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ROOFING / HOMEIMPROVEMENTNorth Creek Roofing17624 15th Ave SE Ste 105ABothell, WA 98012(425) 822-6921www.northcreekroofing.com

SALON & DAY SPASpa In The City9505 19th Ave SE, Suite 109Everett, WA 98208(425) 948-7723www.spainthecity.net

SECURITY & SOUNDINTEGRATIONNW Security & Sound(350) 691-4200www.nwsecurityandsound.biz

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

TAX SERVICESToyer Dietrich CPA3705 Colby AveEverett, WA 98201(425) 258-3432www.toyercpa.com

TRAVEL SERVICESBourke Travel16120 Cascadian WayBothell, WA 98012(425) 787-1115www.bourketravel.com

WINDOW COVERINGBudget Blinds9915 7th Ave St SeEverett, WA 98208(425) 338-7933www.budgetblindsmillcreek.com

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

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

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

DENTIST - PEDIATRICLynnwood Kids Dentist18833 28th Ave W Suit BLynnwood, WA 98036(425) 774-1285www.kidsdentist.com

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

FAMILY FUNMill Creek Family YMCA13723 Puget Sound DriveEverett, WA 98028(425) 337-0123www.ymca-snoco.org

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

HOSPITALProvidence Regional Medical Center(425) 304-0590www.providence.org

LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPEFruhling Sand & Topsoil1010 228th St SWBothell, WA 98021(425) 487-9429www.fruhlinginc.com

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

MATTRESSESMattress City121 SE Everett Mall Way Suite AEverett, WA 98208(425) 355-7378www.mattress-city.com

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

REAL ESTATE AGENTRemax - Sue and Charles Doepp(425) 280-4545

RESTAURANTThe Jet Bar & Grill800 164th St SEMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 743-4594www.thejetbar.com


September 2011

Holidays

September 5th – Labor Day

September 11th – Grandparents Day

We are pleased to bring you your first edition of The Mill Creek Influence magazine and hope you will enjoy the monthly publi-cations.

N2 Publishing is the leading provider of specialty publications for residents of exclusive communities across the nation. Our objective is to turn neighborhoods into communities with our monthly newsletters. Locally, we produce magazines for Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrows Point, Newcastle and Gig Harbor.

This publication is a social newsletter and it is designed to reflect the social activities and interests within Mill Creek. We are not associated, endorsed, or sanctioned by your local HOA or Country Club; therefore we will not be the “voice” of your HOA, Property Manager, or Developer. If you have questions regarding anything that involves the HOA or Country Club, please contact them directly as we are not a representative of the Board or the Club.

This publication is being provided FREE OF CHARGE to you as a homeowner as the cost of producing, printing, and mailing each newsletter is covered by the advertising partners that you see in each issue. We try our best to screen our advertisers to ensure that they can provide the types of services that you may need or want as a homeowner. If you currently utilize a business that does excellent work, please let us know as they may want to reach out to your neighbors as well. Also, if you own or run a business and would like information on reaching your neighbors each month, contact me for advertising information or to simply list your business for free in the Resident Business Guide.

Each publication you will see is unique to your neighborhood, and the publication will reflect who you are as a community. A typical publication will include: social event information spe-cific to the residents of your neighborhood, upcoming meeting

information, fun and FREE social events put on by N2, city issues and ideas, activities and club information, business infor-mation, pictures, personal stories, and articles (mostly written and photographed by your neighbors), along with other infor-mation specifically tailored to your neighborhood.

Along with the magazine, we will host various free events to bring the community together for social events - free dinners out at top restaurants, salon reviews, golf tournaments, and more. We will communicate to you the various events we are hosting through the newsletter and emails. If you wish to be included please email me at [email protected].

The events and the publication are designed to increase social connections between residents and to develop a true sense of community. By providing a well-designed publication full of stories and photos, we have seen N2 neighborhoods increase attendance at social events and allow residents to widen their circle of friends.

I look forward to meeting each of you at our upcoming neighborhood events!

Avery McConnell-HolderArea Director of The Mill Creek InfluencePhone number: 425-424-3663 or 206-718-9283Email: [email protected]

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Living Spaces – If you have dec-orated a room in your house and would like to showcase it with the neighbors, please let us know!

Classifieds – Do you have something that is for sale and would like to get rid of it?? Just send an email to [email protected] with your name, phone number, and description of the item.

Kids’ Corner-- Send in your child’s poem or artwork! Our goal is to help your neighborhood have the best newsletter possible. We always keep your needs in mind, so if you know of anyone, or if you want to fill one of these articles yourself just make sure you let us know.

Volunteer Spotlight – We want to rec-ognize the hardworking volunteers of the neighborhood. This is a chance to let others know about your passion for an organization. Giving back to the com-munity is a big deal and we want to rec-ognize you for it!

Athlete of the Month – Whether you are 4 or 40, a ballerina or a football player, this section is for you! Sports are a big part of most people’s lives and we would like to highlight some great athletes from the neighborhood.

T Y P E S O F A R T I C L E SYou Will See In The PublicationWe want and need your involvement. We are looking for several types of articles to be submitted each month. Please read through some of the ideas below and let us know if you are willing to submit something. All you have to do is email us at [email protected] and we will send you the simple details of submitting the information.

Pictures – WE LOVE PICTURES!!!This includes pictures of pets,

parties, graduations, kids playing, picnics, swimming, etc. One of the best parts about your new newsletter is the involve-ment from residents. Pictures are an easy way to help support the look of the news-letter as well as bring smiles to your fel-low residents. Digital photographs with high quality capability are the way to go here! The more pixels the better! Simply send an attachment of the pictures in an email to [email protected]. Although we cannot guarantee we will use all of the pictures, we will use as many as we can. Get in the habit of passing cute pictures along when you take them!

Neighborhood News- Any activity going on in the neighborhood or surrounding area such as parades, block parties, bar-becues, neighborhood clean-ups, school picnics, fund raisers, pool parties, or golf events. We want to let you know what is going on and what has happened with these social events!

Business Beat- This is a popular section where we highlight you as a business

owner. Yes, you must be a resident of the neighborhood. It is an opportunity to let your neighborhood know the specifics of what you do, and services you can offer, as well as a background of who you are and where you are from.

Precious Pets- Here is an award winner! If you have a pet and want them to

be famous, just get them in the Precious Pets section. Pets are our pride and joy so let us know who they, and you, are! Past famous animals have been turtles, rabbits, birds, horses, dogs, cats, a pig, and much more, so have fun with this one.

Kids to Kids- Make your kid the rock star of the neighborhood as we profile a junior member of the community each month.

Recognize Your Kids – Parents, do you want another way to recognize or con-gratulate your kids about any sport, academic, or other activity achievement? Use your newsletter. This should include pictures along with what they achieved. Examples include: black belt, Honor Roll, straight A’s, scholarships, state champs,

volunteer work, graduation, music, the-atre, or just wish them Happy Birthday.

Resident Recipe- This is where you can let some of your cooking secrets out to the public! All that is required is the ingredients and preparation advice, but a photo is always nice too! This really spices up things a bit from the ordinary Mac and Cheese.

Yard of the Month- If you have an out-standing yard or garden or know a neighbor who does, we want to know about it. All you have to do is snap a picture and email it to us. Please include names and the address so we can give you the proper credit for all your hard work.

Family Spotlight- This is where we get to spotlight one of the neighborhood fami-lies each month. Have you always wished you knew your neighbors’ better? Well, here is a great way to get to know them. Each family is able to tell us whatever they would like, but some popular ques-tions to answer include: How long have you lived in the neighborhood? Where is

your hometown? What’s your education? What are your hobbies and interests? What is your career?

Travel Tales- If you or anyone you know has gone on a vacation and would like to share their experience, then this is the place to be. This gives your friends and neighbors the chance to feel your expe-rience and see if it would be a good fit for their own vacation! Pictures can be included as well.

New Arrivals- This is a new section designed to welcome new babies into the neighborhood as

well as congratulate those proud parents. Please include basic birth information as well as those baby photos!!

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preciouspetsMeet Milo…Article written by: Morgan McConnell, Age 9

Introduce us to your family.

Hi, we are the McConnell-Holder family and our precious pet is Milo. Since mommy had trouble finding a pet in the neigh-borhood, we decided to feature our pug Milo for the first issue.

Tell us your pet’s story. Where/why did you get your pet? Is there a story behind its name? Please include your pet’s breed/age if applicable:

We got Milo from a lady that could not keep him anymore. When we first got him he did not trust us but as he got used to us he started to trust us. He is a 7 year old fawn pug.

What special talents/quirks does your pet have?

He LOVES to lick all of the time and he loves us and is very sweet he is very lovable and friendly he knows some tricks but when we try to teach him to rollover he hides under the coffee table!

What’s the funniest story you have about your pet?

One time we put his life jacket on him and put him in the water and he did not move a muscle but instead dumped over instead of swimming.

How spoiled is your pet?

He gets bones and loves ice. We spoil him rotten.

What else should we know about your pet and/or how your pet has enriched your home/family?

Milo has a huge backyard and gets lots of attention.


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Photography by: Chelsi Greenwood Photography

Family members name: Drew, Lisa, Sara and Molly Quall

Pets: Dog, Lucy-Maltipoo

Street: Evergreen sub-division 17th CT SE

Where You are From: Both Lisa and Drew grew up in Seattle and both girls were born in the Mill Creek area.

How long have you lived in your neighborhood? We have lived in Mill Creek for 8 years, prior to that we lived in the Gold Creek neighborhood in Snohomish.

Professions: Drew owns Jobsite Stud Welding, steel construction/fabrication company. Lisa co-owns Elegant Details Boutique which is located in Mill Creek.

Favorite Activities/hobbies: Jogging, working out at LA Fitness, fishing and entertaining and decorating

Favorite hangout: Spotted Cow, Skinny Dip and Starbucks (kids). Drew and Lisa love the bar area at Azul.

Favorite Restaurants: Thai Rhapsody, Blazing Onion, Azul, LaPalmera

Favorite vacation Spot: Cabo San Lucas

Favorite Sports Team: WA Huskies, Seattle Sounders and Seat-tle Seahawks (Season Ticket holders for all three)

Favorite Family Dinner: Anything BBQ

Family Traditions: Meeting up with extended family annually in Hawaii and Lake Chelan

What activities are the kids involved with? Club soccer, Young Life and church youth group. Sara trains younger kids in soccer.

How are you involved in the community? Lisa volunteers at the local schools and both Drew and the girls help maintain the yard of an elderly mill creek couple.

What do you like to do to relax? Read and entertain around the family pool; also, late night family talks in the hot tub

What music do you listen to? We love music at our house, coun-try, top 40 and old school

What are your favorite TV shows: Criminal Minds, Deadliest Catch, Friday Night Lights and the Bachelor

What is your favorite part about living in your neighborhood: We love the fact that you can walk to almost anything: Star-bucks, library, Town Center, etc. Lisa can even walk to work. We also enjoy running on the sidewalks and the multiple pocket parks.

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Name: Jameson Rahul Ware

Age: 5

Grade: Going into first grade

Favorite Movies: Pooh’s Grand Adventure

Favorite Music: Anything by Usher or Justin Bieber

Sports I Play: Soccer

Musical Instrument I Play/Want to Learn: Don’t know yet

Special Interests/Hobbies: Going to movies, drawing comic book heroes

Your Favorite Vacation: Disney Land

Upcoming Challenge(s): Learning to speak English better and learning to read

Something Unique About Me: I lived on the streets in India, similar to the

kids in Slumdog Millionaire. I rode trains like they did in the movie.

When I Grow Up I’m Going to Be: A helicopter pilot

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Spa in the City is best described as a “boutique spa and full ser-vice salon.” We are teamed with professionals who LOVE wak-ing up every morning to share their passion with their guests and changing lives daily. You guarantee you will fall in love with Spa in the City! We create raving fans and put our heart, blood, sweat and tears into perfecting each and every one of our servic-es. We all feel blessed to be a part of such an amazing industry and immerse ourselves in being our personal best for you.

Our goal as a team is to enhance and educate everyone that walks through our doors. Some have referred to us as “Guide to everything beauty” or as the “Best Kept Beauty Secret in Ever-ett” because our services are always tried and true! Whether they are the latest cutting edge procedures or our grandma’s secret to soft hands... we do everything 100% and love sharing what works! Focused on giving fantastic results, our team is dedicated to always continuing their education and learning all of the newest trends via pop culture and social media.

Our services include everything from age defying facials that give you a non-surgical facelift to ear candling, a gentle, holistic cleansing technique safe for people of all ages. Just a few of our most popular services include eyelash extensions that open your eyes and reduce the need for makeup and also has been said to make you look 5 years younger From skin rejuvenation, weight loss, detoxification through body wraps and our infrared sauna, various massages, anti-aging techniques and products, hair removal through waxing and sugaring, sunless tanning, cus-tomized cosmetics including custom foundations and mineral makeup, we are a complete one-stop shop.

We would also like to open this space up to questions from you, our readers. If you have a question that you would like to ask and feel that it's a question many others would have as well, we would love for you to email us those questions and

we will answer them in future issues. There is nothing better than receiving an insider tip about something that works, in turn relieving you of time and money spent on disappointing purchases. In this new economy we are all looking for ways to spend our money wisely and get great products that deliver results! We look forward to this new relationship within the community and invite you to reach out via a phone call, Face book, website, email and of course you are welcome to visit with us personally anytime.

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I’ve lived all my life in the Pacific North-west, I grew up in Richmond Beach which is located in North Seattle and moved to the Mill Creek area shortly after I was married 20 years ago.

My husband Drew and I are both self employed. I co-own Elegant Details Bou-tique which is located in Mill Creek and Drew owns Jobsite Stud Welding which is a steel construction/fabrication company based in Seattle, California and Arizona. We have two daughters. Sara, soon to be 18, will be starting her senior year at Jackson High. She is currently working part-time at Merrill Gardens in Mill Creek. Molly, age 13 will be in the 7th grade at Heatherwood Middle School. Both girls play soccer and are currently playing for Crossfire Premier.

When I am not working at my shop or standing on the sideline cheering on my girls you may find me running or walk-ing the streets of Mill Creek. Fitness has always been a huge part of my life and have I have completed several half marathons

and triathlons in the past years. I had a few setbacks this year due to health issues but I should be back at it in October when Drew and I will run the San Jose half marathon. Although I don’t have as much time to volunteer as I once had, I still feel it is important to be involved with the girls’ school. I have always enjoyed volunteer-ing in the classroom/school (whether they like me to or not!). Currently, I am co-chairing the Jackson High Ways and Means Committee and the Staff Appre-ciation Committee at Heatherwood.

While studying business in college I worked for Nordstrom. What began as part-time work led to a 15-year career. While at Nordstrom I held several managing/merchandising positions. I developed a love for display and mer-chandising and above all I learned the importance of giving exceptional cus-tomer service. I left Nordstrom shortly after my oldest daughter was born and was a stay at home mom up until 4 years

ago. I loved being home with the girls but I began to get a little “antsy.”

In November of 2007 I had a mild stroke, it was at that time I shared with my hus-band my dream of opening my own little store. With his support and my promise to keep my priorities in line, first being my health, second the family and lastly business he gave me his blessings. My best girl friend, Kelly Gasparich and I began brainstorming and after months of planning and support from our family and friends we opened Elegant Clutter, which is now Elegant Details Boutique. We like to think of Elegant Details as a” lifestyle boutique”, offering a little some-thing for everyone’s taste, whether it be a gift, an accessory for your home or a trendy clothing item. Each time you visit our shop you will find something new, something different and always some-thing to inspire you. Our goal is to pro-vide our customers with quality, unique products at an affordable price.

Being a business owner in today’s eco-nomic climate has been a challenge, I encourage Mill Creek Residents to sup-port their local businesses. Without local support, “small mom and pop businesses” will be obsolete and the only store stand-ing will be Wal-Mart.

I am proud to mention that Elegant Details was voted as one of the Top 5 “Best Gift Shop” in King 5’s Best of Western Washington.

Our biggest honor came in May when Kel-ly and I were notified that Elegant Details was chosen by the editors of Home Accent Today magazine as one of the “Top 5 Small Retailers in the Country.” Who would have thought a small town boutique tucked in between Patty’s Egg Nest and Baskin and Robbins would get such recognition.

Lisa Quall


aroundtown The Mill Creek FestivalPhotography provided by Chelsi Greenwood Photography

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Our beautiful community of Mill Creek has always shown exceptional pride of ownership regarding our homes. However, Mill Creek is growing older and the houses are aging as well. One of the most obvious signs of a home’s age is the appearance of its roof. While roofing replacement is a large scale and expensive renovation, homeowners want to find a roofing company you can really trust. The company North Creek Roofing offers a variety of specialized services to restore roofs in the area.

North Creek Roofing’s Dan McNeely, owner of the company, is a 3rd generation roofer and has been doing so for over 34 years. Dan and his highly-trained and trust-worthy employees are willing to work on roofing projects ranging from sheds, to home remodels, to an entire re-roofing project. During the project you won’t be alone. The project manager will work with you every step of the way, providing supervision and input for your specific desires. Your home is a big investment; don’t let a poor roof destroy it.

Dan and all his team members at North Creek Roofing pride themselves on quality workmanship. North Creek Roofing prides themselves on the fact that most of their clients come from refer-rals from their very satisfied customers who in turn refer their family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. If your roof needs some work, call North Creek Roofing at 425-483-7986, or find them on the web at www.northcreekroofing.com.

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The Mill Creek

REST Stop..Mattress City, a different kind of mattress store…By: Stewart Patey/Owner Mattress City

We are thrilled to be a part of The Mill Creek Influence Maga-zine. As a family owned and operated local business, we are always looking for ways to support our local community.

We here at Mattress City realize that you have many choices when it comes to shopping for a mattress. We didn’t want to open just another mattress store. We wanted to make a differ-ence in the community as well. With my personal experience over the years in working for other mattress stores, I recognized many things that could greatly improve the customer experience.

As an example, helping people select a mattress based on comfort testing and taking the time necessary to truly listen to the needs of each person instead of seeing how fast they can close the deal. At Mattress City, we are one of the only mattress stores that do not work on commission. That fact alone means that we are moti-vated to helping you, listening closely to your personal needs and taking however long it takes to assisting you in making the right choice in a new mattress purchase the first time.

We have created a real WIN-WIN situation for everyone. First off, let’s address your old, tired and worn out mattress set. Mattress City is the only mattress store that will actually pay you money back on any mattress set regardless of its condition, when you pur-chase a new mattress set from us at our everyday low prices!

Here’s how it works. We pay you $300 for your old king set, $200 for your old queen set and $100 for any full or twin set. Again, regardless of it’s condition! The reason we do this is to assist you in not having to deal with getting rid of your old set and taking it to the local landfill where it only adds to the waste problems. Mattress City will donate these used mattresses to organizations through “Furnishing Hope” which assists the homeless and women’s battered shelters. We realize that some mattress sets are not able to be donated as well. Instead of hauling them off to the dump, we recycle your old mattress set. Together we can all make a positive difference within our communities. We ask that when it comes time for you to purchase a new mattress set you’ll come visit us at Mattress City and give us the opportu-nity to earn your business through superior service, outstanding products and rock bottom prices. In doing so, we both can give back to our community and help those less fortunate.

Located at 121 SE Everett Mall Way, 1 block west of Target. Find us on the web at www.mattress-city.com You can also visit our facebook page and click “LIKE” and then next time you stop into our store please pick up a FREE $50 City Rewards Card. Go to www.facebook.com/mattresscity.

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living spacesFamily Member Names: Dave and Galinda Porter

Street address: River Crossing

How long have you lived in this house? We have lived in our home for 8 years.

What rooms did you decorate? We have decorated all the rooms but it is never done; it's an ever-evolving process.

What room is your favorite in the house & why? My favorite room is whichever one I happen to be in at the time, I am always decorating in my head or moving things around. You can get a whole new look by moving things from room to room.

Did you design or decorate it yourself? Myself

What was your inspiration? For my fam-ily room, my inspiration was my love of anything roses. It makes for a happy inviting room that my grown kids 30, 25 and 23 can come home to each weekend for Sunday dinner. The rest of the house is casual elegance; I love beautiful things but they have to be comfortable. Walking into a well decorated room is like get-ting a hug and coming down my staircase each morning I thank my blessings for all that I have.

Since our family spends most of our time in the family room, I like to have a sum-mer and a winter look, this will extend the life of my furniture. In the winter it's all raspberry, green and browns; bright, happy and cheerful. Currently it's dressed for summer in a white slipcover for the sofa, pale floral slip covered cushions for the chairs, and I have different accessories

for my ottoman that I keep in bins in the garage for an easy change over.

I'm obsessed with decorating and am for-tunate that I get to do that all day long at Calico Corners!

What company did you use? I have been decorating with fabrics from Calico Corners from the start. They have also done all my re-upholstery, slipcovers and window treatments. Decorating is an investment that can put a smile on your face every day.

Did you decorate the room’s one at a time or all at once? It’s been an ongoing process.

If you could do it all over again, would you change anything? Nope, like I said it’s ever-changing!


Article Written by Lindsay Ware

Isn’t it amazing how our lives can be forever altered in the blink of an eye? As teens, we often see ourselves as invincible, never wor-rying about what could happen to us at any moment in time. The following story happened to a local teen, and his story will make all of us think about what we would do in a similar situation.

Welcome to Teen Ink! Each month The Mill Creek Influence will fea-ture a teen article submitted by a teen in the neighborhood. Are you a teen that would like to write an article? If you’re interested, please contact Avery @ [email protected]. Thank you Lindsay for writing this amazing article about a very brave, strong young man. tEEn ink

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David Ricci, a beloved teen missionary from Snohomish, Wash-ington, had a dramatic and sudden accident occur that would change his life forever. In June, while on his mission trip in Cal-cutta, India, David planned to simply board a train to get to his next destination. As he stood a little too close to the train tracks, a nearly silent electric train going 50 miles an hour caught the sleeve of David’s shirt, brutally dragging him down onto the tracks. As if being dragged by a train wasn’t bad enough, 19-year-old David lost his leg instantly.

Being an extremely poverty-stricken city, Calcutta had little to offer him by the means of medical attention. However, a doctor was able to stop the excessive blood loss with a tourniquet, sav-ing his life. Although the bleeding had stopped, worries regard-ing disease and infection preoccupied the doctors’ minds. It became obvious that David needed to get back to America for proper medical treatment, so a medical evacuation was put into effect, landing him in Harborview Center in Seattle.

As of now, David is continuing to fully heal from this tragic incident. Also, David’s younger brother grew seriously ill from exposure in Calcutta, leading to his hospitalization at Seattle Chil-dren’s Hospital. Even though he lost his leg, possibly hindering his missionary future, David spoke through his tears saying, “I am going to change the world. I will.” Now living as an inspiration to many, David needs as much support and financial aide as he can receive. If you would like to support and help aid him in his recovery, donations can be made at Mill Creek Foursquare Church located at 1415 164th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98087. There is also a Facebook page called Praying for David if you would like to fol-low his recovery, and I promise you will be inspired if you do.

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Folded caterpillar craft

This simple folded craft Caterpillar will satisfy the creative desires of kids of all ages. Once it is finished let the imagination take over for fun play time.

Supplies 2 colors of cardWiggle eyesGlue

Instructions Cut a strip of each color of card (you can glue pieces together to make longer ones if you like). Glue the ends together so the strips of card sit at right angles.Fold one strip over the other until you reach the end. Secure the ends with a dab of glue. Stick on the eyes. If you like you can cut antennae from card and glue them on too.


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Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong

Uniworld offers an intimate encounter inside Vietnam and Cam-bodia that other river cruise lines can't match. You'll never descend onto a village, market, or important cultural site as part of a massive tour group. Instead, you’ll be part of small groups, with one local guide for every twenty guests. You will meet the people and visit the places that make up these fascinating destinations. In addition, you’ll travel to floating villages and sites by way of a luxurious sam-pan, so you’ll have a genuine experience every step of the way.

Uniworld’s commitment to intimacy extends to your shipboard experience as well. The River Saigon, Uniworld’s brand new ship plying the Mekong, boasts just 30 deluxe staterooms and no more than 60 guests at a time. This means that you will be treated to gracious and personalized service. The staff onboard the River Saigon will be there to ensure you have everything you need—morning, noon, and night. Whether you are sitting on the spacious sun deck being served a refreshing complimentary beverage as you watch the passing scenery or you are listening to an enlightening lecture, your staff will stand ready to make your stay as special and comfortable as can be.

You’ll also notice extra special Uniworld touches throughout your journey, from VIP check-in service at all onshore hotels to luxurious sampans that let you tour the river in style, to relaxing with fresh fruit and tea after your onshore excursions. There’s simply no better way to experience the magic of these destinations along the Mekong River.

Resident RecipeRecipe courtesy of Molly Forbes

Roasted Corn and Avocado Salad

The sweetness of summer corn and the creamy rich-ness of avocados are a wonderful pairing in this salad. Excellent when served with fish tacos.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.

Cut the corn kernels off of the cob. Put the kernels on the bak-ing sheet and roast in the oven until slightly shriveled, golden brown, and aromatic, about 15 minutes, turning with a spatula once or twice.

For the dressing, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, gar-lic, cumin, chili powder, and the salt in a small bowl. Add cayenne and pepper sauce to taste. Toss the corn and black beans in a large bowl, and then toss in the red pepper, onion, oregano, and jalapeno. Gently stir the dressing into the corn mixture, and taste the salad for seasoning, adding more seasonings as desired for taste. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Just before serving, peel and pit the avocados and slice them into ½ inch slices. Gently stir the avocados and tomatoes into the salad. Set the lettuce leaves on individual plates, spoon the salad into the center of leaves, and garnish with lime wedges.

Makes 6-8 servings

4 large ears of sweet corn

1 cup canned black beans,

drained and rinsed

¾ c. diced red bell pepper

¾ c. minced red onion

¼ c. minced fresh oregano

(cilantro)

1 tbsp. minced jalapeno

3 ripe avocados

1 ½ c seeded, diced tomato

6-8 red lettuce leaves

Lime for garnish

Lime Cumin Dressing:

½ c. lime juice

1/3 c. olive oil

¼ c. red wine vinegar

1 tbsp. minced garlic

1 tbsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. chili powder

¾ tsp. salt

Pinch cayenne pepper to taste

8-10 drops pepper sauce

Each month The Mill Creek Influence will feature a different recipe submitted by someone in the neighborhood. Do you have a delicious recipe you would like to share? Then email [email protected] your recipe and see how many people love it too!

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29September The Mill Creek Influence28 The Mill Creek Influence SeptemberLocalEvents

Thursday, September 8 Mukilteo Art ShowWhere: TBAWhen: 6:00pm – 9:00pmJoin us for an evening of fine art to kick of the Lighthouse Festival. Meet local artists and enjoy the art show!For more information: www.snohomish.org

Friday, September 9 Hometown Hootenanny: Legends of the Opry-EverettWhere: Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave.The Hometown Band and special guest artists will present an eve-ning of legendary country music, made famous by artists such as Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, Bob Wills, Loretta Lynn and more! Imag-ine yourself at the Grand Ol' Opry in its glory days... The Hometown Hootenanny is a family-friendly event, presenting live music and a variety of entertainers in a classic venue in downtown Everett. Red Curtain Productions is the producing entity of Red Curtain Founda-tion for the Arts, a non-profit arts education organization located in north Snohomish County. For more information: 425-308-4176

Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11 Puget Sound Bird FestWhere: Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, EdmondsFriday evening features an opening reception and keynote address “Changing World, Changing Birds” by Dr. Dennis Paulson, Director Emeritus of the Slater Museum of Natural History at the Univer-sity of Puget Sound. Dennis is a teacher, researcher, and author of numerous books and articles with over 40 years of experience studying birds. Saturday field trips include a morning Birding Cruise on Puget Sound with the Edmonds Yacht Club. There will be workshops and presentations all day on Saturday at the Fran-ces Anderson Center including bird photography basics, how to choose and use bird feeders and nest boxes, and an introduction to live raptors from the Sarvey Wildlife Center. The featured activity on Sunday will be a tour of the new Willow Creek Hatchery Wild-life Habitat and Native Plant Demonstration Garden, and certified backyard wildlife habitats in Edmonds. So, mark your calendar to be in Edmonds September 9-11, 2011 to celebrate birds and nature! For more information: www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org

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Saturday, September 10 Lake Stevens TriathlonWhere: North Cove Park, 1812 Main Street, Lake StevensWhen: 8:00amUSA Triathlon Sanctioned. Olympic Distance - Swim 1 mile/Bike 25 miles/Run 6.2 miles. Sprint Distance - Swim .25 mile/Bike 9.8 miles/Run 3.2 miles.For more information: (206) 920-3983

Saturday, September 10 Sunsets in Snohomish - Sip, Shop, Wine and DineWhere: Downtown SnohomishWhen: 5:00pm – 8:00pmTickets $5 include 5 tastings. Tickets purchased after noon day of event $8. Bring your own glass. Wine tasting, shopping & dining specials and great people watching!For more information: 425-330-0831

Saturday, September 17 Pirate DayWhere: Country Village, BothellWhen: 11:00am – 2:00pmAargh! Ye be invited fer a special event of treasure seakin for ye pirates at heart! Chart yer course fer playground at Country Village. We be a meetin at 11:00 am fer some swashbucklin fun, grub, lads and lassie friendly grog and a special visit from Captain Scareface and his crew from the pirates of treasure island! Wave yer flag if ye be attendin. Sees ye there if you dare! Aargh!For more information: 425-483-2250

Saturday, September 17 4th Annual Pumpkin HurlWhere: Alexander’s Farm on Ebey Island 3419 52nd St SE, EverettWatch pumpkins fly and die! You won’t believe your eyes as record-setter Trebarbaric and other pumpkin hurling machines fling 8 lb pumpkins into the sky, (some as far as 1800 feet!) in a contest for distance. But wait! There’s more! The Barony of Aquaterra, a local Society for Creative Anachronism chapter, hosts a Medieval Fair including a living history village, armored combats, an archery tournament and a sampling of period foods. For your enjoyment this event also features artisan craft and food vendors.For more information: 425-308-8363

Friday, September 23 Echo Falls Golf Club Couples NightWhere: Echo Falls Golf Club, 20414 121st Ave SE, SnohomishWhen: 9:00pmTheme is Crazed Fan. Dress to impress according to the event theme. Non-competitive 9-hole golf event and dinner along w/fun contests and prizes!For more information: www.echofallsgolf.com

Saturday, September 24 Run for the Roof 5K Fun Run/WalkWhere: Willis Tucker Park , SnohomishWhen: 9:00am For more information: 952-456-3776


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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preventionMany people experience a side-stitch, which is a sharp pain in the side of the abdomen, when they exercise. The accurate cause of these side-stitches can vary from individuals to individuals.

This condition, technically referred to as exercise-related tran-sient abdominal pain, is often associated with a muscle spasm in the diaphragm.

A few researches indicate that the amount of food eaten before exercising may influence the occurrence of side-stitches.

Side-stitches can occur with any kind of exercise, but seem to be most commonly associated with running and jogging.

Some of the following tips may to help lower the frequency at which side-stitches occur.

Side-Stitch • Delaying exercise or activity for a longer time after consuming food, if your side stitches occur when you exercise after consuming.

• Sticking to long, low intensity workouts, in lieu of quick, high intensity ones.

• Warming-up and slowly and gradually picking up workout pace may help prevent side stitches, regardless of exercise intensity.

• Building stretches of speed intervals into your workout in order to strengthen your abdominal muscles and diaphragm. Some believe weak abs and diaphragms cause side stitches so making them stronger might help to prevent side stitch occurrences.

• Continuing to work out at an even pace. Some scientists found that individuals with better aerobic fitness tend to get fewer side-stitches. Thus, the more you build up your endurance and cardio-vascular fitness, the less likely you are to wind up with a side-stitch.

• Avoiding shallow breathing; instead take slow, deep breaths during exercise.

When these avoidance strategies fail to help, and you do get a side-stitch, slowing down and breathing deeply is one way to alleviate the pain. Two other things you can try are - (1) bending over while tightening your stomach muscles several times; and, (2) applying pressure to the area with your fingers, giving your-self a sort of “pressure massage” where the pain is.

For this, attempt pushing your fingers deeply into your stomach in a spot just below your right ribs, while pursing your lips and exhaling as hard as you can.

Simply grunting loudly while breathing out may also help, as could slowing down until the pain is gone. Occasionally, side stitches might come from an allergy or intolerance to wheat or dairy products. Side stitches may occur up to 24 hours after eating or drinking something that contains this product.

To see when this applies to you, you could want to keep record of your meals, snacks and physical activities and see when your side stitches occur after eating a specific food or food group. Side stitches may also be mistaken for pain in the heart caused by lack of oxygen.

When the pain comes from beneath the breastbone, or radiates down your left arm, makes you out of breath and comes from exercise or strenuous exercise, your best bet would be to see a healthcare provider as soon as possible.Article Source: wellness-articles.com

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33September The Mill Creek Influence32 The Mill Creek Influence SeptemberrealestateResource

Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price Sold Date DOM SqFt1631 164th St SE Winslow $459,000 4 2,448

3218 153rd Pl SE Hollymere $487,000 76 2,500

15906 21st Ave SE Springtree $559,000 114 3,548

14903 26th Ave SE Fairway $475,000 180 3,554

2801 159th Pl SE The Springs $479,000 47 2,650

16032 32nd Ave SE The Parks $475,000 12 3,442

14224 15th Dr SE Holly $485,000 44 2,908

14432 3rd SE River Crossing $599,000 14 3,477

2927 162nd Pl SE The Highlands $455,000 $440,000 06/30/11 55 2,446

3925 145th Pl SE Mill Creek $449,000 $449,000 06/15/11 329 2,454

3911 145th St SE Mill Creek $464,000 $466,678 06/23/11 93 2,653

1601 166th Pl SE The Lakes $499,000 $490,000 06/21/11 5 2,443

15905 28th Dr SE The Springs $534,900 $510,000 06/10/11 8 2,818

14705 13th Ave SE The Vineyards $525,000 $522,500 06/27/11 9 3,057

2104 142nd St SE Vine Maple $549,950 $530,000 06/24/11 1 4,018

15114 3rd Dr SE River Crossing $564,900 $556,000 06/29/11 24 3,086

2316 141st Pl SE Vine Maple $587,000 $587,000 06/23/11 101 3,158

Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure.Source Multiple Listing Service. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.Supplied by Charles & Sue Doepp, Brokers, RE/MAX Northwest Realtors.

Bird Feeder

Watching birds in your garden and at feeders is one of the most pleasurable ways to enjoy nature. On wintry days, their liveliness, colors and sounds are a source of fascination and joy. Now, with win-ter approaching, it is a good time to set up a feeder in your garden this fall so the birds in your area add your garden to their winter feeding rounds.

Where to Put Your FeederStart with one or two feeders and increase the number as you learn which foods and feeders the birds prefer. Place the feeders so you can watch them easily from a convenient window. Also, when the feeders are in sight, you'll see when they need to be filled or cleaned.

Hang feeders near shrubs or trees so birds have nearby cover and an escape route from predators such as sharp-shinned hawks. In extremely windy areas, choose sheltered locations for the feeders.

The Best Bird SeedsBlack oil sunflower seeds are relished by chickadees, evening grosbeaks, cardinals and finches, and are less attractive to non-native sparrows and starlings. White proso millet is the best small seed, espe-cially attractive to juncos and sparrows in winter. Goldfinches prefer thistle seed (also called niger), which also attracts house finches and pine siskins.

Outwitting Unwanted VisitorsSquirrels are a major nemesis of bird

feeders. In some areas, so are raccoons and rats. Luckily, there are several types of feeders and tips about placement that will help deter visits by uninvited guests.

SquirrelsTo prevent squirrels from reaching the feeder, use one that includes an attached baffle or that has a funnel-shaped top. You can also buy baffles separately and attach them to your favorite feeder. Elevate the feeder at least five feet off the ground. Place it eight to 10 feet from the nearest building and overhanging tree branches.

RaccoonsTo protect post-mounted feeders from raccoons, attach a cone shield with an 18-inch radius on the post below the feeder (at least four feet above the ground). To prevent raccoons and dogs from carrying off suet, place it in a wire or mesh enclosure and hang it well above the ground.

Pest BirdsIf larger birds such as grackles are a problem,

choose feeders designed for small birds, such as a thistle tube or hanging globe.

Fall CleanupBirds have four basic needs: food, water, shelter from predators and the elements, and safe nesting places. In addition to setting out feeders to provide food, start-ing this fall you can help birds meet their needs in the following ways.

Provide fresh water in a shallow con-tainer. Water should be no more than two inches deep. In winter, it is especially important to keep the water ice-free by changing it frequently or by using an immersion-type water heater designed for outdoor use.

Landscapes with abundant trees and shrubs, and a relatively small lawn, are most attractive to birds. To enhance your garden with plants that provide natural food shelter, develop a landscape plan this winter in preparation for spring planting.

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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.

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