Yakima Magazine - Nov/Dec 2010 by Yakima Herald-Republic

ENTERTAINING

HIGH DESERT LIVING

A Peek Into

Horse Heaven Paradise 32

A Tale of Two Tablescapes40 Yoga & Pilates

Find Your Holiday Balance 18

The “secret” to ʼs success 62

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We asked our Facebook fans, “What is the best part about life in a small town?” I relocated here from Phx 5 years ago and LOVE IT. My fav things are 1) running in to people I know when at a store; 2) no traffic and 3) no waiting in lines — even at Christmas. —L.S. A walkable downtown where you know everyone you see. —E.P. Concern. People have concern for their neighbors. —N.S. ...My favorite thing is knowing the parents of my daughter’s friends, or knowing someone who knows them. Everyone’s looking out for each others kiddos. —K.W.S.

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Print Is Not Dead

IT’S NOT THAT I’M A TECHNOPHOBE. IN FACT, FAR FROM IT. I’ve come to rely on a gadgety phone, complete with GPS, e-mail and a camera. A Facebook “like” makes me happier than I care to admit. And in order to meet a deadline, my laptop has made guest appearances at more than a few family camping trips. But for every convenience technology brings, it hasn’t replaced print. And I’m not alone. Perhaps it’s the comfort of holding something tangible — something that can’t “crash.” Or maybe it’s the way flipping through a newspaper or opening a novel involves all your senses — from the smell of the ink to the sound of rustling pages. Whatever it is, shelves filled with books, and magazines on a side table suggest a sense of connection and shared history that no Kindle could. At least for me. On our first anniversary of Yakima magazine, this has never been more apparent. In spite of a tough economy and an audience that media tells us has no patience for unplugging, no time to slow down, we’ve managed to thrive. And it’s because of you. The Yakima Valley is filled with extraordinary people, innovative businesses and a lively arts community. With a growing downtown, a flourishing

wine industry and some of the best locally-grown produce in the country — Yakima has so much to be proud of. It is your stories that have filled our pages, and together we have begun a positive conversation within our diverse community. In our Entertaining edition of Yakima magazine we bring you ideas to jumpstart the holiday season. From stunning tablescapes to chic fashion trends, our goal is to inspire readers to glam-it-up this year. Readers will find entertaining tips, an international adventure story — and in case you need a little zen between shopping sprees — relaxing yoga studios worth looking into, as well as much more. Bookmark us on your browser at yakimamagazine.com, join in the conversation on our Facebook page, or send a letter via snail mail. But whatever your preference, drop us a line. We love to hear how we’re doing as well as stories from your corner of the Valley. It’s been an amazing year, Yakima. We look forward to many more to come — filled with stories of the Valley and our own unique way of life. Happy holidays,

Drop us a line at letters@yakimamagazine.com Correction: The contractor that built the pool room featured in the “Terrace Heights Tropical Retreat” story in the September/October edition of Yakima magazine was incorrect. The contractor was SAR Construction. Also, the name of the contractor who installed the pool deck was incorrect. Gill Concrete and Masonry Design did the installation. We apologize for the errors.

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HIGH DESERT LIVING

Strategic Product Development Manager Robin Salts Beckett

Layout Coordinators Missy Crawford Alisa Oram

Yakima Magazine Coordinator Heather Caro

Retail Sales Manager Cal Blethen

Interim Ad Services/ Prepress Supervisor George May News Editor Jeff Garretson Design and Layout Sarah Button Stephanie Jewett

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

Interim Publisher James E. Stickel Editor Bob Crider

Finance Director Wendie Hansen Accounting Office Manager Diane Sims Credit Manager Aviva Beach

Graphic Illustrations David Olden

Online Sales Shawna Giles

Circulation Director Ann Craven

Chief Photographer Gordon King

Classified Advertising Manager Lisa Kime

Online Director Matt Pferschey

Marketing Manager Shannon Glessner

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ENTERTAINING

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A Peek Into

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Operations Director Rick Oram

National Retail Sales Carmela Solorzano

Photography Sara Gettys Andy Sawyer

Human Resources Manager Leticia Gonzales

A Tale of Two Tablescapes40

Yoga & Pilates

Find Your Holiday Balance 18

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FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

Home Decor 40

Garden 14

Living 32

Health 18

Cocktails 50

Decorating extraordinaires Pam Edwards and Nancy Melcher create two different tablescapes — one a whimsical Christmas morning, the other a rustic holiday feast.

Entertaining 62

A look inside one of Yakima’s best-kept secrets: 26-A. The social club is also the venue for our holiday fashion photo shoot.

REGULARS

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Winter’s neutral color palette provides a backdrop of textural interest. These plant selections will make your landscape a wonderland this winter.

Find your balance just in time for the holidays with a time-out at one of these yoga and pilate studios.

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Meet Rachel Dorn, an accomplished ceramics artist and YVCC professor, in the classroom and in the studio.

Selah’s Chris and Sharon Hauge are at home on the farm — big enough for all the family, with a pasture for their horses and a view of Mount Adams to boot!

Ever wonder how bartenders know which bottle is where while pouring your drinks? Here’s the lay of the land at local faves The Greystone and Barrel House.

Travel 54

The Peking to Paris Motor Challenge covers 11 countries, with two of the 165 teams hailing exclusively from the Valley. Join the journey with Team 33’s Leslie Roy and Rand Elliot and Team 70’s Danny Day and Bill Shields.

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Garnish your winter garden

Viewed from one’s frost-laced window, a winter garden is quiet and serene. Plants finally put themselves to rest after three seasons of exuberant growth. Yet there is no reason for the December garden to be stark and uninteresting. Bright flower and foliage may be missing, but winter’s neutral color palette provides a backdrop that draws the eye to other aspects of a garden’s structure that may have been missed during summer’s heyday. Without the distraction of foliage, stems and bark can now provide rich textural interest, especially when peeking out from an icing of glittering frost or snow. The winter shape of a plant forms an intricate lattice. The muted colors of seedheads, berries and evergreens add an unexpected punch of color and attract native birds, perhaps adding the most satisfying visual element of all. The following plant selections, recommended by some of our Valley’s most extraordinary gardeners, can make your landscape a wonderland this winter.

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 Cornus stolonifera, or “red twig dogwood” No winter garden is

complete without a red twig dogwood. “Arctic Fire,” a recent introduction that is more compact and lush than the taller native, is a perfect choice. White blooms in May and June are followed by pale berries, which attract birds. The glory of this plant comes with winter’s chill, when its 3- to 4-foot stems are transformed from ordinary brown to a brilliant scarlet, adding a spectacular hue to the winter landscape.

 Ilex verticillata, or “winterberry” Winterberry is a native,

deciduous holly that grows 6 to 10 feet tall. When its serrated glossy green leaves drop in the fall, stems festooned with brightly colored berries are revealed. When shopping, remember that fruit is set only on pollinated female plants, so be sure to place a male pollinator nearby.

 Acer griseum, or “paperbark maple” The paperbark maple is a

deciduous slow grower, reaching a height of 20 feet and an equal mature spread. The pleasing rounded shape of this tree and its crimson fall foliage make it a high impact addition to gardens large or small. Its cinnamon-stick bark, unclothed and fully revealed in winter, exfoliates in papery curls and is irresistible to the eye and to the touch.

 Calamagrostis x acutiflora, or “Karl Foerster” grass Feather reed

grass was the first ornamental grass to be named “Perennial Plant of the Year,” in 2001, by the Perennial Plant Association. Foliage breaks early in the spring and reaches 3 to 4 feet, with blossoms emerging in June and July atop sturdy stalks that reach 5 to 6 feet. Shimmering with frost, these seed wands will sway with grace through winter winds and stand up despite heavy snowfalls.

 Picea bicolor, or “Howell’s Dwarf Tigertail” spruce Dwarf and

intermediate growing conifers are low maintenance and highly ornamental in all seasons, especially winter. This selection grows slowly to 3 to 4 feet in height and almost twice that in width in 10 years. Especially striking in the snow, the architecture of the branches as they radiate from the center of the tree and grow upward exposes the glittering cool silver-blue undersides of the needles. If that wasn’t enough, stunning violet cones in clusters cap the branches each spring.

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HEALTH

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Between shopping sprees, cooking for the in-laws, long lines at the airport and (yet another) company party to attend, the holiday season comes practically gift-wrapped with stress. This year, take a timeout (in lotus position, of course) at one of the yoga and pilates studios that call Yakima home. These dharma devotees might help you find your balance — just in time for the holidays. Yakima Yoga A warm welcome and often candlelit studio await visitors

to Yakima Yoga, which shares the Old Opera House entrance with Carousel restaurant. Co-managers Gina Ord and Megan Tweedy, along with staff instructors, teach classes and workshops using a variety of yoga styles for all skill levels, including classes designed specifically for people with back or neck problems, those with larger bodies, athletes and mommies-to-be. “Because the population of Yakima is diverse, we would like our class offerings to meet the needs of all those in the Yakima Valley,” says Ord. Seasonal classes such as the “Post-Holiday Detox Workshop” and “Yoga for Skiers and Snowboarders” have helped to make this studio a local favorite. Yakima Yoga is equipped with yoga mats, blocks, bands and blankets that are available to class participants — including lavender eye pillows for use during the end-of-class Savasana (the final relaxation). Private lessons and facility rental are also available. Rates: Single class $13, six-class punch card $65 Yakima Yoga, 25 N. Front St., Suite 4, Yakima, 509-255-0650, yakimayoga.com

Feather Yoga Ever wonder how office dynamics could improve if everyone just took a breather — and maybe launched into Downward Dog? Feather Yoga’s Heather Powell decided to find out by teaching her popular “Yoga at Work” series. Traveling to local employers with wellness programs, such as the Bureau of Reclamation in East Valley and the Yakima libraries, Powell brings lunchtime relaxation to her clients. How’s that for a work perk? Powell also offers classes in the Allied Arts gallery and teaches with an Iyengar influence, which focuses on pose alignment. “Even a simple pose like standing on your feet in mountain pose (tadasana) can be difficult if you hold the pose for a few minutes,” says Powell. “Teaching your mind and body to be steady yet easy at the same time allows us to better deal with all situations that present themselves in life.” Powell suggests students bring their own yoga mat, though they are available in the studio along with blocks, blankets and chairs to assist with poses. Rates: Single class $20, seven-class session $105 Feather Yoga, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave. (Allied Arts Gallery), Yakima, 509-469-2559 featheryogastudio.com November | December 2010

Benefits of yoga include decreased blood pressure and better sleep.

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HEALTH

CS Pilates The sounds of bustling commerce surround CS Pilates, located in the Scarborough Fair Shopping Center. But step through the doorway and visitors will be put at ease. The studio, designed by Nancy Melcher, incorporates a soothing color palette, natural elements and local artwork, all designed to “bring the outside in.” Airy rooms, a small boutique and private dressing rooms complete the tranquil space owned and operated by Cathy Schlieman. CS Pilates opened in 2008 and is the only studio in the Valley fully equipped with pilates “reformer” equipment, which allows controlled movement while building core strength. “People who care about their bodies carry themselves better, with more confidence,” says Schlieman, who counts a growing number of men and women in their 70s and 80s as clients. Schlieman, along with five instructors (including her son, Ken), teach a variety of pilates group classes, as well as dance, Nia (an integrated movement class involving martial arts, dance and yoga) and the popular yogalates. Class sizes are small (usually no more than six people), though private sessions are available. Rates: Single class $22, package discounts available CS Pilates 910 Summitview Ave., Suite 6A, Yakima, 509-965-2346, cspilates.com 2 0 | YAKIMA MAGAZINE • yakimamagazine.com

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There are typically six people or fewer in classes at CS Pilates, allowing for individual attention.

Pilates classes can by taught on mats or using “reformer” equipment.

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Health Stillpoint Colorful prayer flags, sunlit stretches of hardwood floor and posters featuring bone and musculature greet visitors to Stillpoint. Led by partners Sharon Grandi and Michael Moritz, Stillpoint’s classes incorporate many traditional yogi philosophies. “(Yoga practice) has been cultivated to support anyone wishing to realize their potentialities — an intentional practicing of bringing balance and greater personal power into living,” says Moritz, who integrates meditation and awareness into yoga teachings. Massage therapy, t’ai chi, qigong, Feldenkrais and breathing awareness classes are offered at Stillpoint in addition to yoga. “We’re strongly influenced by the most current research about the relationship between the brain and nervous system, learning and contemplative practice,” says Moritz, who along with Grandi has been practicing and teaching yoga since 1985. Stillpoint is a fully “stocked” studio with mats and blocks available to students for use during class. Rates: Single class $15, package discounts available Stillpoint, 3205 River Road, Yakima, 509-941-8866, stillpointonline.com

Mind+Body It’s no secret that yoga and pilates are good for the mind and body. Experts tout increased flexibility, stress reduction and pain prevention among other health benefits. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your experience.

Unplug. Nothing disrupts dharma like a ring tone, so be sure to turn cell phones off.

Speak Up. Be sure to tell your yoga instructor

before class if you are ill or injured. Poses can be altered to avoid doing more harm. Also, don’t be afraid to ask your yoga teacher for help if you are having trouble. An experienced instructor will be able to assist you in finding the correct pose — which may mean the difference between having an awful time and actually relaxing.

Don’t Eat, Drink and be Merry. Try to avoid eating for two hours before a class because it could make you feel tired and heavy. Bring a water bottle with you to hydrate before and after class — but guzzle water during class and you may end up with a sloshing stomach. Dress the Part. It’s best to wear comfortable

clothing that allows for movement. However, be sure your attire fits well enough that an impromptu inverted pose won’t lead to a wardrobe malfunction.

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Clay is Good:

A Day in the Life of Rachel Dorn

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Opposite: A student begins a project on the potter’s wheel. Left: Rachel coaches a Beginning Pottery student.

Stepping into the sunlit ceramics studio on the Yakima Valley Community College campus, visitors may feel stirred to create. Finished works and pottery that hasn’t yet been kiln-fired jostle for attention across from posters advertising international art exhibits. Buckets of powdered glaze labeled with scientific names line shelves alongside glass jars jammed with paddles, loops and hooks. Nearly every surface is covered with fine, pale silt — residue from projects past. Clay is good, announces a wall-stenciled message. Standing behind a sturdy table littered with slabs of clay, Rachel Dorn, 30, lectures to a small group of students. With silver earrings dancing at her shoulders, Dorn smiles shyly as she coaches beginning potters about how to add texture to their nearly finished pots. It happens to be a topic Dorn, who teaches Art Appreciation and Design in addition to running the YVCC ceramic studio, knows a little something about. An accomplished ceramics artist in her own right, Dorn has shown her abstract sculptures locally at Oak Hollow Gallery, Larson Gallery and Allied Arts in Richland as well as Red Gallery before it closed. She also serves on Larson Gallery’s board of directors.

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ART

Photos courtesy of Rachel Dorn

Top: Dorn’s sculptures are often inspired by seeds, bulbs or underwater life. Above: Dorn dries her three-dimensional sculptures on sponge.

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One look at Dorn’s works and it’s easy to see why her pottery has generated such interest in the local art community. Vibrant color and layers of texture combine to create whimsical shapes that appear to have been plucked from the garden or the sea. “The forms are inspired by forms of plant bulbs and seeds or underwater plants and animals,” says Dorn. “I like the soft flowing forms.” It is the complex layered surface textures that give Dorn’s works their organic appearance. The secret, explains Dorn, is her use of sprigs (inverse stamps or molds made of clay) made from plant matter such as strawberries, orange peels or seed

pods. Layered together using bright underglaze colors and multiple firings, Dorn’s sculptures are carefully cultivated through a time-intensive process. Dorn’s style is born from many years experimenting with ceramics. Growing up in Whitewater, Wis., Dorn first became interested in ceramics while in high school. “I thought the ceramics instructor was the most down-to-Earth,” laughs Dorn. She continued to fine-tune her style while attending Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where her pottery has been showcased in several exhibitions. In 2006, Dorn received her MFA in art from the University of Wisconsin. View more at racheldorn.com

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Ever wonder about the artist behind that painting hanging at your favorite local gallery? It turns out you’re not alone. The Larson Gallery’s Artist Archive Project recently completed an extensive three-year endeavor documenting the art and artists of the region. The result of their labor is the publication Central Washington Artists 2007 - 2010, the first in the project’s multiphase ambitions. Seventy-eight artists were selected for the publication, including Leo Adams and Rachel Dorn. Future “Artist Archive Project” plans involve archiving the oral histories of local artists, a resource website and additional volumes. Books are available at the Larson Gallery and all proceeds benefit the Artist Archive Project. Dorn uses sprigs made from plant matter such as seed pods or pine cones to give her sculptures an organic appearance.

“After graduate school, I applied for teaching jobs all over the country,” says Dorn, who explains that a career as a ceramics instructor had long been on her “five-year-plan.” YVCC offered her a good job, she said. “So we came out here.” Something not in Dorn’s plan was the economic downturn — and the resulting budget cuts YVCC is suffering due to decreased state funding. “I don’t know for sure how the upcoming budget cuts will affect us,” says Dorn who currently teaches three class blocks. “Quite simply, the school can’t afford any more cuts. There’s nothing left to cut that won’t directly impact our students.” “If class sections are cut,” sighs Dorn, “it will be even harder than it already is for students to find classes and finish

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their degrees. If class sizes are increased, I would have students sitting on the floor or sharing a potter’s wheel.” Dorn, whose classes average 16 students, added that her small department has already lost support staff due to budget cuts. Despite looming concerns over funding, and (along with husband and new daughter) living in a state far from family, the relocation is a decision Dorn doesn’t regret. “I’m happy where I’m at,” says Dorn, though she concedes she sometimes struggles to juggle her many duties with being an artist. “In graduate school, I worked in the studio something like 12 hours a day,” explains Dorn, who limits her home studio work to summer break and school holidays. “I didn’t have a family,

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I lived in a dinky studio apartment and there wasn’t really any reason to leave the studio. Now I constantly have other things I should be doing — laundry, grading, cleaning and enjoying these years with my daughter. I don’t think I have much trouble thinking of things to make,” she continues. “My difficulty is in finding the time. I have to tell myself that part of my job is to be an artist,” says Dorn. It’s a job she does well. Two of Dorn’s sculptures are currently showcased in the 55th Central Washington Artists’ Exhibition, showcasing regional artists of all medias. The juried exhibit will be on display at Larson Gallery through Dec. 4. Dorn was also selected as a featured artist in the Artist Archive Project’s recent publication, Central Washington Artists 2007 – 2010.

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The dining room of Sharon and Chris Hauge features a painting they commissioned by regional artist Robert McCauley, which includes some of their horses.

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would allow for a big enough house to accommodate their children and grandchildren, pasture for their championship horses and a view of Mount Adams. Thanks to a tip from a friend and a bit of serendipity, the couple found the site of their future home nestled in a secluded corner of greater Selah.

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Clockwise from top: View from above the Hauge property. Chris and Sharon Hauge enjoy a moment in the barn together. Chris feeding one of his five Overo Paint horses.

Today, the couple’s lodge-style farmhouse catches a magnificent view of mountains, sagebrush hills and orchards. Down the hill their paint horses prance around a picturesque, white-fenced corral located next to a classic horse barn. The property radiates a western air with a hint of East Coast sophistication. Chris, a Yakima plastic surgeon and avid horseman, learned how to ride by age 4. Although educated at Harvard and Yale, he feels as comfortable wearing a cowboy hat while cleaning out a horse stall as he does performing a delicate surgery. He has competed with great success in many Hunter Jumper horse competitions over the years and currently owns five Overo Paint horses. Sharon, who works with Chris at his medical practice, enjoys her husband’s interest for

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horses as well. Having worked as a decorator in the past, this shared interest as well as her expertise and taste have helped create a barn and home with sophisticated western charm. It’s a welcome retreat when the Hauges return from one of the mission trips they take for Alliance for Smiles, a San Fransisco-based nonprofit oganization that sends surgical teams to international sites for two-week missions. According to the organization’s website, volunteer doctors and medical support staff serve 80 to 120 children who receive surgery for cleft lip and palate anomalies. Chris has gone around the world on several missions over the years, and in 2009 the couple traveled to Dhaka, Bangladesh, together. It’s a cause that both Sharon and Chris are visibly passionate about. November | December 2010

On their property, the couple built the barn first. Its gabled roof, cupola and welcoming porch instantly bring to mind old-fashioned barn parties. Strolling inside the barn, the sound of Chris’ and Sharon’s voices bring Topper’s and Cameo’s heads popping out of their immaculate stalls. Farther down the row, their only pony, Sir Trenton Storm, has a hard time peeking out of his stall, his small size perfect for teaching the couple’s seven grandchildren how to ride. The Hauges enlisted the help of Yakima’s Scott Irons to draft the plans for their home. “They wanted an oldhouse appeal with new-house amenities,” Irons said. Their contractor was Brad Hendricks. “We had a terrific team of subcontractors,” said Sharon. The heart of the home is the great room, which includes a space for dining, the kitchen and a comfortable sitting area. Wide planked pecan wood floors, granite countertops and a 20-foot beamed ceiling make the spacious room a comfortable place for entertaining guests — perfect for holiday dinners with their large family. Although the décor is decidedly western, the Hauges’ collection of original artwork gives the home an urbane edge. The couple commissioned nationally renowned Skagit Valley painter Robert McCauley to create the artwork that dominates the dining room wall. According to Seattle gallery owner Linda Hodges, McCauley’s early work is noted for his 19th century tableaus featuring romanticized animal portraits. The McCauley painting features three of the couple’s horses, in addition to bears, a tortoise and other wildlife, as well as the artist’s signature hummingbirds. Another painting close to Sharon’s heart hangs in the master bedroom. The artwork was created by Sharon’s close friend, Diana Woods, and depicts a horse grazing. Since moving to the Yakima Valley 10 years ago, the Hauges have championed local arts groups, and their home features many pieces by regional artists, such as retired YVCC Dean of Arts and Sciences Delma Tayer. November | December 2010

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“To Dream the Impossible Dream” should be the theme for Granger’s Primo Villalobos’ quest to become a full-time blacksmith and metal artist. Growing up in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, Primo at the age of 12 swept the floor and cleaned a blacksmithing shop to get the chance to become an apprentice to a traditional blacksmith two years later. He quickly fell in love with the the art of bending metal and iron by hand. When his family moved to Washington state in 1980, Primo was forced to leave the trade behind to work as a farm laborer. Still, his childhood dream to create a 24-foot knight, like the ones he’d seen in the Nuevo Laredo shop, lingered. Finally, in 1990, he had the opportunity to return to his hometown and make his dream a reality. He created quite a sight when he tied the finished knight to the top of his truck and drove it all the way back to Yakima. Eventually, Primo found work as a production welder and material handler for some local sheet-metal shops. Then a foreman from the farm he worked at approached him about making garden planters for his nursery, which set his art in motion. Today, Primo, 49, and his wife, Imelda, run his blacksmithing shop in Granger. His extensive inventory includes gates, railings, window boxes, garden art and more. He creates all his designs and considers himself an artisan. “I enjoy working with all of my customers and their usual and unusual requests,” he said. And what happened to his knight? It can be viewed standing proudly in front of a Leavenworth hotel, reminding us that dreams do come true.

The railing leading upstairs in the home of Sharon and Chris Hauge is made to resemble horse tack.

The Hauges hired another local artisan, Granger’s Primo Villalobos, to create the striking ironwork for the home’s 72-foot railing on the staircase and balcony. Working closely with the couple, Villalobos created an interesting piece from forged metal that incorporates horse snaffle bits, breastplates and

twisted rope. Although the design was complicated and took more than three months of handwork to make, the final product fits the house beautifully, is sturdy enough to withstand the wear and tear of grandchildren and has become another piece of original art as well.

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NANCY MELCHER IS a perfectionist, even if she doesn’t call herself that. “I’m self taught,” the smiling 52-year old said recently. “But I’ve been doing it for friends and family for years.” Melcher began Signature Style Design about five years ago, after working in a retail tile store. “I love my job,” she said. “It makes me happy to create something for somebody else.” Her style runs the gamut, tending toward rustic, she said. But Melcher prefers to work with her clients’ styles and is particularly good at taking what people already have (“I can go shop in peoples’ garages”) and using it in ways that make an entirely different space. She mixes up new and old, found and bought, ending up with rooms that are much more than the sum of their parts. “You can go to any store in the world and get two tables and two chairs and two sofas … and die of boredom.” Signature Style Design, 509-307-3636

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LOCATED IN THE HEART of Yakima’s historic district, The Greystone Restaurant and Bar has long been a staple of local fine dining. Vintage tin ceilings and an ornately carved wooden bar invite patrons to belly-up and enjoy a cocktail or local wine. Service is unassuming but quaint and staff members are readily available with culinary and beverage recommendations. Visitors may enjoy the informal Bistro atmosphere or for a more formal feast — Greystone is well known for its Marinated Rack of Lamb — be sure to check out the cozy dining room.

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Barrel House 22 N. First St., Yakima 509-453-3769, thebarrelhouse.net Liquor Selection: Primarily known for its wine selections, more than 100 vintages are available with an emphasis on local wines, as well as a large selection of spirits. Specialty Cocktail: Classic Lemon Drop Vibe: Contemporary bistro dining with a casual appeal. Appetizer/Cocktail Suggestion: Portabella Pear SautĂŠ with Pacific Rim Riesling Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m., Fridays 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m., closed weekends except by special banquet arrangement.

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WITH A CLASSIC BRICK storefront, gorgeous ceilings (and of course the much talked-about original ceramic in the men’s bathroom) it’s no surprise the Barrel House location on First Street once housed a 1907 brothel and saloon. Today, thanks to a contemporary face lift, the Barrel House boasts a casual yet modern bistro lunch and dinners as well as informal bar. Known for its extensive wine offerings and cheese selection, diners can munch in style — within walking distance of downtown Yakima events. The Barrel House menu offers casual treats like the PBC Panini — with pear, bleu cheese and chicken — to sophisticated culinary delights such as Scallops Florentine. November | December 2010

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BY CHRISTINA MCCARTHY PHOTOS BY GEORGE MAY

Team 33’s original car: a 1935 Ford Phaeton, which had to be retired and replaced by a Subaru Legacy, known as “33B.”

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In 1907, the champagne was the prize offered for an absurd, nearly impossible journey, when the editors of the French newspaper Le Matin issued a challenge to the entire world: “Is there anyone who will undertake to travel this summer from Paris to Peking by automobile?” At the time, cars had been around just 20 years or so. Manufacturers were still working out the glitches, and overall, vehicles were unreliable and temperamental. While many believed the crazy contraptions would never replace horses, there were those who believed that man and the mechanical beast would change the world.

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TOP, INSET and BOTTOM: Team 70’s 1939 Dodge Business Coupe before it was shipped off to China.

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ELEVEN MEN DRIVING five cars rose to the occasion. The route was reversed to avoid torrential monsoon rains, and began in Peking (also known as Beijing), China, in May 1907. The course would take the contestants over mountain ranges and two major deserts. Camels hauled fuel, and often, roads were nonexistent. Sixty-one days later, four of the five cars finished the race, providing ample evidence that indeed, when paired with an automobile, man could overcome substantial obstacles. Though there have been other transcontinental expeditions, it wasn’t until 2005 that the original route was closely retraced, using rebuilt, original vintage cars. The drivers this time had the advantages of maps, GPS systems and other modern amenities, but the use of vintage cars, rutted and nonexistent roads, and typical uncooperative weather made the journey a difficult one. In a

2007 repeat event, 106 cars finished the nearly 9,000-mile route. This year’s Peking to Paris Motor Challenge began Sept. 10 and ended Oct. 16. It followed a similar route as the original rally, covering 11 countries, including an eight-day stretch in the Gobi Desert. To help even the field, participants were classified according to the age of the cars, from “Pioneer” — pre-1921 vehicles — to “Organization Vehicles,” the classification given to modern-day Land Rovers, Ford Rangers and the like. Of the 165 teams entered, 11 came from the United States — including two teams from the Yakima Valley. Two other Valley residents have partnered with participants from foreign countries. Team 33: Leslie Roy and Rand Elliot For the past 2 1/2 years, Leslie Roy, president of Roy Farms, and Rand Elliott, a Yakima County commissioner, prepared for the November | December 2010

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TRAVEL Paris

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“Day 35..Italy to France, Viareggio to Aix les Bains, the French Alps - 2 stops until the Finish to Paris when drivers turn off their engines and pull up to the finish line...”

QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TEAM 70’S FACEBOOK PAGE. ILLUSTRATION BY DAVID OLDEN

adventure of a lifetime. Initially, Roy planned on being the third man on a local team led by Doug MacKennon. But when race officials eliminated the third-man option, Roy began talking about the race to Elliott, and soon the two had formed a team of their own. The first challenge for Team 33 was finding a car. Using the Internet, they searched for a classy convertible and found one in Tyler, Texas. Though the car had been rebuilt, the owner knew it wouldn’t make the drive from Texas to Washington, so the 1935 Ford Phaeton was shipped to Yakima. Turned out it was a good thing that Roy, having worked on tractors all his life, was engine-savvy. “We drove it off the trailer, about 100 yards, and it just quit,” he laughs. “So we had to start from scratch.” The car was taken down to the bare bones, and aside from having the engine rebuilt professionally, Elliott and Roy —

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with some help from Bill Ross and Tony Neisz — did the work themselves. It took two years for the car to be completely rebuilt and race-ready, featuring a flathead V8 and safety roll bar. They added a few other amenities, but purposefully left it pretty basic. “Less to repair,” quips Elliott. In spite of their work, a chipped gear in the transmission of the Ford turned up on day five of the event, and after several attempted repairs, No. 33 was retired from the lineup. Elliott and Roy, however, were not down for long. A guide led them to a “car bazaar,” featuring thousands of used autos. The two managed to find and purchase a 1991 Subaru Legacy, quickly numbering it “33B.” Within a few days, the “guys in the Subaru” — as they came to be called — had reunited with the rest of the participants. Team 70: Danny Day and Bill Shields Danny Day, who owns Sunfair Marketing, was intrigued the first time he heard about the Peking to Paris Motor

“Day 31, Abant to Istanbul. Crossing into Europe has proved to be an easy run for most. Car 70 is 19th overall and 11th in their class. For their final day in Turkey they were entertained at a cocktail party by the Turkish Classic Auto Club...getting closer to Paris...6 days left.”

Challenge, but that intrigue quickly turned into a desire to participate. When he told his longtime friend and motorcycling buddy Bill Shields about it, Day found a partner who was up for the challenge. They dubbed their endeavor “Bill and Danny’s Great Adventure,” and since then, the two men and their families endured a whirlwind of preparation. Shields, who owns Rainier Plastics, located a 1939 Dodge Business Coupe in a friend’s Selah pasture and bought it. Then, with the help of locals Bob Strode and Mitch Dehnhoff, the yearlong transformation began. The car was dismantled and the chassis reinforced. Steering and brakes were upgraded, and the engine was replaced with a Chrysler block housing and custom-made internals. As a result, the car has double the original horsepower while still remaining faithful to the rules and spirit of the event. Luxury upgrades were made as well, including bucket seats, a refrigerator/ freezer, a sound/video system and new

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insulation and upholstery. The car was also equipped with two GPS systems and a rally computer. The beautiful light cream enamel paint done by The Trick Shop in Yakima made the old Dodge look as if it just rolled off the assembly line. Shields was the driver, and Day took on the task of navigating. “In this race, the driving is the easy part,” explained Day prior to the race. “There are pages of maps and GPS coordinates (that) must be continually updated to remain in compliance (and locatable) with race officials.” Shields and Day wanted to tie their efforts to a worthwhile cause, and they chose Yakima’s Pegasus Project, a program providing therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities to those with special needs and disabilities. Both men are excited that 100 percent of the donations that friends and strangers have been making will benefit children and adults with special needs. Two more of the more than 100 entrants also hail from Yakima. Doug

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TRAVEL Belokrikha Mountain

s in Mon golia

this morning

581km

“Day 16 ...a rest day in Almaty Khazakstan. A modern city surrounded by mtns. Everyone is working hard to sort out mechanical issues, catch up on much needed laundry or hanging by the piano bar...”

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Teel River “Day 9, Uliastai to Teel River in Mongolia. ...7th overall and 5th in our class, Gold Status again. ‘Mongolia has the best scenery in the world!’ Crossed vast open plains, Mountains on either side, not a soul in sight. Setting up a tent beside a fast flowing river....”

Almaty “Day 19 Almaty to Shymkent....Everybody is pretty tired...it was the longest day yet. Tomorrow another border and another Country...Uzbekhistan.”

Uzbekhista

Turkmenabat Ashgabad

“Day 12...leaving Mongolia the most beautiful day yet...headed to Russia.”

Mongolia Camping in

last night was

“Day 23 Samarkand to Turkmenabat...most of the Rally team left Uzekistan for Turkemistan around 5am...”

QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM TEAM 70’S FACEBOOK PAGE. ILLUSTRATION BY DAVID OLDEN

MacKennon raced with an international partner in a 1939 Chevrolet Speedster, and Jim Kabrick drove a 1939 Dodge D11 Deluxe with another international driver. All four cars from the Yakima Valley raced in the “Vintageant” classification, featuring cars originally produced between 1922 and 1941. Past vs. Present Though there are still many trials and tribulations to the endurance contest, many of the dangers inherent to the original journey have been overcome. In spite of specifications required of participant cars, allowable modifications mean greater comfort and safety, particularly things like roll bars, seat belts and climate control systems. Navigation has come a long way, too. In the original rally, days-long portions of the route snaked through desolate desert and mountainous regions. To stay on course, drivers had to attempt

to follow telegraph cables. And at some country borders, government officials were unwelcoming, forcing detours into further uncharted areas. Today, along with GPS and highly detailed maps, a satellite system (Skytag) can just about pinpoint a car’s position at any time, and many of the cars have computers on board as well. The Endurance Rally Association, the group responsible for organizing the event, has managed to eliminate most of the government red tape, and just before the race began, eliminated a 12th country, Kurgystan, due to civil unrest and the possibility of dangers there. Fueling and dealing with mechanical issues are much different as well. Tanker trucks of fuel have replaced camels, and though just about all the drivers and navigators are well-versed in repairing their vehicles, support and parts from local mechanics are also allowed,

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meaning professional help for the participants, and new bragging rights for the local mechanics. By the Oct. 16 conclusion of the race, all of the participants had collected trunkloads of memories … some of them no doubt similar to those of their predecessors. Roy and Elliott of Team 33 completed the route in the Subaru, 33B. Day and Shields, Team 70, finished 15th in their class division and 23rd overall, earning them a bronze medal. But more valuable to these four than finishing or placing are the experiences they’ve had along the way. In spite of a few glitches with passports and border crossings, blowing gaskets and losing bearings, these lucky guys went on a grand adventure, one where people help one another in a spirit of friendship and camaraderie. For the foursome — as well as most every other participant — the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge was a true journey of a lifetime.

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The “Secret” to 26-A’s success Models are Jessi McGill, Kimberly Klepach, Uriel Mendoza and Terry Harrington. Hair for Jessi and Kimberly styled by Mercy Buck and Melanie Connelly of The Gazebo, 16 N. 10th Ave., Yakima, 509-453-8226 6 2 | YAKIMA MAGAZINE • yakimamagazine.com

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If you live in Yakima, you probably don’t have much of an opportunity to walk into Yakima’s Red Lion Hotel. But if you did do just that, let’s say, then walked up the lobby stairs, winding around to the right until you couldn’t walk any farther, you would be, after a slight half turn to your left, face to face with a plain set of double doors adorned with simple brass letters: 26-A. No, it’s not the broom closet. It’s a private club that started about 60 years ago, when the Chinook Hotel, now known as The Tower, was not yet completed. The Depression of the ‘30s had forced a halt to the construction of the hotel, and the building, with its hollow and neglected window frames, became known as the “skeleton hotel” for 16 years. It wasn’t until 1946 that work November | December 2010

began again, largely due to community fundraising efforts. Although $2 million was raised, it wasn’t quite enough to complete one area on the hotel’s mezzanine level, which the blueprints for the project identified as Room 26-A. According to the club’s history, a “self-appointed committee of three,” Randolph Cunningham, Arthur Coffin and John Bloxom, hatched an idea that would net enough money to complete the last area. The three men formed a “participating group,” in which each of 75 hand-picked members would pay $500 — totaling the remaining $37,500 that was needed. The committee, whose members changed throughout its occupation of the hotel, negotiated a lease with the Chinook that ran until the hotel itself was set to close.

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At that time, a new committee incorporated 26-A, forming a board of directors, and found a new home at the Town Plaza (now the Red Lion) in 1978, where it is today. The space it now occupies was built specifically for the club. Members think that 26-A was originally started as what was called a “bottle club,” where each member had a locker that contained his bottle of liquor. Back then, all the members were men, but the club opened to women years ago, and now about eight of the club’s members are women. Although that number might seem small, all membership benefits are extended to spouses, too. The club has evolved into Yakima’s own version of a “metropolitan” club, with

membership fluctuating over time. But during the past several years, a younger generation has taken an interest in the club, giving it a swanky new look, complete with logo. The club boasts remodeled bathrooms, new carpet and a posh new game room, including a pool table, handmade shuffleboard table, bistro tables, chairs and a flat-screen television. John Warren, vice president of United Way Yakima County, serves on 26-A’s board of directors and calls the new game room and updated facilities “outstanding.” “It provides a great opportunity for 26-A to host events while still meeting members’ needs.” The most beautiful part of the club, however, are the double doors that November | December 2010

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On Terry Aubergine dress shirt, Dager, $155 Slate blue trousers, Zanella, $295 Black leather belt, Bill Lavin, $65 Tie, Dion, $115 On Uriel Black dress shirt, Polifroni, $155 Charcoal wool vest, Crittenden Sport, $215 Black leather belt, Bill Lavin, $65 Tie, J. Garcia, $36 Black trousers, Rossetti, $165 The Haberdasher 509-248-9862

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Left: Marilyn Church, Club Manager, always greets members with a smile. Opposite: Our models Uriel and Terry play a game of pool in 26-A’s new game room.

separate the new game room, with the logo carved into them. The doors were made by Ross & Jerry Martin, who live in Georgia. Similar doors will soon replace the old entrance to the club itself. In keeping with the spirit of its founders, a majority of the labor and materials was donated by club members. Although a board of directors oversees the business side of things, Club Manager Marilyn Church sees to the members. “She’s one of the nicest people,” said George Hansen, a local lawyer who joined 26-A this year. Warren also thinks Church’s service is superb. “It’s just enough,” he said. “Never too much

… always at the right time. (She has a) genuine interest in others.” Church, a consummate professional, is equal parts gracious and confidential. In addition to knowing everybody’s drink of choice, Church knows a lot of history, too, just by listening. “I love my job,” she said. “I love that I see the same people all the time … people that I’ve known for 30 years. It’s just nice to hear the stories.” Church is at the club to serve members during lunch and dinner (with food service coming from Red Lion); although, the club is open to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Entertainment Currently club membership is at about 95 men and women. Members not only enjoy a full-service bar, food service and game room, but there is a card room and conference room too, something Hansen thinks can come in quite handy. “If I have a need to have a business conference, I can’t think of a better place because it’s so private.” The club can be rented to members for special occasions as well. Becoming a member involves getting sponsorship from two current members and approval from the board. There is a joining fee and monthly dues. The dues and each member’s bar expenses are billed monthly. RIGHT: Jessi touches up her makeup and sits with Kimberly at the bar. Below: The ladies take on the men in a game of 5-card draw. Silver clutch, $45 Priscilla’s Chic Boutique Gold clutch, vintage, $10 Patina Terry’s pinstripe wool sport coat, Empire, $525 Uriel’s black touring cap, John Hanly & Co. of Tipperary, $55 The Haberdasher

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LEFT: Historical photos of the Chinook Hotel, where 26-A was first located. ABOVE: 26-A has a full menu, with food service supplied by Red Lion Hotel.

In addition to its day-to-day operations, the club has begun throwing special events as well, including trivia nights, wine-tasting evenings, an annual New Year’s Eve party, a swim night and BBQ, as well as an adult “tolo” dance. Though steeped in history, Warren thinks 26-A’s future looks bright, too. “We have a promising outlook to attract new members.”

For more information about 26-A, call 509-248-5900, ext. 333 or go to 26aclub.com.

(Disclosure: Chad Bremerman, a freelance photographer for Yakima magazine, is also a member of 26-A as well as the president of its board of directors.)

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