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Un Petit Noel 64 Our resident Style Freak dreams of a pastoral holiday in France.
FEATURES Entertaining
48 Hooray! A a new dinner theater will open soon. Take a peek inside — and at our annual fashion photo shoot. 60 We invited readers to share their favorite party appetizers with us. Here are three worth trying.
Home & Garden
16 Garden Girl’s Lenette Roehl decorates her downtown apartment for the season. 72 Get into the holiday spirit with these easy decorating projects. 74 Carol Barany shows how gardens can easily come inside for the winter.
Art REGULARS Notes from Yakima | 6 Contributors | 12 Fresh Sheet | 14 From the Blog | 36 TrendSpot | 58 City Scene | 86 Calendar | 92 Interview | 94
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24 Two Yakima women are taking their art to the next level and opening up a storefront.
Outdoor
32 Birding is a sport — or a hobby — that’s easy to participate in.
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38 Snow, snow, snow! Sun Valley is a winter wonderland this time of year, and a great place to travel for a quick weekend away.
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46 Add some (Ginger) Bling to your drink with this festive concoction.
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80 One man’s collection is also his symbol of rebirth.
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Sleigh bells in the air Beauty everywhere Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there — Christmastime is Here from Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas
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I THINK I’m on my fourth or fifth soundtrack of A Charlie Brown Christmas. I suppose I could download it to my iPod, but for some reason, I prefer the CD, with its Snoopy embellished sleeve. The songs remind me of the footed-jammie holidays of my childhood — back when my grandma would rock me in my parents’ living room as I gazed out our window, transfixed by our roof’s multi-colored lights. Nowadays, the holidays are a whirlwind, of course, and they start much earlier. But that doesn’t mean that the adult version has to lack magic. My husband was “training” his Pandora Christmas station in October, so it would be perfect by December. There is a serious likelihood that our decorations will go up not long after the last guest at Thanksgiving leaves. But that’s the way we roll. We just love the season. Jill’s holiday memories revolve around the tree — from cutting it, to decorating,
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to enjoying it all month long. “There’s something about the glow of the white twinkle lights,” she says. “Not to mention the fact that there’s a 7-foot pine tree in the middle of the room, which is crazy when you really think about it.” Whatever your tradition or holiday you celebrate, we welcome you to our Entertaining issue of Yakima Magazine. We invited readers in our last edition to submit their favorite appetizer recipes, from which we chose three that are sure to delight guests (and they’re pretty easy, too!). Garden Girl’s Lenette Roehl opens up her home, and it is decked out for the season. The Orion Cinema and Mickey’s Pub — a new dinner theater in town — is opening soon, and we’ve used it as the backdrop for our annual fashion feature. Nature lovers shouldn’t miss our story on birding, and those with a green thumb (or not) should turn to Carol Barany’s terrarium how-to. And there’s much more.
As always, we welcome your feedback — please send us your comments, ideas and questions. And don’t forget to check out the magazine’s expanded content — and Jill’s blog — on yakimamagazine.com. It’s packed with great information. Until next time, we wish you joyful memories of your own. Happy holidays Yakima.
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CAROL BARANY Arriving in Yakima 31 years ago from Buffalo, NY and 15 feet of snow, Carol 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. CHAD BREMERMAN has been shooting pictures for the past eight years for his own company, Portraits for a Lifetime. Chad is married to Julie Bremerman and has two daughters, Hannah, 11, and Emma, 9. KRISTIN CHEATWOOD is not your typical wedding/portrait photographer. She began her career as a motorsports photographer with works published in many national and international magazines. Her love for life and action attracted her to shooting weddings, portraits and journalism assignments. Kristin applies her unique photojournalistic style to assure every moment is captured in a reminiscing storytelling manner. CHRISTINE CORBETT CONKLIN, a writer and editor who owns Media Northwest, was born and raised in Yakima. She enjoys travel, reading - and most anything chocolate! JENNIFER DAGDAGAN is the mom of three amazing kids, as well as a photographer, artist and musician. She lives in Yakima and runs her photography business from her home. PAM EDWARDS moved to Yakima four years ago to enjoy the light and beautiful horizons. She believes style is ART and connects us all. KEITH CAFFERY EFFLER is a commercial photographer living in Yakima with his wife, Stephanie. You can find Keith’s work at cafferyphoto.com. MELISSA LABBERTON has been freelance writing for the past 20 years. With a bachelor’s in theater from the UW, she has been an active performer and director for the Warehouse Theatre of Yakima. SCOTT MAYES, a former reporter and editor, is a running enthusiast, husband and dad to three boys. He has lived in Yakima since 2008. LISA WOOLCOCK A Washington State University graduate and an active member of Junior League of Yakima, Lisa Woolcock provides pediatric speech therapy services in the Yakima Valley. In addition, Lisa has a small photography business. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors.
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akima gets really excited when a restaurant opens in the area. I do too. So when I heard about Twigs, a regional chain that’s both a restaurant and a martini bar, I had lined up a few dates to visit within the first weeks of the Valley Mall eatery’s opening. On my initial visit I met my friend Lori for a quick lunch. First impressions: the décor. Although it bothers me when people say something is “cool for Yakima,” some of the décor at Twigs is very urban-chic. The restaurant, which is next to Chico’s and accessed from the outside of the mall, is fairly large with an interior that’s punched up with interesting lighting and lots of modern elements. The bar shines with massive glass shelves that are lined with oodles of liquor bottles. Booths are very comfortable and allow enough room — even for someone with space issues like me — to feel at ease without having to yell across the table. During that first visit I had the Alaskan cod and fries, and Lori ordered the grilled coulotte steak. Both of these items were on Twigs’ Fresh Sheet and $10 each. The cod was crisp and the house-made tartar sauce was bright with flavor. Lori reported that her steak was good if a bit over done. The service on that first trip was quick, but the server wasn’t particularly warm, delivering drinks and entrees without a smile. It was, however, very soon after Twigs’ opening. 14 | YAKIMA MAGAZINE • yakimamagazine.com
Twigs My second and third trip redeemed any missteps in service, with both friendliness and efficiency. During happy hour with my fellow foodie Karri, I enjoyed a plate of Twigs French fries ($5) with its creamy and mellow Gorgonzola cheese sauce ($3) — delightful. My third trip — I was getting good at this — was with my husband and son for a weekend lunch. I had the roasted garlic and gorgonzola cheese burger ($11.99). Burgers are funny. You’d think it wouldn’t take much to make one great, but it does. Many a burger has promised to amaze only to come up bland and boring. This did not disappoint. Crunchy onion straws, tangy gorgonzola and WHOLE ROASTED GARLIC topped a juicy patty and savory bun. My only warning: MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF GARLIC ON THIS BURGER. By my fourth trip, I was a wee bit embarrassed about the frequency of my visits. But — wink, wink — I still didn’t have a good picture to go with this column. So I convinced my colleague Lisa to go with me.
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CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY BY MELISSA S. LABBERTON PHOTOS BY CHAD BREMERMAN
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ANYONE FAMILIAR with Lenette Roehl’s Garden Girl shop on North Front Street knows that Roehl (pronounced “rail”) has a passion for flowers and interesting home décor. With her distinctive long blond hair and year-round uniform of flip-flops or knee high rubber boots, she’s quick to smile and help her customers find that special something they can’t live without. Last year, after four years in business, she felt she’d accomplished much, except finding a home closer to work. “When I saw the advertisement in the paper for the apartment, at first I ignored it,” Roehl explained, referring to a rental vacancy in the historic “Shopkeeper” building on West Yakima Avenue. The building houses two apartments on its second level. “Then I heard a little voice inside of me, maybe God almighty himself,” she recalled. Excited about the possibility of city living, one day last fall she phoned Realtor November | December 2012
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Roger Wilson at 6:30 a.m. Fortunately, he was willing to show the apartment that very morning. When she walked inside, she said, “I started bawling because I knew it was right, even though I kept the key for a week before I decided to take it.” Roehl, who’s 50, grew up in the Tri-Cities and learned to appreciate beautiful things early in her life. She remembers baby-sitting as a teen for a family in their gracious home, and loving to dust all of their wonderful things. After high school, she fished in Alaska for a few years before returning home. A self-taught decorator, she gained experience with plants and décor working at a nursery for several years before starting her own small greenhouse business next to Sunnyside’s Melange Gift Shop. Eventually, Roehl moved to Yakima to open Garden Girl on North Front Street. “I eat, sleep and breathe it,” she exclaimed. After she took up residence in the
iconic Shopkeeper building in October last year, Roehl planned a Christmas party to celebrate. Working with the apartment’s neutral décor, her holiday scheme kept to natural greens with touches of white and black. “I wanted every square inch of my home to say enjoy,” she said. “It’s all in the small details.” First, Roehl created a grand entrance for her guests by transforming a mundane stairwell with fresh garland, white roses, twinkle lights and crisp white ribbons embossed with black. On the stair’s landing she topped two classical white columns with sparkling glass chimneys and white candles, setting an elegant tone for the festivities. Free-spirited Roehl transformed what was the living room into an elegant bedroom with a huge poster bed, dressed in snowy white linen. Her guests relished sipping cocktails in yakimamagazine.com • YAKIMA MAGAZINE | 17
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her bedroom and enjoyed the ethereal hand-cut Christmas tree, decorated with a variety of white snowflakes, bird nests and topped with a crown. “I just put out items that I love and have a memory for me,” she explained. This simple mantra holds true for every room in the fairly large, two bedroom apartment. Designating the guest bedroom as the dessert room for the party, Roehl employed an antique oak dresser as a buffet and offered canisters of wrapped hard candies, a bowl of popcorn balls and homemade Christmas cookies displayed on an elegant gold and crystal tri-tiered stand. Roehl’s customers often ask her to stage rooms in their own homes, and she encourages them to use items that spark
Lenette Roehl on her balcony.
a family memory or tell a story of who they are. Following her own advice, in the hallway she placed a small lamp to illuminate a vintage feather Christmas tree, adorned with glittery snowmen and Santa gift tags. Underneath the tree’s boughs she set her grandmother’s vintage bisque china babies who sweetly await St. Nick’s arrival. The heart of any party always seems to beat in the kitchen, and Roehl’s Christmas bash was no exception. She embellished her kitchen and adjoining den with the spirit of the season, hanging evergreen boughs above the fireplace and placing small holiday vignettes in the bookshelves. The kitchen countertops sparkled with crystal cloche jars displaying some of her
favorite vintage ornaments, along with fresh greens, white candles and her grandmother’s pink floral dishes. Roehl set up a small kitchen bar with interesting bottles of liquor, mixers and napkins embossed with her signature “G” for Garden Girl. As a little surprise, nearby she arranged a vintage style water drip, with spoon, sugar, glasses and a bottle of Absinthe, allowing her guests the novelty of trying the once outlawed drink. It definitely made for a great conversation starter. Her spontaneity, tradition and above all joy are the hallmarks of her gracious style as a hostess — hallmarks she’s established in her shop, home and throughout the Yakima Valley.
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The Shopkeeper Building
Not every building in Yakima has historical significance, but many have a fascinating story. According to Yakima Valley Museum records, the white brick building at 807 W. Yakima Ave. was first built around 1938 to house the McCune Air Conditioning business. Unfortunately due to the Depression, air conditioning was a luxury a bit too soon for its time. In 1942, The Federal Old Line Insurance Company took residence, with director and officer Paul Leslie living with his family in an apartment above the shop. This was the company’s headquarters for estate planning and protection coverage. As an advertising ploy, Federal Old Line sponsored a sing-along show on the radio and gave out song sheets to the public. From 1951 to 1970, local architect Don Rothe took over the building, followed by a brief occupancy by Margery Smythe, owner of the Bed and Bath shop. Dean Hammermeister and JoAnn Nashem took over Smythe’s business in 1974. Eventually, Hammermeister became the sole owner, naming his store “The Shopkeeper.” And thus the building earned the moniker most use today. Hammermeister eventually added a wing to the building, enlarging the second-story apartment. His employees, Joe Simon and Ed Maske, bought his business in 1989 and stayed until 1996, when they moved the Shopkeeper to its current location on Summitview and 32nd avenues. Eventually Hammermeister returned to Yakima, and before he died he reopened another home decor shop in the same building under the name “Studio D.” He also lived upstairs. Today the building includes two upstairs apartments, with Travel Leaders and Journey Salon occupying the street level.
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THERE HAVE BEEN some pretty great duos over the years. Batman and Robin were an instant classic. And peanut butter and chocolate have stood the test of time. Local artists Sandi Drury and Jan Noyes are hoping to add their names to the list. Drury, 56, whose medium of choice is glass, and Noyes, 54, who works mainly in tiles and ceramics, are getting together in two distinct spaces at Glenwood Square. In space 231, about 700 square feet, the two will have a workshop. There will be classes there on glass and tiling techniques
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among other things. That’s where the magic will happen. Just up the way, in space 240, is a retail shop, where customers can see the goods — from handcrafted glass lampshades to tiled wall hangers — and, of course, buy them. The shop is about 400 square feet. They moved in during September and opened for the public Oct. 1. If you don’t love glass, just give Drury a minute of your time. “It’s great because you can do so many different things with it,” said the 1974 November | December 2012
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West Valley High School graduate. “You can fuse it, you can stain it, there’s hot glass, blown glass. I’ve been doing custom work for homes and businesses in the Valley since 1983.” The spaces will carry both names of the businesses held by Drury and Noyes. Drury is known for The Glass Kaleidoscope, while Noyes’ storefront name is De Tails. Drury most recently had a storefront on Third Street in Yakima in 2010. Since then, she’s been working with local school 46.252703.YAK.N
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districts teaching art. She’s taught glass art for the Yakima School District as well as West Valley and Toppenish. Noyes, who grew up in Kittitas, worked alongside Drury in the ’90s. Her store, De Tails, closed in March. It was located at Track 29. “Basically, this has happened because she lost her place and I was the only person she’d consider working with,” Drury said. “I know her work. She knows mine. Jan and I talked about it and we’ve always kept in touch.” “We’ve been friends for a lot of years,” Noyes added. The two grandmothers will keep “by appointment” hours to begin with and see how the business develops. They are both busy with family, work in their own home studios and trying to get this new venture off the ground. Noyes has a 21-month-old grandson, while Drury has two grandsons, ages 9 and 4.
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Drury says the highest demand for her is in custom works — crafting entry doors, cabinets and glass countertops. And she’s trying to balance that with requests for classes. Among the glass classes that are planned: fused glass and stained glass. Drury also plans to put on some Christmas workshops featuring beveled candle holders. As for Noyes, she has a variety of eye-catching work already on display, including custom tile mirrors and wall hangers as well as some refurbished items, including a “time-out” chair that will add some personality to your living room. “We’ll be doing tile classes and an intro to ceramics — probably for all ages,” Noyes said. November | December 2012
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SOME CONSIDER IT a hobby, others a sport, but either way, “We call it birding, not bird watching,” says Andy Stepniewski, local birder, author and orchardist. Stepniewski, 59, started birding while growing up in Southern California. He and his younger brother, Mike, had turtle ponds in their backyard where they spent a fair amount of their time studying the shelled creatures. One day while turtle watching, the sound of a bird caught Andy’s attention and he was oddly drawn to it. He checked out a birding book at the library and immediately was hooked. “I got inspired to go places to identify birds — seek them out,” says Stepniewski. “It suddenly became a game … it’s hard because birds fly and flip.” In 1978, Stepniewski moved to Yakima, where he continued to familiarize himself with the birds in the area. His interest eventually evolved into writing a
regional guide to birding in 1999, called The Birds of Yakima County, Washington. In his book, he celebrates the diversity of birds found in vegetation zones from the Cascade Mountains’ snow forests to the deserts of our Valley. With more than 300 species of birds, the Yakima Valley attracts birders from all over the state. Although he didn’t plan on writing a book, documenting his study of birds led to further study of plants, geology and weather, and the guide was soon in the works. He donated all the proceeds of his book sales to the Yakima Valley Audubon Society. It is currently in its second printing. Birding is a year-round hobby, but the majority of species migrate here during the spring months. Stepniewski describes it as a time for birds “to take advantage of the seasonal explosion of insects, berries and fruits during our warm season.”
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TOP & ABOVE: Students peer through slats in a bird blind set up at the Yakima Arboretum. • Nancy Nesvig watches birds at the blind.
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Some birders go all over the world, but the easiest place to observe is right out your window, he says. Birds will begin to lose their fear of movement inside the house, so a feeder placed outside
a kitchen window makes it easy to see their size and color — two of their main identifying features. Birds are also identifiable by song, used as means to declare their territory or attract a mate. Feeding birds is a great way to ensure their return — especially in the winter months when food is sparse. Humans have helped determine the migration patterns of birds, says Stepniewski. “(They) are able to winter where they used to not be able to.” Early fall — prior to migration — is the best time to start feeding them. The Yakima Valley Audubon Society works closely with the Yakima Area Arboretum. “We do a lot of things with the arboretum because their missions align with ours,” says Stepniewski. And the arboretum offers some great spots for viewing birds. From October through March, a feeder is stocked behind a man-made bird blind that allows for close observation. “It’s
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very accessible,” says Colleen AdamsSchuppe, the arboretum’s co-executive director. This accessibility makes it easy for those who are disabled to participate in the activity as well, she adds. “(And) you don’t need hiking boots.” The arboretum provides a pamphlet identifying 36 of the most common species in the area. “It’s like a little scavenger hunt,” says Adams-Schuppe.
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Although one might think of birding as a relaxing form of entertainment, Stepniewski says it depends on the birder. Competitive birders generally consider it a sport, but those who do it alongside other activities, like biking or hiking, often consider it a hobby. Either way, he says, “few birders are as obsessive-compulsive as myself.”
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Birds of Yakima County, Washington is available at Inklings Bookshop. The Yakima Valley Audubon Society also recently released its bird viewing guide called Birding the Yakima Area Arboretum. You can download it at ahtrees.org.
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Birding tips from the Yakima Area Arboretum: • Look for birds in trees, in ponds, on the ground as well as in the sky. • Listen for flocking calls and birdsongs. Each species has a distinctive call and song. • Learn about the various habitats each species requires. • Use binoculars and have a field guide handy for identification. • Be patient and quiet. • Join a conservation group, such as the Yakima Valley Audubon Society, dedicated to preserving habitat for birds. yakimaaudubon.org
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Birding is a relatively inexpensive activity, requiring only three things: binoculars (also referred to as binos), a field guide and a site guide. Some use a spotting scope for birds in the distance, but it’s not necessary.
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You don’t have to stay at the Sun Valley Lodge to get a glimpse of its vintage grandeur. Just taking a stroll through the wood-paneled lobby and down its Hollywood “Hall of Fame” is enough to get a taste of the 76-year-old lodge’s fascinating history. Visited by celebrities such as Ernest Hemingway, Gary Cooper and Bruce Willis, the lodge’s hallway is lined with pictures of the rich and famous. Don’t miss the ice skating rink, too … it will transport you to the set of White Christmas. Sun Valley resort includes two mountains (Bald Mountain or “Baldy” for short and Dollar Mountain). It also includes four main lodges, but we’re partial to Seattle Ridge Lodge on Baldy. Sitting at an elevation of 8,800 feet, its soaring ceilings, stone fireplaces — and even beautiful bathrooms — are unusually extravagant for a ski lodge. The food is good — if a bit pricey — and diverse enough to satisfy picky eaters. With the Sun Valley Children’s Center just across the way, Sun Valley’s newest eating spot, Carol’s Dollar Mountain Lodge, caters to families, which makes traveling with kids a whole lot easier. sunvalley.com 800-786-8259
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If your idea of vacation is simply curling up with a good read, step into Iconoclast Books in Ketchum. After a career in “book scouting,” when someone finds used books to resell to a bookstore, Gary Hunt decided to start his own used bookstore, specializing in obscure titles. Iconoclast grew from there, adding new titles to its mix of inventory and eventually moving into the Christiana building on Sun Valley Road. The store now offers gift items, coffee and pastries, making any book lover’s trip more of an experience. Iconoclast Books 671 Sun Valley Road • Ketchum 208-726-1564 iconoclastbooks.com Sun Valley has a reputation for ritzy retail, and it boasts a number of high-end art galleries, too. The Sun Valley Gallery Association hosts nine weekend gallery walks each year, where art lovers can take a look at newly installed exhibitions, drink a little wine and often get to meet the artists themselves. svgalleries.org
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THE MERCY FAMILY’S movie legacy starts out a little like a film script itself. As the story goes, on June 16, 1912, Frederick Mercy Sr. hopped a bus in Seattle that was destined for the east side of the Cascades. He had heard a theater was for sale in Yakima. Originally a hat maker from New Jersey, Frederick Sr. had traveled west looking to get into the film business. Once in Yakima, he disembarked at the Greyhound station downtown, then started walking west on Yakima Avenue, in pursuit of his dream.
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Frederick Sr. never did find the fellow he was looking for. Incredibly, a different gentleman found him first, and sold Frederick Sr. his first theater. It was on Yakima Avenue, and he called it the Majestic. Since those early days, many theaters have been built, bought and sold, and many generations of Mercys have made their mark on the family business. According to Steve Mercy, Yakima Theatres’ vice president and Frederick Sr.’s great-grandson, the family business
ABOVE: Reesha, Molly and Leti toast to a girls night out at the bar of Mickey’s Pub. Leti’s sparkle wrapped cuff, starting at $14, Love Couture Boutique • Molly’s vintage hat, $19, Yesterday’s Village OPPOSITE: The balcony above the bar is where Steve Mercy hopes live bands will perform for the restaurant’s patrons. Leti’s vintage brocade clutch, $12.50, Yesterday’s Village • Reesha’s vintage faux-fur edged dress, $47.50, Yesterday’s Village
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A PARTIAL CHRONOLOGY OF LOCAL MERCY THEATERS: 1912
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June 15th
Empire Theatre was purchased
Liberty Theatre opened
The Capitol Theatre opened
Moved original Majestic to corner of First and Front streets
The Majestic, the Mercy family’s first theater, is purchased. It was located between Second and Third streets on Yakima Avenue.
The new Liberty Theatre on Yakima Avenue was built
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1930
Purchased Liberty Theatre in Toppenish
Yakima Theatre built on Second Street
OPPOSITE: The girls wait for the show to begin in the lobby. Leti’s vintage lace blouse with peplum, $8, and necklace, $12, both from Patina • Leti’s Lauren Vidal leggings, $114, Garden Dance • Reesha’s vintage pearl necklace, $9.50, and brass belt (worn as a necklace), $9.75, Yesterday’s Village
once likely owned or leased every theater in Eastern Washington except for those in Spokane. It was Frederick Sr. who built the Capitol Theatre — a vaudeville theater in the style of the famed producer Alexander Pantages. Steve says the Capitol Theatre was the largest west of the Mississippi at the time of its construction. Owning or leasing that many venues guaranteed a circuit for quality traveling road shows, says Kathi Mercy, 62, Yakima Theatres’ president and Steve’s mother. Kathi is the widow of Mike Mercy, Frederick Sr.’s grandson, who died along with their son Mickey in a plane crash 15 years ago.
Kathi says each generation has provided its share of innovation to the local movie business — and its share of a struggle with the ideas of the generation before it. It was her late husband who wanted to build Yakima’s first multiple screen movie house. Although commonplace now, Steve says at the time the concept was rare. “And, of course, the fight was on,” quipped Kathi, referring to the clash of ideas between Mike and his father, Frederick Mercy Jr. Nonetheless, the “Mercy Twin” was built in Union Gap in 1972. That innovation is no less today. Steve, who’s 27 and a member of Mercy’s fourth generation, is blazing a trail toward
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Built Tower Drive-In
Built Cascade Drive-In
Built Mercy Twin Theatre in Union Gap
Built the Uptown Plaza (demolished for the Orion Theatre)
Opened Cinema West on Nob Hill Boulevard
Built Yakima Cinema
Added 9th house to Yakima Cinema
Added 10th house to Yakima Cinema
Built The Majestic Theatre in Union Gap (The sign is a reproduction of the original)
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ABOVE: On their way to a night at the movies in a 1938 Buick 46C Special. Leti’s gold and black leather cuff, $19, Loo-Wit Gardens. • Find feather hair clips like Reesha’s at Yakima Beauty Supply, starting at $3. RIGHT: The interior of the restaurant and bar, prior to being furnished.
Yakima Magazine would like to thank the many individuals and businesses who lent their time, talents and even merchandise to this photo shoot. Thank you to Julie, Ravyn
and Holly at Avanti Hair Studio, who, despite scheduling mishaps, worked magic on our models’ hair. And we’re grateful to our models, of course: Leti Gonzales, Reesha Cosby and Molly Beyer, who stood outside on a bitter cold October evening, while we took what seemed to be endless pictures. They were great sports, and despite their claims otherwise, helped us create terrific pictures. We’d also like to thank Danny Day for allowing us to use his dreamy 1938 Buick 46C Special, even with the threat of rain, and Steve “Goobs” Barnett, for playing “chauffeur.” Thanks also go to the following local businesses that graciously loaned us the use of jewelry, clothing and other accessories for our models, for what would a fashion shoot be without the fashion? Thanks to Garden Dance,
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Yakima and Yakima Theatres’ first dinner theater. Orion Cinema and Mickey’s Pub is set to open by the end of this year, although an official date has not been determined. Responding to changing tastes in the movie and entertainment industries, the move toward this type of theater was a natural, say the Mercys. For years movie houses were built with more and more screens, but nowadays most are renovating existing spaces and focusing on amenities that give the movie-goer more of a “VIP” experience. “That’s what theaters are trying to adapt to,” he says, “because people are more willing to stay home and watch it on their TV.”
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ABOVE: Strolling to One of the first things folks will the Orion with the Capitol Theatre in the notice at the new dinner theater is there background. are two ways to dine: you don’t have
to go to a movie to go to Mickey’s Pub.
Leti’s vintage faux- The dining part of the building has a fur muff, $27.95, large seating area, cushy booths and Yesterday’s Village
bar that’s warmed by a double-sided gas fireplace. It also includes a balcony that Steve hopes will be used by live bands eventually. “This is a dinner theater, Yakima style,” says Kathi. The menu will include burgers, sandwiches and sliders — food that patrons can eat easily in a darkened theater. “I call it gourmet pub food,” she says. They aim to keep food sources as local as possible and have hired Matt
Mitzel, previously of Bert’s Pub, to head up the kitchen. Mitzel is planning specialty dishes, too, like a reuben macaroni and cheese. The full bar will include wine and seasonal beers, in keeping with an Irish feel. Food and beverage prices haven’t been determined yet, but Steve says they’ll be in keeping with area averages. Movie tickets will be $12 each, $14 if the movie is 3D. Responding to a common complaint about noise from kids in movie theaters, they are making both the restaurant and the theater open only to adults 21 and over. The Orion includes three screens. Each theater is furnished with cushioned seats
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Goat Cheese Wontons WHEN TYSA KIHN was 17, she visited New York City. A vegetarian at the time, she says New York opened her eyes to “how amazing food could taste without meat.” She returned home and set out to re-create one of her favorites. She says these goat cheese wontons are, in essence, a vegetarian Rangoon. Ingredients 12-16 wonton wrappers 1 cup crumbled goat cheese 1 leek, thinly sliced Oil for frying 64 | YAKIMA MAGAZINE • yakimamagazine.com
Wash the leeks and soak to remove any grit. Heat oil and test by dropping in a piece of wonton (if not using a fryer). It should immediately begin to bubble and cook. In the center of each wonton wrap, place a tablespoon of goat cheese and just under a tablespoon of the leeks. Then wet your fingers with water, fold the wrap in half, and pinch it closed right in the middle. Then bring the other two sides up and pinch in the center to create the traditional Rangoon shape. Deep fry until a light golden brown, then drain on a paper towel. Serve warm. You can keep warm in the oven until all are ready to serve. November | December 2012
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FROM MY MOTHER’S SIDE of the family, my sister and I are one eighth French. During high school, my mom insisted I take some French classes. I had been taking Spanish, but I finally relented. Though the French teacher was not at all romantic or exotic like my 15-year-old self expected, I did learn a thing or two. As it turns out, what could be more romantic than the French or their language? I now have a recurring fantasy of a family Christmas get-together in Provence. Our Christmas gathering takes place in an ancient, sprawling cottage, where we all take turns bicycling into the rural town to forage for crusty loaves of French bread, cheese and wine. Naturally, there is music, laughter and love. It is our blessed holiday and there is magic all around. In my fantasy Christmas, my fantasy best friend and neighbor, Audrey Toutou (yes, she had the starring role in the 2001 movie, Amelie), has agreed to lend a hand in the decorating process. Audrey is quirky and old fashioned like me and the first thing we do is hit the French flea market.
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Adding antiques and vintage pieces to a room gives a layered and “lived-in” appeal. One of the best things about decorating with items that represent bygone eras is the memories they evoke and the conversations they spark. I imagine my family as they’re riveted to their seats listening to Aunt Isabel regale us with tales of churning butter for cookies and the time it took the sisters to hand sew a quilt. An
old painting of a pastoral scene reminds the men of farming duties that lead to reminiscing about pranks they played on one another. It is a lesson and reminder that our precious, older relatives lived through wars, tough economic times and a lack of modern conveniences, which we today take for granted. Many of the treasures Audrey and I find have the tarnished patina of an object
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Left & Opposite: Antique tinsel, candles and plenty of greens spruce up holiday décor — in France or Yakima. Find a how-to for the wreath on page 72. Directions for the burlap banner are on yakimamagazine.com.
that is proud to show its wrinkles and history. An ancient platter holds scattered photos, an old silver centerpiece stands in as a glamorous vessel for much loved ornaments. Vases are filled with evergreen boughs that scent the air — affordable ribbons and greens clipped from the garden are the easiest decorating trick. The prized trophy that we found was a steal due to a few dents and has found new life as a container for utensils. November | December 2012
Audrey and I even have a fantasy argument about how to utilize the 1930’s enamel fish poacher. I want it to hold loaves of warmed French bread and she envisions it filled with aromatic pinecones and twigs to use as fire starters. We finally agree to relegate a bucket for the fire starters and give the handles the antique ribbon treatment. A long time ago my sister had the foresight to collect some items from the other side of our family yakimamagazine.com • YAKIMA MAGAZINE | 71
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before their property went to auction. The grand house had beautiful antiques and she kindly shipped to me the etched and hollow champagne glasses, which today I guard like a jealous lover. These only come out on the rarest of occasions and deserve to be shared with a glass of sparkling bubbly. In fact, whenever I think of France, I see bottles of champagne lined up in a stone cellar, a rural farmhouse and 72 | YAKIMA MAGAZINE • yakimamagazine.com
a painter standing in a field with brush and easel. I love this imagery so much that I imagine I live in the south of France whenever I drive through the vineyards of Eastern Washington. I hadn’t thought about it before, but I guess you could call me a Francophile. And Audrey agrees. Happy Christmas to all and cheers to making beautiful memories with your family and friends. November | December 2012
Clockwise from opposite bottom left: Striped feet wiggle in anticipation of sweets. • Vintage ornaments placed in a hinged wooden box make for cheerful décor. • Etched champagne glasses filled with sparkling rose • Kids and pets get into the holiday spirit, too. Find a how-to for the window tassel on page 72. Our holiday elf is Jax Baer with a patient springer spaniel named Libby.
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It doesn’t take much for us to get crafty, but anybody can add some bling to their interiors with these easy DIY projects.
NO-HASSLE TASSEL
We picked up this bronze tassel from Michaels for a dollar, then simply used a glue gun to add a bit of vintage sparkle left over from holidays past. It adds a little something to lonely bureau knobs and drawer pulls.
WINDOW DRESSING
What do you get when you add a small twig wreath, fake flocked branches and an old brooch? This darling bit of winter-time window cheer.
POTTED TREE
A bit more complicated — but not difficult — we love this “potted” tree made of old paper. Just grab a small clay pot or other vessel and add a slightly sharpened dowel to a bed made of QuickCrete or floral foam cut to fit. Then cut out squares of paper from an old book, making each few progressively smaller. Push the squares onto the dowel, largest to smallest. Voilà!
MERCURY GLASS BOWL
Antique mercury glass can be quite spendy — so why not make your own? All you need is vinegar, water and Krylon’s “looking glass” spray paint. Clean and dry your glass surface, then spray with a fine mist of one part vinegar, one part water. Spray a light coat of Krylon spray. Let dry for one minute and then repeat. After several light coats, dab with a paper towel. The paint will come up, giving it an antiqued appearance. Anything from a simple glass vase to a dollar store votive can be made vintage in a matter of minutes — or at least look that way. 74 | YAKIMA MAGAZINE • yakimamagazine.com
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There are endless possibilities. If you spend your days at a desk with a phone and computer for company, add a glass globe containing a few plants mixed with some mementos from your last vacation, like shells or driftwood. Green growing things, close at hand, will sooth and relax you. Terrarium building is a wonderful way to teach children about plants, too, and who is to say you can’t add some tiny dinosaurs or action figures to the mix? Regardless of your style of decorating, a collection of plants flourishing within sparkling glass is always elegant, not only 78 | YAKIMA MAGAZINE • yakimamagazine.com
enhancing your home but making a statment about you as a designer. To make a terrarium, spread a 2-inch layer of ¼-inch gravel on the bottom of the container to serve as a dry well for drainage. Larger stones may be beautiful, but can allow water to collect at the bottom and lead to the need for occasional drainage. If you must use larger stones, place a layer of sheet moss between the soil and gravel to keep water from percolating to the bottom. The moss will also keep the roots of the plants drier and healthier. November | December 2012
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Regardless, mix some aquarium charcoal into the gravel to filter the water, sweeten the soil, and prevent stagnation and fungi that can grow in a container that lacks a drainage hole. Now comes the next layer: your favorite sterile potting mix. The thickness of this layer depends on the size of the terrarium and the plants you’re using, but plants in plugs or 3-inch pots should grow well in soil that is 2-3 inches deep. Select an odd number of plants, such as three or five, in a variety of leaf shapes and textures. Some should have slender stalks and others should have round and full leaves. For interest, try to vary the color of the foliage. Shop for your plants by placing them sideby-side at the store to see what they will look like in your arrangement. When you plant, make sure only the roots, not the plant stems or crowns, are buried in the soil. Top dress with sheet moss or more pebbles, which act like a blanket and keep the soil from drying out. Once everything is in place, spray the interior lightly with a mister and put the lid on, if there is one. Place in bright but indirect light, such as a north- or eastfacing window. Too much direct sun can burn the plants, since solar energy can heat up a terrarium easily. A properly planted and lidded terrarium will maintain a good moisture balance for about three weeks. Condensation on the glass is normal, but if the interior mists up, the planting is too wet, and you should remove the lid for a day. If the mosses or ferns appear too dry, give a light misting and replace the lid. If the container is open, inspect the plants every week or so, and feel the soil. Water whenever it seems dry.
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THOUGH A CATHOLIC PRIEST, the Rev. Richard House had no idea on earth why he had suddenly become fascinated by nativity sets 17 years ago. Now serving as pastor of St. John Church in Naches, House was on his so-called “post-cancer victory tour” of Europe following chemotherapy and radiation for nasal/ pharyngeal cancer. During this vacation, nativity scenes — or crèche scenes — portraying the birth of Christ drew him like a magnet. As he wandered through shops and street markets from Berlin to
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Prague, it wasn’t statues or other religious items that captured his attention. Just nativity scenes. “I bought about 20 on that 17-day trip,” House recalled. “It all began in a holiday market in Berlin, with hundreds of merchant stalls. I saw a little nativity. It’s about as small as they can come — a retablo (or small devotional scene) of the Holy Family inside a matchbox. It has doors that open. The whole thing is about 1 1/2 inches by 2 inches, made in Peru, with plaster of Paris figures. November | December 2012
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Rev. Richard House has collected more than 300 nativity sets from around the world. One massive Italian-made nativity, that is actually a storytelling diorama, contains more than 1,000 pieces.
“‘Wow, that’s cool,’ I thought, and I bought it.” It was the first purchase in what would grow to be a collection of some 300 nativity sets of all shapes and sizes, from many countries around the world, made of materials ranging from wood to metal to plastic. Some are placed in traditional stables, some in tiny caves, others are brightly painted scenes on wood or leather. It wasn’t until House was about 200 sets into the collection,
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with thousands of dollars spent, that he had an epiphany. “In 2003, I was serving as a Navy chaplain, stationed at Camp Pendleton north of San Diego,” recalled House, now 58, as he reached for the ever-present water bottle he has carried since his radiation treatments. “The base psychologists there were working with the chaplains as we prepared to counsel those who would be returning from the war in Iraq. One of the psychologists who knew that I had recovered from cancer was talking to me and asked, ‘Do you have any hobbies?’ I said, ‘No.’ Then she asked, ‘Do you collect anything?’ I said, ‘Nativities.’”
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“‘Oh my goodness,’ she said. ‘Isn’t this amazing? As you’re celebrating your own rebirth, surviving cancer, you’re celebrating the birth of the Lord.’” House was stunned as he realized the psychologist was right. “Couldn’t you have told me this a few thousand dollars ago?” he joked. Nonetheless, the nativity collection kept growing, as House continued to travel to countries including Italy — where the first crèche was reportedly created in 1223 by St. Francis of Assisi. The story goes that St. Francis was in the small town of Grecio at Christmastime. Realizing that the monastery chapel there was too small to accommodate
midnight Mass, St. Francis set up for an outdoor Mass, preparing a manger with hay and animals to draw the interest of the local people. House now has at least a dozen nativity sets made in Italy. “When I’m visiting somewhere, I like to go to stores — whether it’s a hardware store or a grocery store,” he said. “I like to see how people live.” And the nativity sets he’s bought reflect much of that local flavor, sometimes including a variety of other figures in addition to the traditional Holy Family, shepherds and Wise Men. “One set that I bought in Prague has figures made of pewter,” he said. “There is a guy with a barrel in a backpack.
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Rev. House’s nativities are made of everything from wood to metal to plastic.
There is a dancing bear. Someone with a hayfork. There are about 12 figures in all in a pewter frame.” In Tijuana, Mexico, he bought a tiny nativity set with a stable — only about 1 1/2 inches tall — and figures all made from woven palm leaves. This past summer, while visiting Amsterdam, he found an Ethiopian nativity scene painted on leather; and in Stockholm, a metal scene that resembles a Christmas “angel chimes” with figures of Mary, Joseph and the Wise Men that spin around a lighted candle. His most intricate set, one of those made in Italy, has more than 1,000 pieces.
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“It’s a village where life is going on,” he observed. “There’s a restaurant, a well, a poultry shop, an innkeeper. There are a couple dozen angels suspended from paper clips. You can see the nativity story unfold, with Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem, then in the stable where Jesus was born, then their flight to Egypt when Jesus was a small child. I think I have more people in this set than they would have had in Bethlehem at the time!” House claims that he’s “slowed down a bit” in buying nativities. On his recent trip to Europe, he only bought three sets. “I have a hobby now,” he joked. “I can walk away!”
House has displayed his full collection just three times — twice in Ephrata when he was pastor of St. Rose of Lima Church there, and once this past July at St. Paul Cathedral School in Yakima. (In between showings, he keeps them locked away in a secure spot outside of Naches.) During these public displays, the collection seems to strike a deep chord within others, as well. “I have one set in which you turn a handle and all of the wooden figures bow down to Jesus,” he said. “Whether people are 8 or 80, this really sparks something in them. When I hear the ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs,’ it just makes my day.”
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The Yakima Schools Foundation held its 17th Tour de Harvest on September 9 at Cascade Garden. The event theme was “Flavors of Yakima” and included live classical guitar music, a menu inspired by local ingredients and a live and silent auction. Greta Bryan received the Spirit Award for her contributions to youth in the area. Proceeds from the event benefit education enhancement in the Yakima School District. PHOTOS BY HILARY BROOKS ALEXANDER.
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The EnTrust “Drive for Disabilities” golf tournament and fundraiser was held on August 10 at the Apple Tree golf course. The tournament had a Hawaiian theme and was followed by a buffet dinner at Apple Tree Grill. Proceeds benefit programs at EnTrust Community Services, a nonprofit organization that helps Yakima area adults and youth with disabilities through employment, education and health services programs.
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Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho held its Central Washington wine event, Vinifera, on September 21. It featured wine tasting from regional wineries, appetizers by Gasperetti’s and desserts from Johnson Orchards and Copper Pot Caramels. Vinifera raised more than $55,000 to support Planned Parenthood’s work in Yakima. PHOTOS BY CLARISSA SYME.
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The Humane Society of Central Washington held a “Yappy Hour” event at Gasperetti’s on September 20 as part of the ASPCA’s $100K Challenge. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society. PHOTOS BY CAFFERY PHOTO.
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The Yakima Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual Grand Vin Washington Wine Celebration on September 8 at the iconic Congdon’s Castle. Attendees enjoyed dinner, wine and a live auction as well as tours of part of the castle. PHOTOS BY ROD WOOLCOCK & LISA WOOLCOCK.
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INTERVIEW
PHOTO COURTESY OF TONY AKIN
Name & Age: Tony Akin. 41 years old. Personal (family, kids, animals, etc.): Married to Amy Akin for 15 years. Four kids: Calvin (14), Mitchell (11), Sadie (7), and Adam (3). I am the oldest son of Alan and Peggy Akin. Profession/Job title: Owner/director of Melody Lane Dance Music and Drama Academy. I’m also artistic director of The Akin Center Theatre. Where did you grow up, go to school, etc.? I was born in Los Angeles and lived in North Hollywood the first nine years of life. My family moved to Yakima in 1980. I graduated in 1989 from Eisenhower High School. I received a B.F.A. in Music Dance Theatre from Brigham Young University and a B.A. in Elementary Education from Central Washington University. How long in your current role? I’ve been in my current role since 2006. Before that, I taught music and drama at St. Joseph/ Marquette, East Valley and Eisenhower High School. Who have been your life’s and/or career’s mentors? My parents have been incredible mentors for me. Their example of hard work and persistence through successes as well as failures has helped make me who I am today. Career mentors include Sam Beckford as well as many college professors, directors and fellow performers. Life mentors include Tom Birdwell, Mark Needham, Kurt Labberton and Vance Jennings. Of course, my wife, Amy, remains the wind behind my sails. What’s your favorite part of the job? Definitely the favorite part of my job is getting to work with such talented and positive kids and adults. They are a
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tremendous blessing in my life. Along with that, I love the creative aspect of my job. Teaching kids to sing and dance plus producing shows and theater productions is a great way to make a living! What’s the most challenging part of the job? By far, the most challenging part of my job is balancing the creative aspect of running a performing arts studio and theater with the real world business and money issues it takes to keep things going. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years, I would like to be doing exactly what I am doing now, but even more efficiently. This past September, Amy and I reached a major milestone in our future goals by purchasing a building for our business. We bought the former KAPP TV building on 24th Avenue. This has been a dream come true, and will allow us to not only have an investment for years to come, but also will provide a professional venue for our students, actors and patrons. I wouldn’t mind one day owning a small cabin on a river, but I love Yakima, and don’t have any plans to leave. You’re on the proverbial desert island … what five items do you take with you? My family notwithstanding – 1. My guitar 2. My fly-fishing equipment 3. A complete set of scriptures 4. The entire book series of The Lord of the Rings 5. Of course, because my wife says I am addicted to it, my iPhone
Name one thing about you that would surprise your coworkers. I think something that might surprise them is that despite my outward personality and love of the stage, I am really an introvert. I enjoy being alone. My idea of a perfect evening is curling up, wearing my sweats, in front of a Mariners game on TV with a package of sunflower seeds and soda pop. Heaven! Why is Yakima home to you? I live in Yakima because I feel strongly about this community and amazing people who call it home. Through music and dance, I’ve had the opportunity to travel across most of our country and to many parts of the world. I’ve discovered that Yakima is a wonderful place! The weather is fabulous, the location is convenient for many hobbies that I love, but most of all, the people who live here are some of the most genuine people on earth. It’s my home! If you could boil your life philosophy down to one or two sentences, what would it be? I am going to steal a line from our most recent show at The Akin Center Theatre that speaks to me, “I am a fragment of a mirror whose whole design and shape I do not know, but with what I have I can reflect light into the dark places of the world, and teach some things to some people. Perhaps others may see and do likewise.”
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