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MORTGAGE SERVICESCobalt Mortgage - Thomas Fadden22232 17th Avenue S.E. Suite 207Bothell, WA 98021(425) 492-1680www.thomaslendingguide.com

ORTHODONTISTJohn W Stieber D.D.S.1025 153rd St. SEMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 745-6322www.jwstieber.com

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PET TRAININGInvisible Fence NW2827 80th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040(866) 520-5555www.invisiblefencenw.com

PRIVATE SCHOOLArchbishop Murphy12911 39th Avenue SoutheastEverett, WA 98208(425) 379-6363www.am-hs.org

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PROFESSIONAL LIFECOACHINGTransformational Changes(425) 328-7107www.transformationalchanges.com

PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHYChelsi Greenwood Photography(509) 795-0215www.chelsigreenwoodphotography.com

REAL ESTATE AGENTDarren & Gwen Munson -Windermere(425) 338-9400www.munsonhomes.com

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RESTAURANTLa Palmera1629 Center RdEverett, WA 98204(425) 379-5100www.lapmillcreek.com

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ROOFING / HOMEIMPROVEMENTNorth Creek Roofing17624 15th Ave SE Ste 105ABothell, WA 98012(425) 483-7986www.northcreekroofing.com

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SHOPPING ANDENTERTAINMENTCountry Village Shops23718 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite HBothell, WA 98021(425) 483-2250www.countryvillagebothell.com

SPALorinda's Salon Spa Store800 164th St SEMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 743-9722www.lorindassalon.com

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TAEKWONDOWhite Tiger Martial Arts3922 148th St SEBothell, WA 98012(425) 357-0357www.white-tiger-ma.com

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AUTO CARE - REPAIRQuality Foreign Auto18002 Bothell Everett HighwayMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 481-1200www.qualityforeignauto.com

CHILDREN ANDFAMILY PHYSICIANPuget Sound Ear Nose & Throat15021 Main Street Suite KMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 337-4810www.pugetsoundent.com

Western Washington Family &Pediatric Medicine12728 19th Ave SE Ste 300Everett, WA 98208(425) 317-8025www.wwmedgroup.com

CHURCHESGold Creek Community Church4326 148th St SEMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 316-3333www.goldcreek.org

COSMETICDENTISTRY / ORALSURGERYBill J Mulliken DDS16030 Bothell Everett Highway # 280Mill Creek, WA 98012(425) 337-4001www.millcreekdentistry.com

Brian Rutherford DDS16030 Bothell Everett Hwy #280Mill Creek, WA 98012(425) 298-3925www.rutherfordsmiles.com

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FACIALS / SKIN CAREMill Creek Skin and Laser Center15111 Main Street #A201Mill Creek, WA 98012(425) 316-8200www.millcreekskinlaser.com

FAMILY ATHLETICCLUBColumbia Athletic Club505 128th St SEEverett, WA 98208(425) 745-1617www.columbiaathletic.com

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FINANCIAL PLANNERWaddell & Reed - Bryan Hendrickson19217 36th Ave W Suite 201Lynnwood, WA 98036(425) 774-9053bhendrickson.wrfa.com /

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FRAMINGArtisan Custom Framing15111 Main Street A 104Mill Creek, WA 98012(425) 385-2121www.artisancustomframing.com

HEALTH SERVICESProvidence Physicians Group(425) 316-5080www.providence.org

HOME CLEANINGMaid Brigade(206) 362-8439www.maidbrigadenw.com

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Thanks to everyone who contributed their photos, stories, ideas and attendance for this issue! I hope you will contribute to our next issues with stories, photos and ideas you would like to share with your neighbors.

This is truly YOUR magazine and relies only on the generous support of our adver-tising sponsors. If you or someone you know has a need for their services, I hope you will support the businesses that are supporting your neighborhood magazine!

And if you know a business you would per-sonally recommend and would benefit from having their business introduced to your fellow residents, please let me know! If you have not yet attended one of our monthly Restaurant Reviews, please make sure I

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11 - Daylight Savings Time Begins

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With the start of the golf season just around the corner, what is the most effective way to insure you begin with lower scores – practice putting.

Practice putting - really? Well, a three inch tap-in or three foot putt counts the same as a 300 yard drive, one stroke. And, what is easier to practice?

Professional golfers actually practice putting. Professional golf-ers actually pay coaches to help with their putting. The average professional golfer spends half of their practice time on their short game. And half of that time is spent with the putter. Stop and ponder that fact. If the pros spend 25% of their practice time on the shortest club in their bag should not we, mere golf-ing mortals, do the same?

The good thing about practicing your putting is that there are many venues in which to practice. With inclement weather the carpet inside your home will work quite nicely. To test feel you might want to try putting on your hardwood floors. (Tiger Woods was rumored to have practiced putting on Stanford Uni-versity’s basketball court to prep for his first invitation to The Master’s Tournament.) And many a pro has practiced in their hotel room at the end of the day. The beauty here is you can prac-tice indoors.

A recent putting lesson I took focused on three areas to practice: pre-putt routine, alignment and stroke.

A pre-putt routine, what could be more basic? Yet the pros prac-tice their pre-putt routine all the time. When their putting goes south, they first go back and look at their pre-putt routine. And after analyzing it, they then practice it. While it sounds silly, the pros benefit from a disciplined approach to stroking the ball.

Next up - alignment. Feet and body should be parallel to the line of putt. The putter head should be square to the line of the putt. If you are not aligned properly, only luck will get the ball in the hole.

And lastly there is the putting stroke. Basically, there are two: straight back and through or an arc. With the straight back and through method the putter head moves along the line of the putt on both the back swing and the follow through. The put-ter heads stay more or less square to the line of putt throughout the stroke. The arc method is similar to a mini swing. The putter head moves to the inside on the back swing, squares up as the ball is stuck and then moves back inside on the follow through. Use whatever method is the most comfortable. And once having decided, stick with it.

You will use the putter more than any other club in your bag. So begin the season with lower scores by having a renewed rela-tionship with the flat stick.

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I 'd like to introduce you to Bella Brewer, who is an 8-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog. My husband and I have lived in Mill Creek for 9 years, and Bella has been an important part of the

neighborhood since she arrived. Bella has never met a stranger, as she makes friends with everyone she meets. Even the most timid child cannot resist giving Bella a big hug around the neck.

After 6 women in our small neighborhood became pregnant within months of each other...my husband and I did some soul searching

and decided it was time to expand our family as well. Our 3 cats needed a friend so we decided to go "look" at puppies. Of course there is no "looking" at puppies, and after a trip to Clackamas, OR, we came home with Bella. Every summer, our neighborhood celebrates Bella's birthday right along with the other kids. She is always spoiled with birthday cookies and a bone shaped cake.

As a puppy, Bella was never overly mischievous. Except for one time that I just didn't have the heart to leave her in her crate. As I got home from work, she greeted me at the door with the biggest grin and tail swing. It took me a minute to clearly see what she had gotten in to. Her mouth and tongue were covered in black ink, and as I looked down I noticed that so were her paws. In slow motion, I looked down the hallway at black paw prints that stretched into the kitchen, around the island, into the family room, upstairs, and into the bathroom and down the hallway. After following the trail, I finally found the source...she had eaten a black ink cartridge from the printer! After a trip to the vet, she was given a clean bill of health. Even though we had to replace some carpets, we did learn an important les-son. Being able to see every step that Bella took that day, we realized she never once got on the furniture!

This fall Bella was diagnosed with Wobbler's Syndrome. This disease primarily affects larger breed dogs. It is a neurologi-cal disorder where the vertebra in her neck is compressing her spinal cord. When her symptoms first appeared, she stumbled and lost her balance a little more than usual. Along with the vet, we chalked it up to her being a lovable, goofy dog. But as her symptoms progressed, I just knew there was something more to it. After visits to both an orthopedic specialist and a neurologist, we were given the news. Bella's spirit is such an inspiration. Even though it's a little harder to get up and down the stairs, or now that she needs help getting into the car...her smile and tail wag-ging never stop. She is the complete light of our lives and contin-ues to bring smiles to everyone in our neighborhood.

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Name & Age: Bailey (13 yrs old) Neighborhood: Mill CreekPhone Number: 425-422-3635 (mom’s number)Hi! I am 13 and just starting to babysit. I live in Snohomish and attend Valleyview Middle school and am in the 8th grade. I will have my babysitting class completed and I love kids! Price per hour is negotiable. Name & Age: Hannah (11 yrs old) Neighborhood: Mill CreekPhone Number: 425-422-3635 (mom’s number)I am just starting to babysit. Some people may think I’m too young but I turn 12 in April and adore children. I will be attending Valleyview next year. I also pet sit and love pets as well. We have two dogs, a cat and a bird (doodles) I want to open a pet store someday.

If your child would like to offer a service to the neighborhood, please have them email their information to Melissa Tyler @ at [email protected].

Name & Age: Shelby (14 yrs old) (kid to kid this month)Neighborhood: Mill CreekPhone Number: 425-488-3078 (mom’s number)I am a responsible 14 yr. old available for babysitting in the Mill Creek area on the weekends.

Name & Age: Jaime Cruickshank (almost 17 years old)Neighborhood: Mill CreekPhone Number: 425-870-9390I am very responsible and have a wide range of experience with all ages. I volunteer with non-profit organizations in our community and I am saving money for a High School European experience.

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Name: Shelby Lynn King Age: 13-yrs-oldGrade: 8th grade

My Favorite Movies are The Cutting Edge, Stick It, Footloose, and Burlesque.

My Favorite Music is Adele, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber

My Sport is figure skating. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

Special Interests/Hobbies: I think it would be cool and fun to learn how to play the guitar well. My family and I have several guitars, but I have never had the time to learn how to play. Other than skating, I like to take photos. I have a 35 mm cam-era, and it is really fun to take pictures and I enjoy doing it.

Your Favorite Vacation: Last year I went to Maui, Hawaii and loved it! Any place with palm trees and beaches is where I want to be for vacation.

Upcoming Obstacles: I have many in my sport of figure skat-ing….Next competition season starts in April, and I am hoping to have a good training season. In October there is the North-west Pacific Regional Championships, in which I hope to be among the top 4 which move on to Nationals.

I skate before and after school daily, Monday through Friday…I spend close to 3-4 hrs a day practicing. In addition, I also take pilates, dancing and do a fair amount of conditioning off the ice to stay fit and strong.

When I grow up I want to be: A Skating coach. Hopefully I will have competed in the Olympic games and have become a pro-fessional figure skater.

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Botox What is BOTOX® Cosmetic and how does it work? BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the FDA. BOTOX® Cosmetic works by temporarily blocking communication between the nerves and the muscles in the treated area. Treating the muscle that causes the wrinkle will make that wrinkle dissipate.

What areas can be treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic? BOTOX® Cosmetic can be used on various areas of the face, ranging from the glabella lines (frown lines between the eyebrows), horizontal lines on the forehead and crow’s feet around the eyes. Dr. Lin’s advanced knowledge of facial anatomy and expertise enables him to perform BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments to aesthetically improve other features of the face, such as create a mini brow lift, reduce chin and lip lines (smoker’s lines), and even relax vertical neck muscle bands. BOTOX® Cosmetic can also be used to treat migraine headaches and Hyperhydrosis (excessive underarm sweating) that is not adequately managed with topical agents.

When can I see results and how long does it last? The patient will be able to see the results of the Botox injections within two weeks. Lines continue to improve up to a month, and results can last up to 4 months. Once the Botox wears off, the facial muscles will begin to function once more. Patients must return every three to four months or so to prevent the return of their wrinkles.

Dermal Fillers Deeper wrinkles will require fillers, such as Juve-derm, Restalyne, or Perlane to name a few. It is a non-invasive way to address the issue of volume loss, filling in and plumping up facial wrinkles, thereby restoring a smoother more youth-ful look to the face. They are often called “lunchtime facelifts” or “liquid facelifts” because it can be done in your lunch hour, and offers many of the benefits of a surgical facelift without the downtime.

What areas can be treated with Dermal Fillers? Dermal Fillers are often used to: · Fill in the prominent vertical wrinkles, (the "11s") between the eyebrows · Plump up the nasolabial folds, which are the “parentheses lines" which extend from the outer edge of the nostrils to the corners of the mouth · Reduce the "Marionette lines," the downturned creases at the corner of the mouth · Augment the hollows under the eyes · Enhance the cheeks · Augment thin or aging lips · Scar correction

Botox/Dermal Fillers Injectables: looking good, feeling good and being competitive today’s society is essential. for those desiring quick, safe and effective anti-aging enhancements that produce impressive results, injectables are a great choice.

When can I see results and how long does it last? The increase in volume is instantaneous. Some swelling may occur but should resolve itself within 48 hours after the injection. Some bruising may also occur which can take up to two weeks to resolve. Occasionally, patients may benefit from additional vol-ume of filler to achieve "optimal correction. Dermal fillers typi-cally last up to a year or more before touch up treatments are needed. However, the lip area typically last about 6 months due to the constant movement in that area. Added longevity can be achieved by returning for touch-ups while some filler still exists since the body will usually continue to respond to some degree with collagen production around these products. With regular touch ups, over time, many patients report that less product and less frequent procedures are required to maintain results.

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Why choose Mill Creek Skin & Laser? Dr. Lin has had extensive training in the use of BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers. He is a highly skilled injector incor-porating advanced techniques so that you achieve the best, most natural and most long-lasting results. With Dr. Lin, patience and preciseness are key. He will base his treatment plan on your expectations of BOTOX® and/or dermal fill-ers so you will emerge looking like you, just more rested and refreshed.

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SNOWMAGEDDONmill creek

2012

Thanks to everyone who sent in photos to share this crazy few days we had! As you can see, we not only got a ton of snow but we had a blast playing in it!

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March 14th Vertical Gardening…is our program topic. The presenters are Rob and Rochelle Taylor, Sno. Cnty Master Gardeners. Vertical gardens come in all sizes and shapes….using trellises, tunnels, teepees, up-side-down planters and more. You can have one in your garden no mat-ter what the size.

Donna Franklin from the WA Native Plant Society will speak to us on “Native Flowers that Bloom in the Shade”. April 11th is the date. Donna’s special talent is turning shady areas into places of serene and quiet beauty. Ahhhh.

Oh la la!!

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TV Personality & Garden Guru CISCOE MORRIS is on his way. He’s our speaker on the 9th of May! And, it’s a picnic! Casual dress! Learning is fun when Ciscoes’ in the house. Prepaid reserva-tions required. For all details, go to our website. We’re giggling already.

IT’S OUR ANNUAL SPRING BASKET SALE! Bursting with color and just right for every spring/summer occasion, these baskets may be ordered for either a sun or shade garden. And, we’ll deliver them right to your Mill Creek address Thurs-day/Friday before Mother’s Day. More importantly, the net proceeds from the basket sales benefit both our Scholar-

ship and local Elementary School Grants Funds. Look for your Order Form in the MCCA newsletter “The Mill Stream”. Order forms must be returned by April 2nd. Need an order form? Contact any Garden Club member.

The Mill Creek Garden Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, Septem-ber thru May at the Mill Creek Country Club. Annual dues are $25.00. Lun-cheon fees for members are $23, and $25 for guests. For more information please visit www.millcreekgardenclub.com. To make a reservation, call Dawn Robnett, 425-385-8460 or email her: [email protected].

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How does someone get up each day and make a con-scious decision to be active and healthy? At first, this is not an easy task. Most of us

let our busy lives dictate our choices. We set aside time for our jobs, taking care of the family, cleaning the house, and so on. It becomes very normal to brush aside exercise as being optional or a half-hearted resolution saved for January 1st …and then soon to be forgotten. The first step is admitting you have a problem, right? We never seem to have enough hours in the day, and sadly our health gets pushed aside. This is a HUGE problem.

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I am so thrilled to introduce you to this gorgeous family! We have started new opportu-

nities for not only the families in our neighborhoods to have a chance to be the featured

family each month, but also our advertisers so that you can get to know these amazing

business owners and their wonderful families as well. We are all part of this wonderful

community and without these advertisers this magazine would not be in existence so

please take the time to thank them and let them know how much you love this magazine when you get the chance to do so. Without fur-

ther ado..please meet the Wenta-McGovern family! Both Ted and Teresa advertise in the magazine. Teresa is the Director of Marketing and

Communications for Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Providence Medical Group and Ted is Director of Operations for YMCA

of Snohomish County.

Thank you Teresa and Ted for sharing your beautiful family with us!

Family Member Names: The Wenta-McGovern family includes Ted, Teresa, Kristin, Paige and Catie

Pets: Bridgette (our four-year-old cat) and CiaoBella (our four-month-old kitten)

Street: 144th Place SE (Apple Tree)

Where are you from? Ted is originally from Southern California, but moved to this area about 17 years ago. Teresa was born in Everett (at the same hospital where she now works!).

How long have you lived in your neigh-borhood? We moved to the Mill Creek area seven years ago.

Profession(s): Ted has worked for the YMCA in various capacities for 25 years. He cur-rently serves as Vice President of Opera-tions for YMCA of Snohomish County. Teresa’s background is in marketing and advertising. She spent the first 15 years of her career working in Seattle at a large ad agency. She’s now the Direc-tor of Marketing and Communications for Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Providence Medical Group, a position she’s held for 14 years.

Favorite Activities/Hobbies: When our children were younger, our favorite activi-ties and hobbies were whatever they were involved in at the time—soccer, dance, horseback riding, school activities and

clubs, etc. Now that they’re almost grown and we’re about to become empty nesters, we’re looking forward to having the time to pursue the things we enjoy: golf, tennis, gardening, aimless Sunday drives, and scop-ing out the area’s best happy hour food!

Favorite Play Area/Park/Hang Out: During the day, it’s a long walk around our neighbor-hood or through Mill Creek. At night, it’s at any of Mill Creek’s wonderful restaurants.

Favorite Restaurants: We’re creatures of habit, and tend to go back to our favorites over and over. We can often be found at Azul, Emory’s, Villa Nuova, Capri, and the Blazing Onion.

Favorite Vacation Spot: While we’ve taken family vacations to Hawaii, New York, Cape Cod and other destinations, our favor-ite is Lake Chelan. Every summer we head over to Campbell’s Resort for several days of sun, swimming, and boating.

Favorite Sports Teams: The WSU Cougars! Teresa is a WSU Alumni; Kristin is a WSU Junior, and there’s a high likelihood that Paige and Catie will attend WSU as well. Even Ted has become an honorary Coug. You can see it in our license plates, our license plate frames, our WSU-decorated home office and our apparel. Go Cougs!

Favorite Family Dinner: One when all five of us are home, which is rare! It’s not so much about the food, it’s more about the con-versation and the chance for a very busy family to reconnect.

Family Traditions: We have several…Going to church every Sunday…Spending the 4th of July at Lake Ketchum with the family’s annual bocce ball tournament…Thai food for Christmas Eve dinner… Our annual trip to Oregon to spend Thanksgiving with family…Using secret codes to label the girls’ Christmas gifts so they don’t know whose is whose…giving our girls’ boyfriends secret nicknames…and of course, rooting for anything Cougar!

Kids? What activities are they involved with? Kristi is actively involved in college life at WSU, including working as a Facility Manager and lifeguard at the Rec Center, and being involved in her church’s activities. Paige has been on the soccer, cross-country, track and bowling teams at Jackson High School, and serves as ASB secretary. Catie has played tennis and golf for Jackson, and has participated in DECA for four years, currently serving as president.

How are you involved in the community? On a personal level, we like to hang out in the Mill Creek community, and can often be found frequenting Mill Creek Town Square. We enjoy attending Jackson High School football and basketball games. And we both serve as volunteer members and advisors on task forces and committees for the Everett School District. On a professional level, we both work for organizations—Providence and the YMCA—that have facilities that serve the Mill Creek Community. That allows us to invest in the community through things like sponsorship of Mill Creek Festival, the Mill Creek Summer Concert Series, Run of the Mill, and participation in the Mill Creek Business Association.

What do you like to do to relax? In the winter, we enjoy Sunday drives and watching college and professional football games. In the summer, we try to be outside as much as possible, and enjoy hang-ing out with our neighbors around the back yard corral and fire pit.

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What music do you listen to? Ted enjoys jazz, R&B and clas-sic rock. Teresa enjoys contemporary Christian, “angry rocker chick” music, classical, and musicals. As you can imagine, jointly sharing one iPod can be a challenge! But we’ve found harmony in R.E.M., Genesis, 10,000 Maniacs, and Seal.

What are your favorite TV Shows? We love Cougar football and basketball and Seahawks football. We’re also reality show junk-ies, and try to watch the Apprentice, American Idol and Biggest Loser. But our favorite shows are Parenthood and Modern Family. In fact, we’ve been told that Ted is just like Phil and Teresa is just like Claire—go figure!

What is your favorite part about living in your neighborhood?We’ve become very good friends with about five or six families who live close by. Our back yards back up to a former horse corral that now boasts a fire pit and horseshoes. The group of families host Halloween and New Year’s parties that everyone in the neigh-borhood attends. And during the summer, we frequently have spon-taneous group barbecues and get-togethers. We feel really blessed to live in such a great community and have such good friends.Family

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of the monthCAR What is unique about your car? What makes it special?

I won this beauty kicking a field goal the day Steve Largent retired for the Seahawks!

What is your personal history with the car? How long have you owned it? How did you come to own it? Kicked a 35-yard field goal during half time of the Seahawks game in the King-dome on Dec. 23rd 1989. A day I will never forget! If you’re a diehard Seahawks fan perhaps you were at that game. Who can forget Steve Largents retirement day?

What is the history of the car model or manufacturer? This was the first year for the completely redesigned 300ZX model. A car truly ahead of it’s time in design and performance.

What is your favorite thing about the car? EVERYTHING! This car still runs, looks and handles like the first day I picked it up from the dealership. Just lacks the new car smell. Of course this car has lots of sentimental value to me as well.

Any other thoughts you would like to share?I feel totally blessed that I had this amaz-ing opportunity to not only participate in the Seahawk field goal kick contest, but to actually win such an amazing car. Having several close friends praying for me that day didn’t hurt my chances either. All I can say is, God is Good!

Tell us about your car: Year, Make, Model 1990 Nissan 300 ZX


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Colon Cancer ScreeningBy Dr. Edward Slosberg

It’s not what you want to hear, but you have nothing to fear!

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and it’s the time to reassess your health care needs.

The fact is that there is a 5% chance for the average person to develop colon cancer in their lifetime. And more than 90% of those cancers show up after the age of 50 – which is why we start checking at that age.

Most colon cancers arise from small benign growths called polyps. They grow slowly and as they get larger, they become cancerous. If we wait until we have symptoms – such as blood in the stool, difficulty with bowel movements, fatigue, anemia, and weight loss – the growth is likely to become bigger, the risk of spread beyond the colon is much higher, and the chance of cure is much lower.

But there is something you can do about it. A regular screen-ing program with colonoscopy, beginning at the age of 50, can identify colon cancers at an early stage when the chance for cure is much better. More importantly, if polyps are found and removed, we can prevent colon cancer.

Let me repeat that.

We can PREVENT colon cancer.

What an opportunity! And if that is not enough of a reason to motivate you, keep in mind that what is found out about your health may very well lead to recommendations for family mem-bers and potentially save their lives.

So, get off your butt and get it into the doctor to be checked. You may just save your life and the lives of your family members.

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Resident RecipeMeyer Lemon Coconut Bars

DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350. Butter a 9 x 13 inch pan and line with parchment paper. To prepare the crust, sift confectioner's sugar into a bowl of a stand mixer. Add the flour and mix on low speed to combine. Add the softened butter and beat on low until the dough comes together. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.

Lay a piece of parchment paper over crust and line with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until crust is a golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes.

While the crust is baking, make the filling and topping. For the filling, place sugar and flour into a large mixing bowl and whisk until blended. Add the zest to sugar mixture and rub between fin-gers to impart flavor. Add the lemon juice and mix well. In a sepa-rate bowl, whisk together eggs and yolk and pinch of salt. Add to the lemon juiced mixture and mix well. Set aside to make topping.

In a food processor combine all topping ingredients and pulse until butter is pea sized and mixture is crumbly.

When the crust is ready, pull out of oven and pour lemon mixture over hot crust. Sprinkle topping evenly over mixture. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees and bake until the center is set and not longer wobbly, about 30-40 minutes.

Let cool completely and cut into square. Bars will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

To beat the winter blues, try this updated

version of a classic treat. Meyer lemons are

thought to be a cross between a lemon and

a mandarin orange. They have a sweeter,

less acidic taste than other lemon varieties.

They are plump, round, thin skinned and a

dark yellow, almost orange color. over the

past few years they have been popping up

at farmer's market stalls and local grocery

stores. If however, you cannot find them,

feel free to substitute regular lemons. *recipe adapted from Tartine Bakery

crust:1/2 Cup Confectioner's Sugar1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour12 Tablespoons Butter, at room temperature

Filling:2 1/2 Cups Sugar1/2 Cup All Purpose FlourGrated Meyer Lemon Zest from 2 Small Lemons1 Cup Freshly Squeezed Meyer Lemon Juice6 Large Eggs1 Large Egg YolkPinch of Salt

coconut topping:1 Cup Coconut3 Tablespoons Cold, Cubed Butter2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour1 teaspoon Vanilla

By Kaylene Brewer | *recipe adapted from Tartine BakeryPrice negotiations are a part of most real estate deals. Buyers are in a better position to negotiate conditions found during their home inspection if they approach it the right way.

GOOD BUyS: know how to Negotiate

Keep the following tips in mind when negotiating the price of a home:

1. Choose your inspector carefully. While buyers may think an inspection report gives them the upper hand, the home inspector they choose needs to be qualified, credible and trustworthy. Verify the inspector’s training, ongoing education programs, any certifica-tions they may carry and if they have all the necessary local licenses. Ask for a sample copy of their report. A poorly written or an unpro-fessionally prepared report by an untrained inspector will make it harder for the seller to trust the findings.

2. Attend the inspection. A good home inspector will encourage the buyer to attend the inspection because it makes the written report much more meaningful. A qualified inspector will demonstrate how to operate many of the systems of the home, point out important shut-off valves, and note any areas obstructed by furnishings or stor-age. All this makes it easier to verify that repairs have been made and check any areas that were obstructed at the time of the home inspection during a final walk-through (when the home is vacant).

3. Focus on the major elements. Every home has minor or cos-metic flaws. An inspector’s role is not to really focus on peeling wallpaper or cracked sidewalks, although he may document it. In general, anything that would cost less than $500 to fix should be considered normal maintenance. Repairs that exceed that amount are more likely to be negotiable.

4. Be realistic. Buyers often try and negotiate $2 for every $1 of actual repair expense. Avoid souring a deal by trying to over-exploit a situation during negotiations. Get several estimates for needed repairs to substantiate your requests so that negotiations are realistic and professional.

5. Consider a home warranty. If many of the major systems in the home are working but are older, ask about a home warranty. The seller may even consider paying for this coverage, which will reduce the risks of expensive replacement costs in the first year. Most warranty programs are renewable so a buyer can opt to continue the coverage after the warranty period expires.

A professional inspection report and estimates for repairs will provide you with the right documentation to engage in realistic negotiations. With the right preparation, you can negotiate your way into the home that’s right for you.

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Thinning Hair

of all men and women will experience thinning hair at some point in their lives.

Thinning hair is not a single issue with a single cause. There are

many different causes and it can affect men and women of all ages.

The cause is often genetic, but it can also be triggered by certain

events and life stages. hair cells reproduce at a faster rate than any

other cells in our bodies, so they are also more sensitive to changes

in our health and environment. Understanding the causes and know-

ing the early signs are important in the treatment of thinning hair.

The known factors and causes of thinning hair include the following:

Genetics

Nutrition and Diet

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Stress and Trauma

Medication

Health Issues

Early warning signs may tell you if thinning hair might affect you in the future. Dryness and oiliness are indications of an unhealthy scalp, which can inhibit hair growth. And, while it is normal to lose around 100 hair strands a day, they must be replaced at the same rate. If you notice more than the usual amount of hair in the shower or in your hairbrush, your hair will begin to appear thinner. Men may notice a receding hairline or thinning crown, indicating male pattern baldness. Women may notice a wider part, thinning on the sides of the head, or a smaller ponytail, all of which may be signs of diffused thinning in women.

DS Labs and Nioxin products offer advanced solutions to help lessen the affects of thinning hair and hair loss. Your stylist may suggest a product therapy for you, and it is important to care-fully follow the product therapy for best results.

Local resident Karen Ebel has been using DS Labs products since November 2011. She had extremely fine thin hair and the top of her scalp was beginning to show through. Her styl-ist at Lorinda’s recommended daily use of Revita Shampoo and Revita conditioner and twice daily use of Sprectra.DNC. Karen is very happy with her results. “I now have baby hairs sprouting all over. I can’t wait for them to get a little longer to really fill in my thinning patch.” She is excited to see even more results over the next few months.

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Question. I have heard about fillers to help with aging but I don't want to look fake or have "trout lips" what is your advice on these treatments?

Yes I have seen the trout lips, chipmunk cheeks and pillow face all the labels the media has produced to describe bad fillers. Trout lips come from and inexperienced injector that over fills the vermillion border of the lips causing them to lip up into a fish like appearance. Chipmunk cheeks are caused by overfilling without feathering the fillers for a soft transition and finally pil-low face is when fillers have been used all over the face creating a dough like appearance. As I stress to many of my clients, the talent of the injector really matters when it comes to fillers.

It also matters what type of fillers is used in the area treated. For example I would choose Radiesee for the cheeks as it has some stability and staying power but is permanent so no mistakes are allowed. Juvederm and Restalyne are used in areas such as the lips and lower nasiolabial folds. The trick with successful fill-ers is the asthetic eye of the injector and the client’s outcome expectations.

Fillers have revolutionized anti-aging treatments by allowing younger clients access to preventative treatments instead of waiting until late stage full facial surgery. Fillers are fast, afford-able, and have little to no downtime and provide immediate results. What more could you ask for?

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2011 - 12 Everett Public Schools student calendar

2011 2012MON TUE WED THUR FRI MON TUE WED THUR FRI

1 2 3 4 5 6 Sep 5 Labor Day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13*

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Sep 7 first day of school18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27* Sep 23 early release, all grades25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Oct 7 early release, all grades

Oct 21 early release, elementary & middle school1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Oct 24-28 early release, elementary & middle school conferences8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 Nov 11 Veterans Day, schools closed

15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 Nov 23 early release, all grades22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 Nov 24-25 Thanksgiving Break29 30 31 27 28 29 Dec 1 early release, elementary & middle school

Dec 2 trimester ends -- early release, elementary & middle school1 2 1 2 Dec 19-Jan 2 Winter Break

5 6 7* 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 Jan 13 early release, all grades12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16* Jan 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed19 20 21 22 23* 19* 20* 21* 22* 23* Jan 27 first semester ends26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 Jan 30 teacher work day; schools closed for students

Feb 17-21 Mid-Winter Break3 4 5 6 7* 2 3 4 5 6 Mar 9 teacher work day; schools closed for students

10 11 12 13 14 9 10 11 12 13 Mar 16 trimester ends17 18 19 20 21* 16 17 18 19 20 Mar 19-23 early release, elementary only, conferences

24* 25* 26* 27* 28* 23 24 25 26 27 Apr 2-6 Spring Break31 30 May 4 early release, all grades

May 25 early release, all grades1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4* May 28 Memorial Day, schools closed

7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 May 29-Jun 1 early release, middle & high school only for presentations/culminating exhibitions14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 Jun 7 early release, elementary & middle school 21 22 23* 24 25 21 22 23 24 25* Jun 8 teacher work day; schools closed for students28 29 30 28 29* 30* 31* Jun 21 last day of school, early release, all grades

1* 2* 1*5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7* 8 Note: Check with your school for early release times

12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 Note: The last day of school may change if schools are closed for weather19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21* 22 or other emergencies during the school year.26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 Makeup days are added at the end of the school year.

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Women’s ClubThe Mill Creek Women’s Club is a wonderful social and phil-anthropic club, which gives you the opportunity to meet new friends and give back to the community. Why not join us for our next upcoming Social as we attend The 24th Annual, Northwest Women’s Show. We will be going on Saturday, March 3rd and experience “Fashion and Style.” There will be entertainment on five stages including Fashion Shows, Home Style Design, Girl Talk and more. We will meet at the Swim club @ 9:15am to board a party bus and return at 2:00pm. Cost for the fabulous event is only $30, which includes bus and admission to the Women’s Show. Please email or call Judy O’ Loughlin @ [email protected] or 425-338-0990 to reserve your spot today.

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This year, the needs of Pathways have increased and in response, we are pleased to announce a very special event, “Ladies Night Out”. This event will be hosted by the Mill Creek Women’s Club and The Mill Creek Town Center. The excitement will begin on Thursday September 20th, 2012 from 6-9PM in the heart of the Town Center. This Special Event has been made possible by The Mill Creek Town Center and their desire to become involved in our worthy charity, Pathways. YWCA Pathways for Women reaches out to over 1000 women per year in Snohomish county providing emergency shelters, transitional housing, mental health counseling and services for children of domestic violence and working wardrobe. So grab the girls, save the date and join us for an evening of FUN! All proceeds will be donated to Pathways with admission that is tax deductible. Stay tuned for more details on this entertainment gala.

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Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price Sold Date DOM SqFt Status

2212 160th Pl SE Springtree $325,000 73 2,346 Pending

14712 38th Dr SE Webster's Pond $300,000 44 2,536 Pending

3506 149th Pl SE Webster's Pond $404,900 65 3,412 Pending

16002 26th Ave SE Highlands $425,000 45 2,577 Pending

1328 142nd Pl SE Douglas Fir $455,000 3 3,891 Pending

3212 150th Pl SE Sunrise $405,000 62 2,698 Pending

2109 148th St SE Evergreen $649,000 1018 4,229 Pending

3630 147th St SE Webster's Pond $372,500 $367,500 12/22/11 39 2,536 Sold

1402 145th Pl SE Holly $299,000 $299,000 01/19/12 147 1,765 Sold

3211 139th Pl SE Northpointe $299,950 $299,950 12/23/11 178 1,848 Sold

2000 7 Village Green Fairwood Greens $388,500 $376,000 01/17/12 7 2,284 Sold

14809 36th Ave SE Stonehedge $395,000 $392,000 01/20/12 13 3,069 Sold

15916 29th Dr SE Highlands $419,000 $400,000 12/22/11 141 2,809 Sold

3014 145th St SE Apple Tree $405,000 $400,000 12/20/11 51 1,977 Sold

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How Much Protein Should You Eat?

amino acids can only be gleaned from your consumption of certain foods. Fats also promote absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

You should lower the daily amount of protein and fat that you consume to an acceptable level, while raising the amount of complex carbohydrates you consume to at least 50% of your daily calorie intake. This will ensure that you are eating a proper and not a “fad” diet every day. Eating meals rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, as well as some high protein and certain “fatty” foods, will help you to obtain your desired weight and to keep fit -- not fat.

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Don’t sacrifice your carbohydrates for a high protein diet, and think twice before “bulking up” those biceps with protein. Your daily diet shouldn’t contain more than 30% protein, because an excess of it will do more harm than good.

If you increase protein without adding more calories and exer-cise, instead of building muscle mass you will put your other body systems under undue stress. Meanwhile, a diet where pro-tein is more than 30% of your calorie intake causes a buildup of toxic ketones. A “ketogenic” diet pushes your kidneys to exces-sively flush themselves free of toxins.

Protein is required for your body’s normal functioning, as it helps synthesize enzymes and hormones. It maintains your fluid balance and the building of antibodies against infections. It also is the basic building block for muscles, bones, cartilage, skin, hair and blood, and is essential for the formation of all of the cells in your body. You should eat protein-rich foods such as meat, cheese, milk, fish and eggs to get enough protein in your daily diet. You can also find protein in soy products.

Proteins are made up of several different amino acids, some of which your body can make on its own. But some of them have to be ingested. These are called the “essential” amino acids. You must eat a variety of foods to make sure you’re getting all of your essen-tial amino acids. Lack of these can cause growth failure, loss of muscle mass, decreased immune system functioning, weakening of the circulatory and respiratory systems – and even death.

The average American adult needs eight grams of protein each day per twenty pounds of normal body weight. Yet we generally eat twice that much protein daily. If you balance your carbo-hydrates with your proteins, and eat a variety of foods to make sure you get all of the amino acids you need, you will be eating a healthy diet.

Your daily diet should contain no more than 30% total calories from fats. The upper limit on the amount of fat in your diet will depend on how many calories you need to maintain your weight, and cutting back on fat can help you consume fewer calories. But some dietary fat is needed for good health. It sup-plies energy and the essential fatty acids, which like the essential

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When you consider “balance” in your life, perhaps to you it is a concept where everything is in place, stays in place and things will always be that predictable way. That is STATIC balance. A statue is statically balanced.

Now picture a fellow who is fishing as he often does, standing in a boat that is rocking and moving with the action of the waves. If this person has his “sea legs” he will not be tossed about but almost automatically sway legs and body, with feet that are NOT on terra firma. He is comfortable and though in constant motion, dynamically in balance. The movement is part of the experience.

What kind of events, surprises, challenges or circumstances tend to knock you off your centerpoint and perhaps into a tailspin or stress level that throws everything askew? It is possible to take on those things in a different way and achieve DYNAMIC balance in the midst of the swirl of life. That’s where coaching partnership can provide support to help change things in your favor and calm those stormy seas.

Dynamic balance can improve any area of life, whether in relationships, work, parenting, school, goals…the list goes on. Small changes can bring about meaningful and lasting results. It’s really about the set of your sails.

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These days, you can purchase almost anything on the Internet. However, you can still benefit from a human, face-to-face expe-rience for some purchases — like your investments. And that’s why

you may want to work with a financial professional.

Unlike a computer interface, a financial professional will take the time to understand your situation today — and help you make adjustments tomorrow.

Let’s look at two key areas a financial professional will consider today:

Your risk tolerance — By asking the right questions, a finan-cial professional can help you determine if you’re a moderate, conservative or aggressive investor and then recommend invest-ments that are suitable for your risk tolerance.

Your time horizon — If you’re saving for a down payment on a new home you expect to purchase within two or three years, you may want an investment that offers significant preservation of principal. But if you’re saving for retirement, and you’re three decades away from it, you’ll likely need investments that offer the potential for growth. Your financial advisor can help you choose both short- and long-term investments that can help you make progress toward your goals.

Now, let’s look some milestones that a financial professional can help you with as your life progresses:

New child — When you bring a new child into your life, you also add new responsibilities. Do you have sufficient life insur-ance? Do you plan on helping the child pay for college? If so, what college funding vehicles should you consider? A financial professional can help you answer these questions.

New spouse — When you’re getting married, you’ll have to recon-cile your financial picture with that of your new spouse. A financial professional can review both your situations and possibly recom-mend ways for you to reduce debt, eliminate redundancies in your investment portfolios and consolidate insurance coverage.

Career change — When you change jobs, you may have to make investment-related decisions: Should you move the assets from your old employer’s 401(k) to an IRA? Or should you roll over your old 401(k) to your new employer’s plan, if a rollover is allowed? Knowing your options when you leave your job can help you make the right choice for your retirement savings. A qualified financial professional can help you review and under-stand your rollover options.

Retirement — Once you retire, you’ll have several issues to con-sider: How much can you withdraw from your investments each year? From which accounts? Should you rebalance your port-folio to provide more potential sources of income? What about the transfer of your wealth? A financial professional who is familiar with your situation can help you make the right moves to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

So, when you really want to invest, leave the “virtual” world behind and connect with a financial professional who has gained insight into your individual needs and who has the experience and expertise to help you build, maintain and adjust a portfolio that can help you move toward your goals.

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Saturday, February 25 Caring for BerriesWhere: The Plant Farm, MarysvilleOne of the best times of year in the Northwest is the coming of berry season. Our friend and berry expert Tom Walters will be joining us for a timely seminar on caring for berries. Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, he will be discussing them all and much more. Bring your pen and questions and we’ll supply the paper for some Q & A after the seminar. FREE, and open to the public.For more information: 360-652-3351

Saturday, February 25 Harlem GlobetrottersWhere: Comcast Arena at EverettWhen: 7:00pmThe most extraordinary Rookie Class team in history has been announced for the Harlem Globetrotters 2012 tour and it includes three stand out rookies joining the squad this year. Paul “Tiny” Stur-gess measures in at 7’8” and is tallest pro basketball player in his-tory. On the opposite end 5’2” Jonte “Too Tall” Hall sets the record for the shortest player in history to join the team. Finishing this trifecta is the first female player since 1993 Fatima “TNT” Maddox of Temple University. Three challengers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest will be wowing audiences on the Globetrotters 2012 tour. Champion and YouTube sensation Jacob “Hops” Tucker joins the team at 5’10” with a 50-inch vertical. Slam dunk contest runner up John “Jet” Williams of UNC-Asheville and semifinalist Darnell “Spider” Wilks of the University of Cincinnati also bring great tal-ent to the team. Giant is the only way to describe these players; 7’4” Jermaine “Stretch” Middleton, 7’ Anthony “Biggie” McClain, and previously mentioned 7’8” Sturgess all towering over seven feet tall. Sturgess is the tallest Globetrotter ever and comes to the team from a career at Mountain State University (W.Va.). He is the 19th internationally born player in team history, hailing from Lough-borough, England. Current Globetrotters stars Special K Daley, Big

Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang, Dizzy Grant, Scooter Christensen, and many others will team up with the world class rookies for nearly 270 games on the North American portion of the World Tour. Player rosters in each city will vary and are subject to change.For more information: 866-332-8499

Sunday, February 26 Lord Hill Trail RunWhere: Lord Hill Regional Park, Snohomish Annual trail run produced by 4th Dimension Racing. 5 mile, 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K Trail RunFor more information: 425-301-7009

Saturday, March 3 – Sunday, March 4 Euro Moto 2012 ShowWhere: Lynnwood Convention CenterFor more information: 425-774-3538

Friday, March 9 Lorna Luft -Songs my Mother Taught MeWhere: Edmonds Center for the ArtsWhen: 7:30pmOne of Lorna Luft's most ambitious projects is this highly acclaimed multimedia production. This theatrical extravaganza melds one of the world's most familiar songbooks with personal memories of a loving daughter.For more information: 425-275-9595

Saturday, March 10 Snohomish Wine FestivalWhere: Town of SnohomishWhen: 12:00pm – 4:00pmNearly 20 wineries from Snohomish County and WA State feature tastes of premium vintages, plus light appetizers and musical entertainment.For more information: www.snohomishwinefestival.com

Friday, March 16 – Sunday, March 18 31st Annual Quilters Anonymous Quilt ShowWhere: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, MonroeThis year's Quilters Anonymous 31st Annual Quilt Show, "Alive With Color!" will be held in the new building at the Evergreen State Fair-grounds. For the first time, everything will be under one roof in a new, bright, well lighted venue! Over 500 quilts will be on display - made by quilt guild members over the last year. Also included in this year's show: Quilts-to-Go items that can be purchased; a merchant mall with vendors marketing fabric, patterns, quilting tools and goods for nee-dle arts; viewers' choice awards; community service display of charity projects; quilting demonstrations; a kids activity area and a food court. For more information: www.quiltersanonymous.org

Sunday, March 18 People Helping Horses Rescue and Transformational Changes EGE programWhere: 9009 222nd St SE, Woodinville, WAWhen: 9:00am – 4:00pmLunch provided. People Helping Horses Rescue and Transforma-tional Changes EGE program are partnering with rescued horses to develop personal insight and study leadership. Experience pro-found and unique ways to learn about self, develop new insights moving forward. No horse experience needed and no riding included. For more information: http://peoplehelpinghorses.org/calendar/

Saturday, March 24 Reduced Shakespeare Company-The complete World of SportsWhere: Edmonds Center for the ArtsWhen: 7:30pmThe entire history of athletic competition will be regurgitated in a marathon of madness and mayhem as the world's great sporting events are shrunk down to theatrical size. Generally family friendly.For more information: www.ec4arts.org

Saturday, March 24 Steps to Healing Gala Dinner AuctionWhere: Sheraton Hotel at 1400 6th Avenue, SeattleWhen: 5:00pm – 9:00pmProsthetics Outreach Foundation (POF) is hosting their 9th Annual Auction. Come and enjoy an exciting evening featuring a 4-course dinner with wine and a marvelous live and silent auction. Win trips to exotic destinations, exquisite jewelry, sports packages and much more. All proceeds benefit the Prosthetics Outreach Founda-tion & our mission to help developing countries restore mobility and independence to amputees and other disabled children and adults by providing access to prosthetic care, orthopedic surgery, and club-foot treatment. POF sponsors the prosthetic care of amputees with custom-made prostheses, fund the surgical correction of severe limb deformities for children and adults, and avoid lifelong disability for young children with clubfoot deformity through casting and brac-ing. For more information: https://pofsea.ejoinme.org/2012auction

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTBurns Business DevelopmentMike & Melissa Burns(425) [email protected]

DENTISTMill Creek DentistryCasey Culberson(425) 341-4415www.caseyculbersondds.com

FINANCIAL PLANNINGWaddell & ReedBryan Hendrickson(425) [email protected]

INTERIOR DESIGN/RETAILHeartland Interiors & GiftsSue Atkins(425) [email protected]

LANDSCAPINGClassic Landscape & DesignPam Kottwitz(425) 273-4512www.classiclc.com

PAINTING COMPANYKing Paint and WallKurt King(425) 488-3078www.kingpaintunlimited.com

PRESCHOOLHappy Days PreschoolJulie Johnson(425) [email protected]

PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHERChelsi GreenwoodPhotographyChelsi Greenwood(425) 686-8358info@chelsigreenwoodphotography.comwww.chelsigreenwoodphotography.com

REALTORSCharles & Sue DoeppCharles and Sue Doepp(425) 280-4545www.suedoepp.com

Darren & Gwen Munson(425) 338-9400www.facebook.com/millcreekhomes

RESTAURANTSRussell Lowell Restaurant andCateringRussell Lowell(425) 486-4072www.russelllowell.com

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HOUSEMATE WANTED: A person who hates sugar to share a house with. Please call The Gingerbread Man at 555-9876 SUITS FOR SALE: I have outgrown many of my clothes. Would make great Halloween costumes. Contact Spiderman at 555-1111 NEIGHBORHOOD REEF SALE: Many of us on Coral Way will be having a reef sale on Friday. If you are interested in participating, find Nemo and let him know. No sharks allowed.

HOUSE SITTING: The Princess and I will be leaving the marsh next month and would like someone to watch over the place. If anyone other than Donkey is interested, call Shrek at 555-5555

BRIDGE FOR SALE: I’ve decided to retire from the business and sell the Brooklyn Bridge up in New York. Price negotiable, must pickup. Call Tony at 550-5000

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