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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Matika Wilburs Project 562

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Inspired & InspiringWe honor the accomplishments of five inspirational women. They are artists, executives, teachers, mentors, and community leaders, and they are making a difference in Snohomish County.

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Welcome Aboard! To celebrate the 65th anniversary of Washington State Ferries we set sail on the Kitsap and enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour with the crew.

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LIFESTYLE

13 Schooled in Fashion: Tamara Musser

SHOP

27 The Vintage Company No. 7

30 Necessities Tea Party

31 Around the Sound Ted Baker

32 Savvy Shopper McAuliffe's Valley Nursery

HABITAT

41 Mid-century in Medina

44 A Kitchen with a View

DINE

65 Lombardi's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

AGENDA

75 Featured Event Chuck Close

NOTES

6 Editor's Letter

8 Contributors

10 Letters to the Editor

12 Meet the Team Inspirational Women

80 Final Word

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CONTENTS

WELLBEING

35 Five Minutes to Fresh and Fabulous

38 Trail Review Wallace Falls

67 Dining Guide

68 Sips of the Season

70 Mixing Tin Woody Manhattan

72 Review Chanterelle

73 Seven Great Tastes14 By the Numbers

15 Lasting Image

17 Calendar May & June

18 In the Know Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding Festival

19 In the Know Book Reviews

19 In the Know Who Knew?

20 Community Spring into STEM

21 In the Know Schack Art Center's Juried Art Show

21 In the Know Apps We Love

22 Five Faves Lavender Farms

24 Spotlight Artist Matika Wilbur

76 Events

78 Out of Town

79 The Scene H'Arts Auction

FEATURES

47 Inspired & Inspiring

54 Welcome Aboard!

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Women in leadership make a vital dif-ference in Snohomish County. We honor the teachers, artists, tribal lead-ers, professors, activists, librarians,

executives, politicians, doctors, lawyers, mothers, and other community leaders whose accomplish-ments inspire others.

They build on a legacy of Washingtonian women who have led the nation in historic firsts. Seattles Bertha K. Landes became the first female mayor of a major American city in 1926. Washington made his-tory again when Christine Gregoire was elected gov-ernor in 2004. She joined Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray to hold the states three highest public officesa first for women. Still, the need for progress remains. Washington State ranks far behind most other states in terms of the gen-der gap in income, and the income gap disproportion-ately affects women of color. Some have sug-gested the states dismal rankings are due to the growth in manufacturing and technology sec-tors, which generally offer male-dominated and well-paying jobs. Among the five women in our Inspired & Inspiring feature article, we honor the accomplishments of Dr. Elaine Scott, dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at UW Bothell, who encourages women and other underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in STEM fields.

We also honor the tremendous contributions of Inez Bill, rediscovery coordinator at the Hibulb Cultural Center; Cassie Franklin, CEO of Cocoon

House; Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory, executive director of Sno-Isle Libraries; and Tina Aufiero, artistic direc-tor at Pilchuck Glass School.

We spotlight photographer Matika Wilburs Project 562, currently exhibited at the Hibulb Cultural Center. Wilbur attended La Conner High

School and is a member of the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes. Her ambitious proj-ect is to photograph indi-viduals from every federally-recognized tribe in the U.S.

Also in this issue, we interview the own-ers of Lombardis Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, a fixture in Seattle for more than 25 years. Diane Symms and her daugh-ter Kerri Lonergan-Dreke serve up the best Italy and Washington State have to offera winning combina-tion that rewards in fresh, flavorful, authentic meals.

Welcome Aboard! Washington State Ferries is a feature which cele-

brates the 65th anniversary of Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division. We note the weird and wonderful ways in which travel by ferry has become an iconic part of life in the North Sound. Youll love the behind-the-scenes look at the experiences of the captain and crew of the Kitsap, as well as history and trivia about the ferry system. Just in time for you to set sail on summer adventures.

Wherever your travels take you, we hope youll bring us along for the ride. We think our magazine is just the thing to take along on a drive, a flight, a ferry ride, or even just for a day at the beach.

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Ken Brantingham

Ken Brantingham is a freelance writer who loves to get out and discover what makes Washington such a special place to live. A published author and pho-tographer, Ken enjoys reading, writing, and week-end escapes. He lives in Bothell with his wife and three teenaged children. p. 15, 18, 38

Shannon Mercil

Shannon Mercil of Shannon Mercil Makeup Artistry is a Pacific Northwest-based makeup artist with sixteen years of industry experience. She spe-cializes in providing on-location makeup services all over Snohomish County and beyond. She is a wife and mother of three, and her passions include singing on the worship team at her church, as well as hiking, cooking, and simply enjoying her family. shannonmercilmakeup.com p. 35

Savannah Jantsch

Savannah graduated from Western Washington University last spring with a degree in English: Creative Writing and Film Studies. Shes been filming and editing movies since she was ten, and loves all things related to cinema. She enjoys star-gazing with her telescope, writing, and cruising around town in her yellow Fiat 500. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest has given her a love for coffee (anytime of day), exploring the out-doors, and Twin Peaks. Savannah is passionate about pursuing a career in visual journalism and video production. p. 20

Madeline Takata

Madeline Takata is a 21-year-old senior at Western Washington University studying visual journalism and photography. After a full year on staff at the university newspaper, and contributing to the student run magazine, Madeline is currently the multimedia editor for Klipsun magazine and an intern at North End Metro. Between school and interning, Madeline works at Spruce in Bellingham and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Upon graduating, Madeline is excited to travel and begin a career with a magazine publication. p. 13


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NOTES Letters to the Editor

Even Dorothy just wanted to find her way home.

If only shed had a really great real estate agent.

Perhaps all the adventure of the munchkins and the yellow brick road, flying monkeys who were really scary when you think about it and the wicked witch of the west could have been avoided.

Dont we all have a little bit of Dorothy in us?

Running away from one thing hoping to find something better.

Welcome home to Whatcom Countywhere you start looking for a home and you end up with something much greater. From the Champion-ship golf courses to the unspoiled shorelines, you clearly know... youre not in Kansas anymore.

Ive always known there was a better way to practice real estate. A better way to tell the story of the home and the magic of the place. I love this land and sharing its hidden secrets that draw you near and holds you fast.

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Who is an inspirational woman in your life?

Get to know the team that brings you North End Metro.

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JENN: There are so many inspirational

women in my lifemy grandmother,

neighbors, friends, and certainly my

motherbut the person who immedi-

ately came to mind is my lifelong best

friend, Rita Foster. Rita is an exceptionally

talented artist whose work has inspired me

greatly. I have her art throughout my home and

cherish it daily. I have never known a more humble,

honest, caring, loving, and to the core talented indi-

vidual, and that is something truly inspiring to me.

KAITY: I cherish my relationships with the women in

my lifefamily members, friends, and colleagues.

But if pressed to name an inspiration, Id like

to express gratitude for the many exceptional

women who were my teachers, librarians,

professors, and mentors. Through their smart,

passionate, and accomplished work, they opened

doors for me into new worlds, new ways of

thinking and being. For that, I am forever grateful.

MELISSA: The most inspirational

woman in my life is my mother,

Lisa Karlberg. Not only is she

a woman of all trades being the

owner/publisher of this entire

company, but she has also been my

backbone in the most difficult times

of my life. Without her on my side, I

wouldn't be where and who I am today!

I LOVE YOU MOM!

TINA: My mom is the biggest influence of

my life. She subconsciously fed me her

weakness to become my super powers,

and her enormous heart has given me

the lifeline to surround myself in love,

compassion, and spirit. She has a

special gift to reach in and touch the soul

of everyone around her. I am honored to

carry her grace.

BABETTE: Im lucky to have my grandmother,

Genevia Fulton, a.k.a. the Pie Lady of

Oklahoma, in my life as she inspires me

everyday to be a better person. A local

country radio station presented her

with a jacket to commemorate her pies

and community involvement. She was

made citizen of the year, volunteers at the

Western Heritage Museum, works on the

election board, and volunteers at the senior cit-

izen center. She is the most active 87-year-young person and turns

out around 300 pies for Thanksgiving. Her pies win countless blue

ribbons and one coconut cream went for $250 at an auction.

FRANCES: It is impossible for me

to choose a single woman who

has inspired and influenced me

the most, so Im going with my

Cabal. Youve read their books,

shared their memes, posted their

articles to your timeline, seen them

on television, retweeted their quips,

and bought their merch. Some are gathered

into a specific group, some arent really join-

ers, but theyre all feminists, and every damn

one of them inspires me.

LISA: I know it sounds simple,

but truly, my mother Ingrid

Moon inspires me. As I

continue to grow as an

adult, I often reflect back to

my youth and am amazed at

all she did and accomplished.

Being a married woman, raising

5 children, 8 at times with my step-

siblings, being a business owner, and working full

time. I look back often and draw from her strength

and resilience. She instilled in me work ethic, how

to be a strong woman, yet be kind and loving. Move

forward, look back, learn not to keep score and

always, always treat others respectfully. I dont tell

her enough I love her for this and so much more.


NOTES Meet the Team

Schooled in Fashion: Tamara MusserWRITTEN BY MADELINE TAKATA | PHOTOGRAPHED BY LISA DILLS

You can hear the clicking of heels throughout Meadowdale Middle School hallways, and they arent your average heels. They are bright yellow, spiked high heels worn by intensive learning teacher

Tamara Musser. Once you catch a glimpse of her, you may think she took a wrong turn on her way to a Paris fashion show, but this high-end fashion collector is right where she belongs, teaching. Whether she is wearing Dior, Alexander McQueen, or Dolce & Gabanna to the classroom, Musser is unapologetically herself.

I am fearless, Musser said. If I feel like wearing a gown to work, Ill wear a gown to work. I dress how I feel.

Musser began collecting high-end fashion pieces when she was thirty years old, and ultimately acquired a dream closet. Everything in her wardrobe is both well loved and well made. Its not about the name brand for her, but its about quality, distinctiveness, creativity, and inspirationqualities which catch her eye and speak to her personality. The many com-ponents to Mussers wardrobe reflect the many facets of her personality. When she is feeling crazy and fun, she sports her one-of-a-kind Valentino dress and matching boots, and when she is feeling serious, she puts on Alexander McQueen.

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In The Know Calendar Spotlight Artist 5 Faves

LIFESTYLE

250The number of portraits

photographer Matika Wilbur

has made of Native Americans

from the 566 federally-

recognized tribes. p. 24

acres, McAuliffes Valley

Nursery grows more

than 200 varieties of

trees and shrubs. p. 32

55On

Hike the Woody Trail to

Wallace Falls and youll gain

feet in 2.75 miles. p. 38

1,300In Lake Stevens a

kitchen gets a dramatic

makeover. p. 44

1960s

The HArts Auction to Benefit Schack

Art Center raised more than

to fund exhibits and educational

programming. p. 79

$ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

We highlight 5The Washington State Department

of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries

Division

celebrates

years in

operation

this June. p. 54

65years ago, restaurateur

Diane Symms opened

the original Lombardis Cucina in Seattles

Ballard neighborhood. p. 65

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women who are

doing incredible

work in Snohomish

County. p. 47


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Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose

to tell myself a different story from the one women are told. I decided I was

safe. I was strong. I was brave. Nothing could vanquish me.

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A person cant tell who I am by what I wear, because there are so many different parts of me, Musser said.

If youre looking only at her clothing, the part of Musser you might miss is her heart for children and her passion for teaching. Its not often you see an intensive learning teacher rocking a Pucci gown, but its within the realm of possibility for Mussers students. A Portland native, Musser has spent that last 30 years teaching in the Edmonds School District after earning an undergraduate degree in psychology from Lewis and Clark University and a masters in education from Puget Sound University. She specialized in behavioral science and has worked with students with developmental delays, autism, or behavioral issues.

Even at the expense of a broken heel or two, Musser loves what she does. Her verve and confidence spark

creativity in the classroom as well as throughout Meadowdale Middle School. Her boldness encourages her students to be themselves. Students are interested, Musser said. She even has had students ask her to lead a fashion club.

People know me because of my two reputations. Either the difference I am able to make in students lives or because of the way I dress, Musser said.

She is recognizable, but the attention isnt always positive. Although her students have never taken issue with the way she dresses, Musser has contended with complaints from parents in the past; although, she says its never been the parents of her students, but others who happen to see what she is wearing. Musser confesses she has been trying to behave a little better, but she has no plans of denying herself who she is and what she wants to wear.

A person cant tell who I am by what I wear, because there are so many different parts of me."


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Sunsets in Snohomish Wine WalkHistoric Downtown, Snohomish

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Ice Fest Skating Competition Olympic View Ice Arena, Mountlake Terrace

June 5, 8 a.m.7 p.m.

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Edmonds Art Festival700 Main St., Edmonds

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8Snohomish Womens RunRotary Park, Everett

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Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding FestivalWRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY KEN BRANTINGHAM

Massive flocks of snow geese winter near Stanwood to the delight of local birders. Winter is the high season for bird watching. Other times of the year you arent going to see all these kinds of birds,

said Barbara Guthrie, a lifelong birder from Shoreline. The snow geese will return home to Siberia sometime in April and return again in the fall.

Despite their numbers, snow geese can be elusive. Veteran birders scoured well-known hot spots during the 11th annual Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding Festival, which took place February 2728 in Stanwood. Visitors who may not be as familiar with these hot spots rely on maps to locate flocks.

The snow goose is one of many intriguing bird species in the areas sloughs, farmlands, and marshes. Philip Setel, a Seattle photographer, sought the snowy owl, the famed great white owl of the Arctic tundra. Its the holy grail, he said. But at the Big Ditch Wildlife Recreation Area, located 10 miles north of Stanwood, Setel found only a reedy marsh.

On Leque Island, west of Stanwood, veteran birders Bill and Sally Lider watched flocks of starlings and dunlins dart

across the distant horizon. They spotted ashort-eared owl perched on a treetop. It lifted off, its large wings gracefully swinging, and circled a few feet above its prey in the brush. A northern harrier hawk entered the marsh and crossed to the other side at eye level.

A short distance away at Camano Islands English Boom Historical Park, Barbara Guthrie and Ken Romdall of Edmonds joined others watching a bald eagle atop a tall cedar, its huge nest silhouetted against the sky. Northern pin-tails, widgens, and the common merganser swam nearby.

Across Camano Island at Iverson Spit, Blaines award-win-ning photographer Wayne Diaz found only a single great blue heron deep in the marsh. I did the bus tour and saw flocks of snow geese and trumpeter swans, eagles, and a Coopers hawk by Conway, he said.

The yearly festival offers birding information, guided hikes, speakers, and bus tours. Local artists showcase their creations at festival headquarters in downtown Stanwood.


Book Reviews WRITTEN BY KAITY TEER

WHO KNEW?

Here are two of our top picks for page-turners suitable for your next ferry adventure.

Fates and FuriesBy Lauren Groff 400 pagesRiverhead Books(September 15, 2015)

All the Light We Cannot SeeBy Anthony Doerr531 pagesScribner(May 6, 2014)

Lauren Groff dives deep into the marriage of Lotto (a nickname for Lancelot) and Mathilde, well below the surface, to offer a realistic story of a relationship from both perspectives. They meet as undergraduates at Vassar. The first half of the novel is told from Lottos perspective, and the second from Mathildes. The prose is lyrical, intense, and so lovely that you wont want to come up for air.

Winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize, youll be transported to the world of Marie-Laure, a French child who comes of age during World War II. As her eyesight deteriorates, her father teaches her to orient by the sounds of the world around her. Waves abound throughout the story, sound waves, radio waves, waves made by the French Resistance, and the waves washing ashore St.-Malo, France.

Amelia of the SeaBorn in Snohomish, Karen Thorn-

dike always heard the call of the

sea. In 1998, she became the first

American woman to sail solo around

the world after a two year and two

week journey. She sailed 33,000

miles on her 36-foot yacht named

Amelia, after Amelia Earhart.

Funny WomanActress Anna Faris moved to

Edmonds with her family at age six,

and made her acting debut at the Se-

attle Repertory Theater at age nine.

Shes appeared in several comedies

throughout the years including Scary

Movie, The House Comedy, and

more recently the voice of Jeanette

in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The

Road Chip. She is currently the lead

role of Christy in the television

comedy Mom.

Smashing the Silicon Ceiling A brilliant scientist and advocate for

women in the technological revolu-

tion, Dr. Anita Borg spent part of her

childhood in Mukilteo. Among the

many honors and awards she won

throughout her lifetime, in 1999 she

was appointed to the Commission on

the Advancement of Women and Mi-

norities in Science, Engineering and

Technology. She created the Systers

online community for women work-

ing in technology fields, which has

over 6,000 members today.

Busy BookkeepersThe Everett Womens Book Club

was established on June 10, 1894. Its

members spent more than a decade

gathering books, petitioning the

city council, and running a library

from several different locations. In

1905, they received a Carnegie grant

to build a public library. Today the

club still works to meet community

needs and address social issues.

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May 7, 10 a.m.Telling Your Story: A Quick Introduction to Writing MemoirGot a story to tell? Professional memoirist Margaret Bendet will help you learn how to write about your life experiences. Bring your notebook and just maybe youll get around to that book youve always wanted to write.

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May 22, 3 p.m.Word Works: Domingo Martinez on Fearless-nessThe author of the Boy Kings of Texas and My Heart is a Drunken Compass will lecture on fearlessness in writing memoir. Ever wondered how family mem-bers respond to being written about? Martinez will talk about dealing with the personal conse-quences of his work. Bruce Reid will moderate a Q&A following the lecture.

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Spring Into STEMWRITTEN BY SAVANNAH JANTSCH

Spring Into STEM is a three-month long expo whose goal is to inform students, teachers, and family members of all ages about the job opportunities that can sprout from developing an interest in and

pursuing education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The exhibitions are taking place all over the county and consist of many interactive activities and presentations from prominent advocates of STEM.

The Snohomish STEM Network is producing the expo. The STEM Network formed in 2013 and is funded by a grant from the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County and Washington Alliance for Better Schools.

The Network strives to raise awareness and provide learning opportunities to foster home grown students for the high demand jobs that are in the county, said Deborah Squires, director of the Snohomish STEM Network. Washington is ranked first for STEM jobs, and we are the second densest manufacturing area in the U.S., yet we are ranked 49thfor preparedness.

With a rich economy and big aerospace companies like Boeing and Blue Origin, the region has some of the fastest growing, best paying jobs. Such expos as the ones made available during Spring Into STEM could lead those who participate to wonder, Is a career in STEM for me?

The Expanding Your Horizons event, which occurred March 22 at Edmonds Community College,was geared toward girls in eighth grade and high school. The event included experiments with robots and the opportunity to learn about genetics with gummy worms. The events keynote speaker was Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, a high school teacher turned astronaut. On April 5, 2010, Metcalf-Lindenburger boarded a shuttle flight for the International Space Station (ISS). She worked as a flight engineer and robotic arm operator, among other things. She was the lead

inside the space ship while two of her crewmembers, Rick Mastracchio and Clay Anderson, did their spacewalks. They returned to Earth after docking at the ISS for eleven days.

STEM will provide the answers to many of the toughest questions facing Washington, the United States, and the planet, Metcalf-Lindenbuger said in an interview. We need many people solving problems that are already happening due to climate change, drought, extinctions, disease, lack of food. We need people designing solutions and working with alternate energy.

Metcalf-Lindenburger taught earth and space science for five years at Hudsons Bay High School in Vancouver, WA. She is currently co-teaching at Edmonds Community College while working towards getting her Master of Science degree at the University of Washington. Her passion for science and education is one of the primary reasons she was chosen to speak at the Expand Your Horizons event. There, Metcalf-Lindenburger discussed her journey of becoming an astronaut and how she started acting on her dream of flying amid the stars when she was in middle school, high school, and college.

Another event, the Students of Color Career Conference occurred March 24. The STEM Network extended invitations to underrepresented middle school and high school students and anticipated more than 2,500 attendees. With a focus on women and students of color, the event was meant to show that STEM is for everybody. Squires said that she wants to tell young students from all backgrounds that we need them in STEM.

Spring Into STEM events continue until June 6, when the programming concludes with the Innovation Expo, produced by Everett Public Schools. Held at the XFINITY Arena, the events include demonstrations and presentations, an industry partners showcase, keynote address, and the STEM Student Competition for students in fourth through ninth grades.


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Schack Art Centers Juried Art ShowWRITTEN BY GAREN GLAZIER

The Schack Art Centers 2016 Juried Art Show marks the twentieth time the biennial exhibit has graced downtown Everetts

hub for the arts. The Schack hosts various shows by nationally and internationally known artists throughout the year and works to promote and celebrate the arts in Snohomish County. What makes the Juried Art Show unique is the rare opportunity it affords emerging artists to have their work presented in a professional gallery setting.

There are very few venues in Snohomish County for artists to show their work, said Schack Art Centers Gallery Director Carie Collver, and many of our exhibits are already set, so this is one exhibit that anyone can apply to be a part of.

This year local artists submitted approximately 400 entries in a wide range of media, divided into the two-dimensional (2D) category, which includes paintings, photography, collage, and colored pencil among others, and the three dimensional (3D) category featuring works made of wood, glass, metal, and paper.

Three well-known artists from the North Sound served as judges for this years show: photographer Jim Arrabito, painter Chris Hopkins, and sculptor Verena Schwippert. Together, they had the difficult job of winnowing the hundreds of entries. They [were] looking for quality work and a well-rounded exhibit, choosing pieces from all art mediums, said Collver. In the end, the jurors selected 128 pieces for the show, awarding 28 honorable mentions, as well as first, second, and third prizes in each category, and one grand prize. Being asked to judge the heartfelt labors of anyone is an uncomfortable task, said Hopkins of his job as juror. However, if the quality of the art is at a high level then the discomfort will be off set by the pleasure. For me it was a pleasure.

As challenging as it was to decide which artists to include in the show, Hopkins said the most difficult part of the process was selecting the various place winners. First prize in the 2D category went to fiber artist Terri Shinns Meadow Lane (top). Created from cotton, wool, silk, and metallic threads and ribbons, the jewel-like piece, at first glance, appears to be an impasto painting until a second look reveals it to be the skillful knotting, stitching and layering of colorful fabric and thread. In the 3D category, weaver Sally Anayas basket took first prize. Titled Dragons and Winds (bottom), the intricately woven work of dyed rattan, cane, and waxed linen with an ash base features a sinuous teal dragon gamboling across a golden-brown background. The jurors awarded top honors and the grand prize to Rick Holsts 3D Target Rising. Consisting of tiny circles of blue, red, yellow, and green Color-aid paper painstakingly applied to acrylic sheets, Holsts work is a mesmerizing creation of concentric rings layered with an exacting, kaleidoscopic precision.

These pieces, and the many others selected for the Juried Art Show, showcase the variety of mediums and styles used by artists working in and around Snohomish County today. The result is a refreshing and eclectic look at local art, in all of its diversity.

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Matika WilburWRITTEN BY GAREN GLAZIER

Matika Wilbur hit the road in November 2012. The photographer was on a mission: to make portraits of members from each of the federally-recognized tribes in the United States, which numbered 562 at the time. Inspired by a dream

she had in the mountains of Peru and funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign, Wilbur inaugurated Project 562 by visiting 13 tribes in California. Since then she has crisscrossed the country multiple times, been invited to the White House, exhibited locally and nationally, and photographed individuals from more than 250 of the tribes on her list, which now numbers 566.

Her goal is to provide a new canon of Native American representation based not on old and lingering stereotypes but on the reality of contemporary American Indian experience. In my work I seek and photograph positive indigenous role models from this century, she said in a TED talk she delivered in Seattle in 2014. Her lens has documented native scholars, musicians, teachers, farmers, culture keepers, chiefs, and children, among many others. The portraits she captures are honest, unvarnished, beautiful. And theyve made an impression.

Her work has been covered extensively in the press, with articles appearing in numerous media outlets including The New York Times, and, most recently, O, The Oprah Magazine. The Project 562s Facebook page has nearly 12,000 likes and she has given more keynote addresses to universities and cultural organizations than she can count. Her work

Kumu Olelo Kaeo Izon (Kanaka Maoli-Independent Nation of Hawaii), 2013.

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has been featured in The Tacoma Art Museum, with exhibits coming up in Harvard, the Silva Gallery in New Jersey, and the Fenimore Art Museum in Upstate New York. Currently, 42 of her portraits are on view at the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip.

The show at the Hibulb is a homecoming of sorts for Wilbur, who is a Native American woman of the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes and a graduate of La Conner High School. The exhibit focuses on the idea of home and is titled, Natural Wanderment: Stewardship. Sovereignty. Sacredness. As stated on the introductory gallery panel, the photos are a tribute to the most important truth Wilbur has discovered on her journey to-datethat ancestral land is the basis of Native American identity.

Indeed, many of the black-and-white and hand-colored silver gelatin prints appear to have two subjects: a tribal member in the foreground and the land of their ancestors behind them. I have had to experience for myself the incredible range of homelands of tribal nations, Wilbur said, to interact with peoples in their ancient territories is to grasp how the connection to natural places makes us who we are.

This deep connection to the land has important implications not only for Native American identity, but also for the stewardship of ecologically fragile areas that have been nurtured and held sacred by tribes for generations.

But the relationship between person and land is only partially brought to life by Wilburs photos, exceptional

though they are. The rest of the story is told through the interview excerpts that Wilbur has collected along the way, and the profiles of people and tribes, which are an integral part of the exhibition. Wilbur, whose first name means messenger in her tribal language, pairs each portrait with an accompanying text that underscores the meaning and message of the work.

These stories are powerful. They speak to prejudice, autonomy, identity, pride, joy, sorrow, and, most of all, to the centrality of the natural world and ancestral land to the experience of being Native American.

There is Chief Bill James of Lummi Nation standing on the shores of the Sound. His story is about preservation: I believe in protecting this territory, because the spirits are always with us. There is Charlotte Logan of the Mohawk Tribe, a molecular and cellular biologist, framed by a vast sky. Her story is about returning to her roots: Knowing that there is something sacred about this place grounds me. I can look up and see that mountain every day, and it reminds me who I am. Michael Frank of the Miccosukee. His story is about respect. Desi Small Rodriguez of the Northern Cheyenne. Her story is about strength.

Their words, and the words of the 38 others included in the exhibition, resonate alongside the portraits. Wilbur is helping to create a powerful new narrative and legacy of representation for Native Americans. One photo at a time.project562.com

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Sandra Chhuon, owner of The Vintage Company No. 7, is sure spoken and wise beyond her 29 years, a vision of passion-driven entrepreneurship with bright red shoes and paint on her skirt. Theres

nothing I own that doesnt have paint on it, she confesses. I cant control myself sometimes. When the daily need to paint furniture strikes, Chhuon dives in no matter the outfit.

This joy-centered creative enthusiasm permeates every square inch of The Vintage Company No. 7, which is tucked into Bothells charming Country Village, where chickens and ducks walk amongst shoppers and around every corner waits a new hidden treasure, be it a shop, windmill, or water feature.

Chhuon and many of her stores other vendors specialize in giving classic furniture pieces a new lease on life with a smart, stylish fresh coat of paint, new hardware, and sometimes re-imagined features. Inside the shop youll also find a mix of vintage and handcrafted home and garden decor, sign art, accessories, candles, bath accoutrements, paper products, and other lovely tidbits. With nine inventive vendors arranged throughout the two-story space, you wont be disappointed with the selection. Though all the items at

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Chhuons own story of creativ-ity began in early childhood when she would help her dad make furniture. In high school she designed and sold hand-made greeting cards when she wasnt hanging out with her friends, who would frequent Country Village. She often thought to herself, Im going to have a store here one day. Maybe this seems like the pie-in-the-sky thoughts of youth, but not in Chhuons case.

She paused her creative endeavors to study computer science and business administration at Edmonds Community College, and after school, dove straight into corporate life with a determined resolve to be successful. As the years progressed she held good jobs but found her life was missing an essential element, so her definition of success began to shift.

A couple major life events then fol-lowed. The first was when she moved into her first home with her then boy-friend, now fianc. Having a limited

budget and no furniture they began snatching up thrift store finds that Chhuon would restore with elbow grease, paint, and imagination. This lead to an obsession, as she calls it, which lasted well after furnishing their home.

The second life event occurred after being laid off, along with the rest of her professional unit, at her well pay-ing corporate job. With some sever-ance pay, a wide-open calendar, and a renewed passion in furniture, the moment to open her own shop had arrived. I went through four corporate jobs without being happy, Chhuon sighed. I knew it was a huge risk, but I had to take it, and I have been so completely happy over the store ever since. I think having it all is just being happy, whatever that looks like to you.

Anytime is a good time to be happy at The Vintage Company No. 7. If you want to make your time extra special, try visiting during Country Villages once monthly Ladies Night Out, which

... takes place the second Thursday of the month and includes refreshments and a chance to win free swag. Or, if you want to try repurposing one of your own pieces, sign up for one of the shops Saturday night painting classes. All you need to do is bring the furniture you want to paint and the shop will provide the non-toxic chalk paint, food, drinks, and fun. Youll leave with one of your very own finished furniture masterpieces.

A fair warning for when you do visityou may walk in just to browse, but leave with a new dresser for the bedroom, chair for the kitchen, neck-lace for your friends birthday, garden art for mom, a smile worthy sign for where youll see it most, and Chhuons hand poured Jamaica Me Crazy soy-based candle for your sons room that needs to smell human again, and a handmade bath bomb for later because, really, shopping is hard work.

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Here Comes the SunTed Baker London Opens in Bellevue Square

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Watch as a slender cigarette boat cuts a brilliant path across the Atlantic leaving a trail of frothy sea foam in its wake. At the bow, a smartly dressed, sunglasses-clad couple laughs and

cavorts, while a man in a navy blue blazer steers Bakers Boat. The scene is awash in the turquoise haze of vintage film. This is the sun-kissed video loop on the splash page of Ted Bakers website for U.S. customers. It is emblematic of Ted Baker London bringing six star style across the pond. Break out the bone china and bake some tasty scones, the British are coming!

The British Invasion happened in Marchjust in time for Seattleites to start singing Here Comes the Sunas the luxury-clothing brand opened its store at Bellevue Square, introducing Ted Bakers Spring/Summer 2016 womenswear, menswear, and accessories to the Pacific Northwest. The sun-soaked collection recalls the 1960s. Retro-inspired advertisements entice with all the elegant charms of an idyllic summer holiday spent waltzing along the promenade at the Strawberry Islands. Gorgeous prints abound in a variety

of styles and stripes, as do classic silhouettes for both him and her. From dapper crew neck knit sweaters and collared t-shirts in mustard, a color which feels both classic and contemporary, to crisp white dresses with splashes of green floral and checkered patterns paired with structured coats and mod, red sunglasses, these are ensembles worthy of Don and Betty Draper. A lifestyle brand that reflects traditional and contemporary influences, the stores offerings also include bags, active wear, audio, and home fragrances.

The 2,965-square foot store is inspired by a high tea party, which is meant as a nod to the Pacific Northwests love of coffee. The decor features pastel tones of pink, blue, and mint, and includes a wall of framed lace doilies, artful arrangements of teaspoons, elegant silver tea services fixed to walls, and tiered cake-stand light fixtures suspended, as if they were edible chandeliers, from the ceiling. Near the cash desk, a delectable collection of knitted cakes and sandwiches, including such classics as egg and cress sandwiches and bourbon biscuits, displayed on vintage wood trays are sure to tempt your appetite.

Ted Baker London is known internationally for its stylish, sophisticated clothing marked by detail, beautiful designs, and high-quality fabrics, and finishes. The brand has earned a reputation for exemplary customer service and good humor. The international retailer now has more than 34 locations in the U.S., with the nearest West coast location in San Francisco, and it plans to open an additional five stores in North America this year, including two in New York and three in Canada.

If you find yourself mourning the finale of Downton Abbey, then Ted Baker London promises to be the best place for stylish Anglophiles to shop away their sorrows. You might be sad, but at least youll be well-dressed. Pip, pip, cheerio!

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McAuliffes Valley NurseryWRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY SHANNON BLACK

THE SHOPOn historic Springhetti Road surrounded by hundred-year-old, generationally-owned Snohomish Valley farms is a gem of a nursery. McAuliffes Valley Nursery occupies an old dairy barn and farm, which was once owned by the well known Stocker family of Stocker Farms. Only a short five minute drive from the shops and restaurants of downtown Snohomish, McAuliffes Valley Nursery farm-to-retail space occupies 55 acres of growing land and a retail stamp of roughly five acres for customers to wander and enjoy.


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KEY PEOPLEJamie and Tiffini McAuliffe own and care for the nursery along with their green-thumbed dedicated staff of growers and gardeners. Before opening McAuliffes in 1999, Jamie owned and operated his own landscape business, which his son now spearheads. Previous to opening the nursery, Tiffini specialized in retail sales and management. Each brilliant background paved the way for the nurserys current success.

THE ATMOSPHEREClearly the nursery belongs to people who love beautiful design and all things that grow. Methodically patterned brick pavers line the driveway and parking area and lead up to the nursery. The tastefully updated dairy barn still maintains the charm of days gone by. The contemporary deep grays on the walls and clean whites of the planter boxes accentuate the chartreuse greens of plants and brightly colored flowers. You can bring your dog and grab a cup of coffee in the barn before immersing yourself in plant heaven amongst the babble of rustic water features and visually interesting and sometimes quirky sheds made of bricks, rocks, and bowling balls.

WHAT YOULL FINDMcAuliffes seemingly has it all, except maybe typical big box store petunias, but really, you can find those anywhere. What makes McAuliffes special is their assortment of more than 200 varieties of trees and shrubs, all grown on-site, including deciduous, coniferous, and flowering types. Jamie and his team expertly prune and train specimens for years before theyre ready to sell, and because of that, youll find beautifully sculpted trees rather than bushy messes. Tiffini likes to keep the nursery stocked with unique annual and perennial flowers, grasses, edibles, bare-root berries, shade plants, and ground covers. Youll also find Aw Pottery and Greenman Stone garden sculptures and potsboth products from Washington Statesprinkled throughout and in their own sculpture house. Birdseed, birdhouses, garden care products, and other outdoor touches can be found in their home store, which is located in the barn. If you need help putting it all together, McAuliffes also offers landscape design services and consultations.

OWNER FAVORITESEvery growing season brings a new favorite, so be sure to ask when visiting. Currently dwarf conifers take the cake with Jaime for their yearround color and simple, low-maintenance growing pattern that only gets better year after year. Tiffini loves the Abies nordmanniana variety, or Golden Spreader, for its striking, low mounding color, especially in winter gardens.

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For normal to dry skin, apply small dabs of foundation to your forehead, nose,and cheeks. Then, blend with a synthetic sponge in a downward motion. Use a slight stippling (patting) motion foradded coverage.

We used MAC Studio Waterweight Foundation ($33). Almay Smart Shade CC Cream ($10) is a great alternative. My favorite sponge used to be the Original Beautyblender ($20) until I discovered RealTechniques Miracle Complexion Sponge ($5), which we used here. This sponge gives your skin a nearly airbrushed finish; its amazing!

STEP 2: CONCEAL AND HIGHLIGHT

For dark under eye shadows, try IT Cosmetics Eyelift In A Tube ($29). It allows you to use one end to conceal and the other to apply a gorgeous,semi-dewy highlight. Use the applicator by applying the Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer fromthe inner corner, covering any shadowy areas and blemishes, to the sides of the nose. Next use the Hello Light Liquid Brightenerunder the eye, on top of the cheekbone, and up to the temple in the center of the forehead. Also apply above the center of your top lip. Then fully blend using astippling motion with your sponge. Available at a fraction of the price, e.l.f. StudioUnder Eye Concealer and Highlighter ($3) works similarly.

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Use a bronzer to achieve an easy contoured effect in a minimal amount of time. For dry skin, I recommend applying a cream bronzer with a brush to the top ofthe forehead and under the cheekbone, along the jaw line and subtly to bothsides of the nose. A synthetic brush is best when working with cream blushes or bronzers, as natural hair brushes tend to soak up cream products.

We used Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Creme Bronzer ($11)in warm tan. This product is an excellent alternative for Chanel Bronze Universel ($48). I honestly canttell the difference, and who doesnt love a deal?

STEP 4: BROWS

Naturally full looking brows hit the runway this season, so tinted brow gels are the way to go. Select a shadethat matches your brow color, or one that is a few shades darker if your brows arenaturally blonde.

We chose to warm up Andreas brows slightly with AnastasiaBeverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel ($22) in auburn. Comb the brow tint upward through thebrows and then gently lay the hairs down at the top combing toward theoutward corner. Replicate the look with NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara ($9).

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Curling your eyelashes is optional, but do consider including this step if you

have straight lashes. Start at the base of the lash where your lid meets the root and apply gentle but firm pressure. Hold for two seconds and move up the lash curler just a touch and repeat for another two seconds.

STEP 6: SHADOW

With your pointer finger, sweep a neutral cream shadow from lid to creaseand blend softly onto the brow bone just above the crease. Andrea is wearing MACIndianwood Paint Pot ($22.) For a less expensive alternative try MaybellineEye Studio Color Tattoo Cream Shadow ($6) in Bad to the Bronze.

STEP 7: MASCARA

For full lashes in a hurry, sweep one or two coats of a volumizingmascara from root to tip on the top and bottom lashes.I love MaybellinePumped Up! Colossal VolumExpress ($6).

STEP 8: LIP AND CHEEK

Want a fresh look? Use the applicator to stripe a line of Benefit Posietint($30) cheek stain just above your cheekcontour on the apples of your cheek. Pat and blend. Next, apply the stain to your lips and blend with your fingertip. For a less expensive alternative try Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint ($8). For a glossy texture, add a dab of gloss to the center of your lips.

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WELLBEING Trail Review

Wallace FallsWRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY KEN BRANTINGHAM

Take to the Woody Trail for a sensational journey up the Wallace River. Its one of Snohomish Countys premier hiking venues. Bring a lunch and a camera, and prepare for Wallace Falls to entice you to the top,

persevering through an elevation gain of some 1,240 feet in 2.75 miles, though many dont venture past the middle falls overlook. Its a family friendly hike and good for all ages. The river and falls pound with forceful, furious action. You can hear its fury even when out of viewbut what a sight!

The trailhead begins within the Wallace Falls State Park located just outside Gold Bars city limits. This is a popular hike, so there are more than a hundred parking spaces, with extra parking along the entrance road.

Useful information packs the kiosks. One board illustrates the trees to look for en route. Common are the Douglas fir and Western hemlock, but you also may see Pacific yew, a smaller hardwood conifer whose seeds look like berries. This trail may be short on wildflowers, but there are plenty of edible blackberries, salmonberries, red huckleberries, and thimbleberries. Watch for Western sword ferns, deer ferns, and the licorice fern. This last fern is an epiphyte that grows on other plants.

Any time you see a fern growing out of a tree in clumps, its a licorice fern, said Vickie, who was hiking with her grown daughter Maggie. The first time we came up here I

carried her on my back. This hike is great. You get so much for your effort.

The trail starts off flat and forks after a few hundred yards. Stay to the right on the Woody Trail, which is adjacent to the broad, rushing Wallace River. The trail remains wide and shored up where necessary. Considering that the hike is classified as moderately strenuous, the well-built trail provides ease of travel. Large wooden bridges and railings made almost entirely of logs allow passage over several tributaries. Its a long but relatively easy 1.8 miles to the lower falls viewpoint. This area is a maturing forest, with lots of moss in the trees and as ground cover. Various ferns, salal, and Oregon grape fill the undergrowth.

At the lower falls, the river cuts a break in the trees for almost complete viewing of the 275-foot Wallace Falls. This is a good place to stop for a snack or to have lunch. A covered shelter features several picnic tables under a covered shelter, with plenty of room to rest. The next leg to the middle falls overlook is just three-tenths of a mile further. The trail continues to gradually ascend.

In these upper stretches, the river disappears and may be inaudible. A precipice at the middle falls overlooks a full view of Wallace Falls plummeting over a rock ledge. It then re-forms into a wild, mist-spewing river as it drops down into the valley.

QUICK STATS

Length: 5.6 miles round-trip

Elevation gain: 1,300 feet

Trail Condition: Dirt

Directions: Take US-2 to the city of Gold Bar. Turn onto 1st Street and continue for .4 miles to a four-way stop. Turn right onto May Creek Road and continue for 1.5 miles. The sign for Wallace Falls State Park is on the left. Take the entrance road to the parking lot and trailhead.


For Regan Edwards of Redmond and Lisanne Cormier, the middle falls is the end of the line, and they arent alone. This is my first hike, said Edwards. I just ran a half-marathon and this hike is working a different group of muscles. The women agree to pick up some Epsom salts on their way home.

Im from Maryland near the water, said Cormier. We dont have hikes like this. Highly impressive. It compares to New Zealand.

The final ascent to the upper falls is difficult, and there are switchbacks. Surprisingly, one of the better views is on the way. Take the few steps off the path at the sign reading valley overlook. A railing prevents you from plunging to your death and there are tiered benches. The sun, if any, hits this spot wonderfully. On your left the cascading waterfall continues. Below is the deep gorge of the Wallace River. On the right are a mountain range and the fertile hills near Gold Bar.

The upper falls viewpoint is level with the top of Wallace Falls, and you can see its rough waters approaching the edge. Its a partial view of the falls yet very worth the climb. The return trip is nearly three miles on weary legs. If you start early, it would be about midday. At this time, the trail will have more hikers. Its best to take it slow, and the views actually improve with the afternoon sun.

Wallace Falls is an essential year-round hike for those exploring Snohomish County trails. The trail itself is kept in first class condition and even toddlers can make the picnic area. The popularity of this hike cannot be overstated. Yet, most everyone is friendly on the trail, and its ideal for solo hikers.

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Mid-century in MedinaWRITTEN BY KAITY TEER

An updated landscape is just what this Medina property needed after it underwent a major remodel. Heidi Skievaski of Sublime Garden Design delivered a landscape design and install that

complemented the newly renovated mid-century exterior. continued on the next page

One of the challenges of a landscape remodel is incorporating existing elements. For example, homeowners desired to keep the giant Empress tree that functioned as the focal point of the garden. There was also an existing basalt retaining wall and a hedge of arborvitaes on a neighboring property that Skievaski integrated while designing.

Skievaski transformed an aggregate, crumbling patio into a fresh, inviting backyard patio and garden infused with warmth and character. The homeowners requested a clean, simple palette of white flowers, so Skievaski worked in mass plantings of hellebores, ferns, pachysandra, and laurel hedges. She selected Limelight hydrangeas and white astilbes for white floral accents.

To add interest, she planted several specimen trees, including Japanese maples and a dove tree, which is known for its pairs of delicate, drooping white bracts. She warns against overusing specimens. Sometimes people do too many specimens. You really dont want a specimen tree to compete for focus, she said.

The homeowners also requested a cutting garden. The cutting garden was in keeping with the all-white color scheme, including white varieties of Echinacea, phlox, anemone, and lilies.

Skievaski recommends strategically selecting the site for a cutting garden. Its nice to have the cutting garden somewhere that isnt in full sight or a main focal point, so you dont feel bad cutting the best blooms. They work well along a fence or beside the vegetable garden.

One of Skievaskis favorite parts of the design was a last-minute decision prompted by code challenges specific to the site. When it became clear that planned concrete steps would not be possible to implement, a stone alternative proved to be the better choice. In the end, we all ended up liking it better, Skievaski said.

Other features include a cedar privacy screen to camouflage the carport and view of parked cars on the driveway, an L-shaped raised concrete planter of boxwoods, a concrete patio with a covered barbecue that complements the pitch and style of the home.

Landscape Design | Founder Heidi Skievaski and Lead Designer Kryssie Maybay, Sublime Garden Design, sublimegardendesign.com

Landscape Contractor | Nyce Gardens, nycegardens.com Photo Credit | Photos Courtesy Sublime Garden Design/ Heidi Skievaski

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Once a cramped, walled off room with limited natu-ral lighting, this Lake Stevens kitchen now benefits from an open concept and expansive lake views thanks to renovations led by Kelly DuByne of

Distinctive Interior Designs. DuByne delivered a design that reflects ample input from the homeowners and rings true to the homes 1960s mid-century architecture.

DuByne said that her first impression of the kitchen was that it was dark and dated, with very low, old cabinets outfitted with soffits. She focused initial design conversations on replacing the cabinetry. When were selecting products for a kitchen remodel, I generally start with cabinets, because that is the material you see most, she said. So I help homeowners make their selection and then we work from there.

She looked to one of her preferred vendors, Architectural Cabinets in Arlington, the oldest cabinet shop in Snohomish County, to design custom bamboo cabinetry with golden

undertones and sturdy contemporary cabinet pulls with similar tones. She and her clients visited the showroom to select wood finishes and discuss custom details. One of their main requests was for a built-in espresso machine, and the custom cabinetry design even included a slender drawer that pulls out below the espresso machine to offer a countertop surface for preparing coffee. It was all custom, DuByne said. That was a really special feature.

Architectural Cabinets also built the islands pillars to match the cabinets and trimmed them with cherry, as well as the cherry light box that illuminates the island, which was designed with input from the homeowners, who wanted industrial style lighting with metal rods.

DuByne worked with a structural engineer to design the load-bearing pillars, which took the place of a wall that blocked the kitchen from the rest of the main floor and its wall of windows that offers a premier view of Lake Stevens. She honored the homeowners wishes and incorporated into

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the design the kitchens original brick wall. The walls reverse is a brick fireplace. A piece of glass protects the brick behind the stove.

My clients were comfortable mixing and matching finishes, which is kind of fun, DuByne said. Im always happy to do that. I dont like things to look too precise or over-thought.

For example, the kitchens faucets are in stainless steel, while the cabinet pulls are a bronze finish and the bar stools are white vinyl with a chrome finish. A blue glass mosaic tile was selected for the backsplash and DuByne transformed the backsplash into an accent wall by tiling the wall to the ceiling. A white quartz countertop brightens the space.

Several custom details add a luxurious feel to the kitchen, including the under cabinet toe lights and heated tile floors. Combined with the built-in espresso machine, this kitchen makes for a mighty fine place to fix a steaming cup of morning coffee, while standing in warmth and comfort.

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M argaret Riddle started the Snohomish County Womens Legacy Project eighteen years ago while she was working as a history specialist at the Everett Public Library. It emerged as a response to the absence of womens stories in archival newspaper clippings. The project consisted of a group of volunteers who set out to research and write about the women who played active, creative, and influential roles in the shaping of Snohomish County. These newly created written histories honored the legacies of women such as Madame Luella Boyer, the first African American businesswoman in Everett, and Jean Bedal Fish, an elder of the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe who devoted her life to cultural preservation.

In a similar spirit, here at North End Metro, we have sought to make womens stories a regular part of our publication through our Wonder Woman column, which honors the achievements and contributions of women in leadership roles throughout Snohomish County. This issue we are pleased to expand that column into a special feature article, which highlights the ways five local women are making a difference. They are accomplished community leaders who actively work to help others reach their potential. We applaud their efforts, as well as the efforts of many other women like them who make Snohomish County a better place.

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SSno-Isle Libraries is one of the largest library systems in Washington State in terms of customers served and annual operating budget. It serves more than 700,000 residents by operating 21 libraries throughout Snohomish and Island counties. Casting the vision for a forward-thinking, financially stable library district is Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory, executive director. She managed the library system so that it maintained financial stability throughout the recession without cutting services or reducing staff, and is committed to ensuring that Sno-Isle Libraries remains relevant in the Information Age by delivering vital community services.

I do love to read, but I dont think thats what drove me to become a librarian, Woolf-Ivory said. I believe that people deserve information in a variety of formats that are readily accessible, regardless of whether they can afford to buy them, regardless of background, economic status, or neighborhood.

Woolf-Ivory was hired as the managing librarian at Marysville Public Library in 1985, and a year later was promoted to assistant director of Sno-Isle Libraries. At the time, Sno-Isle Libraries was a much smaller organization, one with just over 180 employees. She served as assistant director for 15 years before she was appointed executive director in March 2002. Today, under her leadership, Sno-Isle Libraries is a multimillion-dollar organization with about 500 staff members and an annual operating budget of more than $51 million.

A tour of the Sno-Isle Libraries Administrative and Services Center revealed the organizations tremendous impact. Remarkably, for a large organization, Woolf-Ivory knows her employees by name and paused to honor their accomplishments throughout the tour. For example, a visit with Nancy Pursel, volunteer program administrator, turned into an occasion for celebration.

Last year we had 654 volunteer give over 23,000 hours. said Pursel, volunteer program administrator. They are wonderful people. They really generously give us their time.

While walking through the IT headquarters, Woolf-Ivory pointed out the computers and electronic equipment that were sent to the Service Center for repairs or to be repurposed

for other use, as well as the new equipment being prepared for installation. Currently the library system makes available more than 500 computers for public use, free of charge, which can make all the difference in helping community members cross the digital divide, learn to use technology, search for and apply to jobs or college, and access online informationall regardless of income.

Shelved materials await the book mobile, or Library On Wheels program, which brings requested items and other materials to homebound individuals, nursing homes, senior residents, and remote communities, making more than 5,400 stops each year. A special section of board books, picture books, and educational activities supplies the story time the book mobile delivers to preschools and daycare centers. They receive a box of materials for the month and free continuing education for childcare providers.

During a stop in the cataloging and processing department, Woolf-Ivory said that Sno-Isle Libraries will process more than $6 million worth of books, DVDs, electronic equipment, and other materials in 2016. This is in addition to the more than 1.06 million books, CDs, DVDs, and e-books already in circulation. Last year, customers borrowed more than 6.7 million library items.

In addition to making information accessible, Woolf-Ivorys vision for Sno-Isle Libraries includes fostering opportunities for civic engagement. A function of the public library is to bring people together to talk about important ideas. As a result, Sno-Isle Libraries launched the Issues that Matter series of events, which brings together a panel of experts representing diverse perspective to host community conversations about important, sometimes contentious, issues. Similarly, last years TEDx-Sno-Isle event brought 23 speakers together to share ideas.

Woolf-Ivory said, There are millions of ideas out there. Some ideas I think are wonderful; some ideas I think other people would think are wonderful. But a major value of public libraries is that we all deserve the right to access information, regardless of who thinks the ideas are wonderful.

Jonalyn Woolf-IvoryExecutive Director, Sno-Isle Libraries


berry gathering, and the harvesting and uses of native medicinal plants.

I think the work is really important and vital for our people, Bill said. This is another avenue for passing on the lifeways of our people, which are important for our young people to learn.

Virginia Jones, one of Bills coworkers and friends, said, Inez is a cultural pillar of our community. She has always stood up to help uphold the traditional teachings and cultural values. She carries the teachings of many generations. During the time that I have worked with Inez she has encouraged me to spend time with our oldest teachers, the plants, and wildlife.

As she looks to the future, Bill expresses concern over a range of environmental issues that threaten the lands and waters that are essential to the Tulalip Tribes. Conservation is at the heart of the Hibulbs 50-acre natural history preserve.

These teachings and values are so important, Bill said. Theyre in every aspect of everything we do as a people. For example, preparing food for an event. I say when were sharing our Indian food, were not only nourishing the people that come to visit, but were also nourishing their spirits.

She emphasizes that the rediscovery program involves much more than simply helping young people to acquire knowledge and develop skills. Its also about passing on respect and reverence for cultural traditions and cultivating connections to tribal values and teachings.

Bill said, Its more than just the mechanics of making baskets, it is also about passing on the teachings, the values, and the histories that can be shared while we work. Its important to learn to do these traditional practices in the proper way, in a way that reflects our culture, teachings, and values.

Inez BillRediscovery Coordinator, Hibulb Cultural Center

IInez Bill, the rediscovery coordinator at the Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve has taken o

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