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We asked our Facebook fans, “If you had to describe the Valley to someone who had never been here before, what would you say?”

“A myriad of flavors, smells, culture, and weather! From the crops that spread across the valley to the people and things to do, the Yakima valley is a diverse diamond in the rough.” —L.L.

“As Seattle is from Sound to Mountains, Yakima is from Desert to Mountains.

Yakima celebrates four distinct seasons, has amazing blue skies most of the year, views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier, is physically located close to mountains, lakes, rivers, valleys, and three major cities (Seattle, Spokane, Portland), has a diverse ethnic population, friendly people, and has a reasonably lower cost of living.” —R.K.

What not to wear on a ghost hunt THERE IS SOMETHING ALMOST MAGICAL about meeting people who love what they do. When people believe in their pursuits, it shows. Lucky for me a big part of the job here at Yakima magazine is to search out people in our community who do just that.

From Bavarian chocolate-makers to artisan communities, organic oenophiles to master gardeners, we’ve discovered plenty of passionate people since starting the publication last year — and in some surprising places, too. Memorable among these is my interview with an ice climber, which took place on a hike now affectionately dubbed “The Death March.”

In fact, a typical day at our office can often be summed up with “and hilarious antics ensue.”

This edition of Yakima magazine has proven to be no exception, which is how I found myself on a midnight ghost hunt, 70 feet above a blackened Capitol Theatre stage, wearing heels.

Sadly, I didn’t get my all-exclusive interview with the undead. But I also didn’t end up as The Capitol Theatre’s next “Shorty,” so I’d say the night was a success. And hopefully the ghoulish write-up will inspire readers to go on a downtown Yakima ghost hunt of their own. As for what I discovered on this latest adventure? Heels are not appropriate ghost-hunt apparel.

Lesson learned.

This edition isn’t all about ghostly haunts. Because it is the Home and Garden issue, we invite readers to peek inside some fabulous kitchen and home remodels in tucked-away neighborhoods worth a closer look.

Readers also will learn about a terrific fall day trip to the Columbia River Gorge, a local guitar maker (whose guitars are beautiful art), and sumptuous local sushi.

Be sure to check in with us on Facebook or drop us an e-mail with a story idea from your corner of the Valley, or just to tell us what you think. We love to hear from you — and you might just see your story idea or letter in print one day. We hope you enjoy reading the Home and Garden edition of Yakima magazine as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you — inappropriate footwear and all.

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WELCOME HOME! ...and to our Home & Garden issue. See the Thompson home on page 44 or the Bliesner kitchen on page 26 for local home remodels.

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Living 26

Garden 14

Hometown 54

Food 18

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It didn’t always look like this — take in the view of the Bliesner family’s recently remodeled Highpoint home.

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The Thompson’s recent remodel brings a Hawaiian paradise to Terrace Heights. All that’s missing is the Pacific Ocean.

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CONTRIBUTORS CAROL BARANY

arrived in Yakima 31 years ago from Buffalo, N.Y., where she and her husband, John, found paradise on 1 1/3 acres just west of Franklin Park, where they raised three children and became Master Gardeners.

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is a self-taught photographer. Chad started his company, Portraits for a Lifetime, when his first daughter was born and for the past six years has been shooting pictures professionally.

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Jennifer Dagdagan

is a mom of three, living in Yakima with her husband, Larry. She runs a photography business from her home.

MELISSA LABBERTON

has been freelance writing for the past 20 years. With a bachelor’s degree in theatre from the UW, she has performed in Seattle and Charleston, S.C., and has been an active performer and director for the Warehouse Theatre of Yakima. When not writing or performing, she’s teaching drama at Marquette Middle School.

Christina McCarthy

lives, works and plays in and around the Yakima Valley. She and her husband are parents of three wonderful children and numerous furry creatures. A graduate of Central Washington University and former English teacher, Christina spends much of the work week writing.

Erick Peterson is a print journalist who can never stay away from Eastern and Central Washington for long. He grew up in the Tri-Cities and then obtained a philosophy degree in Ellensburg at Central Washington University.

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Keeping bouquets beautiful Congratulations — that bouquet from your garden is gorgeous!

Now, how do you keep your cut flowers looking fresh, not frazzled, for days to come?

Whether you grow your own flowers or buy them, following these simple suggestions will help them last and last.

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GARDEN GET UP EARLY In Yakima, the perfect time to pick is first thing in the morning because the stems are most turgid then, making the flowers less likely to wilt. Flowers picked as soon as they open and before the pollen appears last the longest. Use sharp pruners to make the cuts and not scissors, which squeeze and compact the stems. Don’t break off flowers with your fingers as you wander through the garden! Smashing the stems of woody bloomers such as lilacs will not make them last longer. Instead, make an additional upward cut across the end of the stem.

PROPER PREPPING Remove all foliage below the water line. Then submerge the stems in water while you make a new angled cut, removing 1 to 2 inches of the stem. Place flowers in a clean container filled 4 to 6 inches deep with water containing a floral preservative. Floral preservatives can be purchased, or you can make your own by adding two tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice, two tablespoons of sugar and half of a teaspoon of household bleach to a quart of 100- to 110-degree

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CHILL! If possible, refrigerate the flowers or place them in a cool, dark place for six hours or overnight before arranging them. The life of most cut flowers more than triples when they are held at 40 degrees for at least six hours before they are arranged. Cool air temperatures are the most important factor in extending a flower’s life, so avoid placing your flowers in direct sunlight or close to a heat source.

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HOW YAKIMA ROLLS:

A Sushi Primer When Molly Ringwald ate sushi in The Breakfast Club, it’s likely that the rest of the Western world joined Judd Nelson in asking, “What’s that?”

Now, 25 years later, we all know something about sushi. Even a visit to a concession stand at Seattle’s Safeco Field will bring you face to face with an Ichiroll, named after Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki.

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Though now a household name (if not a household food), sushi still manages to surprise diners with both new tastes and old facts. For example, while most of us know about the California roll (and now the Ichiroll), many of us are unfamiliar with the Yakima roll. Newcomers to sushi may also feel confused when looking at a menu’s long list of sushi varieties or at the various condiments served with sushi.

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Ingredients for sushi roll favorites yakima roll

BBQ eel, avocado, cream cheese

california roll

avocado, crab (or imitation), cucumber

volcano roll

baked salmon, avocado, crab (or imitation), cucumber

spider roll

fried crab (or imitation), cucumber, avocado, lettuce, mayonnaise

philadelphia roll

smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber

seattle roll

salmon, cucumber, avocado

The rainbow roll is one colorful option at Ozeki Japanese restaurant.

What is sushi?

Sushi is a dish of rice and usually some sort of seafood. Seafood and vegetables can top the rice, or foods can be rolled together with the rice, such as what is done in a sushi roll. Salmon, tuna and avocado are among ingredients common in sushi. Seaweed is also common, used to band the other ingredients together, or even used as a cone for one type of sushi made as a ball.

When eating sushi, mix together a bit of wasabi and soy sauce in a small dipping bowl. Wasabi is the extremely spicy green condiment often served to the side of the plate. Thin slices of a pink pickled vegetable may also appear on the plate. It is called gari, and it is eaten at the end of the meal to clear the palate and help with digestion.

Sushi is distinct from sashimi — slices of raw fish served without rice.

The Yakima roll and other varieties Sushi comes in many different forms and varieties. It is not unusual to see sushi dishes named after places, and of

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Sushi trends Sushi is a traditional food frequently served in a traditional manner, but it is also an adaptive food that has changed with the times and environment. Sushi can be cooked or uncooked. While it usually includes seafood, it might also include beef or no meat at all.

When we asked around for favorite local sushi, we found two restaurants that serve sushi in traditional and modern fashion — check them out to see for yourself. Although some will continue to find sushi strange and avoid it, remember The Breakfast Club: while Ringwald was eating sushi, Ally Sheedy was eating a sandwich made of pixie sticks and cereal.

So no matter how weird food may seem, it can always get weirder.

TOP: A caterpillar roll and a dragon roll face off on a glass plate at Ozeki.

BOTTOM: Ozeki’s “Orange Pumpkin” dessert.

Sushi restaurants locally Two local favorite restaurants, Ozeki Japanese Restaurant and New York Teriyaki, provide an interesting contrast that shows some of the great diversity within sushi restaurants.

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TOP: Ozeki sushi chef Jimmy Kim at the counter.

MIDDLE LEFT: Jay Youn, the sushi chef at New York Teriyaki.

MIDDLE RIGHT: New York Teriyaki’s caterpillar roll peers out across a tabletop.

BOTTOM: At Ozeki, sake is served in glass pitcher which holds the ice in the center.

Ozeki Japanese Restaurant With rice paper covering the windows, bowing service staff and pictures of sumo wrestlers and geisha on the walls, Ozeki is a portrait of relative traditionalism. As part of this traditionalism, there is a section in the restaurant that has lowered tables, as found in Japan. When in this section, a diner sits on the floor and rests his or her legs in a pit below the table. Wait staff serve on their knees to diners in this area.

People not accustomed to lowered tables will enjoy standard seating at tables elsewhere in the restaurant. There is also seating at the sushi bar, where one can watch the chef at work.

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An extensive food menu includes an interesting variety of salads (octopus, seaweed and Ozeki), noodles and items from the grill. For the raw-fish experience, you will want to choose from a wide selection of sashimi and sushi.

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New York Teriyaki Going into New York Teriyaki, you will not be greeted at the door with a bow and welcome in Japanese language, but the restaurant will treat you right with generous, tasty portions and a familyfriendly environment.

Seating includes both a sushi bar and comfortable booths, where visitors can dine to the tune of classic American rock.

Above the sushi bar is a panoramic picture of New York City at night, but

The yummy roll makes a colorful presentation at New York Teriyaki.

the food menu takes diners on a road trip that extends beyond the Big Apple.

New York Teriyaki’s offerings include foods named after cities and states, from Alaskan rolls to New York rolls. Of regional interest are the Yakima rolls and Tri-City rolls. The volcano roll (baked salmon on top of a California roll with special sauce) is a top seller, according to a very helpful and attentive wait staff.

The menu also includes foods that will appeal to those who might not be as adventuresome: Hamburgers, sandwiches and even fish and chips are also available.

Those who enjoy sake will be happy to know that it is available, too.

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From outdated to

OUTSTANDING IT DIDN’T ALWAYS LOOK LIKE THIS.

That’s the first thing Yakima’s Jennifer Bliesner says when asked about her home’s recent kitchen remodel.

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BLIESNER’S HOME, PERCHED above the Yakima River near Selah in a neighborhood called Highpoint, was built in 1978 — not exactly architecture’s zenith. When Jennifer and her husband, Terry, bought the home in 2003, it looked every bit its age, with a dark brown exterior, a yard full of gravel and overgrown junipers, and rooms covered in wallpaper and wood paneling.

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willing to “paint their way in.” They immediately set to work, peeling wallpaper and painting the exterior themselves on the weekends. Bit by bit, the couple put in long hours to update the home’s look — replacing a dated bathroom vanity here, switching out old fixtures there — and they didn’t enlist the help of professionals until their first major remodel, which incorporated the master suite, in 2006.

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Paint: Benjamin Moore, (Color: Boardwalk)

“It didn’t always look like this.”

Both Terry and Jennifer are avid home cooks, so the cramped kitchen with its tired tile and passe appliances had to go.

And last year, it did.

Last November, the couple enlisted the help of local firm Traditional Designs to draw up a floor plan, and Steve Bowers of Gateway Construction to turn their dream kitchen into a dreamy reality.

In order to create the open-concept feel the couple wanted, they demolished the area of the main floor that encompassed the family room and kitchen all the way down to the studs. Even roof trusses were replaced, so ceiling heights would stay consistent, creating one long series of rooms with the same feel.

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TOP: From the living room, visitors can see all the way to the family room.

ABOVE: Jennifer Bliesner in her dining room, part of her new open-concept remodel.

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BELOW: The stainless steel GE Monogram convection oven/microwave fits in the large island easily.

The couple installed stainless steel appliances and a gargantuan granitetopped island that lives up to its name.

Since they entertain so often, the island was a must. Other interesting gadgets include a high-tech lighting system that’s programmed with “scenes,” and a chandelier lift that makes it easier to clean the fixture as well as change light bulbs.

Maple cabinets with countertop lighting and new windows that open up their view of the world completed their vision, and the remodel wrapped up this past April. Jennifer said that contrary to popular opinion, the process was virtually painless, and that she and Terry actually looked forward to coming home each day, eager to see the progress.

The new kitchen is a breath of fresh air, and one in which Jennifer knows many new family memories will be created.

“It’s finally a comfortable space that allows us to gather our family and friends,” she said, adding that she looks forward to all the important milestones that are shared in the heart of the home — over the kitchen counter.

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Terry and Jennifer Bliesner and their friends, Karl and Lindsay Moore, recently decided to host their own throwdown, Yakima style.

Terry met Karl while both were students at Washington State University

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in the early ‘90s. Since their fraternity house didn’t have a cook on the weekends, the two would team up in the kitchen on Sunday nights to make meals for a few of their fraternity brothers.

“Our fraternity brothers waited for scraps actually,” states Karl, who now lives with Lindsay in Seattle.

The Moores make it over the mountains to enjoy a weekend in Yakima here and there, where the fraternity brothers inevitably end up in the kitchen to see what they can cook up. It was during a couple of these trips that they decided to do a riff on a different Food Network program, Iron Chef, where a secret ingredient is unveiled and two famous chefs battle it out to see what dishes they can create. Jennifer and Lindsay would scout a grocery store for the makings of dinner that night, then watch Terry and Karl concoct something delicious over the stovetop.

With their recent release from the confines of their crowded kitchen, Bliesners, Moores and friend and lasagna connoisseur Ryan Messer decided to merge the two premises of Iron Chef and Throwdown. Each, along with Yakima’s Matt Kloster, pre-made their signature lasagna and brought it to the evening throwdown to cook and serve to a panel of hungry friends and judges. Terry, Karl and Ryan also made side dishes using ingredients such as peppers, artichokes, and salmon.

The four lasagnas used a variety of ingredients: one with seafood, another that used cream cheese, pesto and bacon, one that was homemade from start to finish, and the fourth that was a little bit spicy. And although at the end of the evening there was no clear winner, the contestants and judges agreed on one thing: each dish was delicious. And everybody was full.

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Yakima’s Dan Nall, 66, is one such artist, in a field that is — locally — pretty much his own. Since the early 1980s, the retired grandfather of six has been making guitars and banjos that are as much works of art as they are musical instruments.

When asked how many guitars he’s made, Dan gets a little sheepish. “I’m not really sure,” he shrugs. “I’ve kind of lost track.”

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What began as a side job of instrument repairing and refinishing quickly turned into a lifelong passion when friend Bob Waldbauer asked Dan to help him build a guitar. “He wanted to make it for his son,” Dan explains, “but the process had become pretty difficult and timeconsuming. Together we managed to complete that guitar, and I think from then on, I was pretty hooked.”

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Also a little hooked is one of Dan’s granddaughters, Riley Ramynke. A senior at East Valley High School, Riley decided to make a guitar with her grandfather as her senior project.

“We’re supposed to pick a project that’s new and interesting, and something that will teach us some work ethics,” she explains. “I’ve watched my grandpa make these, and thought I’d like to do one, too.

The time spent together doing this is something I’ll always remember. And the guitar will become a keepsake.”

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And the work ethic part?

Riley almost rolls her eyes. “This has taught me to be organized and to manage my time. And to be patient … really patient.”

Building a guitar can take up to 300 hours. From forming the sides and seaming, placing the ribs inside, making sure the face fits perfectly level and the neck is absolutely square, and fitting the intricate mother-of-pearl inlay, each step in the process is a lesson in patience and perfection. It is, after all, an art.

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But there is a science involved in making guitars as well, and Dan understands the nuances of grain, density and other wood characteristics that have a direct impact on the tone and sound the instrument eventually will make. He has a collection of jigs, wood heaters and minuscule plunge bits, each designed to allow him to custom join each piece to exact measurements.

Dan has also made numerous banjos and one mandolin.

“The mandolin was a beast,” he says.

“Never again!”

One beautiful bluegrass model banjo was sold to Jeff Farmer, a local musician and member of Yakima’s own Coyote

Ridge Bluegrass Wranglers. Jeff and the group travel extensively throughout the Western United States playing footstompin’ music … and treating tens of thousands of fans to the sounds of Dan’s banjo.

Aside from Farmer’s banjo and just a few other guitars, Dan doesn’t sell his works of art.

“Most of the time, each one is made specifically for someone I know, or for a friend who wants to give it to a family member,” he explains. His own grown son, his son-in-law (Riley’s dad), Riley’s sister and several nephews all have received one-of-a-kind gifts built just for them.

“It’s a labor of love and I’m lucky I really love to do it,” he says.

“I’m making family keepsakes.

What could be better than that?”

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In our hurry-up world, where a person can walk into a store and buy a guitar on the spot, one might wonder why Dan continues spending up to five hours a day doing meticulous detail work. “A lot of people wouldn’t like it,” he agrees, then launches into a story about a friend who was trying to build a guitar from a kit. “He was struggling with it, then went off and came back with a big chisel and a sander! ‘No, no, no!’ I told him. ‘No big power tools. You can’t make it fit that way…’”

When asked what makes guitar building so rewarding for him, Dan doesn’t hesitate to answer: “Just the beauty of the finished product. The sound. And knowing that someone special is going to love it. I’m making family keepsakes. What could be better than that?”

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Lori and Damon Thompson’s front yard garden, landscaped with the help of Lynette Roehl.

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Terrace Heights Tropical Retreat Soothing strains of Hawaiian music, the gentle bubbling of a waterfall, mai tais on the front patio — and an English bulldog named Duke Kahanamoko skateboarding on the driveway — all greet visitors to the gracious and fun Terrace Heights home of Lori and Damon Thompson.

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“I’ve always loved Maui.”

“ I’ve always loved Maui,” Damon said, as he and Lori corralled “Dukes” and their other bulldog, Hula Girl, and opened the wood and glass front doors of their recently remodeled 1976 home. The casual, open floor plan comprises 5,500 square feet and six bedrooms. The home features large windows, affording a breathtaking view of East Valley and beyond. Probably the only thing lacking in this dream world is the Pacific Ocean.

In lieu of the Pacific, the couple hired local pool builder Joe McNamara to build a 12-by-36-foot indoor pool with a jaw-dropping waterfall. The atrium-style

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room was built by SARS Construction, and All Seasons installed the variegated Montana stone for the pool deck.

The room allows for year-round fun and exercise for the Thompsons’ two sons, Michael, 13, and Ryan, 11, and their friends. During the summer, they can bring the outdoors in by opening huge exterior glass doors that lead to a spacious backyard patio running the length of the house. Along with the pool, the covered gazebo, barbecue, gas fire pit and hot tub combine to create a terrific spot for entertaining friends and family on warm summer nights.

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ABOVE: The renovated kitchen features two refrigerators and granite counters.

RIGHT: The sink in the remodeled bathroom off the “Enchanted Tiki Room.”

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Many of the unique, custom homes in Yakima don’t go on the market but are sold by word-of-mouth. That’s what happened six years ago when Damon and Lori bought the home, which is situated next door to Damon’s parents above the Yakima Country Club. Their boys take full advantage of visiting the grandparents whenever they want.

The couple knew when they bought the house that it would need extensive remodeling, and they are undertaking it in stages, trying to use as many local businesses as possible. This past

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TOP: The Thompson’s Enchanted Tiki Room invites visitors with a large-screen television and bar. BOTTOM: The sign that welcomes visitors to the Tiki Room.

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Their tropical paradise would not be complete without an “Enchanted Tiki Room,” the Thompsons’ basement beach house hideaway that welcomes visitors with a tiki god and customized sign. F&M Construction helped create the elaborate Hawaiian-themed bar loaded with everything one would need for a delicious planters punch or margarita.

Artwork of Hawaiian sunsets from Maui and a stuffed swordfish, originally owned by Damon’s greatgrandfather, Frank Paganelli, lend an air of authenticity to this fun tropical escape. But the 72-inch television screen and comfortable Hawaiian print sofas and chairs really add a relaxed September | October 2010

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Besides building their indoor pool, SARS also updated the Asian-themed living room.

“Damon picked out everything,” Lori said proudly. As it turns out, Damon has a flare for interior design. He chose a sophisticated neutral color palette that runs from a lighter beige to brown.

The couple hired local painter Monty Knapp to put a faux finish on the main floor’s walls.

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Top: The Thompsons’ family room features a neutral color palette. Above: A pair of carved tusk replicas flank the fireplace.

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replicas that sit on the granite fireplace hearth and a 6-foot replica of a Chinese terracotta warrior that stands guard in the corner of the room.

Not only was Damon keen on keeping with a neutral color scheme, but during every step of the design process, he kept his two boys, Michael, 13, and Ryan, 11, in mind. The result is a very familyfriendly space where pool parties can be held, the kids and their two dogs can run freely, and thanks to the tile flooring throughout, the fear of spilling on an expensive carpet isn’t a concern.

Besides two large living room windows with a direct view of the pool, the Thompsons have also installed security cameras in the pool room, so they see what’s happening on their iPhones from any room in the house.

Lori says that her project has been learning more about landscaping the garden and waterfall next to the home’s front entry. Stevens Landscaping did the initial work; however, Lori has relied on Lynette Roehl, proprietor of Garden Girl on North Front Street, to help maintain the beautiful space, complete with a koi-filled pond. Roehl is also teaching her about flowering plants that provide color from early spring to late fall.

The Thompsons admit their home is still a work in progress, but their recent remodeling efforts have definitely brought them closer to the relaxed feel of a Hawaiian paradise in the midst of the Yakima Valley.

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From horror movies to haunted houses, being scared silly is big business — and for good reason.

Nearly everyone likes to be frightened once in a while. And since we’re heading into fall and the season for haunted happenings, we thought we’d poke around some local places that are reported to be haunted themselves.

Yakima patrons have plenty to choose from when searching for their phantom fix.

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Eventually, as technology changed, motion pictures made their way to the stage. But by the ’70s, interest in the theater had waned, and the building was placed up for sale. In 1975, the theater was purchased by the city of Yakima in part due to imploring community interest groups such as Allied Arts.

Calamity struck when just days after the sale, an electrical fire left the building in ruins. The community rallied behind

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Fear factor Shorty is actually credited for once saving a girl’s life. According to lore, a piece of light shutter broke loose high above the stage, where a girl stood below. Suddenly the light shutter changed direction in mid-fall and stuck into the stage instead.

Still, we’d rather view the stage from the cushy seats.

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What the experts say One of Yakima’s most famous ghosts, Shorty has been investigated by multiple ghost hunting groups over the years. And according to Gay Parker, general manager of the Capitol, few leave empty-handed. Electronic Voice Phenomenon, or EVP, and photographed orbs have been recorded during many investigations, including a July investigation with Paranormal Investigators of Historical America.

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Haunted Happenings From doors opening and closing, curtains lowering and stage lights malfunctioning, staff at The Capitol Theatre has long reported tales of a prankster poltergeist.

Credited with paranormal activity ranging from missing props to toilets mysteriously flushing, “Shorty” is believed to be the ghost of the Capitol’s circa 1930s stage manager.

Though passage of time has led to many versions of Shorty’s origin, most involve unrequited love. As the story goes, a distraught Shorty, torn over the love of an actress or perhaps fear of losing his job due to the arrival of motion pictures, took his life on the theater’s stage. Since then,

Capitol staff has reported eerie activities they attribute to Shorty putting in some afterlife overtime.

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the Capitol Theatre, and before the fire had cooled, restoration plans were in place. Eventually, the theater was meticulously reconstructed using molds of original ornamentation.

In 1978, the theater reopened and today remains a cultural hub of the Yakima Valley — with multiple expansion projects in the works, including the new Black Box Theatre.

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Left: The door to the ladies bathroom, where patrons have reported hearing eerie laughter and footsteps coming from the empty attic above. Below: The furnace in the basement of the Depot.

Depot Restaurant and Lounge Putting a whole new spin on its menu offerings of beer, wine — and spirits — The Depot is pretty well known for its “otherworldly” ambiance. Stop in for a chance to dine with the “lady in white,” but don’t be surprised if you feel someone watching you.

A little history The Depot was built in 1910 by the Northern Pacific Railway to be a focal point for the growing city of Yakima.

Over the years, an untold number of people have passed beneath its signature white tiled dome (including a famous traveling hobo who used the pseudonym “A No 1” to escape capture by the authorities … his signature is carved into the marble of what is now the ladies bathroom).

Passenger service stopped in 1971, but the station — now owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway — found new life with Karl and Kristie Pasten.

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In 2002, they transformed the historic site into a popular railway-themed restaurant and bar.

Haunted happenings Patrons and staff of The Depot have reported ghostly happenings since the opening. Reports of hearing children playing and lively organ music coming from the attic are frequent, and often heard from the ladies bathroom.

Kitchen staff have reported faucets turning off by themselves, doors shutting without visible assistance and other spooky happenings. And the “lady in white” — a woman dressed in a long white apron with her hair tied back in a bun — has been sighted on the staircase leading to the attic by both patrons and staff, including the 3-year-old daughter of bartender David Ruddell.

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OPPOSITE: A staircase where reported sightings of the lady in white have occurred. BELOW: The Depot was built in 1910 by Northern Pacific Railway. Photo courtesy of Yakima Valley Museum.

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What the experts say With spooky findings such as a videotaped door closing by itself, photographed orbs and EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) during a 2008 investigation and a reinvestigation in 2009, Yakima’s P.A.S.T. is Present Paranormal Investigations (PIP) found the old train station to be haunted by both “residual hauntings and intelligent hauntings,” though “harmless in nature.”

In July, Paranormal Investigators of Historical America also investigated the site with similar findings.

Fear Factor The train station furnace was once used to cremate bodies during a typhoid epidemic in the early 1900s. The Depot’s basement also once included an entryway to underground tunnels running beneath Yakima. The entrance is now cemented over, but still clearly evident. One word: eek.

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ABOVE: A sink on an apartment wall upstairs at the Sports Center.

RIGHT: Historical photos of the Sports Center are scarce. This picture of a store at 415 Yakima Ave., just down the street, shows a building’s interior from the era in which the Sports Center was built. The cash register in the foreground is the same model as one currently in the Sports Center. Photo courtesy of Yakima Valley Museum. OPPOSITE PAGE: Doors to the old apartments will open to the public during a “Haunted House,” on Oct. 22-30.

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YAKIMA SPORTS CENTER Casual dining and a high-spirited music scene are staples at this downtown Yakima hotspot. Share a pint with a friend and stay for the entertainment — but be sure to leave room at the table for patrons past.

their jukebox has been known to turn on by itself — even while unplugged.

Some believe the colorful characters (such as writer Raymond Carver) who once frequented the establishment have ignored the cosmic “last call” and made Sports Center their full-time haunt.

A Little History Built in 1908 as a hotel and diner for the fledgling city of Yakima, the Sports Center has a long history as a nightlife hub. The locale’s raucous past includes playing host to a variety of stores, gambling establishments and bars.

Upstairs — in an area now closed to the public — The Columbia Hotel (a brothel and apartments) once housed rowdy patrons for a number of years. In 1968, the now-iconic rotating neon hunter was installed and Yakima Sports Center took its name. The establishment changed hands in 2005, when new owners Chris Malland, Dave Eastlick and Eric Phillips took the business in a more familyfriendly direction.

What the experts say In 2009, members of PIP investigated the site and, after gathering audio, video and photographic evidence, concluded Sports Center is haunted by “several residual and intelligent spirits.” They gathered so much data during the investigation they claim it may rank among the “most active locations in the Pacific Northwest.”

Haunted happenings Ghostly voices and eerie chills have been reported by Sports Center staff, who say

Fear Factor Rumors of murder and mafia connections swirl around the building’s colorful past — and that’s just for appetizers.

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If you don’t know an EMF (electronic magnetic frequency) from an EVP (electronic voice phenomenon), don’t despair. These ghosthunting specialists have the know-how to investigate things that go bump in the night. Visit their websites to learn more about their spooky research.

P.A.S.T is Present

Yakima’s first paranormal investigators, this group, led by founder and president Ellen Montgomery, travels throughout the Yakima Valley and Pacific Northwest to “find or eliminate possible evidence of the paranormal.” And you thought your job was scary!

Recently they joined hands with Committee for Downtown Yakima to investigate local buildings with haunted happenings. Learn more about them at their website or join the fun at the first-ever Downtown Yakima Paranormal Conference, Sept. 10-12. The event will be attended by ghost-hunting groups from throughout the Northwest and is free with a canned goods donation. For details, go to pastispresent.net/yakimaconference.

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Perched high above the Columbia River, the Maryhill Museum of Art defies convention. Landscaped gardens rise as though from an oasis in the middle of endless sage-flecked hills. The contrast has prompted many a passer-by to mutter, “Why in Sam Hill would anyone build a museum up there?”

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But this was not the final page of the Maryhill story.

Encouraged by close friend Loie Fuller, a pioneer of modern dance, Hill’s vision was reinvented, and work began transforming the mansion into what eventually would become the Maryhill Museum of Art. Through the work and donations of some influential friends — including Queen Marie of Romania and arts patron Alma Spreckels — Maryhill Museum opened to the public in 1940, nine years after Hill’s death.

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ABOVE: Sam Hill commissioned a full-scale replica of England’s Stonehenge as a memorial to local war veterans. Photo by Cal Blethen.

OPPOSITE: Maryhill Museum’s Outdoor Sculpture Garden is home to large-scale works, such as Jeffrey Weitzel’s The Grace Blue. Photo

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Today, Maryhill’s expansive collection is one of the best in the state and includes Rodin sculptures (including the only pedestal-sized version of The Thinker), a vast Native American collection, European and American paintings, international chess sets and items that once belonged to Queen Marie, including her coronation gown and crown.

To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Maryhill’s seasonal exhibits are designed to charm all generations. From on-site glass blowers to comic book art (Randy Emberlin of Spider-Man fame will be on site Sept. 18), there is art for every taste.

While you’re there, be sure to check out the Outdoor Sculpture Garden. Visitors can wander the grounds and view large-scale works from contemporary sculptors such as Jeffrey Weitzel’s The Grace Blue, or order a boxed lunch at Café Maryhill and picnic outside in the company of friendly peacocks.

Day-trippers may find the Maryhill experience continues beyond its garden gates. Here are some sights you won’t want to overlook.

Have a love affair with the open road?

Hill’s eclectic vision also included the 1909-1913 construction of the first asphalt-paved road in the Pacific Northwest, which connected the Maryhill community to Goldendale. Today, a section of Maryhill’s Loops Road is open to bicyclists and pedestrians. The stretch includes an astounding 25 curves (eight of which are hairpin) along a steep, 5 percent grade.

In July, the road received national attention as the location of the fourth annual Festival of Speed downhill longboard skateboard race.

During Car is King Weekend, Oct. 2-3, the stretch will be opened to cars from the past and present. Don’t miss this chance to take a spin on the historic road.

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But what really sets this locale apart is its 4,000-seat amphitheater and renowned summer concert series. The venue is built into the existing slope of the Gorge and has played host to a variety of artists, including Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Natalie Merchant. The concerts are over for the 2010 season, but be sure to put them on your radar for next summer.

TOP: The vine-covered arbor frames views of the Columbia River Gorge. ABOVE: Maryhill Winery’s ornate tasting room bar. LEFT: Vintages await tasting room visitors. Photos courtesy of Maryhill Winery.

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Chocolate chip cookies before bed and a breakfast for two are included in room rates (many under $100). Owners Jeff and Samantha Irwin are well known for their hospitality and can point visitors in the right direction for area attractions such as hikes, bike trails and local dining.

CELILO INN 541-769-0001 3550 E. Second St. The Dalles, Ore. celiloinn.com BALCH HOTEL 541-467-2277 40 S. Heimrich St. Dufur, Ore. balchhotel.com

ABOVE AND RIGHT: Balch Hotel offers visitors plenty of turn-ofthe-20th century charm.

Plan your Gorge getaway around these events: AT THE MARYHILL MUSEUM Comics at the Crossroads — Art of the Graphic Novel: Thirty Northwest artists who are on the vanguard of comic art (see images left) and who are pushing into new territory. Sept. 18Nov. 15 Car is King Weekend: Open car shows, races for kids and vintage racecars competing in a hill climb race. Oct. 2-3 Appraisal Clinic at Maryhill: Appraisals Antiques Roadshowstyle, with proceeds benefiting the Maryhill Museum of Art. $25 for up to three appraisals. Oct. 2, 1-4 p.m.

AT THE MARYHILL WINERY Annual Grape Stomping Harvest Celebration: Old-fashioned grape stomp, free wine tasting and live music all weekend on the arbor. Weekends through October: Oct. 9-11 & 16-17 maryhillwinery.com/events

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inter view Name/Age: Lawrence Golan, 43 Occupation: New Music Director and Conductor of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra. Years in field: 20 years.

Hometown: Chicago What’s your favorite Yakima “find” so far? The sun! (It was nowhere to be found when I was here back in January!)

What are your musical influences?

Nonmusical? My musical influences include my father, who was a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 49 years; Leonard Bernstein, who influenced me both in the virtue of versatility and the importance of sharing classical music with the masses; and Beethoven, who revolutionized the world of music.

My biggest nonmusical influence is my wife, Cecilia. She tells me what to wear and what to eat. Also, because of Ceci, who is from Buenos Aires, Argentina, I learned to speak Spanish (so I could understand what she was yelling at me about!)

Is there a particular performance that stands out as your best ever? The highlight of my violin career was when I performed the Bach Double Violin Concerto with my father, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Daniel Barenboim. What made it so special?

I was performing with my father, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Daniel Barenboim!

As a conductor, one of my best performances was of Beethoven Symphony No. 9. What made it so special was the fact that every single seat in the auditorium was filled and 300 people were standing in the aisles. That brought an air of excitement and electricity to the performance that was just amazing, both for those of us on stage and for everyone in the audience. I will be working very hard to bring that sort of excitement here to Yakima.

What would you say is your most annoying habit? I had to ask my wife about that one. She said that it’s when I don’t hear the baby crying in the middle of the night. (That could have something to do with the earplugs I wear.)

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What is the one thing you regret not learning to do? To fly a plane. That could’ve come in real handy for a conductor.

What can Yakima expect from your performances? First of all, they can expect that most concerts will have a combination of pieces that they know and love and pieces that they’ve never heard before. However, I expect that they will enjoy the new ones just as much as the familiar ones. In addition, the audience can expect for every musician on stage to be playing their heart out and giving everything they have to each and every performance. They can expect my interpretations of the music to be faithful to the intentions of the composers and to be historically informed. Finally, they can expect each performance to be a balanced combination of passion and precision.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? When I was 13 years old, I told my father that I wanted to become a professional musician. He told me to forget about it — that I wasn’t talented enough.

If you could boil down to one sentence your life philosophy, what would it be?

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Well thought out floor plan for our 2010 Tour Home. Starting with a front covered porch, living area with gas fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with granite counters, nice use of hardwoods and tile. The master suite, located in the back of home and has it’s own sitting room, full bath with garden tub, shower, dbl. sinks and huge walk-in closet. Also, enjoy the porch right off the great room. Good size 3 car garage.

304 S. 92nd Ave. ~ $399,950

New 2 story plan, large covered porch in front, dbl. door entry to tile flooring, on your right, glass dbl doors to the unique shape of the office/den area, lovely living area with gas FP, soft carpet and HW flooring, beautiful kitchen with granite counters, cherry wood cabinets and flooring, large nook with view & cherry flooring, separate dining area, large walk-in pantry, nice master with sitting area, bath with jetted tub, walk-in tile shower, dbl. sinks, walk-in closet, 3 bds with nice size closets, laundry upper level.

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709 N. 72nd Ave. ~ $464,500

Elite has begun construction on this wonderful new plan.

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600 N. 72nd Ave. ~ $429,950

New plan is 3088SF and has so much to offer. Starting with dbl. door entry, with 3 bds and each with their own private bath!

An extra powder room is just off the living area. Master with wonderful layout of bath, jetted tub and walk-in tile shower, huge carpeted walk-in closet, kitchen has beautiful granite counters, large walk-in pantry, large nook, lots of hardwood and tile, family, dining and living areas, bonus room area over 3 car garage.

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