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STYLE/freak Falls for Fall

15 DESIGN TIPSFOR HOME & GARDEN

HOME & GARDEN ISSUE

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On some devices, you can also add a previously bookmarked web page directly from the home screen:

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FALL IS DELICIOUS. If Mother Nature has a favorite season, fall must be her choice. It seems to strain all that’s good from spring and summer, discarding the heat, only hinting at the cold, and serving up all the gorgeousness with weather and produce that’s ripe with potential.

Even as a child I looked forward to fall — the starchy new school clothes and shoes that were shiny, too stiff and a bit too hot for Yakima Septembers. Fall introduced the promise of my birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all packed into three months. The season has always been a whirlwind of activity.

Jill agrees. “Fall goes hand-in-hand with going back-to-school. Routines

set in. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies — which give me the warm fuzzies (weird I know). The crockpot comes out. The air starts to smell different — like apples, I suppose here in Yakima. We dig out our sweaters. And of course, the leaves are turning colors. It’s a ‘warm on the inside’ season.”

So with warm fall fuzzies we welcome you to the Home and Garden issue of Yakima Magazine. Inside you’ll find plenty to keep you busy reading while curled up in your favorite chair.

You’ll get to take a peek inside the home of artist JoAnne Van Wechel-Giffen, and see how another

Delicious autumn! My very soul is

wedded to it, and if I were a bird I

would fly about the earth seeking the

successive autumns.—George Eliot

Calling all Cooks! We’re looking for locals with delicious recipes for tried-and-true holiday appetizers that are family favorites. We’ll chose a few readers to feature in the next Entertaining edition of Yakima Magazine (Nov/Dec). All you have to do is email your recipe, plus the story behind it, to [email protected]. You can also mail it to Yakima Magazine at PO Box 9668, Yakima, WA, 98909. Deadline for submissions is Sept. 28. Please include your name and phone number. Happy holidays!

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Jill and Robin stand in the last rays of summer. PHOTO BY JENNIFER DAGDAGAN.

artist, John Johnson, gets his inspiration. “Style Freak” Pam Edwards gives us her Top 10 list for outdoor entertaining this season, and we offer you some design advice ourselves in our 15 Tips feature. Andrea McCoy also shows how Yakima is helping those who don’t have a roof over their heads in a story about local homeless outreach — it’s a must-read full of hope. And there’s much, much more.

We always welcome your comments, suggestions and story ideas, so feel free to email them to us anytime. And don’t miss us online at yakimamagazine.com, where you can catch Jill’s blog,From the Notepad. She’s always on the hunt for what’s new and fun right here in Yakima.

Until then, grab a sweater and a cup of hot cocoa, find that comfy reading spot and enjoy!

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VOLUME 4 • Issue 6September | October 2012

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FEATURESHome & Garden16 Our staff’s 15 home & garden styling tips.

24 JoAnne Van Wechel-Giffen’s home is an artist’s retreat — with a view.

72 Wake up those tired summer garden containers.

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Dinner in the Garden 48Style Freak Pam Edwards’ advice for dining al fresco in fall.PHOTO BY JENNIFER DAGDAGAN

REGULARSNotes from Yakima | 6Contributors | 12Fresh Sheet | 14TrendSpot | 62City Scene | 86Calendar | 92Interview | 94

Style Freak Pam Edwards relaxes after a photo shoot. PHOTO BY JENNIFER DAGDAGAN

ON THECOVER

Style Freak Pam Edwards relaxes after a photo shoot.PHOTO BY JENNIFER DAGDAGAN

Art30 How local artist John Johnson’s

philosophies — and art — have evolved.

Community36 Local agencies are reaching out to

Yakima’s homeless.

64 See how three local gals are changing the conversation — for the better — in Yakima.

74 The history and the drama behind Ahtanum Mission.

78 Yakima’s JJ Snyder is making it — her way — in Hollywood.

Travel42 Ever been to Bingen? This tiny town on the Columbia is worth a peek.

Food & Drink 58 Three fall recipes that will have you

feeling warm and cozy this season.

Business66 A look inside Yakima’s iconic Chicago

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Entertaining46 Downtown Yakima’s Millenium Plaza

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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.

JENNIFER DAGDAGAN is the mom of three amazing kids, as well as a photographer, artist and musician. She lives in Yakima and runs her photography business from her home.

PAM EDWARDS moved to Yakima four years ago to enjoy the light and beautiful horizons. She believes style is ART and connects us all.

KEITH CAFFERY EFFLER is a commercial photographer living in Yakima with his wife, Stephanie. You can find Keith’s work at cafferyphoto.com.

MELISSA LABBERTON has been freelance writing for the past 20 years. With a bachelor’s in theatre from the UW, she has been an active performer and director for the Warehouse Theatre of Yakima.

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

ERICK PETERSON is a print journalist who can never stay away from Washington for long. He grew up in the Tri-Cities and has a philosophy degree from Central Washington University. Ever since he keeps returning to this region, after spending years working abroad as a reporter, editor and television script writer.

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IHAD NO IDEA what Mulligatawny was before Seinfeld.

But sometime after that inappropriately named Soup Naziepisode aired, I had my first taste and was smitten. And what’s not to like? With its understated spice and cashmere-soft creami-ness, Mulligatawny is one of my top 10 cold-weather culinary must-haves.

So a happy girl was me when I recently sat down to lunch at the Barrel House on First Street, and the server said the soups are all homemade. Including the Mulligatawny. Um, sold.

I hadn’t been to Barrel House in quite some time, but I was curious after Shop Talk reporter Mai Hoang talked about its revamped menu in a recent column on yakimaherald.com. So my friend Karri and I gave it another try.

The new menu is simplified, includes breakfast and is even less expensive than before. In fact, the average entrée price went from between $15 to $30 to between $5 to $15. That’s a change you don’t see very often.

The interior of the Barrel House is clean and fairly simple with a terrific bar and built-in character due to the age of the historic building it occupies. The ceilings are amazing. I do wish the tables had tablecloths — I think that one touch would add immensely to the ambiance. Alas, we were there for the food.

Breakfast includes homemade cinnamon rolls and brioche French toast, and dinner specials sound equally tasty, like bacon-wrapped pork

Barrel Housetenderloin with apple chipotle chutney and curry rice, or blackened chicken with stuffed jalapenos and penne pasta.

The lunch menu revolves around the restaurant’s Barrel House melts. These are made on homemade bread, grilled with a choice of toppings and cheese. And this is where the fun — and indecision — begins.

The menu has suggestions, of course, like its winemaker melt, made with a burger patty, gorgonzola and red wine relish, or a Southwest bacon melt, made with chipotle bacon, pepper jack, grilled jalapenos, lettuce, tomato and chipotle ranch.

But no, we had to go our own way. It took many, many minutes to decide. I think we sent away our gracious server with an apologetic shrug at least twice.

After much deliberation, I had a riff on the winemakers melt, substituting chicken for the burger patty ($7.75). Karri chose chicken, chipotle bacon, gorgonzola, lettuce, beer-braised onions and tomato ($8.50). And we both had the soup (at $2.50 a cup, how can you pass that up? Answer: you can’t).

We loved our melts — mine was rich with the gorgonzola yet tart with the addition of the relish. And there was a lot of “mmm-ing” coming from Karri’s side of the table, too. Melts come with your choice of fruit, coleslaw or fries. We chose fries and were pleasantly surprised that these are actually soft potato “disks.”

But the star of the show for us was the Mulligutawny. With chicken, apples and rice — and that sweet-spicy depth of curry — the soup could have been our entire meal. Karri said she could swim in it. I think that’s going a little too far, but hey, I appreciate hyperbole in the name of delicious.

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1. CREATE PALETTES THAT POPPlaying with fun paint colors adds vibrance and whimsy to a space — and the ceiling is valuable style real estate. This kitchen uses two complementary colors — chocolate brown on the walls and sky blue on the ceiling.

DESIGN LIKE A Pro15 TIPS TO ADD STYLE TO YOUR HOME

2. VIGNETTESAdd more to your window, niche or side table than the same ol’ same ol’. Faux fruits, vines and leaves add texture and character to this window.

3. MAKE A STATEMENTDon’t shy away from large furniture pieces, even if you have a small room. This oversized coffee table makes a huge impact — and doubles as a great space for projects.

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2. VIGNETTESAdd more to your window, niche or side table than the same ol’ same ol’. Faux fruits, vines and leaves add texture and character to this window.

3. MAKE A STATEMENTDon’t shy away from large furniture pieces, even if you have a small room. This oversized coffee table makes a huge impact — and doubles as a great space for projects.

Statement piece


4. WHERE’D THAT COME FROM? Quirky knick-knacks in odd places are fun, whether on bookshelves, end tables or in curio cabinets. Decorate with things you enjoy, like sea shells from a beach vacation. It’s your space, you should love living in it.

7. EMBRACE VINTAGE! It doesn’t matter if you have a modern, eccentric or country décor, adding vintage pieces also adds texture and personality to a space.

6. DON’T IGNORE THE “INVISIBLES”

… like these imported Indian curtain rods. Just because they’re utilitarian doesn’t mean they can’t be cute.

5. REFRESH TIRED SURFACESTired countertops? Tile ’em. It’s not as hard as you think. New tile can make an entire room look refurbished. These gorgeous tiles are covering dated yellow Formica, and the homeowner tiled them herself.

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4. WHERE’D THAT COME FROM? Quirky knick-knacks in odd places are fun, whether on bookshelves, end tables or in curio cabinets. Decorate with things you enjoy, like sea shells from a beach vacation. It’s your space, you should love living in it.

7. EMBRACE VINTAGE! It doesn’t matter if you have a modern, eccentric or country décor, adding vintage pieces also adds texture and personality to a space.

6. DON’T IGNORE THE “INVISIBLES”

… like these imported Indian curtain rods. Just because they’re utilitarian doesn’t mean they can’t be cute.

5. REFRESH TIRED SURFACESTired countertops? Tile ’em. It’s not as hard as you think. New tile can make an entire room look refurbished. These gorgeous tiles are covering dated yellow Formica, and the homeowner tiled them herself.

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8. ELEVATE YOUR ARTPrevailing wisdom dictates that art should be hung at eye level — between 57-60 inches from the floor. But when many homes have large vaulted ceilings, it’s a shame to let that space go unused. Hanging large pieces of art in an even larger space can add a wow factor to rooms with soaring ceilings.

9. LOVE LOW LIGHTDesigners recommend multiple pools of lower light in any single room, since it adds to a space’s sense of comfort. Mix up lamps with recessed lighting, chandeliers and candles. But whatever you do, please don’t use only a high-wattage ceiling light.

11. MAKE A SPLASH

12. PUT YOUR DÉCOR TO WORK

This birdbath is just as comfortable serving as an entryway’s key collector. Add some rocks or marbles and you’ll feel as though you’ve brought the outdoors in.

Water features for the outdoors are mandatory in our book — especially in our hot and dry climate. Add a simple and inexpensive tabletop fountain or go big like this three-tier dazzler.

10. TOIL IN A TERRIFIC SPACE

We hardly ever invite people into our home’s “workrooms,” like the office or laundry room. But we spend so much time there. These rooms can — and should — be functional and pretty, too. This laundry room, while small, doubles as a pantry and sparkles with light and subway tile.


8. ELEVATE YOUR ARTPrevailing wisdom dictates that art should be hung at eye level — between 57-60 inches from the floor. But when many homes have large vaulted ceilings, it’s a shame to let that space go unused. Hanging large pieces of art in an even larger space can add a wow factor to rooms with soaring ceilings.

9. LOVE LOW LIGHTDesigners recommend multiple pools of lower light in any single room, since it adds to a space’s sense of comfort. Mix up lamps with recessed lighting, chandeliers and candles. But whatever you do, please don’t use only a high-wattage ceiling light.

11. MAKE A SPLASH

12. PUT YOUR DÉCOR TO WORK

This birdbath is just as comfortable serving as an entryway’s key collector. Add some rocks or marbles and you’ll feel as though you’ve brought the outdoors in.

Water features for the outdoors are mandatory in our book — especially in our hot and dry climate. Add a simple and inexpensive tabletop fountain or go big like this three-tier dazzler.

Splash!


13. MULTIPLICITY

If you entertain and have a large outdoor space, create multiple seating areas, so guests can mingle — and you have more choices for enjoying an après-work glass of wine. PHOTO BY ROBIN SALTS BECKETT

14. UPCYCLE!Take a look around your house for furniture that can be updated into a completely new piece. This 1980s china cabinet was “upcycled” in a single day, using ivory paint, craft paper, stick-on lighting and new “crystal” knobs.

15. ABOVE ALL, HAVE FUN!Make your home surprising — add the unexpected touch like this gorgeous appliqué of a tree on a stark white refrigerator.

Styled by Jill St. George, Robin Salts Beckett and by the homeowners who graciously allowed Yakima Magazine

into their houses for this photo shoot: Wendy St. George, Genipher Messer and Judi Salts.


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HOME & GARDEN BY MELISSA LABBERTONPHOTOS BY CHAD BREMERMAN

DO YOU EVER WONDER what happened to your tricycle, or all of the board games that were stacked in the cupboard of your childhood rumpus room,

waiting for a rainy day? Local artist JoAnne Van Wechel-Giffen has spent a lifetime saving family heirlooms and vintage bric-a-brac, only to reinvent them as part of her Naches Heights home’s captivating décor.

Joanne and Larry Giffen, both in their 60s, built their two-story house in 1986. It clings to a rocky ridge and offers a glorious view of the Naches Valley and beyond.

“I never thought I would get to build a house, because Joanne always wanted to live in an old house,” Larry explained. But after a year of looking, they found a view lot they loved, prompting them to put their older home near Franklin Park up for sale.

The ART of a Home

They then embarked on the adventure of building their own house. Larry’s dad, Lyle, had been a builder, constructing more than 100 homes in Seattle and Yakima, and he eagerly joined in the project. Larry, a master carpenter, had learned a great deal about building from his father. And JoAnne had the exciting opportunity to put her artistic skills to work when it came time to do the inte-rior decorating.

Modeling the structure after a house on Modesto Way in Yakima, Larry insisted that a bridge would cross to the front door, so he could plant a tree below on

Giffen’s art studio is organized yet eclectic — and full of childhood treasures.


DO YOU EVER WONDER what happened to your tricycle, or all of the board games that were stacked in the cupboard of your childhood rumpus room,

waiting for a rainy day? Local artist JoAnne Van Wechel-Giffen has spent a lifetime saving family heirlooms and vintage bric-a-brac, only to reinvent them as part of her Naches Heights home’s captivating décor.

Joanne and Larry Giffen, both in their 60s, built their two-story house in 1986. It clings to a rocky ridge and offers a glorious view of the Naches Valley and beyond.

“I never thought I would get to build a house, because Joanne always wanted to live in an old house,” Larry explained. But after a year of looking, they found a view lot they loved, prompting them to put their older home near Franklin Park up for sale.

They then embarked on the adventure of building their own house. Larry’s dad, Lyle, had been a builder, constructing more than 100 homes in Seattle and Yakima, and he eagerly joined in the project. Larry, a master carpenter, had learned a great deal about building from his father. And JoAnne had the exciting opportunity to put her artistic skills to work when it came time to do the inte-rior decorating.

Modeling the structure after a house on Modesto Way in Yakima, Larry insisted that a bridge would cross to the front door, so he could plant a tree below on

Giffen’s art studio is organized yet eclectic — and full of childhood treasures.

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the basement level. The effect creates a dramatic entrance, and leaves that change with the seasons can be seen from the front window. The couple decided to flip the blue print of the first floor, giving the kitchen’s family room a northwest view. “Because I liked looking at Naches where I grew up,” JoAnne said.

The small living space opposite the front door offers the first glimpse of JoAnne’s decorating talent. Originally, the couple

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The family room has comfy chairs to relax and enjoy the view. • An antique scale adorns the dining room table. • The master bedroom.

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used it as a dining room until their friend Diana Schmidt, also an artist, told them it would be perfect as a sitting room instead.

Larry built a tall glass-fronted bookshelf, using antique doors that JoAnne had salvaged from Franklin Middle School, before it was rebuilt. They then placed a few comfortable chairs, creating a perfect spot to read a book or chat with a friend.

The kitchen and adjoining family room reflects JoAnne’s love of light airy colors. The couple used Eddie Bauer paints in shades of off-white to beige for the entire first floor. Forgoing more expensive granite countertops, their cream-colored Formica — edged by rustic tumbled travertine — tricks the eye into thinking it’s the more costly material. With a fondness for blue and white, JoAnne proudly displays her collection of vintage U.S. Navy china, with its nautical blue anchor on a white background. She’s also taken inexpensive blue and white tiled accent tables and

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used the tops for a stove-back splash and trivet. The blue and white decor contin-ues in with a classic denim summer slip covered couch that’s backed by a stark white sofa table.

Their large dining room has an open, almost Scandinavian feel.

JoAnne has paired a light maple-topped table with her mother’s dining chairs, which she painted a bold high gloss white. The biscuit-colored frieze area rug adds a luxurious touch and softens the high gloss of the oak floor. In every corner of the house, JoAnne surprises the eye with bits and pieces of her family heritage. A magnificent tall pine hutch, crafted by her husband, proudly displays a set of the Van Wechel family’s Tea Leaf Ironstone pottery. The dining table’s centerpiece is an antique merchant’s scale, and quietly parked in the corner of the room is her husband’s old tricycle.

No artist should be without her own space, and Joanne’s tiny first floor studio is a creative person’s dream. Well known

for her pen and ink drawings of Yakima’s landmark buildings and local homes, she works on a large drafting table that domi-nates the room. Nearby a set of fire-engine red cabinets are neatly filled with a mind-boggling array of objects she might want to use in a collage, a new medium she’s recently taken up. For inspiration, she’s covered the walls with old game boards like Parchisi and Piggly Wiggly, favorites from her childhood. It seems like every available surface in her studio features some tiny figurine or object that might spark her artistic imagination.

“Where we live is home. Home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts,” said Oliver Wendell Holmes, whose sage words are included in a mixed media piece that JoAnne created for her own home. The quotation sums up the couple’s beautiful house, which is a reflection of a loving family that doesn’t forget its heritage.

Giffen’s patio with its expansive view. BELOW: A beachy vignette on the white sofa table. OPPOSITE: Storage in Giffen’s studio. • Giffen at work. • An artistic picture of family.

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used the tops for a stove-back splash and trivet. The blue and white decor contin-ues in with a classic denim summer slip covered couch that’s backed by a stark white sofa table.

Their large dining room has an open, almost Scandinavian feel.

JoAnne has paired a light maple-topped table with her mother’s dining chairs, which she painted a bold high gloss white. The biscuit-colored frieze area rug adds a luxurious touch and softens the high gloss of the oak floor. In every corner of the house, JoAnne surprises the eye with bits and pieces of her family heritage. A magnificent tall pine hutch, crafted by her husband, proudly displays a set of the Van Wechel family’s Tea Leaf Ironstone pottery. The dining table’s centerpiece is an antique merchant’s scale, and quietly parked in the corner of the room is her husband’s old tricycle.

No artist should be without her own space, and Joanne’s tiny first floor studio is a creative person’s dream. Well known

for her pen and ink drawings of Yakima’s landmark buildings and local homes, she works on a large drafting table that domi-nates the room. Nearby a set of fire-engine red cabinets are neatly filled with a mind-boggling array of objects she might want to use in a collage, a new medium she’s recently taken up. For inspiration, she’s covered the walls with old game boards like Parchisi and Piggly Wiggly, favorites from her childhood. It seems like every available surface in her studio features some tiny figurine or object that might spark her artistic imagination.

“Where we live is home. Home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts,” said Oliver Wendell Holmes, whose sage words are included in a mixed media piece that JoAnne created for her own home. The quotation sums up the couple’s beautiful house, which is a reflection of a loving family that doesn’t forget its heritage.

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Artist John Johnson stands in the entryway of his Gleed home. The chandelier, two paintings and bench are his creations. He writes about the chandelier: “The chandelier ... is my creative take on an iconic modern chandelier. I used an antique french chandelier as the lighting source to build visual contrast to its modern design, thus making the piece more visually and intellectually interesting. Because of the ethereal look of the floating paper, I could get away with far more of a grand scale, thus instilling much more of a sense of life in a relatively small space.”


Artist John Johnson stands in the entryway of his Gleed home. The chandelier, two paintings and bench are his creations. He writes about the chandelier: “The chandelier ... is my creative take on an iconic modern chandelier. I used an antique french chandelier as the lighting source to build visual contrast to its modern design, thus making the piece more visually and intellectually interesting. Because of the ethereal look of the floating paper, I could get away with far more of a grand scale, thus instilling much more of a sense of life in a relatively small space.”

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John Johnson writes about this artwork in his home: “The Hallway with the teacup curio stand at the end – Hallways are notorious for being the bane of design because they are usually cramped and lacking any real architectural interest. The secret to long hallways is to take the focus away from the inevitable box that a hallway is. Here I did this by building a visually interesting piece painted white as a contrast to the dark wall. This way the end wall becomes an “infinity” wall and the eye falls on something interesting other than the end wall, which would otherwise draw attention to the sterile box of the hallway. The four simple blue canvases (Four Swallows) are used more to add to the color story of the hallway than as independent artwork.”

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And calm drama?“Calm drama comes from the design

inspiration of the Northwest,” Johnson explained. For instance, he said, when a driver travels over Chinook Pass and finally spies Mount Rainier, the mountain presents a jaw-dropping view, but it also brings a sense of calm.

“It’s a much more design view of art,” Johnson said. “I definitely take into consideration the whole room and believe the art is there to accentuate the space.”

Johnson, who is now in his 50s, has a bit of a hippy sensibility and seemingly boundless creativity. And he’s seen his own art evolve along with his theories.

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tools to create primitive sculptures as a child spending most of his youth in Manson, Wash. Although this early brush with the artistic didn’t lead to a college art department, Johnson learned a bit about paint from working in a paint store. He mixed colors while earning his B.A. in literature at the University of Washington.

Johnson went into the building trades post-graduation, which woke up his creative side as he remodeled old houses on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle.

“I had an eye for keeping things in sync,” he remembered. “I wanted to make the houses look like they hadn’t been remod-eled.” Making sure each project produced historically correct details made him real-ize that he was a perfectionist.

By 2006 Johnson had discovered faux painting. “Faux” means fake or fool the eye, and is an age-old technique of paint-ing surfaces to look like marble, wood or even ancient plaster. Johnson’s innate talent for working with different paint materials quickly became in demand with local homeowners and businesses.

Artist John Johnson says he “choreographed the colors” of the great room at the Brandt home near Selah. Johnson says he wanted to create a “space that hade a sense of peace and filled with life at the same time.” • John Johnson writes this about the painting he’s titled “Calm Autumn”: “This is a key example of using an artistic canvas to work with a space rather than being the focal point. Here I wanted to add life to the space without drawing a lot of attention to itself. For this reason I went with a very simple nature inspired subject matter. I used colors that are similar to the brick so it blends with the space better. Because of this I could create a larger size to add more life to the space without overwhelming it.”

Johnson even gave faux painting work-shops at The Village Shoppe in Yakima. The store’s walls showcase many of Johnson’s different techniques.

Johnson’s the first to admit that his career as a faux painter has recently taken a backseat to more involved visual art. Today he prefers commissions for projects that allow him to decorate an entire space.

“The first time I did a large commis-sion was when I was painting [Steve and Priscilla] Forney’s dining room, and I decided to create a triptych using a damask fabric design,” Johnson said. “I’m pretty fussy about painting the background color of the wall to make the painting pop.”

Johnson’s mother, Judy Gilmore, is his biggest supporter. Her passion for horses inspired her son to create a series of paintings with show horses as the subject. One large collage-like painting shows the excitement of jumping with the horse leaping off the canvas, while in the background words of inspiration like confidence, courage and acceptance

seem to float to the surface on a burnt orange background.

Soon Johnson plans to teach his “Heritage of Hope” art class for under-privileged kids who come to the Union Gospel Mission’s Madison House. In addi-tion to having his students constructing chandeliers, he wants them to participate in a student art show that will spotlight the projects they’ve done in his class.

As his business grows and his commissions increase, he hopes to continue designing entire spaces in lieu of one single piece. He recently created a triptych for a couple that owns a fruit company in Selah, artistically incorporating the company’s logo in the large painting. This commission led to Johnson creating the overall design for several rooms in their home.

Johnson said all the pieces of his career puzzle have been floating around like satel-lites, “and now they’re coming together.”

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Artist John Johnson says he “choreographed the colors” of the great room at the Brandt home near Selah. Johnson says he wanted to create a “space that hade a sense of peace and filled with life at the same time.” • John Johnson writes this about the painting he’s titled “Calm Autumn”: “This is a key example of using an artistic canvas to work with a space rather than being the focal point. Here I wanted to add life to the space without drawing a lot of attention to itself. For this reason I went with a very simple nature inspired subject matter. I used colors that are similar to the brick so it blends with the space better. Because of this I could create a larger size to add more life to the space without overwhelming it.”

seem to float to the surface on a burnt orange background.

Soon Johnson plans to teach his “Heritage of Hope” art class for under-privileged kids who come to the Union Gospel Mission’s Madison House. In addi-tion to having his students constructing chandeliers, he wants them to participate in a student art show that will spotlight the projects they’ve done in his class.

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AA YOUNG, SOMBER WOMAN pushes through the heavy double doors at Union Gospel Mission on North First Street in Yakima. She looks around tentatively and shyly steps up to the front desk. With a low voice, she explains that she’s just gotten out of prison, she can’t find work, and she needs help.

The woman behind the desk looks into her eyes and kindly says, “I’ve been there too and not that long ago, but we can help you, just like they helped me. You’ve come to the right place. Let’s start with a meal and go from there.”

Michele Campos, 43, is the receptionist at the Union Gospel Mission. She is an enthusiastic woman with a kind smile and a story to tell. With decades of criminal behavior and extensive jail time behind her, Campos wanted to turn her past mistakes into something good.

After being released from prison in 2010, Campos found it impossible to find a job. Her lengthy criminal history prevented her from qualifying for many of the posi-tions she applied for.

“The last time I was in prison, I prom-ised God I would make a change,” she said. “But it was hard to make good on that promise when I couldn’t find a job and make a fresh start.”

Through a connection at her church, Campos heard about an opening at Union Gospel Mission, a place she was familiar with from her time in prison. Mentors from the Union Gospel Mission’s New Life Program would offer classes and training to the inmates.

“As soon as I heard about the job, I knew it was for me, because I can relate to every-one who comes in,” she said.

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The tricky part was actually getting the job. But after going through the interview process and meeting with Executive Director Rick Phillips, Michelle was hired.

“Rick said to me, I care about who you are today, not who you were yesterday,” she said. Now every day, no matter who walks through the doors and what story they have to tell, Michele greets them with compassion and a wealth of information on how to get back on their feet.

“We can help,” she says with confidence.Poverty and homelessness are real

problems in Yakima County, with an esti-mated 60,000 people living at or below the federal poverty level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Yakima County’s poverty rate of 21.8 percent is considerably higher than Washington’s rate of 12 percent and the national rate of 13.8 percent. According

OPPOSITE: Michelle Campos, center, prays before sharing a meal with Jennifer Foster, left, and Stacie Hoyt, right, at her home. Campos works as a mentor in the New Life Program for women at the Union Gospel Mission, and often has those in the program over to her house. BELOW: Campos gets a hug from a New Life Program participant at the Union Gospel Mission.


After being released from prison in 2010, Campos found it impossible to find a job. Her lengthy criminal history prevented her from qualifying for many of the posi-tions she applied for.

“The last time I was in prison, I prom-ised God I would make a change,” she said. “But it was hard to make good on that promise when I couldn’t find a job and make a fresh start.”

Through a connection at her church, Campos heard about an opening at Union Gospel Mission, a place she was familiar with from her time in prison. Mentors from the Union Gospel Mission’s New Life Program would offer classes and training to the inmates.

“As soon as I heard about the job, I knew it was for me, because I can relate to every-one who comes in,” she said.

Yakima’s HomelessThe tricky part was actually getting the

job. But after going through the interview process and meeting with Executive Director Rick Phillips, Michelle was hired.

“Rick said to me, I care about who you are today, not who you were yesterday,” she said. Now every day, no matter who walks through the doors and what story they have to tell, Michele greets them with compassion and a wealth of information on how to get back on their feet.

“We can help,” she says with confidence.Poverty and homelessness are real

problems in Yakima County, with an esti-mated 60,000 people living at or below the federal poverty level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Yakima County’s poverty rate of 21.8 percent is considerably higher than Washington’s rate of 12 percent and the national rate of 13.8 percent. According

to this year’s “Point in Time” report, produced by the Homeless Network of Yakima County, 996 individuals were identified as homeless in Yakima County. That’s a 12.3 percent increase from the 2011 report.

Another indication of poverty is the number of requests for state services.

Last year more than 107,000 Yakima County residents (45 percent of the popu-lation) received some form of economic service from the Department of Social and Health Services, such as cash assistance, food benefits and social services to help people meet basic needs.

Yet families in Yakima are still going without food, shelter, basic clothing and medical care.

And that’s why agencies like Sunrise Outreach, Union Gospel Mission, the

OPPOSITE: Michelle Campos, center, prays before sharing a meal with Jennifer Foster, left, and Stacie Hoyt, right, at her home. Campos works as a mentor in the New Life Program for women at the Union Gospel Mission, and often has those in the program over to her house. BELOW: Campos gets a hug from a New Life Program participant at the Union Gospel Mission.

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“We realized very early on that the needs in our community were much larger than what one church or group could provide,” Sunrise Outreach Executive Director Dave Hanson said.

Sunrise Outreach, formed in 2010, is a humanitarian-based community development organization addressing homelessness and poverty in Yakima County. The organization provides temporary and transitional housing, multiple feeding programs including a food pantry, soup kitchen and community garden as well as extreme weather shelters for homeless men and women.

Sunrise Outreach mobilizes hundreds of volunteers each month to distribute 8,000 sandwiches all over the county. Churches and local businesses donate labor and food to make the sandwiches, which are then handed out to Yakima’s most hungry.

“I don’t want to just give a person a sandwich and a hotel room for the

night,” Hanson said. “We can’t wash our hands of it figuring we did a good deed. It’s about understanding why they are hungry and in the situation they are in. When we build a relationship, we can make a lasting impact.”

The Union Gospel Mission in Yakima has spent the past 75 years developing programs and services to serve both the short- and long-term needs of the home-less and working poor.

The mission has capacity for 200 people to sleep in emergency overnight shelter, and it can serve 500 hot meals every day of the year. But one meal and a single night’s sleep doesn’t end homelessness, so services don’t end there either.

“What we are finding is that housing isn’t the only answer. It’s part of the equa-tion for sure, but we have to help people make life changes and create opportunities for education, training and skill-building,” Union Gospel Mission Executive Director Rick Phillips said.

The mission has developed a compre-hensive service model that has evolved to meet the complex needs of the people it serves. It operates several industries,

including a food program, the Olde Lighthouse Shoppe (an antique and gift shop in downtown Yakima), New Hope Catering and the Madison House, a youth community center. The mission also provides a 12-month live-in program for men and women called New Life and a free medical and dental clinic operated by local volunteer dentists and physicians as well as medical students from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.

The distribution center is a multi-use facility at the mission, accepting donated items including clothing, furniture, house-hold goods and food items. The center also operates a recycling program that helps keep hands busy and provides added revenue to cover the cost of operations. The mission’s catering company and the Olde Lighthouse Shoppe provide skill-building — and ultimately employment opportunities — for people who lack job experience or formal education. The food pantry and medical/dental clinic are not just available to the homeless but also to the working poor.

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Campos talks with Hoyt outside the women’s lounge at the Union Gospel Mission.


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medical issue away from homelessness even though they go to work every day,” Phillips said. “The food boxes and access to free medical and dental care make a tangible difference in helping families maintain independence.”

The Madison House, along with other before- and after-school programs around the Valley, gives school-age children a safe and fun environment in which to learn and grow. This can help prevent gang interaction and helps keep kids in school.

For people wanting to stay long-term at the mission, a volunteer program is available requiring tenants to pitch in around the grounds, cleaning or helping out in the warehouse.

“If you are going to be here, you have to be working toward helping yourself,” Phillips said. “This gives people a tangible way to be useful, to earn some-thing and sometimes to build a skill they didn’t have before.”

The New Life Program provides train-ing opportunities and mentoring to help people find living-wage jobs and transition into independent living.

“It’s important for people in our community to know that there’s hope,” Phillips said. “There’s hope for kids and families in our community, a hope for a future generation and a hope for people who have lost their way.”

For Campos, every day is a new oppor-tunity to impart that hope to everyone she comes into contact with, whether it’s the women she is mentoring in the New Life Program or a stranger she interacts with on the phone.

“My heart is for women who want to change, and I feel like being here I can show that a transformation really is possible. I’m proof of that,” she said. “If I’ve gone through something or over-come something and I can use that experience to help someone, then that’s what it’s all about.”

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TOP: Campos leads Hoyt and Foster in a beading craft at the Union Gospel Mission. ABOVE: Campos cooks with Foster at Campos’ home.


The New Life Program provides train-ing opportunities and mentoring to help people find living-wage jobs and transition into independent living.

“It’s important for people in our community to know that there’s hope,” Phillips said. “There’s hope for kids and families in our community, a hope for a future generation and a hope for people who have lost their way.”

For Campos, every day is a new oppor-tunity to impart that hope to everyone she comes into contact with, whether it’s the women she is mentoring in the New Life Program or a stranger she interacts with on the phone.

“My heart is for women who want to change, and I feel like being here I can show that a transformation really is possible. I’m proof of that,” she said. “If I’ve gone through something or over-come something and I can use that experience to help someone, then that’s what it’s all about.”

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A BEAUTIFUL DRIVE along the scenic Columbia River Gorge will eventually lead you through the small town of Bingen, just a few miles shy of Hood River.

At less than a square mile in total size, it’s possible you actually could hop, skip and jump through the little city. But don’t let its size mislead you — a day is easily spent here perusing the small shops and quaint cafes.

Take a peek at some of our favorite places in this little town on State Route 14. Grab a mug, sip and stay awhile. In a renovated building on the corner of Steuben

Street, Mugs Coffee serves breakfast, lunch and beverages using fresh, local and organic ingredients. From freshly baked pastries to grilled panini sandwiches, there’s a bite that complements any cup of joe.

Whether you make it your first stop or your last, make sure to step outside and relax in Mugs’ dreamy garden space. Don’t forget to pet the dog, too — Mugsie is a rescued Newfoundland and friendly fixture on the patio.

Mugs Coffee120 W. Steuben St., Bingen509-281-3100

Located on the main strip in Bingen, you’d never guess Antiques & Oddities to be a 12,000-square-foot building full of furnishings. With two levels — the main filled with vintage collectibles and a basement stocked with large antique imports — there’s quite a mix of eclectic décor and accessories.

Nearly anyone can find something that suits a fancy here — even an oddball, hence the name. From an array of glass beads to exotic Asian imports, shelves are lined with dishware, stacks upon stacks of old books and, of course, knick-knacks galore. But it’s the oversized antique furniture that’s our favorite, which makes for a great reason to travel in a truck.

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A BEAUTIFUL DRIVE along the scenic Columbia River Gorge will eventually lead you through the small town of Bingen, just a few miles shy of Hood River.

At less than a square mile in total size, it’s possible you actually could hop, skip and jump through the little city. But don’t let its size mislead you — a day is easily spent here perusing the small shops and quaint cafes.

Take a peek at some of our favorite places in this little town on State Route 14. Grab a mug, sip and stay awhile. In a renovated building on the corner of Steuben

Street, Mugs Coffee serves breakfast, lunch and beverages using fresh, local and organic ingredients. From freshly baked pastries to grilled panini sandwiches, there’s a bite that complements any cup of joe.

Whether you make it your first stop or your last, make sure to step outside and relax in Mugs’ dreamy garden space. Don’t forget to pet the dog, too — Mugsie is a rescued Newfoundland and friendly fixture on the patio.

Mugs Coffee120 W. Steuben St., Bingen509-281-3100

Located on the main strip in Bingen, you’d never guess Antiques & Oddities to be a 12,000-square-foot building full of furnishings. With two levels — the main filled with vintage collectibles and a basement stocked with large antique imports — there’s quite a mix of eclectic décor and accessories.

Nearly anyone can find something that suits a fancy here — even an oddball, hence the name. From an array of glass beads to exotic Asian imports, shelves are lined with dishware, stacks upon stacks of old books and, of course, knick-knacks galore. But it’s the oversized antique furniture that’s our favorite, which makes for a great reason to travel in a truck.

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In 2011, Solstice Wood Fire Cafe made its mark in Washington with its “Country Girl Cherry Pizza” — named best pizza in the state by Food Network Magazine — made with locally grown Bing cherries.

In a rustic, family-friendly environ-ment, the cafe offers Tuscan-style pizzas, oven-baked pastas, grilled sandwiches and specialty desserts like honey marshmallow wood-fired s’mores. Award-winning local wines and six rotating microbrews are also served.

Solstice isn’t your everyday café — it’s a cool place to hang out, too. The walls are filled with art done by locals, there’s a chil-dren’s play area, the tunes are turned up and you’ll likely see pizza dough spinning through the air.

Solstice Wood Fire Café415 W. Steuben St., Bingen509-493-4006solsticewoodfirecafe.com

The townspeople love their local mercantile, and so do we. Dickey Farmshas been in the area longer than Bingen itself — since 1867. What started out as a farm feed and supply store is now favored for its vast variety of locally produced goodies.

On 72 acres of land, the folks at Dickey Farms grow their own produce, then stock the store full of fresh fruits and veggies. Dickey’s is also popular for its locally grown nursery, interesting gift items and a large selection of Gorge wines. And they recently made room for freshly baked bread, cobbler, pastries and pies from Angel’s Bakery.

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In 2011, Solstice Wood Fire Cafe made its mark in Washington with its “Country Girl Cherry Pizza” — named best pizza in the state by Food Network Magazine — made with locally grown Bing cherries.

In a rustic, family-friendly environ-ment, the cafe offers Tuscan-style pizzas, oven-baked pastas, grilled sandwiches and specialty desserts like honey marshmallow wood-fired s’mores. Award-winning local wines and six rotating microbrews are also served.

Solstice isn’t your everyday café — it’s a cool place to hang out, too. The walls are filled with art done by locals, there’s a chil-dren’s play area, the tunes are turned up and you’ll likely see pizza dough spinning through the air.

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A Plaza — and a weekend — for the millenium

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The ceremony is the same day as downtown Yakima’s “First Friday” and is one day prior to Allied Arts’ Fresh Hop Ale Festival, making the first weekend in October one full of celebration.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 kicks off a busy weekend in Yakima’s downtown, beginning with a public ceremony to recognize the 10-year anniversary of Millenium Plaza’s completion.

Designed by artist Wen-ti Tsen, Millenium Plaza was built with grant funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation in 1999, through a special project called “Arts and Communities: America Creates for the Millennium.” Yakima was the only city in the state that received the special grant.

The ceremony is being organized by Allied Arts of

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I AM A FIRM BELIEVER in these basic entertaining truths: • The food and guests must be the focus. • Keep it relaxed.• And, by all means invite the children!

Creating memories for your dinner guests is a potent elixir. Sure, you can slap burgers on the grill and grab the paper plates, but why? Follow these simple tips, and you’ll delight in your guests’ appreciation of the time you spent fussing — just for them.


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Tip No. 1: Be prepared About a week before the party, begin planning the menu. Prep, freeze or store menu items. Tabletop necessities should be laundered and neatly folded. This is a good time to take inventory of serving utensils and glasses.

Never exhaust yourself on the day of the event by trying to do it all at once. I clean up the house and garden bit by bit throughout the week and have three lists: my to-dos, my menu and my grocery list. I keep these close to me, so I can review and make changes.

The food is the epicenter of your party and should be the freshest and best quality. Recalling who hates cucumbers and who is gluten-free is key to being thoughtful as well as prepared. Trust me, you will be glowing from the compliments for taking such special care of your guests.

Tip No. 2: Children love a party Although I only raised one son, I find that I am immensely relaxed in the presence of most others’ kids. After about 3 years of age they make delightful dinner companions. The honest way they share their tiny worldviews keeps me grounded — and amused. Also, it’s important to expose children to proper table settings and manners. Plan on having a few treats, beverages and booster seats that will make their experience joyful and memorable too.

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If possible, have a kids’ area where small ones can draw or play. This oversized black-board made by a grandpa for his grandchildren is brought outside and is perfect for a pair of budding artists.

Tip No. 3: Create a dramatic setting If you are lucky enough to have an outdoor mantel, shelf or high table near an outlet, pillage your home for a couple of small lamps. Those white Christmas tree lights will do in a pinch, too. I hide the cords with foliage of the season: fall’s pumpkins, leaves and other natural elements from the garden and yard.

Lighting adds a soft romantic quality to an outdoor setting and will mesmerize your guests. Your table setting should be planned well in advance and adds so much to a dramatic and alluring mood.

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Tip No. 4: Easy autumn accents A swag is an inexpensive alternative to a wreath, and anyone can do it. It’s also easy on a budget, since you can forage the items from your own yard. Fall is harvest time, and creating a swag of fruit branches such as pears makes the perfect statement.

On the morning of your party cut delicate branches from bushes and trees in assorted sizes. Gather the cut branches and secure with twine. On a hook or nail, attach the swag to a gate or your front door (See page 49).

One of my favorite tasks is to make small bouquets in the morning while the flowers are still dewy and fresh. An assortment of vintage jars or juice glasses can be utilized as your short vases. Tuck these small bouquets near your guests for visual eye candy. Remember to keep the dinner table bouquets low so that the guests can see

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Tip No. 6: Eat, drink and be merry Delegate the errand of getting ice for chilling bottles of beverages. Make sure to set aside a smaller container for ice cubes that guests can add to their glasses, too. I keep an ornate antique spoon around for this chore. It’s fun to utilize different large containers to keep bottles and cans cold. Once I had an old sink set up and filled that with ice. At this party, a wonderful fountain was repurposed in a brand new way.

Tip No. 7: Is everyone comfy and cozy? As the days shorten and the autumn chill starts to bite, have a basket or two of extra blankets and pillows for your guests. The pillows double as boosters for kids and metal chairs get a soft cushion and back. There is nothing worse than watching a guest squirming from too hard a chair; watching them shiver is even worse.

Tip No. 5: The back-up plan I view appetizers as the “meal before the real meal.” If a guest doesn’t care for the food you are serving for the main course, the guest can always revisit the appetizers. For this reason, have a variety of cheeses, meats, fresh fruit and veggies available for grazing. For this gathering we included small pita sandwiches inserted into parchment paper sleeves for a heartier appetizer and placed them on the table during the meal for easier access. Big appetites require extra calories.

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Tip No. 7: Is everyone comfy and cozy? As the days shorten and the autumn chill starts to bite, have a basket or two of extra blankets and pillows for your guests. The pillows double as boosters for kids and metal chairs get a soft cushion and back. There is nothing worse than watching a guest squirming from too hard a chair; watching them shiver is even worse.

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Tip No. 9: Take care of yourself I love to be relaxed when the guests arrive. In a perfect world I have had a nap and a shower. It rarely happens, but if you are good at organization and delegating, it could. Since I’m so focused on the food and décor, I often lose track of time. My Grandmother Lockhoff often wore her apron to the table, and I’m usually wearing that accessory myself. Talk about relaxed!

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Tip No. 10: Bask in the “after-party glow” Guess what? You have thrown a successful party and the guests have driven away. You know they’ve had a good time because the hour is late. The glowing lights from your little lamps are twinkling and night sounds surround you. Even the gorgeous table setting still looks good. You can be proud of your efforts. Before you start fantasizing about your next dinner party, it’s time to take off your apron, put your feet up and take a moment to reminisce as you sip a glass of wine.

Tip No. 8: Stay flexible There are bound to be a couple of things that go wrong. It may rain or blow so hard that the branches begin to drop on the guests’ heads. We once had a party where the guests were pelted and pummeled by hard walnuts from our ancient trees. One woman ran for cover and the guys picked up the table with all the food and put it in the carport. Mother Nature just shrugged at all my hard work and went about her business — and I went about mine.

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Tip No. 9: Take care of yourself I love to be relaxed when the guests arrive. In a perfect world I have had a nap and a shower. It rarely happens, but if you are good at organization and delegating, it could. Since I’m so focused on the food and décor, I often lose track of time. My Grandmother Lockhoff often wore her apron to the table, and I’m usually wearing that accessory myself. Talk about relaxed!

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Tip No. 10: Bask in the “after-party glow” Guess what? You have thrown a successful party and the guests have driven away. You know they’ve had a good time because the hour is late. The glowing lights from your little lamps are twinkling and night sounds surround you. Even the gorgeous table setting still looks good. You can be proud of your efforts. Before you start fantasizing about your next dinner party, it’s time to take off your apron, put your feet up and take a moment to reminisce as you sip a glass of wine.

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FALL INTO FLAVOR: Our favorite recipes celebrate the changing season

Herb Salad with Balsamic and Parsley Vinaigrette and Chevre ToastsAdapted from Gourmet Every Day, 2000

Ingredients½ cup balsamic vinegar (can substitute red wine vinegar for half or all)½ cup parmesan, grated1/3 cup water1- ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard (or whatever mustard is preferred)1- ½ tsp sugar1- ½ tsp salt1-2 garlic cloves1- ½ cups olive oil

1/3 cup various fresh herbs (I like parsley, thyme and basil, although anything would work: tarragon, oregano, chives — even sage. Throw it in there!)Salad greens + more fresh herbsbaguette, sliced on the bias and toasted2 oz. chevre

Directions Blend first nine ingredients in a blender until smooth. Mix salad greens with extra herbs. Dress salad. Spread chevre on toasted baguette “croutons.” Sprinkle with additional chopped herbs if desired.

Rustic Pear Tart TatinRecipe from Kathy Sali at La Maison lamaisonchef.com

Ingredients5-7 pears (depending on size), peeled and cored (Kathy slices the pear in half, carefully removes the seeds in the center and then lays the pear cut side down on a cutting board. She then slices the pear half at a 45-degree angle, so they can be placed in the pan in a fanned position.) 2 Tbsp butter1/2 cup sugar1 square puff pastry, thawed


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Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Put butter and sugar in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet. Lay your pears on top of the butter and sugar, then put the skillet on the stovetop at medium low to medium heat. You can crowd the pears in the pan a bit, because they shrink as they cook. Let it sit — don’t stir. After about 15-20 minutes, the pear juices mix with the butter and sugar and will start to turn a pretty caramel color. Remove the pan from the heat.

Cover the top with puff pastry — Kathy says she buys ready-made puff pastry for this dish. Tuck the corners down into the pan, then use a spoon to tuck the entire edge of the pastry down into the bubbling caramel.

Put the pan in the oven for about 7 minutes or until the top is brown.

Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 10 minutes, so the caramel can thicken. Place a plate on top of the skillet and carefully flip the tart onto the plate. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Creamy Pumpkin Zucchini Soup Recipe from Appetite blogger Savannah Tranchell/YHRyakimaherald.com/blogs/appetite

Ingredients 1 largish Sugar and Pie pumpkin (about 2 cups) 1 zucchini, peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces (2 cups)½ sweet onion, chopped2 Tbsp butter 1 cup V-8 juice2 cups water 1 Flavor Boost broth packetsalt, pepper and other spices to taste2 Tbsp sour cream

Directions First, cook your pumpkin: Slice pumpkin in half. Use a spoon to remove all the seeds and strings until inside is smooth. Reserve seeds

for toasting. Place pumpkin halves cut side down (it’s OK to sort of stack them) into microwave-safe dish with about 1 cup of water. Microwave 15 minutes or so, until pumpkin is soft. Scoop out soft flesh away from pumpkin skin, place in a blender and blend until creamy.

In a large saucepan, melt 2 table-spoons butter over low heat. Add onion. Turn up to medium and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, V-8 juice, water and broth packet (or substitute water and packet for 2 cups of veggie or chicken broth). Add some salt, pepper and other spices to taste (per Savannah’s suggestion, we put garlic powder and Morton’s Nature’s Seasonings in ours). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 10-15 minutes. While simmering, add pumpkin puree to pot. Mix completely.

Meanwhile, toast your pumpkin seeds: Wash and dry seeds. Place on cookie sheet, spray with cooking spray, sprinkle with sea salt and put in 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes; stir, then cook 15 minutes more or until golden brown.

After veggies are cooked in soup, remove from heat and allow to cool a bit. Use either an immersion blender or an actual blender to puree soup until smooth. Add about 2 heaping tablespoons of sour cream to soup (if desired). Blend until fully mixed. Serve with a big crusty roll and some toasted pumpkin seeds on top.

(NOTE: Savannah says canned pump-kin can be substituted for fresh pumpkin if necessary. She also says flavors can be added and changed to taste, suggesting the addition of roasted garlic, for instance, or chang-ing the ratio of liquid ingredients. Using a blender will create a smoother soup, but we skipped that step for a more rustic presentation.)

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IT’S BEEN SAID that Yakima suffers from a self-image problem — that we, as citizens, are often the city’s worst

critics. And that all too often, we’re loudly doing just that. Criticizing.

But there are three women who want to change that. Bridget Russel, Jessica Moskwa and Laura Rankin are a trio of Yakima aficionados — three locals who love Yakima … and aren’t afraid to talk about it.

The trio felt frustrated about Yakima naysayers who “permeate the conversa-tion,” said Russel during a recent interview at Gilbert Cellars, where both Moskwa and Rankin work. Russel, 41, and Rankin, 27, grew up in Yakima and after travel-ing and living outside of the city have returned, realizing its benefits. Moskwa, 31, is from Cleveland, and with an interest in the wine industry moved to Yakima in 2005. The three formed a friendship and dreamed up the idea for “I Heart Yakima” over Christmas last year.

“It really solidified ... Just chatting about why we’re all here and what we love about this place,” said Rankin.

I Heart Yakima is a three-phase plan that begins with what they call a “grass roots movement” to make the conversation about Yakima a positive one. A second phase includes developing funding for the organization — including membership

opportunities — and the third phase would evolve I Heart Yakima into an incu-bator for new Yakima businesses.

Right now, though, I Heart Yakima is a manifesto — a “love letter” to our city. The declaration can be found in print (go to Gilbert Cellars or Mighty Tieton) and online (go to iheartyakima.com). Moskwa and Russel say so far more than 160 people have signed the manifesto, including members of city council and gubanatorial candidate Jay Inslee, who lived in the Yakima Valley for two decades. They said public reaction has been effusive, and folks are actually writing their own mini manifestos on the manifesto itself.

Nonetheless, Russel, who is a communi-cations consultant, said she thinks Yakima citizens are by nature humble. “They’re not used to beating their chests,” she said. But, she added, this gives them permission to boast a little.

The next phase also includes rolling out a marketing campaign and I Heart Yakima swag, like T-shirts, bumper stickers and window clings.

Moskwa said the manifesto — and the movement — “gives people a really easy way to participate.” And they’re hoping folks will do just that. “I think it’s an excit-ing time for our town,” Russel said. “I feel like we’re about ready to tip.”

Iheartyakima.com Limited edition letterpress posters available for $35 at Gilbert Cellars or Mighty Tieton; The manifesto’s design is by Kevin Hill. It was printed by Paper Hammer at Mighty Tieton. The manifesto’s words are by Bridget Russel, Jessica Moskwa and Laura Rankin • OPPOSITE: Laura Rankin, Bridget Russel and Jessica Moskwa. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA RANKIN


i {heart} yakima: “our intention is to light a fire”

IT’S BEEN SAID that Yakima suffers from a self-image problem — that we, as citizens, are often the city’s worst

critics. And that all too often, we’re loudly doing just that. Criticizing.

But there are three women who want to change that. Bridget Russel, Jessica Moskwa and Laura Rankin are a trio of Yakima aficionados — three locals who love Yakima … and aren’t afraid to talk about it.

The trio felt frustrated about Yakima naysayers who “permeate the conversa-tion,” said Russel during a recent interview at Gilbert Cellars, where both Moskwa and Rankin work. Russel, 41, and Rankin, 27, grew up in Yakima and after travel-ing and living outside of the city have returned, realizing its benefits. Moskwa, 31, is from Cleveland, and with an interest in the wine industry moved to Yakima in 2005. The three formed a friendship and dreamed up the idea for “I Heart Yakima” over Christmas last year.

“It really solidified ... Just chatting about why we’re all here and what we love about this place,” said Rankin.

I Heart Yakima is a three-phase plan that begins with what they call a “grass roots movement” to make the conversation about Yakima a positive one. A second phase includes developing funding for the organization — including membership

opportunities — and the third phase would evolve I Heart Yakima into an incu-bator for new Yakima businesses.

Right now, though, I Heart Yakima is a manifesto — a “love letter” to our city. The declaration can be found in print (go to Gilbert Cellars or Mighty Tieton) and online (go to iheartyakima.com). Moskwa and Russel say so far more than 160 people have signed the manifesto, including members of city council and gubanatorial candidate Jay Inslee, who lived in the Yakima Valley for two decades. They said public reaction has been effusive, and folks are actually writing their own mini manifestos on the manifesto itself.

Nonetheless, Russel, who is a communi-cations consultant, said she thinks Yakima citizens are by nature humble. “They’re not used to beating their chests,” she said. But, she added, this gives them permission to boast a little.

The next phase also includes rolling out a marketing campaign and I Heart Yakima swag, like T-shirts, bumper stickers and window clings.

Moskwa said the manifesto — and the movement — “gives people a really easy way to participate.” And they’re hoping folks will do just that. “I think it’s an excit-ing time for our town,” Russel said. “I feel like we’re about ready to tip.”

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BUSINESS BY MELISSA S. LABBERTONPHOTOS BY KEITH CAFFERY EFFLER

THE EXPRESSION “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is self-evident in Yakima if you count the number of yard sales advertised in the newspaper on any summer weekend. But if you really want to know the value of your grandfather’s aluminum boat with the hole in its hull, ask Marty Shapiro, proprietor of Chicago Junk and Machinery, located on Third Avenue in downtown Yakima.

At 59, Marty represents the third generation of his family to run the metal-salvaging business that was founded by his grandfather, Simon Shapiro, in 1915. Little has changed since the early days of the store.

Marty, casually dressed and with gray-streaked dark curly hair, said sheepishly, “My office looks like a mess, but a lot of this stuff, I know what it is.”

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With only three employees and no computer in sight, he gets current metal prices via CNBC. And though he does own a cellphone, his grandfather’s brass National-brand cash register from the ’20s still holds court by the receiving window.

“I feel it’s a pretty good business, although today there is a ton of competition.”


At 59, Marty represents the third generation of his family to run the metal-salvaging business that was founded by his grandfather, Simon Shapiro, in 1915. Little has changed since the early days of the store.

Marty, casually dressed and with gray-streaked dark curly hair, said sheepishly, “My office looks like a mess, but a lot of this stuff, I know what it is.”

With only three employees and no computer in sight, he gets current metal prices via CNBC. And though he does own a cellphone, his grandfather’s brass National-brand cash register from the ’20s still holds court by the receiving window.

“I feel it’s a pretty good business, although today there is a ton of competition.”

The history of Chicago Junk epitomizes the classic American Dream.

In 1910, Simon left his family in Russia and worked his way to Africa. When he had saved enough money for the fare, he sailed to America, docking at Ellis Island. From there he continued his journey, stopping in Chicago for a short while. “He loved the hustle and bustle of the busy

Marty Shapiro stands outside his business and family legacy, Chicago Junk.

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town,” Marty said, “and wanted his future business to be the same.”

He eventually settled in North Yakima in 1914 (The “North” was dropped in 1918), and armed with little more than a strong back and a wheelbarrow, Simon roamed the city’s streets, picking up cast-offs such as bones, hide, newspapers, metal — anything with value — for resale. With a knack for survival, Simon saved his earnings and quickly invested in his burgeoning business by acquiring a horse and wagon. By 1915, he had enough money to buy the Denver Hotel near the down-town railroad tracks.

(If urban legend is correct, the hotel once served as a brothel and was one of 100 buildings moved on logs in 1884 to the new North Yakima, near the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot.)

Shortly after the hotel’s purchase, Simon relocated the business to its current address, 13 S. Third Ave., and named it Chicago Junk and Machinery in honor of the American city he’d grown to love.

Simon died in 1951. Marty remembers hearing stories of how his grandfather was a self-made man, who had no formal education, but taught himself.

“Granddad walked around with nickels and dimes in his pockets. That’s how he paid people.”

Marty said Simon bought real estate with his extra money and became the owner of many buildings around Front Street.

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The iconic Chicago Junk building. OPPOSITE: An old blacksmith’s shop is now part of Shapiro’s “junk empire.”


town,” Marty said, “and wanted his future business to be the same.”

He eventually settled in North Yakima in 1914 (The “North” was dropped in 1918), and armed with little more than a strong back and a wheelbarrow, Simon roamed the city’s streets, picking up cast-offs such as bones, hide, newspapers, metal — anything with value — for resale. With a knack for survival, Simon saved his earnings and quickly invested in his burgeoning business by acquiring a horse and wagon. By 1915, he had enough money to buy the Denver Hotel near the down-town railroad tracks.

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Shortly after the hotel’s purchase, Simon relocated the business to its current address, 13 S. Third Ave., and named it Chicago Junk and Machinery in honor of the American city he’d grown to love.

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“Granddad walked around with nickels and dimes in his pockets. That’s how he paid people.”

Marty said Simon bought real estate with his extra money and became the owner of many buildings around Front Street.

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and old Dumpsters peeking over the top — has lent an air of mystery to this almost century-old Yakima institution. Currently even the building across the street — which was once an old blacksmith’s shop — is a part of Marty’s “junk empire.” But it’s a trip to the main building’s inner sanctum that’s a real discovery. The high-ceilinged room contains a mountain range of every type of cast-off metallic treasure imaginable.

Marty accepts aluminum, steel, iron, brass and most scrap metals for recycling. Additionally, Chicago Junk sells copper fittings, angle iron, brass, aluminum and other specific metal components to the general public at a discount.

The procedure for bringing in salvage metal is fairly simple. Due to the large

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black market for metal, Marty says those bringing in shipments have their identifi-cation photocopied. Then shipments are driven onto the truck scale by the receiv-ing window. Marty records the combined weight of the material and vehicle, then his crew helps offload the material with a forklift. The customer then drives the empty truck back on the scale and Marty calculates the load’s actual weight — and the customer’s payment. During a recent transaction, a customer who brought in a lathe — typically made from cast iron and steel — was paid $140 per ton.

As clever as his grandfather who founded the company, Marty keeps careful track of the scrap metal market and waits until the prices are high to sell. He keeps his metal salvage business simple, and it doesn’t appear that he’s ready to retire anytime soon.

Marty’s father, Sanford Shapiro, worked alongside Simon from the time he was a boy.

When Simon died, Sanford took over the company. Marty followed in his father’s footsteps, starting work at Chicago Junk & Machinery at age 13. Although he went off to Washington State University and served in the military after his college graduation, eventually the lure of the junk business called him back home in 1976. Ten years later, his father died.

Marty took the reins and hasn’t looked back.

In recent years, Chicago Junk’s historic building — with its boarded-up windows, corrugated walls and glimpses of rusted water heaters, saw blades

Some of Chicago Junk’s “wares.” • OPPOSITE: The stairway extends under a striking skylight. • Shapiro’s grandfather’s National brand cash register.

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Marty accepts aluminum, steel, iron, brass and most scrap metals for recycling. Additionally, Chicago Junk sells copper fittings, angle iron, brass, aluminum and other specific metal components to the general public at a discount.

The procedure for bringing in salvage metal is fairly simple. Due to the large

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IT’S SEPTEMBER, and your container gardens have been simmering in the heat for weeks. If you planted flowering annuals, it’s likely most have lost their luster and are looking very tired, no doubt making you just as tired of them.

But it can’t be over yet. Nothing will make your deck or front

porch look more depressing than pots filled with faded or dying plants. By rejuve-nating some of your existing plants — and adding some fresh new ones — you can revive your pots and extend the growing season for weeks, if not months.

To get started, use a critical eye and decide which plants should stay and which should be pitched.

Sweet Potato Vine thrives in hot weather and should be looking its best now. Snip a few sections off the ends of some long trailers and root them quickly

before the soil freezes. Here are some of Cindy’s suggestions:

• Ornamental grasses have become garden staples and are also finding their way into more and more contain-ers, where designers are using them as “spikes” to add vertical interest. Upright varieties complement lower-growing flowering and foliage plants, while fountainlike grasses look best planted in smaller pots where they can cascade with abandon. Lower tempera-tures bring such astonishing color changes to the foliage and flowers of grasses that many gardeners feel it’s not until the end of the season that grasses truly come into their glory. An icing of frost or snow can only make the vision more breathtaking.

• Heucheras have become a favorite container foliage plant, remaining fairly evergreen through the winter. Available in a dazzling palette of colors, heucheras will grow more vigorously and have the best leaf coloration when they are planted in partial shade in the summer. In the lower light intensity that autumn brings, they should be able to handle full sun placement.

• For a long season of interest and mini-mal care requirements, plant succulents. Sedums are tough plants that offer form and texture to a plant-ing and are at their best in fall. Colors range from every shade of green to burgundy, gray, gold, pink and choco-late — and that applies to the flowers as much as it does to the foliage. Some cultivars fill the spaces within a pot, others cascade and tumble over the rim, while some stand tall and upright. Most are hardy down to zone 3, and their dried flower heads will continue to add interest to the composition long after the foliage dies back. Sempervivums — or hens and chicks — are hardy, come in just as many colors and hold up like starburst jewels in a mixed pot through the harshest winter.

either in water or directly in the soil of a new fall container.

If your inspection reveals pale leaves and decreased blooms on other annuals, cut them back by half and follow with a feeding of water-soluble fertilizer mixed at half-strength. Continue to water well, and look for fresh, lush growth in return. Deadhead your flowers at least twice a week and remove tattered foliage as well.

If some of the plants in your container have grown so large that they look out of proportion to their companions, give them a good pruning to get back some balance. If any plants look unhealthy, weak or simply aren’t working for you, out they go. As you remove old plants, take time to add some compost or fresh potting mix to revitalize the soil.

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Iconic autumn bloomers like mums, pansies and asters are everywhere and can shine for several weeks. Consider using ornamental kale, which can endure some frost and adds fullness as it grows. Cindy Mahre, owner of Yakima’s Loo Wit Gardens, selects perennials with remark-able foliage to anchor her containers through autumn and beyond.

Keep in mind that the hardiness of most perennials is increased by about two zones when planted in a pot. This means you can choose varieties that are hardy in zones 4 or 5 to survive Yakima’s zone 6b winters.

Hardiness can also depend on the location and material of the container and the unpredictable weather patterns of a particular winter. If your container is delicate and can crack in the cold, it needs to be emptied. Remove any perennials and plant them in the garden

OPPOSITE: Green cascading plant: Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’ • Purple sweet potato vine: Ipomea batatas ‘Black Heart’ • Purple and silver upright foliage plant: Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ • Succulents: assorted Sempervivum • Coleus: Solenostemum ‘Henna’


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before the soil freezes. Here are some of Cindy’s suggestions:

• Ornamental grasses have become garden staples and are also finding their way into more and more contain-ers, where designers are using them as “spikes” to add vertical interest. Upright varieties complement lower-growing flowering and foliage plants, while fountainlike grasses look best planted in smaller pots where they can cascade with abandon. Lower tempera-tures bring such astonishing color changes to the foliage and flowers of grasses that many gardeners feel it’s not until the end of the season that grasses truly come into their glory. An icing of frost or snow can only make the vision more breathtaking.

• Heucheras have become a favorite container foliage plant, remaining fairly evergreen through the winter. Available in a dazzling palette of colors, heucheras will grow more vigorously and have the best leaf coloration when they are planted in partial shade in the summer. In the lower light intensity that autumn brings, they should be able to handle full sun placement.

• For a long season of interest and mini-mal care requirements, plant succulents. Sedums are tough plants that offer form and texture to a plant-ing and are at their best in fall. Colors range from every shade of green to burgundy, gray, gold, pink and choco-late — and that applies to the flowers as much as it does to the foliage. Some cultivars fill the spaces within a pot, others cascade and tumble over the rim, while some stand tall and upright. Most are hardy down to zone 3, and their dried flower heads will continue to add interest to the composition long after the foliage dies back. Sempervivums — or hens and chicks — are hardy, come in just as many colors and hold up like starburst jewels in a mixed pot through the harshest winter.

Iconic autumn bloomers like mums, pansies and asters are everywhere and can shine for several weeks. Consider using ornamental kale, which can endure some frost and adds fullness as it grows. Cindy Mahre, owner of Yakima’s Loo Wit Gardens, selects perennials with remark-able foliage to anchor her containers through autumn and beyond.

Keep in mind that the hardiness of most perennials is increased by about two zones when planted in a pot. This means you can choose varieties that are hardy in zones 4 or 5 to survive Yakima’s zone 6b winters.

Hardiness can also depend on the location and material of the container and the unpredictable weather patterns of a particular winter. If your container is delicate and can crack in the cold, it needs to be emptied. Remove any perennials and plant them in the garden

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COMMUNITY BY ERICK PETERSONHISTORIC PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM

AS WE DRIVE ON PAVED ROADS, past concrete buildings and under modern power lines, it can be hard to picture our corner of the world as it was in 1852, the year that the St. Joseph Mission at Ahtanum was founded.

For a little historical context, in 1852 the Taiping Rebellion was raging across China and Bonaparte III became an emperor. Closer to home, the United States was consumed with the issue of slavery. Louis and Clark had passed through this area only 47 years prior, and Yakima County would not exist officially for another 13 years.

At that time apprehensive trappers, miners and settlers inhabited the area,

along with an equally uneasy Native American population.

But one thing both settlers and Native Americans wanted was to build a church.

Chief Kamiakin of the Yakama people requested a mission to be placed near his summer camp. Wanting to spread the Christian faith, the Catholic Church also wanted to build a mission in the area. Thus Archbishop F. N. Blanchet, whose career was blossoming due to the growth of his parish in Oregon City, ordered a pair of Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate to build a mission to satisfy Chief Kamiakin’s request.

On April 3, 1852, the Revs. Louis Joseph D’herbomex and Charles M. Pandosy, two

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priests who had prior missionary experi-ence in the western territories, founded St. Joseph Mission on Ahtanum Creek in what is now West Valley. Not working alone, they toiled alongside the Yakama people, also producing rudimentary canals intended for farming.

Not only was this mission an important part of agricultural development, it also served as a cultural meeting place, where Native American people brushed up against early American settlers. Yakama people, including Kamiakin’s own chil-dren, came to the mission to be baptized. It was a place for the outside world to learn about the Yakama people. Although the


along with an equally uneasy Native American population.

But one thing both settlers and Native Americans wanted was to build a church.

Chief Kamiakin of the Yakama people requested a mission to be placed near his summer camp. Wanting to spread the Christian faith, the Catholic Church also wanted to build a mission in the area. Thus Archbishop F. N. Blanchet, whose career was blossoming due to the growth of his parish in Oregon City, ordered a pair of Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate to build a mission to satisfy Chief Kamiakin’s request.

On April 3, 1852, the Revs. Louis Joseph D’herbomex and Charles M. Pandosy, two

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Not only was this mission an important part of agricultural development, it also served as a cultural meeting place, where Native American people brushed up against early American settlers. Yakama people, including Kamiakin’s own chil-dren, came to the mission to be baptized. It was a place for the outside world to learn about the Yakama people. Although the

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Cary Campbell, the mission’s current caretaker, said she is particularly attracted by the optimism during the mission’s development.

“I love this place,” said Campbell. “It’s part of me, and I couldn’t imagine living without it.”

There was a friendly relationship between the two groups that included much learning and help. The Yakama people even provided meat to the impov-erished priests.

But things soon changed.

The Yakama Indian War exploded in 1855, born out of conflict between resentful local tribes and encroaching settlers. With new treaties, native peoples were being restricted to increasingly small plots of land, which they opposed with attacks against settlers. Conflicts between the Army and vari-ous local tribes escalated, and St. Joseph Mission was abandoned, its inhabitants in fear for their lives.

When the advancing Army entered the mission, it had already been vacated. One thing that remained, however, was gunpowder. It was found buried in the garden, discovered in a cask when soldiers were digging up vegetables. The gunpow-der gave Army soldiers what they thought was justification to accuse the priests of colluding with the Yakama in earlier fighting. Historians nowadays believe this gunpowder was not intended for warfare, since gunpowder was often used for hunt-ing and other purposes.

Still, with this scant evidence, soldiers burned the mission in 1855.

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This could have been the end of St. Joseph if diocesan priest Louis Napoleon St. Onge and Brother John Baptist Boulet had not re-established it, beginning in 1867. The pair built a log cabin first. Then, just as the earlier Catholics had, they worked with the Yakama people to rebuild the mission. They finished in 1870.

Their work, unfortunately, was for naught, since the federal government gave an anti-Catholic Methodist minister authority of the area in which the mission stood — part of President Ulysses S. Grant’s Indian Peace Policy that placed local missionaries in control of the Indian affairs agencies. As a result, the Catholic priests were banned from entering the area in which the Yakama people dwelled, and the mission was closed again.

Catholicism in the area did not die there, however, because following the mission’s closure, St. Joseph Church was built in what is now Union Gap. The church moved to Yakima in 1884 and was eventually replaced in 1900. And the Catholics’ Knights of Columbus renovated the mission again. They bought the land from farmers in the early 1900s, and the Knights made the grounds around the mission a park.

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BELOW: Displays in the museum containing copies of historical

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When Campbell got involved with the mission, she was surprised that so few people understood its history and signifi-cance in the area. Thus, she has dedicated herself to making people aware of it and preserving it.

Now surrounded by a park and on the National Register of Historic places — it was listed in 1970 — St. Joseph Mission on Ahtanum Road consists of a museum that describes the history of the site, a log cabin and what is thought to be the oldest functioning church in Washington state.

Masses are held there on the first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. The site is open from dawn to dusk, every day.

With its history, St. Joseph Mission is a place where people can get in touch with the past, consider tragedy or celebrate hope for the future.

The log cabin at Ahtanum Mission. PHOTO BY ROBIN SALTS BECKETT • BELOW: Campbell, with help from the Knights of Columbus and the Boy Scouts, has restored the house where the priests used to live, stripping off modern renovations and creating a display that people can view through the building’s windows. YHR FILE PHOTO

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Growing up in Yakima and performing with the Melody Lane Singers, Snyder became determined to choose acting as a career — a difficult path in which few are ever able to make a living wage.

Her parents, Jenny and the late Dr. Mark Snyder, always supported their daughter’s passion for theater. Jenny is still a farmer who runs a vineyard and a guest house in the Valley, and Mark was a cardiothoracic surgeon. In fact, the new Snyder Institute of Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Care at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center was named in his honor last year.

During her sophomore year at Eisenhower High School, Jenny found a college guide listing for Interlochen Arts Academy High School in Michigan. She auditioned and was accepted. Although it

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“My experience at Interlochen was profound,” she said. “It gave me the foun-dation for my life as an artist.”

Upon graduation she was accepted at both the University of Southern California and New York University to study theatre arts. She chose USC for the seemingly insignificant reason that it would be warm. But that decision eventually changed her focus from stage to the screen.

Early in her career, Snyder received sage advice that has helped her through the ups and downs over the years. A veteran actor told her, “Kid, there are only three ways to make it in the business since the 1940s. One, you’re the son or daughter of someone famous. Two, you are so incred-ibly good looking your career takes off before you’re 20. And three, you’re like me:

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Her first paying gig, after graduating from college, was a part in the comedy Noises Off at a theater on the outskirts of L.A. During this time, she continued to take acting classes and studied with The Groundlings, an improvisational group famous for its members graduating to Saturday Night Live, including Will Ferrell and Cheri Oteri.

Snyder’s first movie role was a small part in Coyote Ugly, a popular “chick flick” in 2000 that starred Piper Parabo.

“It was a fully improvised role, as in I made up my own lines,” she said. “My years studying and performing improv paid off in the audition, and I got the part.”

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As Snyder approaches 40, her deter-mination and experience are paying off. She has two agents — one for commer-cials and one for television and movies. She’s also in the process of hiring a manager who specializes in film. Snyder is in a current television commercial for Blue Cross, she covered the red carpet at this summer’s Daytime Emmy Awards and she says she has a role in the upcom-ing movie Mucho Dinero.

Unlike so many star-struck wannabes, Snyder has withstood the hard knocks of Hollywood and is more excited than ever to see where her performing career will lead. All the way from Yakima, she’s achieving her Hollywood dream as she approaches the second act of her career.

Association are the golden tickets to getting work on screen and stage, and it can be a lengthy and arduous process to get union membership in either group. Snyder received her Equity membership after two parts in Equity stage plays, but it took a few years of working as an extra and in small television parts to earn the coveted SAG card. A SAG card is the key that opens a career to larger union acting jobs in movies and television.

Snyder has played supporting roles in a number of films, including The Perfect Tenant and Trapped, and the lead in Fox Studio’s film Zoe’s Revenge. She’s landed many co-starring roles in popular televi-sion shows such as Glee, Two Broke Girls, NCIS Los Angeles and Two and a Half Men,and has done voice-over work for several animated series, including Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show.

When Snyder turned 30 and found herself still waitressing, nannying and

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Some of her favorite red-carpet inter-views have been with Ashley Judd, who Snyder said was “extremely grounded and highly intelligent,” and E! News host Giuliana Rancic, who she said “understands work and takes time to communicate.”

She also loved talking to the star of The Vampire Diaries, Ian Somerhalder, because he knew how to work the camera. And, she added, he has gorgeous eyes.

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The 20th annual A Case of the Blues and All That Jazz was held on Sat., Aug. 18 at Sarg Hubbard Park. The annual fundraiser is organized by Junior League of Yakima and the Yakima Greenway Foundation and featured musicians LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends, Wired!, Austin Jenckes and Shoot Jake. Proceeds fund local community projects. PHOTOS BY TJ MULLINAX/YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC

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Personal (Spouse, kids, animals, etc.):With four kids in high school and one in college, we hardly have time for the pets (one wiener, two border collies and two cats)! As parents, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Profession/Job title: Interior Designer and owner of Tanna by Design. I lean toward functional comfort with a sassy bent. Personally, I might be the traditional, contemporary, confident, whimsical, girly-glam type.

How long in your current occupation? While I started transforming my doll houses early on, I began formally designing interiors in Snohomish in 2007 and opened my second location in Yakima in 2010.

Where did you grow up, go to school, etc.? Born in Montana and raised in Yakima, I attended mighty IKE then graduated from Washington State University with a bach-elor’s degree in Business/Marketing.

When did you know you wanted to be an interior designer? My affinity for art and design came at an early age. Raised in a hard working, intelligent, entrepreneurial, spirited, self-supporting, disciplined, do-it-yourself type of household, I was encouraged by what I saw. My eye for design was second-nature, whether I was “re-arranging” my TEEN BEAT posters, “re-organizing” the family room furniture every Sunday night or color coordinating my horse show ribbons. Family friends would often come to the house and watch me work through my ideas for hours. While that was long ago, it most certainly was the foundation of what was to come. I have a picture (when I was 5) with my parents: I’m holding the house plans as my father prepares the concrete forms. A definite childhood passion!

What’s your favor-ite room in a home to design? Why? The walls! I like to surround my design with a neutral back-drop and allow my uniquely selected interior pieces to have the “pop.” This does not mean beige, blah or boring walls. I believe a neutral is anything that cheers on the furniture, accents and accessories. Recently I used a dark, rich mahogany color that allowed custom crafted cabinetry to leap off the wall in an entertainment/bar room project. The walls are the foundation and the feature piece(s) are the eyeliner. Oh, and I love me a painted ceiling (my fifth wall) whenever I can.

What are your top five tips, for the design-challenged, when redecorating a room? Patterns. Include a good mix of small, medium and large-scale patterns. It is OK to mix floral and stripes, ikat with circles or paisley with animal prints. Just repeat the fabric’s main color at least once elsewhere in the room.

Wallpaper. What a great way to transform a room and add depth. With patterned wallpaper, vary the scale and step it down or up from the pattern on upholstery.

Space. A rule of thumb when decorat-ing is to “honor the space.” Scale and proportion need to flow with the home’s overall elements to create unity.

Eclectic. This means putting obviously disparate pieces together. The result should be a seamless integration of time periods, styles and ethnicities.

TBD Tips. All in the mix, old with new, contemporary with antiques, reflect your personality and remain timeless, purchasing pieces that are long lasting. Avoid purchasing a set, become a collec-tor of oddities you love and introduce color and texture.

When you’re designing a room, do you have that “ah-ha” moment, when you know it’s perfect? The entertainment/bar room I mentioned earlier — we definitely had that “ah-ha” moment. It was perfect!

You’re on the proverbial desert island … what five items do you take with you? Him & cellphone (are these options?), Chapstick, VIA, Crocs, Silk ikat pillows

Name one thing about you that would surprise your friends or colleagues.LOVE acid rock!

Why is Yakima home to you? No matter where I have been, where I am at or where I will go, Yakima will always be my home. The people are the reason I loved growing up here, are the reason I missed the valley while I was gone and IS the reason I came back!

If you could boil your life philosophy down to one or two sentences, what would it be? Design and otherwise...Restraint is underrated. Every wall does not need to be embellished with art. Simple forms that have lasting grace never lose their appeal. Bigger isn’t always better. Things that show wear suggest use and signs of life. Nothing should be too precious or unapproachable.

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