The Mill Creek Influence: Turning neighborhoods into communities.

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MilloCreek
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a publication exclusively for the residents of mill creek • september 2011
Photography by Chelsi Greenwood Photography

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EmErgEncy
911 emergency AREA DIRECTOR Avery McConnell-Holder
206.718.9283
non EmErgEncy avery.mcconnell@n2pub.com
425-328-0035 Mcca security
PHOTOGRAPHER Chelsi Greenwood Photography
425-745-6175 Mill creek Police
360-668-5357 Fire District #7 CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lindsay Ware
utilitiEs CREATIVE TEAM Christie Joyce Robb Hotchkiss
Erich Nickens Alex Chioini
800-483-1000 Verizon
Amber Rogerson Katie Sneed
888-225-5773 Puget sound energy
Marie Nowell Krista DeWitt
425-783-1000 snohomish county PUD
Adrienne Jensen Kylie Martin
425-481-1100 Waste Management nW Angelina Garcia Amanda Barnette
800-COMCAST comcast cable
425-787-0220 alderwood Water District
425-337-3647 silver Lake Water District
schools
425-338-5180 Mill creek elementary
425-338-5080 Penny creek elementary
425-338-5175 silver Lake elementary
425-338-5150 Woodside elementary
425-338-5000 Heatherwood Middle school
425-316-5200 Henry M Jackson High school
othEr
425-337-1116 city of Mill creek animal control
425-743-1444 Mill creek country club
425-743-5544 Mill creek Public Library
425-353-7433 everett transit
425-745-1891 city of Mill creek
http://www.cityofmillcreek.com/
organizations
Mill creek Women's club
http://www.millcreekwomensclub.com
West coast aquatics center
http://www.swimwca.org/
Greater Mill creek senior center
http://snohomish.wsu.edu/seniors/news.pdf
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This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for a ROOFING / HOME SECURITY & SOUND SPA TRAVEL SERVICES
trusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourself
IMPROVEMENT INTEGRATION Lorinda's Salon Spa Store Bourke Travel
with the businesses sponsoring Mill Creek.
North Creek Roofing NW Security & Sound 800 164th St SE 16120 Cascadian Way
These local businesses are proud to partner with your neighborhood and 17624 15th Ave SE Ste 105A (350) 691-4200 Mill Creek, WA 98012 Bothell, WA 98012
make this newsletter possible. Please support these businesses and thank
Bothell, WA 98012 www.nwsecurityandsound.biz (425) 743-9722 (425) 787-1115
them for supporting Mill Creek!
(425) 822-6921 www.lorindassalon.com www.bourketravel.com
www.northcreekroofing.com SHOPPING AND
ENTERTAINMENT TAX SERVICES WINDOW COVERING
SALON & DAY SPA Country Village Shops Toyer Dietrich CPA Budget Blinds
Spa In The City 23718 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite H 3705 Colby Ave 9915 7th Ave St Se
AUTO CARE - REPAIR FAMILY ATHLETIC HOME CLEANING MATTRESSES 9505 19th Ave SE, Suite 109 Bothell, WA 98021 Everett, WA 98201 Everett, WA 98208
Quality Foreign Auto CLUB Maid Brigade Mattress City Everett, WA 98208 (425) 483-2250 (425) 258-3432 (425) 338-7933
18002 Bothell Everett Highway Columbia Athletic Club (206) 362-8439 121 SE Everett Mall Way Suite A (425) 948-7723 www.countryvillagebothell.com www.toyercpa.com www.budgetblindsmillcreek.com
Mill Creek, WA 98012 505 128th St SE www.maidbrigadenw.com Everett, WA 98208 www.spainthecity.net
(425) 481-1200 Everett, WA 98208 (425) 355-7378
www.qualityforeignauto.com (425) 745-1617 HOSPITAL www.mattress-city.com
www.columbiaathletic.com Providence Regional Medical Center
CHURCHES (425) 304-0590 PROFESSIONAL
Gold Creek Community Church FAMILY FUN www.providence.org PHOTOGRAPHY
4326 148th St SE Mill Creek Family YMCA Chelsi Greenwood Photography
Mill Creek, WA 98012 13723 Puget Sound Drive LANDSCAPE/ (509) 795-0215
(425) 316-3333 Everett, WA 98028 HARDSCAPE www.chelsigreenwoodphotography.
www.goldcreek.org (425) 337-0123 Fruhling Sand & Topsoil com
www.ymca-snoco.org 1010 228th St SW
COSMETIC DENTISTRY Bothell, WA 98021 REAL ESTATE AGENT
/ ORAL SURGERY FRAMING (425) 487-9429 Remax - Sue and Charles Doepp
Bill J Mulliken DDS Artisan Custom Framing www.fruhlinginc.com (425) 280-4545
16030 Bothell Everett Highway # 280 15111 Main Street A 104
Mill Creek, WA 98012 Mill Creek, WA 98012 MARTIAL ARTS RESTAURANT
(425) 337-4001 (425) 385-2121 White Tiger Martial Arts The Jet Bar & Grill
www.millcreekdentistry.com www.artisancustomframing.com 3922 148th St SE 800 164th St SE
Bothell, WA 98012 Mill Creek, WA 98012
DENTIST - PEDIATRIC HEALTH SERVICES (425) 357-0357 (425) 743-4594
Lynnwood Kids Dentist Providence Physicians Group www.white-tiger-ma.com www.thejetbar.com
18833 28th Ave W Suit B (425) 316-5080
Lynnwood, WA 98036 www.providence.org
(425) 774-1285
www.kidsdentist.com

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octobEr Special!
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Board or the Club. attendance at social events and allow residents to widen their
This publication is being provided FREE OF CHARGE to you
circle of friends.
Holidays
& Observances
For the month of October, any time you North Creek Roofing
as a homeowner as the cost of producing, printing, and mailing I look forward to meeting each of you at our upcoming
use any of the participating merchants
each newsletter is covered by the advertising partners that you neighborhood events! Lorinda’s Spa & Salon
see in each issue. We try our best to screen our advertisers to below AND MENTION THE MILL CREEK
Quality Foreign Auto
ensure that they can provide the types of services that you may INFLUENCE, you will receive a raffle ticket
need or want as a homeowner. If you currently utilize a business Avery McConnell-Holder in which you will be entered into a draw- Artisan Custom Framing
that does excellent work, please let us know as they may want to Area Director of The Mill Creek ing to win gift certificates and gift baskets Dr. Mulliken at Mill Creek Dentistry
reach out to your neighbors as well. Also, if you own or run a Influence from these awesome merchants! Contest
business and would like information on reaching your neighbors Phone number: 425-424-3663 or Mattress City
will run the entire month of October so be
each month, contact me for advertising information or to simply 206-718-9283 sure and spread your love to these mer- Spa In The City
list your business for free in the Resident Business Guide. Email: avery.mcconnell@n2pub.com chants and in turn you could win some White Tiger Martial Arts
amazing products and opportunities!
Each publication you will see is unique to your neighborhood, Don’t forget to mention you saw them in
The Country Village Shops
and the publication will reflect who you are as a community. A
The Mill Creek Influence! Drawing will be Toyer Dietrich CPA September 5th – Labor Day
typical publication will include: social event information spe-
held at the beginning of November. Mill Creek YMCA
cific to the residents of your neighborhood, upcoming meeting September 11th – Grandparents Day

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your hometown? What’s your education? Kids’ Corner-- Send in your child’s poem Living Spaces –
What are your hobbies and interests? or artwork! Our goal is to help your If you have dec-
T YPES OF ARTICLES What is your career?
Travel Tales- If you or anyone you know
neighborhood have the best newsletter
possible. We always keep your needs in
mind, so if you know of anyone, or if you
orated a room in
your house and
would like to
You Will See In The Publication has gone on a vacation and would like
to share their experience, then this is the
place to be. This gives your friends and
want to fill one of these articles yourself
just make sure you let us know.
showcase it with
the neighbors,
please let us
neighbors the chance to feel your expe- Volunteer Spotlight – We want to rec- know!
We want and need your involvement. We are looking for several types of articles to be submitted rience and see if it would be a good fit ognize the hardworking volunteers of
for their own vacation! Pictures can be the neighborhood. This is a chance to let Classifieds – Do you have something
each month. Please read through some of the ideas below and let us know if you are willing to included as well. others know about your passion for an that is for sale and would like to get rid of
submit something. All you have to do is email us at avery.mcconnell@n2pub.com and we will organization. Giving back to the com- it?? Just send an email to avery.mccon-
New Arrivals- munity is a big deal and we want to rec- nell@n2pub.com with your name, phone
send you the simple details of submitting the information. This is a new ognize you for it! number, and description of the item.
section designed
to welcome new Athlete of the Month – Whether you are
babies into the 4 or 40, a ballerina or a football player,
Pictures – owner. Yes, you must be a resident of the volunteer work, graduation, music, the-
neighborhood as this section is for you! Sports are a big
WE LOVE neighborhood. It is an opportunity to let atre, or just wish them Happy Birthday.
well as congratulate those proud parents. part of most people’s lives and we would
PICTURES!!! your neighborhood know the specifics of
Please include basic birth information as like to highlight some great athletes from
This includes what you do, and services you can offer, as Resident Recipe- This is where you can
well as those baby photos!! the neighborhood.
pictures of pets, well as a background of who you are and let some of your cooking secrets out to
parties, graduations, kids playing, picnics, where you are from. the public! All that is required is the
swimming, etc. One of the best parts ingredients and preparation advice, but a
about your new newsletter is the involve- Precious photo is always nice too! This really spices
ment from residents. Pictures are an easy Pets- Here up things a bit from the ordinary Mac
way to help support the look of the news- is an award and Cheese.
letter as well as bring smiles to your fel- winner! If you
low residents. Digital photographs with have a pet and Yard of the Month-
high quality capability are the way to go want them to If you have an out-
here! The more pixels the better! Simply be famous, just get them in the Precious standing yard or
send an attachment of the pictures in an Pets section. Pets are our pride and joy so garden or know a
email to avery.mcconnell@n2pub.com. let us know who they, and you, are! Past neighbor who does,
Although we cannot guarantee we will famous animals have been turtles, rabbits, we want to know
use all of the pictures, we will use as many birds, horses, dogs, cats, a pig, and much about it. All you
as we can. Get in the habit of passing more, so have fun with this one. have to do is snap a
cute pictures along when you take them! picture and email it to us. Please include
Kids to Kids- Make your kid the rock star names and the address so we can give you
Neighborhood News- Any activity going of the neighborhood as we profile a junior the proper credit for all your hard work.
on in the neighborhood or surrounding member of the community each month.
area such as parades, block parties, bar- Family Spotlight- This is where we get to
becues, neighborhood clean-ups, school Recognize Your Kids – Parents, do you spotlight one of the neighborhood fami-
picnics, fund raisers, pool parties, or golf want another way to recognize or con- lies each month. Have you always wished
events. We want to let you know what is gratulate your kids about any sport, you knew your neighbors’ better? Well,
going on and what has happened with academic, or other activity achievement? here is a great way to get to know them.
these social events! Use your newsletter. This should include Each family is able to tell us whatever
pictures along with what they achieved. they would like, but some popular ques-
Business Beat- This is a popular section Examples include: black belt, Honor Roll, tions to answer include: How long have
where we highlight you as a business straight A’s, scholarships, state champs, you lived in the neighborhood? Where is

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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.
pets
precious
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?
Meet Milo… Milo has a huge backyard and gets lots of attention.
Article written by: Morgan McConnell, Age 9

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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)
Photography by: Chelsi
Greenwood Photography Favorite Family Dinner: Anything BBQ
Family Traditions: Meeting up with extended family annually in
Familyspotlight
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.
Family members name: Drew, Lisa, Sara and Molly Quall
What do you like to do to relax? Read and entertain around the
Pets: Dog, Lucy-Maltipoo family pool; also, late night family talks in the hot tub
Street: Evergreen sub-division 17th CT SE What music do you listen to? We love music at our house, coun-
try, top 40 and old school
Where You are From: Both Lisa and Drew grew up in Seattle and both girls were born
in the Mill Creek area. What are your favorite TV shows: Criminal Minds, Deadliest
Catch, Friday Night Lights and the Bachelor
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. What is your favorite part about living in your neighborhood:
We love the fact that you can walk to almost anything: Star-
Professions: Drew owns Jobsite Stud Welding, steel construction/fabrication company. bucks, library, Town Center, etc. Lisa can even walk to work. We
Lisa co-owns Elegant Details Boutique which is located in Mill Creek. also enjoy running on the sidewalks and the multiple pocket parks.

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Beauty Talk
Name: Jameson Rahul Ware
Age: 5
Grade: Going into first grade
kids 2ds
ki
with
Favorite Movies: Pooh’s Grand Adventure
Favorite Music: Anything by Usher or Justin Bieber
Sports I Play: Soccer Spa in the City is best described as a “boutique spa and full ser- we will answer them in future issues. There is nothing better
Musical Instrument I Play/Want to Learn: Don’t know yet vice salon.” We are teamed with professionals who LOVE wak- than receiving an insider tip about something that works, in
Special Interests/Hobbies: Going to movies, drawing comic book heroes ing up every morning to share their passion with their guests turn relieving you of time and money spent on disappointing
Your Favorite Vacation: Disney Land and changing lives daily. You guarantee you will fall in love with purchases. In this new economy we are all looking for ways
Upcoming Challenge(s): Learning to speak English better and learning to read Spa in the City! We create raving fans and put our heart, blood, to spend our money wisely and get great products that deliver
sweat and tears into perfecting each and every one of our servic- results! We look forward to this new relationship within the
Something Unique About Me: I lived on the streets in India, similar to the
es. We all feel blessed to be a part of such an amazing industry community and invite you to reach out via a phone call, Face
kids in Slumdog Millionaire. I rode trains like they did in the movie.
and immerse ourselves in being our personal best for you. book, website, email and of course you are welcome to visit with
When I Grow Up I’m Going to Be: A helicopter pilot us personally anytime.
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

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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.
BUSINESS beat
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-
I’ve lived all my life in the Pacific North- and triathlons in the past years. I had a few vide our customers with quality, unique
west, I grew up in Richmond Beach setbacks this year due to health issues but I products at an affordable price.
which is located in North Seattle and should be back at it in October when Drew
moved to the Mill Creek area shortly and I will run the San Jose half marathon. Being a business owner in today’s eco-
after I was married 20 years ago. nomic climate has been a challenge, I
Although I don’t have as much time to encourage Mill Creek Residents to sup-
My husband Drew and I are both self volunteer as I once had, I still feel it is port their local businesses. Without local
employed. I co-own Elegant Details Bou- important to be involved with the girls’ support, “small mom and pop businesses”
tique which is located in Mill Creek and school. I have always enjoyed volunteer- will be obsolete and the only store stand-
Drew owns Jobsite Stud Welding which is ing in the classroom/school (whether ing will be Wal-Mart.
a steel construction/fabrication company they like me to or not!). Currently, I am
based in Seattle, California and Arizona. co-chairing the Jackson High Ways and I am proud to mention that Elegant
We have two daughters. Sara, soon to be 18, Means Committee and the Staff Appre- Details was voted as one of the Top 5
will be starting her senior year at Jackson ciation Committee at Heatherwood. “Best Gift Shop” in King 5’s Best of
High. She is currently working part-time at Western Washington.
Merrill Gardens in Mill Creek. Molly, age While studying business in college I
13 will be in the 7th grade at Heatherwood worked for Nordstrom. What began as Our biggest honor came in May when Kel-
Middle School. Both girls play soccer and part-time work led to a 15-year career. ly and I were notified that Elegant Details
are currently playing for Crossfire Premier. While at Nordstrom I held several was chosen by the editors of Home Accent
managing/merchandising positions. I Today magazine as one of the “Top 5 Small
When I am not working at my shop or developed a love for display and mer- Retailers in the Country.” Who would have
standing on the sideline cheering on my chandising and above all I learned the thought a small town boutique tucked in
girls you may find me running or walk- importance of giving exceptional cus- between Patty’s Egg Nest and Baskin and
ing the streets of Mill Creek. Fitness has tomer service. I left Nordstrom shortly Robbins would get such recognition.
always been a huge part of my life and have after my oldest daughter was born and
I have completed several half marathons was a stay at home mom up until 4 years Lisa Quall

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town
around The Mill Creek Festival
Photography provided by Chelsi Greenwood Photography

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town
around
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sponsor of the month
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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September The Mill Creek Influence 23
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- As an example, helping people select a mattress based on comfort
zine. As a family owned and operated local business, we are testing and taking the time necessary to truly listen to the needs
always looking for ways to support our local community. 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
We here at Mattress City realize that you have many choices not work on commission. That fact alone means that we are moti-
when it comes to shopping for a mattress. We didn’t want to vated to helping you, listening closely to your personal needs and
open just another mattress store. We wanted to make a differ- taking however long it takes to assisting you in making the right
ence in the community as well. With my personal experience choice in a new mattress purchase the first time.
living spaces
over the years in working for other mattress stores, I recognized
many things that could greatly improve the customer experience. 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!
Family Member Names: Dave and What was your inspiration? For my fam- for my ottoman that I keep in bins in the
Here’s how it works. We pay you $300 for your old king set, Galinda Porter ily room, my inspiration was my love garage for an easy change over.
$200 for your old queen set and $100 for any full or twin set. of anything roses. It makes for a happy
Again, regardless of it’s condition! The reason we do this is to Street address: River Crossing inviting room that my grown kids 30, 25 I'm obsessed with decorating and am for-
assist you in not having to deal with getting rid of your old and 23 can come home to each weekend tunate that I get to do that all day long at
set and taking it to the local landfill where it only adds to the How long have you lived in this house? for Sunday dinner. The rest of the house Calico Corners!
waste problems. Mattress City will donate these used mattresses We have lived in our home for 8 years. is casual elegance; I love beautiful things
to organizations through “Furnishing Hope” which assists the but they have to be comfortable. Walking What company did you use? I have
homeless and women’s battered shelters. We realize that some What rooms did you decorate? We have into a well decorated room is like get- been decorating with fabrics from Calico
mattress sets are not able to be donated as well. Instead of hauling decorated all the rooms but it is never ting a hug and coming down my staircase Corners from the start. They have also
them off to the dump, we recycle your old mattress set. Together done; it's an ever-evolving process. each morning I thank my blessings for all done all my re-upholstery, slipcovers and
we can all make a positive difference within our communities. We that I have. window treatments. Decorating is an
ask that when it comes time for you to purchase a new mattress What room is your favorite in the house investment that can put a smile on your
set you’ll come visit us at Mattress City and give us the opportu- & why? My favorite room is whichever one Since our family spends most of our time face every day.
nity to earn your business through superior service, outstanding I happen to be in at the time, I am always in the family room, I like to have a sum-
products and rock bottom prices. In doing so, we both can give decorating in my head or moving things mer and a winter look, this will extend Did you decorate the room’s one at a
back to our community and help those less fortunate. around. You can get a whole new look by the life of my furniture. In the winter it's time or all at once? It’s been an ongoing
moving things from room to room. all raspberry, green and browns; bright, process.
Located at 121 SE Everett Mall Way, 1 block west of Target. Find happy and cheerful. Currently it's dressed
us on the web at www.mattress-city.com You can also visit our Did you design or decorate it yourself? for summer in a white slipcover for the If you could do it all over again, would
facebook page and click “LIKE” and then next time you stop into Myself sofa, pale floral slip covered cushions for you change anything? Nope, like I said
our store please pick up a FREE $50 City Rewards Card. Go to the chairs, and I have different accessories it’s ever-changing!
www.facebook.com/mattresscity.

13. 24 neighborhoodNews The Mill Creek Influence September September The Mill Creek Influence neighborhoodNews 25
tEEn ink
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 @ avery.mcconnell@n2pub.com. Thank you Lindsay for Kids Beat
writing this amazing article about a very brave, strong young man.
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
David Ricci, a beloved teen missionary from Snohomish, Wash-
for fun play time.
ington, had a dramatic and sudden accident occur that would
change his life forever. In June, while on his mission trip in Cal-
Supplies
cutta, India, David planned to simply board a train to get to his
2 colors of card
next destination. As he stood a little too close to the train tracks,
Wiggle eyes
a nearly silent electric train going 50 miles an hour caught
Glue
the sleeve of David’s shirt, brutally dragging him down onto
the tracks. As if being dragged by a train wasn’t bad enough,
Instructions
19-year-old David lost his leg instantly.
Cut a strip of each color of card (you can glue pieces together to
make longer ones if you like).
Being an extremely poverty-stricken city, Calcutta had little to
offer him by the means of medical attention. However, a doctor
Glue the ends together so the strips of card sit at right angles.
was able to stop the excessive blood loss with a tourniquet, sav-
Fold one strip over the other until you reach the end. Secure the
ing his life. Although the bleeding had stopped, worries regard-
ends with a dab of glue.
ing disease and infection preoccupied the doctors’ minds. It
became obvious that David needed to get back to America for
Stick on the eyes.
proper medical treatment, so a medical evacuation was put into
effect, landing him in Harborview Center in Seattle.
If you like you can cut antennae from card and glue them on too.
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
Article Written by Lindsay Ware can receive. If you would like to support and help aid him in his
recovery, donations can be made at Mill Creek Foursquare Church
Isn’t it amazing how our lives can be forever altered in the blink of located at 1415 164th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98087. There is also
an eye? As teens, we often see ourselves as invincible, never wor- a Facebook page called Praying for David if you would like to fol-
rying about what could happen to us at any moment in time. The low his recovery, and I promise you will be inspired if you do.
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.

14. 26 The Mill Creek Influence September September The Mill Creek Influence 27
Resident Recipe
tour & travel
Recipe courtesy of Molly Forbes
Roasted Corn and Avocado Salad
by Bourke Travel The sweetness of summer corn and the creamy rich- Makes 6-8 servings Lime for garnish
ness of avocados are a wonderful pairing in this salad. 4 large ears of sweet corn Lime Cumin Dressing:
Excellent when served with fish tacos. 1 cup canned black beans, ½ c. lime juice
drained and rinsed 1/3 c. olive oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. ¾ c. diced red bell pepper ¼ c. red wine vinegar
¾ c. minced red onion 1 tbsp. minced garlic
Cut the corn kernels off of the cob. Put the kernels on the bak-
¼ c. minced fresh oregano 1 tbsp. ground cumin
ing sheet and roast in the oven until slightly shriveled, golden
(cilantro) 2 tsp. chili powder
brown, and aromatic, about 15 minutes, turning with a spatula
once or twice. 1 tbsp. minced jalapeno ¾ tsp. salt
Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, 3 ripe avocados Pinch cayenne pepper to taste
Cambodia & Mekong For the dressing, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, gar-
lic, cumin, chili powder, and the salt in a small bowl. Add cayenne
1 ½ c seeded, diced tomato 8-10 drops pepper sauce
6-8 red lettuce leaves
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
Uniworld offers an intimate encounter inside Vietnam and Cam-
jalapeno. Gently stir the dressing into the corn mixture, and taste
bodia that other river cruise lines can't match. You'll never descend
the salad for seasoning, adding more seasonings as desired for
onto a village, market, or important cultural site as part of a massive
taste. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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
Just before serving, peel and pit the avocados and slice them
the places that make up these fascinating destinations. In addition,
into ½ inch slices. Gently stir the avocados and tomatoes into
you’ll travel to floating villages and sites by way of a luxurious sam-
the salad. Set the lettuce leaves on individual plates, spoon the
pan, so you’ll have a genuine experience every step of the way.
salad into the center of leaves, and garnish with lime wedges.
Uniworld’s commitment to intimacy extends to your shipboard
experience as well. The River Saigon, Uniworld’s brand new Each month The Mill Creek Influence will feature a different
ship plying the Mekong, boasts just 30 deluxe staterooms and recipe submitted by someone in the neighborhood. Do
you have a delicious recipe you would like to share? Then
no more than 60 guests at a time. This means that you will be email avery.mcconnell@n2pub.com your recipe and see
treated to gracious and personalized service. The staff onboard how many people love it too!
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.

15. 28 LocalEvents The Mill Creek Influence September September The Mill Creek Influence LocalEvents 29
Saturday, September 10 Friday, September 23
Lake Stevens Triathlon Echo Falls Golf Club Couples Night
Where: North Cove Park, 1812 Main Street, Lake Stevens Where: Echo Falls Golf Club, 20414 121st Ave SE, Snohomish
When: 8:00am When: 9:00pm
USA Triathlon Sanctioned. Olympic Distance - Swim 1 mile/Bike 25 Theme is Crazed Fan. Dress to impress according to the event
miles/Run 6.2 miles. Sprint Distance - Swim .25 mile/Bike 9.8 miles/ theme. Non-competitive 9-hole golf event and dinner along w/fun
Run 3.2 miles. contests and prizes!
For more information: (206) 920-3983 For more information: www.echofallsgolf.com
Saturday, September 10 Saturday, September 24
Sunsets in Snohomish - Sip, Shop, Wine and Dine Run for the Roof 5K Fun Run/Walk
Where: Downtown Snohomish Where: Willis Tucker Park , Snohomish
When: 5:00pm – 8:00pm When: 9:00am
Tickets $5 include 5 tastings. Tickets purchased after noon day of For more information: 952-456-3776
event $8. Bring your own glass. Wine tasting, shopping & dining
specials and great people watching!
September
For more information: 425-330-0831
LOCAL EVENTS
Saturday, September 17
Pirate Day
Where: Country Village, Bothell
When: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Aargh! 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
Thursday, September 8 Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11
and his crew from the pirates of treasure island! Wave yer flag if ye
Mukilteo Art Show Puget Sound Bird Fest
be attendin. Sees ye there if you dare! Aargh!
Where: TBA Where: Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds
For more information: 425-483-2250
When: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Friday evening features an opening reception and keynote address
Join us for an evening of fine art to kick of the Lighthouse Festival. “Changing World, Changing Birds” by Dr. Dennis Paulson, Director
Saturday, September 17
Meet local artists and enjoy the art show! Emeritus of the Slater Museum of Natural History at the Univer-
4th Annual Pumpkin Hurl
For more information: www.snohomish.org sity of Puget Sound. Dennis is a teacher, researcher, and author
Where: Alexander’s Farm on Ebey Island 3419 52nd St SE, Everett
of numerous books and articles with over 40 years of experience
Watch pumpkins fly and die! You won’t believe your eyes as record-
Friday, September 9 studying birds. Saturday field trips include a morning Birding
setter Trebarbaric and other pumpkin hurling machines fling 8 lb
Hometown Hootenanny: Legends of the Opry-Everett Cruise on Puget Sound with the Edmonds Yacht Club. There will
pumpkins into the sky, (some as far as 1800 feet!) in a contest for
Where: Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. be workshops and presentations all day on Saturday at the Fran-
distance. But wait! There’s more! The Barony of Aquaterra, a local
The Hometown Band and special guest artists will present an eve- ces Anderson Center including bird photography basics, how to
Society for Creative Anachronism chapter, hosts a Medieval Fair
ning of legendary country music, made famous by artists such as choose and use bird feeders and nest boxes, and an introduction
including a living history village, armored combats, an archery
Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, Bob Wills, Loretta Lynn and more! Imag- to live raptors from the Sarvey Wildlife Center. The featured activity
tournament and a sampling of period foods. For your enjoyment
ine yourself at the Grand Ol' Opry in its glory days... The Hometown on Sunday will be a tour of the new Willow Creek Hatchery Wild-
this event also features artisan craft and food vendors.
Hootenanny is a family-friendly event, presenting live music and a life Habitat and Native Plant Demonstration Garden, and certified
For more information: 425-308-8363
variety of entertainers in a classic venue in downtown Everett. Red backyard wildlife habitats in Edmonds. So, mark your calendar
Curtain Productions is the producing entity of Red Curtain Founda- to be in Edmonds September 9-11, 2011 to celebrate birds and
tion for the Arts, a non-profit arts education organization located nature! For more information: www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org
in north Snohomish County. For more information: 425-308-4176