Women in Business - Snoqualmie Valley WIB 2013

A salute to the Snoqualmie Valley’s

Women in Business

Demystifying Gov’t

Fun in and out of the sun

This is her garage

As Snoqualmie City Clerk, she unravels the mysteries of local government for average folks.

Meet Jodi Warren. She’s the one who created Citizen Academy, turning residents into real citizens.

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Corporate life was fun, for a while. But Jolene Kelly wanted something more.

Her career path led to North Bend, where she’s now an esthetician, sharing in people’s lives.

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Don’t call it anyone else’s. Bekki Dennis learned the lessons and opened North Bend Automotive herself.

Find out what she thinks about business, family and a changing industry.

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A supplement of the Snoqualmie Valley Record June 19, 2013

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Women in Business Theresa Baker

Laure Anne Wilbert

BAKER INSURANCE GROUP

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Theresa Baker has 25 years experience and owns Baker Insurance Group.

She is an active member of The National Ethics Bureau, NAIFA, The Snoqualmie Chamber of Commerce, BNI Plateau Partners and Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business.

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OB-GYN services are provided by our board-certified physician Dr. Macy Fox. We serve women at every transition in life, from teens to menopause.

At Pet Place Market our mission is to provide pets in the Snoqualmie Valley with a healthy choice. We carry over 25 lines of Dog and Cat food, Raw Food, Chicken Feed, Domestic and Wild Bird food, as well as numerous different lines for small animals. Our expert staff is on hand 7 days a week to help answer questions and ensure your pet is getting the best option they can. Also, don’t forget to stop by and check out our Self Service Dog Wash!

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n Wednesday evenings in September, Snoqualmie City Clerk Jodi Warren can be found teaching citizens what it takes to run a municipality.

Being on the city council is no easy task and Warren’s students learn that firsthand. From her class, Warren chooses a mock council and randomly divides the remaining group into pro and con camps.

The mock council listens to arguments about a pressing issue like school impact fees or firework ordinances.

At the end of the night, like it or not, the mock council has to vote.

Warren believes strongly in promoting open and accountable government.

By creating programs like the Citizens Academy, Warrens works to unveil the mystery of city government. She has received the Jodi WARREN highest possible designation for a municipal clerk in Washington state. Her personal climb has not been without difficulty.

Yet, “there is absolutely nothing I would change,” Warren said.

Warren was alarmed seven years ago after a survey revealed just how little Snoqualmie residents understood about city government. Warren believed that citizens should understand their local government. Thus, she created a hands-on, interactive workshop called the Citizens Academy.

Over seven Wednesday nights from 6 to 8:30 p.m. participants learn about history, forms of government, what the city can and can’t do, finance, city planning, the building department, public works, park police, fire, and public management, to name a few.

She wants the community to understand what happens inside the city offices.

“Transparency in government is something near and dear to me,” said Warren. “I take it very seriously.”

Speaking about the mock council meet-

ing Warren said, “It’s very different when you are sitting on the other side of the table having to make a decision.”

Over the past seven years, Warren has walked 117 citizens through the comprehensive course. Many graduates of the program serve on city boards and commissions or as volunteer fire fighters and EMTs. Warren considers citizen education an important aspect of her job.

Highest honor In 2010 Warren earned the highest designation a city clerk can receive, Master Municipal Clerk.

She is also one of 10 clerks in the state to receive the designation of certified public records official. In order to receive these designations, Warren demonstrated both education and experience. The laws regarding public records in Washington state are constantly changing. In order to receive certification, Warren had to demonstrate a current and deep understanding of the Public Records Act and other relevant legislation.

The office of city clerk is one of the oldest in public service. City clerk and chief law enforcement officer are the only positions mandated by law. Warren’s job is to prepare city council minutes and meetings, file public records, codify official documents, facilitate county elections, and provide confidential support to Mayor Matthew Larson.

To the right of Warren’s desk hangs a bulletin board covered with pictures of her family. She proudly points to a picture of her husband, Jerry. They have been married for 23 years. Another photo shows her grandson, Braedon, pretending to be Superman and her granddaughter, Avery Joy, smelling a flower with her tongue.

“They are my reason for everything,” Warren said. “I spend every free minute I have with them.”

Warren believes that parent or a grandparent’s job is to support and love their children regardless of the circumstances.

Finding fun out of the sun Esthetician Jolene Kelly builds clientele and community from North Bend salon Corporate life was fun for a while, says North Bend’s Jolene Kelly, and so were the Florida beaches. Neither, though, was quite what she was looking for out of life when she decided about 15 years ago that it was time to move ‘home.’

“I knew I wanted to move to Seattle,” says Kelly, who followed her gut feelings, more than any particular plan, when she made the move back to the area where her father had grown up. The rental car industry—she’d been in sales and marketing with Budget Rent-a-Car in Florida—­­­had been changing, she said. So when she got to Seattle and the position she’d arranged to transfer into wasn’t waiting for her, she suspected it was time for a bigger change.

“I wanted to get out of corporate America and do something a little more freelance and creative,” she said.

Here in the Northwest, Kelly displayed plenty of ambition. She took on a job selling advertising in the Valley Record, and started beauty school, which led to her career of the past 13 years. Esthetician work was a dramatic departure from her previous experi- Jolene Kelly ence, but a good blending of her work in college, where she initially pursued a degree in psychology, but later switched to commercial art.

“Doing my job is a little bit of both,” she says. “I get to meet with people and talk to people and share a bit of their lives, and be creative.” Her own building at 43438 Southeast North Bend Way, is home to a lot of that talent with various hair- and skin-care providers operating there, all “doing their own thing,” says Kelly, who is always connecting people.

“I think a connected community is a healthy community. We can all help each other in some shape or form.”

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Jeri, Alisa & Leesa CHAPLINS NORTH BEND CHEVROLET 106 Main Street • North Bend 425-888-0781 • www.chevyoutlet.com JERI, ALISA and LEESA

The Women of Chaplins

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Women in Business Teresa Wagner

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106 West North Bend Way • North Bend 425.292.0402 • TheHealingGardenMassage.com

I am a lifelong resident of this amazing community we call, The Snoqualmie Valley.

My passion is in wellness and alternative therapies as part of a self-care, healthy lifestyle. I am a Nationally Certified, License Massage Therapist. I also have my certification in Pediatric Massage Therapy. I am a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

I work with clients from injury treatments, auto injuries, rehabilitation, chronic diseases, and athletes of all ages, expectant mothers and growing children to promote with massage, the natural healing abilities of the human body. I have a flexible schedule and love new clients!

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Just B is a fun and innovative design studio for all your creative needs. From graphic design and branding to interior design and color consultation to weddings and events…

Big Star Studios shines the bright lights of Broadway

Just B will work with you to create the most unique and exciting product, the most inviting spaces and one-of-a-kind special occasions.

My background in graphic design, interior design and fine art makes for a wonderful blend of skills. And my love for what I do insures great energy and passion for each project. So when you find yourself needing some design help, you can relax…and Just B!

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on the heart of Snoqualmie Ridge, answering the area’s growing demand for dramatic arts classes. The studio offers classes for all ages, ranging from musical theatre, drama and music classes to Glee and Pop Star programs, program featuring Everclear’s lead guitarist Davey French. Pre-Rock Star classes for beginners, private drum, guitar, voice classes, piano lessons and custom created birthday parties are also available. The program is dedicated 811323

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I founded Snoqualmie Valley Midwifery & Women’s Health in 2011 to ensure our valley has local access to Midwifery. It is my deeply held belief that Every Woman Deserves a Midwife! Midwife means “with woman”, care that is dedicated to knowing about your beliefs, lifestyle, and goals for your health & desires for the family you envision.

This is incredibly powerful care for having the birth of your dreams and the annual exam you did not know was possible. Come & enjoy quality Midwifery care in a cozy, relaxed space with an experienced Midwife who is focused on you achieving vibrant health & well being.

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It’s her garage

By Seth Truscott

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he world of auto repair is a man’s province? Hardly.

Meet Bekki Dennis, the Valley woman who founded her own auto repair business, North Bend Automotive, 12 years, and has run it herself to this day.

When her first husband, Denny, worked a tool sales route, Bekki did a lot of traveling with him. She learned a lot about the business, good and bad.

“You see how women and older people get taken advantage of in businesses like this,” she said.

Then, when her brother-in-law got his own auto repair franchise, Bekki worked with him as a service writer, talking to customers and making estimates.

“He taught me a lot about cars,” she said.

When she and Denny pondered their next big move, Bekki decided to go into business for herself: “I’m just going to open my own shop.”

Born and raised in Carnation, she knew many people in the Valley. She and Denny found a garage building in east North Bend.

Surrounded by trees, barely visible from the road, it was big enough for their needs.

Bekki started there, with an office in the front, accessible under a small gable.

When the feed store next door closed, she took that over as an office for customers, and had room to grow.

The biz There are more women in the auto business than you would expect, Bekki said.

Running the shop has its ups and downs.

Some men are a little put off, dealing with a woman. But the flip side is also true— women can be more comfortable working with Bekki.

Her approach, she says, is all about the customer and trust.

“I’m not pushing a whole bunch of service work on you. I like preventative maintenance,” but she doesn’t count on big-ticket jobs.

“I’m not going to force someone. I’m going to tell you what you need to keep running…. I’m not just here to make money.

If it’s not in your budget, it’s not in your budget.

“You get a lot of respect from people” for that, she added.

Bekki has never thought about doing something else. In the last year, she moved to Moses Lake, so she’s scaled back how much she’s in the office.

“I have a lot of customers who’ve been her since the day I opened—including the one who’s in the office.”

Moments before, Bekki had been engaged in a spirited chat with her customer, Eleanor, catching up on old times.

“That’s the problem with me,” she said, laughing. “When somebody comes in, I want to know exactly what’s happening. I want to know about your wife, your kids, you. That gets me in trouble!”

She’s watched a lot of customers’ children grow up.

“You can see what my long-term goal is now,” she says. “My oldest son is working the office, and my daughter will come in and help.” Bekki would like to keep this business in her own family.

In transition The auto industry is always in transition.

With the change in the economy, she saw a big difference in how people take care of their cars. Back when the money flowed more, people didn’t put in as much work on their cars. They could afford car payments, and so they turned them around instead of investing in them.

Today, “you see a lot of older cars that people are trying to keep around.

“As long as you’re honest and have good relationships with customers, you’re OK,” she said. “But it’s a hard business. It takes one shot to do something screwy, and all of a sudden people think, ‘I can’t go there, I’ve got to go to a dealership.’”

It comes down to good employees, and Bekki is picky about her staff. Besides herself, son Denny and daughter Hailee, she has two mechanics on staff.

Bekki has a lot of love for North Bend, and says she appreciates the mix of peo-

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Building her own vision in an unusual place Robin Snyder fought the idea, at first.

It would be weird, she said, to set up her own hair salon inside North Bend Automotive, the business owned and operated by her friends and clients, the Dennis family.

“I woke up one morning and thought, ‘Why does it have to be weird?’” said Snyder. “It suits my personality, anyway: Different.”

Snyder is the hair artist and sole owner at Hair Ink, located inside North Bend Automotive. Snyder describes her look as modern, maybe even eccentric. This place is her creation, from the lighting and layout to the quote on the wall and the floral arrangements that echo the peacock feather in her hair.

“I was starting it by myself,” says Snyder, who is stylist, receptionist and clean-up crew, all in one. “My goal was to build it from the ground up.” Robin Snyder As a child, “I was always into art. I used to draw, paint anything you can imagine,” she says. “I was always doing something creative.”

Hair and beauty was meant to be a stepping stone to something else, but instead it became her career for eight years and counting. She opened Hair Ink a year and a half ago. The combined salon and auto repair shop so far complement each other.

Snyder said she’s well booked and is looking to add a stylist to staff her second chair.

For prospective stylists, Snyder explains that it’s all about relationships. She’s always learning and striving for more, but also maintains strong connections to her clients. She loves the client interaction.

“I like to create people’s look, from start to finish. I want you to feel good, from the inside out, and a lot of that is what you look like in the mirror.”

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bellapellesandee.com 425.829.6719 Sandee Ballestrasse, professional esthetician and owner of the private spa, Bella Pelle’, is committed to your beauty, health and safety. Toward that, she is constantly updating her education and knowledge, and bringing in new services and products as she learns more about the best options for the skin and beauty needs of her customers. All her products are researched thoroughly, and brought in based on the safety-mindedness of the ingredients, the optimum results and the conscientiousness of the founders of the products.

Located in the heart of Snoqualmie Valley, Bella Pella’ offers both a private spa and mobile services. Contact Sandee today to learn more!

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Fixing cars was a natural move for North Bend Automotive’s Bekki Dennis

ple here, from young people to retirees—“you get a lot of parent participation.”

She’s learned a lot of lessons from her work life.

Before the tools, she was in the parking lot striping business. That was hard, she recalled; the job involved running a mechanical lot striper in the middle of the night with a baby strapped to her front and a toddler in her backpack.

When she started this business, some people questioned her— ‘You’re a woman, what do you know about cars?’

“Luckily, I had a wonderful brother in law.”

It took Bekki about four years to hit her stride. Now, it feels natural, and, sometimes, easy.

She has a lot of repeat locals, and her status as a AAA shop brings in lots of breakdowns off the Pass.

“I ran into somebody on the dunes at Moses Lake who broke down on I-90,” Bekki recalled. “He knew who I was!”

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KELLY GARWOOD, D.D.S.

ENCOMPASS

421 Main Ave S, PO Box 372 • North Bend 425-888-0867

1407 Boalch Ave NW and 209 Main Ave. S. • North Bend 425-888-2777 • encompassnw.org

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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Stephanie McMahon

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THE CLEANING AUTHORITY

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

Phone: 425 256 3115 • www.snovalleyymca.org

Mary Mitchell • Joan Eddy • Kristen Nardo-Converse • Jodi Joanis

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Keeping the Snoqualmie Valley comfortable since 1996

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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 office 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.

At the Y strengthening community is our cause and we accomplish this through programming that centers on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our mission is to build a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. There are several ways to participate in programs, classes and seminars offered at your local Y, and many of those opportunities are free of charge to the whole community! Everyone is welcome to apply for Membership and Financial Scholarships are available. Visit us for a tour, FREE 3 day guest pass, and information on upcoming events, classes and activities!

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Stephanie McMahon is lifelong Snoqualmie Valley resident and, co-owner of The Cleaning Authority, a family-owned residential cleaning service. She is very involved in their church, family, community and local worthy causes such as One Voice, Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation, Children’s Hospital, Cleaning for a Reason and the Food Bank. 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 with workers compensation and liability insurance covered. The Cleaning Authority provides all the environmentallyresponsible cleaning supplies needed to clean your most prized possession - your home.

They are committed to using Green Seal Certified® chemicals and HEPA filtration 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 visit them online at http://snoqualmievalley. thecleaningauthority.com

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All Star Heating and Air Conditioning hasn’t always been a family owned business.

It wasn’t until 2003 after my son’s surgery at Children’s Hospital that we came home to a cold house and a missing teddy bear hamster. Lucky for me, my neighbor found the hamster alive under the TV. But I didn’t have a clue about what to do about the dead furnace.

I didn’t even know you had to do something to keep a furnace running - that was my late husband’s job. As a widow, I was used to being ripped off, and I was ready. sure enough, I had a few HVAC contractors tell me that I would need a new furnace.

As a single mother, I couldn’t afford a new furnace - so my last call was to All-Star. The owner, Patrick came out and fixed my furnace for under $100. I never met a man who was more honest and caring - so I married him in 2004.

We have a great company with dedicated employees that have been with us forever. As I go about my day assisting our clients, I always remember the situation I was in, and always put their needs first!

Left to right: Mary Mitchell, Service Manager/Office Manager, Joan Eddy Bookkeeper, Kristen NardoConverse, Marketing and Advertising, Jodi Joanis, Install.

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Helen & Megan – Dental Assistants Elsa & Kay – Hygienists Sally – Office Manager Cindy - Front Desk

(From left) Emily Ridout, special events manager; Rhonda Ender, board member, and Stacey Cepeda, community activities manager, 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 the greater Eastside. For 47 years, Encompass has fulfilled a unique mission: to nurture children, enrich families and inspire community. Programs range from nationally accredited preschool, toddler groups, early intervention and pediatric therapy to parenting classes, parent coaching, Family Nights and Childcare Co-op. Join us!

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Women in Business Vicki Deshales

Genevieve Ruth

BAYAN MONGOLIAN

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Being a part owner in Gateway Plaza on Snoqualmie Ridge has given me an opportunity to share my experience in Property Management with my family, as well as, try on a new hat as restaurant owner/manager. While there are plenty of options for nearly everyone at Bayan Mongolian BBQ, we also wanted to provide a safe eating environment for our Gluten Free and Vegetarian customers.

We offer Gluten Free and Vegetarian appetizers, as well as our handmade Potstickers, which are quickly becoming a favorite.

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Genevieve Ruth is an award-winning Valley photographer, as well as Founder and Creative Director for the forprofit charitable organization, Catchlight, LLC. She is also author of the book, “Catchlight: Perspective Through an Optimistic Lens (and true story about a heart transplant).” Up to 20% of proceeds benefit organ donation advocacy efforts and transplant-related research.

Angela Donaldson KEVIN HAUGLIE AGENCY

33410 SE Redmond Fall City Rd • Fall City 425-222-5881 • adonaldson@hauglieinsurance.com

Londi Lindell • Gina Estep • Cheryl Proffitt-Schmidt • Susie Oppedal

Kimbrough Kendall

CITY OF NORTH BEND

EASTSIDE ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP

www.EastsideBootCamp.com • 425-890-5037

211 Main Avenue N. 425-888-1211 • http://northbendwa.gov

Eastside Adventure Boot Camp is a 4 Week Outdoor Fitness program for Women, utilizing the outdoors for workouts. I started my business to help make a difference in women’s lives over 9 years ago. My program is designed to help women build a strong, fit body and mind. With two teenage daughters, my emphasis has included working with teenage girls. I have Boot Camps in Snoqualmie offering 5:30AM and 9:30AM to enhance the progress of our women’s health and the health of our young girls in the valley. Included in my program: Fitness assessments, Nutritional Guidance, Marathon Training, TRX, Bosu, Kettelbell and more! I have also joined the staff at Mt Si Sports & Fitness, training one on one and small groups with a focus in Teenage Health. If you want to jump start your life and make a difference, You need to join me!

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Your Life…Your Body…Your Adventure…you will love the way you feel!

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North Bend’s management team includes four women with plenty of municipal business savvy.

Londi Lindell, the City Administrator is responsible for working effectively with the Mayor to implement the City Council’s vision and policy and generally run the day to day operations of the city. Londi has over 19 years’ experience in municipal management, and is also a licensed Washington State attorney.

Gina Estep, Community and Economic Development Director oversees the city’s planning and building departments. Gina is also responsible for the branding and recreational tourism campaign, block party, together with many new outdoor recreation events and other economic development related efforts.

Cheryl Proffitt-Schmidt, Administrative Services Director oversees the Clerk and Finance Departments. In addition, Cheryl is responsible for human resources and city communications, managing the city’s cable access channel and website.

Susie Oppedal, City Clerk, serves as the clerk of the City Council providing public access to city records, the administration, and the policy-making processes. Susie also effectively manages the city’s contracts, public records requests, claims, special event permits, and central services.

North Bend is extremely fortunate to have these talented women in municipal leadership positions.

Making an informed decision when selecting coverage for you, your family and your business is important. We provide personal attention and strive to have your insurance plan work for you – making sure that it provides the best protection while meeting your family’s financial goals. Over the last nine years with my family’s agency, I have valued the relationships that we foster with our clients. It is important to our agency to treat you the way that we would want to be treated. Stop by one of our three locations to be a in Snoqualmie, Fall City or Proud Wibbie Duvall today to get started.

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Office and Medical Staff

Haylee Dennis & Becky Dennis

SNOQUALMIE RIDGE MEDICAL CLINIC

AUTOWORKS OF NORTH BEND

35020 SE Kinsey • Snoqualmie 425.396-7682 • www.SVHD4.org

43306 SE North Bend Way • North Bend 425.888.4522 • www.northbendauto.com Not all staff in photo

We provide primary care for you and your family including annual exams, chronic disease management and same/next-day appointment for illnesses and injuries. Onsite lab and x-rays are also available. We have five medical providers specializing in Family Practice or Pediatrics. We look forward to welcoming another doctor in July.

Ask about our Affordable Access Program. Primary care for $30 a month and $5 per visit.

Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm and on Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm.

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Call to schedule an appointment today. Find out more about our hospital and clinics online.

North Bend Automotive’s aim is to insure that your car or truck is operating at 100% throughout its lifetime and your ownership. We take pride in our work and our service to our customers.

We like to think of ourselves as a one stop shop for everything to make your vehicle reliable, with the performance you have come to expect.

Monica Antone

Michele G. Pearson

JOHN L. SCOTT-NORTH BEND

THE PEARSON LAW FIRM, P.S.

301 W. North Bend Way • North Bend 425-922-2336 • msantone@msn.com

165 NE Juniper Street, Suite 200 • Issaquah 425-831-3100 • www.pearsonlawfirm.com Expert intervention makes a difference. When you want to be represented by legal professionals who are compassionate and experienced advocates, call on Michele Pearson of the Pearson Law Firm. She and her partner, husband Jerry, and their staff, take a relationship building approach with clients’ medical professionals, insurance companies or governmental agencies. They emphasize communication and accountability with everyone involved. You can feel confident that they are tackling the right issue at the right time and using the best tools and expertise available, serving clients throughout the State of Washington, from Bellingham to Battle Ground, from Sequim to Spokane. They are expert in catastrophic injury litigation all the way through trial when required. Pearson Law offers free case evaluations. Michele is an active member of numerous professional associations, including the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), American Association of Justice, and the King County Bar Association. Proud to be a Wibbie

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Tanya Boyle

Nancy Wray

HUXDOTTER COFFEE

BIRCHES HABITAT

425-888-4678

202 North Bend Way • North Bend

Corner of Park & Main • North Bend

425.292.9390 • www.bircheshabitat.com

I have lived in the Valley for over 30 years and have owned Huxdotter for twelve years and the car wash next door for seven.

As you know it takes many people to be successful and I can’t thank my employees and my husband enough for all the time and hard work they put in here. Over the years the menu has grown; you can get frappes, coffee, teas, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, and so much more. I believe we have the best coffee and the best customers service in the valley. I am honored to do what I love. Thank you to all our awesome customers!

Our store is founded on two things: a desire to bring interesting and beautiful gift lines and apparel to Snoqualmie Valley; and, a love for art, nature and community. Steve and I wanted to create a place where people feel relaxed and find a sense of joy in the everyday things that can make us laugh, make us happy or inspire us in some way. This is what I try to stay true to when I am purchasing merchandise for the store. This community is important to us and we will always do our best to serve it.

Birches Habitat is a lifestyle store with over 2,100 sf of unique gifts, contemporary apparel, northwest decor, cards and books.

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

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Having grown up in the Northwest and resided in the Snoqualmie Valley for many years I have appreciated the beauty of our natural surroundings and the benefits of raising a family in our growing bedroom community.

My husband, Tom, and I owned and operated John L. Scott Real Estate for over 30 years. In 2010, we transitioned out of ownership but have continued to work for John L. Scott in the same location in North Bend. I am grateful to have been selected as one of the ‘Best of the Valley’ in 2012, and also honored to have been selected as a Five-Star Real Estate Broker, appearing in the December, “Best of 2009, 2010 and 2011” issues of the Seattle Magazine, having been chosen for overall satisfaction of services. Experience, knowledge of the area and a commitment to ongoing education enables me to best serve my clients. Customer satisfaction is first and foremost and it has been a privilege to have assisted so many with their real estate needs over the years. Thank you!

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