Yakima Magazine September / October 2013

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Antiquing! 24 Check out Yakima’s favorite places to shop for oldies but goodies. PHOTO BY

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FEATURES

Art

34 Laurie and Mariano Morales’ Victorian- 18 Norman Brown takes woodworking to a new and artistic level. inspired farmhouse is a gorgeous hybrid of two styles.

68 Take another look at the dahlia — there’s more to these versatile and colorful flowers.

76 Get inspired with our “Trash to Treasure” feature, where we’ve refreshed household items that were headed for the dumpster.

REGULARS

Notes from Yakima | 10 From the Web | 14 Fresh Sheet | 16 Trend Spot | 78 City Scene | 82 Calendar | 86 Interview | 88

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Food

42 Indulge your sweet tooth with new twists on a classic treat.

66 Andrea McCoy shares a riff on a comfort food classic in her column, Kitchen Captivated.

Entertaining

54 Resident Style Freak Pam Edwards knows how to throw a party, and this time it’s all about Halloween.

Community

60 Learn how a Selah resident has taken upcycling outside — and into her garden.

Outdoors

48 Yakima’s Pirate Plunder is taking race aficionados by storm.

Pat Erickson trims geraniums outside her home and antique shop.

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Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.

—Elizabeth Lawrence

Robin and Jill sit for a spell in front of a grapevine covered fountain.

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MY NEW LOVE OF GARDENING has taught me many things. First, weeds grow faster than flowers. Much faster. Another lesson I’ve learned is that gardens are not all work, nor should they be. The work produces a result that should be enjoyed, and fall is one of the best times to do that.

Now that summer’s end is near, I’ve found myself watering less and observing more. Flowers are waning beautifully, pumpkin vines are blooming with orange globes and the light seems somehow filtered with the approaching season.

Instead of manically weeding, I’m more often sipping a glass of wine on my back patio.

Jill says fall is her favorite season.

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everything seems to slow down a little — especially yard work,” she says. “Which means I get to move indoors and begin work on some of the interior projects I have planned.” And boy do we have a lot of those.

We hope this Home & Garden issue of Yakima Magazine helps to inspire you to both slow down and smell the roses and plan some projects of your own. In it you’ll find a fun feature on antiquing in the Yakima area, a look into Laurie and Mariano Morales’ gorgeous Victorian farmhouse and some insight into upcycling your home decor. We’ve also cooked up some delicious recipes in our “test kitchen,” including revamped Rice Krispie treats and Andrea McCoy’s minestrone.

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Also make sure to read Chris Conklin’s story about local wood artisan Norman Brown and Carol Barany’s column that talks all about dahlias.

And there’s much more.

Don’t forget to catch us on our blog, From the Notepad, at yakimamagazine. com. And do send us any ideas, comments or suggestions. We love to hear from our readers! Until then, take some time to slow down and enjoy the season.

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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.

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.

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.

CHRISTINA MCCARTHY and her husband are parents of three wonderful children. A graduate of CWU and former English teacher, Christina spends much of the work week writing.

ANDREA MCCOY Having made her home in Yakima five years ago, Andrea lives with her husband and three young children.

With a degree in journalism from Western Washington University, she does writing and public relations for non-profits around the Valley, wrangles toddlers and as a novice cook, can often be found in the kitchen testing out new recipes.

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y family has been going to Antojitos since it opened in its original spot on Lincoln Avenue several years ago. Antojitos was a hole-inthe-wall then — the best kind. Every time we visited, often with friends and towing babies in carriers, the place was overflowing with customers. We waited in the cramped lobby. With babies. That’s how good it was.

And it still is, even though its now located in more spacious digs on Summitview Avenue.

My favorite thing on the menu is the Enchilada Rancheras ($8.29). These enchiladas can be served with cheese and onion, shredded beef or chicken. Since I was once a vegetarian, I’ve had my fill of cheese and onion enchiladas (in fact, El Ranchito has

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ANTOJITOS one of my favorites, but that’s another column). But I still order them here — they’re just different than your average ‘lada. Gone is the melted cheese, there are no glops of sauce, nor any oven-browned toppings.

Instead you’ll find Mexican cheese and fresh onions nestled in buttery-soft corn tortillas dipped in red sauce. The cheese is crumbly and similar in texture to feta.

The onions are just that, but when paired with the saltiness of the cheese, the combo sings. To add to the crunch, the enchiladas are topped with mounds of cabbage and a bit of oregeno. That tiny herb brings the dish up a notch. And the homemade tortillas pull the whole thing together.

On the side they always serve delicious rice and beans, but the other star of the

Antojitos show is its chips and salsa.

Recently I joined my parents there for lunch, but was late. The chips were almost gone. I was hysterical until another basket arrived.

The “chips” are whole tortillas, crisped up and served stacked in a basket. The salsas are plentiful — there are at least a half dozen — and you’re free to take as many or as few as you want. They range in color and spicyness, so diner beware: some might be hot. But they are all good.

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ART

BY CHRISTINE CORBETT CONKLIN PHOTOS BY ANDY SAWYER

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Woodcarver Norman Brown drills a hole in a chair he is building at his Cowiche studio. • An array of chisels in Brown’s collection. • Some pieces created by Brown.

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Norman Brown Carves a New Life for Himself in Rural Tieton September | October 2013

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IN THE SKILLFUL HANDS OF TIETON woodcarver Norman Brown, a simple block of wood is transformed into a thing of beauty.

In his workshop on the banks of Cowiche Creek, set in the midst of a flourishing fruit and vegetable garden, Brown, 55, creates wondrous things. A chunk of sycamore comes to life as two jumping trout are suspended in mid-flight above a wood base. A large piece of elm becomes a 24-inch bowl in the shape of a scallop shell, its varnished ridges shimmering in the light.

A rough block of apple wood morphs into a silky smooth, long-handled spoon, fit for a gourmet kitchen.

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business, Brown really knows wood — its strengths and weaknesses, its grain and its ultimate potential. Perhaps his remarkable eye for detail was honed in his previous career as a laboratory scientist in cities including Silverton, Ore., and Yakima. As a medical scientist he spent countless hours peering through a microscope lens, studying the colors and intricate patterns of samples, in order to identify disease processes. In 2006 he took up woodworking on a fulltime basis.

When working with wood, the detail is still important, but the process is much more fun.

Brown’s interest in wood began when he was a child, growing up in Yakima.

He helped his dad build everything from horse corrals to nest boxes for the pigeons they raised. As a teenager, he assisted his grandfather with home construction projects. While pursuing his B.S. in biology and B.A. in allied health sciences at Central Washington University, he began working on scale-model buildings, primarily halftimber designs with a French or German flair. He even taught woodworking for a time in Silverton and Salem, Ore. But his joy of creating with wood really began as a child, when he made toy boats for his two younger brothers to sail in nearby irrigation ditches.

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RIGHT: Two fish show Brown’s attention to detail.

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Through the years, Brown kept his hand in woodworking, crafting a yard swing or an Adirondack chair here, a table or desk there. Now, he can happily immerse himself in wood shavings from morning till night — and often does. He even mentors a couple of students each year who are interested in everything from decorative wood carving to more general skills.

He teaches them that the art of woodworking begins long before a piece of wood actually lands on a sawhorse or table in his shop. First, he must find the wood.

“Sometimes, I race bulldozers as they pull down pear and apple trees in the fall,” he said. “Or, a tree service may call me. One

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Brown shapes a spoon while working in his studio this summer.

time, a friend called and said, ‘Get this stuff (wood) out of our garage, so my wife can park her car.’” A single log can weigh thousands of pounds, so “I try to keep it under a ton,” he commented. Elm, walnut, ash, sycamore, fruit wood — it all has potential for a beautiful new life in Brown’s hands.

His analytical eye goes to work when he first spots his raw material.

“You start by ‘reading the bark of a tree,’ the pattern and detail, to determine whether the tree might contain straight pieces that could be made into spoons or lumber for furniture,” he explained. “You’re also looking for the potential of decorative pieces, using the crotch of a tree (with a fanlike pattern) or a burl. When I look at a piece of wood, I see the grain, possible shapes. You have to think, ‘What is the end product?’”

One of his favorite creations is a “fish bowl,” a 29-inch-long piece of English walnut with a shallow indentation in the shape of a fish. The moment he saw the grain of the wood, he knew that this piece was destined to be a fish, he said.

Once the wood is carted back to his shop, there is the aging process to consider.

If wood dries too quickly, it may crack.

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periodic misting with water help keep the wood in optimum condition.

Occasionally, Brown uses a power tool, such as a chain saw. However, the bulk of his work is done with myriad hand tools such as chisels, gouges and hand planes. His shop is a veritable tool store, with meticulously arranged drawers and walls of implements.

For example, he has some 75 hand saws.

Creation with wood tends to have a seasonal flow, Brown observed. In the fall, he gathers wood. During the winter, he carves bowls (including apple-shaped bowls made of apple wood), spoons and other items. In spring, he often receives furniture commissions for pieces such as Missionstyle chairs and tables. And, both in summer and at Christmas time, Brown and Janet, his wife of 35 years, make the rounds to about 60 craft shows, festivals and fairs to sell his creations and also exhibit the antique tools he collects.

The long-handled spoons, which can be made in a couple of hours each, tend to be the biggest seller, going for about $18 to $20.

Some of the more intricate, larger pieces such as shell-shaped bowls (which may be sold on the Internet or in person) take years of ongoing work and sell for as much as several thousand dollars.

It’s fun to watch potential customers at a craft show or fair pick up one of his spoons,

Brown said.

“You can tell if someone is a really good cook, because they will close their eyes, hold the spoon and make stirring motions in the air, kind of like air guitar,” he said.

Ken Tolonen, a customer and former coworker, says Norm’s woodwork resonates with the same skill and precision he showed as a scientist. “They’re unique and they’re beautiful,” said Tolonen of Brown’s pieces. “... the grain of the wood, the color of the wood, the workmanship.”

Working with wood does have some minor liabilities: a heavy log injuring a finger, or spending hours on a particular piece only to find that there is a flaw deep inside the wood and the entire project must be scrapped.

However, the joy of creation and other benefits far outweigh the risks, Brown contends.

“This is a stress-reducer and good physical exercise,” he said. “There’s nothing like working with a chunk of wood and an ax to make you feel better. You put in 12-hour days and work until you can’t lift your arms in the air anymore. You almost feel guilty because it feels so good.”

Brown’s creations can be found at etsy.com/shop/normanlbrown.

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THE YAKIMA VALLEY HAS BECOME QUITE a delight for local “antiquers.” In fact, a drive down Yakima Avenue’s “antique row” will have you eyeballing each and every sidewalk display along the way.

From the annual Clayson Farm Antique show to the dealer-filled minimalls, collectors are mapping out their routes and making a day of antiquing.

Here are some of our “must-visit” favorites...

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Pieces of the Past shop owner, Pam Fadness, has an eye for design. Her lovely little boutique, located on Yakima Avenue, carries an ecclectic blend of shabby chic, vintage and antiques — displayed much like something you’d see in a magazine.

The shop also carries local artist Lisa Souers’ industrial-inspired jewerly designs, children’s collectibles and vintage for men.

Fadness’ perfectly-placed vignettes will have you inspired and ready to decorate for fall.

Antiques, Etc.

5703 Tieton Drive, Yakima 509-966-2513 Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. (Occasionally open on Tuesday and Wednesday during summer) Located in a three-bedroom farm house on the west side of Yakima, Antiques Etc. is a haven of unique collectibles.

The shop is owned by the mother/ daugther duo, Marie and Tami Dorsett, who have run their business out of the old home for more than 22 years. It includes a large basement, a sunny porch and a huge lot, and is overflowing with rusty yard art, primitive gifts and country wares. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, you’ll step into another room full of furnishings and trinkets.

From the inside out, this decorator’s dream is well-worth the drive west.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: An old boat motor sits outside the shop at Morton’s. • Old leather luggage suits a rustic decor. • A variety of military jackets.

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Shop owner, Ron Morton, recently joined downtown Yakima’s antique row — opening the doors to 15 thousand square feet of antiquities. Shoppers are often surprised by the size. With three levels and 60 vendors, the variety is almost endless.

In addition to the collectibles, you can snack while you shop. He’s added a soda shop, where you can buy homemade fudge, hotdogs and soda pop.

But you’ll need ample time to make your way through Morton’s. So if you’re dedicating a day to antiquing, you’ll surely want this shop on your list of stops.

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• Yesterday’s Village storefront.

• A rack of vintage clothing.

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Having opened their doors 27 years ago, Yesterday’s Village is one of the oldest antique stores in Yakima. They have between 70 and 80 vendors, selling everything from antiques and vintage to a variety of new and used collectibles.

The adjacent lot, known as Track 29, will soon be replaced with a parking lot, but Yesterday’s Village is here to stay. Access to the shop and parking will soon be easier than ever.

Yesterday’s Village is not only favored by the locals, employees say tourists enjoy it too.

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Once a year, shop owners Pat and Fred Erickson travel to England in search of antique country furnishings to fill their shop. Also specializing in Whichford terracotta pottery, Victorian jewelry, Bridgewater dinnerware and unique garden accessories, customers come from near and far for its array of antiques.

Situated in the heart of the Valley’s wine country in Wapato, the antique shop has become a popular stop while wine tasting.

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LIKE A BRIGHT SUNFLOWER BLOOMING AMID A hillside of sagebrush, Laurie and Mariano Morales’ Victorian home can’t help but make you smile.

“I wanted a farmhouse with a porch, and Mariano wanted a Victorian-style house with a turret,” said Laurie, who’s a stay-at-home mom.

The couple hired local builder Dennis Kelly to construct their dream house in West Valley in 1997. In spite of differing design ideas, they finally compromised with what today is a 3,400-squarefoot Victorian-inspired farmhouse that has both a porch and a turret, with gingerbread detailing.

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The creamy yellow exterior with bright white trim is reminiscent of the Gilbert Place historical house on Yakima Avenue, but with all the modern amenities a 21st century family would need.

Laurie, who’s 55, and Mariano, 56, use every bit of the four-bedroom, four-bath home. With two children, Desi and Vienne, the kitchen has become the heart of the home. Decorated with white cupboards, granite countertops and a big angled island for cooking and serving casual meals, Laurie has added clever touches that make the space special.

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CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE: The colorful and comfortable living room is lit with windows. • A wildflower garden is adorned with a willow branch arch. • Mariano’s masculine office is adorned with horns and cowboy hats.

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Every door has been embellished with elaborate molding, and the walls feature chair rail wainscoting. Laurie couples these details with industrial hanging lights over the kitchen island and a marvelous shabby-chic green cupboard filled with her collection of antique pottery, silver and favorite objects. A gorgeous chandelier hangs with multicolored teardrops over her rustic kitchen table. Two years ago the couple visited Murano, Italy, where they spotted the elaborate light fixture. “ ...

Mariano, who usually doesn’t like modern, liked it,” Laurie said.

It’s no wonder that Laurie has a variety of heirloom objects and furniture popping up all over her house. “My parents had an antique store in Spokane,” she explained.

The adjacent family room has several vintage pieces of furniture including a 1940s chair Laurie bought for $15 and a couch she has owned since college. With the help of local interior designer Tanna Barnecut, these pieces have been refurbished with color coordinating fabric that pulls the room together. Additionally, the white built-in bookshelves, fireplace and hidden television cupboard, along with many windows, make this a cheery place for the family to gather after a long day.

In contrast to the casual style of the open concept kitchen and family area, the dining room with its brilliant crystal chandelier,

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OPPOSITE: A colorful chandelier from Murano, Italy, graces the rustic kitchen table.

ABOVE: The grand staircase in the entryway of the Morales home.

antique table and glistening wood floor, harkens back to a more formal time when families dressed up for Sunday supper. “I bought the Sheridan dining room set from a huge antique mall in Snohomish,” Laurie said. “The table has three leaves and can be really big.” Old Asian floral prints found on a trip to Boston complement her collection of flowery vintage plates displayed above French doors. The room’s table runner and chair cushions give it an elegant feel without making it fussy or old-fashioned.

Just off the entry way, a door leads to Mariano’s study, which is an urban cowboy’s hideaway. An impressive pair of longhorn steer horns are mounted above an antique spiral-legged oak desk, and his collection of antique silver spurs, cowboy hats, saddle bags and western art is displayed around the masculine room.

“Mariano has ridden horses from the time he was little,” Laurie explained. The family has several horses that are pastured on the lower portion of the property that encompasses 8 1/2 acres. In fact, the Yakima September | October 2013

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CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE: Neutral colors accented with pops of green and pink make the dining room formal without being stuffy. • Laurie stands in front of her antique cupboard. • Bright colors grace furniture in the family room.

lawyer has been filmed riding his favorite horse in his law firm’s television ads. Their 12-year-old daughter, Vienne, also loves riding and shows her horse through a 4H club.

The home’s four bedrooms are found up a grand staircase to the second floor, as well as in the basement. But when the weather gets hot the couple’s 18-year-old son, Desi, prefers to camp out on a cozy wicker sofa located just underneath the turret on the home’s wonderful wraparound porch.

Laurie and Mariano have worked hard to make the outside of their home as lovely as the inside. Over the years Laurie has become an avid green thumb and will officially earn the title of Master Gardener in the fall. One of her most impressive projects is the large knot garden by the southwest corner of the house. “I bought a book on knot gardens because I got the idea from visiting Disney World,” she said. Eventually her dad helped her create a large butterfly design with brick and 450 boxwoods that has matured into an amazing formal evergreen garden that they enjoy year-round.

Mariano’s main contribution to the backyard is the rippling rock and flagstone waterfall he built several years ago that provides an impressive focal point for their patio, which is surrounded by lawn. Next year, Laurie plans to take on raising chickens as an outdoor project.

With a busy law practice, volunteer responsibilities, school events and more to fill their hectic lives, it’s no wonder that the Morales family has sought to create a country paradise that serves as a restful escape.

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Fall’s cooler weather begs for comfort food, and some of our favorite treats are of the Rice Krispies variety. These recipes put a new spin on a much-loved snack. Enjoy a batch on one of Yakima’s gorgeous fall days.

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Spray baking pan with non-stick spray (11x7 for thicker treats, 9x13 for thinner treats) and then set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Fold in marshmallows until almost melted, and then stir in brownie mix. Remove from heat, add Cocoa Krispies and stir until thoroughly coated. Pour the mixture on top of the cooled brownie and then gently spread out evenly. Immediately top with Andes mint chips, so that they slightly melt. Let sit for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

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Fold in marshmallows, stirring frequently until almost melted. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt, and then remove from heat. Allow the marshmallow mixture to cool for 20 minutes before adding the Rice Krispies (failure to do so will result in soggy treats). Stir until thoroughly coated. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan, spread out evenly and allow to sit for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

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Chefs on Tour will feature 10 projects in the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys complete with beautiful kitchens and the area’s best chefs providing tastings of their signature dishes. Six homes and chefs will be featured on September 11 and the remaining four will be featured on September 12.

The Central Washington Home Builders Association is bringing the American Dream of Homeownership to you in a whole new light with a showcase of culinary delights. We invite you to experience all that the Chefs on Tour and Tour of Homes has to offer this year with wide-ranging projects including new construction, remodeled and even commercial. Everyone has the opportunity to see a project fitting their needs.

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Got Your Tickets? The Chefs on Tour is a self-guided Tour that allows you to see the latest in home building trends as well as locations spread throughout the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys while indulging in culinary masterpieces of our selected chefs. Viewing these homes and talking to the builders and suppliers will help you establish trusted connections that can lead you down the path to building or remodeling your dream home.

Enjoy the Tour: Take your time visiting each of the builders and chefs. After Visiting each of the Homes you will be voting for the Best Chef on Tour. This will be a big honor for each of our participating Chefs to take home the Best Chef on Tour Award.

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Eric has made his way across the United States, from cooking “Classic American” in California to “Italian fare” in New Jersey. He and several long-time friends eventually settled in Yakima, opening (or rather, re-opening) the Sports Center with their own unique flare, which included diverse and well-loved menu items such as bone-in, thickcut pork chops with apple chutney and home-made Chili Verde nachos.

Branching out and embracing local community events, he has continually participated in such favorites as Yakima Valley’s Fresh Hop Ale Festival, coordinating event promotions and VIP food services. Another of his personal favorites has been Brewery-Specific Beer Paired Dinners for several local breweries. He has created incredible five-course meals, each matched perfectly with a complimentary beer, making those lucky enough to attend enjoy a night they won’t soon forget.

In 2012, the Sports Center was sold and Eric soon transferred his talents to Bert’s Pub. There is currently a new menu in the works to be released in September, showcasing Eric’s knack for flavors, yet embracing some of Bert’s classic favorites. Stop by anytime to say, “Hi,” grab a bite to eat, and meet the man behind the food!

(509) 972-4557 5110 Tieton Dr. - Yakima WA. 98908

Baxter Construction, LLC DETAILS: EasyWater RevitaLife drinking water system supplied

by Aspen Plumbing Moen faucet supplied by Aspen Plumbing Canyon Creek cabinets supplied by Creative Cabinets. Chicory on Hickory Great Floors supplied the Seafoam Green granite countertops, Maple hardwood flooring and backsplash tile by Great Floors Baxter Construction’s custom remodel shows changes to the kitchen, dining room, living room and entry. The transformation from a confined and outdated 1970’s feel to an open and updated family

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Yakima Santiago’s on the Ave.

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BIO: Santiago’s on the Ave. was established upstairs in the Historical Poster Building in 1980. Unfortunately, the entire building was destroyed by fire in the summer of ‘85. The only items that were saved were General Santiago’s poster, a neon light (currently displayed above our back door) and our recipes which were known by heart. Santiago’s was reopened in 1986 at its present location on Yakima Avenue.

Our efforts have been rewarded as recipients of “Best Mexican Restaurant”, “Best Place to take a Client to Lunch” and “Best Wine List” from numerous newspapers/magazines publications and readers polls. The Daily Farmers of Washington awarded Santiago’s First-Place in the 2002 “Washington’s Best Nachos” recipes contest. Our winning recipe: Chili con Queso is outstanding! It took first place again in 2003!

We are the leading Yakima Mexican Restaurant winning awards and recognition throughout the Northwest. Santiago’s is Yakima’s favorite restaurant to have been published within Northwest Best Places... and for over three decades of continuous recognition.

We offer the largest Tequila selection North of the Border, a large selection of local Microbrews on tap as well as our Award-Winning Wine selection. Also, enjoy our outdoor dining.

509-453-1644 | http://santiagos.org 111 East Yakima Ave. Yakima, WA, 98901

Elite Homes By Palazzo Properties, Ltd. DETAILS: Elite Homes by Palazzo Properties, LTD., is a locally owned building and land development company with over 35 years of experience building over 500 homes and developing over 300 lots.

This home has all the amenities found in homes in much higher price levels. It features a four car garage (textured and painted) with almost 2600 SF of living area, 10’ ceilings throughout with 12’ ceilings in the great room. Fully landscaped w/UGS, a 6’ vinyl privacy fence on an oversized lot. From the time you enter the home, on a custom tile entry you will find features like large crown molding, “dental” crown in the dining to accent the wainscoting. The den features crown molding and wainscoting (with a darker, more masculine color on the wainscoting). The kitchen is a “galley” style, with cabinets that have soft closing doors and drawers, with granite counters and a custom designed full height backsplash to help accentuate the 40” dual fuel range (gas, 5 burner cooktop and 2 electric oven’s). The Master Suite features crown molding, a jetted tub, walk-in tile shower and his and her vanities and a large walk-in closet. The 2 additional bedrooms have their own vanities with a “Jack & Jill” bath, large closets and spacious rooms. All of us realize how important your time is and thank you for visiting our homes. www.cwhba.org

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7504 Crestfields Rd East on South 72nd Avenue to Coolidge Road (3 blocks past Washington) and go West. Turn left off of Coolidge Road to South 76th Avenue, immediately turn left on Crestfi elds Road, home is on the right side.

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Yakima Classic Events & Catering

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BIO: Classic Events Catering has been “out and about” in the Yakima Valley and beyond for more than 20 years. As a full service Catering company, we specialize in wedding receptions, company gatherings and everything in between. From start to finish, we can assist you with your special event whether it is for twenty or hundreds.

From buffets to plated-stylized dinners, picnics and barbeques to specialty “sack lunches” and theme meals from Luas to Pool parties, Classic Events has a menu meant for you.

Classic Events Catering is here to serve you and we are dedicated to quality service, good food and lots of ”fun”. Let’s do it together. Give us a call today.....Donna 509-961-7525

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Summit Crest Construction DETAILS: Rich Hochrein welcomes you to our 2013 Tour Home located in the West Valley development of Crown Crest. As you walk through our home you will notice the fine craftsmanship, attention to detail and thought that was put into the plan of this home. This unique home has a tiled foyer, with 9ft ceilings that lead to the kitchen and living room. The living room is warm and inviting open concept with vaulted ceilings and a gas stone fireplace, plus a large picture window.

The kitchen has granite countertops, Alder cabinetry, crown molding, upgraded appliances, custom pantry and eating bar that overlooks the dining area and terrace doors.

The master suite is very spacious with double vanity sinks, garden tub, and gracious walk in closet. Our 2013 Tour home is 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths in this 2046 sq. ft. +/- home. It also stands out because of the abundance of storage with a 5 car garage perfect for storing your recreational vehicle. This home is equipped with central air and a heat pump for comfortable year around living.

Rich Hochrein has been actively building and developing in the Yakima Valley for 30 years, and has been a participant in the CWHBA and Tour of Homes for the greater part of his career. At this time he would like to thank all of the homeowners, subcontractors, suppliers, and Summit Crest Construction’s talented staff for another successful Tour of Homes. This 2013 Tour Home is available for $317,000: $230,000 on your lot. For more information please contact Rich Hochrein at 509-945-0197, 509-966-6060.

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Avalon Wood, Gas, Pellet & Electric Products With the Avalon product line all the elements come together: architectural styling, innovative technology and dedicated craftsmanship, offering you a dreamfulfilling heating solution for every part of your house. Avalon manufactures steel and cast iron wood burning products, a steel and cast iron gas stove and insert line, a steel cast pellet stove and insert collection and gas and electric fireplaces. We hope our products will bring enjoyment, warmth and many pleasant hours spent in front of an Avalon of your choice.

Avalon dealers are chosen to present our products because of their commitment to you, the customer. They are trained to provide the best possible sales experience, assist you in selecting the right hearth appliance and provide proper installation to ensure flawless operation. They are truly your local hearth product specialists.

Cascade Natural Gas provides the premier cooking fuel for home chefs.

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Presenting Sponsor

Yakima Masset Winery, Greg Masset

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BIO: Chef Greg Masset, Winemaker and co-owner of Masset Winery with his wife Michaela. Executive Chef at the private Yakima Country Club and former Chef de Cuisine at Birchfield Manor. Graduate of South Seattle Culinary Institute, Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park and Napa Valley, Member CEIP (Culinary Enrichment and Innovations Program at the CIA New York). He grew up in a restaurant with a nationally famous chef/father and began working in the kitchen at 12 and he began formal training in Seattle at the age of 17.

Masset Winery came as a way for Greg and Michaela to expand from cooking dinner, to being part of the entire dining experience. Our wines are made with dinner in mind, and as such you will notice a rich, elegant style that complements a meal. Dry and off dry whites to full bodied red and blended red wines to luscious dessert wines are produced in small, handmade batches using our very gentle Italian made solid oak Basket Press.

Classic cuisine is Chef Greg’s main expertise, focusing on Continental and traditional European dishes from France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the Mediterranean. Rich Belgian chocolates and French Pastries are particular specialties as well. Masset does limited catering and events at the restored 1905 Angel Farmstead where the winery tasting room and production area is located.

509.877.6675 | www.massetwinery.com 620 E. Parker Heights Wapato, WA 98951

M. Sevigny Construction DETAILS: Founded by Mike and Matthew Sevigny, M Sevigny Construction Inc is a Yakima WA, based general contractor and construction management company. We specialize in commercial, industrial and tenant improvement construction. Our expertise spans a wide range—from pre-construction services to complete turn-key construction projects.

Integrity, quality and innovation are the characteristics that distinguish M Sevigny as a leading construction company. Our goal is to provide a higher level of service than is found with any other company in the construction industry. We consistently bring superior craftsmanship to every project- whether constructing a large public works project, or a smaller manufacturing facility or an office facility for a local company.

M Sevigny Construction Inc is proud to partner with Standard Paint and Flooring to present its latest facility on the 2013 Tour of Homes.

This +-23,000sf facility located in the Orchards Shopping Complex is a leader in energy efficiency. State of the art LED lighting and insulation makes this building not only a pleasure to view but also makes for a great steward of the environment. The building boasts large storefront windows, beautiful stucco and stone exterior, and a large showroom to showcase Standards various product lines. Not Just a paint and floor covering store, this facility will showcase all of Standards products, from blinds, stucco and cabinets, to paint, floor coverings and even Furniture. This new building will allow Standard to fully serve their west valley customers from design to installation.

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130 S. 72nd Ave. Take Summiview Avenue west to South 72nd Avenue.

Turn Left onto 72nd Avenue and then turn right into orchards shopping center. Building is in northwest corner of complex.

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Presenting Sponsor

Ellensburg Valley Cafe

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BIO: Chef Kurtis Wilsey began cooking at the age of 16. He trained under many great chefs in Seattle and quickly realized that he had a passion for food and great talent in the professional kitchen. Kurtis has been the opening chef for several restaurants in both Seattle and Ellensburg. He met his wife Stacey while they were working at the Valley Café more than 15 years ago. Since then he and his wife have worked together creating great food in many different places and spaces including working as chefs on a private charter yacht in the San Juan Islands and Alaska. They also designed, built and operated Kitchen 232 in the Lower Queen Ann neighborhood of Seattle before beginning a family. They have worked at many restaurants both together and apart but have always considered the Valley Café to be “home”. When the opportunity came to move back to Ellensburg in 2009, both Kurtis and Stacey knew that this would be a great time to move back home and raise their family in a small town. Kurtis has been the chef at the Valley Café again since then. Stacey is now a Special Education teacher, but continues to be involved in catering whenever she gets the chance.

509.925.3050 | http://valleycafeellensburg.com/ 105 West 3rd Avenue Ellensburg, WA 98926

Arbor Design Construction DETAILS: An 1100sf 1960’s home situated on a double city lot was remodeled to 1720 sf with a southern exposure. The Transformation included a new master suite, a large newly remodeled kitchen, and a formal dining room. Starting with a spacious passive solar, light filled living room we used lessons learned and experience gained over 22 years of building and designing to create a very 21st Century energy efficient home.

Energy efficiency strategies used were extensive triple glazing to capture sun and light, super-insulated walls and foundation and coffered ceilings piled high with insulation over the exterior walls. Extended roof overhangs provide summer shading as well as protection from rain and snow throughout the year. Energy saving appliances, LED lighting and a high efficiency gas furnace should trim the utility budget.

Our design incorporates extensive use of slate and tile for durability.

Sustainable bamboo custom cabinets and floors as well as colored and stained concrete floors and countertops create a sleek and modern look. Handicapped accessibility and aging- in- place features of our home include ramped front and rear entries, wide passageways and unobstructed bath access.

We hope that we have transformed this early 20th Century dowager into a forward- looking and versatile 21st Century garden home that will endure long into the future. Arbor Design Construction continues to provide cost effective, energy efficient and sustainable shelter, building and design services for new and remodeled homes. Over twenty years of working closely with our customers and building to the highest standards of detail, design and efficiency, we hope our next project will be yours. www.cwhba.org

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Building Insiders you can Trust As a trusted advisor, the CWHBA provides answers and resources to guide your through the home building and remodeling process.

We have the connections you need to complete your project cost effectively and efficiently.

All CWHBA members are certified and trained.

Your Home Dream Made Real by Central Washington Home Builders Association Answers to your question from a guide you can trust.

Call today (509) 454-4006 www.cwhba.org

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Presenting Sponsor

Ellensburg

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BIO: Born with the culinary gift chef James Giaudrone began his culinary journey at the young age of 4 in his mother’s and grandmother’s kitchen. He continued over the years cultivating the gift, while in high school apprenticing under Chef Joe Vallone of Ma Ma Vallone’s Steak House in Cle Elum, and continued to feed thousands of US Marines while serving our Country, picking up numerous awards along the way including the top cook in the 1st Marine Division. He then moved on and cooked for Pastor Parsley and the congregation of World Harvest Church including the kids at the prep-school.

He cooked for celebrities like Randy Travis, and Mr. Barnes the co-founder of Barnes and Nobles book stores. He has travelled to Western-Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia experiencing cuisine abroad bringing flavor and fusion to his dishes. With his love growing up in Eastern Washington enjoying the outdoors fishing, hunting, and foraging for berries and mushrooms, he has become known as the Camo Chef. Chef James creates culinary experiences with his rich blend of flavors and spices. Chef James decided to come home to Cle Elum after being away for several years to be close to family and friends bringing his talents home starting Cle Elum Crepe Company in May 2011 inside Gunnar’s Coffee Cabin owned by two of his friends helping to grow the businesses together. He volunteers his time with UKC Youth Activities teaching cuisine and life skills to the children, along with putting on the annual “I Have A Dream” dinner to help raise funding for the program. He continues to strive for excellence in his creativity and bring something new to the public.

(509) 674-2524 | www.gunnarscoffeecabincleelum.com 115 W. 1st Street, Cle Elum WA.

3rd Gen Construction

DETAILS: 3rd Gen Construction’s remodel of this Ellensburg bungalow goes beyond simple construction. The careful renovation began with the idea that the creek-side home should stay true to its vintage style, rooted in the 1920s, but be rebuilt in a modern, energy-efficient way.

When structural considerations required light demolition both inside and out, we worked closely with our friends at Wildhaven Construction and the owners of the home to maintain its bungalow style. The home’s electrical and plumbing were completely replaced and brought to code. New energy efficient vinyl windows and doors were installed throughout. The basement was finished for extra storage.

New insulation, board and batten siding, a sturdy 30-year roof, and all new decking were added to the exterior of the home and to the garage.

We even milled recycled telephone poles to fence the property.

We transformed the interior of this three bedroom two and a half bath home from floor to ceiling by adding sustainable hardwood floors, warm carpet, an entirely new chef-friendly kitchen and bar with marble backsplash and farm sink, subway tiled bathrooms with Master jacuzzi tub, and custom cabinetry in almost every room. In the end, we created a home for a modern lifestyle with respect for classic style.

3rd Gen Construction is a family run business, built by three generations of hard working contractors who create homes with an understated elegance while using the most energy-efficient materials.

If you are looking to renovate your existing home, or are ready to build your dream house, we are the contractor to call. Contact Tyler Lee at 509.929.4754. Or drop us a line at 3gclee@gmail.com www.cwhba.org

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705 N. Cle Elum Street, Ellensburg From I-90 West, take exit 106/Ellensburg. Turn right at stop sign off exit and continue straight, through four-way stop, on University Way, for 2 miles. Take a right on North Cle Elum Street. 705 North Cle Elum Street is second building on right (fi rst home after large apartment building).

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Presenting Sponsor

Ellensburg Bella Cucina Trattoria & Catering

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BIO: Donna’s passion for food and uncanny natural propensity for blending and balancing flavors and textures makes her knowledge and training seem much more advanced than her 9 years of experience.

Chef/Owner Donna Miglino began her culinary career as a personal chef for a local high end equine breeding and show facility in 2004. At which time she prepared foods for a wide variety of friends, family, guests and clients of the ranch from all different cultural backgrounds, affording her a wonderful opportunity to develop her knowledge and familiarity with a fairly large array of international cuisine and preparation styles.

She created her own catering business out of necessity in 2008, which led to opening Bella Cucina Trattoria and Catering in 2010.

The vision for her restaurant was simple; provide customers with a unique dining experience with traditional Italian flavors, made with fresh local ingredients, served in an authentically classic Italian environment that allows them to feel as if they have been transported to the calm, comforting, serene surroundings of old country Italy; A dining experience not normally available outside of bigger cities. Although the restaurant is quaint and small, with her weekly rotating menus, she has created a menu that is much more commensurate with larger restaurants.

Her continuation with the catering portion of the business, provides her the perfect platform to maintain current, as well as learn new techniques for presenting appetizing and appealing displays. It also allows her to explore the internationally diverse area of her culinary training as well as feeding her love and passion for party and event planning and the personal satisfaction that comes with providing her clients with life long memories of their events whether big or small.

(509) 929-1813 | Bellacucinatrattoria.com Bellacucina@live.com | 213 W 4th Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926

Town And Country Homes, LLC DETAILS: Town & Country Homes, LLC. is a third generation homebuilding company. Matt and Tristen Willard founded Town & Country Homes in Ellensburg based on the belief that providing shelter for families is still one of the most important businesses in the 21st century. We don’t consider it our job to simply build homes. We’re dedicated to the craft of creating homes that will withstand the test of time, and we believe the only way to do this is to never cut corners and set our standards remarkably high. Most importantly, we are invested in Kittitas County, and we plan to continue to build homes in the area for decades. We’re not concerned with quantity, only quality.

Welcome to this over 1700 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious home built with entertaining in mind. Located on the beautiful Sun Country golf course, it is one of the hidden gems in the upper Kittitas Country. The beauty and location makes it one of the best investments for a primary or secondary home. You can be in Seattle in an hour and fifteen minutes or floating the Yakima River in 15 minutes. Ideally located for Four Seasons of recreation you will be hard pressed to find a better location to enjoy your spare time. Sun Country boasts one of the best groomed and challenging courses in the state for every level of golfer.

Sun Country offers several home sites, bring your plans or review the home designs that both Town and Country and Sun Country have on file. Pick from golf and fairway views or panoramic views looking West or East. Each home site is priced to sell and includes water and power.

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230 Hermitage Drive From Yakima, take I-82 to I-90, head West to Golf Course Road exit. Left on Golf Course Road. Left on Hermitage Drive. From Seattle, take I-90 East to Golf Course Road exit.

Right on Golf Course Road. Left on Hermitage Drive.

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Presenting Sponsor

Ellensburg Swiftwater Cellars

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BIO: Chef Mark’s culinary adventure started by attending the Scottsdale Culinary Institute. He has worked as a Chef de Cuisine in many hotels in the Arizona market and also spent time as a Culinary Instructor himself at the Arizona Culinary Institute. He brings a wealth of knowledge to Swiftwater Cellars. Join Chef Mark as he prepares small bites of his highly acclaimed culinary creations paired with award winning wines from Swiftwater Cellars.

509.674.6555 | markm@swiftwatercellars.com 301 Rope Rider Drive, Cle Elum, WA 98922

Hansell Mitzel Homes DETAILS: Trailhead at Suncadia Resort feature 32 units of condominiums located in the core of the resort. With 3 different floor plans to choose from, you’re sure to find a unit that suits your needs.

Finishes feature knotty alder doors and trim, granite counters and heated tile floors in the bathrooms and kitchen. Gas fireplaces in the great room are perfect for those cold, snowy winter nights. With sales beginning in mid-August, you have a unique opportunity to pick the 1 or 2 Bedroom unit that is perfect for you. A new pool and hot tub will be built this fall for the exclusive use of owners and their guests.

The kitchens at Trailhead in Suncadia feature top of the line finishes

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and smart design. Whether you’re whipping up a quick lunch for the kids before you go to the pool or cooking a holiday feast for the family, you’ll have a great time. We look forward to seeing you!

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3770 Suncadia Trail

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BY JILL ST. GEORGE PHOTOS BY TJ MULLINAX & ANDY SAWYER

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: A participant takes a breath while crawling through the mud during last year’s competition.

• The starting line. • A competitor learns the ropes — while in costume.

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Argh! Are ye ready for the Pirate Plunder?

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PLAYING IN THE MUD HAS GONE TO a whole new level. Competitors of all ages will be climbing, crawling and running their way through ever-changing terrain and mud pits as they take part in Yakima’s second annual Pirate Plunder Adventure Race on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Pirate Plunder is part of the growing trend of obstacle course-type races nationwide. In bigger cities, these events can include up to 10,000 participants, and it’s estimated that 2 million people will take part in obstacle course races across the United States this year. “It’s fun and it’s different and it’s just as competitive as you want it to be,” says Rich Austin, director September | October 2013

of sports for the Yakima Valley Sports Commission.

One of the primary pursuits of the sports commission is to organize athletic events in the Yakima Valley. When the commission began looking at obstacle course races, it first set out to bring the nationally recognized Warrior Dash to town. It turned out that Yakima was too small for the Dash, which holds 36 races around the country, including one in Bonney Lake.

So with the help of Tony Andreas, owner of Whiplash Sports, which helps organize local sporting events, the commission started its own event.

The commission’s senior sports sales

manager, Mike Carey, came up with the pirate theme, and sports sales manager Nicol Sloon helped him design the course.

The course required a large plot of land within close proximity to town. Scott Schaffer, who manages Yakima’s wastewater treatment plant, helped the group secure permission to use a piece of city property at the intersection of State Route 24 and South 24th Street next to Kmart. “They let us dig, build things and leave things up,” says Austin, who plans to tweak and revamp the course over the years.

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ABOVE & RIGHT: Scenes from the first annual Pirate Plunder race in Yakima last October.

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include a 12-foot rope climbing wall (“Black Beard’s Blockade”), a 30-foot “Scallywag Water Slide” and a 100-foot “Marauder’s Mud Crawl.”

“The thing everyone wants a lot of is mud,” says Austin.

The site includes a variety of soil types, so in each mud area, organizers work to create the right consistency. “We want it to be good mud that will really stick.”

Many participants also compete in costume. Last year’s participants raced in everything from pirate gear to ballerina tutus. A nude-colored wrestling singlet was even spotted. The office of David Clark Family Dentistry ran as a team, all wearing matching T-shirts. “It was a blast,” says Clark’s assistant, Holly Bucholtz. “In our office, we’re all pretty competitive ... we’re gonna beat Dr. Clark,” she says with a laugh.

“I’m so looking forward to it this year.”

There are no fitness requirements, but many will train to gain the strength and September | October 2013

205 S. 93rd Ave. | Sierra Vista | $409,900 Exquisite single level home built in 2009. 3 BR plus den, 2.5 BA. 4 car attached garage. Warm earth tones throughout with granite, tile, and stone accents. Gourmet kitchen. Spa quality master suite. Fully fenced backyard with covered patio.

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ABOVE: Making a splash during the race. RIGHT: A competitor gets dirty in “Marauder’s Mud Crawl.”

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“If you can’t do an obstacle, you can just go around it.”

Renee Navarrete, 28, ran last year’s race.

“I’m not a runner,” she says. “I liked that you didn’t have to be a pro, but you still felt like you accomplished something when you were done.”

Adds Sloon, “They’re smiling and they’re happy at the end.”

Participants are awarded with a race medal at the finish line, and then have access to the after-party on Pirate’s Landing, where there will be food, a beer garden and live music.

As for the stuck-on mud, rest assured, local firefighters will be there hosing off the muddy participants. For more information, go to pirateplunderrace.com.

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FIRE UP THE TIME MACHINE AND DIAL ME BACK to 1962 in Hatboro, Penn. I was in second grade, and had it pretty bad for candy. Trick-or-treating was and still is just about the best invention I have ever heard of. All of that free candy! I still get misty-eyed when the little kids come around our neighborhood with their costumes and bags.

Everything about the ’60s in suburbia Pennsylvania was wonderful. In the summer, we had lightning bugs. In the winter, we had snow and sledding. The rest of the time, all the kids in the neighborhood rode bikes together or ran in and out of each other’s houses. But my favorite time was Halloween.

Then we moved to California. On our first Halloween out, my sister had her purse stolen. My dad said, “That’s it.

No more trick-or-treating!” He could be like that. I practically drove my mother crazy begging for a reprieve. It took a few years before she relented, and by then I was the giant kid wandering around in a homemade costume and embarrassing myself door to door. I knew it was over. But it was a good run while it lasted.

To keep in the spirit of the season, it is great fun to have families over with their young children in their Halloween costumes. We spoil the parents for a few hours and enjoy watching everyone relax. Even my son and his wife bring their dogs in costume. Here’s how we put it together...

Bales of hay make for casual seating in the autumn sun ... and remember dunking for apples? The nostalgic game includes a tub that can double as decoration.

And it’s harder than it looks!

Remember the witch in the Wizard of Oz and the way her striped socks stuck out when Dorothy’s house fell on her? I have always been fascinated by that scene, and when I found striped ravioli I knew I pretty much had to have a Halloween party!

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This tiny fairy graced our party with her sweet beauty. We all loved her gossamer wings and tiny wand.

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Here is the dapper “gangster” father of the delicate fairy striking a pose with his glass of “bloodred” wine.

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I wanted to utilize our tiny garden house as a fortune teller’s hut, and I knew our friend Kayla would be able to pull off the role of a pretty palm reader. With her perfect makeup and a scarf doubling as a turban, she didn’t disappoint!

What’s a Halloween gathering without a precious baby elephant and her cowboy daddy admiring the chickens?

It’s in the details, as they say, and the alert guest who spotted hidden trinkets was awarded a few extra eyeball cupcakes to take home. To cut down on prep time, we purchased alreadybaked chocolate cupcakes that we decorated.

Creepy green icing, miniature marshmallows and even tinier chocolate chips are perfect for creating an eyeball on top!

Stay cozy this Halloween and be sure to purchase a couple extra bags of candy for your casual party. Guests should get a goodie candy bag to go, too. After all, there is no such thing as too much candy!

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BY CHRISTINA MCCARTHY PHOTOS BY CHAD BREMERMAN

The Trash

I TOP: Doors, drawers, windows and molding stretch across Union Gap’s Store. OPPOSITE: Selah’s Marti Canatsey turned an old wooden ladder into a bright yellow perch for a bean vine.

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I RECENTLY RAN MY FIRST HALF marathon. It was a big one, with about 22,000 other runners. Each time I passed a water station, I cringed a little as I gulped down water, then threw my paper cup on the ground to join thousands of other paper cups. Six or seven water stations and 22,000 runners amounts to a staggering number of used paper cups and, ultimately, thousands of pounds of trash. Fortunately, there were hundreds of volunteers busily collecting the trash as fast as we racers made it.

Though we don’t often think about it, garbage is as much a part of our lives as are sports, entertainment and eating. Attend a game or concert, and you’re bound to see a plethora of plastic drink bottles, ticket stubs

and food wrappers littering the ground.

And unless you’re completely organic, with your own garden of vegetables and milk animals, you’re bound to use at least some pre-packaged ingredients, packets of spice, and jars, cartons and bottles of oils, milk, juice and, of course, wine.

Yakima County operates two landfills and a transfer station; combined they receive more than 250,000 tons of garbage each year, which is just about average for a community our size. Many people think that once “disposed” of, the trash eventually breaks down and disappears, but the fact is, it doesn’t. Most landfill waste remains in the landfill forever.

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ABOVE: These planters in Canatsey’s garden were once industrial light covers.

LEFT: Canatsey poses next to her outdoor sink, which comes in handy when washing vegetables.

That’s why other forms of disposal are so important. Experts predict that if everyone in our community was to participate in recycling at home and at work, the county’s 250,000 tons of garbage could be cut in half!

Another way to make a dent in the amount of waste destined for the landfill is to compost. It is estimated that landfills consist of about 30 percent compostable materials, which when not composted contribute to the production of harmful methane gas. Composting is a simple way to turn something unwanted (your yard waste and food scraps) into a nutrient-rich soil supplement that can greatly benefit your flowers, shrubs, trees and even your lawn.

Besides recycling and composting, Yakima is home to a growing number of people who “upcycle.” Coined in the 1990s, upcycling is the conversion of waste materials or useless products into new materials or products, or basically, taking something old and finding a new use for it. In many impoverished countries, upcycling has been a way of survival for decades, but only recently has the more affluent world realized the value — both monetary and environmental — of upcycling.

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One Yakima organization taking advantage of upcycling in a big way is Yakima’s Habitat for Humanity. Its retail store, simply called “Store,” is an outlet of previously used cabinetry, doors, hardware, appliances and other household goods that contractors and do-it-yourselfers donate when completing remodels and room makeovers. The Union Gap Store is one of hundreds of similar retail spaces across the country, all working together to finance Habitat for Humanity housing projects.

Whether you’re looking for a unique light fixture, an antique lock for the bathroom door or a box of tile, it pays to check out Habitat’s Store. Prices are pretty affordable and its inventory is continually changing as new items are donated regularly. For the new or seasoned upcycler, Store is a treasure chest of material and ideas.

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few years. “We get a lot of cabinets donated from contractors, but crafty people just scoop them up. We can barely keep them in stock.” she says.

Selah area resident and upcycling junkie Marti Canatsey can often be found rummaging through Store. For the past several years, Canatsey has been slowly reclaiming garden space from a pasture gone to seed. The garden, still growing in size, is a whimsical space of creativity and function. Home to vegetables of every size and color, it also has items that were previously headed for the landfill.

“It’s just fun to look at something and find a new use for it,” explains Canatsey. She points to an old orchard ladder, painted a vibrant yellow and covered in bean vines.

“The neighbors were going to throw it away, and asked me if I wanted it. I said ‘sure,’ figuring I’d find something to do with it.”

Along one side of the garden are huge pots in a rainbow of colors. Only they aren’t

pots. “Those are industrial light covers,” she explains. “I found those at [Store], painted them and turned them upside down. They make great planters.”

Atop one of the fence posts is an old mailbox where Canatsey stores hand trowels and other small tools, keeping them within reach when she spies an errant weed or needs to snip a sprig of basil. Over the beds with pumpkins and squash plants, she has heavy arches, through which the invasive vines are intertwined. “I’m not sure what those were,” she admits, “but my dad found them and gave them to me. They help keep the vines out of the way, but in a couple weeks even they will be overgrown.”

Perhaps my favorite find in Canatsey’s garden is the sink and vanity. Salvaged from her own bathroom remodel, she decided to put it in the garden and hook it up to a garden hose. Now she has a spot to rinse off vegetables or her hands, as well as a source of fresh water for her cats.

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Composting is easy and inexpensive, too.

Take a 4-by-4-foot area in the corner of a yard, add old leaves, lawn clippings, fruits and vegetable scraps and maybe a few cups of coffee grounds. Give it an occasional squirt from a hose and a turn with a pitchfork, and fairly quickly you will create a nutrient-rich mulch your plants will love.

And for those with a bit of creativity, there are a plethora of materials just waiting to be found. Wander around any local yard sales, thrift shops or the Store, and imagine the possibilities. Soon you too can be upcycling and making trash into treasure.

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THERE’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT SOUP. It wraps you up like a big bear hug and warms you from the inside out. I love the simple rhythm of making soup. First the chopping, then the stirring, until finally it’s time to ladle up bowls and pass them around the table.

As the leaves begin to shimmer in shades of red, orange and yellow and the days shorten, beginning their slow and steady descent toward winter, soup season begins.

It is a comforting welcome.

My favorite fall soup recipe is a riff on minestrone. That’s the beauty of soup: it doesn’t usually require precise ingredients.

It leaves room to swap and experiment.

So go ahead, test out this quick and easy cheese tortellini soup recipe, then make it your own. Swap kale for spinach and throw in some zucchini or potatoes.

Cheese Tortellini Soup

• 1 lb. pork Italian sausage • 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, chopped • 3 carrots, chopped • 3 stalks celery, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1-28 oz. can San Marzano diced tomatoes (any diced tomatoes work, but San Marzano really do make a difference) • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 2 tablespoons honey • 3-32 oz. boxes chicken stock (12 cups) • 1 box cheese or pesto tortellini • 1-6 oz. bag of spinach • Salt and pepper to taste

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In a large stock pot (think 6 to 8 quarts — this recipe makes a big pot of soup) brown the Italian sausage until cooked through. Set meat aside. In the same pot, drizzle in olive oil, toss in veggies and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent. Salt and pepper the vegetables. Add garlic and sauté for two more minutes. Add tomatoes, Italian sausage, balsamic vinegar and honey. Stir to combine. Add chicken stock and tortellini.

Bring soup to a slow boil, stirring often until tortellini have plumped up and cooked through. Stir in spinach and let simmer on low, stirring often, until ready to serve. It’s important to stir and taste, stir and taste to make sure the broth is rich and flavorful.

I serve this soup with crusty bread, a sprinkle of salty parmesan cheese and a glass of hearty cabernet sauvignon. On that first cold night in fall, when the leaves are blowing around and you have to dig to find your favorite forgotten sweatshirt, this is the perfect recipe for dinner. ... A warm hug on a cool night.

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JUST WHEN THE DAYS BEGIN TO grow a bit shorter and many blooms have begun to sputter, a fresh explosion of flower power reassures Yakima gardeners that summer’s fireworks are not over yet.

When it comes to dahlias, September is spectacular. Dahlias have waited until now to unfurl one of the most expansive palettes of flower colors, forms and sizes of any plant, and will continue to fill bouquet after bouquet until the first frost.

But life has not always been charmed for the dahlia, which has often been snubbed by more sophisticated gardeners. Perhaps it’s because influential English gardener Gertrude Jekyll commented that “the dahlia’s first duty in life is to flaunt and to swagger.” She may have had in mind “dinner plate” dahlias, which sport flowers that can be more than a foot in diameter. If their names are descriptive — “Kelvin Floodlight,” “Bodacious,” “Babylon Red” or “Gladiator” — she may have had a point. But if you want something less audacious (striking, but short of the tight red dress and stiletto heels), you can choose from cactus-flowered dahlias, water-lily dahlias, peony-flowered dahlias, orchid dahlias, anenome dahlias ... the array is endless. And colors can be subtle or dramatic. While the mark of a refined, Jekyll-approved garden has been the use of many complementary foliages, textures and forms, vivid, vibrant and adventurous color is back — and when it comes to color, count on dahlias to deliver.

Still skeptical? Start with the “Bishop,” “Mystic” or “Happy” series, which feature small, simply formed dahlias in an array of saturated colors that harmonize with other perennials. If that isn’t enough, the filigreed foliage comes in exotic eggplant purple or bronze, the 3-foot stems do not require staking and the plants take

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well to containers. What could be more refined?

All dahlias grow from tubers, which look more like sweet potatoes with an “eye” at one end. These tubers are actually modified stems that store nutrients and water underground while sending up the tall, leafy stalks that eventually shoot forth flowers. Tubers are planted in the spring and then dug and stored in a frost-free area after the first frost in coldwinter areas such as ours. I consider this task to be one of the rites of autumn, like raking leaves and bringing in the hoses. I store freshly dug tubers in paper grocery bags in the basement and bring them out in the spring to divide and replant. At the end of the growing season, when you dig your dahlias out for winter storage, you will find not one tuber but four to a dozen tubers, each with an “eye” that holds the promise of a fresh flush of flowers next season. Dividing dahlia tubers is easy, so you’ll have more dahlias to plant, share or trade with other gardeners.

Busy gardeners can be put off by the necessity of lifting and storing the tender tubers for the winter and then hauling them out again for spring replanting.

Some creative Yakima Master Gardeners have been successful in overwintering their dahlias in their garden beds. One technique is to cut back on water in late September, so that the growing season ends with fairly dry soil. As soon as November arrives, the stalks are cut down close to the ground and the bed is covered with heavy plastic that stays in place over the winter, keeping the bed dry despite rain and snow. This is a good thing because tubers can rot in cold, wet soil. When the earth warms again in spring, the plastic is removed, and the dahlias begin to send up new shoots.

Another technique is to plant the tubers 8 inches deep, slightly deeper than usually recommended, but at a level of

the soil that is likely to remain unfrozen during most winters. After a hard frost has brought the plants down, the dead foliage is removed and the entire bed is covered with 6-8 inches of good compost or any other substantial mulch.

Does this still sound like too much work? Dahlias are fairly inexpensive, with most tubers costing less than $5.

There is no guilt in treating your dahlias as annuals, enjoyed for a single season. If you leave the tubers in without protection and they freeze and perish, consider it composting or soil amending. You can start all over again in the spring with new varieties.

Make sure you look for dahlia bouquets next time you visit the Yakima Farmers’ Market.

Check out any of these amazing websites and let the catalogs do the talking. Or better yet, make a trip to a Northwest dahlia farm in September, and pick your plants in person.

These three are my favorites.

THE DAHLIA BARN 13110 446th Ave. S.E., North Bend, Wash.; dahliabarn.com U-Cut Garden opens Sept. 7.

DAN’S DAHLIAS 994 S. Bank Road, Oakville, Wash.; dansdahlias.com Visitors always welcome SWAN ISLAND DAHLIAS 995 N.W. 22nd Ave, Canby, Ore.; dahlias.com If you haven’t visited yet, put Swan Island on your “bucket list.” It’s the U.S.’s largest and leading dahlia grower with 350 varieties on 40 acres. Cut flowers are available for local pickup, and fields are open to the public through September.

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BY MELISSA S. LABBERTON PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALDERBROOK RESORT AND SPA

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LAST FALL MY HUSBAND ATTENDED a business retreat at Alderbrook Resort, and fortunately spouses were invited. All I knew about Alderbrook came from a Google and Mapquest search; however, the amazing photos had me eagerly anticipating the drive to western Washington for a weekend getaway. After a three-plus hour ride over the Cascades to our destination, I can honestly say we weren’t disappointed.

Tucked away at the south end of Hood Canal near the tiny town of Union, the Alderbrook Resort and Spa covers 88 acres and offers a panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains.

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Alderbrook Resort & Spa a lodge and cottages followed, and for decades the resort attracted well-heeled Seattleites seeking a summer escape. Today, fun vintage photos of those halcyon days line the walls of the main lodge, reminding guests that they’re experiencing a little piece of Northwest history.

In 2002, Alderbrook closed for an extensive two-year renovation. When it reopened in 2004, the resort featured 77 guest rooms housed in the grand lodge, 15 cottages and three guest houses. Since then, the resort business has boomed and the property has become a favorite year-round destination for family vacations, conferences, reunions, romantic getaways and weddings.

My husband and I stayed in a guestroom decorated in a luxurious Northwest style. The room included silky linens, a flat-screen TV and a window daybed. It also featured a small balcony with an eyepopping view of Hood Canal.

The resort offers a variety of places to stay, however. A collection of familyfriendly one- and two-bedroom cottages cluster around a village common area that offers picnic tables, a fire pit and places where children can play. Three modern rental houses can accommodate large families.

We arrived at the resort at dinner time and discovered the dining room overlooks the water. The restaurant features fresh Puget Sound seafood, local produce and Washington wines. But our first dinner took place aboard the resort’s yacht, The Lady Alderbrook, which had been chartered by the conference. As we sipped ice-cold cocktails on the sun deck, the yacht cruised around the sound. Later, a delicious dinner was served below deck in a dining room with wrap-around windows, as guests watched a fading sunset. It was perfect. yakimamagazine.com • YAKIMA MAGAZINE | 71

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ABOVE: The rooms are bright and modern with small balconies. LEFT: Massage beds await visitors at Alderbrook’s spa.

The next morning, after my husband left for his meeting, I made a beeline downstairs to the Alderbrook Spa for a facial. Recently listed as “A Top Ten People’s Choice” for mainland spas by Condé Nast Traveler, Alderbrook spa treatments range from facials, body wraps and massages to manicures and pedicures. After my facial, I practically floated back to my room. The day spa also has a fitness center, an herbalinfused steam room, a couples soaking tub, a relaxation room and a dry sauna.

Every week the resort’s front desk publishes an extensive list of daily activities to keep guests busy. The 1,500-foot dock offers rental services for those who want to boat, kayak or fish. A private swimming area and slips for guest moorage are also available. Across the highway and up the 72 | YAKIMA MAGAZINE • yakimamagazine.com

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hill is an 18-hole PGA-class golf course, and miles of groomed nature trails. Nearby, the Harmony Hill Retreat Center offers weekday yoga classes. Guests who feel like a swim can visit the resort’s large glass-enclosed indoor pool and hot tub.

When families have exhausted all of the activities to keep the kids happy, they can trot them upstairs to the “Gamers’ Hideaway” Xbox Game Room. Familyfriendly movies can also be viewed — with popcorn to make the experience complete.

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Rates: Hotel rates are seasonal.

Summer rates range from $189 per night for a king bed with a garden view to $509 for a deluxe waterfront cottage.

House rentals are available. Special rates are also available at alderbrookresort. com. Some guest rooms are pet-friendly.

Spa: Rates for spa treatments run the gamut and include the Alderbrook “Signature Massage,” with heated basalt stones and aromatherapy, which is $145 for one hour.

Other services: Alderbrook offers a variety of family, spa, dining, golf, sweetheart and adventure packages.

Kayak rentals and hydroplane rides are available off the pier on a seasonal basis.

Directions from Yakima: Take I-82 West to I-90, then to Highway 18.

Take the I-5 South exit, then exit I32B to Bremerton. Continue on Highway 16 West. Turn onto Highway 3, and then turn right on Highway 106 West.

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for the home are getting as varied — and interesting — as paint colors. We peeked into some local shops to get an idea of what one can find around Yakima. Let’s light it up!

Two gorgeous options from Village Shoppe: The table lamp is rustic yet sophisticated, and the hanging globes are all bling.

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it out. Created by Yakima couple Midge and Dale Peterson, nativehabits.com is a collection of their collection, often with ecclectic items that are revamped, “upcycled” and handmade. This radio bulb light with a sunburst base is one of our favorites.

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Sometimes all an old piece of furniture needs is a coat of paint or a new identity and voilà! What was trash is transformed into treasure.

Wicker Shelf

Grandma’s old wicker shelf looked like something straight off the set of Three’s Company — so Jill gave it an update. A few coats of bright white spray paint, and it fits right in with her country-vintage decor.

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Robin had an old pot that after years of use had lost its entire base. It was useless as a table or a plant container, but right before throwing it out, she thought she could prop it up on a slight incline and put a pretty gazing globe on top.

Instant garden art!

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CITY SCENE The 21st annual Case of the Blues and all that Jazz was held on Aug. 17 at Sarg Hubbard Park. A fundraiser for the Yakima Greenway Foundation and Junior League of Yakima, Case of the Blues was attended by thousands of people from Yakima and surrounding areas. The evening was headlined by Javier Garcia. PHOTOS BY MADISON MCCORD/YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC

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The 25th anniversary of Yakima’s Wellness House was marked on June 15 with a Silver Legacy Celebration at the Yakima Convention Center. Special guests included Kay Goodrich and Lynn Sahlem, daughters of founder Mazie Meade, and Barbara Will, the sister of Wellness House’s first executive director, Cookie Beam. Eunice Koeppe received the Silver Legacy award. Spencer Hatton was the evening’s emcee.

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The Flo Wight Guild held its biannual field day on May 30. The multiplesite event raises money for Yakima’s Children’s Village. More than 120 participants played golf, tennis, bridge and croquet. After the competitions, guild members served attendees lunch at the home of Pat DeAtley where prizes were awarded.

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Aug. 30- Oct. 28 Chandelier Festival Call for Entries (deadline Oct. 28) Mighty Tieton Warehouse events@mightytieton.com

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Sept. 13 Chinook Fest Jim Sprick Community Park, Naches chinookfest.com

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Yakima Symphony Orchestra: Simply Pops The Capitol Theatre ysomusic.org

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Sept. 15 Volksfest 2013 Moxee City Park avva.us

“Autumn Leaves” Dinner & Music: Classical Music Series Seasons Performance Hall, Yakima theseasonsyakima.com

Oct. 10

Sept. 20-29

11th Avenue Ballet Foundation’s Burlesque Bake Sale Central Washington State Fair The Capitol Theatre fairfun.com capitoltheatre.org

Sept. 27-29

Oct. 12

Prosser Balloon Fest prosserballoonrally.org

Yakima County Humane Society Fur Ball Gala & Auction 4th Street Theatre yakimahumane.org

LiTFUSE: A Poets’ Workshop Various locations, Tieton mightytieton.com

Sept. 29 Yakima Symphony Orchestra: Verdi & Wagner Bicentennial Celebration The Capitol Theatre ysomusic.org

Oct. 5 Allied Arts Fresh Hop Ale Festival Fundraiser Downtown Yakima freshhopalefestival.com

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INTERVIEW

PHOTO BY JILL ST. GEORGE

“I’ve always had a knack for selling things” Name & Age: Margaret Mashburn, 79 Personal (Spouse, kids, animals, etc.): Husband, Bill Mashburn; daughters, Jean and Karen; dogs Gunner (a Springer Spaniel), Ruger (a Black Lab) and Tee (a rescue dog).

Profession/Job Title: Mashburn Estate Sale Service – owner.

Where did you grow up, go to school, etc.? Here in Yakima. My roots go very deep here. In 1891, my grandparents came here from New York, and my grandfather became a contractor. He built St. Michael’s Church, the Masonic Temple and Yakima High School. Then he started Granger Clay Products. He also built Franklin Junior High. In 1921, my dad started a drapery business that grew into Schultz Furniture. I went to school at Yakima High, then graduated from Washington State University with a BA in education.

How long have you worked in estate sales? I started about 37 years ago. I had a partner, Julie Udell, and at the time it was called Mashburn-Udell Estate Sales. After 17 years with Julie, she retired and I’ve been doing it alone with some wonderful helpers.

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What do you love about your line of work? I like meeting so many people. It’s extremely rewarding. I’ve always had a knack for selling things — I have been told that I could sell ice to an Eskimo.

Name one thing that would surprise your friends or customers. The ability to empty a house — you have to be a salesman and you have to be organized — you have to make every item count.

We hear you live on a ranch and that you get up very early and keep working until evening … and that tires us out. How’s life on the ranch? I live on 50 acres. I have some beautiful well-bred quarter horses that require a lot of effort and time and care. And developing this place from rocks, weeds and thistle has been a great satisfaction. The name of our ranch is the Kwi-wy-chas. That was the original Indian name for the Cowiche, meaning “home of the killdeer.”

Why is Yakima home to you? I just love Yakima. I think it’s a beautiful place to live. Dropping into the Cowiche Valley has tremendous beauty for every season.

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

Don’t be afraid of hard work and do what you enjoy doing — make every day count.

Just never give up!

You’re on the proverbial desert island … what five items do you take with you?

My husband, Bill, a flashlight, matches, a sleeping bag and my dog, Gunner.

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