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Taking the leadCori Pflug-Tilton is one of two female principals in Snoqualmie Valley schools.She shares thoughts on her career path, passions and role model—her sister. See page 11

Making a connectionThe Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business have helped inspire, change and lead the local professional community.Find out what inspires their involvement. See page 11

Breaking the glass ceilingAs an insurance underwriter, Carol Waters was unafraid to speak truth to power. Today, the Snoqualmie resident helps hospital volunteers stay motivated. See page 15

Independent spirit Ruth Tolmasoff has dedicated more than 20 years of her life to helping seniors. Soon to retire, she looks back on her role as director of the Mount Si Senior Center. See page 13

A supplement to the Snoqualmie Valley Record

A Salute to the Snoqualmie Valley’s

in Business

www.valleyrecord.com10 • June 22, 2011 • Snoqualmie Valley Record

1407 Boalch Ave NW • North Bend425-888-2777

www.encompassnw.org

ENCOMPASS

Rochelle Clayton Strunk& Stacey Cepeda

Rochelle Clayton Strunk, director of community programs, and Stacey Cepeda, manager of community activities, exemplify the strong ties that the women and men (and children and families) of Encompass have with the communities of the Snoqualmie Valley, Issaquah, Sammamish and beyond. For 45 years, Encompass has ful� lled a unique mission: to nurture children, enrich families and inspire community.

Programs range from nationally accredited preschool, toddler groups, summer camps, early intervention and pediatric therapy to parenting classes, parent coaching, Family Nights and Childcare Co-op. Come visit us!!

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650 East North Bend Way • North Bend425-888-7108 • redoakretirement.com

RED OAK SENIOR HOUSING

Laureanne Wilbert

STANDING BY SENIORS THROUGH GOOD TIMES AND BAD

Voted Best Senior Care Provider in Snoqualmie Valley since 2004Created to blend the best attributes of the Paci� c Northwest, Red Oak Residence mixes local beauty, service and friendly companionship in order to offer a smaller, more personal

retirement community. Red Oak has 50 spacious independent living apartments, in a choice of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom plans. In addition, assisted living is available. Stop by and take a tour!

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8032 Falls Ave. SE, Snoqualmie425-831-2357 • www.fallsbrew.com

SNOQUALMIE FALLS BREWING

Jaime Casady & Noel Yatteau

Jaime Casady has been the manager of the Snoqualmie Taproom for the past four years and has been assisted by Noel Yatteau for the past three years. During that time they have brought the taproom through many positive and exciting changes. The Brewery opened up a taproom in 2006 with a small menu and a walk up bar. Since then it has evolved into a fast paced, full service restaurant that also offers catering and is currently undergoing an expansion that will double it’s size and feature a banquet room which will be available for private parties.

Jaime and Noel have also both experienced big changes in their personal lives as well. Both have a young son, and both have spent the last few months pregnant. Noel had

a baby girl on March 2nd and Jaime is set to have another baby boy any day. They have created an environment where it is not unusual to see a group of dads with babies in tow sitting together, enjoying a beer while waiting for their wives. The taproom is a warm environment that is full of families, regulars and out of towners and is the heart of the Snoqualmie lifestyle for many of its patrons.

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131 East North Bend Way • North Bend425-888-8812 • www.cascadeoffi cesupply.net

CASCADE OFFICE SUPPLY

Stephanie Huber

I started this business with my dearest friend Frankie in 2000 and have been running it by myself since 2007. Retail business can be very rewarding and challenging. I have lived in this valley for 37 years and have seen so many changes and having a business in the valley is very much a big part of my life! I’m very much a people person and love the customers that shop my store! I � nd myself hearing stories and helping people all the time with their situations. I love it when people come in with a project that they need to do and I’m not only able to help them come up with a creative way to achieve their goals, but usually able to save them money with my creative ideas. I started the business with the

idea of needing the supplies in the valley and have gotten much more out of it than just that! I have learned much about myself, my own abilities, and much about business; it has kept my mind always wanting to � nd more things that I can add to it to make things better. Thanks to all my customers!

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4475 Tolt Avenue, Carnation • 425-333-4888 www.carnationcorners.com • www.valleyhomesandland.info

CARNATION CORNERS / VALLEY HOMES & LAND

Ann Estrin Wassink& Jane Hartwell

The Best of Both Worlds! In April of 2008 longtime friends Ann Estrin-Wassink and Jane Hartwell opened their Real Estate Of� ce, Valley Homes and Land, in the heart of Carnation. With over 20 years experience they specialize in residential homes, acreage and farms in the Snoqualmie Valley and surrounding areas. Ann and Jane are also the proud owners of Carnation Corners at the same location. They carry unique gifts, one of a kind handmade treasures and a smattering of antiques. They are also a gallery, featuring local art.

Stop by to say “Hello” any Wed-Sunday. With a warm and inviting atmosphere and ever changing inventory it is a magical destination!

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7725 Center Blvd. SE, Snoqualmie Ridge425-652-9321 • www.carolwrightrealestate.com

REMAX Integrity

Carol Wright

As a Managing Broker with over 19 years of experience in the real estate profession, I am dedicated to helping people � nd or sell their home. I offer exclusive Buyer’s and Seller’s representation, innovative marketing plans along with dual skills as a negotiator and as an accredited staging professional. To bring additional value and knowledge to my clients, I also recently obtained the C.R.S. (Certi� ed Residential Specialist) and C.D.P.E. (Certi� ed Distressed Property Expert) designations. As a 3rd generation Valley resident that has both

raised my family and worked in the Valley, I am committed to helping make this wonderful community a great place to live and call home.

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Women in Business


43438 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend425-941-8795 • www.joleneshair.com

JOLENE’S HAIR & SKIN CARE

Jolene Kelly

jolene’s is a place for you, a place for your hair and skin care needs, your body, mind and spirit needs. Bringing 10 years of experience, I strive to provide quality, personal care as

well as using the kindest products possible for you and your environment. jolene’s is also home to other fabulous practitioners offering; skin care, massage, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, Reiki, and re� exology. Services are by appointment and can be obtained by email: [email protected] or phone: 425-941-8795.

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425-260-0282 • [email protected]

JUST B ART + DESIGN

Erica Becker Morin

Just B is a fun and innovative planning and design resource for your upcoming celebration. Whether you are hosting an intimate birthday party for ten, or a wedding for hundreds, you should be able to enjoy the event alongside your guests without worry, tasks or stress. Just B can help with every detail from inception to reception, or simply provide design support for those special little touches. As a

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Interior Designer, event work is the perfect marriage of my passions and skills. I look forward to helping you create an extraordinarily beautiful day.

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Women in Business

Women in Business celebrates third year as force for networking, change

BY CAROL LADWIGStaff Reporter

Ann Landry wrote a song for the occasion, and got Louise Wall and Nancy Wray to sing and dance backup, too. It was no surprise to the ladies assembled for the June meeting of Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business—they were used to Landry’s musical ways, and besides, it was a special day.

The event was the third anniversary—the song was a birthday song, and there was cake—of the organization, started by a handful of businesswomen dedicated to bring-ing personal and professional growth, community service, and networking opportunities to their fellow business-women.

“I was just looking at a picture (of the group) this morn-ing. There were only 14 people, and at least half of us are still members, and deeply involved,” said Carolyn Hunter, a co-treasurer on the SVWIB board.

Hunter, owner of Cascade Accounting in North Bend,

Local connection

As principal of Snoqualmie Elementary, Cori Pflug-Tilton

is ready for anythingBY CAROL LADWIG

Staff Reporter

Cori Pflug-Tilton likes to be pre-pared for whatever may come, and she has to be, as principal of Snoqualmie Elementary School.

“It’s a very dynamic place,” she said one morning during the last week of school. Students and staff were eager-ly anticipating Friday, and she was working on year-end staff reviews, but making time for any parent that knocked on her door.

“It’s not a problem when people show up to talk to you,” she said. “It’s an opportunity.”

Pflug-Tilton’s tendency to be ready for anything has served her well over the years. The elementary education degree that in 1982 she tacked onto her original German degree from Western Washington University—“I was tak-ing some education classes, because I thought that might be wonderful to teach,” she said—led her to realize that she really wanted to finish and earn her education degree. As a teacher, she decided to earn her principal cer-tificate, in case she wanted to some day become an administrator, and as a principal, she has used her own teach-ing and learning experience, particu-larly with languages, to help shape the curriculum offerings in the Snoqualmie Valley School District. Last year, she earned her superintendent’s certificate from Seattle University.

Luck and timing have also helped Pflug-Tilton on her career path. While student teaching at Sehome High School, the teacher she’d worked with went on maternity leave, and askedPflug-Tilton replace her.

“So I sort of fell into this great opportunity of teaching all advanced high school-level courses, and really enjoyed that,” she said.

After marrying fellow German

teacher Thomas Tilton of Mount Si High School, she moved to the dis-trict and couldn’t find a job teaching German, but taught it anyway.

At first, it was just an evening community class, for a few teach-ers and other community members who would soon be traveling with the high school German club and

Carol Ladwig/Staff Photo

Heather Ryan, left, with friend Debbie Peterman, shares expe-riences overcoming cancer with the Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business group on June 8. Now going into its third year, the women’s professional development organization hosts regular speakers and special events.

SEE BUSINESS, 17

Taking the lead

Seth Truscott/Staff Photo

Visiting the school’s plaza garden, Cori Pflug-Tilton, Snoqualmie Elementary Principal since 2002, has spent most of her adult teaching career in the Valley. Pflug-Tilton emphasises planning ahead, and sees her oldest sister, a retired social services employee, as her role model. One thing most people may not know about her: she plays in a German folk music band.

SEE PRINCIPAL, 17


36010 NE 80th Street • Carnation425-333-4295 • www.tworiversyoga.com

TWO RIVERS YOGA & MASSAGE

Kelley Rush

A resident of the valley for more than 25 years, Kelley opened Carnation’s Two Rivers Yoga & Massage in 2001. It was Yoga, the strong support of family and our community that has helped

her heal and � nd a grounding center from chronic back pain, a heart condition and more recently her journey through Breast Cancer.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, Two Rivers Yoga & Massage offers a wide variety of classes and workshops, 6 days a week, in a BEAUTIFUL retreat setting on the Tolt River. Are you looking for more balance in your life? Come Join us!!

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421 Main Ave S, PO Box 372 • North Bend425-888-0867

KELLY GARWOOD DDS

Kelly Garwood

Kelly R. Garwood provides general dentistry for children and adults. I have a wonderful staff of women who provide gentle dental care in a relaxed environment. Our goal is to educate our patients and provide the best dental services to maintain their oral health.

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Our Staff:Dr. Garwood

Tara & Helen – Dental AssistantsElsa & Kay – HygienistsSally – Of� ce Manager

Cindy - Front Desk

32020 SE 40th St, Fall City425.222.7220 • www.svah.com

e-mail: [email protected]

SNOQUALMIE VALLEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Teri Weronko, DVM

Animals have always been my passion. Whether operating on the tigers at Cougar Mountain Zoo, wrestling camels on one of my wonderful international veterinary trips with World Vets, or working here in the Valley on many beloved pets, my every moment is � lled with stories of my animal patients and the incredible people who own them. Their illnesses, and recoveries, their struggles and triumphs. My travels have taught me how lucky I am to do the work that I love here in this Valley with all of you fun and loving pet owners and friends. Here at Snoqualmie Valley Animal Hospital in Fall City, we are looking

forward to an exciting year as we expand our focus to combine cutting edge medicine and surgery with the ancient wisdoms of alternative medicine possibilities. 1% of all hospital proceeds go towards supporting our work with the non-pro� t veterinary aid organization ‘World Vets’.Not to hurt our humble animal brothers is our � rst duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission - to be of service to them wherever they require it. - St. Francis

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43438 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend425-941-8795 • www.joleneshair.com

JOLENE’S HAIR & SKIN CARE

Erika K. Brown

Come in and relax, rejuvenate and unwind with Erika Brown, Esthetician at Jolene’s Hair and Skin Care. Erika has over nineteen years in the Beauty and Spa Industry and has worked as a

licensed Esthetician for the past four years. Her specialties include facials - customized to your skin care needs, all facial and body waxing - including Brazilian wax and makeup artistry. Please book your appointment today to get ready for summer. To schedule call 425.941.8795 or email Erika @ [email protected] by appointment only.

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38625 SE King Street • Snoqualmie 425-888-3030 ext. 203 • www.trainmuseum.org

NORTHWEST RAILWAY MUSEUM

Jessie Cunningham & Sue Van Gerpen

It isn’t all about just trains at the Northwest Railway Museum. An array of programs, events and services are provided by Jessie Cunningham: Educator and Volunteer Manager and Sue Van Gerpen: Marketing and Special Events Manager (Pictured).

Also keeping the museum chugging along under full steam are fellow staffers Melanie Farrar: Member Services and Acquisitions, Cristy Lake: Volunteer Consulting, Carly Jo Jellyman: Collection Care, Kris Hoydal: Bookkeeping, and Jennifer Youngman: web-based Marketing, and

Traci Smith: Ticket Agent. Wearing many hats, these versatile ladies are also in charge of fundraising, ticket selling and train crew scheduling.

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425-888-4678Corner of Park & Main in North Bend

HUXDOTTER COFFEE

Tanya Boyle

Huxdotter has been in business for 17 years. I have owned it six years. At Huxdotter’s we make great coffee and great friends. I love owning the shop, the staff and people of the Valley makes coming to work everyday so much fun. We have a variety of beverages from espressos, smoothies, frappies, teas, italian soda, and we even have breakfast bakery items. Staff: Andrea, Carrie, Johanna, Kristina, Nikole, Shannon, Tami, and Tawn

MORE THEN JUST GREAT COFFEE...#1 IN THE VALLEY

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Women in Business


102 West North Bend Way • North Bend206-604-3884 • www.cookreservices.com

COOK REAL ESTATE

Karin Ayling

As your REALTOR, my focus is to successfully achieve your goals - whether it is to purchase your dream home, sell an existing property or locate an investment property. Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life. As part of the Cook Real Estate Team, I can and will put my resources, experience and my expertise to work for you. I pride myself on my ethics, integrity and customer service. I treat each transaction as if it were my own. I am detail oriented and know that addressing the needs & concerns of my clients in a timely way is the most direct way of assuring a smooth & successful transaction. I provide my clients with the information they need and ongoing communication throughout the entire buying or selling process. I have lived in the area my entire life, growing up in Renton/Issaquah, and then remaining in the area living in down town Seattle, Kent, Maple Valley and now North Bend. My mother, Carole Sattler has been a Real Estate Sales Associate for 35 years so

you could say it is in the blood.It is my goal to help you realize an extremely positive and enjoyable Real Estate experience. Your satisfaction is very important to me. Please feel free to contact me with any real estate questions you have.

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35501 SE Douglas Street • Snoqualmie425-396-1410 • www.snoqualmieridgestorage.com

MANAGER - SNOQUALMIE RIDGE STORAGE

Leslie Cranwill

I love that I can use my 20+ years of customer service experience to help people simplify their lives. Living and working in the community gives me a unique perspective on what our customers need and keeping things easy for them is key. Snoqualmie Ridge Storage is your “One-Stop Shop” for Storage, U-Haul trucks, trailers, vans, moving supplies & UPS shipping/receiving. We’re fully equipped to handle all your residential and commercial needs with over 25 storage sizes, state of the art security and “Five Star” service. For an extra-special “out of the box” experience Snoqualmie Ridge Storage can’t be beat! Come

in and let us help you simplify your move. Let help you decide what size storage unit best suits your needs. Call us today about our move-in specials!

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425-396-1410

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7331 Silent Creek Avenue Southeast • Snoqualmie425-442-6788 • www.clearydesignstudio.com

CLEARY DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

Debbi Cleary

Cleary Design Studio specializes in residential architecture: remodels, additions, new construction and outdoor living spaces. Debbi Cleary, owner, received a Bachelor of Architecture from WSU in 1997. Since then, she has designed homes for prominent northwest builders and award winning residential architects. In 2006, she established Cleary Design Studio, LLC.

“Outdoor Living Spaces are my passion. A garden, an escape, a barbeque with friends, a play space, a cozy spot by the � re, fresh air... If you are in

need of enjoying the outdoors year round, please take a look at my website and then call to schedule a free consultation.”

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Interior Design for your [email protected] - 425-445-9019

BRADEN DESIGN

Deborah McGrath

Braden Design offers a wide variety of home interior design options for any space focusing on your unique style and taste. By building a relationship with the homeowner we can turn your ideas and needs into a perfect � t for your lifestyle. Elegant, understated and in harmony with the architecture best describes the design approach. We begin the process by exploring your preferences and applying our design expertise to create a pleasing and expressive environment. Working together we balance color, light, texture, furnishings and art in a way that is comfortable to you. Interior design is my passion and I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you. Our services include: � oor plan review, design and color consultation, selection, purchase and installation of furnishings, fabrics, � ooring, wall coverings, window treatments,

custom decorative art and accessories. We also specialize in re-designing your home using your existing furniture and accessories or selecting new furnishings and accessories

that best compliment existing room designs. We professionally stage “for sale” property and have access to the Seattle Design Center showrooms.

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Women in Business

Mount Si Senior Center’s departing director Ruth Tolmasoff

serves elders for 21 yearsBY CAROL LADWIG

Staff Reporter

In the late 1980s, Ruth Tolmasoff had “the fun job,” planning activities and events for the Mount Si Senior Center. She was often busy decorating for a party or other festivi-ties when her children stopped by, so they began to wonder about their mom’s job.

“They would come in and ask me if people paid me to do that,” Tolmasoff recalled.

In 1990, though, she made the transition from program coordinator to center direc-tor, and a month later, a flood left the center building with 18 inches of water standing inside. A multi-year project to raise the building started almost immediately, and for

the next 9 to 12 months, most of the build-ing had no floor covering.

It might have seemed like the fun was over, but it was actually just beginning. While the repairs and cleanup were completed, “every-one just kind of kept their sense of humor,” Tolmasoff said. Staff members, volunteers and clients all demonstrated the same spirit that sparked the creation and growth of the senior center over the years. “This is the best job in the world, really,” she said.

Tolmasoff is in her busy office, talking about her past work with the senior center, and looking ahead to her retirement in a few months time. She has been the direc-tor of the center since October, 1990, and has seen several very successful programs either launched or expanded on her watch, furthering the mission of the center to help seniors maintain their independence.

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation is a great example.

“The senior center always was about transportation, getting seniors back and forth,” Tolmasoff said, but she saw that “there were many, many other people in the community that had the same needs for transportation that the seniors did.” With a government grant, the senior center launched Snoqualmie Valley Transportation in 2003 with one bus, running 12-hour days. A partnership with the Snoqualmie Tribe a few years later allowed the program to expand to six buses today, but there is still more demand, so Tolmasoff plans to have a consultant review the program and make some efficiency recommendations.

“We also have our own nutrition program now, which is huge for us,” she said. Another grant enabled the center to hire its own cook, develop menus, and move away from the “institutional” heat-and-serve meals they had been providing.

The lunch program intends to provide a third of the calories the typical 70 year-old man needs in a day, and Tolmasoff said

Independent spirit

Carol Ladwig/Staff Photo

Director at Mount Si Senior Center for two decades, Ruth Tolmasoff has accomplished a lot in that time, with the help of her board, staff and community volunteers. “This is the best job in the world, really,” she says. SEE SPIRIT, 20


301 W. North Bend Way • North Bend425-888-3896 • www.johnlscott.com/northbend

JOHN L. SCOTT-NORTH BEND

Monica Antone

As a Northwest native and resident of the Snoqualmie Valley for many years I have appreciated the unmatched natural beauty of our area, the ease of access to countless recreational opportunities and the bene� ts of living and raising a family in our growing bedroom community. My husband, Tom, and I owned and operated our real estate company in North Bend for over 30 years. In 2010, we transitioned out of ownership but have been able to continue to work for John L Scott in the same location in North Bend. I was grateful to have been selected as the ‘Best Agent of the Valley” in 2010. I was honored to have been selected as a Five-Star Real Estate Agent two years in a row, appearing in the December, “Best of 2009 and 2010” issues of the Seattle Magazine having been chosen for overall satisfaction of services. Experience, knowledge of the area and a commitment to ongoing education to stay

abreast of our ever-changing and challenging industry enables me to best serve my clients. Customer satisfaction is � rst and foremost and it has been a privilege to have assisted so many with their real estate needs over the years.

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33410 S.E. Redmond-Fall City Rd.,Fall City • 425-222-5112 425-417-8302 (Linda) [email protected] (Carol) [email protected]

RIVERVIEW REALTY, LLC

Carol Stevens & Linda Stevens

Linda Stevens & Carol Stevens, together with their husbands Jim & Gene, work with extreme integrity and diligence in helping clients with their real estate needs. Linda & Jim are the owners of RiverView Realty, Jim is the Managing Broker. For four years now, their of� ce has been located in the Hauglie Professional Building in Fall City along with the Sno Falls Credit Union and the Farmers Insurance Agency. With a combined 199 years of Snoqualmie Valley living experience, the Stevens truly enjoy helping both buyers & sellers in our Valley but certainly don’t limit their business geographically. Locations of their sales & listings include as far North as Everett ~ as far South as Elma ~ as

far East as Moses Lake ~ & as far West as Seattle. GIVE RIVERVIEW REALTY A CALL! Allow them to build a comfortable & professional relationship with you while meeting your real estate needs & goals.

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Designated Broker, Realtor®, SFR425-888-8245 • www.DebbieBuffelen.com

BETTER PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE

Debbie Buffelen

Pledge to Clients: As owner of Better Properties Real Estate Snoqualmie Valley, I work as our Team Manager, and Trainer helping our Realtors to realize their true potential and accomplish more than they thought they could. Our of� ce is built on hard-work, high energy, professionalism and team work. It has been my dream to own a company that makes a difference, and has an impact on our community. I work as an Designated Broker/Realtor/SFR also to provide continued service to my many past clients, and to keep on top of market standards and conditions. My Clients have come to depend on me to

help them with all their Real Estate needs and questions any time. I have a passion for Real Estate, and helping people realize their dreams, whether they are investing in Real Estate or choosing it for their career.

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425-888-0781 • www.chevyoutlet.com106 Main Street, North Bend

CHAPLINS NORTH BEND CHEVROLET

Michelle Protzman

Michelle started 25 years ago as a lot attendant for a big Chevrolet dealership. She realized how cold winters can be, and went inside for an accounting job at the dealership. Once there, she missed being with the customers, so she went into finance and sales. This enabled her to do a more well-rounded job and give the service the customer deserves.

Every day is a different, because I get to meet different people. My years of experience allows me to cater to each individual’s needs. So stop by and say ‘Hi’.

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125 E North Bend Way • North Bend • 425-292-9643http://snoqualmievalley.thecleaningauthority.com

THE CLEANING AUTHORITY

Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie McMahon, lifelong Snoqualmie Valley resident, and her husband, Paul, are local owners of The Cleaning Authority, a family-owned residential cleaning service. They are very involved in their family, community, church and charities. With their house cleaning business they take pride in quality, service, communication with customers and their professional house cleaning staff. At The Cleaning Authority of Snoqualmie Valley, they work very hard to provide a professional residential cleaning service at a fair price. All of their professional housecleaners are full-time employees and all payroll taxes are paid; as well as, workers compensation and liability insurance covered. The Cleaning Authority provides all the environmentally-responsible cleaning supplies needed to clean your most prized

possession - your home. They are committed to using Green Seal Certi� ed® chemicals and HEPA � ltration vacuums throughout your home. MSDS sheets are available for any customer wishing additional information on their products. Training, supervision, inspections and quality management are the keys to their success and satisfaction is guaranteed on every clean! For a free estimate and a chance to win a free housecleaning for a year, visit them online at http://snoqualmievalley.thecleaningauthority.com.

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5011 Lake Alice Rd. SE • Fall City425-222-7390 • www.cedarsmontessori.org

CEDARS MONTESSORI

Marci Sanders

Celebrating our 10 year Anniversary under current Management and 30 Years in Fall City!

Our Early Learning Program is for Children ages 2 1/2 to 6 and runs from 9 to 12 Monday through Friday with Three or Five Day options.

We offer Individual Academic Plans, Phonetic Reading and Tactile Mathematics, Parent Community Development, Annual Field Trips and Special Parent Events, Park-like Natural Environment, Three Year Age Grouping Advantage, Early Learning and Pre-K Education, Low Teacher to Student Ratio, Montessori Lunch Program, and 3 Year Curriculum Series just to name a few!

Helping your child ful� ll their potential is our main objective through careful observation and acute guidance. We work to assure your child’s academic goals

are met and focus on their emotional and physical development to ensure the development of the whole child.

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Important Phone Numbers

If you are considering buying or selling a home, please call me. I would appreciate the opportunity of assisting you with your next real estate purchase and/or sale.Jan Schilke, Real Estate Broker425 222-6770 • www.ccproperty.com

CASCADE CREST PROPERTIES, LLC

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7726 Center Blvd. S.E. Suit 230 • Snoqualmie425-831-1120 • Mon - Fri | 9 am - 5 pm

www.snoqualmiehospital.org

SNOQUALMIE RIDGE WOMEN’S CLINIC

Roxanne Spring, CNM, ARNPMacy Fox, DO

We provide a unique approach that blends the specialties of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Nurse Midwifery. Our patients are women at every transition in life, from teens to menopause. We provide annual exams, family planning, maternity and post-partum services in our of� ce. We also treat a wide-range of gynecological problems, and offer many well-known

procedures including NovaSure. Our team provides care during birth and performs surgery at Overlake Hospital Medical Center.

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horizonlineweb.com • North Bend, WA425.888.4887 (425.888.HTTP)

HORIZONONLINE WEB DESIGN, LLC

Shelly Becker

Hi! I’m Shelly, long time resident of North Bend and Owner of Horizonline Web Design. After accumulating over 20 years of professional experience designing, programming, and building websites, I came to the realization that the best place to work is my own backyard. Horizonline Web Design specializes in all things web for small business. Whether you need a new site built or just want some advice, coaching, or ideas for an existing site,

give me a call for a free consultation.

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Valley Hospital’s Volunteer Coordinator Carol Waters shares

life lessons of boldness, honestyBY SETH TRUSCOTT

Editor

Carol Waters was in her early 30s—expe-rienced, self-confident and unafraid to tell truth to power.

So when the chairman of the board of her insurance company told the gathered office about some supposed gains by women in the corporation, Waters told him he was wrong, fully expecting to be fired. The result changed her life.

Meet Carol WatersToday the volunteer program coordinator

for Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Waters is a relatively recent Valley arrival. She moved to Snoqualmie from Kirkland five years ago with husband Jeff, drawn in large part due to their membership in the Snoqualmie Ridge TPC golf club.

Waters was born a Texan, moving to the Northwest after her father bought a company in San Francisco, followed by her mother insisting on a Washington education.

Out of high school, she became a marine insurance underwriter before going to college at 26, studying business and communications at the University of Washington.

In the 1980s, Waters was an employee of Pacific Indemnity Insurance Co. of Short Hills, New Jersey. One day, the chairman of the board,

Bill Chubb, came to meet with employees. In the conference room, in front of the whole office, Chubb mentioned how women were moving into branch management positions.

“I challenged him,” said Waters. She knew that the chairman had been misinformed, and wasn’t shy about saying so, despite the ire of her managers.

The next day, Waters was called into the board room. She expected the worst.

“I thought, if I was going to be fired, I was going to go down in flames,” she said. “I wasn’t a young girl. I had been in business. I knew I was right.”

Inside, she met the chairman, who admitted she was right.

“We had a chat about management,” she said. Waters told him that, ultimately, it was the boss’s responsibility to ensure that he is told the truth.

Chubb offered her a job at company head-quarters. Waters turned it down for a chance to become the company’s first female branch

manager, responsible for the state of Florida.

“I did break the glass ceiling,” she said.

There was a catch, though. Waters did end up working directly for Chubb, too, as a special troubleshooter. She flew around the country, reining in recalcitrant managers who would refuse to toe the com-pany line.

“If he ran into a problem, my job was to turn it around,” she said. “I was very lucky.”

Waters never had to fire any-body. Her subtle threat to rec-

ommend the managers for a promotion to the Detroit office usually did the trick.

“I’d say, ‘This is a really nice view,” she said. “‘But I think you’re ready for a bigger challenge.’”

“There would be a long pause,” she said. “Almost without fail, there would be, ‘How soon do I need to start this new program?”

The managers she was talking to were usually men in their mid-to-late 30s, going places, with a lot to lose. Waters simply had to remind them of the need to be team players.

Back in businessShe eventually took a leave to get married.“I did the whole dogs, cats, kids routine,”

she said. Waters is now married to her second husband, Jeff.

Carol and Jeff were friends for years before their marriage. With four grown children— two apiece—and now grandchildren, their is a close extended family.

“His kids are my kids, my kids are his kids.Following parenthood, Waters went back

into the workforce, became general manager of a regional insurance brokerage. When that busi-ness sold, she started her own company, train-ing business owners how to cold call, or make unsolicited sales calls, and develop leads.

Breaking the glass ceiling


Carol Waters overlooks Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. A former company president who broke the glass ceiling, Waters is Volunteer Coordinator for the hospital.

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“Got a problem? Go to the top. It doesn’t do any good to

complain to the janitor about

what happens in management”

Carol Waters

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Cheryl Prof� tt, the former City Clerk, is the new Director of Administrative Services overseeing the Clerk and Finance Departments. In addition, Cheryl manages North Bend TV and leads the team responsible for the updated City web site scheduled for debut this summer.

Susie Oppedal, the new City Clerk, has been with the City since 2007 and was the former Deputy Clerk. Susie brings with her years of administrative experience.

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Katie Black, Owner and Director of IGNITE Dance & Yoga, brings over 11 years of teaching experience, 8 years as a professional dancer, and world recognized Yoga Alliance certi� cation to the Valley. Open just under ten months, IGNITE Dance & Yoga is a dream come true for Katie. Helping people reach their potential and follow their dreams, is what drives Katie. IGNITE is not only a place to get the highest level of dance and yoga education, but a place to grow personally, meet new people, and make life-long friends. On June 11th, 134 youth and adult dancers (ages 2-72) celebrated their achievements, performing on stage in IGNITE’s � rst annual recital! The adult program at IGNITE has almost doubled, adding more yoga, more dance, improv,

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wanted to know some basics of the language. Later, after she was hired as a sixth grade teacher at Snoqualmie Elementary, “I got to pilot a program and teach the kids German, within my day.”

The “total physical response” method she used to teach sixth graders German focused on objects and actions first, grammar later.

“Foreign language teach-ing is just like learning your first language, where we learn through commands, we learn from objects, from seeing things,” she explained. “Then later, we learn to produce the sound. First we understand, then we produce, then we read, and then we write.

When Pflug-Tilton was

ready to explore more leader-ship opportunities, she applied for an assistant principal posi-tion at Opstad Elementary, where she served for two years as assistant principal, and another two as interim principal. She enjoyed the work, but wanted to spend more time with her 3 year-old son, Paul, so she began look-ing for a part-time position. She found a job-share with Kirk Dunckel, then doing his principal internship at Chief Kanim Middle School and stayed for two years, before going on “special assignment.”

For the next three years, Pflug-Tilton worked part time, with staff members in every school building, to develop a curriculum framework that schools could use to meet state learning requirements.

“I learned a lot about cur-

riculum and instruction,” she said. “It strengthened my abili-ties when I came back... I felt a lot more confident about what we would do in our building.”

She chose administration over teaching when she went back to work as principal of Snoqualmie Elementary in 2002, because she said she realized that “the principal-ship had kind of the best of all worlds, because you’re with the kids, but you’re also work-ing with adults.”

Pflug-Tilton is comfortable in her principal’s chair, and knows that she belongs there.

“I’ve realized what really drives me are relationships, with kids, with adults, and this is the perfect setting in terms of making some impact, influencing, but also learning,” she said. “You learn every day from kids.”

said she joined the group when it was still just an idea from her client, Leslie Williams.

In three years, the group has gained nearly 100 members, from North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, Carnation, Duvall, and cities outside the Valley, too.

“I work out of my home in Fall City,” said esthetician Rosie Lynch, “and this is a great place to come and meet other women. Jolynn, who is a great networker, told me about it, and she lives in Auburn!”

Jolynn Hohnstein does live in Auburn, but as a credit card processor, she’s active in business-women organizations throughout the area, and she recognizes an opportunity when it comes up. “The reason I found out about (SVWIB) is Kim Arellano is one of my clients,” she said. Arellano is the SVWIB President this year, so Hohnstein knew she had to “check it out!” Since joining, she says, “I find a great sense of community here.”

That sense is strengthened at the group’s monthly luncheons, where guest speakers talk about ways to grow, manage and market your

business, and about social responsibility, leader-ship, and friendships. There is always a winner of an “Attagirl” Award, and this month, there were two—Arellano, who successfully completed her Master’s Degree earlier this year while continu-ing to wear all of her other community and family hats, and Mary Miller, best friend of guest speaker Heather Ryan. Ryan gave a tearful but inspiring talk about how and why she survived breast cancer, with the help of her community and friends, and detailed the many, many ways that Miller supported her.

Friendship and support are plentiful, but not the only reason the club is growing. Each meet-ing includes pitches by members about their products or services, and a regular half-hour of pure networking. If you’ve ever doubted the power of personal networking, Hunter can set you straight.

“I get all of my business from referrals,” she said. Networking opportunities in the Valley are not broadly available Hunter added, and not all of the organizations appeal.

For her, SVWIB is ideal. “Not only are there business opportunities, but these girls are a lot of fun!”

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When talking with Theresa Baker, you’ll � nd her quick to discuss the responsibility she feels towards her insurance clients. Says Baker, “I enjoy helping people achieve peace of mind with their insurance. I think that’s the secret to my success; loving what you do is important.” Theresa has been an insurance agent for over twenty-three years and has lived in The Snoqualmie Valley for nine of those years. Baker is committed to the education, protection and achievement of her clients’ insurance goals. “That is what I would want an insurance agent to do for me,” and why she formed Baker Insurance Group. In addition to helping her clients with their life, health, long term care and disability insurance, she is a member of the Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business Group and the Chamber. You can follow her on Twitter (@bakerig), fan her on Facebook

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CHAPLINS NORTH BEND CHEVROLET

Leesa McKay

Introducing Ms. Leesa, most of you know

her from the Snoqualmie Valley Record but she’s hoping

you’ll learn to know her better here at Chaplins. The

month of May marks the two-year anniversary of Leesa’s

employment at Chaplins. Customer service is Leesa’s

number one priority and she finds

enjoyment in delivering the best to

her customers every

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SNOQUALMIE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Cheryl Fulton & Michelle Maddux

Cheryl Fulton (left), operations manager, and Michelle Maddux, administrative assistant, for the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce, strive to bring business people together and enhance our members’ business success. In this new economy, our members have a tremendous opportunity to move ideas forward and do

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Organizing and Housekeeping “with a twist”. Think of us as your “Mary Poppins” for adults. Don’t you wish that you could � ick your magic wand and the chaos and dirt would clean up right before your eyes? Boy, wouldn’t that be nice! That’s what we do – we come prepared with our “magic wands” and walk you through the process of decluttering and organizing your home and putting systems in place. We also use our “magic wands” to meticulously clean your home or of� ce building. We are licensed, bonded, insured and all speak � uent English.

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Dr. Leslie Bedell is getting ready to celebrate her 25th year running Agape Chiropractic Healing Center at the same location in North Bend. She continues to offer gentle Chiropractic care including Upledger Cranial Sacral Therapy to children, families, and individuals. Dr. Leslie has spent the past year getting trained in a very advanced technique called “Nutrition Response Testing”. She has been able to help many people of all ages � nd relief from various health challenges by discovering the underlying causes of their symptoms and designing individual nutritional programs utilizing whole foods to strengthen the areas of the body that are under stress. Dr. Leslie takes every opportunity to educate the public and her patients by teaching free Health Workshops every other Tuesday evening in her of� ce. She considers herself a “Health Coach” and enjoys teaching her clients about the wellness lifestyle. Her holistic approach re� ects her philosophy that the body was created to heal itself, as long as there is no interference or barriers to healing. Her mission, locate the barriers, help the patient remove them, and release the innate healing power of the body. She can be reached through her

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Shelly Woodward

Selah Gifts is located inside a centennial house (original structure built in 1909) that boasts grand Victorian mill work in the main room. This business is ever-changing and evolving into new ideas and experiences offering eclec-tic up-n-coming styles to Valley residents and tourists alike. What keeps us unique is a personalized shopping experience. Customers can call or email via Facebook what their speci� c needs are and I will customize a gift for them. Complimentary gift

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“I could teach you to cold call,” Waters said. “I could teach a dog to cold call.”

Eventually, Waters started her retirement. But she quickly found that life boring.

“I was a complete bust as a retired per-son,” Waters said. “I’m not very good at hobbies. You can only spend so much time playing golf, especially in this country.”

She could only spend so much time volunteering, too.

“There is a burnout,” Waters said. “The more you do, the more you’re asked to do. It’s like being nibbled to death by ducks.”

Volunteers must pace themselves to stay balanced. To Waters, the effort “never filled me up to make me feel like I was making a difference.”

That’s one of the reasons she took the job she has now: emphasizing ways for people to see and measure the impact they make.

Volunteer leaderAs volunteer coordinator for Snoqualmie

Valley Hospital, Waters launched a pro-gram that now oversees about 40 people, ensuring that their efforts streamline the work of paid specialists.

“Volunteers never replace a paid employ-ee. They do jobs that take time away from staff members who need to be focusing on what they do best,” Waters said. By handing off administative tasks, like filing and scan-ning, paid staff can spend more time work-ing with patients and families. In return, volunteers get a sense of satisfaction.

Hired two years ago, she brought deep experience in volunteering, non-profits and management, including as

president of her own company.Waters makes a point of passing on her

experience to the young people, teens and students in their early 20s, who help at the hospital. Those young volunteers often don’t know what it’s like to be in the ‘real world.’

“I try to give them something to take with them for the rest of their lives,” he said. “I teach them things that my mentor, who was chairman of the board, taught me.”

One important lesson: “There is no such thing as a menial task,” Waters said. “Every single person has a job; they wouldn’t have it if it wasn’t important.”

She makes sure they don’t say ‘He’s just a janitor,’ or ‘She’s just a receptionist.’

“You have to learn that if you take these important positions away, you take a big chunk out of the team.”

Career adviceWaters developed her approach to busi-

ness from within, while learning several important lessons from the corporate lead-ers who molded her. From early bosses, she learned that benevolence is important in a manager, as is the velvet fist—the strong but subtle approach that allows employees to understand their parameters.

“A lot of it was just scrapping—figuring things out, being a logical person, looking at the long term effects, not just solving the problem.”

Her advice to women, indeed applicable to anyone, is about empowerment.

“Don’t blame. Don’t complain. Don’t explain,” she said. “Women lose power when they walk into a meeting late and feel they have to explain why.”

Start making excuses, Wates said, and “any credibility you had went out the win-dow. Walk in, sit down and shut up.”

The same goes for blaming others.“If it’s a mistake, say ‘I’ll solve it.’ Don’t say

‘It was her fault,’” Waters said. As for complaining, Waters doesn’t

accept whining.“You’ve got a problem? Go to the top.

It doesn’t do any good to complain to the janitor about what happens in the manage-ment.”

Part of what helped Waters connect to Chubb, the chairman of the board, was that she was unashamed to speak truth to power.

“That was one of the things that was a tenet of his successful life,” she said. “That’s what I did as a brash young woman.”

CEILING FROM 15


Carol Waters meets new volunteer Donna Childress at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. Waters makes a point of passing on her life lessons to volunteers in the program.

SPIRIT FROM 13

the center’s goal is to get as many of those calories as possible from fresh and local sources. “It makes a lot of sense, so we planted some herbs in the atrium, and we’re fortunate that there are still farmers down in the lower Valley, so we’re going to see if we can work something out with them.”

One of the most amazing successes that the center has enjoyed is its thrift store, located in the back of the building. Started around 2004—“it was one of those years when it seemed like everyone was threatening to cut our funding,” Tolmasoff said—the thrift store was expected to help sup-plement other funding sources for the non-profit center.

“I think we were hoping it would make $100 a week,” Tolmasoff said. Last year, the thrift store brought in $85,000 for senior center programs, and took out almost none. “It’s all donation-driven and run by volunteers.”

Volunteers fill many roles in the center today, but as times have changed, professional instructors and care providers have also been enlisted to offer services there. Programs at the center are all related in some way to help-ing seniors continue living in their own homes and still enjoy the medical care, mobility, personal services, and social interactions they’ve always had in the Valley.

“People have always wanted to stay independent, and in their own homes,” Tolmasoff said.

When she first started work at the center in 1988, she said she didn’t have any particular experience in the field except a true like for seniors. “This is just the right job for me,” she said. She’s equally sure about her retirement in August, too.

“Once I made the decision to retire, and said it out loud, I knew it was the right thing for me.”

“People have always wanted to stay independent,

and in their homes.”

Ruth Tolmasoff,Mount Si Senior Center Director

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