time.” Attaching decorations to a double-horn plateau women’s saddle. She is one of only a few who still creates saddles using traditional methods.

The news hit Pinkham hard. “I called my mom and just bawled ‘How (expletive) strong do I have to be?’ Then I laid in bed for two days and stared at the TV.” On the third day, Pinkham was ready to fight once again. “(I said) that’s over now. I’m not going to let (cancer) govern my life.” Pinkham once again underwent treatment that included five surgeries over 10 weeks. After speaking with her oncologist, she began supplementing the prescribed western medicine with native herbal medicines and as many “sweats,” pow-wows and dances as she could attend. “My traditions and culture taught me to adapt,” says Pinkham, who in March was declared clear of all cancer. Throughout her own trials with cancer, Pinkham has remained dedicated to her mission to improve care for others. “It’s not just my story, it’s the story of every single person who has walked a similar path and faced the challenge

called cancer … they are why I lobby. I speak for those who can’t or don’t know how to speak.” And as she looks toward her future, Pinkham remains cautiously optimistic. “After working in public safety for most of my life I’ve learned to prepare for the worst, hope for the best and pray you get something in the middle,” says Pinkham. “At 36, they said I wouldn’t live to be 38,” she adds, grinning triumphantly. “I consider myself to be 3 (years old) — it’s all about perspective. Today is a good day.” Pinkham now has more than enough to fill her days. Between her artwork, lobbying for cancer care, working as a Yakama Nation homeland security emergency management planner and even going back to school — she’s pursuing a degree in social justice — the vivacious Pinkham continues to add chapters to her already remarkable life. “Cancer taught me a lot of things,” she says. “I don’t like to waste any time. There’s always something that needs to be done.” 19.824629.YM.L

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Kathy Gregory and Catherine Welty

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Other sponsors: Owen’s Cycle, Salon Latour, Ummelina, All the Rage/Miche Bags, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Yakima Regional, Travel Leaders, Health Within, Wilkinson Wellness Center, Cookie Lee, Lia Sophia, Fresh Taste Meals, Cascade Summit Physical Therapy, Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Partylite, The Village Shoppe, Melia’s Floral, Glam Institute,Norman L. Brown Hand-Crafted Wooden Bowls, Advocare, Princess & the Toad, Jason Berreman ARNP, PS Skin Care.

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Robin Rankin-Coffin, Paul Schafer and Tap Menard

Supporters of the Yakima Valley Museum dressed in era-appropriate duds for the annual “Martini Madness” cocktail party on March 27 in the Neon Garden. Local “celebrity” bartenders hosted the event. May | June 2010

Planning a Special Event? We would welcome the opportunity to be of service! • Beautiful outdoor pool-side venue available

Cathy Schlieman

Ruth Dolsen, Kristen Dolsen and Morgan Chambers

• Over 8,000 sq.ft. of flexible banquet space, perfect for small or large events • Dishes, tables, specialty linens, table skirting and dance floor at no extra charge • Professional service staff to ensure that every need is met • A wide array of menu options to accommodate any preference & budget, specially-designed by our Executive Chef • Discounted group rates available for out-of-town guests

Fiona Monohan, Aileen Monohan and Susie Temple

Call our Catering Specialists today at 509.574.0884, for more information or to arrange an appointment. Katie Jewel, Ellen Roy and Pam Brooks

Samantha Jerome and Lynae Keith

Pegasus Project’s annual “Spring Fling” fashion show was held at Gasperetti’s restaurant on April 16. Garden Dance presented spring fashions to a packed house. A portion of the proceeds support riders of Pegasus.

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Roy Sample, Cheri Daniels, Tom Clark, Jr. and Sharri Bailey

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4001 Summitview Suite 10 • Yakima, WA 98908

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Baumgardner STUDIO

Gary Bailey Jamie and Coni Rogers

Larry and Renee Goodman, Annie Garcia, Sara Causor, Tami Rance, Lori and Mike Schmitt

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The Yakima Association of Realtors celebrated the arrival of spring with its annual Crab Feed on April 9 at the Elks Lodge. Almost 200 realtors and affiliate members enjoyed an evening of live music and exceptional seafood.

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Linda Chaplin-Orozco 965.5158

Tom and Debbie Holbrook Karla Farina and Tressa Shockley

Angie Giussi 965.5151

Heather Lee 965.5159

Lori Seligmann 965.5264

Channa Brunner 965.5163

Carl Jett and Tim McGree

Barbara and Bob Schultz Tara Essman 509.899.4043

Tony and Karla Farina

YMCA’s “Imagine the Possibilities” dinner, held on March 27 at the Yakima Valley Museum. All proceeds benefited the YMCA’s scholarship fund, allowing all youth and families the opportunity to participate at the YMCA. May | June 2010

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Custom Window Coverings Custom Draperies & Fabric Creations made in our own workroom. We design it, we make it, we install it and most importantly we offer

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Second Street Strut Pegasus Project South Second Street 509-452-0611 MAY 7

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Yakima Area Arboretum’s annual Garden Tour June 12 MAY 14

Indulge: The Event for Women Yakima Herald-Republic Yakima Convention Center 509-248-1251 MAY 15

Fur Ball Humane Society of Central Washington Yakima Valley Museum 509-833-4654

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Connecting Communities Fiesta La Casa Hogar Mighty Tieton 509-457-5058 lacasahogar.org MAY 21

Deadwood Revival The Seasons Performance Hall 509-453-1888 theseasonsyakima.com MAY 22

Memorial Hospital’s Follies The Capitol Theatre TheMemorialFollies@yvmh.org JUNE 12

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The Dave Peck Trio The Seasons Performance Hall 509-453-1888 theseasonsyakima.com JUNE 13

We carry products that are handmade in Yakima, including…

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PHOTO BY CHAD BREMERMAN

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And the thunder rolls … Lightning strikes in West Yakima early in the morning. Captured on a Canon EOS 40D with the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L series lens.

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Several lots & sizes to choose from. These lots are in a wonderful private location in the West Valley School District.

Starting at $79,500

Your Plan, Our Plan, Your Land, Our Land. Elite Homes is under construction & soon will be completed! New plan is 3,088sf & has so much to offer, starting w/ Time to get going & make plans to own this wonderful Elite Home, with 3BR, 2.5BA & total of 3,414SF. As you enter the foyer, the dining room is on one side & on the other, dbl doors open up to the office/den area. One end of home is the layout of 2 BRs & full bath in between. Also large carpeted family room w/corner fireplace & double doors to patio, beautiful kichen, dbl ovens, breakfast bar, granite counters, lots of hardwood, nice size walk-in pantry, double doors in the nook will open up to the porch. Once in the living room, at one end is the double door entry to lrg master suite, w/ 2 walk-in closets, beautiful master bath includes jetted tub, walk-in tile shower, 2 separate sinks & lots of tile! Master has a separate door that you can walk out to the lovely porch. Bonus room over the 3 car garage. As always this is Green Built & Energy Star! $439,500

double door entry, 3 bds & with their own private baths! Even a powder room, just off living area. Master w/wonderful layout of bath, jetted tub & walk-in tile shower, huge WIC, kitchen has beautiful granite counters, lrg walk-in pantry, lrg nook, Lots of HW & tile, family, dining & living area, bonus area over 3 car garage. $429,500

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As a trade ally contractor of the Cascade Natural Gas Conservation Program, Elite Homes can help with incentives to improve the energy efficiency of your new home.

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